Last week’s general misunderstanding on the status of the collection point for the county clean-up day had a polarising hold on the area like never before. Some harsh lessons will have to be learned from it all – the least being that the particular site will never be used again for anything like this. The… Read more…
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D, Norma Foley, has welcomed the grant of €225,000 for a new mobile library for Kerry. Kerry already has two mobile libraries which serve North & West Kerry and South & East Kerry respectively. The funding will be used to replace one of the existing mobile libraries which has been… Read more…
The death has occurred of Dano Dennehy, Ballydesmond Village and Castleisland Motor Factors. Dano passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on April 24th 2024. Loving husband of Nora, née Walsh and devoted father to Niall, Donal, Julie and Brenda. Sadly missed by his loving family, sister Hannah Cunningham, Kanturk and his grandchildren: Charlotte, Cassandra,… Read more…
Poetry Ireland Celebrates 10th Anniversary Poetry Ireland which celebrates Irish poets, dead and alive is also celebrating its own tenth anniversary today. It dawned on me earlier today that I have access to the work of local practitioners in books and files within reach of my desk here. Then I thought it would be an… Read more…
First year team, Carry Camán, from Presentation Secondary School Castleisland are building up to the National Final of the Student Enterprise Awards in Mullingar on May 9th. The team recently met with the Road Safety Authority to showcase their innovative idea, and the role it plays in improving road safety. The young team comprising of… Read more…
The Bells are Ringing Congratulations to Kieron and Louise Browne who recently said I Do. Similarly many good wishes to Pa Leahy and Marie Finnegan who lately tied the knot. The brides were stunning, the grooms looked classy. The events were a celebration of love and family. We wish you all a happy future as… Read more…
The death has occurred of Mary Paddy Fitzgerald née Hurley, Dromulton, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry and formerly of Coolnagearagh, Scartaglen. Peacefully, on April 22nd 2024, in her 101st year in the wonderful care of the Matron and Staff of the Orchid Unit, Saint Ita’s, Newcastle West and in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by… Read more…
The death has occurred of Timmy McCarthy, (88) Tullig, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of 4 Desmond’s Avenue, Castleisland. Peacefully at home on April 24th 2024 in the presence and care of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Ann. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving daughter Elaine, son Denis, daughter-in-law Katherine, his… Read more…
Transition Year students in St. Patrick’s Secondary School have been selected to take part in an exciting multinational European pilot project. The title of the project is: Promoting Media Literacy and Youth Citizen Journalism through Mobile Stories. St. Pat’s will be one of five schools in Ireland which will be taking part in this exciting… Read more…
Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club had an incredible week at the All-Ireland championships in Dublin recently with three of the club’s boxers claiming national titles. Pa Casey, Tommy Murray, and Jamesie Casey all demonstrated their skill and determination, bringing home gold medals for their club. “Pa Casey’s journey from the county to the national championships was… Read more…
Last week’s general misunderstanding on the status of the collection point for the county clean-up day had a polarising hold on the area like never before. Some harsh lessons will have to be learned from it all – the least being that the particular site will never be used again for anything like this. The… Read more…
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D, Norma Foley, has welcomed the grant of €225,000 for a new mobile library for Kerry. Kerry already has two mobile libraries which serve North & West Kerry and South & East Kerry respectively. The funding will be used to replace one of the existing mobile libraries which has been… Read more…
The death has occurred of Dano Dennehy, Ballydesmond Village and Castleisland Motor Factors. Dano passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on April 24th 2024. Loving husband of Nora, née Walsh and devoted father to Niall, Donal, Julie and Brenda. Sadly missed by his loving family, sister Hannah Cunningham, Kanturk and his grandchildren: Charlotte, Cassandra,… Read more…
Poetry Ireland Celebrates 10th Anniversary Poetry Ireland which celebrates Irish poets, dead and alive is also celebrating its own tenth anniversary today. It dawned on me earlier today that I have access to the work of local practitioners in books and files within reach of my desk here. Then I thought it would be an… Read more…
First year team, Carry Camán, from Presentation Secondary School Castleisland are building up to the National Final of the Student Enterprise Awards in Mullingar on May 9th. The team recently met with the Road Safety Authority to showcase their innovative idea, and the role it plays in improving road safety. The young team comprising of… Read more…
The Bells are Ringing Congratulations to Kieron and Louise Browne who recently said I Do. Similarly many good wishes to Pa Leahy and Marie Finnegan who lately tied the knot. The brides were stunning, the grooms looked classy. The events were a celebration of love and family. We wish you all a happy future as… Read more…
The death has occurred of Mary Paddy Fitzgerald née Hurley, Dromulton, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry and formerly of Coolnagearagh, Scartaglen. Peacefully, on April 22nd 2024, in her 101st year in the wonderful care of the Matron and Staff of the Orchid Unit, Saint Ita’s, Newcastle West and in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by… Read more…
The death has occurred of Timmy McCarthy, (88) Tullig, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of 4 Desmond’s Avenue, Castleisland. Peacefully at home on April 24th 2024 in the presence and care of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Ann. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving daughter Elaine, son Denis, daughter-in-law Katherine, his… Read more…
Transition Year students in St. Patrick’s Secondary School have been selected to take part in an exciting multinational European pilot project. The title of the project is: Promoting Media Literacy and Youth Citizen Journalism through Mobile Stories. St. Pat’s will be one of five schools in Ireland which will be taking part in this exciting… Read more…
Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club had an incredible week at the All-Ireland championships in Dublin recently with three of the club’s boxers claiming national titles. Pa Casey, Tommy Murray, and Jamesie Casey all demonstrated their skill and determination, bringing home gold medals for their club. “Pa Casey’s journey from the county to the national championships was… Read more…
