It’s a testament to Vincent Murphy’s resilience and a lesson to people faced with seemingly insurmountable hurdles in life that he’s now being credited and thanked for the creation of a new business venture here in Castleisland. Actually, it’s a continuation of the hugely successful family business conducted from the renowned Vincent Murphy Sports Shop… Continue Reading
Celebrating Decades of the Music of Jackie Daly on Eve of World Fiddle Day On Friday, May 16th. on the eve of World Fiddle Day in Scartaglin there’s a very special presentation starting at 8pm in the Sliabh Luachra Heritage Centre. Just ahead of Jackie Daly’s birthday the Sliabh Luachra community will come out in… Continue Reading
Gardaí in Castleisland are still anxious to solve the appearance / disappearance of a group of about 15 to 20 mainly women and children seen walking in the Knocknagore area of Tralee Road in the early hours of a morning earlier this month. The group members were walking in the Castleisland direction at around 4:30am… Continue Reading
Transition year students from Castleisland Community College have won the Regional FEXCO Female Empowerment Award. Thirty eight students from eight different schools across Munster were selected to collaborate with their FEXCO mentor to develop their innovative ideas created for the STEM Passport Inclusion programme. They were also mentored by their own teacher Cáit Mc Ellistrem… Read more…
The death has occurred of Kitty O’Leary, née O’Sullivan, Kilfalney, Currans, Farranfore, Co. Kerry. Peacefully at home on April 27th 2025 in the presence and care of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Florrie, her sons Seán and Bartie, her grandson Stephen Divane, her sisters Nuala, Maryanne, Pauline and Margaret. Sadly missed by her… Read more…
The Transition Year students in St. Patrick’s Secondary School are taking part in the Rubbish Film Festival for the second year running. This year’s group hopes to follow in the footsteps of last year’s transition year team which won the best film award in Kerry and went on to represent the county at national level.… Read more…
The death has occurred of J.J. ‘Seán’ Jones, Inchincummer, Currow and Castleisland Tyre Centre, Market Cross, Castleisland. Peacefully at home on April 26th 2025 in the presence and care of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Sadly missed by his loving family: John, Catherine, Breda and Mark, sons-in-law Mike and Des, daughters-in-law Amanda… Read more…
The death has occurred of T.J. McCarthy (NTBA) 9 Tralee Road Castleisland Co. Kerry. Peacefully on April 25th 2025 in the wonderful care of the staff of Muckross Ward at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Margaret and his sister Marjorie Fleming, Killarney. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving sisters:… Read more…
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy Rae has welcomed news of commencement of works upgrading essential pipeworks in University Hospital Kerry which has now received the green light from HSE management. Minister Michael Healy Rae has confirmed the news following representations at a recent meeting with Kerry… Read more…
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate and Environment, Pa Daly TD, has called on the government to review its climate adaptation measures urgently and build Ireland’s resilience against extreme weather. Teachta Daly said that the mistakes of the past must not be repeated and warnings must not continue to be ignored. Commenting on recently published research… Read more…
While crowds estimated to be in tens of thousands are filing past the remains of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, plans to mark the death of the 266th Pope on Easter Monday are advanced here in Castleisland. A public Mass will be celebrated in Castleisland Parish Church for Pope Francis on Wednesday,… Read more…
The death has occurred of Eddie O’Shea (41) of No. 27 St. John’s Park, Castleisland Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly on April 22nd 2025. Beloved son of the late Denis ‘Gugs’ – sadly missed by his adored son Eddie, his heartbroken mother Eileen, his brother Denis, uncles, aunts, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May… Read more…
An Ríocht 50/50 Draw took place at Walsh Bros. Electrical on Friday last. Dolly and Jimmy McAuliffe were present to collect their cheque for €510 from the previous draw. Mary Cronin from Gneeveguilla drew the winning ticket and John Michael Woulfe was the winner of €530. The next draw will take place on Friday at… Read more…
