A Ballymacelligott based Approved Driving Instructor can point to a 90% plus test-pass rate as one of the defining markers in the success of his business. Darragh Stack is a ‘beginner and pre test specialist’ in the ‘so much to learn’ world of the learner driver. Darragh’s Driving School provides use of a dual control… Read more…
A Scartaglin farmer who attempted to block an escape attempt by an animal from Castleisland Co-Op Mart earlier today was taken to hospital in Tralee and remains there this evening. The bullock made an attempt to get away from the yard of the mart and ran down Creamery Lane in the direction of the school.… Read more…
“Brosna Defibrillator Group has been running a 13-week Couch to 5K training programme since January and now that the weeks of training are almost complete we will hold a 5K run in Brosna on Saturday, April 9th at 10am,” said Siobhán Lenihan of the organising group. Registration from 9am at Brosna GAA Clubhouse. Adults €10.… Read more…
A gushing gale of voices in conversation, in song and in story can be heard on Kerrywide on Radio Kerry tonight at 9pm. RK’s Seán Hurley came a hunting for material on Tuesday night and based himself at Browne’s Bar on Main Street. Noted for its now twice-weekly traditional music sessions, Browne’s played host to the… Read more…
Easter Monday Date for Carmel Linehan Memorial Run/Walk/Jog Knocknagoshel Women’s Group will hold its annual Carmel Linehan Memorial Run/Walk/Jog on Easter Monday, March 28th at 12noon. The event will start and finish at Knocknagoshel Community Centre and there will be refreshments available afterwards in the centre. This year’s event is in aid of the Knocknagoshel… Read more…
Diet and nutrition expert and Castleisland native, Dr Ailis Brosnan has fascinating insights into what really helps people to lose weight. With a Doctorate in Health Sciences (psychology) and over 20 years experience in the field, she believes the secret to losing weight is to understand the psychology behind healthy behaviour and what does, or… Read more…
There was a saying that had great prevalence here a generation ago: ‘A Close Call – Said Dave Geaney’ – and it was attributed to one of our colourful vets. There were several more but the one above will do nicely for what I’m at here. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae is currently recovering in Cork University… Read more…
The tight knit world of traditional music has been saddened at the announcement earlier today of the passing of Scartaglin native and Anablaha resident, Nora McSweeney – née Duggan. Nora was a daughter of the late and well known Scartaglin fiddle player, Mikey Duggan and his wife Margaret. May God be good to her. The… Read more…
Martin Ferris TD will visit the East coast of the United States to take part in St. Patrick’s Day and 1916 celebrations. This trip which takes in Boston, Springfield, Tampa, Miami and New York State will focus on ongoing developments in Ireland and Irish emigrant issues including the undocumented Irish. It will also focus on… Read more…
The age old story of a mother’s pain at the loss of a child jumps off the front page of The Kerryman this morning as the tragedy of such a loss falls on the unfortunate shoulders of another family. Reporter Dónal Nolan spoke to Bridie Curtin, mother of the late Eamon Curtin who died unexpectedly… Read more…
A Ballymacelligott based Approved Driving Instructor can point to a 90% plus test-pass rate as one of the defining markers in the success of his business. Darragh Stack is a ‘beginner and pre test specialist’ in the ‘so much to learn’ world of the learner driver. Darragh’s Driving School provides use of a dual control… Read more…
A Scartaglin farmer who attempted to block an escape attempt by an animal from Castleisland Co-Op Mart earlier today was taken to hospital in Tralee and remains there this evening. The bullock made an attempt to get away from the yard of the mart and ran down Creamery Lane in the direction of the school.… Read more…
“Brosna Defibrillator Group has been running a 13-week Couch to 5K training programme since January and now that the weeks of training are almost complete we will hold a 5K run in Brosna on Saturday, April 9th at 10am,” said Siobhán Lenihan of the organising group. Registration from 9am at Brosna GAA Clubhouse. Adults €10.… Read more…
A gushing gale of voices in conversation, in song and in story can be heard on Kerrywide on Radio Kerry tonight at 9pm. RK’s Seán Hurley came a hunting for material on Tuesday night and based himself at Browne’s Bar on Main Street. Noted for its now twice-weekly traditional music sessions, Browne’s played host to the… Read more…
Easter Monday Date for Carmel Linehan Memorial Run/Walk/Jog Knocknagoshel Women’s Group will hold its annual Carmel Linehan Memorial Run/Walk/Jog on Easter Monday, March 28th at 12noon. The event will start and finish at Knocknagoshel Community Centre and there will be refreshments available afterwards in the centre. This year’s event is in aid of the Knocknagoshel… Read more…
Diet and nutrition expert and Castleisland native, Dr Ailis Brosnan has fascinating insights into what really helps people to lose weight. With a Doctorate in Health Sciences (psychology) and over 20 years experience in the field, she believes the secret to losing weight is to understand the psychology behind healthy behaviour and what does, or… Read more…
There was a saying that had great prevalence here a generation ago: ‘A Close Call – Said Dave Geaney’ – and it was attributed to one of our colourful vets. There were several more but the one above will do nicely for what I’m at here. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae is currently recovering in Cork University… Read more…
The tight knit world of traditional music has been saddened at the announcement earlier today of the passing of Scartaglin native and Anablaha resident, Nora McSweeney – née Duggan. Nora was a daughter of the late and well known Scartaglin fiddle player, Mikey Duggan and his wife Margaret. May God be good to her. The… Read more…
Martin Ferris TD will visit the East coast of the United States to take part in St. Patrick’s Day and 1916 celebrations. This trip which takes in Boston, Springfield, Tampa, Miami and New York State will focus on ongoing developments in Ireland and Irish emigrant issues including the undocumented Irish. It will also focus on… Read more…
The age old story of a mother’s pain at the loss of a child jumps off the front page of The Kerryman this morning as the tragedy of such a loss falls on the unfortunate shoulders of another family. Reporter Dónal Nolan spoke to Bridie Curtin, mother of the late Eamon Curtin who died unexpectedly… Read more…
