Post Tagged with: "Banna"

ELEVEN swimmers braved the elements for two great causes on New Year’s Eve out in Banna. Jennifer O’Carroll Reidy first organised a swim on New Years Eve 2021 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, in tribute to her uncle, Antony ‘Anto’ Carroll who passed away in August of that […]

THREE community groups working to protect dune systems in Maharees, Fenit and Banna have come together with the support of Clean Coasts to create an awareness-raising film on sand dunes in time for World Sand Dune Day which takes place on June 25. The film, which features members of the […]

KERRY County Council has received reports of Portuguese Man O’ War fish appearing on Banna Strand in recent days. The Council is warning that they can inflict very serious stings to humans, while dogs are also vulnerable so members of the public are asked to avoid these fish if they […]

RUNNERS will be spoilt for choice this Sunday, as two runs are taking place north-west and north-east of Tralee and with a good weather forecast there should be a great turnout at both. The Dan Paddy Andy Festival in Lyreacrompane is on this weekend and as part of it, they […]

BANNA, Fenit and Ballyheigue were among the 14 beaches awarded Blue Flags today. A blue flag standard is an international award which recognises outstanding compliance with sewage treatment and bathing water quality criteria. It was awarded to 88 Irish beaches or marinas for this year, three more than last year. […]

THE weather has been sensational over the last couple of days around the Tralee area we hope you’ve had time enjoy it.  If not here’s a little taste of what you’ve been missing with people posting images on social media… Continued below…. Joanne Allman took these superb shots in Fenit […]

THE full programme of events has been announced for the Féile Fáilte free, outdoor, day-long celebration of the dancing body on the beach made famous by Roger Casement’s ill-fated 1916 landing. Taking place on Saturday July 23, on Banna Strand, locals, visitors, young and old are invited to come along to dance performances, […]

IT was a memorable day in Banna yesterday for the State commemoration to mark the role of Roger Casement, Robert Monteith and Daniel Bailey in the Easter Rising. President Michael D Higgins gave the keynote address at the ceremony attended by thousands looking on from seating and up in the sand dunes. […]

MEMBERS of the public attending Thursday’s State Commemoration at Banna Strand are being asked to arrive early and use free shuttle buses from Tralee and Ballyheigue where possible. The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins will attend the State Commemoration at Banna Strand at noon on Thursday to mark the […]

HOMES in a part of Banna are facing evacuation within years if nothing is done to counteract the effects of coastal erosion in the area according to local residents. Due to a number of factors the sand dunes which act as a barrier between the coast and residents at Carrahane are […]

A READER sent us in these photos (below) from yesterday of what greeted her and her family on a trip to Banna yesterday. Broken up furniture and rubbish littered the path near the sand dunes. “Myself and my family went out to ‘Banna 3’ today for a walk in the […]

WEIRD and wonderful weather we’re  having isn’t it? The Indian Summer is being enjoyed by all, seeing temperatures soar into the 20s for this time of year. For many who didn’t have too many work or school commitments, Banna Beach was the place to soak up the sun, while we still have it. “It’s great […]