Return to Sender After 17 years of delivering post around the parish, John Cronin hung up his An Post vest last week. John was a welcome face for many when he brought his unique brand of good humour along with a parcel or letter to the houses on his route. I’ve heard so many fabulous…
The date of this year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Final on September 1st has once again called on the organisers of the Castleisland Day Care Centre Cycle to change their date for the annual event. Papal Visit and Football Last year due to the Papal visit the G.A.A. rescheduled the football final to the first Sunday…
If you believe that the death of rural Ireland is being hastened by the proverbial thousand cuts you can add the latest removal of a local service in the village of Brosna to your list. Friday morning marked the last occasion of the operation of the local sorting office attached to the village Post Office.…
Castleisland Day Care Centre in conjunction with Currow Cycling Club have issued a call here in July for cyclists to take part in their 12th annual fundraising spin. Since it was founded back in September 2007, the Castleisland Day Care Centre Cycle has always been linked to the All-Ireland hurling final Sunday. Pope Francis Visit…
Brosna GAA Club held its AGM with a very large crowd present on the night. By: Adam Barry The AGM saw the election of the following officers: Patron, Fr. Tim Galivn; President: Michael Cahill; Honorary Presidents: Willie McAuliffe, Timmie O Sullivan, John Murphy, Timmie Cahill. Trustees: Willie McAuliffe, Timmy O’Sullivan and John Murphy; Chairperson: John…
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…
