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Castleisland in Snow -Two Photographs of the Same Spot 24 Years Apart

Castleisland in Snow -Two Photographs of the Same Spot 24 Years Apart

On the coming December of 2024 there will be 24 years between the two photographs reproduced here. The top one was taken on an extremely cold Friday morning of December 29th 2000 at Hartnett’s Corner in Castleisland at about 6:30am. It was taken with a film camera on a tripod with the shutter open for… Read more…

The Sheltering Brosna Hills – A Christmas Song by Mairéad Moriarty

The Sheltering Brosna Hills – A Christmas Song by Mairéad Moriarty

And now for something completely different but entirely appropriate on this Nollaig Na mBan 2024. Brosna GAA Club PRO and motivational speaker and regular news contributor to local media, Mairéad Moriarty recently wrote a Christmas song in honour of the holy season and of her native Brosna. Mairéad and the Choir of St Carthage Church… Read more…

Castleisland Family Resource Centre Courses Kick-Off on Wednesday, January 10th

Castleisland Family Resource Centre Courses Kick-Off on Wednesday, January 10th

Castleisland Family Resource Centre, has a range of courses planned for this coming spring 2024. The year kicks off on Wednesday next, January 10th. when Castleisland Peer Support Group for Mental Health Recovery will meet between 7pm and 9pm. The group will meet every Wednesday night and will be co-facilitated by trained peers of Kerry… Read more…

Séamus Begley: The Bold Kerryman – RTÉ One December 29th at 6:30pm

Séamus Begley: The Bold Kerryman – RTÉ One December 29th at 6:30pm

In a moving tribute to the late Séamus Begley, the documentary: Seamus Begley: The Bold Kerryman unfolds the extraordinary journey of an unexpected musical virtuoso, whose profound influence transformed the landscape of Irish music. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, Séamus’s life story resonates across continents, leaving an indelible legacy celebrated in this heartfelt production.… Read more…

Brosna GAA Club and Parish News Round-Up

Brosna GAA Club and Parish News Round-Up

GAA News: An Unforgettable Experience St. Stephen’s Day at 1pm head to Páirc na Féile for an unforgettable experience. The Parish League, a cross between the Champion’s League and Gladiators, is hosting the epic clash between The Braonach Slashers and Best of the Rest. There are a lot of reputations on the line here. More… Read more…

Book Closes on a Lifetime of Friendships at La Femme

Book Closes on a Lifetime of Friendships at La Femme

After what many people would consider a lifetime and a half in the clothing trade, mostly at the fashion end of the business, Mary Shanahan arrived at the decision to close the book on a career of over half a century behind counters in Castleisland. Mary began working in the shop with her father as… Read more…

Results of the River Island and Cordal Community Resource Centre Cards Games

Results of the River Island and Cordal Community Resource Centre Cards Games

River Island Hotel Sunday Night Card Games Results The following are the results from the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Mike O’Connell and Andy O’Connor. Second: Eugene O’Callaghan and John de Lacey. Ladies. Gabe O’Sullivan and Margaret Downey, Bridie Guerin and Betty Began. Gents: Johnny McGillicuddy and Tim Hartnett,… Read more…

Presentation Secondary School Castleisland Presents ‘Cinderella Into The Woods’

Presentation Secondary School Castleisland Presents ‘Cinderella Into The Woods’

“It is with great anticipation we await the first ever Christmas panto to be held in Presentation Secondary School Castleisland this week. Excitement has been building for months and this week all will be revealed,” according to a spokesperson for the production. Back in September, the directors Ailish O’Connor and Mairéad Lane who are both… Read more…

It’s St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and Church Gate Collection Weekend

It’s St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and Church Gate Collection Weekend

This coming weekend, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will hold its annual church gate collection all over the country. The local branch will be collecting outside churches in Castleisland, Cordal, Scartaglen, Currow and Ballymacelligott / Clogher. The society recently launched its Christmas campaign under the title The Wonder of Christmas with the subtitle… Read more…

The Late Franko Moriarty, 23 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The Late Franko Moriarty, 23 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Franko Moriarty, 23 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly, at home, on Sunday, December 3rd 2023, in the presence of his wife and family. Predeceased by his beloved son Michael. Sadly missed by his loving wife Joan, son Frank, daughters Tina, Joan and Elizabeth, sons-in-law Mike and Paul, grandchildren:… Read more…

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Castleisland in Snow -Two Photographs of the Same Spot 24 Years Apart

Castleisland in Snow -Two Photographs of the Same Spot 24 Years Apart

On the coming December of 2024 there will be 24 years between the two photographs reproduced here. The top one was taken on an extremely cold Friday morning of December 29th 2000 at Hartnett’s Corner in Castleisland at about 6:30am. It was taken with a film camera on a tripod with the shutter open for… Read more…

The Sheltering Brosna Hills – A Christmas Song by Mairéad Moriarty

The Sheltering Brosna Hills – A Christmas Song by Mairéad Moriarty

And now for something completely different but entirely appropriate on this Nollaig Na mBan 2024. Brosna GAA Club PRO and motivational speaker and regular news contributor to local media, Mairéad Moriarty recently wrote a Christmas song in honour of the holy season and of her native Brosna. Mairéad and the Choir of St Carthage Church… Read more…

Castleisland Family Resource Centre Courses Kick-Off on Wednesday, January 10th

Castleisland Family Resource Centre Courses Kick-Off on Wednesday, January 10th

Castleisland Family Resource Centre, has a range of courses planned for this coming spring 2024. The year kicks off on Wednesday next, January 10th. when Castleisland Peer Support Group for Mental Health Recovery will meet between 7pm and 9pm. The group will meet every Wednesday night and will be co-facilitated by trained peers of Kerry… Read more…

Séamus Begley: The Bold Kerryman – RTÉ One December 29th at 6:30pm

Séamus Begley: The Bold Kerryman – RTÉ One December 29th at 6:30pm

In a moving tribute to the late Séamus Begley, the documentary: Seamus Begley: The Bold Kerryman unfolds the extraordinary journey of an unexpected musical virtuoso, whose profound influence transformed the landscape of Irish music. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, Séamus’s life story resonates across continents, leaving an indelible legacy celebrated in this heartfelt production.… Read more…

Brosna GAA Club and Parish News Round-Up

Brosna GAA Club and Parish News Round-Up

GAA News: An Unforgettable Experience St. Stephen’s Day at 1pm head to Páirc na Féile for an unforgettable experience. The Parish League, a cross between the Champion’s League and Gladiators, is hosting the epic clash between The Braonach Slashers and Best of the Rest. There are a lot of reputations on the line here. More… Read more…

Book Closes on a Lifetime of Friendships at La Femme

Book Closes on a Lifetime of Friendships at La Femme

After what many people would consider a lifetime and a half in the clothing trade, mostly at the fashion end of the business, Mary Shanahan arrived at the decision to close the book on a career of over half a century behind counters in Castleisland. Mary began working in the shop with her father as… Read more…

Results of the River Island and Cordal Community Resource Centre Cards Games

Results of the River Island and Cordal Community Resource Centre Cards Games

River Island Hotel Sunday Night Card Games Results The following are the results from the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Mike O’Connell and Andy O’Connor. Second: Eugene O’Callaghan and John de Lacey. Ladies. Gabe O’Sullivan and Margaret Downey, Bridie Guerin and Betty Began. Gents: Johnny McGillicuddy and Tim Hartnett,… Read more…

Presentation Secondary School Castleisland Presents ‘Cinderella Into The Woods’

Presentation Secondary School Castleisland Presents ‘Cinderella Into The Woods’

“It is with great anticipation we await the first ever Christmas panto to be held in Presentation Secondary School Castleisland this week. Excitement has been building for months and this week all will be revealed,” according to a spokesperson for the production. Back in September, the directors Ailish O’Connor and Mairéad Lane who are both… Read more…

It’s St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and Church Gate Collection Weekend

It’s St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and Church Gate Collection Weekend

This coming weekend, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will hold its annual church gate collection all over the country. The local branch will be collecting outside churches in Castleisland, Cordal, Scartaglen, Currow and Ballymacelligott / Clogher. The society recently launched its Christmas campaign under the title The Wonder of Christmas with the subtitle… Read more…

The Late Franko Moriarty, 23 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The Late Franko Moriarty, 23 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Franko Moriarty, 23 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly, at home, on Sunday, December 3rd 2023, in the presence of his wife and family. Predeceased by his beloved son Michael. Sadly missed by his loving wife Joan, son Frank, daughters Tina, Joan and Elizabeth, sons-in-law Mike and Paul, grandchildren:… Read more…

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