A SPECIAL event will take place on this Bank Holiday Monday on Ballyheigue Beach to raise funds for the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry. The Memory Balloon Walk and Monster Raffle, which takes place at 4pm, is the brainchild of Natasha McCrohan. “I wanted to do something special as […]

THERE were no new cases of Coronavirus reported for Kerry this evening, with the total number since the start of the pandemic still at 317. The number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the Republic of Ireland so far, now stands at 25,892 after 11 new […]

GARDAI in Tralee are looking for the public’s assistance as they investigate a criminal damage incident in town. Between 11pm and midnight on Saturday night, a wing mirror of a vehicle was damaged in the Chapel Street area of town. If anyone has any information or saw anything suspicious in […]

THE Kerry Cycling Campaign launched their Regional Cycling Collective Manifesto at a ‘social cycle’ event in Tralee on Saturday afternoon. Launching the manifesto, Anluan Dunne, speaking on behalf of Kerry Cycling Campaign said; “Today, we launch our draft vision document which aims to promote and celebrate everyday cycling in, towns, villages […]

By Adrienne McLoughlin THE Bracker 100km Fundraising Walk came to a successful conclusion on Sunday at the Bracker O’Regan Monument. Joining the event organiser, our Club Chairman, Billy Ryle on the 4km last stage of the 100km walk were regulars Timmy Slattery, Denis and Liz O’Regan, Martin and Carmel O’Regan.  […]

NEW Wave Adventure Therapy Wild Project CLG, AK Inspired Ability CLG, Multiple Sclerosis Ireland – South Kerry Branch, Enable Ireland Kerry Adult Services and Ballyfinane National School are among the 116 projects to receive support from Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together Fund. The financial support will help local community groups […]

Gardaí are investigating a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in the Maglass East area of Castleisland, on Sunday  at approximately 11:20pm. A man aged in his 60s, the sole occupant of the jeep, was pronounced dead at the scene. The scene is currently preserved for examination by […]

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in relation to a burglary in Tralee on July 21, 2020. At around 12.30am, a man entered a house in the Ballyard area of Tralee. The man fled the scene after the family dog began barking. No items were taken from the house. […]

THERE was one new case of Coronavirus reported for Kerry this evening, with the total number now at 317. The number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the Republic of Ireland so far, now stands at 25,881 after 12 new cases were confirmed this evening by […]

Every week we compile photos of Tralee and beyond posted on Twitter and Instagram.  If you’d like a photo to feature, just tag #Tralee and we’ll see it… Our weekly inclusion of Mike’s work… I am grateful that I enjoy doing my work #art #mural #hospital #Tralee #Kerry #Ireland pic.twitter.com/C3ct5N9RE4 […]

A GOFUNDME page has been launched to get the much anticipated Tralee Stake Park over the line. Justin McCarthy has been involved with the campaign from the start and said the park is almost ready to build at a site adjacent to the Tralee Sports Complex, with a tender awarded […]

THERE were no new cases of Coronavirus reported for Kerry this evening, with the total number still at 316 for the county for the past ten days. The number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the Republic of Ireland so far, now stands at 25,869 after […]

TRALEE Tidy Towns is asking the people of Tralee to take part in a new survey (see link below) as part of a drive to get more people involved. The Tidy Towns competition has evolved considerably in recent years with marks awarded for streetscaping, landscaping,  biodiversity, sustainability, tidiness, approach roads […]

James Finnegan on some epic movies playing at Tralee Omniplex this week… This weeks offerings at the Tralee Omniplex can truly be described as epic.  These are films that challenged the makers to new levels of ingenuity, storytelling and spectacular visual effects. The big treat this week is the showing […]

THE award winning Serenity Spa at the The Rose Hotel, has a gorgeous August day spa offer that will ease aching bones and leave your skin glowing. The August Spa offer includes a Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage followed by an Elemis Cleanse & Glow Facial, the perfect summer treat […]

THERE were no new cases of Coronavirus reported for Kerry this evening, with the total number still at 316 for the county. The number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the Republic of Ireland so far, now stands at 25,845 after 20 new cases were confirmed […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance says speed is key now when it comes to the stimulus package announced by the Government yesterday. Ken Tobin, CE Tralee Chamber said announcements on the July Stimulus are comprehensive, recognise many of the key areas they have lobbied for and will offer some relief provided they are […]

A KERRY County Councillor has called on Irish Water to immediately clarify their position with regard to charging commercial customers during a period when their businesses did not operate. Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Cahill said; “The Lockdown of homes and businesses due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been with us here in […]

THE Kerry Cycling Campaign is hosting an event on Saturday from the Square to get people out on their bikes in a social setting. They are inviting people to join them at 3pm for a ‘social cycle’ followed by coffee, cake and a chat, with all ages and abilities welcome. […]

THERE were no new cases of Coronavirus reported for Kerry this evening, with the total number still at 316 for the county. The number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the Republic of Ireland so far, now stands at 25,826 after seven new cases were confirmed […]

THE team at Kellihers Toyota are delighted to be back up and running and open for business and are holding a one of a kind (well, all the 2’s actually!) sale event across their Toyota Auris range. Over 22 fully serviced and guaranteed Toyota Auris models with, wait for it, […]

AN Garda Síochána, the Health Services Executive and Kerry County Council are reminding members of the public that a large number of festivals, fairs and public events over the coming weeks in Kerry have been cancelled or postponed because of current advice and restrictions in relation to the coronavirus, COVID-19. […]

THERE were no new cases of Coronavirus reported for Kerry this evening, with the total number still at 316 for the county. The number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the Republic of Ireland so far, now stands at 25,819 after 17 new cases were confirmed […]

RADIO Kerry has launched Celebrate4Life, an initiative to help raise vital funds for four Kerry charities while celebrating the lives of those who have survived and those whose lives were lost to Covid-19. The four Kerry Charities involved are: Kerry Hospice Foundation, Comfort for Chemo, Recovery Haven and the Kerry […]

SEPTEMBER’S Listowel Harvest Festival will take place behind closed doors this year. The decision was made following a Committee meeting of Listowel Race Company on Tuesday evening, and in consultation with Horse Racing Ireland, The seven-day festival, featuring the Guinness Kerry National takes place from Sunday September 20 to Saturday […]

A NEW strategy aims to expand the role of Further Education and Training in Kerry and all across Ireland. That’s according to Andrew Brownlee, CEO of SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, who was speaking at the launch of a new five-year strategy for FET. The strategy, ‘Future FET: […]

THERE were no new cases of Coronavirus reported for Kerry this evening, with the total number still at 316 for the county. The number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the Republic of Ireland so far, now stands at 25,802 after 36 new cases were confirmed […]

DEPUTY Michael Healy Rae has called on the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Darragh O’Brien to substantially overhaul the process of lodging a planning objection as he says some people are making a living out of objecting to peoples planning application with many not living within the country. […]

SINN Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly has called on all TDs in Kerry to support a Sinn Féin motion published today, compelling the Government to enact reforms in the Childcare sector. He said: “The cost of childcare has been allowed to spiral to eye-watering amounts which simply aren’t affordable for […]

THE collective Kerry Chambers and Kerry County Council  have announced a new initiative to support local business. The Kerry Gift Card is being launched to encourage people in Kerry to shop locally and spend locally. The card will be available to the public in the coming weeks and a call […]