sandeman

No, that looks like Townhall Street to me, where the Wetherspoons pub is these days.

Colin Brilliant, thanks, new Flickr land speed record (under 5 minutes)! I think you're absolutely right - here's the Google Streetview... And I'm just going to change the record in our catalogue now.

Is there anywhere on that street that one could get some books?

I'd say a little further along, looking up High Street to Church Street: maps.google.co.uk/?ll=54.345579,-7.639596&spn=0.00108...

2009: The buildings haven't changed, but the cars have!

that looks like a Morris Minor MM driving towards the camera, which would put the picture post-1948

Likewise with the Hillman Minx estate (see note) - 1948 +

GoogleVanTootle Streetview - goo.gl/maps/ESBM8 - Tralee, tra-la. tralee, tra-la, la la la ...

The Square is to the left at the Tralee Races sign. Denny Street is to the left mid way where a sign points to Town Hall and Ashe Street is to the right at Baily's Corner. Sir Edward Denny spent more money than he could afford in restoring Tralee Castle but the family remained and owned Denny's Meats until Kerry Group bought it not too long ago. A family member came over from Wales to sign the contract and tears filled his eyes as he signed away the last of their business in Ireland. They were good people and Daniel O'Connell supported Sir Edward Denny in his political career.

Tralee races September 10-11 should narrow it down... Kerryman, 16/6/1945 - Prospects Bright for Early Resumption of Tralee Race Meetings - This suggests that racing was suspended for The Emergency. Not 1946 either. Kerryman 05/10/1946 Huge field ... Revived Meeting 1947 it was November. 1948 was 8th and 9th September (Kerryman 14th Aug 1948) 1949 is a possibility. Kerryman 10/9/1949 Record Crowds...