The final sessions of acting training have come to an end for the sixty six actors taking part in the Presentation Castleisland ‘Night at the OsKaRs’ series of short films based on cinema classics. Locations and costumes have been sorted and all that remains is the mastering of accents and fine tuning of lines ahead…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner Paudie O’Shea collected his winnings of €808 from club member Colum Nolan at Browne’s Bar during Saturday night’s draw. Host Peter Browne did the honours and picked out this week’s draw winner and Stephen Sugrue it was who won €764 after he posted his entry in The Chicken Club just before the envelopes were collected…
The death has occurred of Joan Reidy, nee Cremins, Glenlarhan, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and Raheen Limerick. Peacefully on March 21st 2023 in the presence of her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Milford Care Centre Limerick. Predeceased by her husband Brendan. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Deirdre,…
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) needs to collect 3,000 units of blood every week to maintain the national blood supply. The issue with blood is that no one knows who will need it, when they will need it, how much they may need, or what type they require. The IBTS will visit Castleisland Community…
The death has occurred of Michael ‘Mike’ O’Connor, 4 College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and also Ballyoughtragh Heights, Milltown, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, at University Hospital Kerry, on March 19th 2023, in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Joan, nee Moriarty, his parents Michael and Bridie and his brother John. Sadly missed…
Filíocht na nDaoine, Caisleán na Mainge – Castlemaine Beidh ceardlann filíochta á reachtáil i Halla Pobail Chaisleán na Mainge (V93 R2730) eagrairhe ag Dánscoil Shliabh Luachra ag tosnú ar an Satharn 25 Márta ar 11am – 1pm. Is í aidhm an chúrsa ná tuiscint ar an bhfilíocht agus taitneamh níos fear a bhaint aisti. Cuid…
The death has occurred of Julia Scollard, nee McCarthy, Glountane, Cordal East and formerly of Tournounagh, Gneeveguilla, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, on March 15th 2023, in the presence of her loving husband and family, in the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Dermot, her family…
The death has occurred of James ‘Jim’ O’Sullivan, affectionately known as Pecker, Ballinacartin, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. He will be sadly missed by his loving brothers: Paddy, Bob, Tadgh, Billy, John and Tom and sisters Eileen and Ann, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Caren, Sheila and Chrissie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Jim Rest…
People wishing to take part in the Castleisland St. Patrick’s Day Parade tomorrow do not need to contact anyone in advance of their participation. They just need to turn up on time – meaning before 12:30pm – at the Castleisland Co-Op Mart Yard. Calls and messages received over the past few days from people intending…
The death has occurred of John McAuliffe, Knockachur, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry and Lyre, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, on March 14th 2023, at University Hospital Kerry. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving brother Nicky, his sister-in-law Anne, his many cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In…
Congratulations John Paul and Grace Wishing many years of love and joy to John Paul Curtin and his beautiful bride, Grace OCallaghan. I’m reliably informed Grace is a Mayo woman. She joins a long list of lovely Mayo gals who have fallen under the spell of our local lads! Welcome to the fold, Grace. We’re…
The Heritage Council, along with Minister of State Malcolm Noonan TD today, Wednesday, March 15th announced that 11 historic towns will share €1.3m funding under the 2023 Historic Towns Initiative (HTI). The funding will help to provide jobs through heritage-led regeneration, will aid the rebuilding of local economies and address vacancy with heritage as the…
The death has occurred of Eileen McKenna, née Shanahan, Inchincummer, Currow, Killarney, Co. Kerry and formerly of Oakpark, Tralee. Peacefully, at home, on March 14th. 2023, in the presence and loving care of her husband and family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Tom, her family Bríd Mills, Padraig and Eileen Manfreda, in Switzerland and…
Climate Detectives is an European Space Agency school project that challenges students to ‘make a difference’ in understanding and protecting Earth’s climate. The project was undertaken by the European Space Education Resource Office wing of the ESA in attempt to engage and inspire students to understand and combat the growing problem of climate change. It…
A Castleisland woman who was left in pain by a foot injury sustained last October went to a HSE-funded clinic in Spain for specialist surgery rather than wait for an operation at home. Mother of two Michelle O’Sullivan, told how she felt like she was ‘walking with two golf balls’ under her foot after a…
It was a moment in time, out of their busy lives, when students, teachers and parents met and celebrated the success of the Junior Cycle Business Studies results. Kemmy Business Studies School in University of Limerick in conjunction with the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI) invited those Junior Cycle Business Studies students 2022…
A series of oil painting classes has been planned for Castleisland Community Centre on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm over the following six weeks. The classes will start on this Thursday March 16th. and the total cost €140 and a deposit of €30 will secure a place. The classes will be delivered by Damian Daly…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner Ger O’Connell, Scartaglen collected his winnings of €767 from the club’s under-age coach, Billy O’Sullivan at Lyons’ Bar in Scartaglen on Saturday night. Gráinne Walsh represented draw hosts Lyons’ Bar and she picked out this week’s winner, Paudie O’Shea, Castleisland for a St. Patrick’s weekend cheque of €808. Paudie O’Shea…
After a very busy Christmas and New Year period, Castleisland returned to more normal patterns of trade, yet somewhat ahead of last year’s levels – according to figures and indicators provided by Castleisland Chamber Alliance. By: Chamber Alliance Chairman Michael John Kearney Weekends, in particular, have been busy for various reasons around events which the…
The death has occurred of Phyllis Gleeson, née Reidy, New York and formerly of Scrahan, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Phyllis died peacefully, at her residence in New York, on Saturday, March 4th 2023. Predeceased by her husband Maurice, brothers and sisters, Phyllis is survived by her brother Joe Reidy, Scrahan, Castleisland, sister Margaret Groendyke in Florida…
The death has occurred of Maurice ‘Moss’ Crowe, Chute Hall, Tralee and Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry. Maurice ‘Moss’ Crowe, Chute Hall, Ballymacelligott, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly of Gortatlea, passed away peacefully on 10th March 2023 at University Hospital Kerry. Forever in our thoughts and sadly missed by his wife Vera, brothers Jackie and Tim, sisters…
Last week’s An Ríocht AC 50/50 Draw winner of €400 David Meyler collected his cheque at Walsh Bros Electrical on Friday morning and he also drew this week’s winner from the drum. And this week’s winner was Nora Dennehy from Ballydesmond. Nora won €425. Next week’s draw, will take place at Fagin’s Bar on St.…
I want to thank the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society for inviting me to speak here today. The Society has done much valuable work to mark the centenary of the Civil War and the wider revolutionary period in Kerry and in Ireland, and that has been extremely valuable in encouraging and nurturing an inclusive and…
James ‘Chassie’ Cronin, Duagh Village and formerly of Desmonds Avenue Castleisland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and much loved family in the exceptional care of the staff at UHK Tralee on Friday, March 11-2022 after a short illness. There aren’t too many people blessed with the gift that the very mention of their…
The death has occurred of Timmy O’Connor, 15 Desmonds Avenue, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of Nelligan’s Bakery, Limerick Road, Castleisland. Peacefully on March 8th 2023 in the presence of his loving family in the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Sadly missed and…
The Kerry County Council Arts Office is inviting proposals, from professional creative practitioners, venues and festivals, for events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2023. Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of creativity for children and young people under 18 which is funded by Creative Ireland. This year it takes place on Saturday, June 10th. As…
One of the rare, remaining couple of big days in Castleisland is coming towards us at an alarming rate and, I believe, that the long range weather forecast for that weekend is good. On that very note, an important meeting of the organising committee of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in…
The death has occurred of Timothy ‘Thade’ O’Leary of Leam, Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, Co.Kerry on March 5th 2023. Thade passed away peacefully in the excellent care of the nurses and staff of Cork University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Timothy and Nora, brothers Paddy, Aeneas and John (Infant). Deeply regretted and fondly remembered by his wife…
Echoes of Heroic Deeds and Sacrifices at Kilbanivane There were strong echoes of heroic deeds and sacrifices during Kerry historian Dr. Tim Horgan’s powerful oration at the Republican Graves during the Ballyseedy Centenary Commemorations at Kilbanivane Graveyard in Castleisland on Tuesday evening. Up to 100 people gathered within the ancient cut stone walled burial grounds…
The death has occurred of Timothy Murphy, (76) St. Rita’s, Limerick Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on March 7th 2023 in the presence of his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin and previously the staff at the N.R.H Dun Laoghaire and University Hospital Kerry. Sadly…
