The Late Margaret Nugent, nee Behan, Kilrush and formerly of Killarney Road, Castleisland

The Late Margaret Nugent, nee Behan, Kilrush and formerly of Killarney Road, Castleisland

The death has occurred of Margaret Nugent, nee Behan, Carnanes, Kilrush, Co. Clare and formerly of Killarney Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, in the exceptional care of staff of John Paul Ward, the Galway Clinic. Deeply regretted by her husband Sean, daughter Pearl and partner Daniel, son Shane, daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren: Luke, Christopher and Evan,…

Guns, Bullets, Threats of Violence in1968 in Castleisland on RTÉ

Guns, Bullets, Threats of Violence in1968 in Castleisland on RTÉ

Long before political correctness took hold, and at a time when Castleisland’s well earned reputation for ‘full and frank’ discussions at public meetings, comes this gem from RTÉ and Frank Hall’s Newsbeat. Even the reporter, the late Bill O’Herlihy, indulged in the language of the day when discussing the travellers and the highly inflamed issues…