The community wide reverberations from last spring’s ‘Film Awards’ are still rattling away throughout the area. On this Friday night at the River Island Hotel there’s a public viewing of all seven films involved – with casts and extras from all corners of the parish and beyond. And the winning film ‘Calendar Girls’ cast and…
Castleisland RFC held its weekly Split the Bucket draw on Saturday and Edmond Doran from Brosna collected his winnings of €583 at Diarmuid’s Butchers. As draw host, Diarmuid picked out this week’s lucky winner Martina Hayes, Castleisland for a €457 win. Martina will collect her cheque at next draw which will be held on this…
Con Carey Play On In Brosna on June 11th 12th and 13th. The acclaimed and successful play Con Carey’s Apostles is coming to Brosna. It will be staged in a marquee on the GAA grounds, sponsored by the Murphy family, Knegare. This thought-provoking story is not to be missed. I had the pleasure of seeing…
This June, Oh Folk! presents two exceptional artists for two intimate nights of live music at Browne’s Bar, Main Street, Castleisland: The Half Room on Friday, June 13th, and Gráinne Hunt on Saturday, June 21st. The Half Room – Friday, June 13th at 8pm The Half Room features four of Ireland’s most distinctive voices: Pauline…
The attachment of local people to particular burial grounds / graveyards in the Castleisland area surfaced with expressions of concerns over the bank holiday weekend. And that wasn’t the start of it. Friday, July 4th has been ringed on the parish calendar, and on those of the graveyard committee of Old Kilbannivane, as the date…
The Mall Market: Milk, eggs and more, straight to your door! from the Knocknagoshel entrepreneurs. As part of its participation in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, students of St. Mary’s National School, Knocknagoshel are proud and excited to launch their very own business venture The Mall Market. This business fought off stiff competition from four other…
The death has occurred of Tim O’Keeffe, Gerah, Farranfore, passed away peacefully on Saturday 31st May 2025 after a short illness borne with bravery and dignity in the company of his loving family and the exceptional care of the nurses and doctors in the Mercy Hospital Cork. Much loved father of Helena, Marie and Timothy.…
On the coming Friday June 6th members and volunteers will take to the streets of Castleisland to raise much needed funds for Kerry Hospice Foundation. Sunflower Day is one of the biggest fundraisers each year for the charity and it will take place nationwide with many areas collecting on both June 6th and 7th. As…
“Like many, I have read with interest the recent suggestion that Castleisland’s main street be named after Daniel O’Connell,” – that’s the opening line of noted Kerry orator Dr. Tim Horgan’s response to the proposal of the name change put forward by the Castleisland District Heritage. ” While not a native of Castleisland, I have…
Daniel O’Connell’s famous death-bed wishes in Italy are reputed to have been worded along the lines of having his body returned to Ireland, his heart to Rome and his soul to heaven. Now, The Liberator (August 6th 1775 – May 15th 1847) could have his name attached to an historically troubled old thoroughfare, Castleisland’s Main…
A seventh Green Schools Flag for Global Citizenship- Energy has just been awarded to the Green Schools Committee at Castleisland Community College. This flag application, like others, spans two years and involves revising previous themes and tackling broader environmental concerns like climate change. Green-Schools, a leading education programme, uses this flag to promote sustainability and…
There was a truly international vibe on Creamery Lane / Convent Street on Thursday around noon as a troupe of young artists from Germany, France, Spain, the Philippines and Ireland and their teacher Mary J. Leen emerged from their school, Presentation Castleisland. The excitement and joy of their young lives was unconfined as the moment…
The Castleisland and District fundraising branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation recently held its annual general meeting. On the night the group presented Kerry chairperson, Jack Shanahan with a cheque for €65,130.00 which represents the funds raised locally in 2024. Outgoing chairperson, Liz Galwey, thanked the hard-working committee and outgoing officers for their dedication, kindness…
An Ríocht AC 50/50 draw took place at Browne’s Hardware on Friday. Joanne Fleming collected a cheque for €535 on behalf of her husband Derry Murphy who was the previous weeks winner. Tom Scanlon representing Browne’s pulled out the winning ticket and Liz Keane from Duagh was the winner of €500. The next draw will…
Nestled in the peaceful countryside where Cork, Kerry, and Limerick meet, the Three Counties Boundary is far more than a spot on the map—it’s a beloved place full of heart, heritage, and local pride. At the centre of this scenic junction stands Striolán Bridge, built in 1958 over the River Feale. Before that, there was…
Castleisland Tidy Towns committee has announced the unveiling of a new art work on Convent Street / Creamery Lane in front of the entrance to the Castleisland Co-Op Mart at 11:30am on Thursday, May 29th. This vibrant and inspiring artwork was commissioned by the committee and brought to life by the talented transition year students…
A very significant day in the St. Patrick’s Secondary School calendar was marked recently as the sixth year students celebrated their graduation Mass and award ceremony. The day acknowledged the culmination of their secondary school journey and the significant contributions many had made to the school community. The graduation Mass, a deeply meaningful occasion, provided…
Basketball Ireland’s annual awards were held at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire recently and three members of the Castleisland Community College community were honoured for their exceptional achievements. Jamie Nolan’s Award Jamie Nolan was named Male U-16 School Player of the Year. Jamie, a third year student from Cordal, is the son of…
A promise of a wonderful day of golf, camaraderie and community support on June 13th at Mahony’s Point, Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is in store with a most worthy charity as a beneficiary. All proceeds of the day will go towards the essential services provided by the Kerry Parents and Friend Association for adults…
Castleisland Sinn Féin, alongside local residents and people from across the county, including those of different political affiliations, gathered to show solidarity with the people of Palestine at The Fountain in Castleisland on Saturday. “Sinn Féin has consistently supported the Palestinian cause. In line with this stance, the party introduced the Restricted Financial Measures –…
The annual Humphrey Murphy Memorial 5K Road Race will be held in Castleisland on the coming Friday evening. The registration and starting point will, as usual, be on Limerick Road at 6:30pm for registrations before the 7pm start. Medals for all participants and prizes for all class winners including the Humphrey Murphy Memorial Cup for…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket Draw winner, Sheila Quinlan from Currans collected her winnings of €537 from club secretary Annie O’Toole at Lyons Bar, Scartaglen. This week’s €583 winner is Edmond Doran from Brosna and the next draw is on Saturday evening at Diarmuid’s Butchers, Castleisland. Best of luck everyone and thank you…
The death has occurred of Nora O’Mahony, née Lynch, Ballinard, Cordal, Castleisland and formerly of Dromadda Mór, Lyreacrompane Co. Kerry. Peacefully on May 25th 2025 at University Hospital Kerry with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Jeremiah and her daughter Bridget Mannix. Sadly missed by her son Michael, daughters Anne and…
Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club hosted a Gerdie Murphy remembrance walk at ‘The Field’ to coincide with his first anniversary on the evening of last April 16th from 6pm to 8pm. The club members invited people to ‘Do a Lap for Gerdie’ and for a cup of tea or coffee and a selection of home baking…
A group of Transition Year students from the three secondary schools in Castleisland: Castleisland Community College; Presentation Secondary School and St. Patrick’s Secondary School – have successfully completed training to become peer mentors as part of a collaborative pilot project led by Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS). As part of the initiative, these TY students…
This Sunday, May 25th will mark the first anniversary of the founding of Castleisland Arts Night at Browne’s Bar and celebrations will get underway at 7:30pm with a bumper Open Mic session. Organised by writer Tanya Farrelly and pianist Amanda Mannix, the monthly event attracts arts lovers from all over the county. Since its inception…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
