Business/Property

THERE was a rise in new car sales in Kerry last month compared to January 2022, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). There were 624 new car registrations in the county in January compared to 558 in the same month in 2022, […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that there were 30 property sales in the Tralee area in December in transactions fetching a total of €6,796,125. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in December was […]

A BALLYDUFF-BASED company has been nominated for a Spider Award. Founded in 1996, the Spiders are the most esteemed digital awards ceremony in Ireland. As the longest-running digital awards programme in Ireland, they are dedicated to recognising companies and individuals driving digital excellence in every aspect of their ethos. Avalanche, […]

AN information evening on funding opportunities available to businesses in Kerry’s coastal communities will take place on Tuesday, February 7 at 6.30pm in The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. People are invited to come along to learn how businesses in Kerry’s coastal communities can apply for funding through the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development […]

NATIONAL Broadband Ireland (NBI) today announced that construction has commenced to deliver high-speed broadband to almost 3,000 premises in the Kilgarvan and Castlegregory deployment areas and almost 1,500 premises in the Ballyheigue deployment area. Customers there will soon be able to order or pre-order a high-speed fibre broadband connection on […]

TRALEE-BASED company, ViClarity, concluded its annual charity campaign last week raising €2,000. The ViClarity team completed their scheduled events and challenges to raise funds in aid of local charity Enable Ireland Kerry, Children’s Services. The ViClarity team undertook a number of challenges in the run-up to Christmas, including a detox […]

SUN worshippers flying from Kerry Airport will be delighted with the news that there will be additional flights to Alicante from Kerry Airport from March 27. Flights to the popular Spanish holiday destination will operate three times a week for the summer season on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays until the […]

ARGOS is to close its outlets in Ireland, including the branch at the Horan Centre in Tralee. Over 400 staff members around Ireland were told the news this morning that the company, which is owned by Sainsburys, will cease trading at the stores and online by June 24, but some […]

THE first FSG Emerald Award for Sustainability in the world has been awarded to The Rose Hotel, Tralee, by environmental educational company Fifty Shades Greener. Odran Lucey, the hotel’s Green Manager and Executive Head Chef has been described by the company as a force of nature when it comes to leading […]

THE Department of Transport recently invited interested parties to put forward any opportunities they wish to be considered for inclusion in the upcoming mid-term review of the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. Consideration may be given to reinstating the Public Service Obligation contract on route between Kerry and Dublin Airports as […]

THERE were 2,281 new car sales in Kerry last year according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), up 2.6% on the 2021 figure of 2,223. December saw just three new car sales compared to 18 in 2021. Nationally, there were 105,253 new car […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that there were 21 property sales in the Tralee area in November in transactions fetching a total of €4,686,767. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in November was […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital says the AC Dual treatment there is very effective for acne problems… Acne can be such a sore painful condition and I know how distressing a skin condition can be. The most important thing with any […]

IT really is the most wonderful time of the year, when people from all corners of the country make their way down home to Kerry to celebrate Christmas. The good folks at Assess Ireland want everyone to keep safe on the roads this festive season, wherever they are travelling, so […]

A LOCAL business has created an amazing ‘Winter Wonderland’ display in aid of St. Vincent De Paul. People visiting Mounthawk Montessori & Busy Bees Nursery Childcare can leave donations of essential non-perishable goods and toys wrapped and labelled with the age suitability. “We hope that our lights inspire happiness and […]

CAUSEWAY-BASED Dairymaster scooped the ‘Diversity in the Workplace’ title at Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Awards. Dairymaster won the prestigious award at the 2022 Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Awards which was presented by Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at […]

STAFF at a company in Tralee have shown their generosity again this year by making a large donation to a local charity. Junior Locke of St Vincent De Paul called to JRI America at Kerry Technology Park this week where staff donated €3,000 euro worth of toy gifts and vouchers […]

WALK through a welcoming festive arch, greeted by Christmas trees and twinkling lights and festive cheer…it’s Christmas at The Ashe Hotel! Celebrate the festive season in glamour and decadence at The Ashe Hotel with their festive dining available until the 23rd December. Indulge in the culinary delights of the season […]

THOUSANDS of passengers will travel through Kerry Airport over Christmas on flights from London, Manchester, Frankfurt Hahn and Dublin. Ryanair already operates a twice-weekly service to Manchester on Wednesdays and Sundays with three additional flights set to operate over the festive season on December 22 and 29 and January 5. […]

THERE were 23 new car sales in Kerry last month according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), down 23% on the November 2021 total of 30. So far this year 2,278 new cars have been sold in Kerry, up 3.3% on the first […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that there were 30 property sales in the Tralee area in October in transactions fetching a total of €5,824,890. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in October was […]

THE Chief Executive of Tralee Chamber said the town welcomed huge crowds for a number of events this year, with many more to visit over the Christmas season. Colette O’Connor made her comments on Friday last as business leaders and politicians gathered to celebrate the achievements of Tralee Chamber over […]

THERE was a fantastic support from the business community for the Inaugural Tralee Chamber President’s lunch on Friday in The Rose Hotel. Business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders gather to celebrate the achievements of the Tralee Chamber, while looking forward to building a bigger and better Tralee in […]

BON Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) will be the new health partner to Kerry GAA following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. Under this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Kerry GAA and BSHT will collaborate across a range of mutually beneficial areas. This collaboration will include players having access to Physiotherapy […]

TRALEE Chamber will host the inaugural Tralee Chamber President’s lunch on Friday, November 25 in The Rose Hotel. Guests of honour and keynote speakers include, Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD and Group Internal Communications Director for Kerry Group, Tony Bergin. Business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders will […]

THERE was a Tralee winner at the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence Awards 2022. CH Tralee won the Pharmacy & Health Store of the Year 2022 at the awards held in the Galmont Hotel, Galway last night. CH Tralee was one of 30 Irish Businesses shortlisted for the Retail Excellence Awards 2022 which have […]

KERRY has maintained it’s #13 ranking within the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) Top 30, positioning the county as Ireland’s leading Sustainable Tourism destination, and number six in Europe out of 65 destinations, across the world. The GDS-Index is the world’s leading sustainability performance benchmarking and improvement programme, designed to […]

IF you’re passing Boherbee over the coming days, it’s worth taking the time to have a look at the window display in O’Donoghue’s Pharmacy. James O’Donoghue decided to brighten up the shopfront by putting 10 antique clocks in there to encourage people to “take time to reflect on your health”. […]

TRALEE Chamber in partnership with Kerry County Council today revealed their Christmas calendar of events which includes a host of fantastic family entertainment. Christmas in Tralee will officially begin on Saturday, November 26 when the Christmas lights are switched on by the Mayor of Tralee Cllr Mikey Sheehy and special […]

THERE were Tralee winners announced at the Hi Style Awards 2022 last weekend in Cork. Maureen McCarthy of Brush N Blush, based in Milk Market Lane, won Hi’s Most Stylish Wedding Supplier 2022 at the Cointreau sponsored awards on Saturday night at the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel. Meanwhile, the Cosmetic […]