The Late Michael O’Connor, Killegane, Castleisland and late of Lisheen, Firies

The Late Michael O’Connor, Killegane, Castleisland and late of Lisheen, Firies

The death has occurred of Michael O’Connor, Killegane, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of Lisheen, Firies. June 18th 2017. Peacefully after a short illness at University Hospital Kerry. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, son Maurice, daughter Elaine, sister Joan, brothers: Tom, Brendan, Moss and Connie; sister-in-law Breda, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and…

Wear Something Red on Ger’s Memorial Day

Wear Something Red on Ger’s Memorial Day

To mark the first anniversary of the passing of Jeremiah G. Coffey his family and friends in the Farranfore area are coming together for a day of fun and golf in his honour. The proceeds of the day will go to the Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus. Ladies, gents, beginners and non golfers are all welcome…

Communuty Games Servants Celebrated at Annual Dinner

Communuty Games Servants Celebrated at Annual Dinner

Cassandra Myers from the Keel/Kiltallagh Community Games Club won the Kerry Youth Award at the annual awards dinner in the River Island Hotel in Castleisland.  Cassandra, a daughter of Don and Eileen Myers has been involved in community games from a young age. Community Games play a big part in the family with Cassandra and…

€200 Million reasons to join Tralee Credit Union

€200 Million reasons to join Tralee Credit Union

It was an occasion for treble celebrations at Tralee Credit Union offices at the weekend as they marked International Credit Union Day while reaching a significant milestone of €200 Million in assets. They also reached record lending levels this year.  This landmark in its development confirms Tralee Credit Union’s position as one of the largest…

Five-Day Ticket Introduced to ‘Route 283’ by Local Link Kerry

Five-Day Ticket Introduced to ‘Route 283’ by Local Link Kerry

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,…

New Book Charts Castleisland’s and Kerry’s Pivotal Roles in the 1916 Rising

New Book Charts Castleisland’s and Kerry’s Pivotal Roles in the 1916 Rising

Kerry 1916: Histories and Legacies of the Easter Rising – A Centenary Record. Edited by Bridget McAuliffe, Dr Mary McAuliffe, Owen O’Shea. ‘Absorbing … important … significant’ (Professor Joe Lee) How key incidents in Kerry impacted on events in Dublin and beyond. Stories of almost 150 Kerry men and women arrested for their involvement. New…

Area Colours Abound at Games Finals

Area Colours Abound at Games Finals

The streak of good weather certainly brought out the best in the much awaited Kerry Denny Community Games finals at An Ríocht Athletic Club over the past Saturday and Sunday. The colours of the various club areas on the track and on the terrace stood out in the glorious rays of the sun. Shade was…

Application Time for KDYS/Garda Soccer Blitz

Application Time for KDYS/Garda Soccer Blitz

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Siochana will hold their annual soccer tournament at the soccer field, Limerick Road here in Castleisland. Applications are invited from teams from the Castleisland area who are interested in taking part. The competition will take place on Wednesday, July 2nd and Thursday, July 3rd…