The death has occurred of Jeremiah (Sonny) Reidy, Cordal West, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, on April 8th 2019, in the excellent care of the staff of Killenine Nursing Home Newcastle West. Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Nora, sister Kitty and brother Moss. Sadly missed by his loving brothers: Neily, Timmy and John, sisters: Joan,…
The death has occurred of Andrew Hartnett, (60) of 124 Upper Main Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and Brighton, England. June 1st 2017, after a short illness. Beloved son of the late Maurice and Kathleen and brother of the late Padraig. Sadly missed by his partner Michael, brothers Joseph and Moss, sister Nora, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces,…
The death has occurred of Denis ‘Gugs’ O’Shea, 27 St. John’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry January 2nd 2017, peacefully after a long illness bravely borne. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, sons Eddie and Denis, his adored grandson Eddie, brothers John, Brendan, Eamon and Paudie, sisters Joan and Kathleen, all extended family, relatives, neighbours…
It has been a long week for the O’Herlihy family since Saturday’s news of T.J’s tragic accident in Limerick. Castleisland is preparing for a huge show of sympathy and support for the family and for T.J’s partner, Therese as his remains repose at Tangney’s Funeral Home on Church Street this evening between 5pm and 7pm.…
Today, August 4th in 2012 the great Con Houlihan passed away at the age of 86. The Reinin native was widely acknowledged as one of the greatest sports-writers this country has produced. There are now books dedicated to his collections of published articles and several have been released over the past decade or more. Castleisland…
The death has been announced of Denis Horan, Camp Road and late of Main Street, Castleisland. Mr. Horan (72) worked with the Board of Works on the River Maine Drainage Scheme and as an assistant in deliveries from the Railway yard with his cousin Jerh D. Horan. He also worked at Rhyno Mills for a…
“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…
Conventional wisdom in any culture or language would advise that you start at the start – whatever you’re at. Simple but true. An Riocht Athletic Club ended a fantastic year of activity, community involvement and support with its Run Rudolf Run on December 14th. The event was dedicated to the memory of staunch club supporter, the…
The death has occurred of Jackie Healy-Rae, former T.D. and M.C.C., after a long illness, bravely borne, under the excellent care of Kerry General Hospital and Killarney Community Hospital. Beloved partner of Kathleen Cahill, her daughter Antoinette and granddaughter Katie, brother of the late Dan, his late stepbrother Paddy and his late stepsisters Molly, Nora…
The community here is saddened this morning at the news of the sudden passing of Conor O’Mahony at the weekend. Late of Cahernard and of J.K. O’Connor’s Drapery and Travel Agents, Mr. O’Mahony was predeceased by his wife, Phil only last August 11th. An avid angler and fowler, Conor inherited The Market House from his uncle,…
