The ink wasn’t dry on my notes for The Kerryman this week when Sheila Prendiville’s Bar & Grocery was sold again. Yes – sold again. It may not be as tight as the third secret of Fatima but the new sale is the first secret of Castleisland at the moment – and anywhere decent people…
After 28 enjoyable, hard-working years in the hospitality trade, Mary Anne Breen is preparing to hand over the keys of her beloved Island Heights Bed and Breakfast business to a new owner. The house, the business is going, lock, stock and barrel and Maryanne and husband, Éamonn are looking forward – with a hint of…
THE vibrant life of the house we knew as Sheila Prendiville’s Bar & Grocery at No. 22 Main Street, Castleisland was stilled somewhat on Friday night, July 11-2014 when the bar was officially closed. Its frequent inhabitants were scattered on the four winds and all between. Now the grand, old building is set to get…
This Thursday, May 7th., is Alzheimer’s Tea Day and Liz Galwey will host her annual Tea Party at Galwey Auctioneers on Church Street. “It’s a cause close to our hearts and we are delighted to be able to host a Tea Party and give something back to the Alzheimer’s society. There will be plenty of home…
A timely notice from Liz Galwey reminds us that Good Friday is fast approaching. Since that day in 1999 the local branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation has been organising its annual Good Friday Fundraising Walk – or ‘The Hospice Walk’ as it has been adopted and rechristened in the culture and habit of the…
The Friday night of July 11th-2014 marked a milestone in the long and happy life of a little public house and grocery shop on Castleisland’s Main Street. A gathering of locals and people who had rarely, if ever, darkened the door of No.22 previously were there to witness that final night of trading in Sheila…
A day filled with tea, coffee, friends and laughter has thus far raised €760 for the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. The Alzheimer’s Tea-Day was hosted by Liz Galwey on Thursday, May 1, in Church Street, Castleisland and her trainee journalist daughter, Amber kept tabs on the day while helping to raise funds for the cause.…
There’s a May-Day for Tea-Day this Thursday on Church Street as May 1st is Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Liz and Amber Galwey will host a Tea Day at Galwey Auctioneers on Church Street from 9-30am to 4-30pm. They’d be delighted to welcome all to support this event which is…
Because our Friday Favourite is usually about looking back through the files we thought we’d do so on this Good Friday morning with a dual purpose. This morning’s 11am start to the annual Hospice Walk is the reason for the duality. The Kerry Hospice Foundation is preparing for its annual Good Friday Morning Walk. The…
