The U-15 boys basketball team won the All Ireland playoffs defeating Malahide Community College, St. Mel’s Longford and Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig last Wednesday. The event was hosted by Castleisland Community College in the Community Centre. The team is now through to the All Ireland semi-final and will play St Patrick’s Grammar School, Armagh. The two… Continue Reading
The death has occurred of Mary Martha Murphy Piggott, Baranarig, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Mary Martha passed away peacefully at University Hospital Kerry on Saturday, 27th April 2024. Predeceased by her husband Jeremiah (Gue), parents Annie and Larry, brothers and sister, Mary is very sadly missed by her relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace Mary… Continue Reading
The alarming rise in road deaths and the worrying levels of the speed of powerful cars and vehicles of all shapes and sizes was the topic of conversation between myself and a man who told me he had a simple idea to call a halt to it all. We were walking together between the old… Continue Reading
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner Paudie O’Shea, Castleisland who won €737 wasn’t available for this week’s draw in Fagin’s Bar on Saturday night. Bar man Shane Brennan did the honours of picking out this week’s winner of €703 and it turned out that the bar’s Upper Main Street neighbour Mairéad O’Leary. The… Read more…
An Ríocht 50/50 Draw took place in Costello’s Shoe Shop on Friday and Mike Allen from Ballyhar was there to collect his cheque for €610 from the previous week’s draw. Mike drew this week’s winning ticket and the lucky winner was Martina Gaire from Duagh. Martina will collect a cheque for €612 at next week’s… Read more…
The death has occurred of John ‘Jack’ Fitzgerald, ex-Garda Síochána, Knockbrack Lower, Knocknagoshel and formerly of Glountane, Cordal, Co. Kerry and Dublin. Passed away peacefully at his home on April 26th in the presence of his heartbroken family. Predeceased by his loving wife Eily, nee Doody, infant son Daniel, brothers Tom and Davy, sister Mary,… Read more…
The death has occurred of Ger Fleming Ahane, Brosna and formerly of Barna, Scartaglen on April 24th 2024, following an accident. Ger, beloved husband of Maggie Ann, nee O’Connor, loving dad of Lauren and Kayla. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, daughters, his parents Paddy and Mary, brothers Martin, John… Read more…
Last week’s general misunderstanding on the status of the collection point for the county clean-up day had a polarising hold on the area like never before. Some harsh lessons will have to be learned from it all – the least being that the particular site will never be used again for anything like this. The… Read more…
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D, Norma Foley, has welcomed the grant of €225,000 for a new mobile library for Kerry. Kerry already has two mobile libraries which serve North & West Kerry and South & East Kerry respectively. The funding will be used to replace one of the existing mobile libraries which has been… Read more…
The death has occurred of Dano Dennehy, Ballydesmond Village and Castleisland Motor Factors. Dano passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on April 24th 2024. Loving husband of Nora, née Walsh and devoted father to Niall, Donal, Julie and Brenda. Sadly missed by his loving family, sister Hannah Cunningham, Kanturk and his grandchildren: Charlotte, Cassandra,… Read more…
Poetry Ireland Celebrates 10th Anniversary Poetry Ireland which celebrates Irish poets, dead and alive is also celebrating its own tenth anniversary today. It dawned on me earlier today that I have access to the work of local practitioners in books and files within reach of my desk here. Then I thought it would be an… Read more…
First year team, Carry Camán, from Presentation Secondary School Castleisland are building up to the National Final of the Student Enterprise Awards in Mullingar on May 9th. The team recently met with the Road Safety Authority to showcase their innovative idea, and the role it plays in improving road safety. The young team comprising of… Read more…
The Bells are Ringing Congratulations to Kieron and Louise Browne who recently said I Do. Similarly many good wishes to Pa Leahy and Marie Finnegan who lately tied the knot. The brides were stunning, the grooms looked classy. The events were a celebration of love and family. We wish you all a happy future as… Read more…
