Kerry GAA has been working with The Performance Lab on an exciting new program called Superheroes. This program provides a fun and engaging way for children to learn the fundamental movements by using the modern day Superhero moves of Ironman, Spiderman, Thor, Hulk and Superman. By Joanne Brosnan You might ask what the fundamental movements…
“It would have been a great day in town but for the f…ing Covid-19,” was one man’s verdict on Sunday’s biggest ever Paudie Fitzmaurice Memorial Tractor and Vehicle Run. The run, the 10th in the series, had been an annual event up to last year and will hopefully now take up where it left off…
The revived Castleisland Races on Wednesday triumphed over weather conditions that were, to say the least, discouraging. But the energetic members of the new committee resolutely refused to be discouraged, in spite of the rain, a lack of co-operation on the part of some horse owners, and the almost liquid conditions underfoot. By: Patrick W.…
Over 20 community groups and charitable organisations have already benefited from Cara Credit Union’s Lauri Healy Community Sponsorship Awards. “Cara Credit Union is very conscious of our ethos. One way of rewarding the trust and loyalty we receive from our members is by supporting projects in our communities,” said Sean Roche, chairperson of the Cara…
There are times when I wonder a lot about the Man above – He who pulls all our strings and I’m often highly impressed with his sense of humour. Danny O’Mahony invited me to drop into the Radio Kerry studios on Monday night as he was doing a Desmond ‘Dessie’ O’Halloran special on…
In celebrating his second chance at life, Castleisland man, Noel O’Connor pledged to help fund the work of the people who brought him back from the brink. Noel lost a lung to cancer in 1999. Before he went under the knife he made a pact with his Maker that he would get actively involved in…
Kilmurry National School Parents’ Association spokesperson, Mary Teresa McAuliffe sent a message to let it be known that her association is holding a Karaoke fundraiser for developments and improvements at their school. Their event will be held in Hughes’ Bar in Cordal on the coming Saturday night, April 8th. at 8:30pm. Surprise Guest The line-up,…
Castleisland Vintage Run organiser, Noel O’Connor had a close call in 1999. He lost a lung to cancer that year through his chronic addiction to cigarette smoking from his teenage years. However, he survived to tell his story and to fulfill a promise he made while on the flat of his back in hospital. Since…
Over 400 participants made a trip to Gleannageenty on Saturday morning last to take part in the second running of Bwildered The John Lenihan Wilderness Challenge. Report by: Gerard Collins Once again the event was a huge success judging from the feedback of the runners which was overwhelemning positive. The success of the event was…
Two hundred and fifty people participated in the inaugural B WILDERED ‘The John Lenihan Wilderness Challenge’ sponsored by Lee Strand Protein+ Milk on Saturday. Participants tested their fitness limits in Kerry’s ultimate fitness challenge set in the wilderness of Glanageenty in Ballymacelligott. All participants received a B WILDERED finisher’s mug, medal, goody bag, refreshments…
