Category Archives: Soccer

Shane Steps Up to Ipswich Town FA Cup Squad

Shane Steps Up to Ipswich Town FA Cup Squad

Former Republic of Ireland player and later manager, Mick McCarthy has given Castleisland native, Shane McLoughlin a huge careen boost by bringing him into the Ipswich Town FA Cup squad. McCarthy, now the Ipswich Town manager, called the highly talented and honoured McLoughlin on to the bench for the club’s game against Portsmouth earlier this… Read more…

It’s Up and Up for Shane McLoughlin

It’s Up and Up for Shane McLoughlin

“Happy to be called up to the Irish U-19s for the Euro qualifiers,” – Shane McLoughlin. The simple, one-line, social media statement from Castleisland’s rising Soccer star, Shane McLaughlin said it all. Those who knew him, from the time he first kicked a football on a field of play here, never doubted but that he’d… Read more…

“Join us for a Cycle” – Soccer Club Spokes-man

“Join us for a Cycle” – Soccer Club Spokes-man

Plans are all wrapped up and ready for Castleisland AFC to hold its fundraising cycle on Sunday, September 27th 2105. If you have been bitten by the Ring of Kerry bug, enjoy the scenery of Kerry or you’re just a cycling enthusiast – then the club is inviting you and your equals to take part… Read more…

Skeliga FC Overcome Island Bs in Division A Final

Skeliga FC Overcome Island Bs in Division A Final

  Denny Div 1A League Final: Skeliga FC 3     Castleisland B 1 Castleisland AFC lost their second final in the space of a week when they went down to Skeliga FC in the Division A League Final at Mounthawk Park on Sunday. Report: Mike Rice. The islanders got off to a fantastic start scoring in… Read more…

Cup Title Proves Elusive for Castleisland AFC as Celtic Triumph

Cup Title Proves Elusive for Castleisland AFC as Celtic Triumph

Greyhound Bar KO Cup Final Replay :  Listowel Celtic 1 Castleisland AFC 0 Report by Mike Rice Castleisland’s bid to win back to back Greyhound Bar Cup titles ended in disappointment at Mounthawk Park on Friday evening when they went down to Listowel Celtic in this replay. There was no late reprieve for the islanders… Read more…

Stars Shine at KDYS/Garda Soccer Blitz 2015

Stars Shine at KDYS/Garda Soccer Blitz 2015

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Siochana ran their annual soccer tournament at Castleisland Soccer Field, Limerick Road on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July. Report by Helena Falvey,  KDYS The event was a great success, with 10 teams and around 90 players taking part. This year there were… Read more…

O’Loughlin Leveler gives Islanders Second Cup Chance

O’Loughlin Leveler gives Islanders Second Cup Chance

Greyhound Bar KO Cup Final: Castleisland AFC 3 Listowel Celtic 3 Report by Mike Rice It looked as if Castleisland’s hopes of winning back-to-back Greyhound Bar Cup titles were gone at Mounthawk Park on Friday evening when they trailed Listowel Celtic 3 – 2 going into the second minute of added time. But the Islanders… Read more…

Car Boot Sales/Day Trips / KDYS/Garda Soccer & Ballykissane Pier History

Car Boot Sales/Day Trips / KDYS/Garda Soccer & Ballykissane Pier History

  HercOileán – The Expo & Car Boot Sale on July 25th Among the fringe events at this month’s July 24th – 26th HercOileán Island Warrior weekend is an opportunity for local business people to showcase their products or services. With a wide range of attractions it promises to be a fantastic family day out.… Read more…

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Category Archives: Soccer

Shane Steps Up to Ipswich Town FA Cup Squad

Shane Steps Up to Ipswich Town FA Cup Squad

Former Republic of Ireland player and later manager, Mick McCarthy has given Castleisland native, Shane McLoughlin a huge careen boost by bringing him into the Ipswich Town FA Cup squad. McCarthy, now the Ipswich Town manager, called the highly talented and honoured McLoughlin on to the bench for the club’s game against Portsmouth earlier this… Read more…

It’s Up and Up for Shane McLoughlin

It’s Up and Up for Shane McLoughlin

“Happy to be called up to the Irish U-19s for the Euro qualifiers,” – Shane McLoughlin. The simple, one-line, social media statement from Castleisland’s rising Soccer star, Shane McLaughlin said it all. Those who knew him, from the time he first kicked a football on a field of play here, never doubted but that he’d… Read more…

“Join us for a Cycle” – Soccer Club Spokes-man

“Join us for a Cycle” – Soccer Club Spokes-man

Plans are all wrapped up and ready for Castleisland AFC to hold its fundraising cycle on Sunday, September 27th 2105. If you have been bitten by the Ring of Kerry bug, enjoy the scenery of Kerry or you’re just a cycling enthusiast – then the club is inviting you and your equals to take part… Read more…

Skeliga FC Overcome Island Bs in Division A Final

Skeliga FC Overcome Island Bs in Division A Final

  Denny Div 1A League Final: Skeliga FC 3     Castleisland B 1 Castleisland AFC lost their second final in the space of a week when they went down to Skeliga FC in the Division A League Final at Mounthawk Park on Sunday. Report: Mike Rice. The islanders got off to a fantastic start scoring in… Read more…

Cup Title Proves Elusive for Castleisland AFC as Celtic Triumph

Cup Title Proves Elusive for Castleisland AFC as Celtic Triumph

Greyhound Bar KO Cup Final Replay :  Listowel Celtic 1 Castleisland AFC 0 Report by Mike Rice Castleisland’s bid to win back to back Greyhound Bar Cup titles ended in disappointment at Mounthawk Park on Friday evening when they went down to Listowel Celtic in this replay. There was no late reprieve for the islanders… Read more…

Stars Shine at KDYS/Garda Soccer Blitz 2015

Stars Shine at KDYS/Garda Soccer Blitz 2015

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Siochana ran their annual soccer tournament at Castleisland Soccer Field, Limerick Road on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July. Report by Helena Falvey,  KDYS The event was a great success, with 10 teams and around 90 players taking part. This year there were… Read more…

O’Loughlin Leveler gives Islanders Second Cup Chance

O’Loughlin Leveler gives Islanders Second Cup Chance

Greyhound Bar KO Cup Final: Castleisland AFC 3 Listowel Celtic 3 Report by Mike Rice It looked as if Castleisland’s hopes of winning back-to-back Greyhound Bar Cup titles were gone at Mounthawk Park on Friday evening when they trailed Listowel Celtic 3 – 2 going into the second minute of added time. But the Islanders… Read more…

Car Boot Sales/Day Trips / KDYS/Garda Soccer & Ballykissane Pier History

Car Boot Sales/Day Trips / KDYS/Garda Soccer & Ballykissane Pier History

  HercOileán – The Expo & Car Boot Sale on July 25th Among the fringe events at this month’s July 24th – 26th HercOileán Island Warrior weekend is an opportunity for local business people to showcase their products or services. With a wide range of attractions it promises to be a fantastic family day out.… Read more…

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