I HAVE said it on numerous occasions that to help understand the deeper aspects of life, that it is far better and dare I say, much easier, to ask the right questions rather than looking for the right answers. May I say at this stage a huge congratulations to […]

Gavin O’Connor reports on Kerins O’Rahillys victory over Milltown/Castlemaine at Farranfore earlier today, to secure their senior status… Kerins O’Rahillys 4-11 (23) Milltown/Castlemaine 2-12 (18) THREE second half goals by Kerins O’Rahillys steered them away from relegation danger against Milltown/Castlemaine in Farranfore on Sunday afternoon. The match leaves Milltown/Castlemaine in a precarious […]

KERRY won their first Leinster Championship game in style this afternoon by 2-19 to 0-17 at Austin Stack Park, as the Carlow men’s challenge faded in the second half. But they didn’t have it all their own way early on as they only led by two points at half-time (1-6 […]

THE weather was kind, but that was all nature conceded to the 450 participants in the ‘B Wildered – John Lenihan Wilderness Challenge’ on Saturday at Glanageenty, Ballymac. Sponsored by  Lee Strand Protein+ Milk, the event was another massive success and Ballymac GAA club were the big winners as proceeds […]

COLAISTE Gleann Lí presented an exhibition of work by adult art students on Thursday night. Around 100 exhibits ranging from landscape, still life, figurative pieces and portraits as well as an abundance of creative work in paint were on display. The exhibition was the combined work of over 40 adult students […]

GOLFERS will get their chance to win a Masters competition and their own Green Jacket in June when Castlegregory Golf Club host their own version of the famous Augusta competition. The club hosts the Castlegregory Masters on the June Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 4, 5 and 6. It […]

Gavin O’Connor reports on the Castleisland Mart Senior Club Championship semi-final  last night in Annascaul, where there was a controversial end to the match… Austin Stacks 1-9 Dingle 0-11 A CONTROVERSIAL Shane O’Callaghan goal, with the last move of the match, put Austin Stacks into the Castleisland Mart Senior Club Championship […]

LADIES are all set for summer after a fashion show and beauty night at CH Chemists on Friday night in aid of Tralee Lions Club charity campaigns. Over 100 ladies enjoyed refreshments on arrival before getting advice from a number of speakers. Sandra Rusk of Weardrobe talked about the latest fashions […]

Brooks Restaurant Ballygarry House Hotel THE last time I reviewed food at Ballygarry it was a cold, wet, wintry afternoon 14 months ago. I sat in the Leebrook Bar, in front of an inviting open fire, eating a delicious roast pork lunch and contemplated abandoning the afternoon’s work in favour of […]

Mike O’Halloran says Kerry have the talent and confidence to see them win well against Carlow in the Leinster Championship Round Robin tie in Tralee on Sunday… THE Kerry hurlers continue the journey that could lead to a Leinster Championship final when they take on Carlow on Sunday in Austin Stack […]

KERRY Comhairle na nÓg put on a hugely impressive and entertaining ‘Reeling in the Years 1916-2016’ Fashion Show in The Ashe Hotel last Sunday night. Around 30 teenagers took part in the show which took the audience on a time travel adventure through the decades from 1916 to 2016 with costumes, music […]

Gavin O’Connor looks forward to the Kerins O’Rahillys v Milltown/Castlemaine, Castleisland Mart Senior Club Championship, Relegation Playoff Round 1 match at Farranfore, Sunday 2:30pm… SENIOR championship status is on the line for both these clubs when the face off in Farranfore on Sunday. The loser will play Kilcummin, who lost to […]

Question: What can I do if I have a problem with an item I’ve bought online? Answer: If you are not happy with an item you’ve bought online, you should always contact the trader first to make your complaint. If you are not satisfied with their response, you may be […]

Gavin O’Connor looks at tomorrow evening’s clash between Austin Stacks and Dingle in the Senior Club Championship Semi-Final, Kennedy Park, Annascaul, (throw-in 6:30pm)… THE ROCK will head west on Saturday to face Dingle who are reigning champions and one of the the most exciting young sides to emerge in recent years. For the last […]

STUDENTS from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí headed for Dublin on Wednesday to accept a flag for their promotion of Irish. The purple flag is called ‘An Gaelbhratach’ and is awarded by Coiste na Gaeilge who promote the Irish language in educational institutions around the country. The flag was earned through assessments of  Irish language […]

NO matter what you believe about how we came to be on this earth – Big Bang or Adam and Eve – we can all generally accept that we are here right now. I say generally because I may be dealing with some Matrix or Inception fans, and I don’t […]

A GROUP representing Presentation National School is one of only seven schools in Ireland to be selected to take part in an All-Ireland songwriting competition. The seven girls will take part in ‘Song for 16’ and perform in front of hundreds of people at the National Concert Hall in Dublin on May […]

A NEW programme to help cancer patients feel better while going through one of the most traumatic periods of their lives has been introduced in University Hospital Kerry. The “Look Good Feel Better” Programme, a unique programme of free skincare and makeup workshops for patients, was launched on Wednesday night at […]

OVER 400 people will participate in the second year of ‘B Wildered – The John Lenihan Wilderness Challenge’ sponsored by Lee Strand Protein+ Milk tomorrow, but there’s still places left if you want to join them. Participants will test their fitness limits in Kerry’s ultimate fitness challenge set in the wilderness of Glanageenty in […]

IT TRALEE students came away with two gongs last night at the Union Of Students in Ireland Student Achievement Awards. Held in Dublin Castle, the awards, now in its fourth year, are the annual opportunity for the Student Movement in Ireland to recognise the contribution of students to the life of Ireland and the student […]

Gavin O’Connor says Tommy Walsh had a tough time forcing his way into a Kerry team with lots of options…  SOME things are just not meant to be and it looks like Tommy Walsh will not enjoy the fairytale return to Gaelic Football…well, for now anyway. The news yesterday that the Kerins O’Rahilly’s man has withdrawn […]

WE all make mistakes…but that was a very public one. With Kerry creating history on Sunday by taking part in the  Leinster Championship on Sunday, RTE decided to cover the story on the Six-One news yesterday. Joe Stack was down interviewing Ciaran Carey for the piece during the week but, unfortunately, […]

THE building which is home to The Sportsfield Bar was one of five Kerry properties which went to auction in Dublin on Thursday. The April Allsop Auction was held at the RDS in Dublin and while the building was sold for €172,500, owner of The Sportsfield, Damian Roche, has assured his customers […]

THE Kerry team to face Carlow in in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round Robin in Austin Stack Park on Sunday (throw-in 1pm) has been announced. The side shows two changes from the team that defeated Laois in the Allianz Hurling League Playoff – Colum Harty comes into the half forward line instead […]

  IRELAND and Connacht rugby star, Ultan Dillane, was around town last week and his former club were delighted when he visited them at O’Dowd Park. He was there to hand out awards to members and launch a tag rugby event to be held at the club during the Rose Festival. […]

THERE had been speculation all morning, but it was confirmed this afternoon that Tommy Walsh is leaving the Kerry panel. It’s biggest news in Irish sport today so of course it got people typing on social media. Here is how people reacted on Twitter… Tommy Walsh withdraws from @Kerry_Official football panel. Sometimes, for some reason, things don’t work […]

GARDAI in Tralee are asking the public to beware of ‘phishing’ scam where criminals purporting to be from the Department of Transport look for people’s billing information and vehicle details via email. Members of the public have called into  Tralee Garda Station this morning about the hoax emails. If you […]

THE winners of the March and April Tralee Tidy Towns Business awards were announced at the Tralee Chamber Alliance AGM at the Grand Hotel on Monday evening. The judges were impressed by Borg Warner, Monavalley Industrial Estate, and H Factor, John Joe Sheehy Road, Tralee who both won framed paintings by renowned […]

IT has been confirmed that Tommy Walsh has left the Kerry senior football panel. There had been speculation all morning that the Kerins O’Rahilly’s man has left the Kerry set-up after a report by Sports Editor of the Irish Examiner, Tony Leen. This afternoon, the journalist from Ballymacelligott updated his story […]

FOR the second month in a row we’ve witnessed a rise in fuel prices according to our monthly survey of stations around town. At the end of February the cheapest station priced €1.17 per litre of petrol, now that has risen to €1.23.8. The Top station in Caherslee takes over […]