The death has occurred of Sheila Walker (nee O’Connor) Leeds, England and late of Dulague, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on November 7th 2019 in the presence of her loving family. Beloved daughter of the late Bernard. Sadly missed by her loving mother Philomena, sisters: Kathleen and her partner Paddy, The Half Barrel Bar, Castleisland; Maureen…
The death has occurred of Una Carson (nee Reidy) Chester, England and late of 112 Spa Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry Unexpectedly, on September 10th 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Mary and Jerry. Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, her sisters Eileen and Muriel, brothers William and Diarmuid, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, uncle Larry…
I just got the following email from Gemma Holland in the UK and she’s hoping to find members of her late dad’s family in Castleisland. “I’m looking to search for some of my dad’s family who lived or may still live in Castleisland or surrounding areas in Co.Kerry. Right Signposts However, I do not have…
One of life’s great gentlemen closed his eyes for the last time recently. Peter Lewer was a man that made Castleisland a better place by his presence. By: Jack Shanahan Always ready with the friendliest of salutes, Peter was a familiar fixture, walking his constant canine companion, ‘Shanie’, for many years. His gentle nature was…
With worldly experience, mind broadening travel and taking the twists and turns of life itself in her stride, Knocknagoshel native, Tina Curtin is well equipped for the ‘Life Coaching’ business she has just launched. Since leaving school she has worked in manufacturing, security, childcare and hospitality both here and abroad. She has experience of working…
The death has occurred of Michael Peter Murphy, Gortacoppal, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry and late of London, England. Peacefully, on January 7th 2019, in the presence of his loving family, at University Hospital Kerry. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, his family Michael, Margaret, Christine, Declan, Kevin and Philomena, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his adored five grandchildren…
A reminder that the funeral of Dr. Richard McCarthy (59) will arrive from the UK to the Church of Saints Stephen and John here in Castleisland on this Friday evening at 7:30pm. The Announcement The death occurred on July 11th of Dr. Richard (Dick) McCarthy, Bexley, Kent, England and late of Castleisland, Co. Kerry, July…
The death has occurred of Andrew Hartnett, (60) of 124 Upper Main Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and Brighton, England. June 1st 2017, after a short illness. Beloved son of the late Maurice and Kathleen and brother of the late Padraig. Sadly missed by his partner Michael, brothers Joseph and Moss, sister Nora, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces,…
The Kerry Group Ras Mumhan Four-Day International Cycle Race will pass through this area on Good Friday afternoon, April 14th. The route and approximate times are as follows: Start in Killorglin at 2:50pm.; Fossa at 3:10pm.; Killarney at 3.16pm.; Kilcummin at 3.24pm.; Quarry Cross at 3.42pm.; Knocknaboul Cross at 3.52pm.; Scartaglin at 4.05pm.; Castleisland at…
The community in Castleisland displayed the strength at its core yesterday morning when its members turned out in force for the funeral of its adopted Englishman, Paul Malpass. Tangney’s Funeral Home overflowed for the 10.15am rosary and the crowd waited on to walk the short distance with the cortege to the Church of Saints…
