Tralee thread

keane2097 · 06-12-2022 12:15pm

https://twitter.com/KerryFC/status/1600052427868102656

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traleelad2 · 06-12-2022 12:34pm

I don’t think that’s very fair to say. Damage like that can be done in a split second.

While yes we need more Garda patrolling the streets, it is not the fault of normal rank and file members. They are rostered for duty the same way other people are rostered for a days work and like any short staff workplace they are doing their best.

The lack of Gardai needs to be politically addressed as that’s where the budgets are formed and agreed. It needs to start with the local councillors on the ground putting pressure at joint policing meeting and on their parties TD’s to increase resources for Gardai.

Blame lies solely with the people that commit these stupid acts of vandalism and their parents.

xxyyzz · 08-12-2022 10:21am

Take care this morning, the roads are absolutely lethal with black ice. It doesn't look like the council have gritted them.

traleelad2 · 11-12-2022 8:49am

Anyone venture to the Christmas markets in island of geese? Couldn’t make it in with the roads but it looked really good.

phormium · 11-12-2022 11:41am

It was excellent, fair play to organisers and stall holders, it was better than I was expecting! I went down Friday evening for a look, the place was thronged, great atmosphere, lovely lighting, covered seating area if you wanted to sit down and have coffee/eat something, couple of small roundabout things for kids. All in all an excellent Christmas market, I was there before any music/singing started but I imagine it would have added greatly to the atmosphere.

I didn't actually buy anything though, a bit more food stalls would be nice but for a first outing it was very good, it's hard to coordinate food stalls with the possible wastage etc if not a success or weather fails! Not sure how second night went with the bad weather, it was just starting to rain Friday evening when I left which can't have been good either.

Ciarrai76 · 11-12-2022 6:43pm

The market was lovely, great success by all accounts! We went down Friday evening and thankfully it had stopped raining but the paths got very icy. Saw a girl fall on her back outside the Garda station it was so bad! But they were doing all they could to keep it safe at the market and there was a great crowd. My son was singing in one of the choirs, and it was lovely!

I was hoping to go down again on Saturday but didn't end up going as I wasn't feeling well and a bit worried about driving. I was told there was still a good crowd there, although possibly less than the Friday night. I am sure this will be an annual event, it was really well done. I would say maybe it was on a little too late in the evening and maybe should be started a bit earlier, but Well done to all involved!

Forge83 · 11-12-2022 10:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119984409#Comment_119984409

I think the short two hour slot was a mistake and could easily have ran from 4-7.

The layout was excellent and the Xmas stall markers really separated it from just a normal market.

I was maybe expecting a few more stalls but hopefully after it’s success there will be a larger number next year.

We went to the Santa show in the square beforehand and I must say it was fantastic, especially the 2 main characters the Elf and the fairy Princess.

phormium · 12-12-2022 12:07am

Was it 2 hours? It was advertised as 5 to 9

Igotadose · 12-12-2022 10:17am

Anyone driving around? How are the roads?

An Ciarraioch · 12-12-2022 2:31pm

Kerry at home to Cobh in Week 1 of the First Division in February, so should see a fair contingent of Corkonians in Tralee that Friday.

traleelad2 · 12-12-2022 3:05pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119985334#Comment_119985334

It was advertised 5-9

Ciarrai76 · 12-12-2022 6:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119985598#Comment_119985598

It was 5 - 9pm for sure. Some stalls opened earlier than advertised

Forge83 · 12-12-2022 6:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119987301#Comment_119987301

My apologies, don’t know why I had 5-7 in my head,

SouthWesterly · 12-12-2022 8:30pm

Council announces 97 locations where grit can be collected

DEC 12, 2022 13:12

BY RADIOKERRYNEWS

Council announces 97 locations where grit can be collected

Kerry County Council has announced a list of 97 locations around the county where people can collect grit to use in their locality.

It’s being made available as the inclement weather is set to last until the weekend at least, and perhaps beyond that.

The grit is for community use, such as at schools, churches, and facilities for older people.

It can be used by individuals and groups on local roads and footpaths.

Below is the full list of 97 grit locations in Kerry:

Killarney Municipal District

Killarney Town

High St car park
Lewis Road car park
Adjacent to the Cahernane Hotel on Muckross road
New St car park

Killarney Rural

Coolick National School
Loughquittane National School
Mangerton Road Lay-by
Ballyhar Church
Shrone Cross
Raheen National School
Knockanes National School
Glounonea Grotto
Old Kilcummin Creamery
Flynn’s Forge
Clonkeen Church
Listry GAA Club
Knockacullig North

Tralee Municipal District

Tralee Town

Matt Talbot Road car park
Muing/Oakpark Road Junction
Castlemorris Terrace
Aquadome car park.
Shanakill
Rahoonane
Caherina Cross
Rathass Burial Ground (Ballinorig side).
The Mart
Spa Road

Tralee Rural

Leith Cross
Tonevane Cross
Derrymore / Camp
Ardfert Graveyard
Fenit Village
Spa / Tankard Bar

Kenmare Municipal District

Cahersiveen

Caherciveen - Fair Green at the rear of the Library
Kells - Kells Station N70
Foilmore football field
Reenard football field
Chapeltown football field
Ballinskelligs - Ballinskelligs football field
Dromid - Dromid football field
Waterville - Inny Bridge N70
Caherdaniel - Caherdaniel Car Park
Castlecove - Church on N70

Killorglin

Killorglin - Kerry County Council Compound on the Cromane road
Beaufort – Churchtown car park
Milltown – Opposite the Mart on Myles Lane
Glenbeigh – Car park on Rossbeigh road
Cromane - Kerry County Council Compound on the Cromane road
Glencar Church
Kiltallagh Church
Castlemaine Pier
Ballyfinnane – Parking area at River Maine Bridge
Gap of Dunloe, Kate Kearney’s Cottage

Kenmare

Kenmare - Pier Rd
Sneem - N70 at Junction of Oriech Rd
Kilgarvan - Dance Hall R569
Bonane - Between Bonane Church N71 and Bonane NS
Lauragh - Lauragh Church R571
Blackwater - Direendaragh Church
Templenoe - Templenoe Church

Listowel Municipal District

Listowel Town – Neodata Site
Causeway – Church Carpark
Finuge – GAA Carpark
Duagh – GAA Carpark
Moyvane – Parking area near GAA pitch
Knockanure - Near Ahavoher Burial Ground
Tarbert – Near Sensory Garden – N-69
Ballyheigue – Beach Carpark
Kilmoyley – Church Carpark
Ballylongford – Old Creamery Yard
Abbeydorney – Near GAA Pitch
Lixnaw – Parking area near Playground near ICW wetlands
Kilflynn- Area near Village Crossroads (adjacent to Parkers Bar)
Lisselton – Near Bottle Banks
Asdee – Near Bottle Banks
Ballyduff - Church Yard
Ballybunion – Fire Station

Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne MD

Castleisland Area

Brosna GAA Field
Knocknagoshel GAA Field
Knocknaboul Cross, Ballydesmond
Cordal, Outside Graveyard
Glountane Bridge, Cordal
Farranfore, Outside Graveyard

Dingle West:

Lispole – at the layby near the Church
Ventry Carpark
Ballyferriter – near the National School
Dun Chaoin – near Krugers
Murioch – at the beach carpark adjacent to the Gaeltacht grounds
Feohanagh at the cross roads

Dingle East:

Boolteens –carpark across from the church
Keel -Painted wall
Inch – carpark across from church
Annascaul – Mountain Stage
Clahane – Carpark next to the church
Castlegregory – Community Centre West Main Street
Camp – Parking area lower camp
Stradbally – Creamery

sheesh · 20-12-2022 1:12am

anyone know why the water is off?

Sardonicat · 20-12-2022 1:31am

Whereabouts in Tralee are you?

barryribs · 20-12-2022 1:53pm

Burst pipes all over the town and water conservation coming into effect tonight.

Sardonicat · 20-12-2022 2:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120017879#Comment_120017879

Feck sake. Is this up on kerrycoco/irishwater re when where yet?

barryribs · 20-12-2022 2:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120017979#Comment_120017979

Mine is back about an hour but the pressure is down. Some other areas are later today

https://www.water.ie/?map=supply-and-service-updates

That link will give you the latest updates on it

Ciarrai76 · 20-12-2022 6:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120017879#Comment_120017879

My water pressure was very low last night & didn't know why. Irish water said today it was because of this water conservation. Apparently they are doing it all over the country.

Ciarrai76 · 20-12-2022 6:44pm

Irish Water | Uisce Éireann | Water Utility | Irish Water

Water Conservation restrictions may cause intermittent supply disruptions to in Tralee, Killarney, Castleisland, Castlemaine, Firies and surrounding areas in Co. Kerry.

Crews are working to have the supply restored as soon as possible.

We recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Ciarrai76 · 20-12-2022 9:23pm

I noticed recently that 'the Yellow Door' up Denny Lane didn't look like it was open anymore. Its up on Daft to rent so it must have closed. I never heard about it closing.

teroknor83 · 21-12-2022 10:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120019580#Comment_120019580

Yeah, I noticed that recently too, pity, I enjoyed the food and service there.

Ciarrai76 · 22-12-2022 11:24pm

I was driving through Caherslee a couple of evenings this week and noticed there are a lot of street lights not working. I had a look on the fault reporting page on Airtricity, and they seem to have been reported, but not due to be fixed until the new year.

3 the square · 23-12-2022 11:14am

Maybe cutting electricity usage in parts of France all street lights cut off after 1 am till 6 am

Ciarrai76 · 23-12-2022 8:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120028216#Comment_120028216

This was at 6pm! Doubt that's happening here!

Ciarrai76 · 27-12-2022 8:55pm

Does anyone have any recommendations for bathroom companies in Tralee? We need to get an ensuite redone (new tiles, shower etc). I got a quote from Bathrooms 4 U, but found them to be very expensive. There are quite a few companies in town, but I've never had to do a bathroom job before so don't know where to start really!

Igotadose · 27-12-2022 9:47pm

Green plumbing I think in Clash. Excellent fitting selection.

g1983d · 27-12-2022 10:58pm

If your looking for someone to take it all on start to finish like bathrooms4u do then you don't have many options as it's multiple trades (plumber, tiler, even electrician maybe)

a quick google and i find O Sullivan bathroom renovations in Monavalley

Never heard of them but worth a call

Green heat in clash supply all the bathroom hardware and sanitary ware and they are very good but you'll need a plumber to fit it.

Your options really are a crowd to take it all on but charge a premium for doing so or direct labour but good look getting tradesmen these days as they are so busy

Ciarrai76 · 27-12-2022 11:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120039237#Comment_120039237

The biggest part of job is the tiling, and we are going to replace the shower frame. Won't be needing new toilet or sink. But the tiling is our biggest problem as we have a lot of old cracking tiles, so doing that is going to be the most awkward part. I will have a ring around in the new year and see what to do.

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