Category Archives: History

November Horse Fair Day – Never on a Sunday

November Horse Fair Day – Never on a Sunday

The old greek song, ‘Never on a Sunday’ could stand as a reminder to Castleislanders that our only remaining fair day, the November 1st Horse Fair is never held on a Sunday when the 1st falls on the day of obligation. Then, tradition dictates that it goes out to the following Monday. The fair may… Read more…

Election Night Beckons for Castleisland Chamber Alliance

Election Night Beckons for Castleisland Chamber Alliance

The election of candidates for the proposed Castleisland Chamber Alliance will be held at the next meeting which has been scheduled for tomorrow night, Monday, October 12th at the River Island Hotel at 7.30pm. An initial public meeting was held on the September 29th at which it was agreed to establish a Chamber Alliance for… Read more…

Local Historian on The Rebel South Tour

Local Historian on The Rebel South Tour

Cork and Kerry’s rebel past will form the base of a new historical tour taking place this October. The three-day Rebel South Tour will focus on the iconic sites of revolution during the War of Independence and Civil War in both Cork and Kerry. The tour will be based at The Brehon in Killarney but… Read more…

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Category Archives: History

November Horse Fair Day – Never on a Sunday

November Horse Fair Day – Never on a Sunday

The old greek song, ‘Never on a Sunday’ could stand as a reminder to Castleislanders that our only remaining fair day, the November 1st Horse Fair is never held on a Sunday when the 1st falls on the day of obligation. Then, tradition dictates that it goes out to the following Monday. The fair may… Read more…

Election Night Beckons for Castleisland Chamber Alliance

Election Night Beckons for Castleisland Chamber Alliance

The election of candidates for the proposed Castleisland Chamber Alliance will be held at the next meeting which has been scheduled for tomorrow night, Monday, October 12th at the River Island Hotel at 7.30pm. An initial public meeting was held on the September 29th at which it was agreed to establish a Chamber Alliance for… Read more…

Local Historian on The Rebel South Tour

Local Historian on The Rebel South Tour

Cork and Kerry’s rebel past will form the base of a new historical tour taking place this October. The three-day Rebel South Tour will focus on the iconic sites of revolution during the War of Independence and Civil War in both Cork and Kerry. The tour will be based at The Brehon in Killarney but… Read more…

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