Entertainment

NA Gaeil GAA Club had a special visitor on Wednesday night as they launched their annual Race Night fundraiser. Kerry stars Diarmuid O’Connor, Jack Barry and Stefan Okunbor brought Sam Maguire to the clubhouse in Killeen as the club promoted the event to take place on Friday, November 11. The […]

A TRALEE singer/songwriter has just released a new track available to download. Kate Dineen from the Spa released ‘Invest’ yesterday accompanied by a music video, created by Picture Mode. Invest tells the story of two people meeting for the first time, the reluctance to give themselves up fully to this encounter and […]

LET’S hear it for the boys! That’s the idea behind a new awards from Connect Publications as they prepare to celebrate the men of the county. The inaugural Connect Men In Kerry Awards follows on from the enormous success of the Connect Women In Business, Connect Hair and Beauty and the […]

TRALEE will once again come alive with a kaleidoscope of colour as the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) comes to town from Thursday, November 3rd to Saturday, November 6th. Celebrating its 21st birthday this year, NCFI has 75 events from professional masterclasses to workshops for kids, shows in the […]

KERINS O’Rahillys GAA grounds at Ballyrickard will play host to a Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social organised by local man Declan Smith this Sunday. All proceeds raised during the morning will go to the Kerry Hospice Foundation to provide funding and support for palliative care services in Kerry. The event […]

FORMER Housemartin and member of The Beautiful South, Paul Heaton, will once again team up with Jacqui Abbott to perform in the Gleneagle INEC Arena on February 24, 2023. Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott’s new album ‘N.K-Pop’ is released on Friday, October 7 when tickets for the concert also go on […]

THE dramatic story of the IRA ambush of members of the Crown Forces near Milltown in 1921 is being presented as a new play in the local Community Hall this November. ‘Ballymacandy’ is based on the best-selling book by local historian and author Owen O’Shea and involves a cast of […]

REHEARSALS are in full swing as Tralee Musical Society prepares to present That’s Entertainment in Siamsa Tire from October 11th to 15th at 8pm nightly. Rehearsals have taking place since August and the cast are excited to be performing for the first time since 2019. This come back show from […]

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… Spectacular… Don’t try this at home! Firestorm #culturenight #tralee @KerryCoArts @Fanzinis @countykerry @artscouncil_ie pic.twitter.com/1C7dtNZncj — Richard Dwyer (@spinningyarns) September 25, 2022 […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has the pick of the movies on RTE/TG4 tonight… If you are a Barbara Streisand fan I am about to give you a wonderful surprise. Yentl (Saturday 2.50pm RTE1) is all about Barbara as she directed, produced, co wrote the screenplay, and, of course, took […]

MARCELLA O’Connor is commencing her Filmmaker in Residence position in Kerry County Council next week. Due to the high demand for filmmaker advice and facilitation in Kerry, Marcella will be providing additional filmmaking mentoring to schools in Kerry alongside the work already being done by Mieke Vanmechelen in this area. […]

KERRY International Film Festival (KIFF)  officially launched their 2022 film festival programme this morning. Celebrating its 23rd edition, this year’s festival will take place from October 20 – 23 across a series of venues throughout Killarney, as well as showcasing a bespoke KIFF screening in Dingle on Sunday, October 23. […]

THERE were a number of Tralee businesses among the winners at Radio Kerry’s ‘Best Of Kerry Awards’ announced tonight at an event at the Dúchas Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee. There were 17 winners (see full list below) announced at the inaugural awards which were organised by […]

TICKETS are selling fast for what is sure to be a fantastic night of entertainment for the members of a proud local GAA club. The first John Mitchels GAA Club Social in 13 years will take place on Saturday, October 8 at The Rose Hotel and club members of the […]

THERE will be 35 events taking place in October with the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media’s Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 4. The events will take place across the county and there’s something for everyone, with music, vocal, storytelling, fire and aerial circus performances […]

THERE’S not long to go until a Republic of Ireland and Liverpool FC legend comes to The Huddle Bar for a night not to be missed by football fans. Paul Lowth of The Huddle on Strand Street brought Ronnie Whelan to the bar in April and now Ronnie’s former teammate […]

TWO music artists make their way to Tralee this Friday night, September 30, for a free gig in ClubHeadBangBang at The Greyhound Bar. The double header, brought to you by non-faction, features Laurie Shaw and three piece art-punk band Pretty Happy at an event supported by Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, […]

THERE’S less than 90 days to Christmas and preparations are already in hand to make it another memorable season in Tralee. Tralee Chamber Alliance and Kerry County Council are focusing on bringing family interactive events of a high standard to the town this Christmas. With the support of Oliver Hurley […]

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… A great night of culture in town… ‘Awaken’ part of #CultureNight late in #Tralee lots of people enjoying the music & […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Ladies Day at Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… THE Listowel Harvest Festival of Racing comes to an end today for the year, but what a week it’s been! Tens of thousands have enjoyed great weather for the most part over the week and […]

A SPECTACULAR fireshow at the Island of Geese was one of the highlights of Culture Night in Tralee on Friday night as people came out in their droves to enjoy free entertainment all over town. Kerry County Council’s Arts Office, supported by the Arts Council and the Local Live Performance […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has some suggestions for your viewing pleasure this weekend… It’s a pretty thin weekend for films on the TV this weekend because of more than the usual amount of sport. Dora and the Lost City of Gold (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) is a live action spin […]

Culture Night is upon us once again and no matter what area of the arts you’re into, you’ll find something to enjoy tonight. And it’s all FREE. Here’s the full line-up of events, both indoor and outdoor in town tonight… • Collis Sandes House Take a guided walk/tour through the […]

BANNA Coastcare is inviting everyone to join them for the Big Beach Clean at Banna Beach this Sunday. With ‘beach days’ pretty much at an end after a busy summer they are hoping for a good turnout to give the area a good clean. They are asking volunteers to meet […]

THERE’S just days to go until a highly acclaimed opera production comes to Siamsa Tíre. Irish National Opera, in association with Landmark Productions, bring the ‘The First Child’ directed by Enda Walsh to the Tralee venue for one night only on this Sunday, September 25. The public can get a […]

CULTURE Night is just two days away so if you’re heading out on the streets of Tralee, it’s handy to know what free events are happening and where! First up on Friday is Kerry International Film Festival presenting a programme of short films in an outdoor film screening in the […]

THIS Thursday sees one off the biggest fundraisers of the year for Kerry Hospice take place. Their annual coffee morning, sponsored by Bewleys, will be held at homes, pubs, clubs, hotels and businesses all over the county. To name but a few, the Chain Gang Cycling Club will host a […]

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…  Well done girls… Today 6th Class played their part in the ‘Big Beach Clean 2022’ event, which is taking place in […]

THE inaugural ‘Automobili Italia Tralee’ car show was a huge success this weekend with cars and motorcycles filling the FBD Insurance/Peevers Slye Cotter car park on Dan Spring Road on Friday and Saturday. Families and car enthusiasts took photos in front of Ferraris, a Maserati, Lamborghinis, many fancy Alfa Romeo models […]

THE 2022 Top Security/Frank Maher Classical Music Awards is now open for entries and they are looking for talented Kerry teenagers to take part. With a €5,000 prize for the winner, it is the largest such competition for secondary schools in Ireland. The closing date for entries is Friday, October 7 and Marty […]