Entertainment

On a weekend dominated by sporting attractions, there is still a good selection of films available on the television tonight says our movie guy, James Finnegan… Hotel Transylvania (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) is a comedy animated story about a hotel  set up by Count Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) for the […]

THE 17th edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 23 and an early call out has gone out to anyone interested in organising an event in Kerry to get in touch with Kerry County Council. Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity […]

With glorious sunshine forecast all weekend, it’s a great opportunity to get out and about. Here’s some suggestions on what to do… Saturday 1. Rev up for Deja Vu… If you have any interest in cars, head down to The Mall from around 9am to see a collection of amazing […]

THE ‘Donal Walsh Spa 6K Challenge’ will return this Sunday and there’s a fantastic day in prospect for all the family. This hugely popular event was first held in 2014 and has become a firm favourite on the community calendar in the Spa. Unfortunately, it was not possible to host […]

TRAD music star Sharon Shannon will be returning to the Kingdom in July as part of Féile Lughnasadh, a free, family-family friendly celebration of traditional music and ancient culture in Milltown. The Milltown Listry CCE are no strangers to hosting the biggest names in traditional music, having welcomed The Chieftains, […]

THE producers of RTÉ2’s hit show First Dates Ireland is currently taking applications and is encouraging singletons in Kerry to apply. The matchmakers are currently hard at work chatting to potential daters and the requirements to apply are simple;  you have to be 18 or over and single. “We welcome all ages […]

Every week we compile photos of Tralee and beyond posted on Twitter and Instagram. If you’d like a photo to feature, just tag #Tralee or #TraleeToday and we’ll see it… Walkies in the Town Park… Happiness is a smiling, tongue hanging out, tail wagging Kody, sniffing his way around the Town […]

THE Kerry International Film Festival presented much loved actor and singer Bronagh Gallagher with the 2019 Maureen O’ Hara Award, in celebration of women in film on Thursday evening. The presentation had to be delayed due to COVID but the Derry native made it down to town for a special […]

AFTER two years of Covid restrictions, Kilmoyley Tidy Towns has announced the return of its 5/10K fundraising run which will take place on Sunday, May 29 at 10am. It will follow the usual 5K route from St Erc’s Primary School to the School Cross on to O’ Sullivan’s Lerrig Stores […]

A forgotten Madonna vehicle and an Irish classic are among our movie guy, James Finnegan’s recommendations for tonight… I am delighted to pass onto you a wonderful selection of films for your consideration today, and we are starting not with a good film, but a great one. Despicable Me (Saturday […]

IF you’re planning on a career as a professional artist then it will definitely be worth attending a free workshop next Tuesday, May 24, at the Manor West Hotel. Dr Deirdre McQuillan, Project Team Leader, European University of Technology, is inviting community artists in the Tralee area to the workshop on planning personal […]

IF you’re thinking of giving your car a bit of a Spring clean this weekend, then why not kill two birds with one stone and support a worthy charity at the same time. Staff and management at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Tralee (off the John Joe Sheehy Road), are holding a […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Kerry Rose Selection is brought to you by AIB Tralee… You already met 12 Kerry Rose 2022 Contestants earlier (click here), now here’s the rest of the ladies… Katie Foley — Vic Murphy Beauty Katie is 28 years old. She is originally from Mallow, Co. Cork but […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Kerry Rose Selection is brought to you by AIB Tralee… There’s less than three weeks go to until 23 ladies take to the Siamsa Tíre stage on June 4 in a bid to become the Kerry Rose 2022. It’s time to get to know them a […]

A CHOIR from England is returning to Tralee to perform three concerts this weekend with proceeds going to Down Syndrome Kerry. The Gledholt Male Voice Choir from Huddersfield in Yorkshire last visited Tralee in May 2019, and were so impressed with the warm welcome that they received that a return […]

MERCY Mounthawk Parents’ Council has launched a ‘Mega Raffle’ to kick off the fundraising for an Astro Turf pitch for the school. The school believes the time is right to install an all-weather AstroTurf pitch so the students of Mounthawk can reap the benefits of being able to play regardless […]

A TRALEE native will return home to take part in the latest Trad Connections concert on Friday May 27 in Siamsa Tíre. Leonard Barry will partner with up Seamie O’Dowd for the latest in the Trad Connections series. Originally from Tralee and now living in Sligo, Leonard Barry is widely regarded as […]

CANCER Support Charity Recovery Haven Kerry will join forces with a number of Kerry musicians and singers for a gala summer concert at Tralee’s Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday, June 19. After two years of restrictions and missing out on in-person fundraising events, the charity is thrilled to announce details […]

Every week we compile photos of Tralee and beyond posted on Twitter and Instagram. If you’d like a photo to feature, just tag #Tralee or #TraleeToday and we’ll see it… Sunrise in the Town Park… 499 of 500 Days of Walking and 1 Days to Go Sunrise in the Town Park […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Kerry Rose selection is sponsored by AIB Tralee… THERE’S just three weeks until ladies from all over the county take to the stage at Siamsa Tíre to determine who represents the county at the Rose of Tralee International Festival this August. On Saturday the Kerry Rose […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan says there are not so many films on television today — working no doubt on the principal that the Eurovision Song Contest will provide enough drama, comedy, makeup and special effects to fill our needs — however, there are still a few cinematic specials to […]

A WEEK of nature events are scheduled to take place at Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park during National Biodiversity Week 2022 which runs from May 15-23. Most events are free of charge, but the Wetlands asks that you reserve your place or book your tickets on line in advance. […]

FOLLOWING a successful concert by Junior Brother at St. John’s the Evangelist Church last weekend, Nonfaction return with a weekend of free performances at The Greyhound Bar Tralee on May 20/21. It all kicks off Friday, May 20 at 8.30pm with Messyng – a North Kerry bedroom pop band composed […]

CONNECT Kerry is hosting a special event this Sunday giving tips and advice for getting your health back on track as summer approaches. They have teamed up with a host of experts to bring the ladies of Kerry a wealth of knowledge to help keep you find a better, healthier […]

A SPECTACULAR extravaganza of music and song entertained audiences at Presentation Secondary School on Wednesday as students showed their talent in ‘Magic of the Musicals’. It was the first time in 25 years that the school put on a musical and the Sports Hall was completely transformed with a large […]

ONE of the biggest motoring extravaganzas ever seen in Kerry is ready to take over Tralee and Dingle on May 27 and 28. Déjà vu Tralee will trace the history of motorsport in the county as part of Kerry Motor Club’s 50th anniversary. It will also raise funds for Recovery […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Kerry Rose Selection is brought to you by AIB Tralee THE Kerry Rose contestants had an eventful weekend as the countdown to the selection night on June 4 continues. Having attended Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, the ladies who hail from all over the county […]

EXCITEMENT is building ahead of the return of the Kingdom County Fair at a new location in Ballymacthomas just outside Tralee this Sunday. It promises to be a fun filled day for all the family with the grounds will be open from 9am. Guests on the day will include Minister for […]

THE excitement was palpable on Friday evening as around 150 young performers gathered backstage at Siamsa Tíre for the opening performance of ‘Back To The Music’. Following on from the Easter Panto ‘Cinderella’, the award-winning director Oliver Hurley is presenting a variety of musical theatre excerpts this weekend in a […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, on some real gems on the TV this Saturday… It is a rarer event then you might imagine but the common denominator of today’s film selection is that they are all multiple Oscar Winners. At another time, you would call this film “I see dead […]