Category Archives: Firies

Knocknagoshel will be Sixth Kerry Parish without a Priest

Knocknagoshel will be Sixth Kerry Parish without a Priest

As Bishop Ray Browne announced the clerical changes to parishes under his care, he obliquely acknowledged the service given by many priests by asking a very straight question: ‘What other group has a retirement age of 75 or 76? In the course of Bishop Browne’s report, it also comes to light that Knocknagoshel is to… Read more…

Cllr. Niall Kelleher is new Killarney MD Mayor

Cllr. Niall Kelleher is new Killarney MD Mayor

The following is the address by Cllr. Niall Kelleher, Fianna Fáil on his elevation to the position of Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District at the annual meeting earlier today. “Being elected Mayor of the Killarney Municipal District is a great privilege and honour. I am immensely proud to be taking on this new role and… Read more…

Currow U-14s Retain John West Féile Peile Na nÓg Cup

Currow U-14s Retain John West Féile Peile Na nÓg Cup

On Friday the Currow U-14 team and their supporters left the village at 9am bidding to retain their John West Féile Peile na nÓg title in Co. Monaghan. By Con Enright PRO That evening in Ballybay we played two game against Lámh Dhearg of Antrim and Ballybay Pearse’s Brothers of Monaghan. Antrim Opposition The first… Read more…

Noel to Look at Earlier Date for Castleisland Vintage Run

Noel to Look at Earlier Date for Castleisland Vintage Run

In spite of losing a huge chunk of his usual support to a similar vintage vehicle event in Kilflynn on Sunday, June 18th. Noel O’Connor is confident that the ‘take’ from the day will exceed the €3,000 mark. “We didn’t realise at the time we organised the Castleisland Vintage Run that we’d be clashing with… Read more…

Cordal Stand Memorial to Honour the late Tom Wrenn

Cordal Stand Memorial to Honour the late Tom Wrenn

Kerry County Board chairman and Brosna native, Tim Murphy will unveil a memorial plaque at Cordal GAA Club grounds on this Saturday evening June 24th at 7:45pm. The unveiling of the plaque will dedicate the stand there as The Tom Wrenn Memorial Stand forever more The ceremony will take place after the Cordal v Knocknagoshel… Read more…

Kerry Airport Grant Welcomed by Minister Griffin and Cllr. O’Connell

Kerry Airport Grant Welcomed by Minister Griffin and Cllr. O’Connell

Kerry TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, TD and his Fine Gael colleague, Cllr. Bobby O’Connell, today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross T.D., that he is allocating over three quarters of a million in exchequer grants under his department’s Regional Airports Programme to… Read more…

Rejuvenation Job a Triumph at An Ríocht AC

Rejuvenation Job a Triumph at An Ríocht AC

If you were to script a race against the elements and time itself, where better to stage it than on an athletics track with a hugely important event waiting in the wings. That very scenario played itself out right here in Castleisland all during the week and will draw its final breath only later tonight.… Read more…

Currow Coiste Na nÓg and Senior Club News

Currow Coiste Na nÓg and Senior Club News

U-14s – Big Trip Ahead Currow U-14s travelled to Farranfore play to Firies in their first round of the East Kerry League. On the night the home side was a bit too strong for Currow and went on to win the game on a score line of Firies 5-20 to Currow’s 5-13. By: Con Enright,… Read more…

Chin Up Goggle Introduced by Visionary Kerrymen

Chin Up Goggle Introduced by Visionary Kerrymen

An American invention with a local connection has just been introduced as a sports training aid which has been brought to the Irish market, initially, by two Kerry men. James O’Connell, Laccabawn, Castleisland and Rory Kilgallen from Tralee had their product featured on the RTÉ One, Dara Ó Cinnéide fronted GAA Nua on Monday evening… Read more…

Minister of State Brendan Griffin, TD.

Minister of State Brendan Griffin, TD.

These are heady days for Fine Gael. By the admission of its own members and ministers, the party has enjoyed a remarkable ride as the media followed its leadership debate and eventual outcome over the last couple of months. Brand new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s junior ministerial announcements today have been overshadowed by the Máire Whelan… Read more…

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Category Archives: Firies

Knocknagoshel will be Sixth Kerry Parish without a Priest

Knocknagoshel will be Sixth Kerry Parish without a Priest

As Bishop Ray Browne announced the clerical changes to parishes under his care, he obliquely acknowledged the service given by many priests by asking a very straight question: ‘What other group has a retirement age of 75 or 76? In the course of Bishop Browne’s report, it also comes to light that Knocknagoshel is to… Read more…

Cllr. Niall Kelleher is new Killarney MD Mayor

Cllr. Niall Kelleher is new Killarney MD Mayor

The following is the address by Cllr. Niall Kelleher, Fianna Fáil on his elevation to the position of Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District at the annual meeting earlier today. “Being elected Mayor of the Killarney Municipal District is a great privilege and honour. I am immensely proud to be taking on this new role and… Read more…

Currow U-14s Retain John West Féile Peile Na nÓg Cup

Currow U-14s Retain John West Féile Peile Na nÓg Cup

On Friday the Currow U-14 team and their supporters left the village at 9am bidding to retain their John West Féile Peile na nÓg title in Co. Monaghan. By Con Enright PRO That evening in Ballybay we played two game against Lámh Dhearg of Antrim and Ballybay Pearse’s Brothers of Monaghan. Antrim Opposition The first… Read more…

Noel to Look at Earlier Date for Castleisland Vintage Run

Noel to Look at Earlier Date for Castleisland Vintage Run

In spite of losing a huge chunk of his usual support to a similar vintage vehicle event in Kilflynn on Sunday, June 18th. Noel O’Connor is confident that the ‘take’ from the day will exceed the €3,000 mark. “We didn’t realise at the time we organised the Castleisland Vintage Run that we’d be clashing with… Read more…

Cordal Stand Memorial to Honour the late Tom Wrenn

Cordal Stand Memorial to Honour the late Tom Wrenn

Kerry County Board chairman and Brosna native, Tim Murphy will unveil a memorial plaque at Cordal GAA Club grounds on this Saturday evening June 24th at 7:45pm. The unveiling of the plaque will dedicate the stand there as The Tom Wrenn Memorial Stand forever more The ceremony will take place after the Cordal v Knocknagoshel… Read more…

Kerry Airport Grant Welcomed by Minister Griffin and Cllr. O’Connell

Kerry Airport Grant Welcomed by Minister Griffin and Cllr. O’Connell

Kerry TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, TD and his Fine Gael colleague, Cllr. Bobby O’Connell, today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross T.D., that he is allocating over three quarters of a million in exchequer grants under his department’s Regional Airports Programme to… Read more…

Rejuvenation Job a Triumph at An Ríocht AC

Rejuvenation Job a Triumph at An Ríocht AC

If you were to script a race against the elements and time itself, where better to stage it than on an athletics track with a hugely important event waiting in the wings. That very scenario played itself out right here in Castleisland all during the week and will draw its final breath only later tonight.… Read more…

Currow Coiste Na nÓg and Senior Club News

Currow Coiste Na nÓg and Senior Club News

U-14s – Big Trip Ahead Currow U-14s travelled to Farranfore play to Firies in their first round of the East Kerry League. On the night the home side was a bit too strong for Currow and went on to win the game on a score line of Firies 5-20 to Currow’s 5-13. By: Con Enright,… Read more…

Chin Up Goggle Introduced by Visionary Kerrymen

Chin Up Goggle Introduced by Visionary Kerrymen

An American invention with a local connection has just been introduced as a sports training aid which has been brought to the Irish market, initially, by two Kerry men. James O’Connell, Laccabawn, Castleisland and Rory Kilgallen from Tralee had their product featured on the RTÉ One, Dara Ó Cinnéide fronted GAA Nua on Monday evening… Read more…

Minister of State Brendan Griffin, TD.

Minister of State Brendan Griffin, TD.

These are heady days for Fine Gael. By the admission of its own members and ministers, the party has enjoyed a remarkable ride as the media followed its leadership debate and eventual outcome over the last couple of months. Brand new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s junior ministerial announcements today have been overshadowed by the Máire Whelan… Read more…

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