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Barbecue Fun In Aid Of Recovery Haven At Benners This Weekend

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Orlagh Winters of Benners Hotel with Marisa Reidy and Kathleen Collins of Recovery Haven looking forward to the fundraising barbecue on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

BENNER’S Hotel Tralee will be cooking up a storm this August Bank Holiday weekend as it plays hosts to a fundraising barbecue in aid of local cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry.

The hotel’s stunning courtyard will form the ideal setting for the highly anticipated event, which takes place on Saturday, August 3rd at 7pm. So if you’re out for the Kerry v Meath game it’s a great place to call in to celebrate the Kingdom’s advance to the semi-finals…we expect!

Benner’s Hotel Marketing Manager, Orlagh Winters, is pulling out all the stops on the day to ensure the event raises as much money as possible for a charity that is quite close to her heart.

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The evening will kick off with a Prosecco reception at 7pm, after which guests will be treated to a sumptuous barbecue and live music with ‘Behind the Light’, followed by a DJ. And with tickets costing just €20, organisers are hoping that Benner’s will be buzzing on the night.

PR & Marketing Officer at Recovery Haven, Marisa Reidy, says the charity is so excited to team up with Benner’s Hotel, which is now synonymous with hosting amazing social events.

“We are so grateful to Orlagh and her team for coming on board and offering their stunning courtyard as a prime location for this event, and we are hoping that by offering people such a fabulous night out, all for just €20, that this event will be a huge success for Recovery Haven.”

Tickets for the barbecue are now available from Recovery Haven Kerry (5 Haig’s Terrace, Tralee) and from Benner’s Hotel.

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Recovery Haven To Host Summer Barbecue Fundraiser At Benners

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Orlagh Winters of Benners Hotel with Marisa Reidy and Kathleen Collins of Recovery Haven looking forward to the fundraising barbecue next month. Photo by Dermot Crean

BENNER’S Hotel Tralee will be cooking up a storm this August Bank Holiday weekend as it plays hosts to a fundraising barbecue in aid of local cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry.

The hotel’s stunning courtyard will form the ideal setting for the highly anticipated event, which takes place on Saturday, August 3rd at 7pm.

Benner’s Hotel Marketing Manager, Orlagh Winters, is pulling out all the stops on the day to ensure the event raises as much money as possible for a charity that is quite close to her heart.

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“Here in Benner’s we are delighted to support such a worthy cause that has become an integral part of the county,” Orlagh said.

“There isn’t a home that hasn’t been affected by cancer and indeed among our own staff and management, cancer has hit home. Recovery Haven offers services that are vital in our community and we are proud to be affiliated with this wonderful night and look forward to welcoming guests. It promises to be a night of great fun, with hopefully some sunshine too.”

The evening will kick off with a Prosecco reception at 7pm, after which guests will be treated to a sumptuous barbecue and live music with ‘Behind the Light’, followed by a DJ. And with tickets costing just €20, organisers are hoping that Benner’s will be buzzing on the night.

PR & Marketing Officer at Recovery Haven, Marisa Reidy, says the charity is so excited to team up with Benner’s Hotel, which is now synonymous with hosting amazing social events.

“We are so grateful to Orlagh and her team for coming on board and offering their stunning courtyard as a prime location for this event, and we are hoping that by offering people such a fabulous night out, all for just €20, that this event will be a huge success for Recovery Haven.”

Tickets for the barbecue are now available from Recovery Haven Kerry (5 Haig’s Terrace, Tralee) and from Benner’s Hotel.

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Go Back To The 90s With Fundraising Disco In Benners

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Launching the 90s Disco in aid of Kerry Branch of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland were Stuart, Harry, Karen and Emily Twamley with sports star Kieran Donaghy and Orlagh Winters of Benner’s Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

I BLAME ‘Derry Girls’.

The Channel 4 sitcom is to the forefront of the current obsession with all things 90s thanks to the soundtrack to the show being littered with a mixture of pop cheese and some bona fide classics.

No doubt many of them will feature in a ‘Throwback Nineties Disco’ at Benners Hotel on Friday, May 17 in aid of the Kerry Branch of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

Organised by Karen Twamley whose son Harry (2) has Cystic Fibrosis, it promises to be a fantastic night out and a boom for the babysitting trade. Kieran Donaghy was on hand to launch the night and hopes everyone supports the great cause.

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DJ Retro (aka Terence Crean) will provide the soundtrack to many people’s formative years. Fancy dress is optional so go mad why don’t ye.

Doors open at 9.30pm and tickets are €15 available from Benners and The Tech Co. on Domnick Street. For more information, check out the Kerry Branch of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland facebook page. 

 

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Great Guests Lined Up For Free Talkshow Event In Benners

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Kerry boss Eamonn Fitzmaurice will drop in to Benners Hotel in Tralee tonight for a chat.

STUCK for something different to do tonight?

Well, a new live chat-show event is to take place in Tralee tonight and features a diverse line-up from the world of sport, acting and comedy. And admission is free!

Kerry GAA manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice will join Kerry comedian Bernard Casey and actors Daragh O’Malley and Maeve McGrath on the couch for ‘The OtherSide’ in Benners Hotel at 8.30pm.

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The OtherSide is billed as Tralee’s newest live event to take place every three months as a traditional style late-night talk show set in a relaxed setting.

The event will feature a wide range of guests from actors, musicians and stand-up comedians to political figures, sports people and local legends. It offers a rare opportunity to hear these guests in conversation in a very intimate and relaxed location.

The opening night line-up has something for everyone, with acclaimed actor Daragh O’Malley who has starred in Withnail & I, Sharpe & Brando, Maeve McGrath, actress and director of the Kerry Film Festival and star of the hit film Brooklyn, and rising star on the Irish comedy circuit Bernard Casey.

Also dropping by for a chat about life outside Kerry football will be our own Eamonn Fitzmaurice who will be talking about his life outside football.

Music will be provided by locally based musician Donnacha Toomey, who has released two critically acclaimed albums.

Admission is free and all are welcome to come along. Follow the event on twitter @otherside_event and on facebook at The OtherSide for more details.

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Eamonn Fitz, Bernard Casey And Withnail & I Actor Among Guests At Tralee Chatshow Night

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Eamonn Fitzmaurice will drop in for a chat to The Otherside in Benners Hotel.

A NEW live chat-show event is to take place in Tralee this month and features a diverse line-up from the world of sport, acting and comedy.

Kerry GAA manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice will join Kerry comedian Bernard Casey and actors Daragh O’Malley and Maeve McGrath on the couch for ‘The OtherSide’ in Benners Hotel on Friday, February 17 and admission is free.

Fans of the cult classic ‘Withnail & I’ might recognise Daragh O’Malley from this scene with the titular characters…

The OtherSide is billed as Tralee’s newest live event to take place every three months as a traditional style late-night talk show set in a relaxed setting.

The OtherSide will feature a wide range of guests from actors, musicians and stand-up comedians to political figures, sports people and local legends. It offers a rare opportunity to hear these guests in conversation in a very intimate and relaxed location.

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The opening night line-up has something for everyone, with acclaimed actor Daragh O’Malley who has starred in Withnail & I, Sharpe & Brando, Maeve McGrath, actress and director of the Kerry Film Festival and star of the hit film Brooklyn, and rising star on the Irish comedy circuit Bernard Casey.

Also dropping by for a chat about life outside Kerry football will be our own Eamonn Fitzmaurice. Music will be provided by locally based musician Donnacha Toomey, who has released two critically acclaimed albums.

The OtherSide launches on Friday, February 17 at 8.30pm in Benners Hotel. Admission is free and all are welcome to come along and sample the intimate chat show style event, with great guests in this relaxed and informal setting.

Follow the event on twitter @otherside_event and on facebook at The OtherSide for more details or email us at the othersideevent@gmail.com

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‘Home For Christmas’ Idea Catches On At Benners

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Organisers of ‘Home For Christmas’ Mary McQuinn and Orlagh Winters looking forward to the event on Friday.

THERE’S been huge interest in tomorrow night’s ‘Home For Christmas’ event at Benners Hotel according organisers.

The Castle Street venue came up with something a little bit different for people back home for Christmas who want to catch up on with friends on Friday, December 23.

‘Home for Christmas’ is offering a new venue for the over 28’s with two DJs in different rooms all in one venue.

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Local DJ Gary Fitz will be playing all the great tunes from his Ecleto collection in the Courtyard bar, while DJ Mick will be playing all the popular music with some Christmas classics in the main night club.

Mary McQuinn and Orlagh Winters came up with the idea a number of months ago for something new, due to the amount of people asking about an alternative venue to mix with people their own age and now the concept is now coming to fruition.

Festive cocktails and treats will be available on the night to help all those attending get into the Christmas Spirit.

Tickets are selling fast and are available at Benners Hotel for €10. Doors are open at 11pm.

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Benners Organises Night For Friends To Catch Up At ‘Home For Christmas’

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IMG_1372THE night before Christmas Eve is normally one of the biggest of the year around town with people arriving back home for the festive season.

With this in mind, Benners Hotel Castle Street have come up with something a little different this Christmas for all of the folks who want to catch up on Friday, December 23rd.

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‘Home for Christmas’ is offering a new venue for the over 28’s with two DJs in different rooms all in one venue.

Local DJ Gary Fitz will be playing all the great tunes from his Ecleto collection in the Courtyard bar, while DJ Mick will be playing all the popular music with some Christmas classics in the main night club.

Traditionally a very busy night in town, Benners wanted to offer a different venue to the older revellers.

Mary McQuinn and Orlagh Winters came up with the idea a number of months ago and have worked hard to ensure that the night will be a success.

They said it is something new and it was due to the amount of people asking about an alternative venue to mix with people their own age that the concept is now coming to fruition.

Festive cocktails and treats will be available on the night to help all those attending get into the Christmas Spirit.

Tickets are selling fast and are available at Benners Hotel for €10. Doors are open at 11pm.

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Great Night Of Fashion And Fun Coming To Benners

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Tidy Benners 1AN evening of fashion, fun and awareness will take place this coming Thursday in Benners Hotel, Tralee, for a great cause.

The event, “Think Pink, Think Positive”, in aid of Breast Cancer Research is an evening for ladies, by ladies with some inspiration. Guest speakers on the night include Maria Walsh and Daily Diva Diary founder Helen Quealy-Murphy.

There will be a little bit of fashion, fun and it is all in aid of this very worthy cause.

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Over 2,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Ireland and thankfully with the breakthroughs in research there are a lot more survivors.

One such survivor is Orlagh Winters who will be playing the role of MC for this special evening.

The evening will feature style from award winning designer Rebekah Wall which will be showcased along with fashion house, Hannons in Castleisland. Vintage and pre-loved style will be from Goose Boutique Tralee.

There will also be some festive jewellery style from Billy Nolans & Hilsers, Louise Nolan will talk guests through the trends for Christmas 2016.

Tickets are available to purchase in Benners Hotel, Goose Boutique and Hannons. All the support is greatly appreciated and 100% of the proceeds will go Breast Cancer Research.

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PHOTOS: High Rollers Raise Cash For Tralee Rowing Club At Casino Night

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At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left. Jenny Crushell, Edel O'Sullivan, Caroline O'Sullivan and Heidi Giles. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Casino Night in Benners Hotel were, from left; Jenny Crushell, Edel O’Sullivan, Caroline O’Sullivan and Heidi Giles. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

THERE were some high rollers in Benners Hotel on Saturday night.

It was all part of the Viva Las Vegas Casino night with all funds raised going towards  Tralee Rowing Club.

There was roulette, blackjack and poker tables with those paying the €25 entrance getting €20 worth back in betting chips.

There was spot prizes, finger food and an opportunity to strut your stuff on the dance floor so those attending had a great night.

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At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left. Frank McQuaid, Anne Marie O'Donoghue, Anne Kelliher, Glyn Wells, Sandra Byrne and Rory Byrne. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Casino Night in Benners Hotel were, from left; Frank McQuaid, Anne Marie O’Donoghue, Anne Kelliher, Glyn Wells, Sandra Byrne and Rory Byrne. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left. Cliodhna O'Regan, John Flynn, Michelle Flynn, Aine O'Mahony and Mairead Fox. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left.; Cliodhna O’Regan, John Flynn, Michelle Flynn, Aine O’Mahony and Mairead Fox. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left. Anne and Mike McGillycuddy. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left; Anne and Mike McGillycuddy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left. Marie Ryan, Siobhan O'Brien, Marie Gannon, Louis Wells and John Fox. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left; Marie Ryan, Siobhan O’Brien, Marie Gannon, Louis Wells and John Fox. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left. Mick Green, Ciara Cusack, Tess Green and Diarmuid Casey. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Casino Night on in Benners Hotel were, from left; Mick Green, Ciara Cusack, Tess Green and Diarmuid Casey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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FEATURE: Benners Courtyard Is A Hidden Gem For Any Occasion

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WHEN Benners Hotel reopened its doors a few months ago it brought a breath of fresh air to the Castle Street area of town.

The cafe and gastropub are serving up some excellent fare with friendly service, but some of you may not know that the Courtyard Bar to the rear of the building is an excellent place for every kind of get together.

There are excellent bar facilities opening out into the large courtyard, which is a sun trap for lovely summer days (we’re sure they’ll be here soon!).

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The Courtyard area at Benners Hotel is a real sun trap and perfect for after-wedding parties, company barbecues or other get-togethers.

The venue is perfect for company barbecues, after wedding parties or any get together with full catering facilities available. The bar itself is just the right size for birthday parties, christenings, Christmas parties and other social occasions with its spacious dance floor and ample seating area.

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The Courtyard Bar at Benners Hotel.

For bigger get togethers, the old nightclub part of the hotel is ready to rock. It can open up onto the courtyard and can cater for larger company Christmas parties, barbecues and after wedding celebrations with a great sound system and big dance floor.

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The main nightclub area, which can open up onto the courtyard, is also ready to be opened up for larger company Christmas parties, barbecues or after wedding celebrations.

In fact, The Courtyard Bar area can cater for any party from 40 people upwards, so with the venue situated in the heart of the town it’s perfect for any occasion.

They have some great deals on summer barbecues and parties at the moment so click here for details.

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‘It’s Onwards And Upwards From Here’ At Benners Says Der

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Der O’Sullivan (right) with son Bryan at the opening of the new Benners Bar at Benners Hotel last night. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE new owner of Benners was delighted that the business has finally reopened on Castle Street and says the hotel will breathe more life into that part of town.

Benners Hotel opened yesterday and Der O’Sullivan of The Mall Tavern and Delicatessan was at the opening of the new bar there last night where friends and well wishers toasted its future success.

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“We’re open now and it’s onwards and upwards from here. To see the lights on here for people passing is great and it will add a new dimension to this side of town. The publicans nearby are delighted too because there’ll be extra footfall around. People beget people as they say,” said Der.

“The gastro-pub will be open on Thursday from 5pm on, while the new Courtyard Bar area will open on Saturday which is a real gem of a spot,” he said.

The hotel currently employs over 25 people and the accommodation side of the business will be open from Friday.

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The bar at Benners Hotel opened on Wednesday night.

 

 

 

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PHOTOS: New Look Benners Hotel Opens Its Doors

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Alan O’Sullivan of Benners Hotel in the cafe part of the hotel with the old Benners clock which dates back to the early 20th century. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE new Benners Hotel opened its doors to the public today and it’s looking great.

The cafe was serving a full menu when we visited this morning and the reception area looks very cool indeed. In a nice link to the past, the cafe even has the old Benners clock dating back to the early 20th century hanging over the fireplace.

By the weekend, up to 30 people will be working in the new venture by Der O’Sullivan of The Mall. The new bar is set to open to the public tonight at around 7pm while Benners Courtyard Bar, will open shortly featuring alfresco entertainment and much, much more.

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Benners Gastro Pub, will be serving food from 5pm tomorrow and with a wide range of locally sourced produce cooked to perfection and served with a smile.

Benners Hotel, comprising 45 Guest bedrooms, Café, Gastro Pub and Bars will once again become a focal point for the town centre of Tralee.

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The reception area in Benners Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

 

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The cafe in Benners Hotel.
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The comfy seating in the new Benners Cafe.

 

 

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New Benner’s Hotel Aims For Late April Opening

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A nice coat of paint has spruced up Benner’s Hotel in the past few weeks. It is hoped the hotel will be open by the end of the month.

SPRING is really bringing a sense of optimism to Tralee businesses this year, with a number of new ventures opening in the near future.

The Ashe Hotel (old Abbey Gate) starts business on Thursday, a nightclub is opening at the old Fabric building in May sometime and we’ve been told Benner’s Hotel is aiming to be open by the end of April.

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Der O’Sullivan of the delicatessen and The Mall Tavern, who is reopening the hotel, told TraleeToday.ie on Saturday that work is progressing nicely now and the hope is to be open “three weeks from this weekend, all going to plan”.

The 45-bedroomed hotel, which got a nice coat of paint recently, is to create up to 50 jobs which is great for Tralee.

It should be a great summer for people looking to night out around town.