Castleisland archaeologist, historian and Skellig Michael tour guide, Maggie Prendiville-Keane, will give a talk on the his/story of the Patrick O’Keeffe monument and on its creator, Mike Kenny in Scartaglin on Friday, September 22nd. at 7pm. If the weather obliges on Culture Night the talk will be delivered on the plinth. If not there are… Read more…
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Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up
Best Wishes to Adam Donoghue as he plays in Croke Park with the Kerry Minor team as they take on Cavan in the All Ireland semi-final on Sunday. Leaving Cert Wishes Congratulations to all of the Desmond’s girls and boys on their Leaving Cert Results on Wednesday. Wishing them all the best in the future.… Read more…
Cordal GAA Club News Round-Up
Cordal Seniors Are Moving On Up Congratulations to our Cordal Seniors who have been promoted to Division 4. By Paddy Flynn, PRO. Kilgarvan conceded last Sunday’s game meaning Cordal now has enough points to move up to Division 4. This is a fantastic achievement. Now we’ve two games left as part of the Division 5… Read more…
Day Centre and Cycling Club Appeal for Big Cycle Support
Castleisland Day Care Centre has launched full details of its 11th annual Fun Cycle. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 3rd and again there is a choice of routes to suit both beginners and the more experienced cyclists. Routes vary from an easy 15km to a 40 km spine to a… Read more…
Card Players Turn Up Trumps for Charities
Five charities received €1,000 each from the card players at the River Island Hotel, Castleisland on Sunday night. The funds are raised through the 31 game held every Sunday night at the hotel. The recipient charities were: Bru Columbanus; Castleisland Day Care Centre; North Kerry Alzheimer’s; Kingdom Carers and Our Lady of the Angels. Results… Read more…
GAA Jackpot Climbs to €6,300 in The Mall
No Lotto Jackpot Winner in The Mall The lotto draw for a jackpot of €6,300 was held on Saturday night last in Walsh’s Bar. The numbers drawn were: 6, 21, 23 and 24. There was no winner of the jackpot. The five lucky dips of €30 each drawn went to: Noelle Ahern, Abbeyfeale; John Joe… Read more…
Currow GAA Club Lotto of €4,100 Jackpot Won
Seniors Gain Points in Listowel Currow went to Listowel on Friday night and came away with another two points to keep our hopes for promotion to Division 1 alive. The final score was 1-9 to 1-8. The first half was a low scoring affair with Currow creating a number of scoring chances but our accuracy… Read more…
Demolition of the Old Denny Factory Underway in Tralee
A relic of old Tralee is about to be wiped from the landscape as a firm of demolition contractors has been appointed to tackle the former Denny Bacon Factory. Many people from Castleisland and its wide neighbourhood earned good livings from the factory at the height of its run. Site Remediation Works “Malachy Walsh and… Read more…
President Trump Invited to Watch Fishy Film in Abbeyfeale
Glórach takes a lead from President Trump The Glórach committee has invited President Donald Trump to attend its special screening of Finding Dory at 2.30pm on Sunday August 20th. If he happens to be nearby at his golf club in Co. Clare and can attend – he’s welcome. No Fake News here. During his recent… Read more…
Best Wishes to Ciara Griffin from Ballymac GAA Club
Best Wishes to Ciara Griffin Everyone in Ballymaceligott GAA Club wishes Ciara Griffin every success for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup games. Ciara, from Ballymacelligot, is a daughter of Kathleen and Denis Griffin who are deeply involved and big supporters of all our parish activities. It is a great honor to represent one’s country… Read more…
