2019 Knockanure News

Hello Everyone, From Abbeyfeale.

On behalf of the Legion of Mary here in Abbeyfeale I wish each and everyone of you

a wonderful Christmas. May it be peaceful and joyful and may the New Year bring

health and happiness to all of us. God Bless All.

As we are just a small praesidium the present members, all of which input to the Newsletter,

are as follows: Sean Broderick, Editor, New Street; Bernard Broderick, Dromtrasna;

Gerard Callaghan, Duagh; Michael Lane, Killarney Road: David Davy, Knockbrack.

Kind Regards and best wishes.

David Davy.

Núacht Na Féile, Praesidium of the Legion of Mary, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick Issue No. 394 Christmas 2019

Christmas Message from Very Rev Tony Canon Mullins

Dear Friends,

Christmas greetings from Abbeyfeale and West Limerick

One of the most symbolic acts of Mary Robinson’s presidency was the placing of a light in the window of her official residence in the Phoenix Park. It resonated, she said, with the tradition of her hometown of Ballina, where people would light a candle and put it in the window in the run up to Christmas. She did it in order to make good on a promise made in her acceptance speech that “there will always be a light on in Áras an Uachtaráin for our exiles and our emigrants”. People from West Limerick will be familiar with the tradition that inspired President Robinson. We all grew up with lighted candles in the windows at Christmastime. The image of light is a great theme for Christmas. Light represents everything that is good and inspiring. The Christmas message prompts all of us to be children of the light, in other words to be people of hope.

In a way Christmas is a celebration of hope. All of us need hope, lasting hope that only the Christ-child can bring. As you celebrate Christmas many miles from your roots in Abbeyfeale, our prayer for you and your families is that you will keep the message of hope before you, the hope and the love that lies at the heart of the Christmas message.

We will be thinking of you and praying for you at all our Masses on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. You will be able to join us through the internet church services by logging on to: www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish On Christmas Eve the choir will begin the Christmas Carol recital at 8.30pm.

Christmas Eve Mass will be celebrated at 9.00pm.

Masses on Christmas day will be at 9.15am. and 12noon.

“Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Duit.”

Fr Tony Mullins P.P.

For more information on the parish go to www.abbeyfealeparish.ie

Parish Choir

Congratulations to Dee Denison and the members of our parish choir who this weekend mark the 40th anniversary of their formation as a choir. Over the years the choir has enhanced the celebration of Mass on weekends, feast days and on all other significant Church events, including the Golden Jubilee Mass marking the opening of the parish Church in June of last year. Parishioners and priests are grateful to the members of the choir and appreciate the contribution made by the choir over the past forty years to the spiritual life of the parish. This weekend we acknowledge the commitment of Dee and the choir members to the Church and the many sacrifices made by them in order to attend choir practice. Over the years the choir through their singing have led people closer to God and given parishioners great solace and comfort. This weekend we give thanks to God for the gift of music and song. We also remember the deceased members of the choir who are now praising God in the choirs of heaven. We look forward to the choirs continued contribution to the liturgical life of the parish. New members are always welcome. Pride of Place Awards

Following on from our last edition where we mentioned that Abbeyfeale was preparing for a visit by Judges from the All-Ireland Place of Place Awards, we are delighted to hear that Abbeyfeale Community Council (ACC) was recently presented with a special Award by Limerick City and County Council for their ongoing efforts in the Community and they will now go forward to represent both Abbeyfeale and Limerick County at the All-Ireland Pride of Place Finals taking place in Kilkenny before Christmas. Chairperson of ACC Maurice O’Connell said that it would not have happened without all the different local organisations coming out to showcase their achievements when the Judges were in town and there was certainly a real feel-good factor about the place on the day. Maurice said he would like to give a special mention to James Harnett and Frank Dennison - Joint Treasurers of ACC who were also heavily involved in the organising of the local Event.

Crime Prevention Meeting

A meeting recently took place in the Glórach Theatre around the topics of crime prevention, personal safety, health & well-being. A number of local and regional Gardaí along with representatives from other Agencies and the Irish Farmers Association, all gave talks and presentations on their respective topics which were well received by all those attending.

Switching on of Christmas Lights

The Christmas Lights Committee headed up by Marie McElligott, Hilary Collins, Esther O’Connell and Jimmy Cahill were in buoyant mood recently when the call for volunteers to help with the putting up of the towns Christmas lights resulted in 15 volunteers descending on the town square on a cold rainy Sunday morning and worked away until the first lot of lights and Christmas features were in place. The same crew came out again the following Tuesday evening to put up a new set of lights for Main Street which had just arrived from abroad. All that's left now is to connect everything to the electricity supply and wait for the official switch-on which is expected to take place at end of November. And of course Santa is also expected to make a surprise appearance but that's a secret, so don't tell anyone. By-Pass for Abbeyfeale

With the Ryder Cup coming to Adare in 2026 and the ever-growing problems with traffic congestion in Adare, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale, there are currently plans a-foot to have all three towns set up with new By-Passes or Ring Roads before an estimated 300,000 visitors arrive in West Limerick for the big Event. All three By-Passes or Ring Roads are deemed necessary as it is now, not to mind what would happen when an International Event of this magnitude comes to town. However, the big question as always is how well the Planners, Politicians and Funding, all come together to make it happen.

Abbeyfeale Community Council (ACC)

The Executive Board and Members of ACC would like to wish a very happy and safe Christmas to all those connected in any way to the Town and wider Community of Abbeyfeale, wherever in the world you may be. As a voluntary group we would like to offer our sincere appreciation to all those who have helped us in any way over the past 3 years, including those who often stay up all hours of the night filling out funding applications and to those who have donated to various projects throughout the Community. We've now been involved in implementing over €500,000 worth of projects in and around Abbeyfeale, of which none would be possible without your help. Hoping to do more in 2020 and beyond. Go raibh maith agaibh go leir.

Rising Star Award

On October 24th last, Jack and Nick Cotter sons of Nicky and Jackie of Dromtrasna, Abbeyfeale won the Rising Star award sponsored by Lidl Ireland at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2019 for their Cotter Organic Lamb Business, held in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road. This award recognises individuals under 25 years old who have a passion for quality food and drink and are using their entrepreneurial spirit to advance within the industry.–––––––––––––

Cotter Organic Lamb is a local organic business based on the Cotter’s family farm in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.

There will be a more comprehensive narrative on the above in our next issue.

Fr. Casey’s GAA The County Under 21 Football Championship is now in full swing. Fr.

Casey’s played Na Piarsiagh in the first round on Nov 2nd and narrowly lost out on a scoreline of 1-6 to 0-7. Having narrowly lost that game victory in the second round was paramount to keep knockout hopes alive. On Nov. 9th on the Tournafulla pitch our boys dug deep to give a very mature performance. Keeping the St. Kieran’s county players quiet at one end, Fr. Casey’s were clinical at the other end and registered an impressive 3-08 to 1-11 victory. Minus up to 4 regulars going into the game we needed a big performance from the panel and that was delivered. In a very tight group Fr. Casey’s now take on Adare before concluding the group phase against Munget on Saturday Nov 30th. At least one more victory is needed to qualify for the knockout stages.

Munster Champions

Congratulations to the Limerick Minor Hurlers who became Munster Champions for 2019.

County Champions

Congratulations to Templeglantine junior A Camogie Team on being crowned County Champions for 2019.

Deaths

Joan Cahill, England. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Flaherty

Noreen Daly, Ballybehy

Michael Power, Ballinasloe. Son of Margaret Doody, New Street Josephine McCarthy nee O’Connell, Carrigaline, Co Cork and formerly of Kilconlea

Nora McDonnoghue, Chicago. Sister of the late Dan Collins,

Dromtrasna Collins

Marie Doyle nee Harnett Stillorgan, Co Dublin

Padraig O’Cleirigh, Killarney Road

2019 December 25 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CHRISTMAS Eve Mass; Moyvane at 6pm and 8.30pm; Listowel 5.30pm and 8pm. Christmas Day mass –Knockanure 10am and Moyvane at 11 am. Listowel 9an and 11.30am.

NANO NAGLE FUNDRAISER: in Mairead’s Bar on Saturday 28th December at 9.30pm. Any unwanted Christmas gifts can be donated to Jimmy for his raffle and can be dropped into Holly’s shop.

MOYVANE BADMINTON TABLE QUIZ: In Speedy’s on Saturday 28th at 9pm

SIVE will be performed at Listowel Boys School Hall on 18^th of Jan. in aid of Sean Stakelum Fund.

ADORATION ON CHRISTMAS DAY: On Christmas Day we celebrate the birth of our Saviour and so we will have one hour of adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Abbeyfeale from 5-6pm.

ANNIVERSARIES: Kitty Boden, Noreen Buckley, Jim Sheehy, Sr. Marguerite Shine, Sr. Maura Carmody, Mary White, Michael Brosnan, Sr. Carmel Beasley, Jack O’Brien, Michael Dalton, Hannie Quinn, Tom Walsh, Mary Moriarty, Margaret Lynch, John Behan, Dan Shine, Willie O’Connor, Mary Stack, Timmy Dillane, Maureen Sheehy, Denny McEvoy, Sr. Rita Donegan, Tom Wright, Elizabeth Lynch, Michael Flanagan, Bea Galvin, Michael Moore, Pat Dalton, Der O’Connor, , Cathy Scannell, Peggy Mahony, John Joe Hanrahan, Sr. Magdalene Harnett, Paddy Curtin, Tom Enright. Mass Moyvane; Sat 28th at 7.30pm for Patrick Curtin, Aughrim; Sun 29th at 11.00am mass for Connie Shine, The Village (Anni) & his parents Dan & Nora. Mass Knockanure Mon 23rd at 7.30pm for Hannah & Ned Quinn, Beenanaspig, and Mass on Sun 29th at 10.00am for Irene O’Keeffe, Kilmeaney.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Please note that Eucharistic Adoration will not take place Christmas Eve or Christmas Day or on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. It will resume again on Tuesday 7th January in Knockanure and Wednesday 8th January in Moyvane.

ATHEA JOURNAL is on sale at the usual outlets, Collins’ Shop, Athea, Moloney’s, Carrigkerry, Knockdown Shop, Holly’s, Moyvane & Ann Lyons’ Shop, Abbeyfeale.

LISTOWEL MASS; (Please note the times) Christmas Eve –Tuesday, Dec. 24^th 5.30 p.m. Children’s Mass with the Parish Folk Group & it will be broadcast live on Radio Kerry. 8.00 p.m. Mass of the Nativity with Parish Choir. Christmas Day Mass: Wednesday, Dec. 25^th 9.00 a.m. Christmas Morning Mass. & 11.30 a.m. with the Parish Choir.

KEYS: Set of keys found on the Glin Road, owner can have same by calling to the Parish Office.

LIVE CRIB & MEMORY ROOM which is organised by our local Duagh Tidy Town’s Committee is back again this Christmas. Located behind St Brigid’s Church, the crib will be officially opened and blessed on this Saturday night (Dec.21st) immediately after the Vigil Mass. It is opened daily from10.00a.m. to 9.00 p.m. from now to January 6th.Do not forget to visit the Memory Room in the separate building opposite the entrance to the Crib. There are some lovely photos of our past and many memories of great people from Duagh in the room. Your kind donations will be used in the work of Duagh Tidy Towns and a donation will be given to the Parish.

CONNIE HARNETT SWIM: The 6th annual swim takes place on New Year’s Day in Ballybunion. Donations will be made to the Hope Foundation, Comfort Chemo in KUH and Ward 2D in CUH. To date in excess of €39,000 has been raised for local charities.

KERRY LONDON ASSOCIATION AGM: January 15, Sala Room, Crown Hotel, Cricklewood at 7pm.

LAUNCH OF A NIGHT AT THE OSKARS: The Winners’ Circle Saturday, January 4 at 9pm. Films and roles will be announced on the night. Rehearsals will commence on the week beginning Monday, January 13 and continue each week until the week of Feb 3.

AGM of Athea Credit Union was held in their office recently. Katie Sullivan gave an insight into the position of the Credit Union, saying it was in a very healthy position. Eibhlís Geoghegan read the minutes of the last AGM. Timmy Woulfe praised the dedicated staff and volunteers, himself and Patie Sullivan being the 2 longest serving members. Athea Credit Union is 51 years in existence. Mary Anne Stack thanked everyone for coming.

WALK: Ballylongford Tidy Towns The annual fundraising walk/run will take place on St. Stephens Day at 1pm with refreshments in the hall afterwards. Registration in the Parish Hall from 12pm.

Annual Bill Kirby Walk in Tralee on Dec. 26^th.

ROADWORKS: For up to date information during the Christmas Season contact Pádraig (Reach Active) on 086/6072159 or Shane (KN Works) 087/9829576.

HURLING: The Charity Road Hurling competition will be held on Friday, December 27 from 11am outside Ardagh Church and follow the usual route by Skehanagh and Cahermoyle and back to the village. All funds raised on the day will be donated to two local charities Milford Hospice Home Care, and the Night Daffodil Nurses (Irish Cancer Society),

WALK: The annual Christmas Walk along the Great Southern Trail Greenway will take place on Friday, December 27. Assembly is at the car park of the Rathkeale House Hotel, Rathkeale, between 12.30pm and 1.30pm . Bus Éireann services from Kerry and Limerick stop a few metres from the hotel for those who wish to reduce their carbon footprint. Walkers will be transferred by Coach House Travel courtesy shuttle coach from the hotel car park to Ardagh from where they will have a 5mile [8km] stroll (a shorter option can also be provided) along the old railway back to the Rathkeale House Hotel which is alongside the Greenway.

SWIM: Christmas morning dip; Be at the pier in Glin for 7.50am, photograph at 7.55am, followed by swim at 8am.

GLIN Castle Side-saddle Meet will take place on Sunday, December 29 at Glin Castle. Meeting in O’Shaughnessy’s Bar and Leaving from Glin Village at 12noon.

RACING in Limerick begin on St Stephen’s Day.

WOOD TURNERS: The secretary of the Kerry Chapter of the Irish Woodturner Guild is Bob Cosgrave and he has issued an invitation to local woodturners to come to their monthly meeting in Tralee on the second Tuesday of each month between 7-10pm. Contact Bob Cosgrave 087 2833507 for further information.

DARTS TOURNAMENT: Sunday, December 29 in The Ploughman Bar from 5pm. Spots, Raffle for hamper. Proceeds to Fr. Tim Galvin.

WRENBOYS NEEDED: Paddy Finucane has put out a call for Wrenboys for the annual trip around the Hill on St. Stephen’s Day.

NOONAN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: The landscape is lit up with the lights from Noonan’s house and garden. They have been chosen as one of Energias Christmassy homes - text House 1 to 51155 to vote for Noonan’s Lights.

IRISH MASS ON RADIO NA GAELTACHTA: As part of the 150 Celebrations and at the request of Radio na Gaeltachta, the 9.00am Mass in St. John’s Church, Tralee on Sunday December 29^th will be recorded for broadcasting at 11am that morning. A gathering for all who wish to learn the Irish Mass responses for that Mass are invited to practice sessions in St. John’s Parish Centre on Monday 16that 6.30pm. Fáilte roimh cách.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCING: Fr. Casey’s, Sunday, January 12 from 3-6pm in aid of Fr. Martin Mc Cormack’s African Project. Music by Donie Walsh and Anthony. Admission €5. Raffle on the day.

COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE MISUSE TEAM: A free and confidential service for under 18’s and their families impacted by substance misuse is provided on the first Wednesday of the month in St. Ita’s Hall from 2.30pm – 5pm. Contact Kristeen Laing 086 4141854.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP The first Friday of every month in Listowel. The ceremony begins with the Rosary at 6.45pm, followed by Mass at 7pm.for Saint Padre Pio with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and Benediction after Mass.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre Vision Board Workshop: Juliana Murphy & Anne O'Donnell, Sun. 12th Jan. 2-5pm. Join this positive, up-lifting and fun hands-on workshop which allows you to create your own Vision Board with images and words that will attract what you want in your life. To be part of this Powerful Workshop Call Anne or Juliana on 087-2915343. Fall Adult Religious Education Programme: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Certificate Course: Group Leader training to lead discussions on Faith, Sacraments, Morality and Prayer Catechesis based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Wednesdays 7 - 8.30pm beginning Wed. 15th Jan.

FAITH: The Diocese of Kerry will host a conversation on Faith in the face of life’s challenges in The Gleneagle Ballroom, Muckross Road, Killarney on Wednesday January 8th @ 8pm. Ian O’Connell, Killarney, Elma Walsh, Tralee, Anne Alcock, Killarney and Fr. Donal O’Connor will share how faith has enabled them to face what life has thrown at them and Deirdre Walsh, Radio Kerry, will chair the conversation. Admission is free and all are welcome.

LATIN MASS; The Traditional Latin Mass will be offered at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee on Sun. 29 December at 12.00 Noon. More info from LatinMassTralee@gmail.com

AGE ACTION Volunteers helped Age Action deliver digital literacy training to 2,591 older people in 2018 and helped carry out 9,456 jobs in the homes of older people which supports them to age in place.

OPEN DAY: Mary Immaculate College On Sat 11th Jan (10am-1pm), Mary Immaculate College will give thousands of prospective students the opportunity to explore its Limerick campus and discover all that the College has to offer from its range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, extra-curricular activities and exceptional facilities. The Open Day will be an invaluable opportunity for prospective students to get a real sense of the College and to get the information they need to make their final college choices. For more information, see micopenday.ie.

JOBS: Ford to add 3,000 jobs in the Detroit area, invest $1.45 billion

Detroit, MI - Ford Motor Co. is adding 3,000 jobs at two factories in the Detroit area and investing $1.45 billion to build new pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric and autonomous vehicles. The company said Tuesday that about $750 million will go to the Michigan Assembly Plant in the Detroit suburb of Wayne, where 2,700 jobs will be added.

RAILWAYS: San Francisco Call, Volume 84, Number 138, 16 October 1898

SIX VERY SINGULAR RAILWAYS OF THE WORLD.

ONE of the most recently built of England's railways may claim the proud position of being the most singular of all. This is the Brighton and Rottingdean Electric Railway, opened in 1896, and demolished by the great storm of December 4 in the same year. Since then the havoc wrought by winds and waves has been repaired and traffic resumed. The rails of this single-track railway are laid in the sea, and the singular-looking structure pictured in the group rises from the water on four steel legs, which run on wheels on the rails. Propelled by the electric current, this car, which represents the company's whole locomotive and rolling stock, proceeds at a slow and stately glide on its four-mile

Journeys. A no less convenient than curious railway is the electric one which establishes communication between Lynton and Lynmouth on the coast of North Devon. Those two tiny towns are situated, one on the summit of a particularly tall cliff 700 feet high, and the other on the beach below. The railway climbs up this cliff almost perpendicularly. Do you know which is the highest railway In England? The Snowdon Mountain Railway occupies that proud pre-eminence. The first sod of this singular line was cut In December, 1894, and a year later it was opened. It starts from, the foot of that king of Welsh mountains at Llanberis and goes to the summit, a distance of four miles. There are six stations in all and the time taken on the journey is the not very thrilling one of an hour. If, however, the pace is not exciting: the scenery on the way Is; for, half-way up, the little train of an engine and one carriage passes a windy shoulder of the mountain between two sheer precipices. The gauge of this line is 2 feet 7% inches, and some of the gradients are 1 in 6%. From the highest railway in England to the highest in Europe Is a natural transition. This is the Rigi Railway, which carries tourists to the summit of the Rigi Kulm, 4472 feet above the sea. An Indian line, the Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway, Is one of the most remarkable in the world, and Is also the highest, its Darjeeling terminus being situated on a giddy eminence 8000 feet above the level of the plains. At many points it is possible to see the curves above and below from the train, no fewer than seven tracks being visible at one place. The sharpest curves are at a place well named "Agony Point," where the train on two occasions almost describes a circle in its own length. One of the most striking features of a Journey up the Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway is the sharp transition from the burning heat of the plains to the cold air and the snows of this great height. There is a "single line railway" now working in Ireland. The Listowel and Ballybunion Railway sounds like the invention of some mad humourist; but such a place as Ballybunion really exists. It is a very popular seaside resort in the southwest of Ireland. The distance between this point and the other terminus at Listowel is ten miles, and there is one intermediate station— that of Lisselton. The system on which this railway is worked is called the Lartigue Single Rail Elevated Hallway, and was the invention of a French engineer. This single-rail line, It should be explained at once, is not a single-track railway, but actually has only one rail for trains to run on. This rail is supported on iron trestle work at a height of three feet three Inches from the ground, and the locomotive and carriages are actually balance on it. There is nothing In Europe to compare with the extraordinary trestle bridges which carry American railways over the deep gullies and precipitous creeks found In many parts of the United States. They are of rough timber construction, sometimes rising to a height of 150 feet, and form a most complicated maze of timbers.

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LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Lotto Results. There was no winner of the €7300 jackpot on Friday 6th December. Numbers drawn were 6, 7, 29,and 31. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Nick, Dan, Chloe, Cian c/o Eleanor Goulding; 2. Teresa Whyte, Behins; 3. Helen Smith, Athea; 4. Bridget & Gerard O’Connor, Inchamore, and 5. Mary Horgan, Kilmorna. Our last draw for this year will take place on Friday 13th December with jackpot up to €7400. We will resume our draws in the new year beginning with the €7400.

The Knockanure GAA Football Club would like to thank the patrons of both local and beyond for all the support you’ve provided throughout the year. We as a club have seen wonderful new developments in the club such as the redevelopment of our pitch and we look forward to an even better 2020. All at the club would like to wish our supporters a very Healthy Safe Christmas and a Prosperous New Year in 2020.

2019 December 18 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS in Lixnaw on Tuesday 17th December AT 7.30PM.

ATHEA JOURNAL will be at the usual outlets, Collins’ Shop, Athea, Moloney’s, Carrigkerry, Knockdown Shop, Holly’s, Moyvane & Ann Lyons’ Shop, Abbeyfeale.

DEATH has taken place of Thomas Snr. (Tom) Culhane, Leitrim East, Moyvane, on the 9th of December, 2019. Predeceased by his brothers Mossie and Joe, nephew James. Survived by his wife Ina, daughter Doreen, son Thomas, grandchildren Catherine and Danny, brothers Patrick and Mick, sister Kathleen, son-in-law Donnacha, brothers-in-law Fr. William and Pat, sisters-in-law Mary, Penny and Edna, nephews Brian, Danny, Tony and Michael, nieces Elizabeth, Caroline, Joan, Elizabeth and Pauline, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Requiem Mass for Tom Culhane was celebrated in Moyvane Church on Friday, with burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane.

DEATH took place on 10th December 2019 of Mary Ellen Daly (née Diggin), 32 Bridge Road, Listowel and late of Ballinclogher, Lixnaw. Predeceased by her husband John, son Tom, daughter-in-law Geraldine, brothers Pat Joe, James, Thomas P and William. Survived by her sons Brendan and Leo, daughters Marie (Hilliard) and Teresa (Browne), grandchildren Laura, Avril, Karen, Joey, Aidan, Alan, Jason, James, Amy, Colin and Shane, great-grandchildren Eliana, Saoirse, Dylan, Isla and Ethan, brother Dessie, sister Teresa, daughter-in-law Bernie, sons-in-law John and Jack, sisters-in-law Cecelia, Eileen, Joan and Noreen, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.

Requiem Mass for Mary Ellen Daly was celebrated in Listowel Church on Friday, with burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.

DEATH has occurred of Con Healy, Moyvane North, Leitrim East & London, on the 11th December 2019. Survived by his wife, Noreen, daughter Ciara and her partner Denis, sister Noreen Dowling (Tarbert), brother Richard (Birmingham), brother in law John, sisters in law, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Con Healy was celebrated at Moyvane Church on Saturday, and Burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Walsh, Crissie Nolan, Mathew Thompson, Paudie O’Connor, Phyl O’Kelly, Eddie Carmody, Tom Moran, Sr. Dympna Mulvihill, Sheila Harnett, John Dillon, Bridie Cox, Sr. Loreto Relihan, Lila Carroll, Fr. Placid Nolan, John Mulvihill, Sr. Anna Patricia O’Connor, Michael O’Connor, Peg Meade, Neelie Buckley, Michael Carr, Sr. Basil McAuliffe, Margaret Carmody, Eileen Moriarty, Sheila Kerins, Nora Crane, Mary McKenna, Michael Foley, Kieran Hayes, Liam Foley. Mass Moyvane; Tues 17th at 7.30pm for Mickey Buckley, Glin Road (Months Mind); Wed 18^th at 7.30pm for Ned & Sheila Buckley, The Village; Sat 21st at 7.30pm for James Hartnett, Leitrim West & his parents Maurice & Mary, and Mass on Sun 22nd at 11.00am for Ned & Maureen Sheehy, Leitrim Middle.

Mass Knockanure on Mon 16th at 7.30pm for Kathleen Buckley, Bawnaraha, and Mass on Sun 22nd at 10.00am for Willie O’Connor, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna.

RESCHEDULED CONCERT - the Kerry Coral Union concert in Listowel Church, had to be rescheduled to Wed. 18th Dec. at 7.30pm due to last weekend’s storm.

YOUTH GROUP LISTOWEL invites you to our twist on The Nativity. Friday 20th December at 7pm sharp assisted by the Parish Folk Group. Open to everyone to come and enjoy.

PARISH COLLECTIONS ON THE RISE from Fr Kevin: I wish to really acknowledge those generous Parishioners who have come forward in recent weeks with donations of €250 plus to the Moyvane Parish Fund. As an eligible charity, we are able to claim tax relief on donations of €250 or more in the tax year. These great contributions together with donations from the Offertory Box Scheme help our parish greatly. Very many thanks to those who have come forwards in recent weeks.

PASTORAL AREA CONFESSIONS: in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Monday 16th December at 8pm.

CAROL SERVICE - MURHUR N.S: The pupils of Murhur National School will be performing a Christmas Carol Service on Friday 20th December at 10:30am in Moyvane Church. There will be a special collection on the day for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (who were so generous and supportive of the O’Donoghue & Leahy families recently). The school extends an invitation to parents, grandparents, family, and friends. All welcome.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: There may be a traffic light system in place on the Moyvane –Knockanure road next week. Info Pádraig 086/6072159. Also, minor trenching and ducting works will take place next week on the Moyvane/Tarbert road under a stop and go traffic management system. Info Shane 087/9829576.

THANK YOU FROM THE SENIOR CITIZENS: The aforementioned committee wish to thank all who attended their annual Christmas Party, which was held on the 17th November. Thanks to Fr. Kevin for celebrating Mass with us. This Christmas Party would not be the success it is without the generous support of businesses in the Parish who continue, year in – year out, to give so many generous spot prizes. A special thank you to main sponsors Irish Wire, North Cork Creameries, ICA Guild and to the Marian Hall Committee for the free use of the hall. We wish each and everyone a Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

DVD of Cailín Bán is on sale in local Glin shops. Video which includes aerial views of Glin Castle and the Shannon. The cost is €15. All proceeds from sale will go towards the new Interpretive Centre proposed for the back of the library in Glin.

WALL of Honour; Retired Garda Sergeant Tom Barrett of Lower Dirreen is one of 17 Gardaí from the Limerick Division who will feature on a wall of honour, recently unveiled at Henry St. Garda Station. All 17 Gardaí received Scott Medals for exceptional bravery. Tom received his medal in 1995 while stationed at Roxboro Station. He disarmed a man who was carrying a loaded firearm. Ex-Sgt. Barrett was on his own at the time.

WINNER: Out of more than 520 entries, Siobhan Healy’s story was selected as the winner in Irish Times travel writers competition. She will receive a holiday for two people in Tenerife next April, courtesy of Travel Department. Siobhan is a native of Newcastle West, but now resides in Glensharrold. Her story can be read on the Irish Times website.

GOAL MILE TARBERT - Now in its 36th year and held at Christmas in villages, towns and cities throughout Ireland, The Goal Mile sees tens of thousands of participants’ run/jog/walk, bring the dog or bring the pram, to raise funds and awareness for Goal projects. Goal provides vital emergency relief and development assistance to people in crisis regions worldwide. This year our own beautiful Tarbert Island Road will be a route for The Goal Mile on Christmas morning at 9am.

IRISH RED CROSS Christmas Party 22nd Dec at 2 p.m. in Grand Hotel. Tickets €5.

JOBS: North Kerry Older Persons Maintenance Service is now taking requests for Winter. For more information please call 068 23429.

GLIN: St. Stephens Day fundraising event being led by Shane Culhane for Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm is being organised for St. Stephens Day.

CHRISTMAS CEREMONIES IN THE AREA

Saturday 21stDec. Tarbert @ 6pm

Ballylongford @ 7pm

Sunday 22nd Dec. Asdee @ 9.30am

Ballylongford @ 10.30am

Tarbert @ 11.30am

Christmas Eve Tarbert @ 6pm

Ballylongford @ 7.30pm

Asdee @ 9pm

Christmas Day – Asdee @ 9.30am

Ballylongford @ 10.30am

Tarbert @ 11.30am

IRISH ABROAD: The W.A. Record (Perth, WA : 1888 - 1922) Sat 27 Nov 1915 Page 15

An Old Irish Pioneer Dead! Another old resident in the person of Mr. Luke Murphy, senior passed

to his reward - on the 3rd Inst, at the residence of his son; Dr. Thomas Murphy, Crimea street, St. Kilda, at the age of 82 years. He was one of the oldest and most respected residents

of Gippsland. He arrived in Victoria over 60 years ago. The deceased gentleman belonged to an old and well-known Irish family in the County Carlow, one of his antecedents being Father Murphy, who fell at Vinegar Hill in the insurrection of '98. A family of eight sons and one daughter

survive him, viz., Dr. Thomas Murphy,. M.A., M.S., MD., F.R.C.S., of Collins street, Melbourne; Mr. Luke Murphy, barrister and solicitor, and formerly Mayor of Bendigo ; Dr.John Murphy, M.D., F.R.C.S;, specialist for diseases of the throat, nose and ear, St. Vincent's. Hospital, Melbourne, and Military Base Hospital,St. Kilda road, and member of Medical Board, of Victoria; Mr. Lawrence

Murphy, barrister and solicitor, of Bendigo; Mr. Frank' Murphy,: barrister and solicitor, of Melbourne, and now a member of the Expeditionary Forces; Mr. Joseph Murphy, dentist,

of Sydney; Mr. Edward Murphy, grazier, Mallee; Mr. P. Murphy, merchant, Melbourne; and Miss M. Murphy. Mr. Luke Murphy's wife died about eight years ago.

Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Wed 24 Sep 1947 Page 24

Irish Priest Pioneer of Boys' Town Idea on a visit to Ireland is Very Rev. Mgr. John J. Corrigan,

Executive Director of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin for homeless and destitute

children, the largest child-caring institution in the United States, and the organisation on which

Boys' Town was patterned. In an interview with an "Irish Press" reporter, Mgr. Corrigan said that with 'the approval of Cardinal Spellman, President of the Board of Trustees, he was visiting Ireland to pay respect to the founder of the mission, Father John Drumgoole, who was born in Granard, Co. Longford in 1816.

PIONEER; Father Drumgoole, he said, was the pioneer of child-caring institutions, and the father of

vocational trade schools for under-privileged children. With his widowed mother he went to

the United States at the age of eight. His studies for the priesthood were interrupted because

he had to provide for her, and he was 53 before he was ordained. The Mission of the Immaculate

Virgin was founded by Father Drumgoole, in New York in 1871, and its supporting organisation,

St. Joseph's Union, in 1876. The Mission, known as Mount Loretto, was now the largest child-caring institution in the U.S., having in its home 1081 boys and girls. Its 42 buildings stood on 640 acres with a big dairy farm. Mgr. Corrigan said that they wanted young women to join the Sisters of St. Francis at the Mission. Those interested should communicate with the Director of the Mission at Staten Island, or at 381 Lafayette-street, New York City.

Irish in America, so many died young.

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2019 December 11 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION: The girls and boys from Scoil Chorp Chríost, Knockanure will sing carols in Garveys SuperValu Listowel on Fri 13th Dec from 11am to 1pm. The school choir will entertain the busy shoppers with many of the favourite Christmas carols, hymns and songs. A special “Thank You” to Selena Mulvihill and the teachers for all their help in preparing the choir.

MOYVANE LGFA (LADIES) AGM: Monday 9th December at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse.

HOLY DAY Mon 9th mass Knockanure at 10.00am for Parishioners; Moyvane 11.00am, Special Intention – Sick;

SOCIAL day for the Active Retirement Monday 9th December, 12noon Mass in the Community Centre Knockanure.

BLOOD Transfusion Service will hold a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Ballybunion on Thurs. 14th Dec. from 5pm to 8pm.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS in Lixnaw on Tuesday 17th December AT 7.30PM.

ANNIVERSARIES: Peggy O’Connor, Tom J O’Donoghue, John Broderick, Betty Neumann, Nora Kennelly, Fr Jerry Roche, John Fitzgerald, Sr. Mary Kevin Enright, Margaret Moloney, Jack Conroy, Breda Leahy, Paudie Mulvihill, Vincent Sheehy, Eugene Brandon, Timothy O’Sullivan, Tom Mulvihill, Tom Flaherty, Fr Brian Dalton, Fr. Bob Barry, Sr. Rose Twomey, Con Shine, Mary Boland, Jim Walsh, Seamus Flaherty, Anne Cunningham, Breda Meehan, Paidi O’Shea, Hannah Dillon, John Dalton, Eileen Dalton, Mass in Moyvane; on Tues 10th at 7.30pm for Pat McGuire, Ennis (Rec Dec) (brother-in-law to Ita O’Connell, Glenalappa); Fri 13th at 7.30pm for John Dore, Moyvane & London; Sat 14th at 7.30pm for Peggy & Michael Sheehan, Leitrim Middle, and Mass on Sun 15th at 11.00am for Seamus O’Flaherty, The Village. Mass Knockanure on Thurs 12th at 7.30pm for Johnny & Peggy McElligott, Lisaniskea & their daughter Betty Neumann, and Mass on Sun 15th at 10.00am for Larry McCaffrey, Fermanagh & Knockanure (1st Anni).

DURING ADVENT Adoration in preparation for Christmas, every Sunday throughout Advent from 3 to 6pm in Listowel.

KATIE is the latest book of poems from Gabriel Fitzmaurice.

THANKS to the council and Councillors for recent improvement works on the Gortdromagouna Road.

BALLYDONOGHUE have launched their 35^th Annual Magazine, as usual it is packed with local items.

THE ICA FAMILY FUN DAY: was a great success. Thanks to all the families who supported us on the day. The draw winners are as follows: Hamper was won by Annmarie Flaherty, Moyvane Village Pre-school and sponsored by North Cork Creamery. Turkey voucher was won by Teddy Keane and sponsored by Mike Corridan. The Ham was won by Isobelle Sheehan, Broadford and sponsored by Noel Stack Butchers. The ICA Christmas cake was won by Anna Fogarty. Bottle of red wine won by Catherine Lyons - Moyvane Bingo and sponsored by Holly's Gala. Bottle white wine won by Brian Walsh, Moyvane and sponsored by Holly's Gala. Guess the name of the teddy won by Zoe McEvoy. Guess number of sweets won by John Paul Barry.

FREE PARKING with a 2-hour limit for the town of Listowel from Saturday December 7th right up to Christmas Eve.

CONGRATULATIONS to Abbeyfeale Choir who recently celebrated their 40^th anniversary, their musical director is Denis Dennison.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT LUNCH at 2.30pm. on Tuesday 10th Dec. in the Listowel Arms Hotel.

AGM: Athea & District Credit Union will hold their A.G.M. in their office on Sunday, December 15th after mass at 11.30am. All members are invited to come along and air their views,

PARTY: Christmas Party for our Senior Citizens will be held on Sun. 15th Dec. in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford commencing with Holy Mass at 1pm.

MEDJUGORJE PRAYER MEETING Will take place on Monday 9th after 10.30am. Mass in the Parish Room, Listowel.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre Fire Fall-Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Mon. 9th & 16th Dec. 7.30pm-8.30pm; Lantern Night Holy Hour with Adoration: Thurs. 19th Dec. 7.30pm-8.30pm.

BOOK LAUNCH: Fluid Forms: Liam Flynn. A Limited edition of 128 page hard back full colour coffee table book featuring over 90 colour photographs of Liam Flynn’s artwork will be launched at 6.30pm on Wednesday, December 11 at Abbeyfeale Library. Everyone welcome.

CHRISTMAS TRACTOR RUN: Estuary Rollers will hold a Christmas Tractor Run on Sunday, December 15. Registration will begin from 1.30pm at Abbeyfeale Mart.

TARBERT HISTORICAL SOCIETY – will host a poets, singers and reciters night at the Bridewell next Sat. night 14th Dec. at 7.30pm. Tea and mince pies afterwards and everybody welcome.

CONCERT: West Limerick 102fm Community Radio Grand Variety Christmas Concert in The Longcourt House Hotel on Wednesday, December 11 at 8pm.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Annual Church Gate Collection held on 7th /8th December at both Churches. We also draw your attention to the baskets in the Churches which collect non-perishable food items and children’s gifts clearly marked boy/girl & age. Thank you.

ARD CHURAM COMMUNITY CHOIR: with Soloist Mary Culloty O Sullivan performed a recital of Christmas songs in Listowel Small Square on Sunday December 8th at 2pm.

CONCERT: Christmas Concert at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel, Kerry Choral Union presenting An Evening of Christmas Music & Carols on Sun 8th Dec at 7.30pm. Musical Director: Sharon Reidy, accompanist: Áine Murray.

CONCERT: West Limerick 102 community radio are holding a fundraising grand variety concert at the Longcourt House Hotel on Wednesday, December 11. It will feature the best of Limerick talent.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: Full road closure on the Trien road from Mon the 9th to Wed the 11th Dec to facilitate road reinstatement. This will be from 8am to 6pm and a diversion route will be in place. Local access will be maintained but no through traffic. No road works will take place on the Kilmorna road until after Christmas. Info: Pádraig 086/6072159. Works will continue next week on the Moyvane / Tarbert road from 7am to 7pm Mon to Fri. Minor trenching and ducting works will take place on Mon and Tues the 9th and 10th in the vicinity of the Aughrim Rd junction under a stop and go traffic management system. Remedial works will continue on the Moyvane road for the remainder of the week under a stop and go. Info: Shane 087/9829576.

COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE MISUSE TEAM: A free and confidential service for under 18’s and their families impacted by substance misuse is provided on the first Wednesday of the month in St. Ita’s Hall from 2.30pm – 5pm. Contact Kristeen Laing 086 4141854.

PLAN: A Draft Local Area Plan (2019 – 2025) has been prepared for Ballylongford by Kerry County Council. This plan will direct the development of Ballylongford for the next 5 yrs. To discuss this the Enterprise Association are holding a public meeting in the Parish Hall at 8pm Mon. 9th Dec.

WORDS TO THE WISE – “The most important thing in life is to stop saying “I wish” and to start saying “I will.” - Charles Dickens.

MASS LISTOWEL: NANO NAGLE SCHOOL Tues (10th Dec). at 1pm.

KERRY PARENTS & FRIENDS: will take place at their Centre on Thursday next (Dec. 12th ) at 2.00 p.m.

ST. MICHAELS COLLEGE CHRISTMAS MASS: will take place next Friday morning Mass at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome.

CLOUNMACON COMMUNITY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MASS: for the people of Clounmacon and surrounding districts who died during the year will be celebrated on Friday 13th Dec. at 7.30pm. at their Centre. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

CHRISTMAS PENITENTIAL SERVICE / CONFESSIONS: will take place on Monday (Dec. 16th) at 8 p.m. at St. Marys Church. It will consist of a short penitential service followed by the opportunity of individual confession with a number of priests of the Pastoral Area present.

CINEMA: Documentary on Listowel cinema owner will be shown at the Classic Cinema, Listowel on Dec 12^th at 8.15pm.

DUAGH TIDY TOWNS PHOTOS APPEAL: A lot of time and effort goes into putting together a Memory Room for Christmas. We appeal again for some local photos that might be of interest to the local community. Old photos of Duagh/Lyre/Kilmorna etc. environs & people we would appreciate you submitting these photos to us. Any suggestions for inclusion in the room are also welcome. Send via email: duaghtidytowns@gmail.com or Facebook: Duagh Tidy Towns or contact Therese/Tracey 087-6718557/087-9951368

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE Clinic in the Brandon Hotel 9^th to 12^th December. Monday 5pm –8.30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs: 3pm –5pm & 7pm –9pm. Full details of all clinics and on Giving Blood can be found on www.giveblood.ie or by telephoning 021 4807400.

ST JOHN’S: Mon 9th - Wed 11th & Mon 16^th- CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Theatrix Stage School present the iconic musical favourite filled with unforgettable songs, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family.

Thurs 12^th- MÍCHEÁL Ó HAIRTNÉIDE - OÍCHE ÉIGSE & CUIMHNÍ CINN- MICHAEL HARTNETT - AN EVENING OF POETRY, MUSIC & MEMORIES- A celebration one of Ireland's best loved poets Michael Hartnett. Featuring some of his best loved poems in English and Irish, with music accompaniment. Le; Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Cathal Quinn - dánta/poems, Michelle Mulcahy - ceol/music, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh - amhráin/songs agus Tristan Rosenstock - Fear an Tí/ MC

Thurs 12th & Fri 13^th- SANTA’S SOOTY CHRISTMAS- Mischief, magic and merry mayhem from Centre Stage Theatre Company, Belfast as they return to Listowel with their sell-out show for two days.

Performances at 10am and 11.30am daily.

Sun 15th at 3pm - LIXNAW 1741

It was said there was only two places in the realm worth living, Lixnaw and London. Richard Walsh will host a work-in-progress performance based on the 18th century history of Lixnaw Court. It will feature a short talk on the topic, a selection of dramatizations of the history, live music from the era and an opportunity to discuss the history with the audience.

Tue 17th & Wed 18th - LORD OF THE FLIES- A youth theatre interpretation of William Golding’s award-winning novel presented by Theatrix Stage School. More information from 068 22566.

GOAL MILE TARBERT - Now in its 36th year and held at Christmas in villages, towns and cities throughout Ireland, The Goal Mile sees tens of thousands of participants’ run/jog/walk, bring the dog or bring the pram, to raise funds and awareness for Goal projects. Goal provides vital emergency relief and development assistance to people in crisis regions worldwide. This year Tarbert Island Road will be a route for The Goal Mile on Christmas morning at 9am.

ALONE ON CHRISTMAS DAY: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul invites you to our First Annual Community Christmas Dinner on Wednesday December 25that St. John’s Parish Centre Tralee from 2pm to 4pm. All are welcome—Free of Charge. For more information or to book a seat contact the SVP Tralee Office on 0667128021, 0860234706 or email svp.tralee@svp.ie

BILL KIRBY MEMORIAL 4 MILE WALK in aid of Palliative Care. Gathering at the Brogue Inn on St. Stephen’s Day at 11am and walk commencing at 11.30am. Sponsorship Cards available from Michael Fox O’Connor 087 9833075.

DEATH of Denis Kelleher; The road to Wall Street had started in a local national school, and later in St. Brendan’s secondary school in Killarney.

(Break)

“He helped fund the education of hundreds of Catholic school children through the Inner-City Scholarship Fund of the New York Archdiocese, and lent his time, financial support and expertise to numerous community and charitable organizations. He, along with other Irish Americans, worked quietly behind the scenes to advance political stability and peace in Northern Ireland.

https://www.irishecho.com/2019/11/wall-street-giant-denis-kelleher-dead-at-80/?fbclid=IwAR0qZKLL_Jg6IhHFAoTXFJpZzPeIzqYBI3NQvZkoGs81Q17oDHPZjdHpm3U

WORKHOUSE: Irish Examiner 1841-1999, Wednesday, 12 June, 1895; Page: 7

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS Mr John O'Brien, Vice chairman, presided. Among the items discussed. Cost of an inmate for the week, 2s 3.5d; in hospital, 3s; cost of outdoor relief for the week, £19 4s 6d. A circular letter was read from the Council of the Royal Dublin Society offering to supply four (Eslair) spraying machines to four farmers nominated by the guardians at 24s each, being a reduction of 11s each.

The Local Government Board forwarded several letters they had received from Mr Leslie, J P, in reference to the water supply for Courtmacsherry.

NEWCASTLE, Mr E Mulcahy, chairman, presided. Other guardians present, Messrs Michael Leonard, C L Curtin, M J Molony, P Reidy, J Kennedy, V.C; Thomas Anibrose, R J Woulfe, John Downey, G L Sheehy, J.P.; John Curtin, Jas Culhane, J J Doody, William Irwin. Dr Condon, medical officer Broadford ; Dr Ambrose, medical officer Ardagh and Athea; J D Leahy, C.E., and Dr Sheehy, V.S, veterinary inspector, were also in attendance. State of the house—Number of inmates on previous Saturday, 194 ; admitted since, 6 ; discharged, 11; died. 1; at present in the house, 188. On out-door relief, 415 persons cost for the week, £24 18s. Finance Cash received during week, £13 6s 11d; expenditure, £727 13s 3d ; balance against the guardians, £564 16s 3d.

Mr Woulfe said he wished to bring before the Board the statement of a man named James Roche, of Athea, who came into the house recently, and who informed him he had to leave because he could not eat the bread supplied to him it was of such bad quality. Those poor people have no one to look to for protection but the Guardians, who are supposed to watch over their interests, and he would suggest that one or two guardians would go and see for themselves if there was truth in the statement. Taking a sample of bread from the board-room table he asked the master if that was the bread he used himself?

The Master (Mr Thomas Ambrose)—Yes, it is the same bread I use myself, and must have been the same which Roche complained of. He would wish a full inspection of the Board, and that they should go at once and inspect, for he never heard a complaint of the bread. The Board rose, and proceeded to examine into the matter in the house. After inspection Mr Woulfe said he was exceedingly sorry to bring on this inquiry, for which there was not a shadow of foundation, but he considered it was his duty to make the report. He should again express regret, and apologise, but it has added, if possible, to the master's already high reputation for faithfulness and strict attention to his duty. The Master said he would wish for an inspection, not only every Board day, but every hour in the day or night they may desire. The Chairman said it was a serious matter to hear an accusation of this description, but if they were to believe every report circulated, with bad designs no doubt, they could not get on at all. He was sure no member of this Board would consider for a moment the master capable of allowing an abuse of this nature, he whom they all knew to be so rigidly attentive to his duties. Mr Woulfe again _expressed his regret, but believed he was acting right in the interests of the poor. The matter then dropped. Mr Fitzgibbon, the relieving officer reported having received an eviction-notice, in which Mr Maurice M'Mahon, Maiden Street, is the landlord, and John Kenny, Bohorboy, is the tenant, for possession of a house in the E D, Newcastle West. Acting-Sergeant J Ryan, Broadford, reported that Mr Geary had a cow in his possession suspected of suffering from

rabies.

School Folklore from North Kerry and West Limerick.

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2019 December 4 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RAMBLING House is taking place on Thursday 5th December 2019 at 8 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086/ 3090948.

SOCIAL day for the Active Retirement takes place on Monday 9th December 2019. On that day Mass will take place at 12pm for Christmas and followed by a Meal. Music by Stevie Donegan. It is important that we know numbers attending in advance. If attending please ring office on 068/ 49799. New members especially welcome.

CHIROPODIST: In Marian Hall on Tuesday December 10th at 10am. To book phone Noreen on 49238.

B-ALERT GROUP: Anyone wishing to join the Knockanure B-Alert group contact Danny on 087/6863726.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP Listowel, The first Friday of every month. The ceremony begins with the Rosary at 6.45pm,

SYMPATHY: To Tom Foley & family, Gurtdromosillihy on the death of his brother Patrick in Sydney, Australia

ANNIVERSARIES: Ellen Vaughan, Pat Hayes, Jim Brosnan, Julia Leahy, Rita Fitzmaurice, Sr. Marie Costelloe, Bridie McCarthy, Betty Coughlin, Ollie Leahy, Tommy Foley, Margaret Dillane, Kay Holloway, Peggy Sheehan, Jackie Healy Rae, Bridie Cambell, Breda Thomas, Fr. Liam Hayes, Sheila Nash, Peggy Moriarty, Tom O’Connell. Mass Moyvane; Tues 3rd at 7.30pm for Nora O’Donoghue, Perth, Australia (Months Mind); Wed 4th at 7.30pm for Maureen Foley, Gurtdromosillihy & Patrick Foley, Sydney & l/o Gurtdromosillihy (Rec Dec), and deceased of the Foley family; Fri 6th at 7.30pm for Tom Hanrahan, Aughrim & New York (Rec Dec) parents Thomas & Mary Ellen & his brother & sister Con & Helen; Sat 7th at 7.30pm for Maurice & Joe O’Connell, Dooncaha, Tarbert & deceased

of the O’Connell family and Mass on Sun 8th at 11.00am for Paudie O’Connor, Upper Direen, Athea (1st Anni). Mass Knockanure on Thurs 5^th at 7.30pm for Mary Hickey (née Fitzgerald), New York & l/o Beenanasbig, and Mass on Sun 8th at 10.00am for Sheila Nash, Gortdromagouna (Anni) & deceased of the Nash family.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS in Lixnaw on Tuesday 19th November AT 7.30PM.

ATHEA: The Going Strong Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday, December 4th. Mass will be celebrated in the Top of the Town at 12 noon sharp followed by Dinner & Music by Blue Rhythm.

FAIR in Glin. The much anticipated traditional Glin Old Fair Day takes place this year on Saturday, December 7. If you are interested in securing a table please contact Michael Donnellan on 087 9953577.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: Full road closure on the Trien road Mon 2nd to Fri 6th of Dec with no through traffic from 8am to 6pm and a diversion route in place. Local access for residents but no through traffic during closure times. Traffic light system in place on the Moyvane-Knockanure road during the week. Info Padraig 086/6072159. Also works on the Moyvane / Tarbert road between the Newline Road and the Coop in Moyvane Village from 7am to 7pm Mon to Fri. Works between Newline Rd and the Bally Rd(Roches cross) junction under a full road closure with a diversion route, local access for residents affected by the closure but no through traffic will be allowed during closure times. Works between the Bally Rd(Roches cross) and the Coop with be under a single lane closure with stop and go traffic management. Info Shane 087/9829576.

KNOCK All-night Vigil takes place on December 7th/8^th. With Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel. Vigil programme 10pm confessions in the Chapel of Reconciliation 12am vigil in Basilica 4am concelebrated mass. Coach will leave Listowel @ 4.30pm. Phone (068) 21707 or (087) 3966399.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH, LISTOWEL: Kerry Choral Union are presenting An

Evening of Christmas Music & Carols In St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Sunday evening 8th December at 7.30pm.

PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL, Carol Service will take place on Thurs. 5th Dec. at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. Everyone welcome.

KERRY OLDER PERSONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE is now taking requests for winter. For more information please call 068 23429.

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS DURING ADVENT Adoration in preparation for Christmas, in Listowel, will begin on Sunday, Dec. 1st and every Sunday throughout Advent from 3 to 6pm.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights, The Ramble Inn, Church Street, Abbeyfeale from 9pm.

PARTY: The Going Strong Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday, December 4th. Mass will be celebrated in the Top of the Town, Athea at 12 noon sharp followed by Dinner & Music by Blue Rhythm. To book please contact Maireád Langan on 087-6407026 or Eileen O’Sullivan on 087-9848247.

MICHEAL ENGLISH COMES TO CHURCH: Micheal English will give a Christmas themed concert and will also sing a selection of his own popular songs on Friday, December 6. All proceeds will go towards the ongoing maintenance of St. Ita’s Hall.

IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION BOARD donor clinic in the Community Centre, Ballybunion on Thursday 14th December from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

BALLYLONGFORD ICA will hold the annual Sale of Work in aid of the Senior Citizens Party on Sat. 7th Dec in the Parish Hall after 7pm mass. Auctions, raffles, special door price, kids novelties & cake sale. Christmas Party for our Senior Citizens will be held on Sun. 15th Dec. in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford commencing with Holy Mass at 1pm.

LIXNAW 5KM TURKEY TROT: takes place Sun. 8th Dec. in Lixnaw Village. Sign up now for this fun walk, run, jog or trot and support Comfort for Chemo Kerry and the Irish Red Cross. Sign up via the Lixnaw Turkey Trot page.

ST JOHN’S LISTOWEL, DECEMBER

Wed 4th - Fri 20th - ART EXHIBITION - COLOURFUL SPIRITS

Opening will take place on the 4th December at 8pm and the exhibition will remain on view until Friday 20th December.

Thur 5th - MIKE HANRAHAN IN CONVERSATION WITH JOE McGILL

Join us for an evening of story, music and friendships as Mike Hanrahan talks to Radio Kerry’s Joe McGill about his memoir Beautiful Affair.

Mon 9th - Wed 11th & Mon 16^th- CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Theatrix Stage School present the iconic musical favourite filled with unforgettable songs, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family.

Thurs 12^th- MÍCHEÁL Ó HAIRTNÉIDE - OÍCHE ÉIGSE & CUIMHNÍ CINN

MICHAEL HARTNETT - AN EVENING OF POETRY, MUSIC & MEMORIES- A celebration one of Ireland's best loved poets Michael Hartnett. Featuring some of his best loved poems in English and Irish, with music accompaniment. Le; Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Cathal Quinn - dánta/poems, Michelle Mulcahy - ceol/music, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh - amhráin/songs agus Tristan Rosenstock - Fear an Tí/ MC

More at link below

https://www.duchas.ie/en/src?q=tinkers&t=CbesTranscript&p=2&ct=CI

Music and Crowds at Carlow Ploughing Championship

https://youtu.be/QST346-Rag4

Ploughing Match Carlow

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2019 September 18 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: A new defibrillator box has been installed at Knockanure Community centre.

REGISTRATION FOR MOYVANE JUVENILE BADMINTON: will take place Wednesday 18th September in Marion Hall from 6.30pm to 8pm. New members are welcome, children from 2nd class to secondary school children can register

C.E. (FÁS) SCHEME: There are two vacancies available on the C.E. FÁS Scheme. The participants can be male or female. Anybody interested should send a C.V. to C.E. Scheme, Community Centre, Bridge Road, Listowel. There are also positions available on the R.S.S. Scheme. This scheme is for anyone with a herd number and applications should be sent to R.S.S. Scheme, N.E.K.W.D., The Square, Listowel.

WORKS AT KNOCKANURE AND ROAD CLOSURE OF R551 BALLYLONGFORD TO TARBERT ROAD:

Trenching and ducting will continue from Knockanure village to Ahavoher graveyard from Monday 16th to Friday 20th of September on a STOP and GO traffic management system.

ARD CHURAM CHOIR: with Musical Director Mary Culloty O'Sullivan are delighted to be part of Culture Night 2019. They will be performing a recital of song and poetry in St. Mary's Church, Listowel on Friday 20th September at 8.30 pm. Piano Acc. Mr. Kieran Finnegan.

CULTURE NIGHT at St John’s on Fri 20th, 5-10pm- An evening of Film, Youth Theatre, Storytelling, Music, Song & Dance featuring the best of local talent, young and old. Fear an Ti, Sonny Egan. More from 068 22566.

KERRY PARENTS & FRIENDS COLLECTION: Very many thanks to all who contributed and those who helped with last weekend’s Church Gate Collection which raised €700.

SYMPATHY: To Jack Shine and family, Glin Road and the Shine family, Kilbaha on the death of Jack’s brother Mick who died on 5th September in Kent and whose funeral will take place in Kent on 24th. September 2019.

DEATH took place of Patsy Buckley, Lacharue, Milltown, and formerly of Coolaclarig, Listowel, on September 5th 2019. Husband of Kay and father of Ivor. Sadly missed by his family, brother Donal, sister Sally, daughter-in-law Florence, grandchildren Rosie and Harry, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces. Predeceased by his Brothers Tomas and Bobby and Sister St. Assumpta (Josie) and brother-in-law.

DEATH has taken place of Elma O'Connor (née Mulvihill) Ahanagran, Ballylongford and late of Aughrim, Moyvane, on Monday, September 9^th 2019, Elma is predeceased by her husband John R.I.P. A loving and devoted mother to son Brian and daughter Patricia, mother-in-law of Kathryn and doted grandmother of Niamh and Malachy, sister of Gerard and Eilish very deeply regretted by her loving family, family relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and wide circle of friends.

Requiem Mass for Elma O’Connor was celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Ballylongford on Thursday morning.

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr. Theo O’Sullivan, Bridget Walsh, Margaret Daly, Michael J Nunan, Moira Griffin, Paddy O’Halloran, Mai Costelloe, Mai Broderick, Bridie Behan, Madeline Barrett, Bill O’Donnell, Sr. Maria Stack, Molly Chrisfield, Timothy Horgan, Mary Soder, Maurice McKenna, Donie Relihan, Richard V Cantillon, Tim McElligott, Mass Moyvane; Mon 16^th at 7.30pm for Deceased of the Brandon & O’Connor families, Aughrim & Listowel; Wed 18th at 7.30pm for Hanora & Michael Galvin, Barragougeen, & deceased of the Galvin family; Thurs 19th at 7.30pm for Dan & Tessie O’Connor, Moyvane South; Fri 20th at 7.30pm for Nellie (Ellen) & Tom O’Connor, Glin Road, & deceased family members; Sat 21st at 7.30pm for Deceased of the Flavin & Mulvihill families, Aughrim and Mass on Sun 22^nd at 11.00am for Fr. Tommy Wilson, M.S.C., Mount Merrion, Dublin &

l/o Barnaderg, Galway (Rec Dec). Mass Knockanure; Fri 20th at 7.30pm for Timmy Horgan Jnr, Kilmorna (1st Anni), and Mass on Sun 22^nd at 10.00am for Tony Foley, Cork & l/o Templeglantine (Rec Dec) (brother of Ann O’Keeffe, Trien).

VISITORS: Many have visited the district this year and relished another Listowel Races.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - MEALS ON WHEELS could you spare an hour a week 12.30 to 1.30 once a week. St. Vincent De Paul Meals on Wheels urgently needs drivers to deliver meals. Contact 087-7817542.

LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT starts on Tues. 17th Sept. at 2.30pm in St. Patrick’s Hall. New members welcome also Bowling resumes on Fri. 20th Sept. 11am. to 12.30pm. in the Community Centre, Listowel.

LISTOWEL HOSPICE GROUP are holding their Annual Coffee Morning at the Arms Hotel on Thursday 19th September from 10 to 12.30.

PLOUGHING: The 88th National Ploughing Championships takes place this year in Ballintrane, Fenagh, County Carlow from Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th September, 2019.

The Ploughing Championships is Europe’s largest outdoor exhibition and agricultural trade show. Over 240,000 patrons attended last year’s event.

FRUIT: Apples, blackberries and plums are abundant this year and very few appear to use them, how different to fifty years ago.

GLÓRACH: Friday September 20 we have Culture night, doors open 7pm, tickets are free but need to be prebooked 087 383940.

SET DANCING CLASSES: Adult set dancing classes with Timmy Woulfe on Mondays at 8pm in the Marian Hall.

ST PIO TRIDIUM in Newcastlewest Church from September 18th to 20th, celebrant Fr. Mockler, begin each night at 7pm.

PADRE PIO PILGRIMMAGE TO KNOCK: Sunday 22nd September. Bus leaves Ballybunion at 8 a.m. Contact James on 087 7789929.

PADRE PIO PILGRIMAGE TO SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO & ROME Date -27th Oct. to 2nd Nov. 2019. 7 Nights from Dublin. €1,199pps. For more information contact Bernadette Hanrahan 087 6019474.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2019: Dromtrasna Challenge 2019 in aid of Milford Care Centre and St. Ita's Day Care Centre Abbeyfeale takes place on Saturday, October 19. The event consists of a 2K Kids Run, 4K Walk, 5K and 10K chip timed runs. Finisher medals for participants in all events.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Rainbows offers a 9 week listening, group support programme for children following a bereavement or parental separation. Start date: 18th September from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Contact: Toni Clarke on 068/23584. For all upcoming course contact the Centre on 068/23584.

ARDAGH a walk and talk to Rathronan Graveyard on Sunday September 22nd.

PSYCHOTHERAPIST: Noelle Crehan Nutritional Therapist and Colman Noctor a child and adolescent psychotherapist with St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services with a ‘keen interest in the effects of contemporary media on child development and mental health’ are the key speakers at a seminar in the Longcourt Hotel NCW on Tuesday, October 8 sponsored by West Limerick Mental Health Association. Doors open 7pm. Admission free.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND: Fri 8p.m. to Sunday 4.30 p.m. in Lake Hotel Killarney from 15th to 17th November. Bookings: 064 6644319/0866095168.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS: Develop your speaking skills at West Limerick Toastmasters. First and third Wednesday of the month September – June in the Desmond Complex from 8 – 10pm. New members welcome. Contact Charles 087 7972855.

JOSEPHINE’S SET DANCING CLASSES: at the GAA Hall , Abbeyfeale are starting on Wednesday September 18 with Josephine. 8pm for beginners followed by improvers at 8.45pm. Contact 0879267037.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY –resumes at the Bridewell, Tarbert on Sat. 21st Sept. at 7.30pm. Patrick Lynch will give a talk on Andrew Carnegie and his Libraries in Kerry and Limerick.

CLASSES: Night Classes in Kerry College of Further Education; Listowel Campus. Enrolment Wed. 18th Sept, Tues 24th Sept 7-8.30pm. Classes to start from the first week in October. Tuesdays - Introduction to Interior Design, Create your own Felt Cocktail Hat, Nutrition for your Energy, Knitting for Beginners, Intermediate Computers, Make-Up and Skincare, Autumn in the Garden. Wednesdays - Conversational Spanish Classes Beginner and Improver, Create your own Felt Cocktail Hat, QQI Component Modules; Care of the Older Person, Infection Prevention and Control, Special Needs Assisting Level 6 . If further information is required please contact the Director of Adult Education on 086 0289958 / 068 21023

ICA: PRO Kathleen Leahy writes. Mainister na Feile ICA will fill the void when they reconvene on Tuesday, September 17 at the Adult Education Centre in Mountmahon at the earlier time of 7pm.

ST JOHN’S: Tues 17^th- THE BEST OF TRADITIONAL

A music network tour featuring Tara Breen - Fiddle, Laoise Kelly - Harp Josephine Marsh – Accordion and Nell Ni Chróinín - Voice.

Thu 19^th- ONEDAY- A play by Dick Walsh and James Moran based on news articles published on 13th March 2012. Theatre offers a medium to repeat these one-day events. Nominated for Best Production and Best Performer at the Dublin Fringe 2018.

Fri 20th, 5-10pm- CULTURE NIGHT

An evening of Film, Youth Theatre, Storytelling, Music, Song & Dance featuring the best of local talent, young and old. Fear an Ti, Sonny Egan. More from 068 22566.

CREATING CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS:

Theatric Theatre School -drama, dancing, singing and prop making classes begin in Abbeyfeale on Monday, September 16 from 4-5pm. Performance of Oliver Twist will take place on the week of December 2. Suitable for ages 4-16. Places available. Now enrolling. Call Jo Jordan 087 6104224.

BINGO: Bingo continues every Monday evening at 8.30pm at the Glórach.

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZENS COURSE: If you are interested in learning basic computer skills such as Introduction to the Internet, Emails, using Online Services i.e. Motor Tax, Banking, Use of Apps, Social Media and Online Shopping, then this FREE course could be for you. Digital Skills for Citizens Course will run over 5 Wednesday afternoons, in Newcastle West Community Centre, 2pm to 4pm. Contact Adrienne on 087 277 3294 to register.

OPEN NIGHT AT COLAISTE IDE AGUS IOSEF: The Open night for Sixth Class students will be on Tuesday, October 8. Parents and students are welcome from 6.50 pm and tours of the school will begin at 7.00 pm. The Principal will address parents at 7.45 pm and this will cover all the relevant topics about enrolling in school. You can enrol that evening or further enrolment will take place on Saturday, October 12 from 9.30 - 11.30 am To enrol you will need to provide a copy of the student's birth certificate and proof of their PPSN number.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA: Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened on Main St. Abbeyfeale. All ages are welcome. Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /info@sephira.ie or look them up on Facebook.

CLASSES IN THE OLD TECH MOUNTMAHON: The following courses are starting Mid September: Wood-turning for Beginners, Payroll Manual & Computerised Level 5, Care of the Old Person Level 5 Healthcare Support Module, Painting and Drawing Level 5 Art Class, Mosaics Art Class. If you wish to register for any of the above, log onto www.learningandskills.ie or call Mary in the office: 06831198. Limited Spaces. Mary 06831198.

THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY - is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in all public hospitals nationwide. Volunteers will need their own car but all expenses are paid. If you have 2 free days a month (Monday – Friday) and an active email address we would love to hear from you. Please call Laura on 01- 2310 594 or email transport@irishcancer.ie or go to www.cancer.ie

CORK AUTISM CONFERENCE 2019 - Autism: No Limits, Just Possibilities, Sunday Sept. 22nd, Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork. The conference provides a unique forum for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistic Adults, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. Visit www.autismcork.ie or call 089 239 8900.

NOVAS a Charity who support the Homeless in Kerry are looking for Volunteers with a few hours to spare for Street Collection in Listowel on Friday the 13th of Sept. Contact Martina on 087 7794764 or e-mail martina.oconnor@novas.ie

PROSE OF TRALEE: This is the third Tralee Humorous Verse Competition, devised and hosted by Sonia Elston. The poets have spoken and made us all laugh. Now, we want you to share the jokes and come to the Final on Friday 19th October, which takes place at Kerins O'Rahilly's on Strand Street in Tralee.

PAPERS: Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, 20.07.1892, page 2

Ardfert and Aghadoe, Results of Annual Examinations.

10% higher marks required for each class this year, but number of awards exceeds those of 1891 by about 46%. (Below just a sample of local names, see paper for long list)

Lizzie Page, Tarbert; Selena Wallace, Listowel; Ernest V O’Connor, Brosna; John Talbot, Brosna; James Talbot, Brosna; Thomas Garvey, Ventry; Ellen Roche, Brosna; Mary Jane Fallon, Ballybunion; Norah Scannell, Tralee; Alice O’Connor, Brosna; Benjamin Carter, Rattoo; Mary Fallon Kilcolman; Arthur Marshall, Tarbert; Hanora Moloney, Listowel; Jennie Rattray, Ballybunion; Jennie Thomas, Ballyounion; Lizzie Julian, Ballybunion; Sarah Fitzell, Ballyheigue; Elizabeth carter, Rattoo; Trevanlon Fallon, Ballybunion; Mary Anne Parkinson, Kilflynn; Stephen Roche, Brosna; George Barrett, Ballyheigue; Sarah J Skinner, Ballyheigue; Lionel White, Kilflynn; William Whtehead, Tarbert; Kathleen Connell, Tralee;

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, 15.06.1895, page 7

Death of Mrs Moloney of the Square Listowel; Chief mourners were; Messrs M Moloney, J M’Elligott, J.P.; J. O’Callaghan, Captain Maloney, Rev W O’Callaghan, P.P.; and all the grandsons of the deceased. Other relatives Mr. J Condon, solr, Newcastlewest; Mr F Doherty, Kilrush; Mr. R Selles, do.

General Public at funeral; Mr J French, R.M.; R Rahilly, J.P. Ballylongford; G L Stack, J.P.; J J M’Elligott, solr; T F Rahilly, E Fraser, manager National bank; Mr Austin, manager Provincial Bank; Mr G R Browne, J.P.; W Henigan, PLC; also most of the local councillors and doctors.

Kerry News 1894-1941, 11.10.1895, page 1

Except; There was a Witchcraft case in Cahir, where there was claim that person was stealing butter. Case dismissed and both bound to the peace.

Listowel Town Commissioners appointed an engine driver there was three applicants- Richard Kennedy, Limerick- £1-2s; John McElligott, Listowel, £1-5s and James Moloney, Listowel for £1. Moloney got the job, he was required to keep in repair the castle inch pump, the piping and fountains, all for the pound a week.

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Knock site

https://www.knockshrine.ie/

Sept 1 2019; Today, this is a very special Diocesan pilgrimage to Knock. Thirty years ago to the day, on this pilgrimage, on the first Sunday in September 1989, Mrs Marion Carroll was healed.

https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2019/09/01/bishop-francis-duffy-leads-the-2019-ardagh-and-clonmacnois-pilgrimage-to-the-marian-shrine-of-knock/

Cures at Knock Shrine

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2019 September 11 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ACTIVE Retirement Day on Monday 9th September. Music by Stevie Donegan. All welcome. If attending please phone the centre on 49799.

SYMPATHY to Francine Collins & family on the death of her husband John Paul Collins of Tarbert.

DEATH of Kathleen (Kitty) Flynn (nee Faley), Coolaneelig, Duagh and formerly of Toureen, Duagh, who passed away, in her 92nd. year, on Wednesday September 4th. 2019. She was aunt of Fr. Seán O’Connor (U.K.).

ANNIVERSARIES: Nora and Jimmy McCarthy, John P Ryan, Ned Stack, Ando Brosnan, Fr. Michael Maher, Anna Maria McGibney, Kitty Murphy, Jack Costelloe, Fr. Joseph Walsh, Sr. Mercedes O’Connor, Sr. Anthony O’Connor, Mary Broderick, Margaret Mullins, Brendan Daly, Br. Bill Kelly, Mary Vaughan, Teresa Joan Stack, Knight of Glin, Joan O’Keeffe, Emmet Kennelly, Vivienne Rogan, Mass Moyvane Fri 13th at 7.30pm for Parishioners; Sat 14th at 4.30pm for Ned & Mary Ellen Stack, The Village & Deceased of the Stack family & Ned Scanlon (please note time change - the Bishop has given permission to parishes to change Vigil Mass times to accommodate the match), and Mass on Sun 15^th at 11.00am for Daniel (Charlie) O’Brien, Listowel (Rec Dec). Mass at Knockanure- Sunday 15th September at 10.00am for Holy Souls.

PART-TIME POST CARETAKER/CLEANER: Murhur National School, Moyvane, Listowel, Co. Kerry, Roll No. 13540G, invites applications for the post of Part-time Caretaker/Cleaner. Please forward Letter of Application along with the name, role and contact details for a minimum of two referees by post to Manager, Murhur NS, Moyvane, Listowel, Co. Kerry by Thursday 12th September 2019. Please mark envelope clearly as “Application’’.

SET DANCING CLASSES: Adult set dancing classes with Timmy Woulfe will continue for beginners only on Monday 9th September at 8pm in the Marian Hall and all other dancers from September 16th at 8pm.

MOYVANE SOCIAL BADMINTON: Social Badminton will re-commence on Wednesday September 18th 10am to 11am. Everyone welcome.

ST PIO TRIDIUM in Newcastlewest Church from September 18^th to 20^th, celebrant Fr. Mockler, begin each night at 7pm.

PADRE PIO PILGRIMMAGE TO KNOCK: Sunday 22nd September. Bus leaves Ballybunion at 8 a.m. Contact James on 087 7789929.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - MEALS ON WHEELS could you spare an hour a week 12.30 to 1.30 once a week. St. Vincent De Paul Meals on Wheels urgently needs drivers to deliver meals. Contact 087-7817542.

HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING On Wed. Sept. 11th at the home of Nora Mulvihill, 31 Church St. from 10am to 2pm.

HOSPICE: Irelands Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice 2019 It’s this time of year again and Kerry Hospice benefits greatly from the coffee mornings around the county. If you or a friend is interested in hosting a coffee morning we will supply you with Bewleys Coffee and this year they have included Tea also. You can contact the Kerry Hospice office on 066/7119070 or any branch member of the Hospice.

COFFEE MORNING: Abbeyfeale’s Wednesday Club are hosting a coffee morning in Steve Smith’s Ploughman from 11-1pm on Friday, September 13 with all proceeds to Kerry Hospice Foundation.

OPEN NIGHT AT COLAISTE IDE AGUS IOSEF: The Open night for Sixth Class students will be on Tuesday, October 8. Parents and students are welcome from 6.50 pm and tours of the school will begin at 7.00 pm. The Principal will address parents at 7.45 pm and this will cover all the relevant topics about enrolling in school. You can enrol that evening or further enrolment will take place on Saturday, October 12 from 9.30 - 11.30 am To enrol you will need to provide a copy of the student's birth certificate and proof of their PPSN number.

FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER: An American style Tea Party Fundraiser for the Cancer Breast and Chemotherapy units in University Hospital Limerick is being held on Friday, September 20 in Fr Casey’s GAA Club, Abbeyfeale. 4 course meal & dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Tickets €25. Further details from Mary on 0876377310.

ARA NA FEILE: Abbeyfeale Active Retired Group will re-convene on Wednesday, September 11 at 2pm in the Adult Education Centre, (Old Tech) Mountmahon. New members welcome.

JOSEPHINE’S SET DANCING CLASSES: Autumn has arrived and set dancing classes at the GAA are starting on Wednesday September 18 with Josephine. 8pm for beginners followed by improvers at 8.45pm. Contact 0879267037.

ST JOHN’S Listowel; Tuesday 17^th Sept. The Best of Traditional; Thursday 19^th –Oneday; Fri. 20^th Culture night (5 to 10pm), more from 068 22566.

SEPTEMBER AT THE GLÓRACH: First up on Thursday, September 12 is Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford, supported on the night by Trevor Sexton. Leroy Troy and his Hillbilly Trio come to town, they make their debut at the Glórach, it's rare a bluegrass group of this calibre come to Abbeyfeale on Saturday, September 14^th , enquiries please contact 0871383940.

CLASSES IN THE OLD TECH MOUNTMAHON: The following courses are starting up the middle of September. If you wish to register, please call Mary in the office: 06831198.

CREATING CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS:

Theatric Theatre School -drama, dancing, singing and prop making classes begin in Abbeyfeale on Monday, September 16 from 4-5pm. Performance of Oliver Twist will take place on the week of December 2. Suitable for ages 4-16. Places available. Now enrolling. Call Jo Jordan 087 6104224.

IRISH DANCING CLASSES: Brendan Croghan TCRG ADCRG Former Lead Riverdance Teach na Feile Community Centre (Boys Old Nationsl School) New Street, Abbeyfeale Tuesday September 10 from 2;30 to 3:30 Juniors/Seniors 3;30 to 4:30 All Other Age Groups Contact Details: Brendan 086 8109819 .

MANAGING STRESS IN OUR DAILY LIVES: FREE 8-week programme starting on Monday, September 30, in St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, from 10am to 12.30pm. Contact Adrienne on 087 277 3294 to register.

ACCORD TRALEE in St. John’s Parish Centre are seeking volunteers to work for a few hours in the evenings, Monday to Friday. For further information please contact Fr. Francis Nolan in St. John’s Parish Centre on 066 7122522 or the Accord Centre on 066 7122280.

NATIONAL CULTURE NIGHT AT THE GLÓRACH; Our National Culture Night is slated for Friday, September 20. Glórach will play its part by hosting a Scoraiocht, which we’re describing as an opportunity for local people to meet up, make merry and be entertained by local entertainers and performers

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE, contact 066 7134276. Annual Gathering for Parish Contact People: Mass celebrated by Bishop Ray Browne, Tues., Sept. 17th 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Fr. Sean Sheehy, 10 week Certificate Course: Group Leader training to lead discussions on Faith, Sacraments, Morality and Prayer Catechesis based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Wednesdays 7.00pm - 8.30pm beginning Wed. 25th Sept.

CLIMATE CRISIS: FOOD, FLOODS AND FAITH WORKSHOP: Diocesan Justice, Peace and Integrity of

Creation Committee invite you to a workshop with eco leaders Lisa Fingleton and Martha Farrell on Tuesday 17th September @ 8pm in John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney. Admission is free and all are welcome.

UPCOMING CEILI’S IN TOURNAFULLA: Friday, October 4 with the Striolan Ceili Band and Friday, November 8 with Taylor’s Cross. 9.30pm – 12.30am. Refreshments served.

POKER RUN: Shannon Gleeson is holding a poker run on Sunday, September 29 in aid of the Hope Foundation. She is going to Kolkata in March 2020 and in order to go they have to fundraise roughly €3000. The Poker run is starting in Jack O’Rourkes Bar Abbeyfeale, Registration is at 10:30am and there is a prize for the best hand.

THE JOY OF LOVE IN MARRIAGE: A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples of all ages in a good relationship, private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next (residential) weekends (Friday 8 pm to Sunday 4.30 pm) will be held at The Lake Hotel Killarney from 15th - 17th November. For information and to book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie or phone 064-6644319 or 086-6095168.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA: Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened at Main St where Annette’s Boutique used to be. All ages are welcome. Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /info@sephira.ie or look them up on Facebook.

AUTISM: Cork Autism Conference 2019 - Autism: No Limits, Just Possibilities, Sun. Sept.22nd, Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork. The conference provides a unique forum for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistic Adults, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. More info here: www.autismcork.ie or call 089 239 8900.

ROSARY: Coastal Rosary for Life, Faith and Love: Join in with thousands of people all around Ireland, as we gather on our coasts, near rivers, in our churches, at grottos etc. to pray the Rosary for Life, Faith and Love on Sunday October 13th at 2.30pm. We will join in with many countries around the world. To register a location please visit http://www.coastalrosaryireland.ie or text/call 087 278 6552.

Kerry People 1902-1928, Saturday, December 12, 1903; Section: Front page, Page: 1

ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE LISTOWEL.

December 8th, 1903: " To the Editor of The Kerry People.

Sir,—Kindly publish the following letters and subscription list, which I have been prevented, by pressure of other business, from sending to the Press before now.—Truly-yours, JOHN BREEN.

Estate Office, Listowel, October 26, 1903 Dear Fr. Breen—I enclose with great pleasure Lord Listowel's subscription of fifty pounds (£50) to your building fund. With many congratulations on the progress you have, made.—I am, yours very faithfully, •James D. Crosbie.

The Rev. John Breen,

President St. Michael's College.

Limerick, October 29, 1903. John Macaulay, Esq., Listowel. Dear Sir,—We are pleased to be able to respond to your appeal on behalf of the College at Listowel, -which appears to have been fulfilling a very useful purpose in the neighbourhood. It would clearly be almost a disaster to the cause of local education, were it to be closed through lack of necessary funds. Enclosed is cheque for twenty five guineas.—James Bannatyne and Sons, Ltd. J. E. Goodbody, Director.

St. Clair, Schuylkill County, Penna., U.S.A.

Mr. M. J. Nolan, J.P.

My Dear Sir,—As one of the students who entered St. Michael's College, Listowel, in the spring of '79, a few weeks after it had been opened, I congratulate you and the other laymen, and the clergy of North Kerry, who are taking such an interest in its welfare and preventing its destruction, now seriously threatened. I enclose a money order for five pounds to be devoted to the repairs, so sadly needed, of my Alma Mater, in order that the rising male generation of North Kerry may have at their doors the means of obtaining a sound education. The sum I send is small, but we here, priests and people, have many calls, oftentimes very pressing and needing to be attended to. I expect to spend within a year the sum of one thousand on the Church property. All of which must be collected by me from the congregation or from outsiders. I sincerely hope you yourself and family are enjoying health and happiness, as also all the old friends. I am very well, though busy devising means for my intended improvements.—sincerely yours, John J. O'Connor.

374, Park-street, South Melbourne.

My Dear Michael,—I enclose money order for three guineas for St. Michael's College Repairs Fund. The subscribers are Father Lynch, St. Kilda's, Melbourne; Father Kennedy, Beechworth, and myself—a guinea each. P.J. Nolan.

M. J. Nolan, Esq., J.P.

Trip to Knock Sept 2019

https://youtu.be/b3xYwnDE5Wk

Sample of Concert Duagh

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PLOUGHING: In preparation for hosting the Diocesan Stand 399 at the National Ploughing Championships Bishop Denis Nulty is inviting people all around the country to choose their favourite prayer, perhaps a prayer learnt at their mother’s knee or handed down ó ghlúin go glúin in their family. People can send their prayer by email to prayerattheploughing@kandle.ie or post them directly to him at Bishop’s House, Dublin Rd, Carlow. The closing date for entries is September 10.

2019 September 4 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Rambling House on Thursday 5th September at 8pm. Everyone welcome. Come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Adm free. Refreshments served. Contact Ann Flavin on 086/3090948.

Active Retirement Day on Monday 9th September. Music by Stevie Donegan. All welcome. If attending please phone the centre on 49799.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: A new four-week course on tablet/phone skills is being offered at Listowel Family Resource Centre. Further details are available from 068/23584.

CONCERT IN DUAGH “Bringing Back the Show bands with a Touch Country” presented by Shaun O’Dowd on Thursday, September 5. A line up consisting of Ronan Collins, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerney, Gina, The Conquerors. Doors open 7.00pm , more from 087-2684540.

PATTERN Day in Ballyheigue on Sunday September the 8^th Mass at 11am, many from the parish will make the annual trip, as usual the bishop will attend.

ST. PADRE PIO EVENING: Friday (6th). Beginning with the Rosary at 6.45 p.m. Evening Mass at 7pm. followed by the Padre Pio prayers & Benediction.

DEATH of Betty Nash (nee Quinn), Upper Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale who died on August 24th. 2019.

Betty, wife of the late Johnny and mother of the late Pat, is very sadly missed by her sons Michael and John, daughters Margaret and Nora, sons-in-law Des and John, daughter-in-law Rachel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass for Betty Nash was celebrated at Abbeyfeale Church on Tuesday. Funeral afterwards to Holy Cross Cemetery Athea.

DEATH of Peggy Enright (née Horan), Church Road and Enright's Bar, Moyvane and late of Killegane, Castleisland on the 29th of August, 2019. Predeceased by her husband Mikey Joe. Survived by her son Donal, daughters Ursala, Anna, Margaret and Kathleen, grandchildren Míchéal, David, Caoimhe, Diarmuid, Jack and Gráinne, brother Charlie, daughter-in-law Hannah, sons-in-law James, Dermot and John, sister-in-law Kathleen Stack. Requiem Mass for Peggy Enright was celebrated at Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Saturday with burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane.

The death has occurred of Sr. Columba Relihan of Mercy Convent, Rock Road, Killarney, and late of Tullacremin, Abbeydorney, Sr. Columba, sister of the late Joe, Paud and Jeremiah. Sadly missed by her loving community, nephew, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, sister-in-law Alice, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass for Sr. Columba was celebrated on Thursday 29th August 2019 at St. Mary's Cathedral, interment in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.

Death of Joan McCarthy (née Buckley), Knockane, Listowel, on the 25th August, 2019. Predeceased by her husband Mike, daughter Siobhan, sister Mary. Survived by her son Cathal, daughter Ciara, brothers Tim and Denis, sisters Nora and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces.

MASS in Moyvane on Monday 26th at 6.30pm, it was Mass of the Angels for baby Leah Erin O’Donoghue, great numbers came to sympathise with the family of Leah Erin, never before was the line of sympathisers, extending away beyond the Church, a half an hour before mass. Grief of the family was very very great as Lea Erin’s grand aunt, Betty Nash had also died, days before the mass.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jeremiah Brendan Sheehy, Vincent Walsh, Charles Guillin, Martin Gordon, Fr. Gerard O’Connell, Delia O’Donoghue, Tom Ned Fitzgerald, Dan Foley, Paul Collins, Breda O’Driscoll, Sheila Barry, Mass Moyvane; Thurs 5th at 7.30pm for Stephen & Mary Roche, Glin Road & Bedford;

Sat 7th at 7.30pm for Patrick Brosnan, The Village; Sun 8th at 11.00am for Marie Hegarty, Listowel (Rec Dec) (sister to Fr. Martin Hegarty)

Mass Knockanure: Sunday 8th September 10.00am for Kitty & Jackie Murphy, Kilmorna.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mary and Matt Kennelly on birth of their first granddaughter.

Ayda Rose Kennelly. Fiona and William Kennelly are proud parents of Ayda Rose.

SET DANCE CLASSES: Set dancing for beginners with Timmy Woulfe on Monday, September 2 in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm. Individual attention will be given where required.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC will be held on Thursday 5th September from 5 to 8 p.m. in Community Centre, Ballybunion. Blood Donation Clinic will be held at the The Brandon Hotel, Tralee from Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th Sept inclusive. Mon 5pm to 8.30pm, Tues, Wed and Thurs, 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm.

BALLYLONGFORD/TARBERT CCE

Ballylongford/Tarbert CCE will hold their registration night on Thursday, September 5th in St. Oliver’s N.S., Ballylongford for both existing and new members from 6pm-7:30pm.

GAA Moyvane are organising a Fundraising event contact Ian McCarthy on 0879964136 or Brian Stack on 0879820045.

KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS – will hold their annual church gate collection on weekend 7th & 8th Sept.

COLLINS FAMILY FUNDRAISER – All roads lead to Carmody’s Bar, Tarbert on Sat. 7th Sept. at 8.30pm for the Video Race Night. Lots of valuable items for auction, plus a special Auction Race. There will also be spot prizes and a raffle on the night. MC for the night is Mr. Leo O’ Connor.

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY: have 2 courses in September. A Prostate Cancer Support Programme Commences Wednesday 18th September & a Thriving & Surviving Programme Starts Monday 16th September, (for people recovering after cancer treatment. If you are interested in the course please contact Reception at 0667192122.

LISTOWEL RACES ACCOMMODATION; house for let for Race Week. Contact Margaret at the Race Week Office on 0874355363.

STORYTELLING CONCERT Sat. Sept. 7th at 8.00 pm: Join storytellers Lizzie McDougall, Randel McGee, Batt Burns, Frances Kennedy, Bryan Murphy and singer/songwriter Mickey McConnell for an evening of stories and music. MC – Gabriel Fitzmaurice Venue: Kerry Writers’ Museum.

RIVERS OF WORDS – MAURICE WALSH on Fri 6th Sept at 5.00 pm: A screening of the acclaimed documentary produced by the North Kerry Literary Trust in association with RTE.

Venue – Kerry Writers’ Museum, Admission – Free

LISTOWEL RAMBLING HOUSE Seanchai on Sunday 8th Sept. 3 to 6 pm:

To close our Festival weekend, join us for an informal afternoon of traditional Irish music, song, dance & storytelling. Light Refreshments served. Venue: Kerry Writers’ Museum.

Full programme at Seanchai Tel. 068 22212.

KERRY CHORAL UNION If you have an interest in Choral Singing and would like to be part of a choir, please come along to Collis Sandes House, Tralee on Wed. Sept. 4th where Kerry Choral Union will be starting a new term.

ANAM CARA KERRY - the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information evening on 10th Sept. at 7:20pm in The Meadow Lands Hotel, Tralee. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for teas, coffees, etc, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Mon. 9th Sept. or call 085- 2888888.

HARVEST Festival in Listowel 8^th to 14^th September.

GLÓRACH: First up on Thursday, September 12 is Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford.

PLOUGHING: The 88th National Ploughing Championships will take place in Fenagh in Carlow from September 17-19

CLASSES IN THE OLD TECH MOUNTMAHON: The following courses are starting up the middle of September: Beginners Computers for all ages, cookery, sewing, Childcare QQI Level 5 & 6, Healthcare QQI Level 5, Beginners Woodturning, Woodwork, Furniture Making, Upcycling Furniture, Beginners Art, Payroll Manual & Computerised, Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised, Excel for beginners, Beginners Sign Language. If you wish to register for any of the above, please call Mary in the office: 06831198.

CREATING CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS:

Theatric Theatre School -drama, dancing, singing and prop making classes begin in Abbeyfeale on Monday, September 16 from 4-5pm. Performance of Oliver Twist will take place on the week of December 2. Suitable for ages 4-16. Places available. Now enrolling. Call Jo Jordan 087 6104224. Also visit us on Facebook.

ST JOHN’S: Exhibition by Clare artist Tomas O’Mouldomhnaigh for month of Sept; Tues. 3^rd Chris Jones and the Night Drivers and on Thursday 5^th The Miller’s Story, more from 068 22566.

BURREN WEEKEND RETREAT 13th–15th SEPTEMBER: Would you like to come on a guided journey through the Burren? Experience the silence and beauty of this unique landscape through walking mindfully on ancient pathways or limestone pavements. Get to know some of the rare flora and appreciate our rich faith heritage in one of the ancient sacred sites. Contact Noirin 087/9459151 or Mary 087/9701130.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA: Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened at Main St where Annette’s Boutique used to be in Abbeyfeale. All ages are welcome. Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /info@sephira.ie or look them up on Facebook.

ANNUAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: The 2019 pilgrimage will take place on Sunday, September 8 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock. The pilgrimage begins with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. The Pilgrimage Mass follows at 3.00pm with Chief Celebrant Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin. Contact Connie at catholicgrandparents@gmail.com – 085 8704722 .

TARBERT MACRA had a Sign up and Social Night on Saturday, August 31st in The Swanky Bar, Tarbert. Information followed by a Mystery Tour. For more information email: tarbertmacra@gmail.com‘

GLIN CASTLE open day; Glin Development and Tidy Towns are aiming to reduce waste and be as environmentally efficient where possible. The cups were a great success and we will use them again for future events. Unfortunately and as we assume unintentionally, quite a few of these cups were taken away by visitors on the day. We would be delighted if they could be returned. We know this wasn’t done intentionally, and if they could be returned to Paddy Hogan’s Shop Glin, we would be very grateful

VOCATIONS: "Come and See", Vocations Afternoon. Poor Clare Monastery, College Rd., Cork

Saturday 21st September 2 - 4pm. email: vocationspoorclarescork@gmail.com / www.poorclarescork.ie

Do you feel called to be a priest in the Diocese of Kerry? If so, please contact our Diocesan Vocation Director Rev. Fr. Michael Moynihan P.P., Dingle on 066/9151208.

Cork Autism Conference 2019 - Autism: No Limits, Just Possibilities, Sunday September 22nd, Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork. The conference provides a unique forum for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistic Adults, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. More info here: www.autismcork.ie or call 089 239 8900.

LOLY LAND: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch (Spa Parish) has organised with Marian Pilgrimage’s a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which will take place from 24th September 2019 until 2nd October 2019.

Evening Herald 1891-current, Thursday, April 25, 1957; Page: 2

SUDDEN DEATH OF Chief Supt. HUGH DUFFY

The death took place suddenly at Jervis St. Hospital last night of Chief Supt. Hugh Duffy, late of the Garda Headquarters, Depot Phoenix Park, Dublin, and Rathdown Road.

Born in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, 63 years ago, Chief Supt. Duffy was son of Sergt. John Duffy of R.I.C.. He served in the Royal Artillery in France in the First World War and was awarded the military Medal for gallentry in the field. After the war he took a B.A. in Trinity College and taught for a year in the Carnegie School, Killorglin.

He joined the Gardai in 1922 as a Supt. and was engaged to a teaching capacity for some time. He was Adjutant in the Depot from 1925 to 1936 and from then until he retired last June was in charge of officers records in B Branch. He was in charge of the parade before the Pope during the Garda pilgrimage to Rome in 1928 and played a big part in police organisation during the Eucharistic Congress of 1932. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Duffy; two sons John and Hugh, and three daughters, Nuala. Joan and Maura.

Connacht Tribune 1909-current, 11.05.1957, page 19

More on Chief Supt Hugh Duffy, his father of Lurgan, Caltra, Ballinasloe. He retired last year.

He was a prominent footballer and played with Kerry teams.

Kerry Reporter 1924-1935, Saturday, September 30, 1933; Page: 11

(Snippet of article)

and it was to him that the direction of defence of the assailed Catholics during the Belfast programs was entrusted. He was recalled to Dublin in, 1922 and appointed Chief of Staff-in succession to Gen. Mulcahy, who had become Minister for Defence.

''When, in spite of the earnest efforts he made to compose the differences of the Treaty and the anti-Treaty groups, civil war broke out in 1922, he was appointed G.O.C. of the South-western Command, and he succeeded in a very short time in quelling any serious armed opposition to the Provisional Government forces in that area. Through his work and influence as Commissioner of the Civic Guard, a position which he held until February 1933, we can boast of an efficient, respected and popular police force whose integrity and discipline withstands even the very severe tests which it has had to undergo recently.

"He has done more than any man in Ireland for the promotion of athletics at home and abroad, and the fact that the vigour and splendour of Ireland's manhood took pride of place in the world contest at the Olympic Games in 1928 and 1932 is to a great extent due to the encouragement and inspiration given by Gen. O'Duffy as President for many years of the N.A.C.A. On numerous other occasions when the finest traditions of our people were gloriously upheld in the eyes of the world, at the Garda Pilgrimage to Rome in 1928, at the Catholic Emancipation ceremony in 1929, and at the Eucharistic Congress in 1932, Gen. O'Duffy played a leading part, and the people of Limerick acclaim him to-day, not only with pride and affection but with the utmost confidence that under his leadership the best elements of our race, those who hold resolutely to the belief that true patriotism expresses itself in a constructive endeavour to uplift our land rather than in efforts to accomplish its destruction, will rally to his flag and march with him to the great national victory which is to be the crowning achievement of his great career in the service of the nation "

STORYTELLING CONCERT on Sat Sept.7th at 8.00 pm: Join our guest storytellers Lizzie McDougall, Randel McGee, Batt Burns, Frances Kennedy, Bryan Murphy and singer/songwriter Mickey McConnell for an evening of stories and music. MC – Gabriel Fitzmaurice Venue: Kerry Writers’ Museum.

RIVERS OF WORDS – MAURICE WALSH on Fri 6th Sept at 5.00 pm: A screening of the acclaimed documentary produced by the North Kerry Literary Trust in association with RTE.

Venue – Kerry Writers’ Museum, Admission – Free

LISTOWEL RAMBLING HOUSE Seanchai on Sunday 8th Sept. 3 to 6 pm:

To close our Festival weekend, join us for an informal afternoon of traditional Irish music, song, dance & storytelling. Light Refreshments served. Venue: Kerry Writers’ Museum.

Full programme at Seanchai Tel. 068 22212.

http://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/2019-festival-programme/

Aug 14 2019

Junior B Championship Semi-Final

Clounmacon/Moyvane 1-12 Currow 2-6

The girls made the trip to Currow, a rewarding one this evening, coming away with a hard earned victory against a strong physical Currow side who gave it there all. In rather wet conditions the Currow girls started the brighter and raced in to a 1-4 to 2 point lead. Clounmacons points coming from the boot of Erin Finucane who gave a fine display of kicking from dead ball and play ending up with an impressive 8 point tally on the night. Clounmacon were to get back into the game with a expertly soccer style shot from Laura Stack who apart from her goal put in a sterling’s night work. Further scores from the boot of Finucane were to leave the half time score 1-4 a piece. On the resumption the girls have had tended to start the second half on top and points again from Finucane and Marie Kennelly had the girls three in front. Midway through the half a break away effort saw Currow strike for a goal to level preceding’s up again but the girls showed plenty of character from the kick out to move the ball up the field for a superb effort from Marie Kennelly to raise the white flag. Also points from Sheila Moore, Finucane and the impressive Grainne Stack Mulvihill saw the girls race into a three point lead. A lead they were to hold onto the finish. Despite some Currow pressure, solid goalkeeping from Marie Flaherty, ably assisted by her backs held firm to secure the final spot.

All girls played well on the night but special mention has to go to Ornaith Wall who had a tremendous game.

The club also would like to wish Maggie O'Flaherty all the best on her upcoming voyage and hopefully won’t be too long before we see her back in the black and amber again.

Team: Marie Flaherty, Fiona Buckley, Ashlea Sheehy, Ciara Hudson, Aobha Quinn, Grainne Stack (0-1) Mulvihill ,Ornaith Wall, Amanda O'Donnell (capt), Muirne Wall, Sheila Moore (0-1) Marie Kennelly (0-2), Laura Stack (1-0), Erin Finucane (0-8), Ciara Haugh, Gillian Musgrave. Subs: Maggie O'Flaherty for Ciara Haugh, Rachel Moriarty for Laura Stack, Grainne Musgrave

GRAVEYARD: Moyvane Knockanure Graveyard committee would like to thank the following, Fr. Kevin McNamara chief celebrant of the three graveyard Masses, assisted by Fr. Tom McMahon, Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan and Fr. Dan Aherne. The Eucharistic Ministers, The Choir, The sacristans, Leo Finucane for his assistance and car parking, also Seamus Clancy, Tom Moore and Michael Brosnan for providing car parking. Donal Sullivan for the amplification. The public for their very generous contributions for the maintenance of the graveyards.

CONGRATULATIONS on winning the bronze medal to Moyvane/Knockanure u15 girls futsal team who represented Kerry as well as Munster in the Community games all Ireland National finals in UL on Sunday August 18^th.Team- Megan Large, Keira Large, Lauren Duffy, Ava Fitzgerald, Mary Kearney, Nicola Kennelly, Tara Enright & Kelly Enright. This is the seventh year of their participation in the Community Games. This group honoured in the Marian Hall on Sunday evening at 7pm.

Aldi Community Games is an all Ireland independent voluntary organisation and National Governing Body providing opportunities for children and young people to grow and develop in a positive and healthy way while experiencing a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. The National Festival is usually held over 2 weekends each year where on each weekend between 3 and 4,000 children compete for their area, town, county and province.

2019 August 28 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RAMBLING House on Thursday 5th September 2019 at 8 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 0863090948

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre takes place on Monday 9th September 2019. Music by Stevie Donegan. All Welcome, if attending it is important to please ring office on 068/ 49799. New members especially welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS to Gillian Liston, daughter of Haulie and the late Catherine of Lower Dirreen, Athea, on her marriage recently to Dara Treacy of Roscommon.

DEATH of Mary Stack, Park, Upper Athea and late of Thorpe’s Nursing Home, Clarina on August 19^th 2019. Survived by her brothers John, Philip and David and sister Kitty (Wilson), sister-in-law Hannah, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Mary was celebrated at Athea Church, with Burial after in Holy Cross Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mick Barrett, Shane Courtney, Bridie Moore, Sr. Evangelist Cantillon, Mary McLoughlin, Tom Begley, Geraldine Hegarty, Pat Mulvihill, Phil Kerins, Denis McGrath, Henry Brosnan, Liam Nolan, Michael Joe Daly, Margaret Kennelly, Mossy Meade, Jim Barry, John Carroll. Mass Moyvane; Mon 26th at 6.30pm, Mass of the Angels for baby Leah Erin O’Donoghue (please note time), 7.30pm for Ned & Bridie Moore, Glenalappa; Thurs 29th at 7.30pm for Liam Lynch, Leitrim Middle & deceased of the Lynch & Byrne families; Sat 31st at 7.30pm for Mary & Ned O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen, and Mass on Sun 1st at 11.00am for Parishioners. Mass Knockanure; Fri 30th at 7.30pm for Deceased of the Lynch family, Gortdromagouna, and Sun 1st Mass at 10.00am for Holy Souls.

DIOCESAN COLLECTION: At all Masses on weekend 31st Aug/1st Sept in aid of Diocesan Needs.

CONGRATULATIONS to Timmy Flaherty who came second in the (018) Mandolin, at the recent All Ireland Fleadh held at Drogheda.

SET DANCE CLASSES for beginners will commence on Monday, September 2 in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm. Individual attention will be given where required.

ROADWORKS will commence on the Moyvane road from the N69 to Sheehan’s Cross on Monday 26th August. This will be done under a Road closure and diversion routes will be in place. Works will continue on the R551 next week under a traffic light system. For info, contact Vince Sugrue on 087/9980226

THE ARD CHURAM COMMUNITY CHOIR: will resume practice this coming Monday August 26th, at the Hospital Chapel, Listowel, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. New members welcome. Contact Mairead 086/8696341.

DRAMA Group in Athea, AGM will take place on Monday night, September 2nd at 8.30pm at the Hall. New members especially welcome.

SHOWBANDS: “Bringing Back the Showbands with a Touch Country” presented by Shaun O’Dowd. A line up consisting of Ronan Collins, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerny, Gina, The Conquerors. Duagh on Thursday 5th September. Doors open 7.00pm and Concert starts at 8.00pm.

LISTOWEL RACES ACCOMMODATION Appeal for anyone in greater Listowel and including Ballybunion and anywhere between the surrounding areas may have a room or a well presented house for let for Race Week. Contact Margaret at the Race Week Office on 0874355363.

CLASSES: The following courses are starting up the middle of September: Beginners Computers for all ages, cookery, sewing, Childcare QQI Level 5 & 6, Healthcare QQI Level 5, Beginners Woodturning, Woodwork, Furniture Making, Upcycling Furniture, Beginners Art, Payroll Manual & Computerised, Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised, Excel for beginners, Beginners Sign Language. If you wish to register for any of the above, please call Mary in the office of the old Tech: 06831198

SEASON OF CREATION: Sunday 1^st September sees the beginning of the Season of Creation. This is a time in the calendar of Christian Churches around the world when people unite to pray and take action to protect our common home.

BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN DAY MASS: will be celebrated by Bishop Ray Browne at 11.00am on Sunday 8^th September in our Lady's Well and Grotto. All the Homilies which Bishop William Murphy delivered at Our Lady's Well during his 18 years as Bishop of Kerry (published by Ballyheigue Heritage Group) will be launched after the Pattern Day Mass by Bishop Ray Browne

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2019: Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes is from Thursday next 29th August to Tuesday 3rd September.

ST JOHN’S: Fri 23rd

RED HURLEY IN CONCERT

Once the king of Ireland’s pop music scene in the 1970s and early 80s Red is without a doubt one of the best male voices of all time.

Sat 24th - Sun 25th

CINDERELLA THE MUSICAL

Presented by St John’s Youth Theatre with musical direction by Leanne Fitzgerald.

Thur 29th

CROWMAN

A play by Katie Holly featuring Jon Kenny with his amazing ability for character acting and hilarious humour. Dan, a comely bachelor is a crow-hating man who tries to shoo the blighted birds away. He measures out his life by the amount of funerals he has to attend every week. These are social occasions with the added bonus of refreshments. More from 068 22566.

CREATING CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Theatric Theatre School -drama, dancing, singing and prop making classes begin in Abbeyfeale on Monday 16th September next 4-5pm. Performance of Oliver Twist will take place on the week of 2nd December, 2019. Suitable for ages 4-16. Places available. Now enrolling. Call Jo Jordan 087 6104224.

GLÓRACH: We are looking forward to a busy September schedule. First up on Thursday, September 12th is Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford. Events start at 8 pm, keep up to date with events on our facebook page and for bookings or enquiries please contact 0871383940

PPN REOPENS: The Limerick Public Participation Network (PPN) Secretariat is delighted to announce that the PPN’s membership registration/re registration process has re-opened, and they are inviting community and voluntary groups and across Limerick City and County to register or reregister to be part of a local structure that helps citizens take an active formal role in relevant policy development and representing the PPN on various committees of the Local Authority.

NATIONAL CULTURE NIGHT AT THE GLÓRACH; Glórach will host an event on National Culture Night on Friday, September 20, which we’re calling a SCORAIOCHT and describing it as an occasion for local people to meet up and make merry through Song, Dance, Music & Storytelling/Drama, with a little bit of gossiping thrown in! Our show will run for 90 minutes in total, reserve your seat by calling the Glórach booking line on 0871383940.

BOOK: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Listowel has written a book on Faith, Prayer & Worship. They are on sale in Listowel Parish Office.

BURREN Weekend Retreat 13 – 15 Sept Would you like to come on a guided journey through the Burren? Experience the silence and beauty of this unique landscape through walking mindfully on ancient pathways or limestone pavements. Get to know some of the rare flora and appreciate our rich faith heritage in one of the ancient sacred sites. Further information Noirin 087 945 9151 or Mary 087 970 1130

YOUNG Adults Conference is being held in Dublin from 31st Aug –1st Sept. titled "Seek Beauty; Find Truth". It is a weekend of speakers, workshops and craic aimed at the 18-40 age group. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor 2 young adults to attend. Contact Patricia 0879048659.

GRANDPARENTS Association Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage Sept. 8th, Knock Shrine at 2.30pm. Everybody welcome to honour & thank Grandparents alive & dead for all they have done for us down through the ages. Chief Celebrant Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin - Combined Choirs of Knock Parish – Dana sings 'Our Lady of Knock'

POWER STATION open; The Ardnacrusha Power Station tours are free to the public. It was part of the Shannon hydro- electric scheme and Ardnacrusha took four years to build from 1925 to 1929. It cost more than five million to construct and 5,000 workers were involved. The guided tours can accommodate groups of up to 30 people and takes 90 minutes.

MULCHINOCK MUSEUM containing historical records and documents on one of Tralee’s most famous families—all part of the family gathering of the Mulchinocks and Pembrokes. Free to the public, open last weekend at old Balloonagh Church, Tralee.

Kerryman North Edition, Thursday, July 28, 2005; Section: NEWS

Graveyards returned to former glory

BY DÓNAL NOLAN- Picture

Ahavoher Cemetery committee members who are responsible for the recent upgrading of paths and the general appearance of the Knockanure resting place. From left: Secretary Margaret Carmody with Fr. John Lucid, Dermot Clancy, Maurice O’Connell and Jerry Enright.

Photo by John Reidy

ROUGHLY four years ago a committee was set up in the parish of Knockanure/ Moyvane to address a major problem there: the dilapidation and ruin of that large parish’s three graveyards. For too long they had been left neglected and, despite the best efforts of many individual families, continued to decline.

“There were no footpaths, the grass reached six foot high in places and they were in an awful condition,” Margaret Carmody explained.

Secretary of the graveyard committee, Ms Carmody is now delighted to be welcoming parishioners to the imminent summer Masses in all three burial grounds.

And the transformation is extraordinary — in four years all have been turned around into proud jewels of the community and finally afforded the appropriate respect.

All will be revealed to those who have yet to clasp eyes on the cosmetic improvements at the forthcoming Masses.

Mass in Ahavoher, the largest of the three cemeteries, will be celebrated on Monday, August 1 at 8pm. The summer Mass in Old Knockanure cemetery will be held on Tuesday, August 2, at 8pm and, at the same time on the following day, Mass-goers will be gathered at Murhur cemetery in Moyvane.

All that remains now of the project is the final phase — the €30,000-tarmacadaming job to surface all the footpaths and other parts of the three grounds.

“We wish to express our thanks to Kerry County Council for supplying materials and for financing much of the work to date,” Ms Carmody said. The committee are also asking all parishioners, at home and abroad, to increase their contributions to the plight of the graveyards at the moment.

It is the unstinting work of all the committee members, that is, after all, ensuring a suitable resting place for the dead of the parish.

And the latest appearance of the graves is no greater an indication of what can be expected from them with additional funding. You need only sit in Old Knockanure to reap the benefits. “There’s nowhere finer. If the sun is shining the place is amazingly tranquil,” Ms Carmody said.

It was a mantra shared by the illiterate poet Pa Drury of old. He recited a famous ode to the very same burial ground in which he extolled its amazing beauty and elevation. No doubt he would be more than impressed with its return to former glory — especially now that his grave takes pride of place within its walls.

KNOCK began on the 21 August 1879 when Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. This miraculous, silent, apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. Knock is an internationally recognised Marian Shrine and was visited by Saint Pope John Paul II as part of his 1979 apostolic pilgrimage to Ireland. During his visit, which coincided with the Shrine’s centenary year, the late pope celebrated Mass at the Shrine and addressed the sick, their helpers and pilgrimage directors. On 26 August 2018, the Holy Father Pope Francis prayed the Angelus at the Marian Shrine on the second day of his visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, is the custodian of the shrine and Father Richard Gibbons is parish priest of Knock and rector of the shrine. For further information see: http://www.knockshrine.ie.

2019 August 21 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

HERITAGE Week continues till August 25, all over Ireland with 2,000 plus events due to be held.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: Pádraig Kearney can be contacted on 086/6072159.

FIDDLE: Fr. Brendan Duggan has 2 fiddles that he is willing to lend to young people who may be interested in learning to play. One is a ½ fiddle for the younger learner and the other is a ¾ fiddle. Contact 068-42533.

BEST WISHES to all who received their Leaving Cert results last week, now the finding of accommodation for their courses is ahead of them.

IT WAS WONDERFUL to hear the recollections of Fr. Pat Ahern on radio last week.

KNOCKANURE COMMUNTIY CENTRE: North & East Kerry Development Information Officer (Philomena) is at Knockanure Community Centre on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 1.30 – 3.30pm. Back to School Allowance, Farm Assist, Medical cards and much more. Free & Confidential Service.

DEATH took place on 14^th August 2019 of Bridget (Bridie) Leahy (née Kennelly), aged 97 of Leahy's Nurseries, Beenanaspug, Athea and late of Knockanebrack, Lyreacrompane. Predeceased by her husband Jack,seventeen years ago. Missed by her loving son John, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren John, Michael, Una, Christine, Conor and Grace, great-grandchildren Oran, Adam, Claire, Séan, Nathan, Emma and Autumn, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.

Requiem Mass for Bridie Leahy was celebrated at Knockanure Church on 17^th August, by Fr. Kevin, Fr, Tom and Fr. Brendan. Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

DEATH has taken place of Patrick Keane, Shronebeirne, Kilmorna, on 10th August, 2019, survived by his family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass for Patrick Keane was celebrated at Duagh Church Tuesday 13^th of August, with burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh

ANNIVERSARIES: Peg Keane, Geraldine Dillon, John Hudson, Sr. Patrick Tarrant, Brenda Daly, Margaret Crowley, Donie Cahill, Mary O’Carroll, Robert Moloney, Con McSweeney, Fr. Micheal Galvin, Fr. Billy O’Gorman, Jack Martin Mulvihill, Madge Fitzgerald, Mass Moyvane; Tues 20^th at 7.30pm for Pat M.D. Mulvihill, Upper Aughrim; Fri 23^rd at 7.30pm for John McAuliffe, Gortdromosillihy & New York (Rec Dec; Sat 24^th at 7.30pm for Sr. Carmelita Murphy, Presentation Listowel, and Mass on Sun 25^th at 11.00am for Jack Martin Mulvihill, Glenalappa and his son Martin, Nenagh. Mass Knockanure on Sun 25^th at 10.00am for Mick & Mary Moloney, Clarr.

MASS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 25^th in Tralee some of the Roses, their families and escorts will join with St. John’s Community for Mass at 10.30am.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €5700 jackpot on Friday 16th August. Numbers drawn were 7, 9, 15, 30. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Seán Nathan, c/o John Barry; 2. Con Lynch, Gortromagouna; 3. Seamus Cranny, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois; 4. David Harley, c/o John Barry, and 5. Willie Pierce, 24, Woodgrove, Moyvane. Next draw on Friday 23rd August with jackpot up to €5800.

KERRY WRITERS MUSEUM are hosting Guided Walks for the town every Saturday for the month of July & August at 11am. Departs from Writers Museum 068-22212.

SEISIÚN IN ‘GLANTINE: The last of the Comhaltas Séisiún weekly shows of traditional entertainment finishes at the Devon Inn on Thursday night, August 22 at 8.30pm.

PRESENTATION PRIMARY SCHOOL Will reopen for all pupils on Tuesday 27th August.

LISTOWEL BUILDING CONSERVATION PROJECT Free Seminar, Writer Museum, Tues. 20th 10am. to 1pm. RSVP Victoria on 066-7183793.

CHIROPODIST will be in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Wed. 21st Aug. If you wish to make an appointment please call 087-7672172.

ROSE Festival; This year there will be 32 Roses competing at the Dome in Tralee. Festival runs from 23^rd to 27^th August 2019

LISTOWEL will host its 161st harvest racing festival from, September 8-14.

CONCERT IN DUAGH: The Conquerors, Shaun O’Dowd, Ronan Collins, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerney in concert on Thursday, September 5 in Duagh Sports Complex. Tickets Geraldine 087 2684540.

ASDEE VINTAGE CLUB are having a Vintage Tractor Run in aid of Asdee & Beal First Responders on Sunday August 25th. Registration from 12 noon in Jack J’s Car Park. Departing at 1pm from Asdee Village. For more information contact 087 4537914 or 087 9302119. All welcome

GLIN: August 25 Glin Castle and Gardens Open Day; September 6 The story of the Cailin Ban by Tom Donovan (details to follow) September 7 Glin Triathlon; September 9 & 10 Colleen Bawn at Glin Castle starring Dominic West.

ST JOHN’S: Fri 23^rd- RED HURLEY IN CONCERT

Once the king of Ireland’s pop music scene in the 1970s and early 80s Red is without a doubt one of the best male voices of all time.

Sat 24th - Sun 25^th- CINDERELLA THE MUSICAL

Presented by St John’s Youth Theatre with musical direction by Leanne Fitzgerald.

Thur 29^th- CROWMAN

A play by Katie Holly featuring Jon Kenny with his amazing ability for character acting and hilarious humour. Dan, a comely bachelor is a crow-hating man who tries to shoo the blighted birds away. He measures out his life by the amount of funerals he has to attend every week. These are social occasions with the added bonus of refreshments. More details from 068 22566.

LISTOWEL NOVENA PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Wed. 21st August. Fare €25 per seat with Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel. Coach will leave: The Square, Listowel at 7am., The Church Bus Stop Abbeyfeale at 7.20am. & Longcourt House Bus Stop, Newcastlewest at 7.35am. Enquires call 087-3966399.

KNOCK: During the 2019 novena, there will be a number of special events marking the 140th anniversary of the apparition. The Knock Museum unveils a historic model of Knock Village, as it was at the time of the apparition in 1879, offering unique insight into the lives of those who lived there. A new processional statue of Our Lady of Knock will be blessed at the 3pm ceremony on 21 August. The statue was carved in Italy by the Stuflesser studio based in Ortesei, a region renowned for its wood carving and sculpture. A witnesses’ walk entitled ‘Meeting heaven at harvest time’ will take place at 7pm on the anniversary of the apparition. The steps of those who witnessed the apparition in 1879 will be retraced, from the town to the parish church.

ANNUAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Knock, Sunday September 8 at 2.30pm.

PLOUGHING: The 88th National Ploughing Championships will take place in Fenagh in Carlow from September 17-19.

BÉAL NA MBLÁTH: Michael Collins will be remembered at the Annual Béal na Bláth Commemoration, on Sunday, August 25 at 3pm. Guest speaker is Jim Power, Economist.

RUNNING WITH THE FATHER’S HEART: It’s week 27 of the all-denominations prayer-walking project covering the 32 counties in 32 weekends and it was in Abbeyfeale on Friday and Saturday last, August 16/17. Talk about vision from Katey Moreland in St. Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, on Friday, August 16 at 8 p.m. Singer-songwriter, Carolyn Hyde from Galilee, Israel, also sing and share insights. On Saturday, August 17 the team carrying a torch for the county, praying blessings on Limerick as they take on a relay-marathon along the Great Southern Trail Greenway, Abbeyfeale to Rathkeale (9.30-5p.m.). For more details see www.thewordofthelord.biz or call Katey Moreland on 087 123 8774.

Murhur, May the 6th, 1838.

CONFERENCE: Young Adults Conference is being held in Dublin from 31st August to 1st Sept titled "Seek Beauty; Find Truth". It is a weekend of speakers, workshops and craic aimed at the 18-40 age group. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor 2 young adults to attend. Contact Patricia 087 9048659.

TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS will be offered at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee at 12.30pm on Sunday 25 Aug. More info from LatinMassTralee@gmail.com

TO THE PROPRIETOR OF THE TRALEE MERCURY.

SIR—As your patriotic and independent journal is the only medium through which every liberal act is promulgated, may I beg the insertion of the following lines it your columns. " In the village of Newtownsandes, there are upwards of one hundred poor families who, for a series of years past had not a rood of ground to support themselves, but depending on the adjacent farmers, who generally charge them from £5 to £6 per acre, for the most barren and impoverished part of their farms, and that only for one or two crops.

To rescue these poor creatures from their debased and impoverished state, a scion of Sallyglin House, Stephen Creagh Sandes, Esq., has given them a farm of thirty acres, immediately adjoining the village, in lots of from half to two acres each, at the moderate rent of £1 -10s. per acre. This farm was hitherto held by one of the most respectable and independent tenants in this part of the country, who offered the same rent and a deposit of £300, which offer, to his immortal honour, Mr. Sandes declined to accept. We cannot too highly appreciate the benevolent disposition of this young gentleman; but when we reflect on the noble character of his family in general, but especially that of the amiable and venerable Bishop of Killalloe, we cannot express surprise at any good act emanating from his nephew. If every landed proprietor in Ireland acted similarly, there would be little necessity for poor laws; or for half our present constabulary force: peace, happiness, and contentment would be substituted for the anarchy, confusion and misery that now prevail. " To behold the joy that beamed in the aspect of these poor creatures , expressing their gratitude and imploring the DEITY to shower down his blessings on this ? and benevolent gentleman, would soften the marble hearted gentry who are indifferent to the sufferings and privation of the poor.

MORGAN O'CONNELL."

Kerry Examiner 1840-1856, Friday, October 07, 1842; Page: 2

DIED. At Murhur, in the 24th year of his age, Morgan, fifth son of Mr. Morgan O'Connell, and brother of the respected Curate of KnockacoppuL The subject of this sad obituary—one indeed whose loss will be long and painfully felt by his afflicted family, was seized while prosecuting his studies in the Irish College, Paris, by the fatal disease, which on the 5th instant terminated his mortal existence. Of a high order of talent, with a sanguine temperament and zeal equalled only by his earnestness in the pursuit of his professional acquirements, he gave promise of highly useful and distinguished career, had it pleased an All-wise Providence to spare his life for the exalted ministry to which he aspired. His amiable disposition, his mild and courteous manners, gained for him the esteem and affection of all who had the pleasure of knowing him—Requiescat in Pace.

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LIFE: We have a saying around here: “Life’s too short to go through life being afraid of life.” It’s not an artful phrase, but the meaning is sound: you’ve got nothing to lose in putting yourself out there, for life has a definite expiration date, and fortunately, so does the memory of your mess-ups!

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2019 August 14 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CONGRATULATIONS to Fr. Pat Ahern, who will be honoured on August 14^th by Comhaltas for his contribution to Irish Music and song at a special event at Drogheda, he will be accompanied by many other Kerry performers, who will also be taking part.

WISHING the very best of luck to Moyvane/Knockanure u15 girls futsal team who are representing Kerry as well as Munster in the Community games all Ireland National finals in UL on Sunday August 18th.Team : Megan Large, Keira Large, Lauren Duffy, Ava Fitzgerald, Mary Kearney, Nicola Kennelly, Tara Enright & Kelly Enright.

VINTAGE Day in Knockanure on 18^th of August.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €5500 on Friday 2nd August. Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 20, 22. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Jaret Byrne, c/o John Barry; 2. Gerard & Bridget O’Connor, Inchimore; 3. Pippa Woods, c/o Flynn’s Bar; 4. May Quirke, Rathoran, and 5. Patrick Toomey, 59, Collins Park Abbey.

There was no winner of the €5600 jackpot on Friday 9th August. Numbers drawn were 8, 18, 26, 27.

Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Dan Costello, Kilmorna; 2. Aishling Griffin, Ardfert; 3. Liam Kearney, Moyvane South; 4. May, Teresa, Bridget, c/o Kevin’s, and 5. Sonny Long, Tournafulla.

Next draw on Friday 16th August with jackpot up to €5700.

GRAVEYARD Mass in Parish of Moyvane Knockanure is now in its 25th year. We thank all who have kept the flag flying all these years. Only one of the original workers, is still a part of the team, which is being augmented year by year with new recruits. This year weather caused some confusion, but all worked out in the end.

SYMPATHY to To Mary and Pat Leahy, and Family of Clounbrane on the death of their grandchild baby Leah Erin O’Donoghue in Australia.

DEATH: Sympathy to Sr. Delia, Kieran and Con Curtin on the death of their sister Maureen Airey of Ballingarry.

DEATH took place on 1^st August 2019 of Margaret McElligott (nee Spillane), 3 St. Patrick's Terrace, Tarbert. (Peggy Mac), wife of the late Johnny. Predeceased by her son-in-law James O'Brien. Survived by sons Michael and Gerard, daughters Mary, Mairead, Kay, Martina, Angela and Jacqueline, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.

DEATH of John McAuliffe of Gortdromasillihy and Lake Carmel, New York took place on 25^th July 2019, he is survived by his wife Maria and Family.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jim Harnett, Billy Buckley, Tom Begley, Georgie O’Connell, Brendan Daly, Tom Moloney, Sr. Rose Flynn, Mary Keane, Kay Horgan, Josie Loftus, Bridget Hayes, Brid Flavin, Jeff Eager, Sr. Kathleen O’Connell, Patricia Danaher, Mss Moyvane; Tues 13th at 7.30pm for Mossie O’Connor, Glin Road; Wed 14th at 7.30pm VIGIL: Feast of the Assumption Margaret O’Connor, Ballybunion (Rec Dec) (mother of Noreen O’Connell, Ahalahana); Thurs 15th at 11.00am HOLY DAY: Special Intention (get well); Sat 17th at 7.30pm for Gerald Tierney, Woodgrove & Ballingarry and Mass on

Sun 18^th at 11.00am for John Grinsell, Clounprohus.

Knockanure Mass; Thurs 15th at 10.00am a HOLY DAY: Feast of the Assumption for Parishioners;

Fri 16th at 7.30pm for Ellen Collins, Lisaniskea (Anni), her husband Laurence & their son Maurice, and mass on Sun 18th at 10.00am for Deceased Clergy who served in the Parish.

HERITAGE Week runs from 17^th to 25^th August, list of events available, at tourist offices and libraries.

FLOWERS; This is the most colourful time of year along out roads, with an abundance of wild flowers.

ROADS in the parish are a constant topic of conversation, the disruption to business people, will never be repaired, whatever about the roads. The council and the two promoters of the underground pipes, should coordinate more closely and save the taxpayer money also.

GRAVEYARD MASS – St. Mary’s Cemetery Tarbert – Friday 16th August at 7pm.

JOHN SPILLANE COMES TO THE GLÓRACH, Abbeyfeale on Friday, August 16.

SEISIÚN weekly shows of traditional entertainment continue at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights, 8.30pm.

GROW; Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

SHANNON DROWNING – 126 years ago, seventeen local people were lost in the Shannon Drowning on the 15th August 1893 and we invite you to join us at the Memorial Plaza on Thursday 15th August at 12.30pm for a Service of Remembrance. Afterwards we will walk to Mulalley’s Berth to lay a wreath at the Memorial Stone. Everybody welcome.

CELEBRATING HERITAGE WEEK - at Tarbert Bridewell. Guided tours on Sat. 17th Aug. at 11am and 12 Noon. Experience our new Audio Visual and Digital sound System by the Tarbert Theatre Players.

TOUR: The Limerick Writers Centre presents their annual tour of West Limerick and Maigue Poets Country on Friday August 16. It will take in Adare, Knockfierna, Kilmallock and Croom, remembering Michael Hartnett, Daithi O’Brouder, Sean O’Tuama, and many more. It will depart from Dolans Pub Limerick at 11.30am.

ROSE Festival Tralee 17^th to 21^st August.

A YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE - is being held in Dublin from 31st Aug. to 1st Sept. titled "Seek Beauty; Find Truth". It is a weekend of speakers, workshops and craic aimed at the 18-40 age group. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor 2 young adults to attend. Contact Patricia on 087-9048659.

ST JOHN’S: Wed 14^th- CLASSICAL FAVOURITES

The German classical pianist Tilman Reimers will perform works by; Beethoven, Greig, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Brahms and Mendelssohn.

Fri 16^th- THEATRIX STAGE SCHOOL PRESENTS

Summerschool performance featuring a cast of thousands! Directed by Jo Jordan

Sat 17^th- PAT SHORTT- HEY!, The genius of comedy presents his new live show. 25 years on from his first visit to St. John’s.

Fri 23^rd- RED HURLEY IN CONCERT

Once the king of Ireland’s pop music scene in the 1970s and early 80s Red is without a doubt one of the best male voices of all time.

CONCERT IN OUR LADY AND ST. BRENDAN’S CHURCH TRALEE: Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra on Tuesday 13th August at 8 p.m.

CONCERT IN DUAGH: The Conquerors, Shaun O’Dowd, Ronan Collins, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerney in concert on Thursday, September 5 in Duagh Sports Complex. Tickets Geraldine 087 2684540.

TRIP: Great Southern Trail August 31st visit to Ardmore, Dungarvan and Youghal, On Saturday 31 August a coach will depart from the Market Yard, Newcastle West at 8a.m. to visit the South Coast.

Our first stop will be for breakfast in the Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, more from Tel: 06962344 from 5-6pm.

A YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE - is being held in Dublin from 31st Aug. to 1st Sept. titled "Seek Beauty; Find Truth". It is a weekend of speakers, workshops and craic aimed at the 18-40 age group. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor 2 young adults to attend. Contact Patricia on 087-9048659.

NEW BOOK - Fr. Sean Sheehy, Listowel has written a book on Faith, Prayer & Worship. Suggested donation is €10 which will go to Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, for the new purpose - built Dementia Day Care Unit that’s been built in Listowel for North Kerry. They are on sale in the Listowel Parish Office.

LISTOWEL NOVENA PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Wednesday 21st August. Fare €25 per seat with Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel. Coach will leave: The Square, Listowel at 7am., The Church Bus Stop Abbeyfeale at 7.20am. & Longcourt House Bus Stop, Newcastlewest at 7.35am. For further enquires call 087-3966399.

BETTER BALANCE, BETTER BONES A physical activity programme to improve your strength and balance. Thursday 22nd August 1pm. Listowel Community Centre. Pre-booking essential and limited place available call Sinead on 0852537742.

CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage September 8th 2019, Knock Shrine 2.30pm.

WORDS – “There is so much good in the worst of us and so much bad in the best of us, that it ill beholds any of us to find fault with the rest of us.” – Anon.

GARABABDAL movie, only God knows ” was shown in Tralee omniplex, recently. This movie follows the story of 4 young girls who claim to have had apparitions of Our Lady ,St. Michael the archangel and the baby Jesus. These apparitions occurred during the 1960’s. The messages that were given to the children are still being investigated by the Vatican. There were also messages of a warning and a great miracle to the world .This movie has been seen by thousands of people. Garabandal was also supported by St.Padre Pio and St.Teresa of Calcutta.

PLOUGHING: The 88th National Ploughing Championships will take place in Fenagh in Carlow from September 17-19.

DESMOND Castle Newcastlewest, It is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Admission and guided tours are completely free of charge. Call 069 - 77408 to find out more.

MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday, August 31 in Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . All tickets purchased included in entry for free pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork or Dublin. Booking fees apply. Contact Sean O'Shaughnessy 0862959380.

CONSIDERING A CAREER IN THE DEFENCE FORCES: Sarsfield Barrack in Limerick will host a tour and information morning on Monday, August 12 for those interested in a career with the Defence Forces. Prebooking essential so contact Finn on 087 7591951.

LOUGH DERG 2019: Last day to begin the Three Day Pilgrimage is Tuesday 13th August. One Day Retreats resume on Saturday 17th August and continue on specific days until Sunday 29th September. For bookings or further information telephone Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9851518 (from NI 00353 71 9861518). Email: info@loughderg.org

DIPLOMA IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL STUDIES: Closing date for applications for the course running in UL is Friday August 16. Contact Dr. Sancha Power on 061 234297 or email sancha.power@ul.ie

HSE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME -The FREE PHEW (Programme for Healthy Eating and Weight Management) programme is run by HSE Community Dieticians to help those who are overweight or obese, to lose weight successfully. This group-based course is run over 6 weekly sessions, each session runs for 1½ hours. There are follow-up sessions every 3 months after the initial 6 week programme. The next programme will be in Tralee in September 2019. If you would like to attend, please contact your GP for referral to the programme.

MANAGE YOUR DIABETES -A FREE self-management 4 week course for diabetes, facilitated by a Registered Dietician, will be on offer in Tralee in September. The course helps you understand diabetes and what you need to do to manage your diabetes. Each session is 2½ hours long. Topics such as understanding diabetes, weight management, controlling your blood glucose and limiting possible complications of diabetes are covered in this course. To apply for the course you can apply online at www.hse.ie/xpert or contact Monica O Sullivan at 064 6670763.Places are limited.

CREATION: The Season of Creation is celebrated throughout the Christian world from the 1st of September to the 4th of October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

MEDALS: Gymnast Agnes Keleti survived the Holocaust to win 10 Olympic medals. At 98, she’s as feisty as ever.

NEW BOOK - BORN for HARDSHIP, a memoir of John Roche of Castleisland. Just over a year and a half ago, Johnnie Roche, published a comprehensive account of the National Farmers' Association march on Dublin in 1966.

Now he's back with a memoir of his life and 66 years of involvement in voluntary bodies in his native Castleisland.

EMIGRATION: Griffin

Pat & Ellen Griffin O Leary Ballyheigue 668, Tom J Griffin Limerick 605, Catherine Griffin Ballybunion 605, Ellen Griffin Donovan Kerry 118, Margaret T Griffin Kerry 175, Mary Griffin Mc Kenna Kerry 286,

Grady

Mary Stokes O Grady Rathkeale 319, Dan Grady Kerry 604, James A & Mary Donnelly Grady Kerry 604, Mary A O Grady Hynes Kerry 522, Catherine O Grady Kerry 545, Tim J & Hannah O Grady Anglin Kerry 017, Denis J & Linda Attianese O Grady Limerick,

Died at Grosse Isle without relatives 1847

E Connell & sisters on Urania, Richard Griffin and brothers on Clarendon

Asylum for widows and children Toronto 1847/48

Matt Tierney a 14y sent to Dr Barton, Ellen Nash a 25y sent to W H Edward,

Hugh Tierney a 10y sent to James Johnson Wagon Maker,

John Gallivan a 16y sent to Richard Butler a Smith, Peggy Purcell a 7y sent to John Desmond, Kitty Casey a 12y to John Connor a Farmer, Mary Casey a 10y to Peter Ouster, Peter Kearns a9y to Michael O Connor a farmer,

Michael Kearns a 7y to Michael Noland a farmer, Pat Grant 13y to Chas Doherty a farmer of Toronto Town’p, Martin Grant a 6y to Joe Auger a Farmer, Anne Noon a10y to Tom Cunningham a farmer, John Noon a 10y to Do, Bernard Flaherty a 10y to John Callaghan,

14 million Catholics in USA 1910.

They had 5,000 Schools, with 1.4 million students, 400 Hospitals with .5 million patents per Year, 300 Orphanages with 50,000 children.

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Tribute to Michael Liston General Manager Newtownsandes Co -op Co Kerry

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Here, we list the best FREE Irish ancestry websites for the most relevant archives along with the latest free tools and indexes

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Speech of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D.

Plenary meeting with representatives from Churches, Faith Communities and Non-Confessional Organisations,

St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, Thursday 4 July 2019

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Revival Listowel 2019

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2019 August 7 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ROADWORKS UPDATE: There will be a full road closure from 8am to 2pm on Tuesday 6th August from Knockanure village to Ahavoher Graveyard and trenching and ducting will continue on a stop and go system until Friday 9th August. For info contact Padraig on 086/6072159.

GOLDEN Wedding Anniversary; Catherine Egan of Tarmons, married Patrick Shanahan of Kilbaha, fifty years ago in Tarbert. Wishing them all the best for the future.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre, takes place on Monday 12th August. Music by Stevie Donegan, If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799.

CEMETERY Masses: Mon 5th at 8.00pm, Ahavoher Cemetery Mass; Tues 6th at 8.00pm, Knockanure Cemetery Mass, and Wed 7th at 8.00pm, Murhur Cemetery Mass. Graveyard Mass at Kilnaughtin at 7pm on Friday 9^th Aug.

DEATH of Margaret O'Connor (née Edgeworth, Mortara), Ballyeigh, Ballybunion, on the 27th July, 2019, wife of the late Jack and mother of the late John. Sadly missed by her sons Eddie and Patrick, daughters Noreen (Moyvane), Kathleen and Majella, her 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, brother Pat Joe, sons-in-law Michael and Jimmy, daughter-in-law Eleanor, sister-in-law Sheila, nieces Noreen and Sarah, and nephew James.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Benedict Cotter, Sean Redmond, Dora Ahern, Paddy Casey, Pearl Deane, Nell O’Connor, Sean Hanrahan, Tessie O’Connor, Sr. Barbara Murphy, Jack Dalton, Patrick Wren, Sr. Rosalie Enright, Mary Flaherty, Eileen McNamara, Lizzie Burns, Joe Kearney, Kitty Barrett, Fr. Noel Moran, Sr. Brendan Sheehy, Jerry Mulvihill, Eileen Ahern, Michael O’Donnell, Mick Moore, Pats Carmody, Sr. Ita Rochford, Bridie o’Carroll, Mass Moyvane; Thurs 8^th at 7.30pm for Seán Larkin, Maurice & Mary Dowling & Hillary Dowling; Fri 9th at 7.30pm for John P. Walsh, Barragougeen (Anni), his mother Ellen & deceased of the Walsh family; Sat 10th at 7.30pm for Dora & Mossie Ahern, Kilbaha , and Mass on Sun 11th at 11.00am for Dan Broderick, London and Gortdromagouna (Rec Dec). Mass Knockanure: Sun 11th at 10.00am for Special Intention (sick)

PLEASE NOTE: The Vigil Mass Listowel on Saturday, August 10th will be at the earlier time of 6.00pm, to facilitate the Revival Concert which will begin in the Square at 7.00 pm.

SECOND COLLECTION: at all Masses next weekend 10th/11th in aid of Pastoral & Retreat Centres.

MOYVANNE COMMUITY SPORTS HALL: The upgrade of the car park is now complete, with Forty nine parking spaces marked. The bottle recycling banks, Gates will be open from 10am to 10pm.

FR. SEÁN SHEEHY, has written a book on Faith, Prayer & Worship. Suggested donation is €10 which will go to Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, for the new Dementia Day Care Unit being built in Listowel.

BOOK on Brosna G.A.A. is available.

MEAL FOR VISITING CLERGY ON HOLIDAYS: Bishop Ray would like to invite any Priest who is at home for vacation and also Priests from abroad who have retired to live in Kerry, to gather for a meal on Thursday, August 8th at 6.30pm at the Parish Centre, the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road.

GLÓRACH THEATRE, Abbeyfeale will host JOHN SPILLANE, Ireland's best known singer / songwriter, in concert on Friday AUGUST 16th at 8pm.

LISTOWEL NOVENA PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Wednesday 21st August. Fare €25 per seat with Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel. Coach will leave The Square, Listowel at 7am., The Church Bus Stop Abbeyfeale at 7.20am. & Longcourt House Bus Stop, Newcastlewest at 7.35am. For further enquires call 087-3966399.

COACHES TO KNOCK SHRINE: Visit of Briege McKenna, Monday August 5th. Depart Tralee (Bus Station) at 7.30am. Contact O’Shea’s of Kerry on 066 7180123 or Donal Kelliher on 087 6361023

REVIVAL FESTIVAL – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT – THE SQUARE Wednesday 7th August 6pm. restricted parking at Square side of St. John’s remainder of Square, business as usual. Thursday 8th Square open to normal business (except area beside St. John’s). At 6pm. Thursday 8th to 9am, Sunday 11th – The entire Square will be closed off to all traffic to facilitate the concerts on Friday & Saturday nights. Traffic management will be in operation throughout the closure period in the event of emergency use. Please direct any queries to Terry on 087-6457664, Martin on 087-1946937. Revival committee wishes to thank you for your cooperation.

LISTOWEL LIBRARY will host a one day 'Creative Writing Workshop' in Listowel Library on Tuesday August 6th. There will be a group workshop from 11 AM - 1 PM and in the afternoon a 1-1 mentoring session from 2-5 session. Booking is essential. Tel 068-23044 to reserve your place. Free Adult event, suitable for emerging writers.

LISTOWEL LIBRARY STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN August: Saturday 10th and 24th at 11 am. 1-6 years all welcome, free event Please bring a grown up and listening ears.

PUCK FAIR runs from 10^th to 12^th August and Dingle races begin 9^th August.

ST JOHN’S: Sat 3rd - 31^st- WILD ATLANTIC DISPLAY- A selection of recent work by local artist Emma O’Connor Bray. Opening 7p.m. Sat 3rd August. All welcome.

Wed 7th -JAZZ INVADERS BIG BAND- From North Germany, a 20 piece group of traditional musicians who play everything from easy swing to modern jazz and of course classics from Duke Ellington and Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Norah Jones.

Wed 14th - CLASSICAL FAVOURITES- The German classical pianist Tilman Reimers will perform works by; Beethoven, Greig, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Brahms and Mendelssohn. More from 068 22566.

YOUTH 2000 Summer Festival Youth 2000 is a Catholic organisation for young people aged 16 - 35 years old. It's main event is the summer festival, which is taking place in Clongowes Wood College Co.Kildare, from the 15th - 18th August 2019. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith through workshops, talks, music and prayer. For more information and to see free bus routes to event visit, www.youth2000.ie or call (01) 675 3690

BORIS JOHNSON had Gorman relations in Limerick, who knows he may have local relations also.

BIRTHDAY: At the party at Nightingale House, London on 23 July 2019, Ben Raymond, a retired hair dresser, celebrated his 108th birthday. Raymond moved into the Jewish care home where now lives. Ben and his wife Millie moved into the home in 2012, when both were over 100. She and their only son died that year. Ben and Millie Raymond met through their love of dancing, and got married in 1937. He is said to be the third oldest man in the United Kingdom.

GLIN Development Association is also hosting an Open Day at Glin Castle on Sunday, August 25 with tours of the garden and castle.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10th2019. 7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

LEAVING the EU; All the talk is about England leaving the Eu and who remembers the undocumented Irish in various countries and nearer home, the scandal of dumping school books, there was a time when school books were well used.

FILM and TV star Dominic West will be the narrator and take on the role of the 24th Knight of Glin, John Francis Fitzgerald, ( Ridire na mBan) in telling the murder of, Ellen Hanly. The play, to be staged in a marquee at Glin Castle on September 9.

COLBERT

William Colbert, First of 13 children : 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, #6

Feb 12, 2019

My great-grandfather, William Cornelius (aka Willie) Colbert, was the eldest of 13 children. He was baptized on 31 January 1877, in Moanlena, Mahoonagh Parish, Co. Limerick, Ireland, to Michael Colbert and Hanora Josephine McDermott.[1]

William had 7 sisters, and 5 brothers, one of whom was Con Colbert, who was executed on 8 May 1916, after the Easter Uprising.[2]

Sometime in 1890 or early 1891, the family moved from Moanlena to Athea, as William’s youngest two siblings, Dan and Bridget, were baptized at Templetathea West, Athea parish, Co. Limerick. Williams’ mother Hanora died in childbirth with the last child born, Bridget, on 17 Sep 1892.

As a young adult, Willie became attracted to a young dairy maid named Eileen Houlihan, daughter of Charles Houlihan and Anna Carmody, also of Athea, Co. Limerick. The story goes that William’s father Michael wanted no part of William being involved with Eileen, so Michael paid the passage for Eileen to go to San Francisco[3], where her older sister Margaret had immigrated to in 1897.[4]

As one might suspect, that got Michael nowhere, as Willie soon headed to San Francisco himself. I found a passenger record for a William Colbert from Athea, who traveled to New York from Queenstown on the SS Etruria in July 1899, at the age of 22[5]. That fits with what I know of my great-grandfather. It also fits with the stated immigration date given on the 1910 Federal Census.

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Sir Roger Casement

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John Cronin, founder of “John’s Crazy Socks,” has won the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the New York region. Cronin is the first person with Down syndrome to ever win the award, considered one of the most prestigious business awards in the New York area. Cronin, along with his father Mark, won in the “Mission Driven” category, beating out 10 other companies.

https://www.liveaction.org/news/man-down-syndrome-entrepreneur-year-award/

Galway Races Music

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Dr. Patrick Moore takes issue with NGOs over climate, genetically modified organisms and the "truth" about carbon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjlmFr4FMvI

2019 July 31 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RAMBLING House on the 1st August at 8 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086-3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre, takes place on Monday 12th August. Music by Stevie Donegan. All Welcome, If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

MARRIED recently, Maggie Heffernan of Moyvane and Peter Madden of Bandon, Maggie is daughter of Maurice and Teresa Heffernan. Best man was Jack Madden and groomsman was Korey Casey. Bridesmaids were Teresa Casey and Holly Heffernan.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: Roads will be open for graveyard Mass; Knockanure trenching and ducting work will continue between Ahavoher graveyard and Knockanure Village. The road will be closed from 8am to 1pm on Monday the 29th July. The remainder of the trenching and ducting work will be completed under a stop/go system from Monday to Friday 1pm to 6pm. Details from Pádraig on 086/6072159.

POST BOX: Is relocated to in front of Holly’s Shop.

SENIOR CITIZEN CHIROPODIST: in Marian Hall on Friday 2nd August at 10am. For appointment, please phone Eileen Fitzmaurice on 49135.

ST PIO Evening Mass & 1st Friday Evening Mass Listowel on the first Friday at 7.00pm

DEATH has taken place of Jack McKenna of Greenville, Listowel, on 20th July 2019 in his 101st year. Husband of the late Susan (2017) and father of Louise, Grace, SueEllen, John, Linda & Simon. Survived by his family, his grandchildren Lisa, Amy, Mark, Jack, Sinead, Shay & Eve, great grandchildren Ellie, Brendan & Micheál, his carer and friend Bridget, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. Interment afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel.

DEATH has occurred of Nora Mulvihill (née Reidy) Toureendonnell, Athea on 19th July 2019, wife of the late Thomas, predeceased by her brothers John, Moss & Mick. Sadly missed by her sister Josie (Scanlon – Glin), brother Pat (Birmingham), sisters-in-law Mary and Ann, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews & great-grandnieces. Following Requiem Mass in Athea Church Nora Mulvihill was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard on Sunday 21st July 2019.

ANNIVERSARIES: Bridie Stackpoole. Canon James Neville, Ellen McManus, Tom Geohegan, Michael O’Keeffe, Margaret Finucane, John P Walsh, John Purtill, Mary O’Connor, Betty Griffin, Mass Moyvane; Mon 29th at 7.30pm for Winnie Loughran, Tyrone (Rec Dec) (mother to Claire Mulvihill, Knockanure Rd & Tyrone); Fri 2nd at 7.30pm for Jackie Lyons, Derry, Listowel; Sat 3rd at 7.30pm for Michael & Peggy Crotty, Gower, Cooraclare & deceased family members and mass on Sun 4th at 11.00am for Parishioners. Knockanure Mass: Thurs 1^st at 7.30pm for Jerry Clancy, Knockanure, and

Sun 4^th mass at 10.00am for Edward Carmody, Knockanure.

SEISIUN : Devon Inn on every Thursday night, begins at 8.30pm.

BEST WISHES to Ciara O’Connor, Lower Athea who graduated from Ulster University with an MSc in Dietetics and won the Nutritional Products Prize for Best Nutrition Research Project which is to be published.

TREES: To ensure that future storms would not cause damage to the Presbytery or neighbouring properties some tree are being cut.

CLERGY: Meal for Visiting Clergy on Holidays and retired Priests from abroad will be held on Thurs 8 August at 6.30pm in Killarney. Please book for meal at 064-6631168

CEMETERY MASSES: A reminder that our Cemetery Masses will take place on the following dates in August. AHAVOHER -Monday 5th August at 8pm ; KNOCKANURE Tuesday 6th August at 8pm; MURHUR on Wednesday 7th August at 8pm.

MASS Lislaughtin Graveyard will take place on Fri. 2nd Aug at 7pm.

EVENTS: Dromcollogher Harvest Fair and Vintage rally on August 4^th. Nationwide is coming to Athea village in August. Open Day at Archaeological Site at Curraghatoosane, Ballybunion Road, on 30^th July. Galway Races Summer Festival returns for its 150th year, from Monday 29th July to Sunday 4th August 2019.

DAN PADDY ANDY FESTIVAL: on Bank Holiday Friday night, August 2 when these two mighty entertainers, Bryan Murphy and Pat McCarthy, take to the stage in the Dan Paddy Andy Festival Marquee in Lyreacrompane.

FINUGE, Sean McCarthy Weekend, Thursday 1st August to Monday 5th. Ann Marie O’Riordan in Concert on Friday night 2nd at 8.30pm. Children’s Art on Saturday, time 11.30am. There is a Ballad & Story Telling and lots more.

THE SAOIRSE STROLLERS WALKING GROUP: will meet at the Castle Green in Ballybunion on Monday. July 29th at 7pm, where a guided tour of Ballybunion Castle will be provided. Info Mary-Ellen on 068/23584.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR. SHOJI: On the First Friday of each month, Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 9.00am. He will lead parishioners in reflecting on the Word of God and will conclude with the Rosary.

KILMOYLEY OUTING – Thursday 1 August to Cobh and Spike Island returning to Ballyroe Hotel for meal, music and dancing, optional extra for boat/guided tour of Spike Island. All welcome.

KNOCK NOVENA: This year celebrating its 140th Anniversary from August 14th to 22nd. Some of the Novena speakers are as follows: Recently appointed Bishop of Raphoe, Most Rev. Alan McGuckian speaking on the theme of ‘What Knock means to me’. John Bruton, former Fine Gael politician will speak on ‘Faith, Future and Europe’. Rev. Trevor Sargent will speak on ‘Faith in Action’; Rev. Sargent is a Church of Ireland Minister who served as Leader of the Green Party from 2001 to 2007. Caroline Coleman of RTÉ will speak on ‘Motherhood, Media & Me’. For a full list of Novena speakers and Seminars log onto www.knockshrine.ie

GLÓRACH on Friday, August 16 is the legendary Corkonian John Spillane.

HARNETT MAGAZINE: Some Harnett Reunion magazines are still available at Ann Lyons Shop, Abbeyfeale, also the final items of Harnett merchandise are available at Heavenly Gifts.

KERRY WRITERS MUSEUM are hosting Guided Walks for the town for just €5.00 every Saturday for the month of July & August at 11am. Departs from Writers Museum 068-22212.

TRIP: Great Southern Trail August 31 visit to Ardmore, Dungarvan and Youghal, On Saturday, August 31 a coach will depart from the Market Yard, Newcastle West at 8a.m. to visit the South Coast.

More from Pat Condon, Upper Maiden Street, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.(Tel: 06962344 from 5-6pm).

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

BOOK: A second collection of short stories entitled 'From Head to Tale 'has been published by Newcastle West man, Pat Mc Loughlin. The book is available at Anne Lyons's shop and the proceeds will go to Friends of St Ita's.

GLIN: The annual Glin Castle Open Day will take place on August 25^th.

HISTORY TOUR – The Historical Society tour to the Rock of Cashel will take place on Sunday 4th August. The bus will leave the National School Car Park Tarbert at 8am. The cost which includes bus and entrance fees to heritage sites will be €35 for Members and €40 for Non Members to be paid at the Bridewell on or before Wednesday 31st July.

SCHOLARSHIP: The Danaher Trust is making number of scholarships available to students of the parishes in this area for studies at third level. The students must be of limited means. The Danaher McGrath Trust is seeking applications for a scholarship. In order to apply for the scholarship students must meet certain criteria. For information email www.woulfemurphy.com closing date for applications is August 31.

LACCA GROTTO: Rosary will be said at this Grotto on Friday Aug 2^nd August at 8.00 pm.to mark the recent refurbishment of the Grotto.

MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10th2019. 7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

BALLINCLOGHER SCHOOL RE-UNION HELD ON SUN. AUGUST 4th. Plans are going well and we are ready to roll back the years. Tickets available in local shops.The committee have worked long and hard and no doubt it will be a marvellous occasion.

WORDS TO THE WISE – “The way to love anything is to realise that it may be lost.” – G.K. Chesterton.

TALK: The Harry Clarke Windows, St. Senan’s Church; Donncha MacGabhann, an expert on the work of Harry Clarke, will present a lecture on the examples of Clarke’s windows in St. Senan’s Catholic Church, Toler Street, Kilrush. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend on Tuesday 30^th July at 8pm. Henry Patrick "Harry" Clarke (17 March 1889 – 6 January 1931) was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement.

HISTORY: I saw your reference to Newtownsandes the a rootsweb Kennelly page. You seem to have access to some facts and I was praying you might have what I have been searching for. I am trying to find info on a "Murtagh (Mortimer?) Kennelly, born in Newtownsandes in the late 1700's. He Married Catherine Flahaven and had 4 children who emigrated to Canada. There might be other children also who stayed in Ireland or went somewhere else (U.S., Australia, New Zealand?), I have no idea. The 4 who travelled to the Ottawa area in Canada are Martin b.1807, Bridget b. 1793, Ellen b. ?, and Catherine b. ?. There are at least 4 other Kennelly clans throughout Ontario, Canada, but we can't make any connection as far as relationship, even though they all seem to have come from the same area (Kerry, Limerick) of Ireland. Seems to be an old tale of some disagreement early after arrival in Canada and kinship was never claimed after that. Doesn't seem to be anything some Irish lads would do ... oh no! I was hoping to get at least a small link to my g-g-g- gran. I have much of the line complete since arrival in Canada, and am hoping to go back a little more. Thanks in advance, Shaun Kennelly

Newtownsandes Families

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ELECTRIC: A 1908 Scientific American article covered a yacht “Cascapedia” that was built to carry an auxiliary power unit known as the Kilowatt, which enabled the yacht to operate for 100 hours, recharging it about a dozen times. And it would “make it independent of shore charging stations.”

The concept of hybrid oil-electric engines, similar to those SeaDream will rely on, also took hold at that time. Another Scientific American article introduced the first yacht to be equipped with a hybrid engine: “The yacht ‘Elfay,’ which went into commission in January, 1920, will probably occupy an important niche in the history of Marine engineering, for she is the first to be equipped with it.” The article described the yacht’s hybrid propulsion in great detail, noting the inner workings of the engine, power generators and controls. Although Elfay’s electric generator ran on oil, engineers believed at the time that such hybrid engines would “eventually prove the most satisfactory and efficient method of propelling ships.”

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2019 July 24 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ROADWORKS UPDATE: Trenching and ducting works will continue from Gortaglanna (Bambury’s) Cross to Knockanure Village. The road will be closed from 8:00am to 6:00pm from Monday to Friday for the coming weeks. The road will be fully reopened at the weekends.

KNOCKANURE GAA Lotto results; There was no winner of the €5200 jackpot on Friday 12th July. Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 23, and 27. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Ann & Richard O’Connor Keylod; 2. Jim Gould Kilmorna; 3. Breda O’Connell Purt; 4. Kathleen Griffin Athea, and 5. Donie McGrath Glin. Next jackpot up to €5300 on Friday 19th July.

SEISIUN is held at the Devon Inn on every Thursday night, begins at 8.30pm.

SISTERS OF THE HOLY ROSARY COLLECTION: Thank you for the tremendous support you gave to this collection which raised €1,238.91. Sr. Mary writes: “Many thanks for welcoming me to the parish at the weekend and for all the help with accommodation, counting the collection etc. Please extend my thanks to your parishioners for their welcome and generous response to the appeal.

DEATH took place on 16th July 2019 of Helena O'Keeffe (née Shine), Asdee West, Asdee and formerly of Direen, Athea.

DEATH of Martin Collins, late of Glenashrone, Abbeyfeale, who died on July 13th. 2019

Survived by his wife Breda, son Paul, daughters Denise, Gillian and Ciara, sons-in-law Kevin and Larry, daughter-in-law Noreen, sisters Eileen, Sr. Bridie, Ann and Mary, brothers Dan, Jimmy, Jerome, Mike and Bertie, (Martin is pre-deceased by his late brother Paul), grandchildren Katie, Emma, Sadie, Kian, Ben and Matthew, nephew, and nieces. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday for Martin at The Church of The Assumption Abbeyfeale. Funeral afterwards to Reilig Íde Naofa Abbeyfeale.

ANNIVERSARIES: Nora Moore, Peg McCarthy, Tom Lynch, Ellie Scanlon, Maurice Stack, Margaret Twohig, John Broderick, Fr. Denis O’Dwyer, Mary Holly, Anna Maria Houlihan, Benny Collins, Paddy Kennelly, Sr. Dympna O’Driscoll, Michael O’Connor, Mass Moyvane on Thurs 25th at 7.30pm for Jeremiah Mulvihill, Glenalappa, & deceased of the Mulvihill & Connolly families; Fri 26th at 7.30pm for Kate Flaherty, New Houses, & her loving daughter Mary; Sat 27th at 7.30pm for Denis Corridan, Murhur, and Mass on Sun 28th at 11.00am for Patrick O’Driscoll, Farranree, Cork.

Mass Knockanure on Mon 22^nd at 7.30pm, for Nora Moore, Kilmorna (1st Anni), and Sun 28th mass at 10.00am for Pat Lynch, Lower Carrueragh, & deceased family members.

MASS Moyvane Wed 24th at 8.00am for Special Intention (successful operation today).

DUAGH Graveyard Mass will be held on Thursday July 25th at 8pm and Lyreacrompane Graveyard Mass will be held on Sunday July 28th at 11am.

CEMETERY MASSES: A reminder that our Cemetery Masses will take place on the following dates in August. AHAVOHER -Monday 5th August at 8pm ; KNOCKANURE Tuesday 6th August at 8pm; MURHUR on Wednesday 7th August at 8pm.

KERRY WRITERS MUSEUM are hosting Guided Walks for the town for just €5.00 every Saturday for the month of July & August at 11am. Departs from Writers Museum 068-22212.

RECOVERY HAVEN. Benners Hotel are kindly holding a Barbeque in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry on Saturday 3rd August at 7pm.

TRÓCAIRE have written to thank all in the diocese, parishes, people and priests for the €136,000 they received from the Lenten Trócaire Campaign.

ANNUAL NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO CROAGH PATRICK ‘REEK SUNDAY’: takes place Sunday 28th July. Mass celebrated on summit at 8 a.m. Last Mass 2 p.m.

ATHEA Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Thursday, August 1st. Please give names to Agatha Barrett and Peggy Casey.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

LISTOWEL LIBRARY STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN, August: Saturday 10th and 24th at 11 am. 1-6 years all welcome, free event.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR. SHOJI: On the First Friday of each month, Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Abbeyfeale, beginning at 9.00am. He will lead parishioners in reflecting on the Word of God and will conclude with the Rosary. All are welcome.

HARNETT MAGAZINE: Some Harnett Reunion magazines are still available at Ann Lyons Shop and from James Harnett, also the final items of Harnett merchandise are available at Heavenly Gifts.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY – This year’s tour takes place on Sunday 4th August and takes in the Rock of Cashel, Hore Abbey, the Swiss Cottage and Cahir Castle. The tour will be guided by Dr. Declan Downey with booking at the Bridewell 068-36500.

ARDFERT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Weekly Guided Village Walks on Thursday evenings at 8 pm during July and August.

BOOK: A second collection of short stories entitled 'From Head to Tale 'has been published by Newcastle West man, Pat Mc Loughlin. The book is available at Anne Lyons's shop and the proceeds will go to Friends of St Ita's.

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm.

GRAVEYARD MASSES – Lislaughtin Abbey – Friday 2nd August at 7pm. Kilnaughtin – Friday 9th August at 7pm. Church Grounds, Tarbert – Friday 16th August at 7pm. Please note that all above Graveyard Masses are at 7pm.

COLLEEN BAWN 200th ANNIVERSARY & TARBERT BRIDEWELL TOUR - will be held on Sat.27th July at 10am - €15 per person - Booking essential. Outing will include; A return trip on Car Ferry as foot passenger, a visit to the Coleen Bawn Grave and a talk on the Colleen Bawn by local Historian Patrick Lynch. Tea/Coffee & Scone at the Tarbert Bridewell on return. Tour of Tarbert Bridewell Exhibition with new Sound System and Audio Visual. Booking at Tarbert Bridewell - Tel 068 36500. Email: tarbertbridewell@eircom.net

ASDEE: Retirement Celebration To mark the recent retirement of post mistress Mairead Doyle, Asdee Community Development are holding a dance, with light refreshments on Wed 24th July in Asdee Community Centre. There will be a presentation to Mairead on the night.

PILGRIMAGE to the Holy Land: Fr Pat Crean-Lynch has organised with Marian Pilgrimage’s a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which will take place from 24th September 2019 until 2nd October 2019, please contact Fr Pat at 087 670 9491 or 087 220 0114 or Marian Pilgrimages at 01 8788159.

WEIGHT Management Programme – The next FREE weight management programme run by HSE Community Dietitians to help those who are overweight or obese, to lose weight successfully, will be running in Listowel in September 2019. This group-based course is run over 6 weekly sessions, each session runs for 1½ hours. There are follow-up sessions every 3 months after the initial 6 week programme. If you would like to attend, please contact your GP for referral to the PHEW programme. Places are limited.

DIABETES: Manage your diabetes - A FREE self-management course for diabetes will be on offer in Listowel in September. The course is facilitated by a Registered Dietitian. It is a 4 week course. The course helps you understand diabetes and what you need to do to manage your diabetes. Each session is 2½ hours long. Topics such as understanding diabetes, weight management, controlling your blood glucose and limiting possible complications of diabetes are covered in this course. To apply for the course you can apply online at www.hse.ie/xpert or contact Monica O Sullivan at 064 6670763. Places are limited.

SCHOLARSHIP: The Danaher Trust is making number of scholarships available to students of the parishes in this area for studies at third level. The students must be of limited means. The Danaher McGrath Trust is seeking applications for a scholarship. In order to apply for the scholarship students must meet certain criteria. For information, email www.woulfemurphy.com closing date for applications is August 31.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: October 23rd for eight nights. From Shannon to Tel Aviv – four nights Jerusalem and four nights Tiberias. All four star accommodation. €1,685. Enquiries Yvonne in JWT 01/2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie or phone Jacqueline in the Parish 068/49308 or moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.

TRIP: Great Southern Trail August 31st visit to Ardmore, Dungarvan and Youghal, On Saturday 31 August a coach will depart from the Market Yard, Newcastle West at 8a.m. to visit the South Coast.

Our first stop will be for breakfast in the Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore, Co.Waterford (www.roundtowerhotel.ie). After a walk along the lovely beach in Ardmore we will continue along the South Coast to beyond Dungarvan from where we will walk the downhill section of the Waterford Greenway which includes a tunnel, viaduct and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

En-route home we will stop in the historic seafaring town of Youghal for a full four course dinner at the Red Store (www.redstore.ie) .

The cost for coach travel and the meals is €55 which is payable to Pat Condon, Upper Maiden Street, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.(Tel: 06962344 from 5-6pm). As our previous excursions have been oversubscribed we recommend early payment to guarantee your reservation. Beidh fáilte romhat!

PILGRIMAGE, Killarney St. Pio Prayer Group are organising a 9 Day Pilgrimage visiting Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Cana, Garden of Gethsemane, Dead Sea and Mount Tabor. Departing the 7th of November. Contact Michael Clifford 086 1309835.

SAMARITANS of Kerry 24 hours a day. Phone: 116123 or text number 087 260 9090.

PLOUGHING: The Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin has announced that in exactly two months time they will be part of the welcome for the 88th National Ploughing Championships which will take place in Fenagh in Carlow from 17 – 19 September.

PAPERS: Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, August 26, 1899; Page: 3

KXOCKANURE SPORTS

Once again on that memorable 15th Aug, a goodly number assembled to celebrate the "patron," as was the custom of our forefathers; though now commemorated in a different style by members of the committee of the Football Club. The sports carried on, though not of the grandest description , were, in their way, a source of joy to many—especially to those who had returned from a foreign school, to see danced with due honour the famous gig and reel , while floating on the breeze were the most cherished flags—the Irish and American —the Emerald a bit loftier than the Stars and Stripes. The other feats; which comprised jumping, cycling , etc., were very closely contested owing to the excellent, supervision of the judge and handicapper, Mr Timothy T Leahy. We offer our heartiest thanks to all who have in any way contributed to our sports; and we trust that on the next 15th August Knockanure will have attained to a higher ? place in the athletic line. Details: —

100 Yards Handicap (Open)—M Fury (ser), 1; T Quilter, Irremore, 1 yd; 2; Wm Hunt , Knockanure , 4 yds, 3. Won by half a yard; 2 yards separated 2nd and 3rd.

88O Yards handicap (Open)—Thomas Leahy, Knockanure, 1st; P O Connor, do, 2; T O'Brien, Duagh, 3. Five others competed.—Won by 2 yards. A good third.

440 yards Handicap (Open)—M Fury, Athea , (scr) 1; J O'Connor, Newtown, 7 yds , 2; P O'Connor, Knockanure, 7 yds, 3.

440 Yards (confined to the members of the Football club).—There were three heats. In the final the result was—T Leahy, 1; P O'Connor, 2. High Jump (Open) Handicap—M O'Connor, Newtown, 4in, 5ft llin, 1; M Fury (scr) , 5ft lOin, 2; J Granville, do , 2in, 5ft 9.75in, 3rd. :

Long Jump (Open) Handicap—J Fitzmaurice , Knockanure, 1ft, 1st; T Quilter, Irremore, 9in, 2.; M Fury (scr) 3.

Throwing 56lbs—W Murphy, Knockanure 1; .M Fury, Athea, 2; J Condon, Duagh, 3. Putting 561bs.—M Fury, 1; J Condon, 2.

Five Miles Bicycle Race.—Thomas Leahy, 1 ; J Casey, 2. Seven others competed. ? ? Bicycle Race.—J Casey, 1 and M T Leahy, 2. Four others competed.

Irish Reel—M Thornton, Newtown, 1st; D Mahony, Knockanure, 2nd. Ten competed.

Irish Jig.—D Mahony, Knockanure, 1st; P. Woulfe, Glin, 2nd, eight competed. There was much excitement while the dancing lasted, after which the sports concluded.—Cor.,

Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Saturday, August 22, 1903; Page: 3

LISTOWEL CYCLING AND ATHLETIC SPORTS.

The Listowel sports, postponed from the 30th ult owing to the unfavourable character of the weather, came off on Thursday and, notwithstanding the ill luck which almost invariably attends a postponed fixture, the meeting was largely patronised and highly successful in every respect. Though the morning gave decidedly strong indications of a disagreeable afternoon, the elements behaved admirably, and the weather conditions throughout the day were all that could be desired.

Details

Ono Mile cycle Handicap (Club)—J Mullane, 10 yds, 1st; J Buckley, 15 yds,2nd; J McCarthy, 10 yds, 3rd. Also competed—J Murphy, scratch. Won by four lengths. Time, 2 58 mins. 100 Yards Flat Handicap (confined to field clubs and parish)—P Browne 2yds. Lst; T O'Connor, 1 yd, 2nd, and F Buckley (holder of cup) scratch, 3rd. Also competed—H Dillon, 5 yds ; J Dee, 1 yd : J Bunyan, 5 yds, and M Buckley. 4 yds. Time, 11 seconds. One Mile Cycle Open Handicap—J J Hogan, O'Brennan, Tralee 160 yds, 1st; J Mullane, NKC C, 108 yds, 2nd; M Dee, Limerick, 200 yds, 3rd. Also competed—N Fitzgerald, Castleisland, 200 yds; J Crowley, Ballyheigue, 200 yds ; P O'Brien, Tralee, 140 yds; J Murphy, N K C C, 200 yds ; J J Condon,: scratch ; J J Stephens, Clonmel, 140 yds. Time, 2 36 min.

100 Yards Open Handicap—R Harnett, Abbeyfeale, 9 yds, 1st; T Neligan, Castleisland, do, 2nd, and J, Bresnihan, Castletown Conyers, 8 yds, 3rd. Time, 10: sees. Second heat—W Grey. Tralee, 8.5 yds, 1st; J Gloster, do, 9 yds, 2nd; and T P Sullivan, Caherciveen, 9.5 yds, 3rd. Time, 10 secs.

Final heat—Bresnihan, lst; Harnett, 2nd; Sullivan 3rd. Time, 10 sees. Won easily by three yds.

2 Mile Cycle Club Handicap—J Buckley, 40yds lst; J M'Carthy, 80yds 2nd; J Mullane, Scratch, 3rd. Also competed—J Murphy who did not finish, Won, by inches. Time 6 .24 mins.

Putting 28lbs (Weight Open Handicap—Denis Horgan, scratch, 35ft 3ins, 1st; T F Kiely, Carrick- on-Suir (18ins), 3lft 8ins, 2nd. Four others competed.

One Mile Flat Open Handicap—J J Corridon. Duagh. 80yds, 1st T J O'Sullivan, Tralee, 100yds, 2nd. Ten competed. Very fine race, Time, 4.40 mins.

Putting 161bs Shot Open Handicap—D Horgan. scratch, 46ft 8in, 1st; T F Kiely (4’5ft) 44ft 3ins,2nd. Six competed.

Three Mile Cycle Handicap Open—J J Hogan, O'Brennan. Tralee, 280yds, 1st; M Dee, Limerick, 35Oyds, 2nd. Six competed. Time, 8.33 mins.

Throwing-161b Hammer from 9 feet circle without follow —T F Kiely, scratch. l48ft 5in, 1st; D Horgan, (10ft) I43ft, 2nd.

440 Yards Flat Open Handicap—T Neligan, Castleisland, 22jds, 1st; W T Grey, Tralee, 28yds, 2nd; R Harnett, Abbeyfeale, 20yds, 3rd. Also competed—J M'Auliffe, Lixnaw, 25yds; D D O'Neill, Currans, 30yds; T P O'Sullivan. Caherciveen 23yds. Time, 53 sees. Fine finish.

Five Mile Cycle Scratch Open —J J.Condon, Kilmallock, 1st; P O'Brien, Tralee, 2nd; J J Hogan, O'Brennan, 3rd. Time, 14.49 mins. Eight started, but only the placed men finished. Condon also won the lap prize.

120 Yards Hurdles Handicap Open—TF Kiely, owes 13yds, 1st; C Leahy. Charleville, owes 3yds, 2nd; J Gloster. Tralee, owes 2yds, 3rd. Time, 17. 3 sees.

Long Jump Open Handicap—C Leahy, Charleville, (6ins) 23ft 7ins, lst; J Bresnihan, Castletown-Conyers (9ins).23ft 4.5ins, 2nd, and T F Kiely, Carrick on-Suir (18ins), 23fi 3.5ins 3rd. Five others competed.

Five Mile Open Handicap-.I J Condon (scratch), lst; P O'Brien (390yds) 2nd; J J Stephens, Clonmel (380yds)_, 3i}d. Time. 14.38mins. Seven competed, but only four finished.

High Jump Handicap Open—Con Leahy, who jumped 6ft from scratch, tied with his brother. P J Leahy, who cleared 5ft llins. Same height, including one inch handicap.

This concluded the sports and the prizes were distributed by Miss Creagh.

A band promenade and fireworks display took place at night and were well attended

(Listowel Rural District Council has a proposal on the sale of The Limerick and Kerry Railway, the Co Council appeared to have acquired £30,000 and they wanted each district council to benefit for five years to extend of £1,000 per year or about 4d in the £. See paper for more.)

LOUGH DERG

Nation 1842-1897, Saturday, August 30, 1879; Page: 3

The Archbishop of Toronto on the Lough Derg Pilgrimage.

We have great pleasure in laying before our readers the second letter from his Grace the Archbishop of Toronto on the Pilgrimage to Lough Derg:— Lough Derg, August 14, 1879.

https://northkerry.wordpress.com/2019/07/14/lough-derg-pilgrimage/

Dingle July 18 2019

https://youtu.be/K-Q-BNMOFwY

2019 July 17 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

GRAVEYARD COMMITTEE MEETING: Mon 15th at 8.30pm in the Marian Hall. All members to attend.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: Trenching and ducting works will continue from Gortaglanna (Bambury’s) Cross to Knockanure Village. The road will be closed from 8:00am to 6:00pm from Monday to Friday for the coming weeks. The road will be fully reopened at the weekends. More from Pádraig 086/6072159.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday July 20th from 2-4pm -23574.

PIONEER PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: A bus will pick up at the bus stop opposite the church, Abbeyfeale at 8.45am on Sunday, July 21.

DUAGH ANNUAL GRAVEYARD MASS: will be held at Duagh Cemetery on Thursday 25th July at 8p.m.

DEATH has taken place of John Kirby, Boyne Hall, Slane Road, Drogheda and formerly of Moyvane, on 5th July 2019. John, husband of Maureen and dad to Paul, John and Jim, granddad to Colm and Cormac, brother of Jimmy, sister of Bridie. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Mell, and Burial afterwards in Newtown Cross Lawns Cemetery, Termonfeckin Road.

DEATH has occurred of Richard (Rich) Kissane, Clountubrid, Listowel.(Suddenly) at his residence on the 5th July 2019.Predeceased by his parents Michael and Molly. Survived by his wife Mary, sons Mike and P.J, daughters Majella and Joanne, grandchildren Isabella, Darragh, Seanie, Dáithí, Richie, Michael & Thomas, brother Francis, sisters Sr. Noreen and Miriam, daughters-in-law Mari and Fiona, sons-in-law Alan and David, brothers-in-law Oliver and Matt, sister-in-law Betty, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Removal on Tuesday from his residence to St. Mary's Church, Listowel for requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m, with burial afterwards in St. John Paul II Cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel.

DEATH has occurred in England recently of Dan Broderick of Gortdromagowna, Knockanure, born 21^st December 1940. Son of Nora Mai Broderick (nee Fitzgerald who died in her 93^rd in Dec. 2000) and John Broderick. Dan is survived by his wife Christina, children Maria, John and Thomas and brothers and sisters and grandchildren.

DEATH of Billy Byrne (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) – July 10th 2019, husband of Nora (Pearl). Father of David, Brian, Colm and Kieran, daughters-in-law Michele, Mandy, Karen and Karen, grandchildren Josh, Liam, Sam, Danniella, Richard, Shauna, Molly, Emily, Kyle, Ronan and Amber, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Agnes, nieces, and nephews.

DEATH of Canon Denis O Mahony, Farranfore, Curate in Listowel from 1979 to 1988.

FUNERAL of Brendan Grace's in his native Dublin on Monday 15^th July 2019.

ANNIVERSARIES: Ted McElligott, Martin McGrath, Mgr. Padraig O’Fiannachta, Jackie Keane, Mary Dee, Johnny McEnery, John Murphy, Sr. Declan Murphy, Bridie Mai Sheehy, Fr. William Buckley, Tom Sullivan, Margaret Horgan, Bridget Collins, Fr. Timothy Gunn, Mary Scanlon, Hannah and Bridget Ferguson, Mass Moyvane: Tues 16th at 7.30pm for Ciss Dore, Woodgrove; Wed 17th 7.30pm for Joe & Mary O’Connell, Listowel Road; Sat 20th at 7.30pm for Thomas Molyneaux, Listowel (Rec Dec) Sun 21^st at 11.00am Mass for Anne Dillon (née Stack), Listowel & Carrueragh (Rec Dec) Sister to Willie Stack.

Mass Knockanure on Sun 21^st at 10.00am for Seán Fitzgerald, Park, Upper Athea & Wolverhampton (Rec Dec) Brother to Tom Fitzgerald, Kilmorna.

RETIREMENT; To mark the recent retirement of post mistress Mairead Doyle, Asdee Community Development are holding a dance, with light refreshments on Wed 24th July in Asdee Community Centre. There will be a presentation to Mairead on the night.

CONGRATULATIONS to Bríd Carroll, who teaches in Tarbert Comprehensive, was awarded “fundraising teacher of the year” having raised €220,000 over the years for Concern.

ANNUAL NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO CROAGH PATRICK ‘REEK SUNDAY’: takes place Sunday 28th July. Mass celebrated on summit at 8 a.m. Last Mass 2 p.m.

ATHEA Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Thursday, August 1st. Please give names to Agatha Barrett and Peggy Casey.

CENTENARY: library in Athea will be featured on a postage stamp to be released in August. It marks the centenary of the death of Andrew Carnegie who provided the grant to build the library.

MISSION APPEAL last weekend: Sr. Mary Gallagher of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary. The Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary (The Killeshandra Nuns) was founded in 1924 by Bishop Joseph Shanahan CSSp to bring the Gospel message to the women of Southern Nigeria. Sisters are presently on mission in Brazil, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Sierra Leone, the U.S.A. and Zambia.

THE COLLEEN BAWN – Tarbert Historical Society / Open Air Players will stage an enactment of the Colleen Bawn Story at the Bridewell Green next Thursday and Friday 18th and 19th of July at 8pm. There will be no admission charge but there will be a raffle to defray expenses. Radio Kerry will feature the enactment at 2pm on Radio Monday.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY – This year’s tour takes place on Sunday 4th August and takes in the Rock of Cashel, Hore Abbey, the Swiss Cottage and Cahir Castle. The tour will be guided by Dr. Declan Downey with booking at the Bridewell 068-36500 on or before Friday 19th July.

WEIGHT Management Programme – The next FREE weight management programme run by HSE Community Dietitians to help those who are overweight or obese, to lose weight successfully, will be running in Listowel in September 2019. This group-based course is run over 6 weekly sessions, each session runs for 1½ hours. There are follow-up sessions every 3 months after the initial 6 week programme. If you would like to attend, please contact your GP for referral to the PHEW programme.

BOOK: A 56-page booklet on the history of Ballyloughane school was published recently to mark the 50th anniversary of its closure.

COLLEEN BAWN 200th ANNIVERSARY & TARBERT BRIDEWELL TOUR - will be held on Sat.27th July at 10am - €15 per person - Booking essential. Outing will include; A return trip on Car Ferry as foot passenger, a visit to the Coleen Bawn Grave and a talk on the Colleen Bawn by local Historian Patrick Lynch. Tea/Coffee & Scone at the Tarbert Bridewell on return. Tour of Tarbert Bridewell Exhibition with new Sound System and Audio Visual. Booking at Tarbert Bridewell - Tel 068 36500. email tarbertbridewell@eircom.net

BRUACH NA CARRAIGE SUMMER CAMP:. The annual summer camp is on from July 15 – 26 from 10 am - 2pm for children between 6 and 15 years where they will be introduced to playing music, singing, ceili dancing, games and fun. Each day from 2.30 to 6pm there will be solo traditional step dancing classes with Sarah and Maurice O Keeffe. Further information from 087 2205566.

SESSION: The Bruach Na Carraige summer Seisiun is now on, and will run each Tuesday night during July and August at 9pm.

DIABETES - A FREE self-management course for diabetes will be on offer in Listowel in September. The course is facilitated by a Registered Dietitian. It is a 4 week course. The course helps you understand diabetes and what you need to do to manage your diabetes. Each session is 2½ hours long. Topics such as understanding diabetes, weight management, controlling your blood glucose and limiting possible complications of diabetes are covered in this course. To apply for the course you can apply online at www.hse.ie/xpert or contact Monica O Sullivan at 064 6670763. Places are limited.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mon. 8pm-9.30pm. Foyer Of Charity Silent Retreat: Preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne, Mon. 5th to Sun.11th Aug. Enquiries contact: Helen 086 1678027 or hellywilliams@gmail.com Bookings: Phone 0667134276.

COURSE: St Angela's College, Sligo is inviting applications for upcoming course Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education (Primary) with Online Delivery. Closing date for Applications is Mon 5th Aug. Details: Mary Kearns at Education Department, St. Angela’s College, Lough Gill, Sligo T. 353-71-9195551 E. mkearns@stangelas.nuigalway.ie Website: www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie

POETRY: Margaret Naughton, Healthcare Chaplain and writer launches her poetry book: “Letting Go” in The Suaimhneas Centre, Palliative Care Day Unit @UHK on Friday July 26th at 7.30pm. Michael Healy-Rae will launch the book with MC Deirdre Walsh, Radio Kerry. Music and refreshments. All are welcome!

ST JOHN’S Listowel: Wed 17th- THE ALECIA NUGENT BLUEGRASS BAND

The best of American country and bluegrass with this six piece group from Louisiana featuring musician and vocalist Alecia, guitar banjo, bass, dobro andfiddle.

Fri 19th- MY AUNT BEE

A new play by Seamus O’Rourke. “I’ve had some lovely aunts, that’s until I met my aunt Bee for the first time. She’s a hundred! A bossy Americanized vodka drinking maniac of a woman with far too much luggage. Why is she here?” The cast features Seamus O’Rourke and Bairbre Ní Chaoimh and is directed by Laura Dowdall, details from 068 22566.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR. SHOJI: On the First Friday of each month, Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Abbeyfeale, beginning at 9.00am. He will lead parishioners in reflecting on the Word of God and will conclude with the Rosary. All parishioners are welcome, especially parents and children.

SALE OF PRODUCE: Sale of produce from the parish garden, Abbeyfeale will take place after both Masses on Sunday, July 21 with all funds raised going to Fr. Tim Galvin’s South Sudan Mission. Vegetables, Jams and preserves will be on sale.

BOOK: A second collection of short stories entitled 'From Head to Tale 'has been published by Newcastle West man, Pat Mc Loughlin. The book is available at Anne Lyons's shop, Abbeyfeale and the proceeds will go to Friends of St Ita's.

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm. The annual Mass in Reilig Ide will take place in August.

‘MY STORY WITH GOD’ A talk will take place in Killarney Plaza hotel on Saturday July 20th at 8pm titled ‘My story with God’. Three young people will give their testimony, detailing how the Catholic faith helped them overcome various difficulties, allowing them to ‘live life in all its fullness’. All are welcome to attend.

Brosna G.A.A. book will be launched by Eoin Liston and Sean Walsh in the local hall on Friday 26^th July at 8pm. All are welcome to attend. To order copies of the book, contact Kay Walsh on 087 2307948.

THE ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY takes place at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Saturday July 20 from 2-4pm. All welcome.

KERRY WRITERS MUSEUM are hosting Guided Walks for the town for just €5.00 every Saturday for the month of July & August at 11am. Departs from Writers Museum 068-22212.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

SCHOLARSHIP: The Danaher Trust is making number of scholarships available to students of the parishes in this area for studies at third level. The students must be of limited means. The Danaher McGrath Trust is seeking applications for a scholarship. In order to apply for the scholarship students must meet certain criteria. For information email www.woulfemurphy.com closing date for applications is August 31.

FR. AIDAN CONROY SDB: Welcome home to Ballybunion Fr. Aidan Conroy a Salesian Priest in Macau. He was ordained in Ballybunion 1972. He is Ministering in Macau for past 43 years.

HERITAGE week takes place from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday, August 25

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE: A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

ARDFERT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Weekly Guided Village Walks on Thursday evenings at 8 pm. Next walk on Thursday 18 July. We usually meet up at Ardfert Church Car Park, depending on the particular route of the walk each week. The walks are free and all are welcome.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Don’t post holiday pictures on FB until you come back, turn off your location on your smart phone so no one can check if you are out. If something sounds too good to be true then more than likely it is so be careful out there. Take care on the roads and make sure that you are visible to other road users so if walking wear a high viz jacket and after dusk carry a torch and if driving turn on your lights if the wipers are on. Lock the doors of your car when you are inside, do not leave a handbag visible on the seat. When you are at home keep the two doors locked so that if someone calls a second person cannot enter the house through the back door while you are occupied at the front door. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.

ACCORD: Offers an affordable professional counselling service with qualified counsellors in a confidential, caring and safe environment. The Centre offers one-to-one counselling, couple counselling, separation support, psychosexual counselling, fertility awareness and natural family planning service. ‘If you can’t talk to each other, try talking to us’. Contact ACCORD Tralee at 066-7122280

PAPERS: Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Tuesday, April 12, 1887; Page: 2

THE EVICTORS FOILED.

Early on Thursday morning Barry and Son, bailiffs, accompanied by some constables from a local police, hut visited the house of John Horgan, labourer, in the village of Knockanure, to enforce a magistrate's order at the suit of his landlord, Mr. M. Fitzgerald, of Athea. Horgan's house was barricaded the previous day, the door being blocked in the inside with a solid wall of masonry and a doorway cut in the partition wall of the adjoining house through which Horgan obtains admission. The bailiffs having dealt the door a few blows and seeing that it did not yield retired a few paces, whereupon Mr. Fitzgerald's son, whose visage plainly indicated his resolve to accomplish the inhuman work advanced to the door, but in consequence of the reception he received he had also to retire. The evicting party immediately retired amidst the cheers of the crowd which had now assembled. Great indignation is fell at the action of Fitzgerald which is certainly actuated by some petty spleen.

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920 | Saturday, June 18, 1887 | Page: 6

The County Kerry Amateur Athletic and Cricket Club Sports. (Just a snippet of event)

Sports were held under the rules of GAA and I.C.A.

Grand Stand filled by fair sex. Weather best.

Trustees of club were; Donovan, Latchford, and committee were; Denny, Downing, Dobson, Fitzgerald, Harrington, Hodgings, Harrington, Healy, Hanrahan, Hayes, Horgan, Huggard, Gallivan, Deahy ?. Mangan, Murphy, Neligan, Hill, O’Regan, Slattery, Tralee Brass Band and Industrial School Band performed. Winners Five Mile Race R.T. Dobson. Sling Shot, John Foran. 100 yds W Hayes. Long Jump, D Power. 100 yds flat, W N Tisdale. High Jump, Ml M’Quinn. 120 yds hurdles Patrick Horgan. Hop Step and jump, P J O’Sullivan.

(See paper for long list of events and winners.)

Paper has details of The Bodyke evictions and hope of success without violence.

Action against Captain Taylor of Glentoo, Kilgarvan for assaulting Daniel Downing on 9th Feb, last at Ardtully. Taylor Claimed shot nearly hit him.

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, June 27, 1896; Page: 6

COUNTY KERRY R.I.C. SPORTS

The sports were witnessed by a very large attendance, who appeared to take a great interest in the different items , and also to be highly pleased with the band of the Royal Irish Constabulary, which, under the baton of Van. Maanen, played the following selection of music very finely:—

Soldiers Life, Deux a Deux, Popular American Songs, Jolly Boys, Come Back to Erin, The Shop Girl, Sparks Polkas, Moore’s Melodies, (see paper for long report on sport competition)

For over 1500 years pilgrims are coming to Lough Derg.

The Island continues to hold its appeal for young and old alike. 1100 – Lough Derg in possession of two islands with religious associations, a larger called Oileán na Naomh (Saints Island), and a smaller known as Station Island. Station Island had the great attraction of a cave, said to have been where Saint Patrick spent time in prayer.

1135 – Augustinian Canons in charge of Lough Derg

1153 – Knight Owein’s Pilgrimage

1186 – Henry of Saltry in Huntingdonshire writes of Knight Owein’s Pilgrimage and Purgatory – 150 copies of this text still survive in libraries across Europe

Caxton- Mirror of the World (1480)

In reference to the extraordinary tales from the pilgrimage

‘an high Canon of Waterford, which told me, hath been therin 5 or 6 times. And he saw nor suffered no such things. He saith that with procession, the religious men that be there bring him into the Hole and shut the door after him….And there he was all night in contemplation and prayer and also slept there; and on the morn he came out again…And other thing he saw not’

https://www.loughderg.org/heritage/historical-chronology/

Patrick Kavanagh

Lough Derg, St. Patrick’s Purgatory in Donegal,

Christendom’s purge. Heretical

Around the edges: the centre’s hard

As the commonplace of a flamboyant bard.

The twentieth century blows across it now

But deeply it has kept an ancient vow.

https://youtu.be/JOhfu_7xT5w

2019 July 10 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ROADS will be open for all church services in Knockanure, despite pipe laying works.

CONGRATULATIONS to Jack Goulding, Knockanure, who recently won All Ireland Stock judging Competition in category 18-26 age group held in Cork.

MOYVANE/KNOCKANURE SENIOR CITIZENS: would like to thank everyone who supported last weekend’s collection. Amount raised €695.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €5100 jackpot on Friday night the 5th July. Numbers drawn were 7, 25, 31, and 32.Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Rose Costello, Kilmorna; 2. Matt T Tierney, Athea; 3. Gerard White, Athea; 4. Anne & Richard O’Connor, Keylod, and 5. Mairead Kennelly, Knockanure. Next jackpot up to €5200 with jackpot on Friday 12th July.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK by Knockanure, Moyvane and Tarbert group was a great success, thanks to all involved.

RECENT DEATHS: Mary Holmes nee Purcell, died in Sligo late of Woodford; Richard (Rich) Kissane, Clountubrid, arriving at Listowel Church Tuesday Morning for 11.30am. Funeral Mass, burial in St. John Paul II Cemetery. Eileen Holly (née Quill) (Greystones, Co. Wicklow and previously of Tarbert,– died on July 4th 2019, in her 104th year, wife of the late Maurice, mother of Maurice, Robert, Con, Denis and Paddy.

DEATH has taken place of Padraig Madden, late of Kilgarvan, Ballylongford, who died unexpectedly on Monday, July 1st. 2019 at Oaklands Nursing Home, Listowel. Survived by his brother Teddy, sisters Hannah and Breda, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Padraig was celebrated on Friday at St. Theresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue, A guard of honour was formed by Ballydonoghue GAA as his coffin was brought into the church. He played under age with his club and always kept in touch when Ballydonoghue was playing. Following Mass Interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Ballybunion.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Rosario Weir, Brendan Finucane, Maureen Leech, Bridie Reilly, Peg Vaughan, Michael Moloney, Dan Flynn, Peg Brouder, Sr. M Joseph Sheehy, Jeremiah Cronin, Mary McCarthy, Ann Smithwick, Ciss Dore, Mass Moyvane; Mon 8th at 7.30pm for Bridie Reilly (née Fitzmaurice) Glasgow & Leitrim Middle; Fri 12th at 7.30pm for Peter McGrath, Ahalahana (Months Mind); Sat 13th at 7.30pm for John Stack, Aughrim; Sun 14th Mass at 11.00am for Tommy O’Connor, Loughill & Tarmons (Rec Dec). Mass Knockanure on Sun 14th at 10.00am for Parishioners.

MEDJUGORJE MASS IN OUR LADY & ST. BRENDAN’S CHURCH, TRALEE: on Thursday 11th July at 7.30pm, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Everyone Welcome.

MISSION APPEAL: Next weekend 13th/14th at all Masses we welcome Sr. Mary Gallagher of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary. Sr. Mary will speak at all Masses and have a retiring collection to assist them in their work.

TWO PRIESTS FROM KENYA TO MINISTER IN KERRY DIOCESE: Bishop Ray has accepted two priests, Fr Vitalis Barasa and Fr Amos Ruto from the Diocese of Kitale, Kenya to work in Kerry Diocese for 3 years. They will be based in St John’s parish, Tralee for a year of induction and familiarisation. Fr. Vitalis will arrive on the 9th July while Fr. Amos will arrive in August. We welcome them, we wish them every blessings

PRAY JULY AND AUGUST; For the rest of July and for the whole month of August Fr. Kevin invites each home in the parish to spend just a few minutes praying for vocations to Priesthood and Religious life.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: Trenching and ducting works will continue from Gortaglanna (Bambury’s) Cross to Knockanure Village. The road will be closed from 8:00am to 6:00pm from Monday to Friday for the coming weeks. Info Vince 087/9980226 or Pádraig 086/6072159.

SEISIUN: Templeglantine Seisiun every Thursday, at 8.30pm.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR. SHOJI: On the First Friday of each month, , Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Abbeyfeale, beginning at 9.00am.

REEK SUNDAY 2019: The annual national pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick 'Reek Sunday' takes place on Sunday 28th July. Mass will be celebrated on the summit of the mountain on the hour with the first Mass at 8:00am and the last Mass at 2:00pm. Confessions will be available on the summit from 7:30am to 2:00pm.

DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS: Fr. Maurice Brick PP Lixnaw to be PP Castleisland. Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan Rathmore (pro tem) to be PP Lixnaw. Fr. Michael Hussey PP Castlegregory to be PP Ballylongford. Fr. Eamon Mulvihill PP Kilcummin to be PP Castlegregory. Fr. Joe Begley PP Dingle to be PP Glengarriff/Bonane. Fr.

Michael Moynihan PP Glengarriff/Bonane to be PP Dingle. Fr. Padraig Kennelly PP Ballylongford to be PP Firies.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am to 7pm.

MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING in Listowel, Will take place on Monday 8th July after 10.30am. Mass in the Parish Room.

JULY AND AUGUST; For the rest of July and for the whole month of August I invite each home in the parish to spend just a few minutes praying the following prayer for vocations to Priesthood and Religious life. Agree a time and pray. Thank you so very much. The prayer goes as follow:

God our Father, send workers into your harvest. May the Spirit we received in baptism touch the hearts of many to offer themselves in priesthood, religious life and other forms of service. Give the parents and families of our diocese the wisdom and courage to support young people in searching for and following the call of God in their lives.

HARNETT REUNION 2019: Harnetts from all over the world are travelling for this gathering and will be arriving from this coming weekend. The town has been decorated with flags and bunting and all is in readiness for a great weekend. The gathering is not confined to Harnetts but is open to everybody. We would like a good crowd at the various functions to welcome our visitors. Genealogy Day, Devon Hotel, Friday July 12 from 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Free admission. See the Patie Boy Harnett Historical Collection. Harnett International Variety Show At Halla Tadhg Gaelach Tournafulla, Friday July 12 at 8pm, headlined by Tenor Brian Harnett. Doors open 7pm. Admission €10. Gala Banquet Devon Hotel Saturday July 13. 7.30 p.m. Banquet menu, Reunion cake, wine and live band (The Bansha Boys) included. Tickets €40 now on sale at Ann Lyons, Abbeyfeale and Batt Harnett, Abbeyfeale. There will be a memorial Mass on Sunday afternoon in Duagh Church at 3pm. Please spread the word far and wide. Further information 087 2500929.

SUMMER OUTING: Abbeyfeale Community Alert are travelling to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Tuesday, July 16. The bus will depart from Abbeyfeale Church at 9.30am. Tickets available in Ann Lyons’s, The Square and Kathleen Collins’s Foodstore, Convent St.

SALE OF PRODUCE: Sale of produce from the parish garden Abbeyfeale, will take place after both Masses on Sunday, July 21 with all funds raised going to Fr. Tim Galvin’s South Sudan Mission. Vegetables, Jams and preserves will be on sale.

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm. The annual Mass in Reilig Ide will take place in August.

KERRY WRITERS MUSEUM are hosting Guided Walks for the town for just €5.00 every Saturday for the month of July & August at 11am. Departs from Writers Museum 068-22212.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club will meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

BOOK: Margaret Naughton, Healthcare Chaplain and writer launches her poetry book: ‘Letting Go’ in The Suaimhneas Centre, Palliative Care Day Unit @UHK on Friday July 26th@7.30pm with music and refreshments.

SCHOLARSHIP: The Danaher Trust is making number of scholarships available to students of the parishes in this area for studies at third level. The students must be of limited means. The Danaher McGrath Trust is seeking applications for a scholarship. In order to apply for the scholarship students must meet certain criteria. For information email www.woulfemurphy.com closing date for applications is August 31.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mon. 8.00pm-9.30pm. Growing Old Gracefully: John Dunne & Mary Glynn, a guided participative experience open to all, exploring the joys and challenges of aging through conversation, movement, music and song. The best is yet to be. Fri. 26th to Sun. 28th July. Book Now 0667134276.

PILGRIMAGE to San Giovanni with Lixnaw Group in Oct 2019, contact 087 744 2554.

FUNERALS: “Sheehy’s Funeral Home, Lixnaw, is re-opening under new management, that is, Buckley & Finucane Funeral Directors, Lixnaw. We provide a 24 hour service for complete Funeral arrangements. Contact Jerry Buckley on (086) 1605021 or Leo Finucane on (087) 6955721.

BALLINCLOGHER SCHOOL RE-UNION HELD ON SUN. AUGUST 4th. Plans are going well and we are ready to roll back the years. Tickets available in local shops - € 20 each. The committee have worked long and hard and no doubt it will be a marvellous occasion.

GLIN: Glin Knights Cycling Club: The Glin Knight Sportive takes place on July 21 this year. Registration takes place Saturday night before the cycle from 8.30pm to 9.30pm in Barretts Bar, Glin AND on the morning of the cycle at 8.30am in Barretts Bar with the cycle starting at 9.30am. Registration is €25 for Cycling Ireland Members and €30 for NON members. Routes are either 80k or 110k – are you up for the challenge? This years the fundraising is in aid of St. Fergus NS carpark/setdown area.

The Annual Estuary Swim Glin: takes place this year on Saturday, July 27. All funds raised go to The Neonatal Unit UHL and The Local Arts Project. Sponsorship cards are now available from Maria Geoghegan and Eoin Ryan. A huge thanks to Limerick County Council for their continual support in this unique event every year.

Water Safety Classes Glin: Water Safety classes will be held at Glin Pier Monday, July 8 for the week and also Monday, August 5 for the week. Full details will follow later. Take note and avail of these classes to ensure the service is provided each year.

ST JOHN’S Listowel: Fri 12^th- THE BEST OF TRADITIONAL WITH BACKWEST

With Maureen & Brendan Browne – fiddle & accordion, Lord of the Dance, Peter Vickers on hand and foot percussion and Fabian Joyce – guitar & vocals.

Wed 17^th- THE ALECIA NUGENT BLUEGRASS BAND

The best of American country and bluegrass with this six piece group from Louisiana featuring musician and vocalist Alecia, guitar banjo, bass, dobro andfiddle.

Fri 19^th- MY AUNT BEE

A new play by Seamus O’Rourke. “I’ve had some lovely aunts, that’s until I met my aunt Bee for the first time. She’s a hundred! A bossy Americanized vodka drinking maniac of a woman with far too much luggage. Why is she here?” The cast features Seamus O’Rourke and Bairbre Ní Chaoimh and is directed by Laura Dowdall.

EMIGRATION

On Thursday, some 200 emigrants, principally former servants, of both sexes, and all exhibiting an

appearance of comfort, left Tralee, by rail, for Queenstown, bound for America, for the Inman

Steamer, whose complement, as announced by telegraphic despatches to Mr Shea, in Killarney, and Mr Hanifin, in Tralee, was filled up on Tuesday morning. Among this hardy "land of hope" were no less than 100 young women. This large body of emigrants were principally from Dingle, Tarbert, Listowel and the neighbourhood of Tralee. Among those booked from Killarney we regretted to see a respectable member of the constabulary, Sub-constable Thomas Fitzgerald, driven away in disgust as too many others of that valuable force, to which the country owes so much have already been. This respectable and efficient young man, who was stationed for the last five years in Killarney, was one of those employed on the census. For this laborious task he received a "Splendid Shilling". This is the shabby way in which the finest force in Europe are treated. - Tralee Chronicle 2 5 1867.

THE EXODUS

The emigration season has set in here with renewed vigour,large numbers leaving Tralee every week, particularly from the western parts of the country. Around Dingle we hear the exodus threatens to clear off great numbers of population.

"Tralee Chronicle" 16 May 1870

FAMINE: the greater portion of the east and north of Ireland was not more distressed at this moment than parts of the south of England. The rates were collected as easily as in many parts of the south of England. In other parts of Ireland there was not the least need of assistance if proper exertions were made. He might refer to the case of the union of Listowel, in which the collection of the rates had fallen into some disorder. An active officer was sent down, and within six weeks the demands over due were not only paid, but a balance of 700l. [pounds?] remained in the treasurer's hands. It was, notwithstanding, imperatively necessary, unless they wished to see hundreds perishing from starvation in certain districts of

Ireland, 7 2 1849.

http://www.dippam.ac.uk/ied/records/22616

EMIGRATION.

One thousand emigrants have already left Tralee for America; and a very fine vessel, the Intrinsic, is

expected daily by the Messrs. Kennelly to take passengers to New York. Besides this continued stream to the New World, a much less noticed, but scarcely less extensive current of emigration of the able-bodied working classes, particularly female servants, is maintained, per Blarney steamer, to London. Not less we believe, than 100 working people of both sexes were carried by that vessel from Tralee to London, during the past month. The passengers who left in her last Sunday morning present a healthy, comfortably dressed appearance, not that of those pinched by poverty.

Kerry Post. 20 5 1853

The National Library in the Bathurst collection, 1923 Historical Manuscripts has a letter from Lord Carbery. He comments on widespread poverty and emigration. The tradesmen going to the United States and the labourers going the New Brunswick. Some time after the Eddys from Bandon were corresponding to and from New Brunswick and comment on the widespread poverty and near starvation of poor Protestants in the Bandon following the collapse of the woolen trade. These are held in the Cork Archives and the reference is given below:

http://www.corkarchives.ie/media/U9web.pdf

Now Mother darling I must close, this is a stupid letter, but I feel stupid & can't help it -

I am going to write again to Mr Gamble when we go shall bring all your photoes [photos?]

Fondest of love to each & all

Your own child

Min

http://www.dippam.ac.uk/ied/records/36808?s=

USA: June 18 2019 President Trump Rally

Those who get their news from the networks and the other left-leaning media have not heard a complete list of the president’s many accomplishments, especially in the pro-life arena. By watching this rally, you will hear first-hand from the president himself everything he has accomplished in two-and-a-half-years in the Oval Office.

For instance, did you know that more than 5.8 million jobs have been created since President Trump was elected, and that more Americans are working now than ever before? Or that Medicare reform is saving senior citizens hundreds of millions of dollars?

The president is 100 percent committed to preserving the sanctity of life,

and he has done so much already to defend the unborn. This month he announced that he is putting a stop to the use of the remains of aborted babies in medical research. He also restored conscience rights to health-care practitioners who are opposed to abortion. His 112 (and counting!) new judges on the federal bench are transforming liberal, activist courts to something more in line with what the Founding Fathers had in mind.

Through the Protect Life Rule, the president redirected $60 million in federal funding away from Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. The president also rescinded an Obama-era rule that prohibited states from defunding Planned Parenthood.

His list of accomplishments in long and impressive and rarely reported in the left-leaning media.

Taken from

Fr. Frank Pavone. National Director, Priests for Life.

Trip to Killarney

https://youtu.be/HmjGdz8BmQk

Killarney 1926

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6mWlfJ5tLQ&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR25_MhJIWwUJx52Pk_GljBfVgHkvGS3Fe4AT5H_v4reBZRkY-NFU1-e6K0

2019 July 3 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RAMBLING House on the 4th July at 8 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086-3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community takes place on Monday 8th July. Music by Stevie Donegan, All Welcome. If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome. Carbon Monoxide Alarms are available from the Centre.

BEST WISHES to Hannah Scanlon of Athea who recently celebrated her 97th birthday, Congratulations also to Bernie Walsh of Moyvane South on her birthday, Sony Egan was a surprise guest at her celebrations.

PADRE PIO EVENING: Friday (5th), with the Rosary at 6.45 p.m, Mass at 7pm. followed by the Padre Pio prayers & Benediction.

PRE-SCHOOL in Knockanure and after school homework till 6pm including evening meal, details from Olive Mulvihill at 087 681 8727.

PARISH Party. Despite the heavy rain a good crowd were entertained in the Marian Hall, Moyvane.

They were treated to music, storytelling food and dance. Great credit is due to brother and sister P.J. and Lisa Mulvihill, Aughrim, who provided the music. Noticeably absent were people of advanced years. Several of them are now confined to nursing homes.

KNOCK Pilgrimage - on Wed.3rd July. The bus will be leaving Knockanure at 7.30am, Moyvane at 7.35am and Tarbert at 7.45am. Please contact Margaret Carmody on 087- 2976304 or Nuala Carmody on 068-36166.

ROAD WORKS UPDATE: Trenching and ducting works will commence on July 1st from Gortaglanna (Banbury’s) Cross to Knockanure Village.

FIRST FRIDAY CALLS Knockanure Thursday 4th July and Moyvane Friday 5th July. If any Parishioners away please ring the Parish Office during office hours.

BLOOD Transfusion Service blood donor clinic in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Tues. 2nd & Wed. 3rd July from 5-8pm each evening.

DIOCESAN SECOND COLLECTION: at all Masses next weekend 6th/7th July for Sick & Retired Priests.

SYMPATHY: Your prayerful support would be deeply appreciated for Fr. Martin Cosgrove, P.P, Rathmines, Dublin and to all his family on the death of his brother Seamus, Cavan Town.

SYMPATHY: At a recent Board of Management at Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure the following votes of sympathy was passed - To McDermott Family Bedford Listowel on the death of Brenda McDermott Durham South Africa. To The O' Connor and Holly Families, Tarmons Tarbert on the death of Tommy O' Connor Fairylawn Loughill. To The Stack Family Carrueragh Kilmorna, and the Kissane Family, Clountubrid on the death of Anne Dillon Listowel.

DEATH took place recently in London of John Fitzgerald of Lenamore, Ballylongford, he is survived by his wife Maureen, sons and daughters and his sister Mai Collins at Lenamore. Predeceased by his son John, siblings, John at Lenamore, Eddie in London, and Kay Healey London.

ANNIVERSARIES: Dan O’Callaghan, Patrick Synan, Michael Murphy, Kathy O’Donovan, Dan Donoghue, John Joe O’Donnell, Pa Woulfe, Jerry Carey, Liam Buckley, Eileen Stack, Julia O’Connor, Mick Finucane, Mary Kirby, Joseph O’Keeffe, Bettie Moloney, Kit Windle, Joe Woods McConville, Mass Moyvane; Mon 1st at 7.30pm for Frank Dineen, Douglas,(Rec Dec); Wed 3rd at 7.30pm for Frances Cooney, Carrig-On-Suir (Rec Dec); Fri 5th at 7.30pm First Friday Mass Fr. Jimmy Kissane, Ahalahana (Anni) & deceased of the Kissane family; Sat 6th at 7.30pm for Elsie Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork and Mass on Sun 7th at 11.00am for Thomas O’Mahony.

Knockanure: Thurs 4th at 7.30pm, vigil Mass for First Friday for Catherine Moroney, Ballincollig, (Rec Dec), and Mass on Sun 7th at 10.00am for Parishioners

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Fr. Kevin is extremely grateful to Amanda Coulson, Noreen Roche, Jacqueline Stackpoole and Declan O’Connor who have served so willingly and generously in the Parish Pastoral Council since my arrival in the Parish four years ago. Michelle Mulvihill is newly elected chairperson and we welcome the following Joanne O’Connor, Eamonn Whyte and Kay O’Hanlon. Kathleen Galvin will replace Michelle on the Parish Finance Committee.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €5000 jackpot on Friday 28th June. Numbers drawn were 9, 15, 20, and 21. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Tom Fitzgerald, Kilmeaney; 2. Ursula Enright, c/o Enright’s Bar; 3. Billy & Mary Lynch, Tarmons West; 4. Eddie Flaherty, Moyvane Bingo, and 5. Deirdre & Bridget, c/o Kevin’s. Next draw on Friday 5th July with jackpot up to €5100.

SEISIUN; The Comhaltas promoted Seisiún shows will be held throughout Ireland during the months of July and August, with weekly evenings of music, song, dance and storytelling for locals and visitors. Devon Inn, Templeglantine Seisiun commences on Thursday, July 4, at 8.30pm,

CONGRATULATIONS to Julianne Sheehy who recently married James O’Neill in the Cathedral in Killarney, both are from Chicago. The bride’s father Denis Sheehy is from Moyvane.

BEST WISHES to Canon Tony Mullins, Abbeyfeale parish moderator who celebrated the 36th anniversary of his ordination on Wednesday, June 12. He was ordained to the priesthood by his Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Newman, Bishop of Limerick at St Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Sunday, June 12, 1983. A native of Glenville, Ardagh.

TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS: Sunday June 30^th was at the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Rathass at 12 noon. Mass offered by Fr. Martin Hegarty.

SAD to hear that James and Dorothy Stack have closed down their business in Wallace’s Bar in Glin. James, in a Facebook post said “We would like to thank all our regular customers, our family friends and especially our staff. Unfortunately with consistent decrease in business, drink driving laws and the increase in vat on food we can no longer keep going. Again we would like to personally thank our wonderful staff who we consider friends now, without them we would be closed a long time ago.”

GLÓRACH THEATRE, Abbeyfeale will host Ireland's world renowned Soprano, REGINA NATHAN in concert on Friday July 5th at 8pm.Broadford's Susan Browne will be guest Soprano and both will be accompanied by Michael Pugh on the Grand Piano. Phone 087 1 38 39 40 Tickets

LYREACROMPANE RESOURCE will host a concert on Friday July 5^th at 8.00pm in aid of Sliabh Luachra Active retired Network, Choir and Poetry. Tickets from Larry Long 087 4138934 or Julianne O’Connor 087 9126184.

A WALK TO REMEMBER 2019 ladies beach in Ballybunion to remember all lost love ones. On Sunday July 7th at 2pm sharp all proceeds received on the day will be donated to the Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry. Registration from 1pm. Please join us. Everyone welcome.

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm. More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite large. In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to.

ROAD WORKS UPDATE: Trenching and ducting works will commence on July 1st from Gortaglanna (Banbury’s) Cross to Knockanure Village. The road will be closed from 8:00am to 6:00pm from Monday to Friday for the coming weeks. The road will be fully reopened at the weekends. Diversion routes will be in place as shown, local access will be maintained but no through traffic will be allowed during road closure times.” See diversion route. Works will continue on the Bog Road next week under a road closure. The Bog Road will remain closed this week until Saturday 7pm due to large Quantity of tarmac to be laid. Works will continue on passing bays on the Piermount rd [L6020] next week. Info Vince on 087 /9980226 or Pádraig on 086/6072159.

ST JOHNS YOUTH THEATRE are staging a play called “By the Bog of Cats” in St Johns Theatre on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th of July @8pm. Bookings (068)22566. Tues 2nd THE WIZARD OF OZ

Presented by Theatrix Stage School & directed by Jo Jordan.

LISTOWEL WALKING GROUP 'SAOIRSE STROLLERS' continues every Monday night at 7pm. Walking at your own pace. Meeting place Neo Data car park. All Welcome.

HARNETT REUNION 2019: Harnetts from all over the world are travelling for this gathering, so please come along and show them a warm welcome. This gathering is not confined to Harnetts but is open to everybody. We would like a good crowd at the various functions to welcome our visitors. Genealogy Day, Devon Hotel, Friday July 12 from 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Free admission. See the Patie Boy Harnett Historical Collection. Harnett International Variety Show At Halla Tadhg Gaelach Tournafulla, Friday July 12 at 8pm. Doors open 7pm. Admission €10. Gala Banquet Devon Hotel Saturday July 13. 7.30 p.m. Banquet menu, Reunion cake, wine and live band (The Bansha Boys) included. Tickets €40 now on sale at Ann Lyons, Abbeyfeale and Batt Harnett, Abbeyfeale. There will be a memorial Mass on Sunday afternoon in Duagh Church. Please spread the word far and wide.. Further information 087 2500929.

PART-TIME CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PRIMARY): St Angela's College, Sligo is inviting applications for this upcoming course (with online delivery). Closing date for Applications is Monday 5th August Details: Mary Kearns at Education Department, St. Angela’s College, Lough Gill, Sligo  353-71-9195551 mkearns@stangelas.nuigalway.ie www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Stress Reduction Weekend: Clodagh McCarthy, Fri. 12th to Sun. 14th July. Phone 066/7134276 for further information and bookings.

RALLY FOR LIFE Saturday 6^th July at 2pm in Parnell Square Dublin. Local bus contact 087 6590551

MARGARET NAUGHTON TRALEE BOOK LAUNCH: Margaret Naughton, Healthcare Chaplain and writer launches her poetry book: ‘Letting Go’ in The Suaimhneas Centre, Palliative Care Day Unit @UHK on Friday July 26th@7.30pm with music and refreshments.

ROSARY On the Coast for Life & Faith will be happening at 2.30pm on Sun Oct 13th, the day 70.000 people witnessed the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima in 1917. We will be joining with countries from all around the world on that day. Please sign up a location now, it can be on the Coast, a River, Grotto, or in a Church. Visit www.costalrosaryireland.ie

SURVEY: What do adults in Ireland need for their religious education and faith development. Have your say! Take the 15 minute online survey until 30thJune atwww.dcu.ie/adultre or send an email to: bernadette.sweetman@dcu.ie

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Led by Bishop Ray Browne. 175th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Bernadette. Theme: “Blessed are the Poor”. 29^th August to 3rdof September. Flights ex Kerry Airport. All bookings, to Mrs. Janice O’Sullivan, Droum House, Nohoval Upper, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. Telephone 064 7758219 or email: joskdp@eircom.net

PAPERS: Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, August 10, 1990; Page: 19

Family affair at Moyvane Sports

A FATHER and son filled the first two places In the county championship 68lbs shot over the bar at Moyvane open sports, with the son, Tom McMahon, jnr., of Moyvane, emerging an winner.

His father, Tom McMahon, snr., not alone finished second in this event but was also third In the 56lbs distance and 161b shot, both of which were also won by his son.

Tom McMahon, jnr., also won the 16lb shot and the 66lb distance and in both events his father, Tom McMahon, snr., filled third place.

The father was also second in the veterans 66lb distance,

The exploits of the younger McMahon saw him capture the Dan McMahon Memorial Trophy, a trophy named in honour of his grandfather.

The Jerry Carroll Perpetual Shield was won by Moyvane AC.

(See paper for more results)

Junior Men, 8,00m: 1, Tom Shanahan; 2, John Moloney; 3, Paddy Ryan, Bilboa. Senior men — 100m: 1, Michael O'Brien, St. Johns; 2, Aldan Curtin, St. Johns; 3, James O'Donoghue. 16lb shot: 1, Tom McMahon, Jnr., Moyvane; 2, Jer O'Connor, St, Itas; 3, Tom McMahon, snr., Moyvane, 561b distance: 1, Tom McMahon, Jnr, 2, Jer O'Connor; 3, Tom McMahon, snr. Vets — 400m: 1, Donal Crowley, St. Johns; 2, Jimmy Linehan, Moyvane; 3, John Moloney, Moyvane, 800m: 1, David Kissane, St. Brendan’s; Jimmy Linehan; 3, Donal Crowley, Long Jump: 1, Donal Crowley; 2, Jimmy Linehan; 3, Finbar Prendeville, Moyvane. 56Ib distance; 1, Jer O'Connor, St. Itas; 2, Tom McMahon, snr., 3, Maurice O'Mahon, St, Has. 56lb shot over the bar: 1, Tom McMahon, jnr.; 2, Tom McMahon, snr,; 3, Tom McElllgott,

SECURITY: put a rubber stopper under the door, bubble wrap on the floor in front of it.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 22, 1959; Page: 14

Ballymac Sports; (Edited)

The two coveted championship of Kerry titles, the 300 metres and the 4-miIe cycle were won by Christy Murray (St. John's A.C., Tralee) and Dan Aherne (Castleisland C.C), respectively, at Ballymacelligott Open N.A.C.A. Sports on Sunday,

Murray, though led by Liam Fitzgerald (St. Johns A.C.) rounding the last bend, put in a storming finish and breasted the rape a spectacular five yard winner of the 300 metres event. Murray's finishing power was again evident in the 100 yards event when, in a terrific sprint to the line he just outpaced Richard Fitzgerald of St. Johns A.C.

Another double was recorded by Aherne, who dominated the cycling scene. Along with annexing the 4 mile county title, he won the 3 mile event, relegating Mick Murphy, also of Castleisland C.C., into second place on both occasions.

Sean Hennessy, Kerins O'Rahilly A.C., won the mile flat event. He defeated Moss Connell of Moyvane and thus confirmed his recent Scartaglin mile victory over the same athelete.

R. Fitzgerald, second in the 100 yards, tied with T. O'Connor of Moyvane in the Long Jump, each had a leap of 21' 6''. Fitzgerald was declared the winner on the toss of a coin. (see paper for details)

THE Knockanure annual Sports and Pattern held on Saturday August I5, was an outstanding success, and the largest attendance ever went treated to a great day's sport. Liam Fitzgerald, St. Johns C.C., Tralee, scored a double when he won the 100 yards and 220 yards open; Michael O'Sullivan , Tournafulla, 9 miles County Senior Champion, won the one mile open race, and the young promising Abbeyfeale athlete, Sean O’Connell won the high jump.

Result—Schoolboys 100 yards (open) —I, Maurice Danaher (Athea); 2, Michael Mahony, (Listowel); 100 yards (open) 1, Liam Fitzgerald (St. Johns A.C. Tralee) : 2, Christy Murray. 220 yds. (open)—1 Liam Fitzgerald (St John’s A C Tralee) 2 Christy Murray (do.)

440 Yards (Open)—1, C. Murray (St. John's A.C, Tralee); 2, K. Dillon (Duagh). 440 Yards Confined—1, Maurice O Connell (Moyvane) 2. John J. Slackpoole (Moyvane). One Mile (Open)—1, Michael O'Sullivan (Tournafulla) ; 2, Mce. O’Connell (Moyvane) 2 Miles Road Race (Moyvane to Knockanure)—1. A. Buckley (Tarbert); 2, Pat Buckley (Listowel). 1 Mile Cycle—1, Larry Curtin (Castleisland); 2, Pat Moloney (Listowel). 2 Miles Cycle—1. Pat Moloney (Listowel); 2, Larry Curtin (Castleisland)

Long Jump -1, C Murray (St. Johns A.C. Tralee). 20ft. 4ins; 2, John J. Stackpoole (Moyvane), 19ft 3ins. High Jump—1, Sean O'Connell (Abbeyfeale) 5ft. 6ins.; 2 Brendan Broderick (Knockanure) 5ft. 4ins. 56 lbs without follow (confined)—1, Jeremiah Dowd (Knockanure) I7ft. lO.5ins; 2, T. McMahon (do.) 16ft 10.5ins. Sack Race — 1, Colum O'Donoghue (Moyvane) 2, Con Carroll (do.) Donkey Derby— 1, Paschal Carmody (Tarbert) ; 2. Pat Lyons (Listowel).

Singing Competition: Men's (section)—1, John Pigott (Tralee). Ladies' section) —1, Kathleen Harnett (Tournafulla).

For more visit Moyvane Athlete

https://northkerry.wordpress.com/

Parish Day Moyvane Knockanure 2019

https://youtu.be/0UiItyLUoKA

Knockanure Moyvane Party 2019

https://youtu.be/ZQHOyQv--Sg

RABBITS: The season for hunting rabbits started with the first frost about mid-October and ended by about April. The trade was reckoned to be worth £500,000 per annum at a time when De Valera said ‘No man is worth more than £1,000 a year’. During the war prices were 2s 6d per rabbit. In the early 50s it was 2 shillings the equivalent of two pints of stout.

https://durrushistory.com/the-rabbit-trade-in-the-1950s-before-mymamatosis-in-the-1950s-snaring-ferrets/

2019 June 26 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK - takes place this year on Wed. 3rd July. The bus will be leaving Knockanure at 7.30am, Moyvane 7.35am and Tarbert 7.45am. Please contact Margaret Carmody on 087- 2976304 or Nuala Carmody on 068-36166 to book your place.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ronan Duffy, Moyvane, who won two Gold Medals at the Special Olympics held at CIT Cork recently. He won one in the 50m race and the other for a soft ball throw. Thanks to Martin Trench, his coach, who trains all the North Kerry Eagles, thanks also to the volunteers, who fundraise and help out, they are essential for the games. Ronan is son of Ronan and Joanne Duffy.

Congratulations to Conor Cox on receiving his first Connaught medal recently. His mother is Ann Mulvihill from Church Road, Moyvane.

Congratulations to Kelly Enright on being selected on the Kerry Primary Games Team at half time in Munster Final on Saturday last. This is a great achievement, all in Scoil Chorp Chriost are very proud of Kelly.

ARÁS MHUIRE NURSING HOME: wish to thank all who contributed to their Church Gate Collection last weekend. Amount raised Moyvane €477.30 and Knockanure €200.

SENIOR CITIZENS: Annual Church Gate Collection on 29th/30th June both in Moyvane and Knockanure. A brief meeting of members will take place in the Marian Hall on Monday 24th June at 7pm to organize collectors.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd July. Time 5pm. to 8pm. each evening.

DEATH recently of Fr. Willie Stack, St. Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Doon, Tralee, Calabar (Nigeria), Galway, Castleisland, Grenada (West Indies) and Cork.

DEATH has occurred of Tommy O'Connor, Fairylawn, Loughill, and formerly of Tarmons, Tarbert, on June 17th 2019. Survived by his wife Mary, sons Pat (Abbeyfeale), Tom (Monagea) and Kieran, daughters Mary (Abbeyfeale), Brigid (Ballylanders) and Anne (Cappamore), brother John, sister Tessie, sons-in-law Connie, Frank and Eoin, daughters-in-law Grainne, Catriona and Maura, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law.

Requiem Mass for Tommy was celebrated at the Church of the Assumption, Loughill on Thursday (June 20th). Interment immediately afterwards at Loughill Cemetery.

DEATH has taken place of Gerald Tierney of 22 Woodgrove, Moyvane, and Formerly of Knockfierna, Ballingarry, died on June 13th, 2019. Predeceased by his partner Maureen, his sisters Rose and Monica and his brothers Benedict and Sean. He is survived by his sisters Anne Moran, Ballingarry and Philomena Griffiths U.K., brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Dunne, Mary Nolan, Maggie Kennelly, Tom Manaher, Denis Lane, Nora Buckley, Hannah Buckley, Eileen Kennelly, John Joe McElligott, Jeremiah O’Connor, Bess Horgan, Jim Galvin, Seamus Vaughan, John Joe Barrett, Mass Moyvane; Fri 28^th at 7.30pm for Kitty Brassil, Lower Aughrim (Months Mind); Sat 29th at 7.30pm for Tom & Maggie Kennelly, Knockanure, and Sun 30th 11.00am mass for James McNamara, Asdee (Rec Dec)

Knockanure Mass: Mon 24th at 7.30pm for Nora Buckley, New York & Bawnaraha (1st Anni), and Mass Sun 30th at 10.00am for Tom Molyneaux, Meen, (Rec Dec).

OFFERTORY BOXES: It would help if people could collect their Offertory Box after all Masses. The new boxes will begin on Sunday July 7th.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Commencing on Monday ‘Thought for the Day’ on Radio Kerry will be presented by the pupils of Murhur N.S.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS; On June 19th, the 6th class students of Murhur N.S graduated, Áine Shine, Aoibhín McCarthy, Cara Stack, Cillian Hannon, Jacinta Roche, Jack Quinn, James Horgan O’Brien, Matty Quinn, Molly O’Regan. Farewell to Mr. Freddie Galvin was on Murhur staff for the past three years. Mr. Galvin is moving to Tullamore, Co. Offaly at the end of the summer – we wish him every success. Former pupil of the school Deborah O’Flaherty has been appointed as the new permanent teacher while Mrs. Mary B Curtin has been appointed deputy principal. Mrs. Quill will take up the role of Assistant principal. Mrs. Marie O’Regan. Principal.

KNOCKANURE: On June 21st, the sixth class boys and girls bid farewell to Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure. They are Aoife Walsh, Clodagh Donegan Ward, Kelly Enright, Grace McMahon, Fionn Stack, Harry O Connor, Aaron Whyte, Aaron Flavin and Ben Sweeney. In the years to come they will appreciate all the work involved in preparing them for the future.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: The planned commencement date for works on the L1021 from Bambury’s cross to Gale Bridge is 24th June till 28th June. These works are for passing bays only and the road will remain fully opened. Please contact Vince on 087/9980226 or Pádraig on 086/6072159 if you have any queries.

RALLY for Life in Dublin on Sat 6^th July at 2.pm. contact 087 6590551.

HORSE and Pony Racing in Athea on 30^th of June.

TRIPS: The Annual Athea Day Trip will take place on Tuesday, July 16th visiting Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum, also shopping time in Athlone. Bus leaving Newcastle West at 7.45am via Templeglantine, Abbeyfeale, Athea 8.15 am Carrigkerry, Ardagh, Rathkeale, Adare, South Court. For further information contact Marie Wrenn 087-7674832

Loughill/Ballyhahill Parish Outing will take place on July 9th to the National Stud and Japanese Gardens and Newbridge Centre. Any queries to Lizzie Woulfe at 087 7435267 or Eileen O’Farrell at 086 3439036.

TRAIL: On 21st June 2019 State funding of €3.5 million for a 10.5km extension of the GST from the Limerick/Kerry Border to Listowel plus a further €3m for the 10km Tralee to Fenit Greenway has been announced.

LISTOWEL CEMETERY MASSES 2019; St. Michael’s, Tuesday June 25th at 8.00 p.m. St. John Paul II, Wednesday, June 26^th at 8.00 p.m. Finuge Cemetery, Thursday, June 27th at 8.00 p.m

BALLYDONOGHUE BARDIC FESTIVAL annual fundraising Coffee Morning on Saturday, June 29th, Tomaisin's, Lisselton, 11.00am - 1.00pm. Everybody welcome.

TRIAL: Tarbert Bridewell - launch the new Digital Audio System and Audio Visual of the trial of Thomas Dillon by the Tarbert Theatre Players on Sat. 29th June at 2pm at the Bridewell, from 2pm to 4pm and enjoy a tour of the Exhibition free of charge. All are welcome.

RETIRED Councillor Liam Purtill, celebrated his retirement recently in Ballylongford Hall.

LOCAL ARTIST ON RTE 1: Brian O'Rourke is a local, award winning artist, on documentary called Exhibitionists: Road to The RHA and will be shown on RTE1 on June 27 at 10.15pm.

HARNETT REUNION: Three weeks to go. We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. Free admission on Friday, July 12 to the Genealogy workshops and the Patie Boy Historical Collection in the Devon Inn. Further information 087 2500929.

BOOK LAUNCH: Pat McLoughlin from Newcastle West is about to publish his second book of short stories ‘From Head to Tale’. The book will be launched by Patrick O Donovan TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, on Friday, June 28 at 7.30 in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West.

BOOK: Abbeyfeale born, Brendan Lynch has published a book to commemorate the landing of Alcock and Brown at Connemara on June 15th 1919, details from 01 830 2511.

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm.

SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE GLÓRACH THEATRE: We are delighted to announce that well known Irish soprano Regina Nathan will be appearing at the Glórach Theatre on Friday, July 5 at 8 pm. , please contact 0871383940.

NEW CLUB: A Tuesday Club is starting in Knocknagoshel Community Centre on Tuesday, June 25 and every other Tuesday from 11am - 3pm. Contact Betty on 087 2153796 or Breda on 087 9447674 or turn up on day.

TIDY TOWNS - Adjudication has commenced, please help the householders and businesses in ensuring that houses and their surroundings are well presented.

MONTHLY TEA DANCE AT HIBERNIAN BAR on Sunday June 30th. All proceeds from dance will go towards St. John’s Church renovation Fund.

TRACTOR SKILLS COURSE: Listowel Mart for 14-16 year olds. Contact 066 71242788.

LEARNING TO WALK WITH YOUR SENSES: Monday to Friday 24th -28th June at 9.30 p.m. sharp for one hour at Killarney House Courtyard.

LOUGH DERG 9^th to 11^th July, details from 087 3966 399.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: Registration will take place in St Marys Boys School on Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 3rd July from 7pm – 8 pm, please ring 087-2788834.

ANNUAL SACRED HEART NOVENA: In preparation for the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart, which takes place on Friday next, June 28th – we continue our Novena to the Sacred Heart. There will be leaflets at the back of the church.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mon. 8.00pm-9.30pm. Sacred Circle Dance - To mark World Day of Circle Dance: Bernadette Purcell PBVM, Sat. 6th July 10.30am-4.00pm. Stress Reduction Weekend: Clodagh McCarthy, Fri. 12th to Sun. 14th July. Growing Old Gracefully: John Dunne & Mary Glynn, a guided participative experience open to all, Fri. 26th to Sun. 28th July. Foyer Of Charity Silent Retreat: Preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne, Mon. 5th to Sun.11th Aug. Enquiries contact: Helen 086 1678027 or hellywilliams@gmail.com Bookings: Phone 0667134276.

FR. SEAN SHEEHY has written a book on Faith, Prayer & Worship. Suggested donation is €10 which will go to Ard Chúram Day Care Centre for the new Purpose - built Dementia Day Care Unit that’s been built in Listowel. They are on sale in the Parish Office, Listowel.

MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10th2019. 7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

SERVANT: In the 1911 Census of Ireland over 116,000 females were listed as 'servant' or were recorded as the child of a servant

PAPERS: Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, June 09, 1989; Page: 20

By Tim Griffin (Sports in Kerry, see paper for much more)

The Kingdom of Kerry has seen the existence of many great athletic clubs down the years. Many of the best of them had a long association with the G.A.A. For example, as I grew up in Ballymacelligott, there was on distinction between GAA and athletic affairs in the parish. The GAA committee ran the athletic sports as one of its biggest days in the year.

But let me go back somewhat further in time. The oldest athletics club in Kerry of which I know is Knockanure, which believe it or not, was founded in 1840. This means that a 150th anniversary is due in 1990 and no doubt we will see some celebration out Knockanure way when staunch supporters of the sports there, like Jackie Cronin, Dan Keane, Father Tom McMahon, Jackie Murphy and Jim Collins, all with a lifetime of commitment to athletics, will honour the feats of men like the late Joe Sweeney, a champion cyclist of the thirties and the late Davy McMahon.

A mile or two up the road in Moyvane, the late Con Brosnan, of football fame, was also a big figure in athletic circles, as were Tom O'Connor and Moss O'Connell in a later era Duagh, too, have had a long association with the sport, firstly through the efforts of old time cyclist and official, the late Dermot O'Brien, with able help from Tom Broderick. Some years later, the Duagh committee thrived thanks to men like Dan McAuliffe and the Dillon brothers, Diarmuid and Father Paul.

Listowel always had a thriving club with both athletics and cycling to the fore. "Jet" Carroll,

Pat Healy, Anthony Dowling, Jerome Murphy, Pat Kiernan (father of marathon star Jerry) and the late Gene Moriarty kept the flag flying three and four decades ago and were followed in more recent times by Moss Heffernan, Ned Carey, Donal and Bob O'Sullivan and Fr. Kiernan O'Shea, all great committee men. Brendan O'Shea and Jerry Kiernan both won Irish marathon titles.

Coolard and Lisselton have promoted athletics for many years, thanks to staunch workers like Tom Leane, Gus Cremins, Ned Bolger, George O'Donnell, Richie Kissane, Jerdie O'Connor and Maurice O'Mahony. The border town of Tarbert has remained on the athletics map because of men like Jim Friel and Desmond O'Connor and today it thrives with great youngsters ably looked after by John and Marie McGinley.

(Picture) Heirs to a proud tradition.... the committee of St. Bernadette's Athletic Club, Knockanure. Front row (from left): Anne Woods (treasurer), Hannah Mai Collins (secretary); Ann Mulvihill , Margaret Horgan (asst treasurer). Back row! Ted O'Connor, John Looney, Pat Mulvihill, Tony Horgan (PRO), Jim Collins (chairman), Jackie Cronin. Missing from photograph) Dan Keane (vice-chairman), Jerry Woods, Ted Keane, Larry McCaffrey (trainer).

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, October 16, 1971; Page: 4

MRS. PHILIP O’ROURKE formally Mai O'Connor of Main Street Listowel) has, just returned, to her adopted home in 148 Ullos, San Francisco, after a very pleasant visit at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. James and Eileen Murray Of Main Street, Listowel. Before starting out in life in America, Mai had trained at Guys, Hospital, London, where she won some distinction as a young nurse. Her husband, Philip, who is a native, of Killarney, and frequently visits there, began life after leaving school, as a Radio Officer in the American Navy. Since his retirement he has been, actively engaged in the fortunes of the Radio Officers Association, as its Vice-President which, it appears, is a demanding function. The O'Rourke’s have a daughter and son—Mrs. Deirdre Watson and Philip O'Rourke. Mr O'Rourke's sister, Miss Agnes O'Rourke, lives In Killarney.

FROM NEVADA—Twenty-five-years old Michael O'Rourke's life's ambition was to find out as much as he can about the Kirbys of Listowel from whom he had sprung and after getting his degrees in business management in a university in Nevada, he set out on the long journey from Reno, Nevada, to Listowel in high hopes of the success of his mission. But In Listowel he was unable to get any clue which would put him on the right road.

He visited the local cemetery where he made a thorough inspection of the graves and disheartened by his failure to discover a Kirby, he left and went down to the town. As he walked alone Main Street a very pleasant surprise awaited him He met a clergyman—Listowel-born Monsignor William McMahon who directed him to the home of a first-cousin of his father—Edward O'Connor of Island View, Listowel, where he got a welcome reception.

He learned of his great-grandfather, Michael Kirby, who had a drapery establishment in Main Street, many years ago and who had four sons In the priesthood (one of whom was a parish priest in Fossa, Killarney, some years ago).

Michael showed the writer an old photograph of a young and lovely girl who was his grandmother—Norah Kirby who had a rare and beautiful voice. Her father, Michael Kirby, sent her to Florence, Italy, to study singing under the best teachers. Having completed her studies she returned home to Listowel and then gaily and bravely left for America to become a singer.

On arrival, Norah stayed with her brother, Fr. Pat who was at the time, the Assistant Pastor of St. Agnes Church in San Francisco where she became a singing teacher instead. One of her pupils was a member of a well-known family named Jack O'Rourke, who stayed with his brother, Isaac William O'Rourke, Chief Veterinary Surgeon for the city of San Francisco {"Horses," said Michael, "were very important in 1897"). Well, it appears that Jack's voice became vastly improved in a short time and so did his affection for the charming Norah Kirby and in a short time they were married. Her son John was Michael's father. Michael left Listowel with numerous references and photographs of the old home of his great-grandfather and of the Butler Arms in Waterville, which had been owned by his , grand-aunt, Mary Kirby, who was later Mrs. Jones, who sold it to the, Huggards. The late Catherine Kirby, Mrs O'Connor, mother of Mr Edward O'Connor was also daughter of the late Ml. Kirby..

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Italian priest concelebrates his 100th birthday Mass with his 4 sons, also priests

https://aleteia.org/2019/06/17/italian-priest-concelebrates-his-100th-birthday-mass-with-his-4-sons-also-priests/

DEATH of Franco Zeffirelli on Saturday at the age of 96 marked the end of a movie-making era. The famed and prolific Italian director was known for lots of things — his joy of living, extravagant lifestyle and love for the opera and William Shakespeare. He will also be remembered for is his deep Roman Catholic faith. He was also a man truly blessed by God. The world may have never have come to know his art had he not escaped death twice during his life. …

https://www.getreligion.org/getreligion/2019/6/17/familiar-journalism-question-why-did-new-york-times-ignore-franco-zeffirellis-catholic-faith

Redemptorist Novena 2019

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JUST A THOUGHT; Do all you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, to all the peoples you can, as long as ever you can.

2019 June 19 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

KNOCK: Annual Pilgrimage to Knock from Knockanure, Moyvane and Tarbert takes place on Wednesday 3rd of July 2019, details from Margaret at 087 2976 304 and Nuala at 068 36166.

PADRE Pio prayer meeting in Lixnaw will take place on Tuesday June 18th at 7.30pm.

The witness will be given by Marie & Clare who hail from Omagh in Co. Tyrone.

CHIROPODIST will be in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Wednesday 26th June. If you wish to attend please ring 087 7672172.

OPEN AIR MASS Moyvane on Sun 23rd at 12noon followed by BBQ & entertainment.

MASS Moyvane; Wed 19th at 11.00am Graduation Mass for Murhur N.S. All welcome and on Sat 22nd at 4.30pm, Biker’s Mass (remembering and honouring all those who have died as a result of motorbike accidents. This Mass prayerfully supports all those who grieve their loss. We pray for safety for all those who travel on motorbikes. We also give thanks to those on the Blood Bike who travel the length and width of Ireland delivering blood and medical supplies to hospitals. Mass on Sun 23rd at 12noon, Mass of Thanksgiving (open air – weather permitting)

GRAVEYARD Masses – Lisselton - Mon. 17th June at 8pm; Gale – Thurs 20th June at 8pm.

DEATH occurred on June 8th 2019 of John Joe Barrett, Tarmons, Tarbert. Husband of the late Peggy, survived by son Tony, daughter-in-law Joan, granddaughter Shona, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (11th) at Tarbert Church, Interment at Ahavoher Cemetery, Gale Bridge.

ANNIVERSARIES: Eamonn Keane, Nancy Enright, Fr. Bill Prendiville, Bridget Stack Guidry, Sr. Aquilina Relihan, Laurene Kennelly, Donal Mulvihill, Tony Buckley, John Culhane, Jim Groarke, Michael O’Sullivan, Joan McLoughlin, Brendan Shanahan, Jim Cogan, Martin Whelan, Mass Moyvane; Mon a17th at 7.30pm for Con O’Connor, Glin Road & Birmingham; Thurs 20^th at 7.30pm for Denis Nolan, his son P.J. & parents Patrick & Bridie, Kilmorna; Fri 21st at 7.30pm for Mary Brosnan, Coilagurteen;

Mass Sat 22^nd at 7.30pm for Charles & Mary Finan & Fr. Chris Finan, Margaret McEneaney & her husband Peter.

MASS Knockanure; Fri 21st at 12noon, Graduation Mass for Scoil Chorp Chríost. All welcome.

And on Sun 23rd at 10.00am, mass for Tom & Mary McNamara, Cooraclare Village (Anni)

FLEADH Cheoil Chiarraí 2019 Milltown 19th - 23rd June.

BINGO: Fundraising Bingo in Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Sat 22nd June after 7pm mass. All welcome.

GOLDEN Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Tom Crawford will celebrate his Golden Jubilee, Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Sunday 23rd June at 1pm.

SUMMER OUTING: Abbeyfeale Community Alert are travelling to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Tuesday, July 16.

BROTHERS OF CHARITY AT THE GLÓRACH: We are delighted to be collaborating with the Brothers of Charity next week with local service users bringing a musical drama to the Glórach stage, takes place at the Glórach Theatre on the mornings of Wednesday June 19 and Thursday June 20. Doors open at 11 am.

CEMETERY MASSES: A reminder that our Cemetery Masses will take place on the following dates in August. AHAVOHER -Monday 5th August at 8pm . KNOCKANURE -Tuesday 6th August at 8pm. MURHUR- Wednesday 7th August at 8pm.

Gale, Lisselton – Thurs 20th June at 8pm.

TUNE INTO NATIONWIDE ON RTE 1 Monday 17th at 7pm. to see Nationwide been broadcasted from Listowel Ireland’s Tidiest town.

LOCAL ARTIST ON RTE 1: Brian O'Rourke is a local, award winning artist, who received his Honors Degree in Fine Art Painting from Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) in 2018. He is one of 6 artists, selected nationally, to take part in RTE'S upcoming documentary on RTE1 on June 27 at 10.15pm.

WEST LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: Next meeting Tuesday, June 18 at 8pm in Maple Lodge NCW. Further information Mary Danagher 086 3514700. New members welcome.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE: A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND. Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1. We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

ARD CHURAM COMMUNITY CHOIR - New members welcome. Contact Mairead 086-8696341. Also, the recently launched CD of the choir is available from Listowel Parish Office.

RALLY FOR LIFE: 2pm Saturday July 6th, Dublin City Centre. Details of buses from Kerry and to book a seat contact 087 6590551.

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

Sunday next, 23rd June, we will please God, weather permitting, have our Parish BBQ in the Presbytery grounds, Moyvane. food, music and fun events for the children. Starting with open air Mass at 12noon. The first Holy Communion children of 2019 will lead us in a procession starting at 11.45 from Moyvane Church. All welcome. (The usual Saturday evening Vigil at 7.30pm and Sunday’s 10am Mass in Knockanure will go ahead as normal – no 11am Mass). The 12noon open air Mass is a Mass of thanksgiving for one and all in our Parish and beyond who share their faith with us in the Parish.

RACING at Athea on 30^th June.

FR. SEAN SHEEHY has written a book on Faith, Prayer & Worship. Suggested donation is €10 which will go to Ard Chúram Day Care Centre for the new Purpose - built Dementia Day Care Unit that’s been built in Listowel. They are on sale in the Parish Office, Listowel.

ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP: at Listowel Family Resource Centre from July 1-August 17 inclusive.

The camp runs from 9.15am-1..15am daily. Further details from Patricia Lyons on 068 23584.

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: The L1013 (Bog Road). from Tarmons Cross to The Cross of the woods will be closed from Monday 17thJune at 8 am. This will be a 24-hour closure until 7pm on Friday 21th June. The road will be fully opened on weekend. Info from Vince on 087 9980226. Also the planned commencement date for works on theL1021 from Banbury’s cross to Gale Bridge is 17th June until 21st June. These works are for passing bays only and the road will remain fully opened. Info from Pádraig on 086 6072159.

HARNETT REUNION: Press Launch Leens Hotel Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm. 4 weeks to go. We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. Free admission on Friday, July 12 to the Genealogy workshops and the Patie Boy Historical Collection in the Devon Inn. Tickets for the variety concert in Tournafulla on Friday, July 12 will be available on the door. Brian Harnett Tenor has confirmed that he will be performing. Tickets for the Gala banquet and bus tour available from Batt Harnett or Ann Lyons. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. The event is open to everybody.

MONTHLY TEA DANCE AT HIBERNIAN BAR on Sunday June 30th. All proceeds from dance will go towards St. John’s Church Ballybunion renovation Fund

ST JOHN’S: Thu 20th @ 11am- MAMMA- MIA -A short musical. End of term performance by Kerry Parents and Friends, directed by Joe Burkett; Tues 25th - Fri 28th - THE WIZARD OF OZ - End of term presentation by Theatrix Stage School directed by Jo Jordan. Details from 068 22566.

RETREAT: June Retreat Days at Glenstal Abbey Mon 24th - One Day Retreat for Men. Tues 25th - Silent Retreat Day for Women. Wed 26th Day Retreat for Women (not silent). Reflect, relax and pray in the peaceful and beautiful surrounds of the Abbey. Guided by monks of the monastery, the day will include a number of talks, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Meals and Refreshment breaks are included. Registration 10am. Finish 5pm. Cost €45. For more information; 061-621005 events@glenstal.com/ www.glenstal.com/abbey

TAIZE: Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé –the diocesan youth pilgrimage to Taizé, France. The group aged between 16-30 years will fly to Taizé on Sunday, June 23rd and return on Sunday, June 30th 2019. We fly from Dublin airport to Lyons. The cost of the pilgrimage is €500. Please contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 or email Tomás on tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie for more information.

SISTERHOOD OF ELIZABETH NUNS FROM BELARUS visited Listowel church on Wednesday morning 12th June for morning Mass. They had a display of handmade Icons, ceramics, decorations & other artefacts produced in the workshop in their convent.

https://youtu.be/UrzmEtPFyFw

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE Sacred Circle Dance -To mark World Day of Circle Dance: Bernadette Purcell PBVM, Sat. 6th July 10.30am-4.00pm.Stress Reduction Weekend: Clodagh McCarthy, Fri.12th to Sun. 14th July.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP registration will take place in St Marys boys school Abbeyfeale on Wed 3rd July and also Thursday 4thJuly from 7pm –8 pm. All children need to be registered before camp. We also need 2 single rooms to accommodate visiting volunteers 087-2788834.

MOVING ON: Are you a woman looking for work in Kerry? Would you like to reach your full potential? If so, we can provide free training, support and links with employers. To find out if you are eligible or to book a place at our next information morning contact Lisa: lisaoflaherty@newkd.ie087 764 7446Moving On Open Morning: 10.00-12.00 Wed 19th June Aras an Phobail Tralee.

LEARNING TO WALK WITH YOUR SENSES –Anne Alcock Slow walking, meditative awareness. Includes sitting. Killarney House courtyard and lavender-Garden Choose any morning(s) Mon –Fri24thto 28thJune9.30 sharp. I hour. Facilitator/instruction Anne Alcock Pre booking necessary–daily numbers limited to 20. 085 801 7973

VOCATIONS AFTER NOON Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork. Saturday June 29th 2 -4.30 pm, for young women considering a vocation Email: vocationspoorclarescork@gmail.com www.poorclarescork.ie

Walking the bog road

https://youtu.be/-pC9GcyKr10

TRUMP: On Tuesday, June 18, at 8pm ET, President Trump will kick off his 2020 campaign with a rally in Orlando, Florida.

HOLY WELLS DAY: Sunday June 16th. Visit a local Holy Well and pray in thanksgiving for the gift of water. O God of All Creation, teach us how to protect water on which all living things depend, plants, animals, fish, birds, humans. Help us to ensure that water may always flow freely and purely for all your creation. May your Spirit soften our hearts and enlighten us so that we may act responsibly to protect water, the vital source of life in our common home. Amen.

150 YEARS OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH Tralee. Next year, 2020, will mark the 150^th anniversary of the dedication of St. John’s Church. A meeting will be held in the Parish Centre on Wednesday June 26^th at 7.30pm to get ideas on how to mark this special occasion. All welcome.

MUSEUM: The Irish Emigration Museum has become a must-see for every visitor to Dublin. And now it has been voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction for 2019 at The World Travel Awards, The Dublin docklands museum won over attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Rome's Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower. And this June, with our exclusive 2 For 1 ticket offer, there has never been a better time for Ireland Reaching Out member to visit this innovative museum, which honours the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world.

PAPERS: Kerry Champion 1928-1958, Saturday, March 08, 1930; Page: 6

KNOCKANUFE WEDDING BELLS.

MARRIAGE OF PROMINENT REPUBLICAN.

The marriage took place on Saturday morning at Knockanure Church, of Mr. Patrick O’Callaghan, N.T., Knockanure to Miss Bessie Cronin, Knockanure, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. M. Keane, P.P. Newtownsandes, who afterwards celebrated Nuptial Mass, only a few immediate friends being present owing to recent bereavements in both the bride and bridegroom's families. Miss J. Cronin, Listowel was bridesmaid and Mr D Daly, N.T. Listowel was best man. The bride, who is well-known in Republican circles in North Kerry was an active member of Cumman Na mBan during the Anglo-Irish and Civil Wars. The bridegroom, who is a native of Dingle and a native Irish speaker is principal in the Knockanure Boys' School and is very well known throughout Kerry and West Limerick. A lifelong Separatist, he was interned in 1922 and 1923. Mr. O'Callaghan is secretary of the Kerry Dail Ceantair Sinn Fein and Chairman of the North Kerry Republican Soldiers' Memorial Committee.

Irish Independent 1905-current, Saturday, April 06, 1957; Page: 10

Sunday independent

FOR Sale. Irish Terrier Bitch. 2-yearsold. first-class pedigree, no faults, £5 or nearest. Apply Cronin. Knockanure. Co. Kerry. FOR Sale 4 pedigree Wire-haired Fox Terrier Puppies, 3 male. 1 female; great pets. 8 weeks old. Box 22214.

Irish Independent 1905-current, 18.02.1959, page 15

IRISH Terrier puppies for sale, pedigree, dogs, £3. bitches £2. Cronin, Knockanure, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.

Irish Independent 25 June 1960 p19

IRISH Terrier male Puppy for sale, pedigree. 3 months old, £4; beauty: Cronin, Knockanure, Moyvane.

Irish Independent 1 Nov. 1962

COCKER Spaniel Puppies for sale; pure bred; 6 weeks old; males.£3. Cronin. Knockanure, Moyvane. FOR sale, two Golden Cocker Bitches, 11 months, very well bred. B. McCoy, Hale Street. Ardee.

Evening Herald 1891-current, Monday, November 05, 1962; Page: 14

CHAMPION-bred Cocker-spaniel, blue roan Puppies for sale. Registered I.K.C., 8 weeks. Woodlyn Princess by Lickbla Barney. Price 10 gns. each. Mrs. M. O'Brien, Dormstown House, Navan. DX6 COCKER Spaniel Puppies for sale; pure bred; 6 weeks-old; males £3. Cronin Knockanure, Moyvane. COCKER Pups, show standard, outstanding quality, male, female. Call 216 Lower Kimmage Road.

Limerick Leader 1905-current, 07.11.1964, page 25

For sale, 1 cwt of Garlic at 1/6 per lb; 1 cwt Shallots at 6s per st.- Cronin, Knockanure, Moyvane.

Some more history

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GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €4700 jackpot on Friday 7th June. Numbers drawn were 1, 15, 16, and 22. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. M & M Mangan, Lyreacrompane; 2. Mary Wallace, Glin; 3. Donie Lynch, c/o Kevin’s; 4. Rose Costello, Kilmorna, and

5. Edward Bermingham, Westmeath. Next draw on Friday 14th June with jackpot up to €4800.

Gabriel Fitzmaurice Farewell to Poetry

https://youtu.be/18jgATbdrhE

Publishing Talk at Listowel 31^st May 2019

https://youtu.be/WgPW6ASSD_k

Walk Around Listowel

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2019 June 12 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CHIROPODIST: in the Marian Hall on Friday 14th June at 10am. To book please phone Noreen on 49238.

KNOCK: Annual Pilgrimage to Knock from Knockanure, Moyvane and Tarbert takes place on Wednesday 3^rd of July 2019, details from Margaret at 087 2976 304 and Nuala at 068 36166.

SCHOOL: At a recent Board of Management at Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure the following vote of sympathy was passed - To the Molyneaux Family Knockanure on the death of Tom Molyneaux Meen Listowel.

BEST WISHES to Maureen Sweeney (née Flavin) originally from Knockanure, she was at Blacksod weather station in Mayo in June 1944. At the age of 21 prevented the loss of many soldier’s lives on the beaches of Normandy with the help of her weather forecast. Her readings pinpointed a short window of opportunity that Eisenhower needed to launch his D-Day invasion, thereby led to end of the war. Maureen now aged 96, told her story in a documentary on RTE on Thursday last June 6th, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing.

CONGRATULATIONS to Johnny Cronin of Moyvane who recently married Sarah McGrath at Séipéal San Nioclás, Ring, Dungarvan, the reception was held at Park hotel Dungarvan.

Congratulations also to Bolka Family on the birth of their Baby Girl Amelia.

NORTH KERRY ALZHEIMERS GROUP: would like to thank all who contributed to their Church Gate Collection – Knockanure €189.90 and Moyvane €545.

SYMPATHY: To Tony Kiely & family, Woodgrove on the death of his bother Joseph who died on 17^th May 2019 in Limerick. To Ann O’Keeffe & family, Trien on the death of her brother Tony Foley, Carrigaline, Cork. Funeral Mass was celebrated in Carrigaline on Saturday 8^th June 2019.

DEATH on the 3rd June, 2019, of Anne Dillon (née Stack), 62 Church Street, Listowel and late of Carrueragh, Kilmorna. Predeceased by her sister Bríd O'Connor. Survived by her husband Liam, son Éamon, daughters Colette and Áine, grandchildren Tomás, Liam, Dara, Art, Anna and Evie, brothers Willie and Brendan, sister Sr. Stella, sons-in-law David O'Connor & Stephen O'Sullivan, daughter-in-law Hazel, brothers-in-law Dónal O'Connor & Noel Dillon, sisters-in-law Kathleen & Christine Stack, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Requiem Mass for Anne Dillon was celebrated in Listowel Church on Thursday morning, with burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.

DEATH has taken place of Tom Molyneaux, Meen, Listowel, (suddenly) on the 24-05-2019 at University Hospital Kerry. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Mossie and Richie, sisters Mary, Anne and Theresa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiem Mass for Tom was celebrated on Tuesday at St. Mary's Church, Listowel, burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.

ANNIVERSARIES: Winnie Sheehy, Kathleen O’Dwyer, Sr. Helen Keane, Liam Cronin, John Lynch, Mary Horgan, Sr. Joan Kiely, Mai O’Connor, Jack Mulvihill, Cillian O’Connor, David Riordan, Joan Keane, Mass in Moyvane; Wed 12th at 7.30pm for The deceased of the Moore, Healy & McKenna families

Glin Road; Fri 14th at 7.30pm for Joe & Mary Lynch, Woodgrove; Sat 15th at 7.30pm for Nora & Jack Walsh, Leitrim East, and Sun 16^th, Mass at 11.00am for Jim Groarke, The Village, & deceased of the Groarke & McKenna families. Mass Knockanure on Sunday 16th June at 10.00am for Parishioners.

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard, Abbeyfeale, every Tuesday from 7-8pm. More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite large. In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to. We appreciate any help you can give.

ART EXHIBITION: will take place in St. Joseph’s Day Room of Listowel Community Hospital on Friday 14th June at 2.30pm exhibiting residents art work. A fun draw will take place on the day in aid of activities for St. Joseph’s Unit. Tickets still available.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: The L1013 (Bog Road). from Tarmons Cross to The Cross of the woods will be closed from Monday 10thJune at 8 am. This will be a 24-hour closure until 7pm on Friday 14th June. The road will be fully opened on weekends. The R551 Tarbert to Ballylongford road works will start Monday 10th June until Friday 14th June under a traffic light system. Meanwhile REACH ACTIVE have informed us of the following: The planned commencing date of the ducting works on the L1021 from Banbury’s Cross to Gale Bridge is the 1st July and the expected completion date is 30th August.

CONCERT AT THE GLÓRACH THEATRE: Having given an impressive performance on his Abbeyfeale debut at the Glórach Theatre in 2017, Steo Wall returns to the esteemed venue with fellow musicians Trevor Sexton and Ger O'Donnell under the collective name, Hearts of Men. Combining folk, traditional and original numbers, as well as three very distinctive vocal styles, Hearts of Men will be playing at the Glórach Theatre on Thursday, June 13 at 8 pm. A concert not to be missed, be sure to book at 0871383940 to guarantee a seat on the night. Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm.

ARD CHURAM COMMUNITY CHOIR - will resume choir practice on Mon. June 10th from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Hospital Chapel, Listowel. New members welcome. Contact Mairead 086-8696341. Also, the recently launched CD of the choir is available from Listowel Parish Office.

SIAMSA TÍRE - are holding auditions for people of all ages on Sat. 15th of June from 10am – 6pm at Siamsa Tire Theatre, Tralee. Auditions for those aged 7 – 12 from 10am – 2pm, age 13-17 from 2pm – 4pm and age 18+ from 4pm – 6pm. Audition is by appointment only, so please call 066-7123055 to make an appointment.

LISTOWEL LIBRARY will hold Family Story Time session as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg Festival, on Saturday 15th June 2.30 PM - 3.10 PM. Free event All welcome.

MEDJUGORJE PRAYER GROUP will meet straight after 10.30am Mass Monday 10th June in the Parish Meeting Room.

CHOIR: The Jesuit High School Choir from Carmichael, California, U.S.A. led by Leah Heine and Rex Rallanka, will sing at the 6.10pm Mass in Tralee on Saturday June 15

BOOKS, DVDs AND CDs: for sale every Thursday at Kerry Life and Family Centre (in lane beside the Imperial Hotel, Denny Street) from 10.45am to 4pm. All welcome. Enquiries 087 659 0551.

TRALEE 10- 30AM MASS SUNDAY 16^th June, will be celebrated in The Kerry Group Marquee in Tralee Town Park (entrance by main gates) as part of the annual Féile na mBláth @ The Park Festival.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE - Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mon. 8pm-9.30pm. Growing Old Gracefully: John Dunne & Mary Glynn, a guided participative experience, Fri. 14th to Sun. 16th June. Sacred Circle Dance - To mark World Day of Circle Dance: Bernadette Purcell PBVM, Sat. 6th July 10.30am-4pm. Stress Reduction Weekend: Clodagh McCarthy, Fri. 12th to Sun. 14th July. For bookings: Phone 066-7134276.

SURGERY OVER THE BORDER: Are you on a HSE waiting list? Know someone who is?

Visit crossbordersurgery.co.uk for more information. Do not forget that Nenagh General Hospital offers cataract operations.

CELEBRATIONS: The Bruach Na Carraige Cultural Centre in Rockchapel is in operation twenty years this June. To mark the occasion there will be Mass in the Centre on Friday June 14 at 8pm followed by a rambling house session. On Saturday, June 15 there will be a concert featuring Bryan O Leary on accordion, Anne O Connell on Fiddle, Francis O Connor on flute, Brien Mooney on bouzouki, Nickie and Ann McAuliffe, Ceoltoiri Sliabh Luachra, and others, All welcome.

MENS HEALTH WEEK: Men’s health week will run from Monday June 10 -16. The overall aims of MHW are to: Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages. Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices / activities. Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.

WEST LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: Next meeting Tuesday, June 18 at 8pm in Maple Lodge NCW. Further information Mary Danagher 086 3514700. New members welcome.

GOLDEN Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Tom Crawford will celebrate his Golden Jubilee in June 2019. Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Sunday 23rd June at 1pm.

Congratulations to Canon Frank Duhig who will celebrate 50 years in the priesthood with a mass in Newcastle West church on Saturday, June 15 at 12.30pm.

ST JOHN’S: Sat 15th @ 4pm CRUINNIÚ NA NÓG “THE MAN WHO WAS MAGIC”,

presented by Tony Baloney Puppet Theatre. Suitable for 4 -10 year olds. Admission Free. In association with Kerry Co. Council.

Thu 20th @ 11am MAMMA- MIA

A short musical. End of term performance by Kerry Parents and Friends, directed by Joe Burkett.

Tues 25th - Fri 28th THE WIZARD OF OZ

End of term presentation by Theatrix Stage School directed by Jo Jordan.

D-Day Maureen Flavin Sweeney

https://www.rte.ie/culture/2019/0529/1052425-how-an-irish-weather-forecast-played-a-critical-role-on-d-day/

ANAM CARA KERRY - the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Tuesday 11th June at 7.20pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haig's Terrace, Killierisk, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. Please note there are no events in July or August. Please contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085-2888888.

UNDERSTANDING & MANAGING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S ANXIETIES & WORRIES: This FREE workshop will be held on Thursday, June 13, at 7pm in the Newcastle West Library, in association with West Limerick Resources' SICAP programme. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the workshop, which is being delivered by Carina McEvoy, qualified clinical hypnotherapist & psychotherapist. To register your place for the workshop please contact Dearbhla, at West Limerick Resources, on 087 6750869 or email dconlon@wlr.ie

HARNETT REUNION: Carina Prendeville is currently working on their magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on harnettreunion2019@gmail.com

A full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join. Free admission on Friday, July 12 to the Genealogy workshops and the Patie Boy Historical Collection in the Devon Inn. Tickets for the variety concert in Tournafulla on Friday, July 12 will be available on the door. Brian Harnett Tenor has confirmed that he will be performing. Tickets for the Gala banquet and bus tour available from Batt Harnett or Ann Lyons. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry.

The event is open to everybody.

PRAY: From Ascension Day, Thursday May 30th until Sunday June 10th Pentecost Sunday, Christians all over the world will be pray for the gift of God’s spirit on those we love and on all people. People pray hoping to be more attentive to God’s spirit in the world. They hope especially that those who have lost a sense of connection with Jesus Christ might be encouraged and inspired to know him anew in their lives.

MEDJUGORJE PRAYER GROUP will meet straight after 10.30am Mass Monday 10th February in the Parish Meeting Room.

SISTERHOOD OF ELIZABETH NUNS FROM BELARUS will be visiting our church on Wednesday morning next 12th June for 10.30am. morning Mass. They will have a small display of handmade Icons, ceramics, decorations & other artefacts produced in the workshop in their convent for sale after mass.

JUNE RETREAT DAYS AT GLENSTAL ABBEY Monday 24th - One Day Retreat for Men. Tuesday 25th - Silent Retreat Day for Women. Wednesday 26th - Day Retreat for Women (not silent). Reflect, relax and pray in the peaceful and beautiful surrounds of the Abbey. Guided by monks of the monastery, the day will include a number of talks, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Meals and Refreshment breaks are included. Registration 10am. Finish 5pm. Cost €45. For more information; 061-621005 / events@glenstal.com / www.glenstal.com/abbey

VACANCY EXISTS on Community Employment for a Housekeeper in Talbot Grove, Castleisland and an Administrator Resource Centre, Lyreacrompane (temporary post).If eligible contact 087/2747626 or email: bridiedillon@islandcrowngroup.com.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2019: 29th August to 3rd September 175th Anniversary of St. Bernadette. Contact: Janice O’Sullivan 064 7758219.

ARTIST ON RTE 1: Brian O'Rourke is a local, award winning artist, who received his Honors Degree in Fine Art Painting from Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) in 2018. He is one of 6 artists, selected nationally, to take part in RTE'S upcoming documentary focusing on preparation and Artistic process for Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) open call show. The documentary is called Exhibitionists: Road to The RHA and will be shown on RTE1 on June 27 at 10.15pm.

HOST FAMILIES WANTED: Wanted host families for French students for 2 or 3 weeks during the summer. Contact Catherine at 0876255679 or email me at hostfamilies17@gmail.com .

BOOK FLUID FORMS – LIAM FLYNN: Two weeks left of our campaign and, thanks to our funders and supporters, we have reached 161% of our funding target. At this point our focus is on honouring Liam’s memory by distributing Fluid Forms widely. We anticipate launching Fluid Forms on December 5 at Oliver Sears Gallery, Dublin. You can pre-order the book on our Fund:it site (40 euro/copy) @ https://fundit.ie/project/fluid-forms---liam-flynn

PRESIDENT TRUMP: Deserted Shannon Airport 5 June 2019. President Trump on his first visit to ireland as President, seven US presidents have visited Ireland while in office. J F Kennedy was first in 1963. Just before the President’s visit, only Garda presence visible, no sign of welcome or protesters. https://youtu.be/u6t2NZpzh3A

LOCAL: The idea for Brona Chocolate initiated from running our shop, Mr Duffy’s Traditional Sweetshop in Tralee. Though we were stocking Irish chocolate (and there are many brilliant Irish chocolatiers) we felt that nobody was producing a large range of bars such as we were having to import from the UK and Europe. So began an incredible journey into research and training.

Little did I know that chocolate is the most complex compound known to science with over 1500 identified flavour components (compared to 500 in wine).

At Brona Chocolate we have perfected twenty-four different flavour combinations so far – something to suit everyone.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/BronaChocolate/about/?ref=page_internal

Skibbereen Eagle 13 May 1922

RIC casualties from 1st January 1919 to 11th July 1921, date of truce; Policemen killed 366; Wounded 572; Soldiers killed 128; wounded 296- total 1,362.

See paper for payments for disbanded policemen.

Freemans Journal 1763-1924, 01.11.1924, page 8

Revival of Railway Smoking Concert was held on Thursday at the Mansion House, it was the first reunion since 1919. Sir Walter Nugent, Bart., presided. Singing by Miss Caroline Hutchard and Mr. Thrope Bates. Other Dublin artists also contributed including, Miss Agnes L O’Kelly, Mr J C Doyle, Mr Joseph O’ Neill. Jimmy O’Dea provided comedy.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, 29.10.1927, page 10

Catholic Journalist Honoured; Martin Melvin K.G.C.S.G. was knighted by King in birthday list. He was chairman of Birmingham Catholic Reunion 1916-1919. Chairman National Congress in 1923. Pope Benedict XV conferred towards end of the war. He was proprietor of the “Universe”

Recent commemoration of fourth century sack of Rome and part played by Swiss Guards.

Pilgrimage to Rome under the Franciscan Fathers.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, 26.02.1946, page 3

WAR: We remember that in World War 1, though hostilities ceased in November 1918, casualties in 1919 were the heaviest of all. The awful thought was that the so called finished war had yet to claim the majority of its victims. As a result of war it was for the people to help the Red Cross in their endeavours. Fr Duggan said that Men are brothers not because they are sons of the same mother, not because they are citizens of the same state. It is fundamental Christianity that men are brothers primary and essentially because for each and every one of them God poured out his Blood in Redemptive Sacrifice. (See paper for full report)

Irish Press 1931-1995, 18.12.1971, page 12

Book; Irish Statesman and Rebel; The Two Lives of Eamon de Valera, by Bill Severn, reviewed by George Rice. Up Dev down Cos shouted the Dublin woman.

De Valera visited America in 1919 and met his elderly mother. Huge crowds greeted Dev in America and he answered questions about IRA and remarked that English said the same about America when they were fighting for their freedom. He wanted an Irish Republic for the whole Island.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, 29.11.1978, page 6

William Barry’s History of the Port of Cork Steam Navigation 1815 to 1915. It contains many facts up to 1918. (See Journal of Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 1919)

Kenmare torpedoed March 1918, with loss of 27 crew. Innisfallen sunk by German submarine May 23 1918, loss 11 lives; Cormorant sunk by mine Oct 1914, crew saved; Fulmar sunk by mine March 1916, one of crew drowned; Inniscarra, sunk by German submarine May 12 1918 loss of 28 lives; Dotterel sunk by mine 29 Nov. five lives lost; Lestris captured by German destroyers July 1916; Serula sunk by torpedo 16 Sept. 1918 with 13 lives lost; Lismore sunk German submarine April 12 1917 with loss of five lives; Merganiser sunk by submarine in Nov. 1915 crew saved; Bandon sunk by torpedo 13 April 1917, loss of 27 lives; Bitten sunk by submarine Aug. 1915, crew saved; Vaneellus sunk by mine Oct 1 1916, three of crew drowned; Tringa sunk by submarine 26 Nov.1915 three lives lost; Rallus sunk by submarine Sept 1916, crew saved; Dafila torpedoed July 1917, loss of two lives and Clangula torpedoed Nov. 1917, loss of 15 crew. Book contains picture of Ardmore which was sunk by torpedo Nov 1917 with loss of 19 lives.

Gabriel Fitzmaurice Farewell to Poetry

https://youtu.be/18jgATbdrhE

Publishing Talk at Listowel 31^st May 2019

https://youtu.be/WgPW6ASSD_k

Walk Around Listowel

Your video will be live at: https://youtu.be/UKaEGMVhVO4

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €4600 jackpot on Friday 31st May. Numbers drawn were 2, 12, 18, and 30. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Yvonne & Eoin Gilmore, Moyvane South; 2. Donie White, c/o John Barry; 3. Jim Greaney, Kilmorna; 4. James & Maureen Connolly, Trien (Daniel), and 5. Henry Finucane, Lisaniska. Next draw on Friday 7th June with jackpot up to €4700.

2019 June 5 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RAMBLING House on the 6th June at 8 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086-3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre takes place on Monday 10th June. Music by Stevie Donegan. All Welcome. If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

WATCH RTE1 on Thursday June 6 at 10.15 for story of Knockanure girl Maureen Flavin Sweeney whose weather forecast delayed D Day landings.

ST. PADRE PIO EVENING: Friday 7th. Beginning with the Rosary at 6.45 p.m. Evening Mass at 7pm. followed by the Padre Pio prayers & Benediction.

CONGRATULATIONS to Lisa Kelly of Derry Listowel and Michael Wilson of Essex who recently got married in Listowel Church

GABRIEL Fitzmaurice launched his latest book, Farewell to Poetry at Seanchai last week.

EXAMS: Tues 4th at 7.30pm Exam Mass for Junior & Leaving Cert students & their families. Everyone welcome.

DEATH took place on 25^th May 2019 of Catherine (Kitty) Brassil née Mulvihill, Lower Aughrim, Moyvane. Predeceased by her husband Stephen and brother Jimmy. Survived by her son David, daughters Eily, Hannah, Kathleen, Mary and Lillian, grandchildren Steve, John, Andrew, Annette, Siobhan and Karen, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Marie, sons-in-law Pat and Ian,

Moyvane. Requiem Mass for Kitty was celebrated at The Church of The Assumption, Moyvane on Thursday, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.

DEATH has taken place of Tom Molyneaux, Meen, Listowel, (suddenly) on the 24-05-2019 at University Hospital Kerry. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Mossie (Knockanure), and Richie, sisters Mary, Anne and Theresa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Requiem Mass for Tom was celebrated on Tuesday at St. Mary's Church, Listowel, burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.

ANNIVERSARIES: Eileen Goulding, Chris Moriarty, Ita Sweeney, Daniel F Kennelly, Peg Normile, Sr. Cornelius Holly, Denny Collins, Willie Flaherty, Joan McCarthy, Fr. William Scanlon, Dan Scanlon, Ita Keane, Hannah Barnes, Paud Woulfe, Mass Moyvane; Wed 5th at 7.30pm for Kathleen Dore, New Houses & deceased of the Dore Family; Fri 7th at 7.30pm for Hughie Fitzmaurice, Leitrim Middle;

Sat 8^th at 7.30pm for Jack Mulvihill, Woodgrove, and Sun 9^th at 11.00am Mass for John Kearney, The Village, & his parents Dan & Bridie. Mass Knockanure; Thurs 6th at 7.30pm for Kathleen & Tom O’Dwyer, Shrone; Fri 7th at 7.30pm for Eileen Goulding, Knockanure Village, and Sun 9th at 10.00am for Denis & Nancy Flaherty, Lisaniskea.

DIOCESAN COLLECTION: At all Masses on 8th/9th June in aid of Family Services & Accord.

IRISH CANCER SOCIETY: Would like to thank all who helped and contributed to their Church Gate Collection in Moyvane on 25th/26th May. Total collected was €733.

TIDY TOWNS: Just to remind everyone that adjudication can take place anytime over the coming weeks. Next Clean up in Moyvane on Wednesday night June 5th at 7.30pm.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: The L6020 Piermount road - works have started on the passing bays and the road will remain open for these works.

TEA DANCE at the Top of the Town, Athea on Wednesday, June 5th at 3pm. Music by Ger Connaghan and a raffle. For more information contact Peggy Casey 087-9416223, Mary T. Mulvihill 087-2708603, Máireád Langan 086-6407026.

OPEN PUBLIC AA MEETING: There will be an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Duagh N.S. on Bank Holiday Monday at 8.30pm. All Welcome.

WEDNESDAY CLUB FUNDRAISER; A tea dance will take place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on Sunday, June 9 with dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Proceeds to Recovery Haven and Kerry Hospice Foundation.

NOVENA in the Friary Killarney begins on June 4^th.

MENS HEALTH WEEK: Men’s health week will run from Monday June 10 -16.The overall aims of MHW are to: Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages. Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices / activities. Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.

HEARTS OF MEN IN CONCERT AT GLÓRACH THEATRE, Abbeyfeale on Thursday June 13th at 8pm. Trevor Sexton, Ger O'Donnell & Steo Wall combine to provide an evening of Folk & Trad music & song with originality and modernity in equal measure. Ph 087 1 38 39 40.

BREAKING TRAD: Back by popular demand Irish Music 3 piece Breaking Trad are returning to St Johns Arts Centre, Listowel on Thursday, June 6, doors 7:30, ph 068 22566 for bookings. The band features Abbeyfeale accordionist Donal Murphy, Armagh fiddle maestro Niall Murphy and amazing Mike Galvin on guitar & vocals. This promises to be a great night of music & song.

GRAVEYARD Mass at Reilig Mhichíl, Ballylongford will be held on Fri. 7th June at 7.00pm.

Graveyard Mass at St. John’s Cemetery, Ballybunion will be held on Fri. 7th June at 7.30pm.

TOM MORAN On Sunday, June 2 to mark the 3rd anniversary of his near-fatal brain injury, he abseil down the 9-storey extension of the family Hotel. Tom’s goal is to help the hospital that helped him to make a positive recovery, and his aim is to raise €200k to build a dedicated Brain Disease Resource and Research Centre at St. James’s Hospital. He will be joined by his wife Sheila and children. The Moran family during the 1980s were owners of the Country Club in Carrigkerry.

TARBERT TIDY TOWNS SUMMER WORK - With adjudication season approaching Tarbert Tidy Towns Committee is now planning a work schedule for the summer months. We would love to hear from anyone who would take on a weekly task such as weeding, tending to flowers, sweeping, watering, etc. or a once off job like painting, planting, etc. Please contact Johnny, Joan, Patrick, Michelle or any member of TDA.

SIAMSA TÍRE - are holding auditions for people of all ages on Sat. 15th of June from 10am – 6pm at Siamsa Tire Theatre, Tralee. Auditions for those aged 7 – 12 from 10am – 2pm, age 13-17 from 2pm – 4pm and age 18+ from 4pm – 6pm. Audition is by appointment only, so please call 066-7123055 to make an appointment.

TRAVELLER PRIDE WEEK EXHIBITION: West Limerick Resources SICAP programme, in conjunction with the Primary Healthcare Project, are working together to prepare an exhibition for Traveller Pride Week 2019. Seven individual lampshades are currently being crafted by members of the Travelling Community aiming to shine a light on the positive contribution of Traveller Culture and Travellers in Ireland. The lampshade exhibition will be launched at Abbeyfeale Library on Tuesday, June 4, at 11.30am, where healthy refreshments will also be served. All welcome to attend.

DIOCESAN ADORATION AGM - will take place on Thur. 6th June at 7.30pm in The Church of the Resurrection, Killarney.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE - Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mon. 8pm-9.30pm. Growing Old Gracefully: John Dunne & Mary Glynn, a guided participative experience, Fri. 14th to Sun. 16th June. Sacred Circle Dance - To mark World Day of Circle Dance: Bernadette Purcell PBVM, Sat. 6th July 10.30am-4pm. Stress Reduction Weekend: Clodagh McCarthy, Fri. 12th to Sun. 14th July. For bookings: Phone 066-7134276.

GLIN Parish Pastoral Council – Golden Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Tom Crawford will celebrate his Golden Jubilee in June 2019. To mark this momentous occasion, Glin Parish Pastoral Council will host a celebration. Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Sunday 23rd June at 1pm (no 11 o’ clock mass). Afterwards there will be a light buffet served in Ceol Corbraí Hall.

ANAM CARA KERRY - the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Tuesday 11th June at 7.20pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haig's Terrace, Killierisk, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. Please note there are no events in July or August. Please contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085-2888888.

SUMMER CONCERT: The Annual Broadford Summer Concert takes place on Friday, June 7 at 8.00 p.m. preceeded by a wine reception from 7.15 p.m.

HOST FAMILIES WANTED: Wanted host families for French students for 2 or 3 weeks during the summer. Contact Catherine at 0876255679 or email me at hostfamilies17@gmail.com Rosary every Friday evening during May.

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm. More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite large. In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to. We appreciate any help you can give.

ARTIST ON RTE 1: Brian O'Rourke is a local, award winning artist, who received his Honors Degree in Fine Art Painting from Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) in 2018. He is one of 6 artists, selected nationally, to take part in RTE'S upcoming documentary focusing on preparation and Artistic process for Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA)open call show. The documentary is called Exhibitionists: Road to The RHA and will be shown on RTE1 on June 27 @10.15pm.

LAUNCH OF WEST LIMERICK BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PLAN: Takes place Tuesday, June 4, at 7:30pm, in the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West. All are welcome to attend. To register your attendance please contact Elaine, at West Limerick Resources CLG, edillon@wlr.ie or call 069 66296.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: The Legion of Mary annual Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday, June 9. Bus leaving the Church of The Assumption Abbeyfeale at7.00 am sharp. €20, must be paid beforehand to ensure a seat. Please contact: Bernard Broderick 068 31565, Sean Broderick 068 31213, Michael Lane 068 32757, 087 298084, Gerard O'Callaghan 087 2980841 and David Davy 087 0994272.

YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes Abbeyfeale every Wednesday evening from 7 – 8.30pm. Yoga is a great activity; it gives you strength, flexibility and mind-body awareness. Contact Mike 087 2732591.

MEMORY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE ROOM. HSE, Tralee. Are you worried about your memory or that of a loved one? Speak to a Health Professional about your concerns. See and try out devices that promote independence, safety and quality of life. Get information on where you can buy these devices and on other local services. Visits are free and by appointment only. Please contact 086 7809989. For people with memory problems (including dementia), their families, carers and healthcare professionals.

MOYVANE CEMETERY MASSES Ahavoher, Monday 5th, Knockanure, Tuesday 6th & Murhur Wednesday 7th August. All at 8pm.

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE 2019 Cork to Lough Derg Pilgrimage, leaving cork City at 9am on Saturday 8th June pick ups available in Mallow, Limerick, Galway Sligo & Dundoran. Returning on Tuesday 11th June. Overnight stay Saturday night in Bundoran, onto Lough Derg Sunday for the 3- Day Pilgrimage. Return journey on Tuesday with a stop for mass in Knock. For further info & Bookings contact Paddy O Sullivan on 021-450 2572.

HARNETT REUNION: 5 weeks to go. Confirmation received this week of four Harnett speakers giving presentations on family genealogy including one on the Indian connection. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on harnettreunion2019@gmail.com

We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. Free admission on Friday, July 12 to the Genealogy workshops and the Patie Boy Historical Collection in the Devon Inn. Tickets for the variety concert in Tournafulla on Friday, July 12 will be available on the door. Brian Harnett Tenor has confirmed that he will be performing. Tickets for the Gala banquet and bus tour available from Batt Harnett or Ann Lyons. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody.

CONFERENCE: The Child in our Midst – Maynooth Conference 07Jun, Scripture, Liturgy and the Spirituality of the Child – The Child in our Midst

On June 7th and 8th, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth will host a conference on the subject of the spiritual life of the child and their place in the community of faith. The keynote speaker will be Annemarie Dillon from Killavullen who will speak on: “Children in the midst? On marginality, the center and the challenges of turning social norms upside down.” There will be a number of Plenary Sessions with a variety of speakers and there will be two sessions for workshops. Some of the workshop will be: Stories of God at Home; Children and the Spirituality of Motherhood; Children and Grief; The Directory for Masses with Children. For further information contact specialevents@spcm.ie. To register for Conference www.eventbrite.ie

PILGRIMAGE to Taizé – There are still places remaining for the diocesan youth pilgrimage to Taizé, France. The group aged between 16-30 years will fly to Taizé on Sunday, June 23rd and return on Sunday, June 30th 2019. We fly from Dublin airport to Lyons. The cost of the pilgrimage is €500. Please contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 or email Tomás on tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie for more information.

MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10th2019. 7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Led by Bishop Ray Browne. 175th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Bernadette. Theme: “Blessed are the Poor”. 29th August to 3rd of September. Flights ex Kerry Airport. All bookings, to Mrs. Janice O’Sullivan, Droum House, Nohoval Upper, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. Telephone 064 7758219 or email: joskdp@eircom.net KNOCK SHRINE: All Ireland Rosary Rally. Saturday 1stJune. Bus leaving Castleisland at 7am. Contact 066 7147494 or 066 7141541. CARMELITE PILGRIMAGE TO PARIS AND LISIEUX: Fri 27thSeptember to Wend 2^nd October. Spiritual Director: Fr. Dan Callaghan, O. Carm. Further Information from 01 241 0800 (Joe Walsh Tours).

GARDEN: for information on how you can attract wildlife into your garden.www.irishwildflowers.ie www.biodiversity.ie See pollinators.ie

COMPUTERS: HP using Israeli cybersecurity technology on its new computers.

BOOK: Robert Pierse recently launched his book, Under the Bed, Stories and Thoughts from a Desert Island.

BOOK FLUID FORMS – LIAM FLYNN: Two weeks left of our campaign and, thanks to our funders and supporters, we have reached 161% of our funding target. At this point our focus is on honouring Liam’s memory by distributing Fluid Forms widely. We anticipate launching Fluid Forms on December 5 at Oliver Sears Gallery, Dublin. You can pre-order the book on our Fund:it site (40 euro/copy) @ https://fundit.ie/project/fluid-forms---liam-flynn

BLACKSOD LIGHTHOUSE. Maureen Flavin Sweeney of Knockanure was married to Ted Sweeney.

Ted’s son Vincent is now the keeper of Blacksod lighthouse and it was Ted who supplied the crucial forecast to the Allied forces on June 4, 1944. Vincent takes up the story. “The invasion was planned for June 5, 1944, and my father was requested to give the weather forecast from Blacksod, being the most north-westerly point and weather station, so he gave it. But that weather forecast was not suitable for an invasion, as it came across Ireland, down through England and into the English Channel, and it was blowing a near gale, so the D-Day landings, Operation Overlord, was delayed for one day and it went ahead on the morning of June 6, 1944, and that is as a result of the forecast from Blacksod,” says Vincent.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/the-irishman-who-gave-the-d-day-go-ahead-271114.html

FLU; 100 years ago, Ireland had a devastating epidemic. The Spanish Flu, infected around 800,000 people in Ireland and claimed 23,000 lives over a 12 month period. Worldwide Over a year and a half, 18 million people died.

OLD SONGS:

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling

From glen to glen, and down the mountain side

The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying

'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer's in the meadow

Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow

'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow

Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.

A Mother's Love is a Blessing

An Irish boy was leaving

Leaving his native home,

Crossing the broad Atlantic,

Once more he wished to roam,

And as he was leaving his mother,

While standing on the Quay,

He threw his arms around her waist

And this to her did say:

And as the years grow onward,

I'll settle down in life,

And I'll choose a nice young colleen,

And take her for my wife.

And as the kids grow older,

They'll play around my knee

And I'll teach them the very same lesson

That my mother taught to me:

Chorus:

A mother's love is a blessing,

No matter where you roam.

Keep her while she's living,

You'll miss her when she's gone.

Love her as in childhood,

When feeble, old and grey,

For you'll never miss a mother's love

'til she's buried beneath the clay.

CHORUS

Ah De Do Ah De Do Da Day, Ah De Do Ah De A

He whistled and he sang till the green woods rang

and he won the heart of a lady

Gypsy Rover came over the hill

down through the valley so shady

He whistled and he sang till the green woods rang

and he won the heart of a lady CHORUS

CHORUS

If you're Irish come into the parlor,

There's a welcome there for you;

If your name is Timothy or Pat,

So long as you come from Ireland,

There's a welcome on the mat,

If You come from the Mountains of Mourne,

Or Killarney's lakes so blue,

We'll sing you a song and we'll make a fuss,

Whoever you are you are one of us,

If you're Irish, this is the place for you!

Some Cork History

http://www.corkpastandpresent.ie/places/northcork/grovewhitenotes/gw4.pdf

Gabriel Fitzmaurice Farewell to Poetry

https://youtu.be/18jgATbdrhE

Publishing Talk at Listowel 31st May 2019

https://youtu.be/WgPW6ASSD_k

Walk Around Listowel

Your video will be live at: https://youtu.be/UKaEGMVhVO4

2019 May 29 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

BLOOD Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Ballybunion on Thurs. 30th May from 5-8pm.

CARE OF THE AGED: Summer outing to Killarney on Friday 7th June. Book with Eileen Collins 087/9313912; Noreen O’Connell 068/49238 or Elaine Flaherty 087/3315935.

OPEN PUBLIC AA MEETING: There will be an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Duagh N.S. on Bank Holiday Monday at 8.30pm. All Welcome.

PRESENTATION: At the recent Church Concert in Moyvane a special presentation was made to Stephen Stack, in recognition of his work on the Moyvane website.

CONGRATULATIONS girls on a fantastic performance 24^th May 2019, Scoil Chorp Chríost came out on top after a very competitive game against Knockaderry N.S. in Super Sevens Basketball Plate. Congratulations also to Kelly who was awarded MVP. Well done girls, we’re very proud

SYMPATHY To Marie Walsh & family, Barragougeen on the death of her nephew James McNamara, Asdee. To John Joy & family, Ballyduff on the death of his mother Kathleen.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Clare Gromwell, Fiona Moore, Mary Cullen, Mary Dalton, Netta O’Flaherty, Sr. Mary Buckley, Dick Fitzgerald, Tim Lane, Mary Flavin, Mary O’Donoghue, Tom Lynch, Esther Byrne, Bridie Histon, James Duggan, Eileen Healy. Mass Moyvane; Mon 27^th at 7.30pm for Michael Dore, Woodgrove; Tues 28th at 7.30pm for Micheál Mulvihill, Gurtdromosillihy; Thurs 30^th at 7.30pm Bríd Brouder, Kilbaha, Peg & Tom Brouder; Fri 31st at 7.30pm for Baby Jessica O’Connor, Aughrim (1st Anni); Sat 1st at 7.30pm for James Duggan, Murhur, and Mass on Sun 2nd at 11.00am for Michael Flaherty, Glenalappa. Mass Knockanure on Sun 2nd at 10.00am for Nancy, Jack, Josie & Rubi McMahon, Lisaniskea.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MURHUR NS, the children from Mr. Galvin’s class received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last. They are Jonathan, Ali-Mai, Rebecca, Liam, Sara, Ellen, Alice, Ella, Lucy and Jack. Thanks to all who were involved in the preparation and helped on the day.

THANKS: Fr Kevin said, I am deeply indebted to all who supported the Concert by their attendance and to the wonderful group of volunteers both inside and outside the Church who ensured that everything went like clockwork. Aonghus, Ivan and the tremendously talented Denice along with the lighting and sound crew.

CONCERT will be held at Listowel Community Centre on May 30th to raise funds for new Dementia Day Care Unit.

WRITERS WEEK: Listowel Writers’ Week, Ireland’s longest running literary and arts festival where writers, artists and poets gather. Runs from May 30th to June 2nd.

LIMERICK County Fleadh takes place in Athea over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

RACING at Listowel Sun, 2nd June, and Mon, 3rd June, 2019.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Annual Retreat takes place on Thursday 30^th May at The Ardfert Retreat Centre. From 9.30 to 3.30. Fr. Jim Lenihan will lead the retreat. Also the AGM will take place on Thursday the 06^th June at The Church of the Resurrection Killarney at 7.30 all welcome

DANCE: There will be an Afternoon Tea Dance at the Top of the Town, Athea on Wednesday, June 5th at 3pm. Music by Ger Connaghan.

ARD ĊURAM Community Choir comprises over 100 members who are all over the age of 55 and hail from every area of North Kerry. Ard Ċúram is a voluntary charity body which provides Day Care Services for the older people of the region and is currently in the process of building a new purpose-built Dementia Day Care Unit in Listowel. The proceeds from this concert on Thursday 30^th May with guest Fr Ray Kelly of Britain’s Got Talent will go towards the cost of a new Dementia Centre and Ard Ċúram is indebted to Listowel Writers’ Week for its support of the project.

ST. JOHN’S CEMETERY MASS Ballybunion will be celebrated on Friday 7th June at 7.30 p.m.

TRIP: Asdee Active Retired & Friends are going on their Annual weekend away to Connemara from 7th - 9th July. Visiting Kylemore Abbey, Connemara Heritage Centre, Homestead of Dan O Hara, Cruise of Killary Fjord, St. Bridget's Celtic Gardens, Shopping in Clifden and lots more. Immediate booking is necessary. Contact Mairead Hanlon 086 8696341 & Mairead Doyle 087 1386831. Everybody Welcome!

LAUNCH OF WEST LIMERICK BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PLAN: Takes place Tuesday, June 4, at 7:30pm, in the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West. All are welcome to attend. To register your attendance please contact Elaine, at West Limerick Resources CLG, edillon@wlr.ie or call 069 66296.

WEDNESDAY CLUB FUNDRAISER; A tea dance will take place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on Sunday, June 9 with dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Proceeds to Recovery Haven and Kerry Hospice Foundation.

CONCERT AT THE GLÓRACH THEATRE: Having given an impressive performance on his Abbeyfeale debut at the Glórach Theatre in 2017, Steo Wall returns to the esteemed venue with fellow musicians Trevor Sexton and Ger O'Donnell under the collective name, Hearts of Men. Combining folk, traditional and original numbers, as well as three very distinctive vocal styles, Hearts of Men will be playing at the Glórach Theatre on Thursday, June 13 at 8 pm. A concert not to be missed, be sure to book at 0871383940 to guarantee a seat on the night. Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm.

MAY DEVOTIONS: On Wednesday May 29 we will have a special service honouring our Blessed Mother which will include the crowning of Mary in Duagh Church.

ANNUAL EXAMINATION MASS 2019 Listowel for the students and family members takes place at the Vigil Mass on Saturday night next, June 1st at 6.15p.m. All who are doing State Exams such as Junior & Leaving Certs and their teachers and family members are most welcome.

LACE: Kerry Writers Museum, beginning on Thursday May 30 2019 Listowel Writers' Week will host an exhibition of the lacework of lady, Nora Moriarty. Nora died in 2018. Nora was secretary of the first committee of Writers' Week.

ROADWORKS UPDATE: Works will continue all next week on the R551 Tarbert to Ballylongford rd. There will be a traffic light system in place on the R551. The L1013 (Bog Road) from Tarmons Cross to The Cross of the woods will be closed from Monday 27th May at 8 am. This will be a 24-hour closure until 7pm on Friday 31st . The road will be fully opened on weekends.

CONFERENCE on Children and Loss will be held at Millennium Theatre Limerick on 14^th June, details from 061 224 627.

HOST FAMILIES WANTED: Wanted host families for French students for 2 or 3 weeks during the summer. Contact Catherine at 0876255679 or email me at hostfamilies17@gmail.com

CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm. More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite large. In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to. We appreciate any help you can give.

THE WESTMINSTER LOURDES CHOIR FROM LONDON Invites Parishioners in Kerry to The Cathedral on Thursday 30th May at 7pm. The performance lasts approximately 1 hour. As a choir we didn't just want to come and perform we wanted to give something back to the community as well, which is why we will be having a shared retiring collection in aid of the Kerry/Cork Cancer Link bus.

CHURCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION is celebrating its 50^th year this year and to mark the celebration, it is holding a two day Conference: ‘Rejoice and Sing –Remembering, Celebrating and Moving Forward’on July 1^st and 2^nd in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. The Summer School Rejoice and Sing with special guest speaker, Fr. Michael Joncas, will take place July 1st- 5^th in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. The booking forms can be downloaded from the diocesan website.

STROKE DAY SERVICE: POST STROKE SERVICE WITH PHYSIO AND NURSING SUPPORTS ( 12 Week programme) 10.00 am to 3 pm (1 Day a week )in Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre Tralee. Referrals accepted from the whole County. For Further information and Referral Contact: Rose on 066 7123373.

NEW MEMORY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE ROOM. HSE, Tralee. Are you worried about your memory or that of a loved one? Speak to a Health Professional about your concerns. See and try out devices that promote independence, safety and quality of life. Get information on where you can buy these devices and on other local services. Visits are free and by appointment only. Please contact 086 7809989. For people with memory problems (including dementia), their families, carers and healthcare professionals.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10th2019. 7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Led by Bishop Ray Browne. 175th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Bernadette. Theme: “Blessed are the Poor”. 29th August to 3rd of September. Flights ex Kerry Airport. All bookings, to Mrs. Janice O’Sullivan, Droum House, Nohoval Upper, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. Telephone 064 7758219 or email: joskdp@eircom.net

BOOK FLUID FORMS – LIAM FLYNN: We are midway through our six week campaign to support the publication of Fluid Forms and, thanks to an overwhelming response, have far exceeded our funding target. We are truly grateful to our funders and everyone who has shared our links and posts. It is a measure of the regard for Liam Flynn. We are continuing our fundit campaign to give possible supporters the opportunity to pre order their copy of Fluid Forms. Fluid Forms will be a permanent record of Liam’s achievement, and we want to honour his memory by distributing it as widely as possible. This 118 page coffee table style book will feature over 85 images of Liam's work as well as essays by Roger Bennet and Yvonne McEnery. You can pre-order the book on our Fund:it site at €40 per copy. @ https://fundit.ie/project/fluid-forms---liam-flynn Besides the opportunity to purchase the book - please see the donor rewards for supporting the publication. Additional information at: http://www.liamflynnwoodturner.com/fund-it.html Thank you for your support.

HARNETT REUNION: 6 weeks left. Confirmation received this week of two Harnetts coming from Hawaii. They will be joining people from Italy, New Zealand, the US and Canada and the UK who have booked already. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on harnettreunion2019@gmail.com

We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. Free admission on Friday, July 12 to the Genealogy workshops and the Patie Boy Historical Collection in the Devon Inn. Tickets for the variety concert in Tournafulla on Friday, July 12 will be available on the door. Tickets for the Gala banquet and bus tour available from Batt Harnett or Ann Lyons. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody.

Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, August 13, 1993; Page: 2

NEWS DIGEST. Spectra boss to open show

THE Listowel Camera Club annual exhibition will take place in St John's Arts and Heritage Centre in Listowel from Saturday, August 14 to Saturday, August 21.

This is the club's second exhibition and the opening ceremony will be performed by Listowel businessman Xavier McAuliffe of Spectra Laboratories at 8.30pm on Saturday, August 14.

There will be 120 framed photographs on display in both colour and black and white containing a wide range of subjects such as sports, portraits, still life, landscape and wildlife.

Following the exhibition in 1992, the club has had a number of successes in national competitions. Earlier in the year, Gabriel Cassin — the youngest member of the club won the first prize for a black and white print in the National Shield Competition. Paddy Halpin won second prize for his slide entry and the club came third for their overall slide entry.

Club chairman, Dillon Boyer, brought great honour to the club by winning a gold medal for the second year running in the An Oige National Nature competition. In the Togher Festival of Photography, Club secretary John Stack won second prize for a black and white print.

Kerryman 1904-current, 20.08.1993, page 13

Photo of Listowel Camera Club’s Chairman Dillon Boyer at the opening of the club’s 2nd exhibition at St John’s Arts Centre, The Square, Listowel, picture by Kevin J Flynn.

Kerryman 1904-current, 29.10.1993, page 32

Listowel Camera Club members who played host to Athenry Camera Club. From left: John Stack, Listowel Cub secretary; Martin O’Grady, Athenry Chairman; Irene Conroy, Athenry secretary and Listowel Camera Club chairman Dillon Boyer. Pic Brendan Landy

Kerryman 1904-current, 22.03.1996, page 39 (Edited)

BUIOCHAS: The generosity and support shown by the Board of Management of Lisselton National School towards the Writers Plot project at the Village was acknowledged recently by the Friends of Maurice Walsh. The national flag and a flagpole were presented to the principal, Mr Joseph Linnane, by Kit Ahern on behalf of the friends. The flag will be flown in future to mark major school events. At first hand pupils will be made aware of the symbolism and the protocol surrounding the meaning and the proper usage of national flags. Present at the ceremony were Fr Martin Hegarty, PP, chairperson and members of the Board, Padraig Uas 0 Donnabhain, Cigire Scoileanna, members of the parish committee, the Friends of Maurice Walsh representatives, teachers and pupils of the school The event was recorded by Mr John Lynch and Dillon Boyer for the Ballydonoghue Parish archives. In conclusion do chan scolairi na scoile Amhran- na bhFiann go beo briomhar.

DUNBLANE MASSACRE: A wonderful friendship exists between the sorrowing community in Dunblane, Scotland and the people of Ballydonoghue, Scarcely two years ago the Friends of Maurice Walsh were lavishly entertained by members of the Stirling Literary Society in the warm and welcoming home of Kathleen Hardie (nee Cleary) of Ballyline, who lives in Dunblane. Among those who sang and played very beautiful Scottish songs and melodies were parents of children attending the local primary school.

https://northkerry.wordpress.com/2019/05/21/dillon-boyer/

Mallow Home and Garden festival, first launched in 1999, is one of the longest running events of its type in Ireland and offers visitors a blend of home and garden inspiration, food and entertainment.

https://youtu.be/2jw408K8xr4

Late News form last week

BISHOP GEORGE RAJENDRAN SDB Bishop George has asked us to express his deep appreciation for the welcome afforded him during his visit to Abbeyfeale last weekend He is grateful for the support offered for the two projects that he mentioned during his talk at Masses. He would also like to thank the parishioners who organized the sale of the vegetables, flowers and garden produce. He especially thanks the young people who work in the garden as part of their John Paul II award projects. Fr Tony and Fr Shoji would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to all who contributed to the recent Easter Dues Collection in support of the priests. Thank you for your generosity and continued support. (Dated 19^th May 2019)

WALK to Killeenagh Holy Well and parish Barbecue The annual walk to Killeenagh Holy Well, will take place on Sunday 26th of May. The walk will conclude with a barbecue for all present. Over the years it has become a great parish and community event. The visit to Killeenagh Well in Dromtrasna, Abbeyfeale, has a special link with the celebration of Confirmation in the parish. On Tuesday 26^th of March, the children who received Confirmation this year, took part in what is called the ‘Abbeyfeale Initiative’. This is a programme on healthy life choices, run by the Catholic Church for Confirmation students with the help of Transition Year students, who are trained to deliver the programme to the children in sixth class. It has been up and running very successfully in the parish for eleven years.

The programme concludes with the annual walk to Killeenagh Holy Well, where the young people from the Confirmation Class make a commitment to abstain from alcohol and drugs during their teenage years. As an acknowledgment of their participation in the programme, the children receive wrist bands which are very popular with them, and the visit to the Well concludes with a barbecue on Cotter’s farmyard. We are grateful to the Cotter family for hosting us once again. Put next Sunday 26th of May in your diary and join us for the Walk and barbecue. People should assemble at Dromtrasna School at 2.45p. The walk will begin at 3.00p.m sharp. All are welcome

GAA LOTTO Knockanure Results; There was no winner of the €4400 jackpot on Friday 17th May. Numbers drawn were 8, 16, 22, and 29. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Henry Finucane, Lisaniska; 2. Tom Roche, Moyvane; 3. Rachel Moloney, Derry, Listowel, c/o Speedys; 4. Dublin Joe & Bridget, c/o Kevin’s, and 5. Breda & Margaret, Tidy Towns Listowel. Next drawn up to €4500 on Friday 24th May.

ST JOHN’S; Mon 19th– Tues 20th- THE BOG OF CATS. A play by Marina Carr presented by St. John’s Youth Theatre and directed by Chris Fitzgerald.

Wed 22nd -DEIRDRE MOYNIHAN & RTÉ CONTEMPO QUARTET, Sounds secretly coming to life. Music by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Brahms and Karl Weigl.

Thurs 23rd- THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS, A youth theatre adaptation presented by Theatrix Stage School and directed by Jo Jordon. Fri 24th- P.J. MURRIHY IN CONCERT.

2019 May 22 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CONCERT in Moyvane Church with Aonghus McAnally & guests on Tues 21st at 8.00pm.

FIRST COMMUNON Moyvane mass at 11.00am on Sat 25^th May– Murhur N.S.

ROSARY: Please note that the Rosary at Moyvane Grotto will be at 7.15pm on Monday evening this week due to the concert.

PADRE PIO May prayer meeting in Lixnaw will take place on Tuesday May 21st at 7.30pm.

The witness will be given by Adrian O’Connor from Cloghane, Castlegregory.

ROAD CLOSURES: Works will continue all this week on the R551 Tarbert to Ballylongford Rd. The L1013 from Tarmons Cross to The Cross of the woods will be closed from Monday 20th May at 8 am. This will be a 24-hour closure until 7pm on Friday 24th. The road will be fully opened on weekends.

BLOOD Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Ballybunion on Thurs. 30th May from 5-8pm.

MOYVANE/KNOCKANURE CARE OF THE AGED: Summer outing to Killarney on Friday 7th June. Book with Eileen Collins 087/9313912; Noreen O’Connell 068/49238 or Elaine Flaherty 087/3315935.

LISTOWEL PASTORAL AREA Meeting to take place on Thursday 23rd May in Knockanure at 8.00 p.m. The representatives from the Parishes of Duagh, Lixnaw, Moyvane & Listowel are asked to attend.

EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION 2019 Listowel: Annual Eucharistic Procession will take place, immediately after the Vigil Mass on Saturday night, 25th May. It will begin from the church and follow the normal driving route via William Street & Market Street end up in the grounds of the Presentation Secondary School.

DEATH Peter McGrath, Ahalana, Moyvane on the 16-05-2019, Predeceased by his brother John (Australia). Survived by his wife Carmel, sons Micheal, Ciaran, Donal and John, daughter Clare, grandchildren Muireann, Oisin, Meave, Fiona and Peter, brothers Michael and Dick, sisters Nodie, Nell, Brenda and Josephine, son-in-law Maurice, daughter-in-law Cathy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces. Requiem Mass on Monday for Peter McGrath at 12 noon, in Moyvane Church, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.

DEATH of Tom Quinlan, Keel who died in his 101st year. Sympathy to his family, John, Elizabeth, Delia & Kit.

DEATH of Dillon Boyer, Ashfield, Greenville, Listowel, on 11th May 2019, husband of Mary and dear father of Kay. Sadly missed by his loving family, brother Keith, sister-in-law Sharon.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Loretto O’Connor, John P McGrath, Canon Pat Horgan, Mossie Fitzgerald, Ava Maria Hegarty, Nora Moloney, Padraig Kennelly, Sr. Lelia Sheahan, Eileen McCarthy, Michael Kennelly, Alf Neville, Nancy O’Flaherty, Fr. Ned Corridan, Sr. Aloysius McElligott, Joe Lyons, Dolores Connolly, Maureen O’Sullivan, Mass Moyvane; Mon 20th at 12noon the Funeral Mass for Peter McGrath, Ahalahana; Fri 24th at 7.30pm mass for Bridget & Bernard Shiel (Birthday & Anni); Sat 25th. at 7.30pm for Charlie & Nora Brosnan, Barragougeen (Anni) & deceased of the Brosnan & Joy families, Mass Sun 26th at 11.00am for Maureen O’Connor, Ballybunion & Leitrim Middle (Months Mind). Mass Knockanure Sunday 26th May at 10.00am for Parishioners.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Please note that due to the clean up after the concert Eucharistic Adoration will start at 2pm on Wednesday until the customary 7pm.

AONGHUS & CO. On Tuesday evening our annual Church Concert will take place starting at 8pm in Moyvane Church. Doors open at 7pm. The usual stewards and helpers to be there at 6.30pm to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Please note tickets will be available at the door for those who haven’t had an opportunity to get tickets.

GABRIEL Fitzmaurice will read some of his poetry at the Bridewell, Tarbert on Sat. May 25^th at 7.30pm.

PRESIDENT Higgins will be in Listowel at 11.30am on May 25^th, to unveil a plaque.

CONGRATULATIONS to Isobel Stack of Moyvane, who has qualified for the RDS Horse Show in Dublin in August.

CONCERT will be held at Listowel Community Centre on May 30^th to raise funds for new Dementia Day Care Unit.

ELECTION: We will cast our votes in four different ballot papers on Friday, May 24.

MAY DEVOTIONS: The month of May has traditionally been known as the month of The Blessed Virgin Mary. We are invited to honour her by reciting the Rosary daily. On Wednesday May 29 we will have a special service honouring our Blessed Mother which will include the crowning of Mary in Duagh Church.

GROTTO ROSARY in Killocrim, Thursday 24th May at 8pm. O’Connell’s Ave., Sundays at 6pm. Finuge Grotto Wednesdays at 8pm. All are welcome!

ADORATION EUCHARISTIC Retreat takes place on Thursday 30^th May at The Ardfert Retreat Centre. From 9.30 to 3.30Fr. Jim Lenihan will lead the retreat. Also the AGM will take place on Thursday the 06^th June at The Church of the Resurrection Killarney at 7.30 all welcome

TRÓCAIRE – Just a reminder that the Trócaire Collection is due to be sent away next week. If anyone has any boxes or envelopes please return them to the Sacristy or the Parish Office. Thank you.

WRITERS WEEK: Listowel Writers’ Week, Founded in 1970, Ireland’s longest running literary and arts festival where writers, artists and poets gather. Runs from May 30^th to June 2^nd.

LIMERICK County Fleadh takes place in Athea over the June Bank Holiday weekend. There will be a meeting at the Top of the Town on Monday night, May 20th at 9pm to continue making arrangements. We will need a lot of help to run this Fleadh so please, if you can at all, come along to the meeting.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS 2019: 95 Children from Presentation Primary, Scoil Realta Na Maidine, Killocrim & Gael Scoil Schools received their First Holy Communion recently.

STRONG MAN: Pa O’Dwyer from Rooskagh, Ardagh won his fourth All Ireland Strongest Man title in Bangor, Co Down on Sunday, April 28 2019.

TRIP: Asdee Active Retired & Friends are going on their Annual weekend away. This year it is to Connemara from 7th - 9th July. Visiting Kylemore Abbey, Connemara Heritage Centre, Homestead of Dan O Hara, Cruise of Killary Fjord, St. Bridget's Celtic Gardens, Shopping in Clifden and lots more. Immediate booking is necessary. Contact Mairead Hanlon 086 8696341 & Mairead Doyle 087 1386831. Everybody Welcome!

LISTOWEL’S WRITERS WEEK PRESENTS Ard Cúram Fundraising Choir Concert – Thursday 30th May – Listowel Community Centre in association with Listowel Writers' Week – An evening of music with Fr Ray Kelly of Britain’s Got Talent fame and North Kerry’s very own Ard Ċúram Community Choir conducted by soprano Mary Culloty O’Sullivan and accompanied by Kieran Finnegan on piano. The Ard Ċúram Community Choir comprises over 100 members who are all over the age of 55 and hail from every area of North Kerry. Ard Ċúram is a voluntary charity body which provides Day Care Services for the older people of the region and is currently in the process of building a new purpose-built Dementia Day Care Unit in Listowel. The proceeds from this concert will go towards the cost of this new Dementia Centre and Ard Ċúram is indebted to Listowel Writers’ Week for its support of the project. Tickets for above can be purchased at our Parish Office.

KNOCK SHRINE: All Ireland Rosary Rally. Saturday 1^st June. Bus leaving Castleisland at 7am. Contact 066 7147494 or 066 7141541.

SPECIAL DAY: St. Benedict's Priory, Cobh - you are invited to a Day of Recollection. Talks, Adoration, Holy Mass at 9am (Priory), or 10am in Cobh Cathedral. Lunch provided. 25th May, 11am-3.30pm. Overnight accommodation available. For more information contact Mother Prioress: 021 4811354, cobhtyburnconvent@gmail.com

HOST FAMILIES WANTED: Wanted host families for French students for 2 or 3 weeks during the summer. Contact Catherine at 0876255679 or email me at hostfamilies17@gmail.com

HARNETT REUNION: Confirmation received this week of two Harnetts coming from Hawaii for the reunion in July. They will be joining people from Italy, New Zealand, the US and Canada who have booked already. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on harnettreunion2019@gmail.com

There is a full programme organised for visitors but it is also open to anyone to join, booking details shortly. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody.

CHURCH CLOSURE – St. Mary’s Church, Tarbert will be closed to the public from Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May (inclusive ) to facilitate the Health & Safety works which have to be carried out.

THE WESTMINSTER LOURDES CHOIR FROM LONDON Invites Parishioners in Kerry to The Cathedral on Thursday 30th May at 7pm. Over 50 members of The Westminster Lourdes Choir from London will perform an original piece called Peters Way of The Cross. The piece has been written and composed by two of our members and have performed it in many venues over recent years, including Westminster Cathedral and The Grand Hall of The Old Bailey. The performance lasts approximately 1 hour. As a choir we didn't just want to come and perform we wanted to give something back to the community as well, which is why we will be having a shared retiring collection in aid of the Kerry/Cork Cancer Link bus.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE/ CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CAMHS) NORTH KERRY, we are pleased to offer a two week support programme to help enhance your existing parenting skills. The programme will aim to teach participants how to set rules, rituals and routines, parental safe care and coping strategies, addressing your child's coping skills, focusing on children who are impulsive, hyperactive and struggle with focus and paying attention The course will also address the issue of motivation, disruption and defiance, whilst also focusing on the impact it can have on the overall family unit. The course takes place on Friday. May 24 and Friday June 14 respectively from 10am-12 noon daily. Places are limited. Further details available from Toni Clarke on (068 23584).

BIODIVERSITY WEEK: Celebrate Kerry's Natural Heritage during Biodiversity Week 2019 (18 May -26 May) Celebrate the beautiful and amazing diversity in Kerry's natural heritage-its plants, animals and landscapes. Come along to a series of talks, walks, film music and days out in the county that celebrate Kerry's biodiversity. Events are open to all. Local events in Ballyseedy Woods, Tralee Bay Wetlands, Gortbrack Organic Farm, Tralee Town Park and more. See facebook Kerry Biodiversity Week 2019'.The full programme is available in the library, Siamsa, Kerry County Council etc.

LATIN MASS: in The Immaculate Conception Church, Rathass, Tralee on Sunday 26th May at 12 noon. All are welcome. Missalettes provided.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2019: 29th August to 3rd September 175th Anniversary of St. Bernadette. Contact: Janice O’Sullivan 064 7758219.

AUTISM Conference 2019 - Autism: No Limits, Just Possibilities, Sun. Sept, 22nd Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork. The conference provides a unique forum for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistic Adults, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. More info here: www.bookwhen.com/autismcork or call 089 239 8900

BOOK FLUID FORMS – LIAM FLYNN: We are going online with a crowd funding campaign to fund the publication of a full colour limited edition hard back book featuring the artwork of wood turner and artist Liam Flynn. This 118 page coffee table style book will feature over 85 images of Liam's work. Essays by Roger Bennet and Yvonne McEnery. You can pre-order the book on our Fund:it site at €40 per copy. @ https://fundit.ie/project/fluid-forms---liam-flynn Besides the opportunity to purchase the book - please see the donor rewards for supporting the publication. Additional information at: http://www.liamflynnwoodturner.com/fund-it.html Thank you for your support.

THIUGHT – “We are what we are because we were what we were.” – the late Sr. Columba Finucane F.C.J. Farranawanna.

GAA 1957; Kerryman 1904-current, 02.02.1957, page 10 (See paper for long report). (Below is only a flavour of meeting)

Kerry County Board Annual Convention, was told that 1956 was a good year for Kerry GAA, although they did not win one all Ireland title. 195 delegates spent five hours discussing the affairs of the association. American tour expenditure and the fact they let down Kerry by at the Polo Grounds when the lost, but they had three subsequent victories. Banquet at Naas to honour Kildare’s first All-Ireland team of 1905 when they beat Kerry. Games; they had 95 County Championship Games; 351 District Board games; 440 Trophy Games and on top of them, there were many parish leagues.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, June 22, 1957; Page: 11

THE Kerry minor footballers will line out against Tipperary, at Mallow, on Sunday, inspired by the knowledge that a great deal of the county's prestige depends on their performance, since they are the last surviving hope of an All-Ireland title

(Break)

In the meantime we can only keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best of weather conditions, luck, and, above all refereeing.

The following is the Kerry team: L. Nolan (Legion); C. O'Meara (Dr. Crokes), M. Hegarty Glenflesk), S, O'Connor (John Mitchels); P. Kerins (Kerins O'Rahillys), C. Clifford (Dr. Crokes), P. Dowling (Maharees); J. O'Connor (Ballydonoghue), J. O'Riordan (Glenbeigh); J. Harmon (Listowel), D. Griffin; (St. Marys), A. McMahon (Dr. Crokes); P. Cronin (Dingle), T.Dunne (Moyvane), T. Callaghan (Moyvane.

Subs.: T. O'Keeffe (Austin Stacks), W. Hanrahan (Moyvane), J. Ashe (Dingle), M. O'Sullivan (Legion), J. Burke (Castleisland), A. Conway (John Mitchels).

Note Moyvane football tournament in aid of church funds. Moyvane 5-8 Athea 1-3. Best for Moyvane- O’Callaghan, O’Connell, Mulvihill, Hanrahan and Flaherty.

Best for under strength Athea- Sean Connor, Tom Barrett and T Hanrahan.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, July 27, 1957; Page: 15

At Last A Munster Success For Kerry - Minor Title Won at Thurles

KERRY minor footballers battled their way to a well-deserved win over Cork, at Thurles, on Sunday last. The football was never of a really high standard due to the strong breeze which blew diagonally across the field and due also perhaps to the fact that there was a lack of Munster football final atmosphere at this venue.

This was a game which Kerry might well have lost through a combination of ill luck and bad forward finish.

Kerry had two goals disallowed in the first half and in the second half missed two "sitters" at vital stages. They had first use of the breeze and at half time led by a mere five points. - This margin did not seem to be adequate considering the strength of the breeze, and I expected Cork to run out winners at the end. However, at the resumption, the Kerry back line, which was not severely tested in the first half, proved eminently sound and kept the Cork forwards well in check. Nolan, in the Kerry goal had not a very busy day but he made one courageous save at point blank range in the second half, when a goal might well have proved fatal to his side's chances. The full back line of Conway, Hegarty and Whelan was sound throughout, and Conway's kicks from goal were of great length even against the breeze. (See paper for much more)

Kerryman 1904-current, 27.07.1957, page 14

Comments on GAA by “P.F.” Kerry defeat at Waterford, Senior Munster final at Thurles Cork easily beat Waterford. Higher standard of football in the Minor game, Kerry defeated Cork, Kerry regain the title they last held in1954. (see paper for commentary).

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 17, 1957; Page: 14 By John Barrett.

When the Kerry and Armagh minor footballers took the field at Croke Park, on Sunday, to contest the All-Ireland semi-final, it was obvious that the northerners were by far the bigger and heavier team. And with a heavy ball and in tiring conditions it was this physical advantage which took Armagh through to the final on the score 3-7 to 3-5.

In the 24th minute when Denis Hegarty in, trying to pick up the greasy ball, put It through his own, goal. Murphy pointed a free on the, 27th and Halpenny had a similar score just on hall-time, leaving the score at the interval: Kerry 2-4, Armagh 1-4. Kerry got away to a great start on resuming, when they were awarded a penalty. Callaghan's kick was saved, but Geaney rushing in swept the ball to the corner of the net

Halpenny replied with a point from a free, and McMahon, in a Kerry attack, hit-the crossbar with a rasping shot for goal. Armagh returned to the attack and the burly Halpenny rushed home a goal, from a lob by Murphy.

(Names mentioned include Sean Dunne was not tall enough to play at full-forward and should have been switched to the corner. Griffin could have done better at full-forward. Geaney would have been ideal for forty mark. Brian OCallaghan nippy and clever in left corner. Jack Whelan had good game at left-full. Louis Nolan Goalkeeper, good. Alan Conway showed in experience, but kicked well. Nine of team eligible for next year, exceptions being Hegarty, Clifford, O’Riordan, O’Connor, Griffin and Dunne.)

Since 2015, our nation’s average life expectancy has been declining — suggesting that the toll of American despair can no longer be outpaced by technological or medical advancements. In 2017 alone, approximately 47,000 Americans committed suicide, and over 70,000 individuals died of a drug overdose. To put these number into perspective, 40,000 Americans died in motor vehicles accident during that same year, while roughly 58,000 U.S. soldiers died in the Vietnam War as a whole.

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Take a journey inside the body of England's most notorious monarch: Henry VIII. A team of medical experts, biographers, and historians investigate what caused the great physical and mental changes in the king. Was it from diseases such as syphilis, diabetes or malaria? Or could his favorite sport, jousting, have sparked his medical problems? Experts study Henry's childhood trauma and delve deeper into his lifestyle and adult injuries to better understand this powerful king's body.

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2019 May 15 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

KNOCKANURE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, Congratulations the following Emily, Shauna, Gemma, Aoibhinn, Cillian, Jack, Adam, Conor, James, Seán, Aaron and Sarah on receiving their First Holy Communion in Knockanure on Saturday 10^th May 2019. Thanks to Miss. McDermott for having the children prepared, also thanks to numerous people who worked in the background, thanks to the choir and Fr. Kevin. We wish the children a long and happy relationship with Jesus throughout their lives. First Holy Communion for the children of Murhur N.S. is on Saturday 25th May.

MOYVANE/KNOCKANURE CARE OF THE AGED: Summer outing to Killarney on Friday 7th June. Lunch and evening tea. Leaving Church car park at 11am. Book with Eileen Collins 087/9313912; Noreen O’Connell 068/49238 or Elaine Flaherty 087/3315935.

MOYVANE CHURCH Concert with Aonghus McAnally & special guests, Denice Doyle on Violin & musical director Ivan McKenna on Keyboards. Tuesday May 21st, tickets available at several outlets.

ST PIO Lixnaw; May prayer meeting will take place on Tuesday May 21st at 7.30pm.

The witness will be given by Adrian O’Connor from Cloghane, Castlegregory.

MAY ALTAR in homes, an age old tradition, still continues, visit to local Blessed Well, which was very popular, now appears to be abandoned.

SYMPATHY: To Mike O’Sullivan, the Village Moyvane on the death of his cousin Julie Hahesy, Limerick.

DEATH took place on May 3^rd 2019 of Sr. Perpetua O’Brien, late of Moyderwell Covent, Tralee and formerly of Scrahan, Duagh. Deeply regretted by the Mercy Sisters, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Requiem Mass for Sr. Perpetua took place at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass on Monday, followed by burial in New Rath Cemetery, Tralee.

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Anthony Ahern, Eileen Keogh, Patsy Horan, Fr. Roger Duggan, Jeremiah Scannell, Sr. James Kennelly, Jimmy Fitzgerald, Francis Brosnan, Tony Cronin, Jerry McCarthy, Jack McCarthy, Tim Kennelly, Patrick Shanahan, Noranne McCarthy, Maureen O’Connor, Con Flaherty, Mary Stack. Mass Moyvane: Monday 13th at 7.30pm for Con J. Mulvihill & his wife Catherine & their son Con, Clounbrane (Anni) & deceased of Mulvihill family; Tues 14th at 7.30pm for Timothy & Julia Flaherty, Moher (Anni); Thurs 16th at 7.30pm for Maura O’Connor, Aughrim (Anni); Fri 17th at 7.30pm for John Dunne, Drommurhur & Detroit, Michigan (Rec Dec); Sat 18th at 7.30pm for Mary Stack, Glenalappa (Anni), and Mass on Sun 19th at 11.00am a Mass of Thanksgiving (Special Intention. Mass Knockanure on Sun 19th at 10.00am for Noreen Sweeney, Carrueragh (Anni) & her husband Pat.

ST BRENDAN: 16th May 7.30pm. Feast of St. Brendan. Mass celebrated in Church of St. Brendan, Curraheen, Tralee by Fr. Seán Jones. Especially for young people and those doing exams.

CONGRATULATIONS to John Goulding of Knockanure who won an award at the recent 44^th Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Show and Sale at Gortatlea.

WALK: May 18th at Ballylongford nature walk begins at noon at Carrigafoyle.

BEST Wishes on their marriage to, Orla O’Neill, daughter of Sean and Catriona of Bunagarha and Brian McCormack, son of Thomas and Catherine from Tipperary. Canon Declan O’Connor officiated at Listowel Church.

CONGRATULATIONS to Deborah O’Flaherty daughter of Tom and Ann of Moyvane who married Sean O’Mahony of Coolaclarig in Moyvane Church recently, Fr. Sean Jones officiated.

Congratulations also to Aisling Culhane of Ballyguiltenane and Jerry Scanlon of Tarbert on their marriage on 27^th April 2019.

BEST Wishes to Breda Fitzgerald of Moyvane who recently celebrated her 60^th birthday.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: will hold a Blood Donor clinic in The Brandon Hotel This week, Monday 5pm –8.30pm, TUES, WEDS & Thurs: 3pm –5pm & 7pm –9pm.

VOCATIONS RETREAT, is God calling you to be a Diocesan Priest.? A Come and See vocations retreat will be held in St Patrick's College Maynooth on 18th/19th May. For details contact Fr. Michael Moynihan at 0876551902.

COMHALTAS: The Limerick County Fleadh will take place in Athea on the June Bank holiday weekend and the next meeting preparing for the event is on Monday, May 13th at the Top of the Town.

CHOIR: Imperial Male voice choir from London, will perform at St James’ Church Dingle on Sat. 25^th May at 7.30pm, they also perform at St Michael’s Church Killorglin on the 26^th of May at 7.30pm, they will be joined by Killorglin Men’s’ Social Club Choir.

ROSARY: At the Grotto Tuesday evening at 7.15pm.

ROAD CLOSURE: Works will continue on the R551 Tarbert to Ballylongford Rd. There will be a traffic light system in place on the R551. The L1013 (Bog Road, Bog Line). from Tarmons Cross to The Cross of the woods Will be closed from Monday 13th May at 8 am This will be a 24-hour closure until 7pm on Friday 17th. The road will be fully opened on weekends.

ASDEE ACTIVE RETIRED & FRIENDS: are going on their Annual weekend away, this year it is to Connemara from 7th - 9th July. Visiting Kylemore Abbey, Connemara Heritage Centre, Homestead of Dan O Hara, Cruise of Killary Fjord, St. Bridget's Celtic Gardens, Shopping in Clifden and lots more. Immediate booking is necessary. Contact Mairead Hanlon 086/8696341 or Mairead Doyle 087/1386831. Everybody Welcome!

CONCERT in the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion on Sun. 19th May starting at 7pm. Funds raised will go towards getting a bus for St. John of Gods Services.

PROCESSION with the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will take place on Mon. 13th May at 6.30pm from Ballylongford Church to the Grotto.

KNOCK SHRINE: All Ireland Rosary Rally, Saturday 1^st June. Bus leaving Castleisland at 7am. Contact 066 7147494 or 066 7141541.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre, Overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7-8.30pm. Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mondays 8-9.30pm. Diocesan Adoration Eucharistic Retreat: Thurs. 30th May, 9.30am-3.30pm. Contact Eileen 0874575278 Margaret 0872976304. Summer Retreat: Fr. Philip Baxter, OFM Cap., Fri. 7th to Thurs. 13th June. Bookings: Phone 0667134276.

FERGUSON 35; The Downes brothers Mike from Castlebar and Liam from Templeglantine recently participated in a 300kms tractor road run from Dublin to Mayo. Their mode of transport was a 61-year-old Massey Ferguson 35.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s on Sunday, May 19 with dancing to Mike Condon. All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas. Refreshments and raffle.

KERRY Co-op; Dave Scannell of Listowel who farms in Ardagh, has organised a meeting in the Southcourt Hotel, Raheen on Monday, May 13, at 8pm, hoping that every shareholder in the Limerick/Clare area will attend.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH. Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

PRESENTATION Sisters, Castleisland have donated the Ambos, Altar and Stations of the Cross to Brosna Parish.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE: Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes under the Leadership of Bishop Brendan Leahy will leave Shannon on Thursday June 20 and returning on Tuesday June 25. A limited number of sick or assisted pilgrims will be accommodated in the Sanctuary of Lourdes. For more details please contact the Lourdes Office, Limerick Social Services Centre, Henry Street, Limerick. Telephone: 061 314111

DOG SHOW: The Abbeyfeale Town Park Dog Show will take place in the Town Park on Sunday May 19, with Judging commencing at 2pm. We will have 12 classes-

HARNETT REUNION: A committee meeting has been called for Thursday, May 16 in St. Ita’s Hall at 9pm. New members always welcome. They’re coming from the four corners for the second reunion of the Harnett clan July 11-14. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on harnettreunion2019@gmail.com

PRO-LIFE: Since 2017, Priests for Life has worked with Heartbeat International and Good Counsel to urge pastors – of all denominations – to place information permanently in their church bulletins and on their websites on alternatives to abortion and healing after abortion. It’s easy, it’s free and it will take just minutes to accomplish. And lives will be saved.

For example, one very comprehensive resource is Heartbeat’s OptionLine.org

COMMUNITY ALERT NOTES from Abbeyfeale: Thanks to everyone who supported our recent church gate collection – the monies collected go towards the summer outing and Christmas lunch. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65. The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66. Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one. Committee members are Sean Broderick, Micheal O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

DEATHS: Israelis on Memorial Day mourn nation’s 23,741 soldiers killed in service

ST JOHNS May 2019; Wed 15th - KRISTY COX BLUEGRASS BAND. The best of American and country bluegrass is presented by this six piece Nashville based Grammy nominated band.

Thu 16th -ERIC NOLAN- An evening of traditional Irish songs and folk music.

Fri 17th –SMALLONE, A new play by John Murphy, starring Michelle O‘Flanagan and presented by Bottom Dog Theatre Co. Limerick. Mingey loves Peru, her cats and orange club milks. She has a heart full of love and she guards her privacy like a treasure.

Sat 18th –SIVE. The John B. Keane classic is presented by The Fourth Wall Theatre Co., Laois

Mon 19th– Tues 20^th- THE BOG OF CATS. A play by Marina Carr presented by St. John’s Youth Theatre and directed by Chris Fitzgerald.

Wed 22nd -- DEIRDRE MOYNIHAN & RTÉ CONTEMPO QUARTET. Sounds secretly coming to life. Music by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Brahms and Karl Weigl.

GLIN CASTLE HOSTED THE RARE AND SPECIAL PLANT FAIR: on Sunday, May 12 from 10am – 5pm. The Rare and Special Plant Fair was established in 2001 with the assistance of Bord Bia, to ensure that the gardening public has an opportunity to purchase rare and difficult to source plants, while at the same time visit a garden of note that they may not otherwise visit. Over 40 stalls of rare and unusual plants. Expert advice from the growers. Glin Castle tours available also.

ATHEA DANCE HALL

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, February 02, 1929; Page: 6

DANCE AT KELLY'S HALL, ATHEA, on SUNDAY NIGHT, 3rd FEB., 1929.

DANCING STARTS AT 9 O'CLOCK, Music by Devro-Daly, Kerry's Popular Band.

TARIFF—Ladies 3/-; Gents 3/6. First-class Catering. All are –welcome.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, December 21, 1929; Page: 8

GRAND ANNUAL DANCE WILL BE HELP IN KELLY' S HALL, ATHEA, CO. LIMERICK,

ON SUNDAY, 29th DECEMBER, '29

Music by MICK DEVEREAUX and his Popular Band. Dancing at 9 Pm- Special Catering. Tariff: Ladies, 3/6; Gents, 4/ COMMITTEED. D O'Sullivan, J. Danaher, William Ahern, Tom Kelly. J. O'Sullivan, M. Mullane. Treas. T. Kelly. Secretary, C. O'Sullivan.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, November 04, 1939; Page: 11

Will be held in THE Enterprise Hall, Athea, On-Sunday Night, Nov. 5th, '39.

Music by McElligott's Dance Band-Six Musicians. Spot Light Effects. Carnival Novelties.

COME AND DANCE TO A BAND AND A FLOOR SECOND TO NONE. Dance Starts at 9 o'c sharp, to 6.

Special Catering by T. J. Kelly, Proprietor. TARIFF (inc. Supper and Tax)—2/6. DANCING from 9 to 6.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, December 30, 1939; Page: 19

THE THIRD ANNUAL, All-Night DANCE, Will be held in THE ENTERPRISE HALL, ATHEA,

January 1st, 1940.

Music by Pat Jordan's Band, Kanturk. SIX Performers SIX. Admission (inc. Tax & Supper)—2/6. Dancing 9 pm. to 6 a m. T. J Kelly, Prop Come and Dance to a Band on a Floor second to none. Spot Prizes. Hats free.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, March 28, 1942; Page: 17

All-Night Dance OF THE SEASON will be held in THE ENTERPRISE HALL, ATHEA —On-Easter Sunday Night, April 5th. Dancing 9 — 5 a m.

Music by Gaby and his Rhythm Minstrels—direct from the Queen’s Theatre. Dublin.

Admission (Inc. tax & supper)—3 /-.

Catering, by T J Kelly. Hall Prop.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, March 13, 1943; Page: 8

All-Night Dance will be held in the Enterprise Hall. Athea, on St. Patrick's Night (17th March).

Music by the Cavalier Dance Band, Kilmallock (Personally conducted by Dan Foley, A L. C M , L L C M) Dancing 9 to 5a m. Cigarettes and Refreshments to be had in Hall. Tariff (inc. tax) — 2/6

Bicycles Parked Prop—T J Kelly

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25 Anniversary Concert Abbeyfeale 2019

https://youtu.be/jAZeoniYwXI

Old Video

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2019 May 8 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

MOYVANE CHURCH Concert with Aonghus McAnally & special guests, Denice Doyle on Violin & musical director Ivan McKenna on Keyboards. Tuesday May 21^st, tickets available at several outlets.

POST; the letter box in front of the Post Office is still in use and is collected each day at 3.30pm.

FAREWELL Mass and tribute was paid to Mary Collins in the Marian Hall on Tuesday night 30^th April 2019. Mary was Moyvane’s last Post Mistress. Previous postmasters include; Bridie Sheehan for 21, her husband, the late Dick Sheehan for 41 years. Catherine Shine, died 1983; J C Shine died 1965; Nora Richardson died 1922. Richard Barrett, Post Office, Newtownsandes, there in 1857; Regulation 1914, In future all female officers will have to resign on marriage, but will be eligible for a marriage gratuity on resignation.

COMMEMORATION: of the 98th Anniversary of the Gortaglanna Martyrs will take place on Saturday evening 11th May at 7pm. People attending are asked to meet at McMahons Bridge, Kilmorna. All welcome.

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: Works will continue all next week on the R551 Tarbert to Ballylongford road. There will be a traffic light system in place. The L1013 (Bog Road, Bog Line). from Tarmons Cross to The Cross of the woods will be closed from Tuesday 7th May at 8 am This will be a 24-hour closure from 8am on Tuesday until 7pm on Friday. The road will be fully opened on weekends.

SYMPATHY: At a recent Board of Management Meeting of Scoil Chorpchriost, Knockanure, a vote of sympathy was passed, To The Stack Family of Beenanasbig on the death of Siobhan Stack, Perth, Australia.

JOHN HUNT: A Memorial Mass will be said for the late John Hunt of Chicago (and formerly of Athea) in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Tuesday, May 7th at 7pm.

ANNIVERSARIES: Heidi Deegan, John Neenan, Sr. Bridie O’Sullivan, James Relihan, Mary R Kennelly, Tom Scannell, Kay O’Brien Hattley, Jeremiah McCarthy, Mike Brendan Sheehy, Michael Andrew Beasley O’Flaherty, Paul Dalton, Agnes Mulvihill, Statia Neligan, Tom Liston, Josie Golding, Michael Dowling, Darragh Langan, Nora Walsh, Bridget Beaton, Jer Murphy, Joe Faley, Paud Culhane, Tom Sullivan, Molly White, Lar. Buckley, Ellen Stack. Mass Moyvane; Wed. 8th at 7.30pm for deceased members of Newtownsandes Creamery; Thursday 9th at 7.30pm for James and Mary Kennelly, Kilbaha, Anni; Friday 10th at 7.30pm, for Jerry and Jenny O’Carroll and their son Christopher, New Houses; Sat 11th at 7.30pm for Jeremiah McCarthy Snr and Jeremiah McCarthy Jnr of Gortdromasillihy and Mass on Sunday 12th at 11am for David Foley, Kilbaha and the deceased of the Foley and O’Connor Family’s

Mass Knockanure Sat 11th at 11 am, First Holy Communion for Scoil Chorp Chriost and Mass on Sunday 12th at 10 am for Mary Rose Kennelly & Nora Kennelly Kelly of Gortdromagowna.

ROSARY: At the Grotto Moyvane every Tuesday evening at 7.15pm for the month of May, except one Monday night on the 20^th.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Knockanure: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; Moyvane: Wednesday 10am to 7pm.

GROW MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT. Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

WALK: May 18th at Ballylongford nature walk begins at noon at Carrigafoyle.

SINGING CLUB Abbeyfeale: Deidre Scanlon was the special guest at the May session of West Limerick Singing Club which took during Fleadh by the Feale in the Ramble Inn.

REMEMBERING ZOE:. The Cycle Challenge will take place on Sunday, May 12 commencing in Fr. Casey’s GAA Grounds, Abbeyfeale at 9am and cycling through scenic parts of West Limerick, North Kerry and North Cork. There will be 3 cycle routes: 50km, 85km and120km. There will also be a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a new 10K Run.

ALZHEIMER'S TEA DAY: There is an Alzheimer’s Tea Morning in Christy’s Bar, Listowel on 10th May from 10am to 2pm.

VENERABLE EDEL QUINN: To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the death of Edel Quinn in Nairobi, Holy Mass will be celebrated on Monday 13th May at 7.30 p.m. in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney.

MOYVANE LIBRARY VISITS Moyvane: Every second Wednesday 11.30am to 12noon. Next visit 8th May.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE, a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

ROADS: A good crowd attended a meeting at the Marian Hall Moyvane and discussed concerns about road closures and the laying of cable, on May 1 2019. All the questions had to be answered by different speakers, which could lead to people’s concerns, being passed around and around forever. An important speaker, said he had a prior engagement, and was unable to attend, what engagement was more important than the Moyvane one. Nobody questioned the experience of these in charge of the cable laying, there was questions about the ability and the speed of putting the local road network back to reasonable condition. The project has begun and people will have to cope with works for a few years. Is there any oversight, to prevent costs spiralling, like the children's Hospital, and the local roads will then be left in a shambles. In twenty years very few people will be left in the countryside, to make any use of a very expensive project, without any life expectancy or maintenance guarantee. To be fair to the workers, they are given a job to do, they have no say in how they are governed or told what to do. They always hear the negative and seldom the positive. If you only make a cup of tea for some people, we know their reaction, too hot, too strong, etc. etc.

DOG SHOW: The annual fundraiser for the Town Park takes place on Sunday, May 19 in the Town Park. Everyone welcome.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s on Sunday, May 19 with dancing to Mike Condon. All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Listowel, with Fr. Patrick Cahill; Fri 10th May 7.00pm, Mass & Talk by Fr. Cahill followed by a Special guided Holy Hour-Confessions available. Adoration continues afterwards in the Church until Midnight. Sat 11th May 8am to 10am Adoration in the Church 9am to 10am-Confessions available 10.30am Mass & talk by Fr. Cahill Adoration continuing Confessions available 1.45pm Healing Hour – Led by Fr. Cahill. 3pm Benediction 3.30pm Closing of Adoration. Intention, Everyone welcome.

ST PIO Lixnaw; May prayer meeting will take place on Tuesday May 21st at 7.30pm.

The witness will be given by Adrian O’Connor from Cloghane, Castlegregory.

Adrian has an inspirational story to share. Adrian’s accident was so simple. He tripped and fell on the footpath. To his friends the fall was of no great concern. However when his friends tried to pick him up they realised there was something seriously wrong. His skull was seriously damaged on the right hand side and he was bleeding heavily. He was in an induced coma and his brain was swelling. Concern was raised that the jagged edges of his damaged skull could also damage his brain resulting in further complications. The doctors gave little hope of ever walking and talking again. The accident happened in December 2004. Thank God Adrian has fought back and will be present in Lixnaw on the 21st to share his miraculous recovery and the support he got from friends and neighbours.

CONFIRMATION 2019: We congratulate 72 pupils from Scoil Reálta na Maidne, An Gael Scoil & Presentation Primary School who received their Confirmation on Friday (May 3rd ) by Bishop Ray Browne.

VOCATIONS: Perhaps God is calling you to be a Diocesan Priest. Come and See vocations retreat will be held in St Patrick's College Maynooth on 18th/19th May. For details contact Fr Michael Moynihan at 087/6551902.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE - Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mondays 8pm-9.30pm starts on Mon. 6th May. Overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm starts on 1st May (for 5 weeks).

LIMERICK Camogie: Iris Kennelly (1-4), and Roisin Mann from the Newcastle West team were members of the Limerick team that defeated Westmeath by 2-19 to 0-11 in the All Ireland Minor B Camogie semi-final at Gort on Saturday, April 20th 2019. Kate Ambrose, from the Newcastle West team was a member of the Limerick team that lost to Kildare by 2-9 to 0-11 in the Camogie League Division 3 Final at Banagher on Saturday April 20.2019.

WEST LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of West Limerick Mental Health Association will be held in NCW on Wednesday, May 14 at 8pm in the house next to O’Connell House on the way into the Desmond Complex.

LOCAL ROAD Closures, ESB and others; https://youtu.be/mHTlgM57fLY

WALK: Darkness Into Light Walk on Saturday 11th May at 4.15am. Funds raised are going to Pieta House. To register go to https://www.darknessintolight.ie/

YOUTH CLUB FUNDRAISER, Abbeyfeale: The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary. The Award is committed to helping young people enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development through participation in school, parish and community activities. As well as the feeling of personal achievement that a participant will gain from taking part in the Award, participation will help demonstrate the young person’s commitment to a task and goal. As part of their involvement in the John Paul 11 awards a number of members of Abbeyfeale youth club along with their leaders have started to work on in the garden at the side of the curate’s house and are planning to sell the produce during the summer and donate the money raised to charity. Fr. Shoji, our curate for the next three years, is in charge of watering and is having a pastoral visit from his Bishop in India so the first sale will be to support the Bishops projects and will take place at both Masses on Sunday, May 12 which the Bishop will be saying. We hope to have lettuce plants, herbs, sunflower and pumpkin plants along with jams, buns and a few surprises. Your support will be most welcome.

ST BRENDAN: 16^th May 7.30pm. Feast of St. Brendan. Mass celebrated in Church of St. Brendan, Curraheen, Tralee by Fr. Seán Jones. Especially for young people and those doing exams.

CUCKOO WALKING FESTIVAL. A special welcome to friends from Laois with their High Nellie bikes. ‘The Return of the Seven Septs from Laois’- a pageant by Michael Creagh (Laois) and cast performed at 7 pm Sunday evening May 5 at the Bridewell. All are very welcome.

THE LISTOWEL BRANCH OF THE IWA are holding their AGM in the IWA Day/Resource Centre at Ballygologue road, Listowel on the 8th ,May at 1.30pm. The IWA provide a wide range of services to people with mobility difficulties Info: Jackie at 086 395 3387."

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY are holding a 6 week programme facilitated by Edel Lawlor commencing Wednesday 8th May at 5pm-7pm. The name of the programme is Climb. It is to help Children deal with a cancer diagnosis of a family member. This Programme is Fun, Creative and is Free For more information please ring Reception 0667192122.

BROSNA History of GAA book is now near completion and should be launched in late June.

BOOK FLUID FORMS – LIAM FLYNN: We are going online with a crowd funding campaign to fund the publication of a full colour limited edition hard back book featuring the artwork of wood turner and artist Liam Flynn. This 118 page coffee table style book will feature over 85 images of Liam's work. Essays by Roger Bennet and Yvonne McEnery. You can pre-order the book on our Fund:it site at €40 per copy. @ https://fundit.ie/project/fluid-forms---liam-flynn Besides the opportunity to purchase the book - please see the donor rewards for supporting the publication. Additional information at: http://www.liamflynnwoodturner.com/fund-it.html

YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes every Wednesday evening, Abbeyfeale from 7 – 8.30pm. Yoga is a great activity, it gives you strength, flexibility and mind-body awareness. Contact Mike 087 2732591.

HARNETT REUNION: A committee meeting has been called for Thursday, May 9 in St. Ita’s Hall at 9pm. New members always welcome. They’re coming from the four corners for the second reunion of the Harnett clan July 11-14. Orange Day is even cancelled as there will be so many Harnetts travelling from the North. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on harnettreunion2019@gmail.com

We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. We will have booking details shortly. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other and we are looking forward to a great weekend July 11-14.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2019: 29th August to 3rd September 175th Anniversary of St. Bernadette. Contact: Janice O’Sullivan 064 7758219.

ICA PRESIDENT Kit Ahern; Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, February 16, 1963; Page: 9

Edited, see paper for more on Kit Ahern, I.C.A. visits Australia.

Entertained by Miss Joan Keane of Moyvane, who is actively engaged in all the Irish organisations. And there, too, she met the well-known Irish scholar and historian, Tom Culhane, and his wife, Kathleen, who comes from Shanagolden.

Mrs. Ahern told me, "it is a great pity that Tom Culhane cannot be brought over to Ireland to record all the traditions he has got of Glin and Athea parishes He has a great wealth of knowledge, and I have preserved some of it in his recordings of folklore and old poems about the Glin and Athea areas."

Tom is now some thirty years in exile, and was a great friend of the late Dr. McGrath, Athea, with whom he corresponded regularly. Another exile is Dick Mullins from the Shanagolden area, and from Sandringhan, near Melbourne, Mrs. Ahern has good wishes for the Hanafin friends, especially Colm of Askeaton.

FAREWELL PARTY After the Conference she went to Adelong, where her host was Father Gerry Downey of Abbeyfeale. And in all these places she had meetings with the rural women's associations and Irish groups. Memorable of the latter was the farewell party led by Tom Culhane, Dick Cremmin, Dan Breen and Dan Aherne. Another interesting personality was Tom Brennan. Tom, a lawyer, was born and reared in Australia; yet, he speaks fluent Irish and is an authority on Irish history. In Sydney, Mrs. Ahern was entertained by Con and Paddy Woulfe, of Knocknagorna, Athea. Their sister and a brother, Dick, are also In Sidney. Dick's wife is a relation of Margaret Burke-Sheridan, and Mrs. Ahern told me, "I have a recording of Irish songs beautifully sung by their daughter, who has inherited much of the talent of this famous singer." There also she met the Barretts of Dirreen. In New Zealand, she was the guest of Mrs. Leach, a sister of Mrs. Tom Harnett, Abbeyfeale And from a Convent outside Wellington she brought greetings from the Myres family in Limerick and Tralee. Limerick Is well represented in Honolulu, too. There she met Mrs. Marie Murphy, relatives of the Limerick Chalks, with good wishes to May McDonnell of Rathkeale and Mrs. Donogh O’Brien. During her stay in Los Angeles, Mrs. Ahern was guest of Mrs. Pettite, who is a friend of Mrs. Tim Hartnett. "I was entertained by many Limerick priests there, she told me, including Monsignor Dan Collins, Father Mick Collins, and Father Tom Moloney." "Ono of the greatest joys I had," she continued, "was my visit to school pals and ex-pupils who are now In the some religious Order." She met Josie Leahy from Beenanaspig, Athea, Mother Superior, Little Company of Mary: another Athea lady, Maudie Enright and Kitty O'Connor, Rathoran, a past pupil of hers from Colaiste Muire, Abbeyfeale. And a near neighbour,there was Meenie Hanrahan, who has relatives In Athea. In Los Angeles too, she met Kitty Mullins, who sends greetings to her mother and friends in Glin. Mrs Ahern had a very special welcome and reception there from Father R. Harnett, New St. Abbeyfeale, and Father Paddy Collins, Convent St, Abbeyfeale. In Chicago, she stayed with her first cousin, Ed. Gargin, Professor of History in Loyola University. Ed's mother is the former Miss Liz McAuliffe, Newcastle West. "I met many Athea people in Chicago," Mrs. Ahern said "and was guest of Mrs, Phil Kelly, formerly Miss Mile Dore from Derk, Duagh, and the former Miss Teasy Kelly, whose husband, John Sullivan, comes from Kilbaha." Jim's sister, who was also a school pal of Mrs. Ahern's, is now a nun in Texas. "The Kelly's and the Dore's have an open house for all Irish visitors," Mrs. Ahern added. In Chicago, too, she renewed acquaintance with a past pupil, Mrs. McCarton (formerly Miss Kitty Roche), the Shines and the O’Connor’s, and at St Mary's Techny got greetings for Peggy Conliss of Balllnacurra. She met Jerry Walsh, whose parents come from Moyvane, and Tom Scanlan, son of Jerry Scanlan, of Upper Athea, Jerry and Tom send greetings to their friends and relatives at home.

KIND HOST

Among the many kind hosts was her aunt, Mrs. Con Kennedy (formerly Han McAuliffe, Newcastle West), and her other aunts. Kit and Han, who send greetings to all in Newcastle West. A big night in New York was the occasion of presentation of medals to the champion Limerick hurlers. At the Victory Dinner she met Pat Lyons, Corner House, Newcastle West, Radio Officer on m.v. "City of Sydney." With him were James O'Connell and Michael Sheehy. Michael, a Newcastle West man, too, now owns his own hairdressing salon in the Bronx.

One of the victorious hurling team was Sean Monaghan, who is carrying on the great hurling tradition of his father, Paddy Monaghan, N.T. Among others present at the function who send good wishes were: Batt and Kathleen Wren, Athea; Mrs. Quilty, formerly Miss Eileen Hutchman; Tom Broderick , Ballybehy, Abbeyfeale; Pat and Shiela Murphy, Abbeyfeale; Bridget Moran, Clash Athea; Ita Ahem, Parkanna, Athea; Mrs. O'Sullivan, formerly Nora May Riordan, Ballagh; and May ScanIan, Upper Athea, with special greetings to Joe Quaid of Derreen.

In Rochestor, Mrs. Ahern got good wishes for Mrs, Fahy and friends at Ashbourne Ave., Limerick. From Brooklyn, Con Kennedy, Guiney's Bridge, sent greetings to all in Brosna and the Bridge; Mickey O'Sullivan, Ballyhahill, to Jim Driscoll, Paky Culhane , and all his Glin friends and relatives; and from, Mrs. Ahern's aunts greetings to Pat and Owen McAuliffe, and relatives. Other messages came from Tom and Dick Mullins, to their Glin relatives, as well as to Padraig and Donal O'Carroll, "looking forward to seeing them in the not-to-distant future."

Summing up her wonderful experiences, Mrs. Ahern told me, "what made it all so rewarding for me is that I had a purpose, and my Interest was in people rather than places or climate. I told other people about our own Associations and about our country," And, paying a tribute to the countrywomen of Australia for the great effort she said: "Their kindness and hospitality there endeared them to the whole world." The same warm welcome was given at the various conferences in the United States, at San Diego, Madison and Atlanta.

And, here at home, the Irish Countrywomen's Association are preparing to give the representatives of the six million strong association of Countrywomen of the world a memorable "Cead Mile Failte," during the World Conference of 1965,

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CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE 140 cyclists were in Listowel. CAS were in Listowel on the 30th of April 2019

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2019 May 1 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: AGM is taking place on Fri 3rd May at 8pm in Knockanure Community Centre. All are welcome.

KNOCKANURE CLEAN-UP: Very many thanks to all who came out to help with the clean up on Saturday 13th. Very many thanks to you all from Mary O’Carroll.

RAMBLING HOUSE on Thurs 2nd May at 8pm. All welcome. Come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Adm free. Refreshments served. Details from Ann at 086/3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day Knockanure on Mon 13th May. Music by Stevie Donegan, If attending, ring 068/49799.

CHIROPODIST: In Marian Hall on Fri May 3rd at 10am. To book contact Noreen on 068/49238.

ST. PADRE PIO EVENING: Friday (3rd). Beginning with the Rosary at 6.45 p.m. Evening Mass at 7pm. followed by the Padre Pio prayers & Benediction.

GRAVEYARD COMMITTEE: Meeting in Marian Hall on Mon 29th at 8.30pm. All members are asked to attend.

AONGHUS MCANALLY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DENICE DOYLE & IVAN MCKENNA, will perform at forthcoming Church Concert in Moyvane on May 22nd. It will have stories, laughs, very special music and songs we all know.

LOTTO; Knockanure GAA Lotto results- There was no winner of the €4000 jackpot on Friday 19th April. Numbers drawn were 2, 10, 16,and 32. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were;1. Kathleen O’Keeffe, Kilmorna; 2. Donie Lynch, c/o Kevin’s; 3. Henry Finucane, Lisaniska; 4. Marie Moloney, Knockmeal, Abbey, and 5. Con Lynch Gortromagouna. Next draw on Friday 26th with jackpot up to €4100.

WIN: Knockanure GAA Football Club got off to a good start of their campaign defeating Listowel Emmets. A great effort by all involved on the evening of Thursday 11th April in Moyvane. A big thank you to the supporters who drove us on.

INFORMATION MEETING On ESB works in our Parish on Wed 1st May at 8pm in the Marian Hall. Representatives from ESB, Eirgrid & KN Circet will be in attendance. It is important that all affected parties attend this meeting. All welcome.

BEST WISHES on their marriage to Alan Kennelly and Amy McElligott who were married on 19th April 2019, both are from the Village of Knockanure, and live locally.

DEFIBRILLATOR OUTSIDE MARIAN HALL: On behalf of the local community, we would like to thank the Marian Hall Committee who funded the replacement of the defibrillator pads and batteries recently for the defibrillator outside the Marian Hall. This life saving piece of equipment is available for use by the community in the event of a medical emergency. It can be accessed by pressing 0000 on the keypad.

A RAPID RESPONSE VEHICLE: will be launched at Garvey's Super-Valu, Listowel on Tuesday 30th April starting at 10.30am. It is hoped that all organisations, groups and individuals will attend and support.

DEATH took place on 18th April 2019 at Detroit, Michigan of John Dunne of Dromurhur, Moyvane, born 79 years ago to Jack Dunne and Kitty Wren. John was predeceased by siblings, Brendan, Kit (Keane), Liam and Danny and is survived by siblings Mary (Curtin),Tony, Pat and Tom. John was a highly respected footballer. See Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, June 22, 1957; Page: 11. THE Kerry minor footballers will line out against Tipperary, at Mallow, on Sunday, inspired by the knowledge that a great deal of the county's prestige depends on their performance, since they are the last surviving hope of an All-Ireland title for this year. John Dunne and Bernard O’Callaghan were on the team and Liam Hanrahan was a sub all from Moyvane. (See Kerryman for report.) Mass for the happy repose of John’s soul will be celebrated in Moyvane Church on Friday 17^th May at 7.30pm.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sheila O’Riordan, Eddie Moloney, Jack Walsh, Sr. Mary Andrew O’Flaherty, Patrick Bunce, Dick Galvin, Benny O’Connell, John Joe O’Connor, Fr. Pat Moore, Paddy Feury, John O’Connor, Hannah Sheehy, John Horgan, Con Synan, Jeremiah C O’Carroll, Liza Mulvihill, David O’Brien, Dan Allen, Sr. Conception O’Connor, Delia Langan, Mattie Kennelly, Ciss Cox, Mass Moyvane on 29th at 7.30pm for Denis O’Connor, Glin; Fri 3rd at 7.30pm for Mag & Pats Windle, Billy & Jack Flaherty, Lr. Aughrim; Sat 4th at 7.30pm for John O’Connor, Moyvane South, and Mass on Sun 5th at 11.00am for Tom O’Flaherty, The Village. Mass Knockanure: Thurs 2nd at 7.30pm for Jerry & Ellen Enright, Lisaniskea (Anni) and Mass on Sun 5th at 10.00am for Pádraig McMahon, Lisaniskea, Kilmorna.

MASS in Moyvane Hall; Tues 30th at 7.30pm, Mass in Marian Hall for Mary Collins, in appreciation for her dedicated service over the past 10 years in our Post Office.

ROAD CLOSURES FROM THIS MONDAY: R551 (Tarbert to Ballylongford) traffic light system in place. Please note the L1013 (Bog Road, Bog Line) from Tarmons Cross to The Cross of the Woods - this is a 24 hour closure from 8am on Mondays to 7pm on Fridays. The road is fully open at weekends. Vince Sugrue, Project Liaison Officer is available on 087/9980226 for further information.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE; Overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7.00pm-8.30pm starts on 1st May (for 5 weeks).

BOOK: A Farewell to Poetry is title of Gabriel Fitzmaurice’s latest book, Gabriel has produced about 60 books over the years of his writing.

BEALTAINE Festival held during May, details from any library, it is an Age & Opportunity arts initiative.

AONGHUS MCANALLY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DENICE DOYLE & IVAN MCKENNA

I am asking for your help and support for our forthcoming Church Concert on May 22nd. It’s a different style of Concert to what we all have been used to. It will have stories, laughs, very special music and songs we all know. You will enjoy it, be assured of that. You can help by taking some tickets to sell to family, workmates etc. You can support by buying a ticket and committing yourself to be present. You could also take a poster to put on display at work or your local shop etc. Tickets on sale at all Masses this weekend.

GROTTO ROSARY Killocrim, Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th May at 8pm.

EVENTS: Writing Workshop at Listowel Library on May 2^nd. Tralee Food Festival and Riverfest Limerick runs from May 3^rd to 6^th. Rally of the Lakes , Killarney, and Cuckoo Walking Festival in Tarbert, is on from 3^rd to 5^th May. May 18^th at Ballylongford nature walk begins at noon at Carrigafoyle. Irish Astronomical Society have an exhibition at Tralee Library at present.

SINGING CLUB Abbeyfeale: Deidre Scanlon will be the special guest at the May session of West Limerick Singing Club which takes place during Fleadh by the Feale in the Ramble Inn. Singers, storytellers and listeners welcome from 9pm.

REMEMBERING ZOE:. The Cycle Challenge will take place on Sunday, May 12 commencing in Fr. Casey’s GAA Grounds, Abbeyfeale at 9am and cycling through scenic parts of West Limerick, North Kerry and North Cork. There will be 3 cycle routes: 50km, 85km and120km. There will also be a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a new 10K Run.

DOG SHOW: The annual fundraiser for the Town Park takes place on Sunday, May 19 in the Town Park. Everyone welcome.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s on Sunday, May 19 with dancing to Mike Condon. All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas.

CONGRATULATIONS: Scoil Rince Ínse Bhán were recently crowned Under 30’s World Champions. Vincent and Noreen Sheehy’s son Ian is one of the group members.

ALZHEIMER'S TEA DAY: Madeline O'Connor in association with the Wednesday club is holding a tea day on behalf of above society on Wednesday May 1st at St.Ita's hall Main St. Abeyfeale. from 10. 30 -1. 30pm.

STARS IN THEIR EYES ASDEE GAA CLUB will be hosting our final Stars in Their Eyes in the Asdee Community Centre on Sunday, May 5th, with acts from around North Kerry taking part. Doors open at 6:45pm, with the show kicking off at 7:45pm.

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY will have a living Life Programme starting Wednesday 1st May for 8 weeks at 10.30am-1pm.This Programme is for supporting people with secondary cancer. Booking is essential. Please contact Siobhan 0667192122 if you are interested!

GLÓRACH SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: The Glórach Theatre is a registered charity, and is staffed totally by volunteers. For those who may be interested in getting involved, feel free to call us at 0871383940, to message us on facebook or to call to the building on an occasion we are holding an event.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP HEALTH-LINK TRANSPORT are delighted to be this years nominated charity for the Kingdom Co Fair on the 12^th of May. They need volunteers to help on the day and would be very grateful for your help. Contact Breda or Trish on 066-7195560 for details.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Historian, Pádraig Ó Concubhair talk on “The 1848 Rising in North Kerry and West Limerick” on Saturday 27th April at 7.30pm in the Bridewell. Everybody is welcome.

PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT KERRY HOSPICE: Charity Fundraising dance in the Torc Hotel, Killarney on Friday 10^th May at 8.30pm (Doors open at 8pm), in Aid of the Palliative Care Unit/Kerry Hospice. Tickets can be bought on the door or by calling -0876276146.

“THE MYSTERIES OF MARY” A presentation given by Listowel author, Paraic Maher on Sunday, May 5th, at an Díseart Chapel, Dingle, at 5pm. The presentation will consist of a talk on the mysteries of Mary’s life, focusing on her betrothal to Joseph, followed by a slide show of Irish stained glass windows depicting the moment of their marriage, featuring the work of some of Ireland’s finest artists and craftsmen. Free event

WALK: Darkness Into Light Walk on Saturday 11th May at 4.15am. Funds raised are going to Pieta House. To register go to https://www.darknessintolight.ie/

ROSARY FOR FAITH AND LIFE: Each day in May 2019, thousands of people from all around Ireland will gather at their local Grottos to recite the Rosary for Faith and Life in Ireland. To see the locations visit www.coastalrosaryireland.ie

ACCORD: We are now recruiting for volunteers as a Pre-Marriage Course Facilitator or a Marriage and Relationship Counsellor. If you have a positive attitude to the Catholic Church and have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team please contact our Tralee office 066 7122280, www.accord.ie

CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE Can you donate a bed for one night? .CAS needs your help to accommodate this year’s cyclists and crew. Can you offer a bed for 1 night along with shower/bath facilities and a meal we would greatly appreciate it, as there is 140 cyclists coming to Listowel. CAS is coming to Listowel on the 30th of April and we are looking for people within a 20 miles radius. Please contact Liz at lizhorganhomestays@cycleagainstsuicide. comorSadhbh on 0877649182

ROSARY PROCESSION: Sunday 5^th May at 2.30pm from Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee to Holy Cross Dominican Church for Novena. All welcome.

HARNETT REUNION: They’re coming from the four corners for the second reunion of the Harnett clan July 11-14. Orange Day is even cancelled as there will be so many Harnetts travelling from the north. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on harnettreunion2019@gmail.com

We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. We will have booking details shortly. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other and we are looking forward to a great weekend July 11-14.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10^th 2019. 7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Led by Bishop Ray Browne. 175^th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Bernadette. Theme: “Blessed are the Poor”. 29^th August to 3^rd of September. Flights ex Kerry Airport. All bookings, to Mrs. Janice O’Sullivan, Droum House, Nohoval Upper, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. Telephone 064 7758219 or email: joskdp@eircom.net

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch. September 24th—2nd October. For further details contact Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch on 087 220 0114.

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES: Friday 31stMay to Sunday 2^nd June, Tuesday 9^th July to Thursday 11^th July or Friday 9^th August to Sunday 11^th August. Fare €140 including coach, boat and island. To book you seat contact Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel on 087 3966399 (9am to 6pm).

MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday 31st August 2019 at Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . Enter discount code EARLYBIRD for discount price of €15.00 available until 31st May 2019. All tickets purchased included in entry for free pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork or Dublin. Booking fees apply. Contact Sean O'Shaughnessy 0862959380

Kerry News 1894-1941, Wednesday, April 27, 1932; Page: 3

The third-anniversary of SOLDIER AND STATESMAN IN THE CAUSE OF THE IRELAND WHICH HE LOVED.

The following sketch of the life of Mr Austin Stack, written after his death, will bear reproduction on this third anniversary of the demise of the great patriot;

Austin Stack, who was born in Tralee fifty three years ago, was from his very cradle imbued with an undying love of country. His father, William Moore Stack, who was a prominent member of the Fenian Brotherhood, and a close personal friend of Charles Kickham and O'Donovan Rossa, suffered ten years in penal servitude, and was only released, in shattered health. His mother, too, incurred the displeasure of the British Government, and suffered a term in Tralee goal for her activities in connection with the Ladies Branch of the Land League, of which she was a prominent member from the, moment of its inception in Kerry. Thus was Austin Stack's childhood fostered in an atmosphere of tested patriotism, and the glowing examples set him of parental suffering in the cause or Ireland were not lost upon the son. He too, became a patriot, a sufferer, and an example to others to persist in the battle for freedom no matter what the cost. The last chapter of his unselfish life has closed ; and who shall say that he has not proved a worthy son of a Fenian father and a rebel, mother or that, in any moment of his eventful life, lived in the most eventful trammelled period of Irish history, he had been absent from the vanguard of his country's soldiers'!

From early youth he took an active interest in the Irish-Ireland movement. For several years prior to the formation of the Irish volunteers the young inheritor of Fenian blood and Fenian spirit was silently and determinedly working for Ireland's independence. As a boy he espoused the cause, of the Gaelic Athletic Association wholeheartedly and with unabated enthusiasm; and never lost sight of the ideals for which that organisation was founded forty-eight years ago. He was a footballer of outstanding merit, one of the famous Kerry seventeen that thrice contested the 1903 final with Kildare, and captain of the Kerry team that also won All-Ireland honours in 1904. For a number of years he was Chairman of the, County Board and member of the Central, Munster and Athletic Councils, and when his political career transferred his operations to Dublin he became President of the Association in Kerry.

Thus, as far as he was able by word and example, he kept before his colleague and associates the ideal of Irish-Ireland : and he was a leader amongst us here when the first Volunteer company was formed in Tralee in the winter of 1913. With a persistency and astuteness unrivalled, he seized and made more than another could of every opportunity that presented itself to mould into true soldiers of Ireland the fine material that flcked to his side under the flag of Kerry. He preached unceasingly the doctrine he learned from the Fenian's fireside of Ireland free and unfettered from the centre to the sea and in no uncertain way was it due to the great personality of Austin Stack that the cause found many staunch and loyal adherents throughout the "Kingdom”. The confidante and friend of Padraig Pearse, Connolly, Clarke and Mc-Dermott, he had with characteristic enthusiasm prepared the ground for Kerry's part in the Easter Rising of 1916. However, on Good Friday evening he was arrested and lodged in the Tralee R.l.C. barracks with Roger Casement and Con Collins of Limerick. Casement was removed to Dublin the following morning and later Austin Stack and Collins were taken by train via Mallow to Spike Island. It may be of interest to recall here that but for the astuteness of the Kerry leader, who accidentally overheard a remark by the officer-in-charge of their escort to the effect that the-prisoners should be allowed, an-opportunity to "escape" at Mallow, station, that foiled the enemy's plan, they would not have reached their destination alive. From Spike Island they were brought to Dublin, and detained at Richmond Barracks. Austin Stack and Con. Collins, in a miraculous,way, escaped the rope which was the fate of Roger Casement. They were sentenced to penal servitude, for life, and this sentence was later commuted to 20 years. England had placed the honoured cap of felon on the head of Austin Stack, and he was imprisoned in Lewis gaol. He. was released under the general amnesty order on the 18th June, 1917, and those of us who witnessed him home-coming to his native town, accompanied by his friend, comrade, and fellow-countryman, Tom Ashe, shall carry with us for all time, the vivid remembrance of that occasion. The mountain peaks of Kerry, from Brandon to Millstreet, and the countryside from North to South were illuminated by beacons of joy and welcome. A few months later he was arrested near the steps of the Liberal Club. Day Place, Tralee, on a charge of drilling Volunteers, and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment.

He was the leader of a hunger strike in August of that year in Mountjoy Prison, upon which occasion forcible feeding was resorted to, resulting in the death of that other illustrious and fearless son of Kerry, Thomas Ashe. In November of 1917 Austin Stack was again forced, on account of regulations sought to be imposed on the prisoners, to accept leadership of a further hunger strike in Dundalk gaol, following which they were released under the Cat and Mouse Act. It was under this ingenious Act that he was arrested in April, 1918, and sent to Belfast gaol. As commandant of the prison, he organised his comrades with such strategy and ability that they wrung from the jailers the right to be treated as political prisoners. He was however, to he still more closely identified with the history of Belfast Jail. The rights that had already been conceded were rapidly vanishing day by day, and a revolution broke out behind the walls in December of 1918. Austin Stack, always the leader and ever ready to face the greatest dangers, headed the revolt, and never in the annals of British prisons was such a scene enacted as that which followed. It had been carefully planned; food and water were being conserved for a considerable time, and then the prisoners, numbering about a hundred, demolished tire staircases and barricaded themselves in an inaccessible region close to the roof of one wing of the building. They were besieged by 300 military and police as well as an alien populace. The damage caused was stated to be over £7,000. Under his orders and guidance, the prisoners wrecked the Belfast establishment with such completeness of detail that the name of Austin Stack wrought terror among jailers and warders in every British bastille.

On the establishment of the Irish Republican Government in January, 1919, Austin Stack, by virtue of his ability and outstanding accomplishments for the office, was chosen as Minister for Home Affairs. He again found himself in the hands of his enemies. In May, 1919, he was a prisoner in Strangeways Prison, Manchester, from where, however, he, with a number of other Irish political prisoners, made a very sensational escape in October of that year. This feat, accomplished in broad daylight, in the heart of England's, industrial capital city, more than most other events that that happened since the Rising of 1916, struck a deep and abiding blow at British prestige. All during the war with the "Black-and-Tans" he carried out the onerous duties attached to his ministerial office with marked- capability, despite the terrible risks and unprecedented handicap he daily incurred. It Was Austin Stack who conceived and put into practice the policy of non-recognition of the British courts; and this policy more than anything else was responsible for breaking the back of the British Constitution in this country. We are giving here but a mere, feeble skeleton of Austin Stack's gigantic career which for the six years preceding the Truce was crowded with activity, pregnant with episodes alternately sad and triumphant. He remained faithful to his oath to the Irish Republic; and when the Treaty came before the Dail his was the first voice raised against what he termed the subversion of those ideals and tradition's born and bred in him, and for whose growth and preservation he had given more than one man’s share. The events which were prominently associated with his life since the establishment of the Free State Government are too fresh in the public memory to need recalling. Suffice to say, Austin Stack took an active part in the Civil War, and after many exciting escapades was arrested near Ballinamult, Tipperary, on the 14th April, 1923. He was lodged in Mountjoy Prison, where he again took part, in what proved to be his biggest hunger strike, lasting as it did for forty-one days. After the Christmas of 1923 he was removed with other prominent political leaders to Arbor Hill barracks. He was released on the 16th of July, 1924. In later raids and arrests in Dublin he was among, those lodged in the Bridewell, and was also detained in the frequent "mouse-trap raids" on the headquarters of Sinn Fein.

He was first elected for West Kerry in the General Election Of 1918, and continued to represent this county up to 1927, and when, in the September election of that year, Sinn Fein decided not to participate, he retired. From 1917 he was Hon. Secretary of Sinn Fein up to his death.

His last public appearance was at Caherciveen on Easter Sunday in 1929, when he delivered the oration in commemoration of Easter Week.

During the last few years of his life he devoted his time to the study of law : and, at the time, it was expected that, in a, few months he would have been called to the -Bar.

A noble- and truly patriotic soul, never once was he unfailing in his devotion and allegiance to the Irish Republic ; never once was he false to a friend. He was soldier and statesman in the cause of the Ireland which he loved as only those such as he who have suffered in her cause can love.

Go ndeanaid Dia Trocaire ar a anam.

On Sunday next the new stand at Tralee Sports field, fittingly named the Austin Stack Stand, will be formally opened. There could be no more fitting monument to the honour of Kerry's illustrious son, for it was in the G.A.A. the late Mr. Austin Stack first attracted public attention. On its fields and in its forums he gave early, evidence of that integrity and high, principle which were his distinguishing features in the hectic life he was to follow.

Connection Story - Chicago and Ardagh

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Jeannie Lewis contacted Ireland Reaching Out in 2016 looking to find out more about her Great Great Grandfather John O'Connor, from County Limerick in the west of Ireland. In the 18 months that followed, from knowing little or nothing about his life to being able to visit the former family homestead in Kilscannell, three generations of the descendants of John O'Connor reconnected with their place of origin on two separate visits to Ireland.

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God Might Do Something Like That

My secular friends thought religious people blind and/or gullible and/or stupid. Religious people believed in fairy tales. The whole Easter story struck them as the biggest fairy tale of all.

But secular as I was, I thought that if there is a God, a point on which I was somewhat agnostic, he might do something just like that. And I could see at least one reason for it. I thought at the time that the Resurrection would be a great advertisement. God would make sure the people He loved would get the point.

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2019 April 24 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

WISHING all our readers a safe Easter, we have seen Christ crucified, even though innocent, today we see the same pattern continuing against his most ardent followers.

DIVINE Mercy prayers in Listowel on Sunday 28^th from 3pm to 4pm. Also Devotions on Sunday, April 28 in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale starting with Confessions at 2.30pm and at St. Mary’s Church Tarbert on Sun. 28th April, beginning with the Rosary at 2.45pm.

MOYVANE CHURCH Concert with Aonghus McAnally & special guests, Denice Doyle on Violin & musical director Ivan McKenna on Keyboards. Tuesday May 21st Tickets in Parish Office.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION KNOCKANURE: wish to thank everyone who supported the Easter Draw at Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure, thank you to all the local businesses who so generously donated spot prizes.

DEATH occurred of Jimmy Bunyan, 13, Church St., Listowel, on the 14th April, 2019, Predeceased by his parents, Richard and Johanna Bunyan. Survived by daughter Claire, Sister Sr. Margaret Mary, brother Denis, nephew Richard, nieces Siobhán and Áine. He had many friends who were interested in the Irish language, he even had a chat with Dev. in Irish. Jimmy was also involved in a showband called Gladstones, members included, Jim Quinn, William Mattis, Tom Broder and Patsy Stack.

DEATH has taken place of Nora Enright, (née McElligott) Dromin, Listowel, and late of Coolaclarig, Listowel on the 11th April, 2019. Wife of the late Mattie Enright, and mother of Jerry, Noreen (O'Connell), Josie (Molyneaux), and sister of Peg Thompson, (Perth, Australia). Deeply regretted by sons-in-law Mike and Mossie, and daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Nora was sister of the late Mary Enright of Knockanure Village.

ANNIVERSARIES: Peggy O’Connor, Ann Kennelly, Sr. Marcellina O’Sullivan, Marie McEllistrim, Sheila Furlong, Sr. Eileen Scanlon, Sean Collins, Martin Mulvihill, Mai Liston, Tom Finucane, Tom Heffernan, Richard Tobin, Sr. Vivian Nolan, Dan Lenihan, Marie Kennelly, Billy Fitzgerald, Bridget Teresa Carroll, John J Buckley, Jim Fitzgerald, Mickey Walsh. Mass Moyvane: Sat 27^th at 7.30pm for Jim Fitzgerald, Lower Aughrim, and Sun 28^th at 11.00am for Patrick, Margaret & Oliver Carmody, Cuss.

Knockanure Mass: Fri 26th at 7.30pm for Laurence Collins, Lisaniskea, his wife Ellen & their son Maurice, and Mass on Sun 28th at 10.00am for Betty & Jack Goulding, Keylod.

DIOCESAN SECOND COLLECTION: on 27th/28th April in aid of Peter’s Pence (The Pope’s Charity)

MOYVANE COMMUNITY SPORTS HALL: A special word of thanks to all who supported the Race Night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night last. Thank you to our patrons who assisted in ticket sales, our sponsors for your generous contributions, the raffle prizes donors, the ticket sellers and all who made the night an enjoyable occasion.

MEDIA: Women in Media, get together at Ballybunion 26^th to 28^th April.

RAS Mumhan cycle over the Easter weekend, the Saturday, April 20 Stage 2 commenced in Listowel and the riders visited Ballylongford, Tarbert, Glin, and then on to Athea for the first of three timed circuits through Carrigkerry, Ardagh, Ballyhahill and Glin before finishing up in Athea.

BEALTAINE Festival An Age & Opportunity Arts initiative, details of activities during May available in Library. Bealtaine Writers Residency at Seanchai May 1^st to 24^th.

GLÓRACH SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: The Glórach Theatre is a registered charity, and is staffed totally by volunteers. In over fifteen years of existence we have had many highs and lows but one constant has been the dedication of volunteers in keeping the theatre running. For those who may be interested in getting involved, feel free to call us at 0871383940, to message us on facebook or to call to the building on an occasion we are holding an event, we look forward to welcoming ye into the fold.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s on Sunday, May 19 with dancing to Mike Condon. All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas.

LOURDES: Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25. All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April. The Sagart pilgrimage will take place from September 19 for 5 nights. Fr. Tony in Abbeyfeale has the details.

TRAD FUNDRAISER: Laura O’Donoghue will be volunteering in Zambia, Africa with the Suas volunteer program this summer. She has organised a Traditional Music Concert to be held in Halla Inse Bán in Templeglantine on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm. Performers on the night include; The Ballaugh Wren Boys, Fuinneamh, Templeglantine Céilí Band, Seamus O’Rourke Dancers, and many more.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Bookings: Phone 0667134276.Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mondays 8.00pm-9.30pm starts on 29thApril.Overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7.00pm-8.30pm starts on 1^st May (for 5 weeks)

DIOCESAN ADORATION EUCHARISTIC RETREAT - will take place on the 30th May at the Ardfert Retreat Centre from 9.30am to 3.30pm. For further information please contact Eileen 087- 4575278 or Margaret 087-2976304. Diocesan Adoration AGM takes Place on Thursday 6th June.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Historian, Pádraig Ó Concubhair will give an illustrated talk on “The 1848 Rising in North Kerry and West Limerick” on Saturday 27th April at 7.30pm in the Bridewell. Everybody is welcome.

LISTOWEL LIBRARY will host a FREE Creative Writing Workshop to celebrate 'Poetry Ireland Day' with Kerry County Council's Writer in Residence Annmarie Ní Churreain on Thursday May 2nd from 11.00 Am - 1.00 PM, there will be an opportunity to book a one to one 35 minute mentoring slot in the afternoon between 2-6.30 PM. Please specify one or both when booking call 068-23044 to reserve your place. Limited spaces available.

FUNDRAISING VARIETY CONCERT: to raise money towards getting a Bus for St. John of God Kerry Services. Friday 26th April at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion at 7.30pm.

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita's Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was. The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

ICA: next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 30 in the Adult Education Centre at the earlier time of 7pm. Events, activities and speakers for the coming year will be fully discussed. Fáilte romhaidh go léir.

CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE - Can you offer a bed for one night? CAS needs your help to accommodate this year’s cyclists and crew. Can you offer a bed for 1 night with shower/bath facilities and a meal. We would greatly appreciate it, as there are 140 cyclists coming to Listowel on the 30th of April and we are looking for people within a 20 miles radius. Please contact Liz at lizhorganhomestays@cycleagainstsuicide.com or Sadhbh on 087-7649182.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2019: Abbeyfeale is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends of the year with people travelling from all over Ireland and further afield to attend and some to participate in Fleadh by the Feale over the May Bank Holiday . The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road and who recently launched a new album. Some of the many highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2 as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library. The Street Busking and the Ceili with Donie Nolan in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start. There will also be the monthly Singing Session in The Ramble Inn from 9.30pm on Friday night. Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig with the Templeglantine Comhaltas Group and Scully’s Music School, Newmarket and of course, need I say, spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order. Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing/ceili dancing in the Square from 2pm (indoor venue on standby if it rains), Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall at 3pm, Tournafulla Comhaltas on the gig rig, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef. Monday and I’m worn out just writing it; another Ceili in the Square (indoor venue on standby if it rains), a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING WORKSHOP. Free workshop in Kilcornan Community Hall, Monday, April 29, from 8pm-9.30pm. All are welcome to attend. For more information or to register, please contact Elaine at edillon@wlr.ie or call 069 66296, at West Limerick Resources CLG. Gifts for all attendees on the night!

ACCORD: We are now recruiting for volunteers as a Pre-Marriage Course Facilitator or a Marriage and Relationship Counsellor. If you have a positive attitude to the Catholic Church and have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team please contact our Tralee office 066 7122280, www.accord.ie or even better come to our Information Evening in St. John’s Parish Centre on Monday April 29thin St. John’s Parish Centre at 7.30pm.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1. We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

PILGRIMAGE TO ST. PADRE PIO Fully escorted group pilgrimage, 7 nights from Dublin, 27th Oct. & 2nd Nov. €895pps. Accompanied by spiritual director. Details contact Bernadette Hanrahan 0876019474.

GABRIEL Fitzmaurice will hold a workshop at Amergin Solstice Poetry Gathering in Waterville from 20^th to 23^rd June 2019. Gabriel will also be in Castleisland Day Care centre on May 13^th from 11am.

BOOK: A book is being produced called Fluid Forms; Liam Flynn and will be published in November. Fundit.ie will launch a campaign on April 29 to help with its production and there will be four pieces of Liam’s work for sale on the website. This will give people an opportunity to pre order a copy of the book and should they wish, to acquire a piece of his work.

SUPPORT: 2 Jewish billionaires pledge $122 million toward restoring Notre Dame.

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers and Lilly Safra's donations account for about 17 percent of the $700 million collected so far for the restoration.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE Some places remain on May 21st Pilgrimage to Medjugorje ex Cork with J.W.T. If interested contact Tom Dennehy 087 6468658.

KERRY CHORAL UNION will host their much anticipated Spring Concert at St Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Sunday April 28th at at 7.30pm. The wonderful concert of choral music will be conducted by Sharon Reidy and is being organised to raise vital funds for cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry.

ROSARY AT THE GROTTOS, MAY 2019 Each day in May 2019, thousands of people from all around Ireland will gather at their local Grottos to recite the Rosary for Faith and Life in Ireland. To sign up your local Grotto, text/call 087 278 6552 or at www.coastalrosaryireland.ie

MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday 31st August 2019Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . Enter discount code EARLYBIRD for discount price of €15.00 available until 31st May 2019. All tickets purchased included in entry for free pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork or Dublin. Booking fees apply. Contact Sean O'Shaughnessy 0862959380.

GOOG FRIDAY: Blogs | Mar. 28, 2013

9 things you need to know about Good Friday

By Jimmy Akin

Good Friday is the most solemn day of the Christian year. It is the day our Saviour died for us.

It is the day we were redeemed from our sins by the voluntary death of God Himself at the hands of man.

Here are 9 things you need to know.

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Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, December 14, 1940; Page: 6

KERRY PRIEST'S GOLDEN JUBILEE

DISTINGUISHED GATHERING AT NEW YORK CEREMONIES

A THREE DAY festival in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the ordination to the priesthood of Rev. John Brosnan, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, at 1900 Crotona Parkway, Bronx, New York, began on Sunday, October 2Oth, when the jubilarian offered Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving in the church of which he is pastor for the past seventeen years. His Grace, Most Rev. Dr Spellman. Archbishop of New York, presided, and the attendance included: Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Donahue. Auxiliary Bishop of New York: Most Rev. Dr. Bonaventure Broderick, fifty monsignori and priests. The deacon of the Mass was Very Rev. John J. Greaney, V.F., Pittsburgh (Knocknagoshel), and the sub-deacon. Rev. Timothy Galvin. Alameda. California (Duagh), both nephews of the jubilarian. The Chaplains to His Grace the Archbishop were: the Right Rev. Monsignor Joseph P. Donahue, V.G., and the Right Rev. Monsignor Joseph McCarthy of Killarney. The sermon was preached by the Right Rev. Mosignor Henry O'Carroll, V.F, pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh, a native of Listowel, and a life long friend of the jublarian. They attended the same schools. The procession to the church before mass was led by over 100 altar boys and the members of the Holy Name Society acted as a guard of honour. On Monday morning Father Brosnan offered Mass for the Children, after which they gave him a reception in the school hall. A Solemn Requiem Mass for deceased parishioners was celebrated by the jubilarian on Tuesday morning. That evening the school hall was crowded to capacity by former and present parishioners who tendered Father Brosnan a reception and entertainment together with a gift in appreciation of his ministry and to _mark the joyful occasion of his golden jubilee. Rev. John Brosnan is brother of the Very Rev. Patrick Canon Brosnan P.P.. Millstreet, and uncle of Very Rev Denis Brosnan, President of St. Brendan's Seminary, Killarney. The late Very Rev. Denis Brosnan former President of St Brendan’s, was a brother of the Jubilarian

Born in 1866 at Islandanny. Kilmorna, Co Kerry. Father John Brosnan was educated at the National School. St Brendan’s Seminary. Killarney, and at the lrish College in Paris. He was ordained by the late Most Rev. Dr. Coffey, Bishop of Kerry on 19th October, 1890. He

He became an assistant at the Mission for Irish Immigrant Girls. Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Manhattan, where he laboured for seventeen years before becoming Pastor of St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Cornwall-on-the-Hudson Here he built a church, rectory, school and convent and after fifteen years was transferred to the church of St. Thomas Aquinas The new church and rectory there, as well as the new convent for the nuns of the Sacred Heart of Mary Order who teach in the parochial school, are further monuments to his zeal.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, May 05, 1934; Section: Front page, Page: 1

Items covered; Arrears on labourers’ cottages.

Meeting at Newtownsandes and Knockanure, expressed regret at the large amount of arrears due in respect of labourers cottage’s, and their determination to have arrears reduced. Listowel race committee have decided to make further improvements to Island Course.

BISHOP: Son of a labours who emigrated from Killarney has been consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop of New York according to Chicago Tribune. He is named as Right Rev Monsignor Donahue and has only turned forty.

The paper also discussed Social Credit and E Ua Curnain. Food destroyed and prices to poor rising.

A serious attack on the experts who advise on butter production and the harm they are doing, is also well discussed.

Irish Press 1931-1995, 25.08.1951, page 7

Picture of American pilgrims who disembarked from the Mauretania at Cobh, their leader was Most Rev Dr. Stephen Donahue, Auxiliary Bishop of New York.

Western People 1889-current, 01.09.1951, page 5 (Edited)

Bishop of New York in Westport.

Dr Stephen Donahue, Bishop of New York, Right Rev Mons Hammer and his brother Judge Hammer, Supreme Court Judge of New York; Rev Frs. Donnelly and O’Connor , New York.

Were among a group of American tourists, who also visited Knock Shrine.

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From Holy Week through Divine Mercy Sunday — and beyond — we should try not to miss out on these indulgences for ourselves or for any soul in purgatory who might get the chance to reach heaven in time for Easter and well beyond.

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ST JOHN’S: Wed 24th - Sun 28^th- ACTING IRISH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

Featuring Five Irish American theatre groups from the USA and Canada as follows:

Wed 24^th- MOLL

The Gaelic Park Players from Chicago present John B. Keane’s classic comedy based on the all-seeing priest’s housekeeper.

Thurs 25^th- BLOOMSDAY

A play by Stephen Dietz presented by Milwaukee Irish Arts. Robert returns to

Dublin to reunite with Cait, the woman who captured his heart during a James Joyce literary tour 35 years ago.

Fri 26^th- SPINNING

Written by Deirdre Kinahan and presented by Liffey Players Drama Society,

Calgary, the play is a contemporary tragedy set in small-town Ireland.

Sat 27th 2pm- PORT AUTHORITY

Written by Conor McPherson and presented by The Irish American Theatre Co.,

Cincinnati. The play is about big dreams and lost opportunities for three generations of Dublin men.

Sat 27th 8pm- LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Eugene O’ Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning drama is a semi-autobiographical

account of his explosive home life with his morphine addicted mother and his brother Edmund who is ill with tuberculosis. Presented by The Irish Players,

Rochester, New York.

Mon 29th- Tues 30^th- STUDIO 8- An exhibition of artwork by QQI Level 5 Art students studying in North Kerry College of Further Education. Opening - Tues 30th April at 8pm. All welcome.

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PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS at Lixnaw place on Tuesday (April 16th ) at 7.30pm. The witness will be given by David Saunders of Rathmore.

MOYVANE CHURCH Concert with Aonghus McAnally & special guests, Denice Doyle on Violin & musical director Ivan McKenna on Keyboards. Tuesday May 21st Tickets at Parish Office.

HOLY WEEK CONFESSION FOR OUR PASTORAL AREA: will take place on Monday week 15th April at 8.00 p.m. All the priests of the Pastoral Area hope to be present and we invite you to do your Easter duty on the night.

DEATH took place on St Patrick’s Day 2019, in Birmingham of Billy Looney. He was born on 2^nd of April 1938, at Carrueragh, Kilmorna, he attended Knockanure N.S. and went to Birmingham at age 16 and worked in construction, with many more from the locality. He set up a successful construction Company in the mid 1970s. Billy is survived by his wife Chriss, children, William, Geraldine, Michael, Carmel, John, James and Christopher, sisters Sr. Concepta (Mai), Eileen, Noreen and Anne and brothers Michael, Pat and John. He always loved to come home on holidays, which he did every year in recent times, more often. Billy had a great passion for Kerry football and all Irish sports. He was deeply involved with the Irish community in Birmingham. Mass was celebrated for Billy Looney in Knockanure Church on Friday 12^th April, by Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan.

DEATH of Maurice Walsh, Golf View, Gurtinard, Listowel, took place on 4th of April 2019, survived by his wife Alice and children, Alison, Patrick and Geraldine, his mother Kathleen, granddaughter Aoife, brothers Jack and Paddy, sisters Miriam and Patricia, his uncle Gerard, Aunts Peggy and Margo.

DEATH of Annie McMahon (née McEnery) Glensharrold, Carrigkerry, on the 5th April 2019. Wife of the late Patrick. Survived by her sons John, Michael and Thomas, daughters Julie, Margaret, Bridget and Kathleen, grand-children.

DEATH took place recently of Sr. Eileen Kiely of Magheramore, Wicklow and formally of Tarbert.

Death of Joan Guerin (nee Buckley) Convent St., Listowel and Coolkeragh. Joan, in her 99th year on 7^th April 2019.

SYMPATHY: The following parishioners have had bereavements; Julie Fitzmaurice & family, Mail Road Cross, Garden Centre on the death of her mother, Annie McMahon, Carrigkerry & Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home. Eileen Flaherty & Family, The Village on the death of her mother Joan Guerin, Listowel & Aras Mhuire Nursing Home. Bernie & Jack Walsh, Moyvane South on the death of Bernie’s brother-in-law Robert Higgins, Dublin.

ANNIVERSARIES: Ita Danaher, David Parrish, John Joe Brosnan, Fr. Paddy Sheehan, Hannah Sheridan, Rena McAuliffe, Fr. John Lucid, Tade Collins, Joan O’Connor, Chris O’Connor, Davie Dillon, Teresa Kennelly, Kit Culhane, Josie O’Sullivan, Patsy Flynn, Emer Ward, Richard Stack, Kathleen Reidy, Mike Greaney, John Kennelly, Nora Cronin, Mary Murphy, Nell Heffernan, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Paddy Barrett, Mass Moyvane on Tues 16th at 7.30pm for Tom & Ellen Sheehan, Kilbaha; Wed 17th at 7.30am, Early morning Lenten Mass (Spy Wednesday) 7.30pm May Quinn, Leitrim West;

EASTER TRIDUUM; Thurs 18th at 8.00pm HOLY THURSDAY – Liturgy of the Last Supper. We celebrate the institution of Eucharist & Priesthood Fri 19^th at 12noon GOOD FRIDAY Open air Stations of the Cross with the Children (weather permitting otherwise in Church) Assemble at Church steps at 11.50am. 3.00pm PASSION OF THE LORD – in three stages 1.Reading of the Passion from Luke’s Gospel 2. Veneration of the Cross, 3. Holy Communion, Sat 20^th at 9.00pm HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL, Easter fire and Resurrection. Baptism of newest parishioner Sadhbh Mulvihill Keane. Sun 21st 11.00am EASTER SUNDAY - Parishioners

Knockanure Church; Wed 17^th at 10.00am for Joe Rodgers, Dublin (Rec Dec)

EASTER TRIDUUM- Thurs 18th at 7.00pm HOLY THURSDAY – Liturgy of the Last Supper

Fri 19th 7.00pm PASSION OF THE LORD – in three stages- 1.Reading of the Passion from Luke’s Gospel - 2. Veneration of the Cross -3. Holy Communion -Sun 21st at 10.00am, EASTER SUNDAY – Parishioners

MASS Moyvane Mon 15th at 10.00am, for Special Intention - sick

GROW meet at Seanchai, Listowel on Wednesdays at 8pm, contact 086 0271 990.

MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION is organising a clean up of the Village Approach Roads in conjunction with the KWD Countywide clean up. If anyone available on one or all of the following evenings we would be grateful for your help. Meet at Noel Stack’s at 7.30pm on Monday, April 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th.

ATHEA: Athea Tidy Towns Fundraising Fashion Show, hosts their annual fundraising fashion show to aid of vital improvement works in the village. A highlight of the social calendar in Athea in previous years, this year’s show has been set for Wednesday, April 17th at 8pm, with the Con Colbert Hall

Athea Branch Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

The County Fleadh takes place in Athea over the June Bank Holiday weekend. There will be a meeting at the Top of the Town on Monday night, April 22nd at 9pm to continue making arrangements.

Congratulations: to Athea under 12’s basketball team who came first in division 3. They beat Ballybunion recently on 34-23.

FUNDRAISING VARIETY CONCERT: to raise money towards getting a Bus for St. John of God Kerry Services. Friday 26th April at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion at 7.30pm. Special prize of €100 on the door ticket €10. Tickets can be purchased in Listowel Parish Office.

KERRY PEER SUPPORT NETWORK mission statement: the network offers peer support in recovery from mental distress to wellness, sharing with people similar life experiences and relationships based on equality and respect, in their journey to achieving hope and maintaining wellness. Listowel Peer Support Group – “The Bridge” meet every Friday @ 11am. Listowel Family Resource Centre all welcome. Further info: contact 0876800529.

GOOD FRIDAY SOUP KITCHEN – will take place on Good Friday 19th April in the Community Centre, Tarbert at 10.30am. All proceeds will go to the Kerry Hospice and Palliative Care Unit in Tralee. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Alternative: Good Friday: Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord: The Knights Walk at 4pm. Stations of the Cross led by Fr. Crawford.

KERRY HOSPICE WALK – will take place on Good Friday 19th April at 10.30am from Tarbert Comprehensive School to Tarbert Island. Your continued support is much needed and greatly appreciated. All Funds raised go directly to the Kerry Hospice Foundation to provide funding for much needed Hospice Care in Kerry. Sponsorship cards are available at Tarbert Bridewell. Telephone 068 -36500.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

LISTOWEL HOSPICE –WALK/RUN 10k, 5k. or 3k. in aid of Kerry Hospice on Good Friday April 19t. walk commencing from St. Patrick’s Hall, Listowel. Registration & start Time 10am. Sponsor cards available from J.K. Sports, Mary 0872770766 or any committee member. You can also donate on the day when registering. Thank you.

THE CHRISM MASS - will take place on Tuesday evening April 16th at 7pm in the Cathedral. There will be refreshments served after the Mass in St. Brendan’s College Refectory. Everyone welcome.

LIXNAW DAWN MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY MORNING AT KILTOMEY CEMETERY AT 6am. All welcome.

PARISH RADIO LINK: A new booster and aerial have been installed this week in the Moyvane Church Radio Link. Those of you who have radios please use this weekend to experience better reception. Unfortunately, when Knockanure’s radio link was examined the transmission reception was virtually nil. The transformer has to be taken to Dublin for further assessment. We will keep you informed. Sadly this means for the next number of weeks we won’t have radio link from Knockanure Church. However, the new strong signal from Moyvane Church should comfortably reach Knockanure Village but not beyond.

LOLLIPOP DAY: Mary Teresa Buckley wishes to thank everyone who donated to the Cancer Fund at Garvey’s Super Valu, Listowel on Lollipop Day. Total collected €445.80.

MURHUR N.S SPLIT THE BUCKET: Winner of €176.50 Margaret Clancy, Knockanure.

TRAD FUNDRAISER: Laura O’Donoghue will be volunteering in Zambia, Africa with the Suas volunteer program this summer. Laura from Ballaugh, Abbeyfeale says “I will spend 2 months volunteering as a teaching assistant in some the most disadvantaged schools in the world. The majority of the children attending these schools are living in extreme poverty and education is really their only escape from the poverty cycle that profoundly exists in their community. I will be holding a Trad Music fundraiser in Halla Inse Bán in Templeglantine on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm. Tickets €10 will be available at the door. I really appreciate any support and I’d love if you could make it on the night”

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita's Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was. The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

ADORATION FOR LENT in Abbeyfeale: Monday to Friday 8am – 9pm.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES Abbeyfeale: Confessions after all ceremonies during Holy Week and on Holy Saturday from 11-12 noon. Mass of the Last Supper Thursday, April 18 at 8pm. There will be no morning Mass. Good Friday Ceremonies at 3pm and Stations of the Cross at 8pm. Blessing of Baskets 12 noon Holy Saturday. Vigil Mass 9pm Holy Saturday 9pm. Easter Sunday Masses 9.15am and 12 noon. Trocaire Boxes can be handed in to the Sacristy over the next two weeks; please do not leave them unattended.

ST. ITA’S VOLUNTARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION AND DAY CARE CENTRE CLG.:

Owing to the withdrawal of funding by the DEASP, the Board of Management have regretfully decided to close the Day Care Centre temporarily. The Board are conducting a comprehensive review and restructuring of the organisation.

COIN HUNT - Throughout Lent Tarbert NS Children hold a Coin Hunt in aid of Bóthar. Last year a total of €1,030 was raised. The children chose to spend the money raised on the following gifts: two water buffalo, one camel, a flock of laying hens, one trio of rabbits, two guinea fowl and two water filters. If any parishioner has coins that they are willing to donate, for this worthy cause, the school will gladly accept them during school hours. We will publish the total collected at the end of Lent and will inform you as to how the children choose to spend the funds this year.

CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE - Can you donate a bed for one night? CAS needs your help to accommodate this year’s cyclists and crew. Can you offer a bed for 1 night along with shower/bath facilities and a meal. We would greatly appreciate it, as there are 140 cyclists coming to Listowel on the 30th of April and we are looking for people within a 20 miles radius. Please contact Liz at lizhorganhomestays@cycleagainstsuicide.com or Sadhbh on 087-7649182.

PILGRIMAGE TO ST. PADRE PIO Fully escorted group pilgrimage, 7 nights from Dublin, 27th Oct. & 2nd Nov. €895pps. Accompanied by spiritual director. Details contact Bernadette Hanrahan 0876019474.

BOOK: A book is being produced called Fluid Forms; Liam Flynn and will be published in November. Fundit.ie will launch a campaign on April 29 to help with its production and there will be four pieces of Liam’s work for sale on the website. This will give people an opportunity to pre order a copy of the book and should they wish, to acquire a piece of his work.

MORAN from Athea; Father-of-seven Tom Moran will abseil from the new nine-storey extension to his hotel to raise money for St James' hospital on Sunday, June 2, almost three years to the day since he was placed in an induced coma following his fall in Malaga.

BEDS WANTED: Cycle against Suicide, visits Listowel on 29^th April and beds wanted, contact homestays@cycleagainstsuicide.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF 25th FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2019: The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road. The Fleadh takes place May 2-6, concert Sunday, May 5. Highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2 as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library. The Street Busking and the Ceili with Donie Nolan in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start. There will also be the monthly Singing Session in The Ramble Inn from 9.30pm on Friday night. Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig with the Templeglantine Comhaltas Group and Scully’s Music School, Newmarket and of course, need I say, spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order. Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing/ceili dancing in the Square from 2pm (indoor venue on standby if it rains), Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall at 3pm, Tournafull Comhaltas on the gig rig, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef. Monday and I’m worn out just writing it; another Ceili in the Square (indoor venue on standby if it rains) , a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.

GOOD FRIDAY NATIONAL HOLY FACE PUBLIC PRAYER VIGIL: will be held on Good Friday, April 19th, in the Square, Tralee at 12 noon. All welcome.

KERRY ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING SERVICE; have moved from Balloonagh, to the rear of St John’s Parish Centre. Please note, during their set-up there may be an issue with their phone lines.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: April 28th. Devotions in St. John’s Church, Tralee at 2.45pm. All Welcome. Novena begins on Good Friday.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10th2019—7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Led by Bishop Ray Browne. 175^th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Bernadette. Theme: “Blessed are the Poor”. 29thAugust to 3^rd of September. Flights ex Kerry Airport. All bookings, to Mrs. Janice O’Sullivan, Droum House, Nohoval Upper, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. Telephone 064 7758219 or email: joskdp@eircom.net

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch. September 24th—2nd October. For further details contact Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch on 087 220 0114.

FEEDBACK FROM THE PARISH ASSEMBLY held at Knockanure on 8^th April 2019.

The Parish Assembly which was held last Monday night was attended by over 40 parishioners and was facilitated by Bernie McCaffrey from the Kerry Diocesan Pastoral Team. The discussion focused on three key areas and the groups were asked for suggested actions in each area that the PPC could concentrate on, on behalf of the Parish. The three discussion areas and respective actions were as follows;

1. Development of Parish Ministries and Recruitment to same – Whilst we have a lot of ministries, the group felt more information on the ministries should be available to attract more parishioners to join the ministries, we should offer a trial period and if taken on a time limit of 2-3 years could be set, as well as providing training for same, no one should feel uncomfortable in a ministry or that it’s a job for life. In relation to the Eucharistic Ministry it was suggested that it should be extended to taking Communion from mass to housebound once per month, this would be in addition to in addition to the first Friday calls.

2. Focus on Young Families and Youth – The discussion here focused on trying to keep the interest of children to try and make mass part of the family routine, especially after First Holy Communion for example getting children involved in acting the gospel, children’s liturgy programme, child friendly area inside the church, social meeting for children after mass and outside church – child friendly parking spaces. The children’s choir is a great success and was complemented on the work they do with the children.

3. Adult Faith Formation – There were a lot of actions suggested from this group -Prayer group/Scripture

Study (seasonally orientated short programs)/ Anonymous Prayer request boxes in public places, Novena’s/ Themed monthly masses (Family orientated all ages, Anniversary masses for communion and confirmation groups)/ Parish Mission (Planning must focus on after plan) and Home visitation Mission for elderly, housebound and new parishioners.

Fr Kevin and the PPC would now like to ask for feedback from the whole parish on the suggested actions as to which areas parishioners would like the PPC to focus on first, feedback can be given into the Parish Office or directly to Fr Kevin, Amanda Coulson or any of the PPC members. Fr Kevin and the PPC would like to take this opportunity to thank Bernie McCaffrey and everyone who came to the assembly and contributed to what was a very positive night.

Parish Pastoral Council Members: Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P., Amanda Coulson (Chairperson), Mary O’Flaherty (Secretary), Elizabeth Brosnan, Mary Fitzgerald, Margaret Horgan, Michelle Mulvihill, P.J. Mulvihill, Joanne O’Connor, Eamonn Whyte, Kay O’Hanlon, Noreen Roche.

PAPERS: Bishop Casey; Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, July 26, 1969; Page: 11

Best Wishes Bishop Elect.

NEWS OF Rev. Eamonn Casey’s appointment as the Bishop of Kerry was received with joy in Limerick where he served so faithfully for so long.

This most likeable priest became almost famous for his great work in England, particularly for his work for homeless emigrants. His dedication to this work led to his appointment as director of the Housing Aid Society and Chairman of Shelter. Aged 42, the Bishop-Elect is a native of Firies, Co Kerry and succeeds Most Rev Dr Moynihan who Is retiring because of age.

Education

Fr. Casey completed his secondary education at St Munchin’s College Limerick, and continued his studies at St. Patrick’s College Maynooth, where he obtained his degrees of B A and L Ph. He was ordained In 1951.

From 1951-‘6O, the Bishop-Elect worked as a curate in Limerick In St Patrick’s and St John’s parishes He also taught In vocational schools In Limerick and in 1959 he founded the Emigrants Bureau in Limerick

In 1960 he joined the Emigrants Apostolate in Britain and worked from ’60 to ’64 as a curate In Slough, Bucks, where his job was to help 10,000 Irish migrant workers to become Integrated Into the local church and civic community

The effectiveness of his efforts brought him to the attention of Cardinal Heenan who In 1963 Invited him to place the Catholic Housing Aid Society on a national basis As a National Director of this organisation, Fr. Casey built up a Central London Office which now helps 68 homeless families each week. In addition, he has set up 65 branches of the Society throughout Britain. In 1964 he founded the Family Housing Association which now owns £760,000 worth of property. In addition, the Bishop-Elect Is also Director of the British Council of Churches of Housing Trust, a trustee of the Housing and Homeless Central Fund and a Founder Trustee of “Shelter’ National Campaign for the Homeless. And In January last year he was, appointed Chairman of “Shelter’ which provides funds for housing It was the greatest honour this Inter-denominational body could have paid him.

He Is also a member of the English Catholic Hierarchy’s Commission for Social Welfare and Is a founder member and Managing Director of the Marian Employment Agency.

The news of his elevation to the See of Kerry was also received with delight at the Irish Centre in Camden Square.

Father Casey’s name will always be synonymous with, emigrant aid in London and other parts of Britain

A man of action, as can be readily seen from his achievements, he is a firm believer in doing things first and talking afterwards

Thousands of well-wishers, grateful emigrants and a host of friends will watch his career as a Bishop with affectionate interest and will pray for the success of his intentions.

https://northkerry.wordpress.com/?s=Casey

The Chinese regime is also applying its agreement with the Holy See this way. With the bulldozer that under police escort - see photo - razes to the ground on April 4 the building of a parish in Qianyang, which had on its top floor a room for the Mass and on the ground floor a free clinic for the poor, run by nuns.

http://magister.blogautore.espresso.repubblica.it/2019/04/08/bitter-easter-in-china-in-the-game-with-rome-a-blowout-for-beijing/

ST JOHNS Listowel April 2019

Tues 9th- Sun 14th

THE COBWEBS GLORY

A comic drama by Bryan Michael O’Connor based on the exploits of the owner

and trainer of a promising greyhound. The cast features: Barry Francis, Batt O’Keeffe, Conor Foley, Andrea Thornton, Frances Kennedy, Annette O’ Donnell,

Gearoid O’ Connor, Sonny Egan and Johnny Corkery – presented by St. John's Theatre.

https://youtu.be/6Y-ISdziPWI

Tues 16th

JULY 22 - Film Club

A film by Erik Poppe based on true events – the terrorist attack on the summer camp outside Oslo in 2011. In association with Access Cinema.

Wed 24th - Sun 28th

ACTING IRISH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

Featuring Five Irish American theatre groups from the USA and Canada as follows:

Wed 24th

MOLL

The Gaelic Park Players from Chicago present John B. Keane’s classic comedy based on the all-seeing priest’s housekeeper.

Thurs 25th

BLOOMSDAY

A play by Stephen Dietz presented by Milwaukee Irish Arts. Robert returns to

Dublin to reunite with Cait, the woman who captured his heart during a James Joyce literary tour 35 years ago.

Fri 26th

SPINNING

Written by Deirdre Kinahan and presented by Liffey Players Drama Society,

Calgary, the play is a contemporary tragedy set in small-town Ireland.

Sat 27th 2pm

PORT AUTHORITY

Written by Conor McPherson and presented by The Irish American Theatre Co.,

Cincinnati. The play is about big dreams and lost opportunities for three generations of Dublin men.

Sat 27th 8pm

LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Eugene O’ Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning drama is a semi-autobiographical

account of his explosive home life with his morphine addicted mother and his brother Edmund who is ill with tuberculosis. Presented by The Irish Players,

Rochester, New York.

Mon 29th- Tues 30th

STUDIO 8

An exhibition of artwork by QQI Level 5 Art students studying in North Kerry

College of Further Education. Opening - Tues 30th April at 8pm. All welcome.

Extra News 10 April 2019

DEATH took place on St Patrick’s Day 2019, in Birmingham of Billy Looney. He was born on 2^nd of April 1938, at Carrueragh, Kilmorna, he attended Knockanure N.S. and went to Birmingham at age 16 and worked in construction, with many more from the locality. He set up a successful construction Company in the mid 1970s. Billy is survived by his wife Chriss, children, William, Geraldine, Michael, Carmel, John, James and Christopher, sisters Sr. Concepta (Mai), Eileen, Noreen and Anne and brothers Michael, Pat and John. He always loved to come home on holidays, which he did every year in recent times, more often. Billy had a great passion for Kerry football and all Irish sports. He was deeply involved with the Irish community in Birmingham. Mass was celebrated for Billy Looney in Knockanure Church on Friday 12^th April, by Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan.

DEATH of Maurice Walsh, Golf View, Gurtinard, Listowel, took place on 4th of April 2019, survived by his wife Alice and children, Alison, Patrick and Geraldine, his mother Kathleen, granddaughter Aoife, brothers Jack and Paddy, sisters Miriam and Patricia, his uncle Gerard, Aunts Peggy and Margo.

DEATH of Annie McMahon (née McEnery) Glensharrold, Carrigkerry, on the 5th April 2019. Wife of the late Patrick. Survived by her sons John, Michael and Thomas, daughters Julie, Margaret, Bridget and Kathleen, grand-children.

KNOCKANURE GAA lotto Results; there was no winner of the €3800 jackpot on Friday 5th April.

Numbers drawn were 3, 4, 27,and 29. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Eilish Ruddle; 2. Marie Moloney, Knockmeal Abbey; 3. Helen Birmingham, Co. Westmeath; 4. Claire Geragthy, 37, Feale Drive, and 5. Willie Pearse, 24 Woodgrove Moyvane. Next draw on Friday 12th April.

MASS for Billy Looney at Knockanure Church on Friday 12^th April at 6pm.

2019 April 10 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

SOCIAL day for the Active Retirement takes place on Monday 8th April at Knockanure Community Centre. Music by Stevie Donegan. All Welcome, If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

PARISH NIGHT: Our Parish Assembly night in Knockanure Community Centre on Monday 8th April at 7.30pm. Suggestions were forwarded to Bernie McCaffrey of the Diocesan Pastoral Team who will facilitate the discussion.

LITTLE DUCKLINGS PRESCHOOL: opening in September at Knockanure Community Centre. Open day at the Centre on April 13th 12 – 2pm. Contact Olive Mulvihill on 087/6818727.

DEATH has taken place of Maurice O’Connell of Templeogue, D.6W and formerly of Moyvane, on April 1st, 2019 Formerly of Dept. of Finance and Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland. Survived by his wife Marjorie (nee Tracey), father of Tom, Catherine, Martin and Marjorie, daughters-in-law Nicola and Norah, son-in-law Thomas, his grandchildren Rebecca, Darragh, Aoibheann, Alannah, Oran, Eleanor, Riain, Dominic and Luke, sisters Bess (McCarthy) and Dymphna, and brother-in-law Louis. Following Requiem Mass, Maurice was laid to rest at Mount Venus Cemetery, Edmondstown. His father Tom taught in Moyvane 1919-1944 and his mother Mary B. (nee McMahon) taught in Moyvane N.S. c1926-1964.

DEATH of John Hunt in Chicago aged 98yrs. John was from Athea. He was featured on the Late Late Show following the Limerick hurlers All Ireland win last year.

ANNIVERSARIES: Peg Mulvihill, Peggy Barrett, Adam Cummins, Margaret Devine, Sr. Philomena Griffin, Hannah Stack, Mary Sweeney, Dick Collins, Bridget Kennelly, Michael Lyons, Josie Stack, Mary Quinn, Sr. Virgilius Flavin, Mary O’Shea, Paddy O’Connor, Bridie Liston, Lily O’Connor, Imelda Collins, Mass Moyvane; Wed 10th at 7.30am Early morning Lenten Mass, 6.30pm First Confessions - Holy Communicants of Murhur NS and 7.30pm mass for Joanie & Tommy O’Connor, Glin Rd & Castleisland (Anni); Thurs 11^th at 7.00pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm for Mai Riordan, Moyvane South (Months Mind); Sat 13^th at 7.30pm for Richard Stack, Clounbrane (Anni) & his wife Hanna, and Mass on Sun 14^th at 11.00am for Mike Greaney, Bunagara & Leitrim Middle (Anni). Mass Knockanure; Fri 12th at 6.00pm for Billy Looney, Carrueragh & Birmingham (Rec Dec) followed at 7.00pm with Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm for Teresa Kennelly, Kilmorna & Listowel (1st Anni), and Mass on Sun 14th at 10.00am for Mary Carmody, Knockanure (Anni).

PASTORAL AREA CONFESSIONS: will be on Monday 15th April in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel at 8pm.

MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: are organising a clean-up of the Village Approach Roads. If anyone is available for one or all of the following evenings: at 7.30pm Mon 15th, Tues 16th & Wed 17th. Meet at Noel Stacks where you will be given directions and equipment. If anyone wants to clean up their own roads at a different time please contact Ursula for the KWD bags.

KERRY COUNTY CLEAN UP DAY takes place on Saturday next, 13^th April.

SALE of St Brigid Crosses for the Listowel Hospice, amounted to E1,000, Thanks to Margaret Carmody and friends for organising the making and selling of the crosses.

MURHUR N.S: 'Split the Bucket' draw was held in the school on Wed 3rd and winner of €218 was Brenda Kennelly. The next draw will take place on Thursday 11th at 3pm. Buckets in the usual shops!

KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ARE HOLDING THEIR AGM on Wednesday 10th April in the Parish Meeting Room, Listowel at 8pm. All are welcome to attend.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Rainbows offers a 9-week listening, group support programme for children following a bereavement of parental separation. Suitable for children from 1st to 6th class. Starting on 1st May from 5.15pm to 6.15pm in the Centre. For more information on these and all courses contact, 068/23584.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS Lixnaw on Tuesday (April 16th ) at 7.30pm.The witness will be given by David Saunders.

AONGHUS McANALLY CONCERT, tickets are available this weekend for Church Concert which will be on May 21st. This year we have Aonghus McAnally & guests Denise Doyle and Ivan McKenna.

PLAY: Cobwebs Glory by Brian Michael O’Connor at St John’s from April 9^th to 14^th, details from 068 22566.

MOYVANE SPORTS HALL: The Community Centre Committee is holding ‘A Night at the Dogs’ in Tralee Greyhound Track, on April 12th.. Tickets from Mike Corridan on 087/4175063 or committee members.

FASHION: Athea Tidy Towns Group hosts their annual fundraising fashion show on Wednesday, April 17th at 8pm, with the Con Colbert Hall

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: Mary MacArthur in association with the Wednesday Club is holding a Tea Dance in memory of Mary’s late husband Hughie, in Fr Casey’s GAA Hall, Abbeyfeale from 3 - 6pm on Sunday, April 14. All proceeds to Milford Care Centre. Music by Mike Condon. Tickets €5 from 087 6377310. Raffle.

KNOCK celebrating 140^th Anniversary of the Apparition, Mercy Sunday April 28^th, ceremonies 12.45pm to 5pm.

CHRISM MASS will take place on Tuesday evening April 16that 7.00pm, in Killarney. There will be refreshments after the Mass in St. Brendan’s College refectory. Everyone welcome.

LOUGH Derg, three day pilgrimage begin on 31^st of May.

Women in the Media, event at Ballybunion from 26^th to 28^th April, 2019.

LIMERICK County Fleadh takes place in Athea over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

THOUGHT: People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within

BLACKTHORN and the plum are now covered in white flowers. First Quarter of Moon on 12^th April.

ALCOHOL: Listowel Community Action on Alcohol host “Opening the Conversation” with Marion Rackard and Dolores Tiernan, Director Talbot Grove Castleisland, on the impact of Parental Alcohol Misuse. Thurs 11th April at 8pm in the Seanchai Listowel

KERRY HOSPICE WALK – will take place on Good Friday 19th April at 10.30am from Tarbert Comprehensive School to Tarbert Island. All Funds raised go directly to the Kerry Hospice Foundation to provide funding for much needed Hospice Care in Kerry. Sponsorship cards available at Tarbert Bridewell. Telephone 068 -36500.

MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING Monday 8th at 11am. Straight after Morning Mass in the Parish Meeting Room, Listowel.

PALM (PASSION) SUNDAY April 14^th, as we begin Holy Week and celebrate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord. The blessing of Palms will take place at masses.

EASTER CAMP Names are being taken for an Easter camp to be held at Listowel Family Resource Centre from April 15th-19th from 9,45am-1.15pm daily. Further details from Patricia Lyons on 068 23584.

TRAD FUNDRAISER: Laura O’Donoghue will be volunteering in Zambia, Africa with the Suas volunteer program this summer. Laura from Ballaugh, Abbeyfeale says “I will spend 2 months volunteering as a teaching assistant in some the most disadvantaged schools in the world. The majority of the children attending these schools are living in extreme poverty and education is really their only escape from the poverty cycle that profoundly exists in their community. I will be holding a Trad Music fundraiser in Halla Inse Bán in Templeglantine on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm. Tickets €10 will be available at the door. I really appreciate any support and I’d love if you could make it on the night”

SHANNONSIDE WOMEN’S GROUP – are holding a clothes collection on Thursday 25th April from 8 to 10am in the Church car park in aid of Brú Columbanus, Cork and the Oncology and Palliative Care Unit Tralee.

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita's Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was. The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Bookings: Phone 0667134276.Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mondays 8.00pm-9.30pm starts on 29thApril.Overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7.00pm-8.30pm starts on 1stMay (for 5 weeks).Adoration Diocesan Committee Annual Retreat Day: Thursday 30thMay, 9.30am-4.00pm.

FUNDRAISING VARIETY CONCERT: to raise money towards getting a Bus for St. John of God Kerry Services. Friday 26th April at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion at 7.30pm. Special prize of €100 on the door ticket. Tickets can be purchased in Listowel Parish Office.

LISTOWEL HOSPICE – EAMON CONNOR MEMORIAL WALK/RUN 10k, 5k. or 3k. in aid of Kerry Hospice on Good Friday April 19^th, walk commencing from St. Patrick’s Hall, Listowel. Registration & start Time 10am. sponsor cards available from J.K. Sports, Mary 0872770766.

TREES: National Tree Week was Sunday 31 March – Sunday 7 April 2019.

LOURDES: Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25. All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April. Details and cost will be on the notice board at the entrance of Abbeyfeale Church.

PARISH DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING & REFERSHERS COURSE starting in April for 2 nights 2 hours each night. If interested in training: Cardiac First Response course or updating existing course . Please email listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie or ring 068-21188 with your name and contact details.

CELEBRATING LENT - The diocese has produced two resources to guide people through Lent: Journeying through Lent is a prayer booklet inviting people to pray daily, asking God for a particular gift this Lent e.g. becoming people of compassion, and Opening our Hearts offering families a way to gather each week using one of two proposed prayer activities. Pick them up at Mass or find them on www.dioceseofkerry.ie

HIGHLIGHTS OF FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2019: The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road. The Fleadh takes place May 2-6, concert Sunday, May 5. Highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2 as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library. The Street Busking and the Ceili in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start. Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig and spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order. Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing in the Square, Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef. Monday and I’m worn out just writing it; another Ceili this time in the Square, a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.

LAST MONTHS speaker at Lixnaw St Pio Meeting; MICKY HARTE – HIS VISIT WAS SPECIAL AND MEMORABLE. He arrived in Lixnaw at 5.45pm and joined the sisters for supper at 6pm. Micky is a humble, pleasant and unassuming man. His message on the night was clear (1) God is the deepest thing in all of us (2) that presence must be nourished by prayer, mass and adoration. (3) if we allow God in He will inspire us and help us to make sense of the craziest and darkest moments. (4) He or she who doesn’t stand for something will fall for everything (5) spoke of his cherished upbringing and how it influenced him. (6) advised against the current philosophy of self which has no time or space for others in time of need or difficulty.(7) To talk to one another and especially listen (8) Surround ourselves with positive people whenever we can.

AUTUISM: Cork Autism Conference 2019 - Autism: No Limits, Just Possibilities, Sun. Sept. 22nd Silversprings Hotel, Tivoli, Cork. The conference provides a unique forum for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistic Adults, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. All are welcome. More info here: www.bookwhen.com/autismcork or call 089 239 8900

MONEY: Glin Development Association and Cllr John Sheahan: are delighted to announce that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed has allocated 111,000 to help repair and maintain Glin Pier. Glin Development are currently working on plans to build a floating pontoon at the Pier

PAPERS 1919; Nationalist and Leinster Times 1883-current, 07.07.1995, page 18

Eye on the Past; Novelist George A Birmingham alias Canon James Hannay, wrote, General John Regan in 1913; The Island Mystery in 1918; A padre in France 1918; An Irishman Looks at His World in 1919. Our Casualty in 1919. Up the Rebels in 1919 and Inisheeny in 1920. He was an Irish speaker. His biography, Pleasant Places published 1934, Born 1865, he died 1950

Evening Herald 1891-current, 19.07.1996, page 12

Oldest volunteer in the games is based at the campus at Georgia Tech, where he was a freshman in 1919, as for class reunions, nobody shows up anymore.

Big run on free condoms at the Olympics, according to the paper.

Evening Herald 1891-current, 19.07.1996, page 79

Olympics report see paper. Cliff Meidl who will represent his country in Kayak, is a miracle man. Californian who payed his way through school, while on job absorbed 30,000 volts of electricity and after 15 operations was advised to take to the water as part of his rehabilitation and was inspired by the Kayak event at Seoul Olympics to take up the sport. Charles Fram aged 94 mentioned as volunteer.

Evening Herald 1891-current, 14.02.2000, page 87

New Series having a look at GAA Counties of Ireland. Kildare the Lilywhites, can’t grasp the Nettle.

Squires Gannon first man to lift the Sam Maguire, but the last Kildare player to do so was Larry Stanley, who brought Kildare to Victory in 1919. An Olympic High Jumper, he got another All Ireland with Dublin and played 17games for Kildare over 16 year span.

Limerick Leader 1905-current, 05.08.2000, page 6

Book Review; Martin Byrne’s review of the RUC man’s book on Police Casualties in Ireland 1919 ’22, by Mercier Press. 25 of the 27 were killed in the 18 month period of 1920 up to the Truce on 11th July 1921.

Mayo News 1893-current, 19.12.2001, page 20

Cathair na Mart No 21 now available; Items on Westport Train 1899 to 1915; Westport Estate and Town. John McBride and 1916; Republican and RIC casualties 1919 to 1924; Methodist Church in Westport and Australia. Crew and passengers on Britannia from Wesport to Quebec 1842 from John Moore; Four Masters from Brother Holmes OSF. John O’Donnell 1866 to 1920, land for the people.

Nationalist and Leinster Times 1883-current, 29.12.2018, page 38

Article on war of Independence concentrating on 1919.

10th April Dail told we were at war with England.DE Valera escaped from prison 4 Feb. 1919. Two men shot Gortalea on 13th April 1918. Robert Browne killed Knocknagoshel 8 Feb. 1921; Sergeant Daniel Joseph McGandy killed Derry 20 Jan 1919; Patrick Casey C Company 2nd Kerry Brigade shot dead; Captain Robert Joseph Byrne of Limerick in an attempt to rescue him, Constable Martin O Brien also killed. There were 9,700 RIC men in Country in 1,500 barracks. Dail policy of boycott announced 11th April 1919. In 1919 Eleven RIC men and four Dublin Metropolitan Police G Division killed. (See PAPER FOR MUCH MORE)

Sunday Independent 1906-current, 18.09.1983, page 7

Since 1919 the numbers who have been executed and died in prison camps or in politically organised famines, totalled 21, 500, 500. This is from article on communism. Bishop Quinlan death march Korea 1950 also book by Fr. Philip Crosbie, for more insights into communism.

AUTISM: While the experience was frustrating for Father Schneider at the time, today he looks back on that moment as a blessing, because it eventually led him to be diagnosed with autism, a diagnosis that helped him better understand himself and, ultimately, to find roles in ministries that were better suited to him.

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/catholic-priest-shares-his-story-of-life-with-autism

Science

The Worst Disease Ever Recorded

A doomsday fungus known as Bd has condemned more species to extinction than any other pathogen.

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/03/bd-frogs-apocalypse-disease/585862/

KNOCKANURE GAA Lotto Results. There was no winner of the €3700 jackpot on Friday 29th March. Numbers drawn were 5, 6, 9, and 22. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Brid Fitzgerald c/o Kevin’s; 2. Tim Keane, Clounbrane, Moyvane; 3. Neil Brosnan c/o Kevin’s; 4. Mike Hussey, Ballyduff, c/o Con Lynch, and 5. Cadhla O’Sullivan, c/o Gerard Buckley. Next draw on Friday 5th April with jackpot up to €3800.

2019 April 3 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RAMBLING House on the 4th April at 9 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086-3090948.

SOCIAL day for the Active Retirement takes place on Monday 8th April at Knockanure Community Centre. Music by Stevie Donegan. All Welcome, If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

PARISH NIGHT: Our Parish Assembly night will be in Knockanure Community Centre on Monday 8th April at 7.30pm. Suggestions were forwarded to Bernie McCaffrey of the Diocesan Pastoral Team who will facilitate the discussion.

KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY ALERT/BE ALERT: wish to thank the financial assistance from the Community Enhancement Programme and Department of Rural Community Development.

KNOCKANURE HEART SAVER GROUP: Heart Saver training shortly. Margaret Carmody at 087/2976304.

LITTLE DUCKLINGS PRESCHOOL: opening in September at Knockanure Community Centre. Open day at the Centre on April 13th 12 – 2pm. Contact Olive Mulvihill on 087/6818727.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP The first Friday of every month in Listowel. The ceremony begins with the Rosary at 6.45pm,

HIGH VIS JACKETS: available free of charge at Knockanure Community Centre. Wed/Thurs/Fri.

CLOSED Road at Cooleen, Knockanure from 7am to 8pm on Monday 8th April for road ducting.

DEATH took place on 27^th March 2019 of Mary Donnellan (née Sheehan), Rosmadda, Parteen, Clare / and Late of Ballyguiltenane, Glin. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, daughter Mary, son Pat and daughter-in-law Anne. Survived by her family Joe, Anne, Michael, Kevin and Tom, son-in-law Donal, daughters-in-law Susan, Catherine, Cliona and Colleen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Sr. Una, Peggy and Nancy.

DEATH has taken place of Betty Murphy (née Ahern), Gortnagross, Athea, on 24th March 2019. Wife of the late John. Predeceased by her sisters Imelda (Ryan), Bridie (O’Neill), Maude (O’Connell), brothers Tony & Tom. Survived by, daughters Mary and Pauline, sons Tony, Teddy, John, Declan, Brendan, Kenneth, Colm and Eamon, sisters May (Leahy) & Eileen (Ahern), brother Ted, brother-in-law John O’Neill, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren.

DEATH of Margaret O'Connor (née McAuliffe), Lower Athea, Athea, on 24th March 2019, wife of the late Jimmy Danny.Survived by, sons Dan, Billy (Dublin), Lar, James, Pat (Monasterevin) & Gerard (Dublin), daughters Mary (McCoy -Manchester), Julie (O’Connor), Paula (McCarthy - Abbeyfeale), Catherine (O’Halloran - Tralee), Ann (Lawlor - Carrigkerry) and Margaret (Ahern), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

DEATH of Maureen O'Connor (neé Culhane) Sandford House, Cliff Walk, Ballybunion and late of Leitrim Middle Moyvane, and Birmingham, on 27/03/2019. Predeceased by her husband Michael and son Kevin. Survived by her family, son Tommy, daughters Maura, Rita, Jacqueline, Caroline and Patricia, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law John, Jimmy, Jim and Mike, brother-in-law Jerry, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Hazel, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Requiem Mass for Maureen on Monday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.

DEATH has taken place of Fr. Teddy Molyneaux, Woodford & South Africa .

ANNIVERSARIES: Willie O’Sullivan, Eileen Culhane, Tim O’Brien, Eilish Walsh, Jackie Broderick, Anthony Curtin, Patrick F Power, Betty Lynch, Joe Stack, Ruby McMahon, John Joe Wynne, Joe Walsh, Paddy Hanrahan, Tom Carey, Sr. Elena Goulding, Tom Sheehan, Mass Moyvane; Mon 1st at 12noon, Funeral Mass for Maureen O’Connor (née Culhane); Tues 2^nd at 7.30pm for Eamon Sweeney, Woodgrove & son Pat and Pat’s wife Anna Mai; Wed 3^rd at 7.30pm for Mickey Meehan, Moyvane South (Months Mind); Fri 5th at 7.00pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm for Tom Sheehan, Kilbaha & deceased of the Sheehan family; Sat 6th at 7.30pm for James & Bridget Beaton, Ahalahana, and Mass on Sun 7th at 11.00am for John Shanahan, Kilbaha & deceased of the Shanahan & Egan families.

Mass Knockanure on Thurs 4th 7.00pm, beginning with Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm Special Intention - sick and Mass on Sun 7th at 10.00am for Larry McCaffrey, Arney, Fermanagh & Knockanure. Requested by former team-mates & management of Knockanure GAA.

SPECIAL: Moyvane Church open Monday, 8pm to 10pm, Church will remain open for personal prayer & reflection. Confession/chat also available; Tues 2nd at 8.00am mass for Special Intention – sick/tests. Wed 3rd at 7.30am an Early morning Lenten Mass. Mass Knockanure on Thurs 4th 7.00pm, beginning with Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm Special Intention - sick

MURHUR NS FUNDRAISER: "Split The Bucket" fundraiser in local shops. Pop €2 into an envelope, write your name and number. Pop envelope into the bucket. One lucky winner will win half prize money.

LEISURE COMPLEX Duagh on Thursday 4th April 2019, the Irish Country Music concert. Doors open 7.30pm and concert starts at 8.30pm. Tickets available from 087-2684540.

MOYVANE SPORTS HALL: The Community Centre Committee is holding ‘A Night at the Dogs’ in Tralee Greyhound Track, on April 12th.. Tickets from Mike Corridan on 087/4175063 or committee members.

LARTIGUE THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS Anyone could rob a Bank. A 3 act comedy by Thomas Coffey. 8pm. St. John’s Theatre, 28th March to 2nd April. For bookings contact St. John’s on 068-22566.

MOYVANE ICA: are extremely grateful and very thankful to all who supported their Daffodil sale at Church Gates and Coffee/Tea night at Bingo. Your generosity raised an amazing total of €1950. Very many thanks.

JUVENILE BADMINTON; Congratulations Aaron Moloney, Cian O’Connor, Emily Browne, Kiegan Moloney, Eamon Bowler, who recently received Silver medals at recent competition held at U.L.

COIN HUNT - Throughout Lent Tarbert NS holds a Coin Hunt in aid of Bóthar. Last year a total of €1,030 was raised.

GARDENING COURSE Names are currently being taken for a gardening course to commence at Listowel Family Resource Centre in April. where participants will learn how to grow their own vegetables and receive Fetac Level 3 certification in the process. Places limited, contact Bridie on 068 23584.

FUNDRAISING VARIETY CONCERT: to raise money towards getting a Bus for St. John of God Kerry Services. Friday 26th April at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion at 7.30pm. Special prize of €100 on the door ticket. Tickets can be purchased in Listowel Parish Office.

KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ARE HOLDING THEIR AGM on Wednesday 10th April in the Parish Meeting Room, Listowel at 8pm. All are welcome to attend. We would love to have new members joining our committee. Many thanks to all who have supported our fundraising activities throughout the year.

KERRY BRANCH KIDNEY DONOR WEEK Thursday 4th April.

NORA MULVIHILL HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING Wishes to thank everyone who helped and supported the Coffee morning on St. Patrick’s Day the amount raised was €605.00.

RAINBOWS OFFERS A 9 WEEK listening, group support programme for children following a bereavement or parental separation. Children will be grouped together depending on their age and loss experience. Rainbows is suitable for children from age 7 years and in 1st class up to 6th class. Rainbows is not counselling or professional therapy. Start date: 1st May 2019

Venue: Listowel Family Resource Centre Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm Contact: Toni Clarke – 068-23584.

ANAM CARA KERRY, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Tuesday 9th April at 7:20pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haig's Terrace, Killierisk, Tralee.

KERRY HOSPICE WALK – will take place on Good Friday 19th April at 10.30am from Tarbert Comprehensive School to Tarbert Island. Sponsorship cards available at Tarbert Bridewell. Telephone 068 -36500.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2019: 29th August to 3rd September 175th Anniversary of St. Bernadette. Contact: Janice O’Sullivan 064 7758219.

MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10^th 2019—7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

MALTA 5th to 12th September, 2019 accompanied by Fr. Dan O’Riordan. For details contact Premier Travel, Telephone 021 427 77 00.

SAVING the planet for our children. A talk by Dr. Lorna Gold (Trócaire), Wednesday 10^th April at 8.00pm In St. John’s Parish Centre, Tralee.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: 12th – 14th April in Cork. Contact: 0868334382.

County Clean Up We received this world as an inheritance from past generations, but also as a loan from future generations, to whom we will have to return it!” Following Pope Francis' call that we all care for our common home, why not organise a parish group to take action or join with local community groups in the County Clean Up on Saturday 13th April? Register by emailing countycleanup@kwd.ie for your free cleaning packs.

TAIZE: Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé 2019 Following the success of last year’s pilgrimage, the diocese will once again travel with a group of young pilgrims to Taizé in France. We travel on Sun. June 23rd and return on Sun. June 30th. Departure is from Dublin airport. The cost for the pilgrimage is €500. Please contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 or tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie for more information.

VOLUNTEER: Br Tom Walsh Appeal Lasallian Developing World Projects are looking for volunteers to go to Keelamudiman in Southern India to complete a project which we started in 2018. Contact Br Tom Walsh brtwalsh@hotmail.com or 0863453092 for more information.

PHONE: Samaritans of Kerry 24 hours a day. Phone: 116123 or text number 087 260 9090.

Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Wednesday, October 31, 1900; Page: 4

LISTOWEL QUARTER SESSIONS

The following magistrates occupied seats on the bench—Messrs M J Nolan, Gausen, R M; T O'Connell, Dr J T Dillon, Dr P T Dillon, R H M'Carthy, Dr Clancy, J D Crosbie, and J Rice.

Mary Barry, Glenoe, was granted a confirmation of a license. Mr F Creagh, solr, appeared for the applicant Jeremiah Brosnan. Newtownsandes, was granted a Licence.

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, February 03, 1900; Page: 2

CREAMERY SHARES

INTERESTING ACTION AT THE LISTOWEL QUARTER SESSIONS. At the Listowel Quarter Sessions, before Mr J J Shaw, Q .C , County Court Judge, a number of interesting actions for the recovery of shares in connection with ,the Newtownsandes Co-operative Society, were heard. The defendants were: —Wm Stack, Mrs M Flaherty, and Laurence Buckley and Edmund Stack.

Mr E J McElligott, B L, (instructed by Mr F Creagh, solr.,) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr John Condon, solicitor, represented the defendants.

Mr M J Nolan, J P, examined by Mr McElligott , said that in the case of Wm. Stack he was aware that the defendant paid a first call of £6 5s-, which was portion of his shares of £25 in the society. The present action was to recover another sum of £6-5s— which, was a subsequent call on the outstanding amount of the shares due to the society. This call was made at a meeting of the committee of the society held on the 10th August last, at which Mr Stack was present as a member of the committee. At that meeting a resolution was passed, making a call upon those shares, which resolution he read from the minute book. The way in which the amount of the shares was generally paid was by deducting the amount from the milk supply of the shareholders every month. But in consequence of some little friction at the creamery some time-since, Mr Stack left, and sent his milk to another creamery.

Mr Condon: What position did you hold at that meeting? Witness: I was president or chairman. Do you hold any other position in the society? —I am treasurer. And secretary?—-No; Mr De Lacy is secretary since July. He is manager and secretary now. Were you present at the meeting that was held at which Mr Stack's shares were allotted? —No. I was away at the time.

Do you produce any record showing the allotment to Mr Stack?—Yes, the share book. Was the meeting hold on the 8th or 10th Aug. an ordinary committee meeting?—Yes. Do you produce any minute in your books showing the purpose for which this meeting was held? —I think it was an ordinary monthly meeting. Was that the only intimation he got about the necessity for this call?—Mr Stack was present at the meeting himself, and I believe he got more intimation. Do you produce any minute of a circular directed to Mr Stack, showing that the object of this meeting was to call in shares?—The manager will be able to tell you that. Mr Thomas De Lacy, in reply to Mr McElligott, said he was appointed secretary and manager of the society on the 24th July, 1899. He wrote up the minutes of the 10th August, 1899. Mr. Stack was present at that meeting. Mr McElligott: Did Mr Stack at that meeting make any objection to this call?—No.

Ha he been sending his milk to another creamery since — He was sending his milk to another creamery before I was appointed.

Did you post a circular similar to that one (producing a circular) to the shareholders of the society? Mr Condon: No; not that one.

Witness: No that one was sent round by hand. There was another one sent round by post. The application in Mr. Stack's case, was for £6 5s., and was given to a boy named David Connor who was in the society's employment to post. It was undoubtedly sent to Stack and those other parties here sued. Mr Creagh, solicitor, also made an application.

To Mr Condon: The committee he alluded to was the committee of an ordinary meeting. Did they at an ordinary meeting resolve to call shares?—Yes; I think it was an ordinary meeting. How many were at it? Mr McElligott—Eight. Mr Condon: I take it then that it was in accordance with the resolution of this ordinary meeting that this circular was sent out. Are you familiar with the rules of the committee of management —I didn't study the rules. Mr Condon remarked that there was no general meeting any how since then, and that this call was sprung upon some of them.

David Connor said he was in the employment of the society. He remembered getting some circulars from De Lacy to post. He didn't know what month it was. He posted all the circulars given to him at the Newtown Post Office. To Mr Condon: He did not recollect posting one to Mr Stack. He checked them with a list De Lacy had in his pocket. Do you swear you posted a notice to Mr Stack? I could not swear-it. To Mr McElligott: He was of opinion that these circulars included one to Mr Stack.

Mr Condon said that these proceedings against Mr. Stack were, to say the least, somewhat peculiar. He was a man who took a very great interest in getting up this creamery. In the beginning it seems to have been going on all right, and was then under the patronage of the parish priest, but unfortunately friction arose , and like a good many local industrial schemes dissension prevailed, and this society has now formed itself into a company of one man. In his various public duties there is no man who has a greater admiration for Mr. Nolan than he had; but in connection with this matter he did not think the position of Mr. Nolan was as honourable one. Mr. Nolan was a man whose public duties, as everybody know, were many and varied, but still he found time to occupy almost all the available positions in this society—for what ends he could not say. At all events, Mr. Stack, who, although he has not so many alphabetical initials to his name as Mr M J Nolan, may be as capable and intelligent a creamery manager, and also the respected parish priest had to be removed, with the result that what was once a flourishing institution has now dwindled down to a position which made it necessary to call in all the outstanding shares. Everybody well knew that this result was due to the course of management adopted by the committee of one. The "call' that is made here against Mr. Stack has not been made, in a legal way, or in accordance with the conditions of the rules of management. It is true that at an ordinary committee meeting of five or six members a sort of hole and corner gathering—in a society of over 100 shareholders—this resolution or "ukase" was-drafted, but the committee had nothing to do with the finances of the society. The committee mentioned in the rules meant the committee of management, and as this was not a general meeting, the action of the meeting was ultra vires in passing this resolution.

Mr William Stack, cross examined by Mr Condon, said he was one of the subscribers of the society, and a committee man. He continued to send his milk there up to last May; except on another occasion, when some trouble arose, and Mr Nolan acted as chairman for a couple of months. Mr. Nolan then: became president, but he could not be president. The parish priest has been removed and the institution has dwindled down ever since. He got no notice that there was to be

a meeting for a call for shares on that day; (See paper for more)

Listowel St Patrick's Day 2019

https://youtu.be/cVfqNO2UUkA

Fr. Moroney of Athea in America

http://www.wbrz.com/news/shamrocks-and-shenanigans-the-34th-wearin-of-the-green-parade/

2019 March 27 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Rambling House: on Thursday 4th April at 9pm. All welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Adm free. Refreshments served. Contact Ann Flavin on 086/3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day: in Knockanure on Monday 8th April. Music by Stevie Donegan. All welcome. If attending please phone the centre on 49799.

FIRST FRIDAY CALLS: Fr. Kevin will be on first Friday calls in Duagh and Lyre on Thursday 28th March and on April 4th in Knockanure and April 5th Moyvane.

THANKS for Collection recently at all Masses and at Bingo on Thursday night for Conquer Cancer organized by the ICA to date has raised €1,715.

BLOOD: Irish Blood Transfusion Service: blood donor clinic in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Tues. 26th & Wed. 27th March from 5-8pm.

LEISURE COMPLEX Duagh on Thursday 4th April 2019, the Irish Country Music concert. Doors open 7.30pm and concert starts at 8.30pm. Tickets available from 087-2684540.

MOYVANE SPORTS HALL: The Community Centre Committee is holding ‘A Night at the Dogs’ in Tralee Greyhound Track, on April 12th.. Tickets from Mike Corridan on 087/4175063 or committee members.

LARTIGUE THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS Anyone could rob a Bank. A 3 act comedy by Thomas Coffey. 8pm. St. John’s Theatre, 28th March to 2nd April. For bookings contact St. John’s on 068-22566.

MOTHER’S Day and Summer Time on March 31^st.

DEATH has occurred of Siobhan Costello Stack, Perth, Australia and late of Collins Avenue, Dublin and Ashfield, Listowel. Siobhan passed away on the 6th of March, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband Stephen (Stack), daughter Ciara, sons Ben and Evan, parents Manus and Sheila, father and mother-in-law Maurice and Betsy (Stack), sister Maria, brothers-in-law Ross and Paul, sister-in-law Marie, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral taking place in Perth, Australia on Tuesday, the 12th of March 2019.

ANNIVERSARIES: Liam Keane Stack, Thomas O’Connell, Nell Fitzgerald, Nora Walsh, Michael O’Keeffe, Richard Stack, Mary Bridget Crean, Joan Flannery, Michael and Carmel Flannery, Mary McMahon, James Danaher, Billy Enright, Michael D O’Sullivan, John Fitzmaurice, Eileen Relihan, Peg Moloney, Donal Brosnan, Sr. Nora Francis, Mass Moyvane; Mon 25^th at 7.30pm for Bill Walsh, Tarmons West, Tarbert (Rec Dec); Wed 27th at 7.30am, an Early morning Lenten Mass; Fri 29th at 7.00pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm for Joan Dell, Listowel (Rec Dec); Sat 30th 7.30pm for Noreen & John Scanlon, Inchamore (Anni) & deceased of the Scanlon & Flavin families and Mass on Sun 31st at 11.00am for Danny & Nora Walsh, Moher (Anni). Mass Knockanure on Thurs 28^th Stations of the Cross at 7.00pm, followed by Mass at 7.30pm for Siobhán Costello Stack, Perth (Rec Dec), and Mass on Sun 31st at 10.00am for Paudeen Moloney, Woodford, Listowel (Rec Dec) (brother to Mary Buckley, Keylod).

CHURCH Moyvane open Monday 25^th, with Mass at 7.30pm in Moyvane Church. After Mass the Church will remain open until 10pm with an opportunity for a confession, chat or blessing or just to spend time in reflective prayer.

HOME Visitation by NEWKD, details from 068 23429.

PASTORAL AREA LENTEN TALK: On Monday night, March 25that 8.00 p.m. –The parishes of Duagh /Lyre, Listowel, Moyvane & Lixnaw are hosting a lovely occasion at St. John’s Theatre, the Square, Listowel. Finding God in time of trouble with Olive Foley, (widow of Munster coach Anthony 'Axel' Foley) was one of the guest speakers at the world meeting of Families & Fr. Donal O’Connor, Chaplain, Inst. Of Technology, Tralee –Admission free –All are welcome

CONCERT in aid of Athea Lourdes Invalid Fund In St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Sunday, March 31st at 7pm. Tickets are available locally. The Concert will feature Emily Clarke (Limerick Mid-West Radio 102) plus Niamh Mulqueen & Friends, Donie & Maura, Mike Guinane, Margaret Carroll & group, Brid Stackpoole, Athea Church Choir, Domhnall de Barra & Friends, Fr. Tony Mullins, Dancers, Ciara Hunt, Eoin Sheehan & Maeve Donovan.

CLOSED Road at Cooleen, Knockanure from 7am to 8pm on Monday 8^th April for road ducting.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE- October from 23rd for eight nights. Call to Parish Office for full details.

MOYVANE CHURCH CONCERT on Tuesday 21st May at 8pm sharp. Tickets available from next weekend. Aonghus McAnally and friends will give the concert.

GARDENING COURSE Names are currently being taken for a gardening course to commence at Listowel Family Resource Centre in April, where participants will learn how to grow their own vegetables and receive Fetac iLevel 3 certification in the process. Places limited, contact Bridie on 068 23584.

EXHIBITION on Kerry’s first T Ds is on at Listowel Library.

JOB: Temporary Lifeguards wanted: for Glin Pier and Kilteery Pier during summer 2019. Contact Limerick County Council.

HOSTS: Student Hosts Needed: Have you ever thought about hosting an international student for a short or long period of time? I can give you all the information and support you need to help you decide. Contact Denise on 0877431373.

NEW Teacher- Cerys Boston, Alexander, Illinois who is studying in the Eastern Illinois University and is on student teaching placement till May 10th in Murhur N.S..

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

LENTEN TALK: NAOMH BRÉANAINN PASTORAL AREA ‘Faith without justice is dead: the challenge of homelessness and poverty’ by Fr Peter McVerry, S.J. on Tuesday 26th March in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney at 8.00 p.m. All welcome to this very special event. This forms part of the Diocese of Kerry Lenten Programme for 2019.

TROCAIRE Documentary Screening 'Defend the Defenders': Fri. 29th Mar at 7.30pm in CYMS Hall, Mill Road, Killorglin. Come to hear how Trócaire is supporting vulnerable overseas communities against human rights abuses. Visit trocaire.org or call 087-7389892

FRIARY; Killarney Night Fever on Saturday 30th March in the Friary from 8-10pm. Candle lit, music led adoration with reflections. Confession available. All welcome. For more information contact Caoimhe Lynch on 0870669858.

HELPING TO HEAL THE WOUNDED HEART: A talk on Grief and Loss, hosted by Claire Forde, Bereavement Counsellor, will take place at The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Friday 29th March. This is an opportunity to get to understand Grief and the Grief journey. What is it about? And why it is so important to process our Grief. The talk will focus on areas of Grief including the 5 Stages, different types (including Pet Grief), coping mechanisms and it will also provide details of various support organisations that are available to us. You are also invited to bring a photo of your deceased loved one/s (including pets) as the evening will conclude with a short memorial ceremony followed by a cuppa before going home. TIME: 07.30PM - 10.00PM

EXHIBITION of clothes worn by John O’Dowd during his climb of Everest are on display at Killarney library.

LIAM FLYNN COMMEMORATION AT GLÓRACH: On the evening of Friday, April 5 at 7pm Glórach Community Theatre will be holding an event commemorating the late Liam Flynn, a renowned master of the craft of woodturning who achieved worldwide fame in his field. There will be an exhibition of some of Liam's work and a short film made of Liam in his workshop in Abbeyfeale in 2011, documenting the process of woodturning. There will also be short presentations from Yvonne McEnery, Joe O’Keeffe and Mary Leahy. We are delighted to be hosting this event, especially as Liam was a great supporter of the Glórach Theatre, and hopefully in celebrating his work we may offer inspiration to budding local artists.

NOVELTY FUNDRAISER: On Friday April 5 next, Duagh Sports and Leisure Complex Committee will hold a novelty fund raising event. This will entail the showing of the popular film Despicable Me 3 in the sports hall - but with a twist! The power to operate the film projector will not be taken from the national grid. Instead the power will be generated by local cyclists working, and pedalling- in teams of eight and hoping to supply between 80 to 100 watts of power.

LISTOWEL TOASTMASTERS: The next meeting of Listowel Toastmasters takes place at 8pm on March 28th in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Gain confidence, improve your speaking skills and have a laugh along the way. New members and guests always welcome.

WHO WANT S TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE? The Listowel Arms Hotel Saturday 30th March at 8pm. Tickets €20 each or group ticket for €50. Ticket hotline:068-21994 Hosted by Scoil Réalta Na Maidine.

FUNDRAISING VARIETY CONCERT: to raise money towards getting a Bus for St. John of God Kerry Services. Friday 26th April at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion at 7.30pm. Special prize of €100 on the door ticket. Tickets can be purchased in Listowel Parish Office.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE - Christian Spiritual Development Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7pm to 8.30pm. Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig, Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. Summer Retreat: Fr. Philip Baxter, OFM Cap., Fri. 7th to Thurs. 13th June. Book now at 066-7134276.

MARRIAGE Enrichment Weekend from 12th – 14th April in Cork. Refresh, Renew, Rekindle your marriage relationship. See www.marriageencounter.ie or contact 086-8334382 or 087-2162436 for further details.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: 10th – 17th May. Led by Fr. Noel Spring Enquiries to Maureen Harty 066 7131328 .

SAINT JOHN OF GOD KERRY SERVICES have a wonderful upcoming show called “Sister” taking place at 8pm in Siamsa Tire, Tralee on Tues 26th & Wed 27th March. This is to provide service users with a musical platform to showcase their acting, dancing and singing talents. All are welcome. Tickets, €15, on Sale from Siamsa Tire on 066 7123055 or at boxoffice@siamsatire.com “

TAIZE: Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé 2019 Following the success of last year’s pilgrimage, the diocese will once again travel with a group of young pilgrims to Taizé in France. We travel on Sun. June 23rd and return on Sun. June 30th. Departure is from Dublin airport. The cost for the pilgrimage is €500. Please contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 or tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie for more information. For a you-tube clip about Taizé.check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngA8BFbjrE0.

IRISH HEART FOUNDATION BENEFITS FROM PEG’S GREAT GENEROSITY:

Peg Kissane of Ballintogher recently went to print and produced “In the shadow of the Monument”. It was a wonderful production and brought back special memories of old times and great times. The book realised €1,400 profit and all proceeds were presented to the Irish Heart Foundation in memory of her late husband David. The Irish Heart Foundation very much appreciate the generous gesture. If you need more info on the work of the Irish Heart Foundation, get in touch. Call (021) 4505822 or visit the website at www.irishheart.ie

MEMORY DIFFICULTIES? Have you or someone you know been experiencing memory difficulties? The HSE Memory Technology Resource Room (MTRR) in Baile Mhuire consists of various aids that may be able to help you with your memory problems. For further information, please telephone Ciara Breen (Occupational Therapist) on (086) 780 9989 for further information

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keefe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10th2019—7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

MONEY: Health and social care providers have been urged to “pitch their ideas” to get a slice of a €20m Sláintecare Integration Fund. Submitted projects must be in a position to be implemented this year and the deadline for applications is Thursday, April 18. A guide to the application process is available on the Department of Health's website.

TAPE: Adhesive tapes market projected to reach $69 billion by 2022

Northbrook, IL - The adhesive tapes market is estimated to be $51.25 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $69.42 billion by 2022,

HARNETT REUNION: Preparations are now in full swing for the reunion in July. Many Harnetts are travelling from overseas, with bookings already secured from New Zealand, the U.S.A., Italy and the U.K. We would love to include all Harnett families in West Limerick/North Kerry in this event. Please contact us on Facebook of by email : harnettreunion2019@gmail.com for information. All welcome. Abbeyfeale will be decked out in the blue and gold Harnett colours for the festival. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tarbert – Tom Donovan, Clarina will give an illustrated talk on “Ellen Hanley, the cruel murder of the Colleen Bawn in July 1819” talk due at the Bridewell, Tarbert on Sat. 22nd March at 7.30pm.

HISTORY:

Dec 1822 Cratloe murder of a Mr. Stack

http://www.eppi.ac.uk/eppi/digbib/view? ... d=c1:25354

1832 Matthew Barrington's description of Whiteboy activities in Clare

http://www.eppi.ac.uk/eppi/digbib/view? ... 18709&p=11

1825 Select Committee of House of Lords on Nature and Extent of Disturbances in Ireland

Testimony of Fr. Malachi Duggan of "Moyferta" pp. 121-29

http://www.eppi.ac.uk/eppi/digbib/view? ... 2844&p=621

Covers causes of economic distress in Clare, how families subsist with only a quarter acre to farm when two acres is needed for year-round subsistence; abduction as a cause for early marriages of girls; Clare priests educated at Maynooth; Kilrush as a town of only small-time merchants; travel between Kilrush and Ennis; schools not used in winter and not instructing in Irish; RC marriage fee is one pound and a baptism is at least one shilling eight pence, etc.

Return of Number of Persons killed or wounded in Affrays with Constabulary in Ireland; Number of Constabulary Force killed or wounded in Affrays, 1825-30

http://www.eppi.ac.uk/eppi/digbib/view? ... 1059&p=276

victims in Clare:

1825 Ellen Neagle at Enystymon

1829 Daniel Neylin at Milltown Malbay

1930 John Linane at Shelbreedagh

1827 Testimony of John Scott Vandeleur regarding expediency of emigration for Irish poor

http://www.eppi.ac.uk/eppi/digbib/view? ... d=c1:38639

previously posted with a key word

Persons committed under Insurrection Act in Ireland, 1823-24

Clare people

http://www.eppi.ac.uk/eppi/digbib/view? ... 1505&p=194

Victory New Year, 1919

Dec 28, 2018

All New Years are special as they are embedded with thoughts of hopefulness and fresh starts, but I think the dawn of 1919 might have been particularly so: the themes of victory and peace following the Great War ring out in all the accounts of its celebration, which might also have been particularly joyous as it marked the last “liquid” New Year with the onset of Prohibition approaching. The New York Times proclaimed 1919 the “Victory New Year” and the Boston Globe bid adieu to a battle-scarred pirate-gladiator representing 1918. Probably the best image expressing contemporary hopes for the coming year was a seemingly-ubiquitous poster equating world peace, (lady) liberty and (American) prosperity produced by the United Cigar Stores Company: this theme is manifest in all of the accounts of New Year celebrations and forecasts which I sampled, and most mentions of Prohibition were below the fold!

https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/18557500/posts/62651

More local news at

https://newtownsandes.jimdo.com/2019-knockanure/

REFLECTION FOR LENT

May the door of my inner home be wide enough

to receive those who are hungry for kindness,

those who are lonely, or isolated from friendship.

May it welcome those who have cares to unburden,

and pain to express.

May the door of my heart be narrow enough

to shut out pettiness and pride, envy and enmity.

May the door of my heart be closed to harshness

and indifference.

May the threshold of my heart be for all who enter

the doorway to understanding, acceptance and compassion.

Late News for 20th March 2019

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €3500 jackpot on Friday 15th March. Numbers drawn were 15, 16, 22,and 31.Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Eilish Kearney, Moyvane South; 2. Michael Lynch, Taxi; 3. Kathleen O’Connor, Knocknasna; 4. Mgt White, c/o John Barry Athea, and 5. Tom Mulvihill, 1, Grove Cresent Abbey. Next draw on Friday 22nd March with jackpot up to €3600.

SYMPATHY: The Club at this time would like to offer its deepest sympathies to the families and wide circle of friends to the late Mary Mai Riordan, Moyvane South, Michael Mickey Meehan, Moyvane South and Bill Walsh, Tarmons West. May They Rest In Peace.

2019 March 20 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CHIROPODIST: in the Marian Hall on Friday 22nd March at 10am. To book contact Noreen on 49238.

ICA: will sell daffodils after Mass this Sat 16th and Sun 17th March (Moyvane/Knockanure) in support of the Cancer Society. We will also sell teas/treats at the Bingo on Thursday night 21st March.

ST PIO Devotions in St. Michael’s Church Lixnaw on Tues March 19th at 7.30pm.

The witness by the Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte.

LENTEN TALK: Fr. Donal O’Connor and Olive Foley explore Finding God in Times of Trouble in St. John’s Listowel, Monday 25th March at 8p.m.

CLOUNMACON COMMUNITY CENTRE Social Dancing classes with Josephine O Connor. Begins on Thursday 21st March at 8.30pm. Dances old time, waltz, quick step, jive and lots more.

LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT TEA DANCE Sunday 24th March in Listowel Arms Hotel 3-6pm. Music & dancing, refreshments served.

DEATH has occurred of Michael (Mickey) Meehan of Moyvane South, Moyvane, on the 11/3/2019. Predeceased by his wife Betty, survived by his family, Betty, Garry, Denis & Helen, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, and brothers. Requiem Mass for Mickey Meehan was celebrated in Moyvane Church on 14^th of March. Burial afterwards at Ahavoher Cemetery.

DEATH has taken place of Mary Mai Riordan (née Grogan), Moyvane South, and late of Charles Street, Listowel on 10/03/2019. Survived by her husband Dan-Joe, brother-in-law Brendan, sister-in-law Helen, nephew, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Requiem Mass on Thursday was celebrated for Mary Mai Riordan in Moyvane Church, burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.

DEATH has occurred of Bill Walsh of Tarmons West, Tarbert on March 10th 2019. Survived by his wife Josephine, sons Maurice, Liam, Eamon, Kieran and daughters Breda, Noreen and Sheila, brother Tom, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Bill Walsh was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Tarbert on Wednesday, March 13th, followed by interment at the adjoining cemetery.

SYMPATHY to Tom Fitzgerald and Lillian O’Carroll and family on the death of their brother Sean Fitzgerald in Wolverhampton, England and also to Noel Roche, Eileen Naughton and Nora Cunningham on the death of their sister Kitty in Chicago.

ANNIVERSARIES: Br. Canice Collins, Margaret Mulvihill, Dan Liston, Tom Moore, Anna Flaherty, Jo Timoney, Michael Holly, Peg O’Mahony, Michael O’Connor, Hannah Moloney, Mairead O’Connor, Ellen O’Keeffe, Mass Moyvane; Mon 18th at 11.00am, for all our Emigrants; Tues 19th at 7.30pm for Deceased Clergy who served in the Parish; Fri 22nd at 7.00pm, Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm for Michael, Anne & Denis Hanrahan, The Hill; Sat 23rd at 7.30pm for Patrick Hughes, Lower Aughrim, John & Kitty Scanlon & their son Tom & Jim Fitzgerald, and Mass on Sun 24^th at 11.00am for Aggie, Seán, Nell & Anthony Aherne, Moher Cross.

Knockanure Mass; Thurs 21st 7.00pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm for Michael Foley, Templeglantine (Rec Dec) (brother of Anne O’Keeffe, Kilmorna) and Mass on Sun 24th at 10.00am for Tim & Hannah Leahy, Trien, Kilmorna.

EARLY MASS: Wed 20th at 7.30am an early morning Lenten Mass.

CRAFTS: Feale Crafters based in Abbeyfeale are holding a Craft Emporium in Saint Ita’s Hall Abbeyfeale on Saturday March 23 from 11am to 3pm.

DAFFODIL DAY LISTOWEL takes place on March 22nd. Here in Listowel our local Branch of The Irish Cancer society will be out in force as usual looking for public support. We would be most grateful if any of you would have surplus Daffodils in your garden to donate them to us. We would also welcome Volunteers for a 1-2 hour stint Many Thanks Noreen 087/1946936.

WHO WANT S TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE? The Listowel Arms Hotel Saturday 30th March at 8pm. Tickets €20 each or group ticket for €50. Ticket hotline:068-21994 Hosted by Scoil Réalta Na Maidine.

FUNDRAISING VARIETY CONCERT: to raise money towards getting a Bus for St. John of God Kerry Services. Friday 26th April at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion at 7.30pm. Special prize of €100 on the door ticket. Tickets can be purchased in Listowel Parish Office.

ST. JOHN OF GODS SHOW: SISTER taking place at 8 p.m. in Siamsa Tire Tralee on Tuesday and Wednesday 26th/27th March. Tickets 066 7123055.

CHURCH CONCERT MOYVANE – 21ST MAY

An Evening With Aonghus McAnally & Guests. We are delighted to welcome Aonghus McAnally and guests to Moyvane. Aonghus will share the songs and stories that have been important in his life and career in entertainment. From his teenage years as lead guitarist in Celtic rock group Mushroom, to his television, radio and live performances as a singer, comedian, musician and broadcaster, we are in for an entertaining evening of favourites old and new which includes a nice tribute to the late Christy Hennessy. All the songs in the show have personal stories attached to them from humorous to poignant

CEILI: The West Limerick Set Dancing Club are holding a set Céilí in the Devon Inn Hotel on Sunday, March 24^th at 4pm. Music by the Kingdom Céilí Band and all are welcome.

The annual Céilí in aid of Down Syndrome Limerick will be held at the Longcourt Hotel Newcastle West on Friday March 29 at 9.30pm. Con Herbert and Mountain Road will supply the music with the usual refreshments and raffle.

TALK: Fr. Peter McVerry’s talk in Abbeydorney Parish Church on Tuesday March 26th at 8pm. The evening is hosted by Naomh Bhréanainn Pastoral Area. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The Knockdown Vintage Club are holding their Vintage Day in Knockdown on Sunday, March 31

CONCERT in aid of Athea Lourdes Invalid Fund In St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Sunday, March 31st at 7pm. Tickets are available locally. The Concert will feature Emily Clarke (Limerick Mid-West Radio 102) plus Niamh Mulqueen & Friends, Donie & Maura, Mike Guinane, Margaret Carroll & group, Brid Stackpoole, Athea Church Choir, Domhnall de Barra & Friends, Fr. Tony Mullins, Dancers, Ciara Hunt, Eoin Sheehan & Maeve Donovan.

DUAGH SPORTS & LEISURE COMPLEX on Thursday 4th April 2019 for The Irish Country Music concert. Doors open 7.30pm and concert starts at 8.30pm. Tickets from 087-2684540 or any committee member.

BINGO: Fundraising Bingo in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Sat. 23rd March after 7pm mass. All welcome.

GARDENING COURSE Names are currently being taken for a gardening course to commence at Listowel Family Resource Centre in April. where participants will learn how to grow their own vegetables and receive Fetac iLevel 3 certification in the process. Places limited, contact Bridie on 068 23584

TOASTMASTERS West Limerick meet at the Desmond Complex NCW on 20^th March at 8pm. Details from 087 797 2855.

HOST: Student Hosts Needed: Have you ever thought about hosting an international student for a short or long period of time? I can give you all the information and support you need to help you decide. Contact Denise on 0877431373

HELPING TO HEAL THE WOUNDED HEART: A talk on Grief and Loss, hosted by Claire Forde, Bereavement Counsellor, will take place at The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Friday 29th March. This is an opportunity to get to understand Grief and the Grief journey. What is it about? And why it is so important to process our Grief. The talk will focus on areas of Grief including the 5 Stages, different types (including Pet Grief), coping mechanisms and it will also provide details of varioius support organisations that are available to us. You are also invited to bring a photo of your deceased loved one/s (including pets) as the evening will conclude with a short memorial ceremony followed by a cuppa before going home. TIME: 07.30PM - 10.00PM. ADMISSION: €20.00 - €10.00 OAPs (payable at door on the night).

LENTEN TRÓCAIRE BOXES: are available at the back of every church.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

MARCONI: On Tuesday the 19th of March Princess Elettra Giovanelli, daughter of Marconi and her son Prince Gugielmo Marconi will visit the former site of the Marconi Radio Station on the 100 year anniversary of the first spoken word from East to West from the Radio Station to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada. In the afternoon they will unveil a commemorative plaque to this historic occasion in Ballybunion.

On March 19, 1919 Guglielmo Marconi made the first radio wireless voice transmission across the Atlantic. And he did it from Ballybunion. 100 years later, there is a commemoration of this historic event in the Irish College, Ballybunion. If you have ever used a radio, then you are enjoying the work of this man. Mark the date: March 19, time 9.30 - 1500

Events include presentations, demonstrations exhibitions , as well as the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the event, by Prince Marconi (Guglielmo's grandson). The presence of the Marconi family is a great boon.

VIEW: Fáilte Ireland has unveiled 11 new viewing points along the Shannon Estuary Way – the first of a series of Wild Atlantic Way looped drives created to encourage visitors to explore other parts of the region and stay longer. Developed with an investment of €225,000.

The Irish Coast Guard rescue helicopter is expected to drop in for photos too!

LEXIO DIVINA: It is hoped to have Lexio Divina after Friday’s 10am Mass Abbeyfeale. Traditionally, Lectio Divina has four separate steps: read; meditate; pray; contemplate. First a passage of scripture is read, and then its meaning is reflected upon. This is followed by prayer and contemplation on the Word of God. Everyone welcome.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE (066 7134276)Christian Spiritual Development Course -The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy -Wednesdays -7.00pm to 8.30pm. Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig -Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

MEMORY DIFFICULTIES? Have you or someone you know been experiencing memory difficulties? The HSE Memory Technology Resource Room (MTRR) in Baile Mhuire consists of various aids that may be able to help you with your memory problems. For further information, please telephone Ciara Breen (Occupational Therapist) on (086) 780 9989 for further information.

RATHKEALE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold its final meeting of this season on Friday, March 22 at 8.30 pm. in the Community Arts Centre, New Line, Rathkeale. Topic: “REVISITING THE LORE OF WEST LIMERICK”. Speaker: Maurice O’Keeffe, who travelled the highways and byways of West Limerick and other regions twenty years ago, meeting and talking to people on the way, which has resulted in thousands of hours of audio material being compiled into oral history collections. All are welcome. Admission Free.

PIONEER BALL. Saturday 6^th April in the Anner Hotel , Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Commences with the Celebration of Mass in The Pallotine Retreat Centre at 6.30pm. Dinner served at 8pm. Tickets €30. Enquiries to Willie Shanahan 086 066 9391 or siobhanenglishbarna@gmail.com, 087 285 2155 or sorchaol@gmail.com 086 364 2619.

HARNETT REUNION: Preparations are now in full swing for the reunion in July. Many Harnetts are travelling from overseas, with bookings already secured from New Zealand, the U.S.A., Italy and the U.K. We would love to include all Harnett families in West Limerick/North Kerry in this event. Please contact us on Facebook of by email : harnettreunion2019@gmail.com for information. All welcome. Abbeyfeale will be decked out in the blue and gold Harnett colours for the festival. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other. For our previous reunion in 2012 we published a magazine with the family stories and histories, along with photographs and articles of local interest. We would now like items for this year’s magazine. Do you have any photographs or stories that you would like included? It is important that all families are represented. So please, take a look in your attic or the chest under the bed and see if you have an item for publication and use the email address or Facebook to contact the committee. We will need the items in good time for publication and we are willing to photocopy documents and return the originals immediately.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

GLORÁCH NEWS: Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm

HAPPENING, HOPING: Lectio Divina at Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre each Tuesday during Lent at 7.30pm, starting March 19th. This is an opportunity to spend some time with God in his Word during this Season of Lent. It will be guided by Kerry Seminarian, Mark Moriarty. All are welcome.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE: Celebrity concert this year by The Kilfenora Ceili Band. Takes place May 2-6, concert Sunday, May 5. Great interest this year in the Bones playing competition so all you aspiring world champions out there – get practicing.

FULL MOON on 21^st March.

MASS IN MALAYALAM (Syro-Malabar Rite): will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, on Sunday, April 14^th at 2 pm.

MASS IN POLISH followed by Benediction every Friday during Lent at 7.00pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass.

RADIO MARIA: Radio Maria Ireland is a Catholic Radio station broadcasting 24/7. Various programmes suited to youth and not so young listeners include daily Mass at 10am, daily Rosary prayed at 12.30pm and 5.30pm, Chat shows, Vocation stories, Catechesis and loads of Music. Tune in on your TV set at Saorview 210 (Just back from RTE1) or online at www.radiomaria.ie. or by phone on 01 4373277. Listeners can text a comment or request to 089 4672000.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: will take place 29th August to 3rd September. Total cost €785 for five nights. Details from 064/7758219 or joskdp@eircom.net.

LOURDES: Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25. All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April. Details and cost will be on the notice board at the entrance of the Church Abbeyfeale.

TAIZE: Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé 2019 Following the success of last year’s pilgrimage, the diocese will once again travel with a group of young pilgrims to Taizé in France. We travel on Sun. June 23rd and return on Sun. June 30th. Departure is from Dublin airport. The cost for the pilgrimage is €500. Please contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 or tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie for more information. For a you-tube clip about Taizé.check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngA8BFbjrE0.

DAY in CORK: St. Benedict's Priory, Cobh, Co. Cork. Day of Recollection guided by the spirituality of the Servant of God, Mother Marie Adele Garnier. Sat 23rd Mar., 9am Mass and Adoration, 11am first talk, ends with tea at 3.30pm. Lunch provided. Contact Mother Prioress 0124811354.

MARRIAGE Enrichment Weekend from 12th – 14th April in Cork. Refresh, Renew, Rekindle your marriage relationship. See www.marriageencounter.ie or contact 086-8334382 or 087-2162436 for further details.

AWARENESS – A Path with a Heart...a workshop with Dr. Francis Valloor – Sat 23rd Mar. (Registration from 9.30am, starting at 10am) Venue: KDYS, Fairhill, Killarney. Cost €25 or €20 for concession (OAP or unwaged). Bring own lunch or eat locally, tea/coffee supplied. Prior Booking Essential c/o Ann Fagan 064 6632381(Killarney) or Sylvia Thompson 085 863 2623 (Tralee) or sylviajms11@gmail.com Organised by the Kerry Christian Meditation Groups (John Main Tradition).

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1. We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

TRIP TO CONNEMARA: On Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, a coach will depart from the Market Yard, Newcastle West at 7a.m. to visit the Connemara Greenway. Our first stop will be for breakfast in the Forge, Moycullen. The Connemara Greenway is planned to run all the way from Galway to Clifden but our visit is to a 6km section which was only opened in 2018 (http://connemaragreenway.ie/about-2/). It is very scenic and includes wonderful lakeside stretches. Our walk/cycle ends near Ballynahinch Castle which also has its own parkland and walks. In the afternoon we will continue deeper into Connemara to the Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel for tea and scones with time to relax. A full four course dinner at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis will be provided en route home. The cost for coach travel and the three food stops is €60 which is payable to Pat Condon, Upper Maiden Street, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. (Tel: 06962344 from 5-6pm). As our previous excursion was oversubscribed we recommend early payment to guarantee your reservation. Beidh fáilte romhat!

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Abbeyfeale branch of Conradh na Gaeilge kick started Adult Irish Speaking classes, last Wednesday, March 6. As a result of the large numbers signed up for the classes, the venue for the classes have moved to St Itas Hall, Convent St, tosnú 7:30pm to 8:30pm. There will be 2 classes, a Bun rang (beginners) & an Ard rang (more advanced). The main aim of these classes are to promote and encourage Irish Speaking in the locality. Some places are still available, we encourage anyone with an interest on brushing up on “na cúpla focal” to attend. The classes will continue for 6 more weeks cost €30. Mar a deireann an sean fhocal “Is fearr Gaeilge briste ná Béarla cliste”. For more information or to book your place contact Dónal on 068 31661 or email donalbox@icloud.com

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Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, December 12, 1942; Page: 2

LATE FATHER ML. O’FLANAGAN

" Sceilg's" Reply to Brian O'Higgins.

To the Editor. A Chara,

I should have left entirely to the judgment of your readers the letter you have just published from Brian O hUiginn only that my oration at the graveside of Fr. Michael O'Flanagan four months ago is made the basis of strangely belated strictures on the memory of the patriot to whom Cathal Brugha referred from the chair at the Inauguration of Dail Eireann as the most loyal and the most earnest priest that ever lived in Ireland,—the suspended priest, he might have added as was indeed implied, who won the General Election of 1918 and so made possible the constitutional ratification of the Proclamation of Easter Week. My graveside oration, delivered at twenty-four hours' notice, was in your office next morning, published by you that week, and reprinted by you without alteration except the admitted addition of a necessary footnote, Brian thinks it appropriate to refer to It as "the pamphlet on the late Fr. O'Flanagan written by my friend Sceilg, and reviewed in your issue of November 28"—although the review, if such there were, has escaped my notice. Were Sceilg to write a "pamphlet" on Fr. O'Flanagan it would be a pamphlet showing at some thing like his full stature the gifted priest to whom the Pope presented a special gold medal in recognition of his brilliant Lenten and Advent sermons in Rome in 1912 and 1914; to Whom, while he and I were England's prisoners in Melbourne, the venerable Archbishop there sent vestments and a chalice to enable him to say Mass even in his captivity; to whose death-bedside the Papal Nuncio and other dignitaries of the Church paid daily visits, at whose obsequies we had such striking evidence of the place he had won in the people's hearts. In seeking out the passage which Jed Brian O hUiginn to state that I said "objections to Fr. O'Flanagan's anti-papal outbursts were made only by the 'envious' or by persons of 'defective understanding,' " I find I said, not that he indulged In anti-papal outbursts, which I neither believe nor admit, but that his eloquence on his second visit to the United States a whole generation ago aroused envy in high places, which I personally knew to be true. Later, the envy manifested itself nearer home, and was aggravated by the malice of a whispering gallery, as I and hundreds of others knew also to be only too true. Of course, it never entered my mind that Brian O hUiginn could regard the cap as fitting himself. How could I or anybody else even dream that Brian na Banban envied Fr. Michael O'Flanagan, I happened to have been a patient at St. Ann's Hydro, Blarney, when Brian O hUiginn and Fr. O'Flanagan came into conflict at the Sinn Fein Ard-Fheis a decade ago, and have no wish to contest Brian's claim to the distinction of being "the first to challenge openly in a Republican assembly Fr. O'Flanagan's harmful attacks": he is assured of the entire credit for his simultaneous protection of the Papacy and the Public Mind. That, I think, was about the time of Father O'Flanagan's first occupancy of the Presidency of Sinn Fein, of which he had been responsible and efficient Vice-President for many years. And he was re-elected twelve months later in spite of certain elements of opposition on the veiled plea that he had taken an official appointment. Subsequently, he and I were invited to participate in a Radio production of the inauguration of Dail Eireann. He Consented, and rendered himself liable to expulsion from the organisation, somewhat as has happened to notable personalities in kindred bodies. I declined. Had I agreed, and been expelled in consequence, I should not regard myself as the less a Republican on that account. Neither did Fr. O'Flanagan. He and I, although no longer active in Sinn Fein, attended important conferences of that body a short time before his death, and everyone knows how active and welcome he was some time previously on Dublin platforms demanding the release of Republican prisoners then fasting to the point of death. I must say it seems to me utterly unworthy of Brian O hUiginn to refer to the departed patriot as the "poor priest estranged for years from his priestly duties, wandering to and fro between Ireland and the United States like a lost soul, and attacking most wantonly on American platforms such faithful colleagues as Mary McSwiney and Austin Stack." As Austin and I returned from New York in 1922, Austin told me that Fr. O'Flanagan and he had a pretty sharp clash there while I was away to the Coast. Subsequently Miss McSwiney told me that she and Fr. O'Flanagan disagreed In New York also. I was publicly and politically associated with him for a full quarter of a century,—more intimately during our world tour—and I never once found occasion to clash with him: on the contrary, I always found him conciliatory and tractable, earnest withal, simple and Joyous almost as a happy child. After the launching of Fianna Fail when rumours were rife that some of our people commendably exerted themselves to minimise the effect of the split thus created, it was said he did refer in America to Miss Mc-Swiney as fairy godmother of the new departure, and I know she indignantly resented the suggestion. I do not believe that the wanton attacks from American platforms to which Brian O h-Uiginn refers ever went beyond that, and my sources of information there have at no time been negligible, while I am, I hope, As solicitous as anybody else for the good name of our departed comrades. Such rumours are invariably magnified in the carrying; and I know well how hostile propaganda represented Father O'Flanagan and myself as pro-Communist in Australia, even at home. What actual proof has Brian O hUiginn that Fr. O'Flanagan wantonly attacked his colleagues when he was in America as Sinn Fein envoy after the launching of Fianna Fall? for that was the only occasion on which it could have happened. Fr. O'Flanagan spent two subsequent holidays in the United States while "estranged from his priestly duties," as has been said, but not in the character of "a lost soul." Meanwhile he had celebrated Requiem Mass at his father's obsequies in his native parish. Reaching San Francisco on the eve of a Church festival, he was asked by his host. Mgr. Rogers, who fully knew his position in Ireland, to celebrate High Mass in his pariah. Mgr. Rogers accompanied him back to Ireland; and as I happened to be amongst the first to meet them on their reaching Dublin, the distinguished Monsignor, Whose unfailing practice was 'to get all requisites for his Church and hospitable presbytery from Ireland, told me with joy how delighted he and his flock were to have Fr. O'Flanagan as celebrant of that High Mass. I need not labour that aspect of the matter. He soon spent a second, and last, holiday in the United States mainly, I think, in connection with the deepsea goggles he had invented and a device to mitigate sea-sickness in which also he was long interested. With him on the second holiday was a Basque priest who previously had endeared himself to numbers of people here on the occasion of the Eucharistic Congress, and was, in fact, specially entertained at Sinn Fein headquarters. Before setting out on their voyage, Fr. O'Flanagan, I think, took him to Maynooth. The visitor still shared the Basque eagerness to shake off the Spanish yoke, as we have been eager to regard England's difficulty as Ireland's opportunity. On account of the Communist complexion of the new Republican Government in Spain —though its inauguration was loudly welcomed by leaders of the Free State Government here—the whispering gallery In America branded the two visiting priests as Communists, whereas the real Communists were fighting or intriguing against General Franco. Fr. O'Flanagan had the courage to spend a further holiday in Spain—probably on the invitation of the Basque priest-—to see things there with his own eyes. How anxious he was to study the Catholic position there, on account of what we were told by priests no well-informed as Dr Peter Magennis and Fr. John Condon, I know personally since our own casual visit there twenty years ago. I must not let myself be tempted into a discussion of the political relations between the Papacy and Ireland. From the lapse into heresy of Henry VIII until the practical usurpation of the English throne by King William—practically a period of a century and a half—successive Popes exhorted and armed-Ireland to wage war for the Faith against England. Outside of that, the Papal policy has another aspect: from the exploitation of the Bull of Pope Adrian IV down to the Papal attitude towards the Plan of Campaign in the days of Archbishop Croke and Archbishop Walsh and the well-known fate of Mgr. Persico. From my knowledge of Papal history, I am only too conscious that it is not a subject for newspaper controversy by the uninformed or the half-Informed, and from my long intimacy with Father O'Flanagan, I feel fully satisfied —regardless of prejudiced statements to the contrary—that, on the whole, he endeavoured when dealing with the subject to handle it with becoming restraint, although his feelings cannot have been sweetened by the treatment of Dr. Michael O'Hickey whom he met a good deal in Rome, or the reported attitude of Dr. Cattaneo, Papal Representative, towards our mission in Australia.

As my estimate of the lovable priest whom it is such a lasting happiness to have had as friend remains Unaltered, may I repeat,—for the information of those who may not have the opportunity to read the oration here under discussion—the passage enshrining the ties which will keep his memory among my mind's choicest treasures:

I have shared his cabin in the great oceans of the world, and shared his ward and served his Mass in Britain's dungeons at Botany Bay and Melbourne. No one living has heard him speak so often in the great cities of America and Australia and elsewhere; and I can solemnly say here at his open grave that I never heard one word fall from his lips that was not worthy of an Irish patriot priest.

Brian O hUiginn I feel sure will be among the first to realise that it is due to the memory of him whose lips are sealed forever to state

1. Why he was first censured instead of being upheld as the young priests of Limerick were?

2. Why he was first suspended, and why the suspension was removed?

3. Why he was again suspended; and when, why, and by whom the suspension was removed? Candid answers to these questions will remove whatever prejudice may yet remain against the outstanding priest who, with good warrant, held his head high while he freely gave his all for Mother Ireland and human liberty. Whether answered or not. I believe his constancy will bear fruit, and that it will be long again before an Irish priest, young or old, is so inconsiderately treated.

J. J. O'KELLY.

A CORRECTION. To THE EDITOR.

Sir,—An error in my letter in last week’s Kerryman, while obvious to some, must have mystified many of your readers “ few who were present understood the motive," should have read “ few who were present misunderstood the motive"—a totally different thing

Your kindness in publishing this correction will be appreciated. Brian O hUiginn

Sceilig's Graveside Oration. This moving oration has just been published in pamphlet form at two pence (postage 1d. extra), all profits arising from its sale to go to the funds of the National Aid Auxiliary Committee, 74, Dame Street, Dublin, The pamphlet makes a very appropriate Christmas Souvenir to send friends. Copies may be obtained from above or from The Kerryman, Ltd., Tralee.

Advice for Parents: Let Siblings Work It Out

by Dr. Ray Guarendi

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2019 March 13 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

LENT: Monday 11th Mass 7.30pm in Moyvane. Church will remain open after Mass until 10pm –

Tuesday 12^th, Eucharistic Adoration in Knockanure Church 10am to 5pm. Wednesday 13th Lenten early morning Mass 7.30am especially for workers and students in secondary school. All welcome. Eucharistic Adoration in Moyvane Church 10am to 7pm. Thursday 14th Knockanure Church 7pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm.Friday 15th Moyvane Church 7pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS in Lixnaw. Micky Harte will give the Witness for March, prayer meeting will take place on the Third Tuesday (March 19th) at 7.30pm.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €3400 jackpot on Friday 8th March. Numbers drawn were 3, 17, 18, 20. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were;1. Anne Dillon, c/o Ploughman, Abbey; 2. Noel O’Shea, Newcastlewest; 3. James Shanahan, Kilbaha, Moyvane

4. Michael Flaherty, 12, Woodgrove, and 5. David Harley, c/o John Barry. Next drawn on Friday 15th March with jackpot up to €3500. If any patrons wish to avail of Knockanure GAA Football Club Membership of €20 please pass monies and details onto Club officers before March 31st.

KNOCKANURE PARENTS ASSOCATION: would like to thank everyone for attending the relaxed kids information evening. A special thanks to Eirgrid for the sponsorship.

ICA: Following tradition the ICA will sell daffodils after mass on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March (Moyvane/Knockanure) in support of the Cancer Society. We will also sell teas/treats at the Bingo on Thursday night 21st March. Your continued generosity and support is always appreciated!

DEATH has taken place of Patsy Kennelly, Knopogue, Ballyduff, and formerly of Kilgarvan, Ballylongford on 2^nd March, 2019. His ancestors are buried in Murhur Churchyard.

DEATH has occurred of Elizabeth Flaherty (née Cusack), Derry, Listowel, on 04/03/2019, Predeceased by her husband Timmy and granddaughter Yvonne. Survived by her daughters Helen, Mary, Geraldine, Brenda and Ann-Marie, sons Tim, Tom and Mike, grandchildren, sisters Maureen and Bridie, sons in law, daughters in law, brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, and nieces.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mary O’Keeffe, Ann O’Sullivan, Tess Stack, Margaret Flynn, Bishop Casey, Mary Ann Collins, Paula Kavanagh, Kitty Fitzgerald, Paddy Moore, Bernie O’Connor, Nora Scanlon, Michael Keane. Ned Leahy, Noel Mulvihill, Pat Joe Barry, Mary B. O’Connell, Mass Moyvane: Mon 11th at 7.30pm for Margaret Mulvihill, Gurtdromosillihy; Wed 13th at 7.30am Lenten Mass – Kathleen Kennedy, Asdee; Sat 16th at 7.30pm VIGIL FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY (Shamrock will be blessed and distributed after Mass) for Catherine Culhane, Ballyguiltenane, & deceased of Sheahan & Culhane families, and Mass on Sun 17th at 11.00am ST. PATIRCK’S DAY for Deceased Clergy who served in this Parish

ST. PATRICK’S DAY Mass Sun 17^th at 10.00am in Knockanure for Kitty & Mossie Flaherty, Gleanlappa.

Mass Moyvane on Tues 12^th at 10.00am for Special Intention – sick (operation),

MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOC: AGM in The Marian Hall on Monday March 11th at 9pm. New members welcome. It is an ideal opportunity to witness first hand all that the Development Association do to enhance our area.

DIOCESAN SECOND COLLECTION: At all Masses on weekend 16th / 17th in aid of Emigrant Services

VINTAGE: Knockdown Vintage Club, Charity Vintage Run will take place on Sunday 31st March 2019 at 1pm, light refreshments will be served. Music by Deel Dinger from 4 – 6pm.

NUTRITION TALK: with Rebecca Steele, on Nutrition for parents of babies, toddlers, and preschool children, to take place in Abbeyfeale Library on Tuesday, March 19, from 11.45am to 12.30pm. To book a place, please call Mary, at West Limerick Resources, on 087 9382883.

FASHION SHOW; Spring /Summer Fashion Show - Community Hall Glin – Wednesday, March 13 - Prosecco & Glin slim (alcoholic free cocktail) with food tastings - Doors open & Reception @ 7pm. Show 8pm. Door prize, spot prizes. Best Dressed Lady. Tickets available from school 068 35344 or Maura 087 7539926.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Preparations are continuing for the annual Abbeyfeale St Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will start from Mountmahon at 4pm and proceed down Main Street and past the reviewing stand in The Square.

STUDENT Hosts Needed: Have you ever thought about hosting an international student for a short or long period of time? I can give you all the information and support you need to help you decide. Contact Denise on 0877431373

TOASTMASTERS: It will be a St Patrick's Day them when Listowel Toastmasters have their next meeting on Thursday March 14th at 8pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Plenty of conversation and laughs guaranteed. All welcome!

LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT TEA DANCE On Sunday 24th March in Listowel Arms Hotel 3-6pm. Music & dancing, refreshments served. All welcome.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE A speech and language talk aimed at parents of children aged 18 months. The programme will cover a variety of areas including; basic language strategies; stimulation ideas; how to cope with children struggling with language difficulties and how to learn preventative measures A speech and language therapist will also be in attendance on the day to answer any questions that parents in attendance may have. The talk takes place on Monday. March 11 at 10.30am. Further details available from Toni Clarke on (068 23584).

LISTOWEL CHURCH: STATIONS OF THE CROSS: a short presentation will take place on Friday morning after the 10.30 a.m. Mass..

ST. PATRICK’S DAY: is Sunday next - our National Feast Day. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are. Vigil Mass on Saturday evening at 6.15 p.m. and on Sunday at 9.00 a.m. & 11.00am. There will be a flavour of Gaeilge and our Irish culture at all our masses with the Parish Folk Group and the Parish Choir. Thanks to our local Coiste Glór na nGael and our Liturgy Group for their help with the liturgy of the masses.

LENTEN TRÓCAIRE BOXES: are available at the back of the church.

WHO WANT S TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE? The Listowel Arms Hotel Saturday 30th March at 8pm. Tickets €20 each or group ticket for €50. Ticket hotline:068-21994 Hosted by Scoil Réalta Na Maidine.

FUNDRAISING VARIETY CONCERT: to raise money towards getting a Bus for St. John of God Kerry Services. Friday 26th April at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion at 7.30pm. Special prize of €100 on the door ticket. Tickets can be purchased in Listowel Parish Office.

CHURCH CONCERT 21ST MAY 2019 in Moyvane.

DIOCESE OF KERRY LENTEN PROGRAMME 2019.The North Kerry & Listowel Pastoral Area are hosting Finding God in time of trouble with Olive Foley, (widow of Munster coach Anthony 'Axel' Foley) was one of speakers at speakers at the world meeting of Families last year & Fr. Donal O’Connor one of our own diocesan priests who is Chaplain, Inst. Of Technology, Tralee. Monday 25th March at 8pm. Adm free.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE - Christian Spiritual Development Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7pm to 8.30pm. Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig, Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. Summer Retreat: Fr. Philip Baxter, OFM Cap., Fri. 7th to Thurs. 13th June. Book now at 066-7134276.

LOURDES: Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25. All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April.

MOYVANE COMMUNITY SPORTS HALL: is holding ‘A Night at the Dogs’ in Tralee Greyhound Track, on April 12th. Please support ticket sellers over the coming days.

MURHUR N.S: clothing collection on Thursday April 11th. Items accepted include clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, bed linen. Not accepting duvets or pillows. Drop bags of items to school during school open hours

WORK: North Kerry Older Persons Maintenance Service is taking requests for Spring work. We provide a low-cost maintenance and minor repair service specifically for senior members of the community of North Kerry. For more information or to place an application over the phone please call 068 23429.

TABLET: Amazon tablet with green cover found Saturday evening on side of road at Bill Costellos cross. Please contact Glin Community News Facebook page if yours.

JOB: Temporary Lifeguards wanted: for Glin Pier and Kilteery Pier during summer 2019. Contact Limerick County Council.

Vintage Day Knockdown 31^st March 2019.

RUN: Knight’s Run Glin on 16^th March at 10am.

LENT: The diocese has created two resources to guide people through Lent: ‘Journeying through Lent is a prayer booklet inviting people to pray daily, asking God for a particular gift this Lent e.g. becoming people of compassion, and ‘Opening our Hearts’ offers families a way to gather each week using one of two proposed prayer activities. Pick them up at the back of the church or find them on www.dioceseofkerry.ie

ST JOHN’S: Wed 13^th- THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE

Centre Stage Theatre Co. Belfast present a new play by Merlin Howard (grandson of Wilde) and John O’ Connor based on transcripts of Wilde’s court appearances.

Thurs 14th & 19th - 21^st- SEUSSICAL-HORTON HEARS A WHO

Theatrix Stage School end of term performances, directed by Jo Jordan.

Fri 15^th, CROSSING- A new play by Russell Kennedy. In the aftermath of a car crash, things are getting on top of Harriet and to make matters worse she has just been referred to a shrink. Presented by Crowd of Two Theatre Co., UK. More from 068 22566.

IRISH SPEAKING CLASSES: Abbeyfeale branch of Conradh na Gaeilge are starting Adult Irish Speaking classes, Wednesday evenings, tosnú 7:30pm at Leens Hotel. For more information or to book your place contact Dónal on 068 31661 or email donalbox@icloud.com

HEALING WEEKEND: A Weekend of Praise Worship and Healing in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork on Saturday and Sunday March 9th and 10th 2019. Holy Mass and Confessions on both days. Speakers include Maria Vadia Florida, Fr. John Keane Macroom, Fr. Tony Emeka Nigeria, Canon Michael Fitzgerald Mitchelstown. Mir Music Ministry. Commencing 9.am both days. Admission is free. Enquires to 087 2405568.

AWARENESS – A PATH WITH A HEART ...a workshop with Dr. Francis Valloor Saturday 23 March 2019 Venue: KDYS, Fairhill, Killarney Registration from 9.30am to start at 10am sharp

Cost €25 or €20 for concession (OAP or unwaged). Bring own lunch or eat locally, tea/coffee supplied.Pre Booking essential c/o Ann Fagan 064 6632381 (Killarney) or Sylvia Thompson 085 863 2623 (Tralee) or sylviajms11@gmail.com Organised by the Kerry Christian Meditation Groups (John Main Tradition).

TRIP TO CONNEMARA: On Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, a coach will depart from the Market Yard, Newcastle West at 7a.m. to visit the Connemara Greenway. Our first stop will be for breakfast in the Forge, Moycullen. The Connemara Greenway is planned to run all the way from Galway to Clifden but our visit is to a 6km section which was only opened in 2018 (http://connemaragreenway.ie/about-2/). It is very scenic and includes wonderful lakeside stretches. Our walk/cycle ends near Ballynahinch Castle which also has its own parkland and walks. In the afternoon we will continue deeper into Connemara to the Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel for tea and scones with time to relax. A full four course dinner at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis will be provided en route home. The cost for coach travel and the three food stops is €60 which is payable to Pat Condon, Upper Maiden Street, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. (Tel: 06962344 from 5-6pm

DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZÉ 2019: From June 23rd to June 30th. Departure is from Dublin airport. Contact Tomás Kenny on 086/3683778 tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: 10th – 17th May. Led by Fr. Noel Spring, Enquiries to Maureen Harty 066 7131328.

COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT: All roads lead to Duagh Sports & Leisure Complex on Thursday, April 4 for The Irish Country Music Concert presented by Mike Gardner of Country Corner - Clare FM. A fantastic line up comprises The Ryan Turner Band, Louise Morrissey, Gerry Guthrie, Cathy Durkin, John Hogan, Michael Collins. Doors open 7.30pm and Concert starts @8.30pm. Tickets available from 087-2684540 or any committee member. Lots of Spot prizes, full bar facilities as well as Tea/Coffee.

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita's Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was. The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: Mary MacArthur in association with the Wednesday Club are holding a Tea Dance in memory of Mary’s late husband Hughie, in Fr Casey’s GAA Hall, Abbeyfeale.3 -6pm on Sunday, April 14. All proceeds to Milford Care Centre. Music by Mike Condon. Tickets €5 from 087 6377310. All donations gratefully accepted.

FASTING: The health benefits of fasting from food have gotten a lot of attention in the last several years. What’s often forgotten in these discussions, however, is that fasting has been practiced for thousands of years not only for the sake of the body, but for the spirit as well.

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REFLECTION: The Paulist Community is a society of apostolic life in the Roman Catholic Church. Founded in 1858 by New Yorker Isaac Hecker, the Paulists serve as ordained missionaries to North America. Their instinctive orientation is reaching out-particularly to those without faith or on the edge of faith, and to other believers.

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Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, October 10, 1936; Page: 11

CAUSE OF IRISH MARTYRS WHO DIED FOR THE FAITH

Limerick Archbishops And Bishops Included STORY OF HORRIBLE TORTURES AND BUTCHERIES

How Terence Albert O'Brien Was Strangled. THE CASE OF BARON JOHN DE BURG

(By John M Hill )

Before me is a volume in parchment of 820 folio pages in the Latin tongue, which was given to me in Rome, on the Cause of the Irish Martyrs who died for their Catholic Faith from the reign of Henry VIII., King of England, from 1538 down to the reign of Queen Anne, which ended by her death in 1714. The volume treats on the evidence given in each case of the death of Archbishops, Bishop's, secular priests, regular priests and lay brothers of ten Orders; ladies and gentlemen of the old Irish nobility, and men and women of the masses. They numbered in all 412. The Latin volume is of deep interest to all Catholics, especially those of Irish birth or of Irish blood born abroad. It is under the investigation Of the Cardinals and other legal experts attached to the Sacred Congregation of Rites, one of the departments of the Church universal through which the Sovereign Pontiff rules in spiritual affairs all Christendom. If the Sacred Congregation proves that all those Irish men and women suffered death for their Faith they will be canonised—raised to the supreme honours of the altars—by the Vicar of Christ in St. Peter's on the tomb of the Galilean Fisherman.

SIX ARCHBISHOPS AND ELEVEN BISHOPS

The number of Archbishops proposed for canonisation is six . i.e.—Dermot O'Hurley, Archbishop of Cashel; Edmund MacGaurin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland; Peter Talbot, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland; Malachy O'Queely, Archbishop of Tuam; and Richard Creagh, Arch-Bishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, The number of Bishops is eleven, i.e.—Hugo de Lacy, Bishop of Limerick; Edmund Tanner, Bishop of Cork; Redmund Gallagher, Bishop of Derry; Maurice O'Brien. Bishop of Emly; Eugene MacEgan, Bishop of Ross; Edmund Dungan, Bishop of Down; Heber McMahon, Bishop of Clogher; Patrick O'Healy. Bishop of Mayo; a Franciscan; William Walsh, Bishop of Meath, a Cistercian; Cornelius O'Devaney, Bishop of Down and Connor; and Terence Albert O'Brien, Bishop of Emly, a Dominican. And there are four lesser digntaries in the Cause, i.e., Thomas Moran, Dean of Cork; Thomas Courcey, Vicar General of Kinsale; George Power, Vicar General of Ossory, and John Walsh Vicar General of Dublin.

The secular, clergy killed numbers 38. Of the religious Orders the Cistercians head the list with 103 put to death. The Dominicans come next with 32 massacred in the monastery in Londonderry, plus Father MacFefge, O.P., 24 of His brethren massacred in their monastery at Coleraine, plus 42 killed at other places. The Franciscans had 82 killed, the Jesuits 5, the Augustinians 10. the Carmelites, 3, and the Trinitarians 2. The ladies and gentlemen of the old Irish nobility, and the men and women of the masses number 74 killed for their Faith. Many of these ecclesiastics and lay persons were put to death under peculiarly atrocious and horrible circumstances.

2019 March 6 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RAMBLING House on the 7th March at 8 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086-3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre, takes place on Monday 11th March. Music by Stevie Donegan. All Welcome, If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

SMOKE ALARMS: available from Knockanure Community Centre free of charge.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST: Information evening for parents/carers. Tuesday 5th of March at 8pm in Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure. Organised by the Parents Association.

CONCERT; Lip Along to the Song in Aid of Aras Mhuire Nursing Home. MC Brendan Fuller from Radio Kerry, Local & national celebrities, at Listowel Community Centre, March 9^th, doors open at 7pm.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: A speech and language talk aimed at parents of children aged 18 months and above will take place on Monday March 11 at 10.30am. Contact Toni Clarke, call 23584.

DEATH has taken place of Joe Mackessy, Finchley, North London, and Tarmons, Tarbert, on February 16th 2019. Joe is predeceased by his wife Mary and is survived by his sons Joe and Daniel, daughters Caroline, Janet and Helen, brothers Con, Jim and Tom, sisters Elizabeth (Lila), Mamie, Helen, Noreen (USA) and Kitty (Birmingham). Requiem Mass for Joe at St. Mary's Church, Tarbert on March 4th at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.

ANNIVERSARIES: Willie Brosnan, Mave Marvin, Nora Carmody, Nora Roche, Mary O’Hanlon, Bridie Flaherty, Anna O’Reilly, Bobby Buckley, Dan Enright, Bill Casey, Michael Kissane, Sr. Pius O’Farrell, Bridie Flavin, Tom Brendan O’Connell, Margaret Wallace, Alice Barrett, Tommy Buckley, Jimmy Windle, Nora Daly, Kitty Normoy, Betty Goulding, Peg Hodsoll, Margaret Mulvihill, Tom Flaherty, Anna Flaherty, Fr. Stephen Kennelly, Mass Moyvane: Mon 4th at 7.30pm for Catherine O’Connor, Glin; Thurs 7th at 7.30pm for Peggy Wallace, Aughrim & deceased of the Wallace & Staunton families; Fri 8th at 7.30pm for Ann Flahavan, Moyvane North; Sat 9th at 7.30pm for Jerry Brosnan, The Village (1st Anni), and Mass on Sun 10th at 11.00am for Con & Bridie O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen. Mass Knockanure: Tues 5th at 7.30pm for Deceased of the Cronin family, Knockanure Village, and Mass Sun 10th at 10.00am for Margaret Flynn, Knockanure.

MASS Moyvane; Tues 5^th at 10.00am, Special Intention; Wed 6th at 7.30am for ASH WEDNESDAY – Day of fast & abstinence mass at 7.30pm Parishioners. Knockanure Mass on Wed 6th at 10.00am ASH WEDNESDAY – Day of fast & abstinence.

GAA KNOCKANURE: There was no winner of the €3300 Lotto Jackpot on Friday 2nd March. Numbers drawn were 8, 10, 12, and 19. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Gerry Harrison, Aughrim, Moyvane; 2. Billy White c/o John Barry; 3. Leonie Hannafin, c/o Kevin’s; 4. Lily Moore, Tralee, and 5. Cornelius Moloney, Knockmeale, Abbey. Next draw on Friday 8th March with jackpot €3400

Knockanure GAA held their AGM recently. At this AGM the Chairman in his address to the group expressed how eagerly awaited works on the field has started where Finances were now available for draw down for this new project. With a significant amount of work to be done it remains the hope of the club to have football played on the pitch in either August or September. The GAA Lotto has been going very well and steady. With that on the agenda the Club wished the winners of the recent €10,500 jackpot, Eileen & Paudie Hanrahan, the best of luck with their winnings. He went on to mention how Alex the club treasurer produced a very detailed and comprehensive financial report which outlined that the club were in a comfortable position before the commencement of works on field along with planned walkway around field all yet to be paid for. He went on to highlight how with this huge amount of work planned in the coming weeks and months it will involve everyone putting their “shoulder to the wheel” in order to successfully complete this project. Alex the club treasurer wished to thank all those who helped raise those funds and most of all to those who contributed to them.

Knockanure GAA Club Officers Elected were as follows: President: Jackie McMahon

Vice Presidents: Fr. Kevin McNamara, Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan, Fr. Tom McMahon.

Chairman: Kevin Stack; Vice Chairman John Looney; Secretary Willie Joe Leahy;

Assistant Secretary Kathy Finucane; Treasurer Alex McMahon; PRO, Willie Joe Leahy;

Youth Officer Billy Lynch; Delegate to County Board, Paudie Flavin; Delegates to North Kerry Board, Fr. Tom McMahon, Paudie Flavin. Team Manager: Dan Stack - who will announce his Selectors and Team Captain at a later time. Wishing all this new team a very prosperous year ahead.

MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOC: AGM in the Marian Hall on Mon night March 11th at 9pm. All welcome.

OPEN DAY: North College of Further Education in Listowel open day March 6^th 1pm to 7pm.

FESTIVAL: Killarney Mountain Festival March 8^th to 10^th. Bardic festival in Lisselton runs from 21^st to 24^th of March.

SONGS and Poems lecture by Anne Kearney will be held at Ardfert on March 7^th.

NORTH KERRY OLDER PERSONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE We provide a low cost maintenance and minor repair service specifically for senior members of the community of North Kerry. Info at 23429.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

PADRE PIO FILM – “We’ll rise at dawn” (FREE EVENT).This is a beautiful story of two boys who decide to write a book about Padre Pio – one of the great saints of our time. The simplicity of the story, filled with emotion, make this a truly beautiful film. Tralee Omniplex, DATE: Monday, 4th March. TIME: 8.00 PM.

LENT: Listowel Pastoral Area Gathering at St. John’s The Square, Listowel –Finding God in a time of trouble –with Olive Foley & Fr. Donal O’Connor –Monday, March 25that 8.00 p.m

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB CONCERT: Saturday, March 9 at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse at 8pm. Ella Marie O’Dywer, Nora Butler, Philip Enright, Daisy Kearney, Frances Kennedy, Kileedy Comhaltas, Templeglantine Junior Plearacha Group and many more.

CONGRATULATIONS to Adam O’Sullivan a pupil of Colaiste Ide, Abbeyfeale who won top award in the Book of Kells Creative Art Competition organised by Trinity College.

LEGION OF MARY meet every Wednesday at 7.45pm. for an hour in the Parish Meeting Room, Listowel. New members welcome.

POKER CLASSIC – in Carmody’s Bar Tarbert on Sat. 9th March at 8.30pm. This is a fundraiser for the Church. Monster raffle on the night.

CONTAINER GARDENING CLASS: This 6 week is perfect to learn how to grow your own flowers, vegetables and Herbs in containers. Get tips on the right soil, colour combinations and plants for sun and shade. Starting: Monday, March 11 from 1pm – 3pm in the Further Education & Training Centre, Abbeyfeale. Call 06831198 for more information.

EVENINGS OF REFLECTION: This year during Lent the Unit of Parishes (Abbeyfeale, Athea, Tournafulla/Mountcollins, Templeglantine) have organised two evenings of reflection to be held in Templeglantine on Thursday, March 7 and Thursday, March 14. We are privileged to have a woman who has made a remarkable journey in terms of Geography and Faith. She started life in South Africa as a Reformed Presbyterian “with a Baptist mother” and lead by the providence of God, human curiosity and a deep desire to be faithful, she came to work and live in Ireland, and then, followed three of her family into the Catholic Church. Dr Jessie Rogers lectures in Scripture at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

LENTEN Talk “Resting the Mind and Renewing the Heart” (Martina Lehane Sheehan) will take place in The River Island Hotel, Castleisland on Thurs. March 14^th from7.30 –9pm.

MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous Open Public Meeting in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Ash Wednesday, 6th March at 8.30pm. All are welcome. (Al-Anon Participation).

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT GLÓRACH: On Friday, March 8 we will be celebrating International Women's Day at the Glórach Theatre with a concert from the group Cúisle that comprises Susan Browne, Dan Sheahan, Catherine Horgan and Kevin McCarthy. A themed night, entitled ‘Iconic Songs, Iconic Women’, it will be a fantastic acoustic celebration of International Women’s Day with a wide ranging set of all time favourites such as Cyndi Lauper, Mary Black, The Cranberries, Barbra Streisand to name but a few, book at 0871383940.

TRAUMA , ADDICTION RECOVERY AND THE FAMILY - a one hour discussion with Ken Egan and Eileen Foley both Addiction Counsellors, in the Tarbert Community Centre on Saturday March 9th at 7pm. Everybody welcome. Refreshments before and after. This is part of the on-going Thomas Lyndon discussion series on Wellness and Wellbeing.

HEALING Weekend: A Weekend of Praise, Worship and Healing in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork on Sat & Sun. Mar 9th & 10th. Holy Mass and Confessions on both days. Speakers include Maria Vadia Florida, Fr. John Keane Macroom, Fr. Tony Emeka Nigeria, Canon Michael Fitzgerald Mitchelstown. Mir Music Ministry. Commencing 9.am both days. Admission is free. Enquiries to 087 2405568, 086 1602201.

COLAISTE IDE DINGLE: open day March 9th from 1 to 4 p.m. 066 9151211

LIBRARY: Glucksman Library in UL, with seating in various rooms for 2200 students and equipped with all the technology that students need.

LARGE Road construction work is now taking place between Kilbaha and Gortdromasillihy, in times past great numbers of men would be involved, now a road fit for a main road can be constructed by two diggers, a dumper and several Lorries drawing high quality stone.

IRISH SPEAKING CLASSES: Abbeyfeale branch of Conradh na Gaeilge are starting Adult Irish Speaking classes, commencing on Wednesday, March 6, tosnú 7:30pm at Leens Hotel. The main aim of these classes is to promote and encourage Irish Speaking in the locality from a very basic level to more advanced. We encourage anyone with an interest on brushing up on “na cúpla focal” to attend. The classes will run cost €30 for 6 weeks. Mar a deireann an sean fhocal “Is fearr Gaeilge briste ná Béarla cliste”. For more information or to book your place contact Dónal on 068 31661 or email donalbox@icloud.com

VINTAGE: The Knockdown Vintage Club are preparing for the Vintage Day in Knockdown on March 31st.

WHO WANT S TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE? The Listowel Arms Hotel Saturday 30th March at 8pm. Tickets €20 each or group ticket for €50. Ticket hotline:068-21994 Hosted by Scoil Réalta Na Maidine.

FUNDRAISING VARIETY CONCERT: to raise money towards getting a Bus for St. John of God Kerry Services. Friday 26th April at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion at 7.30pm. Special prize of €100 on the door ticket. Tickets can be purchased in Listowel Parish Office.

JOIN the Central Catholic Library Association. We want to turn the Library into a major hub for Catholics to meet and exchange ideas about spreading the Faith. 2022 marks Centenary of the Central Catholic Library at Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Please share this message. See www.catholiclibrary.ie

TROCAIRE Boxes are in all churches now.

THOUGHT: “In so much as love grows in you, so in you beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul” St Augustine.

LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE: AGM on the Wednesday 13th March at 7pm at the Listowel Community Centre.

SEEKING GOD THE CISTERCIAN WAY: Cistercian nuns seek God and follow Christ in a life of prayer and work, solitude and simplicity, in a stable, loving community. Next vocations weekend 15th—17thMarch, St. Mary’s Abby, Glencairn. Contact Sr. Sarah at vocations@glencairnabbey.org.

ST JOHN’S: Tues 5^th- COLD WAR – Film Club- A new film by Pawel Pawlikowski which follows the passionate romance between musician Wiktor and a beautiful young woman Zula who meet in post-war Poland. In association with Access Cinema.

Thurs 7^th- THE DIVINE ORDER- A film by Petra Volpe and a 2018 Oscar contender. Nora wants to work but she needs her husband‘s permission so she decides to fight such an outmoded notion and demand the vote for women which only came about in her native Switzerland in 1971. An International Women’s Day screening in association with Access Cinema.

Wed 13^th- THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE- Centre Stage Theatre Co. Belfast present a new play by Merlin Howard (grandson of Wilde) and John O’ Connor based on transcripts of Wilde’s court appearances.

Thurs 14th & 19th - 21^st- SEUSSICAL-HORTON HEARS A WHO- Theatrix Stage School end of term performances, directed by Jo Jordan. More from 068 22566.

GLIN CASTLE HOSTS THE RARE AND SPECIAL PLANT FAIR: on Sunday, May 12 from 10am – 5pm. Adults €6 Kids free (U’12) The Rare and Special Plant Fair was established in 2001 with the assistance of Bord Bia, to ensure that the gardening public has an opportunity to purchase rare and difficult to source plants, while at the same time visit a garden of note that they may not otherwise visit. Over 40 stalls of rare and unusual plants. Expert advice from the growers. Food and refreshment stalls. Free plant, creche and porter service available. Glin Castle tours available. Free car parking.

ATHEA FIRST RESPONDERS; 10 Years of Athea Community First Responders

By Rodge Byrne

It all started in 2007, when Dr Kieran Murphy, Athea Community GP, and I met up at the annual conference, known as www.Resus.ie. Kieran and I spent some time discussing how a Community First Responder (CFR) system would work in and around the parish of Athea. and attended a meeting in HSE South Ambulance services in Cork to get the process started.

How it developed

I was then a member of staff in the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training team at Kerry General Hospital. I arranged for a CPR training colleague to kick us off, with the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF), Heart Saver CPR AED programme, in Con Colbert Hall in April 2008.

We cast our net across the community to see who would like to get involved in such an important service and excitingly, there was no shortage of interest. People came forward from the Fishing Club, Gun Club, Credit Union, GAA, Motorcycle Road Races Association, along with local pub staff, nurses, Irish Red Cross personnel and farmers – it was a mix of everyone from the community. In a village where the nearest ambulance is sometimes more than 30-45 minutes away, it was (is) about taking care of our own.

Raising money locally from donations and Church gate collections for training, equipment and resupply, the Athea Community First Responders (CFRs) was launched. Personnel across 2008-2010 had nationally recognised IHF training. We arranged to be contacted by the ambulance personnel if they were coming to our “patch” and hence a CFR would be first on scene, knowing what actions were most appropriate and equipment needed.

By 2010 we had developed key personnel to become instructors, just as the emergence of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (Phecc) for Ireland became active. This organisation is the sole “Legal authority”, for all Pre-Hospital Care practitioners-providers and sets out 6 National Standards of competency. All of Athea CFRs progressed through such training, to increase their capability of dealing with a wider set of emergency care needs. With this new “Cardiac First Responder” qualification (CFR) personnel had expanded their competence and confidence.

Additionally, Athea CFRs had a joint endeavour with Kerry Civil Defence EMS team to train a number of personnel to qualify as Occupational First Aid (OFA) now known as First Aid Responder (FAR). In concert with this training Dr Murphy has provided a range of enhanced training sessions across the years on key topics and practices.

Why they become CFRs

My observation of CFRs, is that they, are motivated people willing to provide a “skilled helper” to others living in a community “where everybody knows everybody” and makes it a more personal service. Consequently, a family do not need to experience “helplessness” at this important time.

The importance of swift and speedy action in emergency care is critically important to ensure the best outcomes for residents, and thereby the parish is split into zones, with a number of responders in each zone.

What the CFR service provides

CFRs provide an on-call service to within the community for emergency care needs from 6pm to 8am Monday to Friday and from 6pm Friday to 8am Monday, 365 days a year (Yep 2017 a call on Christmas day too @14.22). The CFR phone holder acts as coordinator when they receive a call, they forward details to all CFRs of the nature and location of an incident.

Subsequently a group of responders will go to the scene to assess and carryout appropriate actions. Members of the team will have picked up the defibrillator and oxygen-breathing equipment from its position in the Defibrillator phone box outside Griffin’s Butchers in Main Street, Athea.

On that note Athea Tidy-towns vision for the “Telefon” box was an inspired choice to locate the defibrillator essentials from 2018 onwards and reaffirms our great working partnerships. Additionally 2018 saw the arrival of a second defibrillator awarded to us. We are surrounded by them / Athea GAA + Vales Football Club / and as of Jan 2019 Con Colbert hall (inside).

During 2008-2010 there were seven call-outs and several of those were heart attack-type events. In one instance, an individual received a stent in less than three hours. So these are critical responses and show the significance of incidents CFRs attend.

In 2012 on the last occasion of Road Races, and 6 minutes before the “official road closure order” came into force, CFRs had to travel up the circuit from the bridge to Knockfinisk to a person requiring assistance. In the same year Athea CFRs featured in the Irish Times: If you have access to on-line then search this statement, “Could this be the safest village in Ireland” it will take you to that article, along with a feature on TG4.

In 2014 a very demanding call involving multiple agencies that included CFRs first, followed by Shannon Doc presence, and Ambulance along with Gardaí to prepare for landing of the Irish Army Air corps, Rescue 112, air-medical evacuation helicopter.

In 2016 the whole CFR team underwent mandatory re-certification training that takes place every two years. Additionally we were approached by the NAS – Community Engagement

Officer for Limerick, requesting us to be re-registered as NAS 112-999 CFRs. Across the next 12 months we passed through the appropriate steps and hurdles e.g. evidence of training records = Phecc registrations / car insurance data / uniform requirements / equipment lists, and were incorporated into the 999 dispatch system.

Across the same period 2016-2017 the Athea CFR committee agreed that we should become a registered charity. Under the stewardship of Mary Sheahan Athea CFR Secretary it became a reality in early 2018. As you may know its takes a lot of background work to get registered and sets us apart from other groups that do not have such scrutiny applied to “what we do and how we keep our books”.

Athea CFR team members are trained to the Phecc.ie CFR Level 1 for First Responders, some members with OFA – FAR, along with other professional registered practitioners and instructors. Every two years CFR teams are required to undergo recertification training in addition to their attendance in the 1 hour training- testing session carried out every 90 days.

Looking ahead

Across the years the demand for NAS – CFR services has been continuously expanding with regular monitoring to ensure that the Irish system meets International protocols. To that end since 2012 the expectation is that, following receipt of a 112–999 call to NAS, CFRs are required to be at the “scene” within 7 Minutes 59 seconds. I am pleased to advise that Athea has consistently met that target. All responses we’ve had in the village and across the Parish in the 10 years of existence have been between three and five minutes. You’re in good hands!

As 2018 draws to an end and 2019 kicks off, I want to update “our community” on where we are and where we are going. Earlier this year we were re-registered and went live with NAS 112-999 service. Since that time we are providing CFR services to a wider area, therefore increasing the frequency of calls.

If you are concerned about a person in your home showing signs of any of the following:

Heart attack signs – Chest pain and short of breath

Stroke signs – Face weakness – Arm weakness or Slurred Speech

Choking – where the person cannot cough or make a sound – cannot breath

Unconscious or Unresponsive – doesn’t wake or move on their own or when you touch them

Cardiac arrest – Heart stopped – poor colour or changing colour not breathing

Call 112 or 999 and a group of Athea Community Responders will be dispatched to your Eircode – Home address, with all the necessary equipment prior to an Ambulance arriving.

For all other calls Dr Murphy’s surgery or Shannon Doc or 112-999 Dispatcher will advise

Lastly, I would like to invite any member of the community who might like to be involved in the First Responder organisation to get in touch CFR phone 087 2737077 or Rodge 086 3103233. Full, free training is given – equipment, uniform and identity documents issued / following Garda checking protocols and insurance indemnity. Rodge Byrne, Training advisor Athea CFRs

Useful websites to visit for more information

www.irisheart.ie for all matters regarding national F.A.S.T Campaign

www.phecc.ie for the national standards for Emergency Care Practitioners levels 1-6

2019 February 27 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Rambling House: on Thursday 7th March at 9pm. Come alone and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Adm free. Refreshments served. Contact Ann at 086/3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day Knockanure on Monday 11th March. Music by Stevie Donegan. If interested contact, 068 49799.

CARE OF THE AGED AGM in the Marian Hall on Tuesday 26th February at 7.30pm. New members welcome.

PARISH RETREAT: An evening of prayer and reconciliation for our Parish will take place at Ardfert Retreat Centre on Wednesday 13th March commencing at 7.30pm. Anyone interested in going please contact any one of the following to book your place on the bus. Nodie 49352, Julia 49401 or Bridie 49103.

GAA Knockanure Lotto; There was no winner of the €3200 jackpot on Friday 22nd February.Numbers drawn were 15, 18, 19, and 30. Lucky dip winners of €25 were; 1. Tim McCrohan Knocknagoshel; 2. Pat Guerin, c/o Kevin’s; 3. Callum Buckley, Templeathea; 4. Neilus Clancy, Knockanure, and 5. Steven Shields, Carrigkerry. Next draw on Friday 1st March with jackpot up to €3300.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND. Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

FIRST FRIDAY & ST. PADRE PIO EVENING: Friday 1st in Listowel. Beginning with the Rosary at 6.45 p.m. Evening Mass at 7pm. followed by the Padre Pio prayers & Benediction.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB CONCERT: Saturday, March 9 at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse at 8pm. Ella Marie O’Dywer, Nora Butler, Philip Enright, Daisy Kearney, Frances Kennedy, Kileedy Comhaltas, Templeglantine Junior Plearacha Group and many more.

LISTOWEL TOASTMASTERS: Gain confidence, meet new people and become a better public speaker. The next meeting of Listowel Toastmasters takes places at 8pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Thursday February 28th. All welcome!

LENT starting on March 6th (Ash Wednesday) A day of fast and abstinence.

DEATH has occurred of Mary Hirth (née O’Sullivan) Surrey. Mary was daughter of the late Jim Joe O’Sullivan, Moyvane Village.

DEATH of Paudeen Moloney, Woodford, Listowel, suddenly on February 18th 2019.Survived by his wife Peggy, sons P.J and John, daughters Mary, Helen, Margaret and Marie, grandchildren, brothers Dan, Mossie and Jim, sisters Patsy, Sheila, Mag, Lena, Mary and Joan, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.

DEATH has occurred of Phyllis O'Donoghue (nee Dunne) of Kilcolman, Asdee, and formerly of 11 William St., Listowel. Phyllis died on the 16th February 2019, wife of the late Paudie O'Donoghue and mother of Nuala and Hugh.

DEATH has taken place of Patrick J, Dowling, Navan Road (formerly Drumcondra, late of Crowe Wilson), on 13th February 2019, husband of 60 years to Kitty (Sullivan of Derry, Listowel) and father to Brian, Marie, Patrick, Roger and Austin. Sadly missed by his children, grandchildren Emmet, Cillian, Ross, Harry, Jack, Conor, Shane, Daniel, Alfie and Ernie, sons and daughters-in-law Katherine, Hugh, Collette, Carmen and Harun,

DEATH has occurred of Maud O’Connell (nee Ahern) Cork and late of Parkanna, Athea, sister of Betty Murphy, Gortnagross & Ted Ahern, Upper Athea and the late Tom Ahern.

ANNIVERSARIES: Breda Clifford, Bernadette O’Sullivan, Mary O’Connell, John Morgan, Michael Kevin O’Connor, Tom Barton, Michael O’Donnell, Joan Scanlon, Nora Hurley, Jerry Brosnan, Jack Flavin, John Behan, Nora Mary King, Moira Broderick, Teresa Foley, Noirin O’Hanlon, Nora Fleming, Louis O’Carroll, Mike Dore, Mass Moyvane; Mon 25th at 7.30pm for Richie Brosnan, Coilagurteen; Tues 26th at 7.30pm for Emmett Leahy, Carrueragh; Wed 27th at 7.30pm for Marie O’Callaghan, Glin Road & deceased of the O’Callaghan family; Fri 1st at 7.30pm for Richard & Dick Sheehan, Post Office; Sat 2^nd at 7.30pm for Eamon Pelican, Moyvane North, and Mass on Sun 3rd at 11.00am for Paudie O’Connor, Upper Direen, (Months Mind)

Mass Knockanure on Thurs 28th at 7.30pm for Michael Flynn, and Mass on Sun 3rd at 10.00am for Bridie Flavin, Trien.

MASS Moyvane on Thurs 28th at 8.15pm Special Intention – Michael Beazley (note time)

FIRST FRIDAY CALLS to housebound in Duagh and Lyreacrompane on Thursday 28th February. On Thursday 7th March, Knockanure calls, while on Friday 8th March, Fr. Kevin will be on the Moyvane calls.

THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF MURHUR NS: would like to thank all the Parents, Staff and Children of Murhur NS for their ongoing help, support, time & also for the generous food donations for the recently held Grandparents Day & Murhur NS Open Day. A special thank you to Fr. Kevin McNamara for the welcoming sermon on the day. Many thanks.

ATHEA GAA Club’s next big event in the Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine on Saturday, March 2nd 2019 at 8pm. The Singers, Dancers and Chancers show is being produced by Cassie Leen who runs a School of Dance and Performing Arts in Tralee.

KILLARNEY Mountain Festival runs from 8^th to 10^th of March.

PRAYER Weekend at Rochestown Park Hotel on 9^th and 10^th March, details from 087 250 5528.

RIGHTS for Women to stand in Parliamentary elections, Exhibition at Limerick Council Office till end of March, many Kerry Women TD’s profile on view.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

EVENINGS OF REFLECTION: This year during Lent the Unit of Parishes (Abbeyfeale, Athea, Tournafulla/Mountcollins, Templeglantine) have organised two evenings of reflection to be held in Templeglantine on Thursday, March 7 and Thursday, March 14. We are privileged to have a woman who has made a remarkable journey in terms of Geography and Faith. She started life in South Africa as a Reformed Presbyterian “with a Baptist mother” and lead by the providence of God, human curiosity and a deep desire to be faithful, she came to work and live in Ireland, and then, followed three of her family into the Catholic Church. Dr Jessie Rogers lectures in Scripture at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA from 10th – 17th May. Led by Fr. Noel Spring Enquiries to Maureen Harty 066 7131328.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE Christian Spiritual Development Course - The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7.00pm to 8.30pm.Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig, Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Parish Day Retreat: Sun. 3rd March, 10.00am-5.00pm: Glin, Sneem, Tarbert, Glenbeigh & Killorglin (also open to any individuals from any other parish who wish to attend). Call 0667134276.Summer Retreat: Fr. Philip Baxter, OFM Cap., Fri. 7th - Thurs.13th June - Book now.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT GLÓRACH: On Friday, March 8 we will be celebrating International Women's Day at the Glórach Theatre with a concert from the group Cúisle, that comprises Susan Browne, Dan Sheahan, Catherine Horgan and Kevin McCarthy. A themed night, entitled ‘Iconic Songs, Iconic Women’, it will be a fantastic acoustic celebration of International Women’s Day with a wide ranging set of all time favourites such as Cyndi Lauper, Mary Black, The pCranberries, Barbra Streisand to name but a few. Tickets are going fast and can be booked at 0871383940.

WOMEN’S Day at Thomond Park on March 8^th.

UNDERSTANDING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Is a one-day interactive workshop for those working or volunteering with young people. The workshop is designed to provide participants a deeper understanding of the factors that influence youth mental health. Examples will also provided of the signs of youth mental difficulties influencing safety Participants will also learn about help seeking patterns amongst young people. The programme is designed and run by Jigsaw. The programme runs at Listowel Family Resource Centre on March 21 from 9.30am-4.30pm. Contact 068 23584.

RAINBOWS OFFERS a 9 week listening, group support programme for children following a bereavement or parental separation. Children will be grouped together depending on their age and loss experience. Rainbows is suitable for children from age 7 years and in 1st class up to 6th class. Rainbows is not counselling or professional therapy. Start date: 20th March 2019 Venue: Listowel Family Resource Centre Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm Contact: Toni Clarke – 068-23584 Limited Spaces Available.

TRAUMA , ADDICTION RECOVERY AND THE FAMILY - a one hour discussion with Ken Egan and Eileen Foley both Addiction Counsellors, in the Tarbert Community Centre on Saturday March 9th at 7pm. Everybody welcome. Refreshments before and after. This is part of the on-going Thomas Lyndon discussion series on Wellness and Wellbeing.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1. We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Preparations are underway for this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade. meeting will be held in St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale on Monday, March 4 at 7pm to discuss details of the parade. Everyone welcome.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019: West Limerick Resources will host a ‘Free Home DIY & Basic Car Maintenance Demonstration’ on Thursday, March 7, at 7.30pm, in Feohanagh/Castlemahon Community Hall to celebrate International Women’s Day. On this evening we will bring women together, in a fun and interactive environment, giving them the chance to broaden their knowledge and feel confident when it comes to Home DIY & Car Maintenance. Free Raffle & Refreshments on the night. Booking essential by calling/texting Damien on 087 9042477 or Brenda on 087 7669952 or emailing damien.ahern@wlr.ie or bheath@wlr.ie

FREE HSE: Living with type 2 Diabetes? Let us help. Book a place on our FREE HSE Diabetes course (running once a week for 6 weeks for 2 ½ hours each week). The course is run by HSE Community Dietitians. Visit www.hse.ie/xpert or call 087 673 4035 to book a place on an upcoming course in Listowel. Courses also run in Tralee.

PILGRIMAGE: Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages April – Oct 2019: 7 nights B&B and Airport Shuttle service from Dubrovnik or Split for €279 per person sharing. Book any flight - any time and we provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call us for further info and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com.

DUAGH Sports and Leisure Complex Committee will hold a novelty fund raising event on Fri. April 5th. This will entail the showing of the popular film Despicable Me 3 in the sports hall - but with a twist!

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS Lixnaw, prayer meeting will take place on the Third Tuesday (March 19th) at 7.30pm. The witness will be given by Micky Harte of Tyrone.

MEDAL: Free Commemorative Medal to mark 100^th anniversary of the start of the War of Independence. More from www.eireindependance.com/press

Communicare Healthcare; Message to Fr. Brendan and Fr. Tony from Maria Dixon of Communicare Healthcare on 12/2/2019. She is trying to recruit Care Assistants to provide essential homecare support to over 65’s in the Athea area. Flexible working hours with excellent rates of pay. Contact Marie.dixon@communicare.ie 094-9259100.

POST OFFICE - An Post have introduced 2 new exciting products. First is the An Post Smart Account, open a smart account lodge €30 & An Post will lodge an additional €30 at the end of the month and secondly the Multi currency card, 10 different currencies are available on the one currency card which is useful when travelling between a few countries.

NORTH KERRY OLDER PERSONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE - are now taking requests for 2019. We provide a low cost maintenance and minor repair service specifically for senior members of the community of North Kerry. Freshen up the rooms of your home for the New Year with a new coat of paint. Prepare your home for the cold weather (i.e. powerwashing of footpaths and driveways). We also offer home cleaning and domestic support. For more information please call 068 -23429 or 087-3776724.

SEEKING GOD THE CISTERCIAN WAY: Cistercian nuns seek God and follow Christ in a life of prayer and work, solitude and simplicity, in a stable, loving community. Next vocations weekend 15th—17thMarch, St. Mary’s Abby, Glencairn. Contact Sr. Sarah at vocations@glencairnabbey.org.

TALKS for Lent: in St. John’s Parish Centre, Tralee on Tuesday 12th, 19th, 26thof March and Tuesday 2ndApril at 7.30pm. Each evening will be a time of exploration and reflection on the theme of finding ‘God in the Now’ Presented by Paul Montgomery All are welcome.

ST. JOHNS THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE

MARCH PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2019

Fri 1st

DON STIFFE IN CONCERT

The renowned Galway folk singer makes his annual visit to Kerry – with Frank Kilkelly.

4th - 31st

LIGHT REFLECTIONS

Ruth Egan – the Dublin based artist presents a series of paintings done on recycled print plates. The series takes the concept of recycled art a step further since tools used to make art are turned into antiques themselves.

Tues 5th

COLD WAR – Film Club

A new film by Pawel Pawlikowski which follows the passionate romance between musician Wiktor and a beautiful young woman Zula who meet in post-war Poland. In association with Access Cinema.

FR. TOM JONES: Kerryman North Edition, Thursday, February 03, 2005; Section: Tralee

Fr. Tom Jones — a man of steel from the heart of The Rock

I RECENTLY paid a very pleasant visit to Fr. Michael Galvin at his old homestead at Rock Street, Tralee, the seat of his parents, where he resides since he retired as Parish Priest of Ballybunion.

Fear Lách, Muinteardha a thug deoch dom as buidéal an tsagairt. A kind friendly man, who gave me a drink out of the Priest’s bottle. Discussing the famous Fr. Tom Jones was the most interesting part of our conversation that evening.

Fr. Tom Jones was born in 1862, in a public house in Rock Street, Tralee, known now as the Old Oak Public House, and he died in Glenbeigh in September 1950, aged 88 years.

He was buried in the Church grounds in Glenbeigh. He was about 5’8”, a man of steel, and fleet of foot. In his youth he was very fond of playing handball. When Fr. Jones was about 18 years of age, a man named Delaney of Athy, Co Kildare, was the World Single Handball Champion.

In 1880, a large crowd of Tralee people travelled by train to Athy, to watch Tom Jones play Delaney in Athy. Jones won that day. It had to be the best of 21 games between the two of them.

Some of the games were played in Athy, and others in Tralee. The Tralee ball alley, in those far off days, was in a yard at the end of the Gas Terrace dwelling houses, Fr. Michael Galvin informed me, and that a man named Thade Duggan was the “marker”.

The final game was played in Tralee, and on that famous day, Tom Jones became the World Single Handball Champion .

In 1880 Tom Jones went to Maynooth at the age of 18. When he was ordained there was no vacancy for him in the Kerry Diocese. He went to the diocese of Rockhampton in Brisbane, Australia. He served in three parishes in that diocese, before returning to Ireland.

I went to Glenbeigh in 1935, and I was there for 14 years. Fr. Jones was then in Glenbeigh. He told me many an interesting story about his time in Australia. He said “my parish was as big as half of the county of Kerry, sparsely populated consisting of a lot of scrub land”.

He travelled on horseback. One day as he was travelling through his parish, a young hardy man jumped out of the scrub. He caught a grip of the bridle and shouted to Fr. Jones that he was taking the horse.

Fr. Jones held on to his bridle and said to the young man, “you will take my horse off me if you are a better man than me” and he told me “by the time I was finished with him, there wasn’t much life left in him”.

I spent many happy late evenings at the presbytery with Fr. Jones. He could play so many musical instruments from the pipes to the mouth organ. All I could play was the mouth organ. After a long session of playing some of his musical instruments, he would convey me out to the road. The avenue was almost covered in briars, bushes and ivy not so today. He would pick an ivy leaf off an ivy bush, place in between his Clair Fhiacala, his front teeth and play lovely music for me, as a parting shot.

Once when on his way home on holidays from Australia, and having handed up his luggage, at Holyhead, he placed his hankerchief on the verge of the quay, moved back a good few paces and with a running jump as the boat was just pulling out, he succeeded in catching on to the gunwale, and pulling himself into the boat. “Ah, Pat” said Fr. Jones, “the captain ate the head off me, but we both became the best of friends after that mad leap.

Fr. Jones was parish priest of Ballyferriter from 1909 to 1916. During a severe storm in one of those years, a Norwegian boat took shelter in Smerwick Harbour. The boat pulled its anchor and the crew abandoned ship. They reached the rocks at a sheer cliff at Ard Na Caithne.

People witnessed the tragedy but the poor people were helpless. The coastguards were stationed at Ballydavid, at the other side of the harbour. A wise man at the scene suggested sending for Fr. Jones.

One of the men saddled his horse and galloped to the presbytery. He gave the horse to Fr. Jones. When Fr. Jones arrived at the cliff top, he instructed that a rope be fastened around his body and down he went.

He brought up the crew one by one even though his hands and legs were all cut and bleeding. The King of Norway gave him a beautiful silver cup inscribed, to Pastor Jones in recognition of his bravery.

Fr. Jones told me he had a sister, a nun who died at a comparatively young age. When he came home from the funeral, he naturally felt very lonely. “Pat” said he “I took down the violin and said to myself, Mary, a ghrá, I sincerely hope that you are in Heaven this evening, where there is supposed to be music and I will now play a few of your favourite airs.”

Fr. Jones used to go on holidays to Dublin, and he always brought his pipes with him. He knew that he would be meeting Leo Rosen and Kevin Potts, two famous pipe players, and the three of them would have some fine sessions of music. It would indeed be lovely to hear some of that music today.

Fr. Jones was a very holy man, who had great devotion to the blessed virgin. Though having moved from Ballyferriter to Glenbeigh, he was still receiving offerings for masses from mothers and wives of fishermen in West Kerry.

My father got cancer at the age of 49, and towards the end the poor man used to get weaknesses. A fisherman’s mother advised him to visit Fr. Jones. He did. Fr. Jones prayed over him. He got no more weaknesses, but Fr. Jones could not cure the cancer, which by then had a firm grip.

Fr Jones, who lived a very frugal life, left his money to the Kiltegan fathers, the Dalgan fathers, and to the SMA. Guidim ceolta binn na bhflaitheas dá anam.

Mise, Pádraig Caomhánach, Páirc Naomh Bhréannain, TráLí.

RETIRED Garda Pat Kavanagh of St Brendan’s Park reached the grand old age of 90 last weekend. Ballydavid-born Pat’s first posting as a young Garda was to Glenbeigh and after 14 years there he came to live in Tralee. He recently penned these words about Fr. Tom Jones, a Tralee man who was a world champion handballer back in 1880.

2019 February 20 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

GIRLS (u8’s to u18’s) FOOTBALL: Moyvane/Tarbert/Knockanure Ladies Gaelic Football Association Quiz Night on Friday 22nd Feb in Coolahan’s Bar Tarbert at 9pm.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS Lixnaw prayer meeting will take place on the 19th at 7.30pm (3rd Tuesday). The witness will be given by Rachel O’Brien from Tiershannahan Ballyheigue.

GRANDPARENTS Moyvane: February Mon 18th 10.00am Mass celebrating Grandparents Day – Murhur N.S. (Mass in the Church).

DEATH took place on 11^th February 2019 of Nan Hurley (née Stack), Athea, in her hundredth year , wife of the late Willie. Survived by her son Denis, daughters Ann & Mary, Sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Tom Paul, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Eileen, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Nan was celebrated in Athea Church on Wednesday, burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery.

DEATH has occurred in England of John Danaher, formerly of Upper Athea, in his early sixties.

Death has taken place of Johanna Dell nee Mulvihill, Bolton’s Cross, Requiem Mass celebrated in Listowel Church on Monday 18^th of February at 12.30pm Burial in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

DEATH has taken place of Jerry Moore; Elsinore, Tinnakilly, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co Wexford, on 13th January 2019, husband of Margaret, father of Yvonne, Seán and Diarmuid, brother of Michael, Helen and the late William. Regretted by his loving family son-in-law Colm, daughter-in-law Laura, grandchildren Danny, Louise and Nina. Both his parents came from Knockanure.

ANNIVERSARIES: Seamus McDermott, Sr. Berchmans Murphy, Elizabeth Sweeney, Maureen Lyons, Tom Relihan, Sr. Baptist Kirby, Emmet Leahy, Joan Furlong, Ella Ahern, Carmel Hynes, Kathleen Flavin, Bridget Softley, Maggie Moore, Catherine O’Sullivan, Bridie Stackpoole, Eileen McGrath, Mary Stack, Mary Ellen Buckley, Tim Quaid, Richard Brosnan, Dan Hanrahan. Mass Moyvane: Mon 18th at 7.30pm for Tom & Nellie O’Connor, Glin Road, & deceased of the O’Connor family; Tues 19th at 10.00am for Nora & Joseph O’Connor & Pascal O’Rourke; Fri 22nd at 7.30pm for Bernadette O’Sullivan, Aughrim, Paddy, Bridget & John Joe Hanrahan & James & Betty O’Sullivan; Sat 23^rd at 7.30pm for James Fitzmaurice, Leitrim Middle & Sutton, and Mass on Sun 24th at 11.00am for Bridie Stackpoole, Aughrim & her husband Henry. Mass in Knockanure on Sun 24th at 10.00am for Parishioners.

GRANTS: SSE Airtricity, Ireland’s largest provider of 100% green electricity, has presented €260,000 to community groups close to its Tournafulla, Rathcahill, Dromada, and Athea Wind Farms in West Limerick, and Leanamore Wind Farm in North Kerry. This year’s Community Fund has increased by over €59,000 from 2018, following Leanamore Wind Farm entering full commercial operation last year. Representatives of 62 local groups from West Limerick and North Kerry gathered in Halla Inse Ban, Templeglantine, for this year’s presentation on Tuesday January 29.

MURHUR NATIONAL SCHOOL OPEN DAY: This will take place on Wednesday 20th February from 12.30 to 3pm for parents and pupils thinking about attending our school in the coming years. Mrs. O’Regan and Mrs. Quill will address the gathering. Forms will be available on the day and any questions you may have on the day will be answered. Please feel free to call during this time. We look forward to meeting you.

ST BRIGID'S CROSSES in the Parish Office, Listowel, made by local ladies. All proceeds will go to Listowel Hospice.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Names now taken for the annual mid-term break camp on

February 21st and 22nd next. A wide variety of activities including arts/crafts. Fun/games, computers and much more besides. The camp runs from 9.15am-1.15pm daily. Spaces limited. Contact 068/23584.

MARRIAGE OF CONNIVANCE: Abbeyfeale Drama Group takes the stage in Fr. Casey’s with ‘Marriage of Connivance’ Thursday 21, Saturday 23 and Sunday, February 24. Doors open 7.15pm, Show 8pm sharp.

TRUE STORY OF ABBEYFEALE MAN: Marc McMeniman M.A., Author, Teacher, and Documentary Maker will be the speaker at the next meeting of Rathkeale and District Historical Society on Friday, February 22 at 8.30pm. He will speak on the story of Nazi Codebreaker Richard Hayes. The meeting takes place in the Community Arts Centre, New Line in Rathkeale.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

LISTOWEL AREA PASTORAL COUNCIL: incorporating the parishes of Listowel, Duagh, Moyvane & Lixnaw takes place on Tuesday night next (Feb. 19th ) at 8.00 p.m. at Listowel Presbytery.

UNDERSTANDING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, is a one-day interactive workshop for those working or volunteering with young people. The programme is designed and run by Jigsaw. The programme runs at Listowel Family Resource Centre on March 21 from 9.30am-4.30pm. Contact 068 23584.

PRAYER FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE: The annual day of prayer for survivors of abuse was opened in

Killarney on Friday 15th February. The Bishop has encouraged us to pray in the coming weekends as the

Episcopal Conference worldwide begins in Rome with Pope Francis to discuss safeguarding of minors in the Church. The Bishop also invites us to use a special Penitential Rite at all Masses this weekend. He also shares with us the following prayer of atonement:

PRAYER OF ATONEMENT:

Lord, forgive us our many sins.

We grieve and repent with all our hearts for having offended you, for our great failings and neglect of the young and vulnerable.

We place all of those who have been hurt by the Church in any way into your loving hands and under the protection of Our Blessed Mother.

Lord, bring peace to their broken lives and show us all the way out of darkness, into the light of your Word. May we as the people of God be more fully human, more fully Christ-like and more fully your people, that we may see the errors of the past and go forward with renewed hope and faith in Christ and in our Church. Amen.

ARDFERT; Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig – Tuesdays – starts Feb. 19th – 7.30pm to 9.00pm

Other Ardfert Events: Self Care Day: Betty Garnett I.A.C.P, Practical skills to promote self-care and well being on Sat. 16th Feb. 9.45am-4.00pm. Contact: Betty 0872498061. Gathering of Diocesan Parish Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: Bishop (Emeritus) Bill Murphy – Feb 21st. 2019 – 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Christian Spiritual Development Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

LENT: Praying with the Gospels through Lent 23. You are warmly invited to a morning with Fr. Seamus O’Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Maynooth, and Kerry in St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee on Saturday 23rd February (10am -12.30). Registration at 10am, starting at 10.15am sharp. Please phone St. Brendan’s 066- 7125932 to register. Suggested offering of €5. Organised by the St. Brendan’s Parish weekly Lectio Divina group. Everyone is welcome.

WRITERS’ WEEK closing date for receipt of competition entries, is 1^st march 2019.

CHILDREN’S Art competition sponsored by Texaco, closing date 28^th February 2019.

FEET: Chiropodist will be attending the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Mon. 25th Feb. Please call 087-7672172 if you wish to book an appointment.

FULL Moon on 19th of Feb.

LIBRARY: The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group will hold a talk on their Iceland expedition on Tuesday 19th February at 6.30pm at Killarney Library.

THE PRIESTHOOD: Maybe you have been thinking about the Priesthood as a way of life for you? Maybe you have felt you are being called? For more information contact Fr. Michael Moynihan PP, Glengarriff, 087 6551902 or one of the local priests.

TICKETS on sale for the S.D.C. – Athea GAA fundraiser at the Devon Inn on March 3rd. They can be got at Paul Collins’ Shop or by ringing 087-1233361.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT GLÓRACH: On Friday, March 8 we will be celebrating International Women's Day at the Glórach Theatre with a concert from the group Cúisle, that comprises Susan Browne, Dan Sheahan, Catherine Horgan and Kevin McCarthy. A themed night, entitled ‘Iconic Songs, Iconic Women’, it will be a celebration of International Women’s Day with all-time favourites such as Cyndi Lauper, Mary Black, The Cranberries, Barbra Streisand to name but a few, and can be booked at 0871383940.

ST JOHN’S: Fri 22^nd- INSPIRING BACH- A Music Network concert featuring Claire Duff - Baroque Violin and Benjamin Alard -Harpsichord.

Sat 23rd & Sun 24 -THE HONEY SPIKE- Tarbert Theatre Players return with Bryan MacMahon’s play on the epic journey of a young Traveller couple from the Giant’s Causeway to the Cork-Kerry border.

Mon 25th & Tue 26th -WHAT NOW?- St. John’s Youth Theatre takes a satirical and humorous look at the world around them in a play devised and written by the group and directed by Chris Fitzgerald.

Wed 27^th- THE MAN IN BLACK- Terry Lee Goff and his band from Ohio USA present the No. 1 Johnny Cash tribute show in America.

Thu 28^th- CLAUDE BOURBON- Medieval & Spanish Blues, a breakthrough across the fusion of Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso. More from 068 22566.

MARCONI Communications 100 years celebrations takes place at Ballybunion on 19^th March.

LECTURE; Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society lecture on 'The Barrington Family and Limerick, c. 1800-1925', will be given by Fr. Brian Murphy, a member of the Benedictine community of Glenstal Abbey. He is the author of a recent book on the Barrington's and the controversial death of the only daughter of Sir Charles Barrington, in an IRA ambush near Newport, County Tipperary in May 1921The venue for this lecture is Room T.1.17 Tara Building, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick at 8.00pm Monday, February 18.

GLOBAL Warming and plastics are constantly being discussed, nobody encourages use of natural fibres and our politicians, advisors & Co., go first class, change their clothes at every opportunity, jetting abroad and promoting a throwaway society.

DIABETES: Living with type 2 Diabetes? Let us help. Book a place on our FREE HSE Diabetes course (running once a week for 6 weeks for 2 ½ hours each week). The course is run by HSE Community Dieticians. Visit www.hse.ie/xpert or call 087 673 4035 to book a place on an upcoming course in Listowel. Courses also run in Tralee.

DUAGH Sports and Leisure Complex Committee will hold a novelty fund raising event on Fri. April 5th. This will entail the showing of the popular film Despicable Me 3 in the sports hall - but with a twist! The power to operate the film projector will not be taken from the national grid. Instead the power will be generated by local cyclists working, and pedalling in teams of eight and hoping to supply between 80 to 100 watts of power. These cyclists don’t come cheaply! They need the sponsorship of the community – be on the lookout for sponsorship cards –and all money generated will go towards putting the finishing touches to the Complex. Doors open @ 6.30pm with Film rolling @7.30pm. Shop providing Popcorn and refreshments also available. A fun filled evening of entertainment for young and old alike. Come along and enjoy this unique event.

PAPERS: Kerryman 1904-current, 01.10.1955, page 13

Fr. Pat O Rourke of Firies home from Sydney after 19 years, he took colour movie pictures of the drawn and replay games between Kerry and Cavan and Sundays between Kerry and Dublin.

First time Kerry team in training got opportunity of studying a semi-final in action.

Kerryman 1904-current, 23.06.1956, page 5

LISTOWEL: Fr. Patrick Sheehy is spending three months with his brother, Mr John Sheehy, Main Street, Listowel, was ordained in Carlow in 1931. He ministered in Eureka, California for eleven years, before his appointment as pastor of St Joseph’s Church, Auburn, California. On June 14th he celebrated the Silver jubilee of his ordination.

Meadowing in Abbeyfeale making from £15 to £16-10s, last year it was £15 to £17-10s, per acre.

Kerryman 1904-current, 21.07.1956, page 11

Castlemaine Notes; Despite polio outbreak in Cork, the largest crowd ever went to see Kerry- Cork match.

On holiday is Captain Michael Lucy of the USA Naval Forces, whose parents are from Lacca, Castlemaine, he served in Korea.

Kerryman 1904-current, 15.09.1956, page 10

Causeway Notes; Fr. Maurice J Woulfe, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Baltimore, USA, his father’s people from Abbeyfeale district, his mother Hannah Hanlon emigrated to America some forty years ago, his grandfather Michael Hanlon, lived on the outskirts of the village .

A unit of the Mass Radiography Association visited the village on Friday.

Paddy Mulvihill of of Cleandries died sudden after a day’s threshing. Other events, Ballyheigue Pattern Day and September fair.

Kerryman 1904-current, 29.09.1956, page 10

Knocknagoshel Notes; Most Rev. J Heffernan, D.D.. C.S.Sp. spent a holiday in his native Knocknagoshel. Sr. Agnes (Eileen O’Connor) was received into the Order of the Holy Infant Jesus at Drishane. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs B. D. O’Connor of Beheenagh. Several others also on holiday.

Kerryman 1904-current, 06.10.1956, page 14

Ballylongford Notes; Congratulations to Fr. Tom Walsh, C.S.S.P of Bridge Street on winning the captain’s prize in a recent golf tournament, played at Portmarnock, Dublin, Fr Walsh is home on holiday from South Africa.

The Brassil Family of Puleen and Fitzmaurice Family of Rusheen have lost a father.

2019 February 13 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre, on Monday 11th February. Music by Stevie Donegan, All Welcome. If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST, 2019: If you wish to enrol your child in Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure please call to the school office between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. any day to collect your form. 068-49130. You are welcome to visit the school with your child any day after 2 p.m. All welcome.

DANCING CLASSES: with Norella in Knockanure Community Centre on Thursday 14th February 8 – 10pm.

GIRLS (u8’s to u18’s) FOOTBALL: Moyvane/Tarbert/Knockanure Ladies Gaelic Football Association Quiz Night on Friday 22nd Feb in Coolahan’s Bar Tarbert at 9pm.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS Lixnaw prayer meeting will take place on the 19th at 7.30pm (3rd Tuesday). The witness will be given by Rachel O’Brien from Tiershannahan Ballyheigue.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €3000 jackpot. Numbers drawn were 4, 11, 14, and 28. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Mike Collins, Glin Road, Moyvane; 2. Edward Birmingham, Co. Westmeath; 3. Breda Harley, c/o John Barry; 4. Steve Smith, Ploughman Bar Abbeyfeale, and 5. Michelle & Seanie, c/o Speedys. Next draw on Friday 15th February with jackpot up to €3100.

AGM; The Knockanure GAA Football Club is holding its AGM on Wednesday 20th February in the clubhouse at 8:30pm. All welcome to attend.

MEMORIAL for Batt O Connor will we unveiled in the Square, Brosna on Sunday 17^th February at 2pm, Sean Kelly M.E.P. will attend.

DEATH occurred On January 29th 2019 of Martina Noonan (née Walsh), Sundrive Park, Ballinlough, Cork, and late of Tullamore Listowel. wife of the late Noel, mother of John, Kieran, Noelle and Derek and sister of Elizabeth and the late Teresa, Patrick, Mary Catherine, William and Kitty. Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Aaron and Brian, Aileen, Sean and Julie, Senan and Fehin, Ava and Maya, daughters-in-law Angela, Evelyn and Alex, son-in-law Ger, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Martina was celebrated at Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ballinlough. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael's Cemetery, Blackrock.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Austin Brosnan, Bridie Mulvihill, Margaret Higgins, Ned O’Keeffe, Sr. Eileen Brosnan, Nora Quaid, Christina Melody, Sr. Patricia O’Brien, Hannah Murphy, Mary Cronin, Mary Fitzmaurice, Stephen Casey, Hannah Ferguson, Peggy Gordon, Patrick Roche, Bernadette Cudlipp, Mons Tim Harnett, Br. Clement McCarthy, Eileen Larkin, Sean Og O’Ceallachain, Dan green, Moyvane Church Mass; Wed 13th at 7.30pm for Maurice & Molly Dowling, Tarbert & Hillary Dowling

& Seán Larkin; Fri 15th at 7.30pm for Pat Foran, Bedford; Sat 16th at 7.30pm for Martin & Mary Mulvihill, Leitrim East; Sun 17th at 11.00am mass for Denis Murphy, Ballyfinane, Cork.

Knockanure mass Sun 17th at 10.00am for Patrick & Mary Kennelly, Gortdromagouna.

MASS Knockanure Mon 11th at 7.30pm Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes – Mass for the sick; Fri 15th 12noon, Mass celebrating Grandparents Day – Scoil Chorp Chríost (Mass in the Church)

MASS Thurs 14th at 10.00am Moyvane Special Valentine’s Day Mass.

SCHOOL: Thurs 14th at 12noon Sacrament of Reconciliation for First Holy Communion

Children in Scoil Chorp Chríost – No Mass.

DRAMA: Athea Drama Group’s 2019 production of ‘The Lonesome West’, book by calling/texting 087 2743189 stating your name, no. of tickets required and the date you wish to attend. The play will be staged at Con Colbert Hall, Athea on Feb. 14th, 16th & 17th at 8pm with doors open from 7pm.

NANO NAGEL SCHOOL 13TH ANNUAL SOCIAL Friday 15th February at 7.30pm. in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Music by Heart & Soul.

ST MICHAEL’S College in Listowel are celebrating 140^th anniversary with a Ball at the Arms hotel on March 15^th.

CHOIR; The hospital Church in Listowel on Monday afternoon was full of singers practising for a forthcoming concert. Without any media publicity, it was amazing the number from all over North Kerry present.

SCOR Sinsear Kerry Final was held at the Marian Hall on Friday 8^th Feb. 2019, it was a great night of music, story and song, pity so few locals were present, and they lost an opportunity to see great talent. Competitors were from Glenflesk, Lios Poil, Ballydonoghue, Valentia, Ballylongford, Tralee, Spa, An Coirean, Crotta O Neill, to name some.

CELEBRATIONS to Mary Bridget O’Riordan, Purt Yard who celebrated her 100th Birthday on Monday, February 4.

HARNETT REUNION MEETING in St. Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale on Thursday night next, February 14 to start finalising the programme for our International Reunion taking place on July 11-14. The meeting will start at 8pm sharp.

MOYVANE TEXT ALERT AGM & COMMUNITY MEETING: in the Marian Hall on Tues 12th Feb at 8pm. Sgt. Paula Kelleher will be in attendance along with D.J. Sheehan of Shield Security to discuss new wire free intruder alarms and new CCTV systems for homes and businesses. All are welcome.

SAFE TALK: What is safeTALK? It is a one day suicide alertness programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Thursday 21st February from 10am to 1.30pm in Listowel Family Resource Centre - 068/23584.

WRITERS Week closing date for receipt of competition entries 1^st March 2019.

BOOK Launch by Vincent Carmody, he is launching at the Teachers Club at 36 Parnell Sq., his latest book, History of Printing in North Kerry 1870-1970 on 14^th Feb. 2019.

QUILT Hand Woven by Bridget Dineen Mulvihill was recently presented to Writers Week Museum.

BRST Wishes to Katerina Sheehan of Moyvane and Broadford on her 40^th birthday.

TICKETS on sale for the S.D.C. – Athea GAA fundraiser at the Devon Inn on March 3rd. They can be got at Paul Collins’ Shop or by ringing 087-1233361.

MARRIAGE OF CONNIVANCE: Abbeyfeale Drama Group takes the stage in Fr. Casey’s with ‘Marriage of Connivance’ Thursday, February 14, Saturday16, Sunday 17, Tuesday19, Thursday 21, Saturday 23 and Sunday, February 24. Doors open 7.15pm, Show 8pm sharp.

THE CHASTITUTE: If you missed the Abbeyside Players production of the Chastitute they will be in Rockchapel Community Centre on Saturday, February 16 and in Tournafulla Community Centre the following Saturday, February 23.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: 066/7134276 for information on the following: Christian Spiritual Development Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

Gathering for all diocesan readers and parish personnel: Bishop Bill Murphy, Thursday 21st February 7.30pm. Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig, Tuesdays - starts February 19th from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

“LECTIO DIVINA” - A way of praying and meditating with Scripture. 6 Wednesdays - Starting Ash

Wednesday 6th March, 11 am -12.15 pm in Franciscan Friary Chapel. Contact Anne Alcock 087-6176193.

COFFEE MORNING: A Coffee morning will be held at the Gate way café the Western Inn Feale’s Bridge Abbeyfeale on Thursday, Valentine’s Day February 14 from 11 – 2pm where all the proceeds are going towards the chemotherapy day ward at UHK. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

CONGRATULATIONS to Scoil Ide agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale are in the regional final of this year’ Junk Kouture competition.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1. We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

ARD CHÚRAM DAY CARE CENTRE, Listowel is operating a Post Stroke Day Service with Physio and Nursing supports on Monday's. This is an 8 to 12 week course which includes physiotherapy programme, nursing support, and physical and mental stimulation programme. Morning tea and mid-day meal provided. For further information please contact Louise Harnett (Nurse Co-Ordinator) on 068 22986.

KERRY LIFE AND FAMILY: are holding a Rosary of Reparation in the Square, Tralee on Wednesday February 13^th at 12.30pm. All welcome.

FRIENDS OF CUAN MHUIRE: A centre of Hope, Welcome and Support for individuals, concerned families, those who have completed the recovery programme and those in need of help as a result of addiction. Come and see. Enjoy a coffee or tea. A listening ear could calm your fear. 21A Strand Street. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Phone 087 366 5003.

LENT: Praying with the Gospels through Lent. Would you like to pray more deeply with the Gospels during Lent? You are warmly invited to a morning with Fr. Seamus O’Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Maynooth, & Kerry, in St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee on Sat 23rd Feb (10am -12.30). Registration at 10am, starting at 10.15am sharp. Please phone St. Brendan’s 066- 7125932 to register. Suggested offering of €5. Organised by St. Brendan’s Parish weekly Lectio Divina group. Everyone is welcome.

BINGO Fundraiser will be held in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Sat. 16th Feb after 7pm mass. All welcome.

FEET: Chiropodist will be attending the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Mon. 25th Feb. Please call 087-7672172 if you wish to book an appointment.

THE LISTOWEL BRANCH OF KERRY HOSPICE will hold their AGM on Wednesday 13th February at 7 pm in St Patrick’s Hall. New members welcome.

LISTOWEL TOASTMASTERS: Gain confidence, meet new people and become a better public speaker. The next meeting of Listowel Toastmasters takes places at 8pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Thursday February 14 with a Valentine's Day theme!.

ST JOHN’S: Wed 13th -WHISKEY SHIVERS, American Country and Bluegrass presented by a five-piece group from Austin, Texas, playing only four dates in Ireland.

Thu 14^th- THE BEST OF TRADITIONAL, With David Munnelly - Accordion, Anne Brennan - Vocals and Joseph Mc Nulty - Fiddle. New arrangements of old music for voice, accordion and fiddle as well as new melodies.

Fri 22^nd- INSPIRING BACH, A Music Network concert featuring Claire Duff - Baroque Violin and Benjamin Alard -Harpsichord.

Sat 23rd & Sun 24 - THE HONEY SPIKE. Tarbert Theatre Players return with Bryan MacMahon’s play on the epic journey of a young Traveller couple from the Giant’s Causeway to the Cork-Kerry border.

HARNETT REUNION MEETING: All Harnetts near and far are invited to a meeting in St. Ita’s Hall on Thursday night next, February 14 to start finalising the programme for our International Reunion taking place on July 11-14. It would be great if we could have a spread of the different clans. The meeting will start at 8pm sharp and we aim to finish within the hour. Email HarnettReunion2019 @gmail.com for further information or check out Harnett Reunion FB page to keep up to date with all the plans for a fantastic weekend.

SUPPORT: Anam Cara Kerry the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Tues 12th Feb at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for teas, coffees, etc, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Mon 11th Feb or call the Information Line on 085 2888 888.

FREE HSE Diabetes course ; Living with type 2 Diabetes? Let us help. Book a place on our FREE HSE Diabetes course (running once a week for 6 weeks for 2 ½ hours each week). The course is run by HSE Community Dietitians. Visit www.hse.ie/xpert or call 087 673 4035 to book a place on an upcoming course in Listowel. Courses also run in Tralee.

HOSPITAL over run, every project where public money is involved, very often double in price and still more will be needed to complete project. Question is never asked was the Children’s Hospital project being used as a counter balance, to show caring for children in run up to the recent referendum, people are now whispering that children will have to be imported from abroad to fill the hospital now being constructed.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE: Celebrity concert this year by The Kilfenora Ceili Band. Takes place May 2-6, concert Sunday, May 5.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

MEDJUGORJE PRAYER GROUP Listowel will meet straight after 10.30am Mass Monday 11th February in the Parish Meeting Room.

BALLINCLOGHER NATIONAL SCHOOL REUNION ON AUGUST 4th 2019 AT BALLYROE HOTEL: We are looking for old photographs and class lists. Please contact Maureen Lyons on (086) 2059608; Matt Quinlan (087) 2428700; May Bonn (086) 0562432.

HE LEVIATHAN PROJECT; Féile an tSolais is looking for 15-20 volunteer artists and craft people, to complete a project for its 2019 festival this October/November. Key Skills- Metal Fabrication- Wirework- Experience using Dremel tools- Sculpture- Upcycling. Please send a short bio with your name, age, skills and experience. Email: feileantsolais@yahoo.com

PAPERS: Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, April 20, 1946; Page: 12

Listowel Army Chaplain Home On Holidays

HOME on holidays and staying with his parents "Half-way House," Glenoe, Listowel, is the Rev. Patrick J. Walsh, who spent thirty four months in the Pacific War Area as Army chaplain. Before joining the U.S.A. Army Chaplain Corps., in which he has the rank of Captain, Fr. Walsh was pastor at Mondamin, U.S.A. He was also assistant pastor for five years at St. Anthony's Church, Des Moines. Father Walsh was educated at St. Michael’s College, Listowel, Copsewood College, Pallaskenry, and at Wexford College. He completed his ecclesiastical studies in the U.S. A, where he was ordained Two of his sisters, Sister M. Tarcisius and Sister M. Julia, are members of the Community of the Sisters of Charity of The, Incarnate Word, Houston, USA. In the U.S.A, Army since 1942, Father Walsh was last stationed in an Army Hospital in New Caledonia, where many, units were briefed for invasion of the surrounding islands.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 10, 1946; Page: 5

Newcastle West News: ORDAINED IN LONDON.

Rev. Thomas Rrouder, Knockbyheen, Ardagh, was amongst the young priests ordained recently at St. Joseph's College, Mill Hill, London, by Most Rev Dr. Myres. He celebrated his first Mass in his home parish church at Kilcoleman, where he was assisted bv Rev. Fr. O’Connell, C C. Subsequent to the Mass the newly ordained imparted his blessing to the large congregation present. Fr. Brouder, who was a former student of St. Joseph's College, Freshford. Co. Kilkenny, is youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brouder, Knockbyheen, Ardagh. He is a cousin of the late Most Rev. Dr Thomas Broderick. Bishop of Nigeria,

FINAL PROFESSION. Among the thirteen nuns who received their final profession at the Holy Faith. Glasnevin, Dublin, on July 31, was Sister M. Benigna (Brenda Roche). Sister Benigna, who comes from a highly esteemed and widely respected family, is fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Roche, The Square House, Newcastle West She is also sister of Dr William Roche, Loughlinstown, Dublin, and of Mr. John Roche, Churchtown. New castle West Following her final entry into the religious life, Sister Benigna was the recipient of numerous messages of goodwill and felicitation from a very wide circle of relatives and friends.

LATE MRS. HANNON.

Newcastle West has lost one of its oldest and most esteemed residents by the death of Mrs, Mary Hannon, Maiden Street, which occurred on August 1 at an advanced age. Deceased, who came from one of the oldest families in the town, was mother of the late Mr Jas. Hannon, Newmarket, Co Cork. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place to Churchtown cemetery on Friday last. The officiating clergy were- Rt Rev. Mgr. Hannon, PP.. V.G. Newcastle West; Rev. M. Bowler. PP . Newmarket; Rev M. O'Grady. C.C. Newcastle West; Rev Fr. Kirby. CC, Croom. (Break)

DIED SUDDENLY.

Almost immediately after visiting friends at Bishop Street late on Thursday evening of last week, Mr. John Joe Griffin, of North Quay, Newcastle West, collapsed and died after receiving spiritual and medical assistance. Aged about 62 years. (Break)

Kerryman 1904-current, 07.12.1946, page 16

Remember the storm that swept South Kerry on Monday evening last, she was seated by the fire when at the height of the storm about 5.30 pm, the far gable of the house was struck by lightning, part of roof collapsed and gable completely shattered, adjoining rooms were turned into a shambles, but Mrs Lynch emerged from the wreckage unscratched. A workman who had a sledge in his hand was wrenched from him. Every article in a room near the gable, which used to be occupied by Mrs Lynch’s son- now a well-known member of a famous teaching order, was smashed to atoms, with the exception of a glass canopied statue of the Blessed Virgin, which remained intact on its pedestal.

See paper for more on the many writers and stories in their Christmas edition.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 02, 1947; Page: 14

Priest Dies On Holiday From U.S. Mission

AGED 8I, and a native of Duagh, North Kerry, Rev. Fr. John Brosnan. Pastor, St. Thomas Aquinas, The Bronx, New York, died, at the Bon Secour- Nursing Home, Tralee, on Tuesday. Deceased, who was a brother of the late Very Rev. Canon Brosnan, P.P, Milstreet, and the late Very Rev D Brosnan, President, St Brendan's Seminary, Killarney and of Mr. Brosnan, Kilflynn , was educated at St Michaels College, Listowel, St Brendan’s Seminary, Killarney and at the Irish College, Paris. He was ordained in Killarney in 1890 and went to the New York Diocese, where he ministered until he returned on a holiday to this country in June of this year.

(Break) Very Rev D Canon Brosnan, P.P.V.F., Rathmore: Rev T Galvin San Francisco, and Fr ? Galvin, Ballyferriter.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 23, 1947; Page: 6

HOLIDAY HOLOCAUST, Once again the newspapers are carrying their yearly accounts of drowning incidents. With the rising temperatures comes the rush to seaside or river-bank, and the perennial crop of fatal or near-fatal accidents.

Extra Ration for Harvesters: Workers must apply themselves. In the circumstances, many could falsely represent themselves as being engaged in harvesting and so get the extra ration; human nature is weak, but we hope that in this instance public spirit will prove stronger.

KILLARNEY NUN'S

SISTER M. Alacoque, of the Presentation Convent. Killarney, died in the 66th year of her religious life at the age of 90 years. Deceased was a sister of the late Mr. J. K. O'Connor, Castleisland, and is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Fr. Florence O'Connor, U.S.A. She spent all her life on the teaching staff of the Convent.

The Trappistine Sisters at Mount Saint Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, MA lead simple consecrated lives of prayer as lived in the heart of the Church for all their brothers and sisters in the world. This documentary offers a glimpse of their daily lives.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntt98rTky-g

2019 February 6 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RAMBLING House on the 7th February in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086-3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre, takes place on Monday 11th February. Music by Stevie Donegan, All Welcome. If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST, 2019: If you wish to enrol your child in Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure please call to the school office between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. any day to collect your form. 068-49130. You are welcome to visit the school with your child any day after 2 p.m. All welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms Elvina McDermott N.T. of Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure on her engagement to Edward Flynn.

BEST Wishes to Kathy Brosnan of Moyvane who married Gavin Lenihan at St. Craebhnait’s Church, Annakisha, Mallow on 5^th January 2019, the reception was held at Ballyseedy Castle.

STACK FAMILY FUND; If you would like to help with a donation we would be very grateful. You can contact any of the committee: Fr. Kevin McNamara, Eddie Bowler, Pat Fitzgerald, James Kennelly, Teddy Keane or Anna Maria Kennelly.

CHIROPODIST: In the Marian Hall Friday 8th February at 10am. To book contact Noreen O’Connell 49238.

GAA Knockanure Lotto results; There was no winner of the €2900 jackpot on Friday 1st February. Numbers drawn were 6, 16, 20, and 30. Lucky dip winners of €25 were; 1. John Looney, Knockanure; 2. Kay Heffernan, c/o Pat Kennelly; 3. Mike & Bridget, c/o Kevin’s; 4. Timmy Leahy, Tralee, and 5. Pat Collins, Church Road, Abbeyfeale. Next draw on Friday 8th February with jackpot up to €3000.

MOYVANE LADIES FOOTBALL: Registration for all age groups (U8s-U18s) will take place on Sunday 3rd February from 12:00-12:30 in the Marian Hall.

SYMPATHY: At a recent Board of Management at Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure the following votes of sympathy was passed - To Goulding & Flavin Family Knockanure, on the death of Jamie McCoy Abbeyfeale; To Stack Family Keylod Moyvane on the death of David Stack ; To John Barry Knockanure on the death of Anne Stack Listowel, and To Clancy Family Knockanure on the death of Mrs Catherine Scannell Bunghara Listowel.

DEATH has taken place of James Harnett, Magheramore, Wicklow, and formerly of Kilmorna, Kerry, on 25th January 2019. Grandfather of the late Ameera and brother of the late Breda (Grummell) and Oliver. Survived by his wife Trish, sons Stephen and Bobby, daughter Orla, son-in-law Tommy, grandchildren J.J., Niall, Zoe, Vikki, Freddie and Arthur, brothers Maurice, Pat and Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Removal on Sunday 27th January to Star of the Sea Church, Brittas Bay. Funeral Mass on Monday, followed by burial in Three Mile Water Cemetery.

DEATH has occurred of Maud Enright (née Brennan) of Dirha East, Listowel, And late of Guhard, Lisselton. Died on 26/01/2019, Predeceased by her husband Thomas and son John. Survived by her sons Jim, Eugene, Tom, Joe, Jer, Liam and Kevin, daughters Betty, Theresa, Marie and Fiona, brother Martin, sisters Mary, Chrissie and Bridie, her 27 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends.

Requiem Mass on 29th January at St. Mary's Church, Listowel. Burial afterwards in St. John Paul II Cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel.

DEATH has occurred of Kay Harnett (née McElligott) of 18 Church Street, Listowel, and formerly of Lenamore, Ballylongford, Suddenly on the 24th January 2019, survived by her husband Mike, father Maurice, sister Marie, mother-in-law Anne, brothers-in-law Jim and Tim, sister-in-law Oonagh, nephew Cathal, nieces Aisling and Ava, aunts Peg, Sr. Winnie Harnett and Peggy.

Requiem Mass on Monday at St. Mary's Church, Listowel. Burial afterwards in Kilshenane Cemetery

DEATH took place on the 23rd January 2019 of Thérèse (Terry) Byrne (née O'Connor), Mayfield Grove, Athlone, and formerly of Hill Knockanure. Predeceased by her husband Mick and daughter Noëlle. Survived by sons Conor and Daragh and daughter Doreen (Holloway), brother Tom, sons-in-law Adrian and Paul, daughters-in-law Loretta and Nuala, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces,

Requiem Mass on Saturday for Terry Byrne was celebrated at Our Lady's Queen of Peace Church, Coosan, followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Thomas O’Connor, Bridget Leonard, John Dore, Joan Philips, Sr. Irene Stack, Nora Walsh, Ned O’Keeffe, Michael Daly, Mikey Joe Walsh, Maurice Enright, Kieran O’Sullivan, Celia Mahony, Eileen O’Connor, Nellie Hannon, Padraic Liston, Marina Lynch, Noreen Mullane, Michael Scanlon, Con Hanrahan, Neily McCarthy, Margaret O’Brien, Bridie MacNeil, Joanie McKenna, Vera McDermott, Cecelia Doyle, Johnny Enright. Mass Moyvane; Thurs 7th at 7.30pm for Fr. Michael Hanrahan, Kilbaha; Fri 8th at 7.30pm for Mikey Joe Walsh, Leitrim Hill; Sat 9th at 7.30pm for Helen O’Connor, Tarmons and Sun 10th at 11.00am for Donal Cunningham, Kilbaha, his sister Breda & Andy Thomas. Mass Knockanure on Sun 10^th at 10.00am for Vivienne Rogan, Caherdavin, (mother of Andrew Rogan)

ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

LOURDES HELPERS COLLECTION: At all Masses on 9th/10th February.

DRAMA: Athea Drama Group’s 2019 production of ‘The Lonesome West’, book by calling/texting 087 2743189 stating your name, no. of tickets required and the date you wish to attend. The play will be staged at Con Colbert Hall, Athea on Feb 7th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 16th & 17th at 8pm with doors open from 7pm.

ARD CHÚRAM DAY CARE CENTRE: Listowel is operating a Post Stroke Day Service with Physio and Nursing supports on Monday's. This is an 8 to 12 week course which includes physiotherapy, nursing support, physical and mental stimulation programme. Morning tea and mid-day meal provided. Cost €10.00. For further information please contact Louise Harnett (Nurse Co-Ordinator) on 068/22986.

ASDEE ACTIVE RETIRED: fundraising tea dance in aid of the Bothar Project will take place on Sunday February 10th in Asdee Community Centre from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Refreshments and raffle on the day. Come along and support this very worthy cause.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: For February courses contact the centre on 068/23584.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHASTITUTE: Enjoy a 4 course dinner at Leen's Hotel followed by a rip roaring performance of John B Keane"s The Chastitute at Glórach for just €30. This special offer is available on Thursday February 7. To book for both - call the Glórach line 087 1383940. Abbeyside Players with John B. Keane’s The Chastitute are on stage on Thursday, February 7, Friday, February 8, Saturday, February 9, Sunday, February 10. It continues its run in Rockchapel on Saturday, February 16 and finishes up in Tournafulla on February 23.

MARRIAGE OF CONNIVANCE: As soon as The Abbeyside Players finish their run the Abbeyfeale Drama Group take the stage with ‘Marriage of Connivance’ from February 12.

NANO NAGEL SCHOOL 13TH ANNUAL SOCIAL Friday 15th February at 7.30pm. in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Music by Heart & Soul.

ST BRIGID'S CROSSES for sale in the Parish Office, Listowel. All proceeds will go to Listowel Hospice.

SET DANCING WEEKEND: West Limerick Set Dancing Ceili; Friday February 8 at Devon Inn with music by Taylors Cross 9 till late. Saturday, February 9 ceili at 9pm with The Striolan Ceili Band. Sunday, February 10 Afternoon Ceili with Johnny Reidy from 2- 5pm. Workshop on Saturday from 10.30 – 12.30pm and 2 – 4.30pm.

SAFETALK offers participants an opportunity to learn four basic steps to recognise persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them with suicide helping resources. Safetalk is a 1 day suicide alertness programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. This training is suitable for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide and is prepared to become a suicide alert helper. 21st Feb. 10am – 1.30pm. Listowel Family Resource Centre Please Toni on 068 23584.

TALK at Rose Hotel Tralee on Feb. 6th, Stephen James Smith will give talk on Poetry and New Media, more from 068 21074.

ARDFERT: Ardfert – Fr Louis Hughes – Be still and know, Be Still and Know: Fr. Louis Hughes O.P. Saturday 9th February, 2019 – 10.00am – 4.00pm. Other Ardfert Events: Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig – Tuesdays – starts Feb. 19th – 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Self Care Day: Betty Garnett I.A.C.P, Practical skills to promote self-care and wellbeing. Sat. 16th Feb. 9.45am-4.00pm. Contact: Betty 0872498061. Gathering of Diocesan Parish Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: Bishop (Emeritus) Bill Murphy – Feb 21st., 2019 – 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Ardfert Retreat Centre Christian Spiritual Development Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7-8.30pm.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE FESTIVAL: Tionól (Irish language and Music w/e) Chontae Luimnigh present the first, hopefully of many gatherings of Folklore, Music, Poetry and History of Abbeyfeale through the Irish Language in Fr. Casey’s Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9 with daily admission just €5 per day. The official opening takes place on Friday from 7pm followed by a lecture from Séamus Ó Coileáin from Athea and ending with a traditional music concert with the Murphy family, Riona Ní Churtáin, Denis Curtin and the Flannery Sisters. Saturday’s programme includes lectures, a bilingual walking tour of Abbeyfeale and a traditional music session. All are welcome.

ABBEYFEALE HARRIERS ANNUAL HUNTING FESTIVAL: Sunday, February 10 – Shanahan’s Bar, Strand, Co. Limerick. Joint Meet; Ballybrown Harriers & South Tipperary Foot Harriers. Monday, February 11- Fleming’s Bar, Scartaglin, Co. Kerry. Joint Meet; Rockfield Harriers & Rooves Bridge Harriers. Memorial Meet for John O’Connor & Anthony Cronin. Tuesday, February 12 – Naughtons’ Bar Mountcollins, Co. Limerick Brosna Foxhounds. Wednesday, February 13 – The Goalpost Bar, Tournafulla, Co. Limerick. Carraigshane Harriers. Thursday, February 14 – Walsh’s Bar, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Joint Meet; Lismore Harriers & South Tipperary Harriers. Friday, February 15 – DP Lyons Bar, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Joint Meet; Bridgetown Harriers & Minerock Harriers. Memorial Meet for Jackie O’Grady. All meets at 11am. Food kindly sponsored by publicans. Hunting is on foot and the quarry is fox – Cap €10 per meet. Please show respect to landowners and their property at all times. Enquiries: Doug McGuinness (Hon. Sec. Abbeyfeale Harriers) 087 6829044 or Paddy O’Grady 087 6258933.Supported Charity – The Irish Cancer Society.

RUN: The annual Milford Hospice 10kmrun/walk at UL on Sunday February 3 commencing at 11am outside the main library. Contact the fundraising department at 061-485859 or 061-485860 for all the details.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK AND THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES: Mass, with Anointing

of the Sick and a Blessing for their carers will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Tralee on Monday

February 11^th at 3.00pm.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

C.E. Scheme Vacancies. There are some vacancies for workers on the Athea/Carrigkerry/Old Mill C. E. Scheme. There are two vacancies in Athea for the Community Hall and one for the Church. If anyone thinks they are eligible please call 068-42301.

DAYS OF RECOLLECTION: Saturday 23rd February in St. Benedict’s Priory, The Mount, Cobh. Day begins with Mass at 9am followed by adoration. First talk 11am. Day concludes at 3.30pm. Lunch provided. Donations are welcome to cover the costs. To book a place or to arrange a stay in the Retreat House contact Mother Prioress at 021/4811354.

PILGRIMAGE to Medjugorje from July 25^th, details from 069 60375.

SUPPORT: Anam Cara Kerry the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Tues 12th Feb at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for teas, coffees, etc, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Mon 11th Feb or call the Information Line on 085 2888 888.

CHIROPODIST – Michelle Conway will be in Tarbert Community Centre on Mon. 4th Feb. from 9am to 1pm. If you would like an appointment please call 083 - 4074256.

DIABETES: Living with type 2 Diabetes? Let us help. Book a place on our FREE HSE Diabetes course (running once a week for 6 weeks for 2 ½ hours each week). The course is run by HSE Community Dietitians. Visit www.hse.ie/xpert or call 087 673 4035 to book a place on an upcoming course in Listowel. Courses also run in Tralee.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS Lixnaw prayer meeting will take place on the 19th at 7.30pm (3rd Tuesday). The witness will be given by Rachel O’Brien from Tiershannahan Ballyheigue.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP, This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school ABBEYFEALE from Monday 29^th July -Thursday 1st august 2019, we will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834

St. John's Theatre. FEBRUARY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2019

1st- 28^th, MAPPING KERRY, An exhibition of drawings and watercolours by Gosia Shaikh-Horajska based on the work of surveyors, including Frederick James Foot in the 1850s.

Tue 5^th, C’EST LA VIE – Film Club, The latest film from directors Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano is a manic French comedy set in a 17thcentury chateau where wedding disaster after disaster unfolds. In association with Access Cinema.

Wed 6^th, THE ESKIES- From Dublin, this five-piece group perform folk songs, gypsy jazz and sea shanties in a swaggering stage spectacle. Regulars at Glastonbury and Cambridge festivals.

Thu 7th & Fri 8th -SÍVE- The John B. Keane classic play on young love and arranged matches is presented by Abha Bhán Players, Glin/Ballyhahill. More from 068 22566.

SAINT FRANCIS: “Being a peacemaker,” Friar Murray Bodo says, “can be a thankless task.” But the role of the peacemaker is essential, something Saint Francis of Assisi surely understood. He embraced those who were categorized as “the enemy” and offered himself as a living bridge of peace.

ST BRIDGET this 10th century poem which is attributed to her, adapted by Brendan Kennelly and excerpted below:

I’d like to give a lake of beer to God.

I’d love the heavenly

Host to be tippling there

For all eternity.

I’d love the men of Heaven to live with me,

To dance and sing.

If they wanted, I’d put at their disposal

Vats of suffering……….

I’d sit with the men, the women and God

There by the lake of beer.

We’d be drinking good health forever

And every drop would be a prayer.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER: Gather in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Abbeyfeale on Wednesday afternoon at 3p.m to recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. This prayer meeting will take place every Wednesday.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, December 12, 1942; Page: 2

LATE FATHER ML. O’FLANAGAN

" Sceilg's" Reply to Brian O'Higgins.

To the Editor. A Chara,

I should have left entirely to the judgment of your readers the letter you have just published from Brian O hUiginn only that my oration at the graveside of Fr. Michael O'Flanagan four months ago is made the basis of strangely belated strictures on the memory of the patriot to whom Cathal Brugha referred from the chair at the Inauguration of Dail Eireann as the most loyal and the most earnest priest that ever lived in Ireland,—the suspended priest, he might have added as was indeed implied, who won the General Election of 1918 and so made possible the constitutional ratification of the Proclamation of Easter Week. My graveside oration, delivered at twenty-four hours' notice, was in your office next morning, published by you that week, and reprinted by you without alteration except the admitted addition of a necessary footnote, Brian thinks it appropriate to refer to It as "the pamphlet on the late Fr. O'Flanagan written by my friend Sceilg, and reviewed in your issue of November 28"—although the review, if such there were, has escaped my notice. Were Sceilg to write a "pamphlet" on Fr. O'Flanagan it would be a pamphlet showing at some thing like his full stature the gifted priest to whom the Pope presented a special gold medal in recognition of his brilliant Lenten and Advent sermons in Rome in 1912 and 1914; to Whom, while he and I were England's prisoners in Melbourne, the venerable Archbishop there sent vestments and a chalice to enable him to say Mass even in his captivity; to whose death-bedside the Papal Nuncio and other dignitaries of the Church paid daily visits, at whose obsequies we had such striking evidence of the place he had won in the people's hearts. In seeking out the passage which Jed Brian O hUiginn to state that I said "objections to Fr. O'Flanagan's anti-papal outbursts were made only by the 'envious' or by persons of 'defective understanding,' " I find I said, not that he indulged In anti-papal outbursts, which I neither believe nor admit, but that his eloquence on his second visit to the United States a whole generation ago aroused envy in high places, which I personally knew to be true. Later, the envy manifested itself nearer home, and was aggravated by the malice of a whispering gallery, as I and hundreds of others knew also to be only too true. Of course, it never entered my mind that Brian O hUiginn could regard the cap as fitting himself. How could I or anybody else even dream that Brian na Banban envied Fr. Michael O'Flanagan, I happened to have been a patient at St. Ann's Hydro, Blarney, when Brian O hUiginn and Fr. O'Flanagan came into conflict at the Sinn Fein Ard-Fheis a decade ago, and have no wish to contest Brian's claim to the distinction of being "the first to challenge openly in a Republican assembly Fr. O'Flanagan's harmful attacks": he is assured of the entire credit for his simultaneous protection of the Papacy and the Public Mind. That, I think, was about the time of Father O'Flanagan's first occupancy of the Presidency of Sinn Fein, of which he had been responsible and efficient Vice-President for many years. And he was re-elected twelve months later in spite of certain elements of opposition on the veiled plea that he had taken an official appointment. Subsequently, he and I were invited to participate in a Radio production of the inauguration of Dail Eireann. He Consented, and rendered himself liable to expulsion from the organisation, somewhat as has happened to notable personalities in kindred bodies. I declined. Had I agreed, and been expelled in consequence, I should not regard myself as the less a Republican on that account. Neither did Fr. O'Flanagan. He and I, although no longer active in Sinn Fein, attended important conferences of that body a short time before his death, and everyone knows how active and welcome he was some time previously on Dublin platforms demanding the release of Republican prisoners then fasting to the point of death. I must say it seems to me utterly unworthy of Brian O hUiginn to refer to the departed patriot as the "poor priest estranged for years from his priestly duties, wandering to and fro between Ireland and the United States like a lost soul, and attacking most wantonly on American platforms such faithful colleagues as Mary McSwiney and Austin Stack." As Austin and I returned from New York in 1922, Austin told me that Fr. O'Flanagan and he had a pretty sharp clash there while I was away to the Coast. Subsequently Miss McSwiney told me that she and Fr. O'Flanagan disagreed In New York also. I was publicly and politically associated with him for a full quarter of a century,—more intimately during our world tour—and I never once found occasion to clash with him: on the contrary, I always found him conciliatory and tractable, earnest withal, simple and Joyous almost as a happy child. After the launching of Fianna Fail when rumours were rife that some of our people commendably exerted themselves to minimise the effect of the split thus created, it was said he did refer in America to Miss Mc-Swiney as fairy godmother of the new departure, and I know she indignantly resented the suggestion. I do not believe that the wanton attacks from American platforms to which Brian O h-Uiginn refers ever went beyond that, and my sources of information there have at no time been negligible, while I am, I hope, As solicitous as anybody else for the good name of our departed comrades. Such rumours are invariably magnified in the carrying; and I know well how hostile propaganda represented Father O'Flanagan and myself as pro-Communist in Australia, even at home. What actual proof has Brian O hUiginn that Fr. O'Flanagan wantonly attacked his colleagues when he was in America as Sinn Fein envoy after the launching of Fianna Fall? for that was the only occasion on which it could have happened. Fr. O'Flanagan spent two subsequent holidays in the United States while "estranged from his priestly duties," as has been said, but not in the character of "a lost soul." Meanwhile he had celebrated Requiem Mass at his father's obsequies in his native parish. Reaching San Francisco on the eve of a Church festival, he was asked by his host. Mgr. Rogers, who fully knew his position in Ireland, to celebrate High Mass in his pariah. Mgr. Rogers accompanied him back to Ireland; and as I happened to be amongst the first to meet them on their reaching Dublin, the distinguished Monsignor, Whose unfailing practice was 'to get all requisites for his Church and hospitable presbytery from Ireland, told me with joy how delighted he and his flock were to have Fr. O'Flanagan as celebrant of that High Mass. I need not labour that aspect of the matter. He soon spent a second, and last, holiday in the United States mainly, I think, in connection with the deepsea goggles he had invented and a device to mitigate sea-sickness in which also he was long interested. With him on the second holiday was a Basque priest who previously had endeared himself to numbers of people here on the occasion of the Eucharistic Congress, and was, in fact, specially entertained at Sinn Fein headquarters. Before setting out on their voyage, Fr. O'Flanagan, I think, took him to Maynooth. The visitor still shared the Basque eagerness to shake off the Spanish yoke, as we have been eager to regard England's difficulty as Ireland's opportunity. On account of the Communist complexion of the new Republican Government in Spain —though its inauguration was loudly welcomed by leaders of the Free State Government here—the whispering gallery In America branded the two visiting priests as Communists, whereas the real Communists were fighting or intriguing against General Franco. Fr. O'Flanagan had the courage to spend a further holiday in Spain—probably on the invitation of the Basque priest-—to see things there with his own eyes. How anxious he was to study the Catholic position there, on account of what we were told by priests no well-informed as Dr Peter Magennis and Fr. John Condon, I know personally since our own casual visit there twenty years ago. I must not let myself be tempted into a discussion of the political relations between the Papacy and Ireland. From the lapse into heresy of Henry VIII until the practical usurpation of the English throne by King William—practically a period of a century and a half—successive Popes exhorted and armed-Ireland to wage war for the Faith against England. Outside of that, the Papal policy has another aspect: from the exploitation of the Bull of Pope Adrian IV down to the Papal attitude towards the Plan of Campaign in the days of Archbishop Croke and Archbishop Walsh and the well-known fate of Mgr. Persico. From my knowledge of Papal history, I am only too conscious that it is not a subject for newspaper controversy by the uninformed or the half-Informed, and from my long intimacy with Father O'Flanagan, I feel fully satisfied —regardless of prejudiced statements to the contrary—that, on the whole, he endeavoured when dealing with the subject to handle it with becoming restraint, although his feelings cannot have been sweetened by the treatment of Dr. Michael O'Hickey whom he met a good deal in Rome, or the reported attitude of Dr. Cattaneo, Papal Representative, towards our mission in Australia.

As my estimate of the lovable priest whom it is such a lasting happiness to have had as friend remains Unaltered, may I repeat,—for the information of those who may not have the opportunity to read the oration here under discussion—the passage enshrining the ties which will keep his memory among my mind's choicest treasures:

I have shared his cabin in the great oceans of the world, and shared his ward and served his Mass in Britain's dungeons at Botany Bay and Melbourne. No one living has heard him speak so often in the great cities of America and Australia and elsewhere; and I can solemnly say here at his open grave that I never heard one word fall from his lips that was not worthy of an Irish patriot priest.

Brian O hUiginn I feel sure will be among the first to realise that it is due to the memory of him whose lips are sealed forever to state

1. Why he was first censured instead of being upheld as the young priests of Limerick were?

2. Why he was first suspended, and why the suspension was removed?

3. Why he was again suspended; and when, why, and by whom the suspension was removed? Candid answers to these questions will remove whatever prejudice may yet remain against the outstanding priest who, with good warrant, held his head high while he freely gave his all for Mother Ireland and human liberty. Whether answered or not. I believe his constancy will bear fruit, and that it will be long again before an Irish priest, young or old, is so inconsiderately treated.

J. J. O'KELLY.

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2019 January 30 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – well done to all parents/guardians who attended the First Holy Communion meeting recently with Aileen Murphy. The following are the dates for the preparation Masses in Knockanure at 10am and Moyvane at 11am. Sunday 10th February, Sunday 3rd March, Sunday 17th March, Sunday 7th April, Sunday April 28th. The final reunion of thanksgiving will be on Sunday June 9th (Pentecost Sunday).

SCHOOLS: Catholic Schools Week, continues till 3rd February.

BEST wishes to Mrs. Mary Madden, for forty years of dedicated service to Murhur National School. Health, blessings and happiness for a long and happy retirement. We extend a chéad míle fáilte to Ms. Maria O’Regan who takes over as Principal this week.

LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL – Tarbert, Moyvane and Knockanure Ladies are holding a Registration Day for Under 8’s up as far as Under 18’s on Sun. 3rd Feb. at 12 Noon in the Marion Hall Moyvane.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €2800 jackpot for the Friday 25th January draw. Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 23, and 24. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Neilus Clancy, Knockanure; 2. Kay Heffernan, c/o Paddy Kennelly; 3. Fiona Buckley, Knockanure School; 4. Teddy Dore, c/o Kevin’s, and 5. Breda Harley, c/o John Barry. Next draw to be held on Friday 1st February with jackpot up to €2900.

The Knockanure GAA Football Club would like to thank all the Knockanure and Moyvane parishioners who contributed to our recent church gate collections. Your contribution as always was very much appreciated.

RAMBLING House First Thursday of each month at 9 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086-3090948.

CHIROPODIST – Michelle Conway will be in Tarbert Community Centre on Mon. 4th Feb. from 9am to 1pm. If you would like an appointment please call 083 - 4074256.

CONGRATULATIONS to Dan Harnett of Kilmorna who recently graduated from UL with a Masters in Marketing.

FEAST of At Brigid, 1^st Feb, Presentation of the lord Sat. 2^nd, St Blaise Sun. 3^rd. Monday 4^th World Cancer Day.

FIRST FRIDAY & ST. PADRE PIO EVENING: Friday (1st ). Beginning with the Rosary at 6.45 p.m. Evening Mass at 7pm. followed by the Padre Pio prayers & Benediction.

DEATH occurred of Michael Walsh, St. Peter`s Drive, Greenhills, Dublin formerly Walkinstown and Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, on 19th January 2019. Husband of Theri (nee Doyle), father of Ian, Barry and Gerry. Also survived by daughters-in-law Deirdre, Joanne and Moira, grandchildren Sophie, Daniel, Harry, Ben, Aisling, Caitlin, Laura, Ava and Alec, sister Peg, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass was celebrated for Michael on Wednesday, 23rd January, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Greenhills. Funeral after to Newlands Cross Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael O’Regan, Jo Heffernan, Eiley Mai O’Flaherty, Tess Geoghegan, Sr. Hubert Foley, Fr. Eddie Morrissey, Eileen Holly, Davie McMahon, Dick Stack, Pat Barrett, Terry Wogan, Patsy Stack, Paddy Broder, Mae Relihan, Mary Fitzgibbons, Brendan Keane, Maureen Fitzgerald, Ralph Toomey, Eamon Pelican, Denis Noonan, Noreen Hilliard, Eileen O’Connell, Bridget Brosnan, Nora Mary Stack, Sr. Joan Curtin, Denny Mulvihill, Mass on Mon 28th at 7.30pm for Michael Moloney, Leitrim Middle, Eileen McNamara & Mary & Peggy Moriarty; Fri 1st at 7.30pm for Tommie O & Una O’Sullivan, The Village,& deceased family members ; Sat 2nd at 7.30pm for Dick Stack, Moyvane South, and Mass on Sun 3^rd at 11.00am for Denis Mulvihill, Moyvane. Mass Knockanure on Sun 3rd at 10.00am, for Jim & Kathleen O’Connor, Knockanure.

LISTOWEL BRANCH OF THE IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION: wish to thank all who contributed to their recent Church Gate Collection, which amounted to €691.00.

KERRY BRANCH OF SAMARITANS: raised the following amounts at the Church Gate Collections over the Christmas period. Moyvane €1,483.10; Knockanure €481.06. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

DRAMA: The Abbeyside Players take to the Glórach stage with their production of the famed John B Keane play, The Chastitute on Thursday, January 31. As soon as The Abbeyside Players finish their run the Abbeyfeale Drama Group take the stage with ‘Marriage of Connivance’ from February 12.

ATHEA Drama Group present, The Lonesome West in Athea on 7^th, 9^th and 10^th of Feb.

CLASSES: North Kerry College Upper Church St., Listowel - Spring Night Classes. Enrolment takes place on Wed. 30th Jan & Tues. 5th Feb from 7-8.30pm. Classes include Tai Chi, Sign Language, Millinery, Nutrition for the New Year, Intermediate Computers, Working with Clay, Make-Up & Skin Care, Spring in the Garden, Conversational Spanish, Introduction to Photography, QQI Classes Level 5 Care Skills, Palliative Care, Understanding Special Needs. Classes begin on Tues. 12th Feb. Book online at northkerrycollege.ie or call 086-0289958.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: 068/23584 for details on the following courses:

Cooking on a budget starting in March 10am to 12noon. Learn to paint using acrylics – Monday mornings. Cooking & Nutrition Fetac Level 3 – learn to prepare nutritious meals.

TALKS at Rose Hotel Tralee. 30^th Jan. at 8pm, Tomi Reichental a holocaust survivor and on Feb. 6^th, Stephen James Smith will give talk on Poetry and New Media, more from 068 21074.

CREATIVE Ireland Kerry are having a look at Lixnaw Lost Palace on Sat 2^nd Feb. at 11am, more information from Kerry County Council arts section.

ART; Texaco Children’s Art competition in its 65^th year, closing date for entries 28^th Feb. 2019

CONRADH NA GAEILGE FESTIVAL: Tionól (Irish language and Music w/e) Chontae Luimnigh present the first, hopefully of many gatherings of Folklore, Music, Poetry and History of Abbeyfeale through the Irish Language in Fr. Casey’s Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9 with daily admission just €5 per day. The official opening takes place on Friday from 7pm followed by a lecture from Séamus Ó Coileáin from Athea and ending with a traditional music concert with the Murphy family, Riona Ní Churtáin, Denis Curtin and the Flannery Sisters. Saturday’s programme includes lectures, a bilingual walking tour of Abbeyfeale and a traditional music session. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER: Parishioners are invited to gather in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Abbeyfeale on Wednesday afternoon at 3p.m to recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. This prayer meeting will take place every Wednesday.

WRITERS Week competition closing date 1^st March 2019.

CONGRATULATIONS to Duagh Girls team on reaching the final of the Allianz Cumann na

mBunscoil League.

ST PIO meeting in Lixnaw; February prayer meeting will take place on the 19th at 7.30pm (3rd Tuesday). The witness will be given by Rachel O’Brien from Tiershannahan Ballyheigue. Rachel is in her 27th year and is recovering from a stroke which struck her 2 years ago.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre Christian Spiritual Development Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7-8.30pm; Be Still and Know: Fr. Louis Hughes O.P. Sat. 9th Feb.10am-4pm; Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig, Tuesdays - starts Feb. 19th. 7.30-9pm. Bookings: Call 0667134276.

TARBERT BRIDEWELL - Active Retirement Group, have arranged for Garda Paul Murphy to speak on Safety in the Home on Fri. 1st Feb. at 11am in Tarbert Bridewell. Non-members are welcome to attend.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: at The Brandon Hotel, January 28^th to 31st. Monday from 5pm to 8.30pm.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3pm to 5pm & 7pm to 9pm. Blood Donation is essential to ensure Hospital Patients get the treatment they need. One Donation can save up to 3 Lives. Full details of all clinics and on Giving Blood can be found on www.giveblood.ie or by telephoning 021 4807400 or 1850 731 137

FAIR: Progressive Pathways Fair 2019: The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Wed. Jan. 30^th, 12 –6pm.

RAMBLING HOUSE: Listowel Rambling House at Kerry Writers’ Museum takes place on the last Thursday of every month from 9.15 pm.

FRIENDS OF CUAN MHUIRE: A centre of Hope, Welcome and Support for: individuals, concerned families, those who have completed the recovery programme and those in need of help as a result of addiction. Come and see. Enjoy a coffee or tea. A listening ear could calm your fear. 21A Strand Street. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Phone 087 366 5003.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: Led by Fr. Noel Spring. May 10th—17^th, 2019. Enquiries to Premier Travel 021 4277700, email norady@premiertravel.ie or Maureen Harty on 066 7131328

CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE Will visit Listowel Monday 29th April and are looking for Homestay Hosts. Can you donate a bed for one night? CAS need your help to accommodate this year’s cyclists and crew. If you live within a reasonable distance i.e. 20 mile radius from Listowel and can office a bed for 1 night along with a shower/bath facilities and a meal we would be greatly appreciate it.. Please contact: homestays@cycleagainstsuicide.com ‘It’s ok no to feel ok; and it is absolutely ok to ask for help’

VOLUNTERING: Overseas Volunteering Training Course - Open To All! This enjoyable course, run over 4 weekends from Feb to May, is for anybody who is interested in overseas or home volunteering at some stage or who just wants to learn more about global injustice issues and how we fit in. Training covers Community Development, Health, Global Awareness, Mission, etc.and begins on 9-10 Feb in Dublin. Contact Viatores Christi +353-1-8689986 or email apply@viatoreschristi.com for more info.

PATHWAYS FAIR 2019, Have you a disability, illness or additional support needs. Would you like information about Employment, Education, Training and Support options available to you. Come along to the free Event -Progressive Pathways Fair, Rose Hotel Tralee, Wednesday January 30th12 -6pm.Free transport to the event available –check out routes, pick-up points and booking information on www.locallinkkerry.ie

WEEKEND OF PRAYER PRAISE WORSHIP AND HEALING on Saturday February 2nd and Sunday February 3rd 2019 at Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville Co. Cork. Keynote Speaker: Ros Powell (Catholic Christian Evangelist U.K.). Talks: Fr. John Keane CC (Cloyne Diocese); Fr. Tony Emeka MHM (Cameroon); Msgr. Finbarr O Leary (Ecuador Missions)

Admission to the event is Free but pre-booking is necessary. To book please contact: Celia 087 2405568 Mary 087 2898518 Nuala 086 1544075 Tom 087 6468658 Pat 087 2505528.

IS YOUR NAME HARNETT: Back in 2012 a small group of people got together and organised a Harnett Reunion in order to celebrate our name and the fact that the Harnetts are a major part of the fabric of West Limerick history and society. Much to our surprise people joined us from all over Ireland and abroad. Since that time Harnett relatives have visited the area each summer and we have had many requests for another reunion. So we are now planning Harnett Reunion International for July 11-14, 2019. More from HarnettReunion2019 @gmail.com

BIRDS: Geoff Hunt Birdwatching on the Shannon

Posted on 20/01/2019 by glinnews. Thanks to Birdwatch Ireland Limerick Branch.

Huge thanks to Geoff Hunt for leading over 20 people at our outing today. Starting at Tarbert near the ferry we spotted a Mediterranean Gull in a flock of Black-headed Gulls. Then on to the hide outside Tarbert where there was plenty of Shelduck, Widgon, Teal, Curlew, Redshank and 4 Snipe flying along the shoreline to mention but a few. We stopped in Glin next where some of the luckier people saw a Dipper and Kingfisher on the river but they were gone in a flash!! On our way to Robertstown Creek we stopped off at Loghill where a large flock of Lapwing, Dunlin a few Curlew were on the mudflats. After a short time we moved on to Robertstown Creek itself and sitting on it’s plucking post was a Kestral having lunch…a mouse!! In the creek the was a large flock of Golden Plover, some Lapwing, Curlew, Godwit and 4 Little Egrets who flew into a tree, we also got a glimpse of another Little Egret at the opposite side. Great day out and the weather was kind to us.

NOTES: Kerryman 10 -12 1960; Excepts from County notes.

Moyvane had Bazar, first night winner mentioned Mossy Ml Kearney of Kilbaha. Door prize won by Mr Gerald Carmody, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Carmody, Cuss.

Door prize on second night won by Mrs J Stack, Moyvane South. The best win of the night went to Mr Jas Flaherty, Glin Road Moyvane.

We had 24 hours of rain on Saturday and hailstone and thunder on Sunday.

Prices of pigs sold here considered moderate.

Marriage in Moyvane of Mr Jn. McInerney of Tullyleague, Glin and Miss Mary Bunce of Barrogougeen, Miss Bridget Carr cousin of the bride was bridesmaid.

Extension Dance in Marian Hall on Friday night next.

TARBERT NOTES:

Archbishop E J Fitzmaurice is recovering after treatment in Mallow hospital, he is due to return to USA later. Miss Rosemary Wall staff nurse at Bon Secours Hospital, Ballinmore.

Billards Street League , top men John Colleran, Paul Sullivan and Michael Carmody.

Death of Martin Murphy Shanaway, buried Lislaughtin Abbey.

LYREACROMPANE Notes.

Marriage of Denis Browne, Cloughboone and Miss Bridie Cahill of Dromada.

Marriage of Mr James F ODonnell of Abbeyfeale hill and Miss Eileen Fealy of Toor. Also wed, in Duagh, Mr Jeremiah Mahony of Cordal and Miss Nora Lynch of Dromada.

DEATH of Mr William Dillon of Gurtaclohane.

Parish Hall, a branch of CYMS formed in Duagh and they propose to provide a parish hall and a sportsfield.

Visitors; Tom Horgan accompanied by his wife from Detroit are spending Christmas at Clahane.

Patrick L Buckley has sold his greyhound for substantial sum.

Electricity has arrived at Clahane, East Dromada is still waiting.

Kerryman 1904-current, 04.02.1961, page 18 (Extracts)

Acknowledgements; Mrs Margaret Shanahan of Gortdromagowna, Knockanure and late of Moyvane.

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2019 January 23 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CANDLEMAS DAY – Saturday February 2nd, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas Day. It is customary for homes to have blessed candles. Blessed candles are available currently from the Parish Office. The blessing of throats will take place at the Vigil on February 2nd and at both Masses on Sunday 3rd. Feb. 3^rd Novena to our Lady of Lourdes begins.

COMMUNION: Tues 22nd at 7.30pm First Holy Communion preparation talk -Aileen Murphy (For parents/guardians of children in Moyvane & Knockanure making their First Holy Communion in May – Please note children are not to attend)

KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: wish to acknowledge receipt of funding from The Bon Secours Hospital under the ‘Bon Secours Hospital Tralee Community Initiatives Fund’.

GAA Lotto Knockanure Results; There was no winner of the €2700 jackpot on Friday 18th January. Numbers drawn were 2, 20, 22, and 24. Lucky dip winners of €25 were; 1. Mike Hussey, c/o Mike Lynch; 2. Helena O’Connor c/o Kevin’s; 3. Michelle Dore c/o Speedys; 4. Peg Moloney Tullahinell, Bally, and 5. Mossie Kearney, Moyvane South. Next draw on Friday 25th with jackpot up to €2800.

SYMPATHY: The Knockanure GAA Football Club would like to express their deepest sympathies to the family of the late Tom McMahon Duagh. Tom was an avid sports supporter and he always had a great love of the game. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family & wife circle of friends at this time.

DEATH: Carol Channing, the original star of ‘Hello Dolly, dies at 97.

SYMPATHY To Mary Lynch & family, Leitrim Middle on the death of her brother-in-law John Carolan, Co. Meath.

DEATH took place on 13^th January 2019 of Sr. Josephine Lynch, Sisters of Mercy, Mount St. Vincent, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick and Late of Glasha, Athea. Survived by her sister-in-law Nora, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, friends and her Mercy Community. Requiem Mass was celebrated for Sr. Josephine on 15^th Jan, burial afterwards in St. Mary's Convent Cemetery.

DEATH occurred on 16th January 2019 of Mary Collins (née Long) `Beaupre House`, Athea & late of Collin`s Shop, Athea. Predeceased by her husband J.P. Survived by son Pius, grandsons Paul, Jamie, Tom & Philip, great-grandchildren, and brothers. Requiem Mass for Mary Collins was celebrated on Friday at in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea, and burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery.

DEATH has taken place of Hugh Brady, UK., who died in Ipswich. Sympathy to his mother Noreen Brady Kennelly. A memorial mass will be celebrated in Rathea at a later date.

ANNIVERSARIES: Fiona O’Connor, Joseph V Buckley, Mary Nolan, Mary Linnane, Marie Lyons, Sr. Enda Beasley, Fr. Pat Ahern (Ballyline),Peggy Fitzgerald, Emma Holly, Eileen Galvin, Mary Morrissey, Teresa Margaret Hanrahan, Lily O’Keeffe, Pat Cunningham, Patrick Walsh, Moss Joe Gilbert, Nora Hunt, Margaret Murphy, Mass Moyvane: Mon 21st at 7.30pm for John Gregg, Aughrim & deceased of the Gregg & Hanrahan families; Wed 23rd at 7.30pm for Mary Nolan, Glenalappa; Thurs 24th at 7.30pm for Eileen Dalton, Glin (Rec Dec); Fri 25th at 7.30pm for Larry McCaffery,(Rec Dec); Sat 26th at 7.30pm for Bill Horan, Aughrim & dec. of the Horan family, and Mass on Sun 27th at 11.00am in Moyvane for Eily Mai O’Flaherty, The Village. Mass Knockanure on Sun 27th at 10.00am for Ollie Leahy, & his grandson Jason Plested.

BLOOD DONATION CLINICS will take place in Abbeyfeale at Coláiste Ide agus Iosef on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd January from 6p.m. to 9p.m. Ballybunion Clinic will be held at their Community Centre on 24^th Jan, from 5pm to 8pm. 1,000 people in Ireland receive blood transfusions every week.

Catholic Schools Week 27th January- 3rd February. Celebrating the Work of Our Catholic School.

WRITERS Week closing date for competition entries 1^st March 2019. Please remember Dan Keane Primary Schools’ Poetry Competition, more from 068 21074.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Wish to acknowledge the grant received from Kerry County Council for works at Knockanure Church.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Certified Paediatric First Aid Course on Tuesday 19th & 26th February 10.30am to 12.30pm. €15. Limited spaces  23584. Song chant: Develop confidence in your singing and speaking voice and learn ways of singing to relieve stress and anxiety by connecting voice, body and mind. Starting 28th January for six weeks 10.30am to 12.30pm. Singing Tutor Audrey O’Carroll. €30. 068 23584.

A FEAST OF DRAMA: The Abbeyside Players take to the Glórach stage with their production of the famed John B Keane play, The Chastitute on Thursday, January 31. As soon as The Abbeyside Players finish their run the Abbeyfeale Drama Group take the stage with ‘Marriage of Connivance’ from February 12.

LISTOWEL LIBRARY: will host a talk on Nutrition for Kids in the Twenty First Century, facilitated by Niamh O Connor, accredited Dietician and Nutrition Consultant. Target audience –parents/guardians of children and young people on Thursday, 24 January Listowel Library, 11.00 am, Free event.

MILD Weather, grass is plentiful, alder is sprouting and plum trees are covered in white blossoms, many flowers are ahead of their time.

ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE (OLD TECH Abbeyfeale): Many classes on offer in Mountmahon.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE FESTIVAL: Tionól (Irish language and Music w/e) Chontae Luimnigh present the first, hopefully of many gatherings of Folklore, Music, Poetry and History of Abbeyfeale through the Irish Language in Fr. Casey’s Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9 with daily admission just €5 per day. The official opening takes place on Friday from 7pm followed by a lecture from Séamus Ó Coileáin from Athea and ending with a traditional music concert with the Murphy family, Riona Ní Churtáin, Denis Curtin and the Flannery Sisters. Saturday’s programme includes lectures, a bilingual walking tour of Abbeyfeale and a traditional music session. All are welcome.

WOODTURNERS WORKSHOP: Limerick and District Woodturners – one of whose founder members was the late Liam Flynn, Convent St. - will hold their first workshop of 2019 at the Crescent College, Dooradoyle on Thursday, January 24 from 7.30 – 9.30pm. Membership is open to anyone and include turners of all levels from beginner to professional. Further information John Ryan 087 1260525.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE - Christian Spiritual Deveopment Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesdays 7pm to 8.30pm. Be Still and Know: Fr. Louis Hughes O.P. Sat. 9th Feb.10am to 4pm. Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig, Tuesdays - starts Feb. 19th. 7.30pm to 9pm. Bookings: Call 066-7134276.

NORTH KERRY OLDER PERSONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE - are now taking requests for 2019. We provide a low cost maintenance and minor repair service specifically for senior members of the community of North Kerry. Freshen up the rooms of your home for the New Year with a new coat of paint. Prepare your home for the cold weather (i.e. powerwashing of footpaths and driveways). We also offer home cleaning and domestic support. For more information please call 068 -23429 or 087-3776724.

THE BIODIVERSITY STUDY OF TARBERT (2018) - will be launched in the Community Centre immediately after the 11.30am Mass on this Sunday, 20th Jan. This study was undertaken by Biodiversity Consultant, Geoff Hunt at the request of Tarbert Development Association – Tidy Towns. Geoff will be present to discuss his findings and all are welcome to attend.

A Weekend of Praise Worship and Healing in the Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co. Cork on Sat & Sun Feb. 2nd/3rd 2019. Holy Mass and Confessions both days. Speakers include Sr. Josephine Walsh UK, Fr. John Keane Macroom, Fr. Tony Emeka Nigeria, Canon Michael Fitzgerald Mitchelstown, Msgr. Finbarr O Leary Ecuador and more. Admission is free but do book your place on 087 2405568.

ST JOHN’S; Wed 23^rd the Petersens Family Bluegrass Band; Thursday 24^th The Best of Traditional, and Fri 25^th Misses Liffey, more from 068 22566.

DESIGNER MINDS will be running a Primary Science, Design and Technology after-school club in Listowel. 1 hour of fun, hands-on, educational activities each week, for girls and boys who love to design, build and experiment. Starts week of 21st January. Visit www.designerminds.ie or call 087631 0411

OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERING TRAINING COURSE - Open To All! - This enjoyable course, run over 4 weekends from February to May, is for anybody who is interested in overseas or home volunteering at some stage or who just wants to learn more about global injustice issues and how we fit in. Training covers Community Development, Health, Global Awareness, Mission, etc. and begins on 9-10 February 2019 in Dublin. Contact Viatores Christi 01-8689986 or email apply@viatoreschristi.com for more info.

STUDY PROGRAMME OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Thursday 24th January from

7.30pm – 9pm. Kerry Life and Family Centre, Park Lane Mews, Denny Street, Tralee. Introduction by Máirín Ní Shúilleabháin. This is an information Night only with no obligation to join the study group.  0876590551 Email: kerrylifeandfamily@gmail.com.

SHEP – THE SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROJECT: Two new programmes available in West Limerick, ‘Effective Communication for Better Relationships’ in St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, begins on Monday, January 28, from 10.00am to 12.30pm for 8 weeks (to March 25). ‘An Introduction to Personal Development’ in the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West, begins on Wednesday, January 3, from 10.00am to 12.30pm for 8 weeks (to March 20). Please contact Adrienne at West Limerick Resources on 087-2773294/aoconnell@wlr.ie for further details and to register your interest.

WORLD YOUTH DAY PANAMA 2019: Panama was announced by Pope Francis as

the host city of World Youth Day 2019 which will take place this month from Tuesday 22 to Sunday 27 January. Pope Francis will arrive at the event a day after it begins and take part from the 23rd to the 27th of January.

PATHWAYS FAIR 2019. Have you a disability, illness or additional support needs. Would you like information about Employment, Education, Training and Support options available to you. Come along to the free Event -Progressive Pathways Fair, Rose Hotel Tralee, Wednesday January 30

th12 -6pm.Free transport to the event available –check out routes, pick-up points and booking information on www.locallinkkerry.ie

TRALEE: LEGION OF MARY: Meetings are held in St. John’s Parish Centre at 2.30pm each Monday. Please join us. All welcome

CHARISMATIC RENEWAL PRAYER GROUP: Each Thursday evening in St. John’s Parish Centre, beginning with the Rosary at 7.45pm. Meeting concludes at 9.15pm.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA; Led by Fr. Noel Spring. May 10th—17th2019. Enquiries to Premier Travel 021 4277700, email norady@premiertravel.ie or Maureen Harty on 066 7131328

PILGRIMAGES TO MEDJUGORJE: May 21^st from Cork or September 11^th from Shannon. Accompanied by Fr. Brendan Walsh as Spiritual Director in May. For more information contact Bridie McCarthy on 087 655 4296.

KERRY CLUBS FAIR: Killarney Lions Club in association with Killarney Credit Union, are giving adults in Kerry an easy way to find out about club/activities that they can be part of, free of charge. This event takes place at Killarney Racecourse between 2pm and 5pm on this Sunday January 20th and will showcase 50 clubs and societies that you may like to participate with or volunteer with. Take the first step to new beginnings.

ASYLUM: This information is from Report of the Managing Committee of the Widows and Orphans' Asylum, for the Care and Maintenance of the Destitute Widows and Orphans of the Emigrants of 1847, published in Toronto in 1848.

Rules include: Five o'clock, A.M. Bell to ring for rising. Five to seven, A.M. 1st Inmates to wash and dress, in the evening half-past eight o'clock, P.M. Lights to be extinguished. 627 admitted to the asylum of which 523 were Catholic.

Breakfast Tea and bread on Sunday and portage for the rest of the week; Dinner bread and meat every second day and bread and soup the rest of the days; Supper Bread and tea every day.

When they were closing in 1848 the inmates were given to people of various trades; Joseph Smith age 10 years was given to a farmer; Mary Fitzgibbons age 5 given to a lawyer; Mary Gallagher age 10 to a shopkeeper; Mathew Tierney age 14 to a Physician ; Sally Nowland to a pensioner; Three Harte girls were given to a Rector; Mgt. Feron age 13 to a Schoolmaster; Nora Hays age 12 to a boarding house; Pat Nugent age 12 to a butcher; Pat O Connor age 12 bound to a shoemaker; Ann McCabe to be brought up as his own by Tom Donoghue; Pat Nugent age 12 to be bound to a smith; Maria Mooney age 14 to be paid $1 per month; Jane Williamson to a schoolmaster to get food and clothes for 3 years; Hugh Tierney age 10 bound to blacksmith for 4 years; Catherine Gilgooly to be maintained till 18 years by Rev Rice; John Doyle age 12 to be bound to blacksmith to get food and clothes for 5 years; Several were in charge of Fr Sandell PP; Ann Carroll a widow age 24 went to a farmer for $2 per month.

FROM: From Richard M Doherty. I was just looking at the section on Knockanure and Moyvane Sisters and saw the 3 children of Matt Doherty and Ellen Lyston who became nuns. The latter two I found in the Annals of the Presentation Sisters in Tralee (through the auspices of Fr. Jimmy Kissane - R.I.P.). I am sure I wouldn't have seen these records had he not interceded for me. I will miss my visits with him. He was so interested in the family history. Here is some information from the Presentation Annals:

Kate (or Catherine) Doherty was called in Religion "Sister Mary Austin Joseph of the Sacred Heart" entering the convent on 16 February 1871, took the habit of the congregation on 15 September 1871, and made her profession on 16 September 1873.

Ellen Doherty was called in Religion "Sister Mary David Joseph of the Face of Jesus" entering the convent on 23 February 1869, took the habit of the congregation on 14 September 1869, and made her profession on 15 September 1871.

Obviously, the Loreto Sister would not appear in the Presentation Annals, but I assume that Cyril Jane Doherty was Janette, the youngest child of Matt and Ellen.

STORIES from Schools.

“Long ago people used to fight with blackthorn sticks.”

Long ago people used to fight with blackthorn sticks. About twenty men united and they met twenty others in a certain place, and they fought until the most of the people were killed. That fighting used to be going on in Newtownsandes between people called the Cooleens and the Black Mulvihill’s. They fought after Mass on Sundays, and when they met at fairs and markets they fought also. The parish priest of Newtownsandes often tired to stop the fighting but it was of no use. One Sunday they met in Newtownsandes to fight a terrible battle. They were fighting from about nine o'clock in the morning until about five o'clock in the evening, and at that time one of the Cooleens was dead. That ended the fighting in Newtownsandes. Every other Sunday after that the priest came out in the street after Mass, and ordered all the people to go home, and not to fight any more. The two sides were advised by him, and they never again fought.

Collector- Joe Walsh; Informant- Martin Kennelly, Age 58, Address, Leitrim East, Moyvane Co. Kerry.

Buying and Selling Long Ago

Long ago people used have great trouble and hardship when having to go to fairs and markets as they had not the same means of travelling as they have now. The advent of trains, motors, and lorries, long journeys were done on foot. The bargains at fairs were most amusing as there were many hand-slaps to cut or divide the pound or shilling to complete the sale. Then the buyer and seller with some friends that helped the sale, adjourned to a public house and took a few drinks as a token of friendship. Butter markets were very important, it was made at home and taken to the markets in little casks called firkins. They used get better prices then than now. Other people used carry a bag of potatoes to a shop and bring home their value in goods. Farmers used join in the filling of firkins. They used take it to town and one would get the value the week and the other next week. Drink was very cheap that time, porter was sold for 4D per pint. It was also very hard for the poor farmers going such long journeys to fairs getting up at 2 o'clock and driving their cattle with the aid of lamps, and then having to wait several hours before the buyer would come to them. They used have money made out of leather. There was once a man and he took a load of Oats to Killarney to pay his rent. Once there lived a man and he carried a small black cow with very big horns, when asked by the jobber "how much for the frame", the owner answered "handle bars and all going together". Another man had a very big cow and when asked "how much for the hearse" answered, "all according to how for you have to carry the corpse".

Collector -Kathleen Fitzgerald, Address, Leanamore, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry.

Much more here.

https://www.duchas.ie/en/src?q=fairs&t=CbesTranscript&p=2&ct=CI

Abbeyfeale Cotter https://www.facebook.com/forgottenireland.ie/videos/364689781014058/UzpfSTE1MDE4NDI0MzQ6MTAyMTgxMzk0Mjc1NDYxMzk/

Great Southern Trail

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwBVDKpxxBKJBRRSsfJsDxpCPTn?projector=1

March For Life

http://blog.newadvent.org/2019/01/unique-from-day-one-crowds-gather-in.html

2019 January 16 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre, on Monday 14th January. Music by Stevie Donegan, All Welcome, If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP Lixnaw prayer meeting will be on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019. (3rd Tuesday). The witness will be given by Retired Garda Sergeant, Tom Murphy from Waterville.

FEAST of St Ita January 15^th.

BIRTHDAY: Congratulations to Chrissie Mulvihill, Upper Athea, who celebrated her 90th birthday over Christmas.

FIRST Holy Communion meeting will take place in Moyvane Church on Tuesday 22nd January at 7.30pm. It is important that all parents/guardians attend. Children are not to attend as this is for

the parents/guardians only. If you cannot attend contact the Parish Office 49308.

GAA Knockanure: There was no winner of our first jackpot of the new year. Jackpot was €2600. Numbers drawn were 3, 11, 12, 28. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Margaret Clancy Knockanure; 2. Joe Cahill, Sern Sweeney, Lisaniska; 3. Bridget Riordan, c/o Leens Hotel; 4. Sean McCoy, 15. Collins Park, Abbeyfeale, and 5. John Murphy, St. It’s Rd, Abbeyfeale

Next draw will be up to €2700 with draw to be held on Friday 18th January.

TARBERT BRIDEWELL - will reopen for business on Mon. 14th Jan. Open Mon. to Fri. from 9.30am - 4.30pm. Please call in for a tea or coffee and a chat. All support of this community business is very much appreciated.

THE ARD CHURAM CHOIR - will resume practice on Mon. Jan. 14th at the Hospital Chapel, Listowel, from 1.30 to 2.30pm. A limited number of places are available for new members. Call Mairead on 086 – 8696341.

SEANCHAI on 17th Jan. 2019, a talk on politics over past 100 years.

SYMPATHY to Mary Cronin, Inchamore on the death of her sister Kathleen Mulligan, San Francisco and Inchamore. Sympathy also to Bishop Bill Murphy & his brother Fr. Michael on the death of their sister Sr. Therese (Sheila) Murphy, Carmelite Monastery, Malahide.

DEATH of Larry McCaffrey, Skea, Arney, Fermanagh, who passed away on December 28th 2018. He was a great GAA Supporter.

DEATH of Tom McMahon, Meenanare, Duagh, and formerly of Gurtagleanna, Kilmorna at UHK, on 8th January 2019. Predeceased by his son Connie. Survived by his wife Peg, daughter Noreen, sons Dan, Johnny, Thomas, Seamus, Timmy and Terence, brothers Dan and Jim, sisters Catherine, Nora, Mary and Eileen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, his grandchildren, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law. Requiem Mass for Tom took place on Saturday morning. Burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

ANNIVERSARIES: Timmy Nolan, Eddie Cunningham, Dan Mulvihill, Rebecca Roche, Catherine Moloney, Michael Fitzgerald, Mary Theresa Collins, Mickey Liston, Liam O’Connor, Peggy Mulcahy, Martin Stack, Connie Shine, Michael Moloney, Mike Joe Stack, Maighread Scanlon, Kit Scanlon, Catherine Hudson, Hannah Stack, Mai McCarthy, Sr. Mercedes Meade, Sr. Aquinas Liston, Fr. Michael Buckley, John O’Hanlon, Eileen Collins, Fr. James Noonan. Mass Moyvane: Mon 14th at 7.30pm for Mary O’Sullivan, Kilbaha & deceased of the O’Sullivan family; Wed 16th at 7.30 for Eileen Collins, Glin Road; Thurs 17th at 7.30pm for Catherine Scanlon, Leitrim West , her husband

John & their son Tom, Sat 19th at 7.30pm Hanna Stack, Clounbrane (1st Anni) & her husband Richard, and mass on Sun 20th at 11.00am for Matthew Thompson, Woodgrove (Months Mind).

Mass at Knockanure: Tues 15th at 7.30pm for Pats Lane, Beenanaspug, and mass Sun 20th at 10.00am for Irene O’Keeffe, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna.

GAA Knockanure: Our club lotto will resume on Friday night - the 11th January 2019.

The club at this time would like express our sympathies to the friends & family of the late Larry McCaffrey, Skea, Arney, Fermanagh who passed away on December 28th 2018. Larry was both a great supporter and player for our club. His great sense of character and spirit will live on and be fondly remembered always.

CHESS: Gerard MacElligott (his grandfather came from Knockanure) and Dr. Paul Wallace tied for first place in the all-Ireland over 50 chess championship held from January 3rd to 6th.

ARDFERT RETREAT Christian Spiritual Development Course: Fr. Sean Sheehy -Wednesdays -Starting Jan. 16th -7.30pm to 9.00pm.

NANO NAGLE FUNDRAISER; Jimmy Collins, Glin Road, annual Nano Nagle Fund raiser in Mairead’s Bar raised €1,500 for the Nano Nagle Centre in Listowel. Jimmy wishes to thank each and every one who has helped and supported the event.

IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION: Annual Church Gate Collection next weekend 19th / 20th January.

OLDER person’s maintenance service is now taking requests for 2019. We provide a low cost maintenance and minor repair service specifically for senior members of the community of North Kerry. Freshen up the rooms of your home for the New Year with a new coat of paint. Prepare your home for the cold weather (i.e. power washing footpaths and driveways). We also offer home cleaning and domestic support. For more information please call 068 23428 or 0873776724.

SCHOOLS: Catholic Schools Week from 27th January- 3rd February.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.

PRAYER: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18th Jan.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER: Parishioners are invited to gather in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Abbeyfeale on Wednesday afternoon at 3p.m to recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. This prayer meeting will take place every Wednesday.

RUN: The Tralee 10 miler will bring together a combination of club athletes and recreational runners over a flat fast course taking in the outskirts of Tralee. Event on Feb. 16^th at 10am.

PROGRESSIVE PATHWAYS FAIR: Rose Hotel Tralee, Wednesday 30th Jan 12-6 p.m. Free transport to event: pick up points /booking available on www.locallinkkerry.ie

DESIGNER MINDS PRIMARY SCIENCE WORKSHOP IN LISTOWEL: Starts 21st January for 1 hour for boys and girls. Call 087 6310411.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA; Led by Fr. Noel Spring. May 10th—17th 2019. Enquiries to Maureen Harty on 066 7131328

BEST WISHES to Athea Comhaltas who will be holding the County Fleadh Cheoil in 2019 after a lapse of 17 years. This will be the ninth occasion holding it in the village, and it will be held over the June Bank Holiday weekend (Friday May 31 to Monday June 3).

HOUSE of Prayer bus on Sat. details from 087 943 0118.

NUTRITIAN for Kids talk at Listowel library 24 Jan at 11 am.

BINGO in the Marian Hall. With your support the committee of the Marian Hall has been able to contribute to many other organisations in the parish over the past year, The School, The Church, The Community Centre etc. Over €100,000 has gone to help other groups who are not in a position to raise funds themselves. This is what communities are about and should be about. Thank you for your support.

BOOK: IN THE SHADOW OF THE MONUMENT – THIS IS A COLLABORATIVE CELEBRATION OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES PENNED BY PEG KISSANE OF BALLINTOGHER. Peg always wrote down the happy experiences of her childhood in Ballintogher. She stored these gems in the attic till now.

MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING Listowel, Monday 14th at 11am. Straight after Morning Mass in the Parish Meeting Room.

LECTIO DEVINA (SACRED READING GROUP listowel) Resumes after 10.30am. Mass on Tuesday 15th, for less than hour.

WEEKEND OF PRAYER PRAISE WORSHIP AND HEALING on Saturday February 2nd and Sunday February 3rd 2019, at Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville Co. Cork

Keynote Speaker: Ros Powell (Catholic Christian Evangelist U.K.)

Talks: Fr. John Keane CC (Cloyne Diocese); Fr. Tony Emeka MHM (Cameroon), and Msgr. Finbarr O Leary (Ecuador Missions). Admission to the event is Free but pre-booking is necessary. To book please contact: Celia 087 2405568 Mary 087 2898518 Nuala 086 1544075 Tom 087 6468658 Pat 087 2505528.

ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND: Free Asthma and COPD Advice line. Speak to a specialist nurse over the phone about your or your child’s asthma or COPD. Free phone 1800 44 54 64 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday to book an appointment.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

ROAD: Road No. L-1022 between Athea & Knockanure Graveyard at the Knockanure Graveyard Cross: From 7.30 a.m. on Tuesday 5th February until 6.00 p.m. on Wednesday 6th February 2019.

The purpose of the road closure is to facilitate the installation of 220KV Joint Bays and Ducting for the ESB Networks.

ST JOHN’S; Wed.16^th -The Far Flung Trio an Orchestra; Thursday 17^th- Crowman a play by Katie Holly and Fri. 18^th Sean Keane in Concert, details from 068 22566.

DIOCESAN NEWSLETTER: is available to download from www.dioceseofkerry.ie This is both a summary of events in our diocese focusing on supporting family life and celebrating the Pope’s visit. Presentations from the WMOF pastoral congress can be viewed on https://

www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/Programme/Speakers-and-Contributors

EU gives nearly $1 million to mapping Jewish cemeteries.

FIRST Empire: Akkadia was the world’s first empire. It was established in Mesopotamia around 4,300 years ago after its ruler, Sargon of Akkad, united a series of independent city states. Akkadian influence spanned along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers from what is now southern Iraq, through to Syria and Turkey.

https://theconversation.com/how-climate-change-caused-the-worlds-first-ever-empire-to-collapse-109060

DENTAL; Dentistry, granted, is not a topic that often comes up when discussing World War I. But the poor state of working-class mouths – no dental care for most of them – and the difficulties that the very basic army food presented, made the all-consuming pain of acute toothache all too common. So what were the soldiers eating?

https://theconversation.com/biscuit-for-breakfast-trench-warfare-was-hard-on-soldiers-teeth-64457

CHRISTMAS Stories

https://www.duchas.ie/en/src?q=christmas&t=CbesTranscript&ct=CI

Christmas Customs

It is an old custom to clean up the house the week before Christmas, to white wash it and paint all the furniture. All the old people like to go to Tralee for the Christmas.

On St. Stephen's day boys flock together and go around with the wren. They dress up in various kinds of clothes and get a dead wren and a bit of holly. They go from house to house and sing and play and dance. The people of the house give them some money and sometimes give them drink.

The old people put up holly around the windows and mottres[?] for Christmas. On the Eve of each holiday candles are lighted through out the Christmas.

Killahan (B.) Location: Killahan, Co. Kerry

Teacher: Liam Ó Leathlobhair

Christmas Night

In the district the preparation for Christmas begin with cleaning and decoration of the house. Sprays of holly, ivy, and mistletoe are used for decorating the walls and windows. Christmas is usually a busy time for the shopkeepers for every housekeeper goes to the nearest town for a supply of provisions and dainties and Christmas candles.

Christmas Eve, one or perhaps two large candles are placed on each window. At nightfall the candles are lighted and the supper is prepared. The table is laid with all sorts of cakes and jams and fruits. Then a big fire is made and a log of bog deal placed in the centre of it - (yule-log). Then all sit down to a delicious meal.

When it is all over and everything in order each person is treated to whatever they wish, whiskey, wine or porter while the children have their own refreshment - limonade, lemon-soda etc. Then where there are musical instruments in the house a few hours of enjoyment follow.

About ten o'clock the rosary is said and all are in bed for midnight.

Collector Nora M. Stack- Address, Lahardane, Co. Kerry

Old Times Christmas

Long ago the people were not as well fed as they are now days. They had to buy meal when there was no flour, and then wet the meal with boiling water and in this way they made the bread. This bread was eaten with a cup of butter milk. There were no ovens or pans for baking but a griddle hung over the fire by means of the pot hanger and in this way the bread was baked in squares. Latter on in years they got a querns for grinding oats, and when it was ground the sieved was got and this used to keep all the shells of the oats, and leave the oaten meal through. They used also make bread from this and this bread was called oaten meal bread. This was given to the people for their dinner. The supper the people used to have that time was to get a fist full of oaten meal and put it in a wooden cup of butter milk and stir it with a piece of a stick. The people had nothing for Christmas but "stampy". It was made a few day before Christmas. They would get the potatoes, and cut them up with a grater. Then they would get a flannel cloth and put the cut potatoes into it. Then they would twist the cloth and the water would come out though the cloth. Then it would be put down to bake, and this would be eaten on Christmas morning.

Collector, Jerry Moloney- Informant, Maurice Shanahan, Address, Liscullane, Co. Kerry.

The Big Wind

In the year 1839 on little Christmas night there was a fierce storm. The people were very happy and enjoying Christmas ; they had the Christmas candles lighted and the night was very calm. At ten o'clock they went to look at the cows and took lighted splinters as candles were very scarce in those days. It was so calm that the splinter kept lighting till they had secured the cattle for the night. Afterwards they went to bed, and were sound asleep when the storm arose at midnight. It was so bad that the people ran out of the houses. The houses were thrown down, cowstalls were flying half a mile away, and cattle were bellowing with no roof over them. The people were screaming for help, and tried to hold on to each other, and were very much exhausted.

The storm lasted till twelve o'clock at night till seven in the morning. Then the people collected and made up little houses that they could sleep in, until a time came when they were able to build their houses once more. Afterwards when people talked of it they used to call it the night of the Big Wind.

Pat Stack, Told by Nurse Stack, Newtownsandes, 62 years.

Top Quotes of Julian of Norwich

Here are some of the lines in this book that most touched me. Hopefully, they help you too. I leave them without commentary.

“For our soul so precisely loved by him that is highest, that it overpasses the knowing of all creatures: that is to say, there is no creature that is made that may know how much and how sweetly and how tenderly our maker loves us… And therefore we may ask our [divine] lover, with reverence, all that we will.” –Julian of Norwich, 6:42-45, 48-49.145 (p. 76).

“Julian teaches us that God wants to be in every circumstance. The more difficult the circumstance, the more crucial it becomes that we seek his presence within it.” –Veronica Mary Rolf (p. 81)

“What difference would it make in our lives if we really sought Jesus within all our experiences? Not just the joyous ones, but the suffering ones, too.” –Veronica Mary Rolf (p. 83)

“Sinne is behovely, but alle shalle be wele, and alle shalle be wele, and alle manner of thing shalle be wele.” –Jesus to Julian of Norwich, 27:8-11.209 (p. 89).

“We must dare to reconceive of ourselves as no longer slaves to sin but as God’s beloved children. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we must learn to feel intimate and ‘homely’ enough to call God our ‘Abba!’ – just as Christ himself did.” –Veronica Mary Rolf (p. 176)

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughcatholiclenses/2018/08/i-found-a-new-spiritual-author-in-julian-of-norwich/

Why the post-Christmas crash happens and how to avoid it...

http://blog.newadvent.org/2019/01/why-post-christmas-crash-happens-and.html

2019 January 9 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre, takes place on Monday 14th January. Music by Stevie Donegan, All Welcome, If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP Lixnaw prayer meeting will be on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019. (3rd Tuesday). The witness will be given by Retired Garda Sergeant, Tom Murphy from Waterville.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: This will be a fundraiser for Fr. Martin McCormack’s African Project and takes place on Sunday, January 13 at Fr. Casey’s with dancing to Donie Walsh and Jer Enright.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mick Barrett, James Joy, Kathleen O’Brien, Joe O’Connor, Pat Brosnan, Hannah Mai O’Connor, Ned Gould, Jim Kennelly, Josie McNamara, Kitty Barry, Kathleen O’Connor, Mary Bourke, Tim Leahy, Nellie O’Sullivan, Owen Liston, Sean O’Halloran, Noreen O’Connor,

STACK FAMILY FUND: With the final figure nearly reached could anyone that still wishes to make a contribution to the fund contact Pat Fitzgerald, Anne Marie Kennelly or drop it into the Parish Office Moyvane.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: will commence again on Tuesday 15th January 2019 in Knockanure and on Wednesday 16th January 2019 in Moyvane.

THE ARD CHURAM CHOIR: will resume practice on Monday January 14th at the Hospital Chapel, Listowel, 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

COURSE: Health & Nutrition Course run by the HSE starting Tuesday 8th January for 6 weeks at the Marian Hall 7 - 9pm. This course is free. Please contact Eileen Roche on 087 6679943 to book a place.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre (0667134276) Christian Spiritual Development Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy - Wednesdays - Starts Jan. 16th - 7.30pm to 9pm; Be Still and Know: Fr. Louis Hughes O.P. Sat. 9th Feb. - 10am - 4pm; Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig - Tuesdays - starts Feb. 19th 7.30pm to 9pm.

TALK: Bishop Brendan Leahy, Diocese of Limerick, will give a public talk at the clergy assembly on Wednesday Jan 9th 2018. The venue is the Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, beginning at 8pm and concluding by 9.30pm. There is no admission fee and all are welcome.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: 10th – 17th May. Led by Fr. Noel Spring, details from Maureen Harty 066 7131328.

SNOOKER EXTRAVAGANSA; Ken Doherty v Steve Davis at the Longcourt Hotel, NCW, in aid of WL102 and Friends of St Ita’s. Thursday, January 10, doors open 7.30pm, show 8pm.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER MEETING: Janice and Moss Carraig will lead the Holy Spirit Prayer meeting on the second Sunday of each month in the Desmond Complex. Further information on 087 6174639.

WEEKEND OF PRAYER PRAISE WORSHIP AND HEALING on Saturday February 2nd and Sunday February 3rd 2019, at Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville Co. Cork

Keynote Speaker: Ros Powell (Catholic Christian Evangelist U.K.)

Talks: Fr. John Keane CC (Cloyne Diocese); Fr. Tony Emeka MHM (Cameroon), and Msgr. Finbarr O Leary (Ecuador Missions). Admission to the event is Free but pre-booking is necessary. To book please contact: Celia 087 2405568 Mary 087 2898518 Nuala 086 1544075 Tom 087 6468658 Pat 087 2505528.

PRAYER: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18^th Jan.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER: Parishioners are invited to gather in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 3p.m to recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. This prayer meeting will take place every Wednesday.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

ROAD: Road No. L-1022 between Athea & Knockanure Graveyard at the Knockanure Graveyard Cross: From 7.30 a.m. on Tuesday 5th February until 6.00 p.m. on Wednesday 6th February 2019.

The purpose of the road closure is to facilitate the installation of 220KV Joint Bays and Ducting for the ESB Networks.

ABBEYFEALE SPORTS COMPLEX BOOKINGS; The newly refurbished hall is available for bookings Monday – Sunday. Ring the office on 068 31799 Monday to Friday 9 -4,

GLÓRACH: Bingo continues on Monday nights at 8.30 pm. Abbeyside Players are currently rehearsing John B. Keane’s The Chastitute and will be on stage on Thursday, January 31, Friday, February 1, Saturday, February 2, Thursday, February 7, Friday, February 8, Saturday, February 9, Sunday, February 10. To reserve your seat phone 087 1383940.

HOLY LAND: Early booking offer - Pay in full before January 28th and get €150 off, Enquiries Jacqueline at Parish Office 068/49308.

PROPOSED PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND FALL 2020: Following the success of the lovely pilgrimage to Poland last July our Parish Pastoral Council are looking at organising a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in the Fall of 2020. Please express your interest by giving your name to Denise ( Listowel Parish Secretary)

TOASTMASTERS: Listowel Toastmasters returns for its first meeting of 2019 on Thursday January 10 at 8pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel. All welcome.

ST JOHN’S: 2nd-31^st- STRACFHEACHAINT SIAR. Photography exhibition looking back at events in 2018.

Tues 8th -TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT. A film by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Featuring Marion Cotillard. Sandra has only one weekend to visit her colleagues, and with the help of her husband, convince them to sacrifice their bonuses, so she can keep her job. In association with the First Fortnight Festival. Fri 11th - BRIGID CLEARY- A play by Eve O’ Mahoney, which tells the story of the last witch burning, which occurred in Tipperary in 1895, and examines the circumstances which led to the death of Michael Cleary’s wife.

Tues 15th -THE GUILTY. A film by Gustav Moller. Demoted to a desk job and awaiting a disciplinary hearing, agent Asger is working the night shift in an emergency call room, when he receives a call from a woman who has been abducted, it becomes a race against time to locate her. In association with Access Cinema. Details from 068 22566.

OPEN DAY: Mary Immaculate College will hold its January Open Day on Saturday, January 12 from 10am-1pm. The MIC Open Days showcase the wide range of programmes that the College has to offer. For more visit www.micopenday.ie

JIGSAW KERRY YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH: Jigsaw offers a youth-friendly, free and confidential mental health support service for young people aged 12-25, where qualified mental health professionals work alongside young people, and their families, to address mild to moderate mental health concerns. To contact phone 066 7186785 or email us on Kerry@jigsaw.ie

HISTORY: Ardfert Historical Society Winter Lecture Series continues on Thurs 10 January at 8 pm. ‘Ardfert during the War of Independence’ with Tim Horgan. Donations at door towards upkeep of Ardfert Retreat Centre.

PAPERS: Tralee Mercury 28 January 1832 page 4.

Condensed from paper; Execution of Orangeman. Samuel Waugh convicted of the murder of Alexander Ross on the 12th of July last was brought from Edinburgh, under a strong escort of Ayreshire yeomanry for the purpose of suffering the last punishment of the law. His statement till his dying hour was that his blood and the blood of Alexander Ross law upon the people of Girvan. He said he had no intention of killing Ross, but admitted firing his gun. Another number of the Mercury has details of his trial. An appeal for clemency was sent to London and refused.

Skibbereen Eagle 1882-1922, Saturday, April 02, 1910; Page: 3

A KERRY CRIME RECALLED. THE EXECUTION OF POFF AND BARRETT

The Tralee Correspondent of the " Cork Examiner ". says :—The sacrifice of two innocent lives on the scaffold at Tralee just twenty-seven years ago is recalled by the death, which occurred at Castleisland on Good Friday, of the widow of one of-the victims, Mrs. Poff.

The circumstances connected with that tragedy are still fresh in the public mind. On the 3rd October, 1882, Thomas Browne a respectable farmer residing at Dromultin, between Castleisland and Farranfore, while working in a field within view of his own house was approached by two men, who beckoned Browne towards them, and on his coming near them a short conversation took place, after which five shots were fired into his body and he fell dead. Subsequently, on the information of an old woman named Brosnan, Sylvester Poff and his first cousin, James Barrett, were arrested and charged with the murder. They were brought before the famous Captain Plunkett and remanded, The magisterial investigation, took place on the 13th October and the prisoners were committed for trial to the Winter Assizes in Cork, the principal evidence being that of the old woman Brosnan. They were placed on trial on the 20th December before the late Mr. Justice Barry. The trial concluded on. the 23rd December, when the jury found both prisoners guilty, and they were sentenced to be hanged in Tralee jail on the 23rd January, 1883. Both the condemned men vehemently protested their innocence. While awaiting execution they had the constant ministrations of the Prison Chaplain, Rev. Humphrey O'Riordan, C.C., now the worthy Canon of Cahirciveen, who was convinced of the innocence of both men. A. petition for their reprieve was numerously and influentially signed, but the Foster regime declined the memorial, though, it was an open secret that the authorities themselves were satisfied of the innocence of the accused and actually knew the real murderers after, if not before Poff and Barrett had been sentenced. Amongst the other priests who visited the condemned men in their, cells was; the present Right Rev. Monsignor John O'Leary; then P.P. of Ballymacelligott, who from the pulpit ; proclaimed, the innocence of both men. He referred, to-the extraordinary resignation of both, especially Poff, whose cell, he said, was " like the cell of a dying nun..'' Marwood, the executioner, arrived in Tralee on Thursday, 18 January, and proceeded to superintend the erection of the scaffold, which was done by men. brought down from Dublin. This scaffold was erected within earshot of the cells of the condemned men, who were forced to hear every hammer sound on the structure which was being prepared to launch their innocent souls into eternity. The fateful morning at length came when two more brutal murders were added to the long list of English massacre in Ireland. Both men heard Mass and received Holy Communion, after which Marwood proceeded to pinion them. While the process was going on Poff, in firm voice proclaimed anew, his innocence. "I declare before my God," he solemnly said '' that I am innocent of this murder. I never murdered Browne or took, any part in it; but I forgive them that have sworn against me." Barrett made a similar statement. Both men also left written statements reiterating their oral protestations, adding that not only had they no hand in the murder of Browne but that they did not know who did it, and that they never had anything to do with any crime or outrage in their lives. These protestations of innocence were accepted as conclusive not only by the people in general, whose indignation knew no bounds, but even by the police authorities themselves. As a mark of respect for the memory of the victims, the shops in Tralee and Castleisland were closely shuttered on the day of the double execution. Since then death has called away two of Poff's children. His widow as already stated, died on Good Friday after a lingering illness. Her funeral to Ballymacelligott on Sunday was extremely large and representative of all classes in the community. Mrs. Poff, senior, the mother of Sylvester Poff, and the aunt of James Barrett, though Upwards of ninety years of age is still in good health, and is held in the highest esteem and veneration by all who knew her.

“One confession is worth 100 exorcisms.”

Patti Armstrong

With November’s death of the infamous anti-god theologian Thomas J.J. Altizer, who espoused “God is dead” in the 1960s, there has emerged his testimony indicating that Satan had taken over his body one night. He died at the age of 91 of a stroke Nov. 28, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/armstrong/was-this-noted-time-magazine-writer-possessed-by-satan

2019 January 2 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CHRISTMAS Ceremonies were well attended in the parish, as usual the crowd gathered in plenty of time and lingered on later to renew acquaintances. The choir and singers aged to the occasion and we thank Fr. Kevin and Fr. Brendan for their dedication to duty. Many helpers and volunteers work in the background helping and arranging that everything was in place for the occasion. The weather was very mild and dry and it was a pleasure to be out and about during the Christmas Season. During this time we remember all who were not able to join us in the celebration. Wrenboys were very scarce this year.

RAMBLING House on the 3rd January at 8 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086-3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre, takes place on Monday 14th January. Music by Stevie Donegan, All Welcome, If attending it is important to please ring office on 068/49799. New members especially welcome.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP The first Friday of every month in listowel. The ceremony begins with the Rosary at 6.45pm, followed by Mass at 7pm.for Saint Padre Pio with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and Benediction after Mass. Lixnaw prayer meeting will be on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019. (3rd Tuesday). The witness will be given by Retired Garda Sergeant, Tom Murphy from Waterville.

PANTOMINE at Listowel Boys School from 2nd to 6th Jan.

WOMEN’S Christmas at Seanchai at 7pm on Jan. 6th.

CONNIE HARNETT MEMORIAL SWIM: The Fifth annual Connie Harnett Memorial Swim at Ballybunion on New Year’s Day at 1pm.

RETIREMENT: Garda Gerry Griffin is retiring from the force in the New Year. He is having a retirement function in the Listowel Arms Hotel on January 4th.

JOURNAL: Athea parish journal is now available locally, the pictures and articles are of interest to all locals. Abbeyfeale Church booklet is also available and contains details of events, old and new.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: This will be a fundraiser for Fr. Martin McCormack’s African Project and takes place on Sunday, January 13 at Fr. Casey’s with dancing to Donie Walsh and Jer Enright.

DEATH has occurred of Cathy Scannell (née Flaherty) of Skehenerin, Listowel, And formerly of Bunagarha, and Tubbertureen, Moyvane. Cathy aged 96 years, died 28^th December 2018. wife of the late Jack, survived by her family Rita (Carndonagh, Co. Donegal), Loreto (Kilmorna, Listowel), Denis, Mick, Catherine (Adare,) and Eamon (Moyvane), sons-in-law Patsy Doherty, Jeremiah McCarthy and Tom Mulvihill, daughters-in-law Margaret, Mary and Eithne, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass at 11.30am for Cathy Scannell on Monday morning 31^st December at St. Mary's Church, Listowel. Burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Gale Bridge, Moyvane. Her sister Nora Moore died on 22nd of July, 2018, in her 98^th year.

DEATH occurred of Michael Moore of Cahirdown, Listowel, on 27/12/2018. Survived by his wife Breda, sons Noel, Martin and Conor, daughter Catherine, grandchildren, sister Mary, son in law, daughters in law, sisters in law, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Martin was celebrated on Saturday at St. Mary's Church, Listowel. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.

DEATH has taken place of Helen O’Connor (nee Hanrahan) of Tarmons, Tarbert, and formerly of Lower Aughrim, Moyvane. Helen died at home on the 24th December 2018, wife of John and mother of Mary, Martina, Christine, Padraig, Elaine and Carmel, also survived by her sister Mary, brothers Den, Billy, Tom and Brendan, brother-in-law Tommie, sisters-in-law Tessie and Ann, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Predeceased by her brother Con.

Requiem Mass for Helen O’Connor at St. Mary's Church, Tarbert on Friday (December 28th), followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

SYMPATHY To Eileen Collins, Murhur on the death of her grandnephew Kieran Hayes, Tramore, and to his cousins Carmel O’Connor and Amanda Coulson & families. To Anne & Joe O’Keeffe, Trien on the death of Anne’s brother Michael Foley, Templeglantine.

ANNIVERSARIES: Hannah Weather, Irene O’Keeffe, Fr. Brendan Dalton, Francis Dowling, Brendan Mulvihill, Peg O’Shea, Sr. Felicitous Joy, Sr. Noella Crowley, John Hanrahan, John Fealy, Mary Keane, Margaret Beardsley, Fr. Michael F Kennelly, Pat Mullane, Peg Joy, James Curtin, Jerry Lyons, Dan Keane, John Francie Ahern, Tom Roche, Dermot Keane, Bill O’Connell, Fr. Denis Quirke, Dolly Hennessy, Catherine Ann Fitzpatrick, Kit Leach, Tom Francis, Eddie Holly, Peg Werkman, Mass Moyvane: Tues 1st at 12noon, New Years Day – Feast of Mary Mother of God -Ben Mulvihill (Anni);

Sat 5th at 7.30pm , Feast of the Epiphany – Vigil - Seán O’Connor, Inchamore (Months Mind);

Sun 6^th Mass at 11.00am for Bridie McCarthy, Gurtdromosillihy (Months Mind).

Mass Knockanure: Fri 4th at 7.30pm for David Stack, Keylod (Months Mind) and mass on Sun 6th at 10.00am, Feast of the Epiphany for Theresa & Michael Bambury, Gurtagleanna.

OPENING: The Credit Union Athea will re-opening on Thursday, January 3rd at 6.30pm.

The AGM of Athea & District Credit Union took place in the office recently. Fr. Duggan opened the meeting with a prayer, Katie O’Sullivan, chairperson, gave a detailed account of the Credit Union. Timmy Woulfe thanked the young and vibrant board of helpers. Eibhlís Geoghegan read last year’s minutes and Mary Ann Stack said they now have 2,200 members and thankfully, to date, Athea have refrained from amalgamation with the larger offices. Founding member Jim Fitzgerald (Moyvane) R.I.P. was remembered and also Jerry Carey R.I.P., founding member.

LIVE CRIB & MEMORY ROOM Duagh, both at the back of the church. People are coming from far and wide to visit and pray there from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. daily. Asdee Live crib will be opening again this year on Christmas Eve until the 7th Jan. The crib will be open daily from 10am to 10pm and all are welcome.

LONELY – Senior Help Line 1850 440444 for the price of a local call – open 10 am – 10 pm 365 days a year.

COURSE: Health & Nutrition Course run by the HSE starting Tuesday 8th January for 6 weeks at the Marian Hall 7 - 9pm. This course is free. Please contact Eileen Roche on 087 6679943 to book a place.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre (0667134276) Christian Spiritual Deveopment Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy - Wednesdays - Starts Jan. 16th - 7.30pm to 9pm; Be Still and Know: Fr. Louis Hughes O.P. Sat. 9th Feb. - 10am - 4pm; Life in the Spirit: Moss & Janice Carrig - Tuesdays - starts Feb. 19th 7.30pm to 9pm.

TALK: Bishop Brendan Leahy, Diocese of Limerick, will give a public talk at the clergy assembly on Wednesday Jan 9th 2018. The venue is the Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, beginning at 8pm and concluding by 9.30pm. There is no admission fee and all are welcome.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: 10th – 17th May. Led by Fr. Noel Spring, details from Maureen Harty 066 7131328.

GLÓRACH: Bingo continues on Monday nights at 8.30 pm. Abbeyside Players are currently rehearsing John B. Keane’s The Chastitute and will be on stage on Thursday, January 31, Friday, February 1, Saturday, February 2, Thursday, February 7, Friday, February 8, Saturday, February 9, Sunday, February 10. Details from 087 1383940.

ANAM CARA: Bereaved Parents Evening Tuesday 8th January at 7.20 p.m. in Recovery Haven, Tralee. Event is free and open to all bereaved parents.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale. Members welcome. Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

POST BOX; There is a second post box in town – at the side of O’Donoghue’s Flower shop, Abbeyfeale, on Convent St with a collection Monday to Friday at 4.45pm each day.

NEW CD: A new CD was launched by Jim Lyons in recent weeks. The collection is available in Snow’s, Ballingarry; Dillane’s, Kilconlea; O’Connor’s, Duagh and from Ann Lyons, Abbeyfeale. You can also contact Jim on 087-9096085.

SEISIUN: Bruach Na Carraige ,Rockchapel will hold a special Christmas Seisiun on Friday, January 4 at 8pm. Ceoltoiri Sliabh Luachra`s latest DVD "Music from the Manuscripts will be available on the night This DVD contains some of Irelands oldest music from our most famous collectors, including local manuscripts from Dave Dan Curtin from Rockchapel, from his father Dan Curtin whose manuscripts go back to before 1850. It contains an interestingly older layer of Sliabh Luachra music that had vanished from the tradition and it also contains music from the manuscripts of Dave Leahy from Mountcollins who died in 1907.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER: Parishioners are invited to gather in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Abbeyfeale on Wednesday afternoon at 3p.m to recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. This prayer meeting will take place every Wednesday.

MARY Immaculate College will hold its January Open Day on Sat. 12th Jan. 2019 (10am-1pm). The MIC Open Days showcase the wide range of programmes that the College has to offer. For more visit www.micopenday.ie.

Kerry PND Jan Meeting: If you are a mom and needing some extra support after having your baby, please come along to our meeting. Wed 2nd Jan 8pm Library Room, Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. 086 7872107 for further information. This is a HSE/Listowel FRC partnership project.

SNOOKER EXTRAVAGANSA; Ken Doherty v Steve Davis at the Longcourt Hotel, NCW, in aid of WL102 and Friends of St Ita’s. Thursday, January 10, doors open 7.30pm, show 8pm.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER MEETING: Janice and Moss Carraig will lead the Holy Spirit Prayer meeting on the second Sunday of each month in the Desmond Complex. Further information on 087 6174639.

HARNETT INTERNATIONAL REUNION 2019: Calling all Harnetts based West Limerick, North Cork and North Kerry. We are well into planning for our big weekend next July and we’d love you to get involved and be there to meet up with people from all over the world who share your DNA. We have a dedicated email address which you can use to get in touch; HarnettReunion2019 @gmail.com You can follow developments on our FB page too.

REFLECTION: “It’s not about how much you do but how much Love you put into what you do that counts” Mother Teresa

INTERESTED IN PLAYING THE CHURCH ORGAN? The Diocese of Kerry will run an 18 week course in organ tuition for candidates interested in accompanying church choirs between late January and May 2019. Course Facilitator: Mr Patrick Killeen. Candidates must be over 18 and have attained Grade 4-5 piano. Cost of Tuition: €850 per candidate. For more information or for an application form contact: Tomás Kenny, John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Rock Road, Killarney.

Telephone 086 368 3778 or email: tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie

CHINA: Jacobus de Hibernia an Irish Franciscan Friar, travelled to China with Blessed Odoric of Pordenone and other Franciscans, they went by the Black Sea to Trebizond then on to Bagdad and Ormuz to Malabar. They boarded a ship for Zaitum and reached Peking in 1318.

Presentation Convent Cork.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdr3gMIsXkk

Christmas Choir Knockanure 2018

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Connaught Telegraph 1830-current, Wednesday, October 17, 1855; Page: 3

THE MUTINY OF THE KERRY MILITIA. The mutiny of a whole regiment, and its continued and steady refusal to obey the orders of its commanding officers, is an event that cannot be considered other than serious, no matter from what cause the insubordination may arise.. When, however, such acts of insubordination arise from causes with which a whole population must sympathise, and when the universal voice of public opinion applaud? the feelings which prompted disobedience as earnestly as it condemns the act of mutiny, the matter assumes a new and more important aspect; and all who regard the well-ordered discipline of the troops, the well-being of the army and the stability of the military character of the empire, become interested in the removal of causes which lead, to such disastrous consequences. A few weeks only have elapsed since a serious disturbance in the Curragh Camp arose from the insolent order that the Catholic band of a Catholic regiment should play the Protestant soldiers to church, while the same military honours were denied to the Catholic soldiers of the same regiment. The matter was hushed up—semi-official denials of the facts were issued, but, nevertheless, the facts were as we state—the discontent was there, the cause was the insult to Catholic soldiers conveyed by the " order," and, though-no actual mutiny resulted, the worst feelings were excited, and a nervousness spread through the camp which resulted in the dispersion of regiments suspected to be tainted. The Kerry Militia have become not only discontented but mutinous from the same sufficient cause of irritation We have copied from one of the Limerick, papers a detailed statement of the facts, which may be stated in a few sentences. . The Kilkenny band was in the habit of playing the Catholic soldiers to mass in Limerick, and while the Kerry Militia was stationed in Tralee, and under the command of Colonel Herbert, the Kerry band played the Catholic members of the corps to mass every Sunday. Accustomed to these military honours while under the direct command of their colonel, the Kerry Militia were surprised and indignant at the usage of the regiment being altered on their arrival at Limerick under the command of another and junior officer, and refused all obedience to his orders. It appears from the accounts in the local papers that the major of the regiment issued an order on Saturday that the Catholics should march to mass on the following day, without military music, and that, thenceforth; the band should not be permitted to accompany them to mass. Sunday came, and the men were paraded as usual. The command to march Was given but the men moved not. Entreaties were used to induce them to return to their wonted subordination, but in vain—they felt that an insult had been unworthily offered, and with the instinct of men, but unmindful of the discipline of the soldier which teaches men to move as pawns upon a chess board at the will of their officers, they refused to comply with an order that was personally offensive, and seemed designed to degrade their faith in the eyes of the public. Passive resistance was the only course resorted to—there was no violence, no insulting language, no breach of decorum. The commanding officer, finding entreaties unavailing, tried threat, but they, too, failed—the Kerries stood on the parade ground as immoveable as statues. The men intimated the cause of their disobedience, but the officer in command having passed the line of prudence could not retreat from the false position he had assumed. The Adjutant-General was sent for by express— the Mutiny. Act was read—the men were "told" that they were under arrest, but still no sign of-a return to discipline was manifested, and the authorities, unable to compel obedience, had to content themselves with the formal punishment of closing the barrack gates against the egress of the mutinous Kerries.

A more palpable violation of military law it is impossible to conceive. Yet it is impossible to inflict punishment on the offenders. The authorities will not venture to tie up to five hundred triangles five hundred Catholic soldiers for resenting an insult to themselves as men and an outrage against the faith they revere. The falling of the cat-o'-nine tails on the backs of the Catholic soldiers for such an offence, however mitigated, such a punishment would seem in the eyes of those conversant with military law and the behests of the Mutiny Act would be the signal for a total change in the whole aspect of the war. Recruiting in, Ireland would end, the fall of the first drummer's lash would sound its death-knell, and discretion tells the authorities that the raw Catholic recruits who now swell the muster rolls of the Irish Militia could not be relied upon to stand by with fixed bayonets, loaded muskets, and cap on nipple, to see the sentence of a Court-martial executed for such an offence on the bare backs of a whole Catholic regiment.

We want the government to look this matter boldly in the face. They know that, according to military law, these men, one and all, incurred the highest penalties. They know, however, that these penalties cannot—dare not, in prudence—and will not, in fact—be exacted. Half the “British" soldiers in the Crimea are Catholics. All the Allied troops are Catholics. The victors of the Malakoff, and the Emperor, whose spirit animated them on the day of triumph, are Catholic. Five sixths of the whole Allied force in the Crimea are Catholic, and we can more easily imagine than describe what the feelings of this great army would be on reading of the sentence and its execution, which a court-martial must inflict it authority ventures to grapple with this Kerry mutiny. Why, we ask, in all good feeling towards the authorities at the Horse Guards-—Why persevere with an order which you cannot enforce? __Why destroy the discipline which is the life and soul of an army with which it is omnipotent for good, without which it is a rabble mob, powerful only for mischief, by issuing orders from which Irish honour and Catholic instinct alike revolt ? If it be an object to make mutiny the rule, this order should be persevered in ; but if it be desirable : that the Catholic citizens should feel that they may wear the military uniform without losing self-respect or abetting a system of insult to the Catholic faith, this order must be rescinded promptly and for ever. —

Freeman.

VOLUNTEERS—We understand that thirty-seven of the Galway Militia have volunteered to join the 88th, and that thirty-three more have given in their names to Captain Yokes, in order to be enrolled in the Land Transport Corps.—Galway Vindicator.

Archaeological Evidence

Many of the archaeological sites we visited on our pilgrimage fix Judaism and Christianity in history. There are the caves at Qumran near the shores of the Dead Sea where nearly a thousand scrolls or fragments of scrolls were discovered beginning in 1947. These are the writings from the Jewish religious sect known as the Essenes, contemporaries of Jesus. The archaeological discovery found copies, in part or in whole, for nearly all the books of the Hebrew Bible, except Esther. More importantly, the 2,000-year-old scrolls show only minor divergences from modern translations of the Old Testament. This proves the many textual critics of the Bible wrong. The text of the Bible has remained intact and substantially unchanged throughout its history.

https://www.crisismagazine.com/2018/modern-science-offers-evidence-for-christmas-story

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