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…
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…
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…
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…
