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A proposed new traffic plan for Ballybunion by Kerry County Council will see the the implementation of several zebra pedestrian crossings in the town which will help reduce risk and improve safety for both motorists and pedestrians alike. (Click to read)

Works have commenced at the Ballybunion Community Centre on a series of important upgrades and improvements aimed at further enhancing the facility for the local community. (Click the Picture to Read)

Ballybunion is gearing up for the Ninth Annual MOYA Festival this weekend with four days of activity revolving around Meditation, Ocean, Yoga & Art.

Two couples went home as winners from “Strictly St Joe’s” at the Tinteán Theatre on Saturday night last as husband & wife combo Declan Bennett & Jennifer Brosnan won the Judge’s Vote and Padraig Lynch & Abbie Mulvihill won the popular vote. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO READ

After a solid two weeks of rehearsal in Ballybunion, “The House must Win” an exciting play written by musician & songwriter Mick Flannery, previewed at the Theatre on Saturday night last before a packed house, each of whom rose to their feet at the end, to render a standing ovation to the cast of seven, for their outstanding performance. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO READ

Colm “Chef” O’Halloran and Ger Rowan took the title at the Millionaire Quiz on Monday night last in the Railway Bar, to pocket a cool €1,000 in cash but as Colm says “More Importantly the bragging rights”. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO READ

Ballybunion is set and ready to host the opening stage of the 2026 Rás Múmhan Cycle Race on Good Friday having previously hosted the Rás Tailteann in 2018. PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO READ

Can you imagine running non-stop for a total of 31 miles (50Km) ? Well, that’s exactly what eleven members of the Ballybunion Running Club did last weekend when they took part in the 50 kilometre “Ultra Marathon” in Tralee. PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO READ “Ultra Marathon” in Tralee.

Forty years ago on March 14th 1986, a group of seventeen men met at the Cliff House Hotel and formed the Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue, and on Saturday last at the boathouse, exactly forty years to the day, the unit acknowledged those founding members with an intimate gathering of founding, and present members. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO READ

Just days before re-opening for the 2026 summer season, McMunn’s have been named as the Kerry Gastro Pub of the Year at the Irish Restaurant Awards. CLCIK ON PICTURE TO READ

Concerts and events at the Tinteán Theatre receive stronger support during the winter and off-season months, according to figures released to Ballybunion News this week as the venue prepares to mark the fourth anniversary of its reopening next month. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO READ