An Ríocht Athletic Club’s 50 50 fundraising draw took place at Tom McCarthy’s Bar on Friday afternoon. The previous week’s draw winner Michael ‘Mikey’ Foran from Currow was presented with his cheque for €620 by Denis Brosnan. Host, Tom McCarthy drew the latest winning ticket and Eileen O’Donoghue from Scartaglen won €520. This was Eileen’s… Read more…
Ciarán Brosnan, son of Castleisland native Séamus Brosnan, and grandson of Denis Brosnan, competed in the All Ireland U-18 Championship in Tullamore on June 21st. Ciarán is based in New Jersey and, like his older brother Shane, competes with An Ríocht when running in Ireland, the club his grandfather was one of the founding members… Read more…
Killarney Road, Castleisland native Beatrice Pembroke Walsh lost her life to Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) and, now, her family is making her dying wish come true. A new charity has been established to fund research into LMS and to create awareness of this rare cancer. Cordal native David Walsh, one of Ireland’s best-known entrepreneurs, is devoting his… Read more…
The Late Liam ‘Lee’ Thompson (left) pictured with his brother Bob (right) and their neighbour Seán McElligott at the annual Mall Pattern Sports at the Willie Walsh Memorial Park in Knocknagoshel. ©Photograph: John Reidy 15-8-2013 The death has occurred of Liam ‘Lee’ Thompson, Croydon, Surrey and formerly of Headley’s Bridge, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Liam is… Read more…
Exposure to lights, camera, action, the lines and the buzz on set have all taken a grip on Tralee Road, Castleisland resident and New York born Danny O’Sullivan. We knew him as Danny O but he has dropped to Sullivan as artists tend to do. A veteran of two starring roles in the Presentation Castleisland’s… Read more…
The death has occurred of Michael ‘Mickey’ MacConnell, Feale Drive, Listowel, Co Kerry and Belnaleck, Co. Fermanagh. Mickey died on July 3rd, 2025 after a short illness, in the tender care of the SIVUH Cork staff and surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his brother Sean. He his deeply missed by his adoring… Read more…
At an elaborate investiture ceremony on the occasion of the 2025 Africa Freedom Day, on May 25th in Lusaka, Zambia, Sr. Mary Lucey received the President’s Insignia for Meritorious Achievement. Sr. Mary Lucey is a native of Rathcoole and a Science and Education graduate of UCC and is now retired and living in the Presentation… Read more…
The death has occurred of Peter Brunning, (62) Knockariddera, Knocknagoshel and formerly of England. Peter died unexpectedly on June 27th 2025. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, his brother Roger, sister Jane, nephews and nieces, in laws,relatives, neighbours and many friends. A private funeral has taken place for Peter. May he rest in peace.… Read more…
The death has occurred of Vincent Murphy, The Sports Shop, Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on July 1st 2025 in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary and his sons Gerard and Fergal. Sadly missed by his loving son Rory, daughters-in-law Joan and Martina, grandchildren Alanna and Tyler, his… Read more…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket Draw winner Nonie Fleming from Ballydesmond (left) collected her €587 winning cheque from Mary B. O’Sullivan at Saturday’s draw at Sue Ryder’s Charity Shop, Lower Main Street, Castleisland. The latest Castleisland Rugby Club’s Split the Bucket draw was held at the Sue Ryder Charity Shop on Saturday afternoon.… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club’s 50 50 fundraising draw took place at Tom McCarthy’s Bar on Friday afternoon. The previous week’s draw winner Michael ‘Mikey’ Foran from Currow was presented with his cheque for €620 by Denis Brosnan. Host, Tom McCarthy drew the latest winning ticket and Eileen O’Donoghue from Scartaglen won €520. This was Eileen’s… Read more…
Ciarán Brosnan, son of Castleisland native Séamus Brosnan, and grandson of Denis Brosnan, competed in the All Ireland U-18 Championship in Tullamore on June 21st. Ciarán is based in New Jersey and, like his older brother Shane, competes with An Ríocht when running in Ireland, the club his grandfather was one of the founding members… Read more…
Killarney Road, Castleisland native Beatrice Pembroke Walsh lost her life to Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) and, now, her family is making her dying wish come true. A new charity has been established to fund research into LMS and to create awareness of this rare cancer. Cordal native David Walsh, one of Ireland’s best-known entrepreneurs, is devoting his… Read more…
The Late Liam ‘Lee’ Thompson (left) pictured with his brother Bob (right) and their neighbour Seán McElligott at the annual Mall Pattern Sports at the Willie Walsh Memorial Park in Knocknagoshel. ©Photograph: John Reidy 15-8-2013 The death has occurred of Liam ‘Lee’ Thompson, Croydon, Surrey and formerly of Headley’s Bridge, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Liam is… Read more…
Exposure to lights, camera, action, the lines and the buzz on set have all taken a grip on Tralee Road, Castleisland resident and New York born Danny O’Sullivan. We knew him as Danny O but he has dropped to Sullivan as artists tend to do. A veteran of two starring roles in the Presentation Castleisland’s… Read more…
The death has occurred of Michael ‘Mickey’ MacConnell, Feale Drive, Listowel, Co Kerry and Belnaleck, Co. Fermanagh. Mickey died on July 3rd, 2025 after a short illness, in the tender care of the SIVUH Cork staff and surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his brother Sean. He his deeply missed by his adoring… Read more…
At an elaborate investiture ceremony on the occasion of the 2025 Africa Freedom Day, on May 25th in Lusaka, Zambia, Sr. Mary Lucey received the President’s Insignia for Meritorious Achievement. Sr. Mary Lucey is a native of Rathcoole and a Science and Education graduate of UCC and is now retired and living in the Presentation… Read more…
The death has occurred of Peter Brunning, (62) Knockariddera, Knocknagoshel and formerly of England. Peter died unexpectedly on June 27th 2025. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, his brother Roger, sister Jane, nephews and nieces, in laws,relatives, neighbours and many friends. A private funeral has taken place for Peter. May he rest in peace.… Read more…
The death has occurred of Vincent Murphy, The Sports Shop, Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on July 1st 2025 in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary and his sons Gerard and Fergal. Sadly missed by his loving son Rory, daughters-in-law Joan and Martina, grandchildren Alanna and Tyler, his… Read more…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket Draw winner Nonie Fleming from Ballydesmond (left) collected her €587 winning cheque from Mary B. O’Sullivan at Saturday’s draw at Sue Ryder’s Charity Shop, Lower Main Street, Castleisland. The latest Castleisland Rugby Club’s Split the Bucket draw was held at the Sue Ryder Charity Shop on Saturday afternoon.… Read more…
