DINING OUT

It’s set to be a fantastic weekend in town with the return of the annual Tralee Food Festival. There’s so much to do on Saturday and Sunday, so let’s look at some highlights (see full programme below)… Saturday 1. Visit the food stands… From 10am, explore an array of gourmet […]

THE countdown is on to the Tralee Food Festival this weekend and one of the great attractions is a highly anticipated cook-off event involving two well-known faces. Paschal Sheehy, renowned RTE News Journalist, and broadcaster, along with Maria Walsh MEP, will be taking part in a culinary showdown at 3pm on […]

THE Tralee Food Festival programme has been released and it promises to be a fantastic weekend on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. From mouth watering food tastings in the town’s restaurants and bars via the Taste Trail, to cooking demonstrations and workshops and a dedicated Kids Zone to […]

THE 2023 Tralee Food Festival was officially launched on Friday evening at the Island of Geese attended by festival sponsors, organisers and some surprise ‘Chefs’ – Pots & Pans, who joined in on the fun. The Festival will take place on May 20-21 and promises to be a community-led, family-oriented, […]

THE Tralee Food Festival has teamed up with Cara Credit Union who have been announced as the official Taste Trail Partner for the event this year. Taking place on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, this year’s festival promises to be another very special attraction for all, with a […]

SOMETHING very special is arriving to Matt The Butcher on Russell Street this week with the opening of Muerte Deli and Sandwich Bar. From this Thursday, April 6, Scot Ross will be making and serving up a range of delicious sandwiches like BLTs, chili dogs, pulled pork wraps, meatball subs […]

IT’S all happening at The Ashe Hotel this St. Patrick’s Weekend beginning on Friday, March 17. Enjoy the beats of Selective Sound at The Ashe’s ‘little brother’ Roundy’s from 9pm. Roundy’s is quirky, quaint, and quintessentially traditional bar with the added twist of funk & fun that makes it a […]

THE Tankard in Kilfenora was one of the winners in the Munster Regional Finals the 2023 Irish Restaurant Awards which took place in the Strand Hotel, Limerick, last night. Hundreds people attended the regional events on Wednesday evening, where the top establishments in each county were named. The Tankard won […]

CHRISTMAS is always a special time of year — even in these difficult times — and a visit to Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa only enhances the festive spirit. The sight that greets you when driving towards the hotel grounds at night is a heart-warming and inviting one, with the […]

LADIES can kick off Christmas in style later this month when the annual Connect Ladies Lunch takes place in Lotties at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee on Sunday, November 27. Expect some bubbly on arrival, great food, fine wines, style, beauty and hair tips, on what is always a fabulous afternoon […]

TIS the season to be Merry! The Meadowlands Team is excited to welcome festive gatherings in An Móinéar Restaurant, Johnny Frank’s Bar & Lounge, Lios Beag Private dining room, and An Meitheal Ballroom, each with its cosy atmosphere to cater for intimate dinners to larger corporate and club events up […]

IT’S back! After a two year absence, the hugely popular Dingle Food Festival returns to its annual slot in the calendar, the first weekend of October. Running this year from Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2, the streets of Dingle will once again come alive showcasing the very best […]

THE Munster Regional finals of the 2022 Irish Restaurant Awards were held last night. Dubbed the Irish Food Oscars, the awards were held in the Radisson Blu Hotel Little Island, Co. Cork. Award winners from each county were announced in a number of different categories. Local winners included Craig Lynch of […]

THE Tralee Food Festival kicked off in the stylish surroundings of Lotties at The Ashe Hotel with an evening of delicious food and great music. The launch of the weekend festival saw guests enjoy ‘beats and birdcages’ while the ladies from Valentia Island Vermouth provided complimentary refreshments. Representatives from Calor, […]

WITH just days to go until it kicks off, the full schedule of events for the Tralee Food Festival has been revealed. The festival takes place from this Friday and runs until Monday with a mouth-watering line-up of events to savour. It begins with the launch night at Lotties in The […]

Yummy Café’s new Ice-Cream Parlour is raising the Sweet Treats level just in time for Easter as they launch a special Crème-Egg and Waffles ice-cream treat for kids, and a Tik-Tok inspired Mango-Loco Sorbet drink for teens. Only open a few short weeks, the boutique Ice-Cream parlour in Yummy Café […]

YUMMY just got a whole load Yummier! A rainforest-inspired makeover just appeared out of nowhere at the end of Yummy Café in the past week, as Yummy Café launched their new Icecream Parlour on Dominick Street. Open Thursday to Sunday throughout the year, and with plans to open 7 days […]

WITH the St. Patrick’s long weekend just around the corner, Lottie’s at The Ashe have two nights of beats, birdcages and cocktails planned! On Friday 18th and Saturday the 19th of March, Dessie Mac will be on the decks, cocktails will flow and the latest dining experiences from Lottie’s, The […]

THE Tralee Food Festival will return on the May Bank Holiday Weekend and there’s a mouth-watering line-up of events to savour. Tralee Food Festival has partnered with Calor Gas as its major sponsor for the festival from April 29th- May 2nd. After what should have seen the festival mark its 6th […]

THE Tralee Food Festival is back this year and applications are now open to artisan food producers and street food vendors who wish to attend this year’s two-day Food Markets. As announced earlier this month, the Festival returns for the first time in three years having last taken place in […]

LOTTIE’S is the newly refurbished events space in the four-star Ashe Hotel. Step into a space inspired by the golden Twenties, a symbol of glamour, style and sophistication. Relax yourself on scalloped occasional chairs and fan-style velvet couches while enjoying the awe-inspiring decadent detail of the room. Shimmering chandeliers, lavish gemstone coloured […]

TWINKLING lights and festive cheer it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Tralee! This festive season join us in The Ashe Hotel for festive dining from the 1st until the 23rd December.  Indulge in the culinary delights of the season while celebrating with friends and family. Dine in […]

AT last, some real summer weather. The rest of the country basked in sunny weather on Wednesday and Thursday, but it was a bit more cloudy around Tralee.  But that all changed on Friday and the rest of the weekend is looking ‘scorchio’. However, it was still a bit dull […]

BALLYSEEDY Home and Garden, in Tralee, are thrilled to launch ‘Taste of Ballyseedy’, a celebration of food and flavours for all taste-buds. The food concept is inspired by using colourful and fresh local produce, tangy aromas and delicious food that is 100% Instagrammable! Visitors can opt to sit down in […]

‘CHALLENGING’ would be a euphemistic adjective to describe the weather conditions pub and restaurant owners are facing in opening up this month. The elements have been frustrating to say the least, but customers are showing great resilience in the face of drizzly adversity. Mind you, as we all know, cocktails […]

THE weather on Friday night could, at best, be described as challenging for people heading out on the town. But despite the rain, out they went in their droves to Tralee’s bars and restaurants. We visited a few venues to sample the atmosphere around the town…

THERE was bad news for hospitality this week with the postponement of indoor dining and drinking, but that doesn’t mean Tralee is quiet at night. We’ll have to keep our fingers crossed for fine weather over the next few weeks and on Thursday it stayed dry for people to enjoy […]

WITH the outdoor summer continuing for the time being, one hotel in Tralee took the initiative in early June to create something special so customers and guests can dine in comfort away, protected from the elements. The new outdoor, covered and heated terrace area at The Meadowlands Hotel has been […]

WHILE Thursday was an awful night, Friday continued the welcoming pattern of dry weather we’ve been enjoying every weekend since pubs and restaurants were allowed open outdoors in early June. And the good news is the weather is supposed to get even better over the next few days, so expect […]

THE past 15 months has been devastating for the hospitality industry, but it’s also forced people to get more creative in how to deal with opening up during a pandemic. The Meadowlands Hotel have built an attractive outdoor terrace, Ballygarry House Hotel have made similar alterations and Skelper Quane’s in […]