Preserving Castleisland’s Past for Future Generations
Castleisland District Heritage is not publicly funded and welcomes donations of any kind. A voluntary committee continues to drive this local history and heritage project.
Safeguarding and sharing the history of Castleisland and its hinterlands
Castleisland District Heritage is a resource for those with an interest in the history of Kerry. Please use the search facility above to source relevant material.
Articles By Date
Explore our collection of articles organized by date for easy access to historical insights and research
O'Donohoe Collection
Michael O’Donohoe’s 30-year research focuses on the history and heritage of Castleisland and its district
Presidential Pardons
Castleisland District Heritage is the only voluntary group to have gained three Posthumous Presidential Pardons for three men wrongfully convicted of murder in the nineteenth century
Publications
Since the project's founding in 2014, several publications have been produced and are available in print or PDF format
Photos and Video
Photos and Videos from Events, Projects and Social Media.
Resource Inquiries
Inquiries are invited on a voluntary basis for those wishing to use our detailed archive
2025 Calendar
The Calendar is priced at €15 with free shipping (IE)
(Please email odonohoearchive@gmail.com for current postal charges).
Order by email at odonohoearchive@gmail.com or by post to Castleisland District Heritage at the following address:
Castleisland District Heritage
Unit 7
Island Centre
Main Street
Castleisland
Co Kerry
V92 F8RF
Payment can be made via PayPal or by cheque to Castleisland District Heritage.
Please remember to include name and postal address.
Access to Valuable Historical Resources
This website offers free access to a wide range of historical and cultural materials from Castleisland and its surroundings
Preserving Local History
Users can donate or submit items, helping to preserve Castleisland’s heritage for future generations
Access to Archives
The site allows anyone to explore its archives without cost, making it easy to research and learn about the past
