Sinn Féin spokesperson for Transport, Pa Daly TD, urged the government to address the high cost of petrol and diesel for motorists. Commenting on reports that prices in the South are 25% higher than in the North, the Kerry TD said that motorists in the South continue to face rip-off petrol and fuel prices. “They… Read more…
Deputy Danny Healy has raised the matter of driving test waiting times by way of a question to the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney about a week ago and he’s still very concerned with the issue. “Today, I have six new people who are looking to get their tests brought forward. Two of them… Read more…
“It’s the time of year when we remember those who walked our roads, ploughed our fields and carried us. Their remains lay within the walls of our cemeteries.” The statement above from the parish office heralds the season of evening Mass at the many burial grounds in various parts of the parish. The evenings, dates… Read more…
Uniqueness is one of local Parish Priest, Fr. Mossie Brick’s outstanding characteristics and they manifest themselves to coincide with events with regularity and the kind of timing you’d associate with calendars and clocks. He was master of ceremonies, at the head of his flock, as usual on Saturday evening at the vigil Mass here in… Read more…
Leaning on experience and a realisation that goes all the way back to the marriage feast of Cana, P.J. Teahan and his team of World Fiddle Day volunteers are preparing to feed their people in Scartaglen over the coming weekend and on Saturday in particular. The well equipped kitchen in the Sliabh Luachra Heritage Centre… Read more…
The two most recent winners of the fortnightly, Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club €300 draw are Brenda Healy Brennan and Dan O’Connor and they collected their cheques from Seán McCarthy and Pat Hartnett respectively. You can play Desmonds €300 Fortnightly Draw at any of the following: The draw can be entered via the buckets and stands… Read more…
The annual General Meeting of the Castleisland and District Branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation will take place at the River Island Hotel, Castleisland on Tuesday evening May 20th at 6.45pm. New members and volunteers will be warmly welcomed to continue the invaluable work of the local branch. All that is required is a little… Read more…
The death has occurred of John Joe Downey, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry. John Joe passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry on Monday, May 12th 2025. Predeceased by his parents Bernie and Nell and brother Willie. John Joe is very sadly missed by… Read more…
The Padre Pio May Devotions will be held in Castleisland on this Tuesday evening May 13th – on the second Tuesday of the month – at 7.30pm. Saint Padre Pio’s Healing Glove will be available for blessings on the night. The witness will be delivered by Elber Twomey. She was involved in a tragic accident… Read more…
Jack O’Sullivan, a first year student in Castleisland Community College, received a national student enterprise award. He won the award in the junior category in Mullingar last week. The innovation award recognises originality and creativity in the product created. Jack showed fantastic innovation by solving a real problem witnessed on his family farm. He often… Read more…
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Transport, Pa Daly TD, urged the government to address the high cost of petrol and diesel for motorists. Commenting on reports that prices in the South are 25% higher than in the North, the Kerry TD said that motorists in the South continue to face rip-off petrol and fuel prices. “They… Read more…
Deputy Danny Healy has raised the matter of driving test waiting times by way of a question to the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney about a week ago and he’s still very concerned with the issue. “Today, I have six new people who are looking to get their tests brought forward. Two of them… Read more…
“It’s the time of year when we remember those who walked our roads, ploughed our fields and carried us. Their remains lay within the walls of our cemeteries.” The statement above from the parish office heralds the season of evening Mass at the many burial grounds in various parts of the parish. The evenings, dates… Read more…
Uniqueness is one of local Parish Priest, Fr. Mossie Brick’s outstanding characteristics and they manifest themselves to coincide with events with regularity and the kind of timing you’d associate with calendars and clocks. He was master of ceremonies, at the head of his flock, as usual on Saturday evening at the vigil Mass here in… Read more…
Leaning on experience and a realisation that goes all the way back to the marriage feast of Cana, P.J. Teahan and his team of World Fiddle Day volunteers are preparing to feed their people in Scartaglen over the coming weekend and on Saturday in particular. The well equipped kitchen in the Sliabh Luachra Heritage Centre… Read more…
The two most recent winners of the fortnightly, Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club €300 draw are Brenda Healy Brennan and Dan O’Connor and they collected their cheques from Seán McCarthy and Pat Hartnett respectively. You can play Desmonds €300 Fortnightly Draw at any of the following: The draw can be entered via the buckets and stands… Read more…
The annual General Meeting of the Castleisland and District Branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation will take place at the River Island Hotel, Castleisland on Tuesday evening May 20th at 6.45pm. New members and volunteers will be warmly welcomed to continue the invaluable work of the local branch. All that is required is a little… Read more…
The death has occurred of John Joe Downey, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry. John Joe passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry on Monday, May 12th 2025. Predeceased by his parents Bernie and Nell and brother Willie. John Joe is very sadly missed by… Read more…
The Padre Pio May Devotions will be held in Castleisland on this Tuesday evening May 13th – on the second Tuesday of the month – at 7.30pm. Saint Padre Pio’s Healing Glove will be available for blessings on the night. The witness will be delivered by Elber Twomey. She was involved in a tragic accident… Read more…
Jack O’Sullivan, a first year student in Castleisland Community College, received a national student enterprise award. He won the award in the junior category in Mullingar last week. The innovation award recognises originality and creativity in the product created. Jack showed fantastic innovation by solving a real problem witnessed on his family farm. He often… Read more…
