If you’re in need of a bit of inspiration and are waiting for the spirit of Christmas to touch you, pull your coat around you and walk up, down or around the town. Take a look at the wall-to-wall artwork on the windows of the former Esmay Boutique and, further up Main Street, at the…
Did you ever think you’d see the day when the vast majority of the population of Ireland would be baying for the closure of public houses? – I didn’t. But these are strange times we’re living through and with the hope that we’ll live through them. There is no good news on the horizon either…
Phelim Drew will play The Island Sessions in Castleisland on Friday, March 27th. A talented actor and musician, the Dublin born, Kerry connected performer has recently starred in Once, The Musical and in several other productions on the stage, television and big screen. The Island Sessions Son of the legendary Ronnie Drew, this instalment of…
At least two, almost nationwide, stores use variations on the theme: ‘When they’re gone, they’re gone’ and local florist, Sheila Costello joined them in its use today as Christmas races towards us. Known locally and with great affection as Sheila Healy Rae because of her political affiliations, Sheila is anxious to let her customers know…
The death has occurred of James ‘Jimmy’ Kearney, Castleview Drive, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and Kearney’s Bar, Main Street, Castleisland. Peacefully on April 13th 2019 in the presence of his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Joan ‘Babe’ and sadly missed by his loving family Elma, Sutton, New Ross; Gerard, Dubai; Getta Fitzgerald, Glin; Joan,…
Colaiste Ide agus Iosef Transition Year students are presenting their production of a Medley of Musicals next week. It will be held in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale on the 6th and 7th of March with the show starting at 7.30 pm each night. Extracts from Musicals The show consists of extracts from 12 musicals…
The sum of money found on Main Street in Castleisland, on Wednesday, February 6th and safely held by Betty O’Connell at Kearney’s Bar for a week, was claimed after the rightful owner saw the appeal in The Maine Valley Post. In the Region of €350 The sum was in the region of €350 and ‘a…
Johnnie Roche was well pleased with the great turnout for the launch of his second book in just over 18 months at the River Island Hotel in Castleisland on Saturday night. Born for Hardship – A Life through Changing Times is an autobiographical account of his life from boyhood on a farm to his jailing…
Daniel Nelligan, owner of Mrs. Nelligan’s Bakery & Coffee Shop announced over the Christmas period that he had reached an agreement which will result in the premises continuing to trade as a bakery, coffee shop and delicatessen at 74 Main Street, Castleisland. There has been a Nelligan’s bakery in Castleisland since 1945 and the premises…
The death has occurred of Margaret Prendiville (nee Sheehy) 90 Main Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on December 19th 2018 in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Maurice and mother of the late Tom. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, Julianne and Anne, sons-in-law John and Mick, her adored grandchildren…
