It was standing room only as hundreds of Kerry Republicans turned up at the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Thursday night for the launch of the book: Ireland’s Hunger for Justice, The Story of Our Hunger Striker Martyrs. By: Cathal Foley MC for the night was Cllr. Toireasa Ferris who started proceedings by asking the… Read more…
Minister Griffin’s 4-Way Proposal for Ballyfinnane Cross
Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, has been told by Kerry County Council that it is to consider a 4-Way Stop system at Ballyfinnane Crossroads as part of a possible application to the Department of Transport to try to prevent collisions at the dangerous junction in the… Read more…
Ring, Roads and Praise from Deputy Danny
Danny Healy-Rae TD tells us he’s glad that €727,000 has been made available to Local Improvement Schemes in Kerry. “I would like to thank the Minister for Rural Affairs, Michael Ring TD, for providing this funding,” said Deputy Healy Rae. Suspended in 2011 “These Local Improvement Schemes were suspended since 2011. Kerry County Council envisages… Read more…
Good Luck to Club U-12s / Congrats to Kerry Minors
U-12 Boys in District Final Good luck to the club’s U-12 Boys team in one the finals of the Castleisland District Blitz this coming Friday evening, September 22nd when they play against Knock/Brosna. The game takes place in Castleisland along with other finals on the evening. It will be 25 minutes per half.Throw in for… Read more…
Caroline’s Campaign to Pack Comfort for Cancer Patients
Local business woman Caroline McCarthy is appealing to this and the wider community for sponsorship for a good cause. Caroline works under the umbrella of a global health and wellness company called Forever Living, retailing natural Aloe Vera products. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and with this in mind Caroline has decided to put… Read more…
Invitations to Classes in Arts, Crafts and Men’s Cookery
Castleisland Family Resource Centre has a range of courses this autumn. Castleisland Craft Club invites new and existing members along to its re-opening on Tuesday evening, October 3rd from 7.30pm in the Family Resource Centre, Church Street, Castleisland. An Ideal Opportunity “This is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in joining us to come along… Read more…
Castleisland man’s Photographs in Kerry Visual Artists’ Showcase
The success of the Kerry Visual Artists’ Showcase over the past two years prompted Kerry County Council Arts Office to invite applications for inclusion in this year’s event. The invitations were issued in May with an early June deadline. The initiative is jointly supported by Kerry County Council and the Arts Council and recognises local… Read more…
Chamber Remembrance Day for Con on September 30th
The annual remembrance day for Con Houlihan takes place in Castleisland on Saturday September 30th. This year sees the launch of the Con Houlihan Trail by Castleisland Chamber Alliance. The trail consists of a short tour of Castleisland town taking in some of Con’s favourite places in the area. Fifteen plaques will be unveiled on… Read more…
A Theme of Revelations on Culture Night in Scart from 7pm
Everything you wanted to know about about the notion of erecting a monument to the last of the great fiddle masters in Scartaglin will be displayed exhibition style at the village heritage centre on this Friday night from 7pm. People were capped and gowned for far less work than what PJ Teahan has put into… Read more…
Town Stood Still for Willie O’Brien’s Spectacular Cortege
“They have great respect for their dead,” one woman commented while another remarked: “They’ve their own way of doing things.” Both indisputable comments came from the duration of the horse and carriage drawn remains of the late Willie O’Brien (61) on its long way around Castleisland on Thursday. A heavy garda presence manned the various… Read more…
