The family and friends of the late Connie Fitzgerald of Currans, who passed away after a very brief illness in January 2020, are coming together on this Sunday, May 29th in his memory. They have organised a 5K Walk around the Currans area, starting and finishing at the local hall followed by refreshments. They encourage… Continue Reading
Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, has called on Kerry County Council to cease its practice of discharging effluent from combined wastewater and sewage into rivers in the county. Teachta Daly said that, last week, the Big River in Tralee was heavily discoloured. “There were initial concerns about farm or slurry contamination, however it… Continue Reading
Tá lá mór na Gaeilge pleanáilte i gCaisleán na Mainge Dé Sathairn seo chugainn 28-5-2022 sa halla pobail (V93 R 273) ann, ag tosnú ar 10.30 r.n. ag dul ar aghaidgh go dtí 3.00 a chlog. Beidh léachtaí, díospoireacht, comhrá, spórt agus craic ann. An chéad léacht á thabhairt ag Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin ó Ghníomh… Continue Reading
The death has occurred of Noreen Keane, nee O’Sullivan, 18 St.John’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of the Railway Station House, Castleisland. Peacefully, on May 23rd 2022, in the presence of her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff of Clonfert Ward and the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry. Beloved… Read more…
St. Patrick’s Secondary School recently attended a medal presentation lunch to celebrate and mark the success of their current U-15 footballers. After successfully winning the Munster Éamon Uí Máirtín Cup and the County Russell Cup it was time for the team to have a celebration lunch at Crag Caves. Past pupil and member of the… Read more…
Castleisland based farmer Shane McAuliffe recently won an award for Sustainable Farming at the RDS Spring Agriculture and Forestry Awards 2022. McAuliffe Pig Farms raises pigs at 4 locations around Kerry and are guided by their ‘4 P’s’ of sustainable pig farming. These refer to Pigs, People, Planet and Profit. Their aim is to increase… Read more…
‘A Bird Box Making Evening’ with Kerry Eco-Social Farming Project will take place on Thursday, May 26th from 7.pm to 9.30pm at Killarney Men’s Shed. “Ever wake up in the morning and listen to the bird song outside your window? Or see a little bird perched on a branch and wonder what he’s doing with… Read more…
The death has occurred of Mary Cronin, nee Fitzgerald, Knockardtry, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Farmers Bridge, Tralee. Peacefully at home on May 20th 2022 in the presence and care of her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family: Peter, Helen, Mike, J.P.,Margaret, Mary and… Read more…
To help children to navigate starting school, your local library has put together a bag of books just for them that can be collected at any library. Castleisland librarian, Eileen Murphy sent a notice for the attention of our much younger readers about the ‘My Little Library Bag’ initiative. This is a collaboration between libraries,… Read more…
The high standard of the coastal environment in Kerry has been acknowledged with the awarding of 15 Blue Flags for the county’s beaches and coastal amenities for 2022, the highest number in the country. Kerry has retained its current 14 Blue Flags, including 12 at beaches and one each at the Portmagee Seasonal Pontoon (Operated… Read more…
All at Presentation Castleisland celebrated another of their fantastic well-being weeks recently. “The well-being weeks always spark positivity in abundance, and everyone enjoyed a week jam packed with events that boosted everyone’s spirits,” said teacher Annette Leen. “The range of activities for the week left everyone feeling refreshed and ready for the final month of… Read more…
There must be near a century of layers of recorded music and song from the Sliabh Luachra area in the RTÉ archives by now. Another layer will be added in Scartaglin tonight when the station’s representatives will record the unveiling of the Handed Down Sliabh Luachra Online Archive from 8pm in the local culture and… Read more…
The death has occurred of Eileen O’Flynn, nee Kenny, St.Ita’s, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Roscommon. Peacefully at home on May 17th 2022 in her 90th year, in the presence and care of her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Con. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family: Máireád, Anne,… Read more…
