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Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Incredible Night At Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing 2016 (Part 1)

August 28, 2016 at 8:30 am Comments are Disabled

ANOTHER year, another amazing Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing in the Dome. Crowds turned out in their hundreds to cheer on the contestants in what has become one of the social highlights of the year for the Rock club. People paid €20-a-head to watch the 12 couples perform and perform they did, […]

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Roger Harty: Stand By The Radiators And Keep Away From The Fridges

Roger Harty: Stand By The Radiators And Keep Away From The Fridges

August 28, 2016 at 8:28 am 1 comment

I CAME across this nugget of advice many years ago and I can honestly say that it is one that has really stood the test of time for me. Like anything else that is good, it only works if applied. Let’s break it down. Stand by the Radiators:  Keep in […]

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VIDEO: Ardfert Lady Drives Away With New Car After Winning Byrnes Spar Stores Competition

VIDEO: Ardfert Lady Drives Away With New Car After Winning Byrnes Spar Stores Competition

August 27, 2016 at 4:57 pm Comments are Disabled

AN Ardfert lady had a great Saturday afternoon when she was handed the keys to a brand new car after winning a competition which has going on for the last three months To celebrate opening their new shop and service station in Caherslee, Byrnes Spar Stores ran a 12 week […]

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CH Chemists Wins Best Family-Run Shop In Ireland In Irish Times Competition

CH Chemists Wins Best Family-Run Shop In Ireland In Irish Times Competition

August 27, 2016 at 3:01 pm Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE shop has been named Best Family-Run Shop in Ireland in the prestigious Irish Times Best Shops in Ireland 2016 competition. CH Chemists had been included in the shortlist in the Best Family-Run Shop category in the awards – backed by AIB, which seek to reward independent shop owners who are […]

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At the presentation of donations to Erin's Fund at Caballs Toymaster, Tralee were in front; Ruairi O'Flaherty, Alex O'Flaherty, Megan O'Sullivan, Erin O'Sullivan, Jack McElligott and Adam O'Flaherty. Back; Louise O'Sullivan, caroline O'Sullivan, Toby from Toymaster, Paul O'Sullivan and Ann Laide of Caballs Toymaster. Photo by Dermot Crean

Caballs Campaign Helps Buy Vital Equipment For Young Erin

August 27, 2016 at 2:38 pm Comments are Disabled

A LOCAL toy store has helped raise enough money to buy vital equipment for a young Tralee girl with a rare disorder. Back in May, Caballs Toymaster on Bridge Street started selling little beanies of their mascot ‘Toby’ for €3, with all monies raised going to Erin’s Fund. There was also […]

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Out To Dinner: A Tasty Family Evening At O’Donnell’s

August 27, 2016 at 11:57 am Comments are Disabled

O’Donnell’s Restaurant & Bar Mounthawk It’s almost over now. The end of the Festival always signals the last days of summer, the return to school and the days getting shorter. I know, it’s depressing (but at least the Premiership’s back, the rugby is starting again and Kerry are still in the championship…depending […]

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Marc O'Se gets in a tangle with James McCarthy in the 2016 National League Final. Photo by Dermot Crean

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Your Kerry v Dublin History?

August 27, 2016 at 11:57 am Comments are Disabled

On the eve of battle, test your knowledge of Kerry v Dublin clashes over the years with our quiz below… [os-widget path=”/gockarocka/the-really-hard-kerry-v-dublin-rivalry-quiz” of=”gockarocka” comments=”false”]

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David Moran tries to get passed Dublin's Brian Fenton. Photo by Dermot Crean

PREVIEW: Hard To See How Kerry Can Stop The Blues

August 27, 2016 at 11:56 am Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor says there is little to suggest Kerry can halt the the Dublin juggernaut in the All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park on Sunday… WE’VE been through a unique build up. All week in the national and local press, some voices from the Kingdom have been hopeful, despite the recent record […]

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Orlagh Winters: Kudos To Sydney Rose For Voicing Opinion About Eighth Amendment

Orlagh Winters: Kudos To Sydney Rose For Voicing Opinion About Eighth Amendment

August 27, 2016 at 11:56 am 2 comments

“ORLAGH Winters, get outside my door and don’t come back until you change your attitude!” Over 25 years ago and I still remember the day that I was asked to leave religion class, because I dared to disagree with the nun who was giving a very one sided debate about abortion. […]

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Know Your Rights: When Building Work Goes Wrong

Know Your Rights: When Building Work Goes Wrong

August 27, 2016 at 11:55 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 I am not happy with work that I had done in my house by a builder and will have to pay for someone else to finish the job […]

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Colm Cooper, on his return to championship against Tipperary in the semi-final of the Munster Championship last June. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Here’s The Kerry Team To Face The Dubs On Sunday

August 26, 2016 at 8:54 pm Comments are Disabled

COLM Cooper returns to the starting line-up for Kerry’s clash against Dublin on Sunday. It’s the only change in personnel from the side that defeated Clare in the All Ireland Quarter Final. Cooper returns to the forward line following injury to the exclusion of Darran O’Sullivan. There’s an all Tralee midfield again with Donaghy and […]

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David Clifford in action against Cork in the Munster Final. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

The Kerry Minor Team For Sunday Has Been Announced

August 26, 2016 at 8:26 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE are two changes to the Kerry Minor Football Team to play Kildare in the Electric Ireland All Ireland Minor Football Semi Final at Croke Park on Sunday from the side that started against Derry. Up front, Diarmuid O’Connor of Na Gaeil and Brian Friel of Rathmore come into the side in […]

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Down Rose Criticises ‘Cheap Reality TV Show’ Treatment During Rose Festival

Down Rose Criticises ‘Cheap Reality TV Show’ Treatment During Rose Festival

August 26, 2016 at 1:58 pm 3 comments

A ROSE of Tralee contestant has publicly criticised the treatment she received on the Sunday morning of the festival, when they were filmed being told whether they made it to the final 32. Down Rose, Fainche McCormack – who did not make it through to the finals – said she […]

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Kerry line up for the national anthem before the Munster Final.  Photo by Dermot Crean.

Five Questions Kerry Need To Answer If They Are To Beat The Dubs

August 26, 2016 at 12:39 pm Comments are Disabled

Dublin teams have beaten Kerry in their last three championship meetings, but can the Kingdom answer the questions asked of them in this titanic battle. Gavin O’Connor reports…  1. Do Kerry believe they can beat Dublin? One of things you will see written over the past couple of weeks is “Dublin have Kerry’s number”. After three comfortable wins inside […]

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Five Things To Do This Weekend Around Town

Five Things To Do This Weekend Around Town

August 26, 2016 at 12:19 pm Comments are Disabled

It’s the weekend and what a weekend! There’s loads to do over the next two days. Here’s a few suggestions… Saturday 1. On yer bike… For the energetic among you, Na Gaeil GAA club is holding their annual fundraising cycle. It’s always a fun day out with an 80km route via Castleisland, Abbeyfeale […]

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Nicola Wins Don O’Neill-Designed Dress As Fashion Show Raffle Raises Thousands

Nicola Wins Don O’Neill-Designed Dress As Fashion Show Raffle Raises Thousands

August 26, 2016 at 10:28 am Comments are Disabled

WHILE ladies enjoyed the fashion at the Rose of Tralee Fashion Show on Sunday, a local organisation also benefitted to the tune of thousands of a from a raffle on the night. The raffle was organised by the Baile Mhuire centre and over 765 tickets weresold in total with raising €7,650 for the […]

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PHOTOS: TLI Workers Rescue Horse From Mud In North Kerry

PHOTOS: TLI Workers Rescue Horse From Mud In North Kerry

August 26, 2016 at 10:15 am 2 comments

A GROUP of workers had a pretty eventful episode in north Kerry last week, when they came to the aid of a stricken animal who was stuck in a mud-filled ditch. Workers from TLI Group, based near Abbeydorney, were out doing contract work for the ESB near Tarbert when they heard an […]

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Much To Look Forward To Around Tralee At Culture Night 2016

Much To Look Forward To Around Tralee At Culture Night 2016

August 26, 2016 at 9:53 am Comments are Disabled

CULTURE Night returns to Tralee and the surrounding area next month and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Terry O’Brien, Mayor of Tralee Municipal District, along with Cllr. Jim Finucane and Moira Murrell, CE of Kerry County Council were in Tralee Town Park on Wednesday morning along with a host […]

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WATCH: Great Drone Footage Of The Fireworks During The Festival

WATCH: Great Drone Footage Of The Fireworks During The Festival

August 25, 2016 at 2:55 pm Comments are Disabled

THE people at Eagle Sky Media were out and about during the Rose of Tralee International Festival and got some great drone footage of the fireworks. It gives an altogether different view of the colourful display. Have a look below…

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Peter Crowley mops up a ball in the back line, followed by Dean Rock and Johnny Cooper. Photo by Dermot Crean

So You’re Saying There’s A Chance?…Here’s The Experts’ Views On Kerry v Dublin

August 25, 2016 at 2:42 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY v Dublin, as always, has been drawing a lot of interest in the media, with pundits up and down the country giving their two cents on what will happen in Croke Park this Sunday. It doesn’t make great reading for Kerry supporters who hope to see their side beat […]

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Sod Turned On €30m Water Treatment Plant To Service Tralee, Killarney And Beyond

Sod Turned On €30m Water Treatment Plant To Service Tralee, Killarney And Beyond

August 25, 2016 at 2:20 pm Comments are Disabled

  THE sod was turned today to mark the start of construction of a new water treatment plant on Lough Guitane in Central Kerry to a wide area in Kerry, including Tralee. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English, TD, did the honours as the new water treatment […]

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Sponsored: Over 4,000 Courses To Be Found On Kerry ETB Website

Sponsored: Over 4,000 Courses To Be Found On Kerry ETB Website

August 25, 2016 at 2:09 pm Comments are Disabled

  OVER 4,000 Further Education and Training courses can now be found in one place – Kerry Education and Training Board’s website. A new national website, developed by SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, and Education and Training Boards Ireland will allow learners to access information about Further Education […]

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Tralee College Lecturer’s Documentary To Be Screened On RTE Tonight

Tralee College Lecturer’s Documentary To Be Screened On RTE Tonight

August 25, 2016 at 12:21 pm Comments are Disabled

AN IT Tralee lecturer will have his acclaimed documentary on an Irish doctor who survived the bombing of Nagasaki, screened tonight (Thursday) on RTE One at 10.10pm. Bob Jackson – who has been lecturing at the IT Tralee for ten years since 2006 – shot and created a film called ‘A Doctor’s Sword’ […]

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Tralee Hotels In Running For Prestigious National Awards

Tralee Hotels In Running For Prestigious National Awards

August 25, 2016 at 12:01 pm Comments are Disabled

TWO Tralee hotels have been shortlisted in categories for national awards next month. Hotel & Catering Review runs the prestigious Keelings Farm Fresh Gold Medal Awards, which have recognized and rewarded excellence in the Irish hospitality and catering industries for 28 years and Ballyseede Castle Hotel and Ballygarry Houses Hotel are both […]

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Rose of Tralee , Maggie McEldowney, in front of the Ashe Memorial Hall with Midnight Madness in full flight. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Rose Of Tralee Still A Huge Hit With TV Viewers And Online

August 25, 2016 at 10:38 am Comments are Disabled

DESPITE dealing with its share of cynicism from the national media, the Rose of Tralee is still huge hit with Irish viewers. Some 1.7 million people tuned in to watch the Rose of Tralee on RTE over two nights which was around the same figure as last year. 743,800 viewers watched on […]

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PHOTOS: New €1.3m Food Hall, Bar And Viewing Area Opens At Listowel Racecourse

PHOTOS: New €1.3m Food Hall, Bar And Viewing Area Opens At Listowel Racecourse

August 25, 2016 at 10:30 am 1 comment

LISTOWEL Race Company officially opened their newly constructed €1.3 million Food Hall, Bar and Viewing Area at a reception in the new facility on Wednesday night. Hosted by Chairman of Listowel Race Company, David Fitzmaurice on behalf of the Board of Directors, special guests on the night included the Minister for […]

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A Kerry Legend Will Be Giving A Tour Of Croke Park This Weekend

A Kerry Legend Will Be Giving A Tour Of Croke Park This Weekend

August 25, 2016 at 10:13 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY great Declan O’Sullivan will look back on his 11 year inter-county career in the green and gold jersey when he hosts a Legends Tour at GAA headquarters on the eve of Kerry’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final clash with Dublin. The Dromid Pearses man will host a Bord Gáis […]

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Nathan Carter serenades 'The Rose of Tralee' to new Rose, Maggie McEldowney. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

PHOTOS: Midnight Madness Caps Off A Beautiful Night For New Rose Maggie

August 24, 2016 at 4:34 pm Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Rose of Tralee International Festival is brought to you by AIB Tralee… THE 58th Rose of Tralee, Maggie McEldowney, carried out her first duty as new rose when announcing fireworks to commence at Midnight Madness. The Chicago Rose was the last to take the stage in front […]

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PHOTOS: ‘The People Of Tralee Are Just Outstanding’ Says Rose Maggie

PHOTOS: ‘The People Of Tralee Are Just Outstanding’ Says Rose Maggie

August 24, 2016 at 3:58 pm Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Rose of Tralee International Festival is brought to you by AIB Tralee… AN appearance on Radio Kerry this morning, followed by a photoshoot in the Town Park was how Maggie McEldowney began her engagements as the new Rose of Tralee. The 27 year old from Chicago may […]

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Darragh’s Story About A Pub Owner In Milltown Is The Epitome Of Roguery

Darragh’s Story About A Pub Owner In Milltown Is The Epitome Of Roguery

August 24, 2016 at 2:33 pm Comments are Disabled

WE’VE come to expect high quality yarns from Darragh Ó Sé’s article in the Irish Times, but this one might be the finest of the lot. While on the topic of how rumours arise in Kerry ahead of big matches in Croke Park, Darragh tells the story of how he […]

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