The death has occurred of Charles ‘Charlie’ Horan O’Connell Demesne, Limerick Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of Main Street, Castleisland. Charles (97) passed away peacefully in his 97th year on December 10th 2018 in the excellent care of Beechwood Nursing Home, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick. Sadly missed by his sons, Cathal and Donie, his daughter…
A request from a hard working Tidy Towns volunteer who is frustrated at the lack of co-operation from some premises owners on Main Street here in Castleisland. What’s bothering this volunteer is that some people are just not bothering to keep their buildings and in front of them clean and litter free. Litter and Weed…
The death has occurred Fr. John ‘Jack’ Heffernan, Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry and late of Main Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and Paisley, Scotland. March 15th 2018. Peacefully in his 92nd year. Sadly missed by his loving brother Dermot (Dem), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, sisters and staff of Our Lady of…
The scheduled meeting of Castleisland’s St Patrick’s Day Parade ad-hoc committee took place in the River Island Hotel on Thursday night, February 8th. The meeting included valued safety advice from Garda Sergeant John O’Mahony and a welcome increase of members of the public and business people from the town. It was decided that this year…
Irish Water has given a commitment to spend €250,000 to replace asbestos and faulty water mains along Castleisland’s Main Street and back along the Tralee Road – and the work is to begin on Monday, February 12th. An email from Cllr. Bobby O’Connell states that he has confirmed with Kerry County Council engineer Colm Mangan…
“On the Tidy Towns front, things are progressing well with the residents’ groups doing outstanding work on the roads and estates of the town,” said Castleisland Tidy Towns group spokesperson, Mary Walsh in an optimistic opening line. “One big problem facing us this year is that of weeds. Spraying has been outlawed in order to…
If you’re the kind of person who believes in the adages associated with the noble and ancient craft of sewing, then, here’s a bit of good news for you. A Stitch in Time Saves Nine or Cutting Your Cloth According to Your Measure all come from the same yarn. The White Button – a new…
Cordal GAA Club Christmas Lotto Results There was no winner of the Cordal GAA Club Chritmas Lotto. The numbers called were 2, 6, 20, 30. The Jackpot will roll over to the January Lotto. €30 Lucky Dip wins went to: Florence Flynn, Cordal; Stephen Griffin, Ballyfinanne; Suzanne McCarthy, Kilcow; Nora Lynch, Listowel; Paul Griffin, Cordal.…
Why not?’……When The Mad Ones contemplated hosting a red carpet party event in Kearney’s Bar in the latter days of Christmas week, the ‘Why Not Attitude’ came to the fore again. By: Kate McSweeney, Co-Founder, The Mad Ones It is this same mantra that has been evident in our many conversations and decision making processes…
Danny Healy Rae TD and Cllr.Maura Healy Rae sent a note to convey their delight that their ‘very strong and continuous representations to Irish Water has yielded a commitment to spend €250.000 to replace the asbestos water mains in Main Street, Castleisland and the Tralee Road.’ “This mains was continuously breaking down and disrupting the…
