“It gives me great pleasure to announce that a spectacular mural of Castleisland Castle is currently underway. This epic mural once completed, will be a remarkable sight to behold,” said Castleisland of the Island Society founder, Robert McGuire reflecting on the rapidly progressing work of art on the banks of the River Maine. The site… Read more…
An Ríocht 50/50 Draw took place at An Ríocht Athletic Club on last Friday. Christian Leahy received his cheque for €560 which he won the previous week. David Lovett from Dingle drew the winning ticket and Mag Jones from Castleisland won €600. Presentation to Kerry Cancer Support Group There was a second presentation on Friday… Read more…
As Sunday didn’t turn out a bit like the day we feared it would, its evening weather encouraged a healthy engagement with the great outdoors locally. The late afternoon and evening brought lots of walkers in couples, family groups and individuals onto the streets and on the fantastically improved river walk stretches between Killarney Road… Read more…
The Wednesday night, weekly 31 card game at Cordal Community Centre will resume on the coming Wednesday night, October 2nd. 2024 at 9pm sharp. The organisers are looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the weekly game of 31. “The games help us to insure the centre and contribute to running the community Christmas party.… Read more…
For centuries, silence has been a central and important element in stoic philosophy. The ancient Greek philosophers promoted silence as a quiet gateway to inner peace and tranquility. Their teachings on the matter led to the quieting of the minds of their followers and thus allowed them to concentrate their thoughts and intentions on achieving… Read more…
Students from St. Patrick’s Secondary School Castleisland, ranging from first to fifth year, brightened the day of residents at the local day care centre as part of the recent Culture Night celebrations. “The young musicians, armed with a variety of instruments including: guitars, tin whistles, accordions, concertinas, banjos, and fiddles, filled the air with a… Read more…
Culture Night – One night for All took place on Friday, September 20th throughout Ireland. It promised something for all ages and interests and certainly delivered here in Kerry. The Arts Office of Kerry County Council, co-funded by the Arts Council and Creative Ireland, co-ordinated over 50 free cultural events at 45 locations across the… Read more…
There’s a change of plan on the cards for the scheduled October 6th and annual Paudie Fitzmaurice Memorial Tractor Run because of the success of the local women’s GAA clubs. The LGFA wings of both Castleisland Desmonds and Scartaglen GAA Clubs have reached the senior and intermediate football finals of their respective county club championships… Read more…
Fianna Fáil member of Kerry County Council and Kerry general election candidate, Cllr. Michael Cahill has welcomed the allocation of €13,689,777 in grant funding to support local and community grassroots sports clubs across Kerry. Nationwide, 1,996 grants have been announced, to a total value of €230m for new and improved sports facilities and equipment throughout… Read more…
The annual Nora Geaney Memorial Golf Tournament was played at the Maine Valley Members Golf Club in Killorglin on Saturday last, September 21st. Open to both female and male players the event attracted 50 golfers from a wide geographical area. A great day was had by all in Maine Valley Golf Club Saturday at the… Read more…
“It gives me great pleasure to announce that a spectacular mural of Castleisland Castle is currently underway. This epic mural once completed, will be a remarkable sight to behold,” said Castleisland of the Island Society founder, Robert McGuire reflecting on the rapidly progressing work of art on the banks of the River Maine. The site… Read more…
An Ríocht 50/50 Draw took place at An Ríocht Athletic Club on last Friday. Christian Leahy received his cheque for €560 which he won the previous week. David Lovett from Dingle drew the winning ticket and Mag Jones from Castleisland won €600. Presentation to Kerry Cancer Support Group There was a second presentation on Friday… Read more…
As Sunday didn’t turn out a bit like the day we feared it would, its evening weather encouraged a healthy engagement with the great outdoors locally. The late afternoon and evening brought lots of walkers in couples, family groups and individuals onto the streets and on the fantastically improved river walk stretches between Killarney Road… Read more…
The Wednesday night, weekly 31 card game at Cordal Community Centre will resume on the coming Wednesday night, October 2nd. 2024 at 9pm sharp. The organisers are looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the weekly game of 31. “The games help us to insure the centre and contribute to running the community Christmas party.… Read more…
For centuries, silence has been a central and important element in stoic philosophy. The ancient Greek philosophers promoted silence as a quiet gateway to inner peace and tranquility. Their teachings on the matter led to the quieting of the minds of their followers and thus allowed them to concentrate their thoughts and intentions on achieving… Read more…
Students from St. Patrick’s Secondary School Castleisland, ranging from first to fifth year, brightened the day of residents at the local day care centre as part of the recent Culture Night celebrations. “The young musicians, armed with a variety of instruments including: guitars, tin whistles, accordions, concertinas, banjos, and fiddles, filled the air with a… Read more…
Culture Night – One night for All took place on Friday, September 20th throughout Ireland. It promised something for all ages and interests and certainly delivered here in Kerry. The Arts Office of Kerry County Council, co-funded by the Arts Council and Creative Ireland, co-ordinated over 50 free cultural events at 45 locations across the… Read more…
There’s a change of plan on the cards for the scheduled October 6th and annual Paudie Fitzmaurice Memorial Tractor Run because of the success of the local women’s GAA clubs. The LGFA wings of both Castleisland Desmonds and Scartaglen GAA Clubs have reached the senior and intermediate football finals of their respective county club championships… Read more…
Fianna Fáil member of Kerry County Council and Kerry general election candidate, Cllr. Michael Cahill has welcomed the allocation of €13,689,777 in grant funding to support local and community grassroots sports clubs across Kerry. Nationwide, 1,996 grants have been announced, to a total value of €230m for new and improved sports facilities and equipment throughout… Read more…
The annual Nora Geaney Memorial Golf Tournament was played at the Maine Valley Members Golf Club in Killorglin on Saturday last, September 21st. Open to both female and male players the event attracted 50 golfers from a wide geographical area. A great day was had by all in Maine Valley Golf Club Saturday at the… Read more…
