A vehicle seized after a search uncovered firearms and ammunition is currently being held at Castleisland Garda Station for a full forensic examination. Three firearms and a large quantity of ammunition have been seized by Gardai during a routine roads policing operation. They had stopped a car in Tralee at approximately 10.30pm on Monday and… Read more…
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley has today confirmed that initial project approval has been given for new school facilities for St Patrick’s Secondary School here in Castleisland. The school will get a new mainstream classroom. This is in addition to another recent project to reconfigure accommodation in the school to create a… Read more…
There’s ‘Snow’ need to think about anything other than the sun after Kerry Airport revealed details of increased frequency on Ryanair routes to Spain and Portugal from April and with Chalair to France from June. Passengers can choose from five flights a week to Alicante in Spain in June, July and August with three flights… Read more…
A Castleisland Active Retirement Group recruitment note and a reminder that its activities have resumed for the new year. “Perhaps you could give us a little mention to encourage a few more people to join us. The Castleisland Active Retirement Group is back meeting every Thursday enjoying some exercises, Quizzes, Bingo, Singing and the ever… Read more…
Castleisland Community College received a new year bonus having won equipment worth €2,000 for taking part in the Ideas Made Real Printing Challenge. The school won a 3D printer, microbit coding packs, electronic components and electronic kits. The transition year students took part in the competition under the guidance of Engineering teacher Bill Keane Construction… Read more…
The death has occurred of Helen O’Connor, née O’Mahony, Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, Galway City and College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Pre-deceased by her parents William ‘Sonny’ and Bridie. Beloved wife of Frank and dearly loved mother of Frank and Jonathan. Helen will be deeply missed and always remembered by her loving family, her grandchildren… Read more…
His school St. Patrick’s Secondary, Castleisland joined in the chorus of congratulations for student Killian Dennehy after he received the prestigious Kerry Minor Footballer of the Year Award at the Munster GAA presentation ceremony at the Fota Island Resort before Christmas. “Killian played a pivot role in Kerry claiming another Munster title in 2024 and… Read more…
The newest member of Kerry County Council, Cllr. Tommy Cahill is calling on the incoming Government to initiate a massive afforestation programme in lands not suitable for other agricultural purposes. “This” Cllr. Cahill said “will reduce our carbon footprint in a genuine way and could provide income for hard pressed small farmers and landowners who… Read more…
A well attended introduction night for the Presentation Castleisland 2025 Film Awards on Monday night informed the attendees of what lies ahead of them should they decide to get involved in this year’s project. Those who participated in the 2023 ‘Night at the OsKaRs’ assured first timers at the intro night that it as all… Read more…
Castleisland Resource Centre is to host a Circle of Security Parenting Programme from the end of this month over an eight week course. Circle of Security Parenting programme is for parents of children from new born to six years old. This program is meant for all parents, biological parents, grand-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents… Read more…
A vehicle seized after a search uncovered firearms and ammunition is currently being held at Castleisland Garda Station for a full forensic examination. Three firearms and a large quantity of ammunition have been seized by Gardai during a routine roads policing operation. They had stopped a car in Tralee at approximately 10.30pm on Monday and… Read more…
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley has today confirmed that initial project approval has been given for new school facilities for St Patrick’s Secondary School here in Castleisland. The school will get a new mainstream classroom. This is in addition to another recent project to reconfigure accommodation in the school to create a… Read more…
There’s ‘Snow’ need to think about anything other than the sun after Kerry Airport revealed details of increased frequency on Ryanair routes to Spain and Portugal from April and with Chalair to France from June. Passengers can choose from five flights a week to Alicante in Spain in June, July and August with three flights… Read more…
A Castleisland Active Retirement Group recruitment note and a reminder that its activities have resumed for the new year. “Perhaps you could give us a little mention to encourage a few more people to join us. The Castleisland Active Retirement Group is back meeting every Thursday enjoying some exercises, Quizzes, Bingo, Singing and the ever… Read more…
Castleisland Community College received a new year bonus having won equipment worth €2,000 for taking part in the Ideas Made Real Printing Challenge. The school won a 3D printer, microbit coding packs, electronic components and electronic kits. The transition year students took part in the competition under the guidance of Engineering teacher Bill Keane Construction… Read more…
The death has occurred of Helen O’Connor, née O’Mahony, Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, Galway City and College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Pre-deceased by her parents William ‘Sonny’ and Bridie. Beloved wife of Frank and dearly loved mother of Frank and Jonathan. Helen will be deeply missed and always remembered by her loving family, her grandchildren… Read more…
His school St. Patrick’s Secondary, Castleisland joined in the chorus of congratulations for student Killian Dennehy after he received the prestigious Kerry Minor Footballer of the Year Award at the Munster GAA presentation ceremony at the Fota Island Resort before Christmas. “Killian played a pivot role in Kerry claiming another Munster title in 2024 and… Read more…
The newest member of Kerry County Council, Cllr. Tommy Cahill is calling on the incoming Government to initiate a massive afforestation programme in lands not suitable for other agricultural purposes. “This” Cllr. Cahill said “will reduce our carbon footprint in a genuine way and could provide income for hard pressed small farmers and landowners who… Read more…
A well attended introduction night for the Presentation Castleisland 2025 Film Awards on Monday night informed the attendees of what lies ahead of them should they decide to get involved in this year’s project. Those who participated in the 2023 ‘Night at the OsKaRs’ assured first timers at the intro night that it as all… Read more…
Castleisland Resource Centre is to host a Circle of Security Parenting Programme from the end of this month over an eight week course. Circle of Security Parenting programme is for parents of children from new born to six years old. This program is meant for all parents, biological parents, grand-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents… Read more…
