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KERRY FC have confirmed that goalkeeper Lee Axworthy has re-signed for the club in a deal which will keep him in Mounthawk Park for the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division campaign Axworthy, an Irish national, made the move to the Kingdom during the summer transfer window in 2023. Originally […]

CHRISTMAS is coming and the festive atmosphere will truly in evidence this Saturday at a special family event in town. Teach an tSolais, beside St John’s Church of Ireland in Ashe Street, Tralee will host the Tralee, Ballymacelligott and Ballyseedy Christmas Fair 2023. This is always a wonderful community and […]

ANOTHER wonderful Christmas treat for music lovers is on the way this Saturday, December 9, when ‘Sounds Of The Season’ comes to the INEC in Killarney. This Christmas concert features world famous countertenor Nils Wanderer and internationally acclaimed soprano Dr Sharon Lyons accompanied by Kerry Scotia Ensemble, Kerry’s only professional […]

FOR many, Christmas is a time for rest, relaxation and indulging in the finer things in life, but if you want to get active, then the annual St Stephen’s Day Walk in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation is for you. The walk, organised by Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor, is held […]

ONE of the most popular family festive events, the Tralee 5km Santa Fun Run, is back again this year for its 10th anniversary. As always, the Tralee Bay Wetlands will be a sea of red and white this Sunday, December 10, at 11am as everyone is encouraged to dress up […]

AUSTIN Stack Park will host two of Kerry’s Allianz National Football games under lights next February. The opening game of the campaign will take place on Saturday, January 27 at 5.30pm against Derry in Tralee. The other home game in Austin Stack Park takes place on Saturday, February 17 against […]

KERRY Football Club has announced it will team up with Tralee Food Aid ahead of a busy Christmas period. As the 2024 kits are ready for launch, Kerry Football Club will host a food collection point this weekend in support of ‘Tralee Food Aid’s’ Christmas Hamper appeal. ‘Tralee Food Aid’ […]

A TRALEE school student has just made the right moves to become a chess champion. Following a fantastic display, Tadhg Ó Lúing from Lisselton, a Second Year student in Gaelcholaiste Chiarraí, has emerged victorious in the highly competitive Munster Region Chess Championship. At the chess tournament, held in Ennis last weekend, […]

NOVEMBER saw eight new cars sold in Kerry, down from 23 sold in the same month last year, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). However, so far this year there’s been a 6.26% increase in new car sales in Kerry compared to […]

JUST a week on from the opening of their ‘Dreams’ exhibition at the Library, Tralee Art Group will open its final exhibition of 2023 in Siamsa Tíre this Thursday. The Group are delighted to announce the opening of their ‘Music’ exhibition from 6.30pm to 8pm. It’s been a really busy year […]

AN annual ceremony will take place this Sunday at 3pm in Tralee where families can remember loved ones lost to suicide For the past 12 years, Sharon Roche from Tralee has held a short ceremony in December at a special ‘Remembrance Tree’ set up outside Tralee Municipal District/Motor Tax offices on […]

THE North Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association held their annual Christmas party in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Over 70 guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh followed by a four course meal and entertainment from Tom O’Brien. There was also loads of spot prizes […]

PARTICIPATION in the 2023 Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest has grown by more than 100% since 2020 with 98% of those who gave feedback saying they would attend similar events again in 2024. Feedback from more than 100 people who attended this year’s Fest events from 7th to 14th […]

THE proceeds of a music concert at Kerry College were presented to the Kerry Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KSPCA) recently. The ‘Back to the Future’ concert embarked on a journey through the various music eras, from the swinging 60’s to the chart-topping hits of the 2000’s […]

A STATUS Yellow rainfall warning for Kerry has been issued by Met Eireann taking effect from Wednesday morning. There will be spells of heavy rain spreading eastwards accompanied by strong and gusty southeasterly winds. Potential Impacts are localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.The warning is valid from 1oam […]

THE spirit of the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn community was in evidence on Sunday as the school held another successful Christmas Fair. There were raffles, an auction, face painting, nail-painting, milk shakes, pancakes, goodies, home baking and a Christmas sing along with Chris White, all creating a wonderful atmosphere in the […]

MINISTER for Education Norma Foley has welcomed the inclusion of 43 Kerry primary schools in the Hot School Meals Programme from April 2024. The schools have been included as part of a list of 900 additional primary schools across the country who will receive Hot School Meals from April 2024. […]

THE cold weather didn’t deter the enthusiastic volunteers that turned up to clean Banna Beach on Sunday, in time for Christmas. A fantastic turnout with roughly 20 volunteers with lots of little helpers too, braved the elements in an effort to help keep the coastline free of litter. The beach, […]

STEP under the festive arch of The Ashe Hotel into a world of enchantment and celebration this Christmas. Guided by twinkling lights and the aroma of Christmas in the air you’ll be whisked away to a land of seasonal delights, merriment and cheer. The venue of choice is Alfie’s Lounge, […]

GAELCHOLÁISTE Chiarraí’s Parent Council are hosting a festive cookery demonstration fundraiser in support of the school’s student wellbeing initiatives. The evening promises to be a feast for the senses and it’s all in the name of promoting a healthier, happier school community. Set to take place at 7pm on Thursday, […]

PRESENTATION Tralee emerged victorious in both the Under-16 and Under-19 Basketball Ireland Post Primary School South West B Finals on Wednesday last in Athea. The journey to the finals was no small feat for the U16 team as they faced a strong Causeway Comprehensive in the Semi-Final to defend their […]

KERRY County Council is currently recruiting for part-time Fire Service personnel. The role of a Retained Firefighter is a very important one and the men and women who respond to the pager and turn-out to fire and emergency incidents provide an invaluable service in our communities. The Council is currently […]

KERRY FC can confirm that wingers Cian Brosnan and Nathan Gleeson have re-signed for the club in a deal that will keep them both in Mounthawk Park until the end of the 2024 season. Nineteen-year-old Brosnan was another prospect of the Kerry Football Club Academy who originally signed for the […]

PUBLIC consultation will commence next week on plans to develop a new greenway linking Tralee and Listowel. In partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Kerry County Council is developing the new amenity which will be an exciting addition to the existing Kingdom of Kerry Greenways network in the county. It is […]

A NEW booklet and nature trail at Tralee Bay Wetlands has just been launched, encouraging young and old alike to take some time to explore the wildlife that can be found all around us. Many of Ireland’s native species are in decline so to help engage the local community with […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… CHRISTMAS party season is upon us and it’s a time for the town’s hotels, bars and restaurants to host festive get-togethers for the masses. The Rose Hotel hosted two big party night over the weekend, with staff […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… THE party atmosphere is in full swing throughout the town with just three weeks to Christmas. Hotels, bars and restaurants were packed with revellers on Saturday night enjoying a well-deserved time to party with colleagues and friends. […]

THE Kerry Heritage Award, which is presented each year by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, has been awarded for 2023 to Kerry historian and author, Tim Horgan. The presentation to the author of several books on the revolutionary period in Kerry was made at a special ceremony at the […]

MINISTER for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced two projects in Munster Technological University (MTU) that will progress to the next stage of development under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund (TSSPF). The Minister made the announcement while visiting Kerry MTU’s North Campus in Tralee which […]

AS we reported yesterday, the Christmas parade was an explosion of colour and fun through the streets of Tralee on Saturday. Organised by Tralee Chamber and Kerry County Council in partnership with Sean Murphy Electrical, it was a lovely day for all the family and will be repeated again on […]