Church Street Road-Works Scheduled from Monday, July 3rd to 6th

Church Street Road-Works Scheduled from Monday, July 3rd to 6th

Both Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald and Cllr. Charlie Farrelly have sent notification of road-works in the Castleisland town area to commence on July 3rd. Kerry County Council has scheduled road-resurfacing works on the R577 in Castleisland from Monday, July 3rd to Thursday July 6th inclusive. The works are due to be carried out on the stretch…

Castleisland Co-Op Mart Report Best September in Years

Castleisland Co-Op Mart Report Best September in Years

Castleisland Co-Op Mart’s annual Fat Stock Show and Sale took place on Wednesday last September 29th. The event attracted a huge turnout from throughout Kerry, Cork and Limerick. There were some outstanding cattle on show which was reflected in the prices paid. The show’s Supreme Champion was a Charolais bullock of 730kgs owned by Jerry…

Super Pink Moon will Return Next Month

Super Pink Moon will Return Next Month

A first glimpse of Monday night’s Super-Moon sent me striding for my camera and a search for a vantage point and an iconic landmark in town – all dictated by the presence and whereabouts of the Moon herself. During that evening’s Moon-rise it appeared much bigger in the sky and I didn’t realise that it…

Liz and Sarah are the Latest Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket Winners

Liz and Sarah are the Latest Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket Winners

Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner Liz O’Connor collected her cheque for €730 from club officer, Colm Nolan as Saturday’s latest winner, Sarah Keating’s envelope was drawn. Congratulations to Sarah who won €715. Next week’s draw will take place at Jackie Reidy’s at 4:30pm. Thanks to all the local retailers who support us…

Bawnagleanna Bulls Given Heroic Names as Gifts Arrive by the Ton

Bawnagleanna Bulls Given Heroic Names as Gifts Arrive by the Ton

Since Currow began to produce its heroic rugby players a generation or two ago, the ‘something in the water’ line became a common theme among commentators. Now, for the past week or more in Currow, visitors from all quarters have been taking to the roads around Bawnagleanna, Inchincummer and Kilsarcon in search of the Howard…

The Late Eamonn O’Connor, Camp East, Castleisland

The Late Eamonn O’Connor, Camp East, Castleisland

The death has occurred of Eamonn O’Connor, Camp East, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Ex Rhyno Mills, Castleisland and Killarney Plastics, on December 10th 2018 at University Hospital, Kerry after a short illness. Beloved husband of Kitty and loving father of Eamonn, Tom and P.J. Sadly missed by his loving wife and sons, daughter-in-law Annette, his adored…

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 Patrick Joseph ‘Paddy Joe’ Baily, Rathanny,

The Late Patrick Joseph ‘Paddy Joe’ Baily, Rathanny,

The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph (Paddy Joe) Baily, (81) Rathanny, Tralee, Co. Kerry. October 9th 2018 peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Therese and much loved father of: Thady, Nicholas, Liz, Angie, Catherine and Laura. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sons-in-law Lei, Andrew and Pa, his adored grandchildren, sister Margaret…

Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo is Back

Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo is Back

Summing up last November’s Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo, I finished off my piece with the verdict of a man I encountered at the end of the first night at Castleisland Community Centre. Manners took a back seat as he spoke between and through massive mouthfuls of a free-of-charge burger he had just been…

Rhyno Mills Scratch Cups Now on September 10th

Rhyno Mills Scratch Cups Now on September 10th

Castleisland Golf Club Scratch Cups 2016 competitions, which were postponed due to inclement weather on Saturday, August 20th,  will now be held on Saturday, September 10th. The events are sponsored by Rhyno Mills, Castleisland. The following are the details: Junior Scratch Cup Handicap limit: five to 11. Intermediate Scratch Cup Handicap limit: 12 to 18.…