Category Archives: Currow

The Late Peter Brunning, Knocknariddera, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry

The Late Peter Brunning, Knocknariddera, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry

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 Late Vincent Murphy, Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

The Late Vincent Murphy, Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

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…

Nonie Fleming Collects her Split the Bucket Winnings and Margaret Gonzalez will Do So Next Week

Nonie Fleming Collects her Split the Bucket Winnings and Margaret Gonzalez will Do So Next Week

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…

Michael Foran from Currow Wins €620 in An Ríocht AC 50/50 Draw

Michael Foran from Currow Wins €620 in An Ríocht AC 50/50 Draw

An Ríocht Athletic Club’s 50 50 draw took place at Cronin’s Restaurant and Deli, Lower Main Street, Castleisland on Friday. Last week’s winner Jim O’Shea attended and collected his cheque for €506. This week’s jackpot was €620 and the lucky winner is Michael Foran from Currow. The next draw will take place at Castleisland Post… Read more…

The Late Sheila Kain, née Downes, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry

The Late Sheila Kain, née Downes, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Sheila Kain, née Downes, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry and Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Sheila died peacefully in the comfort of Killeline Care Centre surrounded by her family at 8:50am on Monday, June 30th 2025 Sheila will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Denis, daughters Kerry and Mandy, sisters… Read more…

Con Curtin Traditional Music Festival 2025 – A Thing of Perfection

Con Curtin Traditional Music Festival 2025 – A Thing of Perfection

What a glorious weekend. The Con Curtin Festival brought together all the elements that make us proud of our heritage. Music, culture, community. The concert, honouring the late Gerard Curtin, that kicked off the weekend activities was proclaimed to be the greatest concert ever hosted in our parish. The standard of performers and the wonderful… Read more…

Museum to Host Hannah’s Coffee Morning for Mombasa Education Mission on Saturday from 10am

Museum to Host Hannah’s Coffee Morning for Mombasa Education Mission on Saturday from 10am

Like children of her generation – before and since – throughout Ireland, Hannah Curtin gave a few coppers when she could to help feed ‘The Black Babies’ through her local national school. Later in life Hannah began to wonder why we were donating to simply feed them – why not educate them. “Give a man… Read more…

Duffy’s Circus Rolls into Town – Recalling Memories of Joe Duffy’s Visit in May 1992

Tourism in the Castleisland area got a real boost in late May 1992 when Gay Byrne’s special envoy, Joe Duffy, rolled into town for a three-day working stay. Joe retired from his long running Liveline radio programme last week after almost three decades as presenter and his visit to Castleisland back then was as a… Read more…

The Late Joan Kelliher, née Pierce, Neidín, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The Late Joan Kelliher, née Pierce, Neidín, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Joan Kelliher, nee Pierce, Neidín, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on June 28th 2025 at the age of 98 – with her family by her side and under the wonderful care of the staff of Willow Brooke Care Centre, Castleisland. Predeceased by her husband Joe, her grandson Eoghan and… Read more…

Kerry Deprived of Much Needed Early Intervention Classes – Pa Daly TD

Kerry Deprived of Much Needed Early Intervention Classes – Pa Daly TD

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly has slammed the government for depriving Kerry of much-needed Early Intervention classes. Teachta Daly said Cork’s 22 classes compared to Kerry’s two was deeply unfair. He called for the immediate sanction of more classes for the upcoming school year. Commenting on the figures which he received from a… Read more…

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Category Archives: Currow

The Late Peter Brunning, Knocknariddera, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry

The Late Peter Brunning, Knocknariddera, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry

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 Late Vincent Murphy, Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

The Late Vincent Murphy, Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

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…

Nonie Fleming Collects her Split the Bucket Winnings and Margaret Gonzalez will Do So Next Week

Nonie Fleming Collects her Split the Bucket Winnings and Margaret Gonzalez will Do So Next Week

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…

Michael Foran from Currow Wins €620 in An Ríocht AC 50/50 Draw

Michael Foran from Currow Wins €620 in An Ríocht AC 50/50 Draw

An Ríocht Athletic Club’s 50 50 draw took place at Cronin’s Restaurant and Deli, Lower Main Street, Castleisland on Friday. Last week’s winner Jim O’Shea attended and collected his cheque for €506. This week’s jackpot was €620 and the lucky winner is Michael Foran from Currow. The next draw will take place at Castleisland Post… Read more…

The Late Sheila Kain, née Downes, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry

The Late Sheila Kain, née Downes, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Sheila Kain, née Downes, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry and Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Sheila died peacefully in the comfort of Killeline Care Centre surrounded by her family at 8:50am on Monday, June 30th 2025 Sheila will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Denis, daughters Kerry and Mandy, sisters… Read more…

Con Curtin Traditional Music Festival 2025 – A Thing of Perfection

Con Curtin Traditional Music Festival 2025 – A Thing of Perfection

What a glorious weekend. The Con Curtin Festival brought together all the elements that make us proud of our heritage. Music, culture, community. The concert, honouring the late Gerard Curtin, that kicked off the weekend activities was proclaimed to be the greatest concert ever hosted in our parish. The standard of performers and the wonderful… Read more…

Museum to Host Hannah’s Coffee Morning for Mombasa Education Mission on Saturday from 10am

Museum to Host Hannah’s Coffee Morning for Mombasa Education Mission on Saturday from 10am

Like children of her generation – before and since – throughout Ireland, Hannah Curtin gave a few coppers when she could to help feed ‘The Black Babies’ through her local national school. Later in life Hannah began to wonder why we were donating to simply feed them – why not educate them. “Give a man… Read more…

Duffy’s Circus Rolls into Town – Recalling Memories of Joe Duffy’s Visit in May 1992

Tourism in the Castleisland area got a real boost in late May 1992 when Gay Byrne’s special envoy, Joe Duffy, rolled into town for a three-day working stay. Joe retired from his long running Liveline radio programme last week after almost three decades as presenter and his visit to Castleisland back then was as a… Read more…

The Late Joan Kelliher, née Pierce, Neidín, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The Late Joan Kelliher, née Pierce, Neidín, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Joan Kelliher, nee Pierce, Neidín, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on June 28th 2025 at the age of 98 – with her family by her side and under the wonderful care of the staff of Willow Brooke Care Centre, Castleisland. Predeceased by her husband Joe, her grandson Eoghan and… Read more…

Kerry Deprived of Much Needed Early Intervention Classes – Pa Daly TD

Kerry Deprived of Much Needed Early Intervention Classes – Pa Daly TD

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly has slammed the government for depriving Kerry of much-needed Early Intervention classes. Teachta Daly said Cork’s 22 classes compared to Kerry’s two was deeply unfair. He called for the immediate sanction of more classes for the upcoming school year. Commenting on the figures which he received from a… Read more…

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