The Gaelscoil Áogain Traditional Concert which had been scheduled to take place at the River Island Hotel on this Saturday night, March 14th has been postponed for reasons which have now become so everyday obvious. Spokesperson, Karen Brennan-McKenna is emphasising the ‘postponed’ part of the announcement as the organisers are planning to hold the concert…
After a launch day at Hughes’ Bar in Cordal which surpassed all his expectations, The Hillside Scribbler is back on the road by popular demand. Also known as Jimmy Cullinane, the Castleisland launch of his book of poems of the same name will be held in Browne’s Bar, Lower Main Street on this Saturday afternoon,…
Local poet Jimmy Cullinane arrived at Hughes’ Bar, Cordal at 1.10pm on Saturday, only to be greeted by five visitors from West Cork, Clare and Sligo! Referring to the launch of The Hillside Scribbler, these supporters said they ‘wouldn’t miss it’ and were delighted to have travelled down for the long anticipated book launch which…
Cordal native poet, Jimmy Cullinane is launching his book of poems titled ‘The Hillside Scribbler’ this weekend. The launch will take place at Hughes’ Bar, Cordal on Saturday and will start at 2pm with a top class music session afterwards by Jimmy’s son, Dónal along with Emma O’Leary and Bryan O’Leary. Everyone is welcome. Inspired…
Ceolchoirm Lá Le Pádraig – a traditional concert is being organised from 8pm to 10pm for the River Island Hotel in Castleisland on St. Patrick’s night. The event is being organised by Gaelscoil Aogáin to aid the development of its all weather pitch to be built at the rear of the school on College Road.…
The death has occurred of Frank (Tommy Frank), Cloonanorig, Tralee and formerly Ranaleen, Currow, Co. Kerry. On 19th October 2016, peacefully. Beloved husband and best friend of Sheila (nee Spelman) and adored father of Patricia in Tarbert; Paul in Abbeyfeale; Mark in Washington D.C; Gary in Fermanagh and Gráinne in Tralee. Sadly missed by his…
A gushing gale of voices in conversation, in song and in story can be heard on Kerrywide on Radio Kerry tonight at 9pm. RK’s Seán Hurley came a hunting for material on Tuesday night and based himself at Browne’s Bar on Main Street. Noted for its now twice-weekly traditional music sessions, Browne’s played host to the…
