The winner of the Split the Bucket draw held at Martin Curtin’s shop on Saturday 10th April was Marie Walsh, Castleisland. Marie won €741. The next draw will be held at Anne Mac’s Circle K at 5pm on Saturday 17th. Castleisland RFC would like to thank the retailers and general public of Castleisland and the…
Though I’m trying to keep Sunday’s free of this kind of activity I couldn’t pass on this when I stumbled upon in the files during the week. The photograph was taken on this Sunday in September 2001 and in the relative innocence of the world just two days before the awful September 11th ‘Twin Towers’…
They’ve been blooming early this year and they’re really in the news now that their day is imminent. A meeting to organise activities around Daffodil Day Fundraising 2019 will be held at the Crown Hotel on Friday, March 1st at 7pm. Dedication and Support “Your continuous dedication and support for this important day in the…
Altruism is now rural Ireland’s only thriving industry. It’s not official – nor will it ever be made so. That would be an embarrassment to those who should be providing funds for the services which the altruistic prop up on an ongoing basis. Me and my equals from the various media outlets in rural Ireland…
Local Daffodil Day co-ordinator, Marie Walsh would like to thank the transition year students from local schools who gave so freely of their time for the 29th annual Daffodil Day collection on Friday March 11th. The Presentation Girls’ Secondary, Colaiste Phadraig Naofa and Castleisland Community College all played their part in the effort. “A special…
The almost 120 Daffodil Day collectors managed to turn in the fine total of €9,248 for their day’s work on the doorways and streets of Castleisland on Friday, March 27th. Castleisland Community College students joined in the campaign as they have been doing for the past decade or so. “They’re a credit to their school…
Marie Walsh’s next day trip is to the National Ploughing Championships in Co. Laois on Wednesday of next week, September 24th. The coach will depart Castleisland at 6am.; Tralee at 6.20am. and from Listowel at 6.45am. Cost €25 “The trip last week to the Cliffs of Moher & Lisdoonvarna was one of the most enjoyable to date.…
It’s not a long, long way from Clare to here anymore. Luxury coaches and good roads have shortened the trip considerably. Marie Walsh has sent a note about her next day-trip and it’s to Lisdoonvarna / The Cliffs of Moher on Tuesday, September 9th. The coach will depart Castleisland at 8am. from Tralee at 8.20am…
Emboldened by the success of her recent, organised bus trips to various areas of interest around the country, Marie Walsh is off on her travels again. She’s just issued another invite to people of the area who might like to book a seat on a bus for a day-trip to West Clare on Saturday, July…
A note from Marie Walsh is alerting people of the area who might like to book a seat on a bus for a day-trip to Glenstal Abbey. The bus will leave Garvey’s SuperValu car park at 8.15am. on Saturday, June 28th. The trip will include: tea/coffee/scone on arrival; a rundown on the history of the Abbey; a…
