The link attached recording was donated to the Handed Down Archives by Jackie Daly himself. Archives creator / curator, P.J. Teahan said that the recording is, possibly, the first time that the Kanturk native played on what was then Radio Éireann. “Little did presenter Micheál Ó Dómhnail know how true his words were and the… Read more…
Deputy Michael Cahill has welcomed the announcement by Minister Patrick O’Donovan, the Minister with responsibility for the Arts that he will be extending the Basic Income for Artist Pilot Scheme, by six months. “There has been very clear evidence that this scheme has been hugely successful in assisting artists, in being more productive and advancing… Read more…
The death has occurred of Kathleen Morrissey, née Galvin, Knockaninane West, Kilcummin, Killarney and Currow, Co. Kerry and formerly of Inchincummer, Currow. Kathleen passed away peacefully at home on the 19th of June surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Pre-deceased by her daughter Breda, beloved wife of Eddie and loving mother of… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club 50/50 Draw took place in Kate Pats Bar in Brosna on Friday night. A bus full of supporters travelled for the latest draw and Agnes Dineen from Rathmore was the lucky winner of €1,000. Patricia McSweeney from Castleisland was the winner of the €300 prize. There were also spot prizes given… Read more…
In the run in to last Friday night’s Oh Folk concert at Browne’s Back Bar organiser Kate McSweeney sent details on the act in question, The Half Room. It was, of course, a well considered, glowing report on the group. As it transpired every syllable of it was earned, merited and lived up to in… Read more…
Mention of The Nuns’ Garden will, for many Castleisland people, bring back memories of First Holy Communion and sunny Saturday mornings and the pure privilege of stepping through the arched door-in-the-wall at the side of the parish church and the wonder which opened up before you. The Corpus Christi Procession will take place in the… Read more…
Mayor of Killarney Cllr. Maura Healy Rae has issued invitations to a plaque unveiling dedication to the memory of her grandfather, Jackie Healy Rae, TD and member of Kerry County Council. The unveiling will take place at Barrafuff Bridge on this Thursday evening, June 19th at 6pm. A loyal and solid member of Fianna Fáil… Read more…
In February of this year The National Lottery sought entries to this year’s Good Causes Awards. The initial competition phase of the awards was due to close at the end of April but was extended by some weeks with An Gaeltacht native and TV personality Dáithí Ó Sé as cathaoirleach. Now the county finalists have… Read more…
Knocknagoshel National School was announced as the recipient of the Class of the Year 2025 award in the All-Island Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) Awards. The multi-grade third to sixth class created a subscription business called The Mall Market, which provides weekly shopping to the local community after their last local shop closed. JEP has supported… Read more…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner Bernie McNally collected her €537 cheque at The Fountain Bar from Marguerite O’Callaghan. Marguerite then picked out this week’s winners, Sliabh Luachra Camogie Club for a €535 win. The next draw is on in The Half-way Bar in Ballymacelligott next Saturday night around 9:30pm How to Play… Read more…
The link attached recording was donated to the Handed Down Archives by Jackie Daly himself. Archives creator / curator, P.J. Teahan said that the recording is, possibly, the first time that the Kanturk native played on what was then Radio Éireann. “Little did presenter Micheál Ó Dómhnail know how true his words were and the… Read more…
Deputy Michael Cahill has welcomed the announcement by Minister Patrick O’Donovan, the Minister with responsibility for the Arts that he will be extending the Basic Income for Artist Pilot Scheme, by six months. “There has been very clear evidence that this scheme has been hugely successful in assisting artists, in being more productive and advancing… Read more…
The death has occurred of Kathleen Morrissey, née Galvin, Knockaninane West, Kilcummin, Killarney and Currow, Co. Kerry and formerly of Inchincummer, Currow. Kathleen passed away peacefully at home on the 19th of June surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Pre-deceased by her daughter Breda, beloved wife of Eddie and loving mother of… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club 50/50 Draw took place in Kate Pats Bar in Brosna on Friday night. A bus full of supporters travelled for the latest draw and Agnes Dineen from Rathmore was the lucky winner of €1,000. Patricia McSweeney from Castleisland was the winner of the €300 prize. There were also spot prizes given… Read more…
In the run in to last Friday night’s Oh Folk concert at Browne’s Back Bar organiser Kate McSweeney sent details on the act in question, The Half Room. It was, of course, a well considered, glowing report on the group. As it transpired every syllable of it was earned, merited and lived up to in… Read more…
Mention of The Nuns’ Garden will, for many Castleisland people, bring back memories of First Holy Communion and sunny Saturday mornings and the pure privilege of stepping through the arched door-in-the-wall at the side of the parish church and the wonder which opened up before you. The Corpus Christi Procession will take place in the… Read more…
Mayor of Killarney Cllr. Maura Healy Rae has issued invitations to a plaque unveiling dedication to the memory of her grandfather, Jackie Healy Rae, TD and member of Kerry County Council. The unveiling will take place at Barrafuff Bridge on this Thursday evening, June 19th at 6pm. A loyal and solid member of Fianna Fáil… Read more…
In February of this year The National Lottery sought entries to this year’s Good Causes Awards. The initial competition phase of the awards was due to close at the end of April but was extended by some weeks with An Gaeltacht native and TV personality Dáithí Ó Sé as cathaoirleach. Now the county finalists have… Read more…
Knocknagoshel National School was announced as the recipient of the Class of the Year 2025 award in the All-Island Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) Awards. The multi-grade third to sixth class created a subscription business called The Mall Market, which provides weekly shopping to the local community after their last local shop closed. JEP has supported… Read more…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner Bernie McNally collected her €537 cheque at The Fountain Bar from Marguerite O’Callaghan. Marguerite then picked out this week’s winners, Sliabh Luachra Camogie Club for a €535 win. The next draw is on in The Half-way Bar in Ballymacelligott next Saturday night around 9:30pm How to Play… Read more…
