Last July, a New Jersey, USA based athlete with strong Castleisland connections ran for An Ríocht AC in Templemore and he won the Munster U-20 3000m at the meeting. Shane Brosnan is a son of the Cahernard born, New Jersey domiciled Seamus Brosnan and a grandson of Denis and Catherine. Membership of An Ríocht AC…
The parents’ association of Muire Gan Smál Primary School is to seek an urgent meeting with the bord of Castleisland Co-Op Livestock Mart to discuss its decision to accept a proposal by the company known as Vantage Towers Ltd. to go to the planning stage for a 24metre telecommunications pole / mast on its grounds.…
It’s in the field of local athletics that we find one of the finest examples of the seanfhocal ‘briseann an dúchas trí shúile an chait.’ Shane Brosnan, age 16, is the son of Castleisland native, Seamus Brosnan. He lives in West Orange, New Jersey and runs with his local Union Catholic High School there. He’s a…
I got a message last evening from a considerate Becky Ellis who found the attached moment in local history and time while strolling along the river walk on Thursday. “Hi I found this lovely photo today while walking at the riocht – around twelveish,” said Becky. “I believe it might be special to somebody. Could…
Lee Strand has teamed up with An Riocht Athletic Club to get everyone in Kerry fit and healthy over the next six weeks. Get your family together and progress from walking to running a virtual 5k at your own pace during the May bank holiday weekend. Irish International athlete Shona Heaslip will be on hand…
An Ríocht Athletic Club has organised a fundraiser as its way of saying a big thank you to the community in Castleisland for its continuous support of club and events over the years. Walk 5K Donate €5 “During the level five lock-down we are encouraging people to get out, get active and walk/run five kilometres…
I didn’t want to let the week slide by without remembering a day 20 years ago on which a remarkable development came to fruition in Castleisland. An Ríocht Athletic Club was officially opened on June 11th to the date but last Sunday marked the day. It was a mammoth undertaking which was in the planning…
Good morning John, can you please put up a gentle, anonymous reminder to the lovely dog owners of Castleisland to please pick up after the dogs. “I have seen loads of places supplying the bags for this purpose free of charge in the area,” said the worried mom. “Is it really too much to ask…
An Riocht AC athlete and Tralee native, Conor O’Mahony has had what his club described as ‘an amazing run of recent achievements’ in events in various parts of the country. Newly elected club PRO Catherine O’Sullivan tells us that Conor finished in fourth place and just missed out on a medal in the National Novice…
Frost and Ice Forming Tonight Wintry showers will continue for a time overnight. But, for motorists and all road users, there’s a warning of frost and ice forming in many areas as the strong west to southwest breeze begins to moderate. Lowest temperatures of minus 1 to plus 2 degrees. Tomorrow – Wednesday 12th February…
