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Rebecca Walsh, Programme Manager for Adopt A Startup with Shane Hassett and Mariana Kobal of Wazp at Google’s EMEA headquarters in Dublin last night for the launch of Google’s Adopt A Startup programme. Companies will attend an exclusive programme of lectures and workshops as well as receiving hands on mentoring from experienced Google employees over the next 12 weeks.

Tralee Company Makes Google Start-Up Programme

March 14, 2018 at 2:21 pm Comments are Disabled

TRALEE company ‘Wazp’ has made it into Google’s Adopt A Startup Programme. Google has announced the 30 strong cohort of start-ups that will be taking part in its Spring Adopt A Startup programme which launched on  March 12 and the Tralee 3D Printing Supply Chain Platform is among them. The […]

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Catriona Py Collins, Paul Cotter of Tralee Culinary Gangsters, pupils Barry Nagle, Leon O'Connor, Tomás Kennedy, Bitania Yosef and Kevin O'Connor, of Tralee Culinary Gangsters at the launch of the Spring Cookery Demo to take place in Ballyroe Heights Hotel next week. Photo by Dermot Crean

Scoil Eoin Teams Up With Gangsters For Cookery Demo

March 14, 2018 at 1:11 pm Comments are Disabled

WHILE it might not feel like spring yet, the good people at Scoil Eoin are planning an event to showcase how to use seasonal ingredients to create amazing dishes. The ‘Spring Food Demo’ is being organised by the Parents Association  at the primary school to raise funds to be used […]

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Brenda O'Regan, Claire Goodall, Cliodhna Hayes, Mags Bowler and Zoe Riordan Donnelly contestants in Kerins O'Rahillys GAA 'Strictly Club Dancing'. Photo by Dermot Crean

Nearly 1,000 Tickets Sold For Kerins O’Rahillys ‘Strictly’ Event

March 14, 2018 at 10:48 am Comments are Disabled

THERE’S just days to go to until the second Kerins O’Rahillys ‘Strictly Club Dancing’ night and it’s set to be a massive occasion again with nearly 1,000 tickets already sold. The 12 couples are all set to go on Friday night at The Brandon Hotel after being put through their […]

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Carole Commane, Geraldine O'Shea, Violet Lynch and Helen O'Mahony in the Guards and Nurses Tops of the Town show. Photo by John Cleary

PHOTOS: Another Glimpse Into The Past From ‘T’was Only Like Yesterday’

March 14, 2018 at 10:47 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE photographer, John Cleary’s ‘T’was Only Like Yesterday’ has found its way into many home in the past number of months The book of photographs concentrates on the 1980s with images from sporting, religious, social and political life from Tralee and Kerry all contained therein. John has given us a few […]

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IT Tralee Welcomes Legislation Enacted For Technological Universities

IT Tralee Welcomes Legislation Enacted For Technological Universities

March 14, 2018 at 10:45 am 1 comment

  IT Tralee has welcomed the enactment of the Technological Universities Bill into legislation last Thursday which will lead towards the establishment of a Munster Technological University. Cork Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology Tralee have been working towards achieving Technological University designation and the creation of the Munster […]

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The cast of 'One Murder And A Christening' at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Hit Comedy Back By Popular Demand At Na Gaeil Club

March 13, 2018 at 3:46 pm Comments are Disabled

IT enjoyed two sell-out performances in February and the reaction was so positive a hit comedy/drama will return to the Na Gaeil GAA Clubhouse at the end of the month. Due to popular demand, the hugely successful ‘One Murder and a Christening’, penned by Mary Quirke, will make a welcome […]

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Niall Lucey with children Seamus, Tadhg, Hannah Mai and Ellen at the launch of the Paul Lucey Memorial Run on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Stacks To Remember Paul Lucey With 10k/5k Memorial Run/Walk

March 13, 2018 at 3:11 pm Comments are Disabled

A NEW 5k/10k event will take place in May to remember a great servant to the Austin Stacks Club. The ‘Run for the Rock — Paul Lucey 10km / 5km Memorial Run was launched on Monday night at Austin Stacks clubhouse. This run is to honour the memory of Paul […]

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New €10m Road To Eliminate Dangerous Kilderry Bends

New €10m Road To Eliminate Dangerous Kilderry Bends

March 13, 2018 at 2:25 pm Comments are Disabled

THE contract for the construction of a new road at the Kilderry Bends on the N70 between Milltown and Killorglin was signed at the offices of Kerry County Council on Monday. Cork-based Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd was appointed the contractor to complete the construction of the scheme at the end […]

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Pres Student Bakes Her Way To Third In Nationwide Competition

Pres Student Bakes Her Way To Third In Nationwide Competition

March 13, 2018 at 1:02 pm Comments are Disabled

A STUDENT from Presentation Secondary School Tralee baked her way into third place in a National Competition last week. Orlaith O’Brien from Pres achieved third at the ‘CEIST All Ireland Bake-Off’ which is supported by Odlums. Orlaith was one of eight finalists in the senior category chosen from hundreds of […]

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Tralee Financial Planning Company Shortlisted For Two National Awards

Tralee Financial Planning Company Shortlisted For Two National Awards

March 13, 2018 at 10:59 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE-BASED financial planning practice, Premier Financial, have been shortlisted for two national awards in the fifth annual Life, Pensions and Investment (LPI) Industry Awards. Last year Premier Financial brought home the prestigious LPI Best Investment Broker in Ireland Award and this year they are going for the double – and […]

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Everyone Urged To Help Out On County Clean-Up Day

Everyone Urged To Help Out On County Clean-Up Day

March 13, 2018 at 10:51 am Comments are Disabled

THE annual County Clean-Up Day has been launched and everyone in the county is being asked to get involved and play their part. Now in its seventh year and with the support of Kerry County Council and KWD Recycling, the County Clean-up will take place on Saturday, April 14. Last […]

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Groups In Tralee District Receive €5,700 In Arts Grants And Bursaries

Groups In Tralee District Receive €5,700 In Arts Grants And Bursaries

March 13, 2018 at 10:40 am Comments are Disabled

A NUMBER of groups and organisations in Tralee Municipal District shared €5,700 under the  2018 Arts Grants and Bursaries Scheme at Kerry County Council. The scheme was heavily subscribed this year with the application process  managed by the Arts Office at Kerry County Council and co-ordinated by Arts Officer, Kate […]

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Thousands In Prizes To Be Won With The Castle Bar’s Rollover

Thousands In Prizes To Be Won With The Castle Bar’s Rollover

March 12, 2018 at 8:58 pm Comments are Disabled

SO it’s finally here. Cheltenham week has arrived and there’s some line-up of entertainment planned for The Castle Bar on Rock Street. And, of course, there’s still time to enter the famous Rollover competition which has been running since 1998. There’s thousands in prizes this year to be won. You can […]

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Kerry County Council has paid tribute to the sporting achievements of former Kerry footballer and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, by hosting a Civic Reception in his honour at County Buildings today. Many of the members of the Kerry teams of the past joined Mr O’Dwyer for the reception which heard that his achievements in Gaelic Games were unlikely ever to be surpassed.
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Kerry County Council has paid tribute to the sporting achievements of former Kerry footballer and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, by hosting a Civic Reception in his honour at County Buildings today. Many of the members of the Kerry teams of the past joined Mr O’Dwyer for the reception which heard that his achievements in Gaelic Games were unlikely ever to be surpassed.
 
The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Sheahan, said that between 1954 and 1989, as a player and manager with Kerry, the man being honoured ‘brought Kerry football on the most wonderful roller-coaster of a journey. As player and then manager Mick O’Dwyer won 12 All-Irelands, 11 National Leagues and 23 Munster titles.
 
‘He was one of the greatest Kerry footballers ever, and then as manager he nurtured the talents of some of the all-time great footballers. These are achievements that are unlikely ever to be surpassed in the future,’ said Cllr Sheahan.
 
‘When his long and successful playing career was complete he trained the greatest team of all time. Anyone who follows the fortunes of the Kerry team will acknowledge the debt of gratitude that we owe to this great man for the immense pleasure he has given to us all,’ the Cathaoirleach added.
 
Mick O’Dwyer’s success outside of Kerry was also acknowledged, particularly his roles with Kildare, Laois, and Wicklow.
 
Paying tribute to Mick O’Dwyer, the proposer of the Civic Reception, Cllr Mike Kennelly, a brother of former Kerry captain, Tim Kennelly, said: ‘Mick O’Dwyer has time for everyone. Big or small, rich or poor, it makes no difference. The man is open and friendly. He is a talker but a listener too. Micko loves the company and the people seek him out wherever he goes.’
 
Cllr Kennelly presented Mick O’Dwyer with the Sam Maguire Cup which had been borrowed from Dublin for the day.
 
Council chief executive, Moira Murrell, congratulated the Waterville native on what he had achieved which she said had brought immense pleasure and enjoyment to so many people.

Mick O’Dwyer Gets His Hands On Sam Maguire Again At Civic Reception

March 12, 2018 at 3:47 pm 1 comment

KERRY County Council has paid tribute to the sporting achievements of former Kerry footballer and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, by hosting a Civic Reception in his honour at County Buildings today. The Sam Maguire was brought down from the capital especially for the occasion of honouring the great man from Waterville. […]

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Lucia Murphy, Kellie Houlihan, Tina O'Connor, Andrea Moriarty and Mags Sugrue of Aspire Hair Solutions at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards in The Rose Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: More Glamour From The Connect Hair And Beauty Awards (Part 2)

March 12, 2018 at 3:29 pm Comments are Disabled

EARLIER we told you who won what and showed you some of the style at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel (click here for previous coverage). A capacity crowd of 275 guests had a wonderful day (and night) and there was some serious glamour to […]

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Gardaí Investigate Thefts From Vehicles

Gardaí Investigate Thefts From Vehicles

March 12, 2018 at 3:29 pm Comments are Disabled

GARDAI in Tralee are asking for the public’s assistance in their investigation of theft from a vehicle earlier this month. They are also reminding people to always lock their vehicles and never leave any valuables on view when leaving their vehicle. On March 4 , between 6.30pm and 7.30pm at […]

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Miriam O’Sullivan from Oranbrook Park, London, UK has won €18,000 including a trip to Jamaica on last Saturday’s (10th March 2018) National Lottery Winning Streak Game Show on RTE. Pictured here at the presentation of the winners cheques were from left to right: Miriam’s daughter Mary O’Sullivan Mangan who played on her behalf;  Marty Whelan, Winning Streak game show co-host; Miriam O’Sullivan the winning recipient, husband David O’Sulllivan; Orla Roche, Head of Digital I Lottery at the National Lottery at the National Lottery and Sinead Kennedy, Winning Streak game show co-host.  The winning ticket was bought from Hegarty’s Park Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Pic: Mac Innes Photography

Miriam Wins €18,000 In Prizes On Winning Streak

March 12, 2018 at 2:33 pm Comments are Disabled

A CHEF and food and fashion blogger played for her mom on Winning Streak on Saturday night and came away with some decent prizes. Miriam O’Sullivan from Knocknahoe near Killarney won a holiday in Jamaica worth €10,000 and €8,000 in cash on the show. Miriam now lives in North London, but […]

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Tralee Man Writes Book On The Bible

Tralee Man Writes Book On The Bible

March 12, 2018 at 11:45 am Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE man has written a book on the Bible which will be launched later this month at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Pastoral Centre. ‘For It Is Written’, by retired teacher Michael Culloty, takes the reader on a journey through the Bible, weaving the story of the Old and […]

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REPORT: Kerry Defeated In Westmeath As League Challenge Ends

REPORT: Kerry Defeated In Westmeath As League Challenge Ends

March 12, 2018 at 11:42 am Comments are Disabled

Mike O’Halloran saw Kerry defeated by Westmeath in the Division 2A game in Mullingar on Sunday… Westmeath 1-20 Kerry 0-16 A most disappointing end to Kerry’s league run came with a seven point defeat to the table toppers Westmeath. It started so brightly for Kerry when Padraig Boyle tapped over […]

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PHOTOS: All The Style From The Connect Hair And Beauty Awards (Part 1)

PHOTOS: All The Style From The Connect Hair And Beauty Awards (Part 1)

March 12, 2018 at 11:13 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was a staggering amount of style and glamour in The Rose Hotel on Sunday afternoon for the second annual Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards. A sellout crowd of 275 guests enjoyed a fantastic afternoon, evening and night of food, fun and awards at an event which has already become […]

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Cathaoirleach Of Kerry County Council Off To New York For St Patrick’s Weekend

Cathaoirleach Of Kerry County Council Off To New York For St Patrick’s Weekend

March 12, 2018 at 10:32 am Comments are Disabled

THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Sheahan will attend a number of events in New York this weekend to mark the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Cllr Sheahan will take part in the St Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue on Saturday and will attend a breakfast hosted […]

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WATCH: Kerry Man Releases New Single And Video

WATCH: Kerry Man Releases New Single And Video

March 11, 2018 at 9:14 am Comments are Disabled

A WEST Kerry man has just released a new single and is looking forward to gigging in the county during the summer. Vinnie Flynn who goes by the ‘Bayonets’ moniker is an Annascaul native making music in Dublin. His distinctive style is a mix of alternative rock, indie, blues and folk. […]

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Taking off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Time To Prepare For The Annual Ardfert Cycle

March 11, 2018 at 9:07 am Comments are Disabled

PREPARATIONS are well underway for the 5th Ardfert Annual Cycle in aid of Ardfert School Building Fund and it’s much earlier than usual this year. There are a number of exciting developments for this year’s event which is scheduled for Sunday, April 29. This is a departure from the previous […]

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Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne players elated at the final whistle. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTO GALLERY: CBS Tralee And Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Contest Corn Uí Mhuirí Final

March 11, 2018 at 9:06 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE CBS failed to win a Corn Uí Mhuirí final for the second year in a row in Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney yesterday afternoon, as Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne triumphed by 2-13 to 1-10. It was a disappointing end to the Tralee side’s season as their challenge was effectively ended six minutes […]

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Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students  who took part in the fun run in the Town Park on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Gaelcholáiste Students Go For A ‘Rith’ In The Town Park

March 11, 2018 at 9:05 am Comments are Disabled

GAELCHOLÁISTE Chiarraí is currently marking Seachtain na Gaeilge with a host of activities. From March 1 until St Patrick’s Day there’s a whole host of events taking place at the school and on Friday it was time to stretch the legs and get active for a ‘rith’ in the Town […]

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PHOTOS: Students See Road Accident Simulation At Mounthawk

PHOTOS: Students See Road Accident Simulation At Mounthawk

March 11, 2018 at 9:04 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE Rotary Club, in association with An Garda Siochana, Red Cross, Kerry County Fire Department presented an event at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday, aimed at raising awareness of the dangers on our roads. As part of Tralee Rotary Club’s plan for the year, they decided to introduce the ‘Just One Life’ […]

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Roger Harty: The Power Of Fasting

Roger Harty: The Power Of Fasting

March 11, 2018 at 9:03 am 1 comment

AS I write this, I am just reflecting on how the word ‘Fasting’ is a term we hardly use anymore, it’s as if it is ‘old hat’ and a thing of the past. It’s also associated with what we could call self – inflicted suffering and deprivation and when we […]

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Tom O'Farrell, Sean Quilter, Conor Fitzmaurice and Michael Carroll, cast members in the CBS The Green's upcoming production of 'Sive'. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: CBS Students To Take On A John B Keane Classic

March 10, 2018 at 10:38 am Comments are Disabled

TRANSITION Year students at Tralee CBS are busily preparing to take on a John B Keane classic this month. They will tread the boards at the school on Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22 in ‘Sive’. Teacher and director, Ellen McGillycuddy,  said drama is an important part of the […]

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Louise McGillycuddy, Noreen O'Sullivan, Emily Fitzpatrick and Aoife O'Shea at the IT Tralee Nursing and Agri Students Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Ballyroe Rocks For The ITT Students’ Nursing And Agri Studies Ball

March 10, 2018 at 10:37 am Comments are Disabled

OVER 300 students from the IT Tralee put on their gladrags last night for the Nursing and Agricultural Studies Ball. Taking place in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, the students were dressed to impress for this annual event and enjoyed a four course meal followed by entertainment from ‘Hell For Leather’ and  a […]

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Tommy Walsh, after dinner speaker, Brent Pope and Eoin Liston at the Business Leaders Ball at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Business Leaders Ball Brings Cantillon 2018 To A Close

March 10, 2018 at 10:36 am Comments are Disabled

TOMÁS Garvey was honoured with the  IT Tralee Cantillon Business Leader of the Year award at the Business Leaders Ball at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday night. The west Kerry man behind Garvey’s Supervalu’s success received the award from last year’s recipient, Donal Ring of Munster Joinery. The Garvey Group […]

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