Kilmurry National School Superheroes in the Making

Kilmurry National School Superheroes in the Making

Kerry GAA has been working with The Performance Lab on an exciting new program called Superheroes. This program provides a fun and engaging way for children to learn the fundamental movements by using the modern day Superhero moves of Ironman, Spiderman, Thor, Hulk and Superman. By Joanne Brosnan You might ask what the fundamental movements…

Brosna GAA Club and Parish News Round-Up

Brosna GAA Club and Parish News Round-Up

No More ‘Pitch’ Darkness – Let There Be Light Brosna GAA Club is delighted to announce that there has been an upgrade to the lights at the pitch.  With the same illumination as street lights, the walking track will be lit up from 6.15pm to 9.15pm each evening. This is wonderful news for all of…

When Mick Galwey and Tomás Ó Sé Sat Down to Talk……

When Mick Galwey and Tomás Ó Sé Sat Down to Talk……

Currow’s Mick Galwey, an All-Ireland winner with Kerry in 1986 as a teenager, turned rugby international captain, joined former Kerry great Tomás Ó Sé in his Benetti Menswear Live question and answer session to talk all things GAA,  Munster and Irish rugby, world travel and Kerry. Now sporting a beard – which he described at…

The Late Maurice ‘Mossie’ Spillane, Tralee and Scartaglin

The Late Maurice ‘Mossie’ Spillane, Tralee and Scartaglin

The death has occurred of Maurice ‘Mossie’ Spillane, Balloonagh Estate, Tralee and Scartaglin, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, on May 19th. 2020. Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Michelle, Tracey, Deirdre and Ashling. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Ryan, Ríona, Kealan, his brothers John, Don and Michael, sons-in-law, Bernard Downey, Thomas O’Connell and…

Covid-19 Community Response – New Freephone Line

Covid-19 Community Response – New Freephone Line

A new telephone helpline has been launched in Kerry this morning to assist members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical services and to provide support and advice to people during the current public health emergency. The free, confidential phoneline service has been established by the new COVID-19 Kerry Community Response Forum which includes…

Brosna GAA Club News Round-Up

Brosna GAA Club News Round-Up

The Story of Brosna GAA The amazing book spanning over 120 years of Club and Parish history has, not surprisingly, sold out. By Mairéad Moriarty, PRO A reprint is being considered and will only happen once sufficient advance orders are received.  This book is the ultimate gift for family members overseas, Christmas presents, etc. Please…

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…

Cordal GAA Club Stands by its Man

Cordal GAA Club Stands by its Man

Cordal GAA Club executive committee and senior team management have agreed a joint decision to stand by one of their star players on one of the biggest events of his footballing life. Philip O’Connor will captain the Kerry Junior Football team tomorrow afternoon in Portlaoise as they attempt to win the All-Ireland title in a…

8,000 Bags of Litter Collected in Kerry by Record 5,500 Volunteers

8,000 Bags of Litter Collected in Kerry by Record 5,500 Volunteers

A record 5,500 volunteers took part in the Kerry County Clean Up last month which saw 8,000 bags of litter collected, the highest ever tally in the seven years in which the environmental and community initiative has existed – according to Kerry County Council statistics. Litter Analysis KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council have completed…

Painful, Childhood Memories from Kerry V Galway Games

Painful, Childhood Memories from Kerry V Galway Games

Even though I have two beautiful little Galwegians for grandchildren I can still feel the pain the Westerners inflicted on Kerry in the early to mid 1960s. On that basis alone, without even thinking of the deeper notion of heritage and whatever it is that makes my heart pound in my chest when I see…