It’s odd but strangely appropriate that the following set of circumstances should befall an avid reader of books on mystery and suspense. Castleisland woman, Breda Brooks loves books and reading – to say the least – and she places great store on the shelves of charity shops as fertile ground for indulging her passion. Cargo…
The deadlines issued to rural post-masters and post-mistresses should be extended to allow them decide on redundancy packages – according the Kerry Fianna Fáil TD, John Brassil. New contracts issued by An Post will continue to stymy development and viability of local, rural post offices – he said. Local Communities Hit According to Mr. Brasill,…
The U-12 Castleisland District finals took place on Saturday with Castleisland Desmonds hosting the event. Ballymac A played against Knock Brosna and Cordal played against Ballymac B. In the Ballymac v Knock/Brosna game both teams exchanged early points, but a goal from James Kenny after ten minutes helped to settle our team. As the half…
A small group of Castleisland adventurers took themselves off down to Caherciveen on Good Friday. In doing so they were following a well lain trail by another ‘Islander’ and, in fact, an ancestor of a couple of the party. The pilgrims included: Billy O’Rourke, Jack Nolan, Tony O’Callaghan and Fr. Brosnan’s decendants, Tadgh McGillicuddy and…
