Great Sporting Weekend Celebrated Locally and A Surprise Guest

Great Sporting Weekend Celebrated Locally and A Surprise Guest

  In the wake of what is being widely described as a great weekend for Irish sport, Kerry didn’t do too badly either. The Philip O’Connor led Kerry junior football team won the All-Ireland title by beating Galway in Portlaoise on Saturday and on Sunday the Kerry seniors forged a gritty draw with Donegal in…

Invitation to ‘Crown’ a Great Kerry Footballing Weekend

Invitation to ‘Crown’ a Great Kerry Footballing Weekend

The Crown Bar on Castleisland’s Main Street will host a barbecue, live music and budget priced drink – while stocks last –  on this Sunday afternoon to coincide with big match TV coverage. The in form Kerry senior football team will take on Donegal in the Super 8 game in Croke Park and hopes are…

Scartaglen GAA Club News Round-Up

Scartaglen GAA Club News Round-Up

Best Wishes to Muireann Rahilly Best wishes from Scartaglen GAA Club goes to Muireann Rahilly who is to play in Croke Park next Saturday on All Ireland Football Semi Final day. By Paul Murphy, PRO Muireann was selected to play in the INTO/GAA/Cumann na mBunscoil Respect Exhibition Go Games. Her selection came as her primary…

Over 100 Players Involved in KDYS /Garda League

Over 100 Players Involved in KDYS /Garda League

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Siochana ran their annual soccer tournament at Castleisland AFC Grounds at Limerick Road on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. By: Helena Falvey, KDYS The event was a great success, with 12 teams and around 110 players taking part. This year there were three categories:…

Georgie Leading Gang to the Aviva for Austria V Ireland

Georgie Leading Gang to the Aviva for Austria V Ireland

A travelling party of up to 50 soccer supporters will leave Castleisland by bus on this Sunday morning heading for the FIFA World Cup qualifying round game between Republic of Ireland and Austria in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The kick-off time is 5pm and the Castleisland support group, which will include players and parents…