Tralee News Archive

 

 


09 May 2008- Soaring Temperatures at Tralee
 
We are in the middle of a heatwave at Tralee as the weather has been fantastic recently. Everyone has been having a great time on the beach and some of our braver visitors have even had a paddle in the sea.
 
08 May 2008- Hot
 
We pick a good time to build a new polytunnel for Peter our gardener. While it must have been 35c inside he is pacing up and down outside wanting to get started on the hanging baskets as our old greenhouse is ready to burst.
 
02 May 2008- May already
 
Well we thought winter was behind us but after todays thunder, lighting and halestones I was beginning to wonder. Behind the showers we are now basking in sunshine ready for the next one. The kids don't seem to mind, they are playing in the play park, on the zip wire or putting at the golf area.
 
28 April 2008- Fuel supplies ok in Oban
 
Fuel has been no problem here in the Oban area but we do have 6 petrol staions in this area. Now the Easter holidays have finished we can get back to the gardens and groundwork.
 
12 April 2008- Easter holidays
 
The mountains look fantastic with a thick covering of snow. Its been dry here at Tralee but the wind is cold as its from the North. That did not stop the 80 or so people having a BBQ on the beach last saturday night.
 
30 March 2008- Easter Holidays
 
The weather has been kind to us this Easter, its easy to forget that its still March. Everybody seems to be enjoying themselves. I have noticed the odd Easter egg hunt for the kids with parents having to be more resourceful every year.
 
11 March 2008- Spring clean
 
It takes 5 months to get the park ready for the season starting Easter 21st March. After all the work done this winter we need to just clean up and wait for the good weather to come. The only outstanding job is the new Gazebo as the old one blew away in the February gales.
 
08 March 2008- Weather at Tralee
 
We've had every kind of weather imaginable at Tralee this week from sunshine, wind, hail showers and rain. Despite all that the daffodils are blooming in the window boxes in front of reception giving the place a feel of spring. We are all looking forward to Easter when we're going to be very busy.
 
03 March 2008- More toys for the boys
 
Ian took delivery of his new 2.7ton mini digger today and is off on the park land scaping. I can,t help but feel sorry for Robert as his new shovel doesn't look as shiny now!
 
22 February 2008- Wet and Windy at Tralee
 
The lovely sunny frosty weather we've had over the last couple of weeks at Tralee is gone and today it's wet and windy. The waves were crashing on the beach this morning and the wind would blow away all the cobwebs for anyone having an early morning stroll along the sand.
 
12 February 2008- Great half term weather
 
Check out our weather page for 2 great photos of nature at work. This afternoon turned out really warm and the stars were fantastic in the clear night sky. There were even people sat around a bonfire on the beach.
 
06 February 2008- Whats that big orange thing in the sky?
 
Great weather this morning, it will give us a chance to get some ground work done. The snowdrops and the daffodil shoots have already started to come through. It looks like spring is trying too come early again.
 
02 February 2008- Snow
 
Well snow finally arrived today. With one new lodge nearly ready at least we are working inside with the heating on full.
 
02 February 2008- no snow yet
 
Great views of snow covered mountains this morning but nothing near the sea and the roads are all open this morning.
 
24 January 2008- slow traffic
 
The Last lodges spent the night at Tyndrum waiting for a police escort to Tralee. This morning they have to wait for the snow to be cleared through Glencoe before setting off on the last leg of the journey from Suffolk. At Tralee we are protected from the North Westerly wind with only the odd shower.
 
21 January 2008- Great expectations
 
The hills look great with snow on the mountains The weather has calmed down and its back to frosty mornings. Another new lodge arrives this wednesday lets hope the rain stays away so we can put it together.
 
14 January 2008- Awaiting new lodges
 
As I type the new 46x20 lodges are on there way north up the East coast and should arrive tuesday. Its ok here at Tralee, its driving over from East to West in a 60ftx10ft wide 20 ton lorry that makes driving interesting.
 
10 January 2008- All is calm
 
Well we got through the first real storm of the year with winds recorded at 104 mph. The only casualty was the Gazibo at the beach, we have still to find some of it. The customers here must have thought they were in hurricane Katrina. On the upside the beach has had a good clean.
 
02 January 2008- Great party
 
New years eve beach party and firework display was the best yet. A clear still night, no rain, a band playing and Ewan making a special apearance playing the bagpipes. Thanks to everybody for donations we raised over £300 for the NSPCC
 
29 December 2007- Looking Forward to 2008 at Tralee
 
It's a lovely mild and sunny day today after a wild night of hail, sleet and snow showers. The Lodges are nearly full and everyone's setting in and looking forward to the Hogmanay celebrations. Richard's been very busy getting the bonfire ready. Lets hope the weather holds out for our spectacular firework dislay and barbie.
 
27 December 2007- Hogmanay Celebrations
 
Everyone is very busy today and the preparations are well underway for the New Year party here at Tralee. Once everyone has booked in over the next couple of days the lodges will be full. It's dull and drizzly today but quite mild so here's hoping the weather will hold out for our Hogmanay bonfire, fireworks and barbie.
 
27 December 2007- Hogmany Preparations
 
Everyone's very busy today with preparations well underway for the New Year celebrations. Once everyone has checked in today and tomorrow all the lodges will be full for New Year. It's dull and drizzly today but mild so hopefully the weather will hold out for the bonfire, fireworks and barbie at Hogmany.
 
26 December 2007- Happy Christmas
 
What a difference a day makes. From clear skys and freezing temps to rain and wind over night. The long term forecast is better. Christmas day was four seasons rolled into one.
 
21 December 2007- Weather Station
 
We now have a fully working weather station. The conditions are uploaded every five minutes and will give you various data. The weather today is very cold with blue skies. Lets hope it stays with us into the New Year.
 
21 December 2007- New Year
 
The weather station is working again. Click on climate to see the latest weather conditions. New Year party prep is nearly done. Lets hope the weather stays the same as today. Cold but clear blue skies but dry.
 
30 November 2007- Keeping up the pressure.
 
Willow no 6 arrived on Monday and is now on its pitch ready to be plumbed in. The new high-gain wireless broadband ariels work well, giving good coverage even over some caravans, 700sqm of tarmac has been laid. Two new caravans to plumb in next week. More carpets to fit. The best part is I get to put the xmas lights up in the woodland and around the ponds. Roll on new year and a rest.
 
31 October 2007- And now for some real work
 
I know you all think we go to the Bahamas in the winter but the truth is this is where the real work begins. With 3 New lodges arriving in 3/4 weeks and 7 caravans being moved or replaced there will be no slacking, all ontop of the valeting of the existing lodges and caravans before New Year.
 
20 October 2007- Caravans for sale
 
We have 2 spaces available for privately owned mobile homes at Tralee Bay Holidays. 28x10 two years left £6500 and 35x12 5 years left £19000. Please call reception and we can e mail a list with PDF slide show. You can also call reception and we can arrange a viewing. We also have units at the end of their contract to be removed from the park £2500 and £3500. Reception 01631 720255
 
20 September 2007- Private carvans for sale
 
A chance to own your own static caravan. We rarly get pitches available. We have units available from £15500 - £24000. Please call reception for details. Also units to b removed from the park £2000 - £4000
 
18 September 2007- That autumn feeling
 
The sun was out all day yesterday but with the wind coming from the north it felt very cold. The leaves are changing colour as autumn starts to take hold.
 
16 September 2007- winter is on the way
 
Can start to feel the winter coming in now with the nights getting darker earlier and the trees starting to change colour.
 
09 August 2007- Weather returns
 
A good run of weather the last couple of days. the sky does have that dark look this morning. The wind has been very light so the slipway has been getting alot of use as the launching conditions are perfect.
 
05 August 2007- Wet and warm
 
The weather has finaly brocken, we have had a run of strong winds and very wet weather. It almost feels unusual considering how warm and dry July was. The met office forecast does say we have better conditions to come.
 
29 July 2007- Whales seen
 
The good weather is still with us. Customers on a boat trip had the pleasure of seeing Minky whales off Easdale island. There has also been porpoise spotted off the slipway in our bay.
 
23 July 2007- Continued dry weather
 
We seem to be getting our fair share of good weather, The rain affecting the south of Scotland and England has luckly missed us. The forecast for the weekend is for continued dry weather. Long may our luck hold out.....
 
18 July 2007- Great weather
 
It may have been cloudy last week but now its too hot but our guests are in full holiday mode. The kids are making good use of the Beach, Zip wires and Woods. Its good to hear their laughter and see their enthusiasum.
 
25 June 2007- A British Summer
 
Wellies and swimming costumes would be the right choice. Alternate days of sunshine and showers. I'm sure the grass is growing behind the lawnmower.
 
17 June 2007- DavidBellamy
 
The David Bellamy conservation inspector paid a visit this week and was impressed with how the park had matured and improved. He showed us where best to locate the bat boxes and loved what Peter had done to the feature pond at the front of the park.
 
14 June 2007- Still dry
 
We have had a lovely run of dry weather. today the sky is blue but the wind is coming out of the north east making it feel cooler.
 
06 June 2007- Tralee gardens in bloom