The heady mix of great local music, very fine weather and a crowd of people in top form – and there to enjoy themselves – all helped to usher World Fiddle Day Scartaglen 2025 into the history books as one of the best attended and most appreciated. Here, organiser, P.J. Teahan provides an insight on… Read more…
Garvey’s SuperValu, Castleisland branch manager, Séamus O’Connor recently presented the store’s annual donation of plants to Castleisland Tidy Towns volunteers. Castleisland Tidy Towns have been in touch to highlight that they are again delighted for the superb support they receive from the local and always helpful Garveys SuperValu and its manager, Seamus O’Connor. SuperValu is… Read more…
The lovely old Irish seanfhocal / proverb ‘Ní bhíonn in aon rud ach seal’ came back to remind us again of its forever lurking relevance in our lives last week. That nothing lasts forever is the nub of the issue here as the old Board of Works / River Maine Drainage Scheme office in Tonbwee… Read more…
Excitement is building in Castleisland as Muire Gan Smál National School proudly announces its inaugural school pantomime, a delightful production of the beloved classic, Little Red Riding Hood. This much-anticipated event will take place on Wednesday, 28th May at 6:30pm in the school hall, and promises to be a truly memorable evening for students, families,… Read more…
Uisce Éireann has delivered a major boost to Castleisland’s water supply with the replacement of the troublesome 3.3 kilometres of aged water-mains from Ballymacadam on the Brosna Road to Castleisland town. Often described as the gateway to Kerry, Castleisland is a town with a strong community spirit and a proud history, and this vital upgrade… Read more…
Last week’s Castleisland Rugby Club Split the Bucket winner Elaine O’Connor collected her winnings of €544 from Peter Browne during Saturday night’s draw at Browne’s Bar. Peter dipped into the drum and picked out this week’s lucky winner, Sheila Quinlan from Currans. Sheila will collect a cheque for €537 in Scartaglen on the coming Saturday… Read more…
Kerry Airport Ireland has welcomed Monday’s VIP visit of golfer Sir Nick Faldo on a flying visit and the announcement of over €1.8 million in funding from the Department of Transport. The Minister for Transport Communications, Darragh O’Brien, confirmed that Kerry Airport will receive the grant under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 CAPEX and PPR-C… Read more…
A local, public viewing of one of Castleisland’s events of the year, the Film Awards will be held in the River Island Hotel on Friday, June 6th at 9.30pm sharp. Tickets are now available from the Presentation Castleisland school office on weekdays from 9am to 5pm. Tickets are €10. Cash only to the office. This… Read more…
All parents, friends, and students are warmly invited to attend the opening of an exhibition showcasing the remarkable work of fifth year art students of Presentation Secondary School Castleisland. The event will take place on Sunday, May 25th at 11:30am at Castleisland Parish Church of Saints Stephen and John. The exhibition, titled ‘Hidden Beauty of… Read more…
Castleisland Sinn Féin is calling on members of the public to gather at The Fountain and join them this Saturday, May 24th at 1pm in a show of solidarity with the people of Palestine. “No humanitarian aid has been allowed into Gaza since March 2nd and a global hunger monitor has warned that half a… Read more…
The heady mix of great local music, very fine weather and a crowd of people in top form – and there to enjoy themselves – all helped to usher World Fiddle Day Scartaglen 2025 into the history books as one of the best attended and most appreciated. Here, organiser, P.J. Teahan provides an insight on… Read more…
Garvey’s SuperValu, Castleisland branch manager, Séamus O’Connor recently presented the store’s annual donation of plants to Castleisland Tidy Towns volunteers. Castleisland Tidy Towns have been in touch to highlight that they are again delighted for the superb support they receive from the local and always helpful Garveys SuperValu and its manager, Seamus O’Connor. SuperValu is… Read more…
The lovely old Irish seanfhocal / proverb ‘Ní bhíonn in aon rud ach seal’ came back to remind us again of its forever lurking relevance in our lives last week. That nothing lasts forever is the nub of the issue here as the old Board of Works / River Maine Drainage Scheme office in Tonbwee… Read more…
Excitement is building in Castleisland as Muire Gan Smál National School proudly announces its inaugural school pantomime, a delightful production of the beloved classic, Little Red Riding Hood. This much-anticipated event will take place on Wednesday, 28th May at 6:30pm in the school hall, and promises to be a truly memorable evening for students, families,… Read more…
Uisce Éireann has delivered a major boost to Castleisland’s water supply with the replacement of the troublesome 3.3 kilometres of aged water-mains from Ballymacadam on the Brosna Road to Castleisland town. Often described as the gateway to Kerry, Castleisland is a town with a strong community spirit and a proud history, and this vital upgrade… Read more…
Last week’s Castleisland Rugby Club Split the Bucket winner Elaine O’Connor collected her winnings of €544 from Peter Browne during Saturday night’s draw at Browne’s Bar. Peter dipped into the drum and picked out this week’s lucky winner, Sheila Quinlan from Currans. Sheila will collect a cheque for €537 in Scartaglen on the coming Saturday… Read more…
Kerry Airport Ireland has welcomed Monday’s VIP visit of golfer Sir Nick Faldo on a flying visit and the announcement of over €1.8 million in funding from the Department of Transport. The Minister for Transport Communications, Darragh O’Brien, confirmed that Kerry Airport will receive the grant under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 CAPEX and PPR-C… Read more…
A local, public viewing of one of Castleisland’s events of the year, the Film Awards will be held in the River Island Hotel on Friday, June 6th at 9.30pm sharp. Tickets are now available from the Presentation Castleisland school office on weekdays from 9am to 5pm. Tickets are €10. Cash only to the office. This… Read more…
All parents, friends, and students are warmly invited to attend the opening of an exhibition showcasing the remarkable work of fifth year art students of Presentation Secondary School Castleisland. The event will take place on Sunday, May 25th at 11:30am at Castleisland Parish Church of Saints Stephen and John. The exhibition, titled ‘Hidden Beauty of… Read more…
Castleisland Sinn Féin is calling on members of the public to gather at The Fountain and join them this Saturday, May 24th at 1pm in a show of solidarity with the people of Palestine. “No humanitarian aid has been allowed into Gaza since March 2nd and a global hunger monitor has warned that half a… Read more…
