The death has occurred of Josie ‘Bridget’ Fallon, Scart, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Josie passed away peacefully on November 20th. 2024 in the compassionate care of the staff in Ardagh Ward, University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by her husband, Des and her sister Eileen, her brother-in law Stephen and sister-in law Mary. Josie will be remembered with…
The death has occurred of Valerie O’Sullivan née Prendiville, late of Rosewood Drive, Mount Pleasant, Waterford City and formerly of 123 Main Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Valerie passed peacefully in University Hospital Waterford surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 19th 2024 RIP. She is predeceased by her beloved parents Tadhg and Patty. Valerie…
At one of the recent An Ríocht 50/50 draws, which took place at The Forge, Mary Horan, Castleisland was present to collect her winning cheque for €820. Mary’s ticket had been draw from the drum on the previous week. In turn, Mary dipped in and found the winning ticket for that week and it belonged…
Snow drifts and reflections on a shed window and a light on within creating whatever the imagination wishes to make of it on this snow blessed morning. ©Photograph: John Reidy 21-11-2024 I think many people got a bit of a suck-in this morning by the colour of the ground and the roofs of houses around…
Former international race walker Pat Murphy wants to genuinely thank all the people who supported his fundraiser for their kind and generous donation to his GoFundMe page and fundraiser. Pat was hit with a life altering stroke on May Day 2023 and he has faced up to the challenge with a courage that typifies his…
The Kerry Branch of Gamblers Anonymous would like to bring to your attention to an open meeting on gambling problems this Wednesday night, November 20th at 8pm at the River Island Hotel, Castleisland. Gambling problems can happen to anyone from any walk of life and a spokesman for the organising group said that the problem…
Castleisland Rugby Club under-age coach Derry Murphy (right) collected his €603 Split the Bucket winnings from club president Matt Keane at Hughes’ Bar in Cordal during Saturday night’s draw. Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket winner Derry Murphy, an underage coach with the club, collected his €603 winnings from club president Matt Keane at…
The death has occurred of Tom Horan, Inch Tullig, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on November 16th 2024 at University Hospital Kerry, in his 97th year, with his loving family by his side. Predeceased by his beloved wife Breda, née Naughton, Sonna, Slanemore, Co. Westmeath; his parents Michael and Julia, brothers, infant baby David and Dermot…
Note on Lessons at Castleisland Bridge Club Interested in Bridge Lessons for Beginners? Please text to 086 60 27 479 before November 30th. There has been an active Bridge club in Castleisland for generations and its members meet weekly. Now the club’s committee and experienced players are offering to teach newcomers and potential members the…
The Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal took place this November in Castleisland Community College. The shoe box appeal is an annual campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty. These gifts are often the only present that a child will receive at Christmas and the joy that they bring is…
He marks the significant birthdays of every ‘body’ he knows in his area of undertaking with a card inscribed: Hope to See You Soon ! Today is his 60th birthday and I found myself singing Happy Birthday to him by phone in the middle of the road in Creamery Lane this afternoon with Breda O’Connor-Ahern…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Brosna Christmas Market on November 29th It may seem a little ahead of schedule to mention Christmas, but, put a date in your diary for the annual Brosna Christmas Market on Friday, November 29th starting at 5pm. A golden opportunity to support local crafters and kick off the season of giving. Mass for the Dead…
The Late Billy Browne Jnr., Limerick Road and Castleview Drive, Castleisland, Co. Kerry The death has occurred of Billy Browne Jnr. (57) of Limerick Road, Castleisland and Castleview Drive, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on November 8th 2024 with his family by his side, after a short illness bravely borne and under the wonderful care of…
Friday’s annual November 1st Castleisland Horse Fair was held from early morning to late afternoon in the most ideal weather conditions – and that was the key ingredient in its success. By no stretch of the imagination was it the biggest in years – as some people claimed – but it lasted longer than many…
The second day of efforts to lift the stricken truck, which left the N21 outside Castleisland at the Knocknagoshel side of the Meinleitrim turn-off on Wednesday night, got underway this morning at 10am Road closures and diversions are in place there again this morning and motorists using the busy route can expect delays up to…
“We are indebted to the kind and caring people of Castleisland and the surrounding parishes for their continued support, encouragement and overwhelming generosity during the past twelve months.” This was just one of the sentiments voiced by Liz Galwey, chairperson of the Castleisland Branch of Kerry Hospice Foundation during its AGM at the River Island…
The following are the results from the card game at the River Island Hotel on Sunday night. First: Annie O’Connor and Seán Walsh: Second. Jerry O’Connell and Charlie Farrelly. Ladies: Jane Colfer and Eilish Quinlan. Gents: Tom Brennan and Dan Buckley. Mixed. Kathleen O’Connor and John O’Connell. Spots: Neilie Shanahan and Dick Collins, Johnny Healy…
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly sent notification of a serious but, thankfully, non fatal accident last night on the N21 outside Castleisland at the Meinleitrim turn-off on the road to Headley’s Bridge. The results of the accident will necessitate a road closure and diversions there this morning from 10am. Truck and Car Collision A truck, after a…
Last week’s Castleisland RFC Split the Bucket fundraising draw winner Sandra McGaley collected her €633 cheque in Browne’s Bar during Saturday night’s draw. Draw host Mags Browne picked out this week’s winner, an on-line entry by Seán Gallagher from Scartaglen. Seán will collect a cheque for €565 during Saturday’s draw at Centra Castleisland. It was…
A little over ten years ago, a group of four local men formed a committee to ‘do something’ with the research papers of the late school principal, Michael O’Donohoe. By Janet Murphy They weren’t quite sure what the ‘something’ would be, but were confident that something could and should be done with them. The men,…
