The Castleisland Community Museum will open its doors tomorrow, Saturday afternoon, July 27th at 3pm at No. 42 Main Street beside Tom McCarthy’s Central Bar. Based on several examples of similar experiences around the country and on simplicity itself, the new centre has been a few months in the planning with the changes being wrought…
Donie McCarthy, a much loved and respected player, member and coach within Firies GAA Club was celebrated on Saturday July 20th when his wife Bernie McCarthy and his daughters, family, friends and former Fires GAA club mates presented a welcomed donation of €2,500 to the Kerry Hospice in his memory. This donation was from the…
Oilean Beo, St. John of God recently celebrated 20 years of development, growth and togetherness in Castleisland. The celebrations were held at An Ríocht Athletic Club and grounds where organisers and participants were delighted to welcome family and friends from their local community and agencies which have helped them get to where they are…
The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with An Gárda Síochána, Castleisland ran their annual soccer tournament at Georgie O’Callaghan Park on Thursday evening, July 18th The event proved to be an outstanding success with a record breaking number of teams entering the various age categories. A total of 16 teams entered with over…
Colas Joint Venture will be undertaking maintenance grass cutting works on the Castleisland Bypass as per the program below: CastleIsland Bypass Thursday 25th July – Lane 1 Closure Southbound in place for 8am and removed around 6pm. Friday 26th July – Lane 1 Closure Northbound in place for 8am and removed around 6pm. The dual…
This evening last week, the usual Tuesday night traditional music session started by Linda and Pats Broderick in the Shoemaker’s Bar in the early 1980s was taken in by Jerome ‘Fagin’ Hartnett. Since its most recent home at Kearney’s Bar closed there was a fear that the rolling session would be lost to the town…
The following are the results from the card game at the River Island Hotel, Castleisland on Sunday night. First: Maria O’Connor and Dan McCarthy. Second: Pat Sheehy and Joe Walsh. Ladies: Noreen Reidy and Helen O’Callaghan. Gents: Johnny O’Connell and Richie Walsh. Mixed: Kathleen O’ Connor and John O’Connell, Breda and Jim Browne. Spots: Theresa…
A recent book release from Mercier Press ‘The Puppet Masters’ should interest readers throughout Kerry as well as at least four or five other counties around the country. Its pages cover diverse events and locations all over Ireland, focusing on Dublin, Roscommon, Kerry, Cork, and Wicklow. The Kerry aspect focuses on Kenneth Littlejohn and his…
LGFA Action: Congrats to Brosna / Knock and Kerry Congrats to our amazing Brosna / Knock LGFA seniors who played their inaugural game at home on Thursday last. They brought a great crowd of support who enjoyed the game and the fabulous sunshine. Wonderful to see many women back playing as well as some of…
The most recent Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner, Marie Fitzgerald from Brosna wasn’t available for this week’s draw and presentation photograph in Ann Mac’s Circle K, Tralee Road. The draw hosts picked out this week’s winner winner and it’s Jimmy Woulfe from Tralee for €530 The next draw is on in Lyons Bar in Scartaglen…
Kerry 1-8 Armagh 0-7 Niamh Ní Chonchúir grabbed a 16th minute goal at Glenisk O’Connor Park as Kerry advanced to a third consecutive TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final with a triumph against Armagh. By Daire Walsh Five points to the good at the midway stage in this penultimate round contest, the Kingdom did enough in…
The green, green grass of home can grow to an overwhelming and long fingered problem for many people at this time of year. Anyone in the Castleisland area looking for a man with a mower need look no further that Barrack Street’s James O’Connor If your requirements include the maintenance of grass spaces and lawns,…
Danny Healy Rae, TD has announced that following his representations and the raising of the matter of the refund for cataract procedures in Dáil Éireann that people need to act now before the changed are imposed at the end of August. Deputy Healy Rae spoke in the Dáil recently regarding the changes to the reduction…
The remarkable sporting life of Co. Kerry native George Walsh (1899 – 1938) makes interesting reading. Born at Springmount, Farranfore on July 28th 1899, in the course of his short sporting career he achieved more than many others could only dream of. Having finished his schooling at Currans National School he stayed at home farming…
Ever since it opened its welcoming doors and facilities in the spring of 2002, Castleisland Day Care Centre management and clients have looked outward to see what they could do for deserving, local charities. Since then they have been baking, crocheting, knitting and sewing their way down through the years and all for good causes.…
The death has occurred of Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Murphy, Direen, Scartaglen, Co.Kerry and Birmingham, UK. Jeremiah passed away peacefully on June 18th 2024, in the presence of his niece Pat. Predeceased by his parents Margaret ‘Madge’ and Tom Murphy and brothers Timmie, Tommy and Denny and his sisters Tess and Bridie. Sadly missed by his brother…
Castlemaine United F.C. has announced the return of underage soccer at the club which has produced many successful teams since its formation in August 1989, almost 35 years ago. The academy will cater for both boys and girls. All children both schoolboys and schoolgirls who were born from 2013 to 2019 inclusive – six to…
An Ríocht 50/50 Draw took place at The Country Market on Friday last. Jack ‘Mac’ McAuliffe the previous week’s winner was presented with his cheque for €520 earlier in the week. Draw host Alice Fitzgerald drew the winning ticket and Patrick Brosnan from Brosna won €600. The next draw will take place in Kate Pat’s…
A notice of great importance to local musicians and music lovers in the Castleisland area and its environs has come our way from Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival boss, Cormac O’Mahony. It seems that Jerome ‘Fagin’ Hartnett has agreed to house the musical refugees from the now closed Kearney’s Bar – as long as the…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner, Denise O’Connor from Currow is an under-age team coach with the club and her children Jamie and Kerrie are club players. They turned out in their club colours to help their mom to collect her winnings of €673 from President Matt Keane. This week’s draw was on…
The following are the results from the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Maria O Connor and Dan McCarthy. Second: Margaret Angland and Tom Walsh. Ladies: Hannah Brosnan and Josie O’Connor. Gents: Andy O’Connor and Mike O’Connell, Neilie Shanahan and Dick Collins. Mixed: Margaret O’Connor and John O’Connell, Ann and…
The death has occurred of Denis Devane Ballinahalla Cordal Castleisland Co. Kerry. Peacefully at University Hospital Kerry on July 12th 2024, after a short illness, with his family by his side. Beloved son of the late Bill and Kitty Devane. Sadly missed by his loving sons Darren and Faolán, their mother Dolores, his brother James,…
The death has occurred of Jean ‘Jane’ Hogan, née Horgan, Main Street, Scariff, Co. Clare and Brosna, Co.Kerry. Jean, passed away peacefully at Raheen Community Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Patrick ‘Paddy’ sister Elizabeth ‘Betty’ and daughter Maria. Sadly, missed by her loving sons Timothy and Edwin, daughter-in-law Elaine, brother Tony and grandchildren Tadhg and…
The author’s nom de plume of Diana T Hunter may not mean much to us on this side of the Irish Sea – not yet. But when she steps away from her keyboard and reveals the reality of the Victoria O’Sullivan side we begin to realise that there could be a Kerry connection here somewhere.…
The death has occurred of Kate Kenny, nee O’Keeffe, Cahernard, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Bawnaglanna, Currow. Peacefully at home on July 12th 2024 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Frank ‘Francie.’ Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her adored family, Ted, Maureen and Margo, son-in-law Tim Healy, her…
Oileán Beó, St. John of God, Intellectual Disability Services plans to celebrate Fiche Blian ag Fás – 20 Years a Growing – at its base in Castleisland. The service provides an opportunity for individuals to reach their potential and realise their dreams of being more independent and part of the community. The celebrations will include…
A combination of life’s impediments came in the way last Sunday of local man Patrick McCarthy’s plans to complete his 100km walk in ten days. A family illness and bad weather all ganged up on Patrick and he had to cancel his planned Sunday afternoon 5km 1pm community walk from the local rugby club –…
Due to complaints from constituents Cllr. Charlie Farrelly brought it to the attention of Kerry County Council that the surface of the road in Farranfore Village was in urgent need of a revamp. The necessary repairs are in the wake of last year’s water mains works in the area and the resultant resettlement of the…
The uses and abuses of Social Media by people who can remain anonymous and immune to prosecution is being highlighted by Cllr. Michael Cahill. This follows on Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae’s passionate speech in Dáil Éireann earlier this week in which he condemned the use of images of his family in posts by local…
Brosna Take on Moyvane in North Kerry League Final Brosna take on Moyvane on Friday at 6.45pm in Ballylongford in the North Kerry League Division 1 final. Make sure you’re there to support our boys! Great Hurling Neighbours What a game of hurling by our neighbouring counties on Sunday. Well done to both Limerick and…
