The Annual Meetings of Kerry’s Municipal Districts took place this morning at Áras an Chontae, where new Cathaoirligh and Leas-Cathaoirligh were elected to lead the five districts for the coming year. In Tralee, Labour Councillor Terry O’Brien was elected Mayor, succeeding Cllr. Mikey Sheehy. His nomination was seconded by Cllr. Anne O’Sullivan. Fine Gael’s Cllr. [...]
There were flips, flops, and plenty of laughs as 32 of Ireland’s top gents arrived in Kerry for the legendary Rose Escort Bootcamp—an action-packed weekend of endurance, charm, and unexpected surprises. Once welcomed at the Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee, the hopeful Escorts kicked off their whirlwind journey with photos and intros—before the real adventure began. [...]
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the official opening of the Gleneagle Arena, formerly known as Ireland’s National Events Centre (INEC). Opened on Sunday, June 4, 2000, by then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, the venue has become one of Ireland’s most iconic and versatile event spaces. Over the past 25 years, Gleneagle Arena has hosted [...]
Brígh Harkin, a student at Presentation Secondary School, Castleisland, has been crowned the national winner at the first-ever Relove Fashion Grand Final, held at the Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy. The competition, which encourages young people to embrace sustainable fashion, saw over 400 students aged 12–19 from 26 local authority areas [...]
Four Kerry students have won top awards at SciFest 2025, held at MTU Kerry Campus in Tralee. Clodagh de Búrca of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí claimed the Best Project Award for “Surviving the Storm”, while Alex Thompson, Eoin Cashman, and Kamil Zoltek of Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra earned the Runner-Up Best Project Award for their lunar science [...]
Tralee Food Festival tastes even better in the glorious sunshine ! A sincere ´Well Done´ to the team Mary , Ken , John & Oliver ( Bressie is covering for Ken Tobin ! )
Shaws Department Stores has announced an exciting new partnership with renowned Spanish fashion label Cortefiel, introducing its Spring-Summer 2025 collection to 10 stores across Ireland and online. Known for its timeless elegance and superior quality, Cortefiel offers a versatile range of pieces that blend classic style with modern flair. The new collection features easy-to-wear designs [...]
Mounthawk Montessori School Group has been crowned All-Ireland Champion Montessori School Group of the Year 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF). The award was presented at a ceremony in the Longcourt Hotel on April 25, 2025. This prestigious recognition reflects Mounthawk Montessori’s commitment to educational excellence, innovative teaching practices, and creating nurturing environments that [...]
Sod Officially Turned On New €1.3 Million Water Sports Facility In Fenit by Mayor of Tralee Municipal District, Cllr. Mikey Sheehy . The sod has officially been turned on the new €1.3 million Water Sports Facility at Fenit, County Kerry. Developed by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Kerry County Council, this best-in-class outdoor tourism amenity [...]
Network Ireland Kerry held its April event, “Networking for Success – Empowering Successful Connections,” at the Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa. The evening featured Jean Evans of NetworkMe, who shared powerful insights on purposeful networking and building strong professional communities. Attendees left inspired, equipped with practical tools and renewed confidence to network effectively. Aisling Foley, [...]