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Call To The Christmas Fair This Saturday At Teach An tSolais In Tralee

December 7, 2023 Dermot Crean

Looking forward to the upcoming Christmas Fair at St John’s Church of Ireland Teach an tSolais, Ashe Street, were Jane Boyle, Suzanne Boyle, Mona Butler, Rev Jim Stephens, Olive Flynn and Susan Keating. Photo by Dermot Crean

CHRISTMAS is coming and the festive atmosphere will truly in evidence this Saturday at a special family event in town.

Teach an tSolais, beside St John’s Church of Ireland in Ashe Street, Tralee will host the Tralee, Ballymacelligott and Ballyseedy Christmas Fair 2023.

This is always a wonderful community and fundraising event for the parish to bring people together as well as raising much needed funds for the churches.

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Head along and enjoy the various stalls and items on offer. There’ll be fresh baking, jams and preserves, Christmas crafts and decorations, flower arrangements, the ever-popular silent auction, raffles, guess the weight of the cake, festive games and many other delights.

Then, once the browsing and shopping is over, why not sit and enjoy burgers, sausages, teas, coffee, apple pie and have a chat. It takes place between 10am and 2pm on the day with just €2 for entry (there’s also a door prize raffle).

The Christmas fair is made possible by the creativity and generosity of the parishioners, neighbours’ friends, supporters and patrons and those who so kindly donate gifts and vouchers.

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Fun For All The Family This Sunday At Scoil Eoin Festive Fair

November 25, 2023 Dermot Crean

Scoil Eoin pupils looking forward to the Festive Fair later this Sunday.

LOOKING for something for all the family to do tomorrow afternoon?

Well Scoil Eoin is hosting its second Festive Fair from 12 noon to 4pm. It promises to be a great day out to get into the magical spirit of Christmas. The event is being organised and run voluntarily by the Parents Association with the help of Scoil Eoin staff staff.

The event is open to everyone, not just school patrons, and will include a variety of festive novelties, gifts, decorations, handmade crafts, baked goods, hot chocolates and treats.

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There will be spot prizes kindly donated by local businesses given out throughout the event with raffle tickets bought on the day. Most of the classes in the school will also be putting on special performances at the fair to add to the Christmas atmosphere.

Santa Claus will be there in his special grotto where families can get a professional photo taken, at a very reasonable price, by photographer John Walsh who is very kindly donating his services.

There will be music, fun and activities for kids to enjoy. The organisers ask that all children attending be accompanied by an adult at the fair.

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Fantastic Christmas Fair At Teach An tSolais This December

November 25, 2023 Dermot Crean

WITH just over four weeks to go until Christmas Day, the festive atmosphere only increases between now and when Santa arrives.

A great place to sample the festive fun, is in Teach an tSolais, beside St Johns Church of Ireland in Ashe Street, Tralee on Saturday, December 9 for the Tralee, Ballymacelligott and Ballyseedy Christmas Fair 2023.

This is always a wonderful community and fundraising event for the parish to bring people together as well as raising much needed funds for the churches.

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Head along and enjoy the various stalls and items on offer. There’ll be fresh baking, jams and preserves, Christmas crafts and decorations, flower arrangements and the ever-popular silent auction, raffles, guess the weight of the cake, festive games and many other delights.

Then once the browsing and shopping is offer why not sit and enjoy burgers and sausages, teas and coffee and apple pie and have a chat.

It takes place between 10am and 2pm on the day with just €2 for entry (there’s also a door prize raffle).

The Christmas fair is made possible by the creativity and generosity of our parishioners, neighbours’ friends, supporters and patrons and those who so kindly donate gifts and vouchers, and for these we are most thankful and appreciative.

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PHOTOS: Christmas Craft Fair Fundraiser At St Ita’s And St Joseph’s

December 9, 2022 Dermot Crean

Santa Claus with Lily McSweeney, Emma Waters, Noreen Flaherty, Caroline Morrissey, Rita O’Connor and Laura O’Connor at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE was a wonderful atmosphere in St Ita’s and St Joseph’s school on Thursday as they held a Christmas Craft Fair.

There was music, food and and array of wonderful produce on display for the event and Santa Claus even dropped in for a mince pie and a chat.

“The fair is a fundraiser for the school with the crafts having been made by the students attending here,” said teacher Caroline Morrissey.

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“They made the crafts in the art and woodwork classes while the staff are helping out at the stands and the parents have brought in baked goods for all to enjoy,” she added.

It was a hugely successful event with €3,365 raised through sales and the raffle with many local businesses sponsoring spot prizes. All at the school thanked everyone who contributed. Scroll down for photos…

Helen O’Riordan with Conor Moriarty and Stephen Coffey at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Lily McSweeney, Emma Waters and Elaine Buckley at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Aoife Carroll and Teresa Dowling at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Deirdre O’Connor and Andrea Lynch at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Gwen Ford, Louise O’Donovan, Joseph Shanahan and Keelin O’Donoghue at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Joan Cronin, Mary Nolan and Laura O’Connor at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Amelia Horan and Maura Long at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Santa Claus with Eilish and Dinny Crowley and Conor Moriarty at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Attending the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Christmas Craft Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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PHOTOS: Festive Fun At Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn’s Christmas Fair

December 6, 2022 Dermot Crean

THE annual Christmas Fair at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn was another super success on Sunday as hundreds of parents and children visited the school hall.

There were raffles, an auction, face painting, nail-painting, milk shakes, pancakes, goodies, home baking and a Christmas sing along with Chris White suppling the music.

Christmas wreaths, centre pieces and class calendars sold well, while Santa also paid a visit to the fair which had to be cancelled for the past couple of years because of Covid.

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“There’s a great buzz and we’re delighted to welcome people back,” said Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir. “We’ve had great support from the school community and local businesses. We’ve about 50 hampers to raffle,” said Cáit, who was attending her last Christmas fair as Principal as she is retiring at the end of the year.

A presentation was made to Càit on behalf of the Parents Association, parents, guardians and the students of Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn wishing her the very best in her retirement. Scroll down for photos…

Liz Forster and Niamh Dowling Joint Chairpersons, GSME Parents Association make a presentation to Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir to mark her upcoming retirement.

Paudie, Karen and Róisín Hayles at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir and Mary Ross at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Olive and Richard Sharp with Eilish O’Driscoll at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Luke and Noel O’Sullivan at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Pupils at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

David Lucid and Evan Lucid with Marie Scott and Adam Scott at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Muireann Ní Loingsigh with Pa Daly on MC duty at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Paschal Buckley, Alisha Buckley, Ryan Buckley and Luca Fusco at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Delia, Vincent, Riain and Seoda Begley at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

The large crowd at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Fun For All At Christmas Fair In Teach An tSolais This Saturday

December 11, 2019 Dermot Crean

Launching the St John’s Ashe Street Christmas Fair for Saturday were members of the organising committee Mary Kinch, Mona Buckley, Rhona Giles and Susan Keating. Photo: Joe Hanley

A WONDERFUL event will again take place at Teach an tSolais at St John’s Ashe Street on Saturday, as the Tralee, Ballymacelligott and Ballyseedy parish hosts its annual Christmas Fair.

Taking place from 10.30am to 2.30pm, it’s set to be a fantastic day for all the family with raffles and hampers, face-painting, children’s games teas/coffees, scones and burgers, a door prize and more.

A silent auction will also take place with some great prizes up for grabs. There’ll also be Christmas decorations for sale as well as children’s toys and games, home-baking and preserves, clothes and more so why not call in this Saturday, December 14.

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This is an important community building and fundraising event for the parish and all involved are most grateful for the support that they receive.

They are looking forward to welcoming regular supporters as well as those who will be coming for the first time. Funds raised will go towards the Church of Ireland Tralee, Ballyseedy and Ballymacelligott.

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Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn To Host Annual Christmas Fair

December 3, 2018 Dermot Crean

GAELSCOIL Mhic Easmainn is hosting its annual Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 9 in the school hall.

This year is extra special as the school is celebrating 40 successful years in all-Irish primary education.

There’s an invitation to come along and enjoy the great variety of stalls and auctions, where great items will be auctioned off to raise much needed funds for the school.

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As always, these items are of excellent value and quality and can be used as fantastic Christmas gifts for friends, family or even a treat just for you. There will also be lots of spot prizes on the day including an iPhone 6s.

The fair will run from 2pm to 4.30pm and there is a nominal fee of €5 per family. Plenty of fun and games to be had on the day and of course it wouldn’t be complete without the presence of the “big jolly man” himself.

All the stalls will comprise of fabulous home-made goodies and donations from local businesses. You can also purchase a handmade Christmas wreath or one of the delicious home-made Christmas cakes.

Aonach na Nollaig is one of the school’s biggest fundraising events of the year and they are hoping that it will be the best to date.

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PHOTOS: Santa Spreads The Christmas Cheer At Strand Road

December 12, 2016 Dermot Crean

SANTA made a special appearance at the Kerins O’Rahillys Clubhouse on Sunday as the club hosted a great Christmas fair.

There was a plethora of stands where people could browse for gifts with flower arrangements, Christmas candles, pottery, scarves and other accessories, Christmas cakes and lots more.

The club’s juvenile members also had their awards day and there was no shortage of entertainment with face painting, Tommy Moloney the magician, kids games and of course Santa made an appearance to collect those last minute letters.

It also benefitted a great cause as the charity partner for the day was the Kerry Cancer Support Group Kerry Cork Health Link Bus. Scroll down for photos…

Grainne O'Sullivan (right) with Claire and Danny Leane, Jayden Collins, Mia and Taylor Kate Leane at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Grainne O’Sullivan (right) with Claire and Danny Leane, Jayden Collins, Mia and Taylor Kate Leane at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sophie Hassett with Santa at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Sophie Hassett with Santa at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Rachel, James and Bernie Hayes at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Rachel, James and Bernie Hayes at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Dara Quirke with Ethan, Cameron and Addison Quirke, Joanne and Aaron O'Sullivan at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Dara Quirke with Ethan, Cameron and Addison Quirke, Joanne and Aaron O’Sullivan at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Christopher and Joe Fusco, Jennifer O'Sullivan and Luca Fusco at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Christopher and Joe Fusco, Jennifer O’Sullivan and Luca Fusco at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Fergus Kelliher, Cathal Foley, Rory Kerins, Shirley Doody and Joan Griffin at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Fergus Kelliher, Cathal Foley, Rory Kerins, Shirley Doody and Joan Griffin at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Nicola, Nora, Emily and Anna Corridon at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Nicola, Nora, Emily and Anna Corridon at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ann Kerins, Anna O'Connor, Ciara Lynch, Ella O'Connor, Maria O'Connor and Mags Kissane at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Ann Kerins, Anna O’Connor, Ciara Lynch, Ella O’Connor, Maria O’Connor and Mags Kissane at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Katie Nagle and Amy O'Mahony at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Katie Nagle and Amy O’Mahony at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tommy Moloney providing the entertainment at the Kerins O'Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Tommy Moloney providing the entertainment at the Kerins O’Rahillys Christmas Fair on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

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PHOTOS: Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Packed For Fantastic Christmas Fair

December 12, 2016 Dermot Crean

Shane, Cait, Maria and Ava Healy at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE community turned out in force for the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday.

There was a host of goodies, bric a brac, toys, Christmas wreathes and much, much more on sale at the event which drew a massive crowd to the school.

Tim Lynch and Tomás Ó hAiniféin were the auctioneers for some fantastic hampers and gifts donated by numerous local businesses.

There was singing, food and fantastic fun as the school benefitted from funds raised on the day. Scroll down for photos…

Noreen Horan and Dorren Browne at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Marie, Ava and Philip Dewey at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Siobhan Lacey, Liam Ó Conchubhair, Cyril Wallace, Catherine Leane and Gearóid Lacey at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Kayla Fitzgerald, Leah Shanahan, Sarah Fitzgerald and Carina Sheehan at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Claire Fitzmaurice, Mary Barrett and Sinead Gibbons at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Helen Coffey and Kerry Leane at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tomás Ó hAiniféin and Tim Lynch on auctioneering duties at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

The big crowd at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Christmas Fair And Fun For All At Kerins O’Rahillys

December 9, 2016 Dermot Crean

THIS Sunday will see Kerins O’Rahillys Clubhouse decked with holly and Christmas spirit as they host a Christmas fair for those looking to get those extra special Christmas gifts.

Whether it’s displays of flower arrangements, Christmas candles, pottery, scarves and other accessories, Christmas cakes and lots more, there is something for everyone.

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As it’s the club’s awards day for the juvenile members – where they receive their medals for all the achievements through the year – there will be lots of entertainment for the kiddies too including face painting, magician kids games and of course Santa will make an appearance to collect those last minute letters.

So make sure you come along and support as it’s going to be a great day and as well as raising funds for the juvenile club the charity partner for the day is the Kerry Cancer Support Group Kerry Cork Health Link Bus, so you will be supporting a great cause and of course all our local suppliers showcasing on the day. It all kicks off at 11.30 am and runs until 5pm.

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Raffles, Hampers and A Chance To Win An iPhone 6 At Gaelscoil’s Christmas Fair

December 4, 2015 Dermot Crean

The auction in full swing at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — The auction in full swing at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair last year. Photo by Dermot Crean

PUPILS, parents and staff at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn are looking forward to a great afternoon’s entertainment this Sunday for their annual Christmas Fair.

The fair gets under way at 2pm and visitors can enjoy a special appearance from the Tommy Markham Cup won by Kerry minors in September – with past pupils Andrew Barry and Jack Morgan bringing the trophy – and the chance to win an iPhone 6.

A lot of effort has gone into the event from the Parents Association and staff, with raffles and hampers galore, an auction, cake sale, Christmas wreaths and much more.

It should be a great afternoon.

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PHOTOS: Christmas Fair At Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn

December 8, 2014 Dermot Crean

THERE was a super festive atmosphere at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Sunday as the school hosted their annual Christmas fair.

With crafts, auctions and spot prizes on offer, it was a great family day out with Santa Claus and Kieran Donaghy also on hand to meet the kids.

“It’s been a hugely successful fair once again and our thanks go to the parents who once again pulled out all the stops to make it such a great event. It’s a fantastic community effort,” said Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir.

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