Archive for February, 2023

FOUR new bus services for the Tralee area have been announced as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023 launched today by Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD. There are 67 new or enhanced Connecting Ireland bus services proposed, strengthening existing services and connecting more towns and […]

THE funds raised from last Saturday’s Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race were presented to Kerry Hospice yesterday evening. The event, organised by Michelle Greaney, was dedicated to the memory of her father Michael who spent seven weeks in the Palliative Care Unit prior to his passing last August. […]

A VISUAL media exhibition which is based on original documents and accounts from the people who were affected by the Civil War in Kerry has been opened at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley. Mise, le Meas is an innovative collaboration between visual media students […]

NEARLY €45m has been allocated to Kerry County Council for investment in national roads and greenways in the county. The €44,985,108 will be used for major projects including the N22 bypass from Farranfore to Killarney and the Listowel Bypass (€22,000,000). In total €554 million is being allocated nationally to local authorities […]

GARDAI in Tralee have arrested a man following a burglary in Tralee on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 2pm, Gardaí were alerted following reports of a burglary at private residence in the Tralee area. The alarm was raised by the occupant after an intruder had entered her home and removed a number […]

OVER 300 people helped raise thousands of euro for a great cause after an event held before Christmas. The annual Tralee Santa 5k Fun Run saw runners and walkers set off from Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday, December 18, in an array of festive costumes raising €5,000 for Down Syndrome […]

SOUTH Munster MABS (Money and Budgeting Advice Service) are already seeing an increase in people contacting them concerned about covering their rent. Daft recently released their latest survey results which revealed that renters in Kerry are now paying an average of €1,200 – a 10% increase on last year. Spokesperson […]

A SOLD-OUT Mounthawk Park will see Kerry FC play in their first-ever senior League of Ireland game this Friday night in the SSE Airtricity First Division. A historic night is in store when they kickoff at 7.45pm against Cobh Ramblers and while tickets are sold out, there are other ways […]

DEBS Ball week continued at Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night with Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students having some fun before knuckling down for the final few months of study. The ball was organised by the sixth years themselves and saw over 80 students enjoy a well-deserved night of food and fun. The […]

GARDAI in Kerry attended the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 6pm on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred on the N71, Kenmare to Bantry Road at Drominassig, Co.Kerry. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to Cork University […]

By Sean Moriarty RALLY drivers from across Ireland will help fund future Air Ambulance missions when they take to the gravel in Kerry on Sunday. The Irish Community Air Ambulance has been announced as the beneficiary of the Killarney Forestry Rally. “We are honoured that Killarney and District Club have chosen […]

A LOCAL postman has decided to get his long hair cut for a worthy cause next week. Aidan Griffin from Tralee has been growing his hair for the past two years and is hoping people will come along to The Huddle Bar on Friday, February 24 at 9pm to make […]

THE mid-term break is providing an opportunity for sixth year students from Tralee secondary schools to enjoy a break from studies and glam up for their annual Debs Ball. Last night it was the turn of Presentation Secondary School Tralee students to partake in an evening of fine food and […]

KINGDOM Pride in Kerry has launched a call for volunteers for the 2023 Kingdom Pride Festival, which will be running from July 10th to 16th. The festival will run for a full seven days and includes community and family-friendly events in Killarney, Tralee and other locations across Kerry. Full event details, […]

Kerry Community Games County Swimming Finals Well done to all our swimmers who participated in the Community Games County Swimming Finals on Sunday 12th February. It was great to see so many of our swimmers represent their respective areas in a number of individual & relay events , bringing home […]

MIDFIELDER Matt Keane is to Captain the Kerry FC senior side in this year’s SSE Airtricity First Division campaign and becomes the historic first captain of Kerry Football Club. Matt was announced as the club’s first-ever signing back in November and now will lead his native Kerry side out for […]

MOYDERWELL Mercy Primary School, Tralee is currently enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year. The school offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where children feel happy and secure in a family-like environment. A highly motivated and dedicated staff work diligently as a team to nurture the children and foster a willingness to […]

KERRY College of Further Education and Training is holding its Open Week event from Monday, February 20th, to Friday, February 24th at its campus locations in Tralee and Listowel. Elaine O’ Connor, Manager of the Admissions Office at Kerry College, is encouraging potential students, parents, and guardians to attend the […]

SCÓR na nÓG: Participation in Scór na nÓg ’23! If interested, please contact Carmel O’Neillimmediately. Competitions: a four-person table quiz team, a grúpa ceoil, solo singing, a five-person (boys or girls) ballad group, a figure dance, a set, a recitation/dán/scéal. Any club member under 17 years of age on 1st […]

Result 11/12th February (castle bar  spring league and club singles) 1. John Murphy  39 pts 2. Teddy Reynolds President 39 pts 3. Paul Stephenson   36 pts. Fixtures: 18th and 19th February Round 2 Castle Bar Spring League Qualifier Club sponsored Singles Competition running in parallel. Ladies results Wednesday 8th February ( […]

THE organisers of Daffodil Day in Tralee are looking for volunteers to help them next month. The Daffodil Day street collection will be held this year on Friday, March 24 and the local members of the the Irish Cancer Society are asking anybody who has some time to spare on that day […]

THE annual Fenit Coastal Cycle returns for 2023 celebrating 10 years of running the popular event. Previous cycles have attracted almost 500 participants from across Munster and beyond, and with demand expected to be high this year, the Fenit Coastal cycle committee are delighted to announce that pre-registration is now […]

KERRY FC has announced the signing of Steven McCarthy ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity First Division campaign which gets underway this Friday. The 24-year-old striker has played his whole career with Kerry District League side Killarney Celtic winning multiple league titles and cups along with appearing in various FAI […]

KERRY County Council will receive €30,950,225 under the 2023 investment programme for regional and local roads. In total 47 road projects and schemes in Kerry will benefit from the investment which will supplement local authorities’ own resources expenditure. Under the programme Tralee Northern Relief Road will receive €3,000,000 which includes the […]

THE search for the 2023 International Rose of Tralee and Rose Escort of the Year has officially begun. With Rose Selections taking place across 32 centres nationally and worldwide, 2022 Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy, RTÉ Rose of Tralee presenter Daithí Ó Sé and Rose Escort of the Year Shane […]

KERRY FC has announced the signing of Shane Guthrie ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity First Division campaign which gets underway this Friday. The 38-year-old League of Ireland veteran has teamed up with the Kerry FC squad ahead of the new season to represent his native county in the club’s […]

AUSTIN STACKS IRELAND LIGHTS UP WALK: The Final Walk (for the time being) takes place on this Tuesday (14th Feb) at 7pm, starting at the Club House. Irish Life have a new initiative commencing on the 1st March for a one month period where individuals are asked to participate in […]

GARDAI are investigating a number of thefts in the Tralee area over the past week. Shortly after 1pm on Sunday, February 12, a man aged in his 20s called to a house in the Castlecountess area. He told the homeowner he was stranded in Tralee and needed some money to […]

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown  The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, February 6th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 3, 12, 32 and the bonus ball was 1. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: […]

NEW buses are allowing residents of St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort access the local community more regularly. From horse riding and hairdressing appointments, to library visits and sports, more transport means more regular activities beyond their home. Skills teaching plays a big role in each of the community […]