The Castleisland based Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club is on something of a roll at present. Right on the heels of its founder member, Jennifer O’Sullivan-Coffey being honoured with a management role in the Irish touring team to Romania, the club’s girls have collected an impressive haul of Kerry, Munster and All-Ireland medals. The pinnacle of…
By God was it aptly named – or what? The CastleIsland Desmonds GAA Club promoted Brawl in the Hall was all that and more. It will probably stand as the greatest and most memorable, single night event in Castleisland’s long and chequered history of such occasions. It had everything one could ask for. It promised…
The Castleisland based Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club held its annual Participation Boxing Awards at ringside in the NEWKD building on Saturday afternoon. The club is now in its 10th year and is fighting fit as it faces into its second decade. “Our aims have always been to encourage the development of values, self-confidence and self…
Paul Griffin is the new man in The Crown. He is only a few days away from introducing the fine old building to its brand new lease of life and is planning to open the doors mid-afternoon on Wednesday. Mr. Griffin can’t but be aware of the history the exposed stones in the newly and…
The Castleisland based Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club has a new All-Ireland Champion after the weekend. Barry O’Connor from Killorglin ‘Pucked’ his way to winning the 39kg All-Ireland title at the National Stadium on Saturday morning. “Barry was in was in top form all week. On Thursday morning he boxed in the semi final wining all…
The 49th Annual John Drumm Cup will take place on Sunday April 27th in the Currow, Scartaglin and Castleisland areas. It will see some of Ireland’s top cyclists trying to get their name on this prestigious cup. The list of winners is impressive and includes RAS Tailteann greats such as the first winner Gene Mangan,…
