The death has taken place of Fr. Mike Horan, M.S.C. and Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, late of Coolnageragh, Scartaglen and Brosna Road, Castleisland. Peacefully, on the 2nd December 2024, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity in the tender care of the sisters and staff of St. Francis Nursing Home, San Antonio,… Continue Reading
The death has occurred of Marie Burke, nee Teahan, Powell’s Road, Sandville, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of Tobermaing Castleisland. Peacefully on December 27th 2024 with her family by her side under the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry. Beloved wife of the recently deceased Pat in September 2024 and… Continue Reading
River Island Hotel Cards Results The following are the results from the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Joe Geaney and Brendan Carmody.Second: Tom Horgan and Mike Shine, Margaret O’Connor and John O’Connell, John O’Sullivan and Pat Murphy, Connie Keane and Moss Horan, Johnny Healy and Tim Hartnett , Bridget… Continue Reading
The ‘For Sale’ signs have gone up on one of Castleisland truly historic houses. The former ‘Stationmaster’s House’ which was attached to the Castleisland to Gortatlea Railway line (1875-1977), is a detached red brick cottage situated on a prime but private location just off the old railway yard between the Tralee and Killarney roads. The… Read more…
The final An Ríocht 50/50 Draw of 2024 took place at the club pavilion on Friday. Betty O’Carroll representing An Ríocht pulled out the winning ticket and Tony O’Brien from Firies won €620. There were two spot prizes this week sponsored by The Country Market and The Green Door. The lucky winners were Nora Casey… Read more…
Pupils and teachers at Scoil Íde Curranes National School were the outright winners of the Heritage Hunters Award 2024. Heritage Hunters is a local heritage competition open to all Kerry primary schools. It is organised by Kerry County Museum in conjunction with Radio Kerry, the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, Kerry County Council, the Education… Read more…
The death has occurred of Tony Coffey, Cahereens West, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly on December 21st 2024. Beloved son of the late John and Hannah Coffey and brother of the recently deceased Mike Coffey of Kileen Woods, Tralee. Sadly missed by his loving sisters Noreen and Ann, brothers John and Thomas, all extended family, relatives,… Read more…
GAA Round Up – Munster Champions We have some Munster Champions living in our midst. Congrats to Finbarr Lane, Seanie O’Sullivan, Darragh Cahill, Darragh Barrett and Michael Collins. These conquering heroes were a critical part of the triumphant Colaiste Ide agus Iosef team who took top honours in Pairc Ui Chaoimh last week. It’s no… Read more…
The death has occurred of Jimmy Boyle, Leaha, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry. Jimmy passed away peacefully at his home on December 18th 2024, surrounded by his heartbroken wife Eileen O’Connor, his daughters: Betty Joyce, Ballybunion and Norma O’Connor, Cordal and his sons-in-law Billy and George. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Lizzie and his brother-in-law Connie… Read more…
On Wednesday, December 18th, Muire Gan Smál came alive with the festive spirit as the school hosted its highly anticipated Christmas plays. Each class delivered a unique and delightful performance, showcasing an incredible range of talent and creativity from the students. The event, held in the school hall, was a heartwarming celebration of the holiday… Read more…
The first year students of Presentation Secondary School linked up with Carepack – a heartwarming campaign aimed at connecting residents in nursing homes across Ireland. Through the power of giving, Carepack has created a ripple effect of goodwill and joy during the Christmas Season. The students crafted personalized Christmas cards with festive greetings and sent… Read more…
Castleisland Parish Church 2024 Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th: 7pm Children’s Mass and at 12 Midnight Mass. Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th in Castleisland: 11.30am Mass Cordal Church 2024 Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th: 7pm Mass. Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th: 9am Mass. Scartaglen Church 2024 Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th: 8.30pm Mass Christmas Day,… Read more…
Maybe not in so many words, but most certainly in his own inimitable style of delivery, Castleisland PP Fr. Mossie Brick said that the Castleisland Parish Choir presented the best possible case for people in the locality to join them as they enjoyed themselves and smiled their way through Sunday evening’s concert programme in the… Read more…
