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Easter Tea Party And Kids Fun Run For Tír na nÓg Festival

March 8, 2018 Dermot Crean

AN Easter Tea Party in the Ashe Hotel and a Kids Fun Run will form the highlights of the upcoming Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival.

The Under 12’s Kids Fun Run in Tralee Town Park takes place on Saturday, March 31 with a warm up with some Zumba with Linda Flanagan, face painting, Easter Eggs, music and few special guests.

It costs €5 per child with registration forms to be handed back to Tralee Chamber Alliance. Closing date for entries is Thursday March 29th.

Supported by Garveys Supervalu Tralee and TraleeOutlook, all profits are going to the Cashel Children’s ward at University Hospital Kerry. There will also be a raffle on the day with great prizes to be won.

Then on Sunday, the Family Easter Tea Party returns to The Ashe Hotel. This was an enormous sell-out success last year and takes place from 12noon to 2pm in association with Tir na nOg Festival and Tralee Chamber Alliance.

The Easter Bunny will be joined by a whole host of famous Disney characters for an afternoon of fun, food and games. There will be face painting, cupcake decorating and goodie bags for all to take home.

Tickets priced at €7 per child (adults go free) and are available on eventbrite or direct from The Ashe. Better hurry though before it sells out! Click here to book your tickets.

Again, all proceeds from this years Tea Party will go to The Cashel Children’s Ward at University Hospital Kerry. For more information contact The Ashe Hotel on 066-7106300 or email info@theashehotel.ie

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PHOTOS: Party Time For Children At The Ashe Hotel

April 18, 2017 Dermot Crean

Mark and Kyla Mazurek at the Children’s Tea Party at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Easter Bunny and March Hare entertained the many youngsters present for the Children’s Tea Party on Easter Sunday in the Ashe Hotel.

The function room was packed for the event with food and refreshments laid on by the hotel while all proceeds raised went to Kare4Kidz charity.

There was fun and games, face painting or nail painting for the girls and a tea party with Alice and all her friends from Kingdom Party Pals.

Kids were also will enjoy making their own cupcake and got a chance to sing and dance. The event was organised by the Ashe Hotel in association with Tralee Chamber Alliance and Tír na nÓg festival. Scroll down for photos…

Patrick Boyle, Zac Boyle, Alex Boyle and Jane Boyle at the Children’s Tea Party at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Emma, Sinead and Colm Nealon at the Children’s Tea Party at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Callum and Catriona Ross at the Children’s Tea Party at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Clodagh Moynihan and Alazne Sertutxa at the Children’s Tea Party at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Caroline, Clodagh, Darragh and Robert Kennedy at the Children’s Tea Party at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Anne Mansur, Amie Griffin and Olutayo Olaitan at the children’s party. Photo by Dermot Crean

Kingdom Party Pals entertainers at the Children’s Tea Party at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

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PHOTOS: Children’s Fancy Dress A Success In The Town Park

April 16, 2017 Dermot Crean

Priscilla Sweeney, Celene Moloney, Lucy and Chris Quain at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE highlight of the Tír na nÓg festival, as always, was the Fancy Dress fun run in the Town Park on Saturday.

It was one of three events organised by Tralee Chamber Alliance during the children’s festival. A much loved event by all the family, the kids enjoyed the warm up with Maura, face painting, music and fun with the Disney characters from Kingdom Party Pals.

The children really enjoyed it and came as superheroes, princesses and much more. They received an Easter egg, a medal and certificate for completing the Fun Run – not bad for the €5 registration fee. The event was sponsored by Garvey’s Supervalu. Scroll down for photos…

In front; Sarah and Michael Broughton and Olivia Leen with, at back, Catherine Broughton and Catriona Leen at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Yvonne Duggan and Ordhran Gallahue and Paula Duggan at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jacy Ybanez and Amy Griffin with Ermina and Genit Baliu at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Children at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Caroline Flahive with Sam and Zac and Deirdre McDermott with Sonny and Charlie McDermott at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ruby Foley, Grace Falvey, Hanna Walsh and Kerrie Falvey with Denise Shanahan at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Aaron Foley, Jasmine O’Sullivan Foley and Tom Foley at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Melissa and Ryan Nix at the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Lining up at the start of the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off at the start of the Fancy Dress Fun Run on Saturday in the Town Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Three Fantastic Events For Children On The Way This Easter At Tír Na nÓg Festival

April 4, 2017 Dermot Crean

Amie Griffin, Celene Moloney, Olutayo Olaitan, and Anne Mansur at the Launch of the Tír na nÓg Family Festival on Monday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.

EASTER is coming and it’s bringing loads of fun in the shape of the Tír na nÓg festival.

Tralee Chamber Alliance is organising three events during the children’s festival, from which all profits raised will go to charity.

It starts off on Friday, April 14 with Fun at the Playdium from 11am – 1pm. Along with entry into the Playdium, the kids will enjoy face painting, a magic show, a raffle & an Easter egg to take home for each child. Tickets costs just €6 and registration forms can be found in Tralee Chamber Alliance, 18 Denny Street.

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The second event is the annual Kids Fancy Dress Fun Run in Tralee Town Park on Easter Saturday 15th April from 1pm – 3pm. A much loved event by all the family, enjoy the warm up with Maura, face painting, music and fun with the Disney characters from Kingdom Party Pals.

Registration forms can be picked up in Tralee Chamber Alliance and costs just €5 per entry. Each child will also receive an Easter egg, a medal and certificate for completing the Fun Run. This event is kindly sponsored by Garvey’s Supervalu.

For the final event, The Easter Bunny and March Hare would like to invite you to a Children’s Tea Party on Easter Sunday, April 16 in the Ashe Hotel.

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This event will include fun and games, face painting or nail painting for the girls and a tea party with Alice and all her friends.

All kids will enjoy making their own cupcake which they will be able to take home with them after! Tickets for this event are €5 and can be purchased from Tralee Chamber Alliance, The Ashe Hotel or online at Eventbrite.

For more details on these events and a run through of what’s going on in Tralee over Easter, visit our Facebook page, Tír na nÓg Childrens Festival.

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PHOTOS: Puppet Show Provides A Magic Morning In Caballs Toymaster

March 27, 2016 Dermot Crean

Fionn O'Regan with grandad Tom O'Brien at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Fionn O’Regan with grandad Tom O’Brien at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE was magic tricks and a mystery surrounding a missing dog to be solved by children in Caballs Toymaster on Saturday morning.

In what has become an annual event at the Bridge Street institution, children gathered from 10.30am for a series of free puppet shows – involving ‘Granny Annie’ and her missing dog ‘Tico’ – as part of the Tír Na nÓg Children’s Festival.

Toby the Toymaster Dog was there too to meet the kids while there was also spot prizes to be won and balloons handed out so nobody went home empty handed. The puppet show has become annual event a great place for parents and kids to visit on an Easter Saturday. Scroll down for photos…

Jonathan and Sinead Galvin and Sean Og O'Leary Griffin at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Jonathan and Sinead Galvin and Sean Og O’Leary Griffin at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Stephanie Fitzell, Anne O'Sullivan and Julie Grey at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Stephanie Fitzell, Anne O’Sullivan and Julie Grey at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Children watching the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Aaron Horgan, Caragh O'Neill, Tom Devanney, Kevin Horgan and Luke Devanny the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Aaron Horgan, Caragh O’Neill, Tom Devanney, Kevin Horgan and Luke Devanny the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Alex Mason and Chloe Mason Meet Toby at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

David Ahern and Grainne O'Donnell at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — David Ahern and Grainne O’Donnell at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Rosa and Noah Caball meet Toby at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mark and Cora Boyd at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Grainne O'Donnell with a prize she won at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Grainne O’Donnell with a prize she won at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Aoife, David and Ronan Hobbert at the Puppet Show at Caballs Toymaster as part of the Tir na nOg festival on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Kids Brave The Elements For Fun Run In The Town Park

March 26, 2016 Dermot Crean

Erin, Ger and Lily Collins at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE kids are made of sterner stuff here in Tralee and it showed as they braved the rain this afternoon for the fun run in the Town Park.

Held as part of the Tír Na nÓg Children’s Festival and supported by Tralee Chamber Alliance, the bad weather meant that the planned Zumba warm up from Linda Flanagan had to wait until nearly 1pm as the rain abated.

She kept the youngsters entertained along with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Woody and Buzz and Sofia The First, but, with drops starting to fall again, it was decided to get the fun run underway and about 80 children and adults set off on the circuit.

The kids had to endure another heavy shower before finishing with a well-deserved certificate, medal and, of course, an Easter egg, waiting for them. Well done to the organisers and those who took part despite the weather. Scroll down for a short video of the start and photos below…

John and Caroline Collins with Seoda, Jack and Aria Collins at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

In front; Hugo Logins, Violate Logina, Elizabeth Silina.At back; Inta Logina, Kristine Sasko and Edgars Sasko at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Laura and Tomas Herlihy at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Having fun before the start of the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

In front; Molly Manley, Jasmine O'Sullivan Foley and Rachel O'Connor. At back; Maria Manley and Jacinta O'Connor at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — In front; Molly Manley, Jasmine O’Sullivan Foley and Rachel O’Connor. At back; Maria Manley and Jacinta O’Connor at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Calum, Scott, Yvie and Catriona Ross at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Nora and Aoibhin O'Sullivan with Mickey at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Nora and Aoibhin O’Sullivan with Mickey at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Joanne Ellard and Eliza Lynch with Mickey at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Alanna, Mark, Mark and Kelly O’Sullivan at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Linda Flanagan at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Participants at start of the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Creanat the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean — Participants at start of the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Participants at the Tir Na nOg Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

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PHOTOS: ‘Fun At The Playdium’ For Children’s Festival

March 26, 2016 Dermot Crean 1 Comment

Hannah McKenzie and Conor Nolan at the 'Fun At The Playdium' event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children's Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Hannah McKenzie and Conor Nolan at the ‘Fun At The Playdium’ event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Tir na nOg Children’s Festival is proving a hit year after year and one event was a sellout success on Good Friday.

The ‘Fun At The Playdium’ morning saw 90 children converge on the Manor East facility for face painting, a mini easter hunt and a raffle for the parents. The place was packed and great fun was had.

It’s just one of a series of events in the town over the next couple of days at the Aqua Dome, Kerry County Museum, the Town Park, the Tralee Bay Wetlands and elsewhere so keep and eye on the Tir na nOg facebook page for more. Scroll down for photos…

Corinne, Archie, Cian and Daniel Pryer at the 'Fun At The Playdium' event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children's Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Corinne, Archie, Cian and Daniel Pryer at the ‘Fun At The Playdium’ event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Hughie and Maureen Keenan with baby Catherine, Seamus and Roisin Keenan at the 'Fun At The Playdium' event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children's Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Hughie and Maureen Keenan with baby Catherine, Seamus and Roisin Keenan at the ‘Fun At The Playdium’ event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sophia Conway, Tyrone, Michael and Maria George at the 'Fun At The Playdium' event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children's Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Sophia Conway, Tyrone, Michael and Maria George at the ‘Fun At The Playdium’ event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Caroline and Abby Rogers and Angela Horan at the 'Fun At The Playdium' event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children's Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Caroline and Abby Rogers and Angela Horan at the ‘Fun At The Playdium’ event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Breda Murphy with Aoife Martin and Gillian Martin holding Kate Martin and Maeve Murphy at the 'Fun At The Playdium' event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children's Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Breda Murphy with Aoife Martin and Gillian Martin holding Kate Martin and Maeve Murphy at the ‘Fun At The Playdium’ event as part of the Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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School’s Out So Tír na nÓg Festival Is Back To Bring Fun For Kids

March 20, 2016 Dermot Crean

Tir na nOg 2016 — Tim Moynihan (third from left) of Garveys Supervalu and friends launching the Tir Na nOg festival.

TRALEE will take centre-stage when it comes to celebrating Easter in Kerry when hundreds of children take part in the seventh annual Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival from March 21-28.

A multitude of family-friendly events including egg hunts, Teddy Bears Picnic, Easter- themed camps, Puppet Shows and sightings of the elusive Easter Bunny have been planned to entertain children of all ages at various venues in Tralee.

The President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, John Drummey, said: “Easter in Tralee is a joyous time for children. Tralee is weather-proof all year round and this springtime eggs-travaganza always brings the best out of the town’s tourist attractions, accommodation providers and specialist retailers. We hope that families from home and away enjoy the Easter Holidays in Tralee and we encourage everyone to keep Tralee tidy during the festival.”

Key event locations this year include Tralee Town Park, Tralee Bay Wetlands, Kerry County Museum, The Playdium, Crag Caves, Bowling Buddies, Aqua Dome, Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Tralee Regional Sports and Leisure Centre and Caball Toymaster.

Two key events during this year’s Tír an nÓg Children’s Festival will require pre-registration – Kids Fancy Dress Fun Run on Easter Saturday, sponsored by Garveys Supervalu and a Fun event at The Playdium on Good Friday.

Children under 12 are invited dust off their costumes and register for the Easter Fancy Dress Fun Run in Tralee Town Park on Saturday, March 26.

The event begins from 12pm with a Zumba Warm-up with Linda Flanagan from Zumba Kerry before the run gets underway at 1pm.

Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes while all the children will have a chance to get their faces painted and meet some colourful Disney characters and enjoy a post-run disco. Tickets are only €5 per child (Adults are free), adult supervision is required especially with younger children.

Another great event with lots of prizes will take place at The Playdium, Mile Height, Tralee on Good Friday, March 25, taking place from 11am to 1pm.There will be face-painting, a duck hunt and a raffle. Admission is €5 per child.

Registration forms for both the Easter Fun Run in Tralee Town Park and the Kids Event at The Playdium are available from Tralee Chamber Alliance, 18 Denny Street, Tralee.

Forms must be returned by Thursday 24th and Friday 25th March for events at The Playdium and the Fun Run respectively.

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PHOTOS: Caballs Hosts Puppet Show As Part Of Children’s Festival

April 6, 2015 Dermot Crean

Sinead and Dylan O'Regan meet 'Toby' at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — Sinead and Dylan O’Regan meet ‘Toby’ at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

A WONDERFUL morning of puppet shows and balloon fun was held in Caballs Toymaster on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Children’s Festival.

A children’s entertainer pulled out all the stops to enthral kids with a story about ‘Granny Annie’ and Boris the Magician while some other children were just happy to spend time in a toy store.

‘Toby’ the Toymaster mascot was also there to pose for photos with the children during a well organised event by the local Bridge Street store.

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Kieran, Kyle and Ryan O'Flaherty meet 'Toby' at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — Kieran, Kyle and Ryan O’Flaherty meet ‘Toby’ at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Caoimhe and Sarah O'Connor meet 'Toby' at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — Caoimhe and Sarah O’Connor meet ‘Toby’ at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Children gathered at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Aaron and Ruby Crean meet 'Toby' at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — Aaron and Ruby Crean meet ‘Toby’ at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Chloe, Sophie, Mags and Jamie Quillinan at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ava O'Connor meets 'Toby' at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — Ava O’Connor meets ‘Toby’ at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ryan McCord and Matthew McDonagh meet 'Toby' at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — Ryan McCord and Matthew McDonagh meet ‘Toby’ at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Alan and Aoibhínn O'Sullivan meet 'Toby' at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — Alan and Aoibhínn O’Sullivan meet ‘Toby’ at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Darragh and Muireann Keane and James O'Riordan meet 'Toby' at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — Darragh and Muireann Keane and James O’Riordan meet ‘Toby’ at Caballs Toymaster for the puppet show on Saturday morning as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Family Fun Run Brings Hundreds To Town Park

April 5, 2015 Dermot Crean

IT was a great afternoon of family fun in the Town Park on Saturday for the Meadowlands Hotel Fancy Dress Fun Run.

Part of the Tír Na nÓg festival taking place around the town this weekend, the event drew a plethora of ‘Annas’, ‘Elsas’, ‘Batmen’, ‘Spidermen’ and many more great costumes from participants.

Hundreds gathered to watch Linda Flanagan of Zumba Salsa Tralee teaching kids how to dance while the characters from Kingdom Party Pals also joined in.

The race itself was a short affair as kids dashed around a short circuit getting a memento for their achievement.

It was a great day and much credit must go to Dejan Kolic and Sophia O’Brien who organised the entire day as part of their final project in IT Tralee.

Well done guys!

Scroll down for a short video (in which TraleeToday.ie is nearly maimed by a ‘horse’) and further down for photos from the event…

Mya and Linda Dennehy at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Lily, Sharon and Erin Collins with Bobby the dog at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sinead Egan (with baby Isabella having a nap), Sandra Egan and Edward Leahy at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Brendan and Claire Smith with children Ben and baby Danny at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

John Drummey and Sarah Jane Drummey with Sean Drummey, Ciara Drummey and baby Lewis Kraiem at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — John Drummey and his sister Sarah Jane Drummey with Sean Drummey, Ciara Drummey and baby Lewis Kraiem at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Johnny Neilings, Siobhan Ní Mhathúna, Bonnie Locke and Tony Locke at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Catherine Cunningham with Juliette and Chloe Gleeson at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Some of the characters at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Children get ready to make a dash at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

And they're off at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean — And they’re off at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Children wait for the start of the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

Linda Flanagan leads the kids in some Zumba dancing at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Four Things To Do This Bank Holiday Weekend

April 3, 2015 Fergus Dennehy

The Bank Holiday weekend is almost upon us and we have the few things for you to do (that is, if you want to do anything!) with those precious few days off.

FRIDAY

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1. With the bars closed for ‘Good Friday’ and a temporary ban on the sale of alcohol for the day, there will be a different night in store for most when they finish work tomorrow.

If you are like most and will be stuck for something to pass the time then in the spirit of religious irony, you can head on down to Siamsa Tire where the play ‘Antichrist’ will be held and heard at 8pm and run by the Free Radicals Youth Theatre.

Tickets are €10 and can be purchased online here or by calling the box office at (066) 7123055.

Pageant Good Friday '15 - St John's 001 — Good Friday Pageant.

2. Now for something completely different.

A locally based drama group is putting the final touches to an Easter pageant which will take place on Good Friday.

The ‘Tralee Parish Liturgy Drama Group’ has been preparing for several weeks now for their ‘Good Friday Pageant’ which will be taking place at St John’s the Baptist Church, in Castle Street at 3pm and which will then move onto the Church of St Stephen and St John at 8pm in Castleisland that night.

The night will feature re-enactments of various scenes from the Bible with the group rehearsing diligently in preparation for their enactment of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion which will form part of the Good Friday Ceremonies.

SATURDAY

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3. Get some sleep on Friday night as Saturday is a day that is jam-packed with all sorts of things for your little ones to do!

You can head on down to the ‘Under 12 Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fancy Dress Fun Run’ that will be taking place in Tralee Town Park from 1-3pm.

There will be face painters and some of your favourite Disney characters there on the day to ensure a smile on your little ones faces.

More information on what to do at the weekend can be found by clicking on the picture to the right.

Download the registration form for the ‘Fun Run’ here.

MONDAY

4. Kerins O’Rahillys Ladies club have organised a 5K Family Fun Run that will surely burn off the Easter Egg sluggishness. The run will take place on Easter Monday on April 6 at 5pm. Entry fee is €5 for individuals or €10 for a family of four.

Registration forms are available from Charlies Bar and registration will take place on Thursday the 2nd from 7-9pm in the club and also at 3pm on the day. All entrants will be included in a draw for an Easter Hamper.

Any queries contact Christina 087 6782618 or David 086 1630458.

Kerins 5k Fun Run (Monday)

Easter Pageant

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Puppet Shows, Fun Run And Much More At Tír Na nÓg Festival

April 2, 2015 Fergus Dennehy

IT’S set to be a great weekend of entertainment for the little ones as the ‘Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival’ kicks off off here in town.

A whole host of events running throughout the weekend to keep the children engaged.

‘Arts & Crafts’ days will be held in the Kerry County Museum from now right through until April 10 where parents and children are being invited in to the museum to spend the day making various items which they can then take home with them.

Children are being given free admission on the days with parents to be charged just €5 to enter.

If this doesn’t tickle your fancy, then never fear as Caballs Toymaster is offering a free children’s puppet show in its shop on Bridge Street on Saturday April 4 from 11am-1pm in what promises to be fun for all the family so be sure to check it out!

After the fun of the puppets, if your child is full to the brim with bubbling energy, you can then head on down to the ‘Under 12 Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fancy Dress Fun Run’ that will be taking place in Tralee Town Park from 1pm.

There will be face painters and some of your favourite Disney characters there on the day to ensure a smile on your little ones faces.

The Easter Bunny himself will be making an appearance at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday April 5 as he looks to party with his friends at the Easter Bunny Disco being held there at 1.30pm. There will be games and fun activities being held on the day too at a cost of just €6 per child.

There are many more activities taking place throughout the weekend so for a full list of things to do, you can check out the Facebook page here.

Download the registration form for the ‘Fun Run’ here

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Fantastic Children’s Events Planned For Tír Na nÓg Festival

March 15, 2015 Dermot Crean

CHILDREN in Kerry can look forward to an amazing line-up of entertainment for the annual Tír Na nÓg Festival at Easter.

It’s one of the main events that will be staged during the The festival take place this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend from Friday April 3 to Monday April 6.

One of the highlights will be the Meadowlands Hotel Easter Fancy Dress Fun Run which will take place on Easter Saturday, April 4.

The event will see Tralee Town Park explode with superheroes, princesses, fairies and other well-known characters.

The Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival will feature Egg Hunts, Teddy Bear Picnics, Easter-themed Camps, Bug Hunts while kids in Tralee have already reported early sightings of the Easter Bunny.

The President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Pádraig McGillicuddy, said: “The Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival has been a major event on the festivals calendar in Kerry since 2010. It provides an income boost for the town’s accommodation providers, tourist attractions and other businesses ahead of the main summer tourist season. The Festival is supported by Tralee Chamber Alliance and Kerry County Council who are encouraging everyone who lives in Tralee to invite family and friends to join them in Tralee any one of the events the Tír an nÓg Festival this Easter.”

The Meadowlands Hotel Fancy Dress Fun Run in Tralee Town Park for kids under 12 will take place on Easter Saturday with registration beginning at 1pm and everyone who takes part will receive an Easter Egg and Certificate from Tralee Outlook Magazine.

The event will feature a pre-Fun Run warm-up led by Linda Flanagan from Zumba Kerry, face-painting, outdoor disco and guest appearances by Elsa, Anna and Olaf from Disney’s Frozen.

Tickets are only €5 per child (Adults are free), adult supervision is required especially with younger children.

Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment and Registration Forms which are available from Tralee Chamber Alliance, 18 Denny Street, Tralee and from The Meadowlands Hotel, Listowel Road, Tralee, must be returned by Wednesday 1st April.

A number of children from the Oliver Hurley School of Musical Theatre will take part in the Tralee St Patrick’s Day Parade under the banner of the Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival.

For more information about events during Easter at Kerry County Museum, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, The Playdium, Bowling Buddies, Crag Caves, Gortbrack Farm and Ballyseedy Garden Centre, please contact Tralee Chamber Alliance on 066-7121472, visit Tralee.ie or find Tir na nÓg Children’s Festival on Facebook.

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