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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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…
An Ríocht Athletic Club’s weekly 50/50 draw took place at Costello’s Shoe Shop on Friday. Denis Brosnan presented Catherine Hickey with her cheque for €606 which she won the previous week. Mary Costello pulled out the winning ticket and Norrie O’Connor, Brosna and Ann Boyle, Scartaglen won €610. They were presented with their cheque by… Read more…
St. Patrick’s Secondary School ran four shows on the 12th and 13th of December with a huge production aptly named The Greatest Show. It was staged over two matinees and two evening shows with an audience estimated to be in the region of 1200 over the two days. All four shows were sell out… Read more…
This memory teaser / tester of a photograph was sent in during the week with a request that it would go on the site. The person who sent it in wishes to remain nameless – but he doesn’t want the same applied to the subjects of this great photograph of so much a part of… Read more…
Denis Brosnan has asked that everyone in the parish and beyond is made aware that the annual Goal Mile takes place at An Riocht Athletic Track on Christmas Morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm. “This is our 30th Christmas morning Goal Mile in Castleisland but unfortunately the need for it is greater than ever,” said Denis.… Read more…
Former Castleisland publican, singer and composer of songs, Pat Moriarty is looking forward to meeting old friends and former customers of The Greyhound Bar when he performs at the Castleisland Community Museum – beside Tom McCarthy’s Bar on Main Street – on this Thursday night from 8pm to 9:30pm. Singers welcome to attend and perform.… Read more…
The 2024 and annual Headley’s Bridge Crib charity fundraiser is open for donations since early last week. Operated by Eileen and Thomas O’Connor beside their home, ‘The ‘Crib at The Bridge’ has been a feature of Christmas life in the Knocknagoshel area since 2012 and it even operated with an increased profit during the dark… Read more…
The death has occurred of Timmy O’Connor, accordion player, Tureendarby, Newmarket, on December 14th, 2024. Peacefully at University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, surrounded by his family, Timmy is predeceased by his mother Julia, father Tim, brothers Dan and Bill, and sister Joan. Deeply mourned and will be sadly missed by his sister Sheila Barry, brother-in-law Jim… Read more…
The family of the late Aidan Daly will hold their third annual tractor memorial run in his honour and memory in Currow Village on the Sunday after Christmas on December 29th. Registration will be done in Killeentierna Community Centre from 11 am and the run will start at 1pm sharp. This year’s event is in… Read more…
