IF you’re looking to something to do with the kids this weekend, then Tralee Library could be the place to go. They are hosting two events for children with a well-known writer on Saturday morning and in the afternoon. Róisín Meaney will first host ‘Lost Heads And Superheroes’ at 11.30am where […]

ALFIE’S second annual Gin-Fest takes place at The Ashe Hotel on Friday, July 13th and Saturday July 14th and promises yet another top notch line-up of events and entertainment. It all kicks off on Friday 13th with the return of their popular Wine-Down Friday. This takes place from 5pm with […]

THE Puck Fair committee will officially launch the 2018 programme at Sheahan’s Bar, The Square, Killorglin this Saturday at 8pm where those attending will hear details of the festival. This year’s event which takes place from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 will be particularly special not only for […]

MAYOR of Tralee, Cllr Graham Spring, was delighted to open a new project at a Mitchels estate on Wednesday night. Young people who were part of the Community Regeneration Street Art project were present to receive certificates from the Mayor for their work on a fantastic initiative which began in November 2017. […]

A CBS The Green teacher is one of thousands taking part in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on Saturday, but he’ll probably take a while longer to get around. Anthony Cronin, who is from Killarney, will cycle the gruelling 180 km cycle on his Penny Farthing. He will leave his […]

GARVEY’S Supervalu in Tralee is celebrating winning two accolades at the Checkout Best In Fresh Awards held on Tuesday. They won the Best Presentation Of Fresh Food and the Excellence In Fresh Food Retailing In A Large Supermarket awards, for the second year running. The Checkout Best In Fresh Awards took place […]

JUST in case you haven’t heard, the LocalLink bus service to Banna and Fenit is continuing this week and the good news is kids go free. The service is proving popular with people from town as the fine weather continues. All during July, kids under the age of 19 travel […]

A CHEQUE for nearly €23,000 was presented to Kerry Hospice last week thanks to the generosity of the Ó Mathúna family who own the Meadowlands Hotel. The hotel recently celebrated their 20th year in business under the Ó Mathúna family with an anniversary festival weekend of sports-themed events which was all […]

A TRALEE man is the latest winner of Cara Credit Union’s Members Car Draw . Matthew McSweeney’s name was picked from their live members car draw on June 28th, in the Cara Credit Union, Tralee Office. Matthew now has a brand new 182 Kia Stonic purchased from McElligotts, Tralee.  “I […]

TRALEE people are invited to apply for 80 new jobs where they can work from the comfort and convenience of their own home. Tralee Chamber Alliance in partnership with Staffline for Amazon are looking for 80 candidates to fill customer service roles in Kerry. Over the past couple of months […]

ARE you a female entrepreneur or business owner in Kerry who wants to take your business to the next level? Just one week remains to be in with the chance to win a career changing prize that will allow you to grow your fledgling business. Samsung Ireland is making a […]

KERRY company Fexco are creating 175 new jobs at their headquarters in Killorglin over the next three years. The jobs will be in the areas of information and communication technology, software development and sales and will be primarily based in Killorglin. Fexco, which was founded in 1981 by Brian McCarthy, has […]

LEE Strand has visited Scoil Treasa Naofa, Kilflynn to present a cheque of €500 in the Cash 4 Schools Draw. Speaking at the presentation Ide Brosnan, Principal stated; “We want to say a huge thanks to Lee Strand. We are absolutely delighted to have received this cheque for €500. The […]

BLENNERVILLE Rehabcare has been presented with the Pieta House Amber Flag An initiative to promote mental health among the youth. The Amber Flag initiative is a programme that encourages schools, colleges, clubs, and societies to work to bring about and promote a cultural change in the way we think about […]

TOMMY Sheehy from the Spa Tralee has presented Enable Ireland Kerry with a cheque for €11,003. This money was raised from a series of 8 hour Spinning Sessions undertook at various retail outlets throughout the county earlier this year. Tommy also completed a gruelling cycle 5 day cycle from Barcelona […]

GARDAI in Tralee are asking for the public’s help with a number of incidents in the Tralee area including thefts and break-ins. On Sunday, July 1, between 11pm and 11.45pm, there was damage caused to a car in the Ballyard area of town. Also, in Clash, diesel was taken from […]

GLAMOROUS pop star Una Healy and her dapper rugby star husband Ben Foden are the celebrity judges lined up for this year’s stylish Dawn Dairies Ladies Day at Killarney Races. They will select the Best Dressed Lady and Best Dressed Gent at what is considered to be one of the […]

THIS Thursday, just two days before the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, people will have the opportunity to take part in a unique, fun event in The Square, Tralee, from 1pm to 5pm. The ‘Spin The Ring’ event is part of the KDYS Building Futures campaign and will take place in […]

By Adrienne McLoughlin The Austin Stacks Night at the Dogs was a successful fundraiser for the “Nuns Field” pitch development in Connolly Park. Numbers in attendance were down somewhat on previous events, perhaps due to the later start-time due to hot weather conditions, but those present had an enjoyable time, […]

Mike O’Halloran saw the two Garvey’s Supervalu Kerry Senior Hurling Championship at Austin Stack Park yesterday… Causeway 2-15 Lixnaw 0-12 I commented recently that Causeway were putting up a lot of points on the scoreboard in the county league but did not get many goals. They used the county league […]

MEMBERS of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) working in the Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Kerry are to hold lunchtime protest on this Tuesday from 12.30pm to 2pm. The protest is to highlight their grave concern with regard to the continuing overcrowding of the ED with admitted patients awaiting […]

THE weather was lovely yesterday — with the searing heat gone for the moment — so shoppers could go about their business without frying. They had a great soundtrack to their stroll through the town centre as The Rose Hotel sponsored ‘Summer Tunes On The Mall’. “The owners of The […]

Mike O’Halloran was in Austin Stack Park yesterday for the two Garvey’s Supervalu Kerry Senior Hurling Championship ties… Kilmoyley 3-18 Ballyheigue 1-9 Ballyheigue bowed out of the Garvey’s SuperValu Kerry County Hurling Championship on Saturday evening but nor without putting it up to their neighbours. Great credit must be given to […]

SO hundreds enjoyed the Tralee Rugby Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ last night, with Simon Behan and Amy Kelly proving worthy winners of the judges vote and Andrea O’Donoghue and Declan Smith impressing the public (click here for previous story). Besides the great outfits on the dance floor, the style was pretty […]

THE Ashe Hotel held a special ‘Summer Corporate Lunch’ to thank its clients for their continued support over the past few years. Representatives from businesses and organisations in town enjoyed refreshing cool smoothies before being treated to the delicious dishes. It was also a chance to meet new members of […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: My four-year-old son is starting primary school in September. My only income is my One-Parent Family Payment and €120 from a part-time job. I don’t get any maintenance and […]

CEO of Tourism Ireland, Niall Gibbons opened celebrations at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday evening to officially mark the 50th anniversary of the first ever performance. Kerry tourism representatives from Kerry county attended from accommodation, attractions, activity and service providers. Mr Gibbons talked about the growth of the tourism industry over […]

A SWELTERING night outside was matched by red-hot dancing inside as Tralee Rugby Club hosted its first ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Eleven couples took to the floor for a fantastic night of fun and entertainment for the over 500 people present. After a haka to […]

NOT a bad week’s work. Kerry footballers have won the Munster senior, junior, minor and now, Under 20 titles in just six days. Kerry beat their great rivals Cork in Austin Stack Park on Friday evening  by  3-11 to 0-14 and were worth their win in the end. Despite staying in […]

IT’S been an emotional week all-round at St Brendan’s NS in Blennerville. The sixth years had a graduation ceremony on Tuesday night, but on Wednesday a special ceremony was held to mark the departure of Principal Terry O’Sullivan. The 36 year old man from Keel is taking a break from […]