The death has occurred of Sheila Kain, née Downes, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry and Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Sheila died peacefully in the comfort of Killeline Care Centre surrounded by her family at 8:50am on Monday, June 30th 2025 Sheila will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Denis, daughters Kerry and Mandy, sisters… Read more…
What a glorious weekend. The Con Curtin Festival brought together all the elements that make us proud of our heritage. Music, culture, community. The concert, honouring the late Gerard Curtin, that kicked off the weekend activities was proclaimed to be the greatest concert ever hosted in our parish. The standard of performers and the wonderful… Read more…
Like children of her generation – before and since – throughout Ireland, Hannah Curtin gave a few coppers when she could to help feed ‘The Black Babies’ through her local national school. Later in life Hannah began to wonder why we were donating to simply feed them – why not educate them. “Give a man… Read more…
Tourism in the Castleisland area got a real boost in late May 1992 when Gay Byrne’s special envoy, Joe Duffy, rolled into town for a three-day working stay. Joe retired from his long running Liveline radio programme last week after almost three decades as presenter and his visit to Castleisland back then was as a… Read more…
The death has occurred of Joan Kelliher, nee Pierce, Neidín, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on June 28th 2025 at the age of 98 – with her family by her side and under the wonderful care of the staff of Willow Brooke Care Centre, Castleisland. Predeceased by her husband Joe, her grandson Eoghan and… Read more…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly has slammed the government for depriving Kerry of much-needed Early Intervention classes. Teachta Daly said Cork’s 22 classes compared to Kerry’s two was deeply unfair. He called for the immediate sanction of more classes for the upcoming school year. Commenting on the figures which he received from a… Read more…
Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Kerry TD Norma Foley has been joined by her Mid Kerry Fianna Fáil and fellow TD Michael Cahill in welcoming changes to the carer’s allowance which will benefit almost 200 families in Kerry. From Thursday, July 3rd, Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary will increase the amount of income… Read more…
The Hills are Alive With the sounds of music. It’s Con Curtin time. Get your glad rags dusted off and get to the village for an epic concert on Friday night. The line up of events around the parish over the weekend will suit all tastes. From busking, to historic talks, to ceilis, get busy… Read more…
Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill has welcomed confirmation from Iarnród Éireann that additional train capacity and a special return service will now be provided for Kerry supporters travelling to and from the All-Ireland Quarter Final against Armagh this Sunday. Following Deputy Cahill’s strong appeal earlier this week for increased transport options for Kerry fans,… Read more…
The death has occurred of Edgar Prendiville, Lisheenbawn, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Edgar passed away on June 25th 2025 after a short illness bravely borne, with his family by his side and under the excellent care of the nurses and medical staff of University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his mother Anne and his darling little daughter… Read more…
The death has occurred of Sheila Kain, née Downes, Upper Main Street, Brosna, Co. Kerry and Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Sheila died peacefully in the comfort of Killeline Care Centre surrounded by her family at 8:50am on Monday, June 30th 2025 Sheila will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Denis, daughters Kerry and Mandy, sisters… Read more…
What a glorious weekend. The Con Curtin Festival brought together all the elements that make us proud of our heritage. Music, culture, community. The concert, honouring the late Gerard Curtin, that kicked off the weekend activities was proclaimed to be the greatest concert ever hosted in our parish. The standard of performers and the wonderful… Read more…
Like children of her generation – before and since – throughout Ireland, Hannah Curtin gave a few coppers when she could to help feed ‘The Black Babies’ through her local national school. Later in life Hannah began to wonder why we were donating to simply feed them – why not educate them. “Give a man… Read more…
Tourism in the Castleisland area got a real boost in late May 1992 when Gay Byrne’s special envoy, Joe Duffy, rolled into town for a three-day working stay. Joe retired from his long running Liveline radio programme last week after almost three decades as presenter and his visit to Castleisland back then was as a… Read more…
The death has occurred of Joan Kelliher, nee Pierce, Neidín, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on June 28th 2025 at the age of 98 – with her family by her side and under the wonderful care of the staff of Willow Brooke Care Centre, Castleisland. Predeceased by her husband Joe, her grandson Eoghan and… Read more…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly has slammed the government for depriving Kerry of much-needed Early Intervention classes. Teachta Daly said Cork’s 22 classes compared to Kerry’s two was deeply unfair. He called for the immediate sanction of more classes for the upcoming school year. Commenting on the figures which he received from a… Read more…
Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Kerry TD Norma Foley has been joined by her Mid Kerry Fianna Fáil and fellow TD Michael Cahill in welcoming changes to the carer’s allowance which will benefit almost 200 families in Kerry. From Thursday, July 3rd, Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary will increase the amount of income… Read more…
The Hills are Alive With the sounds of music. It’s Con Curtin time. Get your glad rags dusted off and get to the village for an epic concert on Friday night. The line up of events around the parish over the weekend will suit all tastes. From busking, to historic talks, to ceilis, get busy… Read more…
Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill has welcomed confirmation from Iarnród Éireann that additional train capacity and a special return service will now be provided for Kerry supporters travelling to and from the All-Ireland Quarter Final against Armagh this Sunday. Following Deputy Cahill’s strong appeal earlier this week for increased transport options for Kerry fans,… Read more…
The death has occurred of Edgar Prendiville, Lisheenbawn, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Edgar passed away on June 25th 2025 after a short illness bravely borne, with his family by his side and under the excellent care of the nurses and medical staff of University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his mother Anne and his darling little daughter… Read more…
