News & Events

February 20, 2013

A nine-year campaign to have the name of Dingle, Co Kerry, which is in the Gaeltacht, printed in both Irish and English on road signs is almost over.

February 18, 2013

The state has allocated e55,000 in funding to help cover the costs of 49 of the 200 planned Gathering events in Kerry over the course of 2013.

December 12, 2012

Failte Ireland recently announced that Portmagee was the first ever winner of the National Tourism Towns Awards. The County Kerry village was chosen from a shortlist of ten top tourism towns – the remainder receiving certificates of merit to acknowledge their own performances.

October 03, 2012

Shannon Airport’s status as the transatlantic gateway to Kerry and the West of Ireland is set to be significantly enhanced thanks to the announcement of a new route by United Airlines to Chicago from next summer.

July 18, 2012

Taking place on 21st of July there'll be plenty of child friendly activities as well as entertainment for grown-ups, as buisness owners combine to make it one of the best events of the summer in the town.

July 16, 2012

Two Irish locations have made it into National Geographic’s list of the world’s Top 101 most scenic drives. The first is no great surprise, the Ring of Kerry which is ranked 57th best scenic drive in the world. (Number 1 is the Cape Breton drive in Canada.)

July 12, 2012

From butter churning to spinning wool, a range of old traditions.

July 12, 2012

The first duty of the new president of Tralee Rotary Club, Denis Hanafin was to conduct the launch of the 2013 walk on behalf of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

July 11, 2012

Now in its third year, the Valentia Island King Scallop Festival is a showcase of both the unique King Scallop which is sourced locally and also Valentia Island as a holiday destination for families. The island is situated on the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Kerry just off the main Ring of Kerry route which makes it one of Ireland's best kept secrets. A key ingredient to the success of the Valentia Island King Scallop festival is the diversity of events taking place - family fun and entertainment is central. Festival highlights this year include on-street cooking demonstrations, a junior…

July 10, 2012

From Monday 9th of July - Friday 13th of July, Today FM broadcasters will go on air live from one of the five winning destinations as voted by listeners. With over 4,500 votes, Kerry was selected as one of the destinations and Kenmare is the chosen town. Ray Foley will travel to Kenmare ahead of the Food Carnival on Thursday 12th July