Information Sought on Maurice Prendiville, Castleisland from the 1800s

Information Sought on Maurice Prendiville, Castleisland from the 1800s

I got the following appeal for information from a local man seeking information on an ancestor:  “I’m looking for any information on my great-grandfather, Richard Prendiville, Castleisland.” He was married to a Kay Kerin from Knockeenahone, Scartaglen. They got married probably in the 1860s. I believe they had five sons and one daughter, Kate who…

Tragic Accident Claims the Life of North Cork Teenager

Tragic Accident Claims the Life of North Cork Teenager

Gardaí here in Castleisland are appealing for witnesses to help in their investigations into a single-vehicle accident which occurred at Knockeenahone – about half way on the near eight mile stretch of road between Scartaglin and Ballydesmond. The accident, which claimed a young life and left two others with injuries, happened close to midnight last…