The death has occurred of Sheila KEARNEY (née O’Connor) Kilmurry, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Sheila Kearney nee O’Connor, Kilmurry, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Churchtown, Casteisland. April 15th 2015 peacefully in her 94th year, beloved wife of the late Daniel. Sadly missed by her loving family: Mary, Breda, Rita, Jimmy, Johnny and Martina,…
The death has been announced of Pat McMahon, Churchtown, Castleisland. Pat, a former Castleisland Desmonds footballer and athlete, musician, singer and gentleman. Enjoying company, chatting and music was Pat’s way of relaxing. Knocking a few tunes out of the box or singing if the company was into it was no bother to him. He often…
The death has occurred of Tony SHANAHAN, Ahaneboy, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Tony, peacefully at his residence, on February 27th 2015. Sadly missed by his loving wife Hannah, sons Pat, Seamus and Tony, daughters-in-law Ann and Tanya, grandsons Cody and Joe, brothers Jack and Jimmy, sisters Mary Ita and Margaret, all extended family, relatives, neighbours and…
There are occasions when one downs tools, stops in one’s tracks, and turns away from the planned route and onto the road less travelled. This happens when the death of a community member is announced. I got a call yesterday afternoon and it changed the course of my day. Mike Mitchell rang to ask if…
The death has been announced of Kilfelim, Farranfore native, Castleisland resident, Jack O’Callaghan at the age of 93. The late Mr. O’Callaghan enjoyed a certain celebrity status in his Castleisland Day Care Centre circle after the February 2012 visit by his RTÉ Radio and TV presenter niece, Miriam O’Callaghan. The previous July, Ms. O’Callaghan also travelled…
“Death is the liberator of her whom freedom cannot release, the physician of her whom medicine cannot cure, and the comforter of her whom time cannot console.” – A slightly paraphrased quote from British clergyman, sportsman and author, Charles Caleb Colton (1780-1832) The community in the Castleisland area has taken on an air of sadness at the…
Castleislanders of a certain vintage will remember with great fondness the whistling abilities of the late John Cronin. John passed away early today after a long illness. A great darts player during the height of the popularity of the game in the 1970s and 80s, he worked for many years in Browne’s Mineral Waters from both…
It was with saddness as its companion that the news of the passing of Dan Riordan spread throughout the community here in Castleisland and beyond on Saturday morning. Dan passed away after a long battle with illness. An excellent mechanic, Dan was well known through his association with motorbike rallies through Munster and the rest…
