Cllr. Robert Brosnan of Kerry County Council has this week travelled to the European Parliament in Brussels to voice an urgent call for action on the growing housing crisis affecting Gaeltacht regions. The West Kerry Sinn Féin councillor was invited by MEP Kathleen Funchion and he joined campaigners, elected representatives, and cultural advocates to highlight… Read more…
Our powerful contingent of senior Ladies Gaelic Football Association players took to the pitch at the weekend for the first game of their footballing year. Great to see everyone back from their break looking sharp and fresh. The camaraderie and enjoyment that’s clearly felt by this sisterhood of players is a joy to watch. Anyone… Read more…
The much-loved Tour de Ballyfinnane sponsored by Creative Bathrooms is back for its 10th anniversary cycle on Saturday, April 12th, at 10am. It promises to bring together cyclists of all levels for a fantastic day on the roads of Kerry. This year’s event features two scenic routes—a 45km route perfect for beginners and a 70km… Read more…
The Ivy Leaf Art Centre and the very last Monday night of March 2025 will see an unscheduled extra staging of the Ballymacelligott Drama Group’s adaptation of the Sam Cree play Separate Beds. As has been the norm with the group in recent years those extra night’s and performances beyond the scheduled have been called… Read more…
Cordal Community Centre Cards Results The following are the results from the card game at Cordal Community Centre on Wednesday night. First: Margaret and Andy O’Connor, Maria O’Connor and Dan McCarthy, Patrick O’Donoghue and Mike Leahy. Ladies: Helen O’Callaghan and Noreen Reidy. Gents: Eamon O’Connor and Jeremiah Kerins. Mixed” Noreen and Mike Bradley. Spots: Neily… 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…
Cllr. Robert Brosnan of Kerry County Council has this week travelled to the European Parliament in Brussels to voice an urgent call for action on the growing housing crisis affecting Gaeltacht regions. The West Kerry Sinn Féin councillor was invited by MEP Kathleen Funchion and he joined campaigners, elected representatives, and cultural advocates to highlight… Read more…
Our powerful contingent of senior Ladies Gaelic Football Association players took to the pitch at the weekend for the first game of their footballing year. Great to see everyone back from their break looking sharp and fresh. The camaraderie and enjoyment that’s clearly felt by this sisterhood of players is a joy to watch. Anyone… Read more…
The much-loved Tour de Ballyfinnane sponsored by Creative Bathrooms is back for its 10th anniversary cycle on Saturday, April 12th, at 10am. It promises to bring together cyclists of all levels for a fantastic day on the roads of Kerry. This year’s event features two scenic routes—a 45km route perfect for beginners and a 70km… Read more…
The Ivy Leaf Art Centre and the very last Monday night of March 2025 will see an unscheduled extra staging of the Ballymacelligott Drama Group’s adaptation of the Sam Cree play Separate Beds. As has been the norm with the group in recent years those extra night’s and performances beyond the scheduled have been called… Read more…
Cordal Community Centre Cards Results The following are the results from the card game at Cordal Community Centre on Wednesday night. First: Margaret and Andy O’Connor, Maria O’Connor and Dan McCarthy, Patrick O’Donoghue and Mike Leahy. Ladies: Helen O’Callaghan and Noreen Reidy. Gents: Eamon O’Connor and Jeremiah Kerins. Mixed” Noreen and Mike Bradley. Spots: Neily… 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…
