Castle of the Island Society founder and chairperson, Rob McGuire would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the medieval festival in Castleisland at the weekend. An Incredible Journey “It’s been an incredible journey and it was an absolute blessing to finally reveal the story of Castleisland Castle for the first time by means…
Glanageenty Walkways Committee has appointed John Houlihan as Historical and Environmental Officer of the walkways and surrounding area. The Caherciveen native, Currow resident has hit the ground running and he has launched a search for the lesser known stories, history and heritage of the area. Historical Documents He is appealing to anyone who has historical…
An update from producer / researcher, Rob McGuire includes news that filming has been completed on his documentary project, The Castle of the Island. After a post production and editing process, the project will reveal the lost history of the local Desmond or Norman Castle. Rewarding Experience “As founder of The Castle of the Island…
The Castle of the Island Society has succeeded in acquiring sufficient funding to commence filming on a documentary which will reveal the lost history of the 1226 founded Castleisland Desmond Castle. “As founder of the society, as well as researcher and producer of the documentary, I must confess that it is an exciting undertaking to…
