The death has occurred of Patrick ‘Patsy’ Lenihan of Meenganaire, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. On September 29th. 2023, peacefully in the exceptional care of University Hospital Kerry surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Mossie and Kathy and his brother Timmy. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, son Mark, sisters Nora, Hannah, Sheila &… Read more…
Over the past year we covered many Civil War commemorations through the county. The majority of these were organised by local communities and the families of those killed. Their only aim was one of remembrance. It was repeatedly stated by speakers at these commemorations that remembrance was the greatest honour that communities could bestow on… Read more…
Danny Healy Rae, TD spoke in Dáil Éireann recently regarding the lengthy driving test delays faced by young people in Kerry. “Many young people are waiting up to a year now and it is not acceptable,” said Deputy Healy Rae at a meeting attended by Brendan Walsh, Chief Operations Officer of the Road Safety Authority.… Read more…
Racquets at The Ready Badminton is back. Head to the hall on Wednesday 7 to 8 for beginners. Improvers from 8 to 9. It’s great fun, very social and a good workout. GAA News St. Kieran’s had another strong performance against Kenmare Shamrocks ending in a draw. Great performance by our Brosna boys with special… Read more…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has welcomed a reversal of HSE policy regarding applicants for medical cards and GP provision. Teachta Daly said that the HSE’s traditional policy was to assist medical card applicants who could not find a GP willing to take them on. “After having received refusals from three separate GPs,… Read more…
McAuliffe Pig Farms has been shortlisted for the Agri Food Initiative Award at the inaugural All Ireland Sustainability Awards which is being held in Belfast on October 5th. With the global focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving meaningful sustainability within business and communities, the awards are set to celebrate the best in business and… Read more…
An Ríocht AC 50/50 fundraising draw took place in Cronin’s Restaurant and Delicatessen on Friday, September 22nd. Ann Courtney was presented with her cheque for €500 which she won last week. Denis Cronin drew this week’s lucky ticket and it belonged to Michael Geaney from Farranfore. Michael won €560. Next week’s draw will take place… Read more…
The following are the results of the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Margaret O’Connor and John O’Connell. Second: Mary Barrett and Timmy Brosnan. Ladies: Noreen Reidy and Helen O’Callaghan. Gents: Paudie Breen and Pat Murphy. Mixed. Breda and Jim Browne, Maria O’Connor and Dan McCarthy. Spots: Andy O’Connor and… Read more…
The release of the book, ‘Knocknagoshel History Past and Present 1890 to 2023’ was one of the summer’s highlights of life in Knocknagoshel and now the book could be in line to become a documentary film,” according to its editor, Donal P. Murphy. Sales of this detailed account of life in the village and hinterland… Read more…
Co. Clare singer PJ Murrihy is looking forward to performing in concert in the Sliabh Luachra Heritage Centre in Scartaglen on Friday, October 6th at 8pm. It promises to be a great night of music, songs and stories. P.J. is well known for the song Pat Murphy’s Meadow, with many more songs to be heard… Read more…
The death has occurred of Patrick ‘Patsy’ Lenihan of Meenganaire, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. On September 29th. 2023, peacefully in the exceptional care of University Hospital Kerry surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Mossie and Kathy and his brother Timmy. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, son Mark, sisters Nora, Hannah, Sheila &… Read more…
Over the past year we covered many Civil War commemorations through the county. The majority of these were organised by local communities and the families of those killed. Their only aim was one of remembrance. It was repeatedly stated by speakers at these commemorations that remembrance was the greatest honour that communities could bestow on… Read more…
Danny Healy Rae, TD spoke in Dáil Éireann recently regarding the lengthy driving test delays faced by young people in Kerry. “Many young people are waiting up to a year now and it is not acceptable,” said Deputy Healy Rae at a meeting attended by Brendan Walsh, Chief Operations Officer of the Road Safety Authority.… Read more…
Racquets at The Ready Badminton is back. Head to the hall on Wednesday 7 to 8 for beginners. Improvers from 8 to 9. It’s great fun, very social and a good workout. GAA News St. Kieran’s had another strong performance against Kenmare Shamrocks ending in a draw. Great performance by our Brosna boys with special… Read more…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has welcomed a reversal of HSE policy regarding applicants for medical cards and GP provision. Teachta Daly said that the HSE’s traditional policy was to assist medical card applicants who could not find a GP willing to take them on. “After having received refusals from three separate GPs,… Read more…
McAuliffe Pig Farms has been shortlisted for the Agri Food Initiative Award at the inaugural All Ireland Sustainability Awards which is being held in Belfast on October 5th. With the global focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving meaningful sustainability within business and communities, the awards are set to celebrate the best in business and… Read more…
An Ríocht AC 50/50 fundraising draw took place in Cronin’s Restaurant and Delicatessen on Friday, September 22nd. Ann Courtney was presented with her cheque for €500 which she won last week. Denis Cronin drew this week’s lucky ticket and it belonged to Michael Geaney from Farranfore. Michael won €560. Next week’s draw will take place… Read more…
The following are the results of the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Margaret O’Connor and John O’Connell. Second: Mary Barrett and Timmy Brosnan. Ladies: Noreen Reidy and Helen O’Callaghan. Gents: Paudie Breen and Pat Murphy. Mixed. Breda and Jim Browne, Maria O’Connor and Dan McCarthy. Spots: Andy O’Connor and… Read more…
The release of the book, ‘Knocknagoshel History Past and Present 1890 to 2023’ was one of the summer’s highlights of life in Knocknagoshel and now the book could be in line to become a documentary film,” according to its editor, Donal P. Murphy. Sales of this detailed account of life in the village and hinterland… Read more…
Co. Clare singer PJ Murrihy is looking forward to performing in concert in the Sliabh Luachra Heritage Centre in Scartaglen on Friday, October 6th at 8pm. It promises to be a great night of music, songs and stories. P.J. is well known for the song Pat Murphy’s Meadow, with many more songs to be heard… Read more…
