Tuesday Evening Commemoration for Bertie Murphy in Castleisland

Tuesday Evening Commemoration for Bertie Murphy in Castleisland

The Castleisland Sinn Féin Cumann will hold a wreath laying ceremony at the Republican plot in Kilbanivane cemetery Castleisland on Tuesday evening September 27th. at 7pm. Bertie was murdered by free state forces in Killarney while being held prisoner on September 19th 1922. He was one of the earliest Republican casualties of the civil war.…

Centenary Ceremony for Michael Brosnan, Castleisland (1900-1920)

Centenary Ceremony for Michael Brosnan, Castleisland (1900-1920)

A simple but Covid-19 restricted ceremony was held on Pembroke’s side of Kilbanivane Cemetery here in Castleisland on Sunday afternoon at 3pm. Staraí áitiúil agus Gaeilgeoir, Éamonn Ó Braoin conducted the ceremony and provided a bi-lingual oration at the Republican plot in the cemetery. Murder in Ardfert The ceremony centred on Michael Brosnan of Close,…

The Late Denis Nolan, St. Stephen’s Park Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The Late Denis Nolan, St. Stephen’s Park Castleisland, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Denis Nolan, (56) of No. 34 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of No. 2 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland. Suddenly, at his residence, on September 28th. 2020. Sadly missed by his loving parents John and Margaret, brothers: Donal, John, Brendan and Pádraig, sisters: Liz, Margaret and Marie, brothers-in-law,…

Could Cllr. Charlie’s Concrete Proposal End the Kilbanivane Distress?

Could Cllr. Charlie’s Concrete Proposal End the Kilbanivane Distress?

The next ordinary meeting of Kerry County Council will be held in Rathmore Social Action Group / Teach Íosagáin on the coming Monday, December 16th. 2019 commencing at 11am. There are over 40 notices of motion down for consideration at the meeting. Motion number 31 on the list concerns Castleisland and its sponsor is Cllr.…

The Late James ‘Jimmy’ Reidy, Castleisland and Chicago, U.S.A.

The Late James ‘Jimmy’ Reidy, Castleisland and Chicago, U.S.A.

    The death has occurred of James ‘Jimmy’ Reidy, (77) Knocknagore, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of Desmond’s Avenue, Castleisland and Chicago, U.S.A. On November 27th 2019, peacefully after a short illness at University Hospital Kerry. Sadly missed by his loving brother Danny, nephew Willie, nieces Bríd and Liz, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and…

The Late Bridie Pembroke, nee Cronin, Bawnluskaha, College Road, Castleisland

The Late Bridie Pembroke, nee Cronin, Bawnluskaha, College Road, Castleisland

The death has occurred of Bridie Pembroke (nee Cronin), Bawnluskaha, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully at home on October 24th 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Eddie and sons John Junior and Edward. Sadly missed by her loving family Margaret Ryan, Patricia Ahern, Mary Cronin, Kathleen Horan, Daniel, John and…

The Late Kathleen ‘Kit’ McAuliffe, Castleisland and Ballydesmond

The Late Kathleen ‘Kit’ McAuliffe, Castleisland and Ballydesmond

The death has occurred of Kathleen ‘Kit’ McAuliffe, nee Vaughan, Glounsharoon, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of Ballydesmond Post Office, Co. Cork. Peacefully on March 20th 2019 surrounded by her loving sons at University Hospital Kerry, Beloved wife of the late Michael. Sadly missed by her loving sons: David and Tim , daughter-in-law Maura, her…

The late Francis P. Moynihan, Ahaneboy, Knocknagoshel and Castleisland

The late Francis P. Moynihan, Ahaneboy, Knocknagoshel and Castleisland

The death has occurred of Francis P. Moynihan, (88) Ahaneboy, Knocknagoshel and Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on February 8th 2019 at University Hospital Kerry. Sadly missed by his loving sister Bridie in the U.S.A. and all extended family, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends who helped him at different stages throughout…

The late James Murphy, Castleisland

The late James Murphy, Castleisland

The death has occurred of James Murphy (ex Rhyno Mills) Kilcow, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, 42 Clonough Avenue, Limerick Road, Castleisland and Glounsharoon, Castleisland. Suddenly, on November 11th 2018. Sadly missed by his heartbroken daughters: Claire, Eimir and Niamh, sons-in-law Ondrej and Joe, his adored grandchildren Eddie, Charlie and Dáithí, brother John, sister Eileen, sister-in-law Mary,…

The Late Jim Harnett, The Hill, Abbeyfeale and Castleisland

The Late Jim Harnett, The Hill, Abbeyfeale and Castleisland

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Harnett, (80) Convent Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of The Hill, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick and Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home, Kilcummin, Killarney. On September 27th 2018, at University Hospital Kerry after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Doreen (Dodo). Sadly missed by his loving…