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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“I’m reaching out on behalf of Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club to request coverage for a special pre-match event that will be of great interest to Kerry football supporters attending this weekend’s clash with Galway in Pearse Stadium,” said Ailbhe Niland, PRO, Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club “Ahead of this highly anticipated 3:45 PM throw-in on Sunday, we are…
Tickets are now on sale from the school office at Presentation Castleisland for their upcoming Film Awards on Sunday, April 13th in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney. Tickets are priced at €40 each.Cash only to the office. The tickets are going out the door on ‘a first come first served’ basis with no reservation of…
Kilmurry National School’s very own Eilís Lynch has been named as corner back for the prestigious Ladies Football Club Championship Team of the Year. This is a remarkable achievement for Eilís, as she is the sole Munster representative on the team. Her dedication and exceptional performances on the field have earned her well-deserved recognition and…
The death has occurred of David Doody, London, England and formerly of Desmond’s Avenue, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly in London on February 25th 2025. Predeceased by his daughter Louise and his sister Bridget. Sadly missed by his loving parents Seán and Christina (Chris) , brothers Michael, Thomas and John, sister Sarah and brother-in-law Mike. David…
Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club’s corner back Eilís Lynch has been named on the AIB Ladies Gaelic Football Club Championship Team of the Year. Thrilling seasons in both codes provided some excellent individual and team performances that saw some of the toughest players in Gaelic Games delivering for their clubs when it mattered most. The teams…
The death has occurred of Larry Regan, Mein, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Larry died unexpectedly on March 17th 2025. Pre-deceased by his wife Josie and his brother Michael. Larry will be forever missed by his sons Joe and Lorcan, daughter Áine, son in law Johnny, Joe and Lorcan’s partners Claire and Ann Marie, grandchildren Freya, Olly…
The 37th Kerry Drama Festival ran in the Ivy Leaf Art Centre from Saturday, March 8th to Tuesday, March 11th 2025. This year, the festival ran for four nights only. “A number of our regular visiting groups are not on the festival circuit this year, in addition to a reduced number of competing groups are…
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Michael Healy-Rae, TD has warmly welcomed the decision by An Bórd Pleanála to grant planning permission for a major power plant in North Kerry. “After a long and arduous battle, I’m encouraged for the future of North Kerry following An Bórd Pleanála’s permission for the development on…
The latest Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket draw was held at The Shoemaker’s Bar on Saturday night. Last week’s winner Eithne Murphy collected her €597 winnings from draw host Steve Curtin. Steve also picked out this week’s winner and it emerged that the ticket belonged to Currow Coiste na nÓg for a win of €584.…
Brosna native, Ann Marie Curtin, Abbeyfeale collected her €300 cheque from Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club representative Sean McCarthy on Saturday at the club’s fortnightly €300 draw at Phillip Horan’s. Saturday’s Desmonds €300 winner is Jason Reilly, Castleisland. Next draw is on March 29th and it will be held in Lynch’s Pharmacy. You can play Desmonds…
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Séan Butler, a 17-year-old accordion player, from Scartaglin will be taking part in the Siansa Gael Linn music competition finals on Sunday, March 23 rd in the National Concert Hall, Dublin. Siansa provides a platform for talented teenage groups in the area of traditional Irish music and singing. The event is run entirely through the…
There is little more to be said about tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Parade other than emphasising the importance of taking part in what will be a great and uplifting occasion for the community and its neighbouring parishes. Event organiser Cllr. Charlie Farrelly has issued a warning on the likelihood of heavy traffic through the town as…
The children of Curranes National School Castleisland were getting muddy and enjoying the school garden, thanks to the support of Cara Credit Union. Curranes N.S. was one of five primary schools randomly selected by the Credit Union to participate in its biodiversity initiative. The initiative, now in its third year, promotes biodiversity and ecological awareness…
The death has occurred of Gerard O’Sullivan Currow Post Office Killarney, Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly on March 11th 2025 at the Mater Private Hospital Cork. Predeceased by his wife Mary and his sister Breda Walsh. Sadly missed by his heartbroken daughters Beatrice, Máire and Siobhán, sons-in-law Liam, Jackie and Edwin, his adored six grandchildren Rían, Séodhla,…
The latest An Ríocht Athletic Club 50/50 Fundraising Draw was held at Walsh Bros. Electrical on Friday. Cormac O’Mahony, the previous week’s winner, was unavailable to attend but he had collected his cheque for €520 earlier. Club President Denis Brosnan drew the winning ticket and John Sheehan from Kilcummin won €510. This weeks draw will…
Sean Kerley collected his €663 winnings from last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket Draw as part of last Saturday night’s latest draw at Hughes’ Bar in Cordal. Millie Hughes made the presentation and she also dipped into the drum and picked out this week’s winner – an online entry from Eithne Murphy, Castleisland and…
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has announced over €14 million to deliver 163 community projects across the country through the Community Recognition Fund. The announcement has been welcomed locally by Cllr. Charlie Farrelly with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Norma Foley, TD; Minister of State…
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS ) wishes to share details of their upcoming Castleisland Blood Donation Clinics on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. “The recent severe weather events, including Storm Éowyn, and high levels of respiratory illness within communities has significantly impacted our blood collections and we need the public’s help to maintain…
The death has occurred of Kay O’Brien, nee Walmsley, No.1 St. John’s Park Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Barrack Street Castleisland. Peacefully at home on March 9th. 2025 in the presence and care of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Billy. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family: Eileen, Mary, Catheriona and Noreen, sons-in-law:…
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate, the Environment and Energy, Pa Daly TD, has urged Minister Darragh O’Brien to heed the advice of his own officials. In briefing documents supplied to the minister, reforms mirroring Sinn Féin’s long-standing retrofitting proposals were recommended. Teachta Daly said that the advice received by Daragh O’Brien has confirmed what Sinn…
The death has occurred of Joan Browne, nee Kerins, Dooneen, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and formerly of 144 Upper Main Street, Castleisland. Peacefully at home on March 7th 2025. Beloved wife of the late David. Sadly missed by her loving family , Siobhán, Rosarie, Gerard and Maura, son-in-law Sylvester, daughter-in-law Liz, her adored fourteen grandchildren and…
