Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald wishes to let his constituents know that the public consultation period for local property tax issues has been cut from 30 days down to 14. Cllr. Fitzgerald has been informed of the changes by Kerry County Council Head of Finance Angela McAllen. Ms. McAllen also provided Cllr. Fitzgerald with additional information on… Continue Reading
Details have arrived of a recently introduced competition run along the lines of Waters and Communities Award and the TidyTowns Competition 2021. The River Maine walk signage and general awareness raising work done by Castleisland Community College and the local Tidy Towns group makes them, at least, ideal entrants for this competition. Greatly Enhanced River-Walk … Continue Reading
Abbeys, burial places, castles and all kinds of monuments of renown around the country are to share in a €4 million conservation and maintenance project fund. And Castleisland’s 1226 established Norman castle is to benefit to the tune of €21,516.00 in the project aimed at supporting the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments… Continue Reading
“It is with great pleasure that I can state that we have been selected to deliver Covid -19 vaccines in the Castleisland area at Haven Pharmacy Shanahan’s. “Currently we have the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) one shot vaccine and these are reserved especially for people over 50 years old.” said pharmacist and Haven Pharmacy proprietor,… Read more…
There’s a chink of light for the many direct and indirect employees around Kerry Airport who are on tenterhooks since Saturday morning’s announcement that the Kerry / Dublin route was being axed with the Stobart Air failure. Education Minister and Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry Norma Foley has welcomed the cabinet commitment to make the… Read more…
Condolences to the Barry and Hickey Families We said goodbye to Mrs. Bride Barry this week. A truly lovely lady, beloved of her family and friends. We send our heartfelt sympathy to Bride’s family in Brosna and relations in Knocknagoshel. Rest in Peace, Bride. Brosna School Tenders Tenders are invited through tetenders.gov.ie online portal for… Read more…
This week’s Castleisland Rugby Club Split the Bucket draw was held at the Halfway Shop and Bar in Ballymacelligott. The draw produced an online winner, Andrew Kelly, Castleisland. Andrew won €820. The next draw will be held at Vincent Murphy’s Sports Shop on Saturday, June 19th at 5.30pm. Castleisland RFC wish to apologise for the… Read more…
The death has occurred of Kathleen Conway, nee Timlin, Knockananlig, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Drimoleague, Co. Cork and Ballina, Co. Mayo. Peacefully, after a short illness, on June 11th 2021, in her 90th year, in the presence of her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at University Hospital Kerry. Beloved… Read more…
The death has occurred of Colette Gillin, née Rahilly, 9 Clonough Drive, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Knockacorrin, Scartaglen, Co.Kerry. Sadly missed and forever loved by her adoring husband Martin and precious son Adam, beloved daughter of Mary and the late Jack Rahilly, loving daughter-in-law of Norman and Joyce Gillin, Yorkshire, England. Cherished sister… Read more…
The death has occurred of Bride Barry, nee Hickey, Barry’s Cross, Two Gneeves, Brosna, Co. Kerry and formerly of Ballinattin, Knocknagoshel. Peacefully, on June 11th 2021, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Kilcara Nursing Home Duagh. Beloved wife of the late Gerald and sister of the late Sheila… Read more…
The death has occurred of Noreen Burke Fleming, Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, on June 10th 2021, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by her parents Denis and Eily, her son Donnchadh and her brother Andy. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her… Read more…
The death has occurred of Joan Crowley, née Fleming, Knockacorrin, Currow, and Scartaglen. Peacefully, at home on 11th June 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son John, sisters Mary Brosnan and Nellie Gilmore. Joan will be dearly missed by her loving husband Dan, daughters Mary Barrett, Farran, Castleisland; Helen Barrett, Dromulton, Scartaglen… Read more…
Just got a call from a local lady who lost her bank of Ireland Debit Card in Castleisland this morning. She was shopping in the ALDI supermarket and she has the card in her hand after paying for her messages. She picked up a brochure in the store and headed for the car park and… Read more…
