With the advent of the longer evenings after the clocks go forward on March 30th Castleisland Tidy Towns activists are are looking ahead to the 2025 season. Recently they took possession of a new equipment in the form of a new lawnmower and brush-cutter grant funded through financial support provided from the Local Enhancement Programme… Read more…
The death has occurred of Patrick ‘Mitch’ Mitchell, Tonbwee, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Edenderry, Co. Offaly. Mitch (77) passed away unexpectedly at home on March 26th 2025. Predeceased by his parents John and Brigid and his sister Frances Reilly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Donna, his family: Paul, Leah, Louise and Lucy,… Read more…
St. Patrick’s Secondary School set out in October to cover the distance between Castleisland and New York City as part of a well-being event for the students, staff and the wider school community of St. Patricks’ Secondary School. The Walk to New York initiative involved students participating in an accumulated walk or run equivalent to… Read more…
Currow Coiste Na nÓg members collected their Castleisland Rugby Club Split the Bucket winnings of €584 from Dan Casey at The Crageens. Castleisland Rugby Club is currently accommodating the Currow GAA Club at The Crageens while their home pitch is under renovations. The Currow GAA Club pitches closed to all activity at the end of… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletics Club had 12 nominees at this year’s Kerry Athletics County Awards. This is the highest number of award nominations for any club in the county. By Club PRO Amy Ní Riada These awards acknowledge an incredibly successful 2024 season for the club, celebrating not only individual talent but also the dedication and… Read more…
Imagine walking miles every day just to fetch water, only to find it dirty and unsafe to drink? For millions of girls in developing countries, this is their daily reality. They miss out on their education, face dangers on their journeys and risk deadly diseases from contaminated water. Every hour, 200 children die from illnesses… Read more…
Castleisland Community College celebrated Entrepreneurial Success at the recent Kerry Enterprise Awards. First year student Jack O’Sullivan won first place in the Junior Category while second year students Pádraig Murphy and Adam Sinnott won first place in the Intermediate Category. These students will now represent Kerry in the National Student Enterprise Awards which will take… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club 50/50 draw took place at The Green Door Restaurant on Friday last. Collette Bateman was presented with her cheque for €550 by Ailis Brosnan representing her father and club president, Denis Brosnan who is holidaying in Dubai. Draw host Margaret O’Rourke pulled out the winning ticket and Annie Smyth from Armagh… Read more…
This year, Ballymacelligott Drama Group is putting on a three act comedy play, Separate Beds by Sam Cree. The action is set in the home of Arthur Marshall as he prepares for the marriage of his daughter, Judy. This is the thirtieth production by the drama group and should be another enjoyable play with lots… Read more…
Comfort for Chemo Kerry was honored to receive a generous donation of €3,120 from the Headley’s Bridge Crib fundraiser, organized by Eileen and Thomas O’Connor of Headley’s Bridge, Knocknagoshel. This beloved annual tradition, which the O’Connors have been hosting since 2012, once again brought together the local community and beyond in support of cancer patients… Read more…
With the advent of the longer evenings after the clocks go forward on March 30th Castleisland Tidy Towns activists are are looking ahead to the 2025 season. Recently they took possession of a new equipment in the form of a new lawnmower and brush-cutter grant funded through financial support provided from the Local Enhancement Programme… Read more…
The death has occurred of Patrick ‘Mitch’ Mitchell, Tonbwee, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of Edenderry, Co. Offaly. Mitch (77) passed away unexpectedly at home on March 26th 2025. Predeceased by his parents John and Brigid and his sister Frances Reilly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Donna, his family: Paul, Leah, Louise and Lucy,… Read more…
St. Patrick’s Secondary School set out in October to cover the distance between Castleisland and New York City as part of a well-being event for the students, staff and the wider school community of St. Patricks’ Secondary School. The Walk to New York initiative involved students participating in an accumulated walk or run equivalent to… Read more…
Currow Coiste Na nÓg members collected their Castleisland Rugby Club Split the Bucket winnings of €584 from Dan Casey at The Crageens. Castleisland Rugby Club is currently accommodating the Currow GAA Club at The Crageens while their home pitch is under renovations. The Currow GAA Club pitches closed to all activity at the end of… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletics Club had 12 nominees at this year’s Kerry Athletics County Awards. This is the highest number of award nominations for any club in the county. By Club PRO Amy Ní Riada These awards acknowledge an incredibly successful 2024 season for the club, celebrating not only individual talent but also the dedication and… Read more…
Imagine walking miles every day just to fetch water, only to find it dirty and unsafe to drink? For millions of girls in developing countries, this is their daily reality. They miss out on their education, face dangers on their journeys and risk deadly diseases from contaminated water. Every hour, 200 children die from illnesses… Read more…
Castleisland Community College celebrated Entrepreneurial Success at the recent Kerry Enterprise Awards. First year student Jack O’Sullivan won first place in the Junior Category while second year students Pádraig Murphy and Adam Sinnott won first place in the Intermediate Category. These students will now represent Kerry in the National Student Enterprise Awards which will take… Read more…
An Ríocht Athletic Club 50/50 draw took place at The Green Door Restaurant on Friday last. Collette Bateman was presented with her cheque for €550 by Ailis Brosnan representing her father and club president, Denis Brosnan who is holidaying in Dubai. Draw host Margaret O’Rourke pulled out the winning ticket and Annie Smyth from Armagh… Read more…
This year, Ballymacelligott Drama Group is putting on a three act comedy play, Separate Beds by Sam Cree. The action is set in the home of Arthur Marshall as he prepares for the marriage of his daughter, Judy. This is the thirtieth production by the drama group and should be another enjoyable play with lots… Read more…
Comfort for Chemo Kerry was honored to receive a generous donation of €3,120 from the Headley’s Bridge Crib fundraiser, organized by Eileen and Thomas O’Connor of Headley’s Bridge, Knocknagoshel. This beloved annual tradition, which the O’Connors have been hosting since 2012, once again brought together the local community and beyond in support of cancer patients… Read more…
