Ireland’s Hottest Grill Masters are Coming to Castleisland for Three-Day Event

Ireland’s Hottest Grill Masters are Coming to Castleisland for Three-Day Event

It’s being billed as the Grill Master Ireland Fire Burning Competition and it’s expected to bring barbecue cooking specialists to Castleisland from all over Ireland. It’s all planned for The Crown Hotel from Friday, September 23rd to Sunday 25th inclusive and is being planned as an annual event showcasing the best in BBQ cooking. Five…

Invitation to ‘Crown’ a Great Kerry Footballing Weekend

Invitation to ‘Crown’ a Great Kerry Footballing Weekend

The Crown Bar on Castleisland’s Main Street will host a barbecue, live music and budget priced drink – while stocks last –  on this Sunday afternoon to coincide with big match TV coverage. The in form Kerry senior football team will take on Donegal in the Super 8 game in Croke Park and hopes are…

Brosna GAA Club News Round-Up

Brosna GAA Club News Round-Up

December Lotto Draw in The Sportsfield Bar The draw for the Brosna GAA Club Lotto jackpot of €3,450 took place on Monday, November 27th. in Flanagan’s Bar. By: Adam Barry PRO The numbers drawn were: 6 , 14, 18, 29. There was no jackpot winner. Lucky dip winners included: John Cahill, Brosna, €50 promoter prize; John…

CF Hero and Build4Life Poster Boy Arron O’Leary RIP

CF Hero and Build4Life Poster Boy Arron O’Leary RIP

Over the past couple of years, CF Campaigner, Joe Browne brought us several bits of good news about a brave little Corkman, Arron O’Leary. It was Joe who labelled his little friend the ‘Build4Life Poster Boy’ during the height of the campaign in 2008. Joe was in touch this evening to let us know that…

Run the Runway to Land on Annual Events Calendar

Run the Runway to Land on Annual Events Calendar

On the Friday night of last weekend, the inaugural Kerry Airport 5K Fun Run was held in aid of local charity Build4Life in association with Castleisland Rugby Club. “The event was a huge success with 750 participants involved on a beautiful, autumnal night at our local airport,” said spokesman, Bill Horgan of the promoting club,…

Build4Life 5K at Kerry Airport and Party at The Crown on Friday Night

Build4Life 5K at Kerry Airport and Party at The Crown on Friday Night

A reminder that the Kerry Airport / Build4Life run will take place on this Friday, October 7th at 8.30pm along the two kilometer runway under lights. The event, which is sponsored by the Garvey’s SuperValu Group, will offer participants a rare experience and opportunity. “It is hoped to raise a significant sum for this locally…

Build4Life Hoping for a Run-Way Success with Airport Event

Build4Life Hoping for a Run-Way Success with Airport Event

The Garvey’s SuperValu Group has announced its sponsorship of the Kerry Airport 5K Fun Run in aid of the Build4Llife Cystic Fibrosis Charity. The Kerry Airport run will take place on Friday, October 7th at 8.30pm along the two kilometer runway under lights and will offer participants this rare experience and opportunity. Details of the…

Castleisland Connection Just Keeps on Rolling for Build4Life Poster Boy Aaron

Castleisland Connection Just Keeps on Rolling for Build4Life Poster Boy Aaron

It was CF Campaigner, Joe Browne who labelled young Cork lad, Aaron O’Leary the ‘Build4Life Poster Boy’ during the height of the campaign in 2008. Aaron popped up again just before last Christmas. On the RTÉ One evening news on December 18th there was a good news story about a young Cork boy who received…

Volunteers Celebrated and Honoured in Crown Commemoration

Volunteers Celebrated and Honoured in Crown Commemoration

Sunday’s Irish Volunteer commemoration at The Crown Hotel in the heart of Castleisland proved an outstanding success for the handful of organisers. It was particularly satisfying for Joe Browne, Eamonn and John Breen as they had put so much work and effort into the event over the past couple of months. The weather conditions were…