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Celebrating Tralee's Purple Flag accreditation at Tralee Garda Station on Monday were, from left; Aidan Turner of Tralee Chamber, Inspector James O'Donnell,  Jean Foley of Kerry County Council, David Scott of Tralee Chamber, Sergeant Emma Clerkin, Tralee Chamber CEO Colette O'Connor, Sergeant Lynda Brosnan and Inspector Donal Horgan. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tralee Celebrates Purple Flag Accreditation

July 4, 2022 at 3:57 pm Comments are Disabled

TRALEE is officially celebrating today after receiving the news that they have been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE) Similar to the Blue Flag for beaches, the flag aims to raise standards and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the […]

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Tralee Retains Purple Flag Status Again

Tralee Retains Purple Flag Status Again

September 13, 2019 at 5:22 pm 1 comment

TRALEE is celebrating being awarded the Purple Flag for the third time. Tralee is one of over 70 large towns and cities across the UK and Ireland who have been awarded with Purple Flag status for their achievements in helping people to have a great night out. The Purple Flag […]

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At the raising of the Purple Flag at Tralee Municipal District Offices on Thursday morning were Mayor of Tralee Norma Foley,  Co-ordinator of Purple Flag campaign for TCA David Scott, Ken Tobin of HQ Tralee and Tralee Chamber Alliance, Sergeant Tim O'Keeffe and #LoveTralee mascot. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tralee Retains Its Purple Flag Status For Coming Year

September 7, 2018 at 4:29 pm Comments are Disabled

HAVING been awarded the Purple Flag in September 2017, Tralee Chamber Alliance and Kerry County Council were informed this afternoon by the UK-based assessors that the town has retained the flag for the coming year. The Purple Flag confirms the commitment to ensuring that Kerry’s capital town has a safe, […]

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At the raising of the Purple Flag at Tralee Municipal District Offices on Thursday morning were Mayor of Tralee Norma Foley,  Co-ordinator of Purple Flag campaign for TCA David Scott, Ken Tobin of HQ Tralee and Tralee Chamber Alliance, Sergeant Tim O'Keeffe and #LoveTralee mascot. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tralee’s Purple Flag Raised At Municipal District Offices

February 8, 2018 at 12:45 pm 2 comments

TRALEE’S Purple Flag – which recognises the quality of the night-time experience in the town – was raised this morning at the Tralee Municipal District Offices at Prince’s Quay. The flag, which was presented to the town at an awards ceremony in Norwich in November was flown by the Mayor […]

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Welcoming the awarding of the Purple Flag to Tralee a few weeks ago were Jean Foley and Frank Hartnett of Kerry County Council, Mayor of Tralee Norma Foley, President of Tralee Chamber Alliance Aidan Kelly and David Scott of Tralee Chamber Alliance. Photo by Dermot Crean

What The Purple Flag Judges Thought Of Tralee

October 6, 2017 at 5:03 pm 1 comment

TRALEE is above the standard when it comes to offering a broad appeal to visitors and locals with a vibrant choice and rich mix of offerings at night, according to the judges who awarded Purple Flag status to Tralee recently. They were impressed by the strong visible Garda presence between […]

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Tralee Retains Its Tidy Towns Gold Medal And Is Also Awarded Purple Flag

Tralee Retains Its Tidy Towns Gold Medal And Is Also Awarded Purple Flag

September 25, 2017 at 1:02 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE was good news on the double this afternoon when it was announced that Tralee had retained its Gold Medal in the Tralee Tidy Towns competition and has also has been awarded Purple Flag status. The Gold Medal is the sixth in a row for Tralee and is testament to […]

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‘Purple Flag’ Judges Impressed With Tralee During Visit

‘Purple Flag’ Judges Impressed With Tralee During Visit

August 2, 2017 at 6:36 pm Comments are Disabled

THE judges who were in Tralee last weekend were very impressed with the town and what it has to offer which augurs well for the prospect of being awarded Purple Flag status later this year says Tralee Chamber Alliance. The aim of the Purple Flag is to increase footfall into […]

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Ferris Calls On Critics Of Purple Flag Initiative To Justify Objections

Ferris Calls On Critics Of Purple Flag Initiative To Justify Objections

July 27, 2017 at 9:51 am 1 comment

THE Sinn Féin councillor who initially proposed Tralee make an application for Purple Flag status, has criticised opponents of the process. The judges arrive tomorrow to assess the town for Purple Flag status, which is a positive initiative that indicates an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night in a town. […]

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Judges To Visit Tralee This Month To Decide On ‘Purple Flag’ Status

Judges To Visit Tralee This Month To Decide On ‘Purple Flag’ Status

July 14, 2017 at 9:37 am 1 comment

JUDGES will visit Tralee later this month to consider if the town should be awarded the Purple Flag, an internationally recognised endorsement of a town centre’s ambience between the hours of 5pm and 5am. If successful in achieving the award, it will signify that Tralee has a night time economy that is enjoyable, […]

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Councillor Looks To Attain ‘Purple Flag’ To Show Town Is Safe To Socialise At Night

Councillor Looks To Attain ‘Purple Flag’ To Show Town Is Safe To Socialise At Night

July 9, 2015 at 12:09 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Council is to look into attaining a flag which signals Tralee is a safe place to socialise and shop in the evening and at night. Cllr Toireasa Ferris (SF) put forward the motion at the Tralee Municipal District meeting on Monday, that the Council would progress plans to achieve […]

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