Poetry Ireland Celebrates 10th Anniversary Poetry Ireland which celebrates Irish poets, dead and alive is also celebrating its own tenth anniversary today. It dawned on me earlier today that I have access to the work of local practitioners in books and files within reach of my desk here. Then I thought it would be an…
First year team, Carry Camán, from Presentation Secondary School Castleisland are building up to the National Final of the Student Enterprise Awards in Mullingar on May 9th. The team recently met with the Road Safety Authority to showcase their innovative idea, and the role it plays in improving road safety. The young team comprising of…
The Bells are Ringing Congratulations to Kieron and Louise Browne who recently said I Do. Similarly many good wishes to Pa Leahy and Marie Finnegan who lately tied the knot. The brides were stunning, the grooms looked classy. The events were a celebration of love and family. We wish you all a happy future as…
The death has occurred of Mary Paddy Fitzgerald née Hurley, Dromulton, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry and formerly of Coolnagearagh, Scartaglen. Peacefully, on April 22nd 2024, in her 101st year in the wonderful care of the Matron and Staff of the Orchid Unit, Saint Ita’s, Newcastle West and in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by…
The death has occurred of Timmy McCarthy, (88) Tullig, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of 4 Desmond’s Avenue, Castleisland. Peacefully at home on April 24th 2024 in the presence and care of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Ann. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving daughter Elaine, son Denis, daughter-in-law Katherine, his…
Transition Year students in St. Patrick’s Secondary School have been selected to take part in an exciting multinational European pilot project. The title of the project is: Promoting Media Literacy and Youth Citizen Journalism through Mobile Stories. St. Pat’s will be one of five schools in Ireland which will be taking part in this exciting…
Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club had an incredible week at the All-Ireland championships in Dublin recently with three of the club’s boxers claiming national titles. Pa Casey, Tommy Murray, and Jamesie Casey all demonstrated their skill and determination, bringing home gold medals for their club. “Pa Casey’s journey from the county to the national championships was…
“We’re thrilled to announce that five talented students from Presentation Secondary School, Castleisland have been short-listed for a prestigious Listowel Writers’ Week writing competition.” The opening line is an unambiguous statement of fact, congratulations and delight from the school. Students: Barbaro Dolata, Dara Kieper, Lucrezia Di Sciascio, Cornelia Mangan and Mairéad Walsh have earned recognition…
Last week’s big Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket prize winner Kate Cronin from Currow collected her €1,000 cheque from the latest draw host Moira Hughes at Hughes’ Bar in Cordal on Saturday night. Moira continued with her draw host duties and picked out this week’s winner, a second time Split the Bucketeer, Paudie O’Shea from…
The death has occurred of Katrina Cotter, née Crowley, Fennell’s Bay, Crosshaven, Cork and Castleisland, Co. Kerry. On April 22nd. 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Marymount. Beloved wife of Dave and adoring mother of Patrick, Liam and David. Daughter of the late Pat and Kitty Crowley, Main Street, Castleisland and sister of…
There wasn’t a student or a child at a desk in Castleisland on Monday from shortly after noon to well beyond 1pm. Then, the funeral cortege of the late Gerard ‘Gerdie’ Murphy made its way from the Church of Saints Stephen and John, up through Main Street to the other side of the town to…
An Ríocht Athletic Club’s 50/50 fundraising draw took place at the pavilion on Friday. Last week’s winner Mary Barrett from Killarney Road was present to collect her cheque for €712. Mary drew this week’s winning ticket for €610 and the winner was, Mike Allen from Ballyhar. This week’s draw will take place in Browne’s Bar…
A week-long 350-kilometre multi-region wheelchair push in support of a Wexford man who was diagnosed with a life-altering disease in October 2019, is aiming to raise €100,000. Paul Murphy, from outside Killarney, is living with Mitochondrial Myopathy (MM) a condition similar to Motor Neurone Disease. The devastating diagnosis has left Paul wheelchair-bound, while also impairing…
Cordal Community Resource Centre Cards Results The following are the results from the card game at Cordal Community Resource Centre on Wednesday night. First: Mike and Denis Geaney. Second. Kathleen and Tommy O Connor, Mairead Nolan and Theresa Lenihan. Ladies: Norrie O’Connor and Dolly McAuliffe. Gents: Mick Leahy and Patrick O’Donoghue. Mixed: Martina O’Donoghue and…
The death has occurred of Gerard ‘Gerdie’ Murphy, Knockananlig, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and Vincent Murphy’s Sports Shop, Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly on April 17th 2024. Predeceased by his mother Mary and his brother Fergal. Sadly missed by his loving and heartbroken wife Joan, his dearly loved father Vincent, brother Rory, brothers-in-law Peadar and…
The death has occurred of Derry Sheehan, 4 Cloghers Lodge, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly of Castleisland and Dripsey, Co. Cork. Peacefully on April 17th 2024 at University Hospital Kerry in the presence of his family. Sadly missed by his loving family: Ian, Rory and Annette, daughters-in-law Louise and Monique, his grandson Hunter, sisters Sheila…
The sudden and unexpected passing of one of the Castleisland’s most loved characters, Gerard ‘Gerdie’ Murphy is the talk of the town today. Yet, there is a complete loss of words to adequately describe that flattening feeling, isolation and dark, deep sadness which accompanied the weight of the news early this morning. With his father…
Castleisland Desmonds Ladies GAA Club was selected from clubs in Kerry to take part in the LIDL promoted One Good Club programme. In turn, the Desmonds ladies partnered with Gaelscoil Aogáin recently to provide their young members and pupils, respectively, with a truly unique experience and opportunity. “We wanted our young club members to experience…
Late last year a number of parents came together in Cordal with the intention of forming a ladies club. The early days of the new year saw Cordal Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) hold its inaugural meeting with the aim of bringing ladies Gaelic football to the girls in the community. An executive of 15…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner, Patrick Healy from Currow collected his €702 winnings from club president Matt Keane at the club house. Patrick was unable to attend the draw at the River Island Hotel on Saturday night. This week’s winner of the big Split the Bucket Draw prize of €1,000 was Kate…
Sylvester Poff and James Barrett were hanged in Tralee Jail on January 23rd 1883 for the murder of Thomas Browne of Dromoulton on October 3rd 1882. Both men were innocent of the crime. Today their innocence is acknowledged by the government of Ireland in the announcement of posthumous pardons for both men. Castleisland gained a…
Knocknagoshel native Michelle Keane is an independent candidate running in the Castleisland Electoral Area for the upcoming Kerry County Council Elections on June 7th. As she promised, Michelle organised a peaceful protest to Dáil Éireann today to support TDs, Carol Nolan, Mattie McGrath and Verona Murphy’s objections to the Irish government allowing just a one…
The most recent An Riocht Athletic Club draw in its fundraising 50/50 series took place on Friday in Castleisland Post Office. D.J.Walsh picked out the winning ticket and Mary Barrett, Killarney Road from Castleisland won €712. This week’s draw will take place at An Riocht Athletic Club on Friday at 4.15pm. How to Play An…
Castleisland Comunity College won the U-15 FAI Munster Soccer Championship for small schools when defeating Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry at Douglas Hall, Cork on Thursday. A team from the school also won the small schools U-14 FAI Munster Soccer Championship last year making it two in a row. Coach Aidan Joy said that it was…
Organising teachers and their pupils at Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh, or The Boys’ National School are teaming up for a charity drive to collect sports shoes to help their peers in African townships. Items of interest to the collection includes: all clothing, bags, belts and footwear. The organisers ask that trainers, sports shoes and football boots…
So many people have said it’s hard to believe that it’s 50 years since the legendary Co. Kerry fiddle player Denis ‘The Waiver’ Murphy died. “But it is and it’s important that this anniversary is recognised and that his life, musical memories and status are honoured,” said Handed Down and World Fiddle Day founder member,…
In February 2020 the late Timothy Murphy, an avid photographer and photo collector sent me the photograph above. It was to be published for the purpose of getting the names of those in it. We presumed that it was taken by Danny Sheehy or that it was from a family album. From the posters on…
Brosna v St. Senan’s was the home fixture that brought out large supporter numbers. The stand was full to capacity with a lot of die hards along the perimeter ignoring the dodgy weather. Brosna had the best of the first half but conceded a penalty before half time that put the visitors ahead by a…
Castleisland Community College celebrated the fantastic basketball results with its first and second year basketball teams. The first year girls team is coached by Denny Porter and managed by Yvonne Rice. They won the Minor South West Schools Basketball Championship. The first and second year boys teams, coached by Maurice Casey and Máire McLoughlin, won…
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly (Independent) sent a message from the election campaign trail to alert constituents that school transport consideration time is here for first time school-goers and for students who may have changed address. Closing Date for Applications is April 26th “Parents and guardians are now being asked to familiarise themselves with the terms of…
