Currow

The beautiful Natural Pond in Kileentierna, situated 1 kilometer east of Currow Village Centre. Currow/Currans Rural Development Group took a keen interest in the development of this unique feature and the process of restoration.

Funding was provided from LEADER II and Sliabh Luachra ADM and technical advice was provided by Richard Browne of the Sliabh Luachra CE Scheme. Farm Relief Services and local nurseries also provided valuable advice.

The people of the parish worked very hard to raise the additional funds needed for the restoration of the pond. Mike Cronin and Sons did excavation work and the FAS provided workers.

Much work was carried out including excavation, water levels raised, landscaping redesigned with fruit bearing trees that will provide food for the many species which inhabit there, such as The Moorhen, The Mute Swan and The Mallard. Species such as the Otter will make this habitat their home and in doing so encourage others to do likewise.

The pond is surrounded by mature trees such as Beech, Alder, Ashe and many more.

The wildlife pond is a beautiful amenity and will contribute positively of the perception of Sliabh Luachra as a Pastoral region, quiet villages, clean waters, landscaped gardens and pleasant picnics by the roadside

A Walk area with seating is provided for those who would like to sit back and enjoy the Wildlife Park.

Mary Shanahan Currow/Currans Rural Development Group.

Currow village is approximately 3.5 miles south of Castleisland and situated on the Brown Flesk River on the old Killarney road. The original village grew up on both sides of the roadway to the north of Flesk Bridge, between two old estates, Dicksgrove and Parkmore which have influenced the architectural character.

Dicksgrove creamery. This photograph was taken during a milk take in 1917 by one of two German soldiers, who were hiding out in Currow. At the time they were trying to avoid the large garrisons of British forces stationed in Tralee and Killarney. It was later sent to Tomas Dennehy, the creamery manager.

Photograph contributed by Connie Dennehy

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The foundation stone of the proposed New Church in Currow, will D.V. be laid on 11th February, 1957, and in 1958 the commemoration of the Centenary of the Apparition of our Blessed Lady at Lourdes will be marked by the opening ceremony. Absent benefactors and former parishioners will be with us, in spirit, on both occasions to honour our Immaculate Queen

The worm farm

Currow 5th and 6th class

using the worm farm to compost:

their left over lunch and paper waste

What can I put in my worm compost? click here

Exiting news from Currow National School

The National School is at the moment working on a big local web site.

The principal teacher Mrs. Sheila Daly and her 5th and 6th class, are at the moment researching and compiling material on Currow and area.

There will be many area's of interest involved, like environment, nature, history and many more.

Our team from the Sliabh Luachra is very much looking forward to see this new site on the world wide web.