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,…
An Ríocht 50/50 Draw took place at Walsh Bros. Electrical on Friday last. James Scanlon was present to collect his cheque for €540 from the previous week. James pulled out the winning ticket for €800 and Mary Horan from Castleisland was the lucky winner. Mary will be collecting her cheque at The Forge on Friday.…
“I’m singing since I was a child and I grew up in a house where my grand-parents and my mother were always singing ballads,” so said Killarney born musician and former Castleisland publican, Pat Moriarty on the occasion of his first solo, ten track recording The Ballad of Dan Allman. “I loved to sing with…
Ten students from first and second year at Castleisland Community College were selected for the U14 and U15 Basketball Ireland Academy Programme. In the U-15 Munster Academy, Joey Kelly and Ógie O’Leary-Griffin were selected. The U-14 South West Academy Boys includes Ollie O’Shea, Emmet Hickey Ryan O’Connor and Fionn Browne. In the U-14 South West…
“Among life’s most traumatic experiences is the loss of a loved one through death and November affords us the opportunity to feel particularly close to loved ones who have died. Our great gift to them is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,” – Fr. Mossie Brick. The schedule of Masses for November at Castleisland Church…
The death has occurred of Denis ‘Denny’ O’Mahony, Kilcusnin, Cordal Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Knockachur, Knocknagoshel. Peacefully on November 2nd 2024 with his family by his side under the excellent care of the staff at Whitethorn Lodge Tralee. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his sons Denis and Michael, daughters-in-law Jennifer and…
After their one night only away in Cordal because of the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival, the River Island Hotel card players return to base camp at the hotel tomorrow night, Sunday, November 3rd at 9pm sharp. The following are the results from the card game at Cordal Community Centre on Sunday night last. First:…
A reminder to photographers, budding, experienced or occasional snappers that the deadline for entries to the Timothy Murphy Memorial Photography Competition is on Sunday night, November 10th. 2024. While there are still colours in the trees and the horse fair is in full tilt there is little or no excuse for anyone with a camera,…
Because the kind autumn months of 2024 have just whispered their way out of our lives and left us with paths, roadways and outdoor rooms of the richest palette of colours in years, I thought I’d do an autumn like gathering of the sort of poems that really do justice to the season – and,…
