THIS video (below) of surfing in a Ballybunion cave has been viewed thousands of times since it was uploaded yesterday to YouTube. Paul Deering and his friends headed down to Kerry in the hope of finding some waves at the popular surfing beach in Ballybunion. “However it was flat so […]

TRALEE taxi drivers met on Wednesday night and said they will move back into The Mall on November 21 when works are completed and will no longer use the new rank at Boots/Tesco from today (Friday). Terry Boyle, chairperson of Tralee Taxi Association, said the current parking byelaws state that […]

IT’S been a very busy week over in Churchill as youngsters took part in the summer Cúl Camp. Under the guidance of head coach Gavin O’Shea of Dr Crokes, the kids, ranging in ages from five to 13 thoroughly enjoyed the week. There was a huge turnout too with around […]

IT’S changing times on the board of directors of Siamsa Tire, as one long running member has retired while another is stepping down from his role as Chairperson. Company Secretary since 2005, Noírín Lynch retired from the Board following 12 years of service with Louise Donlon now the incoming Company […]

It’s the weekend and it’s a long one. Hallelujah! The weather is set to be mixed but that won’t stop you from getting up to all sorts. Here’s a few suggestions on what to do… Saturday 1. Watch the triathletes… Fenit is going to be packed this Saturday afternoon as […]

THE District Governor of Rotary Ireland Garth Arnold was in Tralee on Tuesday where he met local Rotary Club members. He was present at The Imperial Hotel to let them know of the great work being done internationally by Rotarian’s to eradicate Polio. President of  Tralee Chamber Alliance and Rotarian, […]

MARTIN Ferris TD has confirmed that he is not one of the TDs that has left an unpaid bar tab, after a number of queries about the issue from constituents. The Houses of the Oireachtas report has revealed this week there are unpaid tabs at the Dáil bar and restaurant […]

There’s one change on the Kerry Junior Football Team to play Meath in the All Ireland Junior Football Final at O’Moore Park Portlaoise on Saturday (3pm) from the side which defeated Leitrim in the semi-final. Under 21 Captain Brian Sugrue comes into the defence in place of  Michael Foley.   […]

THE Kerry Minor Football Team to play Louth in the Electric Ireland GAA All Ireland Minor Championship Quarter Final at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday next is unchanged from the side that defeated Clare in the Munster Final. Diarmuid O’Connor of Na Gaeil is again at midfield while on the […]

SOME of the barriers lining both sides of The Mall came down this week and the first thing you notice is how much space there is! The barriers came down from Costa Coffee/Penneys down as far as Elverys/Easons and  while it’s far from the finished article, it looks really impressive, […]

THIS Saturday sees a special event at The Rose Hotel to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. Afternoon tea will be served from 2.30pm to 4pm in the beautiful Rose Room and guests can experience delicious food created by Executive Head Chef, Odran Lucey and his […]

WE’VE got great cafes and restaurants, but not enough parking. We feel safe by day but not as much by night. We have a very good standard of service in shops, but more to do when it comes to the range of events on in Tralee. These were some of […]

THERE was a good turnout for a fundraising table quiz held in O’Donnells Mounthawk on Wednesday night. It’s all part of a fundraising campaign by Woodies Tralee who are fundraising for four children’s charities — Make-A-Wish; Temple Street; Jack and Jill and Act for Meningitis. Continued below… Woodies Tralee Manager, Tadhg […]

It’s getting down to the business end of the Garveys Supervalu Kerry Senior Hurling Championship and Mike O’Halloran looks at Sunday’s Round 3 tie between Causeway and near neighbours Ballyduff (2pm) at Austin Stack Park… Causeway overcame a gallant under strength Crotta O’Neill’s in the last round. They made hard […]

IF you’re into your angling, then a sale at a store in Tralee at the weekend is the place for you. Alan Griffin of Weekend Superstore in Lower Clash Industrial Estate (located between Bolger Fabrication and Total Cleaning Supplies) is having a sale where you can get great deals on a […]

THE judges who were in Tralee last weekend were very impressed with the town and what it has to offer which augurs well for the prospect of being awarded Purple Flag status later this year says Tralee Chamber Alliance. The aim of the Purple Flag is to increase footfall into […]

A TRALEE man was deemed the Best Dressed Man at the Galway Races this afternoon. Nathan McDonnell of Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre made the shortlist wearing a Ted Baker checksuit purchased in Ryle Menswear of Ashe Street, Tralee. He was then announced as winner of the big prize, which […]

AN Garda Síochána, Tralee are hoping for a great turnout from the public at their open day  which takes place during the Rose of Tralee Festival. The John Mitchel’s GAA Complex at Ballyseedy will be the venue on Saturday, August 19 for the event which will run from 12pm to 4pm […]

CH Chemists in The Mall is set to host a make-up masterclass with a well-known beauty blogger this weekend. Sinead Kavanagh has The Beautiful Truth website and Facebook page which contains tips and advice on all things beauty-related. Sinead is promising to take your look ‘from dull to daring’ so […]

THE stats from Census 2016 keep on coming and the latest information released from the Central Statistics Office relates to households. Among the statistics are the number of single males and females over the age of 15 in the county. In Kerry, 38% of the people in the county over the […]

AFTER his last sellout performance, Kerry’s No 1 entertainer, Jack Patrick Healy, is set to return to Alfie’s at The Ashe Hotel this August Bank Holiday Weekend for what promises to be another jam packed evening of top class musical entertainment. Food will be served until 9pm and their Hot […]

I WOULD like to think that I have a positive streak. More on that line, I would like to believe that we all have a positive streak. Sometimes though, it just happens that that streak seems to be buried a little deeper in some people than others. Now let me […]

  THE annual Tralee Credit Union Education and Dan Kellegher Memorial Awards are back and students are invited to apply where they could receive €1,500 towards their studies. Tralee Credit Union’s Education Awards are open to undergraduates in a full time course of at least 2 years’ duration and Dan Kellegher […]

Austin Stack Park will host a showdown between St Brendan’s and Abbeydorney in Round 3 of the Garvey’s Supervalu Kerry Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday at 7pm. Mike O’Halloran gives his opinion on who will make the semi-finals… St Brendan’s take on Abbeydorney on Saturday night and will fancy their […]

IF you’re looking for something to do this evening, there’s a fundraising table quiz being held in O’Donnells Mounthawk for great causes. It’s all part of a fundraising campaign by Woodies Tralee who are organising the event with some great spot prizes. It’s one of three big events being held […]

THERE were 25 members of the International Space University, from 18 different countries, visiting the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve in south Kerry over the weekend. The group toured the historic sites and were briefed at first hand on the Dark Sky Reserve and plans to enhance it for locals […]

THE death of Thomas Ashe will be remembered at Casement Fort, near Ardfert village, at 3pm on Sunday, August 6. Special guest speaker will be Conradh na Gaeilge historian, Donncha Ó hAodha, Uachtarán of the Munster section of CnaG and a former National President of the Conradh, who will talk about Tomás Ághas. […]

A TRALEE woman who was affected by the plight of people in ‘The Jungle’ in Calais when she volunteered two years ago, is heading to Paris to help homeless refugees. Catherine Tangney from Oakpark will travel to the French capital on August 15 where she plans providing aid to refugees. […]

A NUMBER of local businesses have made the Retail Excellence Top 100 Stores In Ireland. In Tralee, Ballyseedy Home and Garden, Corcoran’s Furniture and Carpets at Manor Park, Garvey’s Supervalu in Rock Street, and Horan’s Health Store in Manor West made the list. Also, Ahern’s Pharmacy, Farranfore, Mods and Minis, Killarney […]

IT’LL be a colourful Sunday morning in September as a Colour Dash for charity is set to take place in town. The Crumlin Colour Dash will take place on Sunday, September 10 at 11am in Tralee Bay Wetlands. This is a 5km run, jog or walk that all the family […]