Organisation: Castleisland

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John Joe Sheehan: Kerry's unassuming inspiration remembered before final trip home

The funeral mass for the late John Joe Sheehan takes place at St Patrick’s Church, Rochestown, tomorrow afternoon.

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Tony Leen: Danaher, Kerry and me: A minor matter

By the only metric that matters in Kerry — championship appearances in the green and gold in one of the three acknowledged grades — I was a footballing failure.

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Castleisland set to close next week unless solution can be found

The numbers just aren’t adding up for the remaining members of Castleisland Golf Club and their parkland course is set to close next Monday if a solution cannot be found before then.

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Castleisland Golf Club 'no longer a viable enterprise'

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Cork starlets lead Trinity Meteors to Division One title

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Kerry ease into Munster U20 final with win over Limerick

'Back where we belong': Gavin O’Brien blasts CIT to Trench Cup success

CIT have made a swift and comfortable return to top-level colleges football, Conor Kelleher’s side emphatic winners of this one-sided Trench Cup final.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

Mercy Mounthawk win electric all-Kerry final to be crowned national champions

A huge first-quarter display from the Tralee school was ultimately what secured them victory.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2020

Authorities in Castleisland to honour Con Houlihan

Con Houlihan adored Casteisland. The iconic sportswriter spent his latter years in Dublin, but never forgot his hometown.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

Castleisland Christmas blitz: Killorglin edge thrilling battle

Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin came out on top in a thrilling Premier Men’s final at the St Mary’s Castleisland Christmas blitz.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2019

Podcast: Castleisland's Christmas gift - 50 years of the famous basketball blitz

Tony Leen talks to the originals — the men and women who started with one basketball and a roll of masking tape.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

Friesian bull calf back in fashion amid hopes of beef clouds lifting

Bandon mart manager Tom McCarthy, never one to shy away from a good headline, had one for me on Monday.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2019

Killorglin RFC opens its doors for eagerly anticipated History Night

There will be more than a nod to former glories for Killorglin RFC on Saturday night when the club gathers for an eagerly anticipated History Night at the Old Forge pub.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2019

No basic payment. No disadvantaged payment. Clearly the right buttons aren’t being pressed

I don’t want to frighten or alarm you this week, but I have yet to receive a cent of my Basic Farm Payment or Disadvantaged Payment.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2019

And the takeaways crowned Ireland’s best are ...

Here are the best takeaways in Ireland, as voted by the Irish Takeaway Awards 2019.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

Mass times changed to avoid football clash as Kerry fans pray for All-Ireland success

One priest in the county conceded: “football is the religion at the moment.”

Mon, 09 Sep, 2019

From Aintree to the cattle marts, cream always rises to the top

I didn’t go to the Grand National on Saturday. I was working. But I heard it on the radio, which is the same thing really.

Thu, 11 Apr, 2019

The Friesian bull calf rises to the occasion, as mart prices go up, along with numbers

“The Friesian bull is back,” Bandon mart manager, Tom McCarty, said to me at a busy sale of calves on Monday, and he was right. Up from nothing, like the phoenix from the ashes.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2019

Friesian bulls hit the high seas, as a very positive change in the weather lifts all boats

The change in the weather earlier this week was about as welcome as Conor McGregor at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago on Sunday.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2019

Selectors will not be imposed on Peter Keane, chairman insists

New Kerry football manager Peter Keane had full autonomy in selecting his backroom team, Kerry county board chairman Tim Murphy has insisted.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2018

Ireland rising son primed to face Japan do or die

The World Rugby U20 Championship has been horrendous for Ireland but one of the few bright sparks has been the emergence of Jack Daly, the latest to come off the remarkable Currow conveyor belt in Kerry.

Sat, 16 Jun, 2018

Multi-talented Mary Geaney made her own All-Ireland history

Mary Geaney’s phone began to hum as Cork camogie captain Rena Buckley climbed the Hogan Stand steps to collect the O’Duffy Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Tue, 12 Sep, 2017

Kerry’s Munster’s dominance confirmed in stunning style

Electric Ireland Munster MFC final

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

Clare minors must write a new legend

That famous win over Kerry in ’92, as you’d expect, has been referenced on more than one occasion in the Clare minor camp these past few weeks.

Sat, 01 Jul, 2017

Ugly clashes overshadow Kerry victory over Cork

Ugly half-time tunnel scenes and a mass melee at the final whistle involving players and members of the backroom teams marred what was a feisty Munster U17 Football Final at the Austin Stack Park last night.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

U17 stars step up for Cork minors’ semi clash

The Cork minor hurling side for tomorrow night’s Electric Ireland Munster MHC semi-final play-off against Waterford includes three members of the side which won provincial U17 honours last week.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Kingdom firepower too much for Banner

Kerry unleashed their superior firepower in the opening half of this Electric Ireland Munster MFC quarter-final against a Clare side caught in the headlights in near perfect conditions at the Austin Stack Park last night.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2017

Kerry have four survivors from last year’s final win

There are four survivors from last year’s All-Ireland-winning team on the Kerry side to face Clare in the Electric Ireland Munster MFC quarter-final in Tralee this evening (7pm).

Tue, 11 Apr, 2017

39-point Niall O’Reilly drives Blue Demons into final

Ej Sligo All-Stars dared to dream on Saturday as, in their first year back in the National League, they won their Hula Hoops President’s Cup semi-final against Team Kilkenny 86-63.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Munster hopefuls bid to impress Nigel Carolan

A number of candidates for places in the Ireland Under-20 squad for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship will be on parade and anxious to catch the eye when the Munster Development XV take on an Ireland Selection at Thomond Park this afternoon at 1pm, with admission free from the east stand side of the stadium.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Newcastle West edge thriller to close gap on Clonmel

Newcastle West won a thriller away to St. Senan’s to close the gap on Clonmel at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Junior rugby: Clonmel get off to winning start in defence of title

Defending champions Clonmel got their Munster Junior League campaign off to a winning start with a victory over one of their main challengers, Bandon.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Mike Quirke: If the hope doesn’t kill you, plenty of boys in blue will

It’s the hope that gets you every time. You subconsciously start to build walls after disappointments to protect yourself, and you insist you won’t let the same blind faith seep in and cloud your judgement again.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2016

Josh Moffett leads Irish challenge in Scotland

Monaghan’s Josh Moffett (Ford Fiesta R5) and Antrim’s Desi Henry (Skoda Fabia R5) carry the Irish challenge into tomorrow’s Scottish Rally in Dumfries, Round 4 of the British Rally Championship.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Munster going for clean sweep and interpro glory

There should be a big crowd in Richmond tomorrow as the Munster Junior Representative team aim to make it a clean sweep of victories and with it claim the Interprovincial trophy.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Munster take another title step with narrow win

The Munster Junior team took another big step towards the Junior Interprovincial Championship title with an 11-10 win over reigning champions Ulster at Clonakilty.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

In-form Munster bidding to move into pole position in interpros

After a stunning victory away to Leinster, Munster will be brimming with confidence for this afternoon’s junior interprovincial with champions Ulster (Clonakilty, 2.30pm).

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Clonmel and Abbeyfeale celebrate title wins

Clonmel retained their Munster Junior League Division One crown while Abbeyfeale are also toasting a title this morning.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Bullish Richmond look to rattle troubled Clonmel

Last weekend’s shocks results sets up an exciting end to the season, the race for honours and relegation still very much alive in the top two flights of the Munster Junior League.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Donagh Kelly revving up for unique hat-trick in Clonakilty

The Quality Hotel West Cork Rally revs into action tomorrow with a cracking entry and the promise of a frenetic battle between two of the most competitive drivers in Irish rallying. 

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Shock result sends Crosshaven up

There are no changes at the top of Division 1 and 2 of the Munster Junior League after a busy weekend but Crosshaven have been promoted from the Third Division after Killorglin’s surprise loss to Fethard.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Junior rugby: Clonmel bid to strengthen grip on Division One title

Clonmel can solidify their grip on the Division 1 title this weekend when they make the short journey to Kilfeacle. But the home side will be buoyant after a sublime second-half display in the cup saw them cut through Highfield, with Shane Looby and JJ Cooney impressive.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Stephen Hayes pounces as Galbally advance to cup quarter-finals

Galbally caused the shock of the weekend as they beat Clanwilliam in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Castleisland celebrate with the trophy 26/1/2016

Maurice Casey delights as Castleisland edge St Columb’s in nailbiting Schools Cup Final

Castleisland Community College closed out a nailbiting All-Ireland Schools U19B Boys Cup Final to beat St Columb’s of Derry 45-41 at the National Basketball Arena.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Bandon give Clonmel mighty scare

Bandon came close to causing a major shock in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League against defending champions Clonmel. The second division champions were leading 7-6 at half time with a try from Chris Laidler which Richard Walsh converted.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Top sides Richmond and Clonmel face tough assignments

After an exciting weekend of cup action, it is back to the bread and butter with a full set of Munster Junior League ties.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Melbourne returns as Clonmel face derby clash with Clanwilliam

Table toppers Clonmel host Clanwilliam in a huge Munster Junior League Division 1 derby on Sunday.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2016

Impressive Richmond close gap on Clonmel in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League

Richmond closed the gap on leaders Clonmel in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League, as the weather again disrupted the weekend’s schedule.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Junior Rugby: Bandon close the gap on Clonmel

Storm Desmond caused the postponement of 11 of yesterday’s Munster Junior League games as only eight survived the weather.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Leaders Clonmel bidding to return to winning ways at dangerous St Mary’s

There is a full round of league action this weekend across all three divisions in the Munster Junior Leagues.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

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