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Married Couple From Kerry Collects Almost €150,000 In Lotto Win

Married Couple From Kerry Collects Almost €150,000 In Lotto Win

June 25, 2018 at 5:20 pm Comments are Disabled

A MARRIED couple from Kerry were celebrating a huge boost to their retirement coffers after they collected a massive Lotto Match 5 + Bonus prize of €149,347 in Dublin on Monday afternoon. The overjoyed pair plan to use their Lotto windfall to enjoy their retirement by travelling the world in style […]

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Cathaoirleach of South/West Municipal District, Norma Moriarty, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Norma Foley and Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District Aoife Thornton at Council Chambers on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Cllr Norma Foley Becomes Kerry’s ‘First Citizen’

June 25, 2018 at 4:53 pm Comments are Disabled

IT was an emotional day for Cllr Norma Foley as she took up the position of Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council this afternoon. The Tralee woman, who was first elected to Tralee Town Council in 1994, has become Kerry’s ‘First Citizen’ for the first time, having already held the Mayor […]

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Cllr Graham Spring Is The New Mayor Of Tralee

Cllr Graham Spring Is The New Mayor Of Tralee

June 25, 2018 at 11:48 am Comments are Disabled

THE new Mayor of Tralee Municipal was elected this morning at Kerry County Council chambers. Labour’s Cllr Graham Spring was the only candidate put forward at the meeting and takes over from Cllr Norma Foley, who received plaudits from her fellow councillors and management for her great service to the […]

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What Twitter Had To Say About Kerry V Cork

What Twitter Had To Say About Kerry V Cork

June 24, 2018 at 1:11 pm Comments are Disabled

Kerry enjoyed a facile victory over Cork yesterday in the Páirc Ui Chaoimh sunshine and with a 3-18 to 2-4 scoreline, people on Twitter had plenty to say about it… Delighted with how good Kerry looked again tonight. But looking at what’s happening at all three age levels, things look […]

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PHOTOS: Great Fun At Cruinniú Na nÓg Around The County

PHOTOS: Great Fun At Cruinniú Na nÓg Around The County

June 24, 2018 at 12:36 pm Comments are Disabled

Cruinniú na nÓg took place all over Ireland on Saturday and there was a host of events in Kerry. Billed as the national day of creativity for children and young people, the programme of free events in Tralee drew young people to a number of venues. Tralee Library hosted a […]

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CH To Host Benefit Beauty Expert Katie Tiernan For Masterclass

CH To Host Benefit Beauty Expert Katie Tiernan For Masterclass

June 24, 2018 at 12:35 pm Comments are Disabled

CH Chemists are renowned for their in-house masterclasses and next month will see another expert visit the store. Benefit Cosmetics’ ‘The Brow Tour Masterclass’ with Katie Tiernan is taking place in store on Thursday, July 12, beginning at 6pm. The Masterclass will include a full make-up demo focusing on brows […]

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Roger Harty: We Are In Control

Roger Harty: We Are In Control

June 24, 2018 at 12:34 pm 2 comments

WE cannot control what happens in our world but we can always control how we react to what happens in our world. Let me repeat that please – we always have the ability to control how we react. The problem is… • We have this ability but we do not […]

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Michelle Kissane and Jennifer Kissane at the Connect Kerry Cocktails and Canapes night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Style At The Connect Kerry ‘Cocktails And Canapés’ Night

June 23, 2018 at 11:41 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was a great turnout for the Connect Kerry ‘Cocktails And Canapes’ night out on Friday night in The Meadowlands Hotel. Ladies arrived to be greeted by some bubbly and cocktails before canapés and wine later, while hearing some great advice on beauty, fashion, skincare, health and nutrition from a […]

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Latest Crime Figures Show Rise In Number Of Assaults In Kerry

Latest Crime Figures Show Rise In Number Of Assaults In Kerry

June 23, 2018 at 11:41 am 1 comment

THE latest figures from the Kerry Garda Division has shown a 26% rise in assaults from January to May this year compared to the same period in 2017. The crime stats for January to May of this year were revealed at a Joint Policing Committee meeting in Kerry County Council […]

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Stacks Faithful Are Going To The Dogs Next Weekend

Stacks Faithful Are Going To The Dogs Next Weekend

June 23, 2018 at 11:39 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S been a hugely popular night in the past and it’s set to draw another big crowd of Rockies next Saturday night. The Austin Stacks night at the dogs at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium will feature great racing, family fun and fantastic prizes on June 30. The club says that the […]

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Know Your Rights: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme

Know Your Rights: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme

June 23, 2018 at 11:39 am Comments are Disabled

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: My partner and I own our home and want to extend it this year. Would we qualify for a tax credit for the work, and if so, how do […]

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McCann At The Movies: ‘Ocean’s 8’ Is A Waste Of Great Acting Talent

McCann At The Movies: ‘Ocean’s 8’ Is A Waste Of Great Acting Talent

June 23, 2018 at 11:37 am Comments are Disabled

John McCann says ‘Ocean’s 8’ is a bland forgettable heist movie that criminally wastes the acting talent at its disposal… THE arrival of Oceans 8 to Tralee Omniplex was one that was always going to intrigue and excite. The reboot of a popular franchise with all star female cast that […]

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David Moran on the attack from the start. Photo by Dermot Crean

Here’s The Kerry Team To Face Cork On Saturday

June 22, 2018 at 8:32 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry team to face Cork on Saturday night in Páirc Ui Chaoimh features one change from the game against Clare. Ronan Shanahan of Austin Stacks will be on the bench as Brian O Beaglaioch comes in at corner back. It’s another mix of experience and youth as the Kingdom […]

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Most Drink-Driving Offences Detected In Urban Parts Of Kerry

Most Drink-Driving Offences Detected In Urban Parts Of Kerry

June 22, 2018 at 4:27 pm Comments are Disabled

DRINK-DRIVING detections were down slightly in the January to May of this year compared to the same period in 2017 and most of these are in urban parts of the Kerry, according to the latest statistics revealed by gardaí at the Joint Policing Committee meeting in Kerry County Council on […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Beautiful Night For Summer Solstice Ceremony At Killaclohane Portal Tomb

PHOTO GALLERY: Beautiful Night For Summer Solstice Ceremony At Killaclohane Portal Tomb

June 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm 1 comment

A UNIQUE cultural celebration of the Summer Solstice at the iconic 6,000 year-old Killaclohane Portal Tomb near Milltown took place last night and they had wonderful weather for it. A highlight of this year’s Kerry Fleadh Cheoil which takes place in the mid-Kerry town this week, it saw a large crowd […]

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Renowned Kerry Priest receives prestigious Kerry Association Arts Award .Pictured at the National Library of Ireland in Dublin was Rev.J.Anthony Gaughan who received the Kerry Association in Dublin Arts Award  with Miriam O’Callaghan and Keelin Kissane Chairperson of the Kerry Association in Dublin (right).
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Fr. Anthony Gaughan Receives Kerry Association In Dublin Arts Award

June 22, 2018 at 9:52 am Comments are Disabled

LISTOWEL-BORN historian and author, Father Anthony Gaughan, has received this year’s Kerry Association in Dublin Arts Award. Fr. Gaughan, a former parish priest in the Archdiocese of Dublin, has written extensively about the history, personalities and politics of Kerry and beyond. His publications include several acclaimed books and articles including ‘Austin […]

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Participants take off at the Summer Solstice 10k Race from the Town Park on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Celebrating The Summer Solstice With A 10k Run

June 22, 2018 at 9:26 am Comments are Disabled

THE sun shone for the large number of runners taking part in the Tralee Summer Solstice 10K Run which started in the Town Park on Thursday night. It was a glorious evening for the event which was started back in 2005 by Jim McNeice. Just under 150 runners finished the race […]

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Sara Peterniec, Shania Coffey and Lily O'Brien at graduation night in the Moyderwell Mercy school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Pupils Look Back On Their Time In Moyderwell At Graduation Night

June 22, 2018 at 9:26 am Comments are Disabled

IT was a time for celebration and reflection at Moyderwell Mercy Primary School on Thursday evening, as sixth class pupils graduated after eight years of hard work and fun times. Principal Moira Quinlan spoke very highly of the pupils and presented them with a certificate and medal to mark their […]

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Five Things To Do This Weekend

Five Things To Do This Weekend

June 22, 2018 at 9:24 am Comments are Disabled

Get the barbecues out because it’s going to be a hot, hot weekend. If you’re not heading to the beach then here’s a few things to do in Tralee and beyond… Friday 1. Fashion and fun… Why not kick off the weekend at Connect Kerry’s Cocktails and Canapes Night at […]

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Kerry Minor Team To Face Clare On Saturday Named

Kerry Minor Team To Face Clare On Saturday Named

June 21, 2018 at 5:40 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry minor team to face Clare in the Munster Final on Saturday at 4.30pm at Pairc Ui Chaoimh has been named. It is as follows… 1 Marc Kelliher — Gleann Fleisce 2 Conor Flannery  — Daingean Uí Chúis 3 Owen Fitgerald — Gniomh Go Leith 4 David Mangan — Fánuithe na Leamhna 5 Colm Moriarty — Abha na Scáil […]

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Tralee Enterprises And Projects To Benefit from LEADER Funding

Tralee Enterprises And Projects To Benefit from LEADER Funding

June 21, 2018 at 4:31 pm Comments are Disabled

A NUMBER of projects and enterprises in Tralee and the surrounding area are among the 133 Kerry beneficiaries of €2.35 million Euro in LEADER funding. The announcement was made this week by Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring. The LEADER programme funds projects under a diverse range of themes […]

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Holy Family sixth class pupils at graduation night on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Graduation Day For Pupils At Holy Family School

June 21, 2018 at 3:45 pm Comments are Disabled

IT was a special evening on Wednesday as pupils from Holy Family graduated after eight years in primary school. A Mass was celebrated in the school assembly area followed by a few words from Principal Ed O’Brien who spoke highly of the Class of 2018 and wished them well in […]

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PHOTOS: Fundraisers Result In €35,000 For Gaelscoil As School Marks Achievements

PHOTOS: Fundraisers Result In €35,000 For Gaelscoil As School Marks Achievements

June 21, 2018 at 3:06 pm 1 comment

CELEBRATIONS to mark the end of the school year continued in Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn this week as pupils, teachers, staff and parents joined together to mark further awards and presentations made to Tralee’s All Irish Education School which is also celebrating 40 successful years in All Irish Primary Education. Following a […]

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Kerry U20 Team Named For Friday Night’s Game In Tralee

Kerry U20 Team Named For Friday Night’s Game In Tralee

June 21, 2018 at 1:12 pm Comments are Disabled

AFTER beating Limerick by 1-30 to 0-5 last week, the Kerry Under 20s are back in action in the Munster Semi Final tomorrow night at 7.30pm in Austin Stacks Park with Waterford providing the opposition. Na Gaeil’s Stefan Okunbor and Diarmuid O’Connor retain their places at full-back and midfield respectively. […]

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A Lotto Ticket Worth Nearly €150,000 Was Bought In Tralee Yesterday

A Lotto Ticket Worth Nearly €150,000 Was Bought In Tralee Yesterday

June 21, 2018 at 12:36 pm Comments are Disabled

TRALEE Lotto players have today been urged to check their tickets after Wednesday night’s Lotto draw produced a Match 5 + Bonus winner of €149,347. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw, Wednesday, at the O’Connor’s Topaz SPAR in Rathass, Tralee. The winning Lotto numbers […]

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New Management Appointments At The Ashe Hotel

New Management Appointments At The Ashe Hotel

June 21, 2018 at 10:35 am Comments are Disabled

EXPERIENCE, expertise and excellence are the key attributes of the new management team at The Ashe Hotel Tralee. Ruth O’Sullivan has joined the team as Group General Manager for both The Ashe Hotel and Manor West Hotel. She brings with her to Tralee, 18 years of experience in the hotel […]

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David Moran on another attack. Photo by Dermot Crean

Kerry Fans Advised To Travel Early On Saturday For Munster Finals

June 21, 2018 at 10:30 am Comments are Disabled

WITH just days to go until the Munster football finals, here’s a few things to know before travelling on Saturday. The Kerry minors are in action at 4.30pm with the senior game at 7pm so the advice for patrons is to arrive early and avail of the many parking offers […]

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Kerry Businesses Taking Part In National Burger Day’s Two For One Offer

Kerry Businesses Taking Part In National Burger Day’s Two For One Offer

June 21, 2018 at 10:21 am 1 comment

TODAY is National Burger Day and to celebrate, hundreds of participating outlets across the country, including a handful in Kerry, are offering a special 2 for 1 deal on their signature burgers in celebration of the day. In the past month alone, almost 17,000 Irish burger enthusiasts cast their vote […]

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UNESCO Chairholder Dr Timothy Shriver Visits IT Tralee

UNESCO Chairholder Dr Timothy Shriver Visits IT Tralee

June 20, 2018 at 4:44 pm 2 comments

UNESCO Chairholder at the Institute of Technology Tralee, Dr Timothy Shriver, nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, is visiting the Institute of Technology Tralee (IT Tralee) campus on Wednesday and Thursday to deliver a keynote address at the college. The visit by Dr Shriver further demonstrates the commitment […]

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Ardfert’s Designer To The Stars Back In Kerry For Show

Ardfert’s Designer To The Stars Back In Kerry For Show

June 20, 2018 at 2:56 pm Comments are Disabled

AN Ardfert man who has dressed some of the world’s biggest pop stars is back in Kerry this week for a special event in Kenmare. Colin Horgan has dressed Lady GaGa, Little Mix and Dua Lipa and is widely considered one of Ireland’s brightest young fashion design talents on the […]

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