Community Responding to Castleisland First Responders

Community Responding to Castleisland First Responders

In spite of being stood down from active service in the community with the onset of Covid-19 early last year, Castleisland First Responders members have been keeping their skills up to date in the meantime. Each member has updated their knowledge with a course and an exam held at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre by…

Castleisland First Responders Launch on Friday Night

Castleisland First Responders Launch on Friday Night

An invitation to members of the community in the general Castleisland area has been issued by Castleisland First Responders spokesperson, Oorla Casey and coordinator, Andrew Foran. The group members are happy to announce their official launch night on this Friday, November 15th at 8pm in the River Island Hotel. They are also inviting members of…

Responders Delighted at Community Response to Golf Classic

Responders Delighted at Community Response to Golf Classic

The committee and responders in training of Castleisland Community First Responders would like to thank Castleisland Members’ Golf Club for facilitating their golf classic on Saturday last. Committee spokesperson, Oorla Casey said that they are very grateful to their main sponsors, Walsh Color Print and Educate.ie who sponsored the prizes on the day. Responders’ Sincere…

Tee Times Confirmed for Saturday’s Castleisland First Responder Golf Classic

Tee Times Confirmed for Saturday’s Castleisland First Responder Golf Classic

The tee times for this Saturday’s Castleisland First Responder fundraising Golf Classic have been confirmed and released with an 8am start and Walsh Colour Print leading the way. “The Castleisland CFR group would like to thank the local community which has positively supported us on our first major fundraising initiative,” said PRO Oorla Casey. The…

First Responders Calling on Teams for August 10th Golf Classic

First Responders Calling on Teams for August 10th Golf Classic

Castleisland Community First Responders members are organising their first golf classic on Saturday, August 10th at Castleisland Members’ Golf Club. The competition is open to four person teams of any combination and the event is generously sponsored by Walsh Colour Print and Educate.ie. Community Appeal For Support The Castleisland First Responders team members are now…

Castleisland’s Responders Delighted with First Fundraiser Response

Castleisland’s Responders Delighted with First Fundraiser Response

Founders of the almost up and running Castleisland First Responders Unit are extremely grateful to the members of the public who supported their first fundraiser on Saturday morning. “We would like to extend a heart felt thanks to all who came to support us on Saturday,” said Neil Browne one of the people behind the…

Coffee Morning for Community First Responders Unit

Coffee Morning for Community First Responders Unit

While well up and running, the still forming Castleisland Community First Responders Unit is now in fundraising mode with the advancement of its aims very much to the fore. The organisers will conduct a Coffee Morning on the coming Saturday, June 8th at 10am at the former Tomo Burke Electrical, 32 Lower Main Street, Castleisland…

All Chairs Filled at Vincent’s SVP Fashion Show

All Chairs Filled at Vincent’s SVP Fashion Show

The just appointed manager and committee/conference would sincerely like to thank all their loyal customers and everyone who supported the recent Fashion Show at the Church Street ‘Vincent’s’ shop. Just Appointed “We would like to thank our dedicated CE workers, our wonderful volunteers including Ann Broderick who is involved for many years,” said Grace O’Connor…

Aisling and Thomas, Emma and Michelle Shine at Glittering Dance Finale

Aisling and Thomas, Emma and Michelle Shine at Glittering Dance Finale

If you instantly cop the link between: Paddy White, Nora Fealey, Thomas ‘Harry’ Callaghan, Aisling O’Connell, Michelle Reidy, Emma Sweeney, Lezek Brozozka, Siobhán Daly, Sandra Hartnett-O’Connor and Michael ‘Trod’ Broderick – you’re well up on your history then. The three-year history of Castleisland’s involvement with the countrywide, fundraising phenomena of Strictly Come Dancing – that…

Strictly Come Dancing – The Final Week

Strictly Come Dancing – The Final Week

The event managers at Scoil Muire Gan Smál and Castleisland Desmonds Ladies GAA Club are dancing again this year. And they’re delighted to announce the return of their giant / joint Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser for a third year. The club will use the money towards its ongoing running costs and the school intends using…