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‘Willy Wonka’ To Get Open Air Screening In Lixnaw

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IT’S back!

The Summer Open Air Cinema season continues next Friday and this time it’s heading to Lixnaw with a classic normally associated with Christmas.

Presented by Kerry Film Festival in association with Lixnaw Summer Festival, ‘Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory’ will be shown at Lixnaw GAA pitch at 10pm.

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These free events are in partnership with Kerry County Council and the Community Support Fund.

Everyone knows the story of Charlie who receives a golden ticket to a factory. Starring the late Gene Wilder it’s a classic movie for all ages. You must register if you want to go so click here to do so.

THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE COMING ALONG:

• If you’re planning to attend one of our events this summer, make sure to read our top tips below before coming along. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

• All films start once dark usually 10pm approx (slightly earlier if it is dark or sometimes a little later if it’s not dark enough), bring a picnic and make a night of it!

• Gates will be open before the screening but the screening can’t operate before it gets dark. (That is how it is designed!)

• Don’t forget to bring lots of blankets and warm clothes. As you know, it gets chilly at night so make sure to wrap up!

• Entry and Exit will be advised in due course.

• No pets allowed

• No footballs allowed (or, since it’s in Lixnaw, hurleys!)

• If you have a deck chair or camp chair, feel free to bring it with you.

• ‘Summer Open Air Cinema’ screenings are suitable for kids (8+ yrs old) too but must be accompanied by an adult. The onus is on parents to decide if a screening is suitable for their child.

• Sorry, no alcohol allowed.

• There is no parking on the grounds

• Finally, don’t forget the insect repellent! We’ll be among trees and near water so bring something to deter the midges.

• The festival reserves the right to refuse admission. Please pay attention to the stewards instructions. They are there for your safety.

• Admission to this screening will be limited. Please only book tickets if you plan to attend. Thank you.

• OPEN AIR CINEMA is dependent on fine weather, if inclement weather is forecast, screenings may/will be cancelled. Please keep an eye on social media, Facebook and Twitter.*

These Open Air screenings can only operate once it is dark and once the weather is fine.

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PHOTOS: ‘Sing Street’ Hits Right Note With Open Air Cinemagoers

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Laoise Delahunty, Caragh O’Neill, Mébh Moloney and Ellen Wallace at the Kerry Film Festival’s Open Air Cinema screening of Sing Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT started later than scheduled due to how bright it is these nights, but the wait was worth it for audience who enjoyed the open air screening of ‘Sing Street in the Town Park last night.

The fact that the Féile na mBláth is taking place at the same time ensured people could get their popcorn, ice-cream burgers and hotdogs from the nearby food stands before the movie started.

The event was booked out says before the screening, but there was still room for people to get a good vantage point to see the popular movie. Scroll down for photos…

Tim and Alannah O’Leary, Gráinne Costello, Jessica and Simon O’Leary at the Kerry Film Festival’s Open Air Cinema screening of Sing Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Laoise Phelan and Maria McCarthy at the Kerry Film Festival’s Open Air Cinema screening of Sing Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ellen Gercik, Liz and Ciara Elton at the Kerry Film Festival’s Open Air Cinema screening of Sing Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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In front; AJ Ybanez, Ryne Ybanez and Jacy Ybanez. Back; Alex Gadong, Chris Kean and Darragh O’Connor at the Kerry Film Festival’s Open Air Cinema screening of Sing Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mike Reardon, Margaret Boyle, Symone and Simera Hunt at the Kerry Film Festival’s Open Air Cinema screening of Sing Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pa, Louise, Ciara and Barry Laide with Mary McQuinn at the Kerry Film Festival’s Open Air Cinema screening of Sing Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Free Open Air Cinema Screening In Town Park Is Booked Out

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Sing Street will be screened in the Town Park on Friday night.

THAT’S a popular movie!

The Summer Open Air Cinema season returns to the Town Park tomorrow night and there’s not a ticket to be found for the first offering.

Presented by Kerry Film Festival in association with Féile na Bláth/The Park Festival, the huge comedy hit ‘Sing Street’ has proved such a draw that it’s booked out, with up to 300 people expected with their deck chairs and blankets.

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Although, with the weather expected to be nice and balmy 14 or 15 degrees and dry it looks like you’ll be fine.

The ‘Summer Open Air Cinema’ programme is in its third year and Kerry Film Festival will be bringing it to stunning parks and locations around the county.

Admission to the screening was by free pre-booked tickets from a website and as of yesterday morning they were gone.

If you were lucky enough to get one, make sure to read the top tips below before coming along…

1. All films start once dark usually 10pm approx (slighty earlier if it is dark or sometimes a little later if it’s not dark enough), bring a picnic and make a night of it! Gates will be open before the screening but the screening can’t operate before it gets dark. (That is how it is designed!)

2. Don’t forget to bring lots of blankets and warm clothes. As you know, it gets chilly at night so make sure to wrap up!

3. Entry and Exit will be via the Park Gate opposite the Tourist Office on Denny Street ONLY. (This entrance/exit may change for operational needs and we will advise)

4. No pets allowed

5. No footballs allowed

6. If you have a deck chair or camp chair, feel free to bring it with you.

7. Our ‘Summer Open Air Cinema’ screenings are suitable for kids (8+ yrs old) too but must be accompanied by an adult. The onus is on parents to decide if a screening is suitable for their child.

8. Sorry, no alcohol allowed.

9. These screenings take place in Public Parks, so please be good to the environment, respect your town, and take everything home.

10. There is no parking on the grounds

11. Finally, don’t forget the insect repellent!

The festival reserves the right to refuse admission. Please pay attention to the stewards instructions. They are there for your safety.

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Open Air Screening Of ‘Sing Street’ In Town Park

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THE Summer Open Air Cinema season is back this year and the first offering in Tralee Town Park is a real treat.

Presented by Kerry Film Festival in association with Féile na Bláth/The Park Festival, the huge comedy hit ‘Sing Street’ will be screened on Friday, June 16 at 10pm. Admission is free.

Sing Street takes us back to 1980s Dublin where an economic recession forces Conor out of his comfortable private school and into survival mode at the inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher.

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The ‘Summer Open Air Cinema’ programme is in its third year and Kerry Film Festival will be bringing it to stunning parks and locations around the county.

These free events are in partnership with Kerry County Council – Community Support Fund. Admission to this screening will be limited. Please only book tickets if you plan to attend. Please make sure you register for tickets by clicking here

Have a look at the trailer here…

The event is dependent on fine weather, so if inclement weather is forecast, screenings may/will be cancelled. Please keep an eye on social media, Facebook and Twitter.

These Open Air screenings can only operate once it is dark and once the weather is fine.

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If you’re planning to attend one of our events this summer, make sure to read the top tips below before coming along. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

1. All films start once dark usually 10pm approx (slighty earlier if it is dark or sometimes a little later if it’s not dark enough), bring a picnic and make a night of it! Gates will be open before the screening but the screening can’t operate before it gets dark. (That is how it is designed!)

2. Don’t forget to bring lots of blankets and warm clothes. As you know, it gets chilly at night so make sure to wrap up!

3. Entry and Exit will be via the Park Gate opposite the Tourist Office on Denny Street ONLY. (This entrance/exit may change for operational needs and we will advise)

4. No pets allowed

5. No footballs allowed

6. If you have a deck chair or camp chair, feel free to bring it with you.

7. Our ‘Summer Open Air Cinema’ screenings are suitable for kids (8+ yrs old) too but must be accompanied by an adult. The onus is on parents to decide if a screening is suitable for their child.

8. Sorry, no alcohol allowed.

9. These screenings take place in Public Parks, so please be good to the environment, respect your town, and take everything home.

10. There is no parking on the grounds

11. Finally, don’t forget the insect repellent! We’ll be among trees and near water so bring something to deter the midges.

The festival reserves the right to refuse admission. Please pay attention to the stewards instructions. They are there for your safety.

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Summer Open Air Cinema To Screen Family Favourite At Fenit

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Honey I Shrunk The Kids is the open air cinema movie in Fenit next week.

WHILE Footloose was originally scheduled to play next week in Fenit, it’s now been postponed and replaced with another 80s favourite.

The Summer Open Air Cinema will be in the Tralee Sailing Club in Fenit on Wednesday next, with a special screening of Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, the 1989 American family film.

It tells the story of an inventor who accidentally shrinks his and his neighbor’s kids to a quarter of an inch with his electromagnetic shrinking machine and throws them out into the backyard with the trash, where they must venture into their backyard to return home while fending off insects and other obstacles.

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Make sure you register for your free tickets by clicking here

The film starts at 9.45pm, but gates open at 8.30pm, so bring a picnic and make a night of it. It’s by the coast so don’t forget to bring lots of blankets and warm clothes. We’re officially in the autumn now and it gets chilly at night.

Feel free to bring deck chair or camp chairs. The ‘Summer Open Air Cinema’ screenings are suitable for kids (8+ yrs old) too but must be accompanied by an adult. There is no alcohol allowed.

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An 80s Teen Classic Is Next In The Summer Open Air Cinema Screenings

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Footloose will play at the Tralee Sailing Club in Fenit on Wednesday, August 17.

“EVERYBODY cut Footloose!”

Fans of 80s teen cinema will be heading to Fenit later this month for a classic. The Summer Open Air Cinema will be at the Tralee Sailing Club on Wednesday, August 17 with a special screening of Footloose, starring Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer.

The 1984 American musical drama film tells the story of Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), an upbeat Chicago teen who moves to a small town in which, as a result of the efforts of a local minister (John Lithgow), dancing and rock music have been banned.

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Watch out also for an early Sarah Jessica Parker performance and a quintessentially 80s soundtrack of ‘Let’s Hear It For The Boy’, ‘Holding Out For A Hero’ and the title track of course!

Make sure you register for your free tickets by clicking here

The film starts at 9.45pm, but gates open at 8.30pm, so bring a picnic and make a night of it. It’s by the coast so don’t forget to bring lots of blankets and warm clothes. We’re officially in the autumn now and it gets chilly at night.

Feel free to bring deck chair or camp chairs. The ‘Summer Open Air Cinema’ screenings are suitable for kids (8+ yrs old) too but must be accompanied by an adult. There is no alcohol allowed.

Kerry Film Festival would also like to thank Fenit Development Association for their support.

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PHOTOS: Crowds Enjoy ‘Shaun The Sheep’ And Writers Club Performances On Culture Night

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Thomas Moriarty enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Thomas Moriarty enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.

IN the end, the weather kept its promise and the rain stayed away on Friday night, thus leaving everyone else to enjoy the much anticipated culture night taking place all around the town.

One of the biggest draws of the night was the special open air cinema which was showing the screening of everyone’s favourite farm animal in Shaun The Sheep.

The crowds started to arrive early on as they looked to get the best seats in the house, with most families looking incredibly well prepared with blankets, insect repellent and a few buckets of popcorn on show throughout.

There was a great hush as the screen lit up with the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ title as everyone rushed back from playing with the balloons on offer and sat down to enjoy the film and a great culture night.

The story was much the same over in the Abbey Inn where a series of poetry/story and music performances drew great support and a great, with some exceptionally talented pieces read out on the night.

This intimate performance was organised by the Thursday Night Writers Tralee Group and judging by the steadily increasing rounds of applause and laughs throughout the evening, the group can hold their head up high after such a success.

With many other events all over town, the 10th Culture Night is going from strength to strength.

Check out the photos from the event down below… 

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Treasa Guerin, Regan Guerin and Donna O' Regan enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Treasa Guerin, Regan Guerin and Donna O’ Regan enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
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Clare and Hannah Walsh enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Clare and Hannah Walsh enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Dani Goggin and Amelda O'Brien enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Dani Goggin and Amelda O’Brien enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Aidan, Elsha and Ciara Bertozzi enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Aidan, Elsha and Ciara Bertozzi enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Caoimhe and Gearoid Corcoran enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Caoimhe and Gearoid Corcoran enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Ciara and Cian Cronin enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Ciara and Cian Cronin enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Brendan, Bay and Hazel Guilfoyle enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Brendan, Bay and Hazel Guilfoyle enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
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Sean Og and Muire Isa Mulvehill njoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Sheena, Felicity and Kieran Sheehy enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Sheena, Felicity and Kieran Sheehy enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Amanda and Tina Diggin with Sophie Duggan enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Amanda and Tina Diggin with Sophie Duggan enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Justin Jahimaa and Gail Groves enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Justin Jahimaa and Gail Groves enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
The crowds were enjoying the 'Shaun The Sheep' Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
The crowds were enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Michal Wagner perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Michal Wagner perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Anne Mcenzie perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Anne Mcenzie perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Lorna Jane perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
Lorna Jane perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
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Crowds enjoying the performance of the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
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Five Things To Do In And Around Tralee This Weekend

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It’s almost the weekend already which means that there’s places to go, things to do and people to see. Here’s some stuff you can get up to around the county…

Friday

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The town park will be showing another one of Spielberg’s classics next weekend when ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ will be screened.

1. Enjoy a Close Encounter

The Secret Cine Club’s Free Open Air Cinema returns (weather permitting!) to the town park tonight when it screens another one of Spielberg’s classics, ‘Close Encounters Of The Kind’.

The film will be starting at 9.30pm but with gates opening at 7, it’s recommended you come early to get the best spot and have a picnic.

It is highly recommended too that you bring blankets and jackets to ensure you stay warm well into the night, with a strong hint too that insect repellent should be brought.

Everything and anything you need to know can be found out on the events Facebook page HERE, so please go and check that out.

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Saturday

A section of the crowd at the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club fundraising cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
A section of the crowd at the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club fundraising cycle last year. Photo by Dermot Crean

2. Na Gaeil Cycle

Those of a sportier nature can choose to spend their weekend a little differently by taking part in the Na Gaeil cycle which will take place early on Saturday morning, August 29.

There are two routes to choose from for those taking part, the 40km to Castleisland and back or the 80km to Castleisland, Abbeyfeale, Listowel, Tralee.

Registration is set to cast adults €20, students €10 and families €50. People will now be able to register now online, in club, or on the morning of 29th from 8am. The official start to of the cycle is 9:30am from the clubhouse.

There will be a BBQ afterwards at 8pm at the club.

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Sandstorm will take place this Saturday, August 29.

3. Sandstorm Endurance

Ok, it’s a bit out the road, but keeping with the sporty theme, Saturday at noon will see the kick off of  Spin South West’s endurance event ‘Sandstorm’ when it takes place on Ballyheigue beach.

The award winning event will see competitors taking on a netted pyramid, an 8-foot wall and a 16-foot climbing frame to name a few, all the while wading through the sand of the scenic beach.

The race will kick off at 12 noon sharp on Saturday with race numbers able to be collected at Ballyheigue Beach Car park.

Registration is now closed, but be sure to come down and show your support on the day.

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Newton Faulkner will play in the Brandon Hotel on Saturday evening.

4. Eric Roche Acoustic Sessions

A more relaxed way of spending your day could be be to head down to the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Saturday evening to see a host of hugely talented guitarists play a set or two.

The event is in memory of famous Tralee guitarist Eric Roche, and will see folk star Newton Faulkner take to the stage alongside Thomas Leeb, Jacques Stotzem and Robert Castellani.

Tickets for the event are currently on sale now and are set to cost €25 for the main event, which is expected to sell out, they can be purchased HERE.

The main event will then be kicking off at 8pm, with doors opening to the public at 7pm that evening.

All proceeds from ticket sales for the event being held in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre will be going toward the Kerry Hospice Foundation and the local Inspired Group.

Lixnaw's James Flaherty keeps his eye on the ball. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lixnaw’s James Flaherty will be in action this Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

5. Go watch the hurling

Head on out to Abbeydorney on Saturday and Sunday evening and you’ll be in for a GAA treat as four teams battle it out for places in the Garvey’s Supervalu Kerry SHC final next month.

St Brendans and Lixnaw do battle on Saturday at 6pm, while at the same time and same place on Sunday, Kilmoyley and Ballyduff cross hurls in the second semi-final of the weekend.

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PHOTOS: Hundreds Show Up For Town Park Screening Of ‘Raiders’

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Some of the crowd watching the opening scenes of Raiders Of The Lost Ark in the Town Park.

THE weather was unkind at times, but ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ still has the power to transfix audiences as proven by the turnout in the Town Park on Friday night.

The heavens opened but Indy’s antics were enough to distract over 350 people from the rain as the Secret Cine Club’s opening screening of their summer season was a great success.

People started gathering in the Park (in the area near the playground) from around 8pm and three was a mix of different ages, from people who were awestruck watching it in cinemas for the first time in 1981, to teenagers watching it for the, well, probably 15th time.

There was a huge round of applause at the end so well done to all for organising such a great event.

The next Tralee screening from the Secret Cine Club is another Spielberg classic, ‘Close Encounters Of The Third Kind’, on Saturday, August 22.

Hope the weather is better!

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Mike Roche and Natalie Kelliher with Emily Roche and Katie Kelliher at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mike Roche and Natalie Kelliher with Emily Roche and Katie Kelliher at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Sarah Morris, Niamh Kenny and Lesley McCarthy at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sarah Morris, Niamh Kenny and Lesley McCarthy at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tracy Fitzgerald, Gretta Turner and Ann Hogan at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tracy Fitzgerald, Gretta Turner and Ann Hogan at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Agnes Evra and Darragh O'Brien at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Agnes Evra and Darragh O’Brien at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Movie lovers looking forward to the start of the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Movie lovers looking forward to the start of the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fiona Leahy and Grace O'Donnell at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fiona Leahy and Grace O’Donnell at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The crowd building at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The crowd building at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Cournane and Rosie Tull at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Cournane and Rosie Tull at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Muireann Dolan, Brian Barry, Michaela Collins and Eoghan O'Hanlon at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Muireann Dolan, Brian Barry, Michaela Collins and Eoghan O’Hanlon at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary Egan and Maureen Pigott at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Proud jumper twins, Mary Egan and Maureen Pigott at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
At back; Ger Roche, Nela Vudarova, Ger O'Connor and Ger O'Gorman. In front; Ciara Drinan, Siún Moriarty and Eoghan O'Donnell at the Secret Cine Club screening of 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
At back; Ger Roche, Nela Vudarova, Ger O’Connor and Ger O’Gorman. In front; Ciara Drinan, Siún Moriarty and Eoghan O’Donnell at the Secret Cine Club screening of ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ in the Town Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Five Things To Do At The Weekend

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It’s the weekend already which means that there’s places to go, things to do and people to see. Here’s some stuff you can get up around the county…

Friday

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Raiders Of The Lost Ark is on in the Town Park on Friday night.

1. Enjoy An Indiana Summer

Tralee Town Park will play host to a free open air cinema screening this coming Friday July 17, when it will be showing the Spielberg classic ‘Raiders of The Lost Ark’.

The ‘gates’ will open at 7pm with the film all set to start at 9.30pm.

No alcohol is allowed at the event with organisers saying though that picnics are allowed and who are also encouraging people to bring blankets and rain gear, just in case the weather takes a turn for the worse.

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2. Test The Oul Noggin

If swashbuckling, whip-action isn’t your thing, then there’s a table quiz out in the Spa to get the brain working.

It’s actually a fundraiser for Tralee Rose Escort Shane Kenny for his travails during the Festival as well as proceeds going towards the Churchill Players Pantomime Group.

It begins at 8pm out in the Oyster Taven.

Saturday

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This guy is leading Kerry out on Saturday.

3. There’s Some Match On In Killarney…

Kerry and Cork go at each other again on Saturday night out in Killarney so expect a huge crowd and an amazing atmosphere.

Tickets for the terrace at €20 and are available from Garvey’s Supervalu in Tralee.

A bit of advice after two weeks ago; leave early…very early!

4. Forget The Rain, Get Out And Enjoy Yourself

Jesus but it’s been a bad summer so far. Maybe it’s that we got used to the good summers over the past couple of years, but it really feels like a washout this time.

Tough!

Make the best of it by getting out for a walk, head to town for shopping, go for a meal and have a few drinks. Don’t let the feckin rain get you down!

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5. Camán Feel The Noise

Ok, see that map there? For many, living anywhere west of that road between Tralee and Listowel, it’s going to be a busy Sunday.

There are three opening round games in the Kerry Senior Hurling Championship with  a double bill taking place in Causeway – beginning at 1.30pm with Crotta O’Neill’s v Kilmoyley and the second match between Abbeydorney v St Brendan’s at 3pm.

This is followed by a 6pm throw-in in Kilmoyley for the match between Ballyduff v Causeway.

Not for the faint of heart.

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VIDEO: See Spielberg Classics For Free On The Big Screen In Town Park

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Tralee Town Park will air the ‘Raiders of The Lost Ark’ on July 17.

TRALEE Town Park will host fantastic free nights of movie entertainment as ‘Summer Open Air Cinema’ comes to town on Friday, July 17 and again on Saturday, August 22.

Steven Spielberg’s classics ‘Raiders Of The Lost Ark’ and ‘Close Encounters’ will be the movies screened in Tralee but other locations in the county will be showing such iconic movies as  ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Back To The Future’.

The Secret Cine Club’s initiative will be held in different locations all over the county in the coming weeks, with the first Tralee date kicking off what will hopefully a fantastic few weeks of entertainment.

The ever popular ‘Raiders of The Lost Ark’ will be the first first film screened in Tralee on July 17 with the ‘gates’ opening at 7pm on the night and the film starting at 9.30pm, all free of charge of course.

After this on August 22, the cinema will return again to the park as it screens the 1970’s classic ‘Close Encounters Of A Third Kind’ with ‘gates’ again opening at 7pm with the screening taking place at 9.30pm.

No alcohol will be allowed at the events. Organisers say picnics are allowed and encourage people to bring blankets as it can get chilly.

More open air cinema events will be held in different areas all around the county including Listowel, Killarney, Waterville and Kenmare when such classics as ‘Back To The Future’, ‘ET’, ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Out’, ‘The Goonies’, Stand By Me’ and ‘Blade Runner’ will be shown.

To see the full a list of the films being shown and the locations, you can do so here.

Check out the HD trailer for ‘Raiders of The Lost Ark’ and ‘Close Encounters of A Third Kind’ below…