To mark the first anniversary of the death of local musician and farmer, Jackie Dan Jerry O’Connor, a special gathering of fellow musicians is being arranged for Kearney’s Bar tomorrow night, Tuesday, November 20th at…
Scartaglin GAA Club News Round-Up
Scartaglen GAA Club AGM Scartaglen GAA Club AGM will be held in the clubhouse on Sunday December 9th at 4pm. All members are invited to attend. Any nominations should be forwarded through our club Secretary Noreen Rahilly by Sunday December 2nd. Scartaglen GAA Lotto Jackpot €5,000 Numbers drawn: 3, 16, 26, 28. No Jackpot winner.…
The late Thomas Doody, Moanmore, Castleisland
The death has occurred of Thomas Doody, 46 An Caisléan Mór, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and Moanmore, Limerick Road, Castleisland, October 14th 2018, unexpectedly at home. Beloved son of the late Dan and Mary and brother of the late Joan and John. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Betty, brother Donal, brothers-in-law Tom and John, sister-in-law…
Birthday Wishes and Recalled Award Winning Essay
I met my old pal David Dauber Prendiville out for a pint in Kearney’s Bar last night after Mike Roche’s funeral. There too was a small group of friends helping Katie Prendiville to quietly celebrate her 24th birthday. Award Winning Essayist I recalled that Katie had won an essay competition while she was at the…
Scartaglen GAA Club News Round Up
Credit Union Co. Senior Football League Division 5. Group A. Round 2 Kilgarvan 3 – 6 Scartaglen 6 – 10. By: Paul Murphy, Club PRO Scartaglen made it two wins out of two in the county league with a commanding win away to Kilgarvan. The first half belonged to the away side as they dominated…
The Late Anne Cahill, nee Lady Howard, Castleisland and Thornbury, Bristol
The death has occurred of Anne Cahill, née Lady Howard, Dooneen, Castleisland,Co. Kerry. Anne Cahill, nee Lady Howard, Island View, Dooneen, Castleisland, Co Kerry, February 5th 2018. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff of the Tralee Community Nursing Unit. Beloved wife of the late John. Sadly missed…
Scartaglen GAA Club to Celebrate Kerry Minors’ All Ireland Success
Scartaglen GAA Club members are delighted and proud to announce that they will be holding a celebration evening to mark the fantastic achievements of Eddie and Sean Horan. By Paul Murphy, PRO. The twins, who were part of the victorious four in a row All Ireland Kerry minor team 2017, will be honoured at Scartaglen…
Cycling Club Fund Secures Extra Wheels for Day Care Centre
Currow Cycling Club presented Castleisland Day Care Centre with a cheque for €8,640 at a brief ceremony at the centre on Friday night. The money was raised by the Currow club from the Sunday, September 3rd annual charity/fun cycle. Castleisland Day Care Centre wish to acknowledge and thank Currow Cycling Club for the huge effort…
They’re at it Again – The Mad Ones
“After the Galway Street Club came to town so memorably last July, people talked to us about it with energy and enthusiasm in the days, weeks and even months afterwards. “Of course, amidst the hectic build up and during the event itself we didn’t realise we were making memories, we did know however, that we…
Betty and The Mad Ones – What’s Next ?
The question was asked even as the The Galway Street Club played on. Will they do this or something like it again ? Betty and The Mad Ones provided the finest example of how a most unlikely business partnership can work together to bring a dream / idea to fruition – when the will is…
