THE IT Tralee 2017 Conferrings concluded on Friday afternoon, when students from the courses in the School of Business, Computing & Humanities received their qualifications in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre. The courses were in Hotel, Culinary and Tourism, Business Studies, Creative Media & Information Technology and Computing. The conferrings are the main highlight […]

THE noise was incredible as the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestants took to the floor for the opening dance and it set the tone for a fantastic night in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. This was the club’s first trip to ‘Strictly-land’ and it’s one they’re sure to re-visit after […]

Causeway advanced to the final of the Acorn Life Kerry Under 21 Hurling Championship after defeating St Brendan’s yesterday. Mike O’Halloran reports… Causeway 3-13 St Brendan’s 2-5 Following their impressive win over Lixnaw in the quarters of this competition last weekend, Causeway installed themselves as firm favourites to win this […]

Mike O’Halloran watched the Acorn Life Kerry U21 Hurling Championship semi-final yesterday between Crotta O’Neills to Abbeydorney/Ballyheigue… Crotta O’Neills 1-15 Abbeydorney/Ballyheigue 0-14 (after extra time) Adam O’Sullivan came up from his goalkeeping duties to bring Crotta back from the brink of defeat, to point a free in ordinary time, a free […]

I FIRST came across this idea in Eckhart Tolle’s bestselling book ‘The Power of Now’ about ten years ago. To be honest when I first read it I thought it was the most ridiculous statement ever written and that it could not possibly be true as sure everybody has problems […]

WHEN you’ve got it, you’ve got it. That’s the case with Kerry and Kerins O’Rahillys star, Barry John Keane, who had a go at the half-court shot during half-time in the Tralee Warriors v UCD Marian game tonight in the Sports Complex. The challenge invites people to take a shot […]

KIERAN Donaghy held his basketball camp during the week and there was another huge turnout. The John Mitchels GAA Complex in Ballyseedy was buzzing with over 180 youngsters taking part and they received expert coaching from Kieran and his Warriors buddies, among others. “I hold one camp a year but […]

A WEALTH of music talent took to the  stage in The Ashe Hotel last night as the 7th annual Christie Hennessy Festival kicked off with The Troubadour Club. Nine acts played three original songs each and there was an impressive attendance to hear such artists as Mike Hanrahan from legendary folk group, […]

THE IT Tralee conferring continued on Friday morning and this time it was the students from the School of Health & Social Sciences receiving their just rewards. The graduates received qualifications in a range of courses in Nursing & Health Care Studies and Social Sciences. The conferrings are the main highlight in […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: How can I find out whether a particular health and social care professional is regulated? I’m not happy with my treatment and I would like to make a complaint. […]

Our movie guy, John McCann, says that in ‘The Death Of Stalin’, Armando Iannucci serves up a comedy high in a year of lows at the box office… In a year of weak offerings comedywise, a Armando Iannucci penned and directed satirical political comedy was always going to be welcome […]

ONE was about all we could expect considering the outstanding performances by individuals on the Dublin and Mayo teams in 2017. But Paul Geaney was one of two players from other counties to win an  All-star this evening. The Dingle man won his second All-Star selected at full-forward on a […]

THREE girls from St John’s Parochial School on Ashe Street did a wonderful thing on Friday when they chopped off their long locks for the Rapunzel Foundation. Sisters Allie (12) and Emma Tarrant (11) from Clash and Rosie Giles (11) from Ballyard, decided on doing it about 18 months ago […]

PUT the date in your diary. This year’s Tralee Santa 5k Fun Run will take place on Sunday, December 10 at 11am from the Tralee Bay Wetlands and once again, runners, joggers, walkers, cyclists and pets alike are welcome to take part. This year’s run is for a very special […]

THE Ashe Hotel will  be the centre of music entertainment again this weekend, as it hosts the 7th annual Christie Hennessy Festivalon Friday and Saturday night. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the untimely death of Tralee’s most famous singing and song-writing star which will give this year’s Christie Hennessy […]

PÁDRAIG McGillicuddy, Anthony O’Gara, Dr Mary McCaffrey, Caroline McEnery, Peter Harty and Kevin McCarthy have been announced as the recipients of Tralee Business People Awards for the months of July to December. Each of the individuals was recognised for their extraordinary commitment to their customers and the town of Tralee […]

TWO Kerry finalists are preparing for the Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards 2017. Maeve Poff of Mowlam Healthcare Killarney Nursing Home is shortlisted for a Nursing Home Registered Nurse of the Year Award, while Maura Moriarty of Ocean View Nursing Home, Camp is shortlisted for a Nursing Home Catering & Nutrition […]

THIS coming Sunday sees two Coiste Trá Lí finals down for decision in a double-header in Connolly Park. First up at 1pm is the D & E Stove and Tiling Junior League Final between Austin Stacks and Na Gaeil. Stacks will be hoping to complete a 2 in row, but Na […]

RADIO Kerry has announced details of its first-ever ‘TalkAbout’ Christmas Afternoon Tea Party. Tralee’s Ballygarry House Hotel is the venue for the event, which is inspired by some of the popular elements from the station’s afternoon talk show, hosted by Deirdre Walsh. So expect plenty of fashion, beauty and hair […]

BORG Warner is to let 30 workers go at their Tralee plant. The lay-offs affect contract production workers at the Monavalley Industrial Estate base, but management say the measures are temporary — a reaction to short-term reductions from a customer — and they expect to have staffing numbers back to current […]

HE raised thousands last year and now a Tralee man is asking people to make a commitment to get active for the month of January for great causes with the 5k A Day Challenge. Last year, Colin ‘Poshey’ Aherne’s efforts raised an amazing €5,722 for the Donal Walsh Livelife Foundation […]

AN expo will bring together leaders from the worlds of fitness, health, nutrition and sport at the INEC in Killarney next January. The one day event, Balance Expo, will inform those who are health enthusiasts and support those who want to start to learn about creating and sustaining a balance […]

A LISTOWEL woman has impressed judges at the Irish Curry Awards. Lizzy’s Little Kitchen in the north Kerry town has won Best Neighbourhood Restaurant in Munster at the awards. The announcement was made last week at an awards’ ceremony in Belfast.  The café, which is owned by Kerry businesswoman, Lizzy Lyons, […]

THE GAA announced their Master fixtures programme for 2018 and one of the most interesting aspects of it is that the Munster senior football final will be played on a Saturday night on June 23. Meanwhile, Tralee is the venue for two Allianz National Football League games with Kerry v […]

A FORMER editor of The Kerryman has been appointed to the position of editor of Kerry’s Eye. Gerard Colleran will take over from Colin Lacey who is stepping down from the role. Mr Colleran will take up his new role in mid-November. Mr Colleran started working in The Kerryman in the […]

Alan Cantwell on Garvey’s Tralee Warriors victory over Eanna on Bank Holiday Monday at Tralee Sports Complex… Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 80 Eanna 71 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors are top of the Super League following an 80 points to 71 win over Eanna of Dublin at a packed Tralee Complex yesterday. The […]

Mike O’Halloran on the Kerry Under 21 County Hurling Championship quarter-final… Abbeydorney/Ballyheigue 1-14 Kilmoyley 1-12 Maurice O’Connor who has been the stand out forward I’ve seen in the past few days must have thought he had brought this game to extra time when he goaled for Kilmoyley to level matters at […]

A TEACHER who touched the lives of many over the past 24 years in Tralee said her goodbyes to staff and pupils of Holy Family NS on Thursday. Marian Costello — who had previously taught in Abbeyleix, Co Laois, Bruff in Limerick and Ballyduff — has taught in every class […]

OLD sewing machines, a hot whiskey maker, ration books and more were on display as Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn had a Pop-Up Museum in the school to help them respond to the Strand in History Curriculum that involves working as a historian. The children spent  weeks searching their homes for old items […]

THIS month saw such classics as The Godfather II and The Princess Bride in Tralee Omniplex as part of the #Bring It Back season and November sees three more top movies from the past on the big screen. Next month’s line-up has been released and the standout film for many must […]