Parents, pupils, teachers and board of management members gathered to say a massive thank you to Pat Tarrant for serving as chairperson of the board for the past 18 years. Here, Scoil Íde / Curranes National School Principal Emer Nelligan pays a tribute to Mr. Tarrant on behalf of all involved with the school. “Pat… Read more…
The Main Street, Castleisland based Tom McCarthy’s Central Bar hosted a special memorial, birthday, coffee morning last Sunday, November 10th from 12noon to 2pm. The event was organised by the family of the late Margaret Reidy of Gurteen to mark what would have been her 80th birthday. Margaret, a native of Ardee, Co. Louth, died… Read more…
There was a distinct cast of political green over Castleisland at the weekend as various shades of current and former Fianna Fáil people paced the streets or picked a spot to canvass support. They’re all getting edgy for what we now know is ahead of them on November 29th and the day or days after.… Read more…
Ruby Horgan and Aisling Murphy from Scartaglin are two distinguished young artists and this was recognised in their Junior Cycle Art examination. Both Ruby and Aisling achieved the top grade by being awarded distinctions in the exam. This is a grade of over 90%. Junior cycle art students were given various themes to choose from… Read more…
A wallet, just like the one in the photograph here, was lost on Main Street between the Castleisland Community Museum and the Post Office on Tuesday afternoon / evening. It contains cards, personal identity, phone contacts and some cash. The cards, of course, have been cancelled at the bank so the contents are only of… Read more…
The Late Brendan Sheehan, Ballineadig, Farran, Cork and Castleisland, Co. Kerry The death has occurred of Brendan Sheehan, Ballineadig, Farran, Cork and Castleisland, Co. Kerry. On November 12th 2024, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Brendan was predeceased by his son Brendan and granddaughter Aoife. Beloved husband of Stella, née Brennan. Loving… Read more…
On the afternoon of November 9th, St. Patrick’s Secondary School and Presentation Secondary School welcomed an impressive turnout for their annual open day. This is a highlight of the school year that showcases the vibrant educational opportunities available to prospective students and their families. The event, set against the backdrop of a beautifully crisp winter… Read more…
The death has occurred of Margaret O’Mahony, nee Buckley, Cahereen Heights, Castleisland and formerly of Barrack Street, Castleisland and Knockaclarrig, Rahea, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on November 11th 2024 with her loving family by her side under the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry. Deeply missed by her loving husband Batt,… Read more…
Uisce Éireann and its chosen contractors, Ward and Burke Construction Ltd began pipe replacement work early this Monday morning on the troubled Castleisland water supply line. Work, according to an update from Cllr. Charlie Farrelly, began at the Ballymacadam Reservoir end of line which has caused untold disruption to schools and the hospitality industry locally… Read more…
Pat McCarthy is a now a Loughfouder based guitarist, singer / songwriter after a life in education as both a student and a teacher took him to many places in its course. Having developed an early and keen interest in listening to music of all genres and particularly ballad / traditional and country based on… Read more…
Parents, pupils, teachers and board of management members gathered to say a massive thank you to Pat Tarrant for serving as chairperson of the board for the past 18 years. Here, Scoil Íde / Curranes National School Principal Emer Nelligan pays a tribute to Mr. Tarrant on behalf of all involved with the school. “Pat… Read more…
The Main Street, Castleisland based Tom McCarthy’s Central Bar hosted a special memorial, birthday, coffee morning last Sunday, November 10th from 12noon to 2pm. The event was organised by the family of the late Margaret Reidy of Gurteen to mark what would have been her 80th birthday. Margaret, a native of Ardee, Co. Louth, died… Read more…
There was a distinct cast of political green over Castleisland at the weekend as various shades of current and former Fianna Fáil people paced the streets or picked a spot to canvass support. They’re all getting edgy for what we now know is ahead of them on November 29th and the day or days after.… Read more…
Ruby Horgan and Aisling Murphy from Scartaglin are two distinguished young artists and this was recognised in their Junior Cycle Art examination. Both Ruby and Aisling achieved the top grade by being awarded distinctions in the exam. This is a grade of over 90%. Junior cycle art students were given various themes to choose from… Read more…
A wallet, just like the one in the photograph here, was lost on Main Street between the Castleisland Community Museum and the Post Office on Tuesday afternoon / evening. It contains cards, personal identity, phone contacts and some cash. The cards, of course, have been cancelled at the bank so the contents are only of… Read more…
The Late Brendan Sheehan, Ballineadig, Farran, Cork and Castleisland, Co. Kerry The death has occurred of Brendan Sheehan, Ballineadig, Farran, Cork and Castleisland, Co. Kerry. On November 12th 2024, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Brendan was predeceased by his son Brendan and granddaughter Aoife. Beloved husband of Stella, née Brennan. Loving… Read more…
On the afternoon of November 9th, St. Patrick’s Secondary School and Presentation Secondary School welcomed an impressive turnout for their annual open day. This is a highlight of the school year that showcases the vibrant educational opportunities available to prospective students and their families. The event, set against the backdrop of a beautifully crisp winter… Read more…
The death has occurred of Margaret O’Mahony, nee Buckley, Cahereen Heights, Castleisland and formerly of Barrack Street, Castleisland and Knockaclarrig, Rahea, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on November 11th 2024 with her loving family by her side under the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry. Deeply missed by her loving husband Batt,… Read more…
Uisce Éireann and its chosen contractors, Ward and Burke Construction Ltd began pipe replacement work early this Monday morning on the troubled Castleisland water supply line. Work, according to an update from Cllr. Charlie Farrelly, began at the Ballymacadam Reservoir end of line which has caused untold disruption to schools and the hospitality industry locally… Read more…
Pat McCarthy is a now a Loughfouder based guitarist, singer / songwriter after a life in education as both a student and a teacher took him to many places in its course. Having developed an early and keen interest in listening to music of all genres and particularly ballad / traditional and country based on… Read more…
