Category Archives: Farranfore

Good Luck to the Kerry Ladies in Croke Park Today

Good Luck to the Kerry Ladies in Croke Park Today

Those of us who witnessed the post All-Ireland final heart-warming home-coming for the heart-broken members of the Kerry Senior Ladies GAA teams and management of the last couple of years will be hoping that they bring home the silverware from Croke Park today. There, they play Armagh in the National League Final at 3pm and… Read more…

Cordal and Listowel Linking Up As D.J. and Ava Bravely Take on Hogan Stand Abseil

Cordal and Listowel Linking Up As D.J. and Ava Bravely Take on Hogan Stand Abseil

Cordal man D.J.Fealey and his Listowel girlfriend, Ava Holly are taking on a ‘daretobebrave’ challenge by abseiling off Croke Park’s Hogan Stand on Saturday, April 20th in aid of Children’s Health Ireland.  “I suppose I brought D.J. into this world of Children’s Health Ireland after being an ongoing patient of Crumlin Children’s Hospital for over… Read more…

Sustained Applause and Standing Ovations Greet Day Care Centre Concert Performers

Sustained Applause and Standing Ovations Greet Day Care Centre Concert Performers

Management, staff and clients of Castleisland Day Care Centre and the wider community shared the midweek delight of attending the fundraising concert on their behalf at the Church of Saints Stephen and John. ‘On their behalf’ because the event was arranged by chorister John Breen in cooperation with Ailish Walsh-O’Connor and her Presentation Castleisland Choir… Read more…

The Late Elizabeth ‘Liz’ O’Connor, née Clifford, Castleview, Castleisland and Scartaglen, Co. Kerry

The Late Elizabeth ‘Liz’ O’Connor, née Clifford, Castleview, Castleisland and Scartaglen, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Elizabeth ‘Liz’ O’Connor nee Clifford, Castleview, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Breahig, Cordal and Carker, Scartaglen. Peacefully, at home, on April 4th. 2024, in the presence and loving care of her husband Eamonn. Sadly missed by Eamonn, sister Eileen Moynihan, Gneeveguilla; brother Diarmuid Clifford, Adare; brother-in-law Tim, sisters-in-law Margaret… Read more…

The Late Patricia ‘Trisha’ O’Sullivan, née Keating, Adraval, Scartaglen and Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry

The Late Patricia ‘Trisha’ O’Sullivan, née Keating, Adraval, Scartaglen and Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Patricia ‘Trisha’ O’Sullivan, née Keating, Adraval, Scartaglen and formerly of Kimego East, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry. Trisha passed away peacefully, in the exemplary care of Dr Patricia Sheehan and her team in the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry on the 4th of April, 2024. Predeceased by her father Patrick (Tappy)… Read more…

Storm Kathleen Blows Tidy Towns and County Clean-Up Day Plans into Next Week

Storm Kathleen Blows Tidy Towns and County Clean-Up Day Plans into Next Week

KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council have asked those intending to participate in the annual County Clean Up on Saturday not to hold any local clean-ups this weekend and to postpone any activity until next week. No local clean-ups should take place this weekend because of the Status Orange weather warning associated with Storm Kathleen.… Read more…

River Island Hotel and Cordal Community Resource Centre Card Games Results

River Island Hotel and Cordal Community Resource Centre Card Games Results

River Island Hotel Charity Card Games Results The following are the results from the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Paul and Joe Geaney, Dan Buckley and Tom Brennan. Second: Pat Sheehy and Joe Walsh, John O’Connell and Andy O’Connor, Josie O’Connor and Hannah Brosnan, Johnny Walsh and Tom Lenihan,… Read more…

The Late Tom O’Shea, Glenlarhan, Castleisland and Cordal, Co. Kerry

The Late Tom O’Shea, Glenlarhan, Castleisland and Cordal, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Tom O’Shea, Glenlarhan, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Tom (59) passed away peacefully, at home, on March 30th 2024. Beloved son of the late Michael and Theresa. Sadly missed by his sisters Helen and Margaret, brothers-in-law John and Ray, his adored nephews Johnny, Shay and Connor and niece Niamh, relatives, neighbours… Read more…

Where’s Kerry’s Road Safety Officer ? – Cllr. Michael Cahill

Where’s Kerry’s Road Safety Officer ? – Cllr. Michael Cahill

Fianna Fáil County Councillor, Michael Cahill has put down a motion for the next Council meeting, querying Kerry County Council’s plans to appoint a Road Safety Officer, a role that remains unfilled. “Road fatality statistics are shocking at present and any and all steps that could possibly reduce them, should now be taken. A Road… Read more…

Branch Members Delighted with Good Friday Hospice Walk Support

Branch Members Delighted with Good Friday Hospice Walk Support

Members of the Castleisland fundraising branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation were delighted with the turnout at this year’s Good Friday Walk. Blue skies and sunshine awaited participants who came out in their droves to take part in the annual event which is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Kerry Hospice. Prior… Read more…

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Category Archives: Farranfore

Good Luck to the Kerry Ladies in Croke Park Today

Good Luck to the Kerry Ladies in Croke Park Today

Those of us who witnessed the post All-Ireland final heart-warming home-coming for the heart-broken members of the Kerry Senior Ladies GAA teams and management of the last couple of years will be hoping that they bring home the silverware from Croke Park today. There, they play Armagh in the National League Final at 3pm and… Read more…

Cordal and Listowel Linking Up As D.J. and Ava Bravely Take on Hogan Stand Abseil

Cordal and Listowel Linking Up As D.J. and Ava Bravely Take on Hogan Stand Abseil

Cordal man D.J.Fealey and his Listowel girlfriend, Ava Holly are taking on a ‘daretobebrave’ challenge by abseiling off Croke Park’s Hogan Stand on Saturday, April 20th in aid of Children’s Health Ireland.  “I suppose I brought D.J. into this world of Children’s Health Ireland after being an ongoing patient of Crumlin Children’s Hospital for over… Read more…

Sustained Applause and Standing Ovations Greet Day Care Centre Concert Performers

Sustained Applause and Standing Ovations Greet Day Care Centre Concert Performers

Management, staff and clients of Castleisland Day Care Centre and the wider community shared the midweek delight of attending the fundraising concert on their behalf at the Church of Saints Stephen and John. ‘On their behalf’ because the event was arranged by chorister John Breen in cooperation with Ailish Walsh-O’Connor and her Presentation Castleisland Choir… Read more…

The Late Elizabeth ‘Liz’ O’Connor, née Clifford, Castleview, Castleisland and Scartaglen, Co. Kerry

The Late Elizabeth ‘Liz’ O’Connor, née Clifford, Castleview, Castleisland and Scartaglen, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Elizabeth ‘Liz’ O’Connor nee Clifford, Castleview, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Breahig, Cordal and Carker, Scartaglen. Peacefully, at home, on April 4th. 2024, in the presence and loving care of her husband Eamonn. Sadly missed by Eamonn, sister Eileen Moynihan, Gneeveguilla; brother Diarmuid Clifford, Adare; brother-in-law Tim, sisters-in-law Margaret… Read more…

The Late Patricia ‘Trisha’ O’Sullivan, née Keating, Adraval, Scartaglen and Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry

The Late Patricia ‘Trisha’ O’Sullivan, née Keating, Adraval, Scartaglen and Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Patricia ‘Trisha’ O’Sullivan, née Keating, Adraval, Scartaglen and formerly of Kimego East, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry. Trisha passed away peacefully, in the exemplary care of Dr Patricia Sheehan and her team in the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry on the 4th of April, 2024. Predeceased by her father Patrick (Tappy)… Read more…

Storm Kathleen Blows Tidy Towns and County Clean-Up Day Plans into Next Week

Storm Kathleen Blows Tidy Towns and County Clean-Up Day Plans into Next Week

KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council have asked those intending to participate in the annual County Clean Up on Saturday not to hold any local clean-ups this weekend and to postpone any activity until next week. No local clean-ups should take place this weekend because of the Status Orange weather warning associated with Storm Kathleen.… Read more…

River Island Hotel and Cordal Community Resource Centre Card Games Results

River Island Hotel and Cordal Community Resource Centre Card Games Results

River Island Hotel Charity Card Games Results The following are the results from the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Paul and Joe Geaney, Dan Buckley and Tom Brennan. Second: Pat Sheehy and Joe Walsh, John O’Connell and Andy O’Connor, Josie O’Connor and Hannah Brosnan, Johnny Walsh and Tom Lenihan,… Read more…

The Late Tom O’Shea, Glenlarhan, Castleisland and Cordal, Co. Kerry

The Late Tom O’Shea, Glenlarhan, Castleisland and Cordal, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Tom O’Shea, Glenlarhan, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Tom (59) passed away peacefully, at home, on March 30th 2024. Beloved son of the late Michael and Theresa. Sadly missed by his sisters Helen and Margaret, brothers-in-law John and Ray, his adored nephews Johnny, Shay and Connor and niece Niamh, relatives, neighbours… Read more…

Where’s Kerry’s Road Safety Officer ? – Cllr. Michael Cahill

Where’s Kerry’s Road Safety Officer ? – Cllr. Michael Cahill

Fianna Fáil County Councillor, Michael Cahill has put down a motion for the next Council meeting, querying Kerry County Council’s plans to appoint a Road Safety Officer, a role that remains unfilled. “Road fatality statistics are shocking at present and any and all steps that could possibly reduce them, should now be taken. A Road… Read more…

Branch Members Delighted with Good Friday Hospice Walk Support

Branch Members Delighted with Good Friday Hospice Walk Support

Members of the Castleisland fundraising branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation were delighted with the turnout at this year’s Good Friday Walk. Blue skies and sunshine awaited participants who came out in their droves to take part in the annual event which is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Kerry Hospice. Prior… Read more…

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