The death has occurred of David Doody, London, England and formerly of Desmond’s Avenue, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly in London on February 25th 2025. Predeceased by his daughter Louise and his sister Bridget. Sadly missed by his loving parents Seán and Christina (Chris) , brothers Michael, Thomas and John, sister Sarah and brother-in-law Mike. David… Continue Reading
Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club’s corner back Eilís Lynch has been named on the AIB Ladies Gaelic Football Club Championship Team of the Year. Thrilling seasons in both codes provided some excellent individual and team performances that saw some of the toughest players in Gaelic Games delivering for their clubs when it mattered most. The teams… Continue Reading
The death has occurred of Larry Regan, Mein, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Larry died unexpectedly on March 17th 2025. Pre-deceased by his wife Josie and his brother Michael. Larry will be forever missed by his sons Joe and Lorcan, daughter Áine, son in law Johnny, Joe and Lorcan’s partners Claire and Ann Marie, grandchildren Freya, Olly… Continue Reading
The 37th Kerry Drama Festival ran in the Ivy Leaf Art Centre from Saturday, March 8th to Tuesday, March 11th 2025. This year, the festival ran for four nights only. “A number of our regular visiting groups are not on the festival circuit this year, in addition to a reduced number of competing groups are… Read more…
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Michael Healy-Rae, TD has warmly welcomed the decision by An Bórd Pleanála to grant planning permission for a major power plant in North Kerry. “After a long and arduous battle, I’m encouraged for the future of North Kerry following An Bórd Pleanála’s permission for the development on… Read more…
The latest Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket draw was held at The Shoemaker’s Bar on Saturday night. Last week’s winner Eithne Murphy collected her €597 winnings from draw host Steve Curtin. Steve also picked out this week’s winner and it emerged that the ticket belonged to Currow Coiste na nÓg for a win of €584.… Read more…
Brosna native, Ann Marie Curtin, Abbeyfeale collected her €300 cheque from Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club representative Sean McCarthy on Saturday at the club’s fortnightly €300 draw at Phillip Horan’s. Saturday’s Desmonds €300 winner is Jason Reilly, Castleisland. Next draw is on March 29th and it will be held in Lynch’s Pharmacy. You can play Desmonds… Read more…
I just got a request to post the following message here: “My mom lost her wedding ring on Saturday during the day while walking home from Lidl on the Tralee Road here in Castleisland and it has not been found. “It would be greatly appreciated if you could create and share a post on your… Read more…
Séan Butler, a 17-year-old accordion player, from Scartaglin will be taking part in the Siansa Gael Linn music competition finals on Sunday, March 23 rd in the National Concert Hall, Dublin. Siansa provides a platform for talented teenage groups in the area of traditional Irish music and singing. The event is run entirely through the… Read more…
There is little more to be said about tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Parade other than emphasising the importance of taking part in what will be a great and uplifting occasion for the community and its neighbouring parishes. Event organiser Cllr. Charlie Farrelly has issued a warning on the likelihood of heavy traffic through the town as… Read more…
The children of Curranes National School Castleisland were getting muddy and enjoying the school garden, thanks to the support of Cara Credit Union. Curranes N.S. was one of five primary schools randomly selected by the Credit Union to participate in its biodiversity initiative. The initiative, now in its third year, promotes biodiversity and ecological awareness… Read more…
The death has occurred of Gerard O’Sullivan Currow Post Office Killarney, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly on March 11th 2025 at the Mater Private Hospital Cork. Predeceased by his wife Mary and his sister Breda Walsh. Sadly missed by his heartbroken daughters Beatrice, Máire and Siobhán, sons-in-law Liam, Jackie and Edwin, his adored six grandchildren Rían, Séodhla,… Read more…
The latest An Ríocht Athletic Club 50/50 Fundraising Draw was held at Walsh Bros. Electrical on Friday. Cormac O’Mahony, the previous week’s winner, was unavailable to attend but he had collected his cheque for €520 earlier. Club President Denis Brosnan drew the winning ticket and John Sheehan from Kilcummin won €510. This weeks draw will… Read more…
