The Baron of Broadway – The Doc on One Today at 1pm

The Baron of Broadway – The Doc on One Today at 1pm

During the ‘Roaring Twenties’ in New York City a young man, short in stature but round in girth, decided to gentrify his persona. He named himself The Baron of Broadway, a moniker he would cultivate for the remainder of his eccentric and colourful life. John J Hanley ,who would later be known as Baron Hanley,…

Decorated America Airman with Local Connections

Decorated America Airman with Local Connections

   American army airman, Col John F. Brosnan, age 89, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 in San Antonio Texas. John was the son of Denis Brosnan and Mary Ann Hickey and was born on February 18, 1929 in New York City. Col. Brosnan was a cousin of the Kearney family of Tubbermaing, Castleisland  and…

St. Brendan’s knock St. Mary’s from Cup Final Spot

St. Brendan’s knock St. Mary’s from Cup Final Spot

U-18 Men’s Cup: St. Mary’s v St. Brendan’s A strong St. Brendan’s side travelled to Castleisland with just five players for the semi-final of the U-18 men’s cup. By Liz Galwey They were both disciplined and focused on the night and came away having secured a place in the cup final in what was a…

St. Mary’s Basketball Club Notes

St. Mary’s Basketball Club Notes

St. Mary’s Basketball Club’s Division two men engaged in a thrilling clash in the cup semi-final on Thursday. St. Mary’s 1 took on St. Mary’s 2 in a Castleisland derby game that went down to the wire. St. Mary’s 2 came out on top and progress to the final. St. Mary’s 1. 63 – St.…

Desmonds Seniors Bow Out But Juniors Contest NK Final Today

Desmonds Seniors Bow Out But Juniors Contest NK Final Today

Desmonds senior men’s team season finished for 2016 last Sunday when they were defeated by St.Senan’s in the North Kerry Championship on the Score of 3-12 to 2-05. This came was played in Listowel in front of a large crowd on a lovely sunny afternoon. The Desmonds team was: Steven Bartlett, David Lynch, Maurice Lynch,…

Handed Down Series Launch on Culture Night in Scart

Handed Down Series Launch on Culture Night in Scart

A busy as usual Handed Down Series of concerts and lectures will be launched at the Scartaglin Heritage Centre in conjunction with Culture Night 2016 on Friday, September 16th at 7-30pm. The launch will be accompanied by a free concert featuring the buttons and bows of Jackie Daly, Matt Cranitch and guests. The line-up for…

Desmonds Junior Men Land Co. League Title

Desmonds Junior Men Land Co. League Title

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club’s Junior men’s team brought another county title to Castleisland on Friday night by winning the Division 2 County League title by defeating Ballydonoghue in Finuge on a scoreline of: 3-14 to 2-14. Report: Gerdie Murphy Desmonds were in front at half time thanks to goals from the boots of Graham O’Connor…

Desmonds Juniors Going For League Title

Desmonds Juniors Going For League Title

Support for Desmonds in Junior Division 2 League Final The County Junior Division 2 League final takes place this coming Friday evening, September 2nd at 7pm in Finuge where the Desmonds play Ballydonoghue. We would be hoping to have a large crowd supporting the team on the night. Girls Wind Up Summer Training Desmonds U-6…