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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
A dynamic 5km race series is returning to Castleisland this autumn for the first time in two years. By Amy Ní Riada An Ríocht Athletic Club is delighted to invite runners of all abilities to partake in the 2025 installment of the three-part road race taking place at the end of August and early September.…
The Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner last week was Sliabh Luachra Camogie Club. Club representative Mary Mahoney collected their €535 winnings from Connie Reynolds on behalf of Castleisland Rugby Club. The draw was held at The Half Way Bar in Ballymacelligott and draw host Thomas McQuinn dipped in the drum and emerged with the…
An Ríocht Athletic Club’s 50/50 draw took place in Circle K, Tralee Road on Friday. Agnes Dineen, Rathmore and Patricia McSweeney, Castleisland collected their cheques from the previous weeks draw. The winning ticket drawn at Circle K belonged to Jim O’Shea from Listry. Jim won €506. Next week’s draw will be at Cronin’s Restaurant and…
Local people with associations and loved ones buried within the walls of St. Stephen’s Cemetery gathered there in prayer and in the same geansaí at 8pm on Friday evening. Led by Castleisland P.P. Fr. Mossie Brick from an impromptu altar with his back to the door of Ivy Leaf Arts Centre, Fr. Brick welcomed all…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In February of this year The National Lottery sought entries to this year’s Good Causes Awards. The initial competition phase of the awards was due to close at the end of April but was extended by some weeks with An Gaeltacht native and TV personality Dáithí Ó Sé as cathaoirleach. Now the county finalists have…
Knocknagoshel National School was announced as the recipient of the Class of the Year 2025 award in the All-Island Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) Awards. The multi-grade third to sixth class created a subscription business called The Mall Market, which provides weekly shopping to the local community after their last local shop closed. JEP has supported…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner Bernie McNally collected her €537 cheque at The Fountain Bar from Marguerite O’Callaghan. Marguerite then picked out this week’s winners, Sliabh Luachra Camogie Club for a €535 win. The next draw is on in The Half-way Bar in Ballymacelligott next Saturday night around 9:30pm How to Play…
The Castleisland FC U-11 girls team and management hosted their counterparts from the Co. Louth club Bellurgan United FC at the weekend and they played two very competitive and educational games against their guests. Bellurgan United FC is a 1936 founded community-based soccer club located in the town-land of Bellurgan on the Cooley Peninsula in…
Danny Healy Rae, TD believes that nothing has changed in the area of housing since he was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 2016. “Im glad to have the opportunity to talk about housing again tonight. Since I came up here in 2016, we have been talking about it constantly. Every man and woman who…
Minister for Children, Disabilty, Equality and Kerry TD Norma Foley has announced €50,000 in funding for new recreational spaces for teenagers in Kerry. It is recognised that more play and recreation amenities, such as social ‘hang out’ spaces and multi use games areas (MUGAs), are required for teenagers due to the increase in population and…
The death has occurred of Sally O’Neill, née Morris, of Cahirdown Close, Listowel and formerly Pettigo, Co. Donegal, died peacefully on June 9th. 2025. Beloved wife of the late Oliver and dearest sister of Jim and the late Mick, Francie, Packie and Maisie. Sadly missed by her loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, kind…
Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer, TD and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD have announced the successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025. Groups and clubs in Ballymacelligott, Brosna, Castleisland, Cordal, Currow, Farranfore, Knocknagoshel, Lyreacrompane and Scartaglin are among the…
The death has occurred of Richard ‘Richie’ Walsh, Meenbanivane, Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry and late of Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel. Richie passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the wonderful nurses and staff of the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital Cork on June 10th. 2025. Loving father of Rachel and Liam. Sadly missed by his son-in-law Mick, daughter-in-law…
Ballymacelligott Vintage Club members were delighted to present a cheque for €1,957 to O’Brennan National School this week. This was the proceeds from the club’s recent Cars and Coffee morning. “The very successful event was held on Sunday June 1st on the grounds of Glenduff Manor. We had a fantastic turnout on the day with…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry has slammed the government for failing to resource local authorities and allowing public homes to lie empty in the middle of a housing emergency. His comments come as freedom of information data released to Sinn Féin by Kerry County Council show that local authorities homes are boarded up in Kerry…
