The death has occurred of T.J. McCarthy (NTBA) 9 Tralee Road Castleisland Co. Kerry. Peacefully on April 25th 2025 in the wonderful care of the staff of Muckross Ward at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Margaret and his sister Marjorie Fleming, Killarney. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving sisters:…
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy Rae has welcomed news of commencement of works upgrading essential pipeworks in University Hospital Kerry which has now received the green light from HSE management. Minister Michael Healy Rae has confirmed the news following representations at a recent meeting with Kerry…
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate and Environment, Pa Daly TD, has called on the government to review its climate adaptation measures urgently and build Ireland’s resilience against extreme weather. Teachta Daly said that the mistakes of the past must not be repeated and warnings must not continue to be ignored. Commenting on recently published research…
While crowds estimated to be in tens of thousands are filing past the remains of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, plans to mark the death of the 266th Pope on Easter Monday are advanced here in Castleisland. A public Mass will be celebrated in Castleisland Parish Church for Pope Francis on Wednesday,…
The death has occurred of Eddie O’Shea (41) of No. 27 St. John’s Park, Castleisland Co. Kerry. Unexpectedly on April 22nd 2025. Beloved son of the late Denis ‘Gugs’ – sadly missed by his adored son Eddie, his heartbroken mother Eileen, his brother Denis, uncles, aunts, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May…
An Ríocht 50/50 Draw took place at Walsh Bros. Electrical on Friday last. Dolly and Jimmy McAuliffe were present to collect their cheque for €510 from the previous draw. Mary Cronin from Gneeveguilla drew the winning ticket and John Michael Woulfe was the winner of €530. The next draw will take place on Friday at…
The death has occurred of Leo O’Connor, Derra, Brosna, Co Kerry. Peacefully at home on April 23rd 2025 surrounded by his adoring family. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Sheila and his brother Paddy Joe. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Kathleen, nee Murphy, and his five loving children, Juliet Lyons, Pat, Margaret Allen, Catriona…
Ballymacelligott Drama Group members met recently at Glenduff Manor to put their spring 2025 affairs in order after a hugely successful run at the Ivy Leaf Art Centre in Castleisland at the end of March. The run included an opening night from which the proceeds were promised to Jigsaw Kerry and its local representative Frank…
Kerry County Council has proposed the introduction of a ‘Raised Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing’ at the junction between Church Street (R-577) and Main Street (L-2041) Castleisland. The proposed Raised Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing is located at the intersection between Mollie’s Corner and Bob Finn’s Corner, Church Street (R-577) and Main Street (L-2041) Castleisland which will provide pedestrian…
The death has occurred of Maurice ‘Mossie’ Keane, Cragg West, Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Doctor’s Hill Ballydesmond Co. Cork and London. Unexpectedly at home on April 12th 2025 in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Bernadette. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Teresa, his sons Jeremiah and…
This new film offers a unique perspective on the past, present future of faith in Ireland and it features Fr. Maurice Brick of Castleisland Parish and the late Fr. Kevin McNamara of Glenflesk Parish and later of Moyvane Parish. In a society utterly transformed over the past 40 years, a new film offers a nuanced…
Weather-wise Good Friday morning was neither enticing or inviting and not the kind you’d be inclined to go out for a walk in. A ominous looking sky promised nothing and threatened as much as it could to dissuade the rapidly growing crowd on the old railway yard / Library Car Park as the 11am mark…
The annual Good Friday basketball blitz, a collaboration between An Garda Síochána and Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS), made a welcome return after a break since before Covid. The revival event was organised by Liz Twomey Garda Junior Liaison Officer, Castleisland Garda Station and Chris Brosnan Youth Justice worker, KEY Service KCYS. It was supported…
Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Kerry T.D Norma Foley has welcomed confirmation of a €206,532.15 grant for two projects in Kerry under the 2025 Community Monuments Fund. The successful applicants in Kerry are: Castleisland Castle to get €99,545.90 and Killagh Priory in Milltown will receive €106,986.25. Reacting to the news, Robert McGuire founder of…
The fifth and sixth class girls of Muire Gan Smál Presentation Primary School, Castleisland, recently returned from a ground-breaking Erasmus funded trip to Murcia, Spain. Led by Conor O’Mahony and accompanied by Lorraine Sheehan, Pam Costello, and Principal Seamus Moynihan, this marked the school’s first international student exchange. A Warm Send-Off and Arrival The journey…
An event worth looking forward to not to mention attending will unfold at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott on Friday, May 2nd. and the doors will open at 8pm. Then and there Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan will make a return visit to play for the gathering. They visited and played there before…
Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh / Castleisland Boys National School’s fifth and sixth class chess teams emerged victorious after outstanding performance in the recent Ficheall Masters Kerry Chess Championship finals. Both teams qualified from their first regional tournament, placing first and second, which secured their place in the finals which were held in Fossa Community Hall. Competing…
This time last year, on April 17th in fact, the people of Castleisland, surrounding parishes and far beyond were deeply saddened and shocked at the news of the sudden and unexpected death of Gerard ‘Gerdie’ Murphy. He who brightened days, for so many people in the course of his traipses throughout the town on a…
The death has occurred of Seán Moloney, Ballagh, Beaufort and formerly of No. 4 Tralee Road and Cahernard, Castleisland. Sean passed away peacefully, surrounded by his heartbroken family, in the care of the extraordinary staff of the specialist Palliative Care Unit of University Hospital Kerry. Beloved husband of Kathleen and dear father of John and…
The 2025 Munster Boxing Championships took place in Dungarvan last week, and it proved to be a golden outing for Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club as its members proudly brought home three Munster titles and one silver medal. With seven talented boxers stepping into the ring three gold and one silver was a great success. Among…
The death has taken place of Kathy O’Connell, nee Fleming, Killally, Castleisland and formerly of Scartaglen Village. Peacefully, on April 11th 2025, in the wonderful care of the staff in Willow Brooke Care Centre, Castleisland. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Nell and her brother Patie. Kathy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by…
A partnership of Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) and An Garda Síochána is reviving and running its once annual Good Friday Basketball Blitz in Castleisland on Friday, April 18th 2025 beginning at 10am. This event had its inaugural run out on Good Friday 2009 but has not been run since 2019 and its return should…
The Dornan RAS Mumhan Cycle Race and its participants, teams, officials and spectators are on their way back to Kerry for the annual Easter time event. The race headquarters is again Castleisland and the action begins on Good Friday where it will be based locally for the day. Again this historic race will start in…
Presentation Castleisland hosted its ninth annual awards night on Thursday, April 3rd. to celebrate a year of exceptional achievements, talent, and community spirit. The event, held in the St. John’s Hall, brought together students, staff, families, and special guests for an evening filled with music, inspiration, and well-deserved recognition. The ceremony opened with…
The death has occurred of Michael Martin Coffey, Castleisland and Tralee, Co. Kerry. Michael Martin (14) died tragically on April 7th 2025 following an accident. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Thomas and Amanda, brother Thomas, sisters Ashanta, Leona and Precious Kathleen, his much loved grandmothers Kathleen O’Brien and Nora Coffey, his aunts and uncles,…
The Castleisland and District Branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation members are asking the community to put its best foot forward on Good Friday morning as they host the annual Good Friday Walk in aid of the charity. The popular event will commence at 11am in the public car park next to Castleisland Library and…
All in Castleisland and its hinterland send best wishes with St. Mary’s Basketball Club’s senior ladies team and management as they travel to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on this Friday, April 11th to play Dublin side Meteors BC in the Basketball Ireland Development League (BIDL) final at 8pm. The game will be available…
Cross bearer, Jerome Sheehy leads the procession from the presbytery with Kathleen O’Connor leading the prayers on their way to the Church of Saints Stephen and John for the 2024 Good Friday ceremonies in Castleisland. ©Photograph: John Reidy 29-3-2024 The monthly Padre Pio April devotions will be held in Castleisland this evening Tuesday, 8th at…
Castleisland Community College has received the prestigious ambassador school plaque which was presented by Sean Kelly MEP during a visit to the school on Friday and it was received on behalf of the school by student Patryk Michno. The European Parliament Ambassador School Programme was coordinated by Ciaran Doyle and Annette Steinborn and transition year…
A thought-provoking poem about fair day in Castleisland, with an atmospheric accompanying photograph, is one of the standout features in a new collection of poetry and photographs that has just been launched. The poem, entitled Fair People: Castleisland, Kerry, focuses on the characters, the chat, the banter and the deals being struck on the day…
