The death has occurred of Nellie O’Sullivan (nee Brosnan) (93) of Cahernard, Castleisland and Kilfanley Currans, Farranfore, Co Kerry. January 21st 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Florence and much loved and cherished mother of Sheila, Florrie, Rose, Joan, Eileen, Tommy and Catherine, Sadly missed by her loving…
RTÉ broadcaster and journalist, Miriam O’Callaghan has been confirmed as the key speaker for next month’s Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo. No stranger to Castleisland, Ms. O’Callaghan has extensive family connections in the Currans and Farranfore areas and has been down here several times recently on family occasions. She visited Castleisland Day Care Centre…
The Local Link Kerry Rural Transport Company has introduced five day tickets on their ‘Route 283’ service from: Currans, Currow, Kerry Airport, Firies, Ballyfinnane, Farmer’s Bridge to Tralee. The bus travels six days a week – Monday to Saturday with three inward and two outward journeys each day. There are daily ticket options for adults,…
Currow and its neighbouring parishes are in a state of shock and mourning this weekend at the unexpected death of former Castleisland Community College student, Eamonn Carey, (30) Rossanean, Currow. September 8th 2016. Beloved son of the late Eddie. Sadly missed by his hearthbroken mother Breda, his beloved sister Mary B, his adored son Patrick…
An RTÉ News film was broadcast on 30 August 1969. The film shows the official opening ceremony at Farranfore on that day. Hundreds of onlookers turned out and were joined by a group of dignitaries and Minister for Transport and Power, Brian Lenihan, TD. To mark the 40th anniversary of ‘Farranfore Airport’ in 2009 a…
American businessmen and artists are joining Kerry artists, craftsmen and companies in a show of unprecedented support for the new Kerry Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Centre of Excellence that is scheduled for completion by fall 2016. A glamorous gala event at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on May 28, plus other events in…
It is interesting how history oft times repeats itself, even in the sporting calendar. Here, Marie O’Sullivan traces the lines of a family history which is about to be recorded in a radio programme on Saturday night in Farranfore. This year’s All Ireland Final victory for Kerry marks the centenary of another win, when the…
There’s a huge list of candidates from all the main parties and independents vying for your votes tomorrow, Friday, May 23rd in both local and European elections. In our locality, the Killarney Electoral Area, there’s an even more bewildering total of 16 candidates fighting tooth and nail for the eight seats available to them. They’re…
