Jack Walsh of Harrison, New York died peacefully on Christmas Eve, 2019 – on his 87th birthday. He was surrounded by family and passed away in his home, as was his wish. As sad as this is, he and his family have much to be thankful for. Jack had very few regrets and those he…
I’m convinced for years now that Ireland’s big tourism picture is made up of little dots. Pockets of pixels – or clusters of grain – if film is your thing. These pockets of human decency and warmth so vastly populate the landscape that the overall picture only becomes apparent when stepping away after an up…
The touring US based rugby club from New Jersey, whose members have become expert stout tasters through contact with Castleisland natives, are on their way back here with a mission in mind. The Morris Rugby Corporation members have, in fact, two missions in mind and both are of equal importance. They will take on the…
A touring group, from the New Jersey, USA based Morris Rugby Corporation has just returned to ‘The States’ after another bond-building visit to Castleisland. Led by Castleisland native, Seamus Brosnan, the tourists enjoyed the hospitality of the local Rugby club and played an ‘Old Boys’ game on the hallowed Crageens under lights and the most…
They’ve no more than touched back down on US soil and already they’re talking about a return visit. Members of the Munster Rugby supporting New Jersey based Morris Rugby Club spent a long weekend here in Castleisland at the end of last month and to say that they ‘clicked’ with the locals is an understatement.…
