Uisce Éireann has delivered a major boost to Castleisland’s water supply with the replacement of the troublesome 3.3 kilometres of aged water-mains from Ballymacadam on the Brosna Road to Castleisland town. Often described as the gateway to Kerry, Castleisland is a town with a strong community spirit and a proud history, and this vital upgrade… Read more…
They came from Cuas in Dingle and from Caherdaniel in South Kerry, and everywhere beyond and between. The event was the annual gathering which weather permitting generally takes place on the first fine Wednesday in May, in Browne’s Agri, Steel and Builders Merchants in Castleisland. Business manager Dennis O’Connor said that the event is held… Read more…
The Transition Year students from St. Patrick’s Secondary School in Castleisland recently enjoyed a sunny three-day cultural trip to London. The journey offered a mix of famous sights, thrilling adventures, and captivating entertainment, helping the students to learn and grow. Their London experience began with an open-top bus tour in the evening. As the city… Read more…
The death has occurred of Thomas ‘Tom’ Brennan, ‘The Barber’ and ex Castleisland Fire Service, Cahernard, Killarney Road, Castleisland Co. Kerry and late of Upper Main Street Castleisland Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on April 29th 2025 in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Kitty ,his sister Marguerite… Read more…
The Castleisland based Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival is the sole, local beneficiary of the 2025 Creative Communities Grant – the festival was granted €1,000. This year, Kerry County Council’s Creative Ireland Office received fifty-seven applications in response to a call for grants to support creativity in communities throughout Kerry. To grow awareness of this… Read more…
Gardaí in Castleisland are still anxious to solve the appearance / disappearance of a group of about 15 to 20 mainly women and children seen walking in the Knocknagore area of Tralee Road in the early hours of a morning earlier this month. The group members were walking in the Castleisland direction at around 4:30am… Read more…
A House With a Family History Featuring on The Great House Revival Tonight on RTÉ One at 9:30pm. The absorbing RTÉ One, Sunday night (9:30pm) programme The Great House Revival brings us closer than ever to home tonight. To a project, a house, a home a proud Knocknagoshel man Kieran Cotter has saved from certain… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletics Club had 12 nominees at this year’s Kerry Athletics County Awards. This is the highest number of award nominations for any club in the county. By Club PRO Amy Ní Riada These awards acknowledge an incredibly successful 2024 season for the club, celebrating not only individual talent but also the dedication and… Read more…
Comfort for Chemo Kerry was honored to receive a generous donation of €3,120 from the Headley’s Bridge Crib fundraiser, organized by Eileen and Thomas O’Connor of Headley’s Bridge, Knocknagoshel. This beloved annual tradition, which the O’Connors have been hosting since 2012, once again brought together the local community and beyond in support of cancer patients… Read more…
Séan Butler, a 17-year-old accordion player, from Scartaglin will be taking part in the Siansa Gael Linn music competition finals on Sunday, March 23 rd in the National Concert Hall, Dublin. Siansa provides a platform for talented teenage groups in the area of traditional Irish music and singing. The event is run entirely through the… Read more…
Uisce Éireann has delivered a major boost to Castleisland’s water supply with the replacement of the troublesome 3.3 kilometres of aged water-mains from Ballymacadam on the Brosna Road to Castleisland town. Often described as the gateway to Kerry, Castleisland is a town with a strong community spirit and a proud history, and this vital upgrade… Read more…
They came from Cuas in Dingle and from Caherdaniel in South Kerry, and everywhere beyond and between. The event was the annual gathering which weather permitting generally takes place on the first fine Wednesday in May, in Browne’s Agri, Steel and Builders Merchants in Castleisland. Business manager Dennis O’Connor said that the event is held… Read more…
The Transition Year students from St. Patrick’s Secondary School in Castleisland recently enjoyed a sunny three-day cultural trip to London. The journey offered a mix of famous sights, thrilling adventures, and captivating entertainment, helping the students to learn and grow. Their London experience began with an open-top bus tour in the evening. As the city… Read more…
The death has occurred of Thomas ‘Tom’ Brennan, ‘The Barber’ and ex Castleisland Fire Service, Cahernard, Killarney Road, Castleisland Co. Kerry and late of Upper Main Street Castleisland Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on April 29th 2025 in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Kitty ,his sister Marguerite… Read more…
The Castleisland based Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival is the sole, local beneficiary of the 2025 Creative Communities Grant – the festival was granted €1,000. This year, Kerry County Council’s Creative Ireland Office received fifty-seven applications in response to a call for grants to support creativity in communities throughout Kerry. To grow awareness of this… Read more…
Gardaí in Castleisland are still anxious to solve the appearance / disappearance of a group of about 15 to 20 mainly women and children seen walking in the Knocknagore area of Tralee Road in the early hours of a morning earlier this month. The group members were walking in the Castleisland direction at around 4:30am… Read more…
A House With a Family History Featuring on The Great House Revival Tonight on RTÉ One at 9:30pm. The absorbing RTÉ One, Sunday night (9:30pm) programme The Great House Revival brings us closer than ever to home tonight. To a project, a house, a home a proud Knocknagoshel man Kieran Cotter has saved from certain… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletics Club had 12 nominees at this year’s Kerry Athletics County Awards. This is the highest number of award nominations for any club in the county. By Club PRO Amy Ní Riada These awards acknowledge an incredibly successful 2024 season for the club, celebrating not only individual talent but also the dedication and… Read more…
Comfort for Chemo Kerry was honored to receive a generous donation of €3,120 from the Headley’s Bridge Crib fundraiser, organized by Eileen and Thomas O’Connor of Headley’s Bridge, Knocknagoshel. This beloved annual tradition, which the O’Connors have been hosting since 2012, once again brought together the local community and beyond in support of cancer patients… Read more…
Séan Butler, a 17-year-old accordion player, from Scartaglin will be taking part in the Siansa Gael Linn music competition finals on Sunday, March 23 rd in the National Concert Hall, Dublin. Siansa provides a platform for talented teenage groups in the area of traditional Irish music and singing. The event is run entirely through the… Read more…
