All in Castleisland and its hinterland send best wishes with St. Mary’s Basketball Club’s senior ladies team and management as they travel to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on this Friday, April 11th to play Dublin side Meteors BC in the Basketball Ireland Development League (BIDL) final at 8pm. The game will be available… Read more…
Cross bearer, Jerome Sheehy leads the procession from the presbytery with Kathleen O’Connor leading the prayers on their way to the Church of Saints Stephen and John for the 2024 Good Friday ceremonies in Castleisland. ©Photograph: John Reidy 29-3-2024 The monthly Padre Pio April devotions will be held in Castleisland this evening Tuesday, 8th at… Read more…
Castleisland Community College has received the prestigious ambassador school plaque which was presented by Sean Kelly MEP during a visit to the school on Friday and it was received on behalf of the school by student Patryk Michno. The European Parliament Ambassador School Programme was coordinated by Ciaran Doyle and Annette Steinborn and transition year… Read more…
A thought-provoking poem about fair day in Castleisland, with an atmospheric accompanying photograph, is one of the standout features in a new collection of poetry and photographs that has just been launched. The poem, entitled Fair People: Castleisland, Kerry, focuses on the characters, the chat, the banter and the deals being struck on the day… Read more…
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has obtained updated regional crime figures from the CSO which show that shoplifting has dramatically increased across most counties in Ireland over the past 20 years. The Ireland South MEP has called for tough action against the minority of people who feel it is acceptable to steal from hard… Read more…
The death has occurred of Maurice ‘Moss’ Curtin, Middle Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Moss passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at University Hospital Kerry on Thursday, April 3rd 2025. He is very sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, son Donogh, brother Richie, sisters Lily and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces,… Read more…
A wave of accomplishment swept through St. Patrick’s Secondary School as Transition Year students proudly concluded their Gaisce – The President’s Award Bronze journey. This rewarding experience, designed to foster personal development and community engagement, saw students step outside their comfort zones and embrace new challenges. Over the past 26 weeks, students embarked on a… Read more…
The monthly Padre Pio April devotions will be held in Castleisland on the coming Tuesday, 8th – the second Tuesday of the month – at 7:30pm. and Saint Padre Pio’s Healing Glove will be available for blessings on the night. Witness will be given by local woman Mari O’Connell, director of nursing at the Palliative… Read more…
As part of Castleisland Tidy Towns’ ongoing commitment to biodiversity, a native tree planting project was recently carried out in the Town Park to celebrate National Tree Week. “This initiative forms a key element of our wider biodiversity plan, aiming to enhance local habitats and support native wildlife,” said project coordinator, Shane McAuliffe. The planting… Read more…
A statement by Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Kerry TD Norma Foley on the passing of Mick O’Dwyer. “I am very saddened to learn of the passing of the legendary Mick O’ Dwyer, RIP. Heartfelt sympathy to his family. “A giant of Gaelic football both as player and manager bringing honour, reward and distinction… Read more…
All in Castleisland and its hinterland send best wishes with St. Mary’s Basketball Club’s senior ladies team and management as they travel to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on this Friday, April 11th to play Dublin side Meteors BC in the Basketball Ireland Development League (BIDL) final at 8pm. The game will be available… Read more…
Cross bearer, Jerome Sheehy leads the procession from the presbytery with Kathleen O’Connor leading the prayers on their way to the Church of Saints Stephen and John for the 2024 Good Friday ceremonies in Castleisland. ©Photograph: John Reidy 29-3-2024 The monthly Padre Pio April devotions will be held in Castleisland this evening Tuesday, 8th at… Read more…
Castleisland Community College has received the prestigious ambassador school plaque which was presented by Sean Kelly MEP during a visit to the school on Friday and it was received on behalf of the school by student Patryk Michno. The European Parliament Ambassador School Programme was coordinated by Ciaran Doyle and Annette Steinborn and transition year… Read more…
A thought-provoking poem about fair day in Castleisland, with an atmospheric accompanying photograph, is one of the standout features in a new collection of poetry and photographs that has just been launched. The poem, entitled Fair People: Castleisland, Kerry, focuses on the characters, the chat, the banter and the deals being struck on the day… Read more…
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has obtained updated regional crime figures from the CSO which show that shoplifting has dramatically increased across most counties in Ireland over the past 20 years. The Ireland South MEP has called for tough action against the minority of people who feel it is acceptable to steal from hard… Read more…
The death has occurred of Maurice ‘Moss’ Curtin, Middle Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Moss passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at University Hospital Kerry on Thursday, April 3rd 2025. He is very sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, son Donogh, brother Richie, sisters Lily and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces,… Read more…
A wave of accomplishment swept through St. Patrick’s Secondary School as Transition Year students proudly concluded their Gaisce – The President’s Award Bronze journey. This rewarding experience, designed to foster personal development and community engagement, saw students step outside their comfort zones and embrace new challenges. Over the past 26 weeks, students embarked on a… Read more…
The monthly Padre Pio April devotions will be held in Castleisland on the coming Tuesday, 8th – the second Tuesday of the month – at 7:30pm. and Saint Padre Pio’s Healing Glove will be available for blessings on the night. Witness will be given by local woman Mari O’Connell, director of nursing at the Palliative… Read more…
As part of Castleisland Tidy Towns’ ongoing commitment to biodiversity, a native tree planting project was recently carried out in the Town Park to celebrate National Tree Week. “This initiative forms a key element of our wider biodiversity plan, aiming to enhance local habitats and support native wildlife,” said project coordinator, Shane McAuliffe. The planting… Read more…
A statement by Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Kerry TD Norma Foley on the passing of Mick O’Dwyer. “I am very saddened to learn of the passing of the legendary Mick O’ Dwyer, RIP. Heartfelt sympathy to his family. “A giant of Gaelic football both as player and manager bringing honour, reward and distinction… Read more…
