A Kerry father and son, a TD and a councillor are calling on all Kerry Gaelic football supporters to travel to next week’s All-Ireland quarter final vs Armagh in Croke Park to support our county players and management. Deputy Michael Cahill and Councillor Tommy Cahill, both members of Glenbeigh / Glencar GAA Club have said… Read more…
A special event was held at the River Island Hotel in Castleisland on Thursday, June 19th, to mark the retirement of Maurice Walsh as chairperson of the board of management of Scartaglen National School. Maurice served as chairperson for the past 10 years, guiding the school community with dedication and integrity. Show of Appreciation The… Read more…
During the course of the ’24 – ’25 academic year, Scoil Íde Curranes National School has been awarded four flags: the Active Flag; the Daily Mile Flag; the Green Flag and Gaelbhratach. Cáit Lynch, a past pupil of the Castleisland school and who is also the current captain of the Kerry Ladies Football Team and… Read more…
The link attached recording was donated to the Handed Down Archives by Jackie Daly himself. Archives creator / curator, P.J. Teahan said that the recording is, possibly, the first time that the Kanturk native played on what was then Radio Éireann. “Little did presenter Micheál Ó Dómhnail know how true his words were and the… Read more…
Deputy Michael Cahill has welcomed the announcement by Minister Patrick O’Donovan, the Minister with responsibility for the Arts that he will be extending the Basic Income for Artist Pilot Scheme, by six months. “There has been very clear evidence that this scheme has been hugely successful in assisting artists, in being more productive and advancing… Read more…
The death has occurred of Kathleen Morrissey, née Galvin, Knockaninane West, Kilcummin, Killarney and Currow, Co. Kerry and formerly of Inchincummer, Currow. Kathleen passed away peacefully at home on the 19th of June surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Pre-deceased by her daughter Breda, beloved wife of Eddie and loving mother of… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club 50/50 Draw took place in Kate Pats Bar in Brosna on Friday night. A bus full of supporters travelled for the latest draw and Agnes Dineen from Rathmore was the lucky winner of €1,000. Patricia McSweeney from Castleisland was the winner of the €300 prize. There were also spot prizes given… Read more…
In the run in to last Friday night’s Oh Folk concert at Browne’s Back Bar organiser Kate McSweeney sent details on the act in question, The Half Room. It was, of course, a well considered, glowing report on the group. As it transpired every syllable of it was earned, merited and lived up to in… Read more…
Mention of The Nuns’ Garden will, for many Castleisland people, bring back memories of First Holy Communion and sunny Saturday mornings and the pure privilege of stepping through the arched door-in-the-wall at the side of the parish church and the wonder which opened up before you. The Corpus Christi Procession will take place in the… Read more…
Mayor of Killarney Cllr. Maura Healy Rae has issued invitations to a plaque unveiling dedication to the memory of her grandfather, Jackie Healy Rae, TD and member of Kerry County Council. The unveiling will take place at Barrafuff Bridge on this Thursday evening, June 19th at 6pm. A loyal and solid member of Fianna Fáil… Read more…
A Kerry father and son, a TD and a councillor are calling on all Kerry Gaelic football supporters to travel to next week’s All-Ireland quarter final vs Armagh in Croke Park to support our county players and management. Deputy Michael Cahill and Councillor Tommy Cahill, both members of Glenbeigh / Glencar GAA Club have said… Read more…
A special event was held at the River Island Hotel in Castleisland on Thursday, June 19th, to mark the retirement of Maurice Walsh as chairperson of the board of management of Scartaglen National School. Maurice served as chairperson for the past 10 years, guiding the school community with dedication and integrity. Show of Appreciation The… Read more…
During the course of the ’24 – ’25 academic year, Scoil Íde Curranes National School has been awarded four flags: the Active Flag; the Daily Mile Flag; the Green Flag and Gaelbhratach. Cáit Lynch, a past pupil of the Castleisland school and who is also the current captain of the Kerry Ladies Football Team and… Read more…
The link attached recording was donated to the Handed Down Archives by Jackie Daly himself. Archives creator / curator, P.J. Teahan said that the recording is, possibly, the first time that the Kanturk native played on what was then Radio Éireann. “Little did presenter Micheál Ó Dómhnail know how true his words were and the… Read more…
Deputy Michael Cahill has welcomed the announcement by Minister Patrick O’Donovan, the Minister with responsibility for the Arts that he will be extending the Basic Income for Artist Pilot Scheme, by six months. “There has been very clear evidence that this scheme has been hugely successful in assisting artists, in being more productive and advancing… Read more…
The death has occurred of Kathleen Morrissey, née Galvin, Knockaninane West, Kilcummin, Killarney and Currow, Co. Kerry and formerly of Inchincummer, Currow. Kathleen passed away peacefully at home on the 19th of June surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Pre-deceased by her daughter Breda, beloved wife of Eddie and loving mother of… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club 50/50 Draw took place in Kate Pats Bar in Brosna on Friday night. A bus full of supporters travelled for the latest draw and Agnes Dineen from Rathmore was the lucky winner of €1,000. Patricia McSweeney from Castleisland was the winner of the €300 prize. There were also spot prizes given… Read more…
In the run in to last Friday night’s Oh Folk concert at Browne’s Back Bar organiser Kate McSweeney sent details on the act in question, The Half Room. It was, of course, a well considered, glowing report on the group. As it transpired every syllable of it was earned, merited and lived up to in… Read more…
Mention of The Nuns’ Garden will, for many Castleisland people, bring back memories of First Holy Communion and sunny Saturday mornings and the pure privilege of stepping through the arched door-in-the-wall at the side of the parish church and the wonder which opened up before you. The Corpus Christi Procession will take place in the… Read more…
Mayor of Killarney Cllr. Maura Healy Rae has issued invitations to a plaque unveiling dedication to the memory of her grandfather, Jackie Healy Rae, TD and member of Kerry County Council. The unveiling will take place at Barrafuff Bridge on this Thursday evening, June 19th at 6pm. A loyal and solid member of Fianna Fáil… Read more…
