Phelim Drew’s visit to Castleisland and his sold out gig in Browne’s back bar here on October 8th was a huge success and a tonic for people longing for a return of the ‘night out’ experience. It was a lovely mixture of songs and stories and brilliant musicianship from Phelim and his stage partner and guitarist, Colin… Read more…
The death has occurred of Ann Broderick, nee O’Connor, Castleview Drive, Tralee Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on November 30th 2022 in the presence of her loving family at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by her husband Patrick, her son Shane and her sister Mamie O’Sullivan, Camp, Castleisland. Sadly missed by her loving son Padraig, daughter… Read more…
Following on from the success of last year’s LGBT+ awareness day in the school, Presentation Castleisland held a colourful and uplifting stand up awareness day recently for the LGBT+ community. Stand Up Awareness Week is a national event that ran from the 14th to the 18th of November. While highlighting the week in the school,… Read more…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has urged local, government TDs to confirm if they support the Fine Gael Minister for Finance’s plans to lift pay restrictions on senior bankers. Teachta Daly said that as households continue to struggle with the cost of living, reports that the Fine Gael Minister for Finance plans to… Read more…
On Tuesday December 6th, Castleisland Family Resource Centre will run the fourth in a series of talks for parents of children presenting with anxiety. The talk, which runs from 7pm to 8pm, is for parents of children attending from first to third year in post primary school. The talk will be delivered by play… Read more…
The death has occurred of Joseph ‘Joe’ Martin. 35 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and ex Divanes Volkswagon Garage Castleisland. Peacefully on November 28th, 2022, in the presence of his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Josie and his brother Jerome.… Read more…
The Christmas season begins in Castleisland Community College with the Team Hope Christmas Shoe Box Appeal each year. The Shoe Box Appeal celebrates the spirit of Christmas with the students donating shoe boxes to children in need. “It’s a reminder to all of us to help those less fortunate as the children who receive these… Read more…
History in The Hall The launch of the much anticipated The Brosna Land Struggle (1876-1916) is taking place in the Hall on December 3rd at 8pm. Resident historian and raconteur, Tom Roche, will be there to introduce his latest publication. It’s a golden opportunity to get a signed copy of what promises to be a fascinating account… Read more…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket second-time winner Ester Murphy, Tullig collected her cheque for €970 from club committee member, Kevin Lenihan at the draw at Tom McCarthy’s Central Bar on Saturday night. Barman Jack Curran picked out this week’s winner and it turned out to be his own grandmother, Mary McCarthy for a €950 win. The club sends… Read more…
The death has occurred of Willie Leahy, Avondale House, Tralee Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry and formerly of Carrigeen, Brosna, Co. Kerry. Former employee of ESB power station Tarbert, who died suddenly on November 25th 2022. Dearly missed by his wife Anne, nee O Meara. Beloved father of Nicola, Noel, Caroline and Kevin. Son-in-law Séan and… Read more…
Phelim Drew’s visit to Castleisland and his sold out gig in Browne’s back bar here on October 8th was a huge success and a tonic for people longing for a return of the ‘night out’ experience. It was a lovely mixture of songs and stories and brilliant musicianship from Phelim and his stage partner and guitarist, Colin… Read more…
The death has occurred of Ann Broderick, nee O’Connor, Castleview Drive, Tralee Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on November 30th 2022 in the presence of her loving family at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by her husband Patrick, her son Shane and her sister Mamie O’Sullivan, Camp, Castleisland. Sadly missed by her loving son Padraig, daughter… Read more…
Following on from the success of last year’s LGBT+ awareness day in the school, Presentation Castleisland held a colourful and uplifting stand up awareness day recently for the LGBT+ community. Stand Up Awareness Week is a national event that ran from the 14th to the 18th of November. While highlighting the week in the school,… Read more…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has urged local, government TDs to confirm if they support the Fine Gael Minister for Finance’s plans to lift pay restrictions on senior bankers. Teachta Daly said that as households continue to struggle with the cost of living, reports that the Fine Gael Minister for Finance plans to… Read more…
On Tuesday December 6th, Castleisland Family Resource Centre will run the fourth in a series of talks for parents of children presenting with anxiety. The talk, which runs from 7pm to 8pm, is for parents of children attending from first to third year in post primary school. The talk will be delivered by play… Read more…
The death has occurred of Joseph ‘Joe’ Martin. 35 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and ex Divanes Volkswagon Garage Castleisland. Peacefully on November 28th, 2022, in the presence of his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Josie and his brother Jerome.… Read more…
The Christmas season begins in Castleisland Community College with the Team Hope Christmas Shoe Box Appeal each year. The Shoe Box Appeal celebrates the spirit of Christmas with the students donating shoe boxes to children in need. “It’s a reminder to all of us to help those less fortunate as the children who receive these… Read more…
History in The Hall The launch of the much anticipated The Brosna Land Struggle (1876-1916) is taking place in the Hall on December 3rd at 8pm. Resident historian and raconteur, Tom Roche, will be there to introduce his latest publication. It’s a golden opportunity to get a signed copy of what promises to be a fascinating account… Read more…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket second-time winner Ester Murphy, Tullig collected her cheque for €970 from club committee member, Kevin Lenihan at the draw at Tom McCarthy’s Central Bar on Saturday night. Barman Jack Curran picked out this week’s winner and it turned out to be his own grandmother, Mary McCarthy for a €950 win. The club sends… Read more…
The death has occurred of Willie Leahy, Avondale House, Tralee Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry and formerly of Carrigeen, Brosna, Co. Kerry. Former employee of ESB power station Tarbert, who died suddenly on November 25th 2022. Dearly missed by his wife Anne, nee O Meara. Beloved father of Nicola, Noel, Caroline and Kevin. Son-in-law Séan and… Read more…
