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… Read more…
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,… Read more…
Those of us who witnessed the post All-Ireland final heart-warming home-coming for the heart-broken members of the Kerry Senior Ladies GAA teams and management of the last couple of years will be hoping that they bring home the silverware from Croke Park today. There, they play Armagh in the National League Final at 3pm and… Read more…
The death has occurred of Elizabeth ‘Liz’ O’Connor nee Clifford, Castleview, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Breahig, Cordal and Carker, Scartaglen. Peacefully, at home, on April 4th. 2024, in the presence and loving care of her husband Eamonn. Sadly missed by Eamonn, sister Eileen Moynihan, Gneeveguilla; brother Diarmuid Clifford, Adare; brother-in-law Tim, sisters-in-law Margaret… Read more…
Knocknagoshel and Good Friday have been inextricably and unavoidably linked with the wit and wisdom of the late Con Houlihan ever since a famous Sunday in Croke Park in September 1975. Then, John Egan scored an earth and Dub shattering goal against the reigning All-Ireland Senior Football Champions, and Con wrote: “Hill 16 was as… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club’s 50/50 fundraising draw took place at Browne’s Agri, Home and Builders Merchants on Friday. Last weeks winner of €510 Jerry Lenihan wasn’t available to collect his cheque. Barbara Browne from Brosna representing Browne’s Hardware drew out the winning ticket and Jamie Maunsell from Castleisland won €500. This week’s draw will be… Read more…
The 12th annual County Clean Up will take place across the county on Saturday, April 6th and voluntary organisations and individuals across Kerry are invited to get involved in one of the biggest community events of the year in the county. The County Clean-Up takes place with the support of KWD Recycling and Kerry County… Read more…
Dart players from this and neighbouring parishes will be delighted to know that they will have the opportunity to play their sport in a competitive environment in the Castleisland area from next week on. Run in a league format it will be played over 12 weeks starting on March 22nd in Browne’s Bar. “For this… Read more…
The death has occurred of Richard ‘Dick the Singer’ O’Brien of Rathass Site, Tralee and formerly Creamery Lane / Convent Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Richard died on March 8th 2024. Beloved father of Richard, Michael, Patrick, John, Christopher, Margaret and Stephanie and dear brother of Margaret, John, Jim and the late Mikey Pa. Sadly missed… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club held its weekly fundraising draw at Philip Horan’s Killarney Road filling station and shop earlier Friday evening. Last week’s winner of €530, Maurice Browne of Brosna was not available at the time of the draw and arrangements are being made to unite him with his winnings as soon as possible. The… Read more…
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… Read more…
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,… Read more…
Those of us who witnessed the post All-Ireland final heart-warming home-coming for the heart-broken members of the Kerry Senior Ladies GAA teams and management of the last couple of years will be hoping that they bring home the silverware from Croke Park today. There, they play Armagh in the National League Final at 3pm and… Read more…
The death has occurred of Elizabeth ‘Liz’ O’Connor nee Clifford, Castleview, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Breahig, Cordal and Carker, Scartaglen. Peacefully, at home, on April 4th. 2024, in the presence and loving care of her husband Eamonn. Sadly missed by Eamonn, sister Eileen Moynihan, Gneeveguilla; brother Diarmuid Clifford, Adare; brother-in-law Tim, sisters-in-law Margaret… Read more…
Knocknagoshel and Good Friday have been inextricably and unavoidably linked with the wit and wisdom of the late Con Houlihan ever since a famous Sunday in Croke Park in September 1975. Then, John Egan scored an earth and Dub shattering goal against the reigning All-Ireland Senior Football Champions, and Con wrote: “Hill 16 was as… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club’s 50/50 fundraising draw took place at Browne’s Agri, Home and Builders Merchants on Friday. Last weeks winner of €510 Jerry Lenihan wasn’t available to collect his cheque. Barbara Browne from Brosna representing Browne’s Hardware drew out the winning ticket and Jamie Maunsell from Castleisland won €500. This week’s draw will be… Read more…
The 12th annual County Clean Up will take place across the county on Saturday, April 6th and voluntary organisations and individuals across Kerry are invited to get involved in one of the biggest community events of the year in the county. The County Clean-Up takes place with the support of KWD Recycling and Kerry County… Read more…
Dart players from this and neighbouring parishes will be delighted to know that they will have the opportunity to play their sport in a competitive environment in the Castleisland area from next week on. Run in a league format it will be played over 12 weeks starting on March 22nd in Browne’s Bar. “For this… Read more…
The death has occurred of Richard ‘Dick the Singer’ O’Brien of Rathass Site, Tralee and formerly Creamery Lane / Convent Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Richard died on March 8th 2024. Beloved father of Richard, Michael, Patrick, John, Christopher, Margaret and Stephanie and dear brother of Margaret, John, Jim and the late Mikey Pa. Sadly missed… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club held its weekly fundraising draw at Philip Horan’s Killarney Road filling station and shop earlier Friday evening. Last week’s winner of €530, Maurice Browne of Brosna was not available at the time of the draw and arrangements are being made to unite him with his winnings as soon as possible. The… Read more…
