One of life’s great gentlemen closed his eyes for the last time recently. Peter Lewer was a man that made Castleisland a better place by his presence. By: Jack Shanahan Always ready with the friendliest of salutes, Peter was a familiar fixture, walking his constant canine companion, ‘Shanie’, for many years. His gentle nature was…
The death has occurred of Anne Cahill, née Lady Howard, Dooneen, Castleisland,Co. Kerry. Anne Cahill, nee Lady Howard, Island View, Dooneen, Castleisland, Co Kerry, February 5th 2018. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff of the Tralee Community Nursing Unit. Beloved wife of the late John. Sadly missed…
The death has occurred of Dr. Richard (Dick) McCarthy, Bexley, Kent, England and late of Castleisland, Co. Kerry, July 11th 2017 (Peacefully). Son of the late Martin and Marjorie McCarthy, Castleisland. Sadly missed by his wife Anna (Sheehan, Charleville, Co. Cork), his children Michael, Ciara and Clare, sisters Renee (McCarthy, Castleisland) and Marion (Wall, Kilmurry,…
The Hannon family of Knockawinna, and their relatives will be remembered over the course of a busy weekend of events in Brosna. The most well-known member of this family is the late Daniel J.Hannon composer of ‘My Native Brosna Town’ and a renowned fundraiser for charitable causes. Many members of the Hannon family emigrated to…
It was CF Campaigner, Joe Browne who labelled young Cork lad, Aaron O’Leary the ‘Build4Life Poster Boy’ during the height of the campaign in 2008. Aaron popped up again just before last Christmas. On the RTÉ One evening news on December 18th there was a good news story about a young Cork boy who received…
