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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Supercars making their way to Kerry as part of special charity road trip
The organisers of the Bumblebee 1000 Supercar charity road run have scheduled the event for June 13 to 15. The three-day trip begins in Dublin on Friday, June 13. The convoy will make its way through Kildare, Tipperary, and Limerick before reaching its day one finish line at the Neil Armstrong Way in Tralee. The supercars are expected to arrive in Tralee at 4pm on Friday, marking the end of the first leg of the journey. Newly crowned Kerry Rose Laura Daly and Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy will be on hand to meet the drivers on their arrival into Tralee, where a spectacular show is promised and timed to coincide with he opening events of the Féile na mBláth festival taking place in the town park the same weekend. The road trip will feature over 100 supercars. These include the Italian Ferrari SF90, which has a twin-turbo V8 engine producing 986bhp. Also expected is the Ferrari 296 GTB, which features a twin-turbo V6 engine and generates 819 bhp. There will be a selection of Lamborghinis taking part, including Huracáns and the track-inspired STO, plus Aventadors and the super rare SVJ model. Ireland's only 2025 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner will be there, alongside German sports cars, including plenty of Porsches like the GT3 RS, and a range of BMW M cars. Participants will then travel to Killarney for their overnight stay at the Hotel Europe. All money raised from the 'Talladega Nights' Road Trip will go to Little Blue Heroes. This charity is run by An Garda Síochána and provides support for sick children. To date, Bumblebee 1000 has raised over €608,649 for this charity. On Saturday, June 14, the convoy will go on traverse the Ring of Kerry, with a fuel stop in Cahersiveen and lunch in Sneem, before arriving at the Lewis Road Car Park in Killarney at approximately 3pm. Sunday, June 15, will see the cars depart from the Europe Hotel in Killarney, heading through Cork before finishing in Portlaoise. The event is made possible with support from the Tralee Municipal District Office, Kerry County Council, Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kerry Motor Club and Mikey Sheehy, Mayor of Tralee. Further details about the event can be found on or through their social media channels.
Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Tralee ready to bloom this June thanks to 20th Féile na mBláth Park Festival
This year's event will be from Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15 and organisers have promised that this year's outing will be even bigger and better than before. With thanks to Kerry County Council & Tralee Municipal District, organisers have said that entry to this year's festival and its events will once again be free. "Féile na mBláth is one of the real highlights of the year here in Tralee. It's a brilliant celebration of who we are – full of music, craic, colour, and community spirit. The festival is 20 years young and still going strong! I'd encourage everyone to come along, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy all that's on offer in the heart of Tralee town centre,' said Mayor of Tralee Cllr. Mikey Sheehy. The launch of the festival will take place on Friday, June 13 at 1pm followed by the 20th Anniversary Concert. There will be an afternoon of music and food with a 'Moonlight Movie' Outdoor Cinema Night in the town park to celebrate the start of the school holidays. Some of the highlights to look out for at this year's festival include the return of Déise Medieval with over thirty warriors and reenactors with their tented village which will be manned by experienced reenactors from around Ireland. All participants will dress, live, and work in an authentic recreation of Viking life. Authentic cooking is done over the open fire and all the re-enactors are friendly (for the most part!) and very experienced in demonstrations and will present a number of Battles for Tralee during their stay in the Park. Saturday's schedule is jam-packed with a host of activities planned for all the family to get involved with including flower demonstrations by Tralee Flower & Garden Club, and workshops in the Community Gardens. Families will be able to enjoy shows from the Fanzini Brothers, drum circles, and much more. The evening with finish with set and céilí dancing until late in the sponsored Kerry Group Marquee. Sunday morning will kick off with the traditional morning Mass followed by an emergency services display in the afternoon with Kerry Fire and Rescue, Kerry Civil Defence and The Irish Coast Guard set to appear. As if all this wasn't enough, the traditional dog show will take place later on the Sunday afternoon while the centrepiece of Féile na mBláth, the Flower & Garden Club competitions will take place in the flower marquee with the prize giving for this set to take place later on Sunday evening. To check out the full eProgramme, go to or the festival's Facebook or Instagram pages.
Irish Independent
27-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kerry seaside village gets exclusive boost to year-round tourism
Described as a 'best-in-class' outdoor tourism amenity, it promises to enhance the visitor experience at Fenit as a year-round tourist hub for outdoor activities that includes hot showers, changing rooms, toilets, secure storage, induction space, and equipment washdown areas. The build includes full wheelchair access and the installation of solar heating panels, 'Changing Places' facilities and accessible toilet. The Fenit Water Sports Activity Facility is one of 19 to be developed across 13 counties under the national scheme. Welcoming the development was the Mayor of Tralee Cllr Mikey Sheehy who said the project will enhance the tourist experience at the popular seaside village. 'This investment in the infrastructure for outdoor activities and the wide range of water-based adventures that take place here is a huge positive. Funded by Kerry County Council and Failte Ireland under the Platforms for Growth Programme, it will extend the tourism season in Fenit to all year-round,' he said. Fáilte Ireland said the project marks the beginning of a journey in developing a fantastic amenity that strengthens outdoor tourism. 'Kerry is renowned for its stunning landscapes, towering mountain peaks and its beautiful beaches, and Fenit is no exception,' said Fiona Monaghan, Head of Activities at Fáilte Ireland. She added that Fenit beach and village are key assets along the Wild Atlantic Way with much potential to attract both international and domestic visitors. 'We look forward to working with Kerry County Council to develop this best-in-class Water Sports Facility that will benefit both visitors and the local community while helping extend the outdoor activity season in the area,' Ms Monaghan added. The first Fáilte Ireland investment scheme of its kind, it specifically targets 'platforms' or projects that have the greatest potential to grow tourism across Ireland and strategically enhance the Irish tourism offering to meet visitor needs.
