A Little Nudge to Castleisland Camera Club Members

A Little Nudge to Castleisland Camera Club Members

Because there is such a surge of interest in photography in the area since Castleisland Camera Club set out its stall a few years ago and because I came across an outstanding photograph of an amazing man, I thought I’d bring it to the attention of the club members. The Clare Champion John Kelly is…

Listowel Writers’ Week Announces Novel of the Year Shortlist

Listowel Writers’ Week Announces Novel of the Year Shortlist

Five Irish novels have been shortlisted for the 2019 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the year – the biggest literary purse in Ireland and one of the most sought after prizes for Irish authors, with a shared prize fund of €19,000. 50 Novels Submitted More than 50 novels were submitted for this year’s award and…

Currow to Stage Eamon Carey Memorial Tractor/Truck Run

Currow to Stage Eamon Carey Memorial Tractor/Truck Run

Currow is set to stage the Eamon Carey Memorial Tractor/Truck Run in memory of a much loved Currow man and Pieta House will benefit. The run will be held on Sunday, October 8th and the late Mr. Carey’s sister Mary B explained how the event came about: Friends and Family “His friends and family decided…

Margaret’s Gang Makes €18,510 Donation to Cancer Support Group

Margaret’s Gang Makes €18,510 Donation to Cancer Support Group

Altruism is now rural Ireland’s only thriving industry. It’s not official – nor will it ever be made so. That would be an embarrassment to those who should be providing funds for the services which the altruistic prop up on an ongoing basis. Me and my equals from the various media outlets in rural Ireland…

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,…

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…