Castleisland A.F.C.

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Castleisland A.F.C.
Full nameCastleisland Football Club
Founded1973
GroundGeorge O'Callaghan Park,
Castleisland
League Kerry District League

Castleisland A.F.C. is an Irish football club located in Castleisland, County Kerry. As of 2014, the club fielded teams in the Premier A division of the Kerry District League. [1]

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References

  1. "Denny Premier A | Kerry District League". 25 May 2014.