THE stylish surroundings of The Courtyard in Benner’s was the venue once again for a fun night out for staff of University Hospital Kerry last night. The hospital’s Sports and Social Club organised the event at the hotel for the second year in a row and around 12o people enjoyed […]

TWO women who have proved an inspiration for their hard work, professionalism and dedication over the years, were among the many ladies honoured last night at the 2019 Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards at the The Rose Hotel. Dr Mary McCaffrey, Consultant Obstetrician and proprietor of the Scotia Clinic […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I will be retiring soon. I spent many years working and I have also spent time raising and caring for my family. Can I qualify for the State Pension […]

GARDAI in Killarney are renewing their appealing for witnesses in relation to the fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Sunday, June 2. The collision involving a cyclist and a car occurred at approximately 8am on the Gap of Dunloe at Dunloe Upper, Beaufort, Killarney, at a junction known locally as Joy’s […]

THE new Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council was elected this morning at the first meeting of the newly elected Council, following last month’s local elections. Rathmore native Cllr Niall Kelliher — who now lives in Headford, Killarney — was chosen at the meeting at County Buildings in Tralee.  First elected in […]

IT Tralee will receive €300,000 in funding towards apprenticeships at the college. Capital funding of more than €7.5 million for nine Institutes of Technology and the Technological University (TU) Dublin was announced on Monday. In Tralee, €200,000 will go towards carpentry apprenticeships and €100,00 for machine shops. The funding forms […]

THE London Luton route at Kerry Airport was the most popular at Kerry Airport in the first quarter of 2019. 68,606 passengers travelled through Kerry Airport during the first quarter marking a 4.8% increase on the same period for 2018. The most frequent services – Kerry to Dublin with Aer […]

KERRY Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris will raise the issue of waiting times at A&E at University Hospital Kerry in a scheduled meeting with HSE management at the hospital this morning. Speaking on Thursday, Deputy Ferris stated: “Today and yesterday I have been contacted by staff and patients of A&E who […]

The Annual Kerry GAA Night of Champions will take place on Friday, June 14, at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Tralee with an evening of entertainment promised for all attending. The feature race is once again the “Race of Champions” sponsored for the first time by Navillus with €15,000 to the […]

A WICKLOW man travelled to Tralee to deliver a brand new ‘Buddy Bench’ to Scoil Eoin in Balloonagh, to thank them for the great care they gave his granddaughter over the past eight years. Erin O’Sullivan, a 12-year old sixth class pupil from Gort Na Greine near Gallowsfield has an […]

A PUPPY from Tralee has won a national competition to find Ireland’s Puppy Of The Year. Petmania announced seven month old Chow Chow, Pumba, as the winning puppy at their Grand Final event in Limerick City. Pumba had a less ordinary start, soon after Pumba arrived to his new home, […]

IS Kerry home to some of the most inspiring teachers in Ireland?  A new national initiative, ‘Teachers Inspire’, is aiming to find out. Teachers Inspire Ireland is an initiative of Dublin City University, focused on highlighting the enormous contribution made by teachers in Irish society. It is now open for […]

WITH flower displays, dog shows, street theatre, family entertainment and much more, the organisers of the Feile na mBláth at The Park Festival in Tralee Town Park are ‘blooming up a storm’ for next week. This years Festival will take place on Saturday/Sunday, June 15/16 in the town park and thanks […]

FIANNA Fáil TD for Kerry, John Brassil, has called on the Minister for Education to extend bereavement exam exemptions to Junior Certificate students. Deputy Brassil was commenting as the Department of Education made provisions that any Leaving Cert students who suffer a close family bereavement during the State examinations in […]

MEMBERS of Down Syndrome Kerry were on hand on Wednesday to accept a cheque from The Ashe Hotel after an event was held in aid of the organisation in Easter. The annual Easter Tea Party was another huge success with tickets snapped up well in advance, eventually raising €1,170. Hosted […]

FORMER Editor of The Kerryman, Declan Malone will launch Tralee native Billy Ryle’s new novel ‘Christian Brotherly Love’ at Kerry Library, Moyderwell, Tralee on Thursday,  June 13 at 7.30pm. This fictional novel set in the 1950’s and 1960’s introduces Barry Kyle, a member of a republican family, a talented Gaelic […]

SIAMSA TÍRE has announced the appointment of Róisín McGarr as the new Executive Director for Siamsa Tíre – Home to the National Folk Theatre of Ireland. The role of Executive Director will be to lead and manage Siamsa Tíre strategically into the future as a national cultural institution. The current […]

THE Kerry Rose 2019 Selection Night is taking place in Ballyroe Heights Hotel this Saturday, so it’s about time you met the 18 ladies, hailing from all over the county, vying for the crown… ALISON McGALEY-  SPONSORED BY KERRY CORK HEALTH LINK BUS 23 year old Alison McGaley from Castleisland […]

AS you all know by now, Caballs on Bridge Street will be closing its doors for the last time later this month after 99 years in business. Local filmmaker Timmy Dowd went to see Ann Laide and she told of the history of the shop, how it evolved over the […]

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to be part of the team that will help co-ordinate and marshal the multitude of events planned for 60th Year Celebrations of Rose of Tralee International Festival from Friday 23rd to Tuesday 27th August. The Rose of Tralee, Kirsten Mate Maher, travelled to Tralee to personally thank […]

As work finally starts on Trump’s infamous wall with Mexico, Alex Hoffman of Pierse McCarthy Lucey Solicitors takes a look at an issue that has soured many friendships over the years – the dreaded boundary dispute… Boundary disputes have been around as long as property ownership itself and can be […]

THIRTEEN charity runners plan to make the most of the longest day of the year by running a mile in every county in the Republic of Ireland to raise funds for the Kerry Hospice Foundation. Starting in Mitchelstown, Co Cork on Friday, June 21, the charity runners will cover 26 […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance (TCA) has confirmed that they are currently in advanced talks with four national and international retailers with a view to setting up in Tralee. It follows the strong representation from the business representative body for Kerry’s capital at the recent Retail Excellence Ireland National Expo in Dublin. […]

IT was another glamorous afternoon on the Island in Listowel on Sunday for Ladies Day at the races. The strong wind ensured hats had to be held down by the fashionable ladies and they certainly impressed the judges. Earlier we told you Aine Wall from Derrymore East, Tralee was the […]

IT was well worth the trip to Listowel for a Ballyheigue native on Sunday as she won the best dressed lady at Listowel Races on Sunday. Aine Wall, who now lives in Derrymore East, Tralee, was the winner of the top prize of a cheque for €800 sponsored by Listowel […]

GARDAÍ in Killarney are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Kerry. At approximately 8am, a man in his 30s was fatally injured when he was struck by a car while cycling on the Gap of Dunloe Road near Beaufort. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver […]

TRALEE is just one Municipal District in the county that is putting out a great programme of free creative opportunities for teenagers and children as part of Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday, June 15 next and more details have been released about the day’s activities in the county capital. Young […]

THE Darkness Into Light Tralee walk may have taken place three weeks ago, but the funds are still coming in. On Friday, the organisers and Con O’Connor of Pieta House were in High Street to collect a cheque for €600 from physiotherapist, Corinne Evans. Corinne, who has taken part in […]

IN towns and villages all over the world there is often some unfortunate individual whether we like it or not, who is regarded as the local fool or idiot. They are often an outlet for much derision and fun by some and perhaps an outlet for love and kindness by […]

IT was well-deserved. Radio Kerry staff worked their headphones off all last weekend, making sure the people of Kerry were up to speed with all the news from the local elections. We heard the counts, got expert analysis and listened to stories of triumph and defeat from Tralee and Killarney […]