The mudslide at Glanageenty Walkway between the facility car park and Broughane Cross is a dangerous one in that there is the possibility that more debris could fall onto the road in the coming days – according to locals. This is especially true given the poor weather forecast and the amount of rain that fell…
The RTÉ news website has announced the death of the Brosna born international athlete and commentator, Jerry Kiernan at the age of 67. He represented Ireland at the 1984 Olympics and later became one of our foremost commentators on athletics on RTÉ radio and television. “A long-distance runner, the Listowel native represented Ireland at the 1984…
Thinking and acting along the lines that local and potential tourist attractions could do with all the help they and their promoters can get, Cllr. Bobby O’Connell heard and heeded an appeal on behalf of Glanageenty Walkways. But then the signatory to the appeal was none other than John Lenihan – a former world hill…
The death has occurred of William Lenihan, (84) Flemby, Ballymacelligott, Tralee, Co. Kerry and late of Toureen, Glanageenty, Ballymacelligott. Passed away peacefully at home on September 24th 2019. Beloved husband of Stella and much loved father of John, Ann and Winnie. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, daughter-in-law Mary, sons-in-law Patrick and Seamus,…
Kerry Mental Health Association (KMHA) Castleisland District Branch members wish to thank the community for its contribution to their recent annual church gate collection. The collection raised €1,395. The branch covers Castleisland, Cordal, Scartaglin, Knocknagoshel, Ballymacelligot and Clogher, Currow and Currans. Second Chance on Main Street The branch also raises funds through its charity shop,…
Glanageenty Walkways Committee has appointed John Houlihan as Historical and Environmental Officer of the walkways and surrounding area. The Caherciveen native, Currow resident has hit the ground running and he has launched a search for the lesser known stories, history and heritage of the area. Historical Documents He is appealing to anyone who has historical…
Castleisland Camera Club will hold a charity coffee morning and photographic exhibition on Saturday, November 18th. from 11am to 2pm in J.K. O’Connor’s. “Tea/coffee will be served while people are treated to a display of some of the photos which will be available to purchase on the day also,’ said club PRO, Breda McGaley. Raffle…
Castleisland Camera Club had another very successful meeting last Thursday night with more new members in attendance. By Breda McGaley PRO Con Dennehy also attended and gave a very comprehensive talk to the group before answering questions on photography and camera basics. Something for Everyone The club is made up of people of varying ability…
Out of a need for such a club or support group in the general area, a cabal of local, keen photographers from this and surrounding parishes got together last month and from this emerged Castleisland Camera Club. Now, the club is about to hold its third meeting tonight, Thursday, April 20th at 8:15pm. The previous…
A group of keen, self described, amateur photographers from Castleisland, Cordal, Currow and Ballymacelligott got together last week on Thursday night in the River Island Hotel and formed a new club. Officers Elected The club is to be known as Castleisland Camera Club. Officers elected on the night are as follows: Chairman, Pat Hartnett; Secetary,…
