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CHURCH: Happy Christmas to all. Best Wishes to all. It’s been a time for me of settling in and thank you all for your support and patience. I pray that 2022 brings us all abundant Blessings and a new horizon for Moyvane Knockanure Parish. Happy Season!! Fr. Brendan.
In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749
Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.
RADIO Transmission as you may know was damaged in the storm. The engineer has promised to fix it but for various reasons, it is unlikely to be in working order for some time. Apologies for the inconvenience. Please note the Parish Office will be closed from Thursday 23rd Dec. and will reopen Tuesday 4th Jan.’22.
BOOKS of Condolences in Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, and Corpus Christi, Knockanure, in remembrance of Fr. Kevin. Rest in peace Fr. Kevin. Fr. Kevin will be reposing in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Sunday evening, 26th December (St. Stephens Day) from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=search&v=671503627088265&external_log_id=9c5aee36-f9d4-45b8-b1eb-ca6fc408931f&q=church%20of%20the%20assumption%20moyvane
TRAFFIC disruption and delays due to works continuing on Bridge Road, Listowel, is forcing travellers to take various diversions, some along narrow back roads and others diverting through Abbeyfeale. Many complain that the trip through Listowel, now takes 30 minutes longer.
DEATH on Tuesday 21st December 2021, of Fr. Kevin Mc Namara of Killarney, Kerry / Cooraclare, Clare. Son of the late Mary and Tom and survived by his sister Geraldine Condren, his brother-in-law Dave, niece Niamh, nephew Caimin, his extended family, neighbours, the Bishop and Priests of the Diocese of Kerry, Conferees in the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, his parishioners in Glenflesk and a wide circle of friends. Fr Kevin reposing in St. Agatha's Church, Glenflesk on Sunday 26th December 2021 from 10.00am to 12 noon and in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Sunday evening from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, 27th December in St. Senan's Church, Cooraclare at 2.00 pm, burial afterwards in Dromelihy Cemetery.
Bishop Ray Browne expressed the shock and sadness on the death of Fr Kevin: There is widespread shock and sadness at the sudden death of Fr. Kevin McNamara, parish priest of Glenflesk. Currently he was parish priest of Glenflesk, having served previously in Kenmare, Killarney , Rathmore and Moyvane. Fr. Kevin was in hospital for a number of days, when Tuesday morning he suddenly took ill and died. Fr Kevin was a man of huge energy and colour. We all regret his passing. Rest in peace, Fr. Kevin. Fr Kevin was born in 1955 in Cooraclare Village in Co. Clare. He was ordained as a Missionary of the Sacred Heart in 1981. He joined the diocese of Kerry in 2004 and spent a short while in Kenmare. Killarney was his next parish in July of that year. Rathmore followed in 2012 till 2015 when he moved to Moyvane. His current parish was Glenflesk. Fr. Kevin was a gifted writer and communicator. He put great work into his parish newsletters. See more on diocese of Kerry site.
DEATH of Sr. Colette Stafford (Mercy Sister) Mercy Convent Balloonagh and our Lady of Fatima Home and formerly of Wellington Street Waterford City. Funeral arriving to Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Monday 27th December at 10.30 o’clock where the Requiem Mass for Sr. Colette will be celebrated at 11 o’clock (streamed on www.stbrendansparishtralee.net ). Interment afterwards in New Rath Cemetery, Tralee. Dear daughter of the late Patrick & Alice (Fennell) and sister of the late Joan, Lily, Maureen & Sr. Philomena (Mercy Convent- South Africa). Sadly missed by the Mercy Sisters and her cousins, relatives and friends.
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Flannigan, Bea Galvin, Michael Moore, Julia McCarthy, Der O’Connor, Cathy Scannell, Jackie McNamara, Breda Enright, John Joe Hanrahan, Sr. Magdalene Harnett, Paddy Curtin, Tom Enright, Maureen Egan, Irene O’Keeffe, Fr. Brendan Dalton, Peg O’Shea, Sr. Felicitous Joy, Sr. Noella Crowley, Fr. James Hannon, Margaret Beardsley,
MASS; Sat.25th Dec.’21 Knockanure for Christmas Day at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Private Intention at 11.00am; Sun.26th Dec.’21 Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am, and mass
Moyvane for Ned and Maureen Sheehy (Anniv.) Leitrim Middle 11.00am; Mon.27th Dec.’21 NO MASS in Church; Tues.28st Dec.’21 Moyvane a Private Intention at 10.00am and mass for Jerry Fitzmaurice (1st Anniv.) Lower Aughrim at 7.30pm; Weds.29th Dec.21 in Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Thurs.30th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Bridie Shine (Month’s Mind) at 10.00am;
Fri. 31st Dec.’21 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat. 1st Jan.’22 Moyvane for Martin and Mary Mulvihill, (Anniv.) Leitrim East at 7.30pm; Sun. 2nd Jan.’22 Knockanure for Teresa & Michael Bambury (Anniv.) Gortagleanna at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Margaret O’Connor, Month’s Mind, Formerly Aughrim, Late of Coolaught at 11.00am.
CHRISTMAS Mass ; Listowel Christmas Eve, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm; Christmad Day, 9am, 11.30am; Sunday 26th 9am, and 11.30am. Christmas Eve- Asdee @ 8pm- Ballybunion @ 7pm- Ballydonoghue @ 7.30pm-Ballylongford @ 7pm and Tarbert @ 6pm; Christmas Day- Asdee @ 9.30am- Ballybunion @ 11.30am- Ballydonoghue @ 11am- Ballylongford @ 10.30am, and Tarbert @ 11.30am; Sunday 26th Dec.- Asdee @ 9.30am- Ballybunion @ 11.30am - Ballydonoghue @ 11am - Ballylongford @ 10.30am, and Tarbert @ 11.30am.
ATHEA Christmas Eve mass, Friday Dec 24th: 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Christmas Day, Saturday Dec 25th: 9am and 10.30am. St. Stephen’s Day, Sunday, Dec 26th 10.30am. All masses are streamed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/athea
FEAST of the Holy Innocents, the children who were put to death by King Herod as he attempted to kill the baby Jesus celebrated on Tuesday 28th Dec. 1st January is the Feast of Mary the Mother of God and is a day of special prayer for peace in the world.
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Moyvane: Fun Run/Walk on St. Stephen’s Day. As a mark of respect, to Fr. Kevin, the Fun Run/Walk scheduled to take place on St. Stephen's Day will NOT go ahead and will instead take place on Tuesday, December 28 at 12 noon. We have two routes, one is a 6km run around the local area or you have the option of a 3km walk. Registration from 11am until 11.50am at the Community Sports Hall, with the run/walk kicking off at 12noon, from the Community Sports Hall. There will be a prize for the best dressed runner and walker.
DUAGH LIVE CRIB: is open daily 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. thanks to Duagh Tidy Towns Committee. We ask you to adhere to all protective public health guidelines at the moment. All proceeds are in aid of local charities.
RACES at Ballyheigue Beach on Monday the 27th December 2021.
SWIM: New Year’s Day on Saturday 1st January 2022 "Connie Hartnett Memorial Swim" in aid of Milford Care Centre at the Ladies Beach Ballybunion at 1pm. Donations to www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11422755. Contact Kathleen on 086 3151 447 for more information.
ICA Writing a Short Story , entitled “The Window” max 2,000 words, closing date 28th January.
COMHALTAS: FleadhFest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province - the story of the people, community and culture which sustains our traditions of music, song, dance, storytelling and language, ensuring it is a living tradition which can be passed on to future generations. Watch at youtube.com/comhaltas
WRENBOYS: Due to Covid-19 restrictions the annual tradition of hunting the wren St. Stephen’s Day unfortunately will have to be curtailed for the second year in a row. However, the good news is the Carrigkerry Wrenboy Group, weather permitting, instead of their usual house to house visits have decided to perform outdoors at various locations on St. Stephen’s Day. Their opening performance will take place in Carrigkerry at 11.00 a.m. sharp, followed by Knockdown at approximately 12 noon. Kilcolman 1.00 p.m. Creeves Cross 2.15 p.m. Ardagh at 3.15 p.m. with a final performance in the Square, Newcastle West at approximately 4.15 p.m. recall past year’s Wrenboys, tune into West Limerick 102fm on Saint Stephen’s Day at 6pm, for a one hour and 15-minute programme on the history of the Glensharrold Wren Group from 1956 to 1998. The programme contains music song and story from the archives and from people who are no longer with us. It is researched by Tom Aherne and presented and produced by Shirley O’Regan. It is available also as a Podcast.
GRANTS are available for Community Development Committees. Apply before end of January.
RUN: St Stephen’s Day “Ballylongford Tidy Towns Fundraising Festive Run” Sunday December 26th. Registration, between 11am and 12noon on the day, starting time of 12noon.
ALONE manage a COVID-19 Support Line for Older People, a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you or someone you know needs support this Christmas, please call our National Support and Referral Line on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week. ALONE operates 365 days a year so we will be there to take your call when you need us most.
ANAM Cara Kerry, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday 11th January at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.
HOLO- Museum, students can virtually visit museums across the world, see www. Holo-museum.com
BOOK: Castleisland District Heritage book, entitled John Twiss Judicial Murder in Castleisland.
The drawings and artworks featured in this book are the work of Noel Nash.
METERS: Kerry County Council to end coins at parking meters in 2022, switching to cashless and contactless payment system.
COVID: government and the HSE spent a total of €40m in taxpayer money on Covid-related advertising. Earlier today I had an unexpected chance to ask questions of Graham Medley, the chair of the Sage modelling committee. He’s a professor at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) which last weekend published a study on Omicron with very gloomy scenarios and making the case for more restrictions. But JP Morgan had a close look at this study and spotted something big: all the way through, LSHTM assumes that the Omicron variant is just as deadly as Delta. ‘But evidence from South Africa suggests that Omicron infections are milder,’ JP Morgan pointed out in a note to clients. Adjust for this, it found, and the picture changes dramatically:
“Bed occupancy by Covid-19 patients at the end of January would be 33% of the peak seen in January 2021. This would be manageable without further restrictions.
Ireland has the youngest population in Europe; according to the 2016 census, 13.4% of the population was over 65 years of age. The population has since increased by about 200,000 and now those over 65 years is about 14% at 696,000.
In Sweden, over-65 years olds constitute 19.9% of the population at 2,049,000.Therefore, in Sweden, there are about six more high-risk people per 100 of the population than in Ireland.
The mortality rate in over-65s is very similar in the two countries; 0.62% in Ireland and 0.61% in Sweden.
https://gript.ie/dr-martin-feeley-comparing-sweden-to-ireland-lockdowns-look-to-be-a-mistake/
COVID regulations are spreading the virus in practice in some cases. People are travelling while infected and often sick to get tested, when they should be in bed. They put others in danger transporting them, then when in town, they have to stock up with supplies and the people who have to isolate, having been close contacts, get bored at home and, many will go to a distant town to pass the time. The most vulnerable have died in many cases over the past year, and thousands have already got infected and are substantially immune and do not need another dose of the vaccine, while in poor countries, new variants are emerging, because we may be wasting the vaccine.
MUSIC: Over 55s in Kerry called on to take part in music project. Music Network and St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel are inviting over 55s to work with the Marble Collective, featuring musicians Laoise O’Brien, Michael O’Toole, and Maria Ryan. Participants, who must have some experience of playing music, can apply to receive free tuition on either the recorder, violin, or guitar between March and May. The closing date is January 26th, and for more from musicnetwork.ie or phone 083 016 2718.
ATHEA Credit Union will closed on Thursday, December 23rd at 8.30pm and will reopen on Wednesday, January 5th.
CARERS: Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in Carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in Carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom on 087 991 6791 or 087 744 0729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
SAMARITANS can be contacted 7 days a wk, 24 hrs a day. Free Call 116123.
Connect free help line; 1800 477 477, or www.connectcounselling.ie
SUPPORT: Anam Cara Kerry, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it's monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday 11th January at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, 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. *Subject to change in accordance with government advise. For more information, see anamcara.ie or call our Information Line on 01 4045378.
SVP will deliver 300 dinners with volunteers this Christmas Day. Many more elderly will have a lonely Christmas, due to restrictions and the loss of young people from countryside.
A GARDA road safety operation aimed at intoxicated drivers will run until January 4 2022.
COP 26; The Irish Solar Energy Association has welcomed environment minister, Eamon Ryan’s announcement on December 21th that a new Micro-generation Support Scheme framework is to be introduced. The government are giving E30,000 for Christmas Lights in Limerick. Limerick City and County Council will plant over 1000 trees across the city and county over 2-3 years. Comment; Planting trees near houses and footpaths is a dangerous practice. All Christmas advertising should carry a carbon footprint and health warning on their promotions.
MART: Listowel Mart reopens on 12th January.
CAUGHT: Up to the end of October, 947 people were caught using their mobile phones while driving in the Kerry Garda Division 2021.
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION: Exodus 90 is a spiritual exercise for men. Challenging 90-day period, 17th Jan – Easter Sunday, 2022. See Exodus 90.com to learn more. Zoom information event on Thursday, 6th January – 8.00pm. Meeting ID 4946259738. Passcode 997298
BE INFORMED: Please go to the Catholic Website www.formed,org/signup. Pick of the Week – The True Meaning of Christmas by Dr. Michael Barber.
TYPHOON Rai has claimed more than 200 lives since making landfall in the Visayas and Mindanao region, Philippine authorities said. In response to the disaster, Caritas Philippines appealed for cash donations to bolster its efforts to send emergency aid to the region. (The Tablet)
TRIBUTE to Father Kevin McNamara from Killarney Advertiser 21 December 2021.
We are sad to report that Fr Kevin McNamara has passed away suddenly earlier today.
Fr Kevin was appointed to the Glenflesk Parish in July after previously serving in Killarney, Rathmore and Kenmare, and had been in Moyvane for six years just before taking over at St Agatha’s Church.
Fr Kevin was very active in his short time in Glenflesk and as recently as last October ran a concert in the Gleneagle Hotel to raise funds to re-furbish Barraduff Church.
His passing was confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser by Fr Kieran O’Brien of the Killarney Parish.
He passed away in Cork this morning after a short spell in hospital. He was 65.
“We are numbed by the suddenness and shock of it all,” Fr Kieran told the Killarney Advertiser. “He was an active man, and a man in active ministry until he was hospitalised quite recently. He served in Killarney too and is well known in the community. He was full of enthusiasm for doing up Barraduff church. He was a very active priest and achieved an awful lot in his short time in Glenflesk.”
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TRIBUTE from Knockanure N.S site
It was with great shock and sadness that we learned of the sudden and untimely passing of Fr. Kevin. He was without doubt a unique priest who served his people well. His energy for and enthusiasm in his ministry will forever be remembered by the people in this parish. When he joined us in Scoil Chorp Chríost, Knockanure for celebrations such as First Holy Communion, Graduation masses, Grandparents’ Day etc. he made each service personal for one and all. He had a very generous heart.
We thank you Fr Kevin for the interest and energy you gave your 40 years of priesthood. We all thought that you would have had many more. You gave 40 years of sterling service. May you now have your eternal reward in Heaven, reunited with your parents, Mary and Tom.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh d’anam uasal, cneasta
VALENTIA Island Development Company Ltd has applied for planning to develop a museum, advance offices and increased parking at the former cable station site. In 1858, Valentia and Newfoundland were connected by an undersea transatlantic telegraph cable.
from the station, with a permanent connection established in 1866.
HISTORY: Sean McGillicuddy of Listowel following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather PJ Corbett, continues the 100 years tradition of his family as shopkeepers, his late father Jackie carefully nourished the business over his lifetime also.
DAIRY: China accounts for 20% of total global dairy imports, Irish production up 6%, overall European milk production has declined this year. Ireland’s strategic plan for the Common Agricultural Policy has received approval from Cabinet on December 21. Pat McCormack ICMSA president, said that the move by Cabinet “looked and felt premature across a range of issues”.
PEACE: The World Day of Peace — instituted by St. Paul VI in 1968 — is celebrated each year on Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The pope provides a message for the occasion, which is sent to foreign ministers around the world.
The pope’s message for the 2022 World Day of Peace, the 55th celebration, is entitled “Dialogue between generations, education, and work: tools for building lasting peace.”
In the text, Pope Francis outlined three “paths for building a lasting peace”: promoting dialogue between generations, investing in education, and improving labor conditions.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM BISHOP RAY BROWNE:
No one has ever seen God; it is the only Son, who is nearest the Father’s heart,who has made him known. John 1:18
Dia dhiabh. Nollaig Shona dhiabh. The Son of God, the Almighty, the All -powerful, as helpless and dependent as a newborn baby. The pure love of the new-born baby Jesus proclaiming God’s eternal, unconditional love for the earth and all its peoples.
A word of thanks to all who through their work, their community and parish involvement, or their homes have responded so well to the great, great challenge presented by Covid. Again and again in the pandemic, we have seen the great love and selflessness of so many people, - all ages and all situations. You have been an inspiration to us all. Care for all people and care for the environment:
This year of Covid and of Cop26, the infant Jesus in the crib points to two appropriate Christmas responses: love and care for each other; love and care for our planet. More at
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Newsletter-Dec-27th-2021.pdf
LISTOWEL HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2022: We wish to confirm that flights have been confirmed – Departing from Dublin via Istanbul to Tel Aviv on 29th October 2022 and returning on the afternoon of Saturday, 5th November 2022. Turkish Airlines are holding the flights until 5th January at which point we have to pay a deposit. Total price €1,550.00 which includes bus to and from Listowel to Dublin. There are just a few places lest. More details from Premier Travel: 021-4277700.
THOUGHT: We need to make the family a confessional rather than a courtroom. A senior Judge of the Supreme Court congratulated the bride and groom in a marriage and gave them a pertinent piece of advice: “See that you never convert your family into a courtroom; instead let it be a confessional. If the husband-and-wife start arguing like attorneys in an attempt to justify their behaviour, their family becomes a court of law and nobody wins. On the other hand, if the husband and the wife — as in a confessional — are ready to admit their faults and try to correct them, the family becomes a Heavenly one.
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For the fourth year running, the Vatican is hosting the ‘100 Nativity Scenes’ International Exhibition (Mostra dei 100 Presepi), bringing together over 100 cribs from across the world depicting the Nativity of the Lord.
(JTA) — Israel’s Health Ministry has recommended barring Israelis from traveling to the United States due to the outbreak of the Omicron coronavirus variant there. Health Ministry also recommended banning travel to Canada, Portugal, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Morocco and Belgium.
WORLD Day of Prayer for Peace 1st Jan. 2021. New Moon Jan. 2. Public Holiday Jan 3rd and 4th.
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U.S. Immigrant Visas Show Slight Rise The Visa Office of the U.S. State Department has issued its annual report, a copy of which was recently forwarded to the American Irish Immigration Committee in New York. During fiscal year 1973 (from July 1972 to June 1973) 972 U.S. immigrant visas were issued in Ireland. This figure represents a slight rise over the 1972 figure when 881 visas were issued, but is far below the 1964 figure of 6,328 visas. That was the final year before the 1965 U.S. Immigration Law went into effect. The number of non-immigrant or visitor's visas issued in Ireland in 1973 was 27,363, an increase of 2,000 over the 1972 figure. In 1964 only 8,307 visitor's visas were issued to Irishmen. Allowing for the fact that improved economic conditions in Ireland allow for an increased number of tourists to the U.S., such a figure gives rise to speculation that a fair number of Irishmen are using the visitor visa circuit to attempt to enter the U.S. Recent legislation and administration changes should cut down on this means of entry in the near future. The top ten countries sending immigrants to the U.S. in 1973 were the Philippines (27,229), Korea (22,514), China (21,052), Italy (21,026), India (12,768), Greece (10,824), Portugal (10,790), Great Britain (10,003), Yugoslavia (7,905) and Germany (5,785).
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IRISH FIRMS GO EAST
A joint deal to sell Erin Foods vegetables and machinery manufactured by the Irish Sugar Company in mid-East states is understood to, be in an advanced stage of negotiations. The agreement could be worth 1 million pounds in the first year alone. The talks have been going on for some months between Erin and a Government-backed Lebanese combine and the hopes are that a lucrative business will be opened up to Iraq, Iran, Kuwait and the Lebanon. Trial shipments of soup and dried vegetables have been exported to Lebanon. After a visit to the Sugar Company's Carlow machinery plant by a trade delegation, a number of vegetable harvesters were purchased and more are on order.
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VIEW FROM ENGLAND Emigration On The Rise Again By MARTIN COLLINS Census results published in July confirm fears that the 26-county state is suffering a new rise of emigration. Figures released from the Central Statistics Office based on the April 13 census show that from a population of 3.5 million more than 30,000 people left the twenty-six counties in the previous year. As the book Getting Into America by US immigration lawyer Howard Deutsch topped the best-seller list in June, speculation is rife that within a couple of years, the level of emigration will match that of the Fifties, when 42,000 were leaving each year. The Canadian embassy in Dublin reports that between 300 and 400 pre-application immigration questionnaires are being handed in every month. Whereas in the Fifties, unemployment stood at 100,000, today the figure is up to 232,000. Even this figure is kept artificially low by temporary work schemes and youth training projects which mask underlying trends.
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8 ways to plan an eco-friendly wedding
Easy ways to eliminate waste at your wedding
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Socially-distanced carols
Music is a massive part of Christmas, but this year we're going to have to get inventive to ensure we're rockin' around the Christmas tree safely. So why not rally your neighbours and organise a socially-distanced singalong? Each household can stand at their window, doorstep or balcony (with a tipple of their choice) and organisers can provide backing tracks on their phone or mini speaker, if available. It's a great way of getting people in the festive mood and including those who usually suffer from loneliness at this time of year.
https://friendsoftheearth.uk/about/21-ecofriendly-christmas-tips
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CONCERT Dec 2021; Sisters attend ‘The Priests’ concert in Belfast
Enda McMullan SSL
Neither Storm Barra nor the emergence of a new strain of the Covid virus could stop ‘The Priests’, aka Fathers Eugene and Martin O’Hagan, and David Delargy, bringing their first concert in two years to the Europa Hotel in Belfast.
Fr David Delargy gave a warm welcome to the many St Louis Sisters in the audience. Ann McCourt SSL was there with Ita Heatley McDonald and Bronagh Jemfrey, two key team members in her youth ministry. She thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening and said it was ‘a great treat’ for them.
Dympna O’Daly SSL who has known Fr David since 2002, when he succeeded her as chaplain in the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, had this to say of the evening, “I so enjoyed the concert. It was really beautiful, the fun, the joy, the banter, the lightness of it, the lovely harmonies, the solemnity of the Latin – it was wonderful.“ The Twelve Days of Christmas, which ‘The Priests’ sang as an encore, with its accompanying actions was “a real hoot altogether.” Sr Dympna said the evening really lifted her spirits and made Advent very special for her. She thanked Fathers Martin, Eugene and David for giving everyone such a wonderful night, saying, “It was just glorious“.
Sheila McGovern SSL, aged 91, was there with her niece Oonagh. There were times when she felt quite emotional as she enjoyed the programme. She said, “Hopefully we will be around for next year. It really makes Christmas for all of us.”
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REGAN: It was forty years ago, on Dec. 23, 1981, that Reagan gave perhaps the most Catholic Christmas address any president ever has. He began by quoting Chesterton — “the world will never starve for wonders, but only for the want of wonder” — and the topic was urgent, namely the defense of the liberty of a proud Catholic nation, Poland.
He professed his belief in the “divinity of the child born in Bethlehem, that he was and is the promised Prince of Peace.”
Then the president turned to the need for peace in a troubled world.
Reagan’s first year in office was a terrible year. Economic pain was still widespread. The president acknowledged that “for some Americans, this will not be as happy a Christmas as it should be.”
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2021 December 22 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
WISHING all our readers a safe and fulfilling Christmas, many are reflecting on past Christmas’s, especially country people who are observing the exodus from the countryside.
RADIO Transmission as you may know was damaged in the storm. The engineer has promised to fix it but for various reasons, it is unlikely to be in working order for some time. Apologies for the inconvenience.
CONFESSIONS Monday 20th Dec.’21 in St. Mary’s Church Listowel at 8pm, for the region. There will be several priests available for Confessions.
CARDS; Knockanure/Moyvane Christmas cards are available in the Parish Office, €2 for 7 cards, Great Value. Please note the Parish Office will be closed from Thursday 23rd Dec. and will reopen Tuesday 4th Jan.’22.
PADRE Pio December Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 21st December 7.30pm.
BEST WISHES to Anne-Marie Scanlon, daughter of Anne and John, Upper Athea, who on the 11th December 2021 married JJ Clancy of Knockanure, in Athea church, ceremony performed by Canon Tony Mullins. The bride had her 3 sisters Katie, Breda and Jenny as bridesmaids. The Groom had John O’Connor, Padraig Donegan and Alan Quinn as best men. J .J. is son of Neilus and Margaret Clancy of Knockanure. The reception was held at The Devon Inn Hotel.
GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw Results; There was no winner of the €2000 jackpot on Tuesday 14th December. Numbers drawn were 1, 9, 23, 28. Our lucky dip winners were; 1. James Fogarty, Church Road, Moyvane; 2. Mike Lynch, Taxi; 3. Jim Gould, Kilmorna; 4. Steph & Cathal, c/o Jim Gould, and 5. Amanda O’Connor, Keylod. Our next draw will be held on Tuesday 21st December with higher lucky dip prizes!! Our new jackpot will be €2100. We would like to take this opportunity to wish our dedicated supporters a very safe and healthy Christmas. The Club has experienced great success over the past 12 months and we look forward to an even better year ahead. For further updates why not check out Facebook Page ‘Knockanure GAA Updates’
FINAL; In Moyvane the Senior North Kerry Championship Final in Con Brosnan Park on Sunday, December 20 at 2.00pm.
THANKS to all the volunteers who make things run a little more smoothly, the light that they shine, gives inspiration and encouragement. Without the volunteers many would be in a dark place.
Thanks to all who help with information for the notes. People away from the district, look forward to local news.
MASS streamed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/athea
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael O’Connor, Peg Meade, Neelie Buckley, Michael Carr, Eileen Moriarty, Sheila Kerins, Nora Crane, Mary McKenna, Michael Foley, Kieran Hayes, Liam Foley, Desmond Groarke, Pat Moloney, Mossie Brosnan, Sr. Marguerite Shine, Sr. Maura Carmody, Mary White, Hazel Culhane, Eileen Mansfield, Mary Ryan, Michael Dalton, Mary Moriarty, Margaret Lynch, John Behan, Dan Shine, Willie O’Connor, Mary Stack, John Joe Kennelly, Nancy Brosnan, Jerry Fitzmaurice, Sr. Rita Donegan, Tom Wright, John Michael O’Sullivan, Noreen Hanley.
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.18th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Padraig & Jackie McMahon of Lisaniskea (Birthday Remembrance) at 7.30pm; Sun.19th Dec.’21 Knockanure for John & Peggy McElligott, Lisaniskea and daughter Betty Newmann, USA at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Paudie O’Connor (Anniv.) Upper Direen also Baby Max and deceased of O’Connor Family at 11.00am; Mon.20th Dec.’21 NO MASS in Church; Tues.21st Dec.’21 Moyvane for Pat Moloney (Anniv.) brother Michael, sister Johanna, and niece Caroline at 10.00am; Weds.22nd Dec.21 at Knockanure for Timothy Keane, Funeral London at 12.00 Midday; Thurs.23rd Dec.’21 in Moyvane for Michael Fitzmaurice, Month’s Mind Lower Aughrim at 10.00am; Fri. 24th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Christmas Eve at 6.00pm and mass Knockanure for Private Intention at 8.00pm, and mass in Moyvane for Private Intention at 10.00pm; Mass Sat. 25th Dec.’21 at Knockanure for Christmas Day at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Private Intention at 11.00am; Feast of the Holy Family, Sun. 26th Dec.’21 Mass Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Ned and Maureen Sheehy (Anniv.) Leitrim Middle at 11.00am.
PRIEST; In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749; Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.
LIVE CRIB in Duagh: thanks to Duagh Tidy Towns Committee. All will be subject to public health guidelines at the moment and will remain open throughout Christmas period from 11.00am-9.00pm. All proceeds are in aid of local charities.
ADORATION in Listowel Church takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m.
COLLECTION: Samaritan’s Annual Collection will be taking place at Masses in Moyvane and Knockanure on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Your support would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your generosity in the past. Samaritans can be contacted 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Free Call 116123.
POPE Francis has approved the creation of a new foundation promoting spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica.
WREN: Carrigkerry Wrenboy Group, weather permitting, instead of their usual house to house visits have decided to perform outdoors at various locations on St. Stephen’s Day. Their opening performance will take place in Carrigkerry at 11.00 a.m. sharp, followed by Knockdown at approximately 12 noon. Kilcolman 1.00 p.m. Creeves Cross 2.15 p.m. Ardagh at 3.15 p.m. with a final performance in The Square, Newcastle West at approximately 4.15 p.m.
FUNDING: Master / First Plan for Town Centre. Minister Heather Humphreys TD announced funding of €100,000 for Abbeyfeale the only Town in County Limerick to benefit from this fund.
HISTORY of St John’s Church Tralee. https://stjohns.ie/history/
LEADER funding - In the period 2007 – 2013, was €85 million per year. In 2016 – 2020 it was €50 million a year. It is proposed that €35 million will be spent annually for 2023 – 2027.
TRANSPORT: Linking villages may be a good thing, but so few live in them, most people are scattered around the countryside. Who is going to take people from countryside to the villages and return them home? We must go back to the time when a local unofficial taxi could provide transport. See details at https://www.nationaltransport.ie/
Br Richard Hendrick Mission Talk 2021
WALK in honour of the late Bill Kirby, will depart from the Brogue inn, at 11.30am on December 26 All proceeds from the walk will go towards the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s Palliative Care Unit at Kerry General Hospital. The walk has raised about €350,000 for charity since it began.
DOCTORS: South African doctors can’t travel, due to Covid regulations, they are said to provide 30 to 40% of SouthDoc’s GP cover. Why not provide nurse cover as many of them have years of experience.
SIAMSA Tíre have announced that as a result of the latest Covid restrictions it has been forced to cancel its Christmas panto. All original bookings at Siamsa Tire will be fully refunded. But the Oliver Hurley produced show will now be staged at the INEC. Tickets will be on sale from the INEC box office.
RAMBLING House; DVD can be ordered from the Irish Rambling House, Lyreacrompane Listowel. Phone 087-2853570, or visit www.irishramblinghouse.com
CARDIAC Death; Have you or someone you know been affected by the loss of a young loved one through Sudden Cardiac Death? FREE all-island helpline (1800 714 080 from ROI or 00 44 8006 40 62 80 from NI/UK) on Tuesday or Thursday between the hours of 7pm-9pm, Wednesday between the hours of 10am and 12 noon or Sunday 4pm-6pm. https://cry.ie/
AWARE: https://www.aware.ie/webinars/
QUAD: 12 deaths associated with their use between the years 2008 and 2017, 75% of those involved were 60 or older.
HOMECARE: Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If
you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 991 6791 or 087 744 0729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. If you or someone you know needs support this
Christmas, please call our National Support and Referral Line on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week.
CALVES: Export of 120,000 calves under threat. The Dutch market requires a calf at the three-to-three-and-a-half-week age bracket and the proposed ban on the transport of unweaned calves below 35 days will remove it, say exporters.
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/export-of-120-000-calves-under-threat-666823
MATCH; AIB Munster Club Senior Football Championship Semi-Final on Sunday December 19th
Austin Stacks (Kerry) v Newcastle West (Limerick)- Venue: Austin Stack Park Tralee at 1:30pm
Referee: Sean Lonergan (Tipperary)- Live Streaming available via www.clubber.ie
TREES: Aldi is to plant 1 million native Irish woodland trees by 2025 in partnership with Green Belt. The trees are expected to remove more than 160,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over a 100-year life.
BOOK: Timmy Woulfe, writer, historian, dance master, footballer, recently launched his book “As Tough as Tathfhéithleann”, a list of Irish words and phrases which were commonly used in the parish of Athea in the last century.
CENSUS: Since 1801, there has been a census conducted in England and Wales every ten years.
BUY A TRÓCAIRE GIFT OF LOVE and send your love around the world this Christmas. Visit
www.trocaire.org/gifts or phone 1850 408 408.
LISTOWEL HOLY LAND: We wish to confirm that flights have been confirmed – Departing from Dublin via Istanbul to Tel Aviv on 29th October 2022 and returning on the afternoon of Saturday, 5th November 2022. Turkish Airlines are holding the flights until 5th January at which point we have to pay a deposit. Total price €1,550.00 which includes bus to and from Listowel to Dublin. There are just a few places left. More details from Premier Travel: 021-4277700
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Cork Heritage event; https://youtu.be/j5o4qWzMyes
LIMERICK Project to cost E80m.
LIBRARY has a number of resources for teachers including Block Loan accounts, Toys and Sensory resources, seasonal online events, and online resources such as TTRS multisensory, Ask about Ireland and eLanguage learning. Further information is available on www.kerrylibrary.ie
EDUCATION; Kerry Education and Training Board have a permanent base in Listowel town now.
A new building, which is located at Clieveragh Industrial Estate, was acquired for €445,000.
ORIGINS of various figures of speech; The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms- By Christine Ammer. Why do we call out “the elephant in the room,” admit to having a “senior moment,” or warn that “too many cooks spoil the broth?” Discover the origins of various figures of speech and quirks of the English language in this comprehensive, well-researched dictionary of idioms!
JOBS: It is almost impossible in the rural areas to find someone to do small jobs, many elderly and people living alone have little chance of getting jobs done, which in times past, would be speedily completed.
JOBS: Central Pharma, due to begin operations at an IDA facility at Kerry Technology Park in 2022 creating 100 new jobs.
BD a leading MedTech company in Ireland since 1964. Are to invest €70 million with support of IDA Ireland and create 130 skilled new jobs in Limerick.
RURAL: Census 2016 showed that 54.6% of the Kerry population lives in a rural area. Census 2016 showed that just 8% of the Kerry population is employed in the farming, fishing and forestry sectors. Teagasc National Farm Survey 2019 showed 52.5% of farm families nationally now depend on off-farm employment.
KERRY Co-op board members for 2021/2022 are: Mundy Hayes; John O’Sullivan; Shane Wall; John Fitzmaurice; Martin Griffin; John O’Connor; Conor Creedon; Patrick Hanafin; Patrick Rohan; Denis Carroll; Eoghan McCarthy; John Casey; Jim McInerney; Pat O’Donoghue; James Tangney; Fiachra Liston; Seamus Crawford; Victor Gardiner; Denis Donovan, and James O’Keeffe.
KERRY shoppers can give Kerry Gift Card which can be used in dozens of Kerry businesses and services.
RTÉ film from Castleisland turkey and goose market from 1964
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024. Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland. Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer.
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TG4; ‘Mná na bPíob’ on TG4 Sunday, December 19 at 9.30pm. Abbeyfeale musician Louise Mulcahy tells us about women pipers ; Christmas Day 22:20; A special gathering of musicians, friends and family to celebrate one of Ireland's most loved and respected musicians, east Galway's Joe Burke who passed away in February 2021. St Stephen’s Day at 21:20; 50 years after his death in 1971, Sean Ó Riada's granddaughter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin resolves to find out more about this divisive and iconic figure. By charting her grandfather's life and times, we uncover the true Ó Riada, in a moving tribute to this giant of Irish cultural life. With performances from Iarla Ó Lionaird, Barry Douglas, Nell Ní Chróinín, Cór Chúil Aodha & Peadar Ó Riada and interviews with contemporaries and family. A seminal feature length documentary giving an intimate portrayal of Ó Riada like never before.
On St. Stephen's Day we have live coverage when Ulster welcome Connacht to Kingspan Stadium in Round 8 of the championship as part of the annual Winterpro Action. On New Year's Day then we will have more live interprovincial action in Round 9 of the championship when Connacht welcome Munster to the Sportsground and Ulster welcome Leinster to Kingspan Stadium.
HUNGER: 811 million people are chronically hungry. 283 million are in hunger crises with 45 million people in 43 countries across the globe in near famine, according to UN report. Ireland is to provide €75 million for the period 2022 to 2024 to help relief in famine areas. 300 children and adults are to spend this Christmas in Direct Provision centres in the Limerick region.
MILK: IFA claim liquid milk producers are leaving the sector. The retail price of milk is the same for a decade. Costs for September 2021, compared Sept. 2020 - feed, energy and fuel costs have risen by 14%, 21% and 22% respectively.
MILK MARKET Limerick; Wednesday 22nd of Dec 11am to 3pm a fundraiser day for Limerick Suicide Watch sponsored by Lyons Of Limerick who will have an Open Air Courtyard concert with the Downtown Dixieland Jazz band. Thursday 23rd Dec from 8am to 3pm, there will be a Christmas Food Market featuring Local Limerick seasonal Food.
SWIM: Banna Christmas Day swim will take place this year, will take place from 12.30pm.
OUR LADY: The eyes of the image are especially mysterious. Although their dimensions are microscopic, the iris and the pupils present the highly detailed images of 13 people. The same people are present in the left eye and the right, with different ratios, just as images are transmitted by human eyes. The reflection transmitted through the eyes of the Virgin of Guadalupe is thought to be the scene in which Juan Diego brought the flowers given him by Our Lady as a sign to Bishop Fray Juan de Zumarraga, on December 9, 1531.
https://aleteia.org/2016/11/07/whats-to-be-seen-by-looking-into-our-lady-of-guadalupes-eyes/#
COVID; Sweden Said No to Lockdowns - And Suffered Much Less Than Most European Countries
By Sabrina Haverty - November 9, 2021 at 3:25pm
DOWN syndrome Kerry is a parent led voluntary organisation with a membership of over 230 families in Kerry and parts of Cork and Limerick. You are donating €5 of your Win a House in Kerry Ticket to Down Syndrome Kerry.
FUNDING Arts; We are awaiting further information regarding the recently announced funding being made available through Local Authorities for local artists, performances & pantomimes through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media's Local Live Performance Support Scheme. Details will be available here in due course. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=5e015be5ce&e=57e387efec)
A number of artist in residence opportunities are available at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris, including with Ealaín na Gaeltachta & Poetry Ireland. Closing date: 12th January. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list- manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=14f6716797&e=57e387efec)
UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996, Sceilg Mhichíl, Brú na Bóinne and the Giant’s Causeway.
Sceilg Mhichíl; The management plan is available for download at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/126d7-sceilg-mhichil-world-heritage-property-management-plan-202030/
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FUNDS for sensory gardens; Kerry Parents and Friends, Old Monastery: €84,292; Cheshire Kerry, residential centre, Killarney: €2,500, and Kerry Rehab Group, Blennerville Resource Centre, Tralee: €30,000.
The IRISH PEOPLE was a weekly newspaper which served as the “Voice of Irish Republicanism in America.” Published by volunteers who supported an Irish Republican political analysis, the paper provided weekly reports and analysis of events in Ireland related to the struggle against British rule. It also served as a contemporary weekly record and organizer of Irish-American political activity in the United States during a crucial epoch (1972-2004). Those who wish to study historic events in Ireland and how such events were seen and influenced by Americans will find it an indispensable resource.
https://www.ulib.iupui.edu/digitalcollections/IP
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THE IRISH PEOPLE- APRIL 22, 1989
COMMUNITY EVENTS Traditional Music Cherish the Ladies, America's first ensemble of women traditional Irish musicians, vocalists and dancers, will make its premiere Suffolk County appearance on Sunday, April 16th, at 3:00 p.m., at the Centereach High School in Centereach, NY. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and juniors. "Cherish the Ladies" is the name of a well-known, old Irish jig. The group's current tour celebrates the recent phenomenon of Ethnic Folk Arts Center, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts. The Suffolk tour, which includes performances on April 29th in Mastic Beach, and April 30th at St Rosalie's Church in Hampton Bays, is being presented by the Hallockville Folk Arts Center for Suffolk County and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 8, with funding from the New York State Council of the Arts and Suf- Cherish the Ladies: Irish Traditional Music & Dance Ensemble young American-born women coming to the forefront of the formerly male-dominated field of traditional Irish music. Cherish the Ladies includes some of the leaders of this new crop of musicians. The ensemble feature ten young Irish and Irish- American women who are among the country's most respected traditional artists. Many have won All-Ireland titles (the world championship). The ensemble includes guitarist Mary Coogan, flutist and button accordionist Maureen Doherty, fiddler Siobhan Egan, sean-nos (old-style Gaelic) singer Bridget Fitzgerald, fiddler Eileen Ivers, flutist Joanie Madden, singer Cathy Ryan Henry and step dancers Eileen Golden, Maureen Kennelly and Mairead Powell The Cherish the Ladies national tour has been organized by the folk County's Office of Cultural Affairs. The Hallockville Folk Arts Center, in Riverhead, is committed to the research, documentation, and presentation of Suffolk County's rich cultural traditions, according to Center Director, John Eilersten. Tickets are available by mail at Hallockville Folk Arts Center, 163 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 and will be available at the door on the evening of the performances. Additional information for the Centereach concert is available at (516) 243-7186; for the Mastic Beach concert at (516) 399-5143; and for the Hampton Bays concert at (516) 283-6730. For further information, call the Folk Arts Center at (516) 298-9782.
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GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for Dec. 7; Our lotto jackpot of €9500 has been won!! Massive congratulations to Eamon Dowling c/o O’Brien’s Bar, Duagh for choosing the winning numbers 2, 6, 8, 28.A fantastic win just in time for Christmas! Our lotto draw resumes on Tuesday 14th December with jackpot returning to €2000. Many thanks for supporting our Club draw.
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KNOCKANURE
CONGRATULATIONS to Pauline Woods Knockanure Village who Graduated recently from The University of Liverpool with a First Class Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy.
SPLIT THE BUCKET: The next draw organised by The Parents Association of Murhur National School Moyvane will take place on Friday, December 17.
CALENDAR: Moyvane LGFA Calendars are now on sale at Noel Stack’s Butcher’s, Holly’s Gala Moyvane, Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Village Grill, Brosnan’s Daybreak Tarbert. Calendars cost €5. All proceeds go directly to the Club and are greatly appreciated.
THANKS: Trocaire acknowledged receipt of the donation of €1,543 and would like to thank the parish of Moyvane for their generosity.
PADRE Pio December Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 21st December 7.30pm. Witness by:
Joan Hussey, Tralee, “She will share her story about the heartbreak felt by the loss of her little boy”.
DEATH on 9th December 2021 Sr. Mary Galvin of Limerick City, / formerly of Duagh, / Mallow,
Predeceased by her brother Dan and very recently by her sister Sr. Patricia. Sadly missed by her sister Sr. Stanislaus, brother Gerard, niece Máire, nephews Pat & Liam, nieces-in-law, nephew-in-law, grandnieces & grandnephews, her Sisters of Mercy Community and her many friends.
Funeral arriving for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Sunday, 12th December, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.
DEATH of Noreen Foley, Cahirdown, Listowel, on December 3rd, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary and her sister Lily. Remembered by her nieces Blossom and Mary, nephew Michael, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnieces, and extended family. Requiem Mass for Noreen celebrated on Monday in Listowel Church, followed by burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.
DEATH of Monsignor Liam Boyle aged 91, a native of Rathkeale, and later Knockaderry, on December 2 2021. He travelled as chaplain with the Irish soccer team to Rome in 1990 and arranged an audience with the Pope and team was Blessed by the Holy Father in front of an 8,000 audience.
DEATH took place recently in England of Timmy Keane, Kilmorna, son of Hannie Halloran Keane and Michael Keane, Kilmeany.
ANNIVERSARIES: Eugene Brandon, Timothy O’Sullivan, Tom Flaherty, Fr. Brian Dalton, Fr. Bob Barry, Sr. Scholasticia Scanlon, Kathleen Mankin, Jim Walsh, Seamus Flaherty, Anne Cunningham, Breda Meehan, Hannah Dillon, John Dalton, Eileen Dalton, Mary Walsh, Chrissie Nolan, Mathew Thompson, Paudie O’Connor, Tommy Kelly, Phyl O’Kelly, Eddie Carmody, Tom Moran, Sr. Dympna Mulvihill, Sheila Harnett, John Dillon, Bridie Cox, John Mulvihill, Fr. Placid Nolan, Lila Carroll, Sr. Loreto Relihan,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 11th Dec.’21- Moyvane- Sean & John O’Connor (Anniv.) of Inchamore at 7.30pm; Sun. 12th Dec.’21-Knockanure for Sheila Nash (Anniv.) Gortdromagouna and Deceased members of Nash Family at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for John “Jack” Stackpoole formerly of Aughrim and Lower Athea at 11.00am; Mon. 13th Dec.’21- NO MASS; Tues. 14th Dec.’21- Moyvane
For Oliver McGrath at 10.00am; Weds. 15th Dec.’21; Knockanure for Kathleen Buckley (Anniv.) at 10.00am; Thurs. 16th Dec.’21- Moyvane- Private Intention at 10.00am; Fri. 17th Dec.’21-Knockanure- Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat. 18th Dec.’21- Moyvane- for Padraig & Jackie McMahon, Lissanaskea (Birthday Remembrance) at 7.30pm and mass on Sun. 19th Dec.’21 in
Knockanure for John & Peggy McElligott, Lissanaskea and daughter Betty Neumann, U.S.A. at
9.30am, and mass in Moyvane for Paudie O’Connor (Anniv.) Upper Direen, also baby Max and deceased of O’Connor Family.
CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS FOR LISTOWEL with a number of priests’ present will take place on Monday, December 20th at 8.00 p.m. There will also be Confessions available immediately after the 10.30 a.m. mass on Tuesday, Dec. 21st, Wednesday, Dec. 22nd & on Thursday 23rd.
ADORATION in Listowel takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. Should a funeral take place on the day it will be cancelled.
THANKS: Moyvane Development Association would like to thank Eirgrid for their generous sponsorship under the ‘Eirgrid Community Sponsorship Fund’ which was used to upgrade the Nature Trail Walk.
GLORACH BINGO: Sunday at Fr. Casey’s 1.30pm.
SANTA and Mrs Claus at Pairc na nGael, Athea on Sunday, December 12th at 3pm. Donations will be accepted in aid of Milford Hospice.
GAA: Moyvane will play Ballyduff in the Junior North Kerry Cup. This game is provisionally fixed for Saturday, December 18 at 2.00pm. Moyvane will play Knock/Brosna/Duagh in the North Kerry Division 1 League Final. The provisional date for this game is Saturday, December 18/Sunday, December 19.
TRACTOR Run; Estuary Rollers Charity Tractor Run Dec5 2021. Estuary Rollers held their light up Christmas Tractor Run on Sunday Dec 5th. 2021 , started at Listowel Mart and travel across North Kerry and West Limerick. Charities: Milford Care Centre and Friends of St Ita's will benefit. Estuary Rollers Committee: Kieran Hynes, Laura Lavery, Patrick Scanlon, Sean Foley, John O Brien, Trish Kavanagh, Nicolas Cregan, Mike Fitzgerald, James O Brien and Dylan O Connor.
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SCRAP Metal; Moyvane Development Association will hold a scrap metal collection from Friday 10th December to Friday 17th December. Newtownsandes Coop and North Cork Coop have very kindly offered a dedicated section of their yard in Moyvane as a collection area for this scrap collection. Drop off times for scrap metal are 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12 pm on Saturday.
We are currently half way through our community led planning initiative, which will provide a well-coordinated development plan for Moyvane and Knockanure. Financial resources will be needed to see this through and it is hoped this scrap metal collection will be a good starting point on our journey together, while also giving people the opportunity for a positive clear out.
We are asking people to have a look around in their houses, back gardens & yards to pull out and bring any unwanted scrap metal to the drop off point in Newtownsandes Coop from 10th to 17th December at stated times. Anything metal is welcome but fridges freezers, timber, plastic or tyres cannot be accepted. Batteries are also accepted but must be stored in dedicated battery storage bins at the collection point. Contact Martin at 087 6761353 or Kieran at 087 4115116 if you have any queries.
PRIEST In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh; Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749; Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.
BUY A TRÓCAIRE GIFT OF LOVE and send your love around the world this Christmas. Visit
www.trocaire.org/gifts or phone 1850 408 408.
REFLECT: Synodal Pathway - Our time to reflect, discuss and listen, as part of our Diocese's participation in the 2023 Synod of Bishops, we will be offering opportunities for discussion and listening in the Spring.
Before that happens, you are invited to visit www.dioceseofkerry.ie/SynodQ/ to learn more about the questions that Pope Francis is asking us to reflect on.
PARISH: Presbytery/Office: 068 49308, Web: dioceseofkerry.ie Parish Office Hours: Tues. 10.00am-1.00pm, Thurs. 10.00am-12.00pm, Fri. 10.00am-1.00pm. Please note the Parish Office will be closed from Thursday 23rd Dec. and reopening Tuesday 4th Jan.’22.
STORM: Weather reports about recent storm, had frightened many people living alone, and nobody was expected to call to aid them. The media reports were greatly exaggerated. The pre-storm weather reports should be prefaced with the advice, that they were only forecasts and the worst scenario was being presented.
MARKET AT THE BARNAGH HUB, final market will be on the weekend of Friday, December 18 -19 inclusive.
JOBS: Kerry County Council to help them with their social housing targets, ten new posts have been approved.
AGE Action national helpline 0818 911 109 or email careandrepair@ageaction.ie
COVID-19. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am -- 8pm, call 0818 222 024.
POETRY book recently published by John McGrath, of Lisselton is now available locally.
The annual Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine is also available.
BOOK: Mountcollins and its Vicinity, by Larry Begley is now available also.
DAIRY Sector, Teagasc forecast; The average net margin/ha and net margin/L in 2022 are likely to be down 21% and 23% respectively on 2021 levels.
SCAMS: How to avoid delivery scams; First, are you expecting a parcel?
There's no need to enter sensitive information to receive one, and none of the major delivery companies will ask for this - if an app or message is asking for this, it should raise alarm bells. Next, check with the company (not the delivery company) where you placed an order using your online account rather than an email. Again, don't click on links from within the email.
If it's asking for money or personal information, it could be a scam. Check the address of the email sender and if it looks suspicious, ignore it. Watch out for generic greetings and grammatical errors.
CONSULTATION: Kerry County Council have a three-month public consultation process on a new strategic plan which will govern planning and development in the county over the next six years.
MINISTER for Education Norma Foley has €1.5m ICT funding for schools in Kerry to support the use of digital technologies. The funding is paid depending on a school’s enrolment. A primary school with 100 pupils will receive €8,000 under the scheme and a secondary school with 500 students will qualify for €22,311.
ARTS: Kerry County Council Arts Services has appointed Hannah Pinckheard of Tralee as Assistant Arts Officer.
AWARE: are currently looking for volunteers for their support service. If interested :www.aware.ie/get-involved/volunteering
UHL, due to Covid restrictions on visits, they can provide virtual visits for families.
HOSPITAL: National Treatment Purchase Fund say that over 900,000 Irish people are on hospital waiting lists, an increase of 124,000 since 2019. Study by Royal Voluntary Service in UK in 2019 found that patients without visitors were 43% less likely to be mobile, less likely to follow medical advice and 37% had a longer stay in hospital.
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.
APPEAL: An Afternoon with Celia at 3.30pm, on Friday, December 17 in Bowes Ryan Restaurant on the first floor of Arthurs Quay Shopping Centre, Limerick, with all proceeds going to the Redemptorist Annual Christmas Appeal.
TRALEE Mobile Crib – We are on the move from Monday 13th December. if you would like the Mobile Crib to visit your community contact us as soon as possible. Email Paddy.daly@stjohns.ie
CRIB: For the fourth year, the Vatican is hosting the ‘100 Nativity Scenes’ International Exhibition (Mostra dei 100 Presepi), bringing together over 100 cribs from across the world depicting the Nativity of the Lord.
POPE: Taken from the Tablet- Speaking to migrants and refugees living in the “Reception and Identification Centre” on Lesbos, a main entry hub for migrants and refugees seeking asylum in Europe, Pope Francis said he came to the island “to see your faces and look into your eyes. Eyes full of fear and expectancy, eyes that have seen violence and poverty, eyes streaked by too many tears.”
BREXIT Adjustment Reserve fund of EU. The reserve has a total budget of €5.4bn.
The Irish government will receive €361.5m in 2021, €276.7m in 2022 and €282.2m in 2023.
COVID-19: Middle East and Africa update for Australian exporters
https://www.austrade.gov.au/news/covid-19/updates/middle-east-and-africa
Fr. John Guiney S.J.
WHATS on; https://tintean.org.au/category/whats-on/
Videos of Irish Farming Life
https://www.facebook.com/Irishfarmingvideos
DAIRY Sale; The 2021 Black and White dairy sale took place on Saturday, December 3, at Borderway Mart in Carlisle, England. The majority of sellers came from the UK.
Tim and Lauren Fitzmaurice from the Leagh Holstein herd based in Cloghan, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry, were the Irish sellers present at the sale. Leagh Holstein had three lots on offer at the sale.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/8500gns-achieved-by-kerry-breeders-at-black-and-white-sale/
TOURISM: Fáilte Ireland has given details of its €50million Tourism Business Continuity Programme for 2022 at a virtual event attended by over 2,500 tourism and hospitality providers.
FUNDS for film making; Guidelines & application forms can be accessed online at http://www.kerrycoco.ie/home3/kerry-film-bursary/
APPROPRIATE - Written and performed by Sarah-Jane Scott- Directed by Paul Meade
Produced by Jill Murray, Performed at St John’s last Saturday 11th Dec 2021.
Seanie Barron has been carving wood in a workshop at the back of his house in, Askeaton.
https://askeatonarts.com/publications/barron
ANNIVERSARY of withdrawal of Thalidomide in November 1961. John Stack, of Tarmons (born in 1963) the Chairperson of the Irish Thalidomide Association is calling on the government to follow drug-manufacturer Grünenthal’s lead and apologise for its failure to withdraw Thalidomide.
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SIAMSA: Exhibition free to the public and open from 10am to 4pm every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until January 15th, excluding December 25th to 28th and January 01st., enjoy the virtual exhibition on www.siamsatire.com
Panto shows take place on Wednesday and Thursday December 29-30 and from Sunday, January 2 to Tuesday, January 4, with two shows daily.
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Brett & Kate McKay • November 30, 2021
How to Install a Rain Barrel in Under an Hour, for Less Than $200
HIDDEN: These ‘hidden mothers’ are easy to miss in pictures – yet, as soon as you spot them, it becomes impossible to unsee the head and shoulders, knees and legs of the adults beneath the brocade. And once you can no longer ignore her, you cannot believe you ever did not register that, of course, the infants are ensconced on their mother’s lap.
https://psyche.co/ideas/victorian-hidden-mothers-and-the-continued-erasure-of-mothering
PILLOW Fighting; Many of us remember pillow fighting at Macra events years ago; "The only difference between our fights and MMA fights is that nobody gets hurt," he said. "The fighters don't like to get hurt, and there's a lot of people who don't want to see the blood. They want to see good competition, they just don't want to see the violence."
The fact that so many people grew up bashing their siblings, friends and parents with pillows makes the sport relatable, which he hopes will help tap into a new audience.
"You can call it an alternative sport, but we think it's going to have mainstream appeal," he said.
MIGRATION: In this episode, we’re looking at two different migration experiences shaped by the British Nationality Act of 1948. For our first story, we explore the challenges faced by those arriving in Britain on board the Empire Windrush. We then follow the story of a young man who leaves Pakistan in search of adventure and opportunity.
https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/20th-century-migration-1948-citizenship-and-empire/?utm_source=emailmarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_mailer__8_december_2021&utm_content=2021-12-08
SCAM: Scammers have sent out a raft of emails claiming to be offering FREE vouchers at major supermarkets. Fake vouchers are circulating claiming to come from the likes of Aldi, Lidl and Tesco. Scammers are distributing them via a variety of channels, including email, WhatsApp and Twitter.
LOTTO; Knockanure GAA Lotto Results for 30 Nov 2021; There was no winner of the €9400 jackpot on Tuesday. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 19, 25. Lucky dip winners were ;1. Dara Neville, Bedford; 2. April Foley, Leitrim Middle; 3. Larry Buckley, c/o Collins Lisaniska; 4. Jack Murphy, St. Ita’s Tce, Abbeyfeale, and
5. Seán & Nathan Barry, c/o John Barry. Next draw on Tuesday 7th December with jackpot up to €9500.
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2021 December 8 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
AGM of Knockanure Development will now take place in the Centre at 8pm on Friday 10th December 2021. Everybody welcome. Covid19 guidelines will be adhered to.
CALLENDAR; Moyvane LGFA Calendars are now on sale at Noel Stack’s Butcher’s,
Holly’s Gala Moyvane, Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Village Grill, Brosnan’s Daybreak Tarbert. Calendars cost €5. All proceeds go directly to the Club and are greatly appreciated.
St. Vincent De Paul collection will take place at Masses on 11th & 12th
Dec.’21.
JUNIOR NORTH KERRY CUP FINAL: Moyvane will play Ballyduff in the Junior North Kerry Cup. This game is provisionally fixed for Saturday, December 18.
DRAW: Moyvane ICA Christmas Draw took place at the Marian Hall on Tues. 30th Nov. with the assistance of Mike Corridan and Noel Stack, longstanding sponsors of our annual draw. The Hamper won by Anna Fogarty, Curl Up n' Dye and sponsored by North Cork Creameries. The Turkey won by Micheal Fogarty, Church Rd. and sponsored by Mike & Helen Corridan, Corridan's Garage. The Ham won by Denny Meehan, Woodgrove and sponsored by Noel Stack, Stacks Butchers. The Christmas cake won by Anna Marie Flaherty, Moyvane Village Pre-School. Thanks to North Cork Creameries who sponsor the Hamper each year. Finally, a big thank you to all who have supported the ICA over many years.'
LIVE CRIB: Duagh Tidy Towns will open a special Crib and have it blessed on Saturday, December 18th at the Vigil Mass. All will be subject to public health guidelines and remain open
Throughout Christmas period from 11.00am-9.00pm. All proceeds are in aid of local charities.
PRIEST: In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749; Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.
DEATH of Catherine Brosnan (née Kirby), Shronebeirne, Kilmorna, Listowel, on November 26th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Jeremiah, daughter Moira and son-in-law Martin. Survived by her son John, daughters Nuala, Teresa and Rita, grandchildren Jason, Denise, Sarah, Kerri-Marie and Ritchie, great-grandchildren Rhiann and Reece, sister Peggy, son-in-law Richard, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Catherine was celebrated at Duagh Church, followed by burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.
DEATH of Mary Ahern (née Dalton) of Coole West, Athea, on 28rd November 2021. Predeceased by her husband Mossy, sisters Peg (Joy) & Sr. Cyprian (Birmingham). Survived by her sons Christy & Gerard, daughter Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Josie (Clancy – Knockanure), Chris (Dalton – New York), daughter-in-law Cathy, nephews, and nieces, cousins.
Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Wednesday, and burial immediately after in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATH has taken place of Bridie C Shine (née Conroy), Knockanure Road, Moyvane, on November 30th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Connie, infant son Connie, sisters Maureen, Monica, Elizabeth (Dolly) and her brother Jack. Survived by daughters Sheila and Margaret, grandchildren Anne and John, brothers Eddie and Dan, son-in-law Chris, sisters-in-law Marie, Rosaleen and Patricia, nephews, and nieces. Funeral Mass at the Assumption, Moyvane, on Thursday, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane. Her husband Connie, died in accident around time that President Kennedy was shot.
DEATH of Catherine White (née O'Sullivan), 11 Corrib Drive, Clareview, Limerick and late of Coilbee, Listowel, on November 30th, 2021, wife of the late Paddy. Survived by her daughter Anne, sons Tony, Alan and Robert, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Breda, Maureen and Nellie, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
Requiem Mass for Catherine was celebrated at Christ The King Church, Caherdavin, on Thursday followed by burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATH of Tom Barry, Pallas, Listowel, on November 29th, 2021. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Nora, brother Bob, sister Bridie and brother-in-law John Joe. Survived by his sister Hannah, brother-in-law Phil, nephews John Joe and Philip, nieces Hannah Mai and Yvonne and his nephews and nieces in the U.K, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
SYMPATHY to Timmy Murphy of Knockfinisk on the death of his wife Phyllis (nee Daly) recently. A native of Lixnaw/ Tralee, survived her brother Dr. Aidan Daly, (Tralee) and her sister Mary Kirby (Ardfert). She was involved in Humanitarian work in Papua New Guinea and Australia among others.
ANNIVERSARIES: Bridie Campbell, Fr. Liam Hayes, Sheila Nash, Tom J O’Donoghue, John Broderick, Tom Culhane, Peg Hayes, Bety Neumann, Nora Kennelly, Mary Daly, John Fitzgerald, Con Healy, Margaret Moloney, Jack Conroy, Breda Leahy, Paudie Mulvihill, Pat Flaherty,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 4th Dec.’21 –Moyvane for Maurice and Joe O’Connell, Dooncaha, Deceased Members O’Connell Family at 7.30pm; Sun. 5th Dec.’21 Knockanure for Mary Brosnan at 9.30am and
Moyvane for Paddy Mulvihill & Mary (nee Walsh) The Village at 11.00am; Mon. 6th Dec.’21 NO MASS; Tues. 7th Dec.’21 for John Quinn RIP, Leitrim Middle Private Intention, Vigil Mass 10.00am and Vigil Mass at 7.30pm; Weds. 8th Dec.’21 Knockanure -Immaculate Conception, Holy Day Private Intention at 9.30am and Moyvane People of the Parish at 11.00am; Thurs. 9th Dec.’21 Moyvane Private Intention at 10.00am ; Fri. 10th Dec.’21 Knockanure -Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat. 11th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Sean & John O’Connor (Anniv.) Inchamore 7.30pm and Sun. 12th Dec.’21 Knockanure for Sheila Nash (Anniv.) Gortdromagouna, Deceased Members of Nash Family at 9.30am and Mass Moyvane for John “Jack” Stackpoole, Remembrance, Aughrim and Lower Athea, at 11.00am.
CONFESSIONS FOR LISTOWEL PASTORAL AREA with a number of priests’ present will take place on Monday, December 20th at 8.00 p.m.
AGM: The Moyvane GAA Club AGM will be held on Friday, December 10 at 8.00pm in the Marian Hall.
ADORATION in Listowel Church every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. Should a funeral take place on the day it will be cancelled.
BEST Wishes to Jacque Stackpoole, daughter of Margaret and Tom, who was recently married in Athea church to Con Wrenn of Tournafulla. The reception took place at the Devon Hotel.
Best wishes also to Jerry Clancy, Knockanure graduating from UCC with First Class Honours in Masters of Accounting.
ABROAD: Brendan Galvin, Arabian Celts Chairperson in Bahrain was recently interviewed, and remarked, “It was amazing to have a member of the Royal Family attend the event because they're such powerful well-respected figures,” Guest of honour at the Men’s and Women’s Senior Finals 2021 in Bahrain, was Khalid Bin Hamad, a member of the Bahrain Royal Family and son of the country’s ruler, King Hamad.
https://www.gaa.ie/news-archive/
HEROES: Radio Kerry want to know who you consider to be the Kerry Heroes of 2021. Each of eight award recipients will be given a specially created 2021 award, crafted and sponsored by Louis Mulcahy Pottery. Let them know, in 500 words, your choice.
FREE Parking for two hours in Listowel till end of month.
FUNDRAISER: The eighth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul on Friday, December 10, 2021. Over the past seven years, has led to over €120,000 being raised.
PADRE Pio December Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 21st December 7.30pm. Witness by:
Joan Hussey, Tralee, “She will share her story about the heartbreak felt by the loss of her little boy”.
HEALTHY Athea invites you to join us at Páirc na nGael, Athea for a community walk/run each Tuesday from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.
SCRAP Metal; Moyvane Development Association will hold a scrap metal collection from Friday 10th December to Friday 17th December. Newtownsandes Coop and North Cork Coop have very kindly offered a dedicated section of their yard in Moyvane as a collection area for this scrap collection. Drop off times for scrap metal are 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12 pm on Saturday.
We are currently half way through our community led planning initiative, which will provide a well-coordinated development plan for Moyvane and Knockanure. Financial resources will be needed to see this through and it is hoped this scrap metal collection will be a good starting point on our journey together, while also giving people the opportunity for a positive clear out.
We are asking people to have a look around in their houses, back gardens & yards to pull out and bring any unwanted scrap metal to the drop off point in Newtownsandes Coop from 10th to 17th December at stated times. Anything metal is welcome but fridges freezers, timber, plastic or tyres cannot be accepted. Batteries are also accepted but must be stored in dedicated battery storage bins at the collection point. Contact Martin at 087 6761353 or Kieran at 087 4115116 if you have any queries.
GOAL Mile, supported by AIB, is held throughout December, in villages, towns and cities across Ireland and virtually throughout the world. https://www.goalglobal.org/goal-mile/
FUNDS: Minister Heather Humphreys, has announced €949,757 in funding for four Kerry outdoor projects. €500,000 to develop a 2.2km extension to the Coastal Greenway from Blennerville Village to Cockleshell Road which will join up with the Tralee-Fenit Greenway, a 13.5km coastal loop walk and cycleway. North Kerry Greenways receives €199,807 to provide furniture and a biodiversity trail to the Abbeyfeale-Listowel and Tralee-Fenit greenways.
MARKET AT THE BARNAGH HUB, final market will be on the weekend of Friday, December 18 -19 inclusive.
RUN Ballybunion Road Races on Easter Saturday 16th April 2022. The races will feature the 10Km, a half marathon and a Kids Race. Further details later.
YOUTH: Local Creative Youth Partnership at Kerry Education and Training Board has announced two strands of funding, to develop creativity projects for children and/or young people in their communities. More information about the application process, email denright@kerryetb.ie
SANTA Claus will be at the Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival Christmas event to collect your Santa letters on Saturday, December 11th from 12 noon to 3.00pm at The Thatch. Please note that this is a free Outdoor Event.
MAGAZINE: The 2021 edition of Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine is now available in the usual outlets.
CHARITY: Ecclesiastical Insurance, has launched its annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign to give £120,000 (approx. €140,000) to good causes across Ireland and the UK. Nominate a charity online. Nominations are open until the 21st of December and you can vote for your favourite charity at www.movementforgood.com/12days
COMFORT For Chemo Kerry want to build a purpose built, facility for those who need Chemotherapy and Oncological treatments. The charity’s goal is to raise €5 million in order to provide this unit for the people of Kerry. The event begins with ‘Are we there yet?’ where they will walk/run an average 150km over the course of the first week of the event. ViClarity US team will also be involved virtually .The ViClarity team is encouraging everyone to support them throughout the month of December. The donation page is iDonate.ie https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11422119_viclarity–s-page.html.
More details at http://traleetoday.ie/tralee-company-kicks-off-christmas-charity-events/
INFORMATION: Listowel CIC at 35 The Square, Listowel, V31 YN52. Phone: 0818 07 7840.
BIKE: You can bring a bike if there is space in the luggage compartment. Bus Éireann charges a fee (currently €10) to bring a bike on a single journey.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/cycling/overview_cycling.html
CARDS: Marie O'Sullivan, Moyvane wanted to support the Sandy Kelly Concert for Churches Renovation Fund in Glenflesk Parish. Unable to come to the concert Marie she decided to give 50 handmade Christmas cards. The cards raised €205.00.
TROCAIRE’S Christmas Gifts campaign has raised over €39m since 2000 for the long-term work supporting families affected by the causes of poverty. Gifts can be purchased online at trocaire.org/gifts or by calling 1850 408 408.
LIMERICK: Snapshots of the Treaty City and County, 1840 – 1960’ is a joint publication by Listowel’s Vincent Carmody and Glin historian Tom Donovan. Vincent’s has several published works including, Snapshots of an Irish Market Town and his book on Newcastle West. Tom Donovan, works include book on the history of the Knights of Glin, and editor of the Old Limerick Journal.
BOOK: Survey of four local graveyards: Clounagh, Coolcappa, Kilscannell and Rathronan, is available from Dooley’s Supervalu in Newcastle West or from Mary Kury at kurymary95@gmail.com or 0879282462.
BOOK: Lisa Fingleton is launching her book ‘The Last Hug For a While’ online Wednesday, December 8 at 8pm. Michael Harding will launch the book.
PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins is pleased to announce the availability to the public of Machnamh 100 – Centenary Reflections, Volume 1. The book is available in eBook format free of charge and can be downloaded. The book brings together the speeches and discussions, chaired by Dr John Bowman, at the first three of the President’s series of six Machnamh 100 seminars looking at the events of a century ago. https://president.ie/en
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SOUNDEST TOWN; Judges in the Cadbury and Today FM, Sound Town competition, have declared that Abbeyfeale is Ireland’s Soundest Town.
SIAMSA Tíre -treat in the lead up to Christmas in the safe environment of our spacious auditorium. Why not join us for the Ficino Ensemble at Siamsa Tíre on Fri. 10th Dec. at 8pm. Booking at www.siamatire.com or call 066-7123055. Singer Eddi Reader is celebrating her 40th year on stage next year with a ’40 Years Live’ concert tour including Siamsa Tire on February 19th, her grandmother, Margaret Nammock, came from Tralee and went to Scotland in the 1920s.
WATER: National Water Ambassador Programme. The year’s programme will run until April, 2022. Successful candidates took part in an online, interactive training day with speakers from Green-Schools, Irish Water, Clean Coasts and past ambassadors.
CARBON Cost of Christmas; Our total consumption and spending on food, travel, lighting and gifts over three days of festivities could result in as much as 650 kg of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) per person. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263969440_The_Carbon_Cost_of_Christmas
Lighting in Tralee Town for Christmas shows, concern by the Council officials for the environment.
The quickest way to cut carbon emissions, is reduce wages of the upper classes, who lead the rest of us by their example.
KNOCK: Thursday 2 December Fr Eamonn Conway – Synodality: What does it mean?; Thursday 9 December Julie Kavanagh – Synodality: How does it work?; Thursday 16 December Fr Eamonn Conway – Synodality: Why does it matter?. Find out more at www.knockshrine.ie/news
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Dec. 8th.
FAIR: Royal Ulster Winter Fair takes place at Balmoral Park on the outskirts of Lisburn on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
DAIRY Herd; Kerry has nearly 105,000 cows and Limerick have 124, 411 cows, and Clare 35,094 cows.
IFA president, Tim Cullinan has said that a letter sent by MEP Ciarán Cuffe to banking CEOs was a “disgraceful act by a Dublin-based MEP, seeking to sabotage farmers and rural Ireland”.
One in 20 farmers are under the age of 35 years, 30% are aged 65 and over.
CENSUS hubs that will provide free access to the 1921 Census of England and Wales, from 6 January 2022. https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/regional-hubs-to-offer-free-online-access-to-1921-census/?utm_source=emailmarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_mailer__01_december_2021&utm_content=2021-12-01
CHAIRMAN: Mundy Hayes, chairman of Kerry Co-Op since 2016, will step down as Chairman at its December board meeting.
VISIT www.dioceseofkerry.ie/SynodQ/ to learn more about the questions that Pope Francis is asking us to reflect on.
MARKING Machines, costing E12,650 have been bought by the Limerick Council. 24 guards have been trained to use them.
TOASTMASTERS Listowel will meet on zoom Dec 9, see details on facebook.
HOT SEATS: GM Company has announced that due to the ongoing chip shortage, it’ll no longer be able to offer heated or ventilated seats on virtually all its upcoming SUVs and pickups.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH; Due to our current situation in the pandemic Handel’s Messiah has been rescheduled to the 7th May 2022 in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.
ARTS: An online workshop for each of the county’s five municipal districts will take place on the following dates. Please email tourismoffice@kerrycoco.ie for the zoom link to attend the workshop for the Municipal District in which your event/festival takes place.
Tralee Municipal District: Monday 6^th Dec1 7.15pm to 8.45pm
Killarney Municipal District: Tuesday 7^th Dec 7.15pm to 8.45pm
Kenmare Municipal District: Wednesday 8^th Dec 2021 7.15pm to 8.45pm
Listowel Municipal District: Thurs 9^th Dec 2021 7.15pm to 8.45pm
Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District: Monday 13^th Dec 7.15pm to 8.45pm
The new strand (Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 - Strand II) will have a fund of €2 million available to support large-scale seasonal musical theatre and pantomime in 2021. The scheme aims to assist the live performance sector to create employment opportunities over the Christmas period 2021 for artists, performers, technicians and support staff through the provision of high quality seasonal musical theatre and pantomime.
Deadline 1pm on Monday 13 December 2021.
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=606ba3fdc6&e=57e387efec)
COVID: The Swedish Public Health Agency has announced a change in the Covid-19 guidelines. From November 1st, fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to take a Covid-19 test before returning to work after they recover – with a few exceptions.
ESTUARY Rollers tractor run began at the Mart Listowel on Dec 5th at 4pm and ended at Knockdown Arms.
COLMCILLE: He was at the centre of a bloody battle and founded a monastery that became a beacon of civilization in the Dark Ages. He's even said to have taken on the Loch Ness Monster. But who was Colmcille, the Irish abbot, known in Scotland as St. Columba? This exciting new documentary, broadcast on the 1500th anniversary of his birth, explores the man, the myth and his legacy today.
On TG4- 7/12 @ 21:30.
REDEMPTORIST: One hundred years after the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Sagairt na Síochána reveals the remarkable roles played by Irish Redemptorist priests in brokering the most important peace deals between Irish Republicans and British governments in the 20th century. Archbishop Patrick Clune from County Clare was a secret intermediary between British Prime Minister Lloyd George and Sinn Féin leaders including Michael Collins back in 1921. In Belfast, Fr Alec Reid initiated the Hume-Adams talks in 1986 which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
TG4 - 8/12 @ 21:30.
ADVENT: History and Meaning of the Advent Wreath
The lights of the candles on the Advent Wreath break through the darkness, reminding us of the Light of Christ that we anticipate during this holy season of Advent. Like many of our Church traditions, the use of the Advent Wreath with its evergreens and its lighted candles finds its origins in pagan tradition and ritual. “Pre-Germanic peoples used wreaths with lit candles during the dark and cold of winter as signs of hope in the future warmth and lengthening sunlit days of spring. Similarly, Scandinavians lit candles which were placed around a wheel, and prayers were offered to the god of light to turn the wheel of the earth back toward the sun to lengthen the days and restore warmth.” In the middle ages, Germanic peoples began incorporating a lighted wreath into the Christian season of Advent. It didn’t gain widespread popularity until the 1800s.
The Advent Wreath is symbolic. The evergreens used for the wreath itself are reminders of life. Shaping them into a circle reinforces that meaning. The circle is also a sign of everlasting life as well as the eternity of God.
The four candles used, three purple and one rose, mark the Sundays of Advent before Christmas. The purple candles are reminders that this should be a time of prayer and sacrifice to prepare us for the second coming of Christ. On the third Sunday, the rose candle is lit to announce Gaudete Sunday, (Gaudete means rejoice) a Sunday of rejoicing for Christ’s coming is near. With the lighting of that third candle, brightness is growing and the darkness is being overcome.
A fifth and larger white candle in the centre represents Christ. It is lit on Christmas Eve as a declaration that Christ has come into the world and the darkness is vanquished utterly.
The Advent Wreath serves as a powerful visual reminder of the holiness of the season. The light of the candles invites us to quiet ourselves during this busy time and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. It provides an invitation to wait and pray in hopeful anticipation for the coming of Christ. We are called to welcome the light of Christ into our lives.
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OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2022 -Fr. Dan O’Riordan will be the spiritual director for this pilgrimage. It takes place from August 7-13 and will include category 1 Passion Play tickets. Flights from Dublin direct to Munich. For details contact Premier Travel on 021 4277700.
REFLECTION – “Lose not yourself in a far off time, seize the moment that is thine.” – Friederich Schiller.
POPE on Greek Economic Crisis: Human Dignity Must Be at the Centre of Political Debate
The country’s unemployment rate is above 25%, and individuals are unable to remove more than $70 a day from ATMs.
MOON - December 19th full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Cold Moon.
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The Anglo-Irish Treaty signed in London – archive, 1921.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/24/anglo-irish-treaty-signed-in-london-archive-1921
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SAINT Nicholas (c 270-343) – Feast Day 6 December
Saint Nicholas was the original Santa Claus! He was noted for his holiness, kindness and generosity and lived in modern Turkey where he was born c270 into a wealthy family at Patara. He became bishop of Myra in the south of the country early in the 4th century and was bishop of that area for about 30 years. After his death in the year 343, Saint Nicholas was buried in Myra. Over 700 years later in 1087 when Muslims invaded the area, some Christians brought his relics to Bari in the south of Italy to keep them safe. Some relics are also believed to have been brought by some Normans the following century to Ireland to Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. As well as being patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas is also patron saint of sailors and fishermen.
HISTORY & Heritage of the Limerick Diocese
https://limerickdiocese.org/history-heritage/
https://limerickdiocese.org/news/clericus-research-programme1/
SOUL CITY; Half a century ago, a multiracial new town envisioned by a leading Black activist was one of the most visible and ambitious projects to emerge from the civil rights era. Today it is almost entirely forgotten.
https://placesjournal.org/article/learning-from-soul-city/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
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Now for the first time in our planet’s history, Earth is going to hit back.
At 6:40 a.m. GMT on November 24, a NASA mission called DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, to embark on a nearly year-long voyage around the sun. If all goes well, DART’s journey will end on the evening of September 26, 2022, when the golf cart-size spacecraft will intentionally slam into a little, unsuspecting asteroid called Dimorphos.
Dimorphos is a harmless space potato, a 525-foot-wide “moonlet” that orbits a bigger asteroid called Didymos every 11 hours and 55 minutes. DART’s mission is to smash into Dimorphos at roughly 15,000 miles an hour, altering the moonlet’s orbit around its parent body. The name Dimorphos, Greek for “having two forms,” was chosen because the asteroid will have one form before DART and one form after.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1913-1915 - 0879.pdf
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The Death of Mr John Bolton -Sills?, which occurred at his residence, Lixnaw, on December 8 , removes a personality of the old type. He was a true Nationalist, and was a prominent figure in the days of the land struggle. He was one of the best farmers in North Kerry, and his death, at he age of 74 year will be much regretted by a large circle of friends
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After requiem mass at Ballybunion, the Most Rev. Dr. Mangan presiding, the remains were laid to rest, in presence of a large attendance of the clergy and the public, of the late Very Canon Molyneux , P.P.., V.G. During the procession through the town the blinds in many private residences and business establishments were drawn. His gentle manner, his care for his parishioners, and his labours for them in general endeared him to his flock.
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News has reached Tipperary of the death at the front of Constable Thos. Keating, R I. C. Deceased, a native of Kerry, was very popular among his comrades at home and the people in general. He was a reservist in the Irish Guards.
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Corporal M. Riordan, of the Irish Guards, writing to his brother William, who resides at Kealduve, Glenbeigh, Kerry, from an hospital In Leicester, where he is recovering from a wound in the leg, says the saddest sights at the front are the civilians, who rather die than leave their homes, while cows go unmilked and unfed, or let out of house get killed by shot or shell.
Twelve more wounded soldiers have arrived at Glenbeigh, which makes a total of 32 there at present. The men were given enthusiastic welcome, and Father Lynch, addressing the gathering in Irish and French, gave the visitors a cordial welcome, paid a tribute to their Indomitable, courage, and expressed the deep sympathy of all with them In their sufferings. Mr O’Donnell M. P,? also associated himself with the welcome to the Belgians.
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The Rev. Father Kelly and the Rev. Father Hayes, Newcastlewest, in response to a deputation, which, headed by the members of the Irish National Foresters, Drapers' Assistants, G. A A. sections of the Irish National Volunteers, and the Castlewest brass and reed band, waited on them on Sunday evening, consented to continue to act as chairman and treasurer, respectively, of that branch of the Irish National Volunteers.
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The "Dublin Gazette" announces the bankruptcy of Robert Stack, John Redmond street. Cork, box manufacturer.
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A claim for £100 Has been lodged by the Castlebar Volunteer Committee in regard to alleged malicious injury by the theft of twenty-five rifles from Rooney Hall. A Sum of £600 has been collected In the Galway Diocese on behalf of Belgian relief as a result of Most Rev. Dr. O'Dea's appeal.
https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1913-1915 - 0877.pdf
Jan 8 1915 ?
Another great meeting of the Gaelic Athletic Association of the United States was held on Sunday afternoon at Snow’s Hall 119th street and Eight avenue, where many teams were represented, -------------------------
PAT CASEY, the husky captain of the Kerry football team, will have a brand new honour conferred on him a week from to-night, for Paddy will be the floor manager at the annual ball of the Merry Harvesters which will be held at Jim Coffey’s Hall, 155th street and Eight Avenue on Saturday night January 16. ---------------------------------- Jack Kennelly is in charge of the arrangement committee a ---------------------------------- JACK KENNELLY the famous Kerry footballer, is just getting over a bad spell of sickness. Jack was laid up during the holidays and will be well again soon. He promises to show up at Jim Coffey’s Hall on Saturday night where his dancing class Is the best patronized in the city Jack Is very popular. ---------------------
THE GAELS from Abbeyfeale are to hold a swell affair at Coffey's Hall. 155th street and Eighth avenue on January 23,
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Up, KERRY: Tarbert Ball, This night to be a Hummer, (see paper for list attending) ----------------------
Exhibitions of Gaelic dancing will be featured and the Kennelly brothers with Tommy Carroll will be the artists of this occupation.
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Charles Harvey and Fuu Ming Kai, a former postdoc from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, worked in collaboration with researchers from the University of California at Irvine to publish a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, where they discuss radiocarbon measurements on the Indonesian fires and confirm that the smoke is originating from burning peatlands, rather than the popular belief of deforestation and waste burning.
Harvey and Kai, who have been conducting research in the region since 2014, sampled and carbon dated the carbonaceous aerosol from September of 2014 to October of 2015. The results of their study found that the carbon level of the smoke plume had an intermediate age ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 years old. This confirmed that approximately 85 percent of the smoke was come from burning peatlands.
Tropical peatlands may contain as much carbon as the amount consumed in nearly a decade of global fossil fuel use, and raging peat fires in Indonesia alone have been estimated in some years to contribute 10 to 40 percent as much greenhouse gas to the atmosphere as all the world’s fossil fuel burning.
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COMET C/2021 A1 Leonard,
The comet's position in the sky will change daily. Charts showing its location are available to see on EarthSky.org, which states it will start off being visible in Northern Hemisphere skies.It last visited us about 70,000 years ago, Space.com reported.
Next meteor shower will be the Geminids, which are due to peak on the night of December 13 to December 14, according to the American Meteor Society.
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Expo 2020 Dubai is taking place from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Deferred for a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is one of the first truly global, post-pandemic international gatherings of nations.
https://www.austrade.gov.au/search.aspx?moduleid=8367&multisite=false&keywords=irish%20girls
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As Ireland broke away from British colonial control 100 years ago, a man was executed by the IRA, by men he knew. Why? And what impact did it have on all those involved?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00120wz
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GAA Knockanure Lotto Results 23 Nov 2021; There was no winner of the €9300. Numbers drawn were 9, 15, 21, 24. Lucky dip winners were;1. Mary Barry, Knockanure; 2. Breda O’Keeffe, Kilmorna; 3. JJ Clancy, Knockanure; 4. Liz Gould, c/o Gould’s Shop; 5. Steph & Cathal, Asdee, c/o Gould’s Shop
Next week’s draw will be on Tuesday 30th November with jackpot up to €9400.
MATCH: North Kerry Senior Championship Quarter Final Sunday 5th December @ 12 pm in Brosna
Knocknagoshel V Castleisland Desmonds; North Kerry Minor Championship Semi Final
Sunday 5th December @ 11.30am in Knockanure, Knocknagoshel/Brosna/Duagh V Ballyduff
Details of the GAA Kerry Health and Wellbeing Committee and the Initiatives run under the auspices of the committee are summarised on their site. https://www.kerrygaa.ie/health-wellbeing/
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2021 December 1 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PARTY: The Senior Citizens Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 5th Dec. at 1.00pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Please contact Noreen 068-49238 or Eileen 087-9313912.
ROSARY: A 9 Day Rosary Novena beginning Tuesday 30th November and ending on Wednesday 8th December. People all over Ireland will pray the Rosary together each evening at 9pm. On the final evening at 9pm on Radio Maria the Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin will lead the final Rosary live. If you are gathering to pray in groups, we encourage you to gather safely adhering to local Covid 19 regulations.
PADRE Pio & 1st Friday Evening Mass in Listowel at 6.45pm.
PRIEST: In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day. For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh; Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749; Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.
WANTED: General Maintenance Supervisor needed. A Person who keeps the Parish and Presbytery in good order, through identifying areas needing attention and facilitating their resolution. Contract Fr. Brendan 068-49308. Stewards needed for weekend. Can you assist?
CARDS: Knockanure/Moyvane Church Christmas Cards, 7 cards for €2, very limited stocks available in the Parish Office.
BUS Local Link contact- 066 714 7002. R61 - Depart Moyvane every Wednesday, 09:30, This Service will be Door to Door (where possible) in the following townlands: Blake’s Cross, Drummurher, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Knockanure, Athea, Kilmorna. Pre-Booking of seats is a requirement where there are deviations to the Route. Due to the door-to-door nature of the above service this may result in slight change to Pick up times. The above bus is timed to meet the Bus Eireann Route 272 11.00 am bus to Tralee and will also meet the 14.00 bus from Tralee to Listowel www.buseireann.ie Tralee 066 7164700
MORE: S239b – Moyvane Area – Listowel- Every Wednesday, service for; Moyvane, Leitrim Middle, Leitrim East, Carreuragh, Coilagurteen, Kilbaha Middle, Cloonbrane, Skehenerin, Coilbee, Lavalla South.
MATCH: North Kerry Senior Championship Quarter Final Sunday 5th December @ 12 pm in Brosna
Knocknagoshel V Castleisland Desmonds; North Kerry Minor Championship Semi Final
Sunday 5th December @ 11.30am in Knockanure, Knocknagoshel/Brosna/Duagh V Ballyduff
Details of the GAA Kerry Health and Wellbeing Committee and the Initiatives run under the auspices of the committee are summarised on their site. https://www.kerrygaa.ie/health-wellbeing/
HANDEL’S Messiah in The Cathedral Killarney On Saturday 11th December, at 8pm, Killarney, will be performed by the Dublin Bach Singers. The four soloists include Sharon Lyons, Soprano, Leanne Fitzgerald, Alto, Conor Prendiville, Tenor and Rory Dunne, Bass.
ADORATION takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am mass in Listowel, until 1.00 p.m. Should a funeral take place on the day it will be cancelled.
DEATH has occurred on 24th November 2021 of Sr. Patricia Galvin of Limerick City, / Mallow, / Formerly of Duagh, Co. Kerry. Pre-deceased by her brother Dan. Sadly missed by her sisters Sr. Mary & Sr. Stanislaus, brother Gerard, niece Máire, nephews Pat & Liam, nieces-in-law, nephew-in-law, grandnieces & grandnephews, her Sisters of Mercy Community and her many friends.
Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Friday, 26th November, Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Goretti Francis Stack, Tim Healy, Nora Leahy, Joan Ahern, Nora McAuliffe, Marie Walsh, Ray Keane, Ellen Collins, John McMahon, Ann Kissane, John Connor, Julia Leahy, Rita Fitzmaurice, Sr. Marie Costelloe, Bridie McCarthy, Gerald Stack, Angela Carmody, Tommy Foley, Peggy Sheehan, Kitty McEnery, Mass; Sat.27th of Nov.’21 Moyvane for Margaret and John Meade (Aniv.) Aughrim at 7.30pm; Sun.28th Nov.’21 Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am and Moyvane mass for Peggy & Mick Sheahan (Aniv.) Leitrim Middle at 11.00am; Mon.29th Nov.’21 NO MASS; Tues.30th Nov.’21 Moyvane for Marie Walsh (Aniv.) Barragougeen at 10.00am; Weds.1st Dec.’21 at Knockanure for Bridie, Paddy & Kate O’Connor at 10.00am; Thurs.2nd Dec.’21 in Moyvane for Edward and Kit Fitzmaurice Leitrim Middle at 10.00am; Fri.3rd Dec.’21 at Knockanure a Private Intention, 10.00am, and in the evening for Catherine Mankin & Path Walsh nee Horgan, Late of Trien & London at 7.30pm. Sat.4th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Maurice & Joe O’Connell, Dooncaha and Deceased Members O’Connell Family at 7.30pm; Sun.5th Dec.’21 Knockanure for Mary Brosnan at 9.30am, and Mass in Moyvane for Paddy Mulvihill & Mary (nee Walsh) The Village at 11.00am.
FEAST of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated on Friday 3rd December. He was a Jesuit missionary who preached the Gospel in India and Japan and died on his way to China in 1552.
Padre Pio December Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 21st December 7.30pm. Witness by:
Joan Hussey, Tralee, “She will share her story about the heartbreak felt by the loss of her little boy”.
SOUTH DOC. The phone number for the out-of-hours GP service for Kerry and Cork has changed.
SouthDoc's new number is 0818 355 999. Its 1850 number will be disconnected and will no longer be accessible from January 1st.
SEÁN KEANE: will visit the Glórach on Friday December 3rd at 8pm. Tickets are probably booked out now but it’s worth ringing the booking line on 087 1383940.
THEATRE |Thursday 25th to Monday 29th November @ 8pm. MOLL presented by St John's Theatre Group. The classic comedy by John B Keane is based on the arrival of Moll, the Priest's new Housekeeper and the changes she undertakes in both running of the presbytery and indeed the parish. Frances Kennedy takes the lead role as the resourceful Moll, Batt O'Keeffe is the Canon, Johnny Corkery the reluctant curate in charge of bingo and Conor Hogan the third Curate in the house. Sonny Egan plays the small farmer Ulick while Bernie Daly is his prospective wife Bridgie. Conor Foley plays the Bishop on a surprise visit and Jana Finucane, Mrs Andover who is fond of the drop and so ruled out of the job as Housekeeper. The Play is Directed by Joe Murphy.
CONGRATULATIONS to Norma McMahon from Coolaneelig, Duagh, who has been named Kerry Carer of the Year, by Family Carers Ireland.
PARKING: There will be free parking for two hours in the streets in Listowel from Saturday 4th December for the period leading up to the new year.
DRIVERS: North Kerry in conjunction with Local Links Kerry are seeking volunteer Drivers for their volunteer Social Car Scheme. For further information could you please contact Molly at Ard Chúram Day Care Centre on 068 22986.
FUNDS from GOV. in 2022 of €88 million for the Horse and Greyhound Racing, with 80% going to Horse Racing Ireland.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rescinded a Trump administration rule that ensured faith-based social service agencies that provide adoption and foster care would continue receiving federal funding.
GREENWAY section from Abbeyfeale to Kerry Border was recently reopened. Beware near Ardagh thorns on greenway due to hedge cutting.
MARKET AT THE BARNAGH HUB: There will be an evening Market at the Barnagh Hub on the weekend beginning Friday. December 3 – Sunday, December 5 inclusive and the following Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The final market will be on the weekend of Friday, December 18 -19 inclusive.
To book a free pitch contact Eileen from 9-2pm on 085 2552890.
BINGO Sunday at the GAA grounds Abbeyfeale, starting time of 1.30 pm.
RETIREMENT: presentation to Doctor Kieran Murphy, Athea to mark his retirement will be held in the Community Centre Carrigkerry on Sunday, December 5 at 3pm. Kieran has provided his services since 1984.
RETIRED NURSES ASSOCIATION - Mass for the deceased members of the Retired Nurses Association - Kerry Branch in the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa on Wednesday 1st December at 2pm.
ANTIBIOTICS: European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption reported a drop in antibiotics use by 43% between 2011 and 2020. In this country, during the same period, there was only an 8% reduction.
COST to Dairy Farmers; President of ICMSA Pat McCormack described the price surge over such a short period as “unprecedented”. His organisation has calculated that an average dairy farm would see total costs per farm go from €146,500 in 2020 to an estimated €159,000 by 2022 — an average rise of €12,500 or approximately 8.5pc.
YOUNG Farmers of the Year competition. Thursday, December 2 – Video interviews to be completed by shortlisted applications; December 13 and 14 – Semi-final interviews (Note: there is no county round this year, semi-finalists will be chosen from interviews); December 14 – Final six interviews and Black-Tie Awards Night. The FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards in association with Macra na Feirme, are sponsored annually by FBD and run by Macra na Feirme with partnerships with the Irish Farmers’ Association and the National Rural Network.
BILL was introduced to the Seanad to allow temporary peat extraction for horticultural purposes.
It is reported that 17,000 people are dependent on it for a living.
JOBS: 2018, Teagasc launched a ‘People in Dairy’ programme. They identified the need to recruit 5,000 people for Ireland’s dairy farming sector.
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, proposes that EU member states collectively legally protect at least 30% of EU’s land and marine areas and that 10% of this should relate to areas such as ancient woods and peatland. In the parks in Dublin there are about 700 grassed football pitches which are regularly mown, and no grass collected. (According to Tidy Town report).
CLAIM that one third of this country’s 98 wild bee species are threatened with extinction and the Department of Agriculture have 186 actions to help save them with biodiversity.
LISTOWEL: https://www.listowel.ie/about/
LIBRARY: will host a number of free online events for children. Authors Katie O'Donoghue and
Roisin Meaney will do four live Bedtime Storytelling events each on select evenings at 7pm. Lisa
Fingleton will host a live Wild Child creative nature and drawing workshop on Saturday 11th December at 11am. Pre-recorded beginner yoga and pilates classes for families will be available throughout December on the Kerry Library website. Booking https://www.kerrylibrary.ie/family-time-at-your-library.html
DINGLE- November we're coming home to Dingle to celebrate our twentieth anniversary with you all, live + online. Here's a look at some of the magic we have in store for you all!
https://www.othervoices.ie/events/other-voices-dingle-fiche-bliain-ag-fas
SIAMSA Tíre has organised a line-up that includes, music, dance, theatre, and fun events. Starting on Saturday December 4th with the Irish Rambling House. Presented in partnership with Radio Kerry.
KERRY GAA and Down Syndrome Kerry have a new partnership which will see Kerry GAA donate a percentage of proceeds from ticket sales for the Win A House in Killarney draw to the Down Syndrome Kerry charity. THE Tour de Munster raised €522,201— for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland, this year.
SCHOOL: Presentation Secondary School, Listowel, Webinar for Incoming Students being held on 30th Nov at 7.30pm.
LOCAL Government Services, details at https://services.localgov.ie/en-ie/Home/intro
SAFEGUARDING and preventing Adult Abuse. https://youtu.be/eDMxi1s-yEY
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2022 -Fr. Dan O'Riordan will be the spiritual director for this pilgrimage. It takes place from August 7-13 and will include category 1 Passion Play tickets. Flights from Dublin direct to Munich. For details contact Premier Travel on 021 4277700 or email norardy@premiertravel.ie .
CHRISTMAS Fair will be held in the Marine Hotel, Ballybunion on Saturday December 4th in aid of the Kerry Parents and Friends.
SVP Christmas draw for a Ford Focus Titanium ,details from 021 4270 444.
LOCAL book; Timmy Woulfe, launched his book “As Tough as Tathfhéithleann”, a list of Irish words and phrases which were commonly used in the parish of Athea in the last century.
A book on the history of Ardfert Creamery and Branches will be launched at Ballyroe Hotel on Friday the 3rd of December at 7.30pm.
BOOK: The First Irish Cities: An Eighteenth-Century Transformation, by David Dickson, Yale University Press, 352 pp, £25, ISBN: 978-0300229462
David Dickson, emeritus professor of modern history in TCD, has made contributions to Irish urban history for many years, most notably in Dublin: The Making of a Capital City (2014) and Old World Colony: Cork and South Munster, 1630-1830 (2005). In The First Irish Cities, he makes the point that almost 150 histories of English towns were published in the eighteenth century, in contrast to virtually none in Ireland.
SUPPORT: Community Based Drug & Alcohol Initiative Projects provides support to young people in the community & their families who may be experiencing difficulties with alcohol or drugs
Tralee: (087) 6708702; Killarney: (085) 8501296, and Listowel: (087) 9263803000.
FLU killing over 100 million people, in the flu pandemic of 1918 had devastating worldwide effects. The horror of the Spanish flu illness become forgotten by the buzz of the jazz age, will the same happen again with Covid 19.
RDS Library & Archives have been an important part of the RDS from its foundation in 1731. Our collections hold a wealth of material related to the social, cultural and economic history of Ireland and are available to browse here. Please note that this site is a living database to which we will be adding new content as it becomes available.
https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/collections/
DAIL; As an example to others could the Dail close their car park, or charge a high parking fine which would be non-returnable as an expense. Deputies and visitors would then be forced to take the bus.
NZ FARMER: Andrew farms in the Waikato region on the north Island of New Zealand and milks 320 Jersey cows in a once-a-day (OAD) milking operation, alongside his father.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dairy-focus-the-once-a-day-farmer/
CHRISTMAS Post for Eire, is 21st Dec.; USA- 9th Dec., and Rest of the World 4th Dec.
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FUNDRAISER: The eighth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul on Friday, December 10, 2021. Over the past seven years, has led to over €120,000 being raised.
TRALEE Town Park has a new water refill station, many towns and villages lack the facility.
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: wishes to acknowledge receipt of the following grant allocation from KCC: €2,500 from the Community Support Fund, which was used to part fund the upgrade of the flower beds on Church Road. Moyvane Development Association also wishes to acknowledge receipt of €1,000 under the Community Enhancement Programme from KCC & The Department of Rural and Community Development which was used to purchase a mulcher lawn mower.
Fr. William Moloney
Fr William Moloney lately arrived from Ireland took up a temporary position in Sierra Valley where lived about 1000 people many of them Ranchers in 1868. He is noted as being the first Missionary to visit the north of Pumas County. Visiting Johnsville on Deer Creek, Quincy, Indian Valley, Susanville and Honey Lake Valley in Lassen County. He was the first Priest in Lassen County. The records show that Fr. William Moloney was very active on the Missions in California and Nevada .He gave 40yrs service to the Church in this area. Journeys of 50 miles were common. At times he would be 100 miles from the end of the trail at Downieville where mining took place in 1880. He named his famous Horse Charley. In the mountain area of Northern California travel in winter was difficult with deep snow drifts. To travel you would need a pine board 4" wide and 8 to 12ft long fixed to the soles of shoes a long stick was needed for balance. A priest had to be strong and fit to cope with the hardships of Missionary life. It took 6 weeks to make the circuit from Truckee to Alturas and back home again. Fr. William Moloney son of Tadhg and Kate Enright born Coilagurteen, Knockanure in 1841 Ordained 1864, died Sutter Creek 1903. He was a brother of M T Moloney Solicitor General Ottawa .Inscriptions on Family Headstone Gale Cemetery, Timothy Moloney died Nov 1st 1885 aged 93yrs. Memorial Erected by their son Maurice Moloney Ottawa Ill. USA . Also remembered son John Moloney who died Jan 19th 1904 .his wife Ellen died 13th April 1908 .son Edward Moloney died Nov 5th 1872 aged 27yrs.
CREAMERY Newtownsandes
https://moyvane.com/history/newtownsandes-co-op/
BADMINTON Moyvane; https://moyvane.com/sports/badminton-club/
GAA MATCH Programmes; https://www.kerrygaa.ie/kerry-match-programmes/
Video link
https://youtu.be/DW3Z6NzjgMA
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St Michaels Churchyard at back of Sports Field Listowel
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CARBON: world's wealthiest 1% produce double the combined carbon emissions of the poorest 50%, according to the UN. (Break)
“These are people who fly most, drive the biggest cars most and live in the biggest homes which they can easily afford to heat, so they tend not to worry if they’re well insulated or not.
“They’re also the sort of people who could really afford good insulation and solar panels if they wanted to.”
Prof Newell said that to tackle climate change, everyone needs to feel part of a collective effort – so that means the rich consuming less to set an example to poorer people.
He continued: “Rich people who fly a lot may think they can offset their emissions by tree-planting schemes or projects to capture carbon from the air. But these schemes are highly contentious and they’re not proven over time.
The wealthy, he said, “simply must fly less and drive less. Even if they own an electric SUV that’s still a drain on the energy system and all the emissions created making the vehicle in the first place”.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56723560
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Our Lady came to Kibeho 40 years ago to help us because, as Ilibagiza emphasized, the Blessed Mother assured, “Don’t forget I love you.” LEARN MORE
http://www.kibeho-sanctuary.com
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FOOD Banks; A study by Food Bank for New York City reported that nearly 75% of emergency food providers (EFPs), such as pantries and food banks, saw dramatic increases in demand for service during the early days of the pandemic. A major cause: the business lockdowns that forced widespread unemployment.
Sister Caroline describes how food is distributed from St. John’s Bread & Life to “guests” in Brooklyn and a few spots in Queens.
But according to the report, 38% of the food providers suddenly closed because of social-distancing protocols. In Brooklyn, for example, the list of EFPs in operation shrunk from 257 to 164 as protocols continued, a loss of 93. Queens had 170, but lost 65, leaving 105 with open doors.
“In almost 90% of the cases, whether it’s a parish-based one or a small organization, it was volunteers who were doing the actual work,” Sister Caroline said.
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Kerry Group
https://www.kerrygroup.com/site-files/cms-templates/video/Sustainability-In-Motion.mp4
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Communion Videos
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/schools/communion-videos-august-20/
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The Richness and humour of Ulster Norn (Northern) Ireland speech
Compiled by Sr Dympna O’Daly, as heard regularly in her neighbourhood.
“Here’s me” - This is what I said.
“Keep it lit” - A word of encouragement.
“Howl yer whist” - Be quiet!
“He’s a real melter!” - He does my head in.
“Call around for a yarn” - yarn = a chat.
“Bout ye?” - How are you?
“Wind yer neck in” - Stop talking.
“Gurning” - Complaining.
“Do you think I came down the Lagan in a bubble?” - Do you think I’m stupid?
“It’s a wee bun” - It’s very simple.
“I’m foundered” - I’m cold /freezing.
“I’m dying for a poke” - for an ice-cream.
“I’m sundered” - I’m embarrassed.
“Going for a dander”- Going for a stroll.
“Boggin” - Dirty, very unkempt.
“There’s more meat on a butcher’s apron” - A very skinny person.
“As thick as champ” - Not very intelligent.
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Driving Home for Christmas
ICO has teamed up with the legendary singer Johnny Logan to produce a fabulous festive charity single which will help raise vital funds for Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) & ICO’s free education programmes.
https://www.irishchamberorchestra.com/driving-home-for-christmas/
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Seán Finnan rounds up the top stories from the week including the progression the of Directly Elected Mayor, the building of Limerick’s first Mosque
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/11/25/limerick-post-news-round-up-21/
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GAA Knockanure Club Lotto results Nov 16 2021; There was no winner of the €9200 jackpot Tuesday night. The numbers drawn were 9, 23, 24, and 31.Our lucky dip winners were; 1. Cornelius Moloney, Knockmeal; 2. Noirín Goulding, c/o Eleanorw; 3. Tara & Joseph, Knocknasna; 4. Bríd O’Keeffe, Kilmorna, and 5. Mike Dillon, Amber Garage. Our next draw is due to be held on Tuesday 23rd November with jackpot up to €9300. Congratulations to our lucky dip winners and thank you again for all your support.
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FACE MASK: this study is to determine the effects of prolonged usage of N95 respirators and surgical facemasks amid health care workers in our institution. Cross-sectional study. SRM medical college hospital, Kattankulathur. A self-constructed questionnaire containing 20 queries regarding the effects of prolonged use of face masks, after being analysed by the experts of our institution were handed over to 250 participants.. All participants wore either surgical masks or N95 respirators for a minimum of 4 h per day. People aged between 20 and 48 years were selected for this study. Study period was from 20/07/2020 to 26/07/2020. Completed questionnaires were sent for statistical analysis. A total of 250 healthcare workers participated in the study, out of which 179 were females. The acquired results were excessive sweating around the mouth accounting to 67.6%, difficulty in breathing on exertion 58.2%, acne 56.0% and itchy nose 52.0%. This study suggests that prolonged use of facemasks induces difficulty in breathing on exertion and excessive sweating around the mouth to the healthcare workers which results in poorer adherence and increased risk of susceptibility to infection.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7490318/
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THANKS: Speed Detection Signs: The Board of Management, Staff and pupils of Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure would like to thank Councillors Tom Barry and Michael Foley for their funding of the speed detection signs approaching our school. We really appreciate their taking our concerns about the safety of our children seriously and taking this action on our behalf. Míle Buíochas.
INFORMATION: If people want Communion at the Door of Hope/Car Park please make yourself known and make your way to the door entrance if possible. Christmas Confessions: are taking place at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Monday 20th Dec. at 8.00pm. Kneelers can be used again, and you can kneel at the main part of the Mass as before and stand for Our Father and Gospel. Contact Fr. B. Carmody 068-49308/ 087-960 1549. Parish Office: Tues. 10am-1pm, Thurs. 10am-12pm, Fri. 10am-1pm.
THANKS for your contribution to Missio of €430 for Missions in Africa.
DAMAGE: Could somebody let Fr. Brendan know who damaged a pier of the parking lot, a month ago.
MASS for Bon Secours Hospital will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Castle St., Tralee on Tuesday, 23rd November at 7.00pm in remembrance of Patients, Staff and Relatives of Staff who have died during the past twelve months. The Mass will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person at www.churchservices.tv/tralee
ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE MASS in tarbert – for all who have died during the year, will be celebrated on Fri. 26th Nov. at 7pm.
VOLUNTEER: Do you have a full clean driving license and access to a car? Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, North Kerry in conjunction with Local Links Kerry are seeking volunteer Drivers for their volunteer Social Car Scheme. For further information please contact Molly at Ard Chúram Day Care Centre on 068 22986.
FUN DAY: Moyvane ICA regretfully announce that Santa and Mrs. Claus are unable to visit the Moyvane Family Fun Day which has been cancelled again this year due to the ongoing pandemic. The Annual Christmas draw will go ahead. It will take place on November 30th. Cards are available from ICA members and in the local shops.'
PARTY: Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 5th Dec. at 1.00pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Cost €20 per person. Please book with Noreen 068-49238 or Eileen 087-9313912 before 28th Nov.’21.
CONFIRMATION Preparation with Dr Patricia Kieran. For parents of children preparing for Confirmation. Dr Patricia Kieran, Mary Immaculate Collage, Limerick will present a Webinar on Confirmation on Tuesday Nov 30th at 7pm
DAY of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2021. The Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was first held in 1993. It was created to give recognition to victims of road traffic crashes and for their loved ones and to Acknowledge all who work in our emergency services. A remembrance Mass to mark World day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2021 celebrated in Abbeyfeale Church Saturday 20th November at 6.30pm.
DEATH of Eithne Doyle (née Buckley), 4 Church Street, Listowel and late of 8 Patrick Street, Listowel, on November 17th, 2021. Wife of the late Patsy. Sadly missed by her sister Marie, brothers-in-law Tom and Joe, nephews James, Seamus, Tom, Edward and Christy, nieces Mary and Norma, grandnephews, grandnieces, and great-grandnephews.
DEATH of Margaret O'Connor (née Brandon), Coolnalaught, Listowel and late of Aughrim, Moyvane, on November 15th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, son Christy and son-in-law Tom. Survived by her sons Patrick, Jimmy and Johnny, daughters Jane, Noreen and Margo, her 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, sisters Noreen and Mary, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.Requiem Mass for Margaret was celebrated at Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Thursday, followed by burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATH has occurred of Mattie Griffin of The Cottages, Ardagh, on November 11th 2021. Tribute from Gabriel & Brenda Fitzmaurice, Moyvane, So sorry to learn of Mattie’s passing. He was a mighty bodhran player, a great character and a lovely, lovely man. I fondly remember our sessions together playing music and having the craic. Rest in peace Mattie. My deepest sympathy to Mattie’s relations and friends. May he rest in peace.
DEATH recently of Teresa Fox nee Molyneaux, Drumshanbo, Leitrim late of Meen, Listowel, and Veronica (Vera) O’Connor nee Shine, Allman’s Terrace, Killarney late of Colbert St. Listowel.
ANNIVERSARIES: Liam Collins, Brendan Ferriter, Evelyn Scannell, Fr. John Horan, Joan Mullane, Stephen John Timothy Soules, Bridie Robinson, Jim Hudson, James McCarthy, Pat Foley, John Buckley, Maura Gallahue, Nell O’Carroll, Margaret Neenan, Con Bunce, Mattie Walsh, Phil Scanlon, Bridie Quille, Eileen O’Brien, Mass Sat. 20th Nov.’21 Moyvane for Sr. Margarite Windle RIP at 7.30pm; Sun. 21st Nov.’21 Knockanure for Paddy, Bridie, and Jack Flavin (Anniv). Kilmorna at 9.30am and Moyvane for Patrick Scanlon (Anniv.) Moher at 11.00am; Mon. 22nd Nov. ‘21 NO MASS;
Tues. 23rd Nov.’21 Moyvane for Julia, Paddy, Billy Hanrahan and deceased members of the Hanrahan Family, Aughrim at 10.00am; Weds. 24th Nov.’21 Knockanure for Eileen Boiley at 10.00am; Thurs. 25th Nov. ‘21 Moyvane for Michael Dore (Anniv.) at 10.00am; Fri. 26th Nov.’21 Knockanure for Private Intention at 10.00am. Masses next weekend: Sat. 27th Nov. ‘21 Moyvane for Margaret and John Meade (Anniv.) Aughrim at 7.30pm, and Masson Sun. 28th Nov.’21 Knockanure for People of the Parish 9.30am, and Moyvane for Peggy & Mick Sheahan (Anniv.) Leitrim Middle at 11.00am.
ADORATION in Listowel takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. Should a funeral take place on the day it will be cancelled.
PRESENTATION: Sunday (Nov. 21st) celebrate Presentation Day. To mark the event - Listowel Presentation Secondary School hosted 11.30 a.m. mass.
LOCAL Tidy Towns Category B; Tarbert – 325; Ballylongford –312 and Moyvane –304.
https://www.tidytowns.ie/SV-TidyTowns-Results-Booklet-2021.pdf
TIDY TOWNS: Listowel have received gold medal, Congratulations to Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns on being awarded 293 Points in this year’s Tidy Towns Competition. Abbeyfeale has been awarded an increase in Points every year since 2013. The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and Ennis, was judged to be the best from a number of 847 entries to the competition this year.
Funding of €1.5 million to directly support the TidyTowns committees. In total, 1,022 TidyTowns groups across the country will be eligible to benefit from this investment.
Glin Tidy Towns are Up 7 points this year.
GAA walking track in Athea is lit up and Healthy Tuesdays is attracting many.
BUS: Proposed that a bus every 30 minutes between Limerick and Abbeyfeale, at the present time, passengers are low on bus routes. If people have to go to Abbeyfeale from local districts, no provision for the most disadvantaged to ferry them to and from their homes.
GAA; AIB Munster Club Championship Fixtures for the first weekend of games on the weekend of November 27th and 28th. Munster GAA will be live streaming all games that weekend in conjunction with www.clubber.ie.
CLASS: Traditional Music and Singing Classes, registration was at the Top of the Town on Friday, Nov 19th from 6.15 to 7pm.
MOLL a comedy by John B. Keane, presented by St. John’s Theatre, Thur. 25th to Mon. 29th Nov. @ 8pm.
SEÁN KEANE will visit the Glórach on Friday December 3rd at 8pm. Tickets can be booked by ringing the booking line on 087 1383940. Outdoor Bingo is at the earlier time of 1.30pm.
CONCERT | Wednesday 24th November 2021 @ 8pm. Award winning Pianist, Finghín Collins will return to St John's Theatre & Arts Centre to perform his Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy Tour. The concert will include Bach, Gerald Barry's, John Field's Midi, Liszt, Bartok Chopin and Amy Beach's Hermit Thrush at Eve.
EDDIE CARMODY - An event organised by the Carmody family took place on November 20 at the Eddie Carmody monument in Rusheen, Ballylongford, to recall his death on November 22 1920. The monument is located next to the Doctors surgery (old road) about 1 kilometer from Heaphy’s shop.
MARKET AT THE BARNAGH HUB: There will be an evening Market at the Barnagh Hub on the weekend beginning Friday. Christmas market will take place on Saturday 27th of November from 11am to 3pm in Ballybunion Community Centre.
December 3 – Sunday, December 5 inclusive and the following Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. The final market will be on the weekend of Friday, December 18 -19 inclusive.
To book a free pitch contact Eileen from 9-2pm on 085 2552890.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH: Dublin Bach Singers, Leader and conducted by Blánaid Murphy performing in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, December 11 @ 8pm. Tickets €25 each, available from Eventbrite, www.eventbrite.ie , at the Killarney Parish Office or T: 087 6077344.
ARTS: Kerry County Arts Newsletter 18th November 2021. View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/84533bc5a448/arts-events-and-opportunities-in-kerry-and-nationwide?e=57e387efec) Dance Residency with Monica Munoz FREE Online Sessions for Families
FAMILY TIME Four online sessions of dance and movement for early year’s classes for parents and children aged 2 to 4, using props and materials that everyone has at home. Saturdays from the 20^th of November to the 11^th of December.
FARMERS: The new scheme for suckler farmers in the next Common Agricultural Policy will be called the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme. It comprises four mandatory actions, which must be undertaken each year by participants. Action 1: A replacement strategy; Action 2: A genotyping programme; Action 3: A weighing measure and Action 4: Data recording.
EXPORT: bulls for Libya being sought are required to weigh in the region of 300kg and 500kg there have been 4,928 head of cattle shipped to Libya so far this year. More information from Curzon Livestock contact: 021 489 7881.
FORESTRY: Michael McNamara has told Minister for State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity Pippa Hackett that forestry in Ireland is not environmentally sustainable at present.
GLOBAL Warming; Decrease the living area per person and encourage use of unoccupied houses, and instantly their footprint would be reduced. All new houses designed to be divided, would be a help also. Many people I meet relate how government regulations add to waste of fuel and other resources. All government regulations and actions should be accessed for their carbon footprint.
Vacant houses, some agreement could surely be made, if tenants are willing to repair houses themselves, when council are short of funds.
FOOD Waste; In Ireland, the food service sector (incl. hotels and restaurants) wastes about 100,000 tonnes of food waste every year, costing an estimated €270 million!
WASTE; poultry litter sent to Scotland for incineration.
WINTER: The ‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign, which is in its 11th year, is intended to raise awareness on Staying Safe on the Farm over winter.
REPAIR: Apple announced recently that it will start letting people repair their own products.
ROADS in evening, watch out for students from secondary school walking home in the dusk along country road, without reflector jackets and at the wrong side of the road.
CROWDS: Hundreds of students on several streets in Limerick city recently for their Christmas celebrations.
GREEN FLAG; Childers Park & Woodlands in Listowel received the Green Flag award. Ireland was awarded a total of 103 Green Flags. The Green Flag awards are available to public town parks, country parks, gardens, cemeteries, nature parks and green spaces around the country.
The Green Flag awards are available to public town parks, country parks, gardens, cemeteries, nature parks and green spaces from across the whole country.ANCER: Clothing that doesn't offer much sun protection: Stretched fabrics let more UV rays through to skin.
Wet fabrics let more UV rays through to skin. Old threadbare fabrics let more UV rays through to skin.
https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-types/skin-cancer/sunsmart-code
LIZARD sighting! Local knowledge is key to assessing the status of Ireland’s only native reptile, the common lizard. Whether it’s in your garden or on a hiking trail, all records are gratefully welcomed.
https://www.ecomuseumlive.eu/webinars
https://www.ecomuseumlive.eu/commonlizard
JOBS: Filtertek medical device manufacturer is to spend €2m in a NPD programme at its factory in Newcastle West. They are in the town for 40 years, and have 67 people employed in NCW.
WEST Limerick businesswoman Miriam Magner Flynn who lives in Killeedy, her company employs 50 people and 30 years in business. The company provides Career Transition Coaching, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching and has offices in Newcastle West, Dublin, Cork and Belfast. Along the way, it has helped some 60,000 people, including young people, make important decisions about their careers and their lives.
SHARING GOD’S WORD WITH CHILDREN - Jessie Rogers, parent, Scripture teacher, Godly Play trainer and spiritual guide, will offer practical ways of engaging children in gospel stories in the webinar on Thursday Nov 25th 8pm – 8.30pm. For more information and to register, check out www.dioceseofkerry.ie
RUN: Charity Run - Plans are under way for a charity 5k and 10k fundraising run in Mountcollins on St. Stephens day, register at www.mountcollinsafc.com.
STUDENTS: the 2022 Action Talks Speech Writing Competition, the deadline of January 17th 2022.To enter, students can visit: https://actionaid.ie/speech-writing-competition/ for more information .
GRANT: Minister Foley said: “I am delighted to welcome this funding which, for the first time, is providing almost €2 million to address education disadvantage and will support a myriad of innovative and exciting projects. The WALK PEER programme in particular is a great local and social project as it will support and encourage young people with disabilities in Kerry by affording them the opportunity to access routes leading into education, training and employment.”
ALDI Community Grants programme has given 850 donations to local charities to date. By Dec 2021, the programme will have donated over €450,000 since 2016 when it began. ALDI is commitment to planting 100,000 native hardwood trees over the next five years. The Government’s aim to plant 22 million trees a year until 2040.
CEO of AsIAm Adam Harris said, “World Autism Month in April is an important milestone each year, aiming to create awareness and understanding so we can have a more inclusive society. It is particularly important this year as we see the enormous impact COVID-19 is having on autistic people.
FREE webinar, open to all employees and employers, will launch a ‘Menopause in the Workplace Programme’ at Scotia Clinic in Tralee on 19th Nov. Dr Mary Mc Caffrey, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and Clare Scanlon delivered workplace solutions. Please click link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/menopause-in-the-workplace-webinar-tickets-207108425877
BOOK: Asdee Active Retired Book of Memoirs: ‘Memories of that Place we call Home’ on sale in Woulfe’s bookshop Listowel. Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine will be available early December.
PRESENTATION SISTERS IN KILLARNEY 1793—2021: It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to the Presentation Nuns. For nearly 230 years they have followed the example of their foundress Nano Nagle and lived their vocations as religious sisters among us. They have been best know for their ministry as teachers in their primary and secondary schools, but their ministry extended further in the parish community - in the sacristies and the choirs, as cantors and organists, as readers and Eucharistic Ministers, training altar servers etc, as well as their ministry in adult faith formation, their outreach to individuals and families, and most of all as a powerhouse of prayer in the parish. May the Lord reward them for their goodness. We give thanks that their great foundations will
Continue in St Brigid’s Secondary School, and we pray God’s blessing on the Sisters and Presentation Order into the future.
MUSIC: Musicians called on residents in St Camillus Hospital, Limerick, St Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West; as St Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis; Raheen Community Nursing Unit, Scariff; Ennistymon Community Nursing Unit and Regina House, Kilrush in County Clare; and St Conlon’s Community Nursing Unit, Nenagh; Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit, Roscrea and Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles in County Tipperary. Details on
VIKINGS weren't who we thought they were- 08 November 2021|Science
Vikings are often thought of as 'pure-bred', blonde-haired, and blue-eyed warriors who changed the course of European history. Now a team of international scientists has debunked this modern-day myth of the Vikings by examining their genetic ancestry.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p0b2t4nk/why-vikings-weren-t-who-we-thought-they-were
100 YEARS AGO: Connecting 20s People 100 years on
A global pandemic, rapidly developing technology, uncertainty in the world – does that sound like an accurate description of today? Would it surprise you to know that would also fit as a description of 100 years ago? To tie in with the release of the 1921 Census of England and Wales in January 2022, our 20sPeople programme will explore and share stories connecting the people of the 1920s with us in the 2020s. This exciting programme will feature a new 1920s-themed exhibition at The National Archives, along with a variety of online and in-person events, activities and digital content, which aim to show what we can learn by connecting with those who have gone before us.
More at; https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/contact-us/email-updates/
USA Civil War, Nearly 3 million Americans served, resulting in about 750,000 casualties: everyone living in U.S. was affected in some way by the events of 1861 to 1865.
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AXPC often teams up with the Independent Petroleum Association of America, an industry trade association with a record of anti-climate lobbying, to write letters to members of Congress and weigh in on regulatory proposals. In comments submitted to EPA in July on the upcoming methane rule, IPAA challenged the findings of the methane emissions analysis that MJB&A conducted for Ceres and the Clean Air Task Force. The industry group claimed that the report is part of a broader effort by environmental groups to “tar low production wells and the small businesses that operate them.”
IPAA guards its membership, but a partial list that the nonprofit Western Values Project obtained in 2018 shows that AXPC, Shell and Pioneer are all members of the organization.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mj-bradley-consulting-firm-methane-regulations_n_618ad366e4b0c8666be330d9
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These facts show how unsustainable the fashion industry is
fashion carbon industry pollution plastics water pollution dye co2 climate change global warming environment sustainability clothes garments
The industry emits more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined.
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Morgan McFall-Johnsen, Junior Reporter, Science, Business Insider
The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the World Economic Forum.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/fashion-industry-carbon-unsustainable-environment-pollution/
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Pope Francis, in the speech he sent to the COP, said that we are basically in a post-world war situation. Continuing with that allegory: Who would be the Allies and who would be the Axis?
What matters in climate change is historical emissions. The United States, historically, burned much more than China. Today China burns a little bit more, but they have three times more people. The main problem is the rich countries, but the issue is much more complicated. There are many countries in the Axis. The Allies, in fact, are small countries and poor countries such as the Philippines, Bangladesh, several African countries, and the Pacific Islands. They have a coalition, Climate Vulnerable Forum, and though they did not contribute anything to climate change, this crisis is today killing them.
For instance, Madagascar today has one million people at risk of starvation, and it is the first famine that is 100 percent a result of the climate crisis. And nobody is talking about this crisis. And it is a country with subsistence agriculture, where a severe drought kills.
I insist, there are many countries in the Axis, but by far, those who have more responsibility are Europe, North America, Australia, and Japan. Of these, Europe is the best, and Australia the worst. Which is ironic, because Australia is being devastated by climate change.
https://thetablet.org/negative-outcome-cop26-catholic-climate-argentine-tomas-insua/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=182087784&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--tDo3mBa2z1VYoQvbP8MPLjEWvhtnQ4wvIX9-d-eq5W97sgCxXNSR2t4YrlXA3UM2wonN1l9raEOA9Rz6HCtehiXgW0Q&utm_content=182087784&utm_source=hs_email
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The Great Green Wall isn’t just for the Sahel. It is a global symbol for humanity overcoming its biggest threat – our rapidly degrading environment.
It shows that if we can work with nature, even in challenging places like the Sahel, we can overcome adversity, and build a better world for generations to come.
https://www.greatgreenwall.org/about-great-green-wall
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WATER: The First Fix Free scheme aims to help reduce the amount of water wasted through leaks on customers' properties.
https://www.water.ie/help/leaks/first-fix-free/
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“Every day in England there are 165 new antibiotic resistant infections due to ‘super bugs’ and for many of these infections we won’t have viable alternative treatments, so we all need to take action to keep antibiotics working to save lives.
“Taking antibiotics encourages potentially harmful bacteria that live inside you to become resistant, meaning antibiotics are less likely to work for you in the future. They can also cause side effects, such as diarrhoea.
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FLOODING; Precipitation from atmospheric rivers is thought to contribute about 20% of the Earth’s total water flow. In some regions, particularly the east and west coast of North America, south-east Asia and New Zealand, this can be more than 50%.
However, atmospheric rivers are also linked to dramatic weather events such as the torrential rain that has led to devastating flooding in southern British Columbia and north-western Washington state on Monday. This weather event was driven by an atmospheric river, known as “the Pineapple Express” that funnels warm water vapour from near Hawaii to the US west coast.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/17/what-are-atmospheric-rivers
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SUDAN
By Katie Yoder
Washington, 09 November, 2021 / 8:00 pm (ACI Africa).
Seton Hall University and the Catholic University of South Sudan have entered into a partnership aimed at fostering student and faculty exchanges, joint research efforts, and other initiatives.
The two schools announced the collaborative effort Nov. 3, bringing together one of the oldest Catholic universities in the U.S., located in South Orange, New Jersey, and a 13-year-old Catholic university located in one of the poorest and most war-torn countries in the world.
“For a university rich of tradition and records of excellence to partner with a new emerging and promising university is no doubt motivated by the genuine spirit of fraternity and solidarity of Catholic Universities of the universal Church,” Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, said in a prepared statement.
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GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €9100 jackpot on Tuesday 9th of November. Numbers drawn were 5, 16, 17, 31.Our lucky dip winners this week were; 1. Tim Leahy, Tralee; 2. Mary Kearney, Moyvane South; 3. Saoirse, Fiach & Alannah Barry; 4. Nora Finucane, New York, and 5. Margaret Clancy, Knockanure. Next draw will be on Tuesday 16th November with jackpot up to €9200.
Junior North Kerry Semi-Final was played in Knockanure on Sat last. Moyvane 2.11 and Brosna 1.7
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2021 November 17 Knockanure
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PADRE PIO: November Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday, November 16 from 7.30pm – “The Holy Souls” It is their time, their space. They may need our prayers. Don’t let the sadness of parting destroy the special memories. Witness – by Fr Mossie Brick.
PRAYERS at Templeathea graveyard on Sunday Nov 14th after 10.30am mass.
TRAFFIC victims; World day of remembrance for road traffic victims, Nov 21st.
AGM of Knockanure Community Centre postponed due to covid situation.
COLLECTION by SVP at mass on 11th and 12th of Dec.
BUS to Knock on Dec 8th, details from Joan Flynn 087 754 8666.
PARISH Finance meeting Wed 17 Nov, contact Fr. Brendan for more details.
GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €9100 jackpot on Tuesday 9th of November. Numbers drawn were 5, 16, 17, 31.Our lucky dip winners this week were; 1. Tim Leahy, Tralee; 2. Mary Kearney, Moyvane South; 3. Saoirse, Fiach & Alannah Barry; 4. Nora Finucane, New York, and 5. Margaret Clancy, Knockanure. Next draw will be on Tuesday 16th November with jackpot up to €9200.
MEETING: Moyvane Development Association 2nd Community Development workshop on Tuesday, November 16 at 8.00pm in the Community Sports Hall. The workshop setting is very social, relaxed and is mostly about sharing ideas. There is no need to be worried about getting a job! These workshops are about building for our future in Moyvane & Knockanure so please come along and get involved. Any ideas are warmly welcomed. We are also encouraging as many as possible to complete a survey regarding future development which we have shared to different groups within the locality. Furthermore we encourage everyone to share this survey link. If anyone in our community or diaspora wants the link, email mda@outlook.ie or messaging 087 6761353.
TIDY TOWNS see social media for results, congratulations to all the volunteers.
BOOK: “As Tough as Táthfhéithleann” by Timmy Woulfe, will be launched in the Community Hall, Athea on Friday, November 19th 2021. The Book recalls phrases used by the people of the parish in times past.
FAIR: Duagh Christmas Craft Fair at Sports Complex on Sunday 21st November. Running from 12.00pm to 4.00p.m.
RETURNING: Fr. Tim Galvin returns to his parish in South Sudan.
ADORATION in the main church Abbeyfeale every Friday, after the 10.00am Mass - 6.00pm.
DEATH has taken place of Maura Lynch (née Flavin), 12 Dirha Cottages, Listowel, on November 10th, 2021, wife of the late Paddy. Survived by her daughter Bernadette, sons Brendan and Patrick, grandchildren Cullen, Amy, Matthew, Jake, Darragh, Chloe, Emily and Paddy, sisters Betty, Noreen and Eleanor, daughters-in-law Myra and Mary, son-in-law John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
DEATH has occurred of Sr. Dolores O'Carroll, Clonakilty, formerly Lixnaw On November 10th 2021, predeceased by her parents Maurice and Bridget, brother John Joe and sister Breda, survived by her brother Jerry, sisters Kathleen, Sheila and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, the Sisters and Staff in Arus Muire, the Sisters of Mercy, Southern Province and many dear friends and colleagues.
ANNIVERSARIES: Tom Scanlon, Mossie O’Halloran, Kathleen O’Brien, Mary Moloney, Norrie Barry, Rita Kelly, Tom Barrett, Patrick Stackpoole, Mickie Buckley, Liz Madden, Liam Bunce, Jeremiah Behan, Noreen Considine Moore, Pat McGuire, Tess Fitzgerald, David Hegarty, Sr. Gerard Sheehy, Maureen Scollard, Pat Martin, Ita Bradley, Noreen McElligott, Margaret Halpin, Noreen Broderick, Richie Martin, Maureen Fitzmaurice, Philomena Curtin, Philomena Vaughan, Mass Moyvane Sat 13th Nov at 7.30pn for Kathleen O’Brien, Church Road; Mass Sunday 14th in Knockanure at 9.30am for Robert O’Connor of Kilbaha and Mass in Moyvane at 11am for People of the Parish; No mass on Monday 15th; Tuesday 16th mass for Deceased Members of the Parish in Moyvane at 7.30pm; Wed 17th Mass in Knockanure at 10am for private intention; Mass on 18th Nov. in Moyvane for Noreen O’Driscoll of Farranree; Mass on 19th in Knockanure for Deceased Members of the parish of Knockanure at 7.30pm; Mass on Sat 20th in Moyvane at 7.30pm for Sr. Margarite Windle RIP; Mass in Knockanure on Sunday 21st at 9.30am for Paddy, Bridie and Jack Flavin Kilmorna and Sunday Mass in Moyvane for Patrick Scanlon of Moher at 11am.
MASS: Sunday, 14 November at 3.00pm, the Bishops of Ireland will undertake a pilgrimage to the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock. The bishops will concelebrate Mass for all those who have died in our country during the pandemic, and for their families.
HOSPITAL Mass; This year’s Bon Secours Hospital Annual November Mass will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Castle St., Tralee on Tuesday , 23rd November at 7.00pm in remembrance of our Patients, Staff and Relatives of Staff who have died during the past twelve months.
The Mass will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person at www.churchservices.tv/tralee
FUND: SSE Renewables have a Community Fund and are inviting applications, contact 0868 783 104. They have invested over E2.2 million in the district since 2008 and want to do more.
SEÁN KEANE will visit the Glórach on Friday December 3rd at 8pm. A night not to be missed in the newly renovated theatre. Tickets can be booked by ringing the booking line on 087 1383940.
CRAFT FAIR on Sunday, November 21 in Duagh Sports Complex from 12.00pm - 4pm. All crafters welcome. To book a table telephone Geraldine on 087 2684540.
RALLY; Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Stages Rally, the council is planning to close roads at the different stages on November 27th.
RENEWAL: Ministers of the Word – Online Renewal Evening on 18 Nov. Join Jane Mellett will explore how we might listen to God’s word in our lives. Her first book, “The Deep End: A Journey with the Sunday Gospels in the Year of Luke”, written with her friend Triona Doherty, was published in Ireland and in the USA in Oct 2021.
CONFIRMATION: Wed 6th April 2022 -Ballylongford at 11.00 am, and Moyvane at 3.30 pm.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS at Noonan’s: Our official opening is on Sunday November 21 at 4 PM. Limerick all Ireland winning goalkeeper Nickie Quaid, and several other celebrities in attendance.
CONGRATULATIONS to Johnny Sexton who celebrated his 100th cap, he is the seventh Irishman to reach a century of appearances. As his family came from Listowel, he had many relations in the locality.
WALK: Healthy Athea invites you to come to Páirc na nGael, Athea for a community walk/run each Tuesday from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.
COP26; As the politicians are usually guided by vested interests and seeking votes, they will make a show and leave the heavy lifting to a future government. With Christmas on the horizon, it is up to us to continue reducing waste and our carbon footprint.
WORDS TO THE WISE – “A politician thinks about the next election, a statesman thinks about the next generation” - James Freeman Clark, 17th century theologian.
MILK: ICMSA’s dairy committee chair, Gerald Quain said they expect processors to announce a price that will be in excess of 40c/L.
CARBON: Meath trial farm aims for ‘carbon-neutral’ beef. “Beef cattle on multi-species swards were slaughtered earlier and consistently grew at 20% higher growth rates throughout the grazing season, and were brought to beef earlier as a result,” Connie added.
“When fertiliser reduction coupled with animal-performance improvements are compared, we have reduced our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the farm by about 30% after one year alone. “And that does not take into account the accelerated soil sequestration going on beneath the multi-species swards compared to ryegrass only,” she outlined.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/beef-focus-meath-trial-farm-aims-for-carbon-neutral-beef/
IFA, Tim Cullinan promised that farm families will go to Dublin on Sunday, November 21, to “highlight the importance of farming to the Irish economy”.
The farming and food sector employs 300,000 people across the country and contributed €13 billion in exports in 2020.
AGM of Local IFA Branch was held on 12th Nov. Guest speaker was Kenny Jones.
KERRY CITIZENS INFORMATION SERVICES Listowel 081 7077 840.
FITLINE: a free initiative for over 50s to get you more active: 1800 303 545.
WRITERS: The programme will take place mainly online on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9.30pm, starting on November 16. It is suitable for aspiring as well as practicing screenwriters who have a focus on writing for film and TV. Participants will compete a short script during the course and have the opportunity to pitch their script and receive feedback.
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/11/03/writers-factory-looking-for-aspiring-local-screenwriters/
CONGRATULATIONS to Cillian Mulvihill for scoring in the Republic of Ireland U16 side in the impressive Victory Shield success over Northern Ireland in Belfast on October 22nd. Cillian scored his first goal for his country in the opening half of the game. After an impressive week with Paul Osams U16 team, the following Monday he flew to Coventry with the U17 Cork FC team to take part in a tournament against Coventry City, AFC Bournemouth and Oxford United. Cillian’s winning penalty sealed the deal and Cork City claimed the ‘Sky Blue Cup’ title in Coventry. Cillian previously played with GB Rovers FC and had some fantastic years with the club and his incredible team mates, mainly when they claimed the U12 Division 1 League title. (Taken from Glin Parish Newsletter)
BEST Wishes to the next Central Council delegate Maurice O’Mahony of Ballydonoghue .
MUSIC: http://www.ennistradfest.com/
SIAMSA Tíre are offering Adult Singing Workshops with the Irish National Opera on Thurs. 18th Nov from 7pm – 9pm. You don’t need to have any experience of singing, reading music or of opera to take part. Just an enthusiasm to try something new. The Sea Shanties workshop is an ideal workshop for people who enjoy singing in groups. Contact www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055 to book.
CRAFT Fair; Ballylongford Christmas Craft and Food Fair will take place on Sunday November 21st from 11am to 5pm.
Listowel Bazaar is cancelled again this year.
DRIVER: Do you have 2 hours to spare Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, North Kerry in conjunction with Local Links Kerry are seeking volunteer Drivers for their volunteer Social Car Scheme. For further information could you please contact Molly at Ard Chúram Day Care Centre on 068 22986.
JOBS: Legato Health Technologies, Limerick plans to double its Irish workforce to 120 by mid-2022. The jobs include, Business Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and Product Management. The investment is supported by IDA. The company has 20,000 employees worldwide.
SCHOOL: National Council for Special Education has chosen Professor Emer Ring to investigate and document Ireland’s special education system between 1922 and 2022. Pádraig Ó Donnabháin will be also involved.
NEW: Katherina Broderick has been appointed the new principal of Presentation Secondary School in Listowel.
WORK on Listowel Bypass estimated to cost E70m to begin next year.
DICTATOR: For the benefit of the people of this country, could all the health workers for one year voluntary work under a dictator, to speed up urgent medical services.
LIBRARY in Limerick; City Library branch reopened at its new home in Barrow House on Michael Street, formerly Instore Furniture at the junction of Michael and Ellen Street.
LIMERICK city and county experienced a four per cent drop in start-ups last year and is the only county in Munster to record a decline.
SCIENCE: Kerry Science Festival is brought to you by the MTU Kerry Campus with the support of SFI as part of Science Week 07-14 November 2021. http://kerryscience.com/
HOSPICE: The Kerry Hospice Foundation Virtual Tree will be live right up to and during Christmas. All donations will go to fund the Inpatient Unit, the Day Unit, the Home Care services and also this year help fund two Nurses. More information click on the link https://lighttoremember.com/
Video link
GRAVES: Old Churchyard Abbeyfeale https://youtu.be/MO1Zk8HQe5g
NSSO, as an all-of-Government shared services provider, partners with all Government Departments and a range of Public Service Bodies (currently 55) including An Garda Síochána, Military and Prison Services, providing the administration of HR and pensions services for 38,400 civil servants, and Payroll and related services for 144,300 public servants, including 60,000 pensioners.
In 2020, while continuing to provide services during the pandemic, the NSSO completed 182,500 HR transactions and 1.5 million digitised automated transactions. We answered 56,000 customer calls, over 112,000 contact centre emails and were responsible for pension and payroll payments valued at over €5.5 billion. More information on the NSSO is available from nsso.gov.ie
CASTLE: November Four hundred and twenty years ago, Listowel Castle, was captured by Sir Charles Wilmot. The castle’s garrison had held out for 28 days.
HELPLINES: COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024. Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland. Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer.
COMPETITION Submit a piece of writing or an image for the Columban competition, details from columbancompetition.com
GREENWAY: The 40km greenway, which connects the towns and villages of Rathkeale, Newcastle West, Ardagh, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeale, opened on July 1. Counters show 218,496 people visited the Greenway since it opened, over 70% were cyclists.
OLD RAIL LINE: https://greenwaysireland.org/limerick-greenway/
Video link https://youtu.be/eSbpkrhfAZA
Greenway Limerick Devon Road to Templeglantine
WASHING Powder; While walking in Listowel saw householder scatter a box of washing powder around his concrete yard, the first fall of rain it will be washed down to river Feale where local drinking water is taken. There are reports in locality that the mains water is corroding copper pipes or are the pipes subject to corrosion.
RESEARCH: Climate research made simple. Find out what scientists know, and what it means for you. Explore a selection of leading climate research explained in plain language by professional science writers.
https://www.growkudos.com/showcase/collections/climate-change
BIODIESEL: This latest report was only published after numerous requests for ‘access to documents’ by industry and civil society and was eventually released too late to influence a now-closed public consultation on the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Now the latest figures indicate that land-use change (LUC) emissions from biodiesel produced from palm oil is responsible for 231 grammes of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule of final energy – more than four times greater than estimated just five years ago and 2.5 times the total lifecycle emissions of fossil diesel. LUC emissions from biodiesel from soy are almost three times higher than the previous estimate. Biodiesel made from virgin vegetable oil is expected to have a 70% share in Europe’s biofuel market in 2020.
https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/biodiesel-80-worse-climate-fossil-diesel/
UN tells delegates to watch summit online in their hotel rooms after they travelled thousands of miles to Scotland
https://www.climatedepot.com/2021/11/09/cop-flop-frustration-as-covid-compliance-at-un-forces-participants-who-traveled-thousands-of-miles-to-watch-climate-summit-online-from-their-hotel-rooms/
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ADDICTION; The road to recovery there are services and organisations available to families and individuals affected by addiction in our parishes. As part of the Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative the Diocesan JPIC committee is taking actions to raise awareness to help parishes within our diocese in tackling this issue. This includes a feature on Horizon’s radio show this Sunday 14th of Nov. exploring Fr Sean Jones experience of linking with the Narcotics Anonymous Group in Tralee and reflections on addiction and recovery which will be aired on radio Kerry next week on ‘Just a Thought’. Community Based Drugs &Alcohol Initiative Projects provide support to young people in the community &their families who may be experiencing difficulties with alcohol or drugs. Tralee (087) 6708702 / Killarney (085) 8501296 /Listowel (087) 9263803 000. HSE Addiction Counselling & Advisory Service provides community-based counselling &advice to individuals & concerned persons. Brandon House, Tralee (076) 108 3000 The Grove Treatment Centre is a 30-day residential treatment centre for adults suffering from addiction. The Grove, Ardfert, Co Kerry (066) 7141511
STORY: “We did locate that security guard ― his story’s not consistent with that. He says he was struck in his head, he went unconscious, he woke up in the security tent. He says no one injected drugs in him, so we want to clear that part up.”
LISTOWEL PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: will take place next year 2022 from Saturday October. 29th to Saturday November 5th (November school break) Thanks to all who turned up to our information meeting on Monday night last. There are still a few places available. Contact directly: Premier Travel Cork 021-4277700 email: norardy@premiertravel.ie
WORKSHOPS: Community Capacity Building Workshops
The project aims to empower local communities in shaping a smart and sustainable future for the North Kerry – West Limerick region. Local Workshop 1 - 25th November 2021 from 18:30 PM - 20:30 PM at Listowel Family Resource Centre, Co. Kerry. Introduction to the ‘Smart Villages’ Concept and Understanding the Project
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East Oregonian : E.O., November 14, 1910, EVENING EDITION, Page PAGE FIVE, Image 5
About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current
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All Cars Looked Alike to Tyrolean Officer.
Vienna. Archduke Ludwig Victor, brother of the Austrian emperor, has had an unpleasant experience while attempting to ascend the Kazer lake from Bozen, in the Tyrol, via Eggenthal, in his powerful automobile. At the village of Walschenoffen the burgomaster and all the villagers turned
out armed with scythes and pitch forks to stop the car. This narrow, dangerous route Is prohibited to motor cars, and the archduke gave no notice of his ascent, on the burgomaster being Informed of
the Identity of the traveller, he replied, "It Is all the same to me who the traveller Is, and even an archduke must respect the law." The archduke's aide de camp telephoned to the governor at Bozen.
who offered the car to be passed, and the archduke, amid Insults, continued his Journey.
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English Government Installs Huge Cannon. Dublin. The vulnerable ports along the Irish coast are to be provided with modern guns by the English government. Steamer Wolseley arrived In Lough
Swilly with the first of the new guns, for L eenan fort. These guns will have a carrying capacity of about 18 miles. Leenan fort Is at the east entrance to Lough Swilly, and would, In time of war, play an Important part In the defence of vessels running for shelter. This Is believed to be the result of
the German war scare.
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To exchange for good wheat land or Income property, my sheep ranch on the John Day river In Crook county, consisting of 2480 acres deeded land, range for 4500 head of sheep, -------------------------------------------------------------------
Estates in Ireland Divided.
Dublin. The earl of Devon sold his West Limerick holdings on October 12.
Most of the tenants on Lord Ventry's Kerry estate have signed their agreements, and the principal stage In the sale of this extensive property to the congested districts board has been reached. It covers 100,000 acres. The Stewart lands, the most fertile In the Oswestryy section, are to be
sold In lots In December. Many of the farms have been occupied by the same family for over a century
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The Irish standard. [volume], February 15, 1919, Image 6
About The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920
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The influenza epidemic continues to take its toll of victims around Strokestown. Three brothers named Treacy of Kiltrustan died and were buried in three consecutive days.
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The Shannon is now in flood and is approaching a record height. At Athlone the river is 9 feet over summer level, and covers a large area, isolating many populous districts.
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Matthew and Michael Kelly, Rylane, were lined £1 and 10s. respectively, for assaulting their father, who has returned home after doing a term of five years' penal servitude for participating in a highway robbery, when a bank manager and clerk were held up between Listowel and Abbeyfeale,
and relieved of about £600.
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The staff, male and female, of Limerick Asylum, have given seven days' notice on failure of the committee to reduce the working hours, which are said to be 100 per week.
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Cork United States Council, on the invitation of the Sinn Fein Executive appointed Messrs. Marsh and Good as representatives to join a deputation to wait on Most Rev. Dr. Cohalan in connection with the disposal of the Anti-Conscription Fund.
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Major W. E. Wilders, who has been awarded the King's Police Medal, Is a native of Limerick, and has served with distinction in the West Indies
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Judge Law Smith congratulated the grand jury at Limerick, City Quarter Sessions yesterday on the peaceful condition of the city, there being but one criminal case.
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On Sunday, the eleventh anniversary of the death of Father Casey, the patriot soggarth of West Limerick, was celebrated at Abbeyfeale by a very large assemblage representative of most parts of West Limerick, and North and East Kerry. Prior to the hour of meeting a general parade took
place, in which the various contingents were led by the Abbeyfeale, Brosna, Kilconlea, Meenahela and Knockanure bands through the town, National, Republican and American were borne in the procession.
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On Friday morning five young men named Thomas Connor, Knockreigh, Denis Keane, do. Col's. Corcoran, do: Denis Quirke, Lyre, and Patrick Flynn, Rathpook, were arrested on a charge of having taken part in an unlawful assembly at Milltown, on the 24th of November, and conveyed by motor
lorry to Killarney.
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MANY MILLIONS WERE CATHOLICS
Heavy Loss to Church in Deaths of Fighting Men and Non-Combatants.
Rev. Dr. Charles F. Aiken, a member of the faculty of the Catholic University at Washington, writes in the current Ecclesiastical Review an article on "The Loss and Gain to Catholicism From the War."
(See paper)
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MAYFLOWER Compact states:
In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, etc. Having undertaken for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the First Colony in the Northern Parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, Covenant and Combine ourselves together in a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cape Cod, the 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France and Ireland the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. Anno Domini 1620.
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GAA Knockanure Club Lotto Draw; There was no winner of the €9000 on Tuesday 2nd November. Numbers drawn were 4, 22, 23, 31.Lucky dip winners were; 1. Angela Sheehy, c/o Jim Gould’s; 2. Dan Enright, Trien; 3. Timmy Keane, All-Star Bar; 4. Noelle Devlin, Tarbert, and 5. Paudie Quille, Athea. Our next draw is due to be held on Tuesday 9th November with jackpot up to €9100.
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2021 November 10 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
ABSENCE: There will be NO Mass on Tues. Nov. 8th and Weds Nov. 9th and wed. 10th, as Fr. Brendan will be away. In an emergency, please contact 068-21188/087-0908949.
Church Council: meets Nov. 23rd @ 8.00pm. If you have any items you need to be included, contact 1 of the following: Michelle Mulvihill/Liz Brosnan/Mary Fitzgerald/Margaret Horgan/P.J. Mulvihill/Joanne O’Connor/Mary Flaherty/Kay O’Hanlon/Eamon Whyte/Fr. Brendan.
Liturgy Meeting: will be held on Thursday Nov. 11th. We encourage more Parishioners to attend this meeting as “Your” input is vital in the running of our parish Meeting will be held in The Church @7pm.
COURSE: Listowel Family Resource Centre: is offering a course in Acrylic Art/painting for beginners starting 8th Nov. 10.30am to 12.30pm for 6 weeks. Contact Bridie 086-8556431.
AGM; Knockanure Development Association (Knockanure Community Centre) AGM will take place on Friday 12th Nov. ’21 @7.30pm in Knockanure Community Centre. All members are invited to attend.
NUNS; We are paying dearly at present for the health service, there was a time when dedicated Nuns risked their health and lives in the service of all the people for free, what thanks did the receive, we only hear from the detractors. Eaten Bread is soon forgotten.
PADRE PIO: November Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday, November 16 from 7.30pm – “The Holy Souls” It is their time, their space. They may need our prayers. Don’t let the sadness of parting destroy the special memories. Witness – by Fr Mossie Brick.
MEMORIAL PRAYER SERVICE FOR DEAD – Sunday 7th; St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel @ 2.00 p.m. St. John’s Paul’s Cemetery, Listowel @2.30 p.m. Finuge Cemetery, Listowel @3.00 p.m. and
Springmount Cemetery, Duagh – @ 3.45 p.m.
PRAYERS for all who are buried in Abbeyfeale parish graveyards on Sunday, November 7 beginning at St Mary’s graveyard at 2.00pm, the Old Graveyard at 2.20pm and Reilig Íde Naofa at 3.00pm. This year, you can receive a plenary indulgence, visit a cemetery to pray for the dead on any day in the month of November.
REMEMBRANCE Tree for November in the church, contains the names of a great number of our deceased friends.
BEREAVED: Anam Cara Kerry is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday, November 9 at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents. For more information see anamcara.ie or call the information line on 01 4045378.
PRAYER: Churches Prepare to Mark Nov. 7 Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. On Sunday, Nov 7 Christians of different denominations participated in the International Day of Prayer (IDOP) for persecuted Christians. An opportunity to intercede for the estimated 260 million believers around the world who are experiencing high to extreme forms of persecution due to their faith.
FEAST of St. Martin of Tours is celebrated on Thursday November 11th. A Roman soldier who became the apostle of France, he is also the patron saint of soldiers and hoteliers.
DEATH of Brenda Moriarty, The Village, Moyvane, on November 5th, 2021, sister of the late Babs, Madeline, Chris and John. Survived by her sister Phyllis, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass for Brenda being celebrated at 11 a.m., on Monday, in Moyvane Church, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.
DEATH of Sr. Margarite (Dora) Windle, Sisters of Charity, Epsom, Surrey, and late of Leitrim East, Moyvane, on October 19th, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Margaret, brothers Pat, Maurice and Tom. Survived by her sisters Sr. Marie (Convent of Mercy) and Kathleen, brothers Mike and Dick, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and her Sister of Charity colleagues. Funeral will take place in Epsom on November 18th, with a Memorial Mass for Sr. Margarite being celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on November 20th at 7.30 p.m.
DEATH of Patrick Doody, Sluice Quater, Kilmorna, Listowel, on November 1st, 2021. Survived by his wife Elizabeth, daughter Nora, sons Humphrey, Patrick and Liam, grandchildren, great-granddaughter Khloe and her mum Erica, daughters-in-law Kay and Marie, son-in-law Daniel, brothers-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Patrick was laid to rest in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.
DEATH on 2 November 2021 of Sr. Carmel O'Leary of Holy Cross Convent, Killarney, formerly of Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, at Our Lady Of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, sister of the late Sr. Teresa, John Joe, Margaret (Nash), Sr. Annunciata, Sr. Margaret Mary, Eithne, Cormac and Fr. Padraig. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the Mercy Sisters and her family, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews, great-grandnieces, sisters-in-law Ena, cousin Maura O'Leary, relatives and many friends. Requiem Mass for Sr. Carmel was celebrated in the Cathedral Killarney, Interment afterwards in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.
DEATH Hannah Lane (née O'Gorman) - Moyreen, Ballyhahill and formerly of Tournafulla, on 2nd November 2021. Aunt of Mary Kennelly Knockanure.
ANNIVERSARIES: John Eymard O’Connor, Sr. M Ita O’Connor, Bett Histon, Christina Scanlon, Elizabeth O’Connor, Patsy Flynn, Peg Moloney, Sr. Eithne Finucane, Margaret Forde, Richard Cotter, Nuala O’Flaherty, Philomena McAuliffe, Helmuit Kostal, Ann Barry, Bridie Meade, Johnny Collins, Gus Cremin, Harold Sheahan, John Joe Barry, Fr. Peter Flannery CssR. Mass; Saturday 6th Nov.’21 at Moyvane for Private Intention at 7.30pm ; Sunday 7th Nov.’21 Knockanure for Morgan Flaherty at 9.30am and Mass Moyvane 7th Nov.’21 People of the Parish at 11.00am; Thursday 11th Nov.’21
Moyvane for Deceased members of the ICA at 10.00am and Mass on Friday 12th Nov.’21 in Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am and in evening at 7:30 pm, mass for John Joe Barry RIP
(1st Anniversary).
NO MASS on Monday 8th Nov.’21 , Tuesday 9th Nov.’21 and Wednesday 10th Nov.’21
GRAVEYARD Mass at Templeathea on Friday Nov 12th at 4pm and prayers at Templeathea graveyard on Sunday Nov 14th after 10.30am mass.
INDULGENCE: Plenary indulgence one can obtain for the souls in Purgatory by visiting a church or an oratory and reciting an Our Father and the Creed, can now also be done on any day in November.
Examples of prayers for homebound Catholics, prayer include the rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, lauds or vespers of the Office for the Dead, or by performing a work of mercy by offering their pain to God.
DEATHS 2021 in locality; https://newtownsandes.jimdofree.com/deaths-2021/
COLLECTION: St. Vincent De Paul collection: will take place at Masses on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th Nov.’21. Trocaire Appeal for the East Africa Hunger Crisis, (In Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan) A collection is taking place in all parishes throughout Ireland this weekend Sunday Nov. 7th. The need is clearly urgent and great. Trocaire need our support to purchase essential food supplies. People can also put a donation in an envelope marked ‘Trocaire Hunger Appeal’ and drop it in to the parish office or bring it along the following Sunday.
ADORATION in Listowel Church takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m.
SIAMSA Tire: are offering Adult Singing Workshops with the Irish National Opera on Thurs.18th Nov. from 7pm-9pm. No singing experience needed. Contact www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055.
BUS: The National Transport Authority is proposing an increase of about 25% in rural bus services, according to recent reports.
Deputy Michael Healy Rae has welcomed news from the Department of Health that the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme which has been in operation all this year will remain until a new statutory scheme is put in place.
POPE Francis on All Saints’ Day: True happiness is found by following Jesus
CONGRATULATIONS to the Moyvane team on their 2-10 to 1-05 win over Tarbert.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Knockanure/Moyvane Area Profile: Brendan O’Caoimh, recently put together a profile of the Knockanure and Moyvane areas. Profile is to provide data that will help to develop the 5-year development plan. Check out the video using this link: https://bit.ly/3nrzOin. To download the slides, use this link: https://bit.ly/3B9WmJE
See social media for details of further development meetings.
THANKS: Moyvane Development Association would like to thank all those people who came out and contributed to the community atmosphere for the festivities which took place on Sunday 24th October as part of the Village festival. The Vintage Tractor and Car Run was a great success with 40 tractors and 20 cars taking part. It was a lovely to see people out and about enjoying themselves on a beautiful day. Sunday also saw a very welcome return of the hugely popular Festival Fun Dog Show very generously sponsored by Betty and Jim Halpin of ‘Aughrim Mountain View Pet Hotel’. Categories included the ‘waggiest tail’, ‘best costume’ and ‘cutest puppy’. Thanks also to Betty & Jim for judging on the day, no easy job. While rosettes were presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in eight categories, the winner of the overall cup on the day was ‘Teddy’ owned by Sean and Deborah Mahoney. The Kiddies Tractor Run also took place on Sunday in the Church Car Park and great fun was enjoyed by all. All participants received medals for their efforts. The Fun Run/Walk scheduled for BH Monday was postponed and a new date will be announced soon. The Hunt was rescheduled to last Sunday October 31st. MDA would like to thank Fr Brendan and the Community Sports Hall Committee who kindly allowed us to use the two carparks on the day. Thanks to all who contributed to the bucket collection for local development activities and the Fuschia Dementia Centre in Listowel. Finally, we would like to thank all our sponsors of the Festival Weekend. Your generosity helps fund our activities around the village throughout the year.
WORKSHOP: Moyvane & Knockanure Community Planning Survey and Workshop are holding the 2nd Community Development workshop on Tuesday 16th November at 8pm (sharp) in the Community Sports Hall. The workshop setting is very social, relaxed and is mostly about sharing ideas. There is no need to be worried about getting a job! These workshops are about building for our future in Moyvane & Knockanure so please come along and get involved. Any ideas are warmly welcomed. We are also encouraging as many as possible to complete a survey regarding future development which we have shared to different groups within the locality. Furthermore we encourage everyone to share this survey link with anyone who may not have received it. If anyone in our community or diaspora wants to receive it, it can be forwarded by emailing mda@outlook.ieor messaging 087 6761353. Hopefully see as many as possible at the next meeting!
THANKS: Moyvane Development Association wishes to acknowledge receipt of the following grant allocations from KCC: €2,500 from the Community Support Fund, which was used to part fund the upgrade of the flower beds on Church Road and €1,000 from the Community Enhancement Programme which was used to purchase a mulcher lawn mower.
SHOEBOXES for children affected by poverty in Eastern Europe and Africa this Christmas. All people have to do is find an empty shoebox, wrap it in Christmas paper and fill it with gifts for a boy or a girl aged between 2 and 14, give online or attach a €4 donation and bring it to a local drop off point before November 8. People can also build a box online by donating at www. teamhope.ie
MEETING: The Association of Irish Local Government held its November meeting at the River Island Hotel in Castleisland recently. They represents over 960 elected members of local authorities around the country.
ST JOHN’S: CONCERT on Thursday 11th November @ 8pm, with Emma Langford, Limerick artist on stage as part of her Ireland Winter tour 2021. Friday 12th November @ 7pm, exhibition by Sian Costello. Sian is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Limerick city.
MUSIC: We’ve collected an archive of thousands of hours of Irish music recordings, a large print library and a growing collection of videos. You can get a sample of some of this material in the Music section of our website. https://comhaltas.ie/
LISTOWEL PARISH PILGRIMAGE to Holy Land will take place next year 2022 from Saturday October. 29th to Saturday November 5th A short Meeting for those who have booked and those wishing to join will take place here in our church, on Monday 8th November at 7pm. All interested are welcome!
WASTE: European Week for Waste Reduction. European Week for Waste Reduction is the biggest campaign to raise awareness about waste prevention in Europe. This year, it will take place from 21 to 29 November. The 12th EWWR will focus on "invisible waste", the large amount of waste generated during the manufacturing process.
METHANE: Minister McConalogue says that a reduction in the average age of slaughter from 27 months to 24 months would result in a one-eighth (12.5%) reduction in biogenic methane emissions. Comment, reducing age of slaughter, means feeding more imported cereals to speed up fattening.
GLASGO: national climate delegation in Glasgow, comprises members from a range of government departments, specialist agencies and entities, including Met Éireann, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Comment, What interest have any of these specialists in the future of country people, as they themselves have already abandoned the countryside.
Recent comments from Dr. Marguerite Nyhan at University College Cork (UCC), who noted that around half of the world’s population lives in cities, with this figure set to increase to 70% by 2050; around two-thirds of Ireland’s population live in urban areas.
However, according to Fitzmaurice, Dr. Nyhan said that while cities only represent 3% of land cover globally, they account for 70% of global energy consumption and 75% of CO2 emissions.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/climate-change-wave-of-lunacy-is-breathtaking-td/
DRIVING Licence renewal for over 70’s, must have a medical cert and thus putting more old people in danger, of picking up infection from clinics, are the government asleep at the wheel. Another matter they want to cut down on private car journeys, one solution is have local feeder cars available to take country people to bus stop or shop. At present, you must have a qualified taxi, times past a local could ferry his neighbours on necessary short trips, now they are banned.
COP26; Officials from around the world boarded over 400 private jets to attend the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. According to an analysis by the Sunday Mail, the event will produce over 13,000 tonnes of CO2 pollution.
https://tnc.news/2021/11/01/over-400-private-jets-flew-30000-global-leaders-to-cop26/?fbclid=IwAR04MNtmvAFesGHIMvt2UZaB8f8J_NOoQtU9wyInZknejOVaf61rvqjOPv8
MABS: home mortgage arrears, Contact Mabs office at 0761072000.
GAA Book; ‘Kerry Game of My Life’ is a new publication from Hero Books written by Kerry’s Eye journalist David Byrne. Details the best games of thirty Kerry GAA players. From the 1959 All-Ireland final between Kerry and Galway to the All-Ireland Club semi-final between Dr Crokes and Corofin.
WEATHER Report issued by Met Éireann, Valentia Observatory recorded its wettest October since 2000, with 264.9mm, 150% of its Long Term Average. Weather forecasters always highlight unfavourable weather, discouraging many who listen to them to take an outdoor walk.
LIFEGUARDS administered first aid to 1,174 people, there were 26 rescues, rescue craft was used 37 times and 174 children were reported lost, report of lifeguards in Kerry, between June and September this year.
MUSIC at Castleisland Horse Fair; https://www.facebook.com/mainevalleypost/videos/303524108263506
ARTWORK: Siamsa Tíre is calling on artists to submit pieces for its upcoming Open Submission Exhibition, Make Your Mark.Submitted artworks must be fine art prints made using traditional print-making techniques such as woodcut, etching, engraving, lithography, and screen printing. The selected prints will be displayed in Siamsa Tíre’s round gallery and can either be exhibited for public sale or reserved not for sale. Submissions must be received by 5pm on November 8th.
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=0c546f2387&e=57e387efec)
SING Ireland has partnered with PhoenixRize Consulting to provide free training for the singing sector in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity. The key focus of the training/consulting is to support groups to reflect on how they work as they embark on the journey to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its processes, activities and procedures. All training will take place online via Zoom. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=5187eee0d7&e=57e387efec)
Applications are now open for voice types to apply for the 2022 Irish Youth Training Choir Season for ages 14-17. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=8ecba879a9&e=57e387efec)
BRIGHT SPARKS: Rethink Ireland and Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, are seeking bright sparks from around the country to lead rural Ireland’s recovery as we emerge from Covid-19. Google.org provided a $500,000 (430,000 EUR) grant to Rethink Ireland to establish the €600,000 Rural Recovery Fund, which is also supported by the Government of Ireland via the Dormant Accounts Fund. The fund will be awarded to five organisations that support education, job readiness and training programmes for people living in rural areas, with a particular focus on minority and under-served communities.
https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/rural-recovery-fund-2021/
CRAFTS: https://fb.watch/8_Hc3UEdQa/
REFLECTIONS: https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/resources-2/nourishing-faith-videos/
TG4; 10/11 at 21.30, A year-long look at one of Ireland's most fascinating and unique eco-systems - Dublin Bay. The bay is home to an unfathomable number of birds, mammals, sea creatures, flora and also 1.5 million Dubliners; 14/11 at 16:50, The Irish Senior Women's team will take on the Czech Republic in the Eurobasket 2023 qualifier. Live from the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. And on the 28th November the Irish Senior Men's team will take on Austria in their Eurobasket 2023 qualifier, at 16:50.
AFRICA: People of Kenya’s Marsabit Diocese are in urgent need of food and water following a protracted drought in the area covered by the Catholic Diocese.
Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are dying in large numbers from cervical cancer for lack of early detection of a virus
Old Church Moyvane remembered
PLANS January/February 2021, to relocate chemotherapy services from UHK to the Bon Secours, in Tralee on a temporary basis, still waiting for implementation.
UK the Government has secured 480,000 courses of molnupiravir after promising trial results in reducing side effects of C19.
SURVEY: The National Suicide Research Foundation and Healing Untold Grief Groups have launched the first national study of adults bereaved or affected by suicide in Ireland. You can find out more and access the survey by visiting www.hugg.ie/suicide-bereavement-survey
HANDEL’S MESSIAH: Dublin Bach Singers, Sharon Lyons-Soprano, Leanne Fitzgerald—Alto, Conor Prendiville—Tenor, Rory Dunne– Bass, Marlborough Baroque, Thérése Timoney,- Leader and conducted by Blánaid Murphy performing in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday the 11th of December @ 8pm. Tickets €25 each, available, at the Killarney Parish Office 087 6077344.
BOOK: Looking Ahead with Hope’ is a collection of short pieces written by Eddie Gilmore over a three-year period in the course of his work as CEO for the London-based Irish Chaplaincy. The book is a weaving together of visits to such places as prisons, care homes and monasteries with travels further afield: pilgrimage on the Camino in Spain, walking retreats in the French Alps, and meetings and events in Ireland.
The author finds joy and meaning whilst playing guitar to a large gathering of people in an Alpine cave, or to a group of Travellers in a prison; but equally whilst sitting on a bench at the bottom of the garden drinking a cup of tea and watching the sunset, and in the many small and hidden moments of encounter or discovery. There are stories of wonder, reflections on faith and on the human condition, and a frequent refrain of gratitude, and of hope.
The final chapters are written against the backdrop of the huge impacts to our lives of the coronavirus and the resulting uncertainty but it ends with a surprising and simple, and yes hopeful, conclusion.
The Book is released on October 29th and can be ordered directly from the publisher, DLT: https://www.dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titles/2342-9781913657420-looking-ahead-with-hope
Or from any bookshop (ISBN: 978-1-913657-42-0)
FÉILTE (the Festival of Education in Learning and Teaching Excellence) was online, welcoming over 3,000 teachers and members of the public on Saturday, 2nd October.
PAPERS: New York NY Irish American Advocate 1916-1918 - 0384.pdf
Oct 14 1916
NORTH KERRY As regards the question of employment it must be stated that, as a whole, there is no lack in the rural district of the Listowel Union—a fact which may he attributed to the large number of the young men of the country who joined the army since the outbreak of the war and went to Great Britain to work in the munitions factories; but there is no doubt, what-ever, there is a keenly felt want of employment in Listowel town, both for labourers and artisans, more particularly those connected with the building trades. Equally so there is no doubt that there is a great pressure on those classes owing to the enormous Increase in the prices of food. Milk, which was sold In the summer months at 8d per gallon, has, since the first of September, been raised to Is per gallon, an increase which will be very greatly felt by the poorer members of the community, while butter, at Is 6d wholesale, and Is 8d retail, is altogether beyond their purchasing powers. Another thing that operates against householders in the town is the rate, which is generally about twice as high as in the rural district. Then, in making a comparison between pre-war and present day prices, we have it that butter is nearly twice what it was: meat from 50 to 80 per cent dearer, for instance, American bacon, which in pre-war times sold at 6d and 7d per lb, is now purchasable at Is and 1s Id per lb., while beef and mutton are but very sparsely used by the general run of the community. ----------------------------------
Limerick; At present there is no dearth of employment In Abbeyfeale, Athea. Templeglantine and adjoining district, and in some instances farmers have raised the usual weekly wage a little to assist in meeting the extra price of the ordinary necessaries of life. Labourers with large young families are the only-class strained to unite ends, as others are enabled to send their children from the ages of 10 or 12 into service to the famers, and so assist their parent.--, to tide over the periods of unemployment usually December, January and February. Servants who contract with farmers for 9 or 10 months' service usually receive from 6s. to 8s. 6d. weekly, together with, board and lodgings.
https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
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IRISH Abroad; Have you ever heard of the Limerick man who became Prime Minister of Spain? Or how about the Cork woman who saved over 400 children from concentration camps in the boot of her car? Or have you heard about the Dublin man who started a revolution in Burma?
If you answered “no” to any of these questions then this is the podcast for you!
https://www.wetheirish.com/?fbclid=IwAR395ScD7YQvcj_eCbIMff-VHKIQCxn9HQUrx3Jn16nnON4qaPsh6oMMqxs
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Ms Walinga said that among her roles as a CHV is training pregnant women and new mothers on nurturing care for early childhood development.
She said the main objective of the nurturing care project is to ensure children in the county survive, thrive, and develop to their maximum potential when they are between zero and three years.
“We teach them how to communicate with their babies when they are still in the womb and also how to talk and play with them after birth for the first three years. This is important for brain development,” she said.
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‘Clear Danger’
John Klink, who was a Holy See negotiator at the Environmental Summit in Rio in 1992 and played a key role in the Church’s pro-life battles at other major U.N. discussions in the 1990s, told the Register Oct. 25 he sees a “clear danger” that billions of dollars committed to the Green Climate Fund — a U.N. body aimed at financing developing nations to adapt to, and counter, climate change — “will be funneled to abortion providers.”
He also pointed out that the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) is linking programs to reduce the impact of climate change on Africa with universal access to abortion and contraception under the guise of “reproductive health.”
The U.N. agency says its aim is to build “climate resilience” — “the latest nomenclature to be used by an ever-voracious UNFPA and its pro-abortion allies to access international governmental and U.N. swill,” Klink said.
Stefano Gennarini, vice president for legal studies at the Center for Family and Human Rights (C-Fam), an organization lobbying the U.N. on pro-life issues, noted “a resurgence of population control internationally in recent years,” including after the 2015 Paris Agreement. “Many Catholics, especially those who work on the development and climate policy, remain unaware or not sufficiently concerned about this,” he told the Register. “It would be helpful if the Holy See were to often repeat Pope Francis’ concern with population control in Laudato Si.”
The Holy Father warned in his 2015 environment encyclical against “blaming population growth” for environmental damage “instead of extreme and selective consumerism on the part of some,” saying it is “one way of refusing to face the issues.”
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BOGS: Value of Irish peatlands to be highlighted at COP26
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/value-of-irish-peatlands-to-be-highlighted-at-cop26/
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LNG: The petitions, along with numerous submissions on the plan, were posted and hand delivered to An Bord Pleanála by the close of deadline for observations on the fresh LNG plans currently before it. It is to decide on the planning by March 7 next.
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C19; As the second year of the coronavirus pandemic rolls on, many, particularly in the comparatively well-vaccinated US and Europe, have become inured to coronavirus statistics and record-breaking case totals. The internet appeals across India not only demonstrate the severity of the crisis, but also personalize it by focusing on an individual person’s struggle for assistance — a powerful reminder that coronavirus is as present as ever, and just as deadly, in 2021.
LIMERICK Nov 3; THE CEO of the UL Hospitals Group said that more than 100 members of staff are currently out of work due to Covid-19. Colette Cowan said 66 people are on leave, in addition to the 38 vulnerable workers who are also absent.
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2021 November 3 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
CHURCH Update from the Diocese on Covid: Religious services and weddings can proceed without capacity limits as existing measures remain (social distance/no physical handshakes/no full choir/no holy water in fonts/one way entry and exit/to Communion/Communion in hand only etc.) All advised to be responsible as the incidence rate in Kerry is very high. Dispensation from Sunday Mass and Holy Days obligation remains while Mass during the week is encouraged in lieu of it.
Moyvane/Knockanure Christmas Cards: available in The Parish Office, Packet of 7 cards for €2.
Mass for recently Deceased: Nov. 16th at 7.30pm Moyvane, and Nov. 19th at 7.30pm in Knockanure
Mass Arrangement: Regular morning mass @ 10.00am does not exclude Mass at other times of the day for special occasions (on request).
NOVEMBER MASS for relatives of hospital staff, former staff members and all those who died in hospital over past year and in the Palliative Care, also those who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant death, on 1st November in St. Johns Church Castle Street, Tralee at 7 p.m. Mass live streamed for those unable to attend in person.
ANAM CARA: An Evening for Bereaved Parents – Tuesday, 9th Nov. – 7.20pm. – Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.
GAA Knockanure Lotto results; There was no winner of the €8900 on Tuesday 26th October. Numbers drawn were 4, 13, 24, 31. Lucky dip winners were; 1. Ann Woulfe, Rae, Kilmorna; 2. Hannah Enright, Enright’s Bar; 3. Eddie Dore, Templeglantine; 4. JJ Clancy, Knockanure, and 5. John Looney, Rae, Kilmorna. Next week’s draw will be held Tuesday 2nd November with jackpot up to €9000.
CLOCKS WENT BACK on Sunday – 2.00am.
MEALS: Knockanure Community Centre Meals on Wheels service. Meals €6 each/€40 per week (7 dinners), contact Nora 087-7476717 or Mary 087-6328104.
AGM of Knockanure Valley Txt Alert: Representatives of Muintir Na Tire Diarmuid Cronin and the local Gardai Sgt Mannix and Jim Foley in attendance, 1st Nov.’21 at 8pm at Knockanure Community Centre. All welcome.
BEREAVED: Anam Cara Kerry is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday 9th November at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents. For more information see anamcara.ie or call the information line on 01 4045378.
GLÓRACH drive-in bingo continues at Abbeyfeale GAA grounds every Sunday at 2pm.
DEATH Tom Normoyle, Drumrisk, Glin, on October 27th, 2021, Predeceased by his wife Bridie and brother John. Survived by his sons Michael and Thomas, daughter-in-law Emily, sister Mary, grandchildren Kieran, Aidan and Annie, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, and nieces
Following mass on Friday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, burial in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin.
DEATH of Martin Scanlon, Coolaclarig, Listowel, on October 27th, 2021, husband of Breda, father of John, Marie, Seamus, Martin, Eileen and Dympna. Missed by his 20 grandchildren, brother Anthony, sisters Maureen and Noreen, daughters-in-law Carol and Patricia, sons-in-law Columba, Donal and Liam, sisters-in-law Ina, Diane, Anna-Mai, Eileen, Mary and Margaret, nephews, and nieces. Predeceased by his brothers Jimmy, Tim, John and Joe.
ANNIVERSARIES: Micheal O’Sullivan, Eamon O’Connor, Michael McNamara, Mary McElligott, Mick Culhane, Eamon Dunlea, Liam Lynch, Austin Stack, Jerry O’Carroll, Catherine Ita O’Connor, Tina Thompson, Bridie Mason, Mass- Saturday 30th Oct’21 at Moyvane for Denis McEvoy RIP at
7.30pm; Sunday 31st Oct.’21 at Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am, and Moyvane “Thank You” from the Noonan family for your support at 11.00am ; All Saints Day at 9.30am on Monday 1st Nov.’21 at Knockanure and Moyvane on All Saints Day at 11.00am and 7.30pm;
Tuesday 2nd Nov.’21 in Moyvane at10.00am; Wednesday 3rd Nov.’21 Knockanure for Michael Culhane (Anniversary) at 10.00am; Thursday 4th Nov.’21 Moyvane for Tim O’Connor RIP at 10.00am and Friday 5th Nov.’21 Knockanure for Mary Callan at 10.00am.
INDULGENCE: This year, the Vatican has decided once again to grant a plenary indulgence to Catholics who visit a cemetery to pray for the dead on any day in the month of November. In a typical year, the Church only grants this plenary indulgence for the souls in Purgatory to those who pray in a cemetery on Nov. 1-8, the week of the Solemnity of All Souls’ Day.
CANCELLED: Unfortunately things have changed and Moyvane Bingo did not begin again on Thursday, October 28. Safety is our priority and with that in mind we have to postpone our plans to reopen.
BUS: Local Link Kerry offices on 066-7147002 or email bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
GRANTS have been announced for local projects; Sive Bog Walk, Listowel (€20,000): Enhancement of the Sive Bog Walk bringing it up to the required international standard. Lighting of Moyvane Wood Walk (€20,000): Lighting of Moyvane Wood Walk with provision for lighting bollards.
SCHOOL: Fifty-five schools including Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff and Causeway will each receive a set of four dyslexia-friendly children’s books about Irish wildlife, thanks to Cara Credit Union and author, Shane Casey. Dyslexia affects, about one in eight on average.
COLLECTION: Bishops are asking parishes throughout Ireland to undertake a special Church collection on 6 and 7 November to invite the public to support Trócaire in its work to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in East Africa. Bishops also discussed that in the countries where Trócaire works, less than 5% of the population have been vaccinated for Covid .An additional 200 million people have fallen into poverty globally as a result of the Covid crisis.
SIAMSA Tíre are offering Adult Singing Workshops with the Irish National Opera on Thursday, November 18 from 7 – 9pm. You don’t need to have any experience of singing, reading music or of opera to take part. Just an enthusiasm to try something new. The Sea Shanties workshop is an ideal workshop for people who enjoy singing in groups. Contact www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055 to book. Cost €15. Exhibition of Siamsa Tíre’s designers’ artistic process in developing the new visual identity. Submissions must be received by 5pm on November 8th. See https://www.siamsatire.com/gallery/open-submission-exhibition-2021 for full details.
STORIES: In Bogmen, Neil Brosnan from Listowel, recalls his first day in the bog and many indelible memories over the years. His story is in the 12th Ireland’s Own Anthology of Short Stories, which was recently published. Neil Brosnan is a singer/songwriter and author. A holder of All-Ireland and World Fleadh medals for his songs, his short stories have been widely published in Ireland, Europe and the USA. He has won the Bryan MacMahon, Maurice Walsh and Ireland's Own short story awards.
REGISTER ; Living with grief and loss – Online Webinar- Join us for the webinar on Thursday Nov 4th, 8.00pm – 8.30pm Finola Cunnane, a St. Louis Sister from Dublin, has worked and lectured in the fields of education, spirituality, scripture, theology, pastoral care, counselling and retreat work. Having gained a Ph.D from Fordham University in New York, she has held lecturing positions with Dublin City University, Dublin, Fordham University, New York and St. Michael’s College, Vermont and has also lectured and given retreats in Canada, Malta, New Zealand and West Africa. Finola is widely published. Her first book was published in 2004 and since then she has written over a hundred articles. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ZyZjVJFQnOKaXR0cLK7yg
PADRE Pio November Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday 16th November 7.30pm – month of “The Holy Souls” It is their time, their space. They May need our prayers. Don’t let the Sadness of Parting destroy the Special Memories. Witness – by Fr Mossie Brick.
HELP: Kerry Cancer Support Group was established in 2007, they have dealt with 30,000 appointments since their foundation, more from 0667195560.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND, November 5-7, 2021 Restore Communication, Renew Commitment and Rekindle Romance. This is an online experience (using Zoom), starting on Friday evening at 8pm and ending on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Details https://www.marriageencounter.ie
FEAST of Christ the King, instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925. See his encyclical ‘Quas Primas’.
THEATRE: Richard Walsh from Ballybunion is theatre artist in residence at St. John’s Theatre in Listowel. Rehearsals are in progress for a theatre show that looks at the Kerry landscape of 18th Century. Performance is scheduled for December 19th at St. John’s Theatre.
STORY: Specsavers, together with the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021, invites you to write a short story. You could win all the shortlisted books entered in the Specsavers Children’s Book of the Year Award 2021 and €500 for your school. Send to Specsavers Short Story Competition, c/o WHPR, 6 Ely Place, Dublin 2. https://www.specsavers.ie/irish-book-awards
FITTEST School; The winning school will be crowned ‘Ireland's Fittest School’ and will be rewarded with €5,000 worth of sports equipment and a visit from Fit Squad coaches Phil Healy and David Gillick. https://www.fyffesfitsquad.ie/
LORNA BYRNE Born March 25, 1953, Dublin: In 2019, she was named as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in the world. Author and philanthropist Lorna Byrne is an inspiration to millions of people around the world. https://lornabyrne.com/
SCIENCE Week: Running from November 7-14, Science Week 2021 aims to give the public inspiration for ideas, more at www.creatingourfuture.ie.
JOBS: Edwards Lifesciences are to create 250 new jobs at its manufacturing facility in Castletroy.
TRAINING: Pre-Apprenticeship Route programme; To qualify you will need to be at least 16 years of age and have completed a Lev el 4 Major Award, or hold an equivalent qualification. To learn more, talk to at Pat 061 578 114 or email pat.mcinerney@lcetb.ie.
WOMEN only tractor and machinery skills course at Salesian Agricultural College, email Hannah@qmulligan.com
SIGHT Loss; Retina 2021 public engagement day on Nov 6th from 10am to 2pm, estimated that nearly 300,000 are living with vision impairment in this country, details from www.fightingblindness.ie
TOILET: Tom Cuddy of Irish Water said: “In 2021 we found out that 1 in 4 people living in Ireland were still regularly flushing the wrong things down the toilet – that’s almost a million people.
GREEN: Eat locally or at home, take your lunch in reusable containers, use reusable utensils and a cloth napkin. Extra waste comes from doing big shops, and putting two-for-one bargains in the trolley. Whole-animal eating is respecting the animal enough to realise that, if it has died for you, you can make use of every part of it. Recycle kitchen scraps, in a compost bin. Stop using plastic bottle and paper cups by going for reusable options. Look for loose fruit and vegetables.
Plant a tree in memory of a loved one. Some house plants remove formaldehyde released from carpets and furniture. Try going paperless. Repurpose your items.
Instead of turning on lights and lamps, save the planet by using natural light whenever possible.
Being active outside is a great way to reduce your daily use of electricity and get a daily dose of vitamin D. Research local events in your area that contribute to or promote sustainability.
No need for tech toys every year. Have the heater is a few degrees lower. Then, use more blankets.
Use washing machine, dishwasher, and other household appliances less often, wait for full load. Take showers instead of baths. Beware modern, pumped power showers can use more, not less, water than bathing it is claimed. Only use the standby mode when you’re sure you’ll get back soon. By cleaning and maintaining your white goods, you will prolong their life. Shut off the water when brushing your teeth. Walk, or cycle, Use motor vehicles only when needed. Reusing furniture.
Airship
https://youtu.be/_phicOPoQT8
NATURE: Honeybees visit only one type of flower in any one foraging trip. The more vegetation you have, the more carbon you are storing. Hedgehogs eat pests such as caterpillars, slugs and snails.
Will I wear it at least 30 times, before buying? Clothes shipped across the world have a high carbon footprint. All animals and plants are carbon stores. Globally, 10 billion tonnes of carbon are transferred to seabed sediments when phytoplankton die or are eaten then excreted.
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Let%20Nature%20Help.pdf
CARBON: Many are commenting that the government and the council are avoiding making carbon cuts for themselves. Farmers must get recognition for the trees that they plant and the hedges that they grow. “At the minute within the national inventories, all the benefits associated with this activity go directly to society,” he said. “The carbon that is locked up by grass, trees and hedges must be allowed to offset the emissions produced by animals on farms. This is not the case at the moment. https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/ufu-to-attend-cop26-climate-summit-in-glasgow/
It is claimed that 100 global companies are responsible for 71% of global emissions.
CSO: Milk prices increased in 2020 and, with output expanding by 3.9%, the value of milk production grew by €144.1 million (5.5%), from €2.6 billion to just under €2.8 billion.
GROWTH: GlaxoSmithKline turnover grew by 5% to £9.1 billion in the third quarter.
MORE: School books are dumped, Farmers are being forced by regulations to erect buildings etc and in a few years will be idle, rather than repair, many items are disposed, fashion and advertising contribute to global warming and should carry a warning.
CLIMATE finance plays a critical role in helping developing countries tackle climate change and adapt to its impacts. In 2009, developed countries agreed to mobilise $100bn in climate finance per year by 2020, and in 2015 agreed to extend this goal through to 2025.
However, the UK COP26 Presidency now says the $100bn goal is likely to fall short in 2021 and 2022 - though is confident it will be met in 2023.
Mohamed Nasheed, the former president of the Maldives, said: "To provide confidence and momentum going into COP26, the $100bn climate finance goal must be met immediately, not in 2023.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59040538
NATIONAL Organic Training Skillnet, has announced the speaker list for its fourth annual five-day Biological Farming Conference – BioFarm 2021.The conference will take place from November 8-12 in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, with both virtual and in-person ticket options available. The Minister Charlie McConalogue will deliver the opening address.
ENERGY upgrade for existing houses, while there is a housing shortage for thousands, simply diverts scarce labour from building new houses.
VISIT: Discover the remains of prehistoric tombs. Imagine the thrill of defending a castle. Wander through medieval halls. https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/charles-fort-national-monument/
CENSUS 1921 for England and Wales will be published online by Findmypast on 6 January 2022.
FRANCE- 5 new historical record collections: birth, marriage, death, and two censuses. This content was added thanks to MyHeritage's recent acquisition of French genealogy company Filae.
CLUB Limerick New York was formed in July 2019. "Its aim to support all things Limerick GAA and other Limerick interests in New York & Ireland.
VIKINGS reached the New World first.
The length of the occupation remains unclear, though it may have been a decade or less, and perhaps 100 Norse people were present at any given time, Dee said. Their structures resembled Norse buildings on Greenland and Iceland.
Oral histories called the Icelandic Sagas depict a Viking presence in the Americas. Written down centuries later, they describe a leader named Leif Erikson and a settlement called Vinland, as well as violent and peaceful interactions with the local peoples, including capturing slaves.
The 1021 date roughly corresponds to the saga accounts, Dee said, adding: "Thus it begs the question, how much of the rest of the saga adventures are true?"
Reporting by Will Dunham in Washington, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien
BACTERIA IN INVADERS' BONES New research suggests the Vikings brought leprosy to Ireland as remains from Irish cemeteries examined ------------------
Researchers focused on five cases of probable leprosy which were identified in human skeletal remains excavated from burials in Ireland --------------------------------
None of the three individuals appear to have been local to Dublin and, while one may have been British or from the north of Ireland, the remaining two grew up in Scandinavia.
https://www.thesun.ie/news/3695873/vikings-leprosy-ireland-new-research/
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GAA Knockanure Club Lotto results; There was no winner of the €8800 jackpot Tuesday 19th October. Numbers drawn were 7, 20, 22, 27. Lucky dip winners were; 1. Philomena Molyneaux, Knockanure; 2. Joan Flynn, Kilmorna; 3. Margaret Clancy, Knockanure; 4. Mary Lane, Beenanaspuig, and 5. Cadhla O’Sullivan, Ballincollig. Next week’s jackpot will be €8900 with draw due to be held on Tuesday 26th October. Congratulations to our lucky dip winners & many thanks for your continued support for our Club.
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2021 October 27 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
ALL SAINTS on Nov 1st.
COLLECTION: Bishops are asking parishes throughout Ireland to undertake a special Church collection on 6 and 7 November to support Trócaire.
AGM of Knockanure Valley Text Alert: Representatives of Muintir Na Tire and the local Gardai will be in attendance, 1st Nov. ’21 at 8pm in Knockanure Community Centre.
PRAY for the Dead, November Envelopes are available in the Church. Those listed will be Remembered at ALL Masses during November, so return before November 1st, if possible.
When requested, Mass Intentions are announced. Otherwise, the Intention is Private.
During Covid, the side door has been used for funerals, as soon as is feasible, the Main Entrance will be used.
CHURCH: World Mission Sunday, October 24th: Envelopes available, assistance for poorer Churches throughout the World. Please communicate any notices for the Newsletters to the Parish Office by the Tuesday. Presbytery/Office: 068 49308.
READERS: Appeal for new Readers, if interested, please contact the Parish Office.
MASS TIMES: For a variety of reasons, from November 1st onwards: Tuesday & Thursday Mass in Moyvane will be at 10.00am. Wednesday & Friday Mass in Knockanure will be at 10.00am.
MISSION Sunday, Fr. Tim Galvin at weekend Masses in Abbeyfeale, has spent most of his priestly ministry in South Sudan.
BUS for Concert; There are a limited number of places available on the Bus to Killarney for the Sandy Kelly concert in The Gleneagle Ballroom on Mon. Oct.25th. Contact Jill McCarthy 087-9512387 or Eileen Roche 087-6679943.
To ensure greater safety numbers for the Concert have been reduced from 600 to 450, to allow
safe distancing and greater enjoyment of the Concert. Doors open at 7.30pm, Concert at 8pm.
Eoin Hand, former Republic of Ireland Manager, is M.C. for the evening.
OUTING: Seats still available for the Senior Citizens Outing on Oct. 29th, contact Elaine 068-49692/087-3315935.
VOLUNTEER: Knockanure Meals on Wheels are looking for a volunteer driver to deliver a meal each day to three people in the Athea area. Two are in Markievicz Park and one in Upper Athea. For more information please contact 068-42533 or 087 6758762.
Knockanure Comm. Centre Meals on Wheels service. Meals €6 each/€40 per week (7 dinners), contact Nora 087-7476717 or Mary 087-6328104.
MASS: The annual November Mass for all those who died in the hospital over the past year - on Monday 1st November at 7.00pm in St. Johns, Tralee. This Mass will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. www.churchservices.tv/tralee or www.stjohns.ie
DEATH of Jack Stackpoole, Lower Athea, Athea, Late of Aughrim, Moyvane, Died unexpectedly at his residence on 20th October 2021. Predeceased by loving wife Bridie, brothers Henry & Tommy, sisters Sr. Mary, Nora, Bridie and Ann, sister-in-law Mary (B.B.) Sheahan. Jack is survived by sons John, Tom, Dan & Peter, daughters Hannah & Helen, sister Kitty (London), daughters-in-law Bernie, Margaret, Lily & Marie, sons-in-law Andrew & Mike, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Sunday (24th October) at 12 noon, burial immediately after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.
DEATH of Micheál Fitzmaurice, Lower Aughrim, Moyvane, on October 21st, 2021. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Kit, brothers James and Jerry, sister Bridie and his nephew Hughie. Survived by his wife Eileen, daughter Bridget, sons Gerard and Kieran, grandchildren Jack, Annie Kate, Abban, Rían and Eve, brothers Seán, Brendan, Eamon and Jody, sisters Christina and Ann, daughters-in-law Joanne and Jane, son-in-law Darragh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, former work colleagues of E.S.B Tarbert, neighbours and friends. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Monday at 11.45 a.m, with the Requiem Mass for Micheál being celebrated at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane. Donations, if desired, to Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, Listowel.
DEATH of Brendan Kennelly (poet and Professor Emeritus, TCD) Ballylongford, and Trinity College Dublin on 17 October 2021. Son of the late Timmie Kennelly and Bridie Ahern, father of the late Kristen (Doodle) and brother to the late Colm and John. Brendan is survived by his brothers and sisters, Alan, Mary (Kenny), Nancy (McAuliffe), Paddy and Kevin, grandchildren Meg, Hannah and Grace, sisters-in-law Rena, Brenda, Kathleen and Marion, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, his wide circle of friends, and his former colleagues at Trinity College Dublin. Funeral Mass was held in the Church of St Michael the Archangel, Ballylongford, on Wednesday 20 October, followed by burial in Lislaughtin Cemetery, Ballylongford.
The Mass will be livestreamed on OGormans Memorial Video Services - Home | Facebook
A public memorial will be held to celebrate Brendan’s life in 2022.
“Deepest sympathy to the Kennelly family on their sad loss. Hard to believe it’s 53 years since he gave me a very warm welcome to Trinity. Brendan’s lectures were a joy to attend and he always brought laughter into the room while imparting his love of language and literature. Great memories will be treasured by all who were fortunate to enjoy his company. May he rest in peace”.
Dick Spring
DEATH of Father Norman Davitt SVD, who celebrated his 100th birthday on 29 March, died on Saturday 16 October 2021 in Donamon, Co Roscommon, after 80 years in religious life.
ANNIVERSARIES: Brendan Harnett, Denis Leen, Jimmy Mulvihill, Elizabeth O’Dowd, Tim Cantillon, Maurice Collins, Node Guiney, Patrick Healy, David Stack, James Moody, Breda Dore, Marie Buckley, Sean McMahon, Jamie McCoy, Jack Kennelly, Sr. Nuala O’ Leary, Michael McNamara, Eileen Hannon, Moira Donohue, Norah Fitzgerald, Mass Saturday 23rd Oct. Moyvane for Nora O’Donoghue RIP
(nee Leahy) and Baby Leah RIP at 7.30pm; Sunday 24th Oct. Knockanure for Sean McMahon RIP
Carrueragh at 9.30am, and Moyvane 24th Oct. for People of the Parish at 11.00am.
Monday 25th Oct.’21 NO MASS ; Tuesday 26th Oct. Moyvane a Private Intention at 7.30pm; Wednesday 27th Oct. at Knockanure a Private Intention at 7.30pm; Thursday 28th Oct. Moyvane for Breda Dore, 1st Anniversary at 7.30pm and mass on Friday 29th Oct. at Knockanure a Private Intention at 7.30pm.
FESTIVAL; Moyvane Development Association, 28th Moyvane Village Festival
After the disruption of last year due to Covid-19 we are delighted to resume our annual festival this BH weekend. Preparations are being finalised for the weekend and hopefully we will have fine weather to safely allow everyone enjoy the activities to the full. Considering the current risks, we’re going to focus this year’s efforts on outdoor activities on Sunday 24th and BH Monday 25th of October. Sunday will see a Vintage Tractor Run with Registration at the Community Sports Hall from 12 noon. The ever-popular Dog Show, open to all classes, will take place at 1.30pm in the Church Car Park. Following this, the Kiddies Tractor Run will take place at 2pm, also in the Church Car Park.
BH Monday will kick off with 6k run & 3k walk from the Community Sports Hall. Fancy Dress optional, with prize for best Fancy Dressed Runner & Walker. Registration from 9.30am to 10.15am.
The North Kerry Harriers 1st Hunt of the Season leaves the village at 12md.
Moyvane Development Association (MDA)
http://kerryppn.ie/communities/moyvane-development-association-mda/
COOKERY Course at Listowel Family Resource Centre starts Nov. 1st, details from 068 23584.
PARISH YOUTH GROUP Listowel - Full of activities for all 11 + years old! would you like to join or find out more call Brian on 0874545409.
ADORATION Listowel takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.3am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. Should a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration.
DANCE: Afternoon Tea Dance at Kilcooley’s Ballybunion on October 31st from 3pm.
BINGO- 2 pm at the GAA grounds in Abbeyfeale every Sunday. All profits from the Bingo on October 31st will be going to the Abbeyfeale Christmas Lights Committee.
WALK: Healthy Athea invites you to join us at Páirc na nGael, Athea for a community walk/run each Tuesday from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.
SIAMSA Tíre are offering Adult Singing Workshops with the Irish National Opera on Thurs. 18th Nov from 7pm – 9pm. You don’t need to have any experience of singing, reading music or of opera to take part. Just an enthusiasm to try something new. The Sea Shanties workshop is an ideal workshop for people who enjoy singing in groups. Contact www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055 to book. Cost €15.
CHOIR: The Kingdom Gospel Choir is recommencing on Friday, November 5th, at 8pm in the
Friary Church Killarney. New members welcome. For more information contact Caoimhe
on 0870669858.
BOOK: Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel launched a new book by Dingle based writer Luke Eastwood on Saturday October 23rd. Published by The History Press, Samhain: The Roots of Halloween delves into the ancient past and uncovers the history of this festival in Britain, Ireland, and Brittany, including the forgotten goddess Tlachtga and the sacred temple of the Druids in Co. Meath, where the first Halloween fires were lit.
GOLDEN JUBILEE—Best wishes to Anne and Tom O’Keeffe of Upper Athea who celebrated their Golden Jubilee.
QUIT SMOKING: For further information contact 065-6865841. A counselling service to support parishioners who wish to stop smoking is now available at St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, contact 065-6865841.
HOLY Souls; Indulgences for the Holy Souls avail of Confession and receive Holy Communion between the 1st and 15th November. Also, one has the choice to visit a Cemetery and
pray the Creed, one Our Father, one Hail Mary and a Glory be to the Father.
Prayers in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh – Sunday, November 7th 3.45 p.m. (lasting just 10 minutes long irrespective of weather conditions) All are welcome.
TINTEAN Theatre; Golf tournament held recently to raise funds to get Tinteán Theatre up and running again m.independent.ie https://m.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/golf-tournament-helps-to-raise-funds-to-get-tintean-theatre-up-and-running-again-40952354.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=seeding
DEBRA Ireland Kerry Challenge 2021 will take place from Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7, inclusive. This 75K three-day challenge helps raise funds to ease the pain of E.B. ( Epidermolysis Bullosa).
MISSION Hospitals; Make a gift to maintain Mission Church-run hospitals and clinics in underserved areas worldwide. Give today! bit.ly/wmm-healthcare
There are 6,400 Church-run hospitals and small clinics in Africa, and 4,700 in Asia, where those who are poor and sick are provided loving care by missionaries of the Pope’s Missions. bit.ly/wmm-healthcare
PRAY: Drink from your own well (St Bernard of Clairvaux) Presented by Fr Seamus O’ Connell on Learning to pray the scriptures from your life, an introduction to the reading, reflection and prayer
of the Gospels for anyone who seeks a way towards hope, wisdom and faith in day to day life. 1st Nov 7.30pm – 9pm (zoom) and Saturday 13 Nov. 1.30 -4.00pm, Tralee and Zoom
To REGISTER: email office@stjohns.ie Please put ‘ Lectio Divina’ in Subject line.
HELP: available free an advice assistant to help and support you to fill in your property Tax Form should you require this assistance. Mary is available at Duagh - call 0877826432 to make an appointment.
UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry is asking the public not to visit the hospital unless there are exceptional circumstances. Because of increased infection-control measures.
MEDITATION/RELAXATION on Thursday 28th October in the Room of Light, Ballybunion Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Contact Grainne: 087 9762862.
PADRE Pio November Devotions Castleisland Tuesday 16th November 7.30pm. November – month of “The Holy Souls” It is their time, their space. They May need our prayers. Don’t let the Sadness of Parting destroy the Special Memories. Witness – by Fr Mossie Brick.
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Garden Planting and Cookery Demonstration hosted by Ballyseedy Home & Garden in aid of the Tralee Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind on Saturday 30th October 12 - 4pm. Limited tickets available, €25 each. Please text 087-6686275 or email guidedogstralee@gmail.com.
BUDGET; IFA claims that the reduction in the farmer flat rate VAT refund from 5.6% to 5.5% would cost farmers €7 million a year”. €22 million will go towards the Bord na Móna Peatlands Rehabilitation Scheme in 2022, and €11 million will fund climate research to enable Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and climate commitments.
Some people are forecasting that the government will fund farmers to produce less and less, in order to reduce emissions, while other countries, will increase production to make up for our decrease.
RALLY: Banna Beach Resort Kerry Winter Stages Rally on November 6th / 7th following a four year break. The Rally back to the North Kerry area, will provide a boost to the local economy with over 140 competing crews.
MUSIC: Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival, Castleisland, Friday 22nd – Monday 25th October 2021 www.patrickokeeffefestival.com
ARMY: 30 soldiers from Limerick are going to the Middle East next month for a six months with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
HAWS are plentiful an ripe now, but the sloe is in places decaying long before they are ripe.
BIRDS: exodus of Swallows, Martins, Swifts, Warblers and Terns (amongst others), and expect over 50 water bird species from northerly latitudes to arrive in Ireland to winter here.
PETITION: In preparation for these UN meetings a petition known as the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Petition which has been endorsed by the Vatican Department for Integral Human Development and is now available at http://healthyplanetandpeople.org/ for dioceses, parishes, and individuals to sign. It is envisaged that this petition with signatures will be presented by Pope Francis to the Presidents of these upcoming UN conferences.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND, 5th – 7th November 2021 Restore Communication, Renew Commitment and Rekindle Romance. This is an online experience (using Zoom), starting on Friday evening at 8pm and ending on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Details https://www.marriageencounter.ie
TIDAL Energy; GKinetic Energy of NCW, has been named as one of twelve ocean innovations short-listed for two $100,000US awards. Finalist for the 2021 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orcelle(r) Award. GKinetic are developing a floating tidal energy device called the GKinetic OC1 turbine. Between 2015 and 2017 GKinetic were awarded two grants through the Prototype Development Fund amounting to €195,162. The projects concerned the design and tow testing of the 1:10 scale tidal turbine device in Limerick docks.
https://www.seai.ie/case-studies/ocean-energy-1/ocean-energy-cork/gkinetic-are-developing-a/
PROJECT: Proposals to build a new power plant and gas storage facility in Ballylongford is supported by the County Council. The project is based at Kilcolgan Lower and Ralappane, Ballylongford on the Shannon Estuary. A number of Councillors said this project was vitally important for the area and local economy. Only one Councillor voiced opposition to the project at the Council meeting.
PHOTO: Second successive forest photo competition, 'Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use', which will run over October and November 2021. 'Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use' is a two-themed competition that will highlight both the autumnal beauty of our forests and the multiple uses and applications of wood in our lives. Please submit your entry to forestphotos@teagasc.ie
BROADBAND: €225 million has been allocated in budget to continue the roll-out of the high-speed broadband network next year.
VIRTUE Club’ launch will take place at Cocktail Heist at Croí Restaurant, Princes Street, on Thursday, October 28, from 7pm to 11pm. Entry is free, but booking is essential on 066-7120685.
EPILEPSY; 40,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland today. Traditionally Rose Week would be characterised by volunteers selling Rose Pins in communities across Ireland....we have an alternative! You can now Plant a Virtual Rose in your county to show your support. Please contact fundraising@epilepsy.ie.
EU TRAVEL free: DiscoverEU is an initiative of the European Union based on a proposal from the European Parliament, which aims at offering young people aged 18 years old a travel experience that will enable them to take advantage of the freedom of movement in the European Union, discover the diversity of Europe while travelling, learn about European cultural heritage and history, connect with people from all over the continent and ultimately discover themselves.
Under this initiative, the European Commission is going to select at least 60 000 young people meeting the eligibility criteria described below. Young people can apply on the European Youth Portal. The application period will be open on Tuesday 12 October 2021 at 12:00 (CEST) until Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 12:00 (CEST).
https://europa.eu/youth/discovereu/rules_en
AWARDS: Aidan O’Carroll of Avalanche Designs in Ballyduff is nominated in the Best Small Agency category. The Digital Media Awards, now in their 18th year take place at the Convention Centre in Dublin on November 12, hosted by Tom Dunne.
PLANE: THE world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 arrived at Shannon Airport which the only airport in Ireland capable of accommodating the plane, it has landed at Shannon five times recently.
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Listen to the founder of Mothers First tell the remarkable story of how the project started in 2004. As a farmer's son in rural Ireland, his passion for traveling roads less travelled found Pat Mc Mahon lost in a slum area in the city of Varanasi, Northern India. Walking through the narrow streets, someone caught his eye.
https://www.mothersfirstcharity.org/about-us
TALK, Living with Grief and Loss; Finola Cunnane, a St. Louis Sister from Dublin, has worked and lectured in the fields of education, spirituality, scripture, theology, pastoral care, counselling and retreat work. Having gained a Ph.D from Fordham University in New York, she has held lecturing positions with Dublin City University, Dublin, Fordham University, New York and St. Michael’s College, Vermont and has also lectured and given retreats in Canada, Malta, New Zealand and West Africa. Finola is widely published. Her first book was published in 2004 and since then she has written over a hundred articles. Join us for the webinar on Thursday Nov 4th, 8.00pm – 8.30pm, see diocese of Kerry site for more.
SHARE: Daughters of Charity - Disability Support Services Would you like to share your home and your heart with a child with disabilities?
Have-a-Break is a Home-Based Respite Service which facilitates children with disabilities going to the home of a Carer for Short Breaks. This could be for a day, a night or even a few hours depending on your availability; Experience of caring in any capacity is not essential but can be beneficial , Training and Support is provided. Payment will also be provided depending on level of involvement. For more information please contact Catherine O’Sullivan, Have-a-Break Coordinator Daughters of Charity Lisnagry, on 087-4132888 or 061-501438 or email catherine.osullivan@lim-docservice.ie
LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: Please call 061 446786 and we would be happy to chat to you. We are available from Mon – Thurs 11am-4pm. Email info@limerickmentalhealth.ie
HERITAGE Ireland; https://issuu.com/obair/docs/heritage-ireland-issue-9-spring-201
CHILDREN: In Finland, children start formal schooling at age seven, aren’t subject to standardized testing, and get at least one hour of physical activity a day, broken into 15-minute free-play breaks every hour, outside no matter the weather.
Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years, often those who were selected by families to be the godparents or Confirmation sponsors do not meet the canonical requirements for the role.
FLEADH FEST - Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
https://www.fleadhfest.ie
The second day of competitions at #Fleadhfest, featuring the Concertina. Instrumentalists and singers from all around Ireland and abroad take part in the competitions, which were streamed across Fleadhfest social media platforms throughout the second weekend of the festival. Fleadhfest replaces #FleadhCheoil na hÉireann for 2021. For the full lineup of competitions, concerts and acts, please visit Fleadhfest.ie.
https://youtu.be/3wvq2xlXwFA
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How to Play the Concertina
https://youtu.be/1LTRErsh2kU
Presentation to Brendan Kennelly Jan 2017
RECEPTION: The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, gave a reception for Brendan Kennelly on Saturday, January 21 next at 2pm, in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford. Writers Week also made a presentation.
https://youtu.be/e21jHKofvyg
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Photo Brendan Kennelly, Ballylongford 2017
https://youtu.be/sGM-qvd7I3M
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1916-1918 - 0245.pdf
. Finn and Walsh—June 6, 1916, (with Nuptial Mass), at the Parish Church – Crusheen
It was reported at Newry that a boy of 14,'named Waterfield, of Tullyawe district, had contracted spotted fever, the first case in 19 years.
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By the death on the 23d ult. of Mr. P, Cantillon. R. D, C. Glendahalin, Ballyheigue, one more familiar figure has disappeared from the public life of North Kerry. Connected with every popular movement during the last 40 years Mr. Cantillon by his energy and enthusiasm had no unimportant part In bringing about the many reforms which have in recent years so improved the lot of the rural population. -------------------------
Hickie and McMahon —June 6, 1916, at St, Joseph's, Berkeley St., (with Nuptial Mass), by the Very Rev. Canon Downing, P, P., Edward, youngest son of the late Michael Hickie, Ballybunion, to Nell, second daughter of James McMahon, Hewson Villa, Ballybunion.
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In the presence of a large attendance, the remains were received at Newcastle-West Station by Monsignor Hallinan on arrival from Dublin of the late Mr. Daniel Cregan, buyer of the costume and mantle departments M'birney and Co., and formerly of Cleary and Co. ( buried Ardagh).
The death has occurred at Abbeyfeale of Mrs H Moynihan, mother of Rev. Dr. Moynihan. D. D., President. St. Thomas's University, St. Paul's, U. S. A.; and of the Very Rev. Dr. J. Moynihan and Rev. F. Moynihan, also of St. Paul's.
The Newbridge branch of A.O.H. of which he had been an active member, passed a vote of condolence with the relatives of the late Mr. M. C. O'Connor, accidentally shot in the Phoenix Park during the rising. A native of Ballyhahill, County Limerick, he was a former Professor at St. Thomas's College, Newbridge.
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Mrs. Harry Koenigs, late of Killarney, who has written to the press replying to statements of Sir Morgan O'Connell regarding her husband, was formerly Miss Kitty O'Connor, of Knocknagoshel, where she has a large number of relatives.
A keen canvass among the western D. C's. Is at present in progress to promote the candidature of Dr. Curtin and Dr. Cremin for the vacant Union Dispensary medical officership at Newcastle West.
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The council of the the Southern Law Association have unanimously passed a resolution congratulating Dr. H. A. Wynne on his appointment as Chief Crown Solicitor.
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As every one who read the evidence as presented at the inquiry anticipated, the general court-martial which tried Captain Bowen-Colthurst, found him guilty of the murder of Messrs. Francis Sheehy Skeffington, Thos. Dickson and Patrick M'Intyre, and also found the officer insane at the time that he committed these acts. --------------------------------
https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1916-1918 - 0312.pdf
Arrangements are almost complete for the athletic carnival and demonstration being at Ulmer Park Sunday August 27th.
Returned Yank: It is of one of those exceptions that this notice is written. One of the children, a tiny Coleen of 6 or 7 years was immediately brought away to the States' by a relative; for 13 weeks they were tossed around the Atlantic in a sailing vessel until at last the port of New York was made, and finally the tiny traveller and her faithful guardian reached Pittsburgh, Pa.; where other, friends and neighbours from North Kerry had already settled. Reared and educated In Pittsburgh this child of the Irish 'race became an American of the Americans, and the memory of the cruel scenes which her child eyes had seen in her native home were soon effaced. Some 20 years later while the Civil War was still raging a splendid type of young Irish manhood, one of the O'Riordan’s of Emly, County Tipperary, the champion handball player of---------------- (They married and all the children died young, the last child was weak and doctor advised them to go back to Ireland, and the weak son became a travel agent in Limerick --- See paper for long story).
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ST JOSEPH: Another great treasure in this Year of St. Joseph has arrived for everyone. From now through Nov. 21, ABC affiliates throughout the country will be showing St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father, a film produced the Knights of Columbus.
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/knights-of-columbus-bring-st-joseph-to-the-masses-with-tv-film-airing-on-abc-stations-nationwide?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=171489907&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_8bLM04d8NfcdDAmSDXKccVEfnde1O-FqRr8WHZP003YiOYVUi318CWsa0Gr7iJ2PNEx9SSExwCCz6T_aySAErrVJ0Jw&utm_content=171489907&utm_source=hs_email
‘Building for a Creative Future 2024’ builds on the momentum in the screen industry as it continues to enjoy growth and success despite the challenges faced over the course of the pandemic. In the first six months of 2021 the industry contributed an estimated €289 million to the economy and directly supported over 12,000 jobs.
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HEALTH Conference; Limerick will host the World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) World Rural Health Conference in June 2022. “Our theme, ‘Improving Health, Empowering Communities’ will explore how communities can be empowered to improve their own health and the health of those around them. We hope to do this by hearing from 1000+ participants from all over the world in various sectors, including Health, Science, Engineering, the Arts, and NGOs of all shapes and sizes. This action oriented conference is intended to foster a high level of meaningful dialogue and cooperation amongst stakeholders,” asserted Dr John Wynn-Jones, a renowned global GP leader who chairs the Conference International Advisory Group.
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/10/16/limerick-to-host-world-health-conference/
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FLU: Glasnevin Trust Assistant Professor in Public History and Cultural Heritage, School of Histories and Humanities, Trinity College Dublin, Dr Georgina Laragy (PhD) reports from a Nov 13 2018 conference on the flu of 1918-19 and asks what can be learned from the devastating pandemic
https://www.medicalindependent.ie/?s=county+kerry
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LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Lotto Results; The following are the results of lotto draw held on Tuesday 12th October. There was no winner of the €8700 jackpot. Our lucky dip winners included: 1. Eamon Walsh, Lyrecrompane; 2. Aoife, Chloe, Shauna & Con, c/o M. Lynch; 3. John Scanlon, Uper Athea; 4. Liam Corridan, Teresa Collins, and 5. Bridie Quinn, Beenanaspuig. Next draw due to be held on Tuesday 19th October with jackpot up to €8800.
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2021 October 20 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
ROAD Closed or partially open between Knockanure Village and the Sports field till 25th of October.
MASS Times: For a variety of reasons, from November 1st onwards: Tuesday & Thursday Mass in Moyvane will be at 10.00am. Wednesday & Friday Mass in Knockanure will be at 10.00am.
AGM of Knockanure Valley Text Alert: Representatives of Muintir Na Tire and the local Gardai will be in attendance, 1st Nov. ’21 at 8pm in Knockanure Community Centre.
OFFICE: Opening Hours of Parish Office Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00pm; Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00 pm. dioceseofkerry.ie Presbytery/Office: 068 49308.
ENVELOPES: Pray for the Dead, November: Envelopes for List of the Dead are available in the Church. The note says “Amount Enclosed”, there is NO obligation to place money in the envelope. Those listed will be Remembered at ALL Masses during November, so return them as soon as possible before November 1st . They will be placed on the Altar.
World Mission Sunday, October 24th: Envelopes available, assistance for poorer Churches throughout the World. Moyvane/Knockanure Christmas Cards: available in The Parish Office, Pkt 7 cards for €2.
ACTIVE: Tarbert Bridewell Active Retirement: Seeking new members, contact 087-3848680.
SCHOOL Board of Scoil Chorp Chríost: At a recent meeting the board welcomed Father Brendan Carmody to the parish. We wish him every happiness and success here with us. Fáilte Romhat Father Brendan. The Board of Management at Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure, the following votes of sympathy was passed - To the Leahy Family Carrueragh on the death of Margaret Leahy;
To the O' Connor Family, Glin & Mulvihill Family Moyvane on the death of Bride O' Connor, Glin, and Sympathy to the Cahill family Galway and Knocknasna on the death of John.
GLÓRACH drive-in bingo continues at Abbeyfeale GAA grounds every Sunday at 2pm.
INFORMATION: local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0761 07 7860. The offices from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.
DEATH occurred on 11th October 2021 of John Cahill of Knocknavaddy, Furbo, Galway. Formerly of Abbeyfeale, predeceased by his sons, baby Aonghus and Ian who died suddenly on 14th April, 2020 in Bedfordshire, England at the beginning of the pandemic , predeceased also by his parents Sonny and Nora and siblings, D.J., Donie, Bill, John, Eileen and Tess. John is survived by his wife Vera, daughters Fiona and Jenny, Ian’s wife Toni Ann and his grandchildren Holly, Abigail and Jack, brothers Paddy and Tom, sisters Julia, Kathleen , Mary and Nora, many nephews and nieces, the extended Cahill and Keane family.
DEATH of Sr. Marie Lyons (Salesian Sisters Caherdavin, Limerick. Formerly of Ballybunion on October 3rd 2021. Predeceased by her parents Lil and Jack, her brothers Jim, Tim and sister Josephine. Sadly missed by nieces, nephew, grandnieces, relatives, friends and her Salesian Sisters.
Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Caherdavin, on 6th October, followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.
DEATH of John Paul Stack of Park, Upper Athea, Athea on 5th October 2021. Predeceased by his parents Hannah & Phil, sisters Josie & Mary, brothers-in-law Bill Loftus & Leslie Wilson. Survived by his brothers Philip (Limerick) & David, sister Kitty (Cathy Wilson), sister-in-law Hannah, nephews and nieces - Philip & Yvonne (Stack), Carmel, Liam, Philip & Hilda (Loftus). Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea, on 8th October and burial immediately after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.
DEATH of Bride O'Connor (née Mulvihill), of Church Street and Caheragh, Glin, on October 3rd 2021.
Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Elizabeth, her brother Patrick and her nephew Liam. Bride is survived by her husband Eddie, her son Seamus and his partner Kathleen, her daughters Maura and Stephanie, sons-in-law Kieran and Jimmy, grandchildren Dylan, Adam, Jack, Hannah and Tommy Joe; brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
DEATH has taken place of Geraldine Liston, Nee Nolan, Glenastar, Ardagh, on Thursday October 7 2021. Predeceased by her parents William and Moira, brothers Tom, Noel and Liam. Survived by her husband Billy, sons Patrick and Liam, sisters Marina (Moyvane), Irene (Ballinagare, Roscommon), Ann Myers (Taghmaconnell, Ballinasloe) and Laura (Shanagolden).
ANNIVERSARIES: Dan O’Donnell, Joan Hillard, Tom Hogan, Betty O’Carroll, Moira Nash, Mick Reidy, Julia Ann Costelloe, Paddy Keane, Ita Vaughan, Anthony Foley, Pat Nash, Joan Woulfe, Bridget Dillane, Bridget Dalton, Ellen Orman, Paddy Horan, Nora O’Donoghue, Fr. Sean Dillon, Eddie and Mary Costelloe. Mass: Saturday 16th October at Moyvane for Sean Broderick RIP (Coilagurteen) at 7.30pm; Sunday 17th October in Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am and Moyvane 17th October for Mary Moloney (nee Foley) RIP 11.00am; Monday 18th October NO MASS; Tuesday 19th October at Moyvane for Mrs. Galvin (Wellbeing) at 7.30pm; Wednesday 20th October at Knockanure for Liam Sexton at 7.30pm; Thursday 21 st October at Moyvane Private Intention at 7.30pm; Friday 22nd October at Knockanure for Paddy & Maureen Fitzmaurice RIP (Gortdrmosilihy) at 7.30pm.
MASS ROCK: Annual Mass at Poll an Aifrinn. The Mass Rock, Keelacloghane Wood, Milltown, where former Prior of Holy Cross Dominican Church in Tralee Fr Thaddeus Moriarty OP was arrested before his martyrdom in October 1653. Celebrant Fr. John Harris OP, Prior Provincial of the Irish Dominican Province. Sunday 24 October at 3 pm. All welcome.
MISSION Month Online Event We Cannot Remain Silent, ‘We cannot but speak about what we seen and heard’. Join Missionaries as they share their experience of working in Sudan and South Sudan. Oct 21st at 8pm. Register online https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie. For further information contact email desbailey@dioceseofkerry.ie or phone 064 6632644.
ADORATION in Listowel Church every Wednesday after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. Should a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mark Reidy, son of Margaret and Paudie, Upper Athea, who married Anita Quinn at Our Lady Queen Of Peace Church in Aughanduff, Co Armagh recently.
Best Wishes also to Moll Collins from Tarbert who celebrated her 101st birthday., she was born at Moneygall.
MAP: Heritage Trail map is to be placed in the centre of Athea Village. The route covers 9km and has 20 points on the trail.
NOMINATIONS for Family Carer of the Year Awards must be in before 22nd of October, details from 1800 24 07 24 or contact www.familycarers.ie
COOKERY Course at Listowel Family Resource Centre starts Nov. 1st, details from 068 23584.
BALLYSEEDY Home & Garden will host an Autumn Garden Planting and Cookery Demonstration fundraiser this Halloween eve for the Tralee Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
BOOKS: Bridie Murphy compiled a book of poems, articles and photographs and recently launched it under the title “Connections”. A book on graveyards in Ardagh district, is the latest book launched by Mary Kury, called ‘In Loving Memory’. Another book on the way from Kevin Quaid entitled “I am Kevin, Not Lewy” ; A new collection of short stories by Pat McLoughlin has just been released. Details online at www.limerickwriterscentre.com.
Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past is being republished as a revised and expanded edition. The new volume will have 20,000 additional words of material along with a selection of new photographs.
ST JOHN’S Listowel; Sonoro Quartet on 20th Oct. they are based in Amsterdam.
VINTAGE; Athea Vintage Club. For further information please see Facebook Athea Vintage Club or phone Francie 0876666850/Ciara 0879348904.
HERITAGE Ireland; https://issuu.com/obair/docs/heritage-ireland-issue-9-spring-201
DANCE: Afternoon Tea Dance at Kilcooley’s Ballybunion on October 31st from 3pm.
SANDY KELLY at INEC, tickets €30 or you can book directly through INEC Ticketmaster on this link:
GRANTS: Thanks to the Sport Capital Programme, Glin Tennis Club were approved funding to start the renovation process of Glin tennis court.
OVER €535,000 in student assistance and wellbeing supports has been announced for Munster Technological University students.
JOBS: Central Pharma will begin production in Kerry Technology Park in Tralee in Quarter 1 of next year. Five Kerry enterprises are among 24 nationwide sharing €9.3m in funding under the Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme.
EDUCATION: Kerry College of Further Education and Training with campus locations in: Clash Road, Denny Street, Monavalley, Cappanalea and Listowel. Kerry College offers courses for PROGRESSION, courses for EMPLOYMENT and APPRENTICESHIPS. Late applications are welcome for our 2021/2022 academic year.
ST Michael’s Listowel, complete application for entry before 23rd of October.
GOSPELS: Invitation: “Lectio Divina: Drink from your own well”(St Bernard of Clairvaux).
An introduction to the reading, reflection and prayer of the Gospels for anyone who seeks
a way towards hope, wisdom and faith in day to day life. Presented by Fr Seamus O’
Connell on Learning to pray the scriptures from your life. 3 Sessions: Mondays 18th
Oct & 1st Nov 7.30pm – 9pm (zoom) and Saturday 13th Nov. Tralee and Zoom.
REGISTER: email office@stjohns.ie Please put ‘Lectio Divina in Subject line. Phone
087 6873208
IRISH Film Festival 2021; It’s Irish Film Festival Time again with seven Australian premieres and in 2021 it’s online https://tintean.org.au/category/whats-on/
TRANSPORT: Kerry Cancer Support Group-Health Link transport service have received a 212 Ford Kuga Hybrid from Kerry Motor Works.
STATINS: For example, 1%-7% of patients who take cholesterol drugs called statins are likely to experience potentially harmful muscle injury. By Justin Vesser.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
RETROFIT: The Deep Retrofit of a home means carrying out multiple energy upgrades all at once to achieve a BER of A-rating. Firstly, you will need to reduce the level of heat loss so that you keep heat in the home for longer. This involves some or all of the following: wall insulation, roof insulation, floor insulation, window upgrades. The next step is to look at an efficient renewable heating system to support the transition away from fossil fuels. The typical heating system installed on a Deep Retrofit Pilot Project is an air-source heat pump. It also includes mechanical ventilation to maintain good indoor air quality. Other renewable energy technologies such as solar water heating panels and solar photovoltaic panels may be appropriate for your home.
https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/deep-retrofit-grant/
HOMES: The country is very short of housing according to reports, while countless houses are vacant or partially occupied. Many are nervous of letting houses, after they hear of stories of vandalism and other antisocial acts of tenants. We have a cert for Covid 19, a log book for tenants, would give confidence to people renting their homes. Retrofitting homes for people should be delayed till the housing shortage is solved. Scarce materials and labour is used up in retrofitting.
PLAN – Land for wind farms to be cut by 90 per cent –on the draft County Development Plan for 2022 to 2028.
RURAL people are criticising the lack of funding for road maintenance in the Budget.
FARMERS: Kerry IFA County Chairman Kenny Jones said: "Farmers across all sectors are facing an increasingly uncertain future. Increasing regulation, Brexit-related trade disruption, the prospect of substantial cuts in direct payments due to CAP reforms, climate action measures and rising input costs means farmers in County Kerry are in a perilous position.”
BULBS: Packets of bulbs have been made available to all post-primary schools in Ireland.
300,000 bulbs have been made available through the Irish Local Development Network so that groups in the youth and community sector can access bulbs for free as part of their local activities. Bulbs for local community and youth groups have been supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Recommended bulbs; Crocus Tommasinianus Barr’s Purple; “Yellow Garlic” and Grape Hyacinth. https://www.gaisce.ie/bulbsforbees/
CEIST schools are celebrating very significant anniversaries around this time. Congratulations to the whole school communities, past and present, of Coláiste Bride, Enniscorthy celebrating 50 years; St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush, 60 years; Sacred Heart, Clonakilty 80 years, St. Mary’s College, Naas, 85 years, Presentation Secondary School Ballingarry 150 Years and Presentation Wexford 203 Years.
ART: The Credit Union Art Competition 2021. This year’s theme “Imagine”,
As we are embracing a greener and sustainable world, this year we are aiming to reduce the amount of paper used. For this reason, all schools will receive their competition notifications and entry forms via email. Entry forms are also available on www.listowelcu.ie or from Listowel Credit Union Offices in Listowel and Ballybunion. The closing date to submit finished entries is Friday October 22nd.
LECTIO DIVINA: An introduction to the reading, reflection and prayer of the Gospels for anyone who seeks a way towards hope, wisdom and faith in day to day life. Presented by Fr Seamus O’Connell on Learning to pray the scriptures from your life. 3 Sessions: Mondays 18 Oct & 1st Nov 7.30pm – 9pm (zoom) and Saturday 13 Nov. Tralee and Zoom. REGISTER: email office@stjohns.ie Please put ‘ Lectio Divina’ in Subject line. Phone 087 6873208.
POPE Francis has recognized a miracle obtained through the intercession of his predecessor Venerable John Paul I, who will now be declared “blessed.” Often called “the smiling pope,” John Paul I died unexpectedly on Sept. 28, 1978, after just 33 days in office. A priority of his short pontificate was carrying forward the work of the Second Vatican Council.
STORY of the Woman Behind Presentation Order’s 175th Celebrations in Castleisland
Posted on October 9th, 2021
SEMINARIANS: Nine new seminarians have begun their 2021-2022 academic programme and formation for Irish dioceses. These students are currently undertaking the propaedeutic programme in the Redemptoris Mater Seminary, Dundalk, Archdiocese of Armagh; Royal English College, Valladolid, Spain; and, Royal Scots College, Salamanca, Spain. This brings to 64 the total number studying for the priesthood.
FEAST of St. Luke is celebrated on Mon. 18th October. He was the companion of St. Paul. He is the patron Saint of doctors and surgeons. Feast of St. John Paul II is celebrated on Fri. 23rd. October.
Pope for 26 years (1978-2005). He visited 104 different countries.
FULL MOON on 20th Oct., this autumn the weather was marvellous for the time of year, grass was still growing well up to the present.
MENTAL Health Association, Please call 061 446786 and we would be happy to chat to you. We are available from Mon – Thurs 11am- 4pm. Email info@limerickmentalhealth.ie
COVID-19: While thousands are receiving free test, but if you are going to a hospital for a procedure, they could charge you up to E100.
CHARITY Cycle; Tommy Sheehy repeatedly climbed the Short Mountain outside Tralee on his bike, he climbed the hill enough times the hill to reach the 8,848 metres needed to equal the height of Mount Everest, in the one day. Support him by visiting his idonate page https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11407563_tommy-sheehy-s-2021-three-cycling-challenges.html
ACCORDIAN: Tom McNamara of Limerick said that the new Paolo Sporani elite model was like a “new baby” on receiving his new accordion, donated by an Italian company. See more at https://youtu.be/uhwCYiazQoU
HISTORY: Local History Course on Monday evenings from 7pm-9pm. Starting 18th October 2021
Venue: Further Education and Training Centre, Abbeyfeale Campus, Abbeyfeale.
The aim of this programme is multipurpose. The course will explore the history of the West Limerick area and areas of specific note from ancient times right through to the present. The course will also trace the impacts of different societies on the development of the West Limerick area.
The knowledge, skills and competencies acquired on this programme are relevant to personal development and participation in society, community and employment and provides a basis for further progression. The programme covers the acquirement of basic knowledge, skills and competencies in a narrow range of fields of learning.
MANUSCRIPT: By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Oct 7, 2021 / 04:00 am
The Vatican Library has a ninth-century manuscript currently on display at the Dubai Expo.
Three original manuscripts from the Vatican Apostolic Library are part of a Holy See exhibit on display until March 31, 2022, at the world’s fair in the United Arab Emirates.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/249213/a-1200-year-old-vatican-library-manuscript-is-on-display-at-dubai-expo?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=168403011&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9rtD9sQD9H93ngTAo-SqwXEFHD09zWCQntkcet-CC2RPzHO143rTyAPHEYwdmkCaSOzaP-zPqwwbR8aOOOUSxcSXrwPg&utm_content=168403011&utm_source=hs_email
https://youtu.be/mpducEvojuo
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As for Pius V, he credited the Lord and the intercession of the Blessed Mother, in the dual roles of Our Lady of Victory and Our Lady of the Rosary. As de Mattei details, at the very hour of the victory on Oct. 7, far away from the high seas, Pius V had had an inspiration — something had filled him a certain sense that the Holy League had persevered. “Let us go and thank God,” he told his cardinals assembled, “because at this very moment our armada has obtained victory.”
It had indeed, though official confirmation did not arrive until two weeks later, late at night via courier. Awakened in the middle of the night, the Pope broke out in tears of joy and invoked the words of Simeon: “Lord, now let your servant depart in peace” (Luke 2:29).
Six months later, the 68-year-old Pontiff, only six years into his papacy, departed this life in peace.
The whole ordeal took its toll on the Pope as well as the world. And our world today would look very different if not for what happened at Lepanto 450 years ago this October.
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Father Raymond J. de Souza World
October 13, 2021
The Year of St. Joseph has already had its liturgical highpoints — the Feast of the Holy Family last December, the Solemnity of St. Joseph himself in March and the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker in May. Then there are the infancy feasts of Jesus where Joseph is present: Christmas, Epiphany, the Presentation in the Temple. There is even a lesser known feast of the “Holy Espousals” of Joseph and Mary (Jan. 23).
But Oct. 13 is another day to think about St. Joseph. That was the day of the final apparition at Fatima in 1917, the “miracle of the sun” witnessed by some 70,000 people. It was a terrifying vision of the sun veering from its orbit in the sky, spinning and careening in such fashion as that many present thought the end of the world was upon them.
https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/st-joseph-s-celestial-appearance-at-fatima
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MEDIA: For instance, in-house studies show that Instagram increased eating disorders and suicidal thoughts. One study found that 13.5% of teen girls said Instagram makes thoughts of suicide worse, and 17% said it makes eating disorders worse.
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LOTTO Knockanure GAA Club; There was no winner of our €8600 jackpot this week.
Lucky dip winners were; 1. Mark Charlton Coilagurteen; 2. James Fogarty, Church Rd., Moyvane; 3. M’M Brid Flavin, Aughrim; 4. Cadla O’Sullivan, c/o Gerard Buckley, and 5. Mikey Costello, Kilmorna
Next week’s draw on Tuesday 12th October with jackpot up to €8700.
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2021 October 13 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
ROAD Closed between Knockanure Village and the Sports field till 25th of October.
PADRE Pio October Devotions on Tuesday 19th October at 7.30pm in Castleisland.
THE COASTAL ROSARY - on Sunday 10th October at Ballybunion Beach at 2.30pm.
DANCING Classes at Knockanure Community Centre on October 13th at 8.15pm. Contact Norella (087) 6809249
TRIP: Moyvane/Knockanure Senior Citizen’s Trip to Tralee (subsidized by Eirgrid). Bus leaving Moyvane Church car park Friday October 29th at 12pm. Lunch at the Meadowlands followed by visit to County Museum and Ballyseedy Garden Centre. Tea and Refreshments on return to Moyvane at Speedy’s Nolan’s Bar. Cost €20 to be paid when booking with Elaine O’Flaherty, no later than Friday October 15th. Contact (068) 49692 or (087) 3315935.
BLOTTO will be held as usual at Bingo on Thursday night in Moyvane. Many of you probably have envelopes since before we closed. Can you please bring them back to bingo and we will include them in the draw. The Jackpot was €6,500 when we finished in March 2020 so it will continue as usual.
BABY Loss awareness week, continues to 15th of October, see Facebook page of UHK for a short service, send a message for the Memory Tree to uhk.memorytree@hse.ie
MISSION Month Webinar; We Cannot Remain Silent, Sr. Orla Treacy, Fr. Tim Galvin, Julieann Moran
Thurs 21 Oct 8pm, see Diocese of Kerry site for more.
DEATH has taken place of Bridget Ann Joyce, 76, in recent years of Holmes, NY and long-time resident of Lake Carmel, NY, passed away on September 28, 2021. Bridget was born on March 29, 1945 to John and Ellen or ‘Nell’ (Mulvihill) McAuliffe in Gortdromasillihy, Moyvane.
ANNIVERSARIES: Carmel O’Sullivan, Anne O’Mahony, Mary Hickey, Pauline Quinn, Marguerite Clancy, Ned O’Connell, Sr. Martina Relihan, Betty Kennelly, Michael Finucane, Bro. Denis McAuliffe, Fr. Hallie Ashe.
MASS Saturday 9th October in Moyvane for Timothy Noonan RIP (Birthday Mass) at 7.30pm; Sunday 10th October Knockanure Private Intention at 9.30am and mass in Moyvane 10th October a Private Intention at 11.00am; Monday 11th October NO MASS; Tuesday 12th October at Moyvane for Joe O’Connor RIP (Kilbaha) at 7.30pm; Wednesday 13th October in Knockanure Private Intention at 7.30pm; Thursday 14th October at Moyvane Private Intention at 7.30pm; Friday 15th October in Knockanure Private Intention at 7.30pm.
ADORATION takes place every Wednesday in Listowel Church, straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. (lunch time) Should a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration.
NOTE: When there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.00pm.
MILK SCHEME: The School Milk Scheme is subsidised and provides a daily fresh portion of milk to school-going children at a very affordable price in Primary, Secondary and Montessori schools. The National Dairy Council supplies participating schools with free fridges to ensure that milk is chilled.
https://www.moocrew.ie/school-milk/about-school-milk-scheme/
Contact- National Dairy Council on 01 290 2451 or email schoolmilk@ndc.ie
UNICEF: “Get a Vaccine/Give a Vaccine, You can send your donation by post to Freepost, UNICEF Ireland, 33 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin D01 R283. By Phone; (01) 878 3000; By Email; info@unicef.ie
GLÓRACH drive-in bingo continues at Abbeyfeale GAA grounds every Sunday at 2pm.
PLAN: Moyvane Development Association; We have identified the need for a Socio-Economic Development Plan for our area and believe this will be a very positive process, resulting in a robust plan which we can all use. MDA will hold the first of their community planning meetings on Tues, Oct 12th.
BUS: Local Link Kerry offices on 066-7147002.
YOUTH: Two Presentation Castleisland students, Fiona Brosnan and Joanna Moynihan were chosen to represent the youth of Ireland in a webinar hosted by the Ombudsman for Children, Dr. Niall Muldoon.
SISTERS: Thursday 7th October 175th Anniversary of the foundation of The Presentation Convent in
Castleisland (7th October 1846). Nano Nagle was born in 1718 in Ballygriffin Co. Cork. Sisters from Presentation Nunnery at Sexton Street, Limerick, began missions in Castleisland, India, Australia, California, Ecuador, Zimbabwe and Pakistan.
CEIST are delighted to announce their Art Calendar Competition 2022. Open to all Senior cycle students within our CEIST community. The theme for this year is “Our Faith, Our Future”
Closing date for Entries is no later than 5pm on Friday 12th November 2021
https://www.ceist.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Calendar-Competition-2022-Our-Faith-Our-Future.pdf
GUITAR lessons with Margaret Carroll at the Library Athea. Beginners: Tuesday 7-8pm. Advanced: Wednesday 7-8pm and Adults on Wednesday 8-9pm. Enquiries to 087-9395273.
ST JOHN’S Theatre during October, starting at 8pm. Saturday 16th October 2021- Arán Agus Im. Arán & Im is a theatrical performance in which Manchán Magan bakes sourdough bread and more. Details from- St John's Theatre.
SANDY KELLY at INEC, tickets €30 or you can book directly through INEC Ticketmaster on this link:
COLLECTION: Bishops are asking parishes throughout Ireland to undertake a special Church collection on 6 and 7 November to invite the public to support Trócaire in its work to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in East Africa. Bishops also discussed that in the countries where Trócaire works, less than 5% of the population have been vaccinated for Covid and infection rates are up to 50%. An additional 200 million people have fallen into poverty globally as a result of the Covid crisis. Bishops highlighted that wealthier countries, while protecting their most vulnerable citizens, also have a moral responsibility to ensure that the populations of developing countries have equal, rapid and effective access to Covid vaccine coverage. For more on Trócaire’s East Africa appeal see www.trocaire.org.
PRAYER Service; Bishop Ray invites you to join him for a liturgy of prayer in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney at 3pm on Sunday 17th October to commence our Synodal Pathway -which Pope Francis has asked for worldwide.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND, 5th – 7th November 2021 Restore Communication, Renew
Commitment and Rekindle Romance. This is an online experience (using Zoom), starting on Friday
evening at 8pm and ending on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Details https://www.marriageencounter.ie
TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP – are hoping to start up their group meetings again on Friday 15th October. Anyone wishing to join the group should contact Tarbert Bridewell at 068-36500. Free transport will be available to and from meetings.
INFORMATION: local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0761 07 7860. The offices from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.
ART Competition sponsored by the Credit Union, closing date October 22nd.
HEALTHY Athea is promoting the My Mind Matters Initiative which runs from October 10th to October 30th. You are invited to download the MyLife App on your phone and give 30 mins five days a week for walking, running, cycling, yoga etc. and record this activity on the App. If participants collectively record 30,000 days of activity on the MyLife App, Irish Life will donate €10,000 to the Samaritans.
MURALS: Paul Bokslag is a Dutch artist and designer based in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. He works in various media, including murals, printmaking, type design and papercut installations. Paul recently mentored local artists Eimear O’Connor, Erin Halpin, Jack McKenna and Michelle Quinn in working on an outdoor mural in partnership with St John's Theatre and Listowel Tidy Towns. The designs are based on small scale papercuts that were enlarged to create a colourful work of public art inspired by Junior Griffin’s poem “Memories of the Ball Alley in Listowel” and the people, sporting life and cultural traditions of Listowel and North Kerry. The finished work was unveiled in the Listowel Ball Alley on Friday evening last.
MART in Castleisland end of September, over 900 head of cattle on offer and a 99% clearance.
FREE Soil sampling, application to the department of Agriculture site, it is costing the government 10 Million Euro.
CLOTHES Collection for Murhur N.S. on Sat 16th Oct at Marian Hall from 10am to noon.
PREPARING FOR THE SYNODAL JOURNEY On Sunday 17th October all the dioceses in Ireland begin the Synodal Pathway -which Pope Francis has asked for worldwide. Pope Francis speaks of ‘Synod’ as ‘journeying together’, truly ‘listening to each other’ and ‘together identifying the path along which Christ is leading us’. Bishop Ray invites you to join him for a liturgy of prayer in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney at 3pm on Sunday 17th October to commence our journey. Come to the Cathedral or join by streaming via the cathedral website. Pope Francis has chosen the theme “Communion, Participation and Mission”.
FILMS: The Kerry International film festival will open on Thursday 14th October with Death of a Ladies' Man, starring Gabriel Byrne, and will close with the Irish Language feature Foscadh (Shelter), which recently won Best First Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh. There are 15 in-person physical events and 30 online screenings.
EXHIBITION: 17 from the ‘70s – Exhibition of Signed Black & White Photographs of some of North Kerry’s Best Loved Artists by Kieran Moloney, at Kerry Writers' Museum. Exhibition ends Oct 14th
Photographs will be available to view on www.writersweek.ie after exhibition.
ARTS: Upcoming opportunity with the Public Participation Network for an arts based research project at Coláiste Na Ríochta in Listowel. The project is seeking an artist/creativity facilitator who can facilitate group conversation and group creative expression, capturing issues of discrimination and lack of tolerance in a school/ community. The aim is to work with 5 second level students over a number of weeks. All creativity or arts based mediums are welcome. Kerry LCYP is supporting the PPN network. Brief available from Caroline Toal at ctoal@kerrycoco.ie The deadline is 5.00pm on Friday 8th October.
ROAD Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána and the Irish Tyre Industry Association , promoted ‘Tyre Safety Day’ on Wednesday, October 6.
HEALING Weekend: If you would like to find out more about Rachel’s Vineyard or about the Healing Weekends, please call Bernadette: 087 859 2877. Email: bergoulding1@gmail.com for more information see http://www.rachelsvineyard.ie
AWARE (Depression & Anxiety) Free phone: 1800 80 48 48 Mon – Sunday 10am – 10pm.
Samaritans Free phone: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.ie
The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest is held annually to highlight World Mental Health Day on 10th October. The Fest aims to raise awareness of the available supports and services in the county as well as to empower people to engage with the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ through a dynamic and interactive programme of events. 60 free events on offer all over the county.
DIY Jobs for older people, details from Age Action 0818 911 109 or email; careandrepair@ageaction.ie
EDUCATION: Erasmus+ KA2 Application Clinic is for those wishing to apply for funding for Small-Scale projects in the fields of VET, School Education, Adult Education and Youth. It takes place online on 13 October. https://www.leargas.ie/
HUMMINGBIRD LEARNING CENTRE- Based in Adare, Co Limerick, specialise in making learning easy. We work with adults and children to improve reading, maths, spelling, writing, concentration, retention and recall. The Hummingbird Learning Method® to allow each person's individual learning style fly right over any stumbling blocks - making learning easy, enjoyable and giving you a whole new outlook on life. We achieve positive results by helping children, teens and adults utilise their natural abilities to succeed in their literacy goals. https://hummingbirdlearning.com/
DELAY: 10,000 apprentices are waiting and unable to receive off the job training, delaying qualification.
LOCAL HUB: Duagh are using the Presbytery for remote working, details from duaghlocalhub@gmail.com
MAGAZINE: Photos and articles are being sought for the Ballydonoghue Parish Journal. More information at magazine@ballydonoghue.net
BOOK: GAA Grassroots, seven stories from County Kerry, now available.
BLAS na hÉireann, now in their 14th year, have announced the award winners for 2021, there are 13 winners from County Kerry.
BATTERY: liquid air energy storage plant in Greater Manchester got £10m grant from the UK government, it will use spare green energy to compress air into a liquid and store it, for use later.
POET Michael Hartnett would have been 80 years old on September 18th this year.
He was born in Croom, Co. Limerick in 1941. In fact, he was a young 58 when he died in 1999.
By Peter Browne, see https://eigsemichaelhartnett.ie/
KERRY Local Enterprise Office in association with PSC Taxation Services will have a Budget 2022 Breakfast Briefing via Zoom on Thursday, October 14, from 9.30am to 11am.
WYD- World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, world’s largest gathering of Catholic young people will take place on Aug. 1-6, 2023. World Youth Day was established by Pope John Paul II in 1985. The week-long gathering usually attracts hundreds of thousands of young people.
SECURITY: New York Governor. Kathy Hochul to give $25 million in grants for security at nonprofits threatened by hate crimes.
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GOSPELS: Invitation: “Lectio Divina: Drink from your own well”(St Bernard of Clairvaux).
An introduction to the reading, reflection and prayer of the Gospels for anyone who seeks
a way towards hope, wisdom and faith in day to day life. Presented by Fr Seamus O’
Connell on Learning to pray the scriptures from your life. 3 Sessions: Mondays 18th
Oct & 1st Nov 7.30pm – 9pm (zoom) and Saturday 13th Nov. Tralee and Zoom.
REGISTER: email office@stjohns.ie Please put ‘Lectio Divina in Subject line. Phone
087 6873208
TRIBUTE; Bridget Ann Joyce, 76, in recent years of Holmes, NY and long-time resident of Lake Carmel, NY, passed away on September 28, 2021.
Bridget was born on March 29, 1945 to John and Ellen or ‘Nell’ (Mulvihill) McAuliffe in Moyvane, county Kerry, Ireland.
As a child, many adventures were shared playing make-believe in the fields near their home with her siblings and cousins of Moyvane. With a deep imagination and a love of storytelling, Bridie- as she was known to all- along with her brother John, would imagine themselves famous radio announcers ‘Paddy and Jack’, or private investigators. She loved to try her hand at repairing bikes and other mechanical things. She also spent some time living in Glin, Limerick with her aunt, uncle and grandmother. She had a natural wit and the gift of humor, sharing many of these early stories from Ireland with us in America.
As a young woman, Bridie came to America with her sister Marie in 1960 and lived on Valentine Ave in the Fordham section of the Bronx, joining her parents. Later, her brother John and sister Rita would also come out to America. Bridie attended Roosevelt High School and afterwards joined Merrill Lynch on Wall Street. She loved attending the Irish dance halls such as “The Red Mill” and “The Jaeger House”, with Marie. She was very close to her Aunts and especially enjoyed many shopping trips to Macys with her Aunt Jule who lived in Parkchester.
She met and married her life-long partner, Patrick Joyce, on August 14, 1965. Saving and working hard to purchase their first home, they accomplished this in 1971, when they found a two-family house on Decatur Ave (near her Uncle, Martin Mulvihill, well-known musician & composer of Irish music). The first in the family to own a home, Bridie was overjoyed and so proud of the accomplishment. Soon after, they were blessed with five wonderful children.
They lived in the Bainbridge neighborhood of the Bronx before moving to Carmel, NY in 1979.
Bridie also worked as a Home Care Assistant as well as in local nursing facilities and as a bus monitor for a number of years at Red and Tan Lines in Carmel, NY.
Family was important to her and she was a devoted wife, mother and grandma. Bridie adored all her grandchildren and felt blessed by each new addition. She was gifted at making delicious dishes for family occasions and holidays. She always welcomed many children into her home and would feed half the neighborhood if given the chance. Bridie was also known for helping others out when in need. One time she took under her roof a student from Glin, Co. Limerick who came out to New York to attend college and find work. Bridie treated him like family and never expected anything in return. To this day, he would call her and love to spend time chatting & reminiscing on the time he spent in her home in the Bronx. Bridie also took in her youngest sister, Rita, when their parents retired back to Co. Kerry in 1972. Rita lived with her for over a year until finding an apartment of her own.
Bridie loved animals, having many pet dogs over the years, such as Gilda, Lady, and Inky and Binky (aka Little Mama and Little Papa).
Bridie loved collecting and wearing decorative jewelry, attending many outdoor markets for fun. Her musical tastes ran from Irish songs, to Elvis and 1950’s music. She had an outgoing nature and was more recently a friend to all at the nursing home where she lived. She loved reading mystery and detective novels and having visits from family and friends, especially her sister, Rita.
Bridget is survived by her beloved husband Patrick, and her children, Delia, Cormac (and Melissa), Conor (and Sharon) Joyce, and her cherished grandchildren, Aidan, Brendan, Samantha, Julianna, Maya, Natalya, Alex and Sophie. Her loving sister, Rita (McAuliffe) Romano also survives her. Sadly, she is predeceased by two beloved sons, Sean and Patrick Joyce, and two siblings, Marie Moran and John McAuliffe. She leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews as well.
Bridie was a deeply religious Catholic who endlessly offered up prayers and good intentions for those in need. Bridie will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Cargain Funeral Home, 10 Fowler Avenue, Carmel, NY.
A prayer service to celebrate and honor Kimberly's life will take place at 4:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Cargain Funeral Home in Carmel, NY.
A private cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bridget’s memory to National Breast Cancer Foundation (https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/).
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cargain Funeral Homes, Inc., 10 Fowler Avenue, Carmel, NY, 845-225-3672, www.cargainfuneralhomes.com.
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ADVENTURES of Sr M. Juliana Culhane in July 1922, Part 1
by Marian McGreal SSL, coordinator
The scene - in St Louis Convent, Louisville, Monaghan. I was a boarder there from 1919 to 1922. I came with an inlaw of my Auntie’s, Maria Brosnan, a sister of Con Brosnan – the famous Kerry footballer. I loved the place. The Sisters were very kind to us. Sr M. Laurentia was the Mistress of Schools then. At that time there was Junior, Middle, and Senior Grade (in the Inter Exams). I did Middle Grade in June 1922. The times, due to the 1922 Civil War, were very disturbed. The exams for some, ended about June 18th and Sr M. Laurentia did her best with information from Headquarters in Dublin, to send the girls home safely. But some of the subjects like Art, Commerce etc. dragged on, and it was well on in June by the time about 30 or 35 of us were finished. We were all set in great form for going home, when the news came, urgently from Dublin that there was trouble in the city and that there was no means of travelling for any girls from the south. No trains running from Dublin to Limerick or Cork, or from Dublin to Waterford. So there we were about twenty of us “all dressed up an nowhere to go.” I often think what the poor sisters felt like with us crowd on their hands! Then just before the news from Dublin had come I had been making plans how I would spend my holiday, as I had made up my mind to enter September 8th. Well we just had to make the best of a bad matter and be grateful to God and the Srs that we were safe and sound with them. Then bright and fair one morning Sr M. Laurentia got word that the city was quiet, and that we could get to Dublin, but no trains to the south. Well, God was good to me, I had a pal, Margaret Fleming from Castleisland, Kerry. She luckily had a cousin in Dublin married to a D.M.P. [Dublin Metropolitan Police] man, and she made me come with her. I forgot their names, but they had the greatest sympathy for us, were so good to us. The D.M.P Inspector had a heart of gold. He knew well that our relatives would be in a very bad way about us, no means of sending a wire or letter. So the good and kind man went out every morning and found out if there was any chance of a train to the south. So, praise to the good God, he came back in haste one morning and said that there was a train going to Waterford in an hours’ time that we could also get a connection to Mallow that same day. Well, in two shakes of a lambs tail he had us across the city, and just in time for the Waterford train. It was like a passport to Heaven to get that train!! The good D.M.P. man wished us the best of luck. Thank God we got to Waterford in time to catch the train to Mallow.
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Gabriel Fitzmaurice
Biography
Deeply rooted in the literary tradition of North Kerry, Gabriel Fitzmaurice is a poet, broadcaster, writer, translator, singer and raconteur. He was born in 1952, in the village of Moyvane, Co. Kerry where he still lives. For more than three decades, he taught and later served as principal at his local national school but is now happily retired. He has been called “poetry’s answer to John B Keane” (Books Ireland) and his poems have been described as “comparable to Burns for their insight and lyricism” (The Irish Times ).
He is the author of more than forty books, including collections of poetry in English and Irish as well as several collections of verse for children. He has translated extensively from Irish and has edited a number of anthologies of poetry in both English and Irish. In addition, he has published volumes of essays and collections of songs and ballads. He is a familiar voice on Kerry Radio where he hosts his own show. He is a former chair and literary advisor of Listowel Writers’ Week and is currently a committee member of Éigse Michael Hartnett. He is an award winner of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centenary Poetry Competition. He works as a translator of essays and collections of songs/ballads from the original Irish and has twice represented Ireland at the European Festival of Poetry in Louvain, Belgium. A musician and singer, he has played and sung on a number of albums of Irish traditional music. He frequently broadcasts on Irish radio and television and local radio stations on education and the arts.
https://eigsemichaelhartnett.ie/2019-archive/
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LOTTO: There was no winner of the €8500 Knockanure GAA lotto draw on Tuesday 28th September. Numbers drawn were 18, 22, 27, 10. Lucky dip winners were- Pa Woulfe, c/o The Ploughman, Catherine Walsh, Gortromagouna- Maureen Connolly, Trien- David Harley, c/o John Barry, and Henry Finucane, Lissaniska. Next weeks draw will be on Tuesday 5th October with jackpot up to €8600.
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2021 October 6 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE are offering a range of courses: “Parents Plus for Teenagers” starts on Thursday 7th October at 10.30am for 7 weeks. Also “Incredible Years” for parents of children 2 – 12 years is scheduled to start on 11th October at 10.00am. For further details on both courses contact Bridie Mulvihill on 086-8556431 or Toni Clare on 087-7523705. Alternatively contact the Centre on (068) 23584.
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION have 2 Upcoming Community Employment Vacancies in Moyvane, immediate start: General Operative and Groundskeeper. For more details: info@listowelareace.ie or contact: Aine Elbell & Noelle O’Connell, 087-9346242/087-4160456
YOUR VOICE IS WELCOME: Fr. Brendan would welcome your suggestions about how the parish may be better served, i.e., committees, procedures, etc. Send personally or anonymously (note in box at house) or email (Carmody.brendan4@gmail.com).
Opening Hours of Parish Office Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00pm Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday Friday 10.00am - 1.00 pm. Office: 068 49308.
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING: representing the parishes of Listowel, Duagh, Moyvane & Lixnaw will take place in St. Patrick’s Hall, Listowel on Tuesday night October 5th at 7.30 p.m. Elected members of each parish are asked to attend.
BUS: Local Link Kerry offices on 066-7147002.
THE COASTAL ROSARY - will take place at 2.30pm on Sunday 10th October. Ballybunion Beach at 2.30pm. Join people from around Ireland to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith at our grottos, churches, at the coasts and other suitable places. We encourage you to gather safely being mindful of COVID 19 regulations. Simply sign up a Rosary location at www. coastalrosaryireland.ie or text your location to 087 278 6552.
HARVEST/THANKSGIVING MASS will be celebrated on Sunday, October 10 in many churches.
PADRE Pio October Devotions (3rd Tuesday ) Tuesday 19th October at 7.30pm in Castleisland.
DEATH has occurred of Joan Phelan nee Leahy of 'Woodview', Upper Athea, Athea, Late of Manor West, Tralee, on 28th September 2021. Survived by her husband Michael, predeceased by her sister Breda (Collins, Newmarket on Fergus); sadly missed by her brother Jim (Athea), sister Mai (Duffy, Dublin), sister-in-law Julie, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
DEATH on 28 September 2021 of Marie O'Connor (nee Moran), "The Lane", Upper Athea and formerly of Tooreendonnell, Athea, Predeceased by her husband Jeremiah (Martin), her parents Ellen & Paddy, brothers Jack, Patsy and Dan, brothers in law and sisters in law. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Patsy and Liam, daughters in law Kathlelen and Joan, grandchildren, David, Aislinn, Aoife and Amy and great-grandchildren, brother Tom, sisters in law Hannah, Mary, Anne and Narry ,nieces, and nephews.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Mary Aquin O’Carroll, Nell Byrnes, Sr. Ann Doyle, Patsy Healy, Bridie Lynch, Sean Dowling, Sr. Catherine Colbert, Joan Mulvihill, Mary Ellen Flaherty, Paudie Shanahan, Joe O’Connor, Dan O’Flaherty, Tommy Stack, Michael Moloney, Nellie Flynn, Monsignor Michael Leahy, Kathleen Filler, Hanna Hyland, Murt Downes. Mass; Saturday 2nd October ‘21 Moyvane for Mary Ellen O’Flaherty RIP (Keylod) at 7.30pm; Sunday 3rd October ’21 at Knockanure Private Intention at 9.30am and Moyvane Private Intention 11.00am; Monday 4th October ‘21 NO MASS; Tuesday 5th October ’21 in Moyvane Private Intention; Please Note change in Mass Time 6.30pm Wednesday 6th October ’21 at Knockanure Private Intention; 7.30pm Thursday 7th October ’21 in Moyvane Private Intention; 7.30pm Friday 8th October ‘21 at Knockanure Private Intention at 7.30pm.
NOTE: When there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.00pm.
FEAST of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on Monday 4th October. Founder of the Franciscan Order and the Poor Clare sisters. Renowned for his love of nature
Feast of St. Faustina is celebrated on Tuesday 5th October. Born in Poland in 1905. Died in 1938. Inspired the movement dedicated to proclaiming the Divine Mercy, which flows from the heart of Jesus. Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary occurs on 7 October.
MUSIC: Glórach Theatre on the evening of Sunday, October 10th, an event to mark World Mental Health Day. Father and son duo Donal and Eoin Murphy will be headlining, and will be joined by acclaimed trad duo Gretta Curtin and Jessie Healy. Denis Curtin and Frances Kennedy will provide a rich variety of song on the night. For enquiries, please call 0871383940
CONGRATULATIONS to Conor Mulvihill, Aughrim who finished second in the 100m boys under 10 and Mollie O’Riordan who finished fourth in the under 16 Girls High Jump at the recent All Ireland Community Games finals in Carlow.
ST JOHN’S Theatre during October. All starting at 8pm. Friday 8th October 2021- The Seven Ages Of MAM starring Pauline O'Driscoll; Saturday 9th October 2021- Lines and Layers | Exhibition, by Paul Bokslag who is a Dutch artist & designer based in Kilkenny; Saturday 16th October 2021- Arán Agus Im. Arán & Im is a theatrical performance in which Manchán Magan bakes sourdough bread and more. Details from- St John's Theatre <info@stjohnstheatre.ie>
Glin ICA Guild: are glad to announce that the weekly Whist Drives will resume on Tuesday 26th October at 8.30pm in Cloverfield Day Care Centre. All are welcome.
FREEDOM: The Government hope to be in a position to announce the lifting of the majority of the public health restrictions on October 22nd, 2021.
TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP – are hoping to start up their group meetings again on Friday 15th October. Anyone wishing to join the group should contact Tarbert Bridewell at 068-36500. Free transport will be available to and from meetings.
CYCLING event will take place on Saturday the 9th of October in aid of KHF and the Samaritans, at 9am in the John Mitchell’s GAA complex, and registration on event brite.
INEC Sandy Kelly Concert, book withTicketmaster on this link:
https://www.ticketmaster.ie/parish-of-glenflesk-presents-sandy-kelly-guests-co-kerry-25-10-
2021/event/18005B37ACDA409C
POPE: The Holy Father’s prayer intention for the month of October is: “We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavour of the Gospel.”
BULBS for Bees campaign is supported by the President, it is expected that schools will receive 50,000 bulbs shortly and a total of 300,000 bulbs are to be distributed through various outlets, more information from www.gaisce.ie/bulbsforbees/.
https://mailchi.mp/biodiversityireland/all-ireland-pollinator-plan-september-2021-newsletter
FLOWERS: The National Biodiversity Data Centre is an Initiative of the Heritage Council and is operated under a service level agreement by Compass Informatics. The data centre is funded by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, and the Heritage Council.
To get involved, see www.pollinators.ie
To learn more about biological recording see www.biodiversityireland.ie
Ennis Tidy Towns http://ennistidytowns.com
GAISCE is an old Irish word which means ‘a great achievement’ and it is in the spirit of this meaning that the programme challenges young people to set and pursue personal goals in four different areas of activity: Community Involvement; Personal Skills; Physical Recreation and Adventure Journey. https://www.youth.ie/member/gaisce/
POTATO DAY: National Potato Day Oct 1st, gives an opportunity to thank Irish potato growers, who harvested nearly 300,000t of potatoes in 2020.
SCHOLARSHIP: Any ICMSA member can make an application for the John Feely Scholarship, details from John Feely House Dublin Road Limerick V94 KX38.
ROSARY Sunday at Knock, a bus from West Limerick travelled there on Sunday 3rd, details from 069 62306.
ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR PARISH MUSICIANS - The diocese will host an online workshop for parish musicians on Tuesday October 5th at 7.30pm via Zoom. All involved in music ministry are welcome. The purpose of the workshop is to prepare choirs and parish musicians for the weeks ahead, as choirs and singers resume their role in the liturgy. The workshop will be presented by Tomás Kenny and Ailish Walsh O’Connor. Please email Tomás Kenny at tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie if you plan to attend. Join Zoom Meeting @
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86165028212?pwd=RERYeWpEVmh1QnNUblZUMFhUUFYxQT09
Meeting ID: 861 6502 8212 - Passcode: 614065
JOBS: ST John of God Kerry Services is currently recruiting for new positions to meet the increasing needs of people across the county. Ring 064-6644133, or email to sjogkerry.recruitment@sjog.ie.
JOBS: Shannon Technology and Energy Park backed by the U.S. firm New Fortress Energy which is seeking planning permission to build a €650 million power and liquefied natural gas terminal in the estuary. The project would create some 270 construction jobs over a 3 year period and 70 permanent jobs.
TRALEE HOSPITAL: there are 2,200 patients waiting to be seen in the surgical out-patients department. No mention of ordinary people who need their hearing aid checked and are being put on long finger and unable to chat.
CLOTHES COLLECTION – The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a clothes collection on Thursday 14th Oct. in the Church car park from 8am to 10.30am in aid of St. Brendan’s and St. Mary’s Churches.
GRANT of €170,000 has been allocated to Kerry Parents and Friends Association through the Strengthening Disability Services Fund.
DAY FOR LIFE SUNDAY 3RD OCTOBER on the theme ‘The Good Samaritan: A Model of Compassion’. In the context of the recent proposal to introduce assisted suicide, both in Ireland and the UK, this year's Day for Life message invites Catholics to promote a more positive and compassionate response to the care of people who are in the final stages of life. See www.councilforlife.ie for more information
TEAGASC: Numbers employed by Teagasc during 2020 increased from 1,258 to 1,290 and pay costs increased from €71.25 million to €74.12 million. Four members of staff earned between €160,000 and €170,000.
The EU is to spend €140 million to support research in sustainable food systems and tackling food hunger.
PARTITION: The series will begin on Wednesday 6 October with ‘The Path to Partition, 1900-22’ Dr Éamon Phoenix, with the participation of Ann Donnelly, Northern Ireland Screen.
Further details for first few talks and booking information can be found here-
https://www.librariesni.org.uk/heritage-from-home-2/
SPEECH Writing; The ActionTalks national speech writing competition is now open! Open to all students aged 14-17. Enter by submitting a written speech by Monday 17th of January 2022.
https://actionaid.ie/speech-writing-competition/
MARATHON in Belfast was on Sunday, October 3rd.
FILMS: The Kerry International film festival will open on Thursday 14th October with Death of a Ladies' Man, starring Gabriel Byrne, and will close with the Irish Language feature Foscadh (Shelter), which recently won Best First Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh. There are 15 in-person physical events and 30 online screenings.
TG4 cameras will be at SSE Airtricity Women’s National League stadiums after agreeing a deal with the Football Association of Ireland to broadcast live games. In what will be a first for the League – which was established in 2011 – a national broadcaster will show four League games free-to-air over the coming weeks and they will also be available globally via the TG4 Player app. Shelbourne FC v DLR Waves from Tolka Park will be the first live match. Starting 02/10 @ 16:45.
TG4. Are fashion practices destroying the planet? In this series four fashionistas are challenged to reuse, recycle and reduce their items of clothing. Caoimhe Ní Chathail and Proinsias Ó Coinn are on a mission to get us thinking differently about our wardrobes. On 06/10 @ 20:30.
TG4. This series Opry le Daniel i gConnacht will come from the TF Royal in Castlebar. Join us for 6 lively shows of music and song with special guests Mary Coughlan, Brian Kennedy, Mick Flavin, Sandy Kelly, Tommy Fleming and Sean Keane. There will also be a special show in homage to Philomena Begley who is celebrating 60 years on the road this year. On 26/10 @ 21:30.
EIGHT walking trails in Kerry are to be included in the Walks Scheme under the Department of Rural and Community Development. The trails added in Kerry involve over 130 farmers and include the North Kerry Way, Glenageenty Loops, Pound/Knockernawaddra, Dingle Way, Keel Loop Walk, Caher Marsh Walk, Bolus Head/Skellig Way and Emlagh Loop/Reenroe Cliff Walk.
FÉILTE, the largest educational event in Ireland, took place online October 2 from 10am to 4pm and about 3,000 teachers and the general public expected to attend. Minister Foley said: “FÉILTE is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the teaching profession, and this year gives a particular opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge the enormous contribution of teachers during a time of unprecedented challenge.
MARRIAGE Enrichment Weekend, 5th – 7th November 2021, starting on Friday evening at 8pm
And ending on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Details https://www.marriageencounter.ie
PREPARING FOR THE SYNODAL JOURNEY On Sunday 17th October all the dioceses in Ireland begin the Synodal Pathway -which Pope Francis has asked for worldwide. Pope Francis speaks of ‘Synod’ as ‘journeying together’, truly ‘listening to each other’ and ‘together identifying the path along which Christ is leading us’. Bishop Ray invites you to join him for a liturgy of prayer in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney at 3pm on Sunday 17th October to commence our journey. Come to the Cathedral or join by streaming via the cathedral website. Pope Francis has chosen the theme “Communion, Participation and Mission”.
DIOCESE OF KERRY Together Again. Moving forward with hope. Webinar on Thursday October 7th at 8.00 p.m. For more information or to register visit www.dioceseofkerry.ie
NEW MOON on 6th Oct.
RALLY: Killarney and District Motor Club has announced details of the upcoming 2021 Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally, will take place on Saturday, November 27 – under full Covid 19 guidelines in line with Government and Sport Ireland advice.
HELP rose bloom http://helprosebloom.ie/
A FREE information meeting aimed at advising people how to reduce energy costs homes and businesses will take place in Killarney, Listowel, Ballybunion and Castleisland after Christmas, in conjunction with the Kerry Sustainable Energy Co-Operative (KSEC). While you are waiting for advice, why not wash with a full load and dry clothes at night to reduce peak consumption.
LIFEGUARDS: Cork County Council had 39 full-time Beach Lifeguards. Across Cork's 12 beaches, lifeguards carried out 21 rescues, reunited 23 lost children with their families and attended 940 first aid incidents.
TAX: There are 13 types of homeowner who won't have to pay property tax this year according to newspaper reports.
Irish Examiner 1841-current, Thursday, October 23, 1913; Page: 7
DASTARDLY OUTRAGE
NORTH KERRY PROTEST. INDIGNATION MEETING AT DUAGH.
On Sunday last a public meeting of very large dimensions was held in the village of Duagh for the purpose of condemning an outrage of a most unusual and at the same time diabolical character, which was perpetrated at Lyrecrumpane some weeks previously. The outrage, which aroused so much horror and indignation, consisted of a shot being fired through the window of one of the most highly respected members of the community, Mr. Patrick Moloney, R.D.C., where, for the want of a Chapel, the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass is being offered up weekly by the Rev. J. Beasley, P.P., in his house. The dastardly act of the abandoned miscreant, needless to say, carries with it the unspeakable abhorrence and condemnation of an indignant community, and the extraordinary numbers in which the outraged parishioners as well as many outside the parish, and the representative character of the assemblage, very amply indicated their feelings, as well as affording practical proof if such were necessary—that their beloved and intensely popular Parish Priest the Rev John Beasley, will not be insulted or intimidated with impunity. It should be mentioned that, this demonstration was the result of the generous and spontaneous volition of the people themselves, who are almost to a man virile and enthusiastic members of the A.O.H., and who would on no condition whatever brook slight or insult offered their revered pastor. After last Mass, the whole congregation, headed by the splendid fife and drum band of the A.O.H., under the able conductorship of their instructor, Mr. Salmon, marched in procession to a substantially-built platform erected al the top of the village, and bedecked with National designs and greenery to a profuse extent.
The arrival of the Rev. Father Beasley was the signal for an enthusiastically and long continued round of cheers.
Amongst those present were noticed—Messrs F C O'Keeffe, R.D.C., President of the Duagh Branch of the A.O.H. (the fourth largest in the county), J J Sheehy, R.D.C., V.C. do; Patrick Moloney, R. D.C: Thomas Relihan, R.D.C; .James O’Sullivan, Trien; Patrick Stack, Thomas Daly, James Mahony, N.T; Thomas Molyneaux, N.T; John McCarthv, N.T; Edward Stack, N.T; J Casey, N.T.; Jeremiah Lyons, Michael O'Brien, J. Gunn, D. Broderick, J Roche, M Mulcare, Murt Daly, James Hickey, M Gair, D Hayes, T. Dillon, John Dillon, J. Maher. Tom Faley, P. Larkin, James Harnett, P Mahony, Thomas O'Connor, P O'Connor, John Joyce, D Ambrose, James Moloney, Daniel Keane, R Finucane, J Halpin, J Scanlan, Stephen Stack, T Sheehy, C Sheehy, M Sheehy, Michael O'Connor, Jeremiah Relihan, T Roche, J. O'Connor, Tom Keane, John Stack, J Costelloe, John Molyneaux, Jeremiah McCarthy, J O'Keeffe, J J Dillon, J McElligott, Thade Galvin, Dan Mc-Auliffe, W McAuliffe, J Fitzgerald, John Flynn, George Fitzmaurice, Thos. O'Brien, J H O’Sullivan, Michael Sheehy, J. Kelly, G Kelly, P Walsh, M Quill, James Stack, Neddy Stack. John Sheehy, Michael Sheehy, M Relihan, M Galvin, Michael Sheehy, J Sheehy, Batt Dillon, Jack Sheehy, Edward Dillon, Shaun, Darb, Davy Dillon, Jas Horgan, D Flynn, T Flynn, Batt O'Connor, W. J O'Connor, Con O'Keeffe, J Brosnan, Daniel Keane, J Moloney, Matt Dillon, P Lane, C. McAuliffe, Dan L Brosnan, Michael Keane, Maurice Keane, Jerh Brosnan, John Collins, Matt D Dillon, Michael Dillon, J Wiley, D. O'Grady, J Faley, D Brosnan, Tim Brosnan, F O'Carroll, Dan Brosnan, J. Brandon, Pat Keane. John Walsh, M Walsh, Jim Fitzgerald, James Corridan, Moss Corridan, Tady Corridan, etc.
Mr. W. L. Fitzgerald, U.D.C., P.L.G., Listowel, also occupied a prominent position on the platform.
On the motion of Mr. F. C. O'Keeffe, seconded by Mr. J. J. Sheehy,
The Rev. J. Beasley, P.P., was moved to the chair, and amidst enthusiastic cheers and addressing the meeting, said :—My dear people, I thank you for inviting me here to-day ("You are welcome"). I have to thank you also for the honour you have done me in asking me to preside over this large and important meeting. I am pleased to see you all consider it your duty to hold this meeting here to-day in order to protest against an outrage that has shocked and pained the people of the parish. If there is one thing more than another for which Irishmen are remarkable, and for which they may be pardoned in taking a legitimate pride, " it is for being kind and neighbourly (hear, hear). You all know how much our kind-hearted friend, Mr Moloney is respected for these qualities and for all the virtues that go to make a good Irishman (cheers for Mr Moloney). No man could he kinder, on man more popular—he is popular without seeking popularity (cheers); he is friendly to all, and always anxious to help his neighbours when necessary (applause). It was a particularly odious crime to attack the house of one who deserves nothing but the goodwill of his neighbours—one whom we, all so highly esteem (cheers). It was an outrage not against him alone, but against the whole community, especially against the good people of that part of the parish where it was committed (hear. hear). The outrage is blacker and more painful still when we look at it from a religious point of view. Here is a house which should be particularly sacred to every Catholic who loves his faith. In it Sunday Mass was celebrated for the people of the district. You are all aware of the sanctity of the Sacrifice of the Altar. It is the offering of the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ, Our Lord, for the salvation of the living and of the dead who shall suffer in Purgatory. The Mass is the great Sacrifice of the New Law, the bed-rock of our Faith. It was their love of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Hint made the Catholics of our country face privations and persecutions of every kind in the Penal days (hear, hear). For it they were ready to give up everything, even life itself (cheers). They gathered round the priest at sacred spots in the mountains and glens and whilst he offered up the Holy Sacrifice they knelt down in humble devotion round the altar. What would they say; what would those who have gone before us say if they were alive to-day of an outrage at a house in the mountains of a parish in which Mass was celebrated on Sundays for the people. Could they imagine how anyone could be so lost, so dead to the fear, of God and to the reverence due to Him as to commit such a crime? . If such an outrage were committed in France at the bidding of a French infidel, what would be your horror? How much worse is it not when committed at home at the bidding of some person or persons who style themselves Christians? My dear people, we would be unworthy descendants of our Catholic- forefathers, who suffered so much for their Faith, if we did not condemn and repudiate this outrage in the strongest language at our command (hear, hear). Whilst we deplore and condemn it, let us be merciful; let us hope and pray that whoever has so given way to the temptation of the devil as to perpetrate it will repent, and resolve never again to be guilty of such a cowardly and disgraceful deed (cheers). We are upon the eve of a great triumph, for our country's victory is almost in view. The government of the country will be soon, please God in the hands of the people of Ireland (loud cheers). Let us show our fitness for it, and that we are worthy of it by our respect for God, for our neighbours, and for everything that would rebound to the credit of our race at home and abroad (loud cheers), The eyes of the world are on us at present; we are still on our trial; let us show that we are not what the enemies of our country represent us to be, but that we are patriotic, just, straightforward, honourable men (cheers). It is righteous men who should make our land a nation once again (cheers). Let us like good patriots and Nationalists, feel a pride in our native county—the good old Kingdom, and when Home Rule comes, let us be able to prove that amidst all the flags that shall be unfurled. The flag of Kerry shall be up unstained and unsullied (loud and prolonged cheers).
Mr F. C. O'Keeffe then proposed the following resolution—"Resolved,—That we, the people of Duagh, in public meeting assembled, desire to express in the strongest possible manner our condemnation and abhorrence of the outrage committed at a house, in the parish at which the Holy sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated on Sundays for the parishioners and which is occupied by a gentleman who has earned and enjoys the respect of those around him; that we are sure that the conduct of the miscreant or miscreants has met with no sympathy, and that we trust this district will never again be disgraced by such a foul deed. (hear. hear). In speaking to the resolution, he said he felt sure he had the sympathy of every man present who professed to be a Catholic and a Christian, for he thought no more cowardly or diabolical act could be perpetrated by any person than to fire into a house where the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass had been offered up for the consolation and benefit of the people of the district (hear, hoar). He paid a high tribute to Mr Moloney, into whose house the shot had been fired, and said that personally, or from a Nationalist point of view, there was no better or truer Irishman, and in the course of a vehement condemnation of the act, wound up an eloquent speech by assuring the respected Father Beasley that he had the full and practical sympathy of the whole community with him (loud applause).
Mr James O'Sullivan, Trien, in an able speech, also condemned the outrage.
Mr ,T. J. Sheehy seconded the resolution, which was passed amidst applause.
(See paper for much more)
LOURDES: Despite being vaccinated and taking other precautions, 46 out of 294 people on a Lourdes pilgrimage contracted COVID, but no one was hospitalized for the virus, or had regrets, and organizers are weighing the lessons learned.
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By Kevin J. Jones
Denver Newsroom, Sep 30, 2021 / 09:33 am
St. Junipero Serra’s heroism did not change when California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to ensure that his statue will no longer stand on the state capitol grounds, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco has said.
“This new law does not change the facts: Junípero Serra spent his life caring for and defending the indigenous people of California to the point of heroic virtue. Indian and Spaniard alike mourned when he died,” Cordileone said on Twitter Sept 29. “We would do well to imitate his virtues. We ignore history to our peril.”
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2021 September 29 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Club Lotto Draw is back!! After roughly 18 months we are delighted to say we will be back out again. Our new draw on Tuesday 28th September in our Clubhouse. Jackpot €8500. We would like to thank our Committee, our dedicated supporters, followers on social media and the people of Knockanure for sticking with us during these recent challenging times
COURSES: Listowel Family Resource Centre are offering a range of courses: “Parents Plus for
Teenagers” starts on Thursday 7th October at 10.30am for 7 weeks. Also “Incredible
Years” for parents of children 2 – 12 years is scheduled to start on 11th October at
10. 00 Am. For further details on both courses contact Bridie Mulvihill on 086 8556 431 or Toni Clare on 087-7523 705. Alternatively contact the Centre on (068) 23584.
PARISH Opening Hours of Parish Office; Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00pm; Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00 pm. Contact Fr. Brendan Carmody 068-49308.
THANKS: Knockanure Vintage Club. Many thanks to everyone who supported our recent Vintage Tractor run. Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who helped out on the day. A cheque for E1, 500 was presented to Listowel Branch of Kerry Hospice.
GLÓRACH BINGO at the GAA Grounds on the Duagh Road, Abbeyfeale, every Sunday at 2pm.
ST PIO Prayers on 1st Friday evening mass at 6.45pm.
ADORATION in Listowel Church takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration.
DEATH of Joanne Lynch, late of Aughrim, Moyvane, on September 7th, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Tim and Mai, brother Liam, sister Maura and her partner Philip. Survived by her son Mel, brothers Sean and Pat, sister Norma, brother-in-law Denis, sisters-in-law Anne and Eileen, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, and extended family. Requiem Mass for Joanne, was Celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Tuesday 21st September, followed by interment of ashes in Lislaughtin Abbey Cemetery, Ballylongford.
DEATH of Sr. Catherine (Kay) Joy of Convent of Emilie, Cheshire, UK and late of Greenville, Listowel.
Daughter of the late Maurice and Margaret Joy and sister of Garry, John, Annette, Pearl and Liam. Sadly missed by her family, brother-in-law John McGinn, sisters-in-law Mary, Maureen and Frances, nieces, nephews, relatives, her Convent Community, Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition and her many dear friends. Predeceased by her brother-in-law Patrick Fitzgerald. Requiem Mass and funeral will take place in the UK on 27th September 2021.
DEATH took place of Kit Liston of Knockfinisk, Athea, on 18th September 2021. Predeceased by her parents the late Jack & Josephine Liston (nee White). Sadly missed by her many cousins, the families of the Listons (Athea), Allens, Hitchens & Listons (Ballybunion), Carey’s (Limerick), Trinder’s (UK), Carroll’s (Wexford), Sheehy’s, Whites & Hassetts (Athea, Newcastle West, UK and Tralee).
ANNIVERSARIES: Tom Dillon, Con McMahon, Mike Lynch, Bridget Stack, Mike Parkes, Jerry Enright, Kathleen Stack, Patsy Byrne, Gerard Relihan, Nuala Flaherty, Tom Flavin, Matty Quinn, Eddie Langford, Gerard F Horgan, Sheila Carmody, Mai Mullane. Mass on Saturday 25th September, Moyvane for Gerard and Joan McEnery RIP Tubbertoureen (Anniversary) at 7.30pm; Sunday 26th September, Knockanure for Private Intention at 9.30am and Moyvane for Anne Nolan RIP Carraueragh at 11.00am; Monday 27th September no mass; Tuesday 28th September, Moyvane for Kathleen and Willie Stack RIP (1st and 21st Anniversary) at 7.30pm; Wednesday 29th September, Knockanure for Private Intentions at 7.30pm; Thursday 30th September, Moyvane a Private Intention at 7.30pm and mass on Friday 1st October, Knockanure a Private Intention at 7.30pm.
NOTE: When there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.00pm.
CANCER; Recovery Haven Kerry, will host a free creative workshop for children impacted by cancer on Thursday, September 30. The online event will mark Childhood Cancer September Awareness Month.
DOG SHOW AT THE PARK Abbeyfeale: Sunday, October 3 at 2pm in the Town Park. 12 classes – 12 winners all competing for Best in Show. Raffle, coffee and goodies from Busy Bean. Enquiries to 087 27463999. This is a fundraiser for the Town Park.
CONGRATULATIONS to Edel Joy, a Beauty Therapy Traineeship student from Listowel, was recently awarded a ‘Best in Ireland’ award from CIDESCO International at the recent CIDESCO Congress 2021.
BUS on Wednesday Call 066 714 7002 for details.
CLOTHES: Athea Ladies Club Clothes Collection on the weekend of 9th/ 10th/ 11th October 2021.
The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a clothes collection on Thursday 14th Oct. in the Tarbert Church car park from 8am to 10.30am in aid of St. Brendan’s and St. Mary’s Churches.
GUITAR lessons with Margaret Carroll will return at the Library Athea, Enquiries to 087-9395273.
FLOWERS: Billy Alexander of Kells Bay House and Garden has won a gold medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London.
BIKES Wanted: Tarbert Comprehensive are looking for adult bikes in good condition so that their TY students can enjoy the Limerick Greenway during PE classes. If you have a bike you no longer use and like to donate it. Contact the school office 068 36105.
BROADBAND: target was to connect 115,000 premises to high-speed broadband by the end of this year, only 60,000 expected to be connected.
EDUCATION: For course details visit www.kerrycollege.ie or for more information, call the Kerry College Admissions Office at 066 71 49696 or email info@kerrycollege.ie.
HEALTH: Kerry Mental Health Fest runs from 9th to 16th October, visit HealthyKerry.ie for details.
Samaritans / Hospice Charity Cycle takes place on Oct. 9th.
BUS TO Colleges; contact Paudie Kenneally at 086 8630 511.
ICA: Some Kerry ladies were at An Grianan and they entertained other ICA federation members with guitar and songs.
FARMING: Seven Dexter cattle arrived at Áras an Uachtaráin on September 20. What about giving Dublin people a chance to milk a Dexter cow.
IFA said that, after its protest back in July, it received a commitment that a “short-term solution was imminent” to avoid the importation of peat from Eastern Europe and the Baltics. September 18, a load that filled 200 trucks was imported from Latvia, it is reported that the peat contains 80% water.
SPEED: The maximum speed limit for a vehicle towing a trailer is 80kph – and this also applies on roads where the posted road sign speed limit is higher.
GAMES: Kerry Community Games Fixtures - county swimming final will take place at the Tralee Sports Complex on 10th October; national teams final in U.L. on the 9th and 10th October and the national pitch and putt finals in Longford on 16th October. The county cross country and mixed distance relay finals in Beaufort on 17th October.
HAIL HOLY QUEEN CONFERENCE: Saturday 9th October on Radio Maria Ireland at 2pm. Guest speakers include Bishop John Keenan, Dr. Patrick Kenny, Fr. Gerry McCloskey & Dr. Blythe Kaufman.
COSTAL ROSARY: Sunday 10th October at 2.30pm. Join people from around Ireland to pray the
Rosary for Life and Faith at our Grottos, Churches at the coasts and other suitable places. Sign up a Rosary location at www.coastalrosaryireland.ie or text your location to 087 2786552.
COVID-19, guidance is that information on the vaccination status of patients in acute hospitals is determined and recorded, either prior to admission or as soon as possible thereafter.
HEALTH: Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest from October 9th to 16th. Events Free – Registration is essential and can be done by contacting the organiser of that event directly or use the registration links provided in the brochure. To see the full event schedule with a click on the link here: https://www.healthykerry.ie/index.php/hw-fest/
For general enquiries about the Kerry Mental Health and Well-being Fest, you’re invited to email: kerrymhwfest20@gmail.com.
TREATMENT; If you went to the doctor about treating your depression or anxiety, you might expect to be written a prescription for Zoloft or Xanax. But if you went in to see Dr. Jasper Smits, he might write you a different kind of prescription, one that instructed you to take a jog around the block.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/podcast-741-the-exercise-prescription-for-depression-and-anxiety/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20theartofmanliness%20%28The%20Art%20of%20Manliness%29&mc_cid=784bd3822a&mc_eid=8bc7642aac
BOOK: The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World Hardcover – July 13, 2021, by Joe Keohane .
EIGSE Michael Hartnett Poetry Award this year goes to Kerry-based poet, Ceaití Ní Bheildiúin, for her collection in Irish, Agallamh Sa Cheo, Cnoc Bhréanainn (Coiscéim, 2019). She will accept the award on Thursday, September 30 2021, the opening night of the annual Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary and Arts Festival. In 1974 Michael decided to leave Dublin to return to his rural roots and his relationship with the Irish language. He went to live in Templeglantine, and worked for a time as a lecturer in creative writing at Thomond College of Education, Limerick. In his 1975 book A Farewell to English he declared his intention to write only in Irish in the future. A number of volumes in Irish followed: Adharca Broic (1978), An Phurgóid (1983) and Do Nuala: Foighne Chrainn (1984).”
POETRY: New Writers' Press was an Irish small press that specialised in poetry publishing. The press was founded in 1967 by the poets Michael Smith and Trevor Joyce and Smith's wife Irene in response to what they felt to be the stagnant state of Irish poetry at the time. The first volume published by the Press was Joyce’s debut collection, "Sole Glum Trek", which included an editorial by Smith that communicated the purpose of the Press
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Writers_Press
JOURNALISM: Applications are also being sought for a yearlong course in Digital Journalism and Radio Broadcasting. No fees apply, contact jmcgill@radiokerry.ie.
ALZHEIMER: September was World Alzheimer Month. HSE have a memory Technology Resource Room.
WOMEN: Local Enterprise Office is asking budding and established women entrepreneurs from the county to register for the free online event, called “Build The Future”, takes place online on October 7, this is its 15th year.
RSA and An Garda Síochána are supported the Disability Federation of Ireland’s ‘Make Way Day’, with an illegal parking on footpaths and cycle lanes campaign.
CORK AUTISM ONLINE CONFERENCE: Sunday 17th October. Supports people on the autism spectrum. Suitable for Parents, Caregivers, Educators, Employers. Contact: www.autis mcork.ie
A SUSPECTED bike thief was caught red-handed by gardai trying to take a bicycle which was locked to a bike rack in Limerick recently.
FOOD Awards; Blas na hEireann- Celebrating and rewarding the very best tasting Irish food and drink products. Results will be announced online on Saturday 2nd Oct.
https://www.irishfoodawards.com/check-timings-for-category-announcements/
BOOKS: 240 boxes of educational books have been shipped to Malawi, the cost of shipment was covered by Limerick County Council and J P McManus Foundation.
Sister Clare Crockett, Documentary about the real-life story of this Sister who gave her ALL to God, keeping NOTHING back. https://www.sisterclare.com/en
MUSIC: Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival Fri 22nd-Mon 25th October.
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AIR AMBULANCE has recently teamed up with Embrace FARM to raise funds to support farming families during and after serious incidents. All funds raised as part of the farm family draw will be split evenly between the two charities. Membership of the farm family draw is €10 per month and can be paid for on a monthly, bi-annual or annual subscription.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/air-ambulance-tasked-to-38farming-incidents-this-year/
ST PIO Night at Castleisland Church last Tuesday, heard an inspiring thought from John Greene, formerly of Radio Kerry. He speak on the theme: ‘Tackling depression and how God works in mysterious ways.’
The National Centre for Padre Pio. The website Visit www.padrepio.ie
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched on proposals which would bring up to 2,800 homes to Limerick.
Two Japanese sisters have been certified by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living identical twins at over 107 years and 300 days.
Umeno and Koume, both described as sociable people, were born on 5 November 1913 on Shodoshima island. The announcement was made on Monday to coincide with Respect for the Aged Day - a national holiday in Japan.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-58630489
SIAMSA: Tralee TEDx Siamsa Tíre October 15th. Join Tralee's TEDx which takes place over 12 hours to experience 18 exceptional main stage speakers, short films and foyer activations which will inspire and share big ideas. 18 main stage speakers, short films and foyer activations at Siamsa Tíre. Key influencers such as Alan Carrigan, Breandán Ó Beaghlaoich, Caroline Reidy and more will be on hand to inspire and share big ideas. Tickets cost €80 for full-day access
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=bfd299f164&e=57e387efec)
ANIMATION Dingle Festival will celebrate its 10th birthday in 2022. Be part of this milestone and let those budding animators you know all about our Young Animator of the Year Award (YAOTY).
Secondary School Students from all across the island of Ireland are invited to submit. Our theme this year is PLANET. PLAY. PAUSE. Entry is FREE
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=d434bc0494&e=57e387efec)
TREATY 1921: Records from the Archives, at Dublin Castle from this December.
(JTA) — Mervyn Taylor, who was reportedly the first Jewish person to serve as a cabinet minister in Ireland, has died at the age of 89. Taylor, who died of cancer in London Thursday, served for about four years as equality and law reform minister between 1993 and 1997, under Ireland’s Labour party. In total, he served as a Labour lawmaker for 16 years until his retirement in 1997.
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NUMBER 613 holds special significance in the Jewish tradition. 613 are the number of mitzvot, or commandments, in the Torah.
UK Environment Secretary George Eustice suggested Mr Biden's concerns about Northern Ireland were based on "just reading the headlines" and listening to accounts from the European Union.
OUR LADY: “When England returns to Walsingham, Our Lady will return to England.”
This was the prophecy made by Pope Leo XIII in 1893 when speaking to the English bishops about the consecration of England to Mary, the Mother of God. The Pope was recalling England’s ancient title, “Our Lady’s Dowry,” and the medieval Marian shrine linked to it at Walsingham.
https://www.ncregister.com/video/celebrate-our-lady-of-walsingham-with-a-tour-of-britain-s-ewtn-studio?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=163204211&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_OBqT2aSlmtQO_3vswVwkAeG-xoPDXkSP4rRPzTK43Dtcz7KDz6sJ8q_Re6hV99OKOB6Yn1fWZPQbeOTEKcN-OzTwoow&utm_content=163204211&utm_source=hs_email
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PAPERS: The Limerick Leader is part of the Iconic Media Group, which has 22 regional newspaper titles throughout the country.
Kerryman 1904-current, Thursday, January 01, 2004; Page: 43
No regrets for Kerry Sisters in their haven far from home
By Ted O'Riordan
TWO Franciscan Missionary Sisters who left the parish of Ballymacelligott as teenagers more than 70 years ago will be jointly, celebrating 140 years of dedicated service to their Order and to the people of the United States in April next. They are Sr. Virgilius Reidy of Rathanny, Ballymacelligott and Sr. Rita McCarthy of Gortalea. (Break) see paper for full report)
Nomination of Clarence Thomas was announced for the post of Supreme Court Judge, that nomination was strongly opposed.
The fact that Clarence Thomas was not favoured by the Democratic Party, in power at that time, and that, his skin was black, ensured strong; opposition to his nomination.
At a judicial Senate hearing in, Washington in October, 1991, Clarence Thomas called on, his former maths teacher to be a character" witness on his behalf. Sr Virgilius Reidy travelled to Washington and testified at that Senate hearing, rubbing shoulders with such heavyweight adversaries as Senator Edward Kennedy who opposed the nomination of her former eighth grade pupil. The appointment of Clarence Thomas as Supreme Court Judge was subsequently announced - only the second black American to sit on that bench — to the delight of the Ballymacelligott woman. The Supreme Court, Judge has not forgotten, the part played, by the Franciscan Order in his education in Savannah and has visited the Franciscan Convent in, Tenafly to convey his appreciation, and thanks and, of course, to say hello again to his maths teacher, Sr Virgilius, "with whom he keeps in touch. Gortatlea teenager 'Rita McCarthy may not have backed a winner the day she took a 'wrong turn" at Gortatlea, and instead of going to school at Moyderwell, Tralee, cycled to Castleisland races. However, St. Francis was in luck, and she certainly was on a winner. This was what Sr. Rita had, to say when I asked her who or what influenced her to declare for the team of St. Francis of Assisi: "I remember cycling to Castleisland races and as I was about, to leave the town. I met Julann Reidy outside JK, O'Connor's and she told me she was joining the Franciscans and that was my first introduction to the Order," said Sr. Rita. The Gortatlea woman also remembers getting, a drive back to Tralee on the same day, compliments of Rhyno Mills, Castleisland: "Just as Julann Reidy and myself were about, to cycle home from Castleisland, Tom O'Connor of Ryhno Mills came along and Julann asked him to put our bikes in the back of the lorry and the good man obliged," she said. Sr. Rita recalls-that months later the Franciscan, Director of Vocations, Mother Scholastics, came to Moyderwell School in Tralee and having, in racing parlance, received a hot tip from, Julann Reidy that Rita McCarthy was a potential recruit, asked to see the young Gortatlea, girl, and, the rest is history Sr. Rita, vividly recalled the day she left Gortatlea Station for Rome many decades ago: " I left Gortatlea, for Dublin and travelled to London the next day and, arrived at the Franciscan Convent in Rome the day after that to start as a postulant and when, I was professed, I moved to the USA.
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Governor, Kathy Hochul,
Four weeks ago, at her swearing-in ceremony following Cuomo’s resignation in disgrace, Hochul paused to thank her “big Irish Catholic” family in forming and supporting her. She is the daughter of a Buffalo steelworker and union organizer, and she received her law degree from The Catholic University of America. She promised a “fresh, collaborative approach” to state government. “I want people to believe in their government again,” she said. “It’s important to me that people have faith.”
Hochul expressed that faith last week by stepping forth to tell the women of Texas—yes, Texas, some 1,800 miles from Albany—that if their state tells them they can’t have abortions there, well, New Yorkers welcome them with open arms and open doors right into their abortion clinics.
https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/new-yorks-new-catholic-governor-come-to-ny-for-abortions
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What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is a worldwide sport where the competitor uses a special, detailed map of an area on which a number of controls or checkpoints are marked. The participant decides on a route to reach these specific points or controls, in a specified sequence, as quickly as possible. The controls are marked by orange and white flags and there are markers at each location that allows the course organiser to know you have visited the correct control in the right sequence.
Urban / Street Orienteering takes place in an urban landscape
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2021 September 22 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PARISH; Opening Hours of Parish Office -Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00 - Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00 pm. Parish Secretary - A warm welcome to Maria Ruddle, from Glin who has taken the role of Parish Secretary. Sacristan still required in Moyvane. Presbytery/Office: 068 49308. Please email Moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter.
NOTE: When there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.00pm.
LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Club Lotto Draw is back!! After roughly 18 months we are delighted to say we will be back out again. Our next new draw will be held on Tuesday 28th September in our Clubhouse. Jackpot will be €8500. We would like to thank our Committee, our dedicated supporters, followers on social media and the people of Knockanure for sticking with us during these recent challenging times. We hope everyone remains safe and well during in the coming months ahead.
From Knockanure GAA Committee.
PADRE PIO: September Devotions Castleisland (3rd Tuesday) Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm. Witness by John Greene (formerly of Radio Kerry and Kerry today) Theme – ” Tackling depression and how God works in mysterious ways”. Watch live on churchservices.tv/castleisland.
Feast of St. Padre Pio is celebrated on Thurs. 23rd Sept.
MUSIC: Ballylongford Tarbert CCE are resuming singing and music classes in a wide range of instruments shortly. Instrument rental is available. Places are limited. Can you email your
Interest to ballylongfordtarbertcce@gmail.com before Monday September 20th.
BUS on Wednesday: This Service will be Door to Door (where possible) in the following townlands: Blake’s Cross, Drummurher, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Knockanure, Athea, Kilmorna, Listowel. To Book your seat: bookings@locallinkkerry.ie | Call us: 066 714 7002. Pre-Booking of seats is a requirement where there are deviations to the Route. Due to the door-to-door nature of the above service this may result in slight change to Pick up times. The above bus is timed to meet the Bus Eireann Route 272 11.00 am bus to Tralee and will also meet the 14.00 bus from Tralee to Listowel www.buseireann.ie Tralee 066 7164700.
PLOUGHING: National Ploughing Association have cancelled the trade exhibition for a second year in a row, the ploughing competition began at Ratheniska, Co. Laois on September 15, without visitors.
BLACKSMITHING Fair will be held at Ballylongford on the 25th and 26th of September, it will be a family friendly weekend. There will be blacksmithing displays in the Creamery and grounds from Forged in Ireland and guest Blacksmiths, vintage tractors, hand forged and old wares for sale, food and refreshments and roving musicians.
SERVICE: Special multi- faith Remembrance Service for those that have been lost during the pandemic – not necessarily just from COVID-19 but in any circumstances. This service also remembers and give thanks for the roles doctors, nurses, retail staff, Gardaí and other frontline workers have played in our county over the last year. Live on Radio Kerry at 9am and streamed from our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church Tralee on 26th September.
DEATH of Jackie McGillicuddy, William Street and Cahirdown, Listowel, on September 13th, 2021. Father of the late Owen. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, Mary, Sean and Sarah, granddaughter Emeline, sisters Kay Devine (Dublin) and Mary Kelliher (Castleisland), Sean's fiancée Pia Janning, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Jackie, celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Listowel, on Wednesday, with burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Maria Stack, Molly Chrisfield, Timothy Horgan, Dan Joy, Bridget O’Connor, Maighread McCarthy, David Harman, Bill Cahill, David Thompson, Noreen Lynch, Anne Nolan, Sr. Columba O’Carroll. Mass Moyvane; Saturday 18th September for Tadhg Carr RIP (Month’s Mind)
At 7.30pm; Sunday 19th for Brigid, Pat and Dick Stack RIP Drummuhur (Anniversary) at 11.00am;
Tuesday 21st September for Eileen Cronin RIP (Month’s Mind) at 7.30pm; Thursday 23rd September a Private Intention at 7.30pm
Mass Knockanure; Sunday 19th September a Private Intention at 9.30am; Wednesday 22nd September for Timmy Junior Horgan RIP at 7.30pm; Friday 24th September a Private Intention at 7.30pm. NO MASS Monday 20th September.
ADORATION in Abbeyfeale church every Friday, beginning after the 10.00am Mass - 6.00pm. Please note that when there is a Wedding Mass celebrated on a Friday, adoration will be from 4 to 6.00pm.
In Listowel Adoration takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration.
Pope Paul VI: “Eucharistic adoration extends its influence far beyond the individual adorers, touching their homes and families and reaching out to the parish community and beyond”
LATIN Mass will be offered on Sunday 26 September at 1 pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee by Fr. Martin Hegarty CC.
ARD CHRÚAM & NEW ALZHEIMER’S FUCHSIA CENTRE wishes to thank everyone who donated and helped out on their recent Flag Day. Amount raised was €4,755.00. Many thanks
WATER: Despite millions spent on C19 restrictions, the Council have not provided drinking taps and safe toilet facilities in outdoor places where crowds gather.
Full Moon on 21st.
RACES: Listowel Races continue till 25th of Sept. an outdoor event for the public and the Directors have organised marquees for the safety of race goers, also be live music each day. More at on www.listowelraces.ie
Ballybunion race meeting is on Sunday 26th Sept. beginning at 1.30pm.
GREAT Pink Run is on Oct. 16th and 17th.
FITNESS: Week of the 23rd of September 2021, the GAA invites all clubs to open their doors to the wider community and support GAA National Inclusive Fitness Day. The event falls during the European Week of Sport 23rd – 30th September.
Healthy Athea – Inclusive Fitness Day at Athea GAA Club at 2pm on September 26th 2021.
ST JOHN’S Listowel; https://www.stjohnstheatre.ie/
TRAILS MAINTENANCE TRAINING: West Limerick Resources in conjunction with Sports Ireland is offering a three-day (9.30am-4.30pm approx.) trails maintenance course from Wednesday September 29th to Friday October 1st . For more information email Suzanne on srowley@wlr.ie.
CLOTHES: St. Fergus National School: are holding a clothing collection on Tuesday 19th October in conjunction with Glin GAA. The GAA are kindly facilitating the collection and the Club House will be open to facilitate the collection of bags on Wednesday 6th and Wednesday 13th October from 9am to 4pm with a volunteer to take your bags from the car.
NEW BOOK: A new collection of short stories by Pat McLoughlin has just been released. The title of the book is ‘Just One More Thing’. The book is available at ‘An Siopa Milslean’ Abbeyfeale or online at www.limerickwriterscentre.com, all proceeds to local charities.
K-FEST indoor craft fair Saturday and Sunday festival (October 23rd – 24th).
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.listmanage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=9f6d868ba0&e=57e387efec)
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is hosting an open competition for the design of a logo to be used to represent the Kerry UNSECO Biosphere Reserve in all areas of its operations.
The logo selected will be the first step in the process of creating a recognisable brand for the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The competition is open until September 30th 2021.
The winning entry will receive a €500 cash prize sponsored by the Killarney Hotel Group.
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=b302e80b52&e=57e387efec)
COURSE: Kerry College are recruiting for an 8 week introduction to Radio Broadcasting course due to commences in Tralee on September 27th.
UL STUDENTS; Cllr Hartigan of Limerick is reported as saying; “There are huge volumes of cars blocking footpaths. Roads, footpaths and cycle lanes are littered with glass. There was a 2,000 person party in College Court and longterm residents and students couldn’t get sleep.”
KERRY’S annual Architecture Kerry Festival held between 24 and 26 September 2021.
The full programme of events available on www.architecture.kerrycoco.ie .
FAMILY History; http://www.pwaldron.info/Glin/
BEGINNERS WEB DESIGN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: West Limerick Resources in conjunction with Limerick Local Enterprise Office is offering a free introductory course to Wordpress website design to local businesses. Course takes place online from 10am-1pm on September 27 and October 4 & 11. To book a place email agrigg@wlr.ie or phone 069 66295
JOBS: SMART Metering project in the Munster region. The role will involve carrying out electrical upgrades to domestic electricity meters. Company van, fuel card, phone, tablet, and all tools will be provided. For more information visit www.tli.ie/careers
HIGH gas prices have caused a Europe-wide slowdown for some chemical factories that produce fertiliser, a by-product of which is carbon dioxide which is used in fizzy drinks and beer as well as in the meat industry.
MUSIC: Message from President Higgins for Irish Music Month; May I send my best wishes to all of those who are participating in, and supporting Irish Music Month.
This initiative is the biggest ever cooperative action taken by independent radio stations in Ireland and as such, it is genuinely historic. A major statement of support for Irish music from 25 independent Irish radio stations, working with Hot Press, and supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, it is to be welcomed with open arms.
GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032… ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY
EIGSE Michael Hartnett, begins on 30th Sept. He would have been 80 on 18th Sept. 2021.
TWO CHEFTS from West Limerick opened the Taste Theatre at food and drink festival, Taste of Dublin, which was held recently. Chris Starr, head chef at the Dunraven Arms Hotel and chef and food consultant Tom Flavin from Ardagh were amongst a delegation of food and hospitality representatives that were in Dublin. Taste Theatre, were showcasing West Limerick ingredients from producers such as Rigneys’ Farm and Bally Goats’ Cheese, were on the menu, Tom Flavin also took part in a panel discussion. “Ireland’s Hidden Food Trails” was the topic and he was joined by local tour guide Jorgen Hartogs and Ursula Giltenane who has recently launched a new food hall at D&M Garden Centre in Croagh. The discussion was chaired by Sharon Noonan who is the West Limerick Food Series 2 Programme Coordinator.
PIGTOWN Food and Cultural Festival takes place around Limerick in Sept and Oct. at various places.
HISTORY: Padraig O’ Conchubhair gives the history of Cnoc an Óir
https://moyvane.com/irish-life-lore-recordings/
FOUND: Earlier this year, a family in Cork found a copy of Sive, handwritten, signed and dated 1959 by John B Keane. The manuscript is to be displayed in Listowel.
MURALS in Listowel; https://www.listowel.ie/listing/listowel-characters-murals/
HEALTH: Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest from October 9th to 16th. Events Free – Registration is essential and can be done by contacting the organiser of that event directly or use the registration links provided in the brochure. To see the full event schedule with a click on the link here: https://www.healthykerry.ie/index.php/hw-fest/
For general enquiries about the Kerry Mental Health and Well-being Fest, you’re invited to email: kerrymhwfest20@gmail.com.
FRANCISCAN FRIARY : St Padre Pio Triduum on 21st, 22nd and 23rd of September, daily masses 10.00am and 7.00pm Devotions, prayers and blessing with the relic at each Mass. Fr. Eamonn O’ Driscoll ofm will be leading the Triduum.
RADIO: Freedom FM, has been granted a temporary licence by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, will be available on 105.5FM. Established as an online station in August 2020, Freedom FM has been able to use modern technology to allow DJs broadcast from studios in their own homes.
MOVING On is an employment programme for women, Information morning online from 10.00-12.00 Wednesday 22nd Sept. contact: Lisa O Flaherty on 087 764 7446 orlisaoflaherty@newkd.ie. For more information go to: www.movingon.ie or Instgram / Twitter @movingonkerry
ANIMAL Health; Almost 8,000 animal-health experts from across Europe have warned MEPs that a proposed motion to impose an excessive ban on antibiotics would threaten the health and welfare of livestock and pets.
UPDATE COVID 19 MESSAGE FROM KERRY DIOCESAN TEAM
Concerning Religious ceremonies within the document “Reframing the challenge continuing our recovery and reconnecting” which outlines the Government plan for the further easing of public health restrictions over the next few weeks. It is great news that we will be able to welcome more people to our churches from September 6th next. The hope is that on October 22nd, 2021 the majority of all public health restrictions will be lifted, but this will be subject to the prevailing public health advice. It is therefore important that all of the current protective measures continue to be observed so as to ensure that our churches remain safe places for people to visit and attend. The incidence rate of Covid-19 within the Diocese remains a cause for concern and for that reason we recommend the following in relation to
Baptisms, First Holy Communions & Confirmations: -
• Baptisms – Continue to keep numbers attending Baptisms limited to immediate family members, (including Godparents and Grandparents).
• First Holy Communion & Confirmation – Limit the numbers attending to immediate family only, namely, parents and siblings of the child.
We will review the above recommendations on October 22nd, 2021 should there be a further easing of the public health restrictions. As always, further updates, advice, and information can be found on
www.gov.ie or HSE.IE
SACRED SPACE: We have a new Sacred Space in our Cathedral for the next number of weeks in anticipation for the Feast day of St Therese of Lisieux which is on Friday the 1st October 2021. Candles are available to light at the shrine. St. Therese had a simple yet powerful message that still resonates in the hearts of millions today. She died at the age of 24, believing that her life was really just beginning for God, promising to spend her heaven doing good on earth. Her promised ‘shower of roses’ began and has become a torrent in the Church ever since. “The Divine Heart’s Goodness and Merciful Love are little known! It is true that to enjoy these treasures we must humble ourselves, must confess our nothingness - and here is where many a soul draws back.” “It is true that Love knows no such word as ‘impossible’, for it deems ‘all things possible,
all things allowed.’”
CULTURE Night in Listowel celebrated on Friday 17th September In St John's Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel -with Butts and Cracks is an exhibition of paintings that delves into the gaps in society and exposes the beauty in observing that which has been neglected and overlooked. So much of our world fades into the background, the backdrop to the stage on which we stand. This work shifts the spotlight onto the backdrop and poses a question; does beauty lay in a moment considered?
Billy Dante's work explores the mirrored effect of art as life and life as art, fascinated by the spectacle and theatricality of every aspect of our existence.
GLIN History; Live 95 interview with John A Culhane and Trevor Anderson speaking about stories from Glin in collaboration with the Shannon Estuary Way.
FARMING: Pat McCormack, the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association, told TDs and senators that the ceiling of grants under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme would have to be increased to €120,000 to take account of the infrastructural changes that would be needed on-farm.
IRISH News in Australia; https://tintean.org.au/category/whats-on/
CLEBRATING 100 years; Katherine Reale celebrating her 100th Birthday with Nora Gray, 102 at St Camillius Hospital
Friedrich Nietzsche is one of history’s most misinterpreted philosophers, and it isn’t hard to understand why; his lengthy writings are sometimes obscure and it isn’t always clear what he’s getting at.
WALK: 25th Ballyhoura Walking Festival, from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th October in Kilfinane .Further information available from: Ballyhoura Centre, Kilfinane / 063-91300 / reception@ballyhoura.org
– https://visitballyhoura.com/events/ballyhoura-walking-festival-2021
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U.S.A. Bishops’ migration committee chairman Sept. 15 welcomed a move by House members to include language in the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill to provide a pathway to U.S. citizenship for beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and other immigrants.
https://www.usccb.org/news/2021/us-bishops-migration-chairman-commends-inclusion-legalization-provisions-house-judiciary
KING: 16 September marks 320 years since Louis XIV proclaimed James Francis Edward (The Old Pretender) the king of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1701.
YOM KIPPUR is a day of reflection. Sept 16, the holiest of days in the Jewish calendar, Jews around the world gathered virtually and in person to seek and offer forgiveness and to set intentions for the coming year.
PAPERS: Pilot, Volume 36, Number 18, 3 May 1873
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Dublin Freeman. Rev. Patrick O’Sullivan. Bridgewater, Mass., April 17, 1873. To the Editor of The Pilot. Dear Sir : —lt is our painful duty to announce the death of a young, amiable and pious clergyman, Rev. Patrick O’Sullivan, of Natick, in this diocese. Father O’Sullivan has been suffering from that fell disease—consumption—ever since his ordination, or, perhaps, from an earlier date. His long sufferings he bore with Christian fortitude and. resignation. No murmur ever escaped his lips; on the contrary, he was ever cheerful and fully resigned to his sad affliction. His sufferings were long and unabated. Father O’Sullivan was born in the townland of Derry, parish of Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, on the 17th of March 1844 and died, therefore, in the 29th year of his age. Father O’Sullivan made his preparatory studies in his native town, and on his arrival in America entered the Seminary of Niagara, where he remained until the destruction of that institution by fire. From Niagara he went to the Seminary of Troy N. Y., and was ordained priest in December, 18G8. In his classes he held a high and honourable position. After his ordination he was appointed to a Mission in Florence’ diocese of Albany, from which his declining health compelled him to retire in a few months. Being no longer able to perform missionary duties, he was compelled to retire from his onerous charge in a few months. He proceeded to the residence of Rev. John Walsh of Natick, Mass., where he remained up to the time of his death. There he was tenderly cared for. Everything was done to alleviate his long and painful sufferings. He was to Father John Welsh and his kind sister a stranger, and yet, during his long suffering, a brother or a mother could not have more tenderly laboured to render him every comfort possible. Father O’Sullivan breathed his last on Easter Sunday. He was buried in the cemetery at Natick, on Tuesday, April 15. A Solemn High Mass, at which the church was crowded was sung for the repose of his soul by his fellow students. Rev. Michael Walsh, of North Brookfield, diocese of Springfield, Rev. Frs. M. Green, Watertown, Lawrence Morris, and Robert Stack were respectively Deacon, Subdeacon, and Master of Ceremonies. Among the other clergymen we noticed in the sanctuary, Frs. Welsh, the pastor; Cuddihy, of Milford; Flood, of Waltham; Ryan and Cullen, of Hopkinton; Quinlan, of Holliston; Conlon of Bridgewater; Rogers of Brighton; and Rossi, of Saxonville. Mr John Sullivan of New York, was present at the deathbed of his Rev brother and attended the sad ceremonies of conducting his remains to the grave. The entire congregation sympathise with him in his sad and trying affliction. May his soul rest in peace.
Robert Roe
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TREES -Save The Oaks; “It is a small positive action in the midst of a global crisis to save thousands of saplings from destruction and plant them in the UK with love.” This fits exactly with the ethos of Ancient and Sacred Trees love and beauty-as-activism for a Green and Growing CommuniTree.
Last year the media was full of reports about thousands of oak saplings due to be burned because the UK Government had reneged on its’ promise of a national tree planting scheme. It was this that spurred the Save The Oaks Campaign.
Oak trees support over 350 different lifeforms and as they age become ecosystems in their own right.
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SEPSIS: September 13, was World Sepsis Day. The HSE is encouraging everyone to be aware of Sepsis and to know the signs and symptoms, and to ask the question ‘Could it be Sepsis?’
The most commonly reported symptoms of Sepsis include
Slurred speech, confusion, excessive drowsiness
Excessive sleepiness or drowsiness, confusion
Pain or discomfort in the muscles or joints, passing very little or no urine
Severe breathlessness, a racing heart, shivering, fever, feeling very cold
“I feel like I’m going to die”
Skin changes pale, cold, discoloured skin or a rash that won’t fade when pressed on
In children the signs to look out for include;
Abnormally cold to touch
Skin looks mottled, bluish or pale
Breathing very fast
Is unusually sleepy and difficult to wake
Has a rash that does not fade when you press it
Having fits or convulsions
Not feeding
Vomiting repeatedly
Has not had a wet nappy in the last 12 hours
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DEATH of Beloved granny whose Catholic faith went viral on EWTN dies at 107
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ST. PATRICK’S BATTALION OF THE MEXICAN ARMY
St. Patrick’s Battalion Of The Mexican Army was made up primarily of Irish Catholic immigrants (along with some Germans and Poles), who deserted the US Army to the Mexican side in their war against the US from 1846-1848. These men fled the Great Hunger in Ireland and joined the US Army. They deserted because of ill-treatment rooted in anti-Catholic sectarianism. Many also felt the US war with Mexico was unjust. The battalion was commanded by Captain John Riley; who gained experience in the British and US Armies. Riley came from Clifden, Co. Galway.
The US Army considered them traitors and a total of 50 were executed by hanging by the order of General Winfield Scott after their capture on three separate occasions. They are considered National Martyrs and heroes in Mexico. They are honoured every St. Patrick’s Day and September 12, the accepted anniversary of their executions.
The Mexican Government erected a monument to Major John Riley in Clifden, Co. Galway as a gift. The San Patricio monument at San Jacinto Plaza in Mexico City reads in Spanish:
“In memory of the Irish soldiers of the heroic St. Patrick’s Battalion, Martyrs who gave their lives for the cause of Mexico during the unjust North American (US) Invasion Of 1847.”
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2021 September 15 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PARISH OFFICE TIMES:-Tuesday 10 – 12.00; Thursday 10-12.00 and Friday 10-2.00. Note
Where there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.30pm.
SACRISTAN:-We are currently looking for a Sacristan. Somebody who would oversee and take care of the basic requirements of the Church and prepare for Liturgies and Sacraments. Approximately ten hours per week with a highly flexible arrangement. If interested, please let Father Brendan know by note in box, email or personal visit.
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN BUDAPEST. Please pray in concord with it this week especially for a better understanding of the Eucharist and for overcoming Covid.
PADRE Pio September Devotions Castleisland (3rd Tuesday) Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm.
Witness – by John Greene (formerly of Radio Kerry and Kerry today). Thursday 23rd Sept 2021 is the Feast of Saint Padre Pio (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina).
FESTIVAL: Listowel International Storytelling Festival September 17th to 19th. 3rd annual Listowel International Storytelling Festival and the full programme of events can now be downloaded from Kerry Writers Museum website. A line up of visiting and local storytellers, poets, musicians and singers including Maria Gillen, Colum Sands, Colin Urwin, Órla McGovern, Mickey MacConnell, Frances Kennedy, Gabriel Fitzmaurice and Sonny Egan. As part of Listowel Poetry Town programme of events, some of the highlights being: Really Rotten Rhymes - poetry for children with Gabriel Fitzmaurice & Godfrey Coppinger; Cúirt na Féile - Irish language poetry event; Creative Writing Workshops with Dairena Ní Chinnéide; Poetry in the Park; Poetry's Places with John McAuliffe;
Poetry Book Market; Haiku Workshop & Ginko with Mike Gallagher.
DEATH had taken place of Kathleen Sheahan (née Shanahan) of Knocknagorna, Athea, and Formerly of Kilbaha, Moyvane on the 6th September 2021. Predeceased by her husband Seán, survived by her son Mike, daughter Mary, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Eoin & Aoife, sister Peggy Kinlough, brothers Richie & Jerry, sisters-in-law Mary & Marian, brother-in-law Jim, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Requiem Mass for Kathleen was celebrated in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on 8th Sept, burial after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.
DEATH has occurred of Maura Bourke (née Broderick) Rathina, Newcastle West. Formerly of Knockanure, Moyvane, on 6th September 2021. Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and brothers Sean and Danny. Survived by her sons Pat, John and Mike, daughters Bridget (Lunn), Leonora (Murphy), brothers Patsy and Larry, sister Eileen (Shanahan), daughters-in-law Mary, Fiona and Julianne, sons-in-law Mathew and Declan, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Mass for Maura was celebrated in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West, on Friday, 10th September. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Broderick, Margaret Mullins, Brendan Daly, Br. William Kelly OMI, Joan O’Keeffe, Emmett Kennelly, Vivienne Rogan, Margaret Daly, Margaret O’Connor, Moira Griffin, Paddy O’Halloran, Willie Martin, Bridie Behan, Madeline Barrett. Mass Moyvane; Saturday 11th September, Private Intention at 7.30pm;Sunday 12th September, Private Intention at 11.00am;
Monday, 13th September, NO MASS; Tuesday, 14th September, (Moyvane) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Wednesday, 15th September, (Knockanure) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Thursday, 16th September, (Moyvane) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Friday, 17th September, Private Intention at 7.30pm. Mass Knockanure on Sunday, 12th September, for Kitty and Jackie Murphy, R.I.P. (Kilmeaney).
MASS: Following another update on the easing of Gov / HSE restrictions around Covid-19, the Church of the Assumption Abbeyfeale can now accept up to 50% capacity of the Church building.
RACING in Listowel; Kerry Group Sunday 19th on first day, racing continues to 25th. Racing started at the current site in 1858. https://listowelraces.ie/history-of-the-races/
SAMARITANS: Loneliness and isolation were the main reasons Irish people contacted the Samaritans in 2020, according to the charity’s recent annual report, published 8th September. Highlights from 2020: 1. 2,300 volunteers (RoI & NI) answered a call for help every 56 seconds; 2. Over 560,000 calls and emails were answered; 3. Listened for over 100,000 hours; 4. Remained open 24/7 despite 40% of volunteers cocooning at one stage; 5. Extended its helpline into Irish diaspora living in Australia and Canada.
DANCE for the Young at Heart Accessed via Zoom, every Monday from September 13, Supported by Kerry County Arts and funded by Creative Ireland, interested in joining the dance classes email moveitireland@gmail.com
FULL MOON on 21st. Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on 15th
KERRY Hospice will host a coffee morning, noon, or night on Thursday, September 23,this is its 29th year.
CONTACT Samaritans at Freephone 116 123.
SIAMSA Tíre has recently announced their Autumn/Winter programme of theatre, dance, music, art, and storytelling events. A special performances will take place on Culture Night, September 17th.
Siamsa Tíre Celtic festival of Samhain on September 23rd. See their site for details.
EASING of restrictions, is mainly due to the British shaming us into relaxing, when we see a government minister going abroad to follow their rules, what can be said.
EPA National Waste Prevention Programme, say that about 13% of total food waste occurs during transport and distribution. It is estimated that food waste generates about 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Oxfam Ireland is running its third annual ‘Second Hand September’.
President of the IFA Tim Cullinan claimed the government of using the nitrates review as a means of introducing further restrictions on farmers.
EU has become the third-largest importer of agri-food products after the United States and China.
PLOUGHING: In 2020 National Ploughing Championships had a pre-tax loss of €656,240 after the event’s cancellation due to Covid-19. In 2019, a total of €1.3 million on staff, stalls and marquees at the National Ploughing Championships was spent by government departments and state agencies.
POETRY: this year’s Michael Hartnett Poetry Award goes to Kerry-based poet, Ceaití Ní Bheildiúin, for her collection in Irish, Agallamh Sa Cheo, Cnoc Bhréanainn (Coiscéim, 2019). She will accept the award on, September 30 2021 the opening night of the annual Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary and Arts Festival. It continues to 02 Oct in Newcastle West.
KERRY International Film Festival in its 22nd year, the festival will take place from October 14 – 17th.
ST JOHNS recent performances; Holy Show Present The Alphabet of Birds, ward winning author Sara Baume. Readings from her new essay interspersed with four short documentaries from Jamie Goldrick that feature artists Gary Coyle, Laura Fitzgerald, Sara Baume and Natalia Beylis. The essay and films were live scored by musicians Irene Buckley and Elaine Howley. Another show; A Wilde Fan, written and performed by Myles Breen, Directed by Liam O'Brien. In his new show Myles celebrates the poet, playwright and novelist – recounting the affect Wilde has had on his own work, and on his life.
GRANTS: Fáilte Ireland are giving €9m to 38 projects around the country.
STUDENTS: Reports of anti-social behaviour of some students has resulted in landlords, leaving the market.
AUTISM: Cork Autism Online Conference 2021 - Thriving with Autism. Sunday, October 17th. This online conference offers interventions, skills and strategies to support people on the autism
spectrum. Suitable for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistics, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. Visit: www.autismcork.
MISS IRELAND: A frontline worker and former resident of Direct Provision has been crowned Miss Ireland 2021. She will represent Ireland at the 70th Miss World festival, in Puerto Rico in December.
BLUE STAR: Primary schools interested in taking part in the Blue Star Programme 2021-2022 can register until October 5, 2021. More information at www.bluestarprogramme.ie .
DEMENTIA: There is an estimated 940 men living with dementia in Kerry. THE Irish Men’s Sheds Association has launched ‘Your Shed & Dementia’ The manual can be downloaded by clicking on link https://www.understandtogether.ie/training-resources/helpful-resources/publications/guidance-and-guidelines/your-shed-and-dementia.pdf
FESTIVAL in Ballybunion events; The Barna Way is a creative and community based, sustainability and biodiversity project, by photographer Rena Blake and artist Lisa Fingleton. The Project is based in Barna, an organic, social farm and wildlife sanctuary, one mile from Ballybunion surf beach in the South of Ireland. The house and lands are steeped in history, song and tradition. Both Rena’s mother and grandmother were born here. In 2020 over 10,000 native Irish Trees were planted at Barna with support from Greenbelt, Supervalu and the Native Irish Woodland Scheme.
https://www.ballybunionartsfestival.ie/programme/photography-workshop-y445s
MUSIC: Jean McGlynn, Aoife Doyle and Liam O'Brien and the Limerick City Big Band at Limerick's Milk Market on September 19.
BEREAVEMENT: Anam Cara would like to invite you to an online Bereavement Information and Support Evening taking place 16th September at 7pm. If you would like to join please register here https://bit.ly/3Dzyphc or contact info@anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888.
PRISON: “I knew I was never getting out, but I could help them for when they did.”
In 2018, the extraordinary happened: After 13 years in prison, Grobman became the state’s first-ever beneficiary of a “Recall of Commitment” from the California Department of Corrections. Citing his exceptional behavior in prison and evidence that he would be a positive asset on the outside, the state recommended that he go free. Today, at 54, he is.
BLACKBERRIES are plentiful now, change in weather will spoil the ripe berries. Apples are very scarce and so are wild plums. Leaves are falling from the Ash trees very early this year.
CREATION: The highlight of the Season of Creation Events is the online webinar Caring for God’s Creatures. https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/09/webinar -thursday-16th-sept.
The Diocesan Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee (JPIC) host a free webinar focusing on the importance of protecting precious habitats, featuring two Kerry projects The Curlew Conservation Programme and The Pearl Mussel Project. Speakers include Patricia Deane, MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership (EIP), Hubert Servignat, Curlew Conservation Programme and Dr Mary Catherine Gallagher, Pearl Mussel Project.
THANKS: Tarbert Parish recently expressed their gratitude to Sarah & George FitzGerald-Lennon & family of The Steeple Road, Tieraclea and Chicago, for donating the web-cam facility that enables Tarbert people everywhere to participate in Masses and other ceremonies celebrated in the church.
ALONE is a national organisation that strives to enable older people to age at home, safely and securely. Older people can call ALONE on 0818 222 024 from 8am-8pm, seven days a week. Alone are actively recruiting visitation support and befriending volunteers. If you would like to volunteer visit www.alone.ie and search for volunteers.
FEAST of Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated on Wed Sept. 15th. All through her life Mary experienced the joy and sorrow of being the mother of the Saviour.
ONLINE COURSES from Mount St. Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre, Portarlington, Co Laois. For a full programme of events visit www.mountstannes.com
ADORATION takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass in Listowel Church, for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration
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SISTERS in Haiti; The four sisters – Sr. Marilyn, Sr. Inga Borko, Sr. Mary Izajasza Rojek, and Sr. Mary Julitta Kurek – run a mission complex that includes a mobile medical clinic, a pharmacy, a volunteer house, an activity center, a playground, a computer lab for students, and a kitchen that feeds nearly 100 children.
EXTRA: Going the extra mile is tough because it means stretching further after you’ve already stretched. It means giving more even after you’ve already given. The first part is like, “Oh, this is my Christian duty.” But the second part, the “above and beyond” part, is purely out of the kindness of your heart.
http://www.bondchristian.com/2010/10/22/30-ways-to-go-the-extra-mile/
HEALTH CARE: Formerly Temple Street Foundation and CMRF Crumlin, Children's Health Foundation is the new unified children's healthcare charity which supports the work of Children's Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres to ensure that every sick child has the very best chance.
https://www.newstalk.com/news/go-an-extra-mile-1248647
RAFFLE: St. Senans GG Raffle 10 years in Croker: Win 2x10 year Croke Park Premium tickets valued at €27,000 (1 winner of both tickets). Tickets €25. Early bird offer: Buy your tickets before midnight on Sunday, 31st October and you will also be in a draw for All-Ireland Hurling & Football tickets 2022 with overnight accommodation (1 winner of each). Draw will take place 15th January. Follow us on facebook 10 Years in Croker for updates.
The Famine Monologues: The Cottier Girl's Story
Updated / Friday, 3 Sep 2021
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PLANE: The 41-year-old Italian stunt pilot on Saturday successfully maneuvered a custom-modified Zivko Edge 540 race plane through the twin Çatalca tunnels along the Northern Marmara Highway in Turkey. In total, Costa set five records with his feat: longest tunnel flown through with an airplane, first airplane flight through a tunnel, longest flight under a solid obstacle, first airplane flight through two tunnels and first airplane take off from a tunnel. Only the first was officially recognized with a certificate from Guinness.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/dario-costa-red-bull-tunnel-plane-stunt/index.html
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(JTA) — Two nights after the Twin Towers fell on 9/11, we were instructed to evacuate our building. There was talk of a potential attack on the nearby Empire State Building. My roommates and I covered our mouths and noses with towels to protect against the still fetid air and walked east from our midtown Manhattan Stern College apartment to get out of the danger zone. Every telephone pole was plastered with hastily printed “MISSING” signs, each with a different smiling face and a phone number to call.
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Father Raymond J. de Souza Commentaries
September 9, 2021
Forty years ago, the massive funeral procession of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński was led by a banner that read, “God gives us such a father and shepherd once in a thousand years.”
He will be beatified on Sept. 12 in Warsaw and known henceforth as “Blessed Stefan Wyszyński.”
But in Poland he will remain always the “Primate of the Millennium,” as that processional banner acknowledged.
Imprisoned for three years (1953-1956) by the communist regime, he emerged a cultural colossus who conducted a nationwide “Great Novena,” nine years of spiritual, cultural and social preparation for the 1,000th anniversary of the baptism of Poland in 966. The Great Novena revealed the true character of the Polish nation, notwithstanding its communist regime.
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2021 September 8 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
FIRST COMMUNION. Those receiving First Holy Communion from Knockanure will be celebrating this in Moyvane Church on Saturday, 11th September, 2021, at 11.00am.
WEEKDAY MASSES: Would welcome comments on the possibility of changing masses, weekdays only, at Moyvane and Knockanure from 7.30pm to 9.30a.m. Drop a note or email at Carmody.Brendan4@gmail.com) or call to Parish Office if you have any suggestions.
SACRISTAN NEEDED: We need a Sacristan as we cannot expect Noreen and Shane to do this permanently. Somebody who would oversee and take care the basic requirements of the Church and prepare Liturgies and Sacraments. Approximately ten hours per week with a highly flexible arrangement. If interested, please contact Father Brendan.
LEAVING Cert, Best wishes to all who have received their results. The deadline for applying to view your scripts is 8pm on 8 September. You can also apply to appeal a Leaving Certificate grade from 9am on 11 September. The closing date to apply for an appeal is 12pm on 13 September.
BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN DAY: Bishop Ray Browne will celebrate Mass in Our Lady’s Well and Grotto, Ballyheigue on, August 8 at 12 noon, Mass will be live on www. dioceseofkerry.ie facebook page. In the interests of safety, there will be no congregation. The Well and Grotto will remain closed for the duration of the Mass and will reopen at 1.30pm after which you are most welcome to come for private prayer.
DEATH of Margaret Leahy (née Leahy), Carrueragh, Moyvane, in her 93rd year, on September 2nd, 2021, at her daughter Eileen Costello's residence in Ahabeg, Lixnaw. Wife of the late Emmet. Survived by her family, Paddy, Willie, Eileen (Costello), Assumpta (Stack) and Jim, daughters-in-law Frances, Norma and Catherine, sons-in-law Paddy and Jerome, her 17 grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.
Requiem Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, with burial afterwards in Knockanure Cemetery on Saturday.
DEATH of Aeneas Leane (Glasnevin and formerly of Kilmeany, Kilmorna,) August 29th 2021. Husband of Josie, father of Geraldine, Helen, Denis, Aeneas and Brendan and brother of Bill, Joe, Eileen, Mary and the late Paddy, Jack, Nora, Mick, Bridie, and Denis. Sadly missed by his family, brothers, sisters, grandchildren Kathryn, Evan, Sarah, Kilian, Emma, Rebecca, Denis, Oisín, and Christopher, sons-in-law David and Martin, daughters-in-law Therese, Geraldine and Tammy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
DEATH on 31st August 2021, of Sr. M Angela O'Connell of Convent of Mercy Main St., Charleville, and late of Abbeyfeale, in her 95th. Year. Predeceased by her brothers Joseph (twin), Richard & Fr. Vincent CSSp. Deeply regretted by her sisters Nora Ringrose (Corofin) & Ann O'Connor (Dublin), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, Mercy Community, extended family & friends.
Requiem Mass was celebrated for Sr. Angela in Holy Cross Church, Charleville. Funeral after to local cemetery.
DEATH of Oliver McGrath of Knockbawn, Lower Athea on 29th August 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Denis & Ellen, brother Denis, father-in-law Danny B, and brother-in-law Dan (Joy). Survived by his wife Mary, daughter Eibhlín and her husband Conor, sons, Donnchadh, Seán and his partner Joh, Conor and his partner Siddie, grandchildren Niamh, Ailish, Aoife & Fiadh, mother-in-law Annie Mai, brother Seán, sister Noeline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Requiem Mass for Oliver was celebrated in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Tuesday 31st August, burial after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.
DEATH of Morgan O'Flaherty, Derry, Listowel and late of Coil, Listowel. Suddenly, on August 25th, 2021. Son of the late Tom and Mary. Sadly missed by his partner Mary, daughter Caroline, grandson Lorcan, brother Maurice, sister Mary, brother-in-law Maurice, sister-in-law Caroline, niece Marie, Mary's brother John and his wife Liz and their son Patrick, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. The Requiem Mass for Morgan was celebrated in St. Teresa's Church, Ballydonoghue, with burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.
DEATH of Sr. Sheila McAuliffe of Johnstown, Dublin / Knocknagoshel, Sister Sheila rscj (Society of the Sacred Heart) – August 28th 2021 in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Survived by her sisters-in-law Betty and Gay, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family, her religious community, Associates, neighbours and friends. Her funeral Mass was celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown on Thursday, 2nd September 2021.
SYMPATHY to Mary and Allanah Collins of Templeathea and the extended Collins family on the death of Pat Collins. He has many cousins in the parish.
ANNIVERSARIES: Paul Collins, Breda O’Driscoll, Ita Shine, Elma O’Connor, Anna Maria McGibney, Kitty Murphy, Jack Costelloe, Michael Scanlon, Sr. Mercedes O’Connor, Padraic Kelly, Kathleen Kelly O’Sullivan, Hugh Goulding, Fr. Michael Maher, Ando Brosnan, Mass Moyvane; Saturday, 04th Sept, for Mary Cronin, R.I.P at 7.30p.m; Sunday, 05th Sept. Private Intention at 11.00am; Tuesday, 07th Sept. (Moyvane) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Wednesday, 08th September, (Knockanure) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Thursday, 09th September, (Moyvane) for Deceased members of the Flavin and Mulvihill families(Aughrim) at 7.30pm; Friday,10th September, (Knockanure) Private Intention at 7.30pm. Mass Knockanure Sunday, 05th Sept, Peggy Horan(Leahy), R.I.P) at 9.30am. Mass also in Knockanure on Wed and Friday.
PADRE Pio September Devotions Castleisland (3rd Tuesday) Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm
Witness – by John Greene (formerly of Radio Kerry and Kerry today) Theme – ” Tackling depression and how God works in mysterious ways”
BIRTHDAY of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 8th.
LIFEGUARDS: full-time lifeguards on duty, has ended at Banna, Ballyheigue, and Ballybunion.
WOMEN’S Mini Marathon a Kerry Hospice Foundation event, now in its 39th year, will take place virtually on Sunday September 19th; a new app has been developed to support those who walk, jog or run a 10-kilometre route anywhere in the country. Erin Stack, from Moyvane, has been named the Kerry County Champion for the event. Registration open on www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie.
CHARITY Cycle on the Limerick Greenway on Saturday, September 11 in aid of Little Blue Heroes Foundation.
WALK: Guided walks of the Creation-Cosmic Spiral Walk, with St Johns Care of Creation Group.
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 4pm in the Town Park Tralee, near the children’s playground Depending on demand and the weather. The spiral tells the evolutionary story of the cosmos or universe. 13.8 billion Years ago the universe flared forth out of the creative energy and love of God.
COURSE will begin on September 14th. : Cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry will host a free, six-week online course for those supporting a loved one with cancer. Contact 066 71 92122 or by Email reception@recoveryhavenkerry.com
POETRY: Listowel has been designated as one of 20 Poetry Towns throughout the island of Ireland with a plethora of poetry related events taking place during the week of September 10th to 18th. Kerry Writers' Museum is delighted to be partnering with St. John's Theatre & Arts Centre to bring you a varied programme of events. Poetry Town is the brainchild of Poetry Ireland in association with local authority arts offices, and as part of the initiative Kerry poet Dairena Ní Chinnéide has been appointed Poet Laureate for Listowel. Dairena will write a specially commissioned poem honouring the town and its people, which will be unveiled at a flagship online event on Friday September 10th. She will also direct a number of poetry workshops during the week.
Other activities taking place include a series of poetry readings involving local poets; poetry workshops for schools; public poetry displays, including ‘Poetry Underfoot’; and a range of physical activities called ‘Poems that Move You’. Local cafés and chemists will also be participating in the activities to celebrate their towns by distributing ‘pocket poems’ to customers.Details of Listowel Poetry Town events can be viewed on the Poetry Town website or contacting Kerry Writers' Museum at 24 The Square, Listowel, V31 RD93.
BALLYBUNION will host its first annual Arts Festival this September. The festival features a gathering of writers, musicians, and artists including comedians Bernard Casey, and Eilish O'Carroll of 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' fame. Acclaimed traditional musicians Frankie Gavin and Steve Cooney, along with folk legend Sean Keane also feature on the star studded programme. Other events include literary workshops, yoga on Rinn Bhui Green, art and photography workshops and meditation on the beach.
NEW MURAL: entitled “Madonna and Child” by artist Mikel Mato is being painted on the gable of the old Presbytery in Castle St. Tralee over the next few weeks. It is hoped to have it completed by Oct. 7th the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
GOOD Weather gave farmers and other outdoor workers, pleasant conditions, ensuring work being speedily progressed. Seaside and other outdoor attractions were like the middle of summer. Wild flowers, roses and potato stalks are on the way out, also congregating before leaving are the swallows.
MUSIC: FleadhFest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province - the story of the people, community and culture which sustains our traditions of music, song, dance, storytelling and language, ensuring it is a living tradition which can be passed on to future generations.
BIRD hunting began on Wednesday, September 1.
ANAM CARA would like to invite you to join us for an online Bereavement Information and Support
Evening taking place 16th September at 7pm. This event will give you an opportunity to hear a
Bereavement professional talk about the difficult challenges and many milestones grieving a child of any age has on you and your family. If you would like to join us please register here https://bit.ly/3Dzyphc or contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888
BLUE STAR: Primary schools interested in taking part in the Blue Star Programme 2021-2022 can register until October 5, 2021. More information at www.bluestarprogramme.ie .
Since the beginning of the programme in 2011, almost 100 schools in Kerry have participated of almost 1,100 overall across the country.
TRAVEL: Brian Connolly, regional manager with Bus Éireann, is appealing to customers to exercise personal responsibility and common sense as demand for public transport increases.
NORTH KERRY, WEST LIMERICK: SMART VILLAGES, STRONGER COMMUNITIES: This initiative is jointly led by NEWKD and West Limerick Resources in association with KPMG Future Analytics and University College Dublin and addresses the unique challenges facing Ireland’s rural regions by unlocking innovative new solutions for the sustainable growth and development of rural communities within the North Kerry – West Limerick region. The project will involve a combination of detailed data analysis, extensive public consultation and capacity-training workshops will be used to co-produce an integrated development plan for the North Kerry – West Limerick region. Over the course of the project, the team will seek to engage with communities across Causeway, Ballyduff, Ballybunion, Ballylongford, Tarbert, Duagh , Moyvane, Brosna, Knocknagoshel, Listowel, Ballydonoghue, Lixnaw, Finuge, Abbeyfeale, Turnafulla, Mountcollins, Templeglantine, Athea/Carrigkerry, Glin, Loughill/Ballyhahill, Ardagh and Shanagolden. The project will officially launch with an online event entitled “Co-Developing Smart Villages – Towards Stronger Rural Communities” which will take place over two morning sessions on Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1.
LIMETREE Theatre programme
https://limetreetheatre.ie/app/uploads/2021/08/V5_Season-Programme-Autumn-2021.pdf
MATCH: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final – Mayo v Tyrone at Croke Park on the 11th of September. The first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final between the two counties. If Mayo wins, it will be their first All-Ireland win since 1951, they have lost in a row , 1989, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2020. The GAA has opted for 50% capacity - 41,150.
GLÓRACH Bingo every Sunday afternoon in Abbeyfeale, in Fr. Casey Park.
Bingo is held in the car park Shanagolden each Saturday commencing at 3pm.
SCHOOL: GARDAI are appealing to motorists, parents and pupils to exercise caution now that schools have re-opened. Because of Covid-19 protocols, the majority of schools are not allowing parents to enter school grounds at drop-off and collections times which, in some situations, can lead to large numbers gathering outside school gates.
JOBS: Ballylongford Asdee Tarbert CE scheme currently have vacancies, contact Jackie Kissane on
086 326 6991.
CENSUS 2022 Online Recruitment
[Search domain censusrecruitment.cso.ie] https://censusrecruitment.cso.ie
A Census of Population will be held on 3rd April 2022. The Central Statistics Office requires persons to fill various roles for the duration of the Census.
HOUSING: Countless house are going derelict all over the country and most houses are underutilised. The rush to build new houses will cause costs to spiral, the government and ministers will have their pension, even though they fail to achieve their targets. Red tape and regulations, leave many with no option, but leave houses vacant.
SEASON of Creation Leaflet 2021 – Restoring our Common Home, which explains the theme and gives suggestions of practical actions to be taken in the areas of: caring for God’s creatures; biodiversity; energy; avoiding food waste and reducing plastic pollution. The Season of Creation Leaflet is available on the diocesan website www.dioceseofkerry.ie. The aim is that each parish plants a native Irish Tree on church grounds in time for National Tree Day in October.
PILGRIMAGES ON THE LOUGH DERG PILGRIM PATH will be offered on Sunday
11th, Wednesday 15th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 26th September and Sunday 3rd October, with Mass outdoors, weather permitting. The full route is a 12km loop, with a shorter 8km option. Advance booking is essential. For further information email info@loughderg.org or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518. www.loughderg.org Lough Derg Pilgrim Path, Pettigo, Co Donegal. F94 N289.
PRICES in fertiliser and fuel have reverse reductions in the price of these inputs which occurred in 2020. Feed prices have also been higher in 2021. To offset increase in costs an expected increase in 2021 of 6% in Irish milk production. Germany milk production, 16,393 million tonnes to creameries and pasteurisers up until June 2021, France sent 12,696 million tonnes, lower production in following order, Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Ireland.
TG4 Interviews- 12/09 @ 21:30, and music from traditional Irish music icons. In this series we will hear a variety of musical talents and experience their creativity and expertise. In this series we will delve into the life and times of the wonderful fiddler and singer Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, singer Áine Uí Cheallaigh, harmonica brothers John and Pip Murphy, Kevin Conneff from The Chieftains and Cavan lilter Séamus Fay. We'll be kicking off the new season with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. On 30/09 @ 21:30- Hector is taking us on a whirlwind tour of Ireland meeting all the great people from overseas who now call Ireland their home. From Brazil to the Congo, Canada to Ghana, Russia to Syria, he's in search of answers of who they are, why they came, how they settled in and how Ireland is treating them. These people are the changing face of Ireland - This is Hector's 'Éire Nua'.
TG4 Singers on 12/09 @ 20:30. The search for Ireland's entry for the 2021 Junior Eurovision is on! Each year, the best young singers, aged 9-14, from across Europe compete in the competition
UNIVERSITY: The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest will commence on October 1, with campuses in Limerick, Athlone, Clonmel, Ennis and Thurles. Professor Vincent Cunnane has been named as its first president.
NEWS: The Americans who are sneaking extra COVID shots.
Planes, guns, night-vision goggles: Taliban's new U.S.-made war chest
In U.S. Owning a new vehicle costs nearly $10,000 a year, AAA says
Dry, hot, windy: Explosive wildfires in Northern California could burn until winter
The weather outlook is so bad experts are predicting some of the half-dozen major fires may continue to burn until late fall or early winter.
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FOOD: Leket Israel, the leading food rescue organization in Israel rescues food from hotels, military bases, catering halls, and farms. The food is then distributed to over 246,000 Israelis with the assistance of partner organizations.
LONDON: On 2 September 1666 a fire started inside a bakery on Pudding Lane, London. The fire spread rapidly across the city of London, resulting in the destruction of 13,000 homes, 87 churches, the Royal Exchange and St Paul’s Cathedral, 355 years since The Great Fire of London.
GOVERNOR: Lord Ventry’s tenant to NY Governor’s Mansion
On Tuesday 17th September 2021, at midnight, Kathy Hochul (born Kathleen Courtney), New York’s first female governor, will take office. Kathy will be moving into the Governor’s Mansion in Albany New York – it has housed governors and their families since 1875. It is at some remove from where the Courtney/Cournane family lived in Ireland in 1875.
Kathy Hochul’s grandfather John was born 31 January 1909, son of John Courtney, Farmer and Bridget O’Shea of Fahamore, Castlegregory. It is at this point that Kerry genealogy becomes complicated. In Kerry the names Courtney and Cournane are interchangeable. Ó Curnáin when anglicised becomes Courtney. As we go back over Kathy’s grandfather, great, great-great and finally gt-gt-gt grandfather we can see both versions of the name used on different Church and Civil records. Kathy’s grandfather John Cournane/Courtney first arrived in South Dakota in 1919. In Kerry we can first find him on the 1911 Census of Ireland aged 2, as John Cournane.
https://mykerryancestors.com/lord-ventrys-tenant-to-ny-governors-mansion/
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As my guest today argues, a shared bed means shared sleep issues that need to be tackled with shared solutions. Her name is Dr. Wendy Troxel, she’s a clinical psychologist, a sleep specialist, and the author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep. We begin our conversation by discussing how sleep not only affects people’s relationships, but people’s relationships affect their sleep, and how this bidirectional dynamic can become either a vicious or virtuous cycle, depending on the quality of sleep that a couple gets. We then talk about the various issues couples deal with in sharing a bed, from snoring to a mismatch in temperature preferences. We also get into the complications that come with bringing kids into the picture, and Wendy gives her take on the issue of family co-sleeping. From there we turn to solutions for shared sleep problems, and dig into the idea of sleeping in separate beds. Wendy unpacks the way the taboo around separate sleeping has waxed and waned throughout history, why it works for some couples, and the options for implementing it, from sleeping in separate bedrooms to a more moderate approach called the “Scandinavian Method.” Wendy also gives advice to couples who want to continue to share the same bed, but struggle with the fact that one person is a morning bird and the other is a night owl.
Kerry North notes
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1930-1931 – 1010.pdf
…The memorial, a limestone slab, has been erected by the North Kerry Republican Memorial Committee. The unveiling ceremony will take place …
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1930-1931 – 0972.pdf
…KERRYMAN KILLED IN FALL FROM LADDER John Quilter, Ballyreheen, Lixnaw, North Kerry, met with a tragic death while engaged In piking up …
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1930-1931 – 0957.pdf
15 Aug 1931; Ballybunion returned to its own on Sunday when the very pleasant weather conditions attracted huge crowds during the afternoon and evening. All afternoon crowds by car and bus flocked to the place, and the scene in the evening was indeed a busy one as the horde of visitors prepared to leave.
https://northkerry.wordpress.com/2021/01/17/kerry-north-notes/
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“We know that something this important will never be accomplished without Our Lady, who has blessed the college in so many ways, and we hope you will join us in praying for this important new work,” said Minnis.
The college has had a devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe for decades. A Guadalupe Chapel was built at St. Benedict’s Abbey on the college’s campus in 1957. The college built Guadalupe Hall, a residence hall for girls, on campus in 2014 after President Minnis was chosen to be one of the representatives at the Church in America conferences called for in The Church in America by St. John Paul II.
Members of the Memorare Army for Transforming Culture in America will pray five Memorares a day in the 96 days between Sept. 8 and Dec. 12. To make 490 Memorares, members are asked to pray two additional Memorares on these five Marian feast days:
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TV Lourdes is the official Live TV web service of the Sanctuaries of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Broadcasting webcam images 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, direct from Lourdes.
https://www.directfromlourdes.com/lourdes_live_tv
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2021 September 1 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
OFFICE TIMES: Fr. Brendan will try to be at the office from: Tuesday, 10.00 to 12.00.; Thursday, 10.00 to 12.00; Saturday, 10.00 to 12.00. If you have any suggestions etc., feel free to drop them in my office. Presbytery/Office: 068 49308.
ST PIO devotions Listowel 1st Friday evening mass 6.45pm
PATTERN Day, Wed. 8th September, this year Bishop Ray Browne will celebrate Mass in Our Lady’s Well and Grotto, Ballyheigue at 12 noon, Mass will be streamed live on www. dioceseofkerry.ie facebook page. In the interests of safety and fairness there will be no congregation present on the day. The Well and Grotto will remain closed for the duration of the Mass and will reopen at 1.30pm after which you are most welcome to come for private prayer.
ADORATION in Listowel, takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration.
DEATH of Eileen Cronin (née Manaher), Mail Road Cross, Moyvane and late of Glin Road, Moyvane, on August 21st, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Mike Joe, parents Michael and Anna, brothers Michael and Tom and baby son Patrick. Sadly missed by her daughter Aine and her partner Joe, aunt Mary Jo, sisters-in-law, nephews, niece, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and her many friends. The Requiem Mass for Eileen was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATH of Timothy (Tadgh) Carr, 2 Woodgrove, Moyvane and late of Barragougeen, Moyvane on August 21st, 2021. Survived by his brother Joe (Old Mill), sister-in-law Noreen, nephews Thomas and Kieran, nieces Maria and Carol, extended family. Requiem Mass being celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Tuesday, with burial afterwards in Kilnaughtin Cemetery.
DEATHS Sean (Jack) Brennan, Kilcara Nursing Home, late of Colbert St. Listowel.
DEATH of John Mulcahy, Cappamore aged 96 on August 25 2021, he was last surviving member of Limerick's 1947 National Hurling League winning team.
ANNIVERSARIES: Denis McGrath, Henry Brosnan, Michael Joe Daly, Margaret Kennelly, Mossy Meade, Jim Barry, John Carroll, Jeremiah Brendan Sheehy, Vincent Walsh, Timothy Horgan, Charles Gullin, Jacky Feury, Martin Gordon, Fr. Gerard O’Connell, Delia O’Donoghue, Patsy Buckley, Mick Shine, Mass Moyvane; Saturday, 28th August, for Ann and Liam Lynch, R.I.P and deceased members of the Lynch and Byrne families at 7.30p.m; Sunday, 29th August, for Peggy and Mikey Joe Enright, Church Road,(Anniversary) at 11.00am; Monday, 30th August, Private Intention at 7.30pm; Tuesday, 31st August, Private Intention att7.30pm; Wednesday, 01st September, Nellie(Ellen) and Tom O’Connor, Glin Road, and Con O’Connor, Glin Road, and Birmingham, at 7.30pm; Thursday, 02nd September, Private Intention at 7.30pm; Friday, 03rd September, for Stephen and Mary Roche, Bedford, (Anni) at 7.30pm. Mass Knockanure on Sunday, 29th August, for Martin and Mary O’Mahoney, (R.I.P) (Ballydonoghue)at 9.30am.
CHANGE OF MASS ARRANGEMENTS: From Sept,05th, Tuesdays and Thursdays, mass will continue at 7.30pm in Moyvane. On Wednesdays and Fridays, Mass will be in Knockanure at 7.30pm. Mondays: There will be no public mass. This change means that booked masses need to be rescheduled.
I am attaching hereto a schedule of the masses that have to be changed, please feel free to contact the office if these dates and times do not suit you. This is to facilitate the new schedule to keep masses in Moyvane.
NEW SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Friday, 10th September to Thursday, 09th, September, 2021 Deceased members of the Flavin and Mulvihill families, Aughrim, Moyvane. From Wednesday, September, 29th,to Tuesday, 28th September, 2021 Kathleen Stack and Husband Willie. Michael Lynch, R.I.P, From Friday, October, 01st to Tuesday, October, 05th.Joe O’Connor, (Anniversary) Kilbaha, From Wednesday, October, 6th October, to Tuesday,12th October. Paddy and Maureen Fitzmaurice, (Anni) From Friday, October 22nd to Thursday October 21st. Breda Dore, (Anniversary),From Friday, October, 29th to Thursday, October, 28th 2021. Michael Dore, From Monday, November 29th to Thursday, 02nd December.
BLOOD Donor clinic Ballybunion Community Centre on Monday and Tuesday the 30th and 31st Aug.
Appointments: Clinic is by appointment only. Please call 1800 222 111 to make your appointment
WORLD Day of Prayer for the care of Creation Sept. 1st.
SEASON OF CREATION WEBINAR: Thursday September 16th at 8pm: ‘Caring for God’s Creatures’
Watch the Hub window, Parish Newsletter and Diocesan website (www.dioceseofkerry.ie) for details.
LEGION OF MARY: To celebrate the 100 years of the Legion of Mary on Tuesday, September 7th.
OLYMPICS: Paralympian from Killarney, Jordan Lee competed in Tokyo 2021 on Sunday, August 29 at 11am Irish Time.
GLÓRACH BINGO on Sunday afternoon in Abbeyfeale.
CHARITY Cycle on the Limerick Greenway on Saturday, September 11 in aid of Little Blue Heroes Foundation.
VEHICLE RUN: Paudie Fitzmaurice Memorial Vehicle run, begins at the Mart in Castleisland at noon on Sunday, September 5.
COURSE: Recovery Haven Kerry are starting a six-week course titled 'Building Better Caregivers'. This course starts on Tuesday, September 14 and is an online programme for those supporting a loved one with cancer. If you are interested in this course, please contact Reception on 066 7192122 for more details.
CONGRATULATIONS to Emer Kennelly, Ballinprior and Daniel Curtin, Listowel who celebrated their marriage in St Brendan’s Church, Ardfert on Friday 20 August 2021.
LOURDES September 2nd to 7th 2021; For the second time in half a century there will be no Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. Using the theme “Bringing Lourdes Home”, we will use these few days to prayerfully bring Lourdes into our hearts and into our homes.
The pilgrimage will take place/streamed from different places in the Diocese over five days.
The Pilgrimage Programme will be on the diocesan webpage. It is great to be able to bring people together online for Lourdes 2021. Every member of the organising team and the wider Lourdes Pilgrimage community are hoping and praying they will be boarding flights at Farranfore airport once again this time next year. Join us for the daily link to the day’s ceremony. Opening Mass at the Cathedral, Killarney at 6:15 pm (Fr Nicholas Flynn); Rathmore Bringing Lourdes Home Day 2;
Ballyheigue Pattern Day 8th Sept.
ARTS FESTIVAL: Ballybunion Arts Festival September 9 - 12 will host a diverse programme of Theatre, Poetry, Performance Art, Music, Visual Art & workshops for artists and audiences. Kerry Writer in Residence Máire Holmes will host an Irish language poetry workshop on September11in Ballybunion Community Centre. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=30cb5eab5e&e=57e387efec)
STORYTELLING: Listowel International Storytelling Festival returns in-person to Listowel from September 17th to 19th. Now in its 3rd year the festival will feature a packed programme of events including storytelling sessions & workshops, story & history walks, music sessions and children's storytelling. We are especially thrilled to have acclaimed storyteller Maria Gillen as our Artistic Director for the festival. Our full programme will be available soon, but follow our Social Media pages or visit www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival/ for updates on special guests and events.
CINEMA in Listowel details for booking, 068 22796.
DIP in The Nip in aid of Recovery Haven will be held on 18th September, details from, 1649 7419 1247.
GOLF: Bill Murray, who's been filming a golf documentary series, had to cancel a planned trip to Ballybunion, but may return later.
FUNDING from Government for equipment to clubs, Moyvane GAA received E8,867, Listowel Kayak Club, E18, 963, Workmen’s Rowing club received E28, 932, a total of 46 clubs received grants.
GREAT Weather over past week, and the blackberries are ripe, in the past children relished the berries, now you never see youths picking berries.
ALONE - National Support line for older people who have concerns relating to Covid. Open 7 days 8.00am. – 8.00pm. 0818222024.
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES: This one-year, online blended learning Level 8, for students who hold a primary degree in another discipline. It meets all the Teaching Council of Ireland’s requirements for the teaching of Religious Studies at post-primary level. Email: admissions@spcm.ie Tel: 01 7083964.
SOCCER match was played recently to remember John McGrath and Timmy Noonan at Lenamore, Newtown Athletic and Lenamore Rovers played each other.
ACCORD FACILITATORS NEEDED: Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. Those interested should have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a team supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Contact Aisling on 01 5053112 or email info@accord.ie.
CULTURE Night; Friday 17th September in Kerry with a mix of online and in person events.
All events are free and follow COVID19 safety guidelines. Early booking advised.
Follow us on @KerryCoArts on social media for regular updates
Culture Night (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=3349c7230e&e=57e387efec)
Opportunities, Applications are invited for employment as: Assistant Arts Officer (Contract Position)
with Kerry County Council.
STAGE School in Ballybunion, details from 087 1303 325.
GAMES: Community Games; Regional Finals on September 18th at Munster Technology University, Cork. The National Finals on September 25th-26th at Carlow IT.
For more information please click on the following link: http://kerrycommunitygames.ie/
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MUSIC: The Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival applications for the inaugural ‘Patrick O’Keeffe Young Musician Award. Application open to all musicians in the 13 to 23 age bracket. Please note that any videos submitted by minors must be submitted by the child’s parent/guardian and the deadline is: September 12th. Email applications to: patrickokeeffefestival@gmail.com
POETRY: Dairena Ní Chinnéide, the new Poet Laureate for Listowel as part of the Poetry Town initiative, which will take place in 20 towns across the country between September 10 and 18.
Events will be co-ordinated by St John’s Theatre and Kerry Writers’ Museum.
Dairena, who is a bilingual poet, has published eleven collections to date and as part of her new role, she has been tasked with writing a poem honouring and reflecting Listowel and its people.
BOOK: ‘The new book Stone, Bone & Belonging presents the results of six years of excavation and research on portal tomb at Killaclohane, it is the oldest extant monument in Kerry.Book in 334 pages, 160 colour plates and 67 figures and is available to purchase for €20 from Kerry County Museum, Ashe Memorial Hall, Tralee, contact 066 7127777 for more details.
BEEF: According to figures from the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC), the Brazilian national beef herd will be 211,860,000-head by 2030. Last year that figure stood at 187,546,000-head. This would be a 10-year increase of 24,314,000-head. The country is set to slaughter 51,829,000-head in 2030, an increase of 10,332,000-head on last year’s figure.
BLACKSMITHING Fair will be held at Ballylongford on the 25th and 26th of September, it will be a family friendly weekend.
HOSPICE virtual coffee morning on Thursday, September 23, now in its 29th year. Supports 26 Hospice and specialist palliative home care services in the country.
INTERNET: Starlink now operates in 14 countries, Musk said. Starlink hope to launch 42,000 satellites by 2027.
SAINT: St. Andrew Kim Taegon was the first Korean-born Catholic priest. In 1846, at the age of 25, he was tortured and beheaded near Seoul, South Korea. He was canonized in 1984 with 102 other Korean martyrs. Pope Francis’ words about the Korean saint were read aloud in St. Peter’s Basilica following Mass Aug. 21.
The pope said “even today, in the face of the many manifestations of evil that disfigure the beautiful face of man, created in the image and likeness of God, we need to rediscover the importance of the mission of every baptized person, who is called to be everywhere operator of peace and hope, willing, like the Good Samaritan, to bend over the wounds of those who are eager for love, help, or simply a fraternal gaze.”
OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART NOVENA 31ST AUG – 8TH SEPT.
Remember, our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the great things the Lord has done for you. He chose you to be His mother. He wanted you close to His cross. He gives you a share in His glory He listens to your prayer. Offer Him our prayers of praise and thanksgiving, Present our petitions to Him ( Share your petitions with Our Lady)Let us live like you in the love of your Son so that His Kingdom may come. Lead all people to the source of living water that flows from His Heart, spreading over the world hope & salvation, justice & peace. See our trust in you; answer our prayers. Show yourself always our Mother. Amen.
ROSE of Tralee Dr Sinead Flanagan was in Tralee to mark the festival which has been cancelled for the second year in a row. She is the longest serving Rose in the 62 year history of the event.
The Limerick Rose renewed acquaintances with festival organisers and 19 winning Roses in Tralee recently.
THOUGHT: An old maxim advises: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”
To those going through a transition, the advice applies equally well.
CALENDAR: My Kerry Biosphere’ calendar for 2022 was launched as part of Heritage Week. The artwork on the calendar has been created by students from all over Kerry.
BISHOP RAY MARKING THE CENTENARY OF THE LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary is celebrating its centenary. Monday September 7th, 2021, marks exactly one hundred years since Frank Duff and his first associates held the first ever meeting. Congratulations, thank you, and every blessing on all Legionaries in our diocese and worldwide.
The Legion has always insisted it is parish based. It strives to promote prayer and devotion to Our Lady, and to encourage people to put faith at the centre of their lives. In the past many parishes in our dioceses had a strong Praesidium. This is a good time to remember this local history. In recent decades the Legion has not been very strong in Ireland. As our diocese transitions to
a greater reliance on lay ministry, may the Legion of Mary enjoy a new springtime among us.
In contrast, the Legion has gone from strength to strength in many countries worldwide, - it is present in 170 countries with ‘several million’ members. Truly it has been a great gift from Ireland to the world. Its central organisation continues to be based in Ireland. Three names stand out as regards the Legion, many hope they will one day be recognised as saints:
Frank Duff 1899 – 1980; Edel Quinn 1907 – 1944, Died on mission in Kenya, and Alfie Lamb 1932 – 1959, Died on mission in Argentina. All past legionaries fondly remember the Legion of Mary handbook and the Legion Prayer. Both continue to be regarded as ‘invariable’, 100%
Unchanged in every country.
Bishop Ray Browne Diocese of Kerry, Feast of the Assumption 2021
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Researchers examined the records and followed the progress of 250,000 patients who had mild cognitive impairment. They concluded that moderate physical activity more than once a week reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 18%.
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METHANE: In terms of its effectiveness, Dr. Maguire said, when fed in small quantities to cattle, the bromoform changes the microbiome in the rumen. This stops the production of methane, instead producing water and hydrogen. “In the studies we’ve read, it’s up to 98% reduction, some of them really high,” the research director added.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1987 - 0846.pdf
NEW YORK, DECEMBER 19. 1987
MARTIN MULVIHILL A musical tribute to the late Martin Mulvihill, the renowned Limerick born
Irish traditional fiddler and music teacher, was held at the Eagle Tavern,
14th St. at Ninth Ave., on Saturday, September 26.
Martin was to have performed that month at the Eagle Tavern with his long-time musical associate Mike Rafferty, a flute player originally from Ballinakill, Galway. Instead, the Eagle
presented a musical tribute to Martin Mulvihill featuring some of the musicians who learned from and played with Martin.
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IRISH in AMERICA;
Maurice J COSTELLO born 1857-04-04 at Laxaus, Co Kerry, notify - Mrs Jane Costello, arrived Ireland July 1914 visit
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Rev Edmund FITZMAURICE born 1881-06-24 at Tarbert, Co Kerry, naturalized 1910-06 at Philadelphia PA; arrived Dublin Aug 1914 touring
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Daniel Joseph KISSANE born 1901-06-30 at Chicago, IL, married Mary O'CONNOR born Ballylongford, Co Kerry Ireland ; father Thomas KISSANE b 1866-12-14 Ballynoneen, Co Kerry; left the US July 1920 … temporarily at Asdee, Ballynoneen, Co Kerry … looking after property
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Mrs Julia Theresa O'HANLON born 1894-06-06 at Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry, married Patrick O'HANLON born 1894-05-24 Co Louth Ireland; son James Patrick b 1921 Chicago, daughter Mary J b 1924 Knocknagoshel, cousin Mrs M. CAVANAGH resides Melrose Park, Berkley, Chicago, residence is University Ave, Chicago … left the US Sep 1921 … temporarily at Knocknagoshal, Co Kerry … visit mother
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Thomas STACK born 1857-07-28 at Co Kerry, father James STACK b Ireland; niece Mrs CALLAGHAN resides Woodland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, nephew Thomas COSTELLO resides Pittsburgh, PA, residence is Fleming Ave, Pittsburgh, PA … left the US Nov 1924 … temporarily at Behins, Listowel, Co Kerry … visit sister
William STACK born 1861-08-01 at Duagh, Co Kerry, sister Nora SHEA resides N. Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, temporarily residing Listowel, Co Kerry
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Mrs Mary Anne DOWLING born 1881-07-31 at Newcastle West, Co Limerick, married 1921-10-27 to Thomas DOWLING born 1878-05-25 Boston, MA US Army died 1925 Co Limerick;; husband's cousin Mrs LARKIN resides S. Green St, Chicago, death of husband see file 341d113
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James MULLANE born 1863-05-17 at Loughill, Co Limerick, married Margaret MULLANE born 1869-05-03 Inchreigh, Athea, Co Limerick Ireland; two daughters Mary & Bridget MULLANE b 1900 & 1905 Kansas City, son James MULLANE b 1908 Kansas City, residence is Kansas City, MO … left the US Dec 1914 … temporarily at Athea, Co Limerick
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William Cornelius O'KEEFE born 1860-02-01 at Meenscooane, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, brothers reside W 146th St, NYC, residence is Yale Ave, Chicago … left the US Jul 1914 … temporarily at Meenscovane, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick
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Cornelius O'SULLIVAN born 1862-03-25 at Dirrien, Athea, Co Limerick, spouse Mary O'CONNELL born Clounlehurde, Ballyhall, Ireland; daug - Loretta b 1895 Pittsburg, PA, ; arrived Ireland Oct 1904 his health
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James WELLS of Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, US pension 177130 date 1893-12-13
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SCOTLAND: From everyday turns of phrase to cutting insults, Scottish slang is capable of being both poetic and humorous. Here’s a starter glossary of essentials for anyone new to Scotland or anyone looking to reacquaint themselves with Caledonian colloquialisms
Compliments
Bonnie – beautiful
Braw – good looking
Failing means yer playin! – it’s the taking part that counts
Gallus – bold, daring, bordering on arrogant
Gie it laldy – Give it your best
Lang may yer lum reek – long may you live
Pure dead brilliant – very good
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The Glen of Imaal disaster, 1941
Published in 20th-century / Contemporary History, Features, Issue 2 (March/April 2019), The Emergency, Volume 27
The worst single episode of loss of life suffered by the Irish Defence Forces since the Civil War.
By Terence O’Reilly
By September 1941 the Second World War had been ravaging the continent of Europe for two full years. Ireland had successfully remained neutral, owing in no small part to the rapid expansion of the Defence Forces, which had by now reached a strength of 39,000 men.
On the afternoon of 16September, a party of 60 gunners of the Depot Artillery and the Anti-Aircraft Battalion (and a few members of the Engineer Corps) gathered in the military training area of the Glen of Imaal in the Wicklow Mountains. Among them were several young officers who had been commissioned in the field during a serious invasion scare the previous December.
This group of men were receiving instruction in an anti-tank mine designed by the Army Ordnance Corps in May 1940. Consisting of 25 pounds of gelignite in a waterproofed wooden case, it was designed ‘for demolishing bridges or other works and also for use against tanks and mechanical transport’. Nicknamed ‘butter boxes’, 5,400 of these mines were manufactured during the Emergency, and in practice many received rough treatment without incident, often being bounced about in trucks or even on bicycles.
https://www.historyireland.com/category/20th-century-contemporary-history/
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GAMES: In 1960, for the first time, the International Stoke Mandeville Games were held in Rome, Italy, alongside the Olympic Games. These games are now recognized as the first Paralympic Games. (The term “Paralympics” refers to the fact that they are parallel to the Olympics and was retroactively recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1984.) The Rome event featured 400 athletes, representing 23 countries, with an array of disabilities. After 1960, the Paralympics were held every four years. The first Winter Games were in 1976.
GLIN Devolvement; https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGkbDSZZkVsHnkxXBNjbkGdtjGZ?projector=1
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2021 August 25 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PARISH SECRETARY NEEDED
As the former parish secretary, Jackie, has moved away, we have a vacuum. This needs to be filled by somebody who can take care of the day to day running of the parish office (noting bookings for Mass, Baptisms, Marriages, other), recording of accounts of various types; dealing with bills and related issues; banking, registrations and some house-keeping—approximately 10 hours a week to be arranged. If interested, please send a note to me with some background on or before Sunday August 29th. For further details, please drop by or phone. Fr Brendan 068 49308 or email: Carmody.brendan4@gmail.com
PLEASE note Presbytery/Office: 068 49308, there are Mass Cards available at the Parish Office
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Ray.
Bishop Ray sent a message which was distributed last weekend. He wished to thank all for their contributions over the past eighteen months. He regretted that many had been deprived of Mass and he hopes we will soon return to some form of normality. He expressed desire that Confirmations and Communions can take place as soon as possible.
DEATH of Patricia (Pat) Morton, Kilmorna, Listowel, who died on Sunday, August 15th 2021, at University Hospital, Kerry. Pat is very sadly missed by her husband Keith, daughters Catherine and Rebecca.
DEATH Amanda Kinsella of Bennekerry, Carlow, following an accident. Daughter of Michael and Patricia and sister of David and Aishling. Amanda will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents, sister, brother, partner Brendan Galvin and the Galvin Family, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, friends, work colleagues in Bahrain and all her friends in the GAA Community.
DEATH: Monica Prendiville, nee O’Mahony, Glenlarhan, Cordal, Castleisland, and late of Camp East, Castleisland. Former National President of the I.C.A., on August 14th 2021. Her sister Rosalie O’Mahony, also died on August 14th 2021 in California.
ANNIVERSARIES: Fr. Billy O’Gorman, Jack Martin Mulvihill, Elsie O’Sullivan, Joan Keane ,Madge Fitzgerald, Betty Nash, Joan McCarthy, Bridie Moore, Mary McLaughlin, Sr. Paschal Hegarty, Geraldine Hegarty, Peggy Enright, Sr. Columba Relihan, Pat Mulvihill, Phil Kerins, Mass Moyvane; Sat Aug 21 at 7:30pm Private intention; Sun Aug 22 at 11am –for Jack Martin Mulvihill of Glenalappa and son Martin,(Nenagh), ( Anniversary); Mon Aug 23rd at 7:30pm a Private Intention; Tues Aug 24th at 7.30pm a Private Intention; Wed Aug 25th at 7.30pm a Private Intention; Thurs Aug 26th at 7:30 pm for Bridie Moore, Glenalappa.(Anniversary); Fri Aug 27th at 7:30 pm. Private intention.
Mass Knockanure on Sun 22nd August at 9:30am a Private intention.
FEAST of St. Bartholomew, the Apostle is celebrated on Tues. 24th Aug. He is said to
have preached the Gospel in India. St. Batt’s well in Coolard (Lisselton Parish) is still visited by people doing the ‘rounds’.
ADORATION in Listowel Church, takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration.
CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Doreen Corridan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Munster Bovine, the company provides genetic and related products and services to herd owners in Munster.
Doreen is a native of the parish and she is a Vet and a PhD.
Kingdom Trad Orchestra will hold their first term of 15 weeks at Siamsa Tire, beginning on Sept 4th.
CLASS: Delia O’Donoghue has a family pottery workshop at Upper Main Street, Castleisland, Delia can be contacted at 086 1594788.
JOBS: The Range has over 180 stores in the UK and Ireland. They plan to have 80 jobs at a store in Manor West later this year. April 2020, Debenhams went into liquidation, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 jobs nationally and over 100 jobs in Kerry.
CE Scheme; find out more info, please contact Jackie Kissane on 0863266991.
OFFICE: The Tarbert Business Centre is located at the “Old Presbytery” Tarbert, where our Parish Office is located. We have fully serviced office accommodation available for short and long-term leasing in this most stunning of locations at very competitive rates. You can download the brochure from the website - https://tarbertbusinesscentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tarbert-Business-Centre-Brochure-1_3.pdf Contact James Lavery (087-7838198) or Paddy Creedon (087-2532011) for further details.
FULL Moon was on 22nd of Aug.
UPDATE Heart Start Moyvane/Knockanure, We have located an AED at Gael Bridge, on the corner of Ahavoher Graveyard, next to Finucane’s Funeral Home (Eircode V31 PE02). This completes our phase2 plan for the Knockanure/Kilmorna area, with x3 public AEDs now located in Kilmorna, Knockanure & Gael Bridge. Our thanks to everyone involved in this project. 13 people die from a cardiac arrest in Ireland every day.
MACRA are having a Know Your Neighbour Month, they distributing, teabags, biscuits and connection cards.
SUBMIT your articles or photos for the 2021 edition of BPM now. Please forward by emailing magazine@ballydonoghue.net
SCHOOL: The cost of sending a child to primary school this this autumn is€1,200, up €63 on last year, while parents of secondary school children cost €1,491, which is up from €1,467 last year. According to survey carried out by the Irish League of Credit Unions.
GRANTS: Kerry County Council schemes allows for the following eligible works: Replacement of existing shopfront with traditional painted wooden shopfront or contemporary design to a maximum of €4,000. Replacement of signage with traditional wooden fascia with wooden/hand painted lettering or contemporary design. Careful illumination and lighting of architectural features of buildings. Improvements to shopfront window displays and staging carries a maximum of €4,000 grant. De-cluttering of shop-fronts, e.g. removal of redundant wiring/poles/signs to a maximum of a €2,000 grant. Painting of building/shopfront in local authority pre-agreed colours carries a maximum of a €1,500 grant. Green enhancement of entrances/terraces with planting has a maximum grant of €500. The scheme has an applied maximum overall grant for any one building of €8,000.
Details and application forms for the towns in the scheme are available on: https://www.kerrycoco.ie/kerry-county-streetscape-enhancement-measure-2021-pilot-scheme/
TRIATHLON in Glin cancelled again this year, the Estuary swim was also cancelled last month. Virtual Limerick Women’s Marathon will take place 0n 25th and 26th of September.
CHARITY Cycle on the Limerick Greenway on 11th Sept in aid of Little Blue Heroes Foundation.
VEHICLE Run: Paudie Fitzmaurice Memorial Vehicle run, begins at the Mart in Castleisland at noon on Sept 5th.
TOKYO: there will be 29 athletes competing at the Paralympic Games for Team Ireland including, Eight Athletes Named to Represent Ireland in Para Athletics, which will take place from 24 August-5 September 2021. https://www.paralympic.org/tokyo-2020
BOOK: A Grieving Daughter’s Heart- This book faces the reality of grief, its ebb and flow. A Grieving Daughter’s Heart catalogues in vivid detail Majella’s struggle to come to terms with her loss while experiencing the collective grief brought on by the pandemic.
Book on the Crosby’s of Cork, Kerry, Laois and Leinster, by Michael Christopher Keane is now available locally.
TRAINING: Cycle Against Suicide are working to train and deploy a network of ‘Community Buddies’ into communities in Kerry and all across Ireland. The Community Buddy programme is peer to peer support and is centred around a structured but supportive conversation in a safe and non-judgemental space. It allows an individual to discuss how they are coping or not coping and working with the Buddy to discuss (and co-produce) ways of moving forward to overcome the challenges.
The training to become a Community Buddy is 2 full days or four evenings currently being delivered via zoom.
Full details are available at: https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/community-buddy-club/
COURSE: Recovery Haven Kerry are starting a six-week course titled 'Building Better
Caregivers'. This course starts on Tuesday Sept 14th and is an online
programme for those supporting a loved one with cancer. If you are interested
in this course, please contact Reception on 066 7192122 for more details.
CASTLE in Castleisland; https://youtu.be/h5wDub6Dfzw
THE SEASON OF CREATION is marked throughout the Christian world from September 1st to October 4th (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment. The theme for this year is ‘Restoring Our Common Home’. During this season we are asked to join together to celebrate creation and protect our common home through prayer, reflection and action.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION: Wednesday September 1st, Opening Prayer & Event in the Town Park, Tralee at 3pm.
LATIN MASS will be offered, 29th August at 1.00pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee, by Fr. Martin Hegarty. For more information contact LatinMassTralee@gmail.com
SEASON OF CREATION WEBINAR : Thursday September 16th at 8pm: ‘Caring for God’s Creatures’
PAT FEELEY ON LYRIC FM: The River Men, a documentary originally broadcast in 1981, Pat Feeley meets with people from all walks of life as he travels along the banks of the River Feale which has its origins in Co. Cork. Pat Feeley can be listened to again on the RTE Lyric FM Player.
NIGHT IN THE ROCK: The Seisiún” is on in Bruach Na Carraige, Rockchapel every Tuesday during August. Due to restrictions, it is essential to book in advance by phoning 087 9921 119.
FLEADH Fest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province -
https://treoir.comhaltas.ie/read/2021/2/#page/2/mode/1up
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MUSIC: Tralee Music Re:vival programme. Featuring six local bands, playing over three evenings in a series of socially distanced concerts, in Pearse Park on August 26th, 27th and 28th.
Tickets will be sold in pods of a maximum 6 people. Tickets at Eventbrite on https://tralee.ie/revival/
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CULTURE Night; Kerry County Museum and St John of God Kerry Services will host an exhibition and launch their new music video, Friday, September 17.
https://youtu.be/Wjez6dGibvs
Vintage Tractor parade Knockanure
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AUBANE SOCIAL CLUB: Drive in concert with Neily O’Connor on Sunday 12th September between 2.00 & 4.00p.m. Admission €10 per car. Complimentary tea & coffee served on the day. Face painting for children. To pre-book your car contact Noreen: (087) 9486673.
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Ennis 18 August 2021 and Ennis Fleadh 2017.
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THE FUTURE viability of Moneypoint Power Station has been thrown a much needed lifeline under a new proposed offshore wind development project, which has the potential to generate enough energy to power up 1.5 million homes reports Dan Danaher.
[Search domain clarechampion.ie] https://clarechampion.ie/new-moneypoint-offshore-wind-energy-plan-will-power-1-5-million-homes/
Moneypoint was constructed in 1980s at a cost of more than £700m.
JOBS: Plans to be lodged for €400m data centre in Ennis ...
[Search domain business-support.ie] https://www.business-support.ie/plans-to-be-lodged-for-e400m-data-centre-in-ennis-2/
By Gordon Deegan. Plans are to be lodged for a €400m one million sq ft data centre on the outskirts of Ennis early next year. The planned data centre will be the largest in the west of Ireland since the ill-fated 200,000 sq ft data centre planned by Apple for Athenry.
AGE ACTION’S CARE AND REPAIR prioritises carrying out jobs in the homes of older people who
are being discharged or have recently been discharged from hospital.
If someone is coming out of hospital, no matter where they live, we would support them to make sure their home is safe. It’s a free service delivered nationwide. Contact 087 1956047 if you have any queries. -------------------
Family Carers of older people in Cork & Kerry, by offering the opportunity to work with the Carer. For more information you can visit the projects website on https://www.familycarers.ie/fcsp.
LEGION: To celebrate the 100 years of the Legion of Mary on September 7th. They will have an online worldwide consecration to Jesus through Mary on the 8th September, preceded by 33 days of preparation. Nightly at 8 p.m. on zoom. ID: 8114083503. Password: 876433.
RADIO Maria broadcasts Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Hour etc daily. It has many interesting programmes.. The easiest way to tune in is via the television, Saorview channel 210, (if you go forward one channel from RTE1 you get RTE2, if you go back one from RTE1 you
get Radio Maria). There is also a mobile App. For info visit www.radiomaria.ie.
FOOD FAIR: Listowel Food Fair 4th November 2021 – 8th November 2021- Family & Children, Festivals, Food & Drink. Since its inception in 1995, the Listowel Food Fair has continued to develop successfully and is now an established event in the calendar of Kerry festivals. The key object of the Food Fair is to increase to the awareness of the range and quality of …
4th November 2021 – 8th November 2021
http://www.listowelfoodfair.ie/
IRISH in America. Use the links on the left side bar to browse the sections
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These letters are now found in the records stored at the US National Archives in College Park, MD. The paper records are arranged in books by year and subdivided by topic. Sample of names below.
Joseph GREEN born 1914-05-03 at Waterbury, CT now residing Tullamore, Co Offaly; father John GREEN born Co Kerry died in 1918; mother Mary nee NEVILLE is deceased; grandmother Mrs NEVILLE and brother John N. GREEN and aunt Mrs RICHMINER reside Waterbury, CT; sister Gertrude GREEN resides Tullamore date 1935-09-04
Jeremiah HANNAFIN born 1900-06-07 at Ballybiggaw, Co Kerry immigration visa from US Consul at Moncton, New Brunswick date 1924-08-21
Rev. Cornelius HAYES born 1883-06-24 Farranfore, Co Kerry, RC Clergy, visa to Hartford, CT date 1917-10-15
Edmund HORGAN born 1894-10-04 Clandouglas, Co Kerry, student visa to Philadelphia date 1917-10-30
Michael HORGAN born 1893-09-10 Clandouglas, Co Kerry, student visa to Philadelphia date 1917-10-31
Jeremiah LEAHY deceased, of Knockanure, Co Kerry, his sister Margaret LEAHY married Mr SHEEHY, had a daug Bridget SHEEY who married Mr TOOLE - her son Alphonsus TOOLE resides Waterbury, CT date 1914-09-22
Rev. Timothy LEAHY born 1894-11-09 at Athea, Co Limerick, son of James LEAHY; emigrated 1919, resided Muscatine, IA; brother William LEAHY resides S. Spalding Ave, Chicago, IL date 1930
John W. MAHONEY Private, Co F 30th Inf mother Mrs Bridget MAHONEY, Coolheragh, Co Kerry, date 1919-01-27
Michael MAHONEY died 1922-05-10, served in Battery D, 14th Field Artillery, US Army, survived by his mother Mrs Norah MAHONEY resides Knockneeahone, Co Kerry date 1923-01-11
Michael MANGAN born 1895-10-07 Kilfeighney, Co Kerry, student, visa Philadelphia date 1917-10-20
Timothy MANGAN born 1889-08-22 at Gurrane, Co Kerry, son of Michael MANGAN & Margaret FOLEY, died 1918-08-12 from wounds, Private, Co A, 363rd Infantry, brother Daniel MANGAN resides Garrane, Co Kerry; father resides Palo Alto, CA date 1922-05-01
James J. McCARTHY died 1918-08-13 from wounds, Corporal, Co D, 132nd Infantry, Mrs Hannah McCARTHY & brother Justin & sister Mrs P. J. GRIFFIN reside, Clash, Co Kerry, brother Patrick John McCARTHY, Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, sister Florence McCARTHY, W 47th Pl, Chicago, date 1922-05-01
Patrick McCARTIN late Private, 3rd Cavalry son of Patrick McCARTIN, who was born June 1859 Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim, & Bridget BREEN, she was born May 1860 Co Kerry; they married 1890-02-18 now reside Drimgowna, Mohill, Co Leitrim - 6 children Annie, 30 yrs married Peter DOONAN & reside Newark, NJ, Joseph died as child, Patrick deceased soldier, John Joseph, 22 yrs, Edward 20 yrs, Mary 17 yrs date 1920-07-28
Patrick J. McDONNELL born 1894-04-07 Ballylongford, Co Kerry, emigrated 1913, served in 61st Infantry, 5th Division, AEF, resided West Hoboken, NJ & Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY date 1920-12-04
Michael MORIARTY alias John GORMAN born Listowel, Co Kerry, resides Kenmare Union, then Belfast, US Navy pension 36252, Spanish War date 1907-10-25
Andrew MORIARTY, Caherfillane, Keel, Castelmaine, Co Kerry, son died while in US Army - checks lost when the mail was raided date 1921-06-28
John MURPHY died, Private, 1cl, Co C or G, 310th Infantry, mother Mrs Bridget MURPHY & brother Daniel reside Glenbeigh, Co Kerry, sister Mrs John J. JONES resides Co Longford, sister Mrs Nellie MURPHY resides Landon St, Providence, RI date 1922-05-01
John MURPHY born 1901-04-29 at Brackhill, Co Kerry immigration visa from US Consul at Moncton, New Brunswick date 1924-08-21
William MURPHY of Listowel, Cleveragh, Co Kerry, served Co G, 23rd KY Infantry, US pension cert # 1015966 date 1906-04-19
Michael Joseph NOLAN died 1931-05-14 on board S. S. STUTTGART approaching Galway, Ireland; wife resides New Brighton, Staten Island, NY sister Mrs Martin SHEEHY resides Renagown, Co Kerry date 1931-05-21
Patrick O'BRIEN died 1918-10-06 from wounds Private, Co M, 18th Infantry, parents Patrick & Johanna O'BRIEN & sister Mary reside Minard, Dingle, Co Kerry, aunt Mary O'BRIEN, Fern St, Hartford, CT, brother Thomas O'BRIEN, Beach St, Hartford, CT date 1922-05-01
Mortimer O'CONNOR of Abbeydorney, Co Kerry, declared intent 1892 at Seattle, WA, resided Alaska, visiting friends in Ireland date 1916-05-19
Thomas O'CONNOR born 1886 ? Listowel, Co Kerry emigrated 1896 now resides Syracuse, NY date 1935-07-18
Rev. James O'DONNELL native of Co Kerry, Catholic priest, visa to visit friends in NY date 1919-03-15
Thomas O'DONOVAN deceased Sergeant, Co L 165th Infantry mother Mary O'DONOVAN, 72 yrs, Glenflesk, Killarney, Co Kerry, son John lives with her date 1920-12-23
John O'DOWD late soldier Co I 148th or 248th Infantry parents James & Johanna O'DOWD, Knockavrogeen, East Dingle, Co Kerry and Mr & Mrs Thomas Curran ; US Addr Woodhull St, Brooklyn date 1919-07-19
Thomas O'HALLERAN born circa 1898 of Ballyduff, Co Kerry, stowaway on SS New York, date 1920-05-08
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Scientists at the Swansea University Medical School in the UK have found that a traditional Irish folk medicine could help to address healthcare’s ongoing antibiotic resistance problem.
They noted that soil samples came from grasslands in Northern Ireland contained a previously unfound strain of bacteria, which has “remarkable” medicinal properties. Investigations revealed that this strain stopped the growth of MRSA and three other superbugs, researchers noted in Frontiers in Microbiology.
Ancient healers in Ireland would often use soil from the site to treat everything from toothaches to throat infections.
https://www.mcknights.com/print-news/the-dirt-on-odd-healing-source/
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August 19, 2021; Illinois governor signs legislation requiring health care providers to ‘make every reasonable effort’ to connect residents with loved ones at least once a day during disasters.
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American Inspiration Author Event
Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar with Still Mad: American Women Writers and Feminist Imagination
Live Broadcast: Thursday, September 2; 6:00–7:00 PM (EDT)
In partnership with Boston Public Library, Porter Square Books, and GBH Forum Network
Cost: FREE
For a full list of upcoming online programs, visit:
AmericanAncestors.org/education/online-classes
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2021 August 18 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PARISH SECRETARY NEEDED
As the former parish secretary, Jackie, has moved away, we have a vacuum. This needs to be filled by somebody who can take care of the day to day running of the parish office (noting bookings for Mass, Baptisms, Marriages, other), recording of accounts of various types; dealing with bills and related issues; banking, registrations and some house-keeping—approximately 10 hours a week to be arranged. If interested, please send a note to me with some background on or before Sunday August 29th. For further details, please drop by or phone. Fr Brendan 068 49308 or email: Carmody.brendan4@gmail.com
VINTAGE: Knockanure Vintage Tractor Run on Sunday August 15th in aid of Kerry Hospice—Listowel Branch. Vintage tractors leave at 1 o’clock; Childrens’ Tractor Run: Church Car Park at 3 p.m.
RECOVERY HAVEN: Join us on Facebook for our virtual Celebration of Light 2021 on Thursday, 19th August – 8.00pm. You can purchase candles to light with us in your homes during the ceremony at No. 5 Haig Terrace, Tralee.
ADORATION in Listowel on Sunday 15th August in honour of the Feast of the Assumption straight after 11.30 mass and ends at 1.00 p.m. In August 1879 an apparition of Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist and the Lamb of God was seen by fifteen people on the gable of Knock parish church in county Mayo.
DEATH has taken place of Tom (The Punter) Scanlon, Woodgrove, Moyvane and late of Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, on August 7th, 2021, in his 79th year. Sadly missed by his cousins, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass for Tom was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Friday 13th August, with burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane. So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Condolences to his cousins, neighbours and friends. I have good memories of Tom playing football in our schooldays. He was our stalwart full back. He was a joy to meet in later years. Rest in Peace Tom.
Matt McMahon Washington DC and Knockanure.
ANNIVERSARIES: Josie Loftus, Bridget Hayes, Brid Flavin, Sean Neligan, Sr. Kathleen O’Connell, Patricia Danaher, John Hudson, Sr. Patrick Tarrant, Brenda Daly, Tom Lyons, Mary Stack, Donie Cahill, Mary O’Carroll, Robert Moloney, Anne Browne, Mass Moyvane; Sat Aug 14: Private intention; Sun Aug 15: Private intention; Mon Aug 16: Sr. Carmelita Murphy; Tues Aug 17: Mary Lynch; Wed Aug 18: Private int.;Thurs Aug 19: Private int.;Fri Aug 20: Private int.
Mass Knockanure on Sun 15: Private int.
CLOCK: Joe O’Keeffe from Kilmorna, passed away months of lockdown, and made a ‘grandmother clock’ that was handmade in his workshop from a disused seat out of Moyvane Church, donated by Fr. Kevin.
UPDATE Heart Start Moyvane/Knockanure, We have relocated the AED from Knockanure community centre to Gael Bridge, on the corner of Ahavoher Graveyard, next to Finucane’s Funeral Home (Eircode V31 PE02). This completes our phase2 plan for the Knockanure/Kilmorna area, with x3 public AEDs now located in Kilmorna, Knockanure & Gael Bridge. Our thanks to everyone involved in this project, to both the hall & graveyard committees, to our manufacturing & installation team & to the Finucane family for supplying power to the unit itself.
GLÓRACH Drive-in Bingo continues each Sunday at 2 pm at Fr. Casey GAA grounds Abbeyfeale.
FESTIVAL: Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council and Tralee Chamber Alliance will be running the 2021 Park Festival at Pearse Park in Tralee between 19th and 29th August, details of which are now available on www.festivaltralee.com
AUDITION at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee over weekends of Friday and Saturday the 20th and 21st of August.
LEADER Transition Programme is now open for applications for eligible community and enterprise projects. Grant aid for capital works is currently available to all at a rate of 75% to a maximum €200,000 however funding is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
ANAM Cara West Cork online meeting for parents will take place on Tuesday 18th August 2020 at 7pm. These online support meetings will continue until we can resume our face to face meetings. This online meeting will be facilitated by Alva Bevan. If you have not already availed of this support and are now interested in joining us online, you can drop an email to info@anamcara.ie. We can then send on more information to you.
OLYMPICS: Paralympian from Killarney, Jordan Lee will compete in Tokyo 2021 on Aug 29th at 11am Irish Time.
HERITAGE Week 2021 continues to Sunday, 22nd August 2021.
Local historian Tom Dillon delivers a lecture on Heritage Trees of County Kerry hosted by Kerry Writers' Museum for National Heritage Week 2020. https://youtu.be/I_NRItKNvUU
Rambling House https://youtu.be/0MXvbJQ5f4c
More at https://www.heritageweek.ie/projects
POETRY: Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions. Deadline: 17 Sep 2021
The 2021 Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions are open for entries. First-place winners in Flash Fiction and in Poetry will each receive a prize of €300. Deadline for entries is 17 September 2021, with a fee of €5 per entry. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.listmanage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=113e171965&e=57e387efec)
RACING: There will be racing on the beach at Ballybunion on Saturday, September 11.
LEGION OF MARY: To celebrate the 100 years of the Legion of Mary on September 7th.
JOBS: Home Instead delivers home care to almost 7,000 clients across every county in Ireland and are recruiting 20 more at present in Kerry.
ARTS FESTIVAL: Ballybunion Arts Festival September 9 - 12 will host a diverse programme of Theatre, Poetry, Performance Art, Music, Visual Art & workshops for artists and audiences. Kerry Writer in Residence Máire Holmes will host an Irish language poetry workshop on September11in Ballybunion Community Centre. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=30cb5eab5e&e=57e387efec)
CULTURE Night an opportunity to showcase, dance, art, comedy and much more, 30 free events in the county. Under covid guidelines, many events will have to be pre-booked. For further details see www.culturenight.ie
HEAT: Valentia reported its highest July temperature since 1976 with 28.3°C on Thursday, July 22.
IPCC reports that the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation are key drivers of increasing global CO2 emissions. Global food production must be focused in areas where farmers are efficient and sustainable. Irish family farms are positioned to meet the growing global demand for food while also reducing emissions. According to Copa-Cogeca, is that more than half of the expected GHG reductions in all scenarios are substituted by equivalent GHG emissions increases in third countries.
CAP: Three of the nine pillars contained within the new CAP measures overtly refer to the mitigation of climate change pressures, and the need to improve the environmental standards achieved across agriculture as a whole.
CONSULTATION process by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the next Common Agricultural Policy has been described as “a farce” that “provides no opportunity for genuine consultation”, according to IFA.
COST of the meat inspection service in 2020 was about €34.6 million, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Annual Report 2020.
MOYVANE: http://www.patrickcomerford.com/2018/10/newtownsandes-or-moyvane-what-happened.html
TRALEE Music Re:vival; Tickets will be sold in pods of a maximum 6 people. Tickets available through Eventbrite on https://tralee.ie/revival/
WASTE: 3.5 tonnes of pollution was removed from Irish rivers, canals, lakes and beaches on bank holiday weekend thanks to Flossie and The Beach Cleaners’ ‘Big Weigh In’
ESB: Many of us were left in Limbo when the electricity supply went out, what will happen when all solid fuel and chimneys are banned. A terrorist attack or even threat from a group of protesters could hold a country to ransom.
HOME AGAIN: Carolyn Hayes is home after taking part in the women's triathlon in the Olympic Games. Carolyn was at the Barnagh Tunnel on the Limerick Greenway recently for the launch of a charity cycle which will take place next month, all funds going to the Little Blue Heroes Foundation.
DIPLOMA in Theological Studies from St. Patrick’s College Maynooth. This one-year, on-line blended learning Level 8, 65 ECTS credits programme gives a foundation in Theological Studies to students who hold a primary degree in another discipline. It meets all the Teaching Council of Ireland’s requirements for the teaching of Religious Studies at post-primary level. Further details visit www.maynoothcollege.ie or email: admissions@spcm.ie Tel: 01 7083964.
PASTORAL MESSAGE FROM BISHOP RAY
Covid-19: parish finances, Communions, Confirmations and Church congregations.
The diocese has carried out a small survey of the returns for parish collections in the 6 months January to June 2021. In the first 6 months of this year, at all Masses it has been either a case of no congregations or congregations limited to small numbers. On average collections have reached 50% of what they were pre Covid-19. This is a good achievement. Some parishes are under greater financial pressure than others. Over the whole of 2021 I encourage everyone to seek to contribute the same amount as in a full year pre Covid.
A sincere thank you to every parish for the level of payments to the offertory collections during the pandemic. It is a great comfort to everyone that so many have been so loyal to parish collections.
It is sad that so many people have been deprived of the opportunity to gather for weekend Mass over the past 18 months. Not everyone has found it a positive experience praying on their own and joining in Mass via the internet. Hopefully, it will not be long until the restrictions are lifted, and all are free to gather to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in thanksgiving. Together we will pray again the words, “Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, through your goodness we have this bread to offer, it will become for us the Bread of Life.”
Hopefully before long it will be possible to safely celebrate First Communions and Confirmations. The postponement has been very frustrating. It is important that in the weeks ahead, the families and children involved are faithful to prayer in the home and regular participation in Mass in the parish, to be spiritually prepared for these sacraments.
Thank you to one and all for your contribution to the life of your parish over the past 18 months. May the pandemic have led to many of us appreciating our local parish community even more. Continue to look out for and support one another in the community and let us pray for one another. Our Lady health of the sick, pray for us. + Ray Browne
10 August 2021
23 YEARS: Limerick Women's Mini Marathon which, will take place virtually over the last weekend of September.
MEMORIAL; often, abortion is dealt with in purely conceptual, philosophical, or theological terms; but it’s about real bloodshed, read victims: The over 61 million American children who have lost their lives to abortion since 1973. Most of them never get a proper burial. But some of them do, after pro-life people retrieve their bodies from dumpsters. Visiting the burial places of these children cuts through any rhetoric surrounding abortion and removes this conversation from the abstract into concrete reality.
At www.AbortionMemorials.com you can find where these gravesites and memorial sites are located and details about any memorial services planned on September 18.
GOV. CUOMO: A day after Mayor Bill de Blasio announced all city workers have to either get the shot or get tested weekly, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued his own mandate. “In New York and upstate hospitals, all patient-facing healthcare workers must get vaccinated,” Gov. Cuomo said. “There will be no testing option.”
Kathleen Courtney Hochul - whose grandparents met in Chicago in 1919, both were of West Kerry.
Ms Hochul has been an advocate for women facing domestic and sexual violence throughout her career. She led Mr Cuomo's "Enough is Enough" campaign to fight sexual assault on college campuses. She has served at all levels of government and is next in the line of succession, I am prepared to lead as New York State's 57th Governor," she said in a statement.
KERRY Kennedy - Wikipedia
[Search domain en.wikipedia.org] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Kennedy
Mary Kerry Kennedy is an American human rights activist and writer. She is the seventh child and third daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel. During her 15-year marriage to current New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, from 1990 to 2005, she was known as Kerry Kennedy-Cuomo. She is the president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, a non-profit human rights advocacy organization.
https://www.thelist.com/53431/things-didnt-know-kennedy-grandchildren/
LAST WORD: Do something good today rather than plan something perfect for a month from now!!
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The United States had Consulate offices, which are the official representative of the US Government, in several cities in Ireland. Many individuals living in Ireland and the United States would write letters to the US Consul requesting help with topics such as citizenship, estates, birth & death records, immigration and pensions. These letters are now found in the records stored at the US National Archives in College Park, MD. The paper records are arranged in books by year and subdivided by topic.
The extracts come from the records created in the years 1869 to 1934 and many refer to births prior to 1864. The date of the document is given at the end of each extract item. The term emigration refers to emigration to the United States. The military information refers to the United States military orgainzations.
Many letters discuss the probate of estates for people who died in the US and their surviving family members reside in Ireland and identify parents and grandparents.
Use the links on the left side bar to browse the sections
https://sites.google.com/site/irishgleanings/home/1-02-extracts-from-correspondence---part-2
SAMPLE of names;
John CROWLEY died 1918-10-10 from wounds, Private, Co H, 328th Infantry, 82nd Division, parents Timothy [deceased] & Catherine CROWLEY, Glounacoppal, Co Kerry, 2 brothers Patrick & Timothy & sister Norah CROWLEY, E 115th St, NYC & sister Hannah MAHONEY, Grand Concourse, NYC; brother Stephen J. CROWLEY, Brooklyn, NY date 1933-02-01
Rev. Cornelius CURTIN born 1891-01-06 Bunagara, Listowel, Co Kerry, clergyman visa to reside at Great Falls, MT date 1917-10-30
Miss Mary CURTIN born 1901-09-29 Co Kerry ? Emigrated 1922, maid for H. J. MILLER, Pittsburgh, PA date 1925-06-15
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James DOWER died 1921-07-26 at Coblenz, Germany, Private, Co G, 8th Infantry, uncle Daniel O'CONNOR, Duagh, Co Kerry; sister Mrs Josephine O'CONNOR, E 85th St, NYC date 1922-05-01
Patrick FENNELL deceased of Chicago, IL ?; next-of-kin Mrs Margaret GILBERT, Ballingara, David FENNELL, Lenamore, Co Kerry, Eugene, Michael, Hannie, Maggie SULLIVAN, children of Mary, deceased wife of Michael SULLIVAN, Bumgara, Listowel, Co Kerry, Sister Hannah FENNEL, Convent of Mercy, Warrenbrook, Victoria, Australia date 1906-01-30
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John FORAN resided on 58 acres, Coolaclarig, Listowel, Co Kerry died 1888-07-29 from gunshot, his daug Mrs Nora SCANLON resided Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, her son served in US Army & died in WWI; son William FORAN resided at Coolaclarig until 1892 date 1923-10-02
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Patrick J. McDONNELL born 1894-04-07 Ballylongford, Co Kerry, emigrated 1913, served in 61st Infantry, 5th Division, AEF, resided West Hoboken, NJ & Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY date 1920-12-04
Michael MORIARTY alias John GORMAN born Listowel, Co Kerry, resides Kenmare Union, then Belfast, US Navy pension 36252, Spanish War date 1907-10-25
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William MURPHY of Listowel, Cleveragh, Co Kerry, served Co G, 23rd KY Infantry, US pension cert # 1015966 date 1906-04-19
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Thomas O'CONNOR born 1886 ? Listowel, Co Kerry emigrated 1896 now resides Syracuse, NY date 1935-07-18
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2021 August 11 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
FR. Kevin McNamara was presented with a number of tokens by members of the Pastoral Council on behalf of a grateful community, to show their appreciation for his Trojan work in the parish for the past six years. A cheque and some wooden ornaments were presented, due to present restrictions, the parish is unable to celebrate Fr. Kevin’s work at a special festive evening, which is usually held for priest leaving parish. See Moyvane facebook page for pictures.
VINTAGE: Knockanure Vintage Club are holding their Annual Tractor run on Sunday August 15th. Registration time 12 noon. Proceeds in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation, Listowel Branch.
ADORATION will take place in Listowel Church on Sunday 15th Aug the Feast of the Assumption straight after 11.30 mass for one hour.
REMEMBER that when you leave this earth, you can take with you, nothing that you have received – only what you have given.” – St. Francis of Assisi.
DEATH took place of Kieran Curtin, Mona Reulta, Abbeyfeale, on July 31st 2021. Predeceased by his brother Denis and sister Maureen. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary (Máire), his sons Shane, Darragh, Lorcan and Peter, his daughters Éadaoin and Ríona, his grandchildren Amy, Sam, Tóla, Oilleóg, Laoise, Cormac and Ólan, his brother Con, his sisters Sr. Delia, Celia, Kathleen and Siobhán, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Shirley and Niamh, brothers- and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces. Kieran will be missed by his many lifelong friends from Macra na Feirme, I.F.A., and the numerous community organisations he was proud to serve during his long, active life.
Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá anam cróga uasal.
DEATH of Mary Cronin, Leitrim West, Moyvane, on August 4th, 2021 Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law, and cousins. Requiem Mass for Mary Cronin was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Saturday, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATHS: The loss of 73 lives on roads so far in 2021 is devastating for the families and loved ones of the deceased.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Brendan Sheehy, Jerry Mulvihill, Eileen Ahern, Michael O’Donnell, Mick Moore, Pats Carmody, Paddy Keane, Sr. Ita Rochford, Bridie O’Carroll, Mary T Hegarty, Jim Harnett, Billy Buckley, Georgie O’Connell, Brendan Daly, Tom Moloney, Sr. Rose Flynn, Bridie Leahy, Mary Keane, Kay Horgan, on 15th August 1893, 17 drowned when boat sank near Tarbert, many in the parish were related to the victims.
CELEBRATE 100 years of the Legion of Mary, there will be an online worldwide consecration to Jesus through Mary began on August 5th. Tune in nightly at 8 p.m. on zoom.
FEAST of the Assumption 15th August, always a great day for sports in Knockanure. Feast of Our Lady of Knock on 17th August. of St. Teresa Benedicta (better known as Edith Stein) patron of Europe is
celebrated on Monday 9th August. Born into Jewish Faith, she became a Catholic and a
Carmelite Sister. Captured by the Nazis, she died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz in 1942.
Feast of St. Leila patron saint of Limerick city is celebrated on Thurs. 12th Aug. Born in
Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, she is said to have been baptised by St. Patrick. On coming to Limerick she built her church at Kileely near Thomond Bridge.
POPE Francis – Tweet: The Gospel is the Good News and the force that changes our lives and hearts for the better. For this I ask you to read the Gospel every day and meditate on a short passage to be nourished from this inexhaustible source of salvation.
MEMORIAL: Due to Covid 19 restrictions the Annual Remembrance in Tarbert for the seventeen local people lost in the ‘Shannon Drowning’ on the 15th August 1893 is cancelled this year.
BINGO AT FR. CASEY’S: Outdoor Bingo continues at Fr. Casey’s on the Duagh Road every Sunday at 2pm.
AUDITIONS at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee on Friday and Saturday the 13th and 14th, and the 20th and 21st of August.
Seisiún” is on in Bruach Na Carraige, Rockchapel every Tuesday during August.
Due to restrictions, it is essential to book in advance by phoning 087 9921 119.
LISTEN to; Loretto Lynch Long Lockdown in Valentia on Horizons Radio Kerry on 15 Aug. at 9am. Loreto from Cahersiveen now lives and farms on Valentia Island with Jim. She is a mother of four: three daughters and one son. Two of her daughters, now in their 30s have Autism. Loreto tells her story.
BEAUFORT SPECIAL NEEDS PROJECT: The Board of Management of Beaufort Special needs Project Ltd by guarantee T/A Home from Home would like to invite interested volunteer members to join their committee. Please apply by email at : homefromhomekillarney@gmail.com or
call 087 9104 546.
CAP: Sample measures in the CAP Strategic Plan. Example measures under consideration include: Farmers committing to devoting more of their land to non-productive areas and features than is required under GAEC 9; High nature value actions such as extensive livestock production, where farmers maintain a low stocking; Hedgerow management and reduced input of chemical nitrogen.
HEALTH: €9,710,000 for Kerry Healthcare capital works, this year ensuring enhancements and upgrades in the county. Included is €5 million for refurbishment works for Listowel, Killarney and Cahersiveen Hospitals. Met a man at the library and he had to go North for eye treatment, which was organised by a TD.
MENTAL Health & Wellbeing Hub under Kerry Child & Youth Mental Health Working Group of Kerry (CYPSC), details on www.KerryMentalHealth.ie.
ACCORD has two centres, Tralee and Killarney, in the diocese of Kerry. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or email to info@accord.ie.
OFFICE: The Tarbert Business Centre is located at the “Old Presbytery” Tarbert. Have fully serviced office accommodation available for short and long-term leasing, more at https://tarbertbusinesscentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tarbert-Business-Centre-Brochure-1_3.pdf . Contact James Lavery (087-7838198) or Paddy Creedon (087-2532011) for further details.
FUNDING of €1,187,099 is being given for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Kerry this year.
OLD TIMES: Irish Life and Lore have hit the 10,000 downloads mark for their recent podcasts, the subjects of which range from Irish national, social and local history, the Irish Big House, business, the professions, sport, Irish storytellers and much more besides. This is the link to the podcasts page on our website: https://www.irishlifeandlore.com/category/podcasts/
ARTS: If you want to discuss your creative side, contact Kathleen Hurley, on 085 1052177 or: findkathyhurley@googlemail.com
LIMERICK-man Peter Lawless aged 52, lives in Annascaul wants to be the first Irishman to sail non-stop, around the world on his own, starting from Kilrush harbour later this month.
GRANT: MIC Applied Linguistics researcher, Dr Anne O’Keeffe, has been awarded funding to investigate whether the shift to virtual communications in the workplace has impacted how we communicate. €270,000 awarded by the Irish Research Council and £390,000 from the British based Arts & Humanities Research Council, work begins this month and will take two and a half years.
MORE funds: education providers can apply for funding for eligible projects under the €10 million Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund 2021.
DIPLOMA in Theological Studies: Commencing on September 24th 2021. Apply on www.pac.ie
MAGAZINE: Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine intend featuring young people in the 2021 edition, who are helping out on the family farm, their ideas and aspirations on new farming methods, etc. The tradition of Hitching a Lift is now a distant memory for people of a certain age. You may have a story to tell about some of those journeys. The Magazine committee want to hear about it. E-mail details to magazine@ballydonoghue.net or post to BPM, Lisselton Post Office. Photos, of social occasions are required also for the 2021 edition.
CANAL Tralee; What Lies Beneath’ will appear on the Heritage Week website. The display will also be in front of the Marina Apartments, Tralee on Saturday 14th and Sunday 22nd August.
RACING on the beach at Ballybunion on Sept. 11th.
SEA LEVEL: Michael O'Shea, a chartered engineer with a PhD in sediment transport monitoring and researcher with University College Cork’s Blue Economy. Says the effect of rising sea levels on Kerry towns and coastal areas will not be as extreme as predicted.
TAISCE according to Richard O’Donoghue TD, has received E30m in taxpayers money since 2011.
WEATHER. Recently we had blight weather, then it suddenly changed to heavy showers and cooler weather. But there are reports that the hot weather is set to hit Portugal and bring temperatures of 35C to 40C by Friday, August 13. And the forecasters say the hot weather will then spread north, reaching the UK by August 20.
FLOWERS; Colourful and easy to grow, calendulas can be sown in August and September, for flowers in late spring. They’re hardy, so sow them where they are to flower.
-You can sow cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) in August and September, for May flowers.
-Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) can be sown throughout the summer months and into September.
-California poppies, Eschscholzia californica, are hardy, and will survive a winter outdoors. Sow where you want them to flower.
- Wild carrot or Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota) can be part of a wildlife garden. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot and sow where you’d like it to flower.
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-Japanese onions are bred to withstand winter cold, and now is the time to sow them.
- Hardy chicory sowing it in August and you should be able to make a harvest over winter.
- Spring cabbages can be sown now outdoors.
- Sow your last crop of chard now, to provide an autumn harvest. Also makes a colourful addition to borders.
- Japanese onions are bred to withstand winter cold and now is the time to sow them.
PARTY: On July the 21st former Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone had an event at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. Around 50 people attended, (they said), Government regulations at the time allowed for outdoor events of up to 200 people. Where are the names of those attending, the hotel must have them. Ordinary people are prevented from attending important occasions in their lives. We have the situation where ordinary people are prevented from attending funeral of sibling in the U.S. and politicians seem to be able to cross the Atlantic at will and no comment from media.
BOOK LAUNCH by Delia O’Sullivan, her first solo collection ‘It’s Now Or Never’.
Israeli-Made SonoMask Actively Eliminates COVID-19 and Its Variants
MASK: Test results conducted by internationally accredited, Italian based, Vismederi Textyle corroborated Sonovia's fabrics neutralizes 99.97% of Covid-19 particles.
DEATHS: Minister Eamon Ryan, in response to a parliamentary question from Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick, said that each year, “some 1,300 people die prematurely in Ireland due to air pollution from solid fuel burning”. In 2018, transport had the largest share of energy-related CO2 emissions at 39%, with heat at 34%.
YOUNG PEOPLE: Minister Foley said: “I have been very impressed by the work of the three existing pilot LCYPs since they were established in 2019. The target audience for all LCYP programmes and initiatives is children and young people in local communities (in ‘out of school’ settings with a particular focus on those who are marginalised or experience disadvantage.
https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/news/minister-foley-approves-establishment-of-3-new-local-creative-youth-partnerships/
REASEARCH: Publication recently of 4.7 million records from 3 new collections: New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840–1901, Marriage Index, 1840–1901, and Death Index, 1840–2021.
DOGS: Cost of dog attacks on sheep and cattle rose by 50% across the UK in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year.
WOMEN: Paddy Lane has found that female drivers are hugely dependable, hard-working and – despite what some might think – have no problems handling machinery.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/full-throttle-females-driving-it-on-in-agri-contracting-world/
KNITTING: Tom Daley appreciates the “great and welcome distraction” of knitting as he kept his bid to become double Olympic champion alive by qualifying for the semi-finals of the men’s 10 metres individual platform.
Daley has been pictured with his needles and thread while watching team-mates on several occasions during Tokyo 2020, where he has already claimed one gold medal after winning the synchronised event alongside Matty Lee.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/knitting-offers-welcome-distraction-olympic-21244356
HOLY WELL: St Bartholomew's Well, Coolard, Lisselton
Collector Nancy Hanrahan-Informant- Michael Hanrahan, Age 60
The blessed well is situated in a thick wood near Coolard. The well is shallow and a stream of fresh water flows from it. Many people in the district visit the well three times a year, to pay rounds. They go around the well nine times and they say three rosaries. If they have not the rosaries finished when going around, they kneel by the well and finish them. When they are going home they leave money or holy pictures or pieces of cloth on the tree beside the well. Anyone having sores washes them in the water. They also take three sips of the water and also some water with them. The people living near the well use the water for household purposes. It is said that the well was situated farther up on the wood once. A woman washed clothes in it. Then it moved down to where it is at the present time.
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Holy Wells
Collector Eibhlís Ní Chorradáin
Holy Wells
There was a parson living in Bedford about eighty years ago. There was a blessed well in his field about one hundred yards away from his house, near the bank of the river. One day his maid washed clothes in it and it removed across the river over to a filed of Nolans in Drombeg. It was a well for sore eyes and one day a very old man came from Knockanure to wash his eyes in the water, because he was blind. He thought that they would not get better: he only chanced it, but to his surprise his sight was restored next morning. It was called Saint Agnes's well. This is how it got its name: One day a very holy woman named Agnes came to the well to wash her eyes, because they were very sore. When she was paying her round she heard a voice saying: 'Behold Agnes Behold!' and at that moment she slipped and fell into the well. And it is believed that she was a saint. There is a rosary said for every three rounds that are prayed, and nine rounds that are prayed for every visit a person pays. There are special days for paying rounds, the day after Saint Patrick's day, and the twenty-ninth of December. And when a round is paid the people always say three 'Hail Marys' in honour of saint Agnes. Tullamore County Kerry school
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Collector-Maureen Lynch- Informant- Muiris Ó Loinsig
GLEANN na BRÓN
The name is still used by the local inhabitants and probably means the Glen of the Quern. It is beside this glen the "brittlen" woman used to be heard.
In the farm of Pat Trant Jnr, Behins, there was a blessed well. This was known to the older people as Tobar Uí Leidhin. There was an old midwife living in Behins named Moll Barry. One May morning she went to the well for a can of water. She had hardly reached the well when she was lifted off the ground and the next place she found herself was below at the monument in Lixnaw, spirited away by the good people.
Beside the well there was a graveyard. A glen beside it is still known as Gleann Dóighte.
Beside our house is a place called Pike, on the main road between Listowel and Castleisland. Old Ned Prendiville use to say that there were two gates here and everybody who passed the way with cattle or cars had to pay a toll of a halfpenny. There was also a pound there. There is a Dispensary at Pike. In this building was the old National school whose first teacher was John O'Connor. O'Connor was not long there when he had to flee the country owing to his connection with the Fenians. Then came my Grandfather old Master Lynch who taught there for six years and who opened the school at Rathea in 1875.
My Grandfather was a native of Knockanure. He used to tell stories about a woman name Joan Grogan of Knockanure. This woman used to be "out" with the good people. One night they were on their way to Castleisland to decide whether a girl there name Brosnan was to be taken away or not. On their way they called in to my grandfather's aunt the wife of Michéal Ruadh Kirby of Behins and took her snuff box as a joke. Micéal Ruad's wife met her a few days after at the big fair in Listowel (13th May). Joan asked her did she miss her snuff box on such a morning and she said she did. Micheal Ruadh's wife told her she heard them laughing in the kitchen that night.
Maureen Lynch
M'athair Muiris Ó Loingsig O.S a d'innis an méid sin dom. Rathea Listowel.
CHARITY: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York hit a major milestone on Thursday, July 29: the organization handed out their 10 millionth meal to the people of New York during the pandemic. While it was a celebration of a big accomplishment, it was also a sad reminder of just how hard the pandemic has hit the city.
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CLASS of ’37; Here were thousands of pages by working-class girls and boys of all ages, writing about parents and friends, hopes and fantasies, daily routines. We knew immediately the preciousness of what we were looking at.
Most of the essays – which make up the heart of our new book, Class of ‘37 – were written by children living in Bolton or its surrounding towns, between 1937 and 1940.
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2021 August 4 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
MY FINAL TEN SECOND SERMON from Fr. Kevin McNamara.
Just one Ten Second Sermon, in the week that’s in it. I take my leave of you on Wednesday for Glenflesk, Barraduff and Clonkeen. The Sermon is as follows: “Think – Thank”. If we stopped to think more, we would stop to thank more. When I reflect on my time in your Parish, I am full of thanks for so many things – your help, love, support, prayers, the ways we stayed and prayed together from the word go when C19 arrived. But above all your hospitality, kindness and the many smiles we shared together. In prayer let us continue to support each other. God Bless each and everyone of you. Love & prayers, Fr. Kevin.
SLÁN LEAT.... A MESSAGE FROM CHAIRPERSON OF OUR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Many mixed emotions throughout the parish of Moyvane/Knockanure since the news broke that our Fr Kevin is leaving. It has been difficult to digest but as you know all good journeys must come to an end. This one has been fantastic. Fr. Kevin has been a breath of fresh air since arriving here in July 2015. He has overcome and achieved many milestones in this short time.
The work done in both Churches and Presbytery is evident as one drives by. Diligent weekly mass schedules and house calls were maintained. During COVID restrictions and the global pandemic Fr. Kevin adapted his routine to support those in most need. Daily mass was celebrated via the "Doorway of Hope" where all could attend and still feel safe. I was talking to someone this week and they sighted that "he was in my kitchen everyday" via the radio link service. Remarking on Fr Kevin's philosophy "you grow where you are planted" the blossom of his seed is well and truly visible throughout Moyvane, Knockanure and beyond. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for all that you have done. An old Irish proverb comes to mind when I think of what he has created in our community “Ní neart go cur le chéile”, which loosely translated “There can be no strength without unity”. We will be making a presentation to Fr. Kevin on Sunday Aug 1st at the Doorway of Hope (weather permitting). His final Mass and presentation will be live streamed on YouTube. Please come and join us virtually or in person (with social distancing in mind) to bid farewell to Fr. Kevin.
Jacqueline thank you for the continued service over the past number of years. Your professionalism and kindness have always been remarkable and we will be forever grateful for all that you have done. Mike Buckley the grounds speak for themselves. You have done a wonderful job. Thank you.
On behalf of the parish of Moyvane/ Knockanure we wish you well in your new journey. You will be forever in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
We would also like to extend our welcome and blessings to Fr. Brendan Carmody S.J., P.P. We look forward to starting this new chapter with you. Michelle Mulvihill.
YOUR NEW PARISH PRIEST – FR. BRENDAN
“I grew up in the Parish of Listowel and I have spent thirty years as a Jesuit Missionary in Zambia. Much of this time I spent in classrooms of various levels as well as working in Parish Ministry. After this, I worked in a London University as Chaplain and Administrator in the London Parishes of Dollis Hill, Whitton and Crayford. In Ireland, I have served in St. Francis Xavier’s in Dublin as well as in Johnstown, Killiney. A major concern for me is how people’s faith develops and changes as does their connection with the Church. I am looking forward to being back in home territory and being helpful to the people perhaps whose ancestors nourished my childhood faith. Among my interests are reading, writing, walking and swimming. I hope Moyvane has a swimming pool or at least plans to build one! Even without one, I am looking forward to happy days in Moyvane and Knockanure. I will be present at all Masses this weekend to concelebrate with Fr. Kevin.
FEAST of St. John Vianney is celebrated on Wed. 4th August. He is the patron saint of
priests. Appointed Parish Priest of Ars in France in 1817,
FIRST Friday and Transfiguration of the Lord on the 6th. St. Padre Pio & 1st Friday evening mass 6.45pm in Listowel Church. Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated on Fri. 6th August. Jesus brought Peter, James and John up Mount Tabor where they saw him in glory, a sign of his future
Resurrection from the dead.
LIBRARY Support for marginalised is being funded by extra E650,000. Also E800,000 is being provided for Social Enterprise Start up Fund, details on rethinkireland.
GLÓRACH BINGO AT FR. CASEY’S on the Duagh Road every Sunday at 2pm. details at 068 51850.
DEATH on Saturday 24th July 2021 of Lil Stack (née Danaher) Bayview, Tieraclea, Tarbert, Loughill.
Formerly of Knocknaboula, Loughill, Foynes. Lil wife of the late Mick (former Managing Director, Listowel Livestock Mart), mother of Edward, Marie, Cathriona and Don and granny Lil to Darragh, Philip, Marie Louise, Michael, Will, Mick, Ellen, Anna, Jack, Peter, Robert, Michael, Edward and Rebecca. Survived also by daughters-in-law Claire and Niamh, sons-in-law John O'Callaghan and Pat Clifford, sister-in-law Patricia Danaher, brother-in-law Eddie Stack, nieces and nephews Marie, Evelyn, Karina and Dan. Predeceased by her sisters Sr. Emilian, Sr. Roberta and Sr. Anne (Little Company of Mary) and her brother Jimmy.
DEATH of TD O'Sullivan of Knocknaboula, Foynes, late of O'Sullivans Bar, Ballydonoghue, Lisselton, July 26th 2021. Survived by his brother Eugene, sisters Ann & Maura, step brother John Gerard, sister in law Lucille, brothers in law Rody & Michael, step sister in law Eileen, nieces & nephews.
DEATH has occurred of Mary (Mame) O'Donoghue (nee Mackessy), Woodlawn/Bronx, New York and formerly of Tarmons West, Tarbert and New York on 23rd July 2021. Mary was predeceased by her husband Michael O'Donoghue of Skibbereen, and brothers Paddy, Timmy, Johnny and Joe Mackessy and sister Helen Moriarty. Survived by son Michael A. O'Donoghue and his wife Marianne (New York), daughter Catherine M. O'Donoghue (New York), sisters Lila Kissane (Tarbert), Kitty McGee (Birmingham), Noreen Burke (New York), brothers Con Mackessy (Tarbert), Tom Mackessy (London), Jim Mackessy (New York), sisters-in-law Theresa and Agnes Mackessy, nieces, and nephews.
DEATH of Doreen Beazley (née O'Connor), Doon, Ballybunion and late of Athea on July 25th, 2021. Survived by her son Conor and daughter-in-law Gearoidin, grandchildren Andrew and Fiachra, cousins, friends and neighbours.
DEATH of Anne (Nancy) Langan (née Enright) Glenagragra, Athea, on Tuesday, 20th July, 2021. Predeceased by her baby son Maurice, brothers Tom & Mick Enright and sisters Josie, Kit and Nellie. Survived by husband Mossie, son Maurice (Annacotty), daughter Helen (O'Callaghan, Tournafulla), daughter in law Roisin, son in law, Ollie, grandchildren Kieran, Darragh, Emma, Conor & Eoin, her sisters Mary Barrett (Athea) and Peg Moore, (England) and her brother Paddy (England), brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, and nieces.
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael O’Keeffe, Margaret Finucane, Leah Erin O’Donoghue, Fr. John Kennelly, John Deenihan, John P Walsh, John Purtill, Mary O’Connor, Betty Griffin, Sr. Benedict Cotter, Sean Redmond, Eliza Walsh, Dora Ahern, Paddy Casey, Pearl Deane, Nell O’Connor, Mary Cullinane, Sr. Rosalie Enright, Mary Flaherty, Eileen McNamara, Lizzie Burns, Joe Kearney, Kitty Barrett, Fr. Noel Moran, Mass Moyvane; Sat 31st at 7.30pm for Mary & Ned O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen; Sun 1st Aug at 11.00am for Maurice Harnett, Leitrim West; Mon 2nd at 7.30pm for John Moloney, Clarr (Months Mind); Tues 3rd at 7.30pm for John P. Walsh (Anni) & loving wife Marie & Ellen & Patrick Walsh, & Deceased of the Walsh family Barragougeen. Also Annie & Jeremiah Walsh, Tullamore, Listowel & baby Robin; Wed 4th at 7.30pm for Lil Stack, Tarbert (Rec Dec); Thurs 5th at 7.30pm for Kathleen Cunningham (Special Intention); Fri 6th at 7.30pm for Siobhan Behan (Special Intention);
Sat 7th at 7.30pm for Mossie & Dora Ahern, Kilbaha and Mass on Sun 8th at 11.00am,Thanksgiving for Palliative Care Unit, UHK, Tralee.
Mass Knockanure; Sun 1st at 9.30am for The staff & residents of Aras Mhuire Nursing Home (living) and the deceased of the aforementioned requested by James Gould; Mon 2nd at 11.00am for Peggy Horan (nee Leahy), New Jersey (Rec Dec), and mass on Sun 8th at 9.30am for Parishioners.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, call 0818 222 024.
A HUGE THANK YOU from Fr. Kevin.
Since the news of my new appointment as Parish Priest of Glenflesk, so many of you have taken the time to offer me thanks, best wishes and much encouragement for work and Ministry in my new Parish. Very many thanks for your gifts and exceptional kind words. In turn, in my last Newsletter with you, I wish to acknowledge all who enriched me in both Churches and helped so willingly in so many ways. Those who were generous, helpful and most co-operative in Parish Committees and especially the Sacristans who were exceptional in having everything ready for all our celebrations. To all of you who worked with me rather than against me, I will be eternally grateful – you will always be in my prayers. A very special word of thanks to those who have been so generous with their time as Ministers of the Eucharist, Ministers of the Word, Music Ministry, Church Collectors, Counters and our Altar Servers and those who trained and journeyed with them. A special thank you to our Church cleaners for always have both our Churches so refreshingly beautiful. I was extremely fortunate to have such wonderful local contractors who did excellent work on the refurbishment and both Churches. Finally, to all who attended Assumption Church and Church of Corpus Christi over my six years with you for various celebrations, Church, car park, 99.9fm or You Tube, a very special “Thank you and God Bless”. Your presence, faith and prayers have enriched me. It’s been simply great! Time flies, I was appointed your Parish Priest on 16th July, 2015. My time here in that post was terminated on August 3rd 2021 to be appointed Parish Priest of Glenflesk, Barraduff and Clonkeen.
THANKS from Fr. Kevin McNamara; Have you ever noticed that after a dry spell someone is sure to say, “the gardens need rain!” Then, after a spell of rain the same people will say, “oh, the gardens need sunshine”. I was truly blessed to have Mike Buckley (Buck) as grounds man and all round ‘handy man’ in my time here in the Parish. Brilliant and gifted in so many ways, he kept the grounds around my Moyvane home perfect and also those around the Church of the Assumption. He also brought such fun and laughter to our Parish Office. He was brilliant telling us the weather forecast, which he got right now and again!! I asked Mike his philosophy about the rain and sunshine. “Oh, Fr. Kevin”, he replied, “I leave it to the man above. After all God made the flowers and the plants, so He must know what they want and I reckon He gives them just that”. If only you and I could be as tolerant of the weather, no matter what it offers! John Barry did an excellent job in keeping the grounds in Knockanure. Thank you John. After that Maurice Dowling and Tom Fitzgerald were quick to the fore in cutting the grass, but in particular tidying up the trees and putting in a lovely new fence hedge. Very well done. Recently, Timmy Larkin kept the grounds lovely. I am grateful to all the aforementioned. Mike Buck was my flag man, my emergency call out man – but above all a great friend and a beautiful Christian. He is a great ambassador for the Parish and the Boro with all his delightful filming. I will most definitely miss you Mike. Keep filming, smiling and telling your funny stories. I am overjoyed that you are involved in keeping the Community Centre and Marian Hall in excellent condition. Long may that work continue. Thanks for everything.
PARISH YOUTH GROUP WALK: Congratulations to the Listowel Parish Youth Group on their sponsored walk which took place on Friday, July 30th raising over €3,300.00 for Front Line Workers of Kerry University Hospital. Well done to the young people, their leaders, their family members and all who generously supported them.
VINTAGE: THE Kingdom Veteran Vintage & Classic Car Club annual Ballymac Vintage Car and Honda 50 Run, on Friday, July 27, Down Syndrome Kerry will benefit from the event.
DOGS: Irish National Sheepdog Trials - three day national championship takes place in Fossa, Killarney from Thursday, August 5 to August 7.
FARMERS: Reduced stocking rates and a reduced slurry spreading season are among new measures being considered. There was a time when almost every household kept some animals, and nobody seemed to worry.
FOOD: The ‘Kerry Food Hub’ is a not-for-profit community project located in Firies, Co Kerry. Managed strategically by a board of social entrepreneurs, the Hub’s overall aim is to enhance employment opportunities in the region and make the community it serves a ‘better place to live.’
PEAT: Reports say that horticultural sector facing wipe out without peat, where is the urgency to rectify the sustainable provision of peat. There is enough roof space on farms and businesses in Ireland to accommodate up to 3,000MW of solar powered micro-generation – and deliver the equivalent of €500m per year in renewable electricity.
SOIL: Improving soil fertility was the most significant cost-saving measure identified in the Smart Farming programme in 2020, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association.
JOBS: The army reserve, are currently recruiting in Kerry until August 13.
TURF is now home in most places, the fine weather, was a great relief.
STRAW about €20 for a 4×4 bale, according to papers.
RETIRES: Mairead Fernane, of the Kerry Hospice Foundation has retired from duties after 15 years.
Got involved in the Foundation in 2006 and was treasurer since 2015.
AUGHINISH: From Maine Valley Post
http://www.mainevalleypost.com/2021/07/22/a-saunter-down-memory-lane-to-aughinish-island-of-1981/ A Saunter Down Memory Lane to Aughinish Island of 1981- Posted on July 22nd, 2021
Below ground level in Aughinish Island: from left: John Reidy, Castleisland, John Harrington, Co. Clare; John Brennan, Chicago via Listowel; Tony Sherman, Mallow and Eamon Hartnett, Listowel during construction work on Aughinish Island in 1981. Photograph taken by Dan Hartnett, Moyvane. July 1981. Dan Hartnett, Moyvane without his helmet and in mortal danger if John Brennan cared to do what he pretended to while on shuttering duties the the alumina plant on Aughinish Island in July 1981. Photograph: John Reidy
John Brennan, Listowel (left) and John Harrington at work on shuttering on the many underground bases for the pylons during construction work on Aughinish Island in 1981
YOUTH 2000 SUMMER RETREATS: This year the summer retreats for Youth2000 are back. For the Munster Area there are three retreats happening this summer all during the same weekend from 13th-15th August and they take place in Limerick, Cork and Waterford. Places need to be booked through the Youth2000 office atoffice@youth2000.ie or 00353 (0) 1 6753690.
GRANTS: There is a €30 million fund designed to support visitor attractions, activity operators and tourism accommodation providers during off peak seasons.
ARTS: Drawing from the Well -'Pioneering Women Flute Players'- Featuring Aoife Granville, the recent July episode explores the musical contribution and impact of the First Ladies of Traditional Flute: Teresa Gardiner, Deirdre Collis, Peig Ryan, Peg McGrath and Anne McAuliffe
Watch here (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=0b1663d4b1&e=57e387efec)
Ballybunion Arts Festival- 9-12 September, will host a diverse programme of Theatre, Poetry, Performance Art, Music, Visual Art & workshops for artists and audiences.
Kerry Writer in Residence Máire Holmes will host an Irish language poetry workshop on 11th September in Ballybunion Community Centre. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=30cb5eab5e&e=57e387efec)
HERITAGE: West Limerick 102 fm will broadcast a series of programmes to mark this year’s Heritage Week from Saturday August 14 to Sunday August 22. People interested in participating this August are asked to get in contact with Shirley at 102fm, on 069-66200.
POETRY: On Thursday, 12 August, at 7pm, MoLI, in partnership with the Embassy and Consulates General of Ireland in the UK, presents the online launch of A History of Irish Women's Poetry, a ground-breaking and comprehensive account of Irish women's poetry from earliest times to the present day.
ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to info@accord.ie. Closing date is Friday 27th August.
DISCOVERING GOD THROUGH STORY AND PLAY: Godly Play is a Faith Programme for primary age children using the Montessori approach to education guiding the children to make their own discoveries. Please e-mail your name and contact details to: office@stjohns.ie and put Godlyplay in the Subject Line.
CARER: new pilot project is being run by Family Carers Ireland in Cork & Kerry. The Family Carer Support Project’s aim is to enhance the wellbeing of Family Carers of older people in Cork & Kerry. For info visit: www.familycarers.ie/fcsp
NEW MOON on 8th August. Evenings are getting darker and cooler. It is noticeable the amount of Ragwort flowers along margins of roads, years ago the guards with their bikes, would have their notebooks out. The St Joseph’s Lily is now coming into flower, while the smell of meadow sweet along roadsides is a natural perfume.
MUSIC- TG4: NUA - Ag tosú Dé Céadaoin 11/08 @ 20:30. National Treasure Sharon Shannon explores Irelands Hidden Heartlands accompanied by her niece, musician Caoilinn Ní Dhonnabháin. Together they will cruise the mighty River Shannon meeting up with friends old and new, having some craic, playing some tunes and discovering all this magical region has to offer.
SPORT: On Sunday the 1st of August one of the 2021 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship Quarter Finals between Meath and Armagh will be broadcast live on TG4. On Bank Holiday Monday we will then see Galway take on Mayo and Dublin's clash with Donegal in two other Quarter Finals. Fast forward to Saturday 14th August, TG4 will then broadcast the Semi Final matches live. All of which will lead up to the Senior, Intermediate and Junior finals to be played on Sunday 5th September, live also on TG4.
CELEBRATE THE 100 YEARS OF THE LEGION OF MARY on September 7th there will be an online worldwide consecration to Jesus through Mary on the 8th September, preceded by 33 days of preparation. Nightly at 8 p.m. on Zoom from August 5th to September 7th. ID: 8114083503. Password: 876433.
HSE’s annual work-related fatalities in 2019/20 report, 20 farm workers lost their lives in the workplace over the past year – a 63% decrease in the previous year. We are the Farm Safety Foundation – Yellow Wellies as many of you know us – and we are a small UK wide charity dedicated to raising awareness of farm safety and mental wellbeing in farmers but we cannot do this alone.
https://www.yellowwellies.org/
MOST COVID deaths in England now are in the vaccinated – here’s why that shouldn’t alarm you
July 14, 2021 11.24am BST Updated July 15, 2021 3.30pm BST
More vaccinated people are dying of COVID than unvaccinated people, according to a recent report from Public Health England (PHE). The report shows that 163 of the 257 people (63.4%) who died of the delta variant within 28 days of a positive COVID test between February 1 and June 21, had received at least one dose of the vaccine. At first glance, this may seem alarming, but it is exactly as would be expected.
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BOOK: Faith & Fury – Dingle & West Kerry 1825-1845- Bryan MacMahon tells us that ‘the work of Church of Ireland evangelicals in West Kerry between 1825 and 1845 was widely hailed as a model of a successful missionary campaign; however it evoked a passionate reaction from local Catholic priests. The missionaries wished to entice the Irish-speaking people of the Dingle peninsula away from what they saw as superstition and enthralment to Rome, while priests objected to what they saw as inducements offered to Catholics to convert. As new mission schools and churches were built, the war of words between clergymen of both persuasions was fomented by rival newspapers, reaching a climax in a notorious libel case of March 1845’.
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July 17, 1794 – Sixteen Carmelite nuns, lay sisters, and externs become the Martyrs of Compiègne, and are executed ten days prior to the end of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror for refusing to obey the Civil Constitution of the Clergy of the Revolutionary government, which mandated the suppression of monasteries and convents.
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Our Lady of Limerick
July 26, 2016/in Rosary Letter /by Luuk Dominiek Jansen OP
The statue of Our Lady of Limerick first came to that city in 1640 as a gift from Patrick Sarsfield and his wife Eleanor. Patrick had purchased the statue on the continent and gifted the statue in reparation for the martyrdom of Sir John Burke of Brittas, Captain of Clanwilliam. It was Patrick’s uncle, Judge Dominic Sarsfield, who had sentence Sir John to death. Sir John was a member of the Rosary Confraternity connected with the Dominicans of Limerick City. He loved the Order and promoted the Rosary in his family and locality. Each year he invited the Dominicans to celebrate Mass in his ancestral home, Brittas Castle and for having the Holy Mass celebrated in secret, he was condemned to death and his estate confiscated in the Act of Settlement in 1653.
Patrick Sarsfield donated the Statue and a silver chalice dated 1640 to the friars of Limerick and he inscribed it with his wife’s name and his own in reparation for the sin of his Uncle, Judge Dominic Sarsfield. They were presented to Fr. Terence Albert of Brian, O.P. who would later become Bishop of Emly and die for the faith in the city of Limerick on October 30th 1651.
During the siege of Limerick in 1651, the statue of the Virgin was removed and according to tradition was buried alongside the remains of the Martyred Bishop O’Brien.
In 1780 when the days of persecution had passed the Dominicans built a small chapel in Fish Lane to replace an earlier church destroyed by anti-Catholic forces. The statue was recovered from its earthly grave and given a place of honour alongside the main altar. When the Dominicans opened St Saviour’s Church in Perry Square in 1816 the statue was brought in procession and enthroned on its own altar surrounded by images of the Dominican saints. In 1954 the Virgin and Child were crowned with a tiara of gold, pearls and diamonds all donated by the women of Limerick.
Kerryman May 04 2012
Ballyduff; Sean Quinlan, Michael Buckley and Bertie O’Connor told RTÉ News about how they went about making the video.
After suffering a heart attack, Sean Quinlan was told by his doctor to find something less stressful to do. In March 1988, he embarked on the local history project aided by Michael and Bertie. A year later, the video is complete and they have started a new project to convert an old barn into a museum they hope to open next year.
The video, documents old songs and memories and was very much a group effort with Dan Shane as cameraman and editor, Sean Quinlan providing the narration, Bertie O’Connor as scriptwriter and Michael Buckley on sound. The production costs came to £13,000 and there are now plans to sell the video to Irish communities in England and America at £75 for the full length video and £45 for the short version.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 14 June 1989. The reporter is Alasdair Jackson.
Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Wednesday, August 31, 1898; Page: 3
HOLY WELL, THE LOURDES OF WALES
The lamp, the oldest Roman Catholic paper in England, is this week commencing a series of articles relating to Holy well and the famous shrine, St. Winfride's Well. The article will be illustrated, and in addition to a short life of the Saint, will contain a full account of the various cures said to have resulted from pilgrimages made to the Well. The sketches will be of a highly interesting as well as instructive character, and the Catholics of the United Kingdom will no doubt peruse them with great satisfaction.
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By Jude Atemanke
Abuja, 26 July, 2021 / 9:11 pm (ACI Africa).
Christian youth leaders in Nigeria have called on the Federal government to facilitate the “immediate release” of students abducted from the Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State earlier this month.
In a statement issued Sunday, July 25 at the end of their Executive Council meeting, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Youth Wing (YOWICAN) call upon those behind insecurity in the West African nation “to desist from perpetrating evil and put a stop to the ongoing kidnappings and killings.”
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CHRISTMAS in rural Ireland back in the day?
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2021 July 28 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
FR KEVIN; THE FINAL WHISTLE…..NO EXTRA TIME
All of a sudden it’s time to say goodbye. Have you noticed in life that it’s always like that? There is all the time in the world – until there is no time! “Tomorrow” has finally come!! Was it yesterday or the day before, when I stood at the Altars in Moyvane and Knockanure and saw a field of strange faces – a blur of people all different? This weekend I look from the Altars and I see Chris, Eileen, Paddy, Noreen. No blur now, but every face a person, every person different, every person, thank God, a friend unique and loved by me. A Priest’s life is just that – journey. We are on the move always. That doesn’t make it any easier when the time comes to say goodbye. You have, each and every one of you, given me so much – your trust, your friendship, entry into your hearts and a place before your hearths. I am immensely grateful. I will never forget you, I beg you, never forget me in your prayers. You will always be in mine. We have each
given each other something precious -a memory. For me at any rate this memory of good, caring, loving people both within the Parish and outside the Parish will never, never fade. In all my future journeys wherever the good Lord sends me, you will be part of my story. All in the Listowel Community Hospital, each and everyone of them, have been kind and very supportive to me in my ministry there. It’s hard to say goodbye to them too. Many thanks to them for many things during my time there. As for my First Friday calls, they were simply so, so special and all whom I visited always richly blessed me.
Finally, I struggle to find words, on your behalf and on my own behalf, to express huge thanks and gratitude to Jacqueline in the office. She did everything to perfection, and I could not have managed without her. This Newsletter was always done beautifully by her each and every week, even during first lockdown. She was the voice of welcome on the phone and her work in all areas of parish administration was simply exceptional. She was so helpful and supportive in so many ways – we all owe her a huge debt of gratitude for her fantastic work on the Offertory and Dues envelopes. Her up to the minute work in recording your contributions in the Parish has resulted in quick and prompt CHY3 returns which have been an enormous benefit to the Parish. ‘Her office has always been a beautiful place of welcome’. She has been extremely generous to our Parish but especially to me with her time, advice, excellent work and her beautiful bond of confidentiality. She is now moving to pastures new and I have accepted her resignation and wish her well in her new beginnings.
The Parish Office closes on Friday 30th July.
A word of welcome and blessing to your new P.P. Fr. Brendan Carmody S.J. I wish him well and I know you will love and support him as you have done for me during the short six years with you. The Parish Pastoral Council and the Finance Committee will remain on to help Fr. Brendan get established in the Parish. Among the items to be decided upon will be running of the Parish Office and also the formation of new committees.
I AM BLESSED
All negative thoughts I’ve decided must go, I’ll try to say ‘Yes’ when I want to say ‘No’. I won’t say, ‘I can’t’ but ‘I can only try’. And accept things that happen – not keep asking why. I’ll make time for hobbies and brighten the day, and not let my problems affect what I say. There are many folk homeless, sad, hungry, in pain. I am blessed with so much I’ll not grumble again. Today will be good for I’m filled now with hope with God’s love inside me, I know I can cope. No moaning or groaning, no sighing, no dread. My positive thoughts are all there instead.
SOME RECORD
Our concerts were great, and very enjoyable. Each different, with a lovely atmosphere in the beautiful venue of our Assumption Church. No damage was ever done to the seat or the carpet tiles during these concerts. Also, it was just great to be able to put up the ‘Thought provoking’ posters in many parts of both our Churches over the years. I think it speaks volumes about our Churches and all who visit them that never once were any of the posters disfigured, taken or interfered with in any way. Now isn’t that a wonderful record! The same can be said for our Cribs, Easter Gardens and our Shrines. Again, many thanks for such respect and kindness.
SCORING IN THE GAME OF LIFE
For when the one Great Scorer comes - To write against your name - He marks – not that you won or lost – But how you played the game.
More from Fr Kevin McNamara; Mass cards signed by me will no longer be available in Holly’s from Sunday 31st July. I would like to thank Terry and his excellent staff for allowing this service to be part of this excellent store. On a personal note, Terry and all the staff have been excellent to me especially during C19. The staff are always cheerful, courteous, and very helpful. I will miss you Holly’s. Many thanks for your help.
Next week’s Newsletters will be at Holly’s and Noel’s from Thursday. This will be my last Newsletter in the Parish. Special thanks to Mike, Angela and Brenda who ensured that the housebound were kept in touch with events in the Parish.
AHAVOHER CEMETERY: It is imperative that the gates are kept closed at all times.
HEATWAVE: Daytime maximum temperatures generally 27 to 30 degrees Celsius with overnight values not falling below 17 to 20 degrees. Farmers who were trying to cope with the mild and misty weather, were able to rapidly save their hay and silage areas that were soft got an unexpected new lease of life. To help prevent heat stress occurring in cattle, pay attention to water, feed, shade and management. For many staying indoors was preferred, except early morning and evenings were great.
DEATH of Margaret (Peggy) Horan (Nee Leahy) Leonia, New Jersey and late of Trien, Kilmorna, Listowel. Peggy died at her home in New Jersey on Sunday 18th July, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Hannah and Tim Leahy, her niece Nora O'Donoghue and grandnieces baby Róisín Curtin and baby Leah O'Donoghue. Beloved wife of 56 years to Brendan Horan, devoted mother of Siobhain DeMagistris and her husband Jeff. Cherished nana of Erin and Megan. She will be sadly missed by her sister Maureen (Trien) and her brothers Willie Joe (Trien), Pat (Moyvane), Teddy (Listowel), Mike (New York) and Jerry (Kilrush). Her sisters in law Eileen, Mary, Margaret, Rose and Mary, her brother in law, Jim, her auntie Phil Counihan (Ballyduff) and her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. A funeral will take place for Margaret (Peggy) on Friday from 4 - 8pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home. Her funeral mass is on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. John R.C. Church.
A requiem mass will be celebrated for Peggy in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure on Monday 2nd August, 2021 at 11. a.m.
DEATH of Timothy (Timmy) Noonan, 40 Woodgrove, Moyvane, on July 18th, 2021, at University Hospital, Limerick. Timmy is survived by his parents Tricia and Con, sister Siobhan, brother James, partner Nicola, grandmother Kathleen, nephews Conor and Killian, nieces Caoimhe and Eabha, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Niamh, uncles David, Pat, John and Richard, aunts Marie, Helena, Catherine, Geraldine, Margaret and Ann, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Requiem Mass for Timmy celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Saturday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane. Large crowds came out to show their sympathy. It is believed that Timmy Noonan's death is being ascribed to 'Sudden Adult Death Syndrome' a day after he had played for Moyvane against Tarbert. Timmy aged 26-year-old, worked for Kerry Ingredients and was found in an unresponsive state. Fr Kevin McNamara P.P. said; “POPULAR TIMMY GONE – BUT HIS MEMORY WILL LIVE ON. It is difficult and impossible to take it in that Timmy Noonan has left us all so quickly and suddenly. Another hard and painful blow to our Parish. Timmy best described as a character who left his imprint in so many hearts, not least of all when he worked in Holly’s. So many have spoken lovingly on how cheerful and helpful he was in serving. Also a larger than life character with the GAA Club. Timmy left a big imprint on the Club and was always to the fore in selling the Club Lotto tickets. We all ask ‘Why?’ – I find these words encouraging. ‘My life is but the weaving between God and me. I only choose the colours He weaveth steadily. Sometimes He weaveth sorrow and I feel a foolish pride. I forget He sees the upper and the underside. We are always in the hands of God, and He is the only one that sees the full picture’ Timmy and John McGrath were great pals. Now together again. Come on now lads, send us down a few smiles and blessing upon all of us in the Boro, from your presence with Jesus”.
DEATH of Maura O'Connor (née McElligott), Gunsboro, Listowel and Áras Mhuire Nursing Home, on July 16th, 2021, Predeceased by her husband Denis (Bud) of Dowling's newsagent Listowel, sister Kathleen Hayes and brothers Ted and John. Survived by her nieces Norma and Brid, nephews Timmy, Donal, Dick, John and Gerry, grandnieces, grandnephews.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Holly, Sr. Mary O’Carroll, Benny Collins, Paddy Kennelly, Sr. Dympna O’Driscoll, Michael O’Connor, Canon James Neville, Nellie Ahern, Ellen McManus, Tom Geohegan, Peggy McElligott, Mass Moyvane; Sat 24th at 7.30pm for Peggy O’Brien, Co. Wicklow (Rec Dec) (sister to Mary Quinn, Leitrim Middle); Sun 25th at 11.00am for Rita Daly (née Finucane), l/o South Africa & Moyvane (Anni); Mon 26th at 7.30pm for Jackie Lyons, Derry, Listowel (Anni); Tues 27th at 7.30pm for Kate Flaherty, Woodgrove (Anni); Wed 28th at 7.30pm for Denis Corridan, Murhur (Anni); Thurs 29th at 7.30pm for Jeremiah Mulvihill, Aughrim (Anni) & deceased of the Mulvihill & Connolly families; Fri 30th at 7.30pm for Jerry Clancy, Knockanure (Anni); Sat 31st at 7.30pm for Mary & Ned O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen (Anni), and mass on Sun 1st Aug at 11.00am for Maurice Harnett, Leitrim West (Anni).
Mass Knockanure on Sun 25th at 9.30am for Assumpta Mahony, Coolaclarig (Rec Dec); Mon 26th 11.00am Funeral (Burial of Ashes) of Tommy Fitzmaurice, North Finchley, UK & l/o Bunaghara. Burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel. Sun 1st at 9.30am, Mass for The staff & residents of Aras Mhuire Nursing Home (living) and the deceased of the aforementioned, requested by James Gould.
A requiem mass will be celebrated for Peggy Horan (Nee Leahy of Trien) in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure on Monday 2nd August, 2021 at 11. a.m.
TRIBUTE: Margaret Horan (Nee Leahy) fondly known as Peggy passed away peacefully Sunday 18th July 2021 surrounded by her loving family in Leonia, New Jersey, USA.Peggy was predeceased by her father and mother Tim and Hannah Leahy (nee O'sullivan), niece Nora O'Donoghue (nee Leahy), Grand-nieces Roisin Curtin and Leah O'Donoghue.
Peggy was the beloved wife of 56 years to Brendan Horan, devoted mother to Siobhain DeMagistris and her husband Jeff. Cherished Nana to Erin and Megan. She was a dear sister to Maureen Connolly & husband Jim (Trien Road), Willie Joe Leahy & wife Eileen (Trien Road), Pat Leahy & wife Mary (Moyvane), Teddy Leahy & wife Margaret (Listowel), Mike Leahy & wife Rose (New York), Jerry Leahy & wife Mary (Co. Clare). Devoted niece to Phil Counihan & husband Gerald (Ballyduff). Adored by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended families and wide circle of friends.
Born in 1946 in Knockanure, Peggy immigrated to the US in 1962 where she held the role of Supervisor for Bell Atlantic. A resident of 40 years in Leonia, New Jersey this was to be her forever home. Upon retirement Peggy took up the role of Home Health Caregiver. A former member of the Bergen Irish Association Peggy was a talented and experienced Irish Set Dancer. Both Peggy and her husband Brendan travelled near and far for the love Irish dancing.
Peggy was always a true supporter of the green and gold of Kerry. Proudly supporting Kerry down through the years both in the US and Ireland - famously known for her 'Up The Kingdom' cheer during each game. Family was her proudest love of all. She always made time for her family - her husband, daughter, granddaughters, sister, brothers, nieces and nephews, cousins. Peggy leaves behind a heartbroken family and life-long legacy of warmth and fond memories to be cherished always by her family and friends in New Jersey, New York, the Trien Road, in Listowel and Moyvane, Co. Kerry. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
FEAST of St. Ignatius of Layola is celebrated on Sat. 31st July. He was the founder of the
Society of Jesus.
WELCOME BACK Fr. Bernard Healy has completed his Doctoral Studies in Rome and will return to ministry in St. John’s Parish on August 4th.
SOUTHDOC LISTOWEL: is at the Primary Care Centre, Greenville phone 1850 33 59 99.
BEST wishes to Philomena Molyneaux and Maurice Molyneaux of Knockanure on their 45th wedding anniversary.
CONGRATULATIONS to Athea on winning the West Intermediate League Final against Monagea.
LIFEGUARDS: The lifeguards at Glin Pier are on full time shifts until the end of the summer.
Great weather for Ballybunion as it is scorching weather, a little exposure and often is being practised. Fun Fair back in Ballybunion at Sandhill Road till August 8.
CANCER support webinar is open to all professionals supporting children who are impacted by cancer, from healthcare workers to teachers to sports coaches, explaining cancer in a child-friendly, and easy for them to understand. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Friday, July 30th at 11am and anyone interested contact Recovery Haven Kerry on 066 71 92122 to register.
LOCAL LINK- To Book your seat: bookings@locallinkkerry.ie |or Call 066 714 7002.
www.locallinkkerry.ie/timetables
NEWKD/RSS Home Visitation Service adheres to and implements strict policies and procedures in regards to safety and welfare of the elderly. All volunteers and staff are carefully screened and also Garda vetted. Please contact: NEWKD, 20 William Street Upper, Listowel, at 068/23429
or visit http://nekd.net/home-visitation-service/
FOOD: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will host a Food Systems Summit in New York this September. It will be a key part of the Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Changing the way we produce, process, distribute, and consume food can help to address many of the challenges we face today; and to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future for all people, and our shared planet. Ireland has been actively engaged in the preparations for the Summit, and as part of those preparations we are hosting four free virtual events.
https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/a5881-food-systems-summit-2021-irelands-national-dialogues/
EU Mercosur deal increase in beef entering the EU would be 53,000t carcass weight equivalent. It is reported that the value of Ireland’s beef output would be cut by at least €44.
IFA president Tim Cullinan, said that the government must reject the proposed European Commission trade deal with the Mercosur countries.
ENERGY: Public Consultation on the Draft Guidance for Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Submissions closed 10 September 2021. https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/42161-public-consultation-on-the-draft-guidance-for-energy-efficiency-in-traditional-buildings/
ALERTS: County Council is inviting the public to sign up for a free alerts service which enables you to receive important messages, updates and alerts, look at www.mapalerter.ie/Kerry for more information.
DOWNSIZING: The closing date for applications for homes in the Mungret Gate scheme Limerick is August 5. See clannhousing.ie for more details about the Private Downsizing Scheme.
SCHOOL: Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has carried out a survey by i-Reach Insights in May 2021, when 895 parents of school going children were surveyed.
Funding back to school, 65% of Munster parents said they use their monthly income, with 38% relying on their savings. The number of Munster parents taking out a credit union loan is up from 8% to 10%, parents who turn to moneylenders, up 1% since last year.
ARTS 2021 Edna O'Brien Young Writers Bursary week-long programme recently ended was led by Young Adult writer Sarah Maria Griffin and was designed to develop the skills of fifteen promising young writers. Creative workshops and one-to-one feedback sessions were complemented by special guest lectures from agents, publishers, academics, arts administrators, and podcasters, giving participants a glimpse into different careers in the arts.
KERRY Suckler bred calves was 42,029 in 2020,– beef calves represented 29.5%.
FARMERS: According to the preliminary results, the national average income has increased from €23,600 in 2019 to €25,663 in 2020, an increase of 9%. Cattle rearing farms little change in average income, tillage average incomes fell by 1%.
FLOWERS are thriving along the back roads where minimal cutting is done. Woodbine, roses and meadowsweet are among a host of flowers. This year blackbirds appear scarce. Past years they cleared blackcurrants in a few days, this year, it is a rare bird in the district.
DOGS Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity have received 515 requests in the last three months from people seeking to surrender their dog.
CAMPA MHUIRE: Free online Catholic Faith Camp for Children aged 5-12. The four day Summer Camp running from July 27th -30th, Tuesday to Friday, will include Music & Action Songs, Arts & Crafts, into the Deep Bible Stories, Games, Drama, Live streamed daily Mass and more! No need to register, check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/campa-mhuire-mhathair
FLEADH FEST online music festival from 1st to 9th August.
ULTRA CYCLISTS; are a group of like-minded adventure cyclists who take on an ultra cycling challenge every year for charity. Since 2016, they have completed 6,723km over five different cycles in 18 days, in five different countries, raising €172,456 for various charities both local and national.
https://youtu.be/u4eHP0vAKJo
FUNDING Digital Hubs in Kerry to benefit are; HQ CoWorking Space €65,517.30; RDI Hub €66,626.11; Sneem Digital Hub €71,250.00; The Box CoWork €66,482.00; Kenmare CoWorking Hub €71,000.00; Mol Teic (Dingle Hub) €68,000.00; Office Light €40,473.00; Killarney Technology Innovation Ltd €67,122.00; gteic@Corca Dhuibhne – Údarás €14,967.00; Island Point €74,976.00; Kerry Innovation Centre €71,872.65; South Kerry Development Partnership CLG €67,805.00.
Connected Hubs Scheme €8.8 million of funding, that will benefit 117 remote working projects nationwide.
BISHOP RAY Browne; Well done and thank you
Indeed, how good is the Lord, eternal his merciful love. He is faithful from age to age. Ps.99
It has been a difficult and challenging year for every aspect of parish life, with limited or no congregations in church, the restrictions on funerals and weddings, and so much more. Many homes and individuals have been seriously affected. Together, ever there for one another, we have come through. Sincere thanks to all clergy and the whole community, for their dedicated service. A special word of thanks to parish secretaries. More at https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/07/diocesan-appointments-summer-2021/
DES O’MALLEY- taken from Irish Examiner Tue, 15 Apr, 2003.
Des O’Malley is to become an alternate director of the London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Mr O’Malley, 64, retired last year from the Dáil, where he had represented a Limerick constituency for more than 30 years. He served in the Justice, and a number of Trade, Industry and Commerce-linked ministries, establishing the Progressive Democrats in 1985 after a series of clashes with Charles Haughey. Mr O’Malley has represented Ireland on the board of the Reconstruction and Development Bank for the past six years.
SWEDEN: Public events and gatherings are limited to a maximum of 3,000 people if audiences are seated outdoors; 300 people for indoor seated events (including funerals and weddings, if seated services); 600 people for outdoor non-seated events; and 50 people for indoor non-seated events (including private parties). For races or outdoor sports competitions, up to 900 people are allowed and for outdoor demonstrations, up to 1,800 people are allowed.
https://www.thelocal.se/20210715/sweden-continues-with-re-opening-plan-heres-what-changes-from-today/
LOUGH DERG: The Lough Derg Pilgrim Path on the Lough shore is now open daily. The full route is a 12km loop, with a shorter 8km option. A guided walk experience will be offered on Sunday 25th and Saturday 31st July, with Mass outdoors, weather permitting. Further dates for these guided walks will follow for late August and early September. For information email in-fo@loughderg.org or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518.
COMFORT FOR CHEMO, KERRY RE: 54321 – SPINATHON FUNDRAISER – LISTOWEL, 31st July 2021. The 54321 Challenge, now in its 9th year, have graciously chosen Comfort for Chemo Kerry, as their nominated charity this year. They are seeking volunteers in North Kerry district to take part on the day, by shaking a bucket, raising awareness, and hopefully having great fun into the bargain.. If you can help us in this fundraiser, please contact us at 086 364 8083 info@comfortforchemokerry.com or on Facebook
ST. MARY'S CHURCH PARISH YOUTH GROUP LISTOWEL. In light of Covid 19, we are raising funds for all the staff of University Hospital Kerry as a thank you for their selfless and heroic work during the pandemic. As a group, we are walking/cycling 25km from St. Mary's Church Listowel to University Hospital Kerry on Friday 30th July. Any and all donations are GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
WALK on Sunday, September 19 during World Alzheimer’s Month 2021. Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly suitable for all ages and abilities to unite together with their families and communities to raise awareness and funds for dementia supports.
SHOW in England; The 162nd Great Yorkshire Show took place from (July 13-16th 2021), had 104,000 people attending over four days.
UK FILES: The new files come from the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office, covering the early months of Tony Blair’s government in 1997. The newly released Cabinet Office files (PREM 49) shed light on a range of subjects both at home and abroad under Blair’s leadership.
These files are available for you to view online and download for free from our online catalogue,
OLYMPICS;
Olympics Jul 19, 2021- By John Dodge
Irish-Born Athletes Competing For Other Nations At Tokyo 2020
https://www.balls.ie/olympics/irish-born-athletes-tokyo-473586
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1888 – Birth of Dan Ahearn in Athea, Co Limerick. He was an Irish and later American track and field athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club. He competed for the U.S. Olympic team in the 1920 Summer Olympics where he finished sixth in the Olympic triple jump competition. He was later a policeman in Chicago and died there aged 54.
Leahy family Creggane; Thomas Leahy in about 1880 married Catherine McDonagh from Coolrus Bruree and it is from that family came the famous Olympic athletes Con Leahy and Paddy Leahy.
Southern Star 1892-current, Saturday, February 02, 1974; Page: 14
General Eoin O'Duffy was Garda Commissioner and played a very prominent role in athletics. As President of the old N.A.C.A.I,, he recruited funds by a personal appeal to send our best Irish team ever to the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics — Dr. Pat O'Callaghan, Bob Tisdall, both gold medal winners; Eamon Fitzgerald, fourth in the triple jump, and Mick Murphy. BOB Tisdale born in Sri Lanka on May 16th 1907 won gold medal for Ireland in 1932, he died on July 27th 2004 aged 97years, he trained for the Olympics at Ballybunion.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1935-1936 - 0444.pdf
The New York Gaelic Athletic Association has lodged a protest against the American and International Olympic Committees for not allowing Ireland to compete as a nation at the Berlin Olympics.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, February 06, 1960; Page: 11
A KERRY County Board motion that the N.A.C.A. select a team to represent all Ireland at the Olympics in Rome, sparked off a lively discussion at the annual Congress of the N.A.C.A. in Cork on Sunday. The motion was later withdrawn and it was decided that the General Council would consider a suggestion to send a suitable representative to Rome to explain Ireland's position to the representative of the various other countries. It would cost £500 to £600 to send a team to the Olympics.
LEANE of Finuge; Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954) Sat 20 Mar 1954 Page 10
Leane gets five wins
Pat Leane Australian Olympic representative, today won five events of the ten event Decathlon contest at Olympic Park. Leane won each event by clear margins.
Progress points after today's five events (five tomorrow) : — Leane 3944, Liddy 3031. Grant 2964,
Preusker 2834. Fredricksen 2484. Bartlett 2230. Leane appears likely to threaten the Australian
Decathlon record when the tile series are completed at Olympic Park tomorrow afternoon.
Leane’s performances were best in the four events and save him a total of 3221 points.
He was 2/10 sec. better than the next best in the 100 metres run, two feet better in the long jump,
and 6ft. 6in. better in the shot put, and four inches better in the high jump.
Ray Weinberg, last year's decathlon champion, did not defend his title through lack of preparation.
Leane won in 1952 but did not defend last year.
Olympics 1972; David Dushman, a Jewish soldier who liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp, died at 98.
At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, when 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were murdered by Palestinian terrorists, Dushman was sleeping in lodgings across from the Israeli delegation.
He moved to Austria and later to Munich, where he fenced recreationally until four years ago.
DIED 25 July 2017; Margaret Bergmann Lambert, a high jumper who was barred from the 1936 Berlin Olympics because she was Jewish, died in New York age 103.
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2021 July 21 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
FR KEVIN is leaving us to the surprise of many, as he was one of the most active priests in the locality, during the Covid 19 pandemic. During these times it will not be possible to have a parish gathering to thank him and wish him well in his new assignment.
GLÓRACH BINGO AT FR. CASEY’S: Drive-In Bingo at the GAA grounds in Abbeyfeale every Sunday, until further notice, with a 2pm start.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Mulvihill family, Moyvane who won the Dawn Milk Al Fresco Dining summer promotion worth E1,000. The next draw closing date is August 27th, send your tokens to Dawn Summer Promotion, Po Box 407, An Post Mail Centre, Edward Street, Tralee.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Teagasc are spending E4m in forty scholarships in post graduate study.
Kerry College - two new Tech Apprenticeships will start in September.
MUNSTER Technological University has secured €2,219,980 in funding to provide 837 places under the Government’s Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiatives for the academic year 2021/2022.
Cyber Ireland reports that 48 per cent of companies have open or unfilled cyber roles.
SOUTHDOC Care Centre Greenville, contact 1850 33 59 99.
PIETA Midwest have helped over 1,000 people over the past two years, half of them are under 25.
DAY for Grandparents and elderly on July 25th; Parishes are invited to celebrate grandparents, elders, older priests and religious, who have given lives of dedicated service to their families and communities. Parishes are also asked to ensure that their local nursing care home is included in this annual celebration.
ADORATION in Listowel Church on Wednesdays 11am to 1pm. in front of main altar.
DEATH has taken place of Jennie Kennelly (née Fitzgerald), Moybella, Lisselton and late of Coil, Listowel, on July 10th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, parents Mary and Chris, brothers Paddy and Billy and deceased members of the Kennelly and Fitzgerald families. Survived by her sons Tom, Chris and Fr. Padraig, daughters Maria and Eileen, sons-in-law John and Tom, daughters-in-law Anna and Debra, grandchildren Cathal, Tadhg, Eoin, Sinead and Aoife, nephews, and nieces.
Death of Gerald Fitzgerald, Coolkeragh, Listowel, on July 13th, 2021. Survived by his wife Peggy, sons John, Liam and Brendan, grandchildren Seán, Sarah, Ciarán, Ciara, Emer, Cadhla and Damhin, daughters-in-law Cora, Aine and Maeve, brother-in-law John Joe, sisters-in-law Annie, Maureen and Nodie. Gerald was first cousin to Jennie Kennelly and his mother Nora, came from Derry.
Death of Margaret Aherne nee Sheehy of Laurel Court, Oakpark, Tralee and formerly of Meen, Listowel, on 8th July 2021, wife of Dan, mother of John & Andrew and sister of Fr. Seán, Anna, Marie, Betty and the late Brendan. Also survived by granddaughter Molly, daughters-in-law Amy & Sarah, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandniece, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.
Death of Sr. Anne Daye, Presentation Convent Castleisland, and formerly of Lispole, Dingle, on July 9th 2021.
SYMPATHY to Fr. Joe Nolan and family of Lisselton on the death recently of their sister Marianne in California.
ANNIVERSARIES: Bridie Mai Sheehy, Fr. William Buckley, Tom Sullivan, Margaret Horgan, Nora Reidy, Bridget Collins, Jack McKenna, Fr. Timothy Gunn, Mary Scanlon, Hannah Ferguson, Bill Enright, Nora Moore, Maurice Stack, Patrick Shanahan, Margaret Twohig, John Broderick, Fr. Denis Dwyer, John McAuliffe, Maureen Airey, Mass Moyvane; Sat 17th at 7.30pm for Bridie Reilly (née Fitzmaurice), Leitrim Middle & Glasgow (Anni) & deceased members of the Fitzmaurice family; Sun 18th at 11.00am for Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (Birthday Remembrance); Wed 21st at 7.30pm Mass of thanksgiving – Special Intention; Thurs 22nd at 7.30pm for Nora Moore, Kilmorna (Anni), her husband Jimmy & their son Willie; Sat 24th at 7.30pm for Peggy O’Brien, Co. Wicklow (Rec Dec)
(sister to Mary Quinn, Leitrim Middle), and Mass on Sun 25th at 11.00am for Rita Daly (née Finnucane), l/o South Africa & Moyvane (Anni).
Mass Knockanure on Sun 18th at 9.30am for Jerry & Ellen Enright, Lisaniskea (Anni), and Mass on Sun 25th at 9.30am for Assumpta Mahony, Coolaclarig (Rec Dec).
LATIN Mass will be offered on Sunday 25th July 2021 at 12.30pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee, by Fr. Martin Hegarty CC.
CONGRATULATIONS to the priests who are celebrating Jubilees of their Ordination. We have three priests celebrating 50 years, and six priests celebrating 40 years. We now have 12 parishes served by the priests of the Pastoral Area.
BARNAGH GARDENS: Olive and Maurice Sheehan and family who have re-opened Barnagh Gardens to act as a Greenway Hub. Greenway on the rail line through Kilmorna to Listowel, is expected to open next year.
EDUCATION event for people interested in Social Farming, contact Joseph McCrohan, at 066 9472 724.
REOPENS: The Listowel cinema has reopened after 6 months closure. Bookings can be made online on www.listowel-cinema.com and you can also just turn up but come early. For further information call 068 22796
FEAST of St. Bridget of Sweden, patron of Europe is celebrated on Friday July 23rd.
PAYMENTS C19: The personal rate for this payment is €350 per week, as compared with the normal Illness Benefit rate of €203. It will be paid for a maximum of 2 weeks where a person is self-isolating due to being a probable source of infection, and for a maximum of 10 weeks if a person has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If a person has been certified for less than 10 weeks, they will be paid for the duration of their certificate.
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/df55ae-how-to-apply-for-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-absences/
ENGLISH government is continuing to support the NHS in its fight against Corona virus. Taken together with this new funding, the government has provided £63 billion in 2020 to 2021 and £29 billion in 2021 to 2022 to support health services and increased the NHS core non-COVID budget from £130 billion to £136 billion.
EMPATHY Project; To date we have trained 248 teachers and 65 Youth workers, bringing the Story Exchange model to thousands of young people nationwide.
https://narrative4.ie/the-empathy-project/
EU has exported 220 million jabs, almost as many as it has used for its own citizens. (May 2021)
UNVEILING OF PLAQUE: Former Justice and Foreign Affairs Minister Gerard Collins was principal speaker recently at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the Joy’s Corner Abbeyfeale Ambush which took place during the Irish War of Independence on June 5, 1921.
FLOWERS: Fuchsia is now covered with abundant flowers. Wild flowers are now blooming along many quite side roads, pity the council go so severe in cutting more than margins on the principal roads and they lecture us about biodiversity. The quantity of weed killed purchased by taxpayers money is ignored.
WATER: European context, Ireland is one of the best for water quality, where only 98% of groundwater bodies are below 50mg/L for nitrates, in contrast to Germany and Spain at 72% and 78.5% respectively, according to farm organisations.
MUSIC: TG4, 21:30. four-part series, Fleadhfest '21, follows presenters Dáithí Ó Sé and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin travel the four provinces, Celebrating 70 years of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. On Mondays; Kellogg's Cúl Camps is back for a second year with a 6 part series exploring a virtual Cúl camp. Two days of racing from this year’s Galway Races Summer Festival will be broadcast live on TG4 on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st July
CAMPA MHUIRE: Free online Catholic Faith Camp for Children aged 5-12.The four day Summer Camp from Tues. July 27th–Fri. July 30th will include Music & Action Songs, Arts & Crafts, into the Deep Bible Stories, Games, Drama, Live streamed daily Mass and more! No need to register, check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/campa-mhuire-mhathairf
GOLF HOTEL; at online auction on BidX1 on Friday, July 23 with a guide of €650,000.
ARTS: Crooked House Theatre Company has initiated a project called Dréimire which aims to recruit 20 applicants from ethnic, migrant and under-privileged backgrounds, particularly young people living in Direct Provision, who would like intensive help in accessing actor-training at third level colleges in Ireland and in the UK. The project is called Dréimire and serves as a stepping stone/support system for young people interested in pursuing acting at third level institutions.
The application for Dréimire 2021-2022 is now open. The application will close for further submissions on Friday, September 10th at 5pm.
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=df0f5098fc&e=57e387efec)
Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership (Kerry LCYP) wishes to provide a listing of professionals who are available to work with children and/or young people on creativity projects in Kerry.
BOOK: Conor W. O’Brien: Life in Ireland: A Short History of a Long Time, Merrion Press, Dublin 2021
ISBN: 9781785373848- RRP: €16.95
This journey through time in Ireland, with its focus on how landscapes, flora and fauna have changed in deep time, would make a great present for the Irish-identified naturalist teenager in your midst. Or the curious general reader, of course.
HERITAGE: Tinteán online is a magazine for all those interested in their own Australian-Irish heritage or in Australian-Irish history and culture, and the Irish diaspora more generally.
https://tintean.org.au/2020/04/08/tintean-six-months-online/
BUSSES: Three new hydrogen-powered buses, Climate and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan launched the 2.4 million pilot scheme recently, and will operate on commuter services in Dublin. There are only 4,200 hydrogen powered vehicles worldwide.
PEAT: Heritage officials called on to attend agri-committee on peat, article by Charles O'Donnell
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/heritage-officials-called-on-to-attend-agri-committee-on-peat/
BE INFORMED: Please go to the catholic website www.formed.org/signup. Pick of the week -
Audio Commentary on “Jesus & the Jewish roots of the Eucharist” by Lighthouse Catholic Media.
RECOVERY HAVEN: Kerry’s outdoor Marquee – six-week – Awareness through Movement Classes. Starts Wed. 21st July – 11.00am. To book – 0667192122.
YOUTH 2000 SUMMER RETREATS: This year the summer retreats for Youth2000 are back. For the Munster Area there are three retreats happening this summer all during the same weekend. It is from 13th-15th August and they take place in Limerick, Cork and Waterford. Places need to be booked through the Youth2000 office atoffice@youth2000.ie or 00353 (0) 1 6753690
BISHOP Ray Browne Diocese of Kerry 16 July 2021.Diocese of Kerry Appointments July 2021
Bishop Ray Browne wishes to announce the following changes of appointment of clergy of the Diocese of Kerry: Retirements: Fr. Tom Crean, PP Kenmare. Fr. John Lawlor, PP Ballydonoghue.
Fr. Con Buckley, PP Kilgarvan.
Appointments: Fr. George Hayes PP Glenflesk to be PP Kenmare. Fr. Kevin McNamara, PP Moyvane to be PP Glenflesk.Fr. Brendan Carmody SJ to be PP Moyvane.Fr. Martin Spillane, PP Caherdaniel, to be PP Brosna. Fr. Bernard Healy further Studies Rome to be CC, St. John’s, Tralee.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/07/diocesan-appointments-summer-2021/
KILLARNEY: we reflect on Aghadoe Cathedral and Innisfallen Island. Aghadoe Cathedral .The area has also been linked with 5th century missionaries; however the first major discovery that Aghadoe was an important site was the discovery of the 7th Century Ogham Stones. According to the Annals of Innisfallen, St. Finian the Leper founded another monastery at Aghadoe around the 6th or 7th century, dating from 939; the monastery is also known as the “Old Abbey”. Also present in the vicinity is the 13th century Parkavonear Castle, built by the Normans in 1169 post the Anglo-Norman Invasion. It is believed that the monastery on Innisfallen Island is closely linked with the monastery at Aghadoe; reference is first made to their relationship in the Annals of Innisfallen while also a great scholar of Innisfallen was buried in Aghadoe in 1010 AD. The round tower began construction in 1027; with the 12th century came new rulers, Eóganacht Locha Léin, who constructed a new church in Romanesque style called the ‘Great Church’. The church was finally completed by the end of the 12th century with the addition of a chancel; this was later segregated from the rest of the church by a wall.
Innisfallen island can be seen in the distance from Ross Castle out beyond the entrance to the bay. A monastery was founded on Innisfallen in the 7th century and it became a seat of learning and it is said that King Brian Boru studied there. On the island are the remains of the extensive 12th century Augustinian priory and a small 11th -12th century Romanesque church. The annals of Innisfallen, a major source of early Irish history and now stored in the Bodleian Library in Oxford were written there. Boat trips to the island operate from the Ross Castle area from Ross and Reen piers
VISIT: 1887. Monsignor Pesco, Papal Envoy Visit to Bantry to See Baroness of Bantry, (Rosamond Catharine Petre), only Visitor to Him in the Evening John Edward Barrett, J.P., Carriganass Castle, Kealkil.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15tzvYMYqCXphGVREusLi2Col6CP9m_T_nrEPWaluqvQ/edit
NEWSPAPERS:
Advocate NY 9 Feb 1954
In fulfilment of the last wish of an exile who went to America in 1900, a trunk containing 150 books will soon start a 3,000-mile journey across the Atlantic to a village library in County Limerick. The books were bequeathed by Mr. Martin J. Sheehy, retired Deputy inspector of the New York Police Department, and a native of Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, after he read during his last illness that a branch library had been opened in Glin, where much of his youth had been" spent.
Irish Examiner 1841-1999, Thursday, 30 September, 1886; Page: 2
.—Detective Sergeant Maguire arrested yesterday at Queenstown a man named George Mason, a labourer, on the charge of having committed a serious assault at Newtownsands. The accused was taken into custody when about going on board the steam tender of the Inman Steamer City of Richmond, bound to New York. He was taken before a magistrate and remanded pending the arrival of an escort from Listowel.
Irish Examiner 1841-1999, 13.06.1898, page 2
The President of Newtownsandes Dairy Society will up to 20th inst , receive tenders for supplying coal to the above mentioned Creamery, carriage paid to Listowel Railway station.
Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, 30.03.1895, page 5
Notice to Contractors; The Committee of the Newtownsandes Co-operative Dairy Society, Limited, will on Monday the 25th March 1895, meet to consider tenders for (a)Building a Dairy Factory at Newtownsandes. (b)Providing and Erecting Machinery; (c) Sinking a Pump; (d) Building Place.
Copies of plans and specifications to be seen with the President Rev M Dillon, PP or at the office of the Engineer. F C. Hartigan, B.E., C. E. and Architect, Rathkeale.
Irish Examiner 1841-1999, Saturday, 17 April, 1897; Page: 7
Glin Industrial School
Moyvane House, Newtownsandes,
Co. Kerry, April 15th, 1897.
DEAR SIR,—In the leading article in your paper of yesterday—Wednesday—on the proposed " Irish Poor Relief Bill," the following occurs—"The Glin Industrial School has not been, from causes which we may expect to disappear, a very pronounced success up to the present." How you arrive at this conclusion I fail to see. I am, and have been, a member of this School Board since its formation, and lent my humble assistance to its establishment, and I venture to say that a more successful institution is not in the United Kingdom.
In support of this assertion, I can with confidence appeal to the highly respected Bishop of Limerick, Dr O'Dwyer; to Lady Monteagle, who takes a particular interest in it; to Lady Emly, to Miss Balfour, to Miss Greaves, and a host of other distinguished and disinterested personages who have visited the institution.
One or two persons, through pique or jealousy at not being put on the school Board, have done their utmost to throw ridicule on the school and its management, but their efforts are utterly futile.
I defy the most prejudiced or sceptical to visit it without at once admitting the manifest improvement morally, physically and intellectually of the children since its formation two years ago.
The boys are now able to turn out a suit of clothes fit for the most fastidious, and a pair of boots fit for a ballroom. The carpentry work of the house for some time past has been done by the boys, and the bread baked there would suit the most delicate palate. So you see the Christian Brothers and the officials have left nothing undone on their part.
The good, kind Sisters are not forgetful of those under their charge. I saw dishes turned out solely by the girls that would do credit to a Parisian cook, and that would tempt, the appetite of the greatest epicure, and the needlework and knitting, etc, which is done by them, would bear comparison with establishments of a quarter of a century's standing.
This very useful institution was most unreasonably criticised—when only half a year established—by persons from whom encouragement and support should have been expected, and who, I believe, would never have given utterance to these remarks had they visited the school before they made use of them.
It is a decided loss, and a great pity that a leading paper, such as yours, should become the channel, unwittingly I have no doubt, of casting any aspirations, no matter in how small a way, on the management of this school, for to my own personal knowledge everything is done to make it a success.
There would be no dearer wish of my heart than to see two or three such institutions in each county in Ireland, and there would be no surer means of doing away with workhouses, as the children who are obliged to avail of their shelter would, if placed in such schools, become honourable, upright, and self-supporting members of society.
There is nothing causes me greater pain than the marked difference between the few children left in Listowel Workhouse for want of room at Glin school—outwardly, timid and squattest—and the manly, upright demeanour of their former comrades, who have been at Glin for some time.
My reason for referring to your editorial is, I fear, it may be the means of deterring other unions of establishing similar schools, and I would beg of you before you again refer in any away disparagingly to it to send one of your staff to visit it, and from the very satisfactory report which he must send you, you will I know with pleasure, quite agree with the statements contained in this letter. I remain, dear sir, yours very faithfully,. M J NOLAN , Chairman, Listowel Board of Guardians, and Member of the Glin School Board.
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2021 July 14 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
BINGO at the GAA grounds in Abbeyfeale every Sunday, until further notice, with a 2pm start.
DEATH of Margaret Aherne nee Sheehy of Laurel Court, Oakpark, Tralee and formerly of Meen, Listowel, on 8th July 2021, wife of Dan, mother of John & Andrew and sister of Fr. Seán, Anna, Marie, Betty and the late Brendan. Also survived by granddaughter Molly, daughters-in-law Amy & Sarah, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandniece, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. Requiem Mass celebrated at 11 am on Monday in Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee.
DEATH of Catherine (Rena) Carew (nee Costello), formerly of Railway Road, Abbeyfeale, on July 3rd 2021 in Novato, California. Rena, daughter of the late Denis and Mamie. Survived by her husband Tony, daughters Adrianne and Deirdre, sons Kevin and Brian, sons-in-law David and Brad, daughter-in-law Christine, grandchildren, sisters Anne Hastings (Chicago), Marian Moylan (Chicago) and Noreen O’Sullivan (Arizona), brothers Dan (Kilmorna) and John (Abbeyfeale), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nephews.
Death of Catherine Forde (nee Hayes), late of, Erdington, Birmingham and formerly of Dirreen, Athea and Glenagragra, Glin, who died on June 2nd 2021. Predeceased by her parents John and Josephine Hayes and her uncle Buddy Furey. Survived by her husband Eddie, son James, daughter Jacqueline, son-in-law Jeff Harding, granddaughter Ella Mae, brothers John and Mike, sisters Birdie, Mary and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
ANNIVERSARIES: Dan Flynn, Peg Brouder, Sr. M Joseph Sheehy, Jeremiah Cronin, Martin Collins, Mary McCarthy, Anna Smithwick, Ciss Dore, Martin McGrath, Mgr. Padraig O’Fiannachta, Jackie Keane, Helens O’Keeffe, Fr. John Quinlan, Johnny McEnery, John Murphy, Paddy Cronin. Mass Moyvane; Sat 10th at 7.30pm for Parishioners; Sun 11th at 11.00am for Patrick Shanahan, Kilbaha; Wed 14th at 7.30pm for Ciss Dore, Woodgrove; Thurs 15th at 7.30pm for Billy McElligott, Coolaclarig, Listowel (Rec Dec); Sat 17th at 7.30pm for Bridie Reilly (née Fitzmaurice), Leitrim Middle & Glasgow & deceased members of the Fitzmaurice family, and Mass on Sun 18th at 11.00am for Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (Birthday Remembrance).
Mass Knockanure on Sun 11th at 9.30am for Timothy & Mary Murphy, Lisaniskea, and mass on Sun 18th at 9.30am for Jerry & Ellen Enright, Lisaniskea.
CASHLESS parking meters are at two car parks in Tralee town centre.
BARNAGH GARDENS: Olive and Maurice Sheehan and family have re-opened Barnagh Gardens to act as a Greenway Hub, restaurant Platform 22 on the top of Barnagh along the limerick greenway. You can also source hybrid and electric bikes, children’s bikes and child seats.
MUSIC: TG4, programme begins 11th July at 21:30. This four-part series, Fleadhfest '21, follows presenters Dáithí Ó Sé and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin as they travel the four provinces, meeting, exponents of song, dance and music. Celebrating 70 years of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
On Mondays; Kellogg's Cúl Camps is back for a second year with a 6 part series exploring a virtual Cúl camp. Two days of racing from this year’s Galway Races Summer Festival will be broadcast live on TG4 on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st July.
BEACH: beachgoers are advised due to Weever fish to wear footwear in quitter areas of beach.
TRIATLON will be held in Ballybunion on 17th of July.
DINGLE: An Díseart Institute of Irish Spirituality and Culture was founded in 1996 in the heart of Corca Dhuibhne – the Dingle Peninsula Gaeltacht and strives to promote research, courses and cultural activities in all areas of Irish Spirituality and Celtic Culture including theology, language, literature, art, laws, folklore, values, spirituality.
HOLY Land; The Patriarch of Jerusalem recently welcomed the first group of the pilgrims to the Holy Land since Covid-19 restrictions were put in place.
COMMUNITY Employment jobs at Moyvane and Knockanure are advertised.
JOBS: Kirby Group, has announced 300 new jobs in Raheen Business Park which will bring its staff numbers in Limerick to 1,600. As part of the recruitment drive, Kirby – which was founded in Thomondgate in 1964 – is looking to attract almost 100 people to be deployed across its apprenticeship scheme and graduate programme.
The government is continuing Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme to Dec. of this year.
MORE: The Tánaiste says a Task Force will be up and running by the Dáil recess on July 17, with the terms of reference paying attention to the Tarbert Ballylongford land bank site. €700,000 has been allocated to improve non-public roads in Kerry this year, and 800 roads on the list.
IDA site visits to Kerry during the first quarter of the year were nill.
EVENTS July 2012; Summer Festival Ballyheigue; Bachelor Festival Ballybunion; Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle; Summer Festival Castlegregory, Truly Scrumptious Parade Kenmare; 13th to 15th Seafood Festival Ballybunion; Maxi Marathon Killarney; Horse Racing Killarney; Sneem Family Festival; Ras na Riochta Killorglin; Summerfest Killarney ran from 27th to 5th Aug. Horse Fair in Listowel was well attended recently, a chance for locals to meet after the long lockdown.
FEAST of St Swithin on 15th July, many country people have a great interest in the day, as they can forecast the Irish weather from then on.
HEALTH: West Limerick Mental Health Association are sponsoring a new programme on West Limerick 102 FM, commencing on Wednesday July 14, at 11am.
COURSE: Broadcast Production Skills course starts in September 2021 and further information is available at info@kerrycollege.ie / www.kerrycollege.ie
The Kerry International Film Festival runs from October 14th to 17th 2021. Further information at info@kerryfilmfestival.com / www.kerryfilmfestival.com
SAFE Routes to School Programme, 932 schools expressed an interest in it, Taisce is co-ordinating the programme.
TREES: LEDP in Limerick plans to plant 27,000 native trees over coming years.
Heard of a person boasting that they were in awe, at all the work their nephew had accomplished recently. What did he do? He removed all the shrubs and trees that generations of his ancestors had planted. Limerick council spent E270,000 demolishing 12 houses recently.
OFFICE Space available in Tarbert, details from 087 253 2011.
BOOK- “Miles to go before I sleep”. Sample of material in book written by Claire Gilbert, who was a regular visitor to the parish: Wednesday 30th June
I become fascinated by the apparently grumpy old man opposite me in mothercare. He doesn’t acknowledge my nod but stares; only he is sweet with the nurses, then he has a loud conversation on his phone, his mask a chin strap, about being taken around Kew in a wheelchair and a friend who is performing in Riverdance. He lives in Lewisham. I wonder what his story is.
We stagger back to Hastings. I feel a bit grim but not nauseous and not feverish; the night is grim too but nothing dramatic.
Thursday 1st July
I am low as always on these post-chemotherapy days, but also I have sparks of joy and life shooting up inside me as I remember, keep remembering, I have only two more infusions. It is the same life that sparked inside me when I was at my lowest during the stem cell transplant. Resurrection. Joy. I’m so excited! Contact bookshop in Listowel for copy of book.
POPE:— As the world prays for Pope Francis to enjoy a full recovery following his colon surgery, doctors are busy explaining symptomatic stenotic diverticulitis, the condition afflicting the 84-year-old pontiff. According to the Vatican press office, Pope Francis’ post-operative recovery is proceeding normally. Within two days of undergoing the surgery July 4 in Gemelli Hospital in Rome, the pontiff was able to get out of bed for a walk and eat breakfast.
GRANDPARENTS: Father Roger Landry Blogs- July 6, 2021
Many countries have special days to honor grandparents.
Some choose fixed days: Poland celebrates on Jan. 21 (grandmothers) and 22 (grandfathers); the Netherlands, June 4; Brazil, Portugal and Spain on July 26; Mexico on Aug. 28; Italy on Oct. 2; and Russia on Oct. 28.
Others choose specific Sundays: The United States, together with Bangladesh, Estonia and the Philippines, on the second Sunday of September; France, the first Sunday of March; Taiwan, the last Sunday of August; Japan, the third Sunday of September; the United Kingdom, the first Sunday of October; Hong Kong, Germany and Pakistan, the second Sunday of October; Australia, the last Sunday of October; South Sudan, the second Sunday of November; and Singapore, the fourth Sunday of November.
But the vast majority of the world’s 197 countries don’t have a day to honour our parents’ parents. The United Nations, which has 190 international days, does not have one for grandparents.
BALLYDONOGHUE: Dear Parishioner, I write to inform you that from this summer, the parish of Ballydonoghue will no longer have a priest resident in the parish. Each of the priests in the North Kerry pastoral area will now minister to the parish of Ballydonoghue with one priest taking the lead role as Moderator. Ballydonoghue will continue to be a separate parish and will continue to have the fullness of parish life. In the coming months the Diocesan Pastoral Team will guide and support the parish and pastoral area through this time of transition. While the decrease in the number of clergy in the diocese is regrettable, there is a positive dimension to this new reality. It provides an opportunity for laity to take their rightful place in leadership roles in all our parishes. Due to the commitment of clergy and laity and the preparation that has been underway throughout the diocese at parish and pastoral area level, I believe Ballydonoghue parish and the North Kerry pastoral area will adjust well. I offer you, the people and the priests of the North Kerry pastoral area, my support at this time. I will keep you in my prayers as you strive to respond to this new situation. I regret that this news comes to you as Covid-19 continues to cause great difficulties. May the completion of the vaccination program make a real difference. May God watch over us all with his Fatherly care. Yours sincerely, + Ray Browne, Bishop of Kerry
TREATY of Limerick is 330 years old this year.
POET: Bríd Ní Mhóráin – West Kerry Poet talks about her eco aware life, in Camp, and her ongoing creative poetic life. Horizons on Radio Kerry at 9 am July 18.
POETRY: Éigse Michael Hartnett begins on Thursday 30 September 2021 in Newcastle West. Website: www.eigsemichaelhartnett.ie.
FLU killed more than 20,000 people in England in the winter of 2017-18.
over-50s have had the chance of a C19 vaccine - these are of the age where 99% of Covid deaths have taken place. Time to focus on ventilation of homes and offices, before the next winters surge in covid cases. Airtight windows may be a thing of the past.
COVID 19 UPDATE FROM OUR DIOCESE
BAPTISMS: The advice from Government is that Baptisms should not take place. Our recommendation is that Baptisms which have already been booked may proceed but that no new bookings for Baptisms should be accepted pending further advice from the Government. Numbers confined to a maximum of 10 people.
WEDDINGS: already planned will be permitted to proceed on the basis of the expected changes, with 50 guests permitted to attend wedding receptions with protective measures.
FUNERALS: The numbers of mourners permitted at funerals continues to be limited to 50. Attendance at wakes in private homes and at funeral homes is for family only. Related family gatherings should strictly adhere to prevailing public health advice on household mixing, including visitors to your home and indoor and outdoor dining.
BURIAL GROUND/GRAVEYARD MASSES Kerry County Council has issued clarification in relation to the holding of burial ground masses during the Summer of 2021. The clarification is as follows: - Kerry County Council believes that it would be unwise at this particular juncture to permit the holding of burial ground masses which would result in the creation of gatherings of people, in accordance with the current public health guidelines, but will reconsider this request when the Government next review the reopening of society and the economy later this Summer (subject to the public health situation at the time).
RADIO MARIA: Radio Maria is an Irish Catholic Radio station that broadcasts Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Hour etc daily. Tune in via the television, Saorview channel 210, (if you go forward one channel from RTE1 you get RTE2, if you go back one from RTE1 you get Radio Maria). All details are on their website, www.radiomaria.ie.
REEK Sunday Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, which was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will be going ahead this year from Wednesday to Saturday, 1st–31st July.
EXHIBITION: THE Hunt Museum’s summer exhibition “A Wild Atlantic Way” (opening on 9 July), travel the Wild Atlantic Way from Donegal to Kinsale and see Ireland through the paintings of 30 artists.
HAITI: The Tablet- Bishop Alphonse Quesnel of Fort Liberté, Haiti, said the Haitian church was “stunned” by the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The last assassination of a Haitian president took place in 1915 and led to a 19-year occupation by U.S. troops.
FAMILY Records; Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - LISTOWEL
Baptism of PATRICK CASEY of KILMANY on 1 April 1814 (ASSUMED)
Name PATRICK CASEY
Date of Birth 1 April 1814 (BASED ON OTHER DATE INFORMATION)
Address KILMANY
Father JAMES CASEY
Mother MARGARET NOLAN
Sponsor 1 DANIEL CASEY
Sponsor 2 ELLEN CONNOR
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - LISTOWEL
Marriage of WILLIAM KELLY of LISTOWEL and JULIA GRIFFIN of NR on 11 October 1859
Husband Wife
Name WILLIAM KELLY JULIA GRIFFIN
Address LISTOWEL NR
Witness 1 MAURICE CASEY
Witness 2 JEREMIAH LYNE
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - LISTOWEL
Baptism of MARY KENELLY of NR on 28 September 1802
Name MARY KENELLY
Date of Birth 28 September 1802 (BASED ON OTHER DATE
Father THOMAS KENELLY
Mother HONORA CASEY
Sponsor 1 DANIEL KENELLY
Sponsor 1 Address NR
Sponsor 2 JULIA CONNELL
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - LISTOWEL
Baptism of WILLIAM CARROLL of CARUERAGH on 12 February 1821
Name WILLIAM CARROLL
Date of Birth 12 February 1821 (BASED ON OTHER DATE INFORMATION)
Address CARUERAGH
Father PATRICK CARROLL
Mother MARY CASEY
Sponsor 1 MICHAEL BYRNS
Sponsor 2 MARY CONNOR
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - LISTOWEL
Baptism of DANIEL KENNELLY of FINUGE on 24 August 1824
Name DANIEL KENNELLY
Date of Birth 24 August 1824 (BASED ON OTHER DATE INFORMATION)
Address FINUGE
Father PATRICK KENNELLY
Mother ELLEN CASEY
Sponsor 1 DANIEL KENNELLY
Sponsor 1 Address NR
Sponsor 2 MARY O'SULLIVAN
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - LISTOWEL
Baptism of MATHEW KELLY of GORTAGLANNA on 18 December 1824
Name MATHEW KELLY
Date of Birth 18 December 1824 (BASED ON OTHER DATE INFORMATION)
Address GORTAGLANNA
Father JOHN KELLY
Mother HONORA MCMAHON
Sponsor 1 TIMOTHY LEAHY
Sponsor 2 MARY CASEY ------------------------------------------
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The great and undetectable detective
7 July marked the anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's death - a master of mystery thrillers and compelling detective fiction, and creator of the famous Sherlock Holmes. For decades, many have questioned whether Sherlock was just a character devised in Doyle's mind or if the great detective truly existed and remained undetected.
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6 July 1885: A step forward for modern medicine
Although he was not certain that the vaccine would work, French microbiologist Louis Pasteur successfully gave the first anti-rabies vaccination to nine-year-old Joseph Meister, who had been bitten by an infected dog.
https://www.historyextra.com/period/modern/july-anniversaries-history/
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2021 July 7 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
THE PARENTS COUNCIL MURHUR NS: would like to Congratulate our two recent winners of our Split the Bucket draw, Michael O’Sullivan and Annamarie Kennelly. Thanks to both the winners and the wider community for supporting Murhur NS fundraising efforts. We appreciate it very much! Our next draw is due to be held on Friday 27th August. Tickets can be purchased in Hollys Gala, Mike Kennelly’s Hardware, Noel Stacks Butchers, The Village Grill, Anna Enright’s Hairdressers and North Cork Creamery. We would also like to congratulate Fr. Kevin on his 40th Jubilee as a Priest. Fr. Kevin is an asset to our community and we thank him for his continued support to the Parents Council of Murhur NS. We wish Fr. Kevin many more years of happiness.
CONGRATULATIONS to Moyvane LGFA Ladies u12 girls who beat Castleisland in the Division 2 Final and won the shield with a score of 3-9 to 3-8.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: would like to invite you to partake in our summer schedule of tea parties. The weekly series of summer parties will be held every Friday during July and August from July 2nd August 27th inclusive, from 12 noon-1pm weekly. Contact Bridie on 086/8556431. Also, a new and exciting group entitled 'Kickers and Dribblers' for parents and babies up to 18 months will commence shortly. The weekly group runs from Tuesday July 13th for four weeks, starting at 10am and lasting for approximately 1 hour each week. Contact Toni Clarke on 068/23584 or 087/7523705.
VOLUNTEERS: Alone are actively recruiting visitation support and befriending volunteers in Moyvane and surrounding areas. If you would like to volunteer with ALONE see the volunteer section of the Alone.ie website.
ADORATION in Listowel Church on Wednesdays 11am to 1pm. in front of main altar. If a funeral takes place on a Wednesday there will be no Adoration.
SYMPATHY: To Marian Quinn & family, Woodgrove on the death of her aunt Mary Martin, Glin, who died recently.
DEATH of Michael (Mike) O'Connor, Ballyduhig, Six Crosse's, Listowel and late of Keylod, Moyvane, on June 27th, 2021. Survived by his wife Irene, daughters Kayo, Fiona and Sandra, grandchildren Clíona, Katie, Seán, Aoife, Maebh, Nessa, Jill and Ruth, brother Tom, sister Mary, sons-in-law Tony, John and Brian, brother-in-law Timmy, sister-in-law Maria, nephews, niece, and cousins.
DEATH of Michael Scannell, Dromin, Listowel on June 26th, 2021. Predeceased by his sisters Evelyn and Mary and his brothers John, Patrick and Jeremiah. Survived by his wife Joan, son Fergus and daughter-in-law Emma, grandchildren Billy, Evan and Elizabeth, brothers-in-law Frank, Tim and Michael, sister-in-law Noreen, nephews Declan and Paudie, nieces Margaret and Pia, and extended family.
ANNIVERSARIES: Julia O’Connor, Mick Finucane, Mary Kirby, Richard Kissane, Joseph O’Keeffe, Bettie Moloney, Joe Woods McConville, Sheila Birkinghaw, John Patsy O’Sullivan, Sr. Rosario Weir, Brendan Finucane, Dan Broderick, Rita Daly, Peg Vaughan, Michael Moloney, Jimmy Ruddle, Mass Moyvane; Sat 3rd at 7.30pm for John Moloney, Clarr (Rec Dec) at the request of Mike & Deirdre Mulvihill, The Hill; Sun 4th at 11.00am for John Carmody & deceased of the Carmody family, Ahalahana; Wed 7th at 7.30pm for Johnny Kissane, Tarbert (Anni) & his sons Michael & Joseph; Thurs 8th at 7.30pm for Elsie Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni); Fri 9th at 7.30pm, Mass for the sick; Sat 10th at 7.30pm for Parishioners, and mass on Sun 11th at 11.00am for Patrick Shanahan, Kilbaha (Anni).
Mass Knockanure on Sun 4th at 9.30am for Eileen Goulding, Knockanure Village (Anni) & Hughie (Rec Dec), and Mass on Sun 11th at 9.30am for Timothy & Mary Murphy, Lisaniskea (Anni).
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will take place on Wednesdays 11am to 1pm. in front of main altar in Listowel Church. If a funeral takes place on a Wednesday there will be no Adoration.
WELLNESS Wednesday – a 30 minute programme on WL102fm and sponsored by the West Limerick Mental Health Association begins on July 14 from 11 -11.30am.
CLOTS: These rare clots were almost all in women under 55, a group that is typically not at a high risk of clotting. https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-03-19/astrazeneca-european-blood-clot-investigation-covid-19-australia/100017618
CHILDREN aged between 7 and 12. Who are interested in playing Irish music, singing traditional songs, or dancing reels, jigs, and hornpipes, they might like to audition for Siamsa Tíre’s National Folk Training Academy.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH PARISH YOUTH GROUP LISTOWEL In light of Covid 19, we are raising funds for all the staff of University Hospital Kerry as a thank you for their selfless and heroic work during the pandemic. As a group, we are walking/cycling 25km from St. Mary's Church Listowel to University Hospital Kerry on Friday 30th July. Any and all donations are GREATLY APPRECIATED!! https://gofund.me/f28c229e Thank you PYGL Committee.
BINGO: Glórach Drive-In Bingo at the GAA Car Park, Abbeyfeale every Sunday (2pm start).
BEST WISHES to Jimmy Deenihan, who is the new chairperson of Munster Technological University.
CHRISTENING of baby Kayden Thomas Roche took place recently, his father Ian is a native of Moyvane.
CONGRATULATIONS to Carla Sheehy of Lower Direen and Eoin Moroney of Tournafulla who were married recently in Athea Church.
ROADS: County Council is inviting applications for the upgrade of local roads under the Community Improvement Scheme. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday the 9th of July.
WATER: Glin has been awarded funding for the purchase and installation of Water Butts in the Glin community.
BADMINTON Summer Camp will take place in Moyvane Community Sports Hall from July 26th - 29th.
HARVEST, silage cutting is almost completed for present, hay was saved recently, it is rarely saved now in the locality. Turf is in great condition and the bogs dry. Fruit, the blackbirds are feasting on Blackcurrants and the gooseberries are almost ripe. Crop of Apples are poor this year. Rose in full bloom also sweet smell of woodbine, midges are scarce so far and the odd doctor bee is busy. Cuckoo has gone silent.
FARMERS: ICMSA president, Pat McCormack, has told Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) deal reached in Brussels last week represents a lose-lose scenario for Irish agriculture.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/i-couldnt-recommend-cap-deal-to-any-farmer-mccormack/
TALKS: Scripture and Spirituality Conference. A series of 6 thought provoking talks over the 10th and 11th of July https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/St-John-Conference.pdf
FEAST of St. Kilian is celebrated on Thurs. 8th July. He is the apostle of Bavaria. Born in Cavan, he studied in Tuosist in Kerry before leaving for Germany. He was martyred in Wurzburg on this day in 689AD.
ACCORD TRALEE is open for face-to-face counselling for couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and work to resolve difficulties that arise in their marriage and relationships. Phone 066 7122 280.
PIETA House: Contact 01 6010000 or www.pieta.ie
POPE Francis called for local gatherings to be held across the globe at the same time as next years World Meeting of Families in Rome.
COVID -19 Support Line for Older People.is open seven days a week, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
GARDEN: “They are beautiful. They are there to be seen,” Eddie said before adding: “I like my flowers like I like my women.” Eddie’s garden is a haven of quiet and an oasis for bees even though he doesn’t keep bees. Or at least hasn’t done so up to now. “I often thought the honey here would be beautiful.” https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/644187/bright-idea-95-year-old-s-impressive-wildflower-garden-is-the-talk-of-limerick-village.html
HUNT Museum, Jill Cousins, Director of The Hunt Museum, commenting on the new adventure, said: “By allowing our objects to escape the museum walls, we hope to intrigue and entertain many more people. It is a work in progress and over the next six months more sculptures will take up residence outside as we hold events in this brand new and exciting space." Chairman of the Hunt Museum, John Moran, is delighted with the garden.
HOUSES: AN Bord Pleanála has rejected Council’s proposal to acquire two houses in Abbeyfeale town.
CAR BOOT SALE: At the Community Centre NCW next to Aldi and the GAA pitch on Sunday, July 10 from 8.30am – 1pm. Stall holders may book by calling 069 69584. All proceeds to the Community Centre.
GAA’s hour long weekly championship chat show for Kerry “The Waterbreak” runs for 10 weeks - each Thursday at 8pm.
ARTS: 25 minute workshop we explore how to create an inspiring nature journal with some mindfulness and drawing tips. Other artists have also shared their nature journals for you to see.
Watch Workshop (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=063f4800a1&e=57e387efec)
Outdoor screening of Peter Maxwell Davies' The Lighthouse at Listowel Ball Alley on Tuesday 13th July at 10.45pm. Book tickets (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=a1c4f15d4d&e=57e387efec)
The Con Curtin Festival was online on the 25th, 26th, and 27th of June. The concerts from the festival are available to watch online. Watch back (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=7d3ec32838&e=57e387efec)
The Seanchaí, Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre, Listowel – www.kerrywritersmuseum.com
Build Little houses for wetland creatures; The total budget for artist’s fee, consultation, design, fabrication, installation, all associated travel and insurance costs, inclusive of VAT is €1,500. Many natural materials will be available on site at Tralee Bay Wetlands and these will be made freely available on agreement of design and timeframe for delivery.
Applications and enquiries to accounts@traleebaywetlands.org
(Comment; Local told me that an abandoned old lawnmower in a quiet corner housed one adult hedgehog and four young ones safely)
HOLIDAYS on the island of Ireland, please visit Ireland.com. New Tourism Ireland film showcases our spectacular ‘Noises of Nature’. Main Street in Killarney closed to traffic on weekends during July and August. The Aqua Dome which was due to re-open will remain closed for time being, it is closed for over 15 months now. Swim Camp in Ballybunion, details from 068 28111. Water safety classes details from 086 3937 654. THE Limerick Greenway - the 40km along the old railway line from Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale walking and cycling route got E5m upgrade and change of name. It was known as the great Southern Trail. The Great Southern Trail (GST). It is the route taken by the Limerick - Tralee railway line, which opened in 1867/1880 and closed in 1975/1977.
MUSIC: Munster Comhaltas online workshops run from July 16th to 18th.
PUCK Fair and Dingle Races cancelled for second year, but Skellig Michael is due to reopen.
‘YOUR Council Day’ initiative was on Thursday, July 1.See social media for more.
JIMMY Moloney from Listowel is new Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, the council held their meeting recently at Austin Stack Park in Tralee.
UL spent E281m in 2019 according to their accounts, pay and pensions cost two thirds of spending, they spent over E1m on entertainment.
YOUTH 2000 SUMMER RETREATS: This year the summer retreats for Youth2000 are back. Places need to be booked through the Youth2000 office atoffice@youth2000.ie or 00353 (0) 1 6753690
EAGLES: Twenty-three White-tailed eagle chicks arrived in Farranfore recently as part of wildlife reintroduction project of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
REEK SUNDAY: The annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, will be going ahead this year in an extended format from Wednesday to Saturday, 1- 31 July. Pilgrims are asked to plan their climb well in advance, and to choose a weekday when Croagh Patrick is quieter. The Reek Pilgrimage normally takes place on the last Sunday in July.
BURIAL GROUND/GRAVEYARD MASSES Kerry County Council has issued clarification in relation to the holding of burial ground masses during the Summer of 2021. The clarification is as follows: - Kerry County Council believes that it would be unwise at this particular juncture to permit the holding of burial ground masses which would result in the creation of gatherings of people, in accordance with the current public health guidelines, but will reconsider this request when the Government next review the reopening of society and the economy later this Summer (subject to the public health situation at the time).
CYCLE: The Great Rugby Cycle 2021 group made a tea break at the Bridewell in Tarbert on Monday and are doing a 1,000 mile cycle around Ireland and finish at Belfast on July 10th, in aid of MND.
BROADBAND: Elon Musk estimates $5 billion to $10 billion cost to deploy his internet service, which is designed to reach the hardest to reach places. It costs $99 a month and subscribers must buy the satellite dish equipment themselves for $499.
RADIO MARIA: Radio Maria is an Irish Catholic Radio station that has grown in strength and popularity in recent years. It broadcasts Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Hour etc. daily. It has many interesting programs. Many people tune in to pray with them. The easiest way to tune in is via the television, Saorview channel 210, (if you go forward one channel from RTE1 you get RTE2, if you go back one from RTE1 you get Radio Maria). There is also a mobile App. All details are on their website, www.radiomaria.ie.
THE WRITERS WEEK COMMITTEE recently produced a special online tour of the streets of Listowel. Included in the video is a feature on Listowel Church. Kindly sponsored by Kerry Writers Museum the film is available free on Utube.
THOUGHT, we always see the speck in others eyes and are unable to see the plank in out own.
Casey Knockanure records on line.
Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - MOYVANE
Baptism of SYLVESTER CASEY of KNOCKANURE on 1 September 1881 (ASSUMED)
Name SYLVESTER CASEY
Date of Birth 5 September 1881
Address KNOCKANURE
Father MAURICE CASEY
Mother ELIZABETH MAHONY
Further details in the record
Sponsor 1 THOMAS STACK
Sponsor 1 Address NR
Sponsor 2 HONORA STACK
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - MOYVANE
Marriage of SYLVESTER CASEY of KNOCKANURE and MARY CONNOR of KNOCKANURE on 27 August 1884 Husband Wife
Name SYLVESTER CASEY MARY CONNOR
Address KNOCKANURE KNOCKANURE
Father SYLVESTER CASEY CHARLES CONNOR
Witness 1 JOHN STACK
Witness 2 JOHN STACK
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - MOYVANE
Marriage of JEREMIAH LYONS of KNOCKANURE and JANE GOLDEN of KNOCKANURE on 27 February 1875
Husband Wife
Name JEREMIAH LYONS JANE GOLDEN
Address KNOCKANURE KNOCKANURE
Occupation NR NR
Father THOMAS LYONS JOHN GOLDEN
Witness 1 MAURICE CASEY
Witness 2 JAMES KENELLY
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - LISTOWEL
Baptism of MARY CASEY of NR on 12 May 1809
Name MARY CASEY
Date of Birth 12 May 1809 (BASED ON OTHER DATE INFORMATION)
Address NR
Father CORNELIUS CASEY
Mother JOANNA CASEY
Sponsor 1 DANIEL CURTAIN
Sponsor 2 JULIA CASEY
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Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - LISTOWEL
Baptism of MARY CASEY of KILLBEE on 22 June 1846
Name MARY CASEY
Date of Birth 22 June 1846 (BASED ON OTHER DATE INFORMATION)
Address KILLBEE
Father JOHN CASEY
Mother CATHERINE MAHONY
Sponsor 1 FLORENCE CASEY
Sponsor 2 CATHERINE CASEY
North Kerry family records
https://northkerry.wordpress.com/
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RECORDS: About Beyond 2022 – creating the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland
Beyond 2022 is an all-island and international collaborative research project working to create a virtual reconstruction of the Public Record Office of Ireland, which was destroyed in the opening engagement of the Civil War on June 30th, 1922.
The ‘Record Treasury’ at the Public Record Office of Ireland stored seven centuries of Irish records dating back to the time of the Normans. Together with our 5 Core Archival Partners and over 40 other Participating Institutions in Ireland, Britain and the USA, we are working to recover what was lost in that terrible fire one hundred years ago.
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Global-scale climate preservation is an idea that engineers should love, because it opens up new fields and career opportunities. Earth’s climate has run open loop for over 4 billion years; we are lucky that our planet’s wildly fluctuating climate was unusually stable over the 10,000 years that modern civilization arose and flourished. We believe that humankind will soon start wrapping a control loop around earth’s climate, designing and introducing controlled changes that preserve the climate. The basic rationale for climate preservation is to avoid irreversible climate changes.
https://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/engineers-you-can-disrupt-climate-change
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“The killing of Apple Daily by the Chinese Communist Party regime represents the death of media freedom in Hong Kong,” he said via email.
“This is yet another chapter in the regime’s dismantling of freedom itself in Hong Kong, in all its forms, in total, flagrant and repeated violation of an international treaty, the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which is registered at the United Nations and valid until 2047.”
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RALLY: President Trump’s Rally on June 26 2021, www.PresidentTrumpRallies.com.
"The serious warnings by the Irish Postmasters Union about the inevitable collapse of the network and up to 200 branch closures are being ignored by the government, despite the government controlling the entire issued share capital of An Post.
WINDSOR TERRACE — Father Kevin Sweeney, the Queens-born son of Irish immigrants, went from being a parish priest to becoming the prelate of a diocese that encompasses three northwest New Jersey counties and serves 430,000 Catholics in 108 parishes.
A year into the job, Bishop Sweeney, who is the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Paterson, has comfortably settled in and is looking forward to the future.
“It’s not a surprise every day, but there have been a few surprises every week,” he said. “Realizing the responsibilities that the bishop has, there have been a lot of pleasant surprises, like the vibrancy of the churches in the diocese, the different ministries, and certainly the diocesan leadership.
https://thetablet.org/bishop-sweeney-biggest-challenge-paterson/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=137588815&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9c5zr7fTzcAl9z-XVL3NyBmRb2N0zK_kX2re7nm-tgcSOuotd-C0VsZB5pT9uV0YZVcKuDTxWk-AFrTZdD5eUiAHBObQ&utm_content=137588815&utm_source=hs_email
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2021 June 30 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PADRE PIO: June Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday, June 29 at 7.30pm. Witness by Amanda Devine who is the senior Padre Pio Tour Guide, in San Giovanni Rotondo.
LOCAL BORN Now aged 98, Maureen Flavin Sweeney, born Knockanure, beat Covid-19 last year. Maureen was 21 years old when she took weather readings at Blacksod weather station in June 1944. Her actions influenced the D-Day landings and changed the path of the war.A special tribute delivered to her recently, see event live-streamed on Vimeo (www.vimeo.com/event/1040405). More at https://westernpeople.ie/2021/06/16/special-us-honour-for-mayos-d-day-hero/
And also look at last weeks Kerryman for extra information.
BEST WISHES to Noreen Moran on her 97th birthday, to Paudie Hanrahan on his 90th birthday, also good wishes to Connie Noonan who recently celebrated his 90th birthday.
DAD’S AND GRANDAD’S – If any Dad’s or Grandad’s missed out on the Father’s Day gift of the card holder wallet, we have some left in the office or from Fr. Kevin.
GRADUATION CLASSES OF 2021- Murhur N.S. and Knockanure N.S., they have completed their National School education and are now prepared for Secondary School. The schools also had fun days and had visits from several organisations, promoting the wellbeing of both adults and children. See Facebook for details and pictures.
BADMINTON Summer Camp will take place in Moyvane Community Sports Hall from July 26th - 29th.
DEATH of Anne Sheahan (nee Stackpoole), aged 84 of Ballyguiltenane, Glin, and formerly of Aughrim, Moyvane, on 22nd June, 2021. Wife of the late Paddy (who died in 1986) and also predeceased by her brothers Tommy & Henry and sisters Nora, Sr. Pauline (Mary) and Bridie. Survived by her sons Mike (Glin), John (Glin) and Patrick (Listowel), daughters-in-law Ann, Mary and Maura, grandchildren Darren, Paul, Nicola Claire, Anna & Ellen, great-grandchild Caiden, sister Kitty (London) brother Jack (Athea), nieces, and nephews.
DEATH of Teresa Riordan (nee Moloney) Banard, Abbeyfeale, in her 98th year on Wednesday June 23rd 2021. Teresa, wife of the late Dan, survived by her sister Joan Fitzgerald (Ballyagran), sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
DEATH of Sean Casey, Knocknasna/ England his funeral on Tuesday 29th, at 11am in Abbeyfeale Church.
ANNIVERSARIES: Seamus Vaughan, John Joe Barrett, Dan O’Callaghan, Padraig Madden, Patrick Synan, Michael Murphy, Kathy O’Donovan, Josie Liston, John Joe O’Donnell, Sr. Ida Woulfe, Jerry Carey, Eileen Holly, Joe Thompson. Mass Moyvane; Sat 26th at 7.30pm for Jack Mulvihill, Woodgrove (Anni); Sun 27th at 11.00am for Jim Groarke, The Village (Anni), baby Anthony & deceased of the Groarke & McKenna families (Please note this Mass will go out live on YouTube at the request of Madge); Mon 28th at 7.30pm for Imelda Sheehan, Kildare & Kilbaha (Months Mind);
Tues 29th at 7.30pm for Nora Buckley, Bawnaraha & New York (Anni); Wed 30th at 7.30pm for P.J. & Maureen O’Grady, Carrigkerry (Anni); Thurs 1st July at 7.30pm for Tess Mulvihill (Anni), her husband Denis, their son Ben and grandson Denis Jones; Fri 2nd at 7.30pm for Fr. James Kissane & deceased of the Kissane family, Ahalahana; Sat 3rd at 7.30pm for John Moloney, Clarr (Rec Dec) at the request of Mike & Deirdre Mulvihill, The Hill, and mass on Sun 4th at 11.00am for John Carmody & deceased of the Carmody family, Ahalahana.
Mass Knockanure on Sun 27th at 9.30am for Pat Lynch, Carrueragh (Anni) & deceased family members, and Mass on Sun 4th July at 9.30am for Eileen Goulding, Knockanure Village (Anni) & Hughie (Rec Dec).
MASS: Aghavallin Cemetery Mass will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Church Ballylongford on Friday 2nd July at 7.30pm.
FEAST of St Oliver Plunkett is on July 1st. Feast of Ss. Peter & Paul Apostles is on Tuesday 29th June.
GLÓRACH BINGO: Drive-In Bingo in GAA Car park Abbeyfeale on Sundays afternoon.
CAR BOOT SALE: At the Community Centre NCW next to Aldi and the GAA pitch on Sunday, July 10 from 8.30am – 1pm. Stall holders may book by calling 069 69584. All proceeds to the Community Centre.
LISTOWEL June Rambling House was held on Thursday June 24th at 8 pm, see more at Listowel Writers Museum site. Also You can now watch the seventh lecture in our Kerry Writers' lecture series entitled 'Legacy Writing: Alice Curtayne' by Niall Rynne, organised in association with Listowel Writers' Week.
ELECTED: Cllr Mike Kennelly was elected Cathaoirleach of Listowel MD and Cllr Aoife Thornton was elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach.
FESTIVAL: Con Curtin Music Festival of music took place virtually over the weekend of June 25th 26th and 27th. See facebook to view events this year.
GAA’s hour long weekly championship chat show for Kerry “The Waterbreak” began on Thursday 24th June 2021 and runs for 10 weeks - each Thursday at 8pm.
CLIMATE Action Bill, there were 290 amendments put down on the Bill,
ESB runs a visitor experience in the power station at Ardnacrusha from May to September each year, with visitor numbers of 10,000 annually.
SPRINGBOARD 2021, 12,000 courses are being provided, details from 1800 303 523.
MUNSTER Technological University has €2,219,980 in funding to provide 837 places under the Government’s Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiatives for year 2021/2022.
SCHOLARSHIP available from Danaher McGrath Trust, details from schools or ring 068 3106.
LECTURER at the University of Limerick; UL president, Kerstin Mey, has announced that the winner of the 2021 President’s Research Excellence and Impact Award for Early Career Researcher is Dr Kieran O’Sullivan, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, EHS. For Back pain, He has got over €4 million in research funding. (EHS stands for Environment, Health, and Safety).
HOUSING Shortage, many houses in reasonable condition remain vacant, many claim due to various reasons, which could be partially solved, if the government , brought in a few simple measures, a renters card showing their past history, would give confidence to people letting property. People with houses refurbishing also causes competition for limited labour needed to build new houses.
LAST week we had 21st day of the 21st week of the 21st year of the 21st century.
BOOK: Presentation Convent yearbook this year is a historical document which tells the story of school life.
CULTURE: THE Arts Office at Kerry County Council are working on the Culture Night 2021 programme and is looking for input. Online events are very welcome, Events must be free and take place on the evening of Friday, September 17. For more information email arts@kerrycoco.ie or phone 066 7183541
BIRD’S Euroshow has been part of the summertime entertainment in Killarney since 1937, what about this year.
DRIVING Licence; It is reported that 100,000, are affected by delays in the driving test, backlog.
CYCLING; Seán Kelly has launched the four-day Tour across Munster, the marathon journey will commence on August 5. Now in its 21st year, the event will raise funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.
FOUR DAY Week; employers will introduce a four-day week for their employees over a six-month period starting in January 2022. The pilot includes business supports and advice that will help organisations explore flexible working.
TOURISTS: 4.55 million tourists arrived in Israel in 2019, the majority of them Christian pilgrims. Both Israel and the Palestinian Authority closed its borders to tourists in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
GREENWAY: Limerick’s two government ministers - Patrick O’Donovan and Niall Collins – took a cycle on Limerick Greenway together, to mark the completion of a €5m upgrade.
REEK SUNDAY: The annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, will be going ahead this year in an extended format from Wednesday to Saturday, 1- 31 July. Pilgrims are asked to plan their climb well in advance, and to choose a weekday when Croagh Patrick is quieter. The Reek Pilgrimage normally takes place on the last Sunday in July.
LOCK Down, we will be told later in year that more variants are coming and when winter comes we will have another flush of C19. It would be far safer to encourage spread of all variants in summer months and then more will be immune when winter comes.
RALLY: a Pro Life Rally in Tralee on Saturday July 3rd. Assembling in the Square Tralee at 2.30pm. Tralee Garda have been notified. For further Information Contact Mary at 0876970856 or Denis at 0876590551.
CANCER SUPPORT: If you or someone you know is in need of support contact 066 7192122.
AUTISM ONLINE CONFERENCE 2021:–Thriving with Autism: This online conference offers interventions, skills and strategies to support people on the autism spectrum. Suitable for parents, families, caregivers, autistics, employers, educators, professionals, agencies, advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. Visit www.autismcork.ie
COLLECTION: By Hannah Brockhaus- Vatican City, Jun 25, 2021.
The Vatican’s economic chief has asked Catholics to make donations to Peter’s Pence ahead of the worldwide annual collection the weekend of June 26 and 27.
Fr. Juan A. Guerrero, S.J., prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, said Friday in an interview with Vatican News that donations to Peter’s Pence were down by 18% during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic. “The pandemic-related crisis is likely to make itself felt again this year,” he said. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248141/vatican-asks-for-donations-to-peters-pence-ahead-of-annual-collection?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=136390684&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_nVnrMD7rLaDHcu_Ey7nwSHKOVnZISlJI_THrHglBa5kyrNLggHDPDhePVC9P9eAkOCOt3gO9BFZ-NYj-vQ73grOMPGA&utm_content=136390684&utm_source=hs_email
Kerryman 1904-current, 08.06.1957, page 13
Abbeyfeale Priest on holiday, Fr. Denis O Brien of the Holy Ghost order stayed with his uncles, John and Tim O’Brien, of Purt and with his cousins, the O’Connor Family of Kilconlea. He travelled from Kenya by Rome and met the Pope. He left Shannon for Texas where he to do missionary work. He is nephew of Monsignor T. D. O’Brien and Rev Monsignor B O’Brien Texas.
Ordained Moyvane Student; Fr. Patrick Larkin ordained at Kilkenny on Sunday last is son of Mr. and Mrs John Larkin, Knockanure, Moyvane and nephew of Rev Monsignor P. J. Larkin of Kansas, USA.
Pilgrimage to Knock from Tralee on 16th June is limited this year to 192.
Kerryman 1904-current, 04.01.1958, page 9
Off to Tasmania; Rev John Griffin P P of Devonport, Tasmania, left his native place Killarney after six months holiday, he resided with his mother and his sister Mrs Joseph Murphy and visited the parents of Irish Priests and Nuns working in Tasmania.
Death of Daniel Anglim Tarmons, priests at his funeral, Fr Supple, Tarbert, P.P., Rev J Galvin, C.C. Moyvane, Rev A Stack, Tarbert, Rev T Buckley Tarbert, Rev D Buckley Moyvane.
Moyvane Notes; Church building fund, proceeds for draw for car, £2,800, profit on sale of work and dances for that week £500; Carol singers £55.
Kerryman 1904-current, 26.07.1958, page 16
Moyvane Notes;
Visitors; Miss Catherine Culhane, S.R.N., S.C.M Assistant Matron of New Cross General hospital.
Mr Carr with his wife and sister-in-law from Melbourne are visiting cousins Mrs Michael McGrath.
Listowel Notes; Death of Mrs Nora Kissane widow of Richard Kissane, Kilgarvan. She was mother of Fr. Richard Kissane, C.S.Sp. Mauritius. Sr. M Holy Innocents, Indiana, Srs. M Gertrude and Petronilla, Bristol, and Sr. M Louise, Johannesburg, Mrs John O’Connor, Upper Church Street, Listowel and Mrs Louis Murphy Courthouse Road, do.
Mrs Margaret Long, born in Middle West, gives her impressions of Ireland.
EU founding father Robert Schuman dedicated his life to serving the common good, seeking peace and reconciliation with Germany to create a community of European states,” Fr. Bernard Ardura, an official in charge of proposed French canonizations, told AFP.
Schuman’s efforts were “the work of a Christian, which serves as an example,” said Fr. Ardura, even if the statesman “remained very discreet about his personal life and his faith.”
Robert Schuman was born in Luxembourg in 1886
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WAR: My guest has written a book that deftly combines both of these elements into a thoroughly memorable tale. His name is James Sullivan and he’s the author of Unsinkable: Five Men and the Indomitable Run of the U.S.S. Plunkett. Today on the show, Jim shares the story of the Plunkett — the only Navy ship to participate in every Allied invasion in the European theatre — as well as the stories of a group of men who served on this destroyer. We begin with the personal connection Jim has to the Plunkett, and how he got interested in learning more about the ship. Jim then explains the role the Navy’s destroyers played during WWII, before getting into the backstories of some of the men who served aboard the Plunkett. From there we delve into the escorting and landing operations the Plunkett was involved in leading up to its arrival along the Italian coast at Anzio, where a dozen German bombers bore down on the ship in one of the most savage attacks of the war, and how the ship yet lived to fight another day. We end our conversation with what happened to the men Jim profiled, how the war affected their lives, and how their lives affected Jim.
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BLESSED Franz Jägerstätter’s Story
Called to fight for his country as a Nazi solider, Franz eventually refused, and this husband and father of three daughters—Rosalie, Marie and Aloisia—was executed because of it.
Born in St. Radegund in Upper Austria, Franz lost his father during World War I and was adopted after Heinrich Jaegerstaetter married Rosalia Huber. As a young man, he loved to ride his motorcycle and was the natural leader of a gang whose members were arrested in 1934 for brawling. For three years he worked in the mines in another city and then returned to St. Radegund, where he became a farmer, married Franziska and lived his faith with quiet but intense conviction.
Mulvihill Family Tree
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2021 June 23 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
BADMINTON Summer Camp in Moyvane from 26th to 29th of July.
BEST WISHES to Canon John O’Shea who is celebrating 50 years in the priesthood. He was in Abbeyfeale for the 14 years, great man for the singing.
Best Wishes also to Mary Nolan of Lyre on her retirement on, June 18th. Mary has given 37 dedicated years of service as a teacher to Duagh National School.
GLÓRACH BINGO on Sunday in the GAA Car Park, Abbeyfeale at 2PM. Drive-In Bingo is one of the few outdoor events that can take place, without crowd limits.
PADRE PIO: June Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday, June 29 at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by Amanda Devine who is the senior Padre Pio Tour Guide, based in San Giovanni Rotondo. Amanda walks in the footprints of Padre Pio every day.
DEATH of Catherine (Kit) Breen (nee O'Connell) of Kilmorna, on May 28th 2021 in London. Predeceased by her husband Eugene, Kit is survived by her four children Lea, Eilis, Susie and Eoghan.
Funeral mass for Catherine celebrated at the Church of Saint Peter in Chains, Stroud Green, 12 Womersley Road, London on, 16th June 2021, followed by interment at in New Southgate Cemetery, Brunswick Park Road, New Southgate, London. Share memories of Kit, Please visit Catherinebreen.muchloved.com to leave your message/tribute.
DEATH took place recently of Catherine Forde (nee Hayes), native of Glenagragra, Glin & Dirreen Athea – niece of the late Buddy Furey and daughter to the late John & Josephine Hayes of Dirreen, Athea.
ANNIVERSARIES: Jim Groarke, Joan McLoughlin, Jim Cogan, Martin Whelan, Gerard O’Connor, Mary Dunne, Mary Nolan, Maggie Kennelly, Tom Manaher, Denis Lane, Nora Buckley, Tom Sheahan, John Joe McElligott, Martin Kennelly, Kathleen Dillon. Mass Moyvane; Sat 19th at 7.30pm for Parishioners; Sun 20th at 11.00am for Patrick McEnery (Anni) & Mai & Sonny Buckley, Listowel;
Tues 22nd at 7.30pm for Mary Brosnan, Coilagurteen (Anni); Wed 23rd at 7.30pm a Special Intention; Thurs 24th at 7.30pm for Timothy & Julia O’Flaherty, Moher (Anni); Fri 25th at 7.30pm for Kathleen Gallagher, Askeaton (1st Anni); Sat 26th at 7.30pm for Jack Mulvihill, Woodgrove (Anni), and mass on Sun 27th at 11.00am for Jim Groarke, The Village (Anni), baby Anthony & deceased of the Groarke & McKenna families.
Mass Knockanure on Sun 20th at 9.30am for Rubi McMahon, Washington D.C. & Nancy, Jack, Josie & Pádraig McMahon, Lisaniskea (Anni) & Jackie McMahon, Lisaniskea (Rec Dec), and mass on Sun 27th 9.30am for Pat Lynch, Carrueragh (Anni) & deceased family members.
SAINT: 2021 is the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Saint Colmcille celebrations are taking place this year, in Co. Donegal and Derry and Iona. For more information go to www.colmcille1500.com
ADORATION in Listowel Church on Wednesdays 11am to 1pm. in front of main altar. If a funeral takes place on a Wednesday there will be no Adoration.
BOOK: Crimson and Gold, by Mark Patrick Hederman.
CAO change of mind deadline 1st July.
PRAISE: "The work that our voluntary and community groups do around the county is amazing," said KCC Director of Community Development Michael Scannell.
SPORTS: 100 spectators are now allowed to attend matches.
FESTIVALS in past years at this time, included, County Fleadh, Brosna and Kilflynn Festivals and the historical society had outings to various historic places.
FEAST Day of the Irish Martyrs is 20th June. On 27 September 1992 Pope Saint John Paul II beatified seventeen people who were a mixture of religious and lay people who represented the many Irish people who died for the Catholic faith in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Feast of St. Aloysius Gonzagais celebrated on Monday 21st June. He is the patron of the sick and those who care for them. His image is on the stained-glass window in the chapel of prayer, Ballylongford. It was presented to the church by Father Con McCarthy who served in the parish for ten years (1864-1874).
OUR LEADERS are telling us to be safe and avoid human contact, while we observe world leaders meeting with each other and having hundreds of staff and security and not a word about two weeks quarantine. We may have another wave of C19 this winter as most buildings are being draft proofed and lack of fresh air will encourage spreading of air borne virus.
VACCINE: O’Riordan’s Pharmacy, Athea will be vaccinating people against the Covid 19 virus, they are only allowed vaccinate ANYONE OVER 50 WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED ANOTHER COVID VACCINE at present. They have the Johnson & Johnson one shot vaccine which does not require a booster. Please phone to book an appointment 068 42418. You will need your PPS number, Eircode and date of birth.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE SUMMER CAMP for primary school going age. The programme runs throughout July (Monday July 5th Thursday July 29th from 10.30am-1pm daily). Details 068/23584.
ARD CURAM Virtual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle continues till July 3rd, visit their site for details, ardcuram.com
HEALTH: THE closing date of June 25, to register an interest in hosting an activity or event during the 2021 Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest. This year’s #KerryMHWFest will run from October 9-16. World Mental Health Day on October 10.
The Irish Life Health Family Mile Challenge encourages families to be active together, by running as a family on June 26/27. It’s free to enter and when you sign up you get a Free Kids Activity Pack to download and chance to win one of 20 kids Fitbits. https://www.irishlifehealth.ie/family-mile-challenge
FISH: Bord Bia will receive an extra €2m this year to encourage us to eat more fish.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024. Hospice Bereavement Line 1800 807 077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults.
SALE by Kerry Group of the meats and meals business to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation for €819 million , subject to routine closing adjustments. There are 4,500 employees with the business, across Ireland and the UK. CEO of Kerry Group Edmond Scanlon, has thanked the 4,500 employees of the business for their contribution over the years.
WASTE: Wool is classified as category 3 waste, the same as carcases.
PIGS: Many people want to know who were actually responsible for the recent killing of the Wild boar, sow and Bonham’s. The taxpayer pays these people and will pay for the disposal of the carcases. Can they be trusted to have the best interests of animals in their charge?
The wild boar is making a comeback in the UK there are estimated 2,600 now living wild.
OUTDOOR: National Outdoors Recreation Strategy for Ireland, make submissions before 23rd June.
SOLSTICE is the time when the sun is in its highest point in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is said to be celebrated in Ireland for at least 5,000 years.
AWARDS: ‘Waters and Communities Awards’ Closing date: Wednesday, July 23rd. 2021.
See: http://watersandcommunities.ie/tidytowns-waters-and-communities-special-award-2021/ for details of the main competition and other Special Awards.
MUSIC: FleadhFest Luimnigh 2021 was premiered over the June Bank Holiday in three separate episodes, each about 50 minutes long.
On Friday the first episode was broadcast on the special Comhaltas channel on YouTube. Episode one featured a welcome address from the current Mayor of Limerick, Cllr. Michael Collins and material submitted by CCÉ Áth an tSléibhe (Athea), CCÉ Baile Dhá Thuile (Ballyhahill), CCÉ Ballyhoura (Kilfinane) and CCÉ Garraí Eoin (Garryowen).
For those that missed these programmes at the weekend, they will continue to be available on the Comhaltas YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/comhaltas
PICNIC: The organisers of Electric Picnic decided to put back the festival for three weeks to the end of September.
GRANTS: applications for funding under the Festivals and Events Grant Scheme for festivals and events to take place in Limerick between October 1, 2021, and September 30, 2022. The closing date for applications is 4pm, Wednesday June 23, 2021. Email: artsoffice@ limerick.ie Phone: 061-556370/087-4377644.
MORE: Abbeys, burial places, castles and monuments around the country are to share in a €4 million conservation and maintenance project fund. 139 project grants are in 31 local authorities. (From previous experience, professionals will swallow up most of the money). A full list of the projects being funded can be found on the department’s website www.gov.ie/housing
NANO NAGLE BIRTH PLACE: essay/story/poetry/song competition. Entries are free. Categories: 10-14, 15-18 and over 18 years. Closing date 30th June. Based on 3 themes on which Nano Nagle Birthplace is based. Entries to : secretary@nanonaglebirthplce.ie
Lough Derg 2021: Lough Derg regrets that it will not be possible in 2021 to reopen Station Island for the Traditional 3 Day Pilgrimage or even for the autumn programme of Day Retreats. Lough Derg will again offer the opportunity to“Do Lough Derg from wherever you are” on 3rd-5th July. The outdoor Pilgrimage on the Lough Shore Pilgrim Path will also be available as the summer goes on. Further information from Lough Derg office (0353) 719861518 or www.loughderg.org.
ACCORD Couple & Relationships Counselling. Tel: 0646633612 or email: accordkillarney@gmail.com
BISHOPS: At their Summer General Meeting this week, bishops expressed their thanks for the over 550 submissions received from the public as part of the initial phase of the Synodal Pathway.
The first two years of Synodal Pathway in Ireland will complement the Catholic Church’s worldwide journey towards the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of Bishops in Rome entitled, For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission. This 9 and 10 October Pope Francis will officially launch the Universal Synod and has asked that the whole Church prepare for this Synod which is scheduled to take place in Rome in October 2023.
CONGRATULATIONS: To Fr Paddy O’Donoghue, Killarney who celebrated his Diamond Jubilee, ordained in 1961.To Bishop Bill Murphy also celebrated his Diamond Jubilee, To Golden Jubilarians of the Diocese Fr Tom Crean P.P., Kenmare. Fr Jim Kennelly P.P.,Boherbue, Fr Tom Leane P.P.,Dromtariffe.
PROPERTY tax period of consultation will run to 2nd July 2021, during which the public can make written submissions to the Head of Finance or email to lptcon@kerrycoco.ie.
More here; https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a9a5a-minister-donohoe-announces-changes-to-local-property-tax/
TOUR of Tralee: The Tour dates/times are: Wednesday 23rd June St. John’s Ashe Street tour (Meeting at St. John’s Parish Centre, Castle Street)10am & 11.30am Thursday 24th St. John’s Castle Street Tour: 11am, 11.45am & 12.30pm.
BOAR: As a nocturnal mammal, the Wild boar is active during the night, when it leaves its shelter to find food. This animal spends as much as 12 hours per day sleeping in a nest, constructed out of leaves. Females of this species exhibit a social behavior, forming so-called "sounders" - loosely organized groups of 6 - 30 individuals. Each of these units is composed of breeding females and their offspring. Two or more groups may occasionally share the same area without mixing each other. Male Wild boars tend to lead solitary life during the most of the year.
https://animalia.bio/wild-boar
AUSTRALIA: Jane Taylor- She was the wife of George O’Reilly and she was my great grandmother.
Born in Williamstown, Jane was the daughter of an English convict named Richard Taylor and an Irish dairymaid named Anna White from Limerick.
https://tintean.org.au/2021/06/10/my-irish-story/
FARMING: Any examination of what the Paris Accord actually states, shows that this is very explicitly not the case. In essence, the Paris Accord emphasises achieving a balance in climate action commitments, that goes against An Taisce actions and intent, by very explicitly emphasising that actions in “response to the threat of climate change” do not threaten food production. More at
ORAL histories of Irish seniors in Sydney - Pat Foley is 90 years young and still gracing the dancefloors of Sydney! Pat left Moyvane in County Kerry in the early 50’s and worked on the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electrical scheme.
https://tintean.org.au/2019/08/07/free-online-documentary-about-irish-australian-seniors/
MASS at Redemptorist; https://www.redemptoristslimerick.ie/web-cam/
Novena- There will be four sessions daily –at 8am, 10am, 7.15pm and 9pm.
ELDERLY: Bishops have welcomed the introduction by Pope Francis of a new World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which will be celebrated for the first time this year by the Universal Church on Sunday 25 July.
LATIN Mass will be offered on Sunday 27 June 2021 at 12.30pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee, V92 DX62, by Fr. Martin Hegarty CC.
RELATIONS Wanted;
May 30, 1857- County Kerry
Of Eugene Madden, of Ballyconnery, Parish of Liselton, who was learning the carriage-making trade in Paris, Kentucky, about 3 years ago. Information received by his brother, Edward Madden, Keokuk, Iowa.
http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/infowanted.htm
12 July 1856
Of JAMES GRANT, who left Listowel [co. Kerry] 6 years ago. - Please address his brother, Michael Grant, Wappelo, Louisa county, Iowa.
21 Feb 1857
Of RICHARD HEARTNETT, and his sons, Michael, James, Thomas and Jeremiah, and daughter Honora, of the county of Kerry; when last heard from were in Burlington, Iowa, one year ago last May. Please address his son-in-law, Michael Moore, Osage City, Cole County, Mo.
Of EUGENE MADDEN, of Ballyconnery, parish of Liselton [co. Kerry], who was learning the carriage-making trade in Paris, Kentucky, about 3 years ago. Information received by his brother, Edward Madden, Keokuk, Iowa.
Of PATRICK DOWNEY, of Ballynahown, parish of Knocknacashill [co. Kerry]; when last heard from was in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, went to Missouri, and is supposed to be now in Iowa. Please address his sister Mary (who has been anxiously enquiring about him for four years) care of Dennis Rahilly, 6 Pearl street, New York.
Of LAWRENCE CUSIC, native of parish Newtownsands [co. Kerry]; when last heard from was in Sidney, Ohio, and moved to Iowa. Information received by his sister, Hannah Cusic, Crawfordsville, Montgomery county, Indiana.
Of MARY FITZGERALD, a native of Balleyronen, parish Balleyhigue [co. Kerry], who sailed in the ship Lady Russell from Tralee, on the 18th of September, 1857, and landed in New York on the 21st of October. Information received by her husband, John Haragon, Muscatine, Iowa.
1 May 1858
Of PATRICK DOWNEY, of Ballanahown, parish of Knocknacashill [co. Kerry]; when last heard from was in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and is supposed now to be in Iowa with his comrades, the Reidys. Please address his sister Mary, who is very anxious to hear from him, care of Denis Rahilly, No 6 Pearl street, New York.
11 Aug 1860
Of HANORA BEHANE, and her sons John, William, Jeremiah, and Patrick, natives of Tralee [co. Kerry]; when last heard from, two years ago last April, were in Lyons, Iowa. Any information of either of them will be thankfully received by their sister, Johana Locnan, care of Francis Twiss, Three Rivers, Mass.
Of JEREMIAH GALVIN, native of parish Dwa [co. Kerry]; when last heard from he worked on the North Mo. Railroad outside Warrenton county, two years ago. Any person knowing anything of his whereabouts will confer a favor by writing to his father, Murty, Otumaway, Wappelo county, Iowa.
Carr- Ahalahana, Co Kerry- Adams Co- Carol J Culp; polyus@aol.com <polyus@aol.com>;
http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/irishsurnamesatog.htm
Costello Co Kerry- Jam15108@aol.com
Cronin poss. Co. Kerry Johnson Co -Grace Schmitt gracesch@pacbell.net <gracesch@pacbell.net>;
Day Co. Kerry Washington Co Darlene Scott
Dillon Listowel, Co. Kerry Dubuque Co. Karen D Alvarez- kdalvarez@aol.com <kdalvarez@aol.com>;
Flaherty Co. Kerry Linn Co Cynthia Cavanaugh Salvador
Flaherty Co. Kerry Linn Co Mary Kay Kuhfittig
Flaherty Co. Kerry Pocahontas Co Michelle Hanson
Flaherty Unknown Pocahontas Co Gerald Flaherty
Foley Co. Kerry Cass Co. Maxine Spry Jinkerson- mspryj@jcn.net <mspryj@jcn.net>;
James Ballylongane near Ballyheige, County Kerry Lucas Co Valerie C James
Mahoney Co. Kerry Howard Co Gay Murphy
Moore Co. Limerick Scott Co. Michael Moore
Moore Co. Kerry Clinton Co Jack Golden
Moore Unknown Dubuque Co. Dwight Moore
Moran Unknown Winneshiek & Cerro Gordo Cos Barbara Bader
O'Leary Listowel, Co. Kerry Dubuque Co. Karen D Alvarez
http://www.irelandoldnews.com/contributors.html#dja
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2021 June 16 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
CONGRATULATIONS to Fr. Kevin McNamara on the fortieth anniversary of his ordination, it is also a sad time for him as he is unable to celebrate, due to government restrictions. The pain of losing his mother immediately after his ordination, casts a sorrowful shadow, which lasts a lifetime. Well done to Fr. Kevin for organising the Novena last week, many hours work and the contribution of so many volunteers, are an inspiration to people who may have become feeble in the faith. The success of the Novena which was done from the grass roots up, is an example to big government, that ordinary people knows what is best for the community.
DEATH of D.P. Woulfe, Bridge Street, Abbeyfeale on June 6th 2021. D.P., predeceased by his father Dan, mother Brenda and sister Mary. Survived by his wife Maureen, son Michael and his partner Samantha, his adored grandchildren Alaura and Tadhg, mother-in-law Lil Daly, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and the extended Daly family, Aunty Nora Stack and the Stack family.
ANNIVERSARIES: Jack Mulvihill, David Riordan, Nancy Enright, Fr. Bill Prendiville, Tommy O’Connor, John Joe Kearney, Bridget Buckley, Fr. William Stack, Jean Kennedy Smith, Laurene Kennelly, Tony Buckley, Mass Moyvane; Sat 12th at 7.30pm for Willie Buckley, Church Road (1st Anni); Sun 13th at 11.00am for Patrick Connolly, Glin (1st Anni); Sat 19th at 7.30pm for Parishioners, and mass on Sun 20th at 11.00am for Patrick McEnery (Anni) & Mai & Sonny Buckley, Listowel.
Mass Knockanure on Sun 13th at 9.30am for Denis & Anna Flaherty, Lisaniskea (Anni), and mass on Sun 20th at 9.30am for Rubi McMahon, Washington D.C. & Nancy, Jack, Josie & Pádraig McMahon,
Lisaniskea (Anni) & Jackie McMahon, Lisaniskea (Rec Dec).
JOBS: The Rural Employment Service are hosting FREE ‘Tea Break Talks’ on Tuesdays in June, Contact Finn Fitzgerald for further information 087 759 1951.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE SUMMER CAMP: A new and exciting summer childcare initiative which is aimed at children of primary school going age. The programme runs throughout July (Monday July 5th Thursday July 29th from 10.30am-1pm daily). Details 068/23584.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024. Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults
HSE South Dr. Anne Sheahan has reminded Leaving Cert students, their families and their friends that coming into contact with someone with Covid-19, could disrupt plans to sit exams.
FATHER’S Day 20th June.
CANCER, Recovery Haven Kerry had a free webinar on Friday, June 11th for parents concerned about the effects a cancer diagnosis in the family is having on their children. Talk given by child and adolescent psychologist, Edel Lawlor.
PADRE Pio June Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday 29th June at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by Amanda Devine. Top Padre Pio Tour Guide, based in San Giovanni Rotondo. Amanda walks in the footprints of Padre Pio every day
SPEAKERS at Moyvane Church Novena last week, details from Parish Newsletter, see social media for much more; Thady opened the Novena reminding us of the warm humanity of the Sacred Heart. Geraldine our first speaker reminded us in such a moving and generous way of the reality of Faith, Hope and Love……..and the greatest is Love. Her husband John, 49, son Tomás, 14 and Amelia, 6 still motivate her daily to keep their love alive. I cried and prayed for her – powerful start. Then our very own Gabriel – honest, uplifting and from the heart – a light that darkness could not overpower. When he said ‘he was snookered!’ No confession, no Communion, cut off from the Sacred Heart! – that was so sad and painful to hear. Thank God for the Sacred Heart light, love and forgiveness which Gabriel never gave up on. Next, John Quinn from the ‘Home of the Oyster’ – Clarinbridge. The seven seanfhocails all directing us to the Heart of Jesus. Gems of faith placed before us by an extraordinary wordsmith – still writing, still sharing, still inspiring. His voice is magic. So sad to hear John tell us about poor Fr. Dineen S.J. late of Rathmore who paid an awful price for his dedication to the Irish language. Fr. Seán put a lovely reflective presentation on the ‘new normal’ before us on Sunday. So well-crafted and presented, we were all so proud that he is one of our own – the spontaneous round of applause showed that. Mairead with the beautiful Sacred Heart statue which her late great mum received on her baptism day has been a treasured presence to this very day in her home and with her loving family. It has inspired her in her generous work and presence with those who live alone and those heavy with loneliness. She called on us to invest more in family life allowing the Sacred Heart to inspire us. Next, Brenda invited us in a lovely way to move from head to heart. That journey for her has been so, so special in beautiful Knockanure. In a move to heart, especially the Sacred Heart, life can and will be so much more meaningful. Next, we had Fr. Tom speaking to us on the occasion of his 37th Anniversary of his Ordination, the Feast of St. Columba. Lovingly he traced the early days of his Priesthood which brought him to Derry in the height of the troubles in Northern Ireland. The people helped him – they were people of faith, they were people of heart who trusted the Sacred Heart.
SPEAKER at Novena in Moyvane on Thursday night 10th June was Bishop Paul Dempsey, the Bishop of Achonry Diocese. Ordained a priest in 1997, Bishop Paul is a native of Co. Carlow and, until his appointment as Bishop of Achonry, served in various parishes in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.
His Episcopal Motto is DUC IN ALTUM – Launch out into the deep. (Luke 5:4)
The last speaker at the Novena was Brenda, who gave us the history of the devotion to the Sacred Heart. Every night also music and a great variety hymns were sung. See social media for repeat of talks.
CHANGE in the planning application for natural gas plant at Ballylongford, has been accepted by An Bord Pleanála.
BUS Eireann have 200 employees based at their Roxboro Road Depot and are spending nearly E4m refurbishing it.
NOVENA to Our Mother of Perpetual Help is on from June 18th to 26th, on line at Redemptorist website.
LOURDES: Limerick Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2021. For the second year, due to the restrictions in place, we cannot have our usual pilgrimage to Lourdes this month. Lourdes holds such a special place in our hearts and this year Fr Frank and his committee have created a virtual pilgrimage for us. Each pilgrimage session will be broadcast on Limerick Diocesan Facebook page through their Diocesan website. If you would like your petitions to be included at Masses during our virtual pilgrimage please email them using this email address: limericklourdespilgrimage@limerickdiocese.org
OFFERTORY BOXES: Those who are in the Offertory Box system will receive their new Offertory Box in the coming weeks.
IFA members across the country in 30 towns had a nationwide protest on Friday, June 11. Irish farmers are trying to secure their future. Danger of cuts and extra regulations coming in in the new CAP proposals.
ICMSA president Pat McCormack said: “It’s now a question of the Irish government working towards getting the maximum flexibility that will allow us to mitigate the worst results of the very flawed logic behind this CAP.
BLUE FLAGS 14 of them have been awarded to Kerry Beaches. Many of the lesser known beaches are almost deserted while the Blue Flag ones are crowded.
ATHLETICS: Regional Athletics Hub in Newcastle West, to cost €3m, includes an international standard athletics track, floodlights and track facilities.
IMMIGRANTS: The Tablet; A June 7 U.S. Supreme Court decision ruled that hundreds of thousands of immigrants with a temporary immigration status cannot apply for a more permanent way to remain in the country if they first entered without authority to do so.
WRITERS: Listowel Writers’ Week is devoted to bringing together writers and audiences at unique and innovative events in the historic and intimate surroundings of Listowel, County Kerry. This is done through literary panel discussions, moderated talks, poetry readings, interviews, cultural tours, walks and more.
JUST a Thought; Mary Cogan May 31st – June 4th
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/our-diocese/communications/listen-now/
OLDER PEOPLE: Our group of volunteers is here to help the older people in our communities with free over the phone help to resolve any IT or technical issues they have.
The human lifespan record belongs to Jeanne Calment, a French woman who died in 1997 at the age of 122 years and 164 days.
HEALTH; It is reported that a local doctor is booked out for three weeks and another person is waiting for three weeks to get their long toe nails trimmed.
COVID continues to throw 2021 Festival plans for Limerick sings up in the air, we are delighted to announce that this year’s Festival, which takes place from June 11th - 13th, will be coming to you virtually! With a host of exciting opportunities for you to join us across this year’s Festival weekend - including engaging with our workshops, enjoying our concerts, tuning into our live “In Conversation” or just taking time out to listen to our unique Outdoor Chorus or wonderful Choral Trails - we look forward to bringing the joy of singing to you this June!
https://www.limericksings.com/
NATIONWIDE: Plan your Brightening Air | Coiscéim Coiligh adventures taking place nationwide along rivers, on doorsteps and in botanic gardens, at quay sides and on islands, at handball alleys and swimming baths now. https://brighteningair.com/
BLAST Arts in Education; In excess of 300 artists are currently trained and registered on the Online Register of Approved Artists, managed by the education centre network nationally. All artists will have submitted their Child Safeguarding Best Practice Policy (to include Child Safeguarding Statement) and their Certificate of completion of the Children First Training module to the education centre. https://www.gov.ie/en/service/69096-blast-arts-in-education/
WATER Fountains: The locations are: People’s Park, near the entrance at Barrington Street; Merchant’s Quay, Limerick City – beside the gate into St Mary’s Cathedral; Adare Library; Civic Buildings and Courts complex in Kilmallock; The Square, Abbeyfeale, and Athea Village.
GREENWAY; The Limerick Greenway is a 40km off-road walking and cycling route along an old railway line that connects the three market towns of Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale.
See on line for details.
NANO NAGLE BIRTH PLACE: essay/story/poetry/song competition. Entries are free. Categories: 10-14, 15-18 and over 18 years. Closing date 30th June. Based on 3 themes on which Nano Nagle Birthplace is based. Entries to : secretary@nanonaglebirthplce.ie
MEN’S Health Week; To mark International Men's Health Week, Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House will host a Live Cookery Demonstration on Tues .June 15th from 6.30 to7.30 pm via Zoom, details from 0667192122.
ALONE welcomes referrals for people aged 60 years and over who may benefit from using our service. Our National network of fully trained staff are ready to work with older people across the County: www.alone.ie Marie Fitzgerald, Services Coordinator, Co. Kerry, Tel: 0818 222 024.
Cycle Against Suicide: Full details are available at https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/community-buddy-club/
MINDING YOUR MIND , an online workshop for Young Adults aged 18 to 30 yrs. Was held on Thursday 10th June at 7.30pm via Zoom. Senior clinical psychologist and author Dr Keith Gaynor offered some insights and advice regarding how to best take care of our mental health as we emerge from the isolation of lockdown, and how to reconnect with society in a healthy and positive way. Register for the link on www.dioceseofkerry.ie and follow us on Instagram @YouthDoK for more information.
FAITH: Nourishing Faith Videos https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/resources-2/nourishing-faith-videos/
SOLAR: On a rooftop in Brooklyn, faith and sustainability are meeting. Blocks of solar panels are a pilot for the Laudato si Corporation – Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens’ latest initiative inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical.
BIRTH: A total lunar eclipse was visible from five continents – though not North America - on June 14, 1946. Also Donald J. Trump, was born in New York City.
CANADA: “residential school” system was an atrocity, in which the Church should never have been involved. Under this system, set up in the late 19th century by the Canadian government’s Department of Indian Affairs, more than 150,000 children were taken from their families and trained—often under deficient and even abusive conditions—to adapt to the country’s now-dominant culture. This was not “genocide,” as some activists have charged, but it was a deplorable effort to eradicate a native culture.
https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/selective-indignation-canadian-calls-for-vatican-apology/
Irish Independent 1905-current, Friday, 03 June, 1921; Page: 5
HEAVY CASUALTIES IN CO. KERRY. OFFICER & THREE R.I.C DEAD
An ambush of, 12 R.I.C, mid-way between Castlemaine and Milltown, on Wed. evening, resulted in the following 9 casualties
KILLED. Dist.-lnsp. M'Caughey (35), native of Co Monaghan; Sergt. Collery, Sligo; Const. Quirke (33), Co. Cork) and Const. T. Cooney (28), Co. Leitrim. WOUNDED. Const. M’Cormack (23), Dublin; Const. Harvey, slightly, in face; Const. Bergin, in leg; Const. Bowles in back and leg; Const. Toomey, slightly;
The other three policemen—Constables Foley, Beard, and Herne—were uninjured. Sergt. Collery leaves a wife and 9 children.
FROM BOTH SIDES OF ROAD. The patrol were returning on cycles to Killorglin from Tralee, when fire was opened on them from both sides of the road, at a spot where the fences afforded good cover to the attackers. Before the patrol had time to realise their position, the District-Inspector and Sergt. Collory, who were leading, fell. Then began a fight which, during its half hour's duration, was most intense, the firing being continuous, and revolvers, rifles, and bombs brought into use. After the officer and sergeant were shot the remainder of the patrol sought what little shelter the road offered and returned the fire, using bombs with, they declare, apparent effect. Const. Quirke was killed rather early, and Const. Cooney fatally wounded.
TERRIFIC SHOOTING. The fierce conflict went on until only 3 of the police were left unwounded. Assisting their wounded comrades, they retreated, having left their cycles, but taking all their arms and those of their disabled companions. The people for miles around were in terror, for the noise of the shooting was terrific.
When things had subsided the lonely figure of a woman was seen over the strewn bodies. Rev. T. O'Sullivan, C.C., Milltown, was shortly on the scene, and rendered spiritual aid All through the evening Fr. O'Sullivan did everything possible for the seriously wounded, as did Dr. Sheehan, M.O. The bodies were conveyed to the Catholic church, Milltown, and the seriously wounded to houses near by, while the others were assisted by their comrades to Killorglin by a circuitous route. All have since been conveyed to Tralee.
The casualties to the attackers are unknown.
A CONSTABLE DYING.
According to another account, the ambushers opened fire from behind a hedge. The R.I.C. returned the fire, and after a sharp exchange eight of the Constabulary fell—four killed and four wounded—the remaining four getting back to Killorglin by the railway
The message adds that it is not known whether there are any casualties among the I.R.A.
OFFICIAL REPORT.
The Dublin Castle report
District-Inspector, sergeant, and 2 constables were shot dead and and 3 other constables were wounded.
ATTACK ON MILITARY.
G.H.Q., Dublin, announced yesterday "While on patrol at 8 p.m. on Tues a soldier of the Royal Fusiliers was accidentally wounded. Yesterday morning a party of the R. Fusiliers on bicycles, accompanied by a light motor van, proceeded from Killarney to Rathmore to bring in the wounded man. When a section of the party reached the river crossing one mile north of Baraduff, on the return journey in the evening, heavy fire was opened upon them at about 400 yards range,
Though the party numbered only one officer and 10 other ranks, they advanced at once towards the direction from which the fire came, but the attackers had disappeared. The driver of the car was wounded in the foot. At the point of the ambush the road had been littered with broken glass, which had been placed there since the morning.
In the meantime the soldier patient had, owing to the bad state of the road, been transferred to a hand trolley and all safely reached their destination.
REFLECTION: Luke and I discuss how our desires are strongly mimetic, that is, imitative, and how there are two groups of people that act as models of desire for us: celebrities and public figures who are distant from us, and friends, family, and colleagues who are close to us. Luke explains why it’s actually that latter group where we experience the most rivalry and conflict, because the more similar we are, the more we end up competing for the same things, the more envy we experience, and the more we want to differentiate ourselves from the crowd, even though the areas in which to do so can be increasingly small. In fact, someone can be a model of desire, not only in influencing us to imitate them, but in motivating us to act in the opposite way. Luke shares how mimetic desire can be both a negative and destructive or a positive and productive force, and offers advice on how to harness it for the latter purpose by humbly recognizing the way other people are influencing our wants, and using that knowledge to opt out of games we don’t want to play, utilize the healthy aspects of competition without allowing it to get us off track, and intentionally choose worthy, even transcendent, models of desire to emulate.
INCOME Tax; Mike Bloomberg according to reports paid $70.7 million on income of $1.9 billion in 2018, which amounts to a 3.7% tax rate. American household generally pays about 14% in federal income tax. Mr Bloomberg claims to what he gives to charity and pays in taxes amounts to approximately 75% of his annual income, amounting to $11 billion in his lifetime. ------------
(G7 Summit proposal to levy a common tax on corporations, proposed by President Biden may harm Ireland.)
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As the two men were sat next to each other, Mr Biden said: "I told the Prime Minister we have something in common. We both married way above our stations."
Mr Johnson responded: "I'm not going to dissent on that one. I'm not going to disagree with you there or indeed on anything else, I think highly likely."
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Keeping the Song Alive
Pontifical University, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR LITURGY Keeping The Song Alive Celebrating and Supporting the Work of Cantors in our Church. The Advisory Committee on Church Music invites you to take part in a Celebration by Zoom on Wednesday, 16 June 2021From 7.30 —8.30 p.m. Included in the Event: Sharing the Experience of Cantors, Input on Repertoire, Copyright, Caring for your Voice https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/keeping-the-song-alive-the-advisory-committee-on-church-music-tickets-155812189453
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2021 June 9 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
SACRED HEART NOVENA continues till the 11th of June Speakers from around the Country and from the Parish will be relayed on a big screen as they share their views with us each evening. During these Novena days Fr. Kevin will be available in the Church of the Assumption daily 12noon to 1pm and from 3pm to 4pm for Confessions.
MASS on Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church daily. Office Closed on Mon 7th.
FUNDS: Knockanure National School Astro Turf Play Area
https://www.gofundme.com/f/knockanure-national-school-astro-pitch?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer
CONGRATULATIONS to Martin Moore who won Nilsson Local Heritage Award– Kindly sponsored by the Nilsson Family. Martin received first prize for his book “When Freedom’s Sword was Drawn” at Writers’ Week recently, Martin has many connections with the parish.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE SUMMER CAMP: A new and exciting summer childcare initiative which is aimed at children of primary school going age. The programme runs throughout July (Monday July 5th Thursday July 29th from 10.30am-1pm daily). Details 068/23584.
FUND: The 2021 Community Support Fund has just been launched. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 18th June 2021 and application forms are available for completion online via the Kerry County Council link: https://arcg.is/0PWfG1 More from 066 71 83680.
COUPLE & RELATIONSHIPS; We work to resolve difficulties that arise in marriages and relationships. We work with couples and individuals. Contact us at: ACCORD Killarney. Tel: 0646633612 or email: accordkillarney@gmail.com
LEAVING CERT STUDENTS- We wish to assure all Leaving Cert students that they will be remembered in the nine days of our Sacred Heart Novena. Our prayer is that God’s Holy Spirit will bless, direct and keep them calm and safe as they begin their exams.
SYMPATHY: To Marina Scanlon, Listowel Road, Moyvane on the death of her brother Tom Nolan, Shanagolden whose funeral took place recently. To Tom & Nora Hogan, Temple, Athea on the death of Nora’s brother Denis Mullane whose funeral took place in Scotland.
ANNIVERSARIES: Fr. William Scanlon, Ita Keane, Tony Foley, Paud Woulfe, Kathleen O’Dwyer, Sr. Helen Keane, Willie Buckley, Gerald Tierney, Mass in Moyvane; Sat 5th at 3.00pm for Peter McGrath, Ahalahana (Anni) & his son John (Months Mind) -note time, later at 7.30pm mass for John Kearney, The Village (Anni) & his parents Dan & Bridie – Novena; Sun 6th 11.00am mass for James O’Brien, Glin (Anni) – Novena; Mon 7th mass at 11.00am for Hughie Fitzmaurice, Leitrim Middle (Anni) – note time, and later at 7.30pm Special Intention for all Novena Participants of Novena ;
Tues 8th at 7.30pm mass for Nora & Jack Walsh, Leitrim East (Anni) & Michael Mulvihill – Novena;
Wed 9th at 7.30pm for Pat O’Carroll, London & Gortdromagouna (Months Mind) – Novena;
Thurs 10 at 7.30pm for Seán Begley, Killeedy (Anni) – Novena; Fri 11th at 7.30pm Feast of the Sacred Heart – Special Intention – Novena, and later at 9.00pm for Nora Fitzgerald, Lenamore (Months Mind) – note time; Sat 12th at 7.30pm for Willie Buckley, Church Road (1st Anni); Sun 13th at 11.00am for Patrick Connolly, Glin (1st Anni).
Mass Knockanure, Sun 6th at 9.30am for Michael Flaherty, Glenalappa (Anni), and mass on Sun 13th 9.30am for Denis & Anna Flaherty, Lisaniskea (Anni).
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI there will be no procession again this year for Corpus Christi in Listowel.
RECOVERY HAVEN CANCER SUPPORT, If you or someone you know is in need of support contact by phone on 066 7192122.
CLEAN UP: 3,400 registered volunteers took part in the annual County Clean Up.
RACING in Listowel, a flavour in this link; https://listowelraces.ie/faq/
NEW SITE: Aengus Fitzgerald (a Listowel native) and Dermot O'Sullivan (Cahersiveen) are co-founders of 'DuuGong', a site that encourage businesses to act more sustainably.
TEST: there are 101,000 people waiting to sit a driving test and a further 105,000 people waiting to sit their theory test, according to newspaper reports.
GAA have confirmed that 100 spectators will be allowed to attend club and inter-county matches, with a total of 200 in grounds with a minimum capacity of 5,000.Division 4B Round 1 Thursday 24th June at 7.30pm, Duagh B v Knockanure. Children sports; https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
Glin GAA Club is holding a scrap collection. Final day for donating is Saturday 12th June, please contact James on 0872311156 or Jack on 0872289841.
COVID: Dr Mairin Ryan “Increasing the period of presumptive immunity from six to nine months has widespread positive implications for people. “For example, a person who has Covid-19 in the last nine months would be exempt from serial testing.
TOURISM is the Counties most valuable industry, employing up to 14,000 people who cater for 2.3m visitors per year. Kerry is proposed to receive €793,000 ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund. Time will tell the benefits, as we all know that thousands was spent on Covid projects over past months and no benefit to show.
TOILETS: The Council have been very lax in providing toilets, as hotels and bars are closed, many have been forced to use any convenient spot, and increasing danger of spreading infections.
ROSE Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row because of the Covid pandemic.
The festival, which we all love to attend also gives an estimated €8.5m boost annually to Kerry economy.
AIDS: Darragh Lynch is one of the co-founders of Uccello Designs, that creates and manufactures living aids for the disability market. He is a native of Ballylongford.
NEW: Sarah Fitzgerald’s New Business Featured in Saturday’s Irish Independent
If a preowned vintage dress is your dream wedding attire, be sure to check out Sarah’s rent and return option at https://thesustainablebride.ie
FRIENDS of the Museum is a new scheme by Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel which provides exclusive offers to members as well as contributing to the ongoing development of our Museum. It is also a novel gift idea for someone with a passion for culture.
Kerry Writers' Museum, in association with Listowel Writers' Week, present a lecture on Tralee-born writer Alice Curtayne (1898-1981). Visit their site for details.
OLD STORIES are being collected by Turtle Bunbury and associates and will be available in new podcast. Several locals have already contributed to his books over the past 20 years, details from vanishingireland site.
ARTS: Kerry County Arts Newsletter 3rd June 2021
(https://mailchi.mp/7702db95b803/arts-events-opportunities-in-kerry-nationwide?e=57e387efec)
Cruinniú na nÓg is back! Our national day of creative activity for young people takes place on Saturday June 12th right across Ireland with hundreds of online and challenge events taking place.
CHILDREN: Kerry Library is holding a creative writing competition for Primary School children based on the theme ‘Myth and Magic’. Children are invited to submit a creative piece, e.g short story, poem, comic strip, of no more than 500 words by 5pm, Monday 28 June. Further details can be found in the Children’s Services section on the Kerry Library website www.kerrylibrary.ie
FOYNES Flying Boat and Maritime Museum now open. Exhibits include early days of flying and the Maureen O’Hara collection.
FAIRY Trail Tarbert in Leslie’s Woods. The old trail has now closed down and this new trail is situated on the back of the Hill Road on the right hand side. Tarbert Comprehensive LCA students and their teacher donated 27 fairy doors.
BANK HOLIDAY, it is expected that many Limerick people will travel to both Kerry and Clare seaside’s during the holiday.
GRANT: Phoenix Women’s Centre in Tralee are to receive funding from the Community Mental Health Small Grants Scheme for 2021, granted in association with Kerry County Council, Healthy Kerry and Pobal.
NIARON LTD: Works will continue at Joint Bay 19 approx. 1km North of Moyvane Village and Joint Bay 15, 250m south of the Moyvane River, for the week commencing June 6th.
FAIR DEAL Scheme –support for nursing home residents in Kerry is the second lowest in the country at €933 per week.
COST: Agri-food customs posts required in North have cost more than £24.4 million to staff in their first year.
DRIVE IN Bingo in a Limerick Village was cancelled due to one objection, according to newspaper report. Another local village who had mass on outside speakers, also got an objection. Countless planning permissions are delayed because of an objection, the objector may be 200 miles away.
TG4 -16/06 @ 21:30; The extraordinary story of how Eamon de Valera stowed away on a ship to America in 1919 and announced himself in the lobby of the world's most expensive hotel as "The First President of Ireland". We tell on screen for the first time the untold story of the political baptism of fire for de Valera that follows,
Tour de France Beo- Ag tosú Dé Sathairn 26/06 @ 11:00.
CLIMATE: Research is underway to calculate the carbon sequestering potential of Irish farms –
IFA National Environment Committee chairman Paul O’Brien, said “We believe that we have a good news story, massively able to sequester a lot of carbon and once we can prove that, then that will help to change the whole debate I believe. ICMSA president Pat McCormack said he is “deeply concerned” with the direction of current government policy, which he claimed “represents a clear threat to commercial family farming in Ireland”.
OPTING out of Father's Day emails. We understand that Father's Day can be a difficult time for some and lots of reminders can make it harder. So if you'd prefer to not receive emails from us about Father's Day, please let us know. Email from British National Archives.
FRAUD: "Within the crime of fraud there is a category of 'business email compromise'. This is where criminals can hack into a system and change bank account details to an account they have access to," said divisional crime prevention officer Sergeant Ber Leetch who has highlighted one recent incident in Limerick.
POPE recently celebrated the beatification of three Spanish Civil War martyrs, María Pilar Gullón Yturriaga, Octavia Iglesias Blanco, and Olga Pérez-Monteserín Núñez, which took place in Spain on May 29. “Today amid so much darkness we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others.” - Pope Francis.
FEAST: Solemnity of Corpus Christi: The Solemnity or Feast of Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) was instituted by Pope Urban IV following the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena in 1263 (when during a Mass the Consecrated Host bled and turned into human flesh) and was first celebrated the following year 1264. It celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Feast of St. Colmcille is celebrated Wednesday in Ireland and Scotland. He founded the monastery at Iona which remains a place of pilgrimage.
MINDING Your Mind as we leave Lockdown-an online workshop for Young Adults aged 18-30.Thurs 10th June at 7.30pm via Zoom. This event will be hosted by the Diocese of Kerry “YouthDoK” Young Adult Group; you can register at www.dioceseofkerry.ie and follow on Instagram @youthdok.
LOUGH Derg 2021: Lough Derg regrets that it will not be possible in 2021 to reopen Station Island for the Traditional 3 Day Pilgrimage or even for the autumn programme of Day Retreats. Lough Derg will again offer the opportunity to“ Do Lough Derg from wherever you are” on 3rd-5th July. The outdoor Pilgrimage on the Lough Shore Pilgrim Path will also be available as the summer goes on. Further information from Lough Derg office (0353) 719861518 or www.loughderg.org.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT in Listowel will take place on Wednesdays 11am to 1pm. in front of main altar. If a funeral takes place on a Wednesday there will be no Adoration.
MOB: On May 31 and June 1, 1921, a white mob attacked and destroyed the wealthiest Black community in the United States, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
FIRST Space Station was launched on 19th April 1971 and Yuri Gagarin, was first man in space 60 years ago. mans Journal 1763-1924, Tuesday, 10 August, 1841; Page: 4
PADRE Pio June Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday 29th June at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by Amanda Devine. Top Padre Pio Tour Guide, based in San Giovanni Rotondo. Amanda walks in the footprints of Padre Pio every day.
PAPERS: Cromwell thought he could never shed blood enough. The contrast is certainly correct as regards me, for I conceive one drop too much; and he does well to say that he prefers my policy, for I am for peace, harmony, and good will—the triumph of liberty, and perfect freedom of conscience for every human being (loud cheers).
In the county which I represent, after a space of several months since the former assizes, and out of a population of 750,000, there were only 56 prisoners for trial, and of these 20 were for petty larcenies, which the judge said ought to have been tried at quarter sessions; and out of the remainder there were six Orangemen, who were in for the murder which I have spoken of! The entire number left thus amounted to only 30, out of the whole population of 800,000. But even 30 sounds large in comparison with the numbers for trial at other places- In the city of Cork which, including the suburbs, contains nearly 180,000 inhabitants, there were only three persons in gaol; in Waterford there were three in gaol, in Kilkenny they had only two or three, and even in Limerick, they had scarcely a single prisoner In Clare the judges had the same remark to make there was scarcely a single offence for trial, and throughout the land the same state continues. These are the men that they call uncivilised. Oh, the country that produced Father Mathew, and five millions of teetotallers cannot be called a country of savages (hear, hear)
Cheltenham paper—I suppose the writer who speaks of the." wretched and ferocious slaves of O'Connell, of those who have never been brought under the gentle sway of the Protestant faith"—calls himself a Protestant (hear, hear) ?. And so " the gentle sway of the Protestant faith" is to cut our throat?. I can only say that I am glad we have not many such Protestants amongst us. But no, that is not the Protestantism of some of the mild and gentle friends who are now around me. I know not what may be the Protestantism of my friend Mr. Steele.
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Limerick Chronicle
21 June 1779
Died: Near Bandon, Mrs. STONE, aged 43. This woman was, perhaps, the most remarkable heroine that this or any other age has produced; being married very young to a sergeant in a marching regiment, of the name STONE, she accompanied him, though she was rather of a small and delicate make, through most of the hardships our armies underwent in America during the last war; no consideration of fear could make her leave his side through nine engagements, in which her husband was concerned; she helped to carry him off wounded twice from the field of battle; and it is a fact that can be testified by living witnesses now in this city, that at the siege of Louisbough, at a time when many of our troops were killed, she supplied the living with powder cartridges of the dead, and animated the troops she was next to by her words and actions. Though a woman of the most surprising intrepidity, she was never known to be guilty of any conduct which could impeach her delicacy, or violate the modest demeanour of her sex. She was never known to drop a tear, but when departing her husband in death; and died the admiration and regret of all who knew her.
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POLAND: On April 18, 1025, shortly before his death, Duke Bolesław the Brave of Poland succeeded in obtaining the papal permission to crown himself, and thus became the first King of Poland.
Throughout the 10th century, the West Slavic tribes, united under the Piast dukes, who regarded themselves as descendants of the semi-legendary Piast the Wheelwright (Piast Kołodziej), went through a period of accelerated building of fortified settlements and territorial expansion. This gave rise to developed regions along the upper Vistula, the coast of the Baltic Sea and in Greater Poland.
Under Mieszko I, the expanded territory was converted to Christianity in 966, when the Piast duke married Princess Doubravka of Bohemia. Known as the “Baptism of Poland”, the event laid the basis for the development of a Polish state and its integration into the prevailing European culture. In fact, its date is often used to mark the symbolic beginning of Polish statehood.
https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/143140056/posts/27928
The Miracle on the Vistula — the victory of Marshal Piłsudski in the battle against the Red Army — stopped the Soviets.
K.V. Turley K.V. Turley is the Register’s U.K. correspondent. He writes from London.
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/miracle-of-vistula?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=131165493&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_sltMCBGJ4i2DW89Yct5-qcfsX5e0HsNGIH77nCl0Qv9ifBRfeiMUL5Whzi_YPMIbfbun3TF4Mw1Od84LJh97A1MxSAA&utm_content=131165493&utm_source=hs_email
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Mary Welcomes You with Open Arms Part 1 | Father Chris Alar, MIC | Marian Congress
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COVID-19 Special: Has Sweden's strategy succeeded?
https://www.dw.com/en/covid-19-special-has-swedens-strategy-succeeded/av-56820662
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The Tablet
Religious Freedom Week will be observed this year from June 22 to June 29 and the theme chosen is Solidarity in Freedom. Through prayer, education, and public action, the USCCB hopes to promote the essential right of religious freedom for Catholics and for those of all faiths.
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RETHINK IRELAND
Since our first year of operations in 2016, we have created a €65 million social innovation fund. We’ve partnered with companies, trusts, foundations, families and individuals to create 30 funds tackling issues such as inequality and educational disadvantage. We have supported 246 social innovations, which have reached 408,624 people. We’ve created over 500 jobs and helped almost 1,000 people experiencing disadvantage into employment.
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GREEN WAY: In the next 12 months the longest green way in Ireland will be developed along the Royal Canal and will incorporate the National Famine Way, which will be like the Camino in Spain. This is something I am up for doing, according to Micheál it can be cycled in one day, jogged in two days or walked in three days.
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2021 June 2 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
SACRED HEART NOVENA; From the 3rd to 11th of June we will celebrate a Novena to the Sacred Heart. Speakers from around the Country and from the Parish will be relayed on a big screen as they share with us each evening, images/ideas/challenges. It promises to be different and enriching.
Many years ago widow Murphy visited me on day three of the Sacred Heart Novena in the Western Road, Cork. She told me she had two sons, one a gardener and the other a potter. The gardener had asked her to pray for rain to water his plants while the potter had asked her to pray for sunshine to dry his pots. “What should I do, Fr. Kevin?” she pleaded. “You will do best to leave it in the hands of the Sacred Heart”, I replied. Our Novena will be great as we leave all things in the hands of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Please come and allow the touch of Jesus to bless, enrich and guide you to new beginnings.
PADRE Pio & 1st Friday evening Mass at 6;45, Listowel, intentions ring Fr. Martin 087-2589682.
DEATH of Sr. M. Alexis Fitzgerald: Presentation Convent, Tralee, and Lyreacrompane. Requiem Mass on Monday in at 12 noon in St. John’s Church followed by burial in Presentation Convent Cemetery.
DEATH has taken place of Elizabeth Imelda Sheehan, Ashgrove House, Kildangan and Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare and late of Kilbaha, Moyvane, on May 27th, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Ellen, brothers Tom, Dick and Jack, sister Grace and nephew Richard. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Sr. Anne Bernadette, Sr. Veronica, Kathleen, Eileen, Margaret and Nuala, brothers Danny, Con, Timmy, Jim and Willie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, carers and her many friends.
DEATH has taken place of John O’Flynn, Fethard, Co. Tipperary and Newmarket, On May 26, 2021. Husband of Catherine and Dad of Con and Tim and brother of the late Conor. Survived by his wife, sons, brothers Cal (Moyvane) and Michael, sisters Mary, Helen, Margaret and Norma, daughter-in-law Kate, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
ANNIVERSARIES: Bridie Histon, Pat Joe McEnery, Willie Pearse, Jack Higgins, James Duggan, Eileen Healy, Chris Moriarty, Ita Sweeney, Daniel F Kennelly, Anne Dillon, Sr. Cornelius Holly, Dennis Collins, Joan McCarthy, Mass Moyvane on Sat 29th at 7.30pm for Mícheál Mulvihill, Gortdromosillihy (Anni); Sun 30th at 11.00am for James Duggan, Murhur (Anni); Mon 31st at 7.30pm for Con J. Mulvihill & his wife Catherine & their son Con (Anni), Glin Road; Tues 1st at 7.30pm for Kitty & Stephen Brassil, Aughrim (Anni) & Jimmy Mulvihill, Glenalappa; Wed 2nd at 7.30pm for Nora Moloney, Drommurhur (Anni), her husband Denis & their son Michael; Thurs 3rd at 7.30pm START OF SACRED HEART NOVENA - Bríd Brouder, Kilbaha (Anni) & Peg & Tom Brouder; Fri 4th at 7.30pm for Kathleen Dore, Woodgrove (Anni); Sat 5th at 3.00pm for Peter McGrath, Ahalahana (Anni) & his son John (Months Mind) -note time, and at 7.30pm Mass for John Kearney, The Village (Anni) & his parents Dan & Bridie, and mass on Sun 6th at 11.00am for James O’Brien, Glin (Anni).
Mass Knockanure on Sun 30th at 9.30am for Willie Pearse, Woodgrove (1st Anni), and mass on Sun 6th at 9.30am for Michael Flaherty, Glenalappa (Anni).
CONGRATULATIONS to Noreen Flavin, Knockanure and Bunagara, Listowel, who won the €11,200 Moyvane GAA Lotto Jackpot. Lucky Dips: €40.00 each: Eileen Cronin, Mail Road Cross. Denis Kennelly, Lia Fáil, Ballybunion. Pat & Anne Stack, Dromurhur. Darragh & Eoghan Hudson, Cahirdown. Noreen O’ Neill, Online. Tickets are available online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. You can also buy your tickets at Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, Newtownsandes Co-op, A New You & Curl up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee Member.
FUND: The 2021 Community Support Fund has just been launched. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 18th June 2021 and application forms are available for completion online via the Kerry County Council link: https://arcg.is/0PWfG1 More from 066 71 83680.
SIGNS OF POSITIVITY: The official launch of the SICAP produced ‘Signs of Positivity’ video took place May 30, on the WLR You Tube channel as part of the Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 2021.
WRITERS WEEK 2nd to 6th June, 2021- It's back!! Ireland's premier literary festival returns for it's 50th year to celebrate the talented works of writers, poets, artists, storytellers, videographers, workshop directors and a whole lot more. #LWW2021 events programme packs a cultural punch, with virtual spaces providing a unique platform for a wide genre of cultural experiences, from the comfort of your own home this year. See their site for full details.
ESB: People of ESB is a 12-part series documenting the lives of ESB staff across various business units.
AGRIA AWARE is the Irish agri-food educational body. It is a Charitable Trust, funded by the Irish farming and agri-food industry. On this site, you can find out all the information about our organization and events https://www.agriaware.ie/
More than 300 million EU farm animals are kept in cages for most of their lives, according to End the Cage Age.
AGRI-FOOD; Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue said the closing date for submissions on the Agri-Food Strategy to 2030, which opened on April 19, and will close on June 15.
BEEF: Former agriculture minister, Brendan Smith, said “The value of beef exports to China in 2019 alone was €95 million; it is a major market for Irish beef and it is vitally important that, following the completion of a full risk assessment, resumption now begins as soon as possible.”
SYMPATHY: To Sr. Columbanus and Sr. Attracta and the wider Presentation Sisters family on the death of Sr. Rupert (Corkery) whose funeral took place in Killarney recently. The late Sr. Rupert was very prominent with the Cathedral Choir and for her music Ministry in St. Brigid’s School and in the Parish of Killarney. May she reap the rewards of her faithful service as a Presentation Sister. May Sr. Rupert rest in peace.
SIAMSA Tíre in Tralee will be one of venues around the country to present Lasta: A national arts programme for young people by young people. All events are taking place online, several free to attend. For more information, visit http://www.siamsatire.com
HOLY WELLS DAY 13 JUNE 2021; There are around 3,000 Holy Wells in Ireland. Since early Christian times these have been seen as places of prayer and healing. See Diocese of Kerry site for more.
VIATORES CHRISTI: A faith-based development organisation have launched an online discussion forum. Free for everyone to join and to become a volunteer. To learn more visit vcvolunteers.ie
CONFIRMATION: Fr. Chris O’Donnell has produced 3 video lessons for Confirmation children and their families. The lessons are delivered by Johanna O'Brien and Eleanor O'Brien from Limerick along with Fr Chris. Ministry programmes. Details will be posted on FB.
ACTIVE RETIRED; https://www.sdcc.ie/en/news/bealtaine-festival-may-2021.html
GRANTS: Climate Action Voucher – a €1,800 grant to engage consultants to develop plans in areas such as resource efficiency and renewable energy; GreenStart – up to €5,000 to measure carbon footprint and identify actions to reduce emissions and operate more sustainably.
NEWKD and Kerry Volunteer Centre have a series of new free workshops for Kerry volunteers who are involved in various sports clubs and activities across Kerry. Contact Jennifer O’Sullivan Coffey on: 087 94 93 451 or by Email: jenniferosullivan@newkd.ie
DESMOND Castle NCW Outdoor tours only. Self-guiding access to ground floor of castle. Limited access to castle banqueting hall. Listowel Castle-Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
https://heritageireland.ie/visit/closures/
THE TIDY Towns contest will go ahead this year, according to Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys
LEAVING CERT: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/state_examinations/established_leaving_certificate.html
Leaving Certificate 2021 In 2021, you will have the choice to sit the written examination in June or get an accredited grade from the State Examination Commission (SEC) or both. You can find out more about the Leaving Certificate 2021 and accredited grades. Students got a State Certificate of Calculated Grades in 2020.
GRIEF: Elizabeth Garry Brosnan explores Living with our Grief and Loss. Elizabeth discusses how we integrate grief and loss into the fullness of life’s journey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxvOQBCD__A
NCW Olden Times an online archive dedicated to telling the story of Newcastle West in Co. Limerick in words, photos and videos from the town’s proud history.
http://ncwoldentimes.com/tag/st-itas/
COVID-19 you can give a vaccine to someone in need by supporting UNICEF Visit www.unicef.ie or call(01)8783000
GREENWAY: The €8m redevelopment of the Limerick Greenway promised to be completed by 1st July.
PRAYER and Hashtag launched for WMOF2022. The official prayer for the 10th World Meeting of Families, to be held in Rome from 22 to 26 June 2022, has been launched. The official social media hashtag has also been launched as #WMOF2022. The prayer is inspired by the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the 2022 meeting which is: "Family love: a vocation and a path to holiness”. For more on the World Meeting of Families 2022 see www.laityfamilylife.va.
AUTISM Online Conference 2021 – Thriving with Autism: Sunday, October 17th. This online conference offers interventions, skills and strategies to support people on the autism spectrum. Suitable for parents, families, caregivers, autistics, employers, educators, professionals, agencies, advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. Visit www.autismcork.ie
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TRIPS: Aran Islands and nights in Dublin
SPIKE ISLAND: https://www.spikeislandcork.ie/
FARMING: Charles Smith, general manager of Certified Irish Angus, said of the winners: ‘For a group with no farming background to have been able to embrace an agricultural competition with such enthusiasm and dedication, and to have immersed themselves in every aspect of beef production, was hugely impressive.’
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/lifestyle/lifestylegeneral/graze-anatomy-five-school-girls-winners-of-irelands-leading-agricultural-competition/ar-AAKkJsU?ocid=mailsignout&li=BBr5HCU
DEATH: Sister Mary (Robert) Morgan, CSJ, 92, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in the 73rd year of her religious life as a Sister of St. Joseph. ---------------------------------
While reflecting on 50 years of religious service, Sister Mary said, “What stands in my mind more than anything is the wonder of God’s love and his care and direction and sustaining love . . . it blows my mind how God has been with me so faithfully and lovingly through the ups and downs that come into every life.”
Sister Mary was predeceased by four brothers, Robert, Dick, Daniel and Tom. She is survived by a sister, Rose Ann Campbell of Chalk Hill, PA, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, Associates, and the Sisters of St. Joseph. The Sisters of St. Joseph are grateful to the Supportive Living staff at the Motherhouse and the Concordia at Villa St. Joseph staff for their care of Sister Mary. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date.
THIS IS TRINITY SUNDAY weekend we celebrate the greatest mystery of our faith. We would not know anything about it if God had not revealed it to us. The mystery is this: that God is Father, Son and Spirit. It is not so much something to talk about (for words are totally inadequate), as something to celebrate pray and live. Lord Jesus, You reveal to us the mystery of the Father and His great personal love for each of us. You reveal to us the mystery of Your own Divine Sonship and You share your Divine inheritance with each and everyone of us. You reveal to us the beautiful mystery of the Holy Spirit who binds us together as sisters and brothers. Pray joyfully, Glory be to the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. (Taken From Moyvane Newsletter)
Reflection from Claire;
Gerard Manley Hopkins’ Windhover which, as you say, bears much study:
To Christ our Lord (writes GMH)
I caught this morning morning's minion, king-
dom of daylight's dauphin, dapple-dawn-drawn Falcon, in his riding
Of the rolling level underneath him steady air, and striding
High there, how he rung upon the rein of a wimpling wing
In his ecstasy! then off, off forth on swing,
As a skate's heel sweeps smooth on a bow-bend: the hurl and gliding
Rebuffed the big wind. My heart in hiding
Stirred for a bird, – the achieve of, the mastery of the thing!
Brute beauty and valour and act, oh, air, pride, plume, here
Buckle! AND the fire that breaks from thee then, a billion
Times told lovelier, more dangerous, O my chevalier!
No wonder of it: shéer plód makes plough down sillion
Shine, and blue-bleak embers, ah my dear,
Fall, gall themselves, and gash gold-vermilion.
thick voluminous shiny soil turned over by a plough
So we plod with the plough and shine; we die as embers and are rekindled. Sometimes a bird in flight will stir our dying heart-in-hiding.
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Here’s what you need to know about Hamas.
Hamas is an Islamist terror group that has become a de-facto government.
Hamas, an Arabic acronym for Islamic Resistance Movement, was founded in 1987, at the start of the first Palestinian intifada, or uprising against Israel. The intifada was a grassroots-led uprising, and at the time, the leading organized Palestinian movement, the Palestine Liberation Organization, was secular.
Hamas was founded as a religious Muslim alternative. It is an offshoot of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist organization, in Palestinian society. Like the PLO did, Hamas carried out violent attacks against Israel. But unlike the PLO, it sought to establish a theocratic Muslim Palestinian state in what is now Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. After its founding, Hamas established a network of charities and social services in Palestinian cities, which attracted followers.
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DIGITAL Hub; The Digital Hub is a new resource from the Catholic Communications Office of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. The resource has been designed to assist dioceses and parishes to effectively 'put out into the deep of the net'. The resources available on the Digital Hub are gleaned from best practice in the Church across Ireland. You will find a mixture of guidelines and principles for engaging on the digital highways. You can access the resource on www.catholicbishops.ie/
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2021 May 26 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
ROSARY: Fr. Kevin will pray the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm on the Radio 99.9fm. The Church will be open if anyone would like to come and pray it with him.
SYMPATHY to Dermot Gallagher, Askeaton and the Hennessy family, Glencar on the death of his sister Ella Hennessy whose funeral took place recently.
DEATH has taken place of Tim (Tadhg) Broderick, The Belfry, Cloghers, Tralee, and Duagh. Tim (Tadhg) passed away on May 18th 2021 - husband of Rosemary (Cronin) and father of Donagh, Tadhg and Seán. Survived by his wife, sons, brothers Gerdy and Jack, sisters Nora and Mary, sisters-in-law Bernie and Ann, brothers-in-law Eddie, Vincent and Kieran, nephews, nieces, grandnephew, grandnieces.
DEATH has taken place of Billy McElligott, Coolaclarig, Listowel, on May 15th, 2021. Son of the late Paddy and Eileen. Survived by his brothers Johnny, Paddy, Tom, Mike and David, sisters Noreen and Mary, uncles, aunts, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
ANNIVERSARIES: Fr. Ned Corridan, Sr. Aloysius McElligott, Joe Lyons, Tom Molyneaux, Peg Sheahan, Maureen O’Sullivan, Bibi Dillon, Kathleen Culhane, Mike Joe Cronin, Fiona Moore, Netta O’Flaherty, Sr. Mary Buckley, Sr. Camillus Buckley, Dick Fitzgerald, Brendan Boyer, Mary P Moriarty, Mary O’Donoghue, Tom Lynch, Esther Byrne, Mass Moyvane; Sat 22nd at 7.30pm for Angela Kearney, The Village (Months Mind); Sun 23rd at 11.00am for Bridie Cambell, Aughrim & UK (Anni); Mon 24th at 7.30pm for Tom Molyneaux, Meen, Listowel (Anni) & his parents Nora & Patrick; Tues 25th at 7.30pm for Bibi Dillon, Barragougeen (1st Anni); Wed 26th at 7.30pm for Mike Joe Cronin, Mail Road Cross (1st Anni); Thurs 27th at 7.30pm for Michael Queally, Ballincollig (Anni); Fri 28th at 7.30pm for Pat Joe McEnery, Tubbertoureen (1st Anni); Sat 29th at 7.30pm for Mícheál Mulvihill, Gortdromosillihy (Anni), and Mass on Sun 30th at 11.00am for James Duggan, Murhur (Anni).
Mass in Knockanure on Sun 23rd at 9.30am for Mary O’Carroll, Knockanure at the request of Knockanure Community Centre & Tidy Towns, and Mass on Sun 30th at 9.30am for Willie Pearse, Woodgrove (1st Anni).
OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Now that both our Churches are open, just a gentle reminder that there is no offertory collection at Masses during the week. The basket collection will take place at weekend Masses. If you so wish you can drop your offertory envelopes into the post box at the Presbytery door. Many thanks for your continual support.
SACRED HEART NOVENA: From the 3rd to 11th June we will celebrate a very special Sacred Heart Novena. Full details in next week’s Newsletter.
NEW AUXILIARY BISHOP: Fr Martin Ashe of Muckross Road, Killarney was appointed by Pope Francis as Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne. Fr. Martin has served in the diocese of Melbourne for over 40 years.
CD: Deacon Thady and Fergus, Lenten CD Single campaign “We Need Jesus Now More Than Ever” in aid of Trócaire. Donations came to over €4000.
LIBRARY: In line with the latest government guidance, all Kerry Libraries have re-opened and are offering a 'Browse and Borrow' service. https://www.kerrylibrary.ie/
SCHOOL Donations; We are nearly there!! Thanks so much to everyone who has donated already. If you would like to donate and help us to get our AstroTurf Play Area then please click on the link.
https://www.gofundme.com/.../knockanure-national-school...
CYCLE FOR ARD CHÚRAM; Ring of Kerry Virtual Cycle this year details on www.ardcuram.com or www.ringofkerrycycle.ie and help to complete the Alzheimer's Day Care Centre.
AWARDS: Tarbert Comprehensive School Awards Night 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT6pBKtKjK8
WRITERS: The Listowel Writers’ Week 2021 programme promises a fantastic line-up of diverse events delivered online this year from the 2nd to 6th June, 2021. For more details, check website: https://writersweek.ie.
BOOK: 'Rhyming History: The Irish War of Independence and the ballads of atrocity in The Valley of Knockanure' by Gabriel Fitzmaurice. The book is published by Kerry Writers' Museum and the North Kerry Literary Trust, and is accompanied by a CD. It is also available in the Museum and other outlets in North Kerry including Woulfe's Bookshop & Easons, Listowel, Holly's Gala, Moyvane, Goulding's Store, Kilmorna, Collin's Gala, Athea, Brosnan's Daybreak, Tarbert and Heaphy's Centra, Ballylongford.
TALK held at Kerry Writers' Museum last week on Thomas MacGreevy, Born in Tarbert in 1893, who rose to prominence in international society as a distinguished writer, poet, translator, art and literary critic and lecturer during the 1920s, 30s and 40s. His was also Director of the National Gallery of Ireland from 1950 to 1963, and awarded the highest state honours of France and Italy. He died in 1967.
PEG: Glin Development members paid a visit to Peg Prendeville on 21st May 2021 to wish her well on her retirement. Peg will be greatly missed. Peg took great interest in her work, was always supportive of Glin Development and she always accommodated and facilitated the group whenever she was called upon to do so. We wish her the very best in the next chapter of her life.
SUCCESS Stories; https://entrepreneursacademy.ie/success-stories/
GROW: Get Ireland Growing 2021 is back to help encourage people across the nation to get involved in food growing, we are giving away 1,000 large GROWBoxes to people across Ireland worth €45,000.
https://getirelandgrowing.ie/register-for-a-growbox/?mc_cid=501eb37a31&mc_eid=c0a38610b2
GROW HQ FARRONSHONEEN
Ardkeen, Waterford, Waterford X91 NX30
FUND: Limerick City and County Council has received €6.3m for a ‘citizen collaboration project’ under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund.
PADRE Pio May Devotions at Castleisland on Tuesday 18th May at 7.30pm. Witness given by stroke victim Tom Harrington from Crotta. Tom has had to re-jig a massively busy life/work schedule and manage a new pathway. He was associated with Knockanure Community Centre both before his stroke and after for rehabilitation. He gave an inspirational talk, stressing no pain, no gain and also surround yourself with positive people.
COMPETITION: To mark Laudato Si’ Week (16th-24th May) Nano Nagle Birthplace is launching a short story/essay/poetry/song competition. For full details go to Website: www.nanonaglebirthplace.ie
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The support line is open seven days a week, 8am -8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
THEOLOGY: On line Theology Open Day, The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Please see https://prioryinstitute.com/events/priory-institute-open-day to find out more about our Online Open Day on 12 June.
WOMEN Active in Society programme; Women in Farming – Women’s Networks and Participation in Local and Regional Decision Making. Details from http://entrepreneursacademy.ie/wais/
COMHALTAS History Project 2021; They have received some wonderful and interesting projects and we look forward to sharing them with you but for now they have to choosing prize winners. Art Competition is still up and running "Music and Culture in My Life in County Kerry" closing date 28th May 2021.
US COMPANY Ortec Inc , construction has begun on its European headquarters, Manufacturing and Operations Centre in Newcastle West. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Easley, South Carolina.
SCRAP: Glin GAA Club will be hosting a scrap collection over the next 2 weeks. All types of steel, galvanised sleeting, copper piping etc. No gas cylinders. Anyone wishing to drop off any scrap at the GAA grounds can do so on Wednesdays from 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Anyone wishing to have scrap collected please contact James on 0872311156 or Jack on 0872289841.
FULL Moon 0n 26th May.
TOURISM: Radio Kerry and Kerry people worldwide are being asked to participate in The Big Invite to help in the recovery of tourism in the county. You are being asked to make short videos, 45 seconds or less, of their favourite part of Kerry and share them on their own social media using the hashtags #radiokerry and #discoverkerry. Images or videos for use may also be submitted by email to: discoverkerry@radiokerry.ie More details can be found on www.discoverkerry.com
HOLY WELL: https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/01/pilgrimage-spaces-ar-oilithreacht/
MEMORIALS: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131492082/maurice-j_-reidy
ADORATION: Eucharistic Adoration is coming back in some churches. Listowel on Wednesdays onwards 11am to 1pm. in front of main altar. If a funeral takes place on a Wednesday there will be no Adoration.
DEATH 2020; After the death in June of 104-year-old Chilean Bishop Bernardino Piñera from pneumonia due to COVID-19, then in November 2020 Bishop Damián Iguacén Borau died at his residence in Huesca in northeastern Spain. He was 104 years old.
MINDING Creative Minds offers a free 24/7 wellbeing & support programme for the Irish Creative Sector. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=4c745d2da6&e=57e387efec)
KERRY International Film Festival seeks an Administration Co-ordinator and Volunteer Film Screeners
The closing dates for these positions is Sunday May 30th, 2021-Administration Co-ordinator details https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=7dce82ad93&e=57e387efec)
TRADE: Australian lamb exports into the UK would not do much damage to Irish sheep farmers. But beef imports from Brazil would, according to news reports.
GREENPEACE claim "Plastic waste said to be recycled is being dumped and burned overseas.
CEMENT’S factory manager in Limerick Pat Robinson said: "The EPA decision today provides us with the opportunity to now switch away from the use of imported fossil fuels and play our part in achieving the 2030 alternative fuel target in the government’s Climate Action Plan. Important also, is the fact that this decision will help secure the future of the factory and is an endorsement of all the hard work being done by everyone on the team. We will continue our work with the local community to help provide reassurance that switching fuels will be positive for the area and not negatively impact on air quality or the local environment.” Irish Cement originally sought to change process in 2008.
BLOOD Products in England; As many as 30,000 people were sick after being given factor VIII blood products containing HIV and hepatitis C imported from the US in the 1970s and 80s. About 3,000 haemophiliacs having died to date, according to press reports.
CONGRESS: International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest. The Congress, scheduled for 5-12 September, is also expected to see the attendance of other Church leaders and religious representatives. Among them are Greek and Eastern Catholic Bishops, as well as Orthodox and Protestant guests and representatives of the Jewish community and civil society.
MARIAN Pilgrimages have released their pilgrimage schedule for 2021 & 2022 to Lourdes, Medjugorje, Fatima, Italy & the Holy Land. For more information or to register your interest please visit www.marian.ieor ring Marian Pilgrimages on (01) 878 8159.
NOVENA in honour of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Thursday 3rd to Friday 11th June Theme for the Novena is “Jesus Seeks a Home in our Hearts” .Novena Devotions will begin with Angelus and Prayers at 6pm and Mass will be at 6.10pm in St. John’s Church. Novena will also be streamed live on www.stjohns.ie or www.churchservices.tv/tralee
SHANNON: "It isn’t the first time that Shannon has facilitated such training, in fact the majority of all new aircraft models since the 1970s have used Shannon at some time specifically for cross wind component training. It is true what they say every cloud, or in this case gale, has a silver lining," said Niall Maloney. When the Airbus Beluga XL aircraft arrived from Toulouse for some cross wind training.
QUESTIONS in Parliament.
Land Purchase (Ireland). Mr Michael Flavin Written Answers — May 22, 1912
http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/search/newtowndillon
asked whether the untenanted lands on the estate of John Vesey Fitzgerald, situate near Newtowndillon, North Kerry, have been inspected by the Estates Commissioners with a view to purchase and
Land Purchase (Ireland). Mr Michael Flavin Commons — March 7, 1912
asked whether the right hon. Gentleman can state why the road promised to be made in connection with land purchase in the townland of Aughrim, Newtowndillon, on the Blacker-Douglas estate, has not
Land Purchase (Ireland). Mr Michael Flavin Written Answers — February 12, 1913
asked when the untenanted lands acquired by the Estates Commissioners on the estate of John Vesey Vesey Fitzgerald, Newtowndillon, Listowel, be divided among the poor people of the immediate
Foster Fitzgerald Estate (North Kerry). Mr Michael Flavin Commons — November 24, 1909 asked the Chief Secretary whether he could state when the agreements signed by the tenants to purchase the Foster Fitzgerald estate, near New-towndillon, North Kerry, were lodged with the Estates
RESCUING DISTRAINED PROPERTY IN TRALEE. Mr Thomas Sexton Commons — June 29, 1893
MR. SEXTON (Kerry, N.)
I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that Patrick Enright, farmer, of Baningvogeen, Newtowndillon, County Kerry, was on the 6th instant returned by the Tarbert Petty Sessions Bench for trial at the Tralee Quarter Sessions on a charge of rescue of a cow (his property), seized under a distress warrant; whether the seizure was illegal, not having been effected by or in the presence of the person to whom it was addressed—namely, Matthew Mulvihill, rate collector; whether the attention of the Local Government Board has been drawn to the fact that Mulvihill is bailiff to a local landlord, Captain Leslie, who sat and adjudicated in the case against Patrick Enright, and signed the committal; and what action will be taken as to the charge against Enright and the illegal action of Mulvihill in deputing to another person the execution of the warrant of distress?
MR. CARSON (Dublin University) What warrant was granted? Will not the question of its legality be raised at the trial?
MR. J. MORLEY; The man has been tried, and it is all over now. The facts are correctly set forth in the first paragraph. The seizure was made under a warrant for poor and seed rate, and was issued for execution at the instance of the rate collector, Matthew Mulvihill. The warrant was not addressed to Mulvihill, but to a man named John O'Connell, a special bailiff, who executed the warrant. Mulvihill is rent warner to Captain Leslie, and not a bailiff; and there were, I am informed, four other Magistrates on the Bench on the 6th instant besides Captain Leslie. At Tralee Quarter Sessions, on the 27th instant, Enright pleaded guilty to the charge, and, having promised to pay the amount of the decree, was allowed out on his own recognisances to come up for judgment when called upon. No steps have been taken against Mulvihill, as it does not appear that he acted illegally.
Inspectors of Evicted Farms on the T. W. Sands Estate. Mr Michael Flavin Commons — August 13, 1907
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To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can state if the evicted farms on the T. W. Sands estate, at Knockanure, North Kerry, have been inspected by the Estates
Sands Estate (Sub-tenancy). Mr Michael Flavin Commons — November 24, 1909
asked whether Jeremiah Carroll, of Knockanure, held as a subtenant from Mrs. Bridget Goulding, Kealid, on the T. W. Sands estate; whether Mrs. Goulding had consented to sell to Carroll on the same
North Kerry Evicted Farms. Mr Michael Flavin Commons — March 19, 1908
Knockanure, North Kerry, from which C. O'Connor and Terence M'Mahon were evicted; whether the evicted tenants have since been reinstated; and, if not, will he say why this has not been done. (Answered by Mr
PROTECTION OF PERSON AND PROPERTY (IRELAND) ACT, 1881—ARRESTS UNDER THE ACT. Lord Arthur Hill Commons — May 2, 1882
http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/search/kilmorna
Kilmorna, in the county of Limerick, has been totally destroyed by fire;" and, whether any one has been made amenable for this outrage?
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Haggling Over A Horse, Co. Kerry, Ireland 1973
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY1dpse5tvc
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As chief operating officer at Advocate Community Providers, the largest Performing Provider System within the New York State Delivery System Reform Incentive Program, Mary Ellen Connington is responsible for, among many things, strategic visioning for quality, value-based healthcare payment. Prior to ACP, she served as senior vice president for quality and medical management at Oscar Insurance Company.
Mary Ellen earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at the College of Mount Saint Vincent on Hudson and an M.A. in nursing administration at the Teacher’s College at Columbia University, though her most profound learning experience was as an accordion player in a wedding band with her brother and classmates. “I learned the art of taking the temperature in the room and learning how to react,” she says. “Don’t play a polka when they want to waltz!”
A second-generation Irish American, Mary Ellen has maternal roots Ballyguiltenane, County Limerick, and Knockanure, County Waterford, while her father’s family comes from Cork. She upholds the traditions of her heritage with her husband, Kevin William, who is himself a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and children, Dr. Kevin William, Jr., Tara, and Sean Michael.
https://irishamerica.com/2017/08/mary-ellen-connington/
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2021 May 19 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: Pick Up After Your Dog: Please ensure that you clean up after your dogs while out walking. KWD County Wide Clean Up: Clean-up is planned for May 22-30 & the event this year must be held in compliance with current government Public Health advice. Therefore no groups are allowed. Clean ups must be limited to family groups/pods only. As in previous years for clean ups we would encourage volunteers to target their own areas/roads over the coming months, not just the dates above. Most important to note, hand washing and sanitizing should take place before and after clean ups & volunteers should use their own gloves and litter pickers. MDA has registered with KWD for additional litter pickers, bags etc. These items will be available from Ursula or any of the committee.
SCHOOL Play area; Please follow the link below and help us get our Astro Turf Play Area in Knockanure. This would be a fantastic outdoor facility for the children and we would really appreciate your support. https://www.gofundme.com/.../knockanure-national-school...
PADRE Pio May Devotions at Castleisland on Tuesday 18th May at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by stroke victim Tom Harrington from Crotta. Tom has had to re-jig a massively busy life/work schedule and manage a new pathway.
ROSARY: Fr. Kevin will pray the Rosary this Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm on the Radio 99.9fm. The Church will be open if anyone would like to come and pray. Fr. Kevin and a small group said the Rosary at Gortaglanna, memorial, on Wednesday last.
GORTAGLANNA: we remember Jerry Lyons, Patrick Dalton and Paddy Walsh who were killed by members of the RIC and Tan forces at Gortaglanna on the 12th May 1921, and also Con Dee who was wounded but escaped. Our 5th and 6th class students have been very busy researching the atrocity and have put together a short production for you to watch. They are accompanied by 3rd and 4th class for the famous ballad ‘The Valley of Knockanure’. See Facebook for more.
https://www.facebook.com/Scoilchorpchriost/
Kerry Writers' Museum- On May 12th 1921, a troop of Black and Tans were travelling out from Listowel towards Athea when they arrested four young unarmed men in Gortaglanna. They were brought to a nearby field to be executed, but one, Con Dee escaped. See site for more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ZnTKqzE-A
DEATH: Syracuse, N.Y. – Dr. Ronald J. Dougherty, who treated thousands of Central New Yorkers addicted to drugs and alcohol, died 10 May 2021 at age 88. Dougherty was known for giving every patient in recovery an Irish penny, a symbol of good luck. He had many relations in Listowel area.
ANNIVERSARIES: Jerry McCarthy, Tim Kennelly, Joseph Kiely, Patrick Shanahan, Noranne McCarthy, Mary Stack, John P McGrath, Canon Pat Horgan, Fr. Billy O’Carroll, Mossie Fitzgerald, Ava Maria Hegarty, Fr. Vincent Kavanagh, Pat Enright, Sr. Lelia Sheahan, Eileen McCarthy, Sr. Laboure Sheehy, Michael Kennelly, Alf Neville, Mass Moyvane; Sat 15th at 7.30pm for David Foley, Kilbaha (Anni) & deceased of the Foley & O’Connor families; Sun 16th at 11.00am for Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (1st Anni); Mon 17th at 7.30pm for Mike Dore, Woodgrove (Anni); Tues 18th at 7.30pm for Maura O’Connor, Aughrim (Anni); Wed 19th at 7.30pm for Irene Dempsey, Dublin (1st Anni); Thurs 20th at 7.30pm for Paddy Moriarty, Ardfert (RIP); Fri 21st at 7.30pm for Sr. Bridget Windle, l/o Upper Aughrim (Rec Dec); Sat 22nd at 7.30pm for Angela Kearney, The Village (Months Mind), and Mass on Sun 23rd at 11.00am for Bridie Cambell, Aughrim & UK (Anni).
Mass in Knockanure on Sun 16th at 9.30am for Noreen & Pat Sweeney, Knockanure (Anni), and mass on Sun 23rd at 9.30am for Mary O’Carroll, Knockanure at the request of Knockanure Community Centre & Tidy Towns.
HUT used for mass in Knockanure, during lockdown was dismantled Friday. Thanks for all the work put into its erection and dismantling, goes to a local man with more than 50 years’ experience of woodwork.
REMEMBERING Fr. Dan Ahern, who celebrated his Diamond Jubilee last year, he served in Fiji, Philippines and Ireland.
BEST Wishes to Danny Flavin who celebrated his 50th birthday recently.
ARD CURAM Virtual Ring of Kerry Cycle, details from ardcuram.com
VOLUNTEERS; Be on Call for Ireland health recruitment campaign, 2,211 responded, only two chosen.
VISIT Kerry Writers@ Museum site for full story; 1. Our Museum reopened on Saturday May 15th with a book signing by Gabriel Fitzmaurice. 2. Bealtaine Festival storytelling workshop with our storyteller in residence. 3. Rhyming History: The Irish War of Independence and the ballads of atrocity in The Valley of Knockanure - register for the 5th lecture in our North Kerry War of Independence centenary commemoration lecture series. 4. Watch 'When Freedom's Sword was Drawn: The Gortaglanna Tragedy, 12 May 1921'. To register for the workshop email: kerrywritersmuseum@gmail.com.
BOOK: The War of Independence and the Ballads of Atrocity in The Valley of Knockanure
In this new publication to mark the centenary of the War of Independence in North Kerry, Gabriel Fitzmaurice has drawn together the threads of traditional lore and balladry with the steel-wire of factual evidence to explain the origins of the ballad ‘The Valley of Knockanure’ by the internationally acclaimed writer, Bryan MacMahon, who had been commissioned to do so in 1946 by Pádraig Ó Ceallacháin, a noteworthy activist in the cause for Irish Independence. Other variants of the song are also provided with insightful commentary. The book is accompanied by a CD and is signed by the author.
STORY: Kerry Writers’ Museum is delighted to host a Bealtaine Hero event entitled ‘Collecting Local Wisdoms through Story’ during the month of May. In this storytelling project, participants will be taken on a trip down memory lane led by our Storyteller in Residence Maria Gillen. A professional storyteller, Maria is an expert in elder care (FETAC Trainer in Eldercare, experience in reminiscence therapy). Participants will recount stories of yesteryear. Following each session Maria will weave and deliver an original story based on the harvested collective wisdoms of participants. On completion of the 3-week programme, we will host a feedback session to ascertain if we met the needs of our audience.
FEAST of St Brendan is 16th May, also the Assentation of the Lord and World Communication Day.
May 13th was Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Saint Brendan The Navigator is believed to have been born in Fenit Island in 486. He was baptized at Wether’s Well in this Parish of Ardfert by the local bishop Saint Erc. He was educated in his youth by Saint Ita in Killeedy in County Limerick. He received further education from Saint Jarlath of Tuam and Saint Finnian of Clonard. He is associated with many places in Kerry such as Fenit and Ardfert and the area around Cloghane and Mount Brandon. He is famous for his seafaring. He visited Scotland and reached the Hebrides and possibly areas beyond. His most famous voyage lasted seven years. Many people believe that he was the first European to set foot on American soil, nearly 1,000 years before Christopher Columbus! Towards the end of his life he went to Clonfert in County Galway, where he founded a monastery in 568. That is where he died and was buried in 578.
TOASTMASTERS in Listowel will meet again on the fourth Thursday of the month, more on Facebook.
PRESIDENT: Team of civil servants and personal appointees of the president cost E4.5 million annually.
ACCORD is open for face-to-face counselling for couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and work to resolve difficulties that arise in their marriage and relationships. Phone 066 7122280.
MEDIA: This month was World Password Day–a great reminder to secure your account.
STUDENTS from the Kerry College of Further Education in Tralee and Listowel have produced an online photographic exhibition will have original and cover music.
LEARNING events; A full list of events for each day is available on www.limerick.ie/LoveLearning
CREATIVE Circle Kerry held their online on Friday last, details from creativecirclekerry.ie
FOOD Video was created by Wexford County Council and Waterford City and County Councils and aired in local cinemas in 2018. https://stopfoodwaste.ie/videos/3084
JOB, CE Scheme are currently recruiting the following positions; GAA groundskeeper, Tarbert; Tidy towns assistant, Tarbert; Heritage and coffee shop assistant, Tarbert Bridewell; GAA groundskeeper, Asdee; Tidy towns assistant,, Asdee; Tidy towns assistant, Ballylongford. These are CE scheme roles and CE rates and eligibility apply. To check your eligibility or to find out more contact Jackie Kissane 0863266991 or email jackiekissane@asdeeballylongfordces.ie No experience necessary. Full training will be provided.
UN has proclaimed 22 May the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
LIBRARIES: In accordance with recent Government announcements, public libraries nationally will reopened for business on Monday, May 10th 2021. Public computers, daily newspapers, study spaces and research facilities will not be available.
DIAS - DIAS 2020 - Marking 80 years of Discovery, https://www.dias.ie
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) conducts advanced research exploring big questions of the 21st century and beyond. Its research gains insights into Celtic society and its legacy; progresses our understanding of our island, our planet and the universe; and deciphers the underpinning mathematical principles of nature.
VACCINE: If the vaccine was effective why people who are fully vaccinated are, forced to quarantine in hotels on arrival from abroad. For months, the U.S. blocked exports of crucial raw materials India needed to manufacture vaccines, and stockpiled 20 million Astra-Zeneca shots even though the FDA had not authorized their use.
UK VISIT; Taoiseach trip to UK so soon after end of lockdown is a poor example of his sincerity about minimising spread of covid 19. There is a Government Advisory in operation against all non-essential international travel. Travel restrictions are in place to protect public health and to mitigate the risk of new variants of COVID-19 entering the country. Details of these measures are available on the travel section of the gov.ie website.
CANCER: About 1,400 cases of cancer are diagnosed in Limerick annually.
NPA executive has announced the “difficult decision” it has made to cancel the 2021 trade exhibition this year. The World Ploughing Contest due to be held in Ireland to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the championships has also been cancelled.
ICA: Grianan is said to open on 5th of July.
DEGREE: Pre-Degree course for adults, closing date May 31, details from University of Limerick.
ACTIVE RETIRED; We are inviting expressions of interest from all Active Retired Groups to host an event/ activity for older members of your community during the month of May. All event organisers must ensure that their event is on-line, or alternatively events must be adhering to the public health guidelines that may be in place at the time.
https://www.sdcc.ie/en/news/bealtaine-festival-may-2021.html
CROSSFIT is a multi-discipline sport based on functional fixed fitness using instruments you would find in a gym. Strength & Conditioning, Weight, Dead and Olympic Lifting, Squats, Gymnastic movements like handstand pull-ups, handstand walks, pull-ups as well as the use of treadmills, rowing machines and bikes make up the various elements to Crossfit.
NIARON LTD: Work finished at the joint bay 1km North of Moyvane on Wednesday May 12th. Works at the joint bay south of Moyvane River will continue until May 21st.
HOMES: The Cabinet recently approved the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021 for family farms and businesses.
EASTER celebrations in Duagh, Dawn 8th April 2012 https://youtu.be/f78UhKgg84c
HARD TIMES: Ciaran Carey offered an insight into the difficulties people are facing during the covid-19 pandemic and he hopes his service will provide light to those who are in most need during these hard times.
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TAX: Ireland risks losing half of its €11.8bn (£10.1bn) annual income from corporate tax if a new minimum global rate planned by the US and E. U.
CLIMATE Change Bill, which passed its second stage at Stormont recently, has the potential to do “more damage than good”, according to Northern Ireland’s Agriculture and Environment Minister.
DAIL on Wednesday, May 12 the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 was voted to committee stage.
Fine Gael will be holding a public meeting on the future of farming on Monday May 17. Beginning at 8:00pm on Zoom.
John Keane, a dairy and beef farmer from Laois the new president of Macra na Feirme says agri environmental schemes must become more user friendly.
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ABBEYFEALE and Limerick business;
https://www.limerickpost.ie/digital/2021/2021-05-15/
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FROM Moyvane, Séan Lynch is a gifted, canny storyteller who crafts in sculptural, cartoon and screen platforms the milestones to Ireland’s popular and rural cultures, exhibitions include at the Irish Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale where it magnetised 400,000 visitors, at Pery Square we can finally journey with Sean Lynch’s ‘Adventure: Capital’. --------------------
“Sean was schooled by Gabriel Fitzmaurice”, charismatic poet and scholar.
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2016/01/30/making-capital-on-centuries-of-adventure/
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NATIVE: Alan Groarke, formerly of Moyvane and now of Denver, Colerado. Alan has his own internet company. A web design and development company based in Denver, Colorado. Provide design solutions for small to medium sized businesses across the USA and in Ireland. With over 17 years of experience in building user-friendly, eye catching and efficient websites;
Sites are built to appeal to search engines by using best-practices coding methods. With focus on simplicity and usability in design. https://koality.com/
EVENTS IN 2018 we were looking forward to Listowel Races which were held from 3rd of June.
In 2019 we were looking forward to Limerick Fleadh in Athea which began on 31st May.
RAMBLING HOUSES: Monagae 2nd. Monday of the month. Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month. Knockanure Thursday, May 2 at 8pm.
WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: Meet every First Friday in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.
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
TAISCE: The proposed development is a joint venture between Glanbia and the Dutch dairy processor Royal A-ware. The milk from the plant will come from Glanbia suppliers for whom it was being presented as an opportunity to expand production.
https://www.antaisce.org/blog/an-taisce-action-on-kilkenny-cheese-factory-planning-decision
Comment, it looks as it would be fine if the milk was produced abroad, and deny sustainable production in Ireland, where it would be produced from grass. The Irish dairy sector processed 8.3 billion litres of milk in 2020 despite the Covid-19 constraints, spending over €3.5 billion euro in the local economy and supporting 65,000 jobs directly and indirectly across the state.
Clothes and shoes made from plastic are being imported into the country and no effort to curtail them. Then we have news and weather presenters changing their clothes every hour, all made from some form of plastic, and no protest.
IFA: The government must listen to what farmers are saying and adopt the reforms of the regulations that will allow landowners to return to planting and managing their tree crops.
JOBS at present 186,000 people are on the Live Register and 443,000 more on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
FOOTBALL: The Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea on the 29th of May has been moved from Istanbul to Porto. Wembley was considered - but the government in the UK couldn't fulfil all of UEFA's requests.
NUN: Hannah (Sr. Patricia) O'Connor was born on 19 May 1921 in Kilbaha, Moyvane. She died on 29 Dec. 2008 in Cork. She was buried on 31 Dec 2008 in St. Oliver's Cemetery, Cork. Sr. Patricia was a sister in the Bon Secours order. She lived in Cork.
LYONS: Daniel (Dan) Lyons [Parents] was born about 20 Jan 1865 in Derry, Listowel, Co. Kerry. He died on 8 Dec 1944 in Derry, Listowel. He was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel. Daniel married Hanora (Nora) HUDSON on 4 Mar 1905 in Moyvane. According to the 1911 census, Dan and Nora had been married six years and had five children born alive, four of whom were still alive at the time of the census. Hanora (Nora) Hudson [Parents] was born on 25 Jul 1877 in Kilbaha, Moyvane. She was christened on 26 Jul 1877 in Moyvane, Co. Kerry. She died on 7 Feb 1937 in Derry, Listowel. She was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel. Hanora married Daniel (Dan) LYONS on 4 Mar 1905 in Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Nora died of a cerebral haemorrhage aged 59. More at
http://www.helensfamilytrees.com/allg64.htm
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TINTEAN Events in Australia; https://tintean.org.au/category/whats-on/
REACHING OUT: https://tintean.org.au/2013/06/02/ireland-reaching-out/
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LOURDES: French Sister’s Miracle Astounds Medical Experts, Becomes 70th Official Healing at Lourdes. In 2018, on the 160th anniversary of the apparition, Sister Bernadette’s healing was declared the 70th official miracle effected at Lourdes.
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/french-sister-lourdes-miracle?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=126528567&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_8nYb0i8gwguydmXYi6MEiW0uwLIxkjAOOrFQ290YQrevyzmXx6Dyoybb4pN-aGn1hPzF1XoIDoQ36tk3z07HVoEyX3Q&utm_content=126528567&utm_source=hs_email
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The Rome Daily Sentinel N.Y. 17 March 1921
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A tailor of Keenagh. County Longford, was taken from his work today and shot dead. A card with the words: "Shot by the Irish republican army for spying." was attached to the body. A constable was shot dead in North Kerry, and a woman, into whose house the body was taken, died of shock. Eamon de Valera, "president, of the Irish republic." in an Interview with the Associated Press today spoke bitterly of the English government's "lack of principle and statesmanship," „ "England," he said, "is trying to win by playing on human weakness. As a matter of fact, though it does not realize it, England is playing not, on the weakest but, the strongest quality of the Irish people — their spiritual quality. The young men of Ireland are saving to themselves: At best, the span of life is only 70 years. We must all die; so why not now in circumstances like these? Never perhaps, as by dying in such a cause as Irelands could we do so much for the world.
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Boston Pilot 21 March 1874
Election Petition.—(The Freeman of Feb.23 says—’Our Listowel correspondent Informs us that the lodging of a petition against the return of Mr. Herbert, who was declared elected for the County Kerry at the recent general election, has excited great enthusiasm among sections Of the people of the Kingdom? A meeting of the North Kerry Farmers' Club was held for the purpose of taking definite steps In connection with the legal process."
Missing; Of Catherine Connor, a native of Graug. Parish of Ardfert, County Kerry, who left there about 29 years ago, and came to New York with her uncle. Pat McCarthy: she went to live-,with her uncle, Jeremiah McCarthy in Brooklyn, after he uncle Pat died.
Of Robert Howard, a native of the parish of Irramore, Near Listowel, county Kerry ,tailor by trade, and worked In a tailor's shop In Newburg, N.Y,. about three yews ago: -------------------
Of Timothy Brennan a, native of county Kerry, when last heard from he was living In Ware village. Mass.; he started to go West -----------------
Of James Maloney, a native of Newcastle West, county Limerick, who came to this country about the year 1856 or ‘57. And landed In New York : he lived In Washington street of said city. Information of Mm, or family, will be received by his nephew, Dennis Maloney, No.2 Providence Street, Worcester, Mass.
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WALL: A new archive collection outlining the role of Bruff native Sean Wall and his family during the War of Independence in Limerick, which has been digitised by Limerick City archive services, is being made available online. The digital exhibition on www.limerick.ie/archives
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Solène Tadié Blogs- May 12, 2021
Father Marie-Benoît, who was awarded the title of “Righteous Among the Nations,” helped save no less than 4,000 Jews from the Nazis thanks to a solid network between France and Italy, and with the financial support of Pope Pius XII.
He was known as “the Father of the Jews” during his lifetime. Father Marie-Benoît, a French Capuchin priest who spent his life between France and Rome, put the defense of persecuted people at the heart of his religious vocation.
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Photograph shows Bridie in full Cumann na mBan uniform, including a small brooch based on the Tara brooch. She was a member of the Executive Committee, an official organizer during the War of Independence and the Director of Publicity and Propaganda during the Civil War. The photograph was donated to the museum by Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington in 1937.
https://thecricketbatthatdiedforireland.com/2013/03/08/bridie-omullane-cumann-na-mban-1918/
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C19; Health officials are recommending lifting most COVID-19 restrictions for people who are fully vaccinated. That means no more masks or social distancing, indoors or outdoors, according to updated guidance from the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. ------------------------
For those still facing barriers to access, health officials are stepping up efforts to make getting vaccinated easier, including delivering doses to more than 20,000 local pharmacies and offering free rides to vaccination sites through ride-sharing companies.
For those hesitant or sceptical about getting the vaccine, the CDC is working with "trusted messengers" to spread the word and deliver shots, including local doctors and places of worship.
https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cdc-says-vaccinated-people-can-go-back-normal-life
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2021 May 12 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
BACK IN CHURCH WITH A CONGREGATION from Moyvane Knockanure newsletter;
It’s good to be back with a congregation at Masses from this Monday 10th. I am weary with all the restrictions but I respect them. I encourage all of you to do likewise. Returning we will still have social distancing and will be guided by our volunteer stewards. It’s important that you listen to them and be guided by them. If that procedure upsets or annoys you then it would be advisable to wait a little longer when there will be further lifting of restrictions. Despite the lethal danger of Covid-19 and its remarkable transmission capacities (just look at India these days), it is extraordinary that some Christians have failed to convince our society that we take our social obligations seriously. That we treasure the old and the vulnerable, that we believe that health is a holy thing, and that we know that death is sad and tragic. Practically all of you have been great and so supportive of all that is demanded of us during this difficult time. Let’s keep this big effort going as we reopen on Monday. I ask you to keep the following in mind: All Masses from 10th listed will have a congregation. For now weekday Masses are in Moyvane only. Weekend Masses - Vigil at 7.30pm Saturday (Moyvane) and Sunday 9.30am (Knockanure) and 11am (Moyvane) Stewards will guide you to your seat and will lead you out after Mass. Masks will have to be worn and social distancing maintained. No gathering around Exits or Entrances. No congregating in the Car Parks after Mass.
Any Mass you attend will fulfil your Sunday obligation. Baptisms can go ahead with just the immediate family – contact the Parish Office. Thanking you in advance for your support and understanding. May God continue to keep us all safe and well.
PADRE PIO: May Devotions Castleisland Church on Tuesday, May 18 at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by stroke victim Tom Harrington from Crotta. Tom has had to re-jig a massively busy life/work schedule and manage a new pathway. A story laced with hope and positivity.
CHURCH Concert is due to be held in Moyvane in the Autumn.
BOOK LAUNCH- Rhyming History: The Irish War of Independence and the Ballads of Atrocity in the Valley of Knockanure by Gabriel Fitzmaurice will be launched in Seanchaí, the Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel on Saturday, May 15 at 2 p.m. Everybody is welcome to this historic launch which commemorates the centenary of the tragic events in Knockanure in April and May 1921.
TALK: On May 12th 1921, a troop of Black and Tans were travelling out from Listowel towards Athea when they arrested four young unarmed men in Gortaglanna. Prior to this the barracks in Listowel had been burnt out. In this lecture, local historian Martin Moore, examines the background to this event, the profiles of those who lost their lives and looks at further dimensions of the Gortaglanna deaths. See writers museum on facebook for lecture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHiwCO39U44
Sir Arthur Vicars, was killed by the IRA on April 14th, 1921 at Kilmorna and the Great House burned to the ground.
SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST KNOCKANURE: have launched a major fundraiser. We need to extend our playground area; our outdoor space is limited. The school field is often too wet to play on and we are hoping to upgrade to an Astroturf surface this summer. We need to raise €15,000. Due to covid, we cannot have any fundraising activities. We have organised a GoFundMe page, accessible via the School Facebook page. We also need the support of our community. We need your support. Contributions can be made via the GoFundMe page or by cash or cheque. You can contact the school on 068-49130 if you require further information. Thank you in advance. Mrs. Julienne Donegan, Principal.
DEATH of John (Jackie) McMahon, Lisaniskea, Kilmorna, Listowel, on May 5th, 2021. Predeceased by his son Padraig and his sister Josie. Survived by his wife Lillie, sons Sean, Tom and Matthew, daughters Eibhlis and Áine, grandchildren Rachel, Sarah, Patriz, Jade, Padraig, Alice, Grace and Emily, brothers Fr. Tom and Matt, sisters Sr. Mary, Peggy, Teresa and Angela, daughters-in-law Brenda and Alex, sons-in-law Kieran and Pat, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and extended family
Requiem Mass being celebrated in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure, on Monday at 12 noon, live-streamed on https://youtube.com/channel/UCVQVOMu9jmtp3EyH3co9n_Q, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATH has taken place of Assumpta Mahony (née Flavin), Coolaclarig, Listowel on May 4th, 2021.
Predeceased by her parents Martin and Annie and her brother Denis. Survived by her husband Michael, sons Sean and Kieran, grandchildren Chloe and Anna, brother Frank, sisters Joan and Louise, daughters-in-law Deborah and Elaine, brothers-in-law James, Larry and Tom, sisters-in-law Mai, Bridie and Kathy, nephews, and nieces.
DEATH has occurred of Noreen Horgan (née Mulvihill) Upper Athea, Athea, on 1st May, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Sean, brothers Maurice, Michael and Paudie, sisters Mary, Sheila and Bridie. Noreen will be sadly missed by her sons Denis (London) Patrick (London), John (Athea), Kevin (Athea), grandchildren Claire, Padraig, Mark, Nicola, Eoin, Daire, Fainche, Michael and Eleanor, great-grandchildren Mason & Shay, sister Joan, daughters in law, Eileen, Margaret, Yvonne and Draganna, nephews, and nieces.
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Dowling, Darragh Langan, Nora Walsh, Bridget Beaton, Jeremiah Murphy, Joe Faley, Paud Culhane, Tom Sullivan, Molly White, Dillon Boyer, Mick O’Brien, Sean Ahern, Ellen Stack, Tom Stack, Michael Anthony Ahern, Eileen Keogh, Anne Prendiville, Patsy Horan, Fr. Roger Dugan, Jer Scannell, Sr. James Kennelly, Jimmy Fitzgerald, Francis Brosnan, Tom Quinlan, Peter McGrath, Mass Moyvane; Sat 8th at 7.30pm for Sinead Halkett, Listowel (Anni); Sun 9th at 11.00am for Siobhán Shanahan (née Brosnan), Adare & Ballybunion (Rec Dec); Mon 10th at 7.30pm for Deceased of the Doran family, Asdee; Tues 11th at 7.30pm for Mary Barry, Tralee (Rec Dec); Wed 12th at 7.30pm for Michael Buckley, New York & l/o Banaraha (Months Mind); Thurs 13th at 7.30pm for Michael O’Brien, Ardfert (RIP); Fri 14th at 7.30pm for Peggy Williams, Ballydonoghue (1st Anni); Sat 15th at 7.30pm for David Foley, Kilbaha (Anni) & deceased of the Foley & O’Connor families, and Mass on Sun 16th at 11.00am for Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (1st Anni).
Mass Knockanure on Sun 9th at 9.30am for Mary Rose Kennelly & Norah Kelly (née Kennelly), Gortdromagouna, and mass on Sun 16th at 9.30am for Noreen & Pat Sweeney, Knockanure (Anni).
ROSARY Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm on the Radio 99.9fm.
YOUNG People: Cruinniú na nÓg, day of creativity for children and young people, on June 12th and Kerry County Council’s arts office are in charge, events that are being organised through the arts office can be viewed on the Cruinniú na nÓg website cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie
GAA: Club footballers playing competitive games on the weekend of June 12 and 13 with the county leagues to begin.
BEST Wishes to Kitty Flynn, Flynn’s Restaurant, Main St. Abbeyfeale who celebrated her 101st birthday recently.
CON GREANEY programme broadcast on West Limerick 102 fm on Saint Patrick’s Day, you can still hear it on podcast, on the West Limerick 102 fm radio Facebook platform.
THIS WEDNESDAY A LIGHT AND A PRAYER
The months of April and May, 1921 saw a lot of bloodshed in the Parish of Moyvane-Knockanure. This was, of course, during the Irish War of Independence. On Thursday, April 7, Mick Galvin, an IRA volunteer, was killed by British forces during an ambush at Kilmorna in Knockanure. On Thursday, April 14, 1921, Kilmorna House was raided by the local IRA. Kilmorna house was burned and Sir Arthur Vicars was shot. Then on May 12, Crown forces shot dead three unarmed members of the Flying Column, Paddy Dalton, Paddy Walsh and Jerry Lyons at Gortaglanna. Their comrade and fellow member of the Column, Con Dee made a miraculous escape from the scene. On Thursday May 26, Jack Sheehan was shot in Moinvionlach bog as he attempted to escape capture by the Crown forces. To commemorate these events, the North Kerry Republican Soldiers Memorial Committee are asking that each household light a candle on Wednesday, May 12, the centenary of the Gortaglanna tragedy, at 9pm. Fr. Kevin has very generously sponsored commemorative candles which can be collected by parishioners at all Masses this weekend.
GABRIEL’S BOOK LAUNCH- Gabriel Fitzmaurice
With freedom now to gather, maintaining social distancing and wearing masks, Gabriel Fitzmaurice will launch his latest book – ‘Rhyming History: The Irish War of Independence and the Ballads of Atrocity in the Valley of Knockanure’ in the Seanchaí, the Kerry Writer’s Museum on Saturday 15th May at 2pm. Feel free to join this historic launch which commemorates the centenary of the very tragic and sad events in Knockanure which occurred one hundred years ago this month.
STORYTELLING; Kerry Writers’ Museum storytelling workshops take place on May 7th, 14th and 21st from 10 am to 12 noon. Each workshop is a standalone event. This Bealtaine Hero event is organised in partnership with Age & Opportunity as part of the nationwide Bealtaine festival – celebrating the arts and creativity as we age. To register for the workshops email: kerrywritersmuseum@gmail.com.
May 13th 2019 Gabriel Fitzmaurice was with the Sliabh Luachra Active retired Network Choir. Kerry Writers Museum in Listowel had Bealtaine Writer’s Residency from May 1st to 24th.
POETRY: Matt Mooney latest collection of poetry, Steering by the Stars was launched online through the Limerick Writers Centre recently. It is Matt’s fifth collection of poetry.
LOCAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE: Are you interested in developing or expanding your social enterprise? Have you an innovative approach to addressing community needs? ‘Cooperating to Succeed’ is an imaginative yet practical programme designed to support social entrepreneurs, providing a year-long training and support package, tailored to your current needs. For further information please contact kmurray@wlr.ie or 069 66294.
LOAN: A New Brexit Loan Scheme is to be launched in the coming weeks, according to the government.
FEAST of Our Lady of Fatima is celebrated on Thursday 13th May. On this day in 1917 Our Lady appeared to the three children in Portugal. She asked them to pray for sinners and an end to the Great War. Thursday is also the fortieth day after Easter, the day Jesus ascended to heaven.
COLLEGE: Kerry College have over 100 full time courses, Tralee at Monavalley, Clash Road and Denny Street, Killorglin, Listowel and Killarney. Sign up for all courses online: https://kerrycollege.ie/full-time-courses/ Contact the Admissions Office on 066-71 4 96 96 or info@kerrycollege.ie
COVID-19, May 3 2021; a total of 250,290 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland, and a total of 4,906 Covid-19 related deaths.
STORY of Maighread McGrath and her life is recalled in a recent edition of the Weekly Observer, her father Dr. McGrath is still recalled in the locality, his inventive way of controlling nerve pain, is recalled.
KNOCK: Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam has welcomed the inclusion of Knock, the international Marian Shrine, as one of thirty shrines around the world invited by Pope Francis to be part of his marathon of prayer during May for the end to the pandemic.
FOSTERING First agency working in partnership with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in Ireland. Founded in May 2005, call 01-4171944. https://www.fosteringfirstireland.ie/
JOHN’S YOUTH AMBASSADORS We are currently exploring the possibility of recruiting young people aged between 16 –18 years who would like to volunteer some of their time over the Summer months to work as “Youth Ambassadors” leading guided tours of St John’s Church, welcoming visitors and also taking families on guided walks through the Town Park. This programme will involve a week of training mid-June (compulsory) and then the work part in July/August (Flexible to suit your availability). If you are interested to apply please e-mail paddy.daly@stjohns.ie for an application form.
DESMOND castle grounds are now open daily from 10am to 6pm (last admission 5.15pm). Please keep an eye on the FB page for more.
MUSEUMS Day is usually celebrated on 18th May, ICOM, have input into 37,000 institutions in 158 countries.
ICMSA has launched the first ‘interactive’ monthly milk price comparison tool that allows dairy farmers to input their individual milk volumes, constituents and quality results and see – at the touch of a button – what they would have been paid for the same supply by every other milk processor in Ireland. Milk production in Ireland rose 50% since the removal of milk quotas in 2015.
Exports rose by 62% (€2bn), but farm incomes have remained static.
ORGANIC: Minister Hackett has said the response to the Organic Farming Scheme was “strong” and that if all 317 of those who applied are eligible and go ahead and convert, there will be an increase of more than 20% in the number of farmers who will farm organically in Ireland under the scheme.
KWD County Cleanup, takes place from May 22nd to 30th
NIARON LTD: ESB Jointing works continues in the same locations, Moyvane North (in front of Keane’s) and just outside Moyvane village in the direction of Tarbert.
FOOD AWARDS: Blas na hEireann 2021, entry closing date 28th May.
OPW are to open 97 sites from now on under present regulations.
CROSS Border travel is permitted, even though North and South have different vaccine coverage and also have more liberty in North. The government are doing things that are politically correct, but endangering many of their voters.
MAY DAY: Canon MacEwan (1908 – 1991) was born in Glasgow. You can hear Canon MacEwan’s May Day hymn: composed by a Mary E. Walsh who was a pupil of the Sisters of Notre Dame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gv0S3M-mR8
ANGELUS: Kilmallock Mart featured in new video for the Angelus, which is due to be aired on RTE One at 6pm.
MASS: 9th of May 2021 Readings & Mass, http://listowelparish.com/9th-of-may-2021-readings-mass/
MALARIA kills over 400,000 children every year, Vaccine developed by scientists at Jenner Institute, Oxford, shows up to 77% efficacy in Burkina Faso trial.
NEW Moon on 11th of May.
DEATH: Peter Matson set up Scanglo 53 years ago, later became Myson, known as Rettig in 2000.
Peter died recently in Florida, aged 81 years.
BUSINESSWOMEN; THE 22 finalists of the Network Ireland Limerick businesswoman of the year, online awards evening for them is on May 19.
NAHB found that rising timber costs have added $35,872 to the average price of a new home in the U.S.
WIND: The big companies that dominate the wind turbine manufacturing and installation sector are Vestas is Danish, Siemens Gamesa is Spanish and GE Renewable Energy is headquartered in Paris. Enercon, Nordex and Senvion are all German.
CHEESE Plant; The Belview plant had been approved for planning permission by Kilkenny County Council in November 2019. Following an appeal by An Taisce against that decision, An Bord Pleanála granted final permission on June 30, 2020. An Taisce then sought a Judicial Review of that decision.
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HTEPII project is located within the Santa Marta North Atlantic Maritime Project, an inclusive partnership of the police, clergy, state and civil society in Ireland, England, Scotland, Spain and Portugal. Professor Eugene Wall, President of MIC, said: “I am delighted that MIC has an association with the Santa Marta Group. Together, we are engaged in a quest for social justice, responding to the call of Pope Francis to the world to confront the causes of the scourge of human trafficking so that victims are protected, and an end put to this appalling form of exploitation.”
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PRISON: The Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas is a charitable organisation, which was established by the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference in 1985. The ICPO works on behalf of Irish prisoners overseas to provide information and support to these prisoners and their families. No Irish prisoner was transferred into the State from an overseas prison for the fourth year in a row.
DAWN Chorus 4 May 2021; https://youtu.be/5KXHKmpBA1s Filename- Dawn Chorus 4 May 2021.mp4.
BISHOP Brendan Leahy of Limerick has welcomed the resumption of public worship, but has urged caution against “COVID complacency”. He also asked the public to think of the people of India as COVID sweeps with devastating consequences through their nation and to engage in a “marathon of prayer” that COVID passes. Bishop Leahy said, “The resumption of public ceremonies in churches from 10 May onwards is deeply satisfying in so many ways.”
POPE Francis said that he is praying for the people of India as they face a devastating coronavirus outbreak. In a message dated May 6 to Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, the pope expressed his “heartfelt solidarity” with the country’s 1.3 billion population.
VACCINES: “We are exporting 200 million doses to the wider world and we have distributed 200 million vaccines to Europeans, the rollout is forging ahead,” Ms McGuinness said.
GAA Athea- Be a Hero, Run with us to Z€RO! Athea to Croke Park Sponsored Walk
To kick start these efforts, a 260km Athea to Croker Sponsored walk is being organised to take place over the weekend May 14th – May 16th. Everyone is invited to join us in completing a sponsored 5km walk/run around our ‘Walk & Talk Track’ (7 Laps) at an allocated time. Donations will be gratefully accepted online through gofundme – https://www.gofundme.com/f/be-a-hero-get-us-to-zero… please contact 083 1400293 by Wednesday May 12th.
North Kerry GAA, County League may begin on 13th June.
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NANO Angle held their 2021 Virtual Punchestown Racing Festival Preview Night in Christy’s Bar on 26th April. We would like to thank Christy Walsh of Christy’s Bar for hosting the event, Pat Healy who done a fantastic job as MC and John C O’ Shea who was on camera. More at
http://theadvertiser.ie/very-successful-punchestown-preview-fundraiser-for-nano-nagle-school/
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CREATE your own Nature Journal for Biodiversity Week 11.30am Friday 21st May 2021
To celebrate Biodiversity Week 2021 Kerry Artist in Residence Lisa Fingleton will host a special workshop for schools (for children aged7+) on how to create a nature journal.
More details and to register (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=b57de73c24&e=57e387efec)
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CHANGE: There’s no shortage of information out there on how to change — how to lose weight, exercise more, curb your anger, quit smoking, and every other kind of habit someone might want to pick up or drop. But despite this avalanche of information, you’re probably struggling to change just as much as you ever did. What you need is an actual strategy — to identify what particular barrier is keeping you from a particular goal, and a specific solution to that specific roadblock.
ENGLAND; 70 years since the Festival of Britain - a national showcase of Britain's best art, design, science and invention. London's South Bank site was the beating heart of the festival - home to the Dome of Discovery and Royal Festival Hall - where scientific discovery, architecture and art were displayed to millions of visitors.
1918 ELECTION; By Peter Keeling / History Today
May 5, 2021
This post is in partnership with History Today. The article below was originally published at History Today.
This May, English, Scottish and Welsh voters go to the polls in the first U.K. elections held during a pandemic since 1918. That year, amid an influenza epidemic which claimed the lives of tens of millions globally, David Lloyd George led his coalition government to a crushing victory in mainland Britain, while Sinn Féin swept the board in what was soon to become the Irish Free State.
https://time.com/6046318/1918-pandemic-election/
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DICTATORS: The Roman dictator was one of the earliest and most famous examples of state-sanctioned emergency powers. When the Republic had a specific problem, such as defeating an approaching enemy army, the Senate would appoint dictators with wide-sweeping powers, including complete control of the military. There were limits. The Senate retained control over the budget, and dictators faced both a six-month time-period and heavy social pressure to finish the task. They had to retire as soon as possible. Remarkably, the role was rarely abused. Over 300 years, the Roman dictators were appointed 95 times. Yet its misuse marked the descent from Republic into Empire.
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Vatican Conference 2021: Anthony Fauci, Deepak Chopra Headline First Day
The Vatican health conference also features the CEOs of large pharmaceutical companies, including Moderna and Pfizer, along with celebrities active in medical philanthropy, global health advocates, policymakers, physicians, and religious leaders.
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2021 May 5 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
MASS on Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church daily.
Public worship would be allowed to resume on Monday, 10th May 2021, with up to 50 people allowed to be present.
MARTS: Buyers may return to marts, while adhering to public guidelines, from Monday, May 17.
FUNDRAISER: Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure: have launched a major fundraiser. We need to extend our playground area; our outdoor space is limited. The school field is often too wet to play on and we are hoping to upgrade to an Astroturf surface this summer. We need to raise €15,000. Due to covid, we cannot have any fundraising activities. We have organised a GoFundMe page, accessible via the School Facebook page. We also need the support of our community. We need your support. Contributions can be made via the GoFundMe page or by cash or cheque. You can contact the school on 068-49130 if you require further information. Thank you in advance.
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER – The feast, instituted by Pope Pius X11 in 1955, proposes the example and intercession of St. Joseph as worker and patron of workers. It remembers the dignity of human labour.
LISTOWEL - St. Padre Pio & 1st Friday Evening Mass at 6.45pm.
MASS on RTE News Channel TV on Thursday May 6th, at 10.30 am will be from St. John’s Church, Tralee.
DEATH has taken place of Pat (Paddy) Joseph O'Carroll, Cricklewood, London and late of Gurtdromagouna, Knockanure, on April 18th, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Francis and Mary and his brother Jerry. Survived by his wife Anne, children Pamela, Miranda and Francis, grandchildren Sami, Saskia, Emily, Annabel, Paddy, Eliza, Delia, Riley and Maybelle, sisters Mary and Margaret, daughter-in-law Caroline, son-in-law Doug, sister-in-law Maureen, brother-in-law Ted, nephews, and nieces.
The Requiem Mass was celebrated in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure, on Saturday May 1st live-streamed on http://funeralslive.ie/pat-o-carroll/, with burial afterwards Family grave in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.
DEATH has occurred of Patrick Dalton of Gortnagross & Knocknagorna, Athea on 26th April 2021. Predeceased by his father Willie Joe & brother John. Survived by his wife Mary, son Joseph & daughter Marina, mother Peggy, brother Liam (Ardfert), sister Marie (Mulvihill – Moyvane), brothers-in-law Brendan, Seán, Tom, Cyril & Thomas, sisters-in-law Joan, Delia, Mary & Kathleen, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Saturday (1st May), burial immediately after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.
The Mass live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/athea
DEATH of Conor King (Douglas) On April 24th 2021, following an accident Conor, son of Maura (nee Duffy) and Eamonn, brother of Áine grandson of Dinny, Elma, Alphonsus and the late Kathleen. Sadly missed by his family, aunts Leona and Denise, Uncles Des, Brian and Stephen and their families, relatives. He was Grandnephew of Eddie Stack, Moyvane.
DEATH occurred of Sister Bridget Windle on 17th April 2021, born 1920 at Upper Aughrim. Sr. Bridget died at Queen of Peace Nursing Care Rathgar, sadly missed by her Community at Notre Dame Convent, Churchtown; the worldwide Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions; her niece Kathleen, John Chris Cunningham and family, Glin (Limerick); nephew David (and Ann), nieces Ellen (and Russ), Kate (and Tom), (Birmingham); niece Angela (and Tom), (Scotland); relatives and many friends and neighbours in Moyvane. Due to current Government guidelines Bridget’s funeral Mass and burial service will be strictly private. View the funeral Mass on Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 11am on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/notredameconvent
ANNIVERSARIES: Jeremiah Christopher O’Carroll, Liza Mulvihill, David O’Brien, Sr. Perpetua O’Brien, Dan Allen, Sr. Conception O’Connor, Bridie Cox, John Neenan, Heidi Deegan, Sr. Bridie O’Sullivan, Mary R Kennelly, Canon Michael Fleming, Fr. Colmcille Murphy, Kay O’Brien Hattley, Jeremiah McCarthy, Paul Dalton, Michael Andrew Beasley O’Flaherty, Mike Brendan Sheehy, Agnes Mulvihill, Statia Hanrahan, Tom Liston, Danny Liston, Josie Golding, Mass in Moyvane; Sat 1st at 7.30pm for Conor King, Douglas, Cork (Rec Dec); Sun 2nd at 11.00am for Tom O’Flaherty, The Village (Anni) & his nephew Michael Andrew Beazley, Ballybunion; Tues 4th at 7.30pm for Denis O’Connor, Glin (Anni); Wed 5th at 7.30pm for Patrick Feury, Glin (Anni) & deceased of the Feury family; Thurs 6th at 7.30pm Jerry & Jenny O’Carroll, Woodgrove & their son Christopher (Anni); Fri 7th at 7.30pm for Tom McCarthy, Kilbaha (Months Mind); Sat 8th at 7.30pm for Sinead Halkett, Listowel (Anni), and mass on Sun 9th at 11.00am for Siobhán Shanahan (née Brosnan), Adare & Ballybunion (Rec Dec)
Mass Knockanure on Sun 2nd at 9.30am for Pádraig McMahon, Lisaniskea (Anni), and Mass on Sun 9th at 9.30am for Mary Rose Kennelly & Norah Kelly (née Kennelly), Gortdromagouna.
NOVENA IN HONOUR OF ST. BRENDAN. In preparation for the feast of St. Brendan May 16th, the community in Curraheen, Tralee, are hosting a short novena beginning on Wednesday 12th May and continuing each day up to Sunday 16th May.
PIETA HOUSE are encouraging people to register online and get up at Sunrise on May 8th to walk, run, cycle, swim or do some activity in support of Pieta House. Visit www.darknessintolight.ie for more details. Pieta provide free, accessible one-to-one counselling to people suffering from suicidal ideation, engaging in self-harm or to those bereaved by suicide. CRISIS HELPLINE call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
FINUGE GROTTO Rosary will be recited at Finuge Grotto every Tuesday evening 8pm during the month of May.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People. ALONE manage a national support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
RHYMING: Writer Gabriel Fitzmaurice, is launching Rhyming History on the Centenary of the Valley of Knockanure shooting. The War of Independence and the Ballads of Atrocity in The Valley of Knockanure. In this new publication to mark the centenary of the War of Independence in North Kerry, Gabriel Fitzmaurice has drawn together the threads of traditional lore and balladry with the steel-wire of factual evidence to explain the origins of the ballad ‘The Valley of Knockanure’ by the internationally acclaimed writer, Bryan MacMahon, who had been commissioned to do so in 1946 by Pádraig Ó Ceallacháin, a noteworthy activist in the cause for Irish Independence. Other variants of the song are also provided with insightful commentary. The book is accompanied by a CD.
https://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/rhyming-history-book-by-gabriel-fitzmaurice/
History Lectures ; Kerry Writers’ Museum in conjunction with Listowel and District Historical Society, presents a series of history lectures throughout the year. Each lecture focuses on a particular aspect of local history or commemorates significant anniversaries in Irish and international history.
https://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/listowel-history-lectures/
CLOTHES COLLECTION – The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a clothes collection on Thursday 13th May in the Church car park from 8am to 10.30am in aid of the Community Centre, Tarbert.
FAITH it’s a beautiful thing, That little word with the special ring, It’s faith in the things I cannot see, Like knowing my God is always with me, Faith that everything will turn out alright, That my days of darkness will lead into light, Faith that Jesus will take my hand, And guide me through things I don’t understand, That no matter where I roam, far and wide, My God will be there by me side, And until I’m home in Heaven above, I will always know my God’s true love, And until that day He call me home, I will never have to walk alone, To know that someday I’ll hear angels sing Faith, it’s a beautiful thing.
PADRE Pio May Devotions Castleisland Church on Tuesday 18th May at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by stroke victim Tom Harrington from Crotta. Tom has had to re-jig a massively busy life/work schedule and manage a new pathway. A story laced with hope and positivity.
VACCINE: If the vaccine was so good why are they still warning the vaccinated and the young who have little to fear from C19. Give the youth an opportunity to get herd immunity and the pharmaceutical companies, and health professionals would lose millions. Our health professionals should disclose, who gave them grants to achieve their present professional status.
NIARON LTD: ESB Jointing works have commenced just outside Moyvane village on the way to Knockanure and have commenced just outside Moyvane village in the direction of Tarbert, south of Moyvane river.
SPORTS: Cúl Camps Kellogg’s ; Cúl Camp is confirmed for Monday July 26th to Friday 30th July in Glin. Number of attendees are not capped but once 100 children are registered we will be advised, and will have the option of extending this number. Coaches are allocated 1:10 children. Lunch will be eaten in the open stands and all activities happen on the field.
TG4 will broadcast Gaelic Games with 25 games live and exclusive from the Allianz Leagues (Football and Hurling) over the coming months. TG4 will show at least four live games every weekend, with one game on Saturday and three games every Sunday; two of which will be live on TG4, while a third will be available to view live on the TG4 Player App, in addition to deferred full coverage of the game on TG4 later that day. TG4’s coverage begins on the weekend of May 8 with Allianz Hurling League action including; Westmeath v Galway, Wexford v Laois, Cork v Waterford and Antrim v Clare.
TG4; When the journalist Evelyn O'Rourke as diagnosed with breast cancer, she was pregnant with her second child. Evelyn is on a mission to discover what sort of experience women who are diagnosed with cancer have today on 12/05 @ 21:30
TG4; 02/05 @ 21:30, Cork Folk Festival is a new music series.
PARENTING Limerick: a network of organisations providing parenting and family support in Limerick City and County; The Limerick Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC);
ABC Start Right Limerick: a prevention and early intervention programme for children 0-6 and their families in Limerick City Centre and Northside. We hope to support you in your parenting journey!
https://loveparenting.ie/who-are-we/
KINGDOM VIRTUAL DEMENTIA CAFÉ runs 2nd Tuesday morning of every month via Zoom. It provides support for people living with dementia or those experiencing memory loss
and loved ones family and friends. Guest speakers each month. Chat openly to health care professionals and peers. Contact Catherine@bailemhuire.ie or call 0867809989.
INNOVATION Arena 2021 in association with Enterprise ...
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Welcome to the application form for the Virtual Innovation Arena Competition 2021. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual boot camp, one to one judging panel and the selected winners will be invited to exhibit in the 2022 Winners Enclosure at the Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships.. Before your submit your application, we'd advise you to note .
DEVELOPMENT of site of the old Listowel Livestock Mart, will begin shortly according to newspaper reports.
TALKS on the €5 billion Brexit Adjustment reserve, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said that Ireland would get €1.05 billion of this.
GREEN CERT: With Barrister-at-Law Tracey O’ Mahony; This week The Advertiser spoke to Barrister Tracey O’ Mahony about the upcoming vote in the European Parliament by Irish MEP’s with regard to the Digital Green Certificate or ‘Vaccine Passport’.
http://theadvertiser.ie/digital-green-certificate-regulation-vote-no/
LISTOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP As you know there was not any Street collection for Daffodil Day again this year so we set up a Just Giving online collection and surpassed expectations TG. We wish to thank all those that went to the trouble to get money to us Online and gave it to us personally. Amount raised €9,780.
GARDENS: Many are planting, but cost of seed and plants, surprise us, many shrubs come from glass houses and if you do not protect them in the beginning, they are wasted, disappointing amateur gardeners. Blackcurrants are looking well so far, apple blossoms are plentiful, but recent frosty nights may affect them. White thorn will flower shortly. Gone in most place is lady’s shock, a wild flower that grew in meadows. This time of year many went to local blessed well, it was also a great social occasion, as you could meet people from far and wide in pleasant surroundings.
CAPITOL: The storming of the US Capitol building on January 6 of this year will go down as one of the darkest days in American history and one Kerry man, Donie O'Sullivan was there at the centre of it all to capture it for CNN.
Death of Ashli Babbitt an unarmed woman; Her brother, Roger Witthoeft, explained his sibling’s likely motivation to the Times. “My sister was 35 and served 14 years — to me that’s the majority of your conscious adult life,” Witthoeft said. “If you feel like you gave the majority of your life to your country and you’re not being listened to, that is a hard pill to swallow. That’s why she was upset.”
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ACCORD TRALEE is open for face-to-face counselling for couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and work to resolve difficulties that arise in their marriage and relationships. Phone 066 7122280.
A US police officer who died after January's Capitol riot had two strokes and died from natural causes, the chief medical examiner for Washington DC has ruled.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56810371
DEATHS: an estimated 700,000 people die each year due to drug-resistant diseases.
If no action is taken, drug-resistant diseases could cause 10 million deaths each year by 2050
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) a ‘silent pandemic’, according to Sunita Narain, Director-General, of India’s Centre for Science and Environment.
By admin - July 26, 2011
A RESEARCHER at the University of Limerick is to bring together medical experts to generate a world-class environment for cancer research. Dr Patrick Kiely has been selected to spearhead the project by the Irish Association for Cancer Research (IACR), to which he was recently elected.
A native of Tarbert, Co Kerry, Dr Kiely was recently appointed Lecturer in the Department of Life Sciences at UL,
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2011/07/26/ul-researcher-to-spearhead-cancer-research/
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By admin -December 5, 2011
THE Shannon Estuary and the surrounding lands have “mighty potential to bring investment” to the region, if plans to develop it are carried out sufficiently,” according to county councillor, John Sheehan. Limerick County Council director, Tom Enright believes that a framework plan for the estuary will help identify what is lacking in infrastructure for the future of the region.
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2011/12/05/estuary-has-potential-to-be-built-on/
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RECORDS: The oldest journalist is Walter Bingham (Israel, b. 5 January 1924) who is 97 years and 90 days old, as verified in Jerusalem, Israel, on 5 April 2021.
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/86699-oldest-journalist
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Roots Community Shop and Café has had a long journey to where it is now and gladly opened its doors in December 2020.------------------------------
Their LEADER funding was administered by West Limerick Resources Siobhan explained.
For the second stage of construction, they applied for more funding from different sources such as the Department of Rural Affairs, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and even some money from the JP McManus Benevolent fund.
This success story has resonated with community groups across Ireland, who often call Kilmeedy for advice. “people are travelling from within the Limerick area to see what we’re doing and we look forward to welcoming more from further afield once restrictions are lifted,” Ms Heaney remarked.
Don’t be afraid to give Roots Shop and Café a visit and if you would like to keep up to date on their story you can follow them on Instagram.
SPACE: The group detected two polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) — the first molecules of their type ever specifically identified in space.
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Albert the Great, the patron saint of scientists, is a favorite of Shingledecker’s. “The church has preserved knowledge [and] promoted learning, schools and science. And for it to be seen as suddenly antagonistic to [scientists] is a betrayal of the legacy of the church in fostering learning and discovery,” Shingeldecker said.
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WINDFARMS: The Danish wind power firm Ørsted has warned that up to 10 of its giant offshore windfarms around the UK and Europe will need urgent repairs because their subsea cables have been eroded by rocks on the seabed. (The Guardian Reported)
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Limerick Person of the Year 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHLyJYWeq98
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2021 April 28 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
THE PARENTS COUNCIL MURHUR NS: have arranged a Clothing Collection for April 29th. In light of current conditions, bags of unwanted clothes can be dropped into the Marion Hall, Glin Rd at the following dates & times: Saturday 24th April 10:30-12:00pm; Tuesday 27th April 7-8pm. Please do NOT drop bags at times other than those designated above. Bags of unwanted, dry, clean Clothing (all types), Bed Linen (pillow cases, sheets, covers), handbags, shoes can be given - all bagged. Also, the Parents Council have arranged the date of Friday 30th April for the next Split the Bucket Draw! Tickets can still be purchased in Hollys, Noel Stack Butchers & Mike Kennelly’s Hardware! We would like thank all those who have supported to date.
BLESSING OF HOLY WATER: At the weekend Masses, Fr. Kevin will bless water making it Easter Water. Fill your own bottles at home and he will bless them. Those at home can have bottles at the ready as well.
VOCATION SUNDAY: In former years this Sunday was dedicated to praying for Vocations. We need to continue to pray for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Vocations Director in the Diocese is Fr. Joe Begley. Email glengarriff@dioceseofkerry.ie
NIARON LTD: ESB Jointing works has commenced just outside Moyvane village on the way to Knockanure and have commenced just outside Moyvane village in the direction of Tarbert
VIRTUAL FLEADH BY THE FEALE: The 25th annual Fleadh by the Feale which was always held on the May Bank Holiday will have to take place virtually this year. See local papers for details.
WEATHER is good, plenty of sunshine and a fresh breeze. Pity some soft leaves and plants were burned during the recent late frost. Early silage is being cut also. Some cattle are still indoors, milking cows are receiving priority on the outside. Land around here still dodgy for cattle, as land is slow to dry.
FAITH it’s a beautiful thing, That little word with the special ring, It’s faith in the things I cannot see, Like knowing my God is always with me, Faith that everything will turn out alright, That my days of darkness will lead into light, Faith that Jesus will take my hand, And guide me through things I don’t understand, That no matter where I roam, far and wide, My God will be there by me side, And until I’m home in Heaven above, I will always know my God’s true love, And until that day He call me home, I will never have to walk alone, To know that someday I’ll hear angels sing Faith, it’s a beautiful thing.
DEATH has taken place of Paddy Carroll a native of Knockanure and living in England. Funeral mass at Knockanure Church on Saturday May 1st 2021 at 12 noon.
DEATH has taken place of Angela Kearney (née Buckley), Main Street, Moyvane and Cahirdown, Listowel, and late of Kilkee on April 22nd, 2021. Predeceased by her parents William and Catherine, sister Anna Lourdes. Survived by her husband Joe, sons Alan and Brian, daughters Lisa and Michelle, grandchildren Aoileann, Dara, Jack, Rachel and Aisling, brothers Christopher and Andrew, sisters Bridie and Beana, sons-in-law Derek and Dan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
Requiem Mass being celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Monday at 12 noon, live-streamed on https://youtube.com/channel/UCVQVOMu9jmtp3EyH3co9n_Q , with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Vivian Nolan, Dan Lenihan, Marie Kennelly, Billy Fitzgerald, Bridger Teresa Carroll, John J Buckley, Jim Fitzgerald, Mickey Walsh, Sheila O’Riordan, Jack Walsh, Sr. Mary Andrew O’Flaherty, John Joe O’Connor, Fr. Pat Moore, Paddy Feury, John O’Connor, Hannah Sheehy, John Horgan. Mass Moyvane; Sat 24th at 7.30pm for Con Carmody, The Village (1st Anni); Sun 25th at 11.00am for Nell Flavin, Trien (Months Mind) & her twin grandnephews Ben & Daniel on their 21st Birthday Remembrance and Anniversary; Mon 26th at 7.30pm a Special Intention – Emigrant family;
Tues 27th at 7.30pm for James Fitzgerald, Lower Aughrim (Anni); Thurs 29th at 7.30pm for Sr. Crisalda, Malta (1st Anni) – prayers & blessings to her loving sister Josephine in Malta and her special friend Maura in Dublin; Fri 30th at 7.30pm for Mai Carr, Birthday Celebration Blessings; Sat 1st at 7.30pm for John O’Connor, Moyvane South (Anni), and Mass on Sun 2nd at 11.00am for Tom O’Flaherty, The Village (Anni) & his nephew Michael Andrew Beazley, Ballybunion.
Mass Knockanure; Sun 25th at 9.30am for Helen & John Joe O’Sullivan, Ardagh & their daughter-in-law Mary O’Sullivan, Athea (Anni), and Mass on Sun 2nd at 9.30am for Pádraig McMahon, Lisaniskea (Anni).
FEAST of St Joseph the worker May 1st. Sundays in May were always traditional days for visits to local Holy Well. Feast of St. Catherine is celebrated on Thursday 29th April. She was a Dominican Sister who worked to bring about peace on the continent in the fourteenth century. She is patron saint of Europe.
CUCKOO was singing early in the morning on 21st April, the dawn chorus is great at this time, birds sing well in evening also. By chance I noticed a house with an Avery in their back yard recently, it contained many species of birds, I am told they love lettuce and apples.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sr. Agnes Fitzgerald a native of Brosna, on being awarded Person of the Month in Limerick, she has spent 39 years working in Cuan Mhuire.
WELCOME; Hello there and welcome to the parish youth group Listowel or PYGL. We are a small (religious group) group of teens that attend/host social events. The group started in September 2019
http://listowelparish.com/parish-youth-group-listowel/
FR Tom HICKEY: (16 Iúil, 1924 – 12 Aibreán, 2021)
Fuair an tAthair Tomás Ó hIceadha bás ar an Luan, 12 Aibreán, 2021. Bhí sé mar shagart paróiste anseo ó 1989 – 2005 agus bhí sé gníomhach sa pharóiste go dtí gur cailleadh é. Bhí sé ag comhcheiliúradh ag Aifreann Dhomhnach Cásca ar an 4 Aibreán i mbliana. Ghlac sé páirt i searmanais na Cásca leis. Is féidir le daoine féachaint ar na searmanais seo agus aifreann na sochraide ar www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-vincents.
ACCORD TRALEE is open for face-to-face counselling for couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and work to resolve difficulties that arise in their marriage and relationships. Phone 066 7122280.
FULL Moon 27 April- will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning. Moon Distance: 363,526.30 km.
SHANNONSIDE WOMEN’S GROUP – will hold a clothes collection on Thursday 13th May.
PIETA HOUSE are encouraging people to register online and get up at Sunrise on May 8th to walk, run, cycle, swim or do some activity in support of Pieta House. Visit www.darknessintolight.ie for more details. ON Friday April 30, Fedamore natives Padraig Kelleher, Shane Fitzgerald, Alan Shire and Paul Kiely will cycle to all 65 GAA clubs in Limerick over the May Bank Holiday weekend covering over 530km in aid of Pieta House.
COURSE: Kerry College course to explore if working in IT is for them. Details from 066 714 96 96, or contact info@kerrycolege.ie
ACTIVE RETIRED; We are inviting expressions of interest from all Active Retired Groups to host an event/ activity for older members of your community during the month of May. All event organisers must ensure that their event is on-line, or alternatively events must be adhering to the public health guidelines that may be in place at the time.
https://www.sdcc.ie/en/news/bealtaine-festival-may-2021.html
STAFF at Trinity College Dublin earning over €300,000 per year more than doubled last year to 13.
PLANNING has been granted to IDA for an €11m advanced manufacturing building at Raheen Industrial Estate, Limerick.
SPORT Ireland are to give €443,356 to Limerick Sports Partnership to increase levels of participation in sport especially amongst specific target groups such as older people, girls and women, people with disabilities, unemployed people, and people in disadvantaged communities.
€9.5 million has been approved for 29 Local Sports Partnerships.
SILAGE: Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has building specifications relating to silage storage – see agriculture.gov.ie or teacasc.ie.
KERRY Council Lorries; two Scania lorries have clocked over 1 million km each.
CLIMATE: Deputy Healy-Rae claims the Climate Action Bill will reduce the national herd by 50%, we only account for 0.1% of global carbon emissions. Irish tourism industry will be hit by carbon charges on flights. He wants included in Bill, zero VAT on insulation materials for homes and making public transport free in some areas.
SIAMSA: For full details of the spring and summer programmes and to book your online events visit siamsatire.com
EURO 2020 fixtures; the Irish government have been unable to guarantee the attendance of spectators. Now the three Group E games featuring Slovakia, Sweden and Poland have moved to Saint Petersburg.
FINES: At last month’s Newcastle West Joint Policing Committee meeting Cllr Galvin read out a motion calling on the Minister for Justice to enact legislation to put the onus on parents of children under 16 who are gathering / loitering in public areas and engaging in antisocial behaviour to be responsible for their children. Cllr Tom Ruddle seconded Cllr Galvin’s motion. Cllr John Sheahan said “we can pass motions but if our national legislator doesn't take it up, we are going nowhere”.
Cllr Sheahan also noted that there are an awful lot of children and young people who have been “exemplary” during the Covid-19 pandemic when their “lives have been turned upside down and they should not be forgotten in the middle of all this”. Cllr Jerome Scanlan said that if respect isn’t nurtured in the home it is very hard to develop it. He proposed that councillors write to all three local TDs about the issues on the ground in the Newcastle West municipal district. (From Limerick Leader 16 April 2021).
GUARDS: “What we are going to do is we are going to deploy some additional resources one day a week to go and visit villages and towns throughout County Limerick to make gardai more accessible to the people of those areas,” says Insp Lacey.
MEDICINES: News report about over prescribing on media last week, people who live by the river, are familiar with the amount of tablet containers being dumped. Many feel they have to encourage their doctor to prescribe medicine in order to claim welfare money, there is no check are they using the medicine for themselves or what they do with it.
BRYAN MCMAHON: Kerry Writers' Museum an online lecture about Listowel writer Bryan MacMahon on Thursday, April 22, at 7.30pm - as part of its ongoing series of online lectures about Kerry writers - entitled 'Bryan MacMahon: Master, Storyman and Friend'.
The illustrated presentation delivered by a Listowel native and lifelong friend of Bryan's, Éamon Ó Murchú.
"I have been greatly privileged that, in my journey through life, I have had, as a guide, 'the Master', my friend Bryan MacMahon," Éamon said ahead of the event.
"He provided me with a unique, life-long education as teacher and friend."
Born in Listowel in 1909, Bryan MacMahon was a folklorist; short-story writer; poet; playwright and producer of plays; novelist, lecturer and ballad-maker.
He also wrote for pageants, radio features, and television scripts.
His first play, The Bugle in the Blood, was produced in the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in 1949. His 1952 novel, Children of The Rainbow, was published in Britain, the United States and Canada. Bryan is remembered fondly in Listowel as The Master, having served as teacher and later Principal at Scoil Réalta na Maidine or the Boys' Primary School, where he started his education as a pupil.
In his lecture, Éamon will comment on the life and times of Bryan MacMahon; his warm personality; the philosophy of life that permeated his teaching and writing; his many talents; and his lifelong contribution to his hometown of Listowel.
The lecture delivered live on Zoom. However, we will be live streaming the lecture on our YouTube channel which can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/szwqt4gJt4k
To get a free registration link, one can e-mail kerrywritersmuseum@gmail.com.
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CLIMATE Action; Ireland’s new Agri-Food Strategy to 2030 was published at the end of last week, shedding light on how Irish farming will look over the coming years.
The strategy is divided into four ‘missions’. These are:
Mission 1 – A climate-smart, environmentally sustainable agri-food sector;
Mission 2 – Viable and resilient primary producers with enhanced well-being;
Mission 3 – Food which is safe; nutritious and appealing; and trusted and valued at home and abroad;
Mission 4 – An innovative, competitive and resilient agri-food sector, driven by technology and talent.
More at https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/agri-food-2030-what-climate-measures-are-in-store/
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The IFA said it has been engaging at all levels to “ensure that farming is treated fairly in the climate action process”. The organisation highlighted a point in the new Climate Bill which states that, in implementing the bill, the minister “shall” have regard to “the special economic and social role of agriculture including with regards to the distinct characteristics of biogenic methane”. See Agriland site for more.
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ARTIST: Visual Artist in Residence
Lisa Fingleton is Kerry County Council’s new Visual Artist in Residence.
As part of her residency, Lisa would like to work with the people of Kerry to explore the cross sections between creativity and issues, such as climate action and biodiversity, helping them to connect with the world around them. Lisa will commence her residency in mid-April and any individuals, artists, groups and schools interested in mentoring and being part of these projects should contact the Arts Office on arts[at]kerrycoco.ie / 066 7183541 for further information.
FREE emigrants to Van Diemens Land [Tasmania] in 1837.
https://mykerryancestors.com/killarney-to-van-diemens-land-1837/
LIMERICKMAN; Statue of County Limerick slave owner is removed from US city- By Bernie English - April 16, 2021
According to Norman G. Rukert’s “Historic Canton,” Captain John O’Donnell was born in 1749. In his youth, O’Donnell “ran away to sea and found himself in India, amassing a sizeable fortune before he was thirty.” As an employee of the British East India Company, O’Donnell lived in India for 16 years.
In 1786, O’Donnell purchased 11 acres of land in Baltimore, which eventually grew to more than 1,900 acres. O’Donnell named his plantation Canton, which is what English speakers at the time called the Chinese port city of Guangzhou. Records show that he kept 36 enslaved people on his plantation. O’Donnell had seven children with his wife Sarah Chew Elliott. It is believed only one, Elliot, returned to his father’s native Ireland to study at Trinity College Dublin.
DEBATE on EU; Debate on The Future of Europe
[Search domain openeudebate.eu/conference-on-the-future-of-europe/] https://openeudebate.eu/conference-on-the-future-of-europe/
DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE. The Conference on the Future of Europe is an initiative that seeks a new agreement on the future of European democracy by engaging a two-year inter-institutional discussion and a citizens debate during 2020-2022.
There is an attempt by some politicians to avoid a referendum, on the outcome, the peoples voice.
MAURICE MULCAHY MEMORABILIA: Family members are looking for Maurice Mulcahy Memorabilia
Any memorabilia or information. Contact Tourist office on 068 25555 and leave a message.
ENGINE Docs aims to inspire a new generation of documentary filmmakers.
For more information and details on how to apply click here. https://sheffdocfest.com/articles/954-film-in-limerick-launch-new-documentary-film-scheme/
Deadline for applications is Monday 24 May 2021 at 12 noon.
PARENTS: 25 Apr International Parental Alienation Awareness Day – Resources. Today is the International Parental Alienation Awareness Day. This day highlights a particular form of domestic abuse that takes place when one parent tries to distance his or her children, without reason or justification, from the other parent when a marriage or relationship ends. Such a denial of the rights of children to have a loving relationship with both parents has long-lasting and damaging consequences for a child. For more information about the issue log on to www.alienated.ie.
FAIRTRADE is an action under Climate Action and can be used in a number of categories in the National TidyTowns Competition. It will be an action in the Newcastle West Tidy Towns group application for 2021.
ROBERT NOLAN Months Mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jafod549ks8
HELP AFRICA: Self Help Africa was created in the immediate aftermath of the Ethiopian Famine of 1984/5 to deliver long-term solutions to the problem of hunger and extreme poverty in the region.
The IFA supported the shipment and distribution of 2,000t of Cara Donegal seed potatoes to famine-affected communities in Ethiopia – one of the first major projects carried out by the Self Help.
That initiative and others were spearheaded by former IFA president, the late Joe Rea, and was followed in the late 1980s with support for programmes of irrigated horticultural production promoted by Self Help Africa in the Meki and Marako regions of southern Ethiopia.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/importance-of-agriculture-underlined-on-ifa-trip-to-africa/
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OLD PAPERS:
Tralee Mercury 1829-1839, Saturday, October 24, 1829; Page: 2
PUBLIC DINNER IN LISTOWELL, TO MR. KEANE. We understand that the independent and public spirited inhabitants of Listowel, intend to give Mr. Keane of that town a public dinner, as testimony of their-regard for the important service he has rendered this county? by his successful opposition to the exaction of illegal tolls & customs at the Fairs of Listowel . When considered that there are 26 Fairs in Listowel in the year, and one hundred and four markets, it cannot be questioned but Mr. Keane has conferred, very important benefits on his native county by his manly and uncompromising Opposition to those most oppressive imposts upon the industry of the people. Mr. Keane has we understand, at his own expense, procured Potatoe measures for the use of the People, without fee or reward.
Tralee Mercury 1829-1839, Wednesday, March 09, 1831; Page: 4
IRRAGHTICONNOR ACCOUNTS. James Dunworth, for widening and deepening 404 perches of the drains, on the sides, of. the Mail Coach road, from Listowel to Tarbert, between Daniel Dunford's house at Murhur , and James Kennelly's house at Poul —Allowed.
Tralee Mercury 1829-1839, Saturday, July 30, 1831; Page: 2
LATE AFFRAY IN LISTOWEL. Parturiunt Montes Nascetur ridiculus Mus.
The King at the prosecution of John Francis Hewson of Ennismore, Esq. against John Hilliard and Henry Hilliard, Esqrs. Surely it must be in the recollection of our readers that the Ultras in the neighbourhood of Listowel, chagrined at the defeat of the Knight of Kerry, gave every opposition in the month of May last, to a peaceable demonstration of public feeing which was being paid to William Hilliard. Esq., of Ballyhorgan, for his liberality at the late-Election. In this affair Captain Hewson, “late of the Tarbert Fencibles" cut rather a conspicuous figure, and upon an exparte statement which was made to the Chief Secretary, the Crown was induced to prosecute, which for the character of the present Government we sincerely regret. After this days proceedings, will the Anti-reformers dare continue to libel the character of that neighbourhood and we boldly ask, has this procession turned out to be what Mr. Hewson and his Boroughmongering friends have represented, namely " an Insurrectionary movement of the Physical force of the neighbourhood ?" Our readers may easily guess from whom this sentence has been quoted.
FRIDAY, 29th JULY 1831.
This day at the sitting of the Court, Sergeant Goold, on the part of the Crown, applied for liberty to send up Bills of Indictment to the Grand Jury, against two Gentlemen, for an assault upon, and preventing a Magistrate in the execution of his duty, it being a case the speedy decision of which was of vast consequence to the peace of the county.
Baron Pennefather- I see nothing in this case to authorize me to do so, or make it a precedent. Can't justice be done at the Sessions ?
Sergeant Goold- My Lord, Mr. Hewson received a letter from Mr. Stanley, saying it was a fit prosecution for the Assizes. Court.-—Then if you, Mr. Sergeant, as representative of the King's Attorney-General, tell me from the circumstances you think it a fit prosecution for the Assizes, I shall try it. The Learned Sergeant spoke in so low a tone, we could not catch what he said. The Court ultimately allowed the bills to be sworn. At 4 o'clock, Baron Pennefather addressed the Learned Sergeant, and said he'd recommend him not to press the case, that really the county was in so peaceable a state, Justice could be done sufficiently at the Sessions, or let it stand until next Assizes. Sergeant Goold—I shall do whatever the Court pleases, however, I will speak with your Lordship. Court.—Now, Mr. Sergeant ? Sergeant.—No my Lord, after Court.
30TH JULY.
It being understood the case would be tried this morning, at the sitting of the Court, a little before the hour the Court was adjourned to, crowds were about the door, each anxious to hear the circumstances and witness the result. When the doors were opened, the rush was indescribable. At a little after 10 o'clock, Baron Pennefather entered the Court. The Traversers having appeared at the side Bar, they were arraigned for a common assault, a riot, and obstructing Mr. Hewson, as a Magistrate. Mr. Hewson examined by Sergeant Goold. Recollects The 29th of May last; was in
Listowel on that day, was A Sunday; got a letter from the Police Constable; In consequence attended in Listowel; oncoming to Listowel was informed— Mr. Walsh for Prisoners objected to the evidence as illegal.
Court—Certainly no evidence. Mr. Hewson—Proceeded to the bridge of Listowel with the Police; saw a party with ribbons and flags coming towards Listowel consisting of over 1000 men ; was waiting on the bridge for the purpose of stopping them ; met Rev. Mr. Mahony, P.P. Who asked witness if he intended to disperse the people, told him he did ; Mr. Mahony begged of him to allow him half an hour and that he would disperse them; heard them call him Nicknames; called him Boroughmonger,— (laughter-)—and Anti-Reformer. (Immense laughter).
Mr. King—I wonder you survived it, Mr. Hewson. ls it for this you indict the prisoners. Baron Pennefather—In that case, Mr. King, half the house of Commons should be indicted. (Roars of laughter.) Sergeant Goold —And my Lord, we'd try them all herein a batch.
Examination continued;. Said if they did not disperse he should read the Proclamation; Mr. Leonard, a Professional Gentleman, who was standing near him, told him that the Act authorising that Proclamation expired ; then read the Proclamation under the Riot Act. Mr. Leonard told the people that Mr. Hewson having read the Riot Act, they ought disperse, as the consequence may be fatal to themselves; in consequence of which they dispersed ; they saw another party coming from Listowel with a tree on a car, and a flag on the top of the tree.
Court—What colour was It. Mr. Hewson—Believes it was green, Mr.Supple—Was it not orange, and green, Mr Hewson—I am no Judge, ''(Immense laughter.) Mr. Hewson—At the head of this party Mr. Henry Hilliard was on foot, and Mr. J. Hilliard on horseback; remonstrated with Mr J. Hilliard ; called to Mr. Jackson, C.C P, & told the Police to stop the car ; took hold of the head of the horse, with both hands, and received from a person he believed to be on horseback, but whose name he could not tell, several blows of a whip ; did not tell the people he was a Magistrate, sent for a party of the lOth Foot, and followed the people about a mile, until stopped by Mr. Mahony, P.P. lodged information’s before Mr. Harnett.
Cross examined by Holwell Walsh, Esq. I am glad to set you in such humour, Mr. Hewson. Never heard of a Maypolo on the 29th of May ; never danced round a Maypole.
To the Court—These people had no sticks and before the car was stopped, there was disposition to riot ; none of the crowd coming from Listowel could have heard the Riot Act read ; they might have been coming from mass..
After the examination of two other witnesses, for the prosecution, Counsel for the Crown, seeing the absurdity of pressing the case, proposed that the traversers should make an apology, to which their Counsel objected, strongly urging there was no blow given.
Court—Would recommend the traversers to say they had no intention to strike Mr. Hewson.
Mr. King—We have no objection ; it was merely an Election squabble, and the neighbourhood of Listowel has been perfectly tranquil'.
Sergeant Goold—The Gentleman at the other side would wish to represent it as an immaculate spot.
Baron Pennefather—I have considerable experience in this county, and am happy to say that its tranquillity is undisturbed.—I would strongly recommend the Gentry, not to permit party feelings, to creep in between them. They should come together and unite in preserving the peace. The issue was then handed to the Jury who brought in a verdict of NOT GUILTY. Counsel for the Crown—Messrs, Goold, Wolfe, and Plunkett. Agent, Mathew Barrington. Counsel for the Traversers—Messrs, Walsh, King, and Gibson. Agents, Messrs, Supple and Leonard.
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Subject: Phone Scam
HI all,
On a more serious note, I received a phone call this morning and should have known by the number – it had a 0032 International prefix – but in my defence, it was early and I wasn’t fully functioning. The caller, a middle Eastern gentleman, purported to be from an overwatch group for Ireland’s internet service providers including Eir, Sky Virginmedia.
He didn’t ask for any of my personal details or logins or passwords. He asked me to perform a speedtest on my pc. I used Speedtest by Ookla and he asked for the results. He then asked me to go to Teamviewer.com and at the bottom of the page click ‘download me’. This is a very professional looking website. When the download was complete alarm bells started ringing. It was an application that would have given him ‘Remote Control’ or remote access of my pc.
At this point I rang my service provider and they assured me it was a scam. Virginmedia have taken note of it, the phone he used, the process he went through and will report it throughout their organisation. I am computer savvy, I’m usually up-to-speed and diligent with what I do or don’t open with regard to emails AND I was still caught out.
BE PC SECURITY WISE
Thanks- Fred Cahill
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WMOF2022 Official Prayer
Family Love: Vocation and Path to Holiness
Heavenly Father,
We come before You to praise You
and to thank You for the great gift of the family.
We pray to You for all families
consecrated by the Sacrament of Matrimony.
May they rediscover each day
the grace they have received,
and as small domestic Churches,
may they know how to witness to Your presence
and to the love with which Christ loves the Church.
We pray to You for all families faced with difficulty and suffering
caused by illness or circumstances of which only You know.
Sustain them and make them aware
of the path to holiness upon which You call them,
so that they might experience Your infinite mercy
and find new ways to grow in love.
We pray to You for children and young people:
may they encounter You and respond joyfully
to the vocation You have in mind for them;
We pray for parents and grandparents: may they be aware
that they are signs of the fatherhood and motherhood of God
in caring for the children who, in body and spirit, You entrust to them;
and for the experience of fraternity
that the family can give to the world.
Lord, grant that each family
might live their specific vocation to holiness in the Church
as a call to become missionary disciples,
in the service of life and peace,
in communion with our priests, religious,
and all vocations in the Church.
Bless the World Meeting of Families.
Amen.
10th World Meeting of Families to be held in Rome from 22 to 26 June 2022.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/catholic-news-article/?ID=3
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2021 April 21 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PADRE PIO Devotions in Castleisland led by Fr. Mossie Brick on Tuesday, April 20 at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by Mike O’Mahony. A journey from Alcohol 24/7 to a pathway of recovery and living for one day at a time. Watch on church services on line.
COMMEMORATION of the death of Mick Galvin a native of Ballydonoghue who was killed at Kilmorna 100 years ago took place recently, other casualties, later on May 12th were Patrick Walsh, (Liselton), Jeremiah Lyons (Duagh), and Patrick Dalton (Athea). Later on May 26th 1921, Jack Sheehan was killed. Sir Arthur Vickers was killed on 14th April 1921 and Kilmorna House burned.
FR. KEVIN our parish priest, commented on a recent Fair City storyline, which he said was inaccurate and disrespectful to the sacrament of confession. He said he was contacted by scriptwriters from Fair City who apologised and said there was no intention to cause offence.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open seven days a week, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 2220 24.
DEATH has taken place of the Very Reverend Tom Hickey, retired P.P. Baile an Fheirtéaraigh and formerly of Dingle on the 12th of April 2021. Survived by his sister Maura O' Connor (Limerick), his brother Ben (USA), sister in law Margaret, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, Bishop Ray Browne and the Priests of the Diocese of Kerry, parishioners and the communities in which he ministered.
Minister Foley says Father Hickey was a gifted man, who shared his time and talent so generously with the communities he served and those with whom he worked. She says he spent a lifetime organising and teaching drama throughout the county, winning numerous awards in a variety of drama competitions and Kerry was blessed to experience his giftedness and his genius.
Fr. Tom was born in 1924 and was ordained in 1950. He started his priesthood in Motherwell Diocese in Scotland, returned to the diocese of Kerry to serve in Tuosist, Brosna, Duagh, Moyvane, Tralee, Killeentierna, Irremore, Kenmare, Ballinskelligs and finally Ballyferriter. He retired as parish priest in Ballyferrriter in 2005 and became Assistant priest from then till the present day.
More at https://moyvane.com/the-old-marian-hall-and-wonderful-variety-shows/
ANNIVERSARIES: Richard Stack, Kathleen Reidy, Mike Greaney, John Kennelly, Nora M Cronin, Mary Murphy, Nell Heffernan, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Paddy Barrett, Peg O’Sullivan, Nora Fitzgerald, Ian Cahill, Peggy O’Connor, Ann Kennelly, Sr. Marcellina O’Sullivan, Marie McEllistrim, Sheila Furlong, Sr. Eileen Scanlon, Sean Collins, Martin Mulvihill, Con Carmody, Mai Liston, Tom Finucane, Tom Heffernan, Fr. Paul Dillon. Mass Moyvane; Sat 17th at 7.30pm for Mike Greaney, Bunaghara & Leitrim Middle (Anni); Sun 18th at 11.00am for John Shanahan, Kilbaha (Anni) & his loving dad Patrick & deceased of the Shanahan & Egan families; Mon 19th at 7.30pm for Kitty O’Sullivan, Kinnard, Glin (Anni);Tues 20th at 7.30pm a Special Intention – Sick; Wed 21st at 7.30pm for Tom McNamara, Cooraclare Village (Anni); Thurs 22nd at 7.30pm for Robert Nolan, Carrueragh (Months Mind); Fri 23rd at 7.30pm for Martin Mulvihill, Nenagh & l/o Glenalappa (Anni); Sat 24th at 7.30pm for Con Carmody, The Village (1st Anni); Sun 25th at 11.00am for Nell Flavin, Trien (Months Mind).
Mass Knockanure; Sun 18th at 9.30am for Teresa Kennelly, Knockanure & Listowel (Anni) & Maureen Smith, and mass on Sun 25th at 9.30am for Helen & John Joe O’Sullivan, Ardagh & their daughter-in-law Mary O’Sullivan, Athea (Anni).
Feast of St. George is celebrated on Friday 24th April. He was a Roman tribune who was martyred for his faith and who became the patron saint of soldiers and of England.
CONGRATULATIONS to Bridie Fitzgerald who was born at Athea on 26th March 1921, having reached 100 years, she lives at Mungret and Fr. Davern celebrated the occasion with a mass and remarked on others who reached 100 years in the locality.
POET: The Brendan Kennelly Literary Archive was launched in Trinity College Dublin at an online event marking the poet’s eighty-fifth birthday April 17th, 2021.
WORLD Day of Prayer for Vocations Sunday 25th; also Anzac Day.
Fr. HICKEY: https://twitter.com/MOLSCEAL/status/1253224950888124416
Rest in Peace Fr Tomás 1924 to 2021
The death has occurred of the greatly loved Fr. Tom Hickey, retired P.P. Baile an Fheirtéaraigh and formerly of Dingle on Monday last, the 12th of April 2021.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/04/rest-in-peace-fr-tomas-1924-to-2021/
More at; https://www.facebook.com/NuachtTG4/videos/200117441641014/
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST: Sunday, April 25th is Vocations Sunday you might consider becoming a priest? Interested contact our Vocations Director – Fr. Joe Begley – Vocations Director glengarriff@dioceseofkerry.ie Also check out our Vocations link in www.dioceseofkerry.ie
ST JOHN’S Theatre in Listowel is looking for a new curator in residence, closing date for submissions is 23 April 2021.
VACCINE: Dr Brosnan of Dingle says if GPs received regular deliveries of the vaccine, it would almost allow for walk-in vaccinations to take place. Many country people have no transport and then travelling long distances, increases danger. Heard story about a partner of a person vaccinated, following day had strange side effects including pains and stiffness, and they got no vaccine themselves.
SPRING cleaning along the roads continues, great to see volunteers collect and dispose of roadside rubbish. Sad the council do not have more bins in villages, as many would use them, rather than dumping cans and bottles containing fluids, which would spill in cars, which have no holders for half used containers.
HSE; Newspaper reports, only students and trainee nurses and medics who received Covid-19 vaccine can train and do work placements in hospital wards and in health facilities. Change of mind; In a letter to higher education institutes, Dr Henry advised that students who have not taken the vaccine may continue in HSE facilities, subject to following public health guidelines and infection prevention and control.
LECTURE on Bryan MacMahon will be live on April 22nd at 7.30pm. Details from Kerry Writers Museum site.
COMMUNITY Games events see their Facebook Page.
RENEWABLE Energy; details to developing the grid to meet ambitious 2030 renewable energy targets. It must redevelop the grid to manage 70% of Ireland’s electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030. The workshop aims to get the thoughts of rural communities and individuals on the four draft approaches in order to reach the 2030 targets. More from Irish rural link
https://www.irishrurallink.ie/have-your-say-shaping-our-electricty-future/
COOKING: Certificate in Culinary Arts (Food Preparation and Cooking) starts on Monday, May 10th 2021. The course is fully funded, so no fees are payable. It runs for 20 weeks full time and aims to develop a range of basic food prep, cooking and culinary arts skills. Each learner will be based in an industry standard production kitchen at Kerry College’s Clash Road Campus and will have their own workstation. Apply here now: https://kerrycollege.ie/full-time-courses/food-preparation-and-cooking-culinary-arts-tralee/
MAIZE: Teagasc say 15,000ha of forage maize will be grown in Ireland this year, same as in 2020 and 16,200ha and 17,300ha of maize grown in 2019 and 2018 respectively.
CALVES: Dairy Beef Calf Programme, the closing date of Monday, April 26, applications can be made online at agfood.ie Male dairy calves and both male and female dairy beef calves will be eligible for the scheme and applicants can receive payment on a maximum of 20 calves.
EU: Brendan Golden, the IFA’s national livestock chairperson said of European Commission trade deal with the Mercosur countries”. “There is little or nothing in this deal for Ireland. We must be prepared to reject it,”
NIARON LTD: ESB jointing works will continue between Knockanure village and Moyvane graveyard this week.
VIRTUAL FLEADH BY THE FEALE: See our Facebook page for registration details.
COMHALTAS are asking individuals to prepare a history project under several headings, to preserve the heritage of our county, details on their website.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2021: You can join us at Sunrise - Saturday, May 8. Join in any way you can – walk, swim, and bike or simply share your sunrise moment. Visit www.darknessintolight.ie to sign up.
GAA: Limerick are play in Allianz Hurling League on Saturday, May 8 against Tipperary at the LIT Gaelic Grounds at 5.30pm. In the second round, Limerick travel to Salthill to play Galway at Pearse Stadium on Sunday, May 16 at 3.45pm. inter-county fixtures calendar, Kerry will get going with competitive games in June.
DEGREE: Pre-Degree course for adults, closing date 31 May 2021, details from University of Limerick.
ACTIVE Retired; We are inviting expressions of interest from all Active Retired Groups to host an event/ activity for older members of your community during the month of May. All event organisers must ensure that their event is on-line, or alternatively events must be adhering to the public health guidelines that may be in place at the time.
https://www.sdcc.ie/en/news/bealtaine-festival-may-2021.html
FOOD: The A-Z of Foods is a useful resource outlining everything you need to know about how to best manage food at home in order to prevent food waste.
https://stopfoodwaste.ie/resources/storage-cooking/a-z
Historic Graves
https://historicgraves.com/temple-athea/li-tpat-0071/grave
MILFORD Care Centre new chief executive Mary O’Brien. “The board of Milford Care Centre together with the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary are very happy with the appointment of Ms O’Brien, who brings a wealth of experience as an executive manager, leader and innovator to her role as chief executive. She has a proven track record, working in challenging and busy environments and a history of consistently achieving strong results with practical, cost-effective approaches to service development. She has forged partnerships beyond traditional healthcare boundaries and is a proven leader in accelerating healthcare transformation.” Milford Care Centre chairman Joe Murphy said.
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WETLANDS: www.wetlands.ie. This website will try to bring you information on small freshwater wetlands in Ireland. There are thousands of wetlands in Ireland, scattered all over the country. Some are large and some are very small. Many of the larger; more “important”, wetlands have been identified and singled out for special protection, for example, under the objectives of the Ramsar Convention. RAMSAR Ireland ratified the Ramsar Convention in 1985 and a total of 45 Irish wetlands, making up an area of almost 67,000 hectares (that’s the size of one-hundred Phoenix Parks!) in various parts of the country are specifically protected under the Ramsar Convention.
CURLEW, Irish Name: Crotach - Scientific name: Numenius arquata- Bird Family: Waders. They are very scarce now around the countryside, for many years our agricultural advisers were promoting the destruction of their habitat, but they have changed their tune lately.
CAP: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is currently developing Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for the period 2023 -2027 (CSP). This work is based on the Commissions draft proposal for a Regulation establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The draft EU regulations are available on the Commission's website
AWARDS 2021; Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar officially opened the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards 2021, in partnership with the National Ploughing Association (NPA). Last year’s competition attracted more than 60 entries.
GRANTS: Limerick City and County Council an open call for Limerick based creative practitioners, organisations and communities of place and interest to submit applications for Made in Limerick Grants 2021 funded by Creative Ireland. The Creative Ireland Made in Limerick Grants 2021 are open for applications until 4pm Wednesday 21st April.
EASING Restrictions; https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/03/30/government-announces-phased-easing-of-public-health-restrictions/
LIBRARY: The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8876 3444
Our immediate priority will be to give access to as many people as possible and demand is likely to be high, as we have been closed for several months. We are therefore asking visitors to book a maximum of two visits in a rolling four-week period. We will keep this limit, and all of our arrangements, under regular review.
TOMB: An ancient tomb, described by archaeologists as "untouched" and "highly unusual" has been discovered on the Dingle Peninsula recently.
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AUSTRALIA, What’s on
https://tintean.org.au/category/whats-on/
IRISH: Trevor McClaughlin is an academic and a historian, now retired from Macquarie University. He is the author of Barefoot and Pregnant? Irish Famine Orphans in Australia: Documents and Register (1991 and 2001), From Shamrock to Wattle: Digging Up Your Irish Ancestors (1985 and 1990), and ed. Irish Women in Colonial Australia, (1998).
https://tintean.org.au/2021/04/10/a-brief-history-of-the-irish-in-australia/
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Alyssa Murphy Blogs
April 15, 2021
As many EWTN personalities and Register writers take part this weekend in discussing “Listening for God” at a free, virtual conference by the same name, I’m reminded of a quote from the beloved Cardinal Robert Sarah in his deeply moving book The Power of Silence:
“Christ lived for thirty years in silence. Then, during his public life, he withdrew to the desert to listen to and speak with his Father. The world vitally needs those who go off into the desert. Because God speaks in silence.”
In the noise and pandemonium of our daily lives, it becomes difficult at times to hear our own voices, let alone quiet ourselves to listen closely to God himself, always there, waiting for us to recognize and be still. But that's exactly what EWTN Radio’s own Teresa Tomeo set out to do in inviting more than 70 Catholic thought leaders, writers, deacons and priests to delve into the topic for three days this weekend.
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The Rome Daily Sentinel N.Y. 17 March 1921
(Break)
A tailor of Keenagh. County Longford, was taken from his work today and shot dead. A card with the words: "Shot by the Irish republican army for spying." was attached to the body. A constable was shot dead in North Kerry, and a woman, into whose house the body was taken, died of shock. Eamon de Valera, "president, of the Irish republic." in an Interview with the Associated Press today spoke bitterly of the English government's "lack of principle and statesmanship," „ "England," he said, "is trying to win by playing on human weakness. As a matter of fact, though it does not realize it, England is playing not, on the weakest but, the strongest quality of the Irish people — their spiritual quality. The young men of Ireland are saving to themselves: At best, the span of life is only 70 years. We must all die; so why not now in circumstances like these? Never perhaps, as by dying in such a cause as Irelands could we do so much for the world.
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New York Tribune, Sunday October 15 1922
EXTRA NORTH KERRY
Weekend Fighting Feared –Special cable to the Tribune. Copyright, 1922,
DUBLIN, 'Oct. 14.—Increasing disorders throughout the city twenty-four, hours 'before the government's amnesty offer expires are taken to indicate a week-end of ambushes and reprisals. There was much firing during the night and telegraph wires in the city' and suburbs were cut in many places. Four Free State soldiers were injured when a bomb which was found near Dublin Castle, thought to be harmless exploded while it was being examined at the Vicar Street army post. Sergeant Brown and a soldier named Byrne of the government forces were injured seriously in an ambush in North Kerry. They were in an auto-mobile carrying General Murphy which was attacked from the roadside. The assailants escaped.
COVID-19; Last week, the CDC acknowledged what many of us have been saying for almost nine months about cleaning surfaces to prevent transmission by touch of the coronavirus: It’s pure hygiene theater.
“Based on available epidemiological data and studies of environmental transmission factors,” the CDC concluded, “surface transmission is not the main route by which SARS-CoV-2 spreads, and the risk is considered to be low.” In other words: You can put away the bleach, cancel your recurring Amazon subscription for disinfectant wipes, and stop punishing every square inch of classroom floor, restaurant table, and train seat with high-tech antimicrobial blasts. COVID-19 is airborne: It spreads through tiny aerosolized droplets that linger in the air in unventilated spaces. Touching stuff just doesn’t carry much risk, and more people should say so, very loudly.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/04/end-hygiene-theater/618576/
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In our time, the cinema is struggling to adapt to the changing tastes of audiences and remain culturally significant. Lilies of the Field predates the modern self-consciousness of film’s preoccupation with diversity and cultural characterizations. Instead of being a movie about a socio-political message, it is instead an unpretentious film about people of different backgrounds working to find some kind of common ground. This is the kind of story that transcends time and place — and one sorely needed today.
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Blessed Margaret.
When Margaret was about six, she wandered away from her mother’s maid into a hallway leading to her parents’ rooms. Guests who were just arriving saw her and almost discovered who she really was. Her mother’s maid quickly picked up Margaret and whisked her away. When her father heard about the near discovery, he had his workmen quickly build a stone room next to a small Church away from his castle. Little Margaret lived as a prisoner in that stone room for 14 years. She couldn’t get out, but her needs were provided for. The Priest was furious with her father, but he was helpless to do anything that might bring harm to Margaret. Instead, he became her closest friend, teacher, confidant, confessor ... and provided the Sacraments for her through a window. (The stone room is still there, and a little Church dedicated to Margaret. You can walk down to it from the castle tower. From Citta di Castello, the road to the Metola castle tower is through the village of Palazzi. )
https://www.priestsforlife.org/pdf/margaretcastello.pdf
BLESSED LITTLE MARGARET OF CITTA DI CASTELLO
1287 – 1320
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WORDS: Jamie Hale, the London-based CEO of Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance, a UK charity run for and by people with neuromuscular conditions, notes that the potential for harm exists even if the words are not used against a disabled person specifically. “There's a sense when people use disableist language, that they are seeing ways of being as lesser,” says Hale. “It is often not a conscious attempt to harm disabled people, but it acts to construct a world-view in which existing as a disabled person is [negative].”
Using language that equates disability to something negative can be problematic in several ways.
First, these words give an inaccurate picture of what being disabled actually means. “To describe someone as ‘crippled by’ something is to say that they are 'limited' [or] 'trapped', perhaps,” says Hale. “But those aren't how I experience my being.”
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210330-the-harmful-ableist-language-you-unknowingly-use?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
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2021 April 14 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
TRIBUTE to the late John McGrath, the fund in his memory has succeeded in raising 106,355 euro for palliative care.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sister Rosarii O’Sullivan of Dirreen who recently celebrated her 101st birthday, she received a medal from the President to mark the occasion.
EMPLOYMENT vacancies under Community Employment, several positions between Moyvane, Knockanure and Listowel.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: Fr. Martin leads Divine Mercy Devotions virtually Sunday 11th April from St. Mary’s Church, Listowel as we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday at 3.00 p.m.
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYERS TO ST. JOSEPH- Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted His only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; With you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.
PADRE Pio Devotions Castleisland Church on-line Tuesday 20th April at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by Mike O’Mahony. A journey from Alcohol 24/7 to a pathway of recovery and living for one day at a time.
MASS, everyone can now have daily mass live, great for people with internet connection, but many elderly miss their daily outing and chat with friends before and after church attendance. Loneliness and isolation may be causing more deaths than the C19, it will be proven when it is too late for many.
DEATH of Nora Fitzgerald (née Aherne), Lenamore, Ballylongford and late of Moher Cross, Moyvane, on April 6th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Thomas, brother Sean and sister-in-law Aggie. Sadly missed by her daughters Maria and Eileen, sons Richard and Pat, grandchildren Zara, Eoghan, Daniel, Thomas, Karen, Ciara, John, David, Rachel and Jack, great-granddaughter Aoibhí, daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law John, nephews, and nieces.
DEATH of Michael J Buckley, New York and formerly of Banaraha, Kilmorna, Listowel on March 31st, 2021. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, sisters Bridie and Nora. Survived by his son John, daughters Caitriona, Margaret, Anne, Patricia and Nora, daughter-in-law Noirin, sons-in-law Roberto, David and Mat, Margaret's partner Christian, Patricia's partner Lynn, grandchildren Patrick, Peter, Laura, Jack, Catherine, Conor, Fergus, Molly and Simon, sister Maureen O'Connor, and brother-in-law Dennis.
DEATH of Josephine Cronin (née Lyons), Irrabeg, Lixnaw and late of Lower Derry, Listowel on April 6th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Peter, brother Mike, sisters Kathleen, Mary and Anne. Sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.
DEATH of Sr. de Sales Horgan, Presentation Sisters, Castle Street, Tralee. Sr. de Sales, formerly of Ballyhorgan, Lixnaw, and Presentation Convent Dingle. Sr. de Sales passed away on 4th April 2021. Predeceased by her sister, Sr. Patrick, Presentation Convent Castleisland and brothers Tim and John. Survived by the Presentation Sisters, her sisters in law, Mary (Ballyhorgan) and Rita (Abbeyfeale), her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
DEATH of Liam Dillon, 62 Church Street, Listowel, on April 2nd, 2021, at the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Kerry. Predeceased by his wife Anne and sister Madeleine. Survived by his son Éamon, daughters Colette and Áine, grandchildren Tomás, Liam, Dara, Art, Anna and Evie, brother Noel, daughter-in-law Hazel, sons-in-law David O'Connor and Stephen O'Sullivan, brothers-in-law Willie and Brendan, sisters-in-law Sr. Stella and Mary.
DEATH of Tom McCarthy, Kilbaha, Moyvane and late of Knocknacaragh, Kilmorna, on April 3rd, 2021. Predeceased by his wife Bridie, brothers Jack and Jimmy, sisters Peg, Hannah and Noreen. Survived by his sons Michael-Joe, Denis and John, grandchildren Christopher, Edward, Bridget and Eileen, great-grandchildren Clodagh, Caoimhe, Croi and Maria, brother Denis, sister Mary, daughters-in-law Joan, Majella and Jill, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
DEATH of Con Joseph Colbert. D.O.B: 26 February 1937. Died: 31st March 2021. Cornelius (Con) Colbert (Foxfield Road, Raheny) formerly of Athea, and Kill, Co. Kildare on 31st March 2021. Survived by his wife Anne, sisters Teresa, Breda and Nora, daughters Clare, Kathy and Anne-Marie, sons Paul, Andy, John, Mark, Connie, and his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law, and sons-in-law.
ANNIVERSARIES: Josie Stack, Mary Quinn, Kathleen McGrath, Mary O’Shea, Christy O’Connell, Bridie Liston, Lily O’Connor, Imelda Collins, Ita Danaher, David Parrish, John Joe Brosnan, Fr. Paddy Sheehan, M.S.C., John Joe Mulvihill, Maureen Moloney, Joe O’Carroll, Babs Palmer, Tom V Breslin, Rena McAuliffe, Fr. John Lucid, Davie Dillon, Teresa Kennelly, Josie O’Sullivan, Patsy Flynn, Emer Ward, John Dunne, Matt Kennelly, Denis Fitzgerald. Mass Moyvane; Sat 10th at 7.30pm for Maureen & P.J. Moloney, U.K. (Anni); Sun 11th at 11.00am for John & Noreen Scanlon, Inchamore & deceased of Scanlon & Flavin families; Mon 12th at 7.30pm for Mai Quinn, Leitrim West (Anni); Tues 13th at 7.30pm for Bridget O’Donoghue, Donoughmore, Cork (1st Anni) (mother of Eileen Sheehan, The Village); Wed 14th at 7.30pm for Chris Kane, Bronx, N.Y. & l/o Ballydonoghue (Rec Dec); Thurs 15th at 7.30pm for John Joe Mulvihill, Tara, Co. Meath & l/o Gurtdromosillihy (1st Anni); Fri 16th at 7.30pm for Seán, Aggie, Nell & Anthony Aherne, Moher Cross (Anni); Sat 17th at 7.30pm for Mike Greaney, Bunaghara & Leitrim Middle (Anni), Mass on Sun 18th at11.00amfor John Shanahan, Kilbaha (Anni) & his loving dad Patrick & deceased of the Shanahan & Egan families.
Mass Knockanure on Sun 11th at 9.30am for Jason Plested, UK (Anni) & his grandad Ollie Leahy and mass on Sun 18th at 9.30am for Teresa Kennelly, Knockanure & Listowel (Anni) & Maureen Smith.
EASTER HOLY WATER: (From Parish Leaflet) “There was an incredible uptake on Easter Holy Water. Our 600 specially designed bottles were gone within days. Those wishing to avail of Easter Holy Water can fill their own bottles at home and I will bless them at the weekend Masses. Similarly, those attending Mass in the car parks can bring their bottles, leave them in the cars and I will bless them. May our Easter Water continue to bless, protect and guide us all to new and happy beginnings.
CONFESSIONS: Pick up a green leaflet designed to focus our attention and reflection on the beautiful Sacrament of Confession. For the Sunday’s in April, I will be in Moyvane Church car park between 2pm and 5pm hearing Confessions. I will make you most welcome but most importantly Jesus will bless you with Easter joy and forgiveness.
THANK YOU: A big thank you to all our volunteers who have been so helpful and generous with their time and support with all Church celebrations, especially with funerals. I couldn’t manage without you. Many thanks.”
YOUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS (From Parish Leaflet)
“Honestly, words fail me as how best to express my heartfelt thanks to you all for your continual generosity to the Parish, especially during this lockdown period. Week in, week out whether it be the post box at my front door, the Parish Office or the weekend Masses, you have been so positive in keeping up to date with your contributions. Thank you so very much. For Holy Week and Easter Sunday your contributions were as follows: Offertory €2,228; Dues €3,655; Shrines Moyvane €305.15; Shines Knockanure €83.58. Trócaire €3,777 (which includes a very generous donation of €1,000 at the beginning of Lent). Also gone to Trócaire is €550 the proceeds from Thady O’Connor’s CD’s (the song ‘We need God now more than ever’). Please note the remaining CD’s can be got at Masses this weekend at the cost of €5. Remaining contributions for Trócaire to be handed in this weekend please.”
POETRY: Trócaire and Poetry Ireland have launched their annual poetry competition which this year will focus on the theme ‘Pathways to Peace’. The closing date for entries is Friday 7 May 2021.
MABS run a Helpline (0761 07 2000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm) and also operates from over 60 locations nationwide. In Kerry, we can be contacted on mobile 087 4101355 or kerry@mabs.ie.
DRAMA: Athea Drama Group have launched their Youtube Channel, containing many of the past productions.
OUTDOOR dining; The head of Kerry County Council Moira Murrell – head of the committee in charge of grant aid for outdoor dining facilities in towns and cities - says the scheme will have long-term benefits for businesses and the public. Up to recently very few places had outdoor facilities available to travellers in towns and parks. It was a case no place to rest your feet or get a drink of water or go to toilet. The council are still making no visible effort. The street furniture they placed in Listowel early last year was dumped in their yard later in year.
DANGER of farm accidents; man, aged in his late 30s, was killed by a bull on a farm in Adare recently.
IN LIFE, Siobhan Brosnan saved so many lives and now, tragically in death, she continues to give patients new life. Ms Brosnan, the organ donation nurse manager for the UL Hospitals Group, died on Easter Sunday following a two vehicle road crash in Adare on Good Friday. (Limerick Leader)
VACCINATIONS: The Tablet; The total number of vaccinations injected in Americans through April 1 stood at 153,631,404, with 3,358,112 doses administered April Fool’s Day — and that’s no joke.
Pope Francis is calling world leaders to make the COVID vaccine reach those who need it the most.
There is much jealousy in relation to who should receive the vaccine, many believe who you know is the fastest way forward. But they do not always have the background to the story. Some suspect that lockdown is used to force people to take the vaccine, take the jab and have your freedom.
STRESS: Many are stressed from constantly listening and being bombarded by the media on what to do, and what others are doing, but the greatest stress come from these nearest you, unknown to themselves, they are blighting the lives of their closest contacts. I am told some needed hospital to diagnose their problem, and open their eyes.
CALVES: reducing the threat of pneumonia by vaccinating the calves – which should be done in consultation with your local vet. Also provide shelter from recent harsh winds.
KERRY GROUP: The board of Kerry Co-op is set to plough ahead with the process of buying the milk processing division of Kerry Group – with a formal bid imminent, Agriland understands.
WIND: in 2020, wind energy met 36.3% of Ireland’s electricity demand – the world’s highest for onshore wind. The Kelwin-2 26MW battery located in Tarbert, is providing backup.
MACRA Agricultural Skillnet serves members involved in farming and other agricultural businesses.
MESSAGE in a Bottle is being promoted in NCW, where all of your important medical data can be stored in case of an emergency.
DARKNESS Into Light this year is on May 8th, you can find details on-line, and do your walk any day that suits you.
ARTS: Lisa Fingleton has been appointed as Kerry County Council's first Visual Artist in Residence, she begins her residency shortly, artists, groups and schools interested in mentoring and interested in projects contact the Arts Office on arts@kerrycoco.ie or at (066) 718 3541.
YOUTH: Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership (Kerry LCYP) at Kerry Education and Training Board has two strands of funding available to community based organisations. The closing date for receipt of applications to the Youth Theatre Grant Scheme is Monday, May 3rd. The closing date for applications to the Creative Youth Grant Scheme is Friday, May 7th.
BARDIC Festival Ballydonoghue, closing date for entries 31st May, details from 087 625 7705.
HEALTH: Healthy Kerry Framework launched on World Health Day on Wednesday, April 7th 2021. The framework supports the implementation of the national Healthy Ireland Framework
KERRYMAN in April 2020; Demand to close Caherciveen centre, Covid Baby Boom, Over 21,000 get Covid Payments in Kerry, Greens Target LNG, Lee Strand 100 years, 61st Rose Festival Cancelled, Courtney’s Circus stranded in Tralee, St Vincent de Paul 45 years meals on wheels service, Summer Events fall victim to Coronavirus, Moyvane Parish Priest Fr. Kevin gets a page to report on activities in parish including meals on wheels, Frontline Heroes and virtual Triathlon, Stephen Stack on Legion Lock-down. May 20th 2020, Tralee Hospital started a scheme of Virtual Visiting, six DigiPads were donated to them by a charitable group, we heard no more about the scheme since.
GAA; On April 19, Kerry senior footballers can start preparing for their first match of the year.
RELIGION: Is our government anti-religious, we were the only country in Europe where people were not allowed attend Easter Services. In Limerick people who gathered outside church were reported to Guards, while droves attend supermarket, with apparent no ill effects.
Sunday 11th the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. In Irish tradition it is “An Domhnach Bán” as it was the last day that those who were baptized during the Easter Vigil wore their white baptismal garment.
SYNOD: Planning before embarking on the Synodal Pathway consultation, bishops are inviting submissions to reflect on what methods/models to adopt in these coming two years of conversations. “Feedback, which should be no more than 300 words and submitted by Pentecost Sunday 23 May 2021. More from www.catholicbishops.ie/synod
HORSE Fair in Listowel another casualty of restrictions.
CITIZENS INFORMATION: Phone Tralee Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm on 0761 07 7860 or email kerry@citizensinformation.ie Providing information on Social Welfare, Health, Housing, Employment Rights, Family Matters, Income Support.
AWARD: Applications for MacNamee Awards close 16th April 2021.
GABRIEL Fitzmaurice will give a historic talk on Writers Museum site on May 14th 2021.
GARDEN: in April, as the days lengthen and temperatures rise. There are lots of jobs to do, including sowing, planting and weeding.
EARTH Day is on 22nd of April. “We are all involved in the construction of a better world” Pope Francis .
EASTER: Amid shutdown of public worship, priest offers Mass on ancient Mass rock in Ireland
http://blog.newadvent.org/2021/04/amid-shutdown-of-public-worship-priest.html
https://youtu.be/gs8NooYEK74
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yk0OB30M1A
BBC visits Donald Trump's Mother's home on Isle Of Lewis, Scotland
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Siggi B. Wilzig’s Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend
https://unstoppablesiggi.com/
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WAR of Independence; Kerry Writers Museum- To commemorate the centenary of events in North Kerry during the War of Independence we will host a series of online lectures during April and May, starting on Friday April 9th with 'Sir Arthur Vicars & the Irish Crown Jewels' by historian, author and broadcaster Myles Dungan. Email kerrywritersmuseum@gmail.com for a free ZOOM registration link.
NAZIS: Over the course of two days in September 1941, 34,000 Jews were shot by the Nazis at the Babyn Yar ravine. Tens of thousands of Ukranian Jews, Roma, and others were subsequently killed there, making Babyn Yar the largest mass grave in Europe.
PRINCE Philip: married life brought him endless confusions of its own, not only about titles and names (was he a prince? Was he a consort? Was he a Windsor?) but also about roles and remits, powers and protocol. As husband of the Queen he occupied a permanent constitutional grey area.
ATHEA search;
Tim and Dan Ahearne dominated the world of long jump and hop, step and jump (now known as Triple Jump) at the turn of the last century.
The pair grew up alongside their older brothers William and Mick, all of which contributed to the family farm growing up in Athea, County Limerick.
They attended Saint Michaels College in Listowel which provided an outlet for Sports within the school, as well as various Sports meetings. Both Tim and Dan also played Gaelic Football for local club Athea.
At the age of 18 in 1904, Tim won two competitive jump events in Listowel. Those victories would kickstart Tim Ahearne’s road into competition and would drive him on the bigger things.
As he began to build on his success in the years that followed, 1907 would prove to be an exceptional one when he took home the All-Round Championship of Munster in Fermoy, the GAA Long Jump title and a further 16 first prize wins in one year.
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2020/04/08/the-athea-brothers-who-took-on-the-world-and-won/
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Spanish Civil War
Commissioned by the Limerick international Brigade Memorial Trust, the sandstone sculpted memorial has been created by local artist Simon Donnelly. It features the names of Gerard Doyle, Joe Ryan, Emmett Ryan, Paddy Brady (all Limerick City), Frank Ryan (Knockainy) and Jim Woulfe (Athea) who joined the International Brigade in its fight with the Republican side against Franco’s Nationalist Army during the 1936-39 conflict.
Jim Woulfe was killed fighting with the Canadian MacKenzie Papineau battalion of the XV International Brigade during the Battle of Belchite in early September 1937. He is commemorated in a memorial in Ottowa in Canada. Emmet Ryan from Catherine Street died during the Battle of the Ebro River in July 1938 as Republican forces attempted to seize the small but strategically important town of Gandesa.
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2014/09/12/memorial-for-limericks-spanish-civil-war-participants-to-be-unveiled/
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The Boy Scout organisation was founded in 1909 by leading nationalists, Countess Markievicz and Bulmer Hobson to counter the Baden Powel scouting movement that had been set up in this country the year before.
It is interesting to note that a sister of Bulmer Hobson is still living in Castleconnel..
Three of the young men who joined the scouting movement in 1912 were Limerick’s Sean Heuston, after which Sean Heuston Place, is named, Con Colbert from Athea, whose name was given to Limerick’s railway station and Ned Daly, whose uncle, John, provided the site for the first Fianna Eireann scout hall in the city (located in Barrington Street and which was later burnt down by the Black and Tans).
Commemoration ceremonies will commence in Athea at 2.30pm on Sunday.
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2009/08/13/local-news-briefs-fianna-eireann-latin-masses-and-pharmacists/
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Patrick Stack
Patrick Stack was born in Limerick and raised in Duagh, Co. Kerry. Educated at St.Michael's College, Listowel, he read French and English at Trinity College, Dublin before moving to Spain (1988) where he taught English and worked as an interpreter and translator. Since 1995 he has settled in Co. Clare, Ireland where he works as a web developer, programmer and adult education tutor. In 2007 he became a member of The Three Legged Stool Poets group. He has had poems published in The Clare Champion, Crannóg, Revival and Brigid's Fire. His first collection is due out in 2013.
http://www.whitehousepoets.com/the-open-poet/patrick-stack.html
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Tom Moloney
A regular reader at the White House Poetry Revival, Tom Moloney grew up in Raheenagh, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He now lives in Broadford, four miles from there, where he has his own grocery business. He has primary degrees in Arts, Business and Social Science as well as a Masters degree in Cultural Studies. He is a regular contributor at poetry readings in the South of Ireland.
Published in 2009, Tom's first collection, 'My Register', was published in 2009 by Linden Publishing Services Ltd. (ISBN 978 1 905487349)
http://www.whitehousepoets.com/the-open-poet/tom-moloney.html
'Tom's well-crafted poetry is always entertaining. His philosophy of true-to-life filters through on powerful emotive subjects and with a sweet uniqueness. - Donal O'Flynn
'Tom Moloney writes with the twinkling eye of a story maker and the voice of a storyteller. There is a community of awareness in his work, which is at once, modern and traditional. His poems say 'walk with me' rather than 'hear this'. If you do, you will delight in the journey and likely chuckle along the way. A sage in the making.'
- Brian Blaney.
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Erika J. Ahern Blogs April 5, 2021
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Instead of one day of Easter, Catholics enjoy eight octave days of feasting. Sustained partying requires careful planning and self-pacing to avoid merriment burnout. Follow this guide with your family to maximize the delights of Easter and the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/an-easter-octave-guide-for-catholic-families
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COVID- 19; The WHO and other health authorities have failed to clearly prioritise measures to improve indoor air quality to reduce the chance of catching COVID-19, says Jose-Luis Jimenez, an atmospheric chemist at the University of Colorado at Boulder. “They don’t emphasize how important it is,” he says. What the WHO needs to say is “fact, it goes through the air,” says Jimenez, “we breathe it in.”
A stark message from the WHO would ensure that national health authorities take notice, says Jimenez. Australia, the Netherlands and some other nations still do not acknowledge in their public statements that airborne transmission has a significant role in spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
By the start of this year, concerns over ventilation had reached boiling point. Hundreds of health-care workers, scientists, engineers and occupational health-and-safety experts signed open letters calling on government officials in Canada, the United States, Australia, Colombia and the United Kingdom to address, among other things, poor indoor air quality. These concerted campaigns all urged local or national governments to take steps to reduce airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
One of the problems is that governments and businesses are still spending millions of dollars on surface disinfection, says Jimenez, despite evidence that it is rare for SARS-CoV-2 to pass from one person to another through contaminated surfaces. By contrast, few countries have invested in measures to improve indoor air quality.
See more
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00810-9?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
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2021 April 7 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
REFLECTION: Fr. Kevin reflects this week in local paper on the many sorrows and blessings revealed the Covid-19 pandemic. Which has transformed our lives in the past year.
TOUCHED BY EASTER- A beautiful legend tells how a Priest found the Crown of Thorns that Jesus wore and placed it on the Altar in his Church on Good Friday. On Easter Sunday, the Priest went to the Church to remove the relic, which he now felt was out of keeping with the joy of Easter.
However, when he opened the door, the whole place was filled with a wonderful perfume. The early morning sunlight, streaming through an Eastern window fell on the Altar where lay, not the Crown of Thorns, but a Crown of Blooms. The thorns had blossomed overnight into flowers, rare, sweet and lovely. Remember, you and I can be touched by Easter too. I wish all readers, parishioners and friends a happy and grace filled Easter. You are in my Masses & prayers. Fr. Kevin.
FEAST of Divine Mercy is on April 11th, it was always a popular day for attending ceremonies, in many local churches. Divine Mercy Novena. This Novena began on Good Friday and continues until Divine Mercy Sunday, 11th April 2021.
FAITH: Leap of Faith in Times of Transition, an Online Workshop for Young Adults 18 to 30 yrs on 8th April 7.30 - 9pm, planned by Diocese of Kerry “YouthDoK” Young Adult Group. Further info available and registration on www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PADRE PIO EVENING MASS Listowel has been moved to Friday 9th April for the month of April.
Padre Pio Devotions in Castleisland; Tuesday 20th April at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by Mike O’Mahony. A journey from Alcohol 24/7 to a pathway of recovery and living for one day at a time.
DEATH of Michael Murphy, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna, on March 29th, 2021. Predeceased by his wife Dawn Unit, survived by his son Eddie, daughters Sharon, Maggie and Siobhan, grandchildren Fionn, Ciaran, Oisin, Noel, Kai, Erin and Noah, sisters Eileen, Teresa and Chrissy, Aunty Joan, sons-in-law Brian and Liam, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
DEATH of Vincent Donegan, Vancouver, Canada and late of Knockane, Listowel, on March 30th, 2021. Survived by his wife Anna, son Stephen, daughters Jessica and Melissa, brothers John, Dan, Mike and Declan, brother-in-law Thomas, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
ANNIVERSARIES: Ruby McMahon, Eileen Meehan, John Joe Wynne, Annie McMahon, Joan Guerin, Sr. Eileen Kiely, Tom Carey, Sr. Elena Goulding, Tom Sheehan, Peg Mulvihill, Peggy Barett, Aidan Cummins, Margaret Devine, Sr. Philomena Griffin, Hannah Stack, Mary Sweeney, Dick Collins, Bridget Kennelly, Nora Enright, Mass Moyvane; Sat 3rd at 8.30pm HOLY SATURDAY for Nora & Bill Buckley, Church Road & deceased of the Buckley family; Sun 4th at 11.00am EASTER SUNDAY -for Jimmy Kirby, Glenalappa (1st Anni); Tues 6th at 7.30pm for Con & Margaret Flaherty, Dooncaha & l/o Aughrim & brothers Liam & Denis Flaherty l/o Aughrim & Glin Road; Wed 7th at 7.30pm for Joanie & Tommy O’Connor, Glin Road & l/o Castleisland & Mossie O’Connor, Glin Road (Anni); Thurs 6th at 7.30pm for Paddy, Tess & Margaret Stack, Glin (Anni); Fri 9th at 7.30pm for Martin Haugh, Co. Clare (Get well); Sat 10th at 7.30pm for Maureen & P.J. Moloney, U.K. (Anni) and Mass on Sun 11th at 11.00am for John & Noreen Scanlon, Inchamore & deceased of Scanlon & Flavin families.
Mass Knockanure - Sun 4th at 9.30am EASTER SUNDAY –for Hugh Goulding, Knockanure Village (Months Mind) and Mass on Sun 11th at 9.30am for Jason Plested, UK (Anni) & his grandad Ollie Leahy of Gortaglanna.
Fr. Pádraig Walsh reflects on Good Friday; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kFxhoyDdAw
ST PIO: Petitions were e-mailed last week and were brought to the tomb of Saint Pio, by Amanda Devine of the Marian Pilgrimages representative based at San Giovanni.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES: To be returned at Masses.
NIARON LTD: ESB jointing works will continue between Knockanure village and Moyvane graveyard this week.
SPECIAL 25th CONGRATULATIONS: This weekend Moyvane Development Association celebrates 25 years on developing a Nature Trail on the local overgrown woods. Kind permission was granted by the Parish and landowners and work began on Good Friday in 1996 by an enthusiastic group of volunteers (twenty), which resulted in the birth of our beautiful Nature Trail Walk. In 1999, for National Tree Week, native hardwood sparlings, 1,000 in total were planted. A number of these were planted by pupils of Murhur N.S. and by the late and very kind Fr. O’Leary, P.P. God rest him.
It is a beautiful amenity for all of us to enjoy and it has been invaluable to us during Covid days. Very many thanks to one and all in the Development Association for their vision and brilliant work over the last 25 years.
WALKING to running a virtual 5k at your own pace during the May Bank Holiday weekend. To register for the Lee Strand and An Riocht Family Fun Virtual 5K Challenge visit www.myrunresults.com.
LITTER picking took place in several areas on Good Friday. Many of the roadsides have two years cans and bottles strewn along them.
RECYCLE: We have Greens in government and no reasonable effort is being made to recycle, many items and containers can be recycled. All they need is a continuing competition with prizes to highlight inventive ways of reusing items, helping to bring popular feeling towards reuse. There was a time when the papers recorded the largest head of cabbage, another achievement was an Athea man who planted one potatoe in container and was able to produce 60 new spuds from it.
LAST YEAR: March 2020 Events in Kerryman; Active Retirement Day Knockanure, Moyvane Knockanure Confirmation pictures, Oskars in Listowel, North Kerry Harriers Ball, Afternoon Tea event for Palliative Care, Ard Curam Choir to Perform at Tarbert Church, Nano Nagle School social, Edward Hyden cooks up a Night at John B, Athea Midnight walk in April, Wandes Wild festival at Killarney, 5,000 people in Killarney to become new citizens, Kerry Drama festival at Castleisland, Expanded Library services open a door to world, Hotel Jobs Recruitment Fair, New Government must be formed, Credit Union Quiz, Confirmations, International Women’s Day March, Internal Rally of the Lakes, Cancelled school trips. National Jobs Week, St John’s Theatre had full monthly programme, Just a sample.
EASTER: this is the second year that people are denied taking part in Church services. The dedication of priests and helpers in using new ways to keep the Faith Community connected through live-streamed Mass, radio and locally by loud speaker, has helped people to keep up with most services.
SAMARITANS: 60 volunteers deliver a 365 days a year service at Kerry Samaritans' headquarters in Moyderwell. They have dealt with extra calls from people concerning mental-health issues due to lockdown.
DARKNESS Into Light; Join Pieta and Electric Ireland for a special Darkness Into Light sunrise, and give the gift of hope to those impacted by suicide and self-harm. Join in any way you can - walk, swim, bike or simply share your sunrise moment. https://www.darknessintolight.ie
SSE Airtricity have donated a total of E2.2 Million to projects in North Kerry and West Limerick, since 2008.
AUTISM: It’s estimated that at least one in sixty-five people in Ireland are autistic yet eighty-five percent of autistic people are unemployed or under employed. On April 1st IrishJobs.ie and AsIAm, Ireland’s will come together to champion autistic talent in the workplace.
https://asiam.ie/asiam-and-world-autism-month-2021-yes-autism-acceptance/
COUNTRY people are to be denied build one off houses under planning proposals, I know of one man who died alone when his son was denied build nearby.
GAA REVIEW: Eamonn Fitzmaurice will lead a group to review all aspects of Gaelic football in the North Kerry District Board area.
2021 CLÁR; The 2021 programme is now open for applications. Full details of the scheme from Local Authorities and other relevant organisations.
PRESIDENT: TG4 honours President Michael D. Higgins, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, with a one-hour special, Dé Domhnaigh 18/04 @ 21:30.
TG4; The passion of Andrew Kelly, an archivist and collector from Kilmacthomas, who has amassed a huge collection of photographs and film over his life-time, is the focus of this documentary. He has gathered over 20,000 photographs and 15,000 feet of film since he started to collect over 50 years ago. Dé Céadaoin 07/04 @ 20:30
RURAL Plan; Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Businesses, Damien English outlines ‘Our Rural Plan’ and what it involves. We all know what happened to last decentralised plan. Most people who go to university, will never come back to their roots, except a few to a government pensionable job.
GOVERNMENT stated concerns about vulnerable aged people rings hollow, when for example, they enforce EU agricultural regulations on elderly farmers, who have to interact with people outside their home to comply. Another danger and worry to old people, is the NCT test which they are forced to do every year, even though the car is rarely on the road. At least a year’s reprieve would be a help, as the elderly are voiceless, few know their plight.
TOASTMASTERS in Listowel next meeting 8th April at 8pm, see facebook for more.
BEST WISHES to Billy Nolan of Tralee who is in business there for 55 years. Remember well the fine bookshop he had upstairs.
FLOWERS: Blackthorn now in bloom, the plum tree is also coming into flower, Daisy and dandelions, usually called “Pissy Beds”, Primroses in shady spots are in their element also. See more at
https://www.treesacrowd.fm/eanna-ni-lamhna/
GO FISHING: A programme of virtual events running from the 25th April-3rd May For the first time ever Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) launches a virtual Go Fishing Week 2021, a national celebration of fishing with a programme of online events taking place.
DEATH of Jack O’Callaghan at the age of 93. The late Mr. O’Callaghan enjoyed a certain celebrity status in his Castleisland Day Care Centre circle after the February 2012 visit by his RTÉ Radio and TV presenter niece, Miriam O’Callaghan.
http://www.mainevalleypost.com/2015/02/23/the-late-jack-ocallaghan-castleisland-and-farranfore/
FEAST of St. John Baptist de la Salle is 7th April. He is the patron saint of teachers.
ALONE support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
TALKING Charity; work is driven by commitment to promote mental health as an essential part of overall wellness. https://letsgettalking.ie/
UK: Saturday 3 April 2021 marks 300 years since the first UK Prime Minister was installed.
National Archives planning to re-open our reading rooms on Tuesday 27 April.
GLOBE Trotting IDA spent E855,702 on flights and had hotel bills for E300,783 in 2019, what did they spend during lockdown year.
RARE Diseases, there is an estimated 7,000 of them.
NOVENA to Matt Talbot for Alcoholics: Day 1. Posted by paulcoholic on 30 May 2008, 1:18 pm. Today we pray Day One of our Novena to Matt Talbot for Alcoholics. ... "Lord, in your servant, Matt Talbot you have given us a wonderful example of triumph over addiction, of devotion to duty, and of lifelong reverence of the Holy Sacrament.
www.sobercatholic.com/2008/05/30/novena-to-matt-talbot-for-alcoholics-day-1/
TENORS: Two young German tenors recorded a series of songs inspired by Christ’s passion and his resurrection in an empty St. Peter’s Basilica, with new songs being released every day from Wednesday until Easter Sunday.
CORK SHOWS: “These agricultural records catch information like: farm names and addresses, products being grown, hand crafts, home skills and their value to daily living.
How I wish I could slip into the crowd, see the prize-winning turnips and brown soda bread, maybe pick up a heritage knit pair of socks if there were any for sale. History is fed by the little details- these agricultural show booklets capture home, farm, and community life for 170 years.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yoNjmDNQKT_pk3nvlCsT72YWYoDENcs--uaJxh2ber8/edit
LETTER: This letter appears in the Annals of Beara Vol 2 (Chapter 7). I would like to thank Joanne Boyd, great-granddaughter of Daniel Harrington. Joanne and her mother transcribed the letter and made it available to all of us who have difficulty in getting sight of these three valuable volumes of genealogical histories of the people of Beara and surrounding parishes by the late Riobárd O’Dwyer N.T., https://mykerryancestors.com/emigrants-tale-1837-1933/
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PAPERS: Washington DC Evening Star 1935 04-28_0018.pdf
28 April 1935- SISTERS MAKE APPEAL
Ask .Funds for Abbeyfeale School in Limerick. Ireland. An appeal from across the sea was sent yesterday by the Sisters of Mercy at Abbeyfeale School in Limerick, Ireland. to their graduates living in and near the District to contribute to erection of a new building for the school. First response came from Miss Nora Collins, 1262 Twenty-first street, who came to Washington 10 years ago
from Ireland. Total cost of the new school is set at about $34,000.
The Sisters have been educating the children of Limerick, North Kerry and East Kerry for 60 years.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1949-1951 - 0853.pdf
12 May 1951
Mr. Patrick Finucane, T.D. from North Kerry, has decided to resign from Clann na Talmhan and adopt Independent status. His decision was announced in a letter to Mr. Blowick, Minister for Lands. (Mr. Blowick is leader of the Party.). The Minister for Agriculture has decided to increase the minimum price paid to egg producers from April 30 to August 31, from 2/- to 2/6 a dozen, it was officially announced.
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Excavators were unloaded from the American Traveller at Dublin. Of American design, they are the biggest machines of their kind to arrive in Ireland. They will be used by the Board of Works in river clearing work.
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Eggs exported to Britain from registered whole-sealers premises shall bear the mark "Republic of Ireland" instead of the mark "Eire Irish” hitherto used.
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The Holy Father has conferred a high honour on the Irish Catholic Lord Mayor of Leeds, Alderman Frank H. 0’Donnell; that of a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory (K.C.S.G.).
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Butter has been 2d a lb. dearer since last Tuesday, as a result of an Order implementing the Government decision to make the increase consequent on the in-creased price for milk delivered to creameries and guaranteed for five years. Rationed butter now costs 2s lOd per lb. and unrationed 3s 8d per lb.
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Limerick Co. Council decided to get rid' of most of its horses and carts when it adopted the Co. Engineer's (Mr. G. Ahern’s) proposal to buy road-working machinery. Mr. Ahern said it would save money by discarding its old machinery.
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Last year the lorries which carried the carcasses of sharks to a factory in Northern Ireland left a trail of a smell across five counties. But this year the carcasses will be manufactured into fish meal aboard a 400-ton factory ship at Keem Bay. For the past few years the shark-hunting season has brought good pocket money—£12 to £15 per week— to the men of Achill, and helped solve the unemployment and emigration problem.
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Irish Flight to Bristol; It was from Bristol that John and Sebastian Cabot set out in 1497 in the ship "Matthew" on a voyage that led to the discovery of the north-cast shores of the American Continent. Financing Cabots' trip was Bristol's High Sheriff, John Ameryck, after whom, according to- one theory, America was named. Today the Irish Tricolor and the green shamrock flag of Aer Lingus, the Irish airlines, stood out proudly in the stiff breeze whipping across Bristol's airport.
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Independent Deputies P. Cogan, P. O'Reilly and P. Finucane handed a statement to the Taoiseach, Mr. Costello, asking for the Government's policy on the following:. That fair prices based on costs of production be paid for all farm products, including milk, eggs, bacon, pigs, sugar beet and all grain crops; the price to producers of milk supplied to creameries to be increased to 1/6 per gallon for summer months and 1/8 per gallon for the winter period; the price of milk sold for human consumption to be increased by a further 3d, per gallon average; the price of eggs to be not less than 3/- per dozen, while production costs remain as at present; the price for suitable bacon pigs should be 250/-per cwt. The choice before the people now is to return to the single-party Government of Fianna Fail, under the leadership of Mr. de Valera who has been preaching that there can be no executive or progressive government under a group system—or to have another coalition administration. ----------------------------
2021 March 31 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
EASTER: Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church. Mass cards for all occasions (including Easter) available in the Parish Office and Holly’s. Please note that the Parish Office will be CLOSED on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday. Re-opening on Tuesday 6th April.
GOOD Friday 2nd of April, day of fast and abstinence.
LEGION OF MARY CONSECREATION TO OUR LADY: The Legion of Mary will hold its Annual Consecration to Our Lady on this Sunday 28th March at 3.p.m. via the Killarney Cathedral Webcam. www.churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral.
FUNDRAISER in memory of the late John McGrath from Moyvane, who had oesophageal cancer,he passed away in January has raised over €90,000 for the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry. Prior to his death, John raised €50,000. Last week’s charity sale of over 300 calves donated at Listowel Mart organised by John’s fiancé Erin Stack and the McGrath Family and their many supporters, both in Kerry and beyond was a wonderful success. A GoFundMe page, which is still open for donations, has raised over €16,000. Thanks to Listowel Mart manager Barney O’Connell, retired mart manager Richard Hartnett and everyone who made the calf sale possible.
AWARE: Helpline on 1890 303 302Website at www.aware.ie
SYMPATHY: At a recent Board of Management at Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure the following votes of sympathy was passed - To the Barry Family Knockanure on the death of John Joe; To the Goulding Family Knockanure on the death of Hugh; To the O' Carroll Family Knockanure on the death of Mary
To the Flavin Family Trien on the death of Nell; To the Goulding & Clancy families on the death of Mary Clancy Abbeyfeale; To the Kennelly Family Gortromagowna on the death of Anne O' Mahony;
To the Dineen Family Leamore on the death of Brenda; To the McGrath Family & The Stack Family on the death of John; To the Nolan Family Carrueragh on the death of Anne & Robert; To the Fitzmaurice Family Leitrim , Moyvane on the death of Jerry; To Brenda & Seamus Clancy Knockanure on the death of Larry Cussen Patrickswell, and to the Keane Family Bunaghara Listowel on the death of Donie Thornton Drogheda.
SYMPATHY to William and all in the Barry family, Tanavalla, Listowel on the death of his uncle Tom Barry whose funeral Mass was on Monday 22nd in St. Mary’s, Listowel.
ANNIVERSARIES: John Fitzmaurice, Eileen Relihan, Peg Moloney, Sr. Eileen Kiely, Brendan Galvin, Jimmy Kirby, Sr. Nora Francis, Eileen Culhane, Tim O’Brien, Maurice O’Connell, Eilish Walsh, Anthony Curtin, Patrick F Power, Betty Lynch, Maurice Walsh, Marie O’Connor. Mass Moyvane; Sat 27th at 7.30pm for Michael & Maureen O’Connor, Ballybunion (Anni) & their son Kevin & their grandson Frank Wallace; Sun 28th at 11.00am PALM SUNDAY - Nora & Danny Walsh, Moher (Anni); Mon 29th at 7.30pm for Frank Dineen & deceased of the Dineen & Keane families, Ballintemple, Cork; Tues 30th at 7.30pm Chrism Mass – livestreamed from the Cathedral, Killarney; Wed 31st at 7.30pm Special Intention
HOLY WEEK TRIDIUM (From the Doorway of Hope); Thurs 1st at 7.30pm HOLY THURSDAY; Fri 2nd at 3.00pm GOOD FRIDAY; Sat 3rd at 8.30pm HOLY SATURDAY Nora & Bill Buckley, Church Road & deceased of the Buckley family, and Mass on Sun 4th at 11.00am EASTER SUNDAY - Jimmy Kirby, Glenalappa (1st Anni). Mass Knockanure; Sun 28th at 9.30am PALM SUNDAY - James & Mary Keane, Kilmorna (Anni), and Mass on Sun 4th at 9.30am EASTER SUNDAY - Hugh Goulding, Knockanure Village (Months Mind).
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: This coming week there will be Stations of the Cross Monday and Wednesday on 99.9fm. This means we will have had 16 celebrations of the Stations during this Lent, each and every one of them were different. On this Good Friday through television or other media outlets or by visiting Moyvane or Knockanure Church or staying in your cars and partaking in the outdoor Stations in Moyvane car park.
SALE of Mugs €190 (bringing total to date €12,100). Very many thanks.
GABRIEL Fitzmaurice was on West Limerick Radio, paying tribute to Con Greaney on St Patrick’s Day, Con died 20 years ago, in the 1990’s he released two cassettes containing 26 of his songs.
CHALLENGE: Everyone is welcome to take part, families or individuals of all levels, walkers, joggers or runners. There are lots of participation prizes to be won, simply share your photos with Lee Strand on social media. Follow Lee Strand and An Riocht on Facebook.
VACCINE; Great that many of the most vulnerable have had their injections against C19. One danger is people having to travel long distances to receive their shot. Heard of cancer patient having to find a person to drive them to County capital to get vaccine, meeting so many in one day and also having to find toilets. Putting people at unnecessary risk, and they telling the rest of us stay at home, which results in isolation and loneliness. Which causes severe emotional problems in both short and long term.
NIARON LTD: ESB Jointing works will continue between Knockanure village and Moyvane graveyard. The works outside the Co-op in Moyvane will cease Wednesday evening.
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME: We gratefully acknowledge Kerry County Council’s grant towards Knockanure Church. Deeply appreciated. Many thanks.
CHRISM MASS ON TUESDAY SPECIAL DAY FOR ALL PRIESTS
As you can see from the list of Masses above, the Chrism Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral this coming Tuesday at 7.30pm with no congregation. Bishop Ray and the Priests who work in Killarney Parish will be present to represent all of us. It is a day when we Priests are asked to renew our promises to be faithful in Priesthood and to serve God faithfully. I ask all of you to pray for all of us as we continue to work in Vineyard of the Lord as His Priests.
MUSIC: Covid Care concerts made a return to care homes recently, they were badly needed, after all the stress both carers and residents, had to endure over past year.
WRITERS’ Week Listowel is due to take place from June 2 until June 6, with judging is progress in many of its competitions. No news yet how lockdown will effect gatherings.
Kerry Writers' Museum, with storyteller Paddy O'Brien, have an eight-week online course, and runs from 8pm to 9pm each week. For free Zoom link, email kerrywritersmuseum@gmail.com.
NORTH: Let us raise our prayers for the North of Ireland in Thanksgiving that their churches are finally reopening for public worship on Friday, 26th. March. They will have the privilege of attending the Easter Ceremonies in person.
MILK: fear dairy products using milk from both North and South will be unable to be sold through EU trade deals to countries outside of the EU. Lakeland Dairies has lost a few customers as a result, but said most of those affected will continue receiving its products.
HOSPICE walk can be made anytime till 2nd of April. Details on facebook.
BARDIC Festival Ballydonoghue, closing date for entries 31st May, details from 087 625 7705.
TALK at St Pio mass last week in Castleisland was given by Elma Walsh the mother of the late Donal Walsh of Tralee the young man was honoured by Mons. Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian of the Year Award 2013. The inscription was “When facing his own impending death at the tender age of 16 years, Donal selflessly and bravely displayed deep humanity and concern for his fellow humans when he publicly pleaded with us to cherish every moment of our lives and step away from any thoughts or actions that would result in self-harm or death.”
COLLECTION: Diarmuid Kearney of Lisselton has over 100 jerseys, which include GAA, soccer, and more.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES: To be returned at weekend Masses on Easter Sunday 4th April.
FULL Moon was on 28th of March, did you see the ring around the moon on night of 23rd last, the smoke stream from an aircraft passed right through the ring.
CHANGED Times; in June 2018 Kerry teams had to face five Munster Football Finals in seven days.
WAITING: 3,411 children in Cork and Kerry waiting for speech and language therapy.
SHARING: Paddy Creedon enjoys sharing his life’s experiences, poetry readings and developing connection with his audiences. https://paddycreedon.com/
KNIGHTS Walk Glin; new signage is presently being erected at the entrance and along the route.
VOLUNTEERS looking for a way to help in your local community? Kerry Mental Health Association branches welcome all volunteers. http://kerrymentalhealth.ie/
MUSHROOM growing doesn’t have to be a complex process; anyone can do it if they choose the right methods. https://grocycle.com/
ORGANIC Trust is organising two webinars for farmers to boost interest and engagement with the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS). The scheme is open for applications until April 30.
https://organictrust.ie/
BIODIVERSITY Data Centre is an Initiative of the Heritage Council
https://www.biodiversityireland.ie/ 2021 Climate Action Plan
Funding of €400,000 is available this year for social farming projects under the 2021 Rural Innovation and Development Fund, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2021-2025 was launched on March 26 by Green Party Ministers Malcolm Noonan and Pippa Hackett. What about all the weed killers used by council and on lawns.
LOCAL: Siamsa Tire, National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Tralee - www.siamsatire.com
St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel – www.stjohnstheatrelistowel.com
The Seanchaí, Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre, Listowel – www.kerrywritersmuseum.com
VIRTUAL ANIMATION DINGLE Festival 2021 https://2021.animationdingle.com/
CONGRESS 2024; Ecuador to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2024
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis had designated the Archdiocese of Quito in Ecuador the host of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress.
CLIMATE: The preparation of the 2021 Climate Action Plan will involve a public consultation. The government is inviting everyone to join the ‘climate conversation’. The consultation will remain open until 5:00pm on May 18, 2021.
TOWN Park in Abbeyfeale is being upgraded and they are seeking donations.
GAA: Between January 13th and March 3rd, 28,000 GAA members walked a combined total of 6 million kms as part of the ‘Every Step Counts’ challenge hosted on Irish Life’s MyLife App. To put that into perspective, it is the equivalent of walking the circumference of the earth 15 times; a combined step count of 7.5 billion. The aim of the challenge was to offer GAA members a fun incentive to stay active within their 5km radius. On average, each participant walked just over 200km.
https://www.gaa.ie/news/gaa-members-walk-six-million-kms-for-irish-life-steps-challenge/
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CYCLE: Rás Mumhan Easter weekend cycle race, which began in 2001, another casualty of Covid 19.
RADIO Report; Over quarter of a million euro was spent maintaining four Kerry County Council diggers over a five-year period.
NEW YORK: Homeless were eligible for COVID-19 vaccines for several weeks, they administered more than 7,500 vaccines to Social and Homeless Services clients. New York is using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, as the one shot is suitable. 53,000 people sleep in New York City’s shelters every day. Nearly 90 percent of them are black and Hispanic.
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FITZMAURICE: Lixnaw Heritage & Historical CLG host a symposium / discussion on 500 years of The Fitzmaurice’s, Lords of Kerry and Lixnaw. Event takes place on Sun. April 28th., 10.30 am to 3 pm at Ceolann, Lixnaw. https://www.facebook.com/lixnawheritageandhistorical/
BIBLE: Ecumenical Bible Week is led by the Archdiocese of Dublin and the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough in collaboration with many other Christian traditions ranging from the Evangelical Alliance to Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians and with support from the National Bible Society and Scripture Union. This year’s EBW will have an opening and closing prayer event organised by Holy Trinity Rathmines on Monday 24 May and St Finian’s Lutheran Church on Sunday 30 May respectively. See Dioceses of Kerry for more.
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PRIEST with local connections. ‘Notebook’ on the back page of the Irish Catholic newspaper. One of the contributors up to last year was Kerry priest, Fr. Bernard Healy, who had been a curate in St. John’s Parish in Tralee, until he went to Rome to do post-graduate theology studies.
WORKSHOP; Leap of Faith in Times of Transition, an Online Workshop for Young Adults aged 18 to 30 yrs. On 8th Apr. from 7.30 to 9.00pm. The workshop will be led by Gerry and Miriam Hussey. Join us for this event planned by Diocese of Kerry “YouthDoK” Young Adult Group for Young Adults. Further information available and registration on www.dioceseofkerry.ie
OLD PAPERS: New York NY Irish American Advocate 1928-1929 - 0087.pdf
...Ridgeley's 69th Regiment Band will supply the music. NORTH KERRY BENEFIT DANCE MARCH 4 A benefit dance in aid of a North Kerry family in" distress on account of sickness will be held ...
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1922-1924 - 1057.pdf
5 April 1924
Rev. Wm. Fenton, P. P., Ashford, has been appointed P P., Athea.
Snow has been failing intermittently in Limerick and North Kerry since Saturday. Around Glin it is several feet deep in parts.
Anniversary Masses were celebrated In Abbeyfeale for the souls of Lieut. A. Glynn, and Capt. Clery, killed at Listowel on March 13, 1923. The anniversary of Lt. T. O'Shea, National Army, killed at Gullane in March 1923, was marked by Requiem Mass in the O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen and subsequently the Rosary was recited and orations delivered at the grave.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1978 - 0135.pdf
Feb 25 1978- THE IRISH BORN Nurses will again march as a group In the St. Patrick's Day parade on Fri. Mar 17th. FRI. EVENING MARCH 3dr. JERRY MULVIHlLL SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING- Fund Raiser To help expenses-of competitors- World Dancing Champ, in Dublin at Gaelic Pk. Casino Adm. $5. Call 516- 724- 7959.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1940-1942 - 1017.pdf
11 April 1942
Mrs Nellie Mahoney nee Dee late of Coolard, Listowel, Co. Kerry, died at St. Francis Hospital. Bronx. Monday March 23. The burial took place following a Requiem Mass at St Pius Church on Thursday.
She is survived by Patrick, her husband, and two children, Emmet and Beatrice. Mrs. Joseph Egan. sister and William Dee, brother. Men of North Kerry I.R.A. and- more especially the men of the 6th. Battn. of which her husband was Commandt, will long remember her gracious hospitality and pleasing personality. His comrades in arms, his fellow internees in Limerick Gaol and Tintown No. 1 Camp the Curragh Where he was Commandant, extend to "Paddy" their heartfelt sympathy in his great loss.
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Eire Government- Prohibit The Export of Goats An order prohibiting exportation of live goats to Britain or Northern Ireland except under permit has been issued by the Eire Ministry of Agriculture. Contravention of the order carries a penalty of £25 per goat. Goat meat, being rationed, is much in demand in many parts of the country.
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VATICAN CITY , 22 March, 2021 / 4:55 PM (ACI Africa).-
The Vatican marked World Water Day on Monday with a message urging an end to water waste and contamination.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin recorded a video message on behalf of Pope Francis which was sent to United Nations organizations on March 22.
In the video, the Vatican Secretary of State said that “food security and water quality are inextricably linked” and urged collaboration between countries to make clean drinking water available in all parts of the world.
“To guarantee fair access to water, it is vitally urgent to act without delay, to end once and for all its waste, commercialization and contamination. Collaboration between States, the public and private sectors, as well as the multiplication of initiatives by intergovernmental organizations, is more necessary than ever,” Parolin said.
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This essay originally appeared in the New York Jewish Week.
Friday night. We are standing in a paved plaza beside Riverside Drive; the air is crisp, the fresh snow is sparkling like diamond dust in the setting sun. We are 6 feet apart and masked (I can’t wait for this combined phrase to become obsolete). We join the hazzan, chanting the Friday evening prayer, welcoming the Sabbath as the sun disappears over the Hudson River. “Come my beloved towards your bride to welcome the Sabbath.”
Suddenly I’m choked up, no longer able to sing. My eyes fill with tears and emotions. I have sung these words almost every week of my life — that’s about 2,500 times — but tonight these very familiar words feel new and deeply moving.
Perhaps it is the beauty of praying outside.
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“At the Last Supper, on the night when He was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic Sacrifice of His Body and Blood. He did this in order to perpetuate the Sacrifice of the Cross throughout the centuries until He should come again, and so to entrust to His beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of His Death and Resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a paschal banquet in which Christ is eaten, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.”
https://northkerry.wordpress.com/
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2021 March 24 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: On Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4pm on Radio 99.9fm.
Mugs an extra €200 (bringing total to date €11,910), 25 mugs left, Very many thanks.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES: To be returned at weekend Masses on Sunday 28th and on Easter Sunday 4th April.
THANKS to Fr. Kevin for his constant activity during the past year, recently he organised tokens for St Patricks Day and Mother’s Day. It is a lonely and isolated position to be a priest during the lockdown, they have all the stress and no social occasions to fresh themselves.
LOOKING TOWARDS EASTER: On Thursday March 25th @ 8pm, Fr. Donal O'Connor will explore "There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." To register, check out www.dioceseofkerry.ie
BLESSING OF PALM; bring your own palm from home on Palm Sunday it will be blessed. For those who don’t have palm we have palm crosses that you can take home.
NIARON LTD: ESB Jointing works will continue outside the Co-op in Moyvane village. The works in
Knockanure at the turn for Church road will finish and move to a new location between Knockanure village and Moyvane graveyard.
SYMPATHY: To Mary & Jimmy Duggan, Murhur on the death of Mary’s brother Joe Moriarty, who died recently in Kent, UK. Mass for the happy repose of his soul is on Monday evening in the Church of the Assumption.
DEATH of Robert Nolan, Carrueragh, Kilmorna, and late of Speedy's Bar, Moyvane, on March 18th, 2021. Predeceased by his wife Anne and sister Margaret. Survived by his son Liam (Speedy), daughter Linda, grandchildren Oliver, Paige and Ellie Mai, brothers Jim, Frank and Willie, sisters Mary and Carmel, daughter-in-law Eileen, son-in-law Jamie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass being celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Monday at 12 noon, which will be live-streamed on https://bit.ly/2NwKEGh , with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure, Moyvane.
DEATH of Josephine (Josie) Keane (née Mulcahy) Ballyine, Carrigkerry, on 14th March 2021. Predeceased by husband Tim. Survived by sons John and Thos, daughters in law Karina and Betty, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. funeral Mass was celebrated on St Patrick's Day in Ardagh Church. Thos worked at the creamery Moyvane for many years.
ANNIVERSARIES: Anna Flaherty, Jo Timoney, Michael O’Connor, Jack O’Grady, Mairead O’Connor, Ellen O’Keeffe, Betty Murphy, Margaret O’Connor, Thomas O’Connell, Nora Walsh, Michael O’Keeffe, Sr. Evelyn Gleeson, Richard Stack, Mary Bridget Crean, Maureen O’Connor, Michael and Carmel Flannery, Mary McMahon, James Danaher, Billy Enright, Michael Donal O’Sullivan, Mass Moyvane; Sat 20th at 7.30pm for Tim & Hannah Leahy, Trien (Anni); Sun 21st at 11.00am for Sr. Deborah O’Flaherty, Queensland, Australia & l/o Murhur (Rec Dec); Mon 22nd at 7.30pm for Joe Moriarty, Kent (Rec Dec) (brother to Mary Duggan, Murhur; Tues 23rd at 7.30pm for Bridie McElligott (née Moore), Tournageehy (Rec Dec), (Aunt to Tom Moore, Glenalappa); Wed 24th at 7.30pm for Ger & Siobhán Galvin (Special Intention); Thurs 25th at 7.30pm for Jerry Cadogan, Drimoleague, Cork (Rec Dec) (Father to Kate O’Connor, The Village); Fri 26th at 7.30pm for Kathy Scollard, Dromcollogher (Rec Dec)(Sister to Anna Mulvihill, Glenalappa & Nora Carr, Aughrim); Sat 27th at 7.30pm for Michael & Maureen O’Connor, Ballybunion (Anni) & their son Kevin & their grandson Frank Wallace, and Mass on Sun 28th at 11.00am PALM SUNDAY (Beginning of Holy Week)
For Nora & Danny Walsh, Moher (Anni). Mass Knockanure on Sun 21st at 9.30am for Jack & Betty Goulding, Keylod (Anni) and Mass on Sun 28th at 9.30am PALM SUNDAY (Beginning of Holy Week)
For James & Mary Keane, Kilmorna (Anni).
HOSPICE Foundation, the 'Long Good Friday Walk' to allow the event to take place anywhere in the world, between Wednesday, March 17 and Good Friday on April 2.
DONATE A CALF FOR CANCER: in conjunction with The Listowel Mart. We are asking farmers to bring their calf or calves to the Listowel Mart on March 24th and donate the proceeds to Palliative Care. For more information, please get in touch by email at info@donateacalf.com or by phone at 087 1755324.
VIRTUAL FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2021: Performers of all ages welcome. Note: Video maximum length of 3 minutes. Video must be taken landscape orientation. Videos must be sent via WhatsApp to 0877419343 by Friday, March 26. At the start of your video please state: Your name. Where you are from.
RECORD: Abbeyfeale woman Maura O’Connor recorded, It’s Handed Down recently. “This is the second record released under the Sliabh Luachra label.
RUNNING: Lee Strand and An Ríocht Athletic Club encourage people to be fit and healthy over the coming weeks. Progress from walking to running a virtual 5k during the May Bank Holiday weekend.
FULL Moon on 28th March.
CLEAN-UP; Team Limerick (TLC) clean up year 6 will go ahead this Good Friday April 2. It was not held in 2020 due to Covid-19, and our communities show all the signs. The event will have to be Covid compliant as we could still be in Level 5. Individuals and groups are asked to register for the clean-up by logging on to www. teamlimerickcleanup.ie More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
CHILDREN: Pre-schoolers who extensively use electronic media are more likely to have hyperactivity issues, a short attention span, poor concentration and peer relationship issues when they turn five compared to their peers, academics found.
HEALTH: Are you interested in doing a 10 week online free course on health?
The Royal College of Surgeons are providing a free online course on The science of health and happiness. The course started in March, it runs over a 10 week period, with one lecture per week pre recorded talks. You can start anytime just email cpph@rcsi.com to register and they will send you a link to webinar talk prerecorded so you can dip in anytime
FARMERS: Legally-binding goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 and 82% by 2050 to be included in Northern Ireland’s proposed Environment Bill. The benchmark year is 1990.
The Dutch and Spanish markets are Ireland’s most important markets for calf exports and discussions are taking place on them.
The European Commission will spend €220 million on school fruit, vegetables and milk schemes for the school year 2021/2022.
KNOCK: The story of Knock in a small town just outside Rome, a new museum opened in honour of the famous Italian sculptor Lorenzo Ferri. In 1960, Ferri created the beautiful statues which portray the Apparition scene at Knock and which now stand in the glass Apparition Chapel, on the spot where 15 ordinary villagers witnessed something extraordinary 136 years ago.
GOOD wishes regarding the elevation of knock Shrine to international status by Pope Francis on Friday 19th March 2021.The Pope spoke during mass and gave a message to all of us. The 19th of March is the 8th Anniversary of the inauguration of Pope Francis as Pope.
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DANGER: Pre-schoolers who use electronic media regularly are more likely to have social issues, according to papers;
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day,8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024.
LEGION of Mary will hold its Annual Consecration to Our Lady on Sunday 28th March at 3.p.m. via the Killarney Cathedral Webcam. www.churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral. Please join us in making this consecration to Our Lady. This is the Centenary of the Legion of Mary 1921– 2021. The Legion of Mary will celebrate 100 years in September 2021
CROOM Orthopaedic Hospital opened as the County Hospital in 1924. It has been an orthopaedic hospital since 1956. New Maigue Unit, includes 24 en-suite single rooms.
PLANNING: Shronowen Wind Farm Limited - bypassed Kerry County Council and applied directly to An Bord Pleanála for permission to build a 12-turbine windfarm. It is only expected that the Council would protest as it took jobs from themselves.
REMOTE WORKING AVAILABLE IN TARBERT
Further information is available from Parish Secretary James Lavery- Phone Numbers – 068 36111 or 087 7838198 - Email tarbert@dioceseofkerry.ie
FEAST: Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated on Thursday 25th March.
The angel Gabriel appears to Mary to tell her she is to be the mother of the Saviour.
TALK: on Thursday, March 25th @ 8.00 p.m. Fr Donal O’Connor explores “There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” Fr Donal is a poet and a priest of the diocese of Kerry, presently ministering as Chaplain to IT Tralee. He has also worked as chaplain to Beara Community School, as a curate in Listowel and as parish priest in Beaufort. He presents on the diocesan Course in Pastoral Ministry, as well giving talks on faith. For further information, please contact francesrowland@dioceseofkerry.org
PRIESTHOOD: Thinking About the Priesthood? Virtual Discernment Night for men 18+ yrs. Tuesday 23rd March at 7.30pm to 9pm. For further info and to register, please email the National Vocations Office. info@vocations.ie or contact Fr. Joe Begley Diocesan Vocations Director on 027-63045.
TIME: British summer time officially starts at 1am on Sunday 28 March, when we all lose an hour of sleep but gain sunlight.
MUSIC: Brosna celebrations at https://www.facebook.com/concurtinmusicfestival/?tn-str=k*F
HEARTBEAT PRESENTS A SPECIAL ZOOM NIGHT FOR CARERS. Dr. Margaret Clifford Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Care with Kerry University Hospital will talk about special care and services in home and hospital. Zoom Meeting Monday March 29th sign in 7.30pm for 8pm. Receive the codes by texting Billy at 085 1773 910 or Email heartbeatkillarneykerry@gmail.com
SPREADING WORDS:
Professor Margaret Kelleher speaks to Máire Ní Mhaonaigh and Sharon Arbuthnot, creators of RadioMoLI’s Spreading the Words series, asking about the motivation for the series, the rich body of research behind Ní Mhaonaigh and Arbuthnot’s work, and some of their favourite words in the series.
Máire Ní Mhaonaigh is Professor of Celtic and Medieval Studies at the University of Cambridge, and Sharon Arbuthnot is a Senior Researcher at Queen’s University Belfast and an expert on lexicography and medieval glossaries. Professor Margaret Kelleher is Chair of Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama at University College Dublin, and is author of The Maamtrasna Murders.
SEED members include The Organic Centre, Irish Seed Savers, Sonairte, Kerry Earth Education, Marino Institute of Education, Blackrock Education Centre
GARDEN: The urge to garden in early spring is primal. Reconnecting with the earth is affirming, renewing, promising. Waking up the garden to a new growing season is about more than soil and seedlings ... this rite of spring is a tonic to the gardener as well.
https://learn.eartheasy.com/guides/garden-projects-for-early-spring/
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HOLY WELLS: Pishógs (Pre-Christian Taboos), Old Cures, Holy Wells from Sherkin Island, West Cork.
https://wordpress.com/post/durrushistory.com/22818
The Bishop of Cork , John Murphy, wrote on the 9th June 1817, to the parish priest of Inchigeela, Macroom, the Reverend. Jeremiah Holland. He imposed the penalty of excommunication on those who attended the Pattern at Gougán.
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JOSEPH: Year of Saint Joseph: With the Apostolic Letter “Patris Corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from 8th December 2020 to 8th December 2021. In this Apostolic Letter, Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows. Each year on 19th March we celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and on 1st May we celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. It is note-worthy that it was on 19th March 2013 that Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was inaugurated as Pope Francis.
The Prayer to Saint Joseph which Pope Francis has said for more than 40 years: Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you, that they may have a happy outcome. My beloved father, all my trust is in you. Let it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus and Mary, show me that your goodness is as great as your power. Amen
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Pilot, Volume 36, Number 19, 10 May 1873
Bianconi the Cabman.—From a lecture recently delivered in Drogheda, on “Men who Rose from the Ranks,” we take the following:—“ Let me now introduce to you one who had the most serious difficulties to surmount ere he was able to raise himself from the ranks—a man not a native of this kingdom, landing upon our shores, ignorant of our language, without funds, and only such friends as he could And amongst his follow-exiles, who had preceded him to, this country. We see him traversing the country from one end to another, curbing upon his head a few images and plaster castes, badly clothed, scorned by the people amongst whom he sought for a living. Surely, you will say, there is no chance of this poor Italian ever making a position of comfort for himself in the face of such depressing obstacles; we shall see. Trading for a while in England, he left its hostile shores and passed over to that country where the stranger and the needy have ever found a welcome and assistance. He plies his calling in Ireland. He quietly studies the ways of the country, he sees how inadequate are the modes of conveying passengers, and having saved up a few pounds, he invests the sum in a horse and car, commences to run his conveyance betwixt two of the towns in the South of Ireland, and in a few years there was not a town in the South or West of Ireland in which Bianconi's ’ cars were not to be seen. Before he retired from the posting business he possessed more horses than did the Khan of Tartary. Mr. Bianconi found kindness and hospitality in generous Erin, in the day of his necessity, and he has not proved himself an ingrate in the day of his prosperity. One of the most beautiful monuments erected in latter days, in the city of Rome, has been raised over the place where the heart of Ireland’s Liberator lies, by the liberality of Charles Bianconi. We now see the image boy residing in the peaceful enjoyments of his broad acres in noble Tipperary, and he has the distinguished honour of being a magistrate and a deputy lieutenant for that gallant county. Mr. Bianconi has on several occasions refused the honour of a seat in Parliament.
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Sydney Chronicle (NSW : 1846 - 1848) Thu 9 Mar 1848 Page 4
Select Poetry.
“LIMERICK LASSES."
(From the Limerick Reporter.)
Met your languor off be shaken,
Waken, harp of mine, awaken,
Shapes seraphic and Klysian
Flit across thy master's vision-;
Gay and bounding, light and airy,
Making Earth a land of Fairy.
By the bright blaze of their beauty
Claiming all a Poet's duty :
(Full poem in link)
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Western and Communist World | Bishop Fulton J.Sheen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFKesI_SEmo
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2021 March 17 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
ST PATRICKS DAY from Fr. Kevin. Lockdown or no lockdown the Feast of St. Patrick is a special day for Irish people everywhere. It revives their sense of identity and their connection with home; that small island on the edge of Europe where young Patrick met God in the hardship and loneliness of exile and slavery. With celebrations curtailed enormously this year we must make and extra effort to focus on Patrick’s faith and unshakable trust in God. This might seem a very inadequate message in these Covid days. Yet, it may be the only solid ground that is left to us when everything else has turned to quicksand. On Wednesday, may our prayer be the one that Patrick prayed often, “I leave myself in the hands of the almighty God who rules everywhere”. Happy Feast Day. As ever, we will have blessed Shamrock for Tuesday’s Vigil and Wednesdays Masses. May his prayers be special to all of us and to all our emigrants. Lá Fhéile Pádraig.
VIGIL Mass Abbeyfeale for St Patrick’s day on Tuesday at 6.30pm, concert afterwards, with Donal Murphy and Family, all on line.
FEAST of St. Joseph Friday 19th March.
NIARON LTD: ESB Jointing works will continue at the same locations in Knockanure and outside the Co-op in Moyvane.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: On Monday & Friday at 4pm on 99.9fm. (note: no Stations on St. Patrick’s Day.
ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament daily from 7.30am–7.00pm. Masses can be viewed live on Killarney Franciscans Facebook page daily at 10.00am.
SUPPORT line open seven days a week, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024.
PADRE Pio March Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 23rd March (4th Tuesday) at 7.30pm
Witness will be given by Catriona Foley and her 12-year-old boy – Jayden – a miracle child and is with us because of our unbelievable faith in the Padre Pio Glove. Live Streaming at Castleisland Church. www.churchservices.tv/castleisland
SYMPATHY to the Kennedy, Long and Hanlon families on the death of Tracy Kennedy whose funeral took place in Ballybunion.
DEATH has taken place of Hugh Goulding, Knockanure Village, on March 9th, 2021, in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his wife Eileen. Sadly missed by his daughters Mary, Noirín and Eleanor, grandchildren Nicola, Dan, Chloe and Cian, sons-in-law Enda and Paudie, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Hugh was celebrated in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure, on Friday, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery. His father Hugh died on 4 Mar 1982, his mother Mary Behan died in 1994, his parents were married on 21 Feb 1928 in Moyvane. Predeceased by siblings, Tony Goulding on 14 Mar 1972 and Sr. Teresa Brendan Goulding died on 28 Aug 1994. Survived by siblings Denis, Sean and Maureen.
The death has occurred of William (Liam) O'Sullivan Lislaughtin, Ballylongford, on Monday March 8th 2021 in his 99th year.
ANNIVERSARIES: Paddy Moore, Bernie O’Connor, Nora Scanlon, Michael Keane, Ned Leahy, Noel Mulvihill, Pat Joe Barry, Mary B O’Connell, Margaret Mulvihill, Dan Liston, Billy Looney, Tom Moore, Nellie Carbury. Mass Moyvane; Sat 13th at 7.30pm for Eileen O’Connor & Mary Keane, Clounbrane ;Sun 14th at 11.00am for Patrick Hayes, Clounbrane (1st Anni); Tues 16th at 7.30pm, VIGIL: ST. PATRICK’S DAY for Fr. Joe Finan, Sligo & Dublin (Months Mind); Wed 17th at 11.00am for ST. PATRICK’S DAY Emmet Leahy, Carrueragh; Thurs 18th at 7.30pm for Marie O’Callaghan, Glin Road (Anni) & dec of the O’Callaghan family; Fri 19th at 7.30pm, Special Intention – Bereavement; Sat 20th at 7.30pm for Tim & Hannah Leahy, Trien; Sun 21st at 11.00am for Sr. Deborah O’Flaherty, Queensland, Australia (Rec Dec); Mass Knockanure; Sun 14th at 9.30am for Margaret & Michael Flynn, Knockanure & deceased of the McMahon & Flynn families; Mon 15th at 7.00pm Mary O’Carroll, Knockanure (Months Mind, in Church, no congregation); Wed 17th at 9.30am ST PATRICK’S DAY – Parishioners, and Mass on Sun 21st at 9.30am for Jack & Betty Goulding, Keylod.
SALE of Parish Mugs- €880 (bringing total to date €11,710). Very many thanks.
MASS Athea; via the following link https://churchservices.tv/athea
GRANT: Heritage Council has allocated €1,000,000 to its Community Grant Scheme for 2021.
Submit your application via The Heritage Council’s Online Grants System by Monday, March 29th. 2021 at 5pm. Details https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/community-heritage-grant-scheme-2021.
VOCATIONS: ‘Virtual Discernment Evening’ on Tuesday, 23rd March for those interested in the Diocesan Priesthood. Those interested must register by emailing info@vocations.ie Fr. Joe Begley, Vocation Director.
“We have never noticed religious intolerance”: Catholic Nuns in Muslim-Dominated Morocco.
HOSPICE: Kerry Hospice's will contribute €400,000 a year over five years to HSE. Also €100,000 supplementary funding is needed within Kerry Hospice. Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walk will be a virtual event this year.
DONATE A CALF FOR CANCER: John McGrath was diagnosed with terminal Oesophageal Cancer in January 2020. John battled his illness with a courage, compassion, and humour. To celebrate John's life and help others his family and friends are organising 'Donate A Calf For Cancer' in conjunction with The Listowel Mart. We are asking farmers to bring their calf or calves to the Listowel Mart on March 24th and donate the proceeds to Palliative Care. For more information, please get in touch by email at info@donateacalf.com or by phone at 087 1755324.
VACCINE: Hungary is the only country in the EU administering both the Chinese and Russian C19 vaccines in addition to Western ones. Hungary will be able to vaccinate everyone by July.
CRECHES are looking for 200 million funding of they may have to close. Covid-19 crisis and restrictions and remote working reduced demand for places and income.
DEATHS: There were 50,627 deaths in 1916 in Ireland which gave a death rate of 16.1 per 1,000 of the population (when the population in 1911 was 3.1 million). About one in eight deaths in 1916 was due to bronchitis and pneumonia which killed 6,708 people with another one in eight deaths caused by tuberculosis (or TB) which killed 6,471 people. Listening to the Hospice spokesperson recently they gave the deaths in Ireland last year were 35,000 of which Covid 19 was blamed for over 4,000. Ireland has had more than 4000 deaths due to Covid-19. In Australia, with a population more than five times greater, the corresponding number is less than 1000.
CANCER Society fundraising Daffodil Day takes place on Friday, March 26. For more information go to cancer.ie/daffodilday
HOSPICE: The Kerry Hospice Foundation series of Good Friday Walks have been a part of many Kerry communities for 20 years. This year, join us by doing your Good Friday walk in the safety of your 5km radius, and by adhering to all the government guidelines.
EVENTS: Despite the pandemic, the show goes on, online on St Patrick’s Festival TV (SPF TV) at stpatricksfestival.ie from March 12 to 17, offering more than 100 events.
LAWNS are being cut at present time, despite all the talk about weed killers, many are still using them mixed with fertiliser. From observation state bodies must be the greatest purchasers of chemicals. Recycle plastic containers, by growing plants in them, plants you do not need can easily be shared. Littering along all the local roads, is increasing and is visible, due to fact that there is no clean-up since Covid 19 restrictions.
WALK: Spring has sprung on the Knights Walk. The cows are out after a long winter enjoying the sunshine. Please bear in mind that this a working farm and follow the following principles of outdoor ethics: Respect social distancing; Respect farm animals and wildlife; Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash; Clean up after your dog; Do not wander off trail; Leave no trace – leave what you find; Signage will be erected in coming weeks outlining the outdoor ethics of the Heritage Trail Walks.
LOCAL Link Kerry are operating and are available by contacting them at 066 7147002.
WEATHER we had a few wet and windy days recently, and them on Saturday a bit of thunder and heavy falls of hailstones and sunshine, but nature is coming to life everywhere we look. Even the flowering currents are beginning to flower. Throughout the summer of 1936, the United States experienced one of the most devastating heatwaves in the nation’s history.
LOST: 70-year-old Paddy Moriarty of Abbeyfeale is still lost in Australia, no sign of him for past two years.
DOCUMENTARY on the life and times of singer Con Greaney will be broadcast on West Limerick 102 radio on Saint Patrick’s Day.
WHAT’S ON: Tinteán Magazine - https://tintean.org.au/category/whats-on/
BOOK from Claire who was a regular visitor to the parish. Claire Gilbert is the author of Miles To Go Before I Sleep, her first book under this name. As Claire Foster-Gilbert she is Director of Westminster Abbey Institute and has published widely in applied ethics, including Justice in Public Life (2021); Letters from Lockdown: sustaining public service values during the Covid-19 pandemic (2020); Truth in Public Life (2020); Integrity in Public Life (2019); The Moral Heart of Public Service (2017). As Claire Foster she has published Sharing God’s Planet (2004) and The Ethics of Medical Research on Humans (2001).
POPE FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021
"I wish everyone a good journey in this Season of Lent. And I recommend you fast, a fast that will not make you hungry: a fast from gossip and slander. It is a special way. In this Lent I will not speak ill of others; I will not gossip… And we can all do this, everyone. This is a good fast. And do not forget that it will also be helpful to read a passage of the Gospel, to carry a small Gospel in your pocket, in your purse, and pick it up when you can, any passage. This will make the heart open to the Lord."
Pope Francis
The Vatican will mark the fifth anniversary of the publication of Amoris laetitia, Pope Francis’ 2016 exhortation on the family, with a live-streamed event on March 19.
Pope Francis will officially designate Knock Shrine as an international Marian and Eucharistic shrine on the feast of St. Joseph.
FRANCE: Bulldozers have moved in on a 135-year-old church dedicated to St. Joseph in the first of several planned demolitions in France.
CELEBRATING 250 years in Ireland are the Ursulines Sisters. Their work deserves recognition.
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HELP: After two major hurricanes, 6,000 earthquakes and a 15-year recession, Puerto Ricans are still desperate for help. The Tablet has provided coverage of the ongoing turmoil.
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COVID 19; Doctors are calling him a miracle. They say a priest in England who contracted COVID-19 actually died twice and then came back. That priest is Father Michael Stack, the national chaplain of The Association of Catholic Nurses of England and Wales.
https://netny.tv/episodes/currents/how-a-priest-in-england-escaped-death-twice-after-contracting-covid/
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TEACHER; Eamonn Mulvihill a retired teacher whose parents came from Moyvane and Ballydonoghue, has written an inspirational article in the April edition of Africa, he had an uncle and two granduncles in Kansas, who were cousins of Bishop Cunningham, who also had many cousins in Moyvane and district.
BOOK: The Furrow magazine, has a review of a book in the March issue, Maurice O’Connell, from Moyvane, who wrote it in 2010. The book is ‘No Complaints’ (A Memoir of Life in Rural Ireland and in the Irish Public Service, published by Kingdom Books, It is edited by Fr. Tony Gaughan from Listowel.
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WRITING: The Age + Opportunity inaugural Creative Ageing Writing Bursary aims to generate discussion, debate and knowledge about creative ageing in Ireland.
One award of €1000 will be made to the successful applicant.
Deadline: 12 PM, Friday 26th March
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=e17711f5da&e=57e387efec)
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CREATIVE: Kerry has a vibrant creative scene. Creative Circle Kerry want to bring together the creative community in Kerry on a regular basis to share knowledge, resources, to showcase work, tackle big issues, be inspired and forge connections for collaboration.
As well as monthly events, there is an opportunity to create an online directory of creative individuals to help connect with each other and with businesses looking for creative partners. Want to meet with other creatives in Kerry, collaborate with business and get inspired? Then Creative Circle Kerry want to hear from you to share your insights and ideas through the online survey below.
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TALK: Join us on Thursday March 18th @ 8.00pm
Dr Anne Francis explores Blessed is she who believed… (Luke 1:45)
Anne is presently Director of Galilee Centre for Spirituality, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Having ministered for over thirty years in the areas of faith formation, theology and support for people in ministry, she served in dioceses in England and Ireland, and latterly at the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, Cambridge, where she is Visiting Lecturer in Pastoral Theology.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bwtmyqHuQ0e8Ki9GXoS0eQ
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HISTORY St John’s Tralee; http://www.stjohns.ie/index.php/history
Kerryman North Edition, 21.03.2007, page 20
ABBEYFEALE notes; St Patrick’s Day Parade in Abbeyfeale. Centenary of death of Fr. Casey was commemorated with various functions and events during the bank Holiday. Bishop Donal Murray celebrated mass. Abbeyfeale Drama Group performed at several venues also.
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Kerryman 1904-current, 25.03.2004, page 81
Knockanure Notes; Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan celebrated St Patrick’s Day mass and he remarked that it was 55 years since he was in Knockanure for St Patrick’s Day.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1937-1938 - 0600.pdf
16 April 1938
The well is in Nassau Place, at the rear of Nassau St. Even to this day, the Gaelic name of the street is Sraid Thobair Phadraig, meaning The Street of Patrick's Well. Dr. Oliver St. John Gogarty, visited the well while writing the new book, "In the Footsteps of St Patrick", and he gives a detailed history of the spring.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1962 - 0282.pdf
24 March 1962
THE WORLD’S BEST PARADE
Many a bunch of shamrocks will perfume the morning air,
Girls will wear them on their caubeens, and hang them from their hair,
The shine and bow on black thorn stick will decorate the scene,
With slick clay pipe, a masterpiece trimmed with Irish green.
Plume and plumage will be a glorious sight to see
And the music from the brass bands will re-echo oer the sea.
Young horses will be dancing and prancing light and gay
And waltzing to the world's best music on St. Patrick's Day.
The walls along Fifth Avenue will tremble with vibration
When drums and pipes and brass will echo through the nation.
Singers will make everything vibrate and flutists while they play
Traditional Irish music- old time marches - St. Patrick's Day.
Ladies on horseback riding with a firm grip
Led by Miss Pearl O'Connor with mighty horse and whip.
Children wearing lots of green will be a picture of delight,
They'll celebrate the world's best parade away into the night.
People from every nation In the world will view the show,
And thousands want to see it no matter how the wind blows.
Sure and we'll have a cup of coffee and an Irish spot of tay,
And a million cheers for the world's best parade, on St. Patrick's Day.
Patrick McAuliffe
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Great Tralee Woman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elise_Sandes
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CLAIRE GILBERT was a regular visitor to Knockanure.
In the depths of pain and weakness I felt great peace
Saturday March 06 2021, The Times
In March 2019 I was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable cancer of the bone marrow. I have been in treatment ever since, in an attempt to put the cancer into deep remission.
My way of coping is to enter the experience with everything that I am, feel, believe and desire. I have asked a group of friends to be my “Dear Readers”. Writing to them has not made sense of the cancer, but beauty and joy have emerged, even from pain and darkness.
Everyone who has been visited by illness learns, if only temporarily, that they have to put their body first. My body limits me by its boundaries and its strengths or lack of them. My mind cannot control matter and in surrendering my Cartesian notions of control, I have learnt that mind never was separate from matter. At the heart of the physical experience lies that which I wouldn’t call a physical thing, and yet I feel it.
My treatment included a stem cell transplant. This requires melphalan, a foul chemotherapy based on mustard gas, which kills the bone marrow to make way for the new stem cells. It also kills all the bacteria in the gut. It nearly kills you.
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MASS: Mar. 8, 2021- Nicholas Wolfram Smith
With parishes across California resuming their liturgical lives, Mass goers should be reassured about the level of risk going to church entails.
“It is extremely safe to attend Mass indoors following common sense precautions as recommended by the CDC,” Dr. Timothy Flanigan said.
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2021 March 10 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
DONATE a calf; John McGrath a life that was cut short, in January 2020, he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. A year later, on January 26, he passed away. Erin, alongside other members of John’s family and with the support of farmers around north Kerry, is organising a ‘Donate a calf’ fundraiser in cooperation with Listowel Mart on March 24. They are asking for farmers to donate a chosen calf/calves, with proceeds going to the Palliative Care Unit in UHK. The mart will be foregoing any charges for the calves sold. More details at
LOCAL Link Kerry are operating and are available by contacting them at 066 7147002.
STATIONS outdoor in Tralee; https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/02/outdoor-stations-of-the-cross-st-johns-tralee/
MOTHER’S DAY: Next Sunday 14th is Mother’s Day. Mums don’t miss next weekend’s Masses. Choose the Vigil or one of the Sunday Masses. You won’t be disappointed.
Deacon Thady on Wed evenings at 7pm; https://www.churchservices.tv/castleisland
ADORATION; https://eucharisticadoration.ie/adoration-initiative-for-lent/
DEATH of Eileen (Nell) Flavin, Trien, Kilmorna, and formerly of Leicester, U.K., on March 3rd, 2021, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Margaret, brothers Pá and Michael (London), Bub and Tom (Trien), sisters Bridie Cox (Castletownroche, Co. Cork) and Nan (Trien). Deeply and deservedly regretted by her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her wonderful carer Mary O'Connor, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
DEATH of Tracy Kennedy (née Long), Lyre, Banteer, and late of Guhard, Lisselton, on March 2nd, 2021.Survived by her husband Tom, parents Mary and Jer, brother Jerry, sisters Michelle, Sandra, Gerardine and Maria-Louise, uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law Billy and John, sisters-in-law Kotomi and Mairead, nephews Ben, Fionn and Dara, nieces Rebecca and Ada.
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Kissane, Sr. Pius O’Farrell, Bridie Flavin, Alice Barrett, Tommy Buckley, Jimmy Windle, Nora Daly, Kitty Normoyle, Sean Fitzgerald, Hannah Keane, Margaret Mulvihill, Tom Flaherty, Anna Flaherty, Stephen Kennelly, Mary Reardon, Bill Walsh, Ann O’Sullivan, Margaret Flynn, Bishop Casey, Paula Kavanagh, Finbar Slattery, Patsy Hayes. Mass Moyvane; Sat 6th at 7.30pm for Peggy Wallace, Aughrim; Sun 7th at 11.00am for Catherine O’Connor, Glin; Mon 8th at 7.30pm for Ann Flavin, Moyvane North; Tues 9th at 7.30pm a Special Intention- Birthday Remembrance Jo Cleary (RIP); Wed 10th at 6.00pm for Bill Walsh, Tarmons West, 7.30pm for Margaret Mulvihill, Gurtdromosillihy; Thurs 11th at 7.30pm for Mary Quinn, Leitrim Middle, Birthday Celebration Mass;
Fri 12th at 7.30pm for Tom & Mary McNamara & baby Gerard, Cooraclare Village (RIP) Blessings on Fr. Kevin & his sister Geraldine (Mass requested by Dan Joe Riordan, Moyvane North) ; Sat 13th at 7.30pm for Eileen O’Connor & Mary Keane, Clounbrane and Mass on Sun 14th at 11.00am for Patrick Hayes, Clounbrane (1st Anni). Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church.
Mass Knockanure on Sun 7th at 9.30am for Bridie Flavin, Trien, and Mass on Sun 14th at 9.30am for Margaret & Michael Flynn, Knockanure & deceased of the McMahon & Flynn families.
SALE of Mugs €680, bringing total to date €10,830.
AGE + Opportunity inaugural Creative Ageing Writing Bursary aims to generate discussion, debate and knowledge about creative ageing in Ireland. One award of €1000 will be made to the successful applicant. Deadline: 12 PM, Friday 26th March. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=e10be28833&e=57e387efec)
FOSTERING Fortnight continues to 14th March
NIARON LTD: ESB Jointing works will continue at the current locations in Knockanure at Gortagleanna this week, as well as outside the Co-op in Moyvane Village.
JOHN BARRY: This week John Barry, Knockanure brings to a close 30 years of dedicated service as grounds man in Knockanure Church. John always did a great job not only in the Church grounds but around the Parish. He reminded me that since he started all those years ago that twenty-eight parishioners, whom he used cut grass for have gone to their eternal reward. Ever cheerful and ever helpful, we wish John blessings and good health for the future.
PARENTS and FRIENDS Listowel Branch annual Cheltenham preview night is online Tuesday 9th March between 8pm and 10pm. Pat Healy and Billy Keane will host the event and will be joined on the panel by Michael Winters, Eric McNamara, Kevin Brouder and Berkie Browne. On the night we hope to have interviews from other famous names in Irish Racing. There will be charity bets kindly sponsored by Bar One Racing and Browne Bookmakers. This event will be streamed live by tuning into the Kerry Parents and Friends Association Facebook page. We have set up a Go Fund me Page for donations to their charity.
Kerry Parents and Friends Association was set up in 1973 to provide a community based service for adults with an intellectual disability in Kerry.
BIZARRE Group in Listowel were unable to hold their draw due to restrictions at present, it will take place when restriction are lifted, details from 06822131.
ST PATRICK’S DAY: Glin Development and Glin Castle have been selected to take part in an initiative run by Limerick City and County Council to take part in a ‘greening’ initiative for St. Patricks Day.
The Corbry Tree will turn green on the days running up to, and including, St. Patrick’s Day!
‘St Patrick’s Festival 2021 will be marked virtually with an online programme celebrating Limerick’s ‘Edge and Embrace. Limerick Tourism, Culture and Arts Department are working in partnership with Failte Ireland to light up buildings across Limerick City and County from Saturday 13th to Saturday 20th March 2021 inclusive, to celebrate St Patrick’s Day’.
Despite the pandemic, the show goes on, online on St Patrick’s Festival TV (SPF TV) at stpatricksfestival.ie from March 12 to 17, offering more than 100 events.
IRISH: Seachtain na Gaeilge shares a website alongside Conradh na Gaeilge. This company promotes the two-week celebration of the Irish language and posts events and opportunities throughout the year.
Twinkl Irish Language Resources: have an array of resources to support Seachtain na Gaeilge. All of which support children from 1st class right up to 6th.
JOBS: Listowel €2m Food Hub at Clieveragh Business Park, construction starts in May.
MACRA: The nomination process for the 38th Macra na Feirme presidential and vice-presidential elections is now closed. Ballot papers will be issued on Wednesday, March 17th. The deadline for ballots is 1:00pm on April 7.
GAS Cylinders can be donated to Buckley’s Filling Station in aid of Sea and Cliff Rescue.
FARMERS: At this time of year farmers are registering calves and getting test done, do not send cash with your order, you may be in for a surprise bill.
WILDLIFE Day March 3rd, is International World Wildlife Day. Minister of State Malcolm Noonan is giving grant funding for 25 community peatland initiatives around the country. North East and West Kerry Development (NEWKD) is to receive €2,000 towards a brochure on Kerry bogs.
Dairy - Farming News; http://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/category/dairy/
MUSIC LAST Year; https://youtu.be/vB5n5xyOfCw
Rambling House Knockanure March 2020 a.mp4
EVENTS Planned last year for March; Nano Nagle Social; Sickley Come Dancing; Tralee Half Marathon; St Patricks Day Parades; Limerick International Band Championship; Daffodill Day; Kerry Drama festival; Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival; end of March, Killarney Wander Wild Festival. Army Barracks at Ballymullen, was selected for site for emergency mortuary in April; Red Cross ready for the call in crisis; Mid April 200 Garda checkpoints on weekends, checking restrictions evaders; Easter saw holiday destinations and beaches empty; Darkness into Light Fundraiser delayed; Abbeyfeale had their barbers and hairdressers on RTE in April;
VISIT the National Concert Hall, Dublin; We are delighted to present a very special Sharon Shannon livestream performance from the National Concert Hall this St. Patrick's Day weekend- Saturday, March 20th 2021 at 8 pm (GMT). For the first time, Sharon will showcase music from her new album.
KDYS/Garda Good Friday Basketball Blitz Cancelled this year.
BANK of Ireland has justified closures based on a fall in branch visits over the past twelve months.
LECTIO DIVINA: Three talks online with Fr Seamus O’Connell during the month of March on Tuesday 16th, 23rd and 30th at 7pm—8.30pm. Suggested donation is 5-10 euro. To register and to receive the zoom link, please email office@stjohns.ie Please insert “Lectio Divina” on the subject line.
VIDEO link https://youtu.be/tC3nIFZR7Y0
Filename St Patricks Day Listowel 2019.mp4
Video link
https://youtu.be/mqdiFYQ8aYQ
Rambling House Knockanure 7 Dec 2017 a.avi
EDUCATION: Kerry College will take part in a ‘Career Path Expo’ on Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th from 3pm to 8pm. Career Path Expo is a free, online, virtual, interactive.
ARTS: The Edna O'Brien Young Writers Bursary 2021
The Museum of Literature Ireland is offering a five-day, immersive, blended learning programme to students between 15 and 17 years old. The Edna O’Brien Young Writers Bursary will take place both online and onsite in MoLI from 19 to 23 July 2021 (subject to public health guidelines).
The closing date for applications is 10pm on 29 March 2021.
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=40e2189f2e&e=57e387efec)
The Patricia Leggett Playwriting Scholarship is a fully paid scholarship for a place on the MFA in Playwriting degree at The Lir Academy.
Deadline for applications: Friday 2nd April 2021
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=80ca8e81ff&e=57e387efec)
VACCINATION: “It’s very clear that we are going to be finished our vaccination programme and the Republic of Ireland will still be in the midst of theirs. That does bring headaches,” according to the DUP leader.
BAN on travel; The 5km travel restriction needs to be eased, as we witness people coming from abroad and doing almost what they like, while locals are prohibited from going to Ballybunion of visit the various woodland walks.
HOSPICE: The Kerry Hospice Foundation series of Good Friday Walks have been a part of many Kerry communities for 20 years. This year, join us by doing your Good Friday walk in the safety of your 5km radius, and by adhering to all the government guidelines. The other difference is that this walk can be done anytime, starting on St Patrick’s Day and finishing on Good Friday, April 2nd. We are calling it the Long Good Friday Walk. More from; Listowel: Mary O Connor: 0872370766 and Eileen Sheehy 0879865275. Tarbert: Mary O Connell: 0879584322 and Mary Kelly: 0876296882. Ballybunion: Sylvia O Sullivan: 0877952678.
SUFFRAGE: To mark the 100-year commemorations of the Representation of the People Act, the Education Service worked with professional film-maker, Nigel Kellaway, to engage young people (aged 16-19) with suffrage records held at The National Archives.
Mass for Eileen Flavin Knockanure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTr6KUn_1Cc
https://northkerry.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/tom-flavin/
LOUGH DERG; Dear friends, here is a taster from our new reflection for the Year of St Joseph by Deacon Martin Donnelly that we have posted on www.loughderg.live Our thanks to Martin for these personal thoughts, and to James McLoughlin for his camera work. This new reflection can be found on loughderg.live by scrolling down the page to 'Resources for Prayer' and it is at the beginning of the second line of resources. Blessings
History 1919 to 23
http://irishhistory1919-1923chronology.ie/may_1921.htm
HISTORY: from the 19th and 20th Centuries
February is Black History Month—a time to reflect on Black history, culture, and heritage in the US. To celebrate, The Library of Congress has published a Flickr album of widely requested photos of Black activists; important figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, or Malcolm X, who paved the way for generations to come. The collection includes 39 portraits of African American civil rights activists from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. All of the images have “no known restrictions,” meaning no copyright restrictions affect their use.
The following is a small list of some of the most influential leaders you’ll find in the Library of Congress’ collection:
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Culture Night fun in Ceolann, recent Lixnaw Feile had 130 entries. see facebook for many more videos from Lixnaw
https://www.facebook.com/179401258768710/videos/298520337596619
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By Magdalene Kahiu
DAR ES SALAAM , 04 March, 2021 / 6:00 PM (ACI Africa).-
At least 25 Catholic Priests and 60 members of Religious Orders have succumbed to COVID-related complications in Tanzania, the Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has said.
“In two months, more than 25 Priests and 60 Nuns, Catholic nurses and doctors have died of respiratory problems,” Fr. Charles Kitima told journalists in the East African nation Tuesday, February 2. Making reference to deaths recorded from mid-December to February, Fr. Kitima remarked, “This has never happened in a short span of time before.”
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2021 March 3 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
SCHOOL; after two months of home schooling, junior and senior infants, first and second classes in the primary schools, as well as Leaving Cert students, are back at school.
PLEASE DO NOT CONGREGATE OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL:
Drop off and collection times are the most likely times when the virus has a chance to spread amongst adults. Parents must inform Bus Éireann if your child is not using School Transport.
MUGS Sale; This week we have banked €6,075 bringing the total to date €10,150. Thanks to all who contributed and very many thanks for your most encouraging words. The work of support and generosity is alive and well in the Parish, and thankfully prayer is helping us all.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Will continue Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4pm on 99.9fm.
A CELTIC LENTEN JOURNEY: Liturgical musicians from Dublin parishes have put together a Lenten series from the Avila Carmelite Centre in Dublin. It is a reflective way, combining Scripture and Music, to enter into the Lenten period. Available on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu8GDvSUZ_Y&feature=youtu.be
TALK: Online Pre-Sacramental Preparation talk: Confirmation - Journeying with your child is on Tuesday 2 March at 7pm. Visit www.dioceseofkerry.ie.
MASS 03 Mar in Ireland today, pray for and remember all who have died as a result of the Corona virus. Sadly, over 770,000 have died in Europe.
DEATH of Hannah Frances Daly (née Fitzgerald) Station House, Pallasgreen / Quilty, Clare, and Duagh, on 25th February 2021 in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Michael John, & sons Michael Jnr and Maurice. Deeply regretted by her sons PJ, Kieran, Noel, Vincent, Albert, Thomas & Declan, daughters Nora Mary, Patricia, grandchildren, brother in law, son in law, daughters in law, nephews, and nieces.
DEATH of Eileen Kennelly (née Harman), Upper Church Street, Listowel, on February 21st, 2021, at her home. Wife of the late Maurice and sister of the late John, David and Mary. Sadly missed by her sons Brendan and Kevin, daughters Ann, Deirdre, Karon and Trisha, grandchildren David, Shane, Orla, Sean, Gráinne, Liam, Michael, Aisling, Emma, Rian and Lia, brother Jimmy, sisters Frank, Sr. Úna, Anne and Ber, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
DEATH of Brenda Woulfe (nee Ahern), Church Street, Abbeyfeale, on Monday, February 22nd 2021.
predeceased by her husband Dan and daughter Mary, survived by her son D.P., daughter-in-law Maureen, grandson Michael and his partner Samantha, great-grandchildren Alaura and Tadhg, son-in-law Denis, sister-in-law Nora Stack and the Stack family.
ANNIVERSARIES: Noirin O’Hanlon, Louis O’Carroll, Patsy Kennelly, Mike Dore, Elizabeth Flaherty, Bridie Flaherty, Bobby Buckley, Siobhan Stack, Billy Casey. Mass Moyvane; Sat 27th at 7.30pm for Jerry Brosnan, Church Road, The Village (Anni); Sun 28th at 11.00am for Mary Stack, Upper Aughrim (Months Mind); Mon 1st at 7.30pm for Nora & Joseph O’Connor, Ballybunion & their infants Sheila, Mary & Anne & their son-in-law Pascal O’Rourke (Anni); Tues 2nd at 7.30pm for Maura Barrett, Western Road, Cork (Rec Dec); Wed 3rd at 7.30pm for Eamon Sweeney, Woodgrove (Anni), his son Pat & Pat’s wife Anna Mai; Thurs 4th at 7.30pm for Mary Culhane, Leitrim Middle, Birthday Celebration Mass; Fri 5th at 7.30pm for Siobhán Stack, Beenanasbig & Australia (Anni); Sat 6th at 7.30pm for Peggy Wallace, Aughrim (Anni), and Mass on Sun 7th at 11.00am for Catherine O’Connor, Glin (Anni).
Mass Knockanure; Sun 28th at 9.30am for Hannah Keane, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna (1st Anni), and Mass on Sun 7th at 9.30am for Bridie Flavin, Trien (Anni).
MASS readings Leaflet; http://listowelparish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/04._A3_2021_2nd_Sunday_Lent_LR.pdf
WISE WORDS ; It is not what we eat, but what we digest, that makes us strong;
Not what we gain, but what we save, that makes us rich;
Not what we read, but what we remember, that makes us learned; And not what we profess, but what we practise, that gives us integrity.
TRIBUTE: The President has led tributes following the death of traditional musician Joe Burke, who has died aged 81 on 20th February 2021. Michael D Higgins said news of the death of the “distinguished and influential accordion player” will have saddened countless music lovers and fans of traditional Irish music at home and abroad. “His legacy, not only the great archive of his music but also the love for music that he kindled among countless young musicians, will continue to inspire,” said President Higgins. “Sabina and I send our condolences to Ann Conroy Burke, to his family and friends, and to all those whose hearts he touched.” Mr Burke bought his first button accordion in the 1950s.He was a founding member of the Leitrim Ceilí Band in 1956 and he toured the US with the band in the early 1960s.He could play the fiddle, tin whistle, flute, and uilleann pipes, the button accordion made him famous. Joe Burke was a regular visitor to events in Listowel and Lixnaw.
Re: A true story…
One St. Stephen’s day we were at a party given by the Wren Boys in Listowel. The session included Frankie Gavin, Joe Burke, Seamus Creagh, Jackie Daley, Paddy Glackin and several others including myself. In the middle of a set, somebody asked Joe. "Could you play the Hucklebuck?" To which he replied, "It’s time to get the Hucklef**k out of here…..
Posted by Ian Stevenson 15 years ago. https://thesession.org/discussions/7925
WEDDING; 50th Anniversary in March 2002 of Kitty O’Carroll and Jack Frick, California. Kitty daughter of Tim O’Carroll and Nellie Wilmot of Knockanure.
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
CAP Payments; 800 farmers receive E60,000 each and 100 farmers receive over 100,000 each.
COMPLAINT: Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, criticised processing delays within the Department of Agriculture in Dáil Éireann, highlighting a range of issues affecting beef farmers, forestry and aquaculture in Kerry.
NIARON LTD: will continue jointing works outside the Creamery in Moyvane village. Works at this location will continue for approximately 4 weeks. A traffic light traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the works. The works are deemed essential by ESB . All works will be carried out in accordance HSE COVID 19 Guidelines.
WREN BOYS: https://youtu.be/wwGbGjHztdo
WRITERS Week; Click https://writersweek.ie/competitions/ for details on all competitions.
Contact us on: info@writersweek.ie or phone 00353 (0)68 21074.
GARDEN: over 1,600 primary schools nationwide are preparing to plant their own spring garden and learning all about fresh, Irish produce. Agri Aware’s programme is a free, healthy eating and growing project that has been running in Irish primary schools for 13 years. Over 43,000 primary school children nationwide are taking part in this year’s project.
SIAMSA Tíre launches its first online exhibition in response to the present COVID restrictions. This exhibition represents a feast of creativity with a collection of fine art, photography, ceramics, contemporary installation, wool craft, felting and weaving, all created over the last number of years by ‘INHOUSE’ a group of Kerry artists.
https://www.siamsatire.com/gallery/current-exhibition
LIBRARY; http://www.kerrylibrary.ie/online-digital-archive.html
http://docstore.kerrycoco.ie/KCCWebsite/library/topography/newtownsandes.pdf
REPORTS say that Elon Musk is to provide satellite internet in the Black Valley is for a pilot connection to one household to obtain data and feedback – not to provide broadband to a whole community.
AID: businesses will be able to avail of the new €60 million COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS).
Kerry County Council will be responsible for administering the scheme and applications will soon open online.
TROCAIRE: 09 Mar- The Lent Lecture with Cardinal Tagle is on Tuesday 9th March at 6.30pm. Registration is essential and the link to register is https://trocaire-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bLnu0_aLSYSONMPEi3AYpg
VACCINE for C19, generally prevents people dying from the virus, why not prevent deaths by giving vaccine to more vulnerable people and delay the second injection for a few more weeks. The present system is causing enmity and division.
TG4; Irish horseracing will feature on TG4 for seven consecutive weekends as the channel announced a significant increase in its racing coverage for 2021. Beginning at Leopardstown on Sunday, March 7, TG4 will cover racing each weekend through to the middle of April, taking in fixtures from eight different racecourses in that time, including the first action of the 2021 Flat season from the Curragh on Sunday, March 21.
24/03 @ 21:30; Environmental educator Darach Ó Murchú visits some of Ireland's most celebrated destinations and tourist sites, as well as community spaces and local areas of beauty to explore how these breath taking locations got on during a near total absence of visitors and how wildlife has behaved in their absence.
JOB: Tarbert National School, Chapel St., Tarbert, Listowel, Co. Kerry, Roll No. 18705o, invites applications for the post of Part-time School Secretary. The post is for 21 hrs per week.
Please email Letter of Application and C.V. with the name, role and contact details for a minimum of 2 referees to sec2021.tarbertns@gmail.com for the attention of the Chairperson, by 9th March 2021, subject ‘Secretary Application’
KNOCK SHRINE ONLINE LENTEN LECTURES: Knock Shrine will host a series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent, under the title ‘Living Christian Faith –Lenten Conversations’. Chaired by Father Eamonn Conway DD, a priest of Tuam diocese and Professor of Theology at Mary Immaculate College, there will be guest speakers and different themes every week. The discussions will be streamed online via the Knock Shrine website (www.knockshrine.ie) and Facebook page, The talks will be streamed at 8.30pm every Thursday during Lent.
COINS: a list of ten of the most valuable Irish coins according to www.Irelandcoins.ie . from €600 for a 1931 Half Crown to €7,600 for a 1943 Two Schilling piece (Florin): 10. 1931 Half Crown - €600 9. 1961 Half Crown -€600 8. 1934 Florin (Two Schillings) - €750 7. 1937 Florin (Two Schillings) - €750 6. 1937 Half Crown -€1,500 5. 1985 Half Penny - €1,600 4. 1937 One Schilling - €1,600 3. 1943 Half Crown - €3,800 2. 1985 Twenty Pence Coin - €6,500 1. 1943 Florin (Two Schilling) - €7,600
SELLING ONLINE: Moving Your Business Online: For further information, please contact Aimee Grigg at West Limerick Resources on 069 66295 or email agrigg@wlr.ie
WANTED: Trainers & Mentors Wanted: Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is looking to form a panel of experts to support the delivery of SICAP activities. For Expression of Interest Form please visit www.wlr.ie/vacancies/ or contact SICAP Co-ordinator, Dearbhla Conlon Ahern on dconlon@wlr.ie
JOBS: Follow facebook.com/WestLimerickJobs for daily posts on job vacancies and training opportunities throughout West Limerick.
GAS Bottle Returns; Please give your local Calor Centre a call to arrange a return.
FUNDS: Listowel Emmets Ladies senior & minor ladies undertaking a 10k to raise funds for the ICU Department in University Hospital Kerry in recognition of their outstanding work through this pandemic. https://www.gofundme.com/f/emmets-ladies-10k-fundraiser-university-hosp-kerry?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
TURF CUTTING: have your say with a click on the link here: https://secure.dccae.gov.ie/forms/Survey-on-the-use-of-solid-fuel-in-Ireland.aspx
You can send an email to the following address: SolidFuels@decc.gov.ie
Or by post to: Public Consultation on Solid Fuels Air Quality Division, Dept of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Newtown Road, Wexford, Y35 AP90. Submissions close on 2nd April.
GLOBAL Warming; Miles of print are shouting about Global Warming, but advertising has conditioned the greatest squanderers of the earth resources are people to inmate, while the humble who use least resources are sneered at.
FULL MOON at end of February, brought us many bright nights, it set over Ballybunion early in the mornings. Spring is in the air, many shrubs coming to life and birds singing. A dry spell will see activities on the land and gardens.
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POPE:
By Courtney Mares
ROME NEWSROOM , 25 February, 2021 / 7:00 PM (ACI Africa).-
In a week’s time, Pope Francis is expected to make history by becoming the first pope to travel to Iraq. His March 5-8 trip will take him from excavations of historical biblical sites dating back thousands of years to churches where Catholics suffered horrific terrorist attacks only a few years ago. With meetings planned with Iraqi political leaders and prominent Muslim clerics, the pope is scheduled to travel 900 miles within Iraq in a little over three days.
100 YEARS. Limerick GAA will mark their All Ireland hurling win in 1921 on March 7th at 8pm on Limerick GAA TV, also remembered is the killing of George Clancy, Michael O’Callaghan and Joseph O’Donoghue.
MULCAHY family of Mitchelstown, are looking for any memorabilia of the Orchestra. The Band played the Central Ballroom in Ballybunion from 1957 until the early 80’s and the last surviving member of the original Maurice Mulcahy Orchestra, Joe Mulcahy, passed away at the age of 84 in Jan 2021.
CHANGE due to intervention by the Association of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland (AMRI), whereby, religious communities are being stepped up the list for vaccination, although many are already in the older age-bracket. This action was taken due to the news of the death and burial in the same week, of ten Spiritan Fathers who lived together (some in a Care home and some in community), and also the death of six Holy Family Sisters in one community who were also buried over a similarly short period.
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GLENSTAL; Both the steaming and recordings will be posted on the abbey website at www.glenstal.org./abbey/webcam
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Primavera
by Moya Cannon
A first sighting,
five low primroses,
and later, near the compost,
a sliver of white among clumped shoots -
a snowdrop splits its green sheath,
and high birdsong in the hazels -
a jolt to realise that here too,
below snow-shawled Alps
with their tunnels and ski-stations,
this is St. Brigid’s Eve.
This is the evening when my father
used to knock three times on the scullery door
and wait for an invitation to enter
with a bundle of cut rushes, saying
Téigí ar bhur nglúine,
fosclaigí bhur súile
agus ligigí isteach Bríd.
Older, he told me his sisters used to vie
to be the one to knock three times
before entering with the first greening.
What ritual were they re-enacting?
Or we, in the warm yellow kitchen, suddenly full
of rushes and scissors and coloured wool-ends,
what ceremony were we weaving there,
folding the silky stalks into crosses
to hang above the door
of each room in the house,
or what do those little island girls celebrate
who still carry the Brideóg, the spring doll
from house to welcoming house
if not the joyful return
of the bride of Hades after three months of deep
wintering, if not a first sighting of Persephone
among the rushes in a wet western field.
And what caution was told in the hesitation,
until that third knock granted admission,
what fear of deception, of late frosts,
of February snow and dead lambs?
Our fears are different now,
of floods and fast-calving glaciers,
of birds and beasts and fish and flowers forever lost
and the earth’s old bones pressed for oil.
But our bones still bid her welcome
when she knocks three times,
when she enters, ever young,
saying
Kneel down,
open your eyes
and allow spring to come in.
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100 YEARS ago Ballylongford; Michael Moore, Quay Street, who was an American citizen, and who gave an eye-witness account in a letter which was published in the Manchester Guardian newspaper; ‘The shop of Jeremiah McCabe, a baker, (Bridge Street) was set on fire and the children had to be roused from the bed and flung out a back window. Several people had to rush from their houses in scanty attire.
Several houses not burnt were looted and wrecked. The house of John Kelly was one, the house of John Moran was set on fire and his wife has since died, the result of shock. Several efforts were made to set fire to the shop and public house of Mrs. Kennelly (Quay Street), but this brave woman defied their efforts, quenching the fire each time with brine from the salting tubs.’ The Ballylongford girls school attendance book reported; 23rd February 1921, attendance 0 out of 83. 24th February 1921, attendance 5 out of 83; 25th February 1921, attendance 6 out of 83 – policeman shot – town burned – children afraid to come to school. On the 19th of March, the “Kerry People” reported: ‘The Dublin White Cross Society have forwarded a sum of £50 towards the relief of the poor recently
http://theadvertiser.ie/100-years-on-the-burning-of-ballylongford/
PAPERS: New York NY Irish American Advocate 1930-1931 - 0152.pdf
29 March 1930
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A most delightful high-class entertainment was given in St. Joseph's Hall, Glin, on Sunday night by St. Michael's Dramatic Company, Limerick. The drama, "The Shaughraun," from start to finish was appreciated and applauded by a most attentive and large audience.
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The immense number of people who attended the obsequies of Michael McEllistrum, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, on Sunday, showed how highly respected he was. Mourners attended from all North Kerry and West Limerick Seldom, if ever, were so many at Lislaughtin burial ground.
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The death of has taken place of David O'Sullivan, merchant and auctioneer, Ballylongford The deceased had extensive business connections throughout North Kerry.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 - 1015.pdf
3 March 1934
After a visit, which extended over 12 months, Rev. Fr. M. Galvin, Rathea , (North Kerry), has returned Melbourne, Australia.
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James Buckley, a native of Ballybunion, has died at San Francisco. He went to San Francisco in 1915.
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Francis Neligan, who left Abbeyfeale for New Zealand some 40 years ago, bequeathed a considerable sum to religious and charitable purposes in his adopted country, besides remembering a number of his relatives in Abbeyfeale. His assets amounted to about £30,000.
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In the Orphanage Chapel at Duluth (hard by the great Lake Superior) 18 Irish missionary priests assembled to chant a Solemn Requiem for the late Mrs. Mary O'Connor, who died at Lyrecrompane, Listowel, on the Feast of the Epiphany.
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James P. Cotter has joined the staff of St. Brigid's Boys' N. S., Tullamore. Mr. Cotter comes from Listowel, Co. Kerry, and is an addition to the ordinary teaching staff.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 - 1012.pdf
3 March 1934
The Kerrymen are to honour the feast of St. Patrick by taking an active part in the parade, and invite all Kerymen and their friends to follow the Kerry colours.-------------------------------------------------
Irish and American dance music and entertainment to be served by Prof. Denis McAuliffe, the Kerry minstrel. -----------------------------------------
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You know that John Nolan is one of the most respected and best-liked Kerry men in New York. He is well known down Newspaper Row way, especially Frankfort street, and also at the Emerald Ballroom, 303 West 125th street, where he serves the refreshments on every occasion that the hall is holding an affair.------------------------------- gotten together and formed a committee to promote a big North Kerry testimonial to him.
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Albany NY Evening News 1933 - 0423.pdf
25 Jan 1933
IRISH TROOPS CALLED; VOTE COUNT BEGUN - Illegal Balloting Charged by Both De Valera and Cosgrave. ---------------------------------
A mob attacked the civic guard barracks at Ballyduff. County Kerry, smashing windows. Voters in the district were intimidated. Troops drove the crowd away and restored order
Clashes between members of the “Republican army" supporting de Valera and the “white army" backing Cosgrave were reported from Ballyconry and other towns.
In Killarney, members of the Fianna Fail party spoiled plans of the Cosgrove supporters to carry voters to the polls in automobiles. The Republicans dismantled the Cosgrove automobiles in their garages. (See paper for more)
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AWARD: Dr. Mike Ryan World Health Organisation Awarded Trócaire’s Romero Award. Irishman Dr. Mike Ryan has led the global response to Covid-19 through his role as Executive Director of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme. Recently he received Trócaire’s Romero Award. In his acceptance speech Dr Ryan made significant comments that we all need to know. Dr Ryan said that, “The most vulnerable populations in the world have now become even more vulnerable. Those we left behind before are now even further behind. Covid has laid bare and exploited fundamental inequities in access to public healthcare and the reality that healthcare can be used to empower or curtail the human, civil and political rights. Healthcare can be a force of good but it can also be a weapon of oppression if you don’t have access to it or if access to that healthcare is dependent on the colour of your skin or your ethnicity or your political affiliations. Access to healthcare during Covid-19 has not been fair. It has been influenced by gender, by age, by social class, by legal status, by ethnicity and by so many other factors. ”Dr Ryan said that “We need a world that is more sustainable, where profit is not put before communities. Where the slavery to economic growth is taken out of the equation. We need sustainable growth in our communities. We need sustainable livelihoods for our people. And we’re taking huge risks –massive risks –with our future if we don’t manage the planet in which we live. And we’re being extremely irresponsible right now.”
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2021 February 24 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
GREAT that Fr. Kevin is inspiring local youths to develop their talents to paint items for display at the Presbytery gate. It will be remembered in time to come, some new artist may thrive on the opportunity to display their work.
GOOD NEWS, funding has been procured to upgrade the water pipes in the Knockanure district.
ON-LINE: Adoration Initiative for LENT- REGISTER and commit to that hour, TEXT FIDELMA at 086 – 2603421 the following information: https://eucharisticadoration.ie/adoration-initiative-for-lent/
SATIONS OF THE CROSS: will be aired on the Radio 99.9fm every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4pm. The Stations are on the Radio only, so you can listen from your own homes.
PADRE Pio March Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 23rd March at 7.30pm. Witness will be given by Mike O’Mahony from Ardfert. A journey from Alcohol 24/7 to a pathway of recovery and living for
one day at a time.
NIARON LTD: will commence jointing works outside the Creamery in Moyvane village on Monday the 22nd of February. Works at this location will continue for approximately 4 weeks. A traffic light traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the works. The works are deemed essential by ESB. All works will be carried out in accordance HSE COVID 19 Guidelines. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
ONCE OFF MUGS: Through the sale and donations received from this fundraiser for both Churches in the Parish over the past week we have banked €2,175 bringing the total to date €4,075. Mugs are still available from Holly’s, the Parish Office and after weekend Masses. Very many thanks for your great generosity.
SYMPATHY: To the Stack Family, Upper Aughrim & to Fr. Jim Finan and the Finan family, Carrowcorragh, Lavagh, Co. Sligo on the death of Fr. Joe Finan (brother to the late Mary Stack). Fr. Joe served in the Diocese of Leeds.
DEATH of Bridie McElligott (née Moore), Tournageehy, Listowel and late of Glenalappa, Moyvane on February 17th, 2021, at Tournageehy, Listowel, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Tim. Sadly missed by her sons Tom and Denis, daughter Lelia (Blake), grandchildren Laura, Peter, Ronan, Daniel and Ellen, son-in-law Tony, daughter-in-law Sue and also Marian, sister-in-law Helen (McElligott), nephews, and nieces.
DEATH on 15th February 2021 of Betty McCarthy (née (Bess) O'Connell) of Love Lane & Main Street, Charleville, and late of Moyvane. Wife of the late Patrick, sister of the late Maighread, Kitty, Maisie, Jo, Anna and Maurice. Mother-in-law of the late Siobhan. Survived by her children Dan, Helen, Mary & Lisa, sister Dympna, brothers-in-law Monsignor Justin Mac Carthy & Louis O’Reilly, sister-in-law Marjorie, sons-in-law John, Brian & Edmond, nieces, nephews, grand-children Daniel, Kilian, Evan, Rachel, Emer, Sinead, Orla & Doireann.
DEATH has occurred of Tom Kennelly of Templeathea East, Athea, formerly of Ardagh on 17th February 2021. Predeceased by his parents Ellen & John Kennelly (Ardagh), and cousin Mike Enright of Athea.
ANNIVERSARIES: Maggie Moore, Catherine O’Sullivan, Bridie Stackpoole, Eileen McGrath, Mary Ellen Buckley, Tim Quaide, Richard Brosnan, Dan Hanrahan, Sr. Joan Mulvihill, Mary O’Connell, John Morgan, Michael Kevin O’Connor, Tom Barton, Joan Scanlon, Nora Hurley, Gerry Brosnan, Jack Flavin, John Behan, Nora Mary King, Mass at Moyvane on radio; Sat 20th at 7.30pm for Ellen & Tom Culhane, Marian Place, Glin (Anni) (parents of Marian Quinn, Woodgrove); Sun 21st at 11.00am for Henry & Bridie Stackpoole, Aughrim (Anni) & deceased of the Stackpoole & Meade families; Mon 22nd at 7.30pm for Bernie Walsh, Moyvane North (Months Mind); Tues 23rd at 7.30pm for Deceased members of the Gould family, Pilgrim Hill especially John, Julia & Ellen; Wed 24th at 7.30pm for Richie Brosnan, Coilagurteen (Anni); Thurs 25th at 7.30pm Mass of thanksgiving for family, neighbours & wide circle of friends who supported Dermot Gallagher on the sudden death of his loving wife Kathleen, Askeaton; Fri 26th at 7.30pm for Bernadette O’Sullivan, Aughrim (Anni) her parents Paddy & Bridget, her brother John Joe Hanrahan & James & Betty O’Sullivan; Sat 27th at 7.30pm for Jerry Brosnan, The Village (Anni), and mass on Sun 28th at 11.00am for Mary Stack, Upper Aughrim (Months Mind).
Mass Knockanure; Sun 21st at 9.30am for Patrick & Mary Kennelly, Gortdromagouna (Anni), and Mass on Sun 28th at 9.30am for Hannah Keane, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna (1st Anni)
TRÓCAIRE BOXES: for those who wish to take them are available in the Churches. If you wish to contribute directly to Trócaire, you can do so on www.trócaire.org
WTO: Christian leaders in Nigeria have hailed the appointment of their compatriot, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the new Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
LEAVING great to see that students can now strive to achieve their best for their cert.
Few people remember 50 years ago adults, holding down a job, sat their Leaving Cert, with help from Teachers at the Tech and tuition for a few hours a week from the Nuns.
REMEMBERING those who have died due to Corona Virus on 3rd March. Masses in Ireland today, pray for and remember all who have died as a result of the Corona virus. Sadly, over 770,000 have died in Europe.
BOOKLET: Copies of the 2021 Lenten edition of “Walk With Me” are available. The reflections are inspired by Pope Francis’ latest encyclical or letter “Fratelli tutti” and his new book “Let Us Dream”, both of which were published late last year and written as a response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
DIVINE Mercy Conference. The Annual National Divine Mercy Conference, the weekend of 19 – 21st February, will be virtual this year, via their website and Radio Maria.
PARENTS: Online Pre-Sacramental Preparation talk for Parents: First Communion - Journeying with your child is on Tuesday 23rd Feb at 7pm. Register online @ www.dioceseofkerry.ie or email desbailey@dioceseofkerry.ie for details.
ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR PARISH CANTORS/MUSIC DIRECTORS: on Wednesday February 24th
at 8 p.m. via Zoom. Contact: tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie to register and for Zoom Link.
NIGHT OF SONGS AND MUSIC TO LIFT THE SPIRIT’ –a concert in St Mary’s Cathedral featuring singers Lillie & Jean Foley, pianist Noel O’Sullivan & violinist Olwyn Trant on Wednesday 24th February 2021 at 8pm.The concert will be held behind closed doors but on the webcam, live-streamed from,www.killarneyparish.com
KNOCK SHRINE ONLINE LENTEN LECTURES: Knock Shrine will host a series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 21ST FEB 2021 “Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God” (Mk 1: 12) Is He asking you to follow Him by proclaiming the Good News to the people in your Diocese as a priest, a deacon or in the consecrated life? Speak to your local priest or Diocesan Vocations Director, or email the National Vocations Office: email: info@vocations.ie
RECOVERY Haven Cancer Support House operates through Level 5. As we are in an extended period of lockdown and restrictions, people are understandably incredibly anxious, worried and finding it more difficult to cope. This is particularly true for the more vulnerable in society - among them, cancer patients, their families and carers. At Recovery Haven Kerry, we want to reassure you that we are still here for you. While taking every precaution advised, we are here to offer emotional support and practical help to those affected by cancer, their families or carers. While much of our group and therapy work is currently on hold due to Covid 19, we are still offering phone support, counselling and a range of online classes - Stretch and balance, yoga, pilates, stress management, mindfulness, look good feel better programme, men’s support group and Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House will have a 6 week Thriving and Surviving course online via Zoom commencing in March, (date to be considered) from 10.30 am to 1 pm. The course is to help support people recovering after cancer treatment. If you are interested or would like to know more about this course, then please contact Reception on 066 7192122
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
IFA: The Tánaiste is to address the Kerry IFA AGM. Leo Varadkar will also hear concerns from farmers in the county at the online meeting. Nominations closed for the next Kerry IFA Chair, Vice Chair and PRO. After the candidates are announced at the AGM a postal vote will be held.
COAL and TURF: Minister Eamon Ryan has launched a public consultation to get people’s views on proposals for strict new regulations on the burning of solid fuels.
Make submissions by email to: solidfuels@DECC.gov.ie or in writing to: Solid Fuel Regulations Consultation Air Quality Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Newtown Road, Wexford. If submissions are shorter, they can be submitted via an online questionnaire at www.gov.ie\cleanair. The closing date for the public consultation is April 2nd at 5.30pm.
POETS: Five Kerry poets were among the artists to take part in the 15 hour-long readings in the recent Crossways Festival. Poets Nuala Ní Dhómhnaill, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa, Simon Ó Faoláin, and Ceaití Ní Bheildiúin were the Kerry delegation.
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https://youtu.be/JyE6RsHy5EQ
Knockanure and Moyvane old events.
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Good Times in the Past
https://youtu.be/148vAzQ-m0k
Moyvane community Centre occasion
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YOUTH: Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people on Saturday June 12th. Kerry County Council’s Arts Office is looking for feedback from children and young people about what they would like see in this year’s programme.
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WEATHER: “We used to not worry too much about such extreme cold weather in places like Texas, but we probably need to get ready for more in the future,” Le Xie said. With climate change, he said, “We’re going to have more extreme weather conditions throughout the country.”
Here in Ireland weather has turned mild and many shrubs are beginning to sprout. Even a plum tree is flowering.
SALT: Everyone knows that salty foods make you thirsty. But according to new research, when people increase their sodium intake long-term, they actually drink less water. And that’s not the study’s only surprising finding: High sodium levels also increase feelings of hunger, the authors say, which may suggest that high-salt diets contribute to weight gain.
Experts say this counterintuitive discovery—that dietary salt boosts appetite but decreases thirst—upends more than 100 years of conventional scientific wisdom. The findings are published this week as a set of two papers in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
https://www.health.com/weight-loss/salt-thirst-hunger-weight-study?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
POPE; “To experience Lent with love means caring for those who suffer or feel abandoned and fearful because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In these days of deep uncertainty about the future, let us keep in mind the Lord’s word to his Servant, ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you’ (Isaiah 43:1). In our charity, may we speak words of reassurance and help others to realize that God loves them as sons and daughters,” Pope Francis wrote in the message published Feb. 12.
The pope emphasized that even a small amount of almsgiving when offered with “joy and simplicity” can multiply, as did “the loaves blessed, broken and given by Jesus to the disciples to distribute to the crowd.”
“Love is a gift that gives meaning to our lives. It enables us to view those in need as members of our own family, as friends, brothers or sisters. A small amount, if given with love, never ends, but becomes a source of life and happiness,” he said.
We all make many decisions every single day. From little ones like what to eat for breakfast, to big ones like whether to take a new job. Given how regularly we’re deciding, we certainly have a vested interest in getting better at this skill. But how do we do so? How can we get better at making big choices, and spend less time dithering over the insignificant minutiae that often overwhelms our mental bandwidth? And why didn’t anyone teach us how to do this stuff to begin with?
6 Ways to Carry On in Our Current Crisis
COMMENTARY: So many are asking, ‘What do we do now?’ Here is my humble plan.
CROSBIE; I had been puzzling about what Francis might have been doing before his first recorded appearance in Ireland at age 35. It was easy to assume that he participated in Henry VIII’s campaigns in France or Scotland in the early 1840s. But there appears to have been a lull in hostilities between England, Scotland and France from when Francis was in his late teens until about 1542. So opportunities for military service were limited. Except, of course, in Ireland, where Francis’s uncle Thomas was enforcing the dissolution of the monasteries. Is it possible that Francis accompanied his uncle? More at Frank Parker's author site- A Septuagenarian's ramblings https://franklparker.com/2021/02/17/francis-cosbys-uncle-a-sour-and-honest-puritan/
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Onto the scene, now, enter two men of disputed origin, Patrick Crosbie and his son Pierce. Not to be confused with Francis Cosby and his descendants, this family claimed descent from English gentry in the district of Great Crosbie in Lancashire. Most sources, however, suggest they were in fact from the MacCrossan family, hereditory bards to the O’Moores.
They were granted land at Ballyfin in the north of County Laois in return for informing on the activities of the septs. Later they acquired land at Tarbert in County Kerry. It seems they offered to assist with the removal of the septs from Laois, suggesting to the Lord Deputy that the septs be allowed to lease the Crosbies’ Tarbert acres.
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CHINA: “Reflecting upon the deep pain of Jewish persecution throughout the ages, I feel compelled to speak out,” Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis wrote in a Dec. 15 op-ed in The Guardian titled “As chief rabbi, I can no longer remain silent about the plight of the Uighurs.”
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WRITERS: Edna O’Brien Young Writers Bursary 2021
Are you between 15 and 17 years old and would you love to be a writer some day? Or, are you already one?
MoLI is offering a five-day, immersive, blended learning programme to 15 lucky students around Ireland. The Edna O’Brien Young Writers Bursary will take place both online and onsite in MoLI from 19 to 23 July 2021 (subject to public health guidelines).
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The link is
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-build-a-school-in-suranam-india?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
Money go to Suranam in India. Yours in De La Salle. Br Thomas Walsh. 0863453092.
“One of the things the Bible can do is say this story is bigger than 2021, bigger than 2020, bigger than America,” Father Mike said. “This story is bigger than a pandemic and you're part of this story.”
It’s a story the two Minnesotans are committed to share, every day, until the end of Revelation on Dec. 31.
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2021 February 17 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
MUGS; There has been a big uptake on them since last Wednesday. The remaining ones can be got in Hollys, Parish Office or after Masses this weekend (provided we still have some of them). When they are gone that’s the end of them. This is a fund raiser for both Churches. Very many thanks to those who have made donations to off set the expense of getting them printed.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COMMITTEE: would like to thank everybody who contributed to their recent collection. They would like to especially thank the local businesses who held buckets in respect of Moyvane/Knockanure St. Vincent de Paul. They appreciate all that everyone did to help make this successful. Sincere thank you to each and everyone of you who donated to this worthy cause. If you find that you may need assistance from St. Vincent de Paul please drop a sealed envelope with your name and address into the post box at the Presbytery door (marked SVP) and Fr. Kevin will pass it on.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Marking our season of Lent, a short Stations of the Cross-Prayer Service will take place each Friday morning in Listowel after the Friday morning 10.30 a.m. mass.
ASH WEDNESDAY: A day of Fast & Abstinence (start of Lent) Blessed Ashes will be available in both Churches to take home.
SYMPATHY: To Kate & Brian O’Connor, The Village on the death of Kate’s dad Jerry Cadogan, Drimoleague, Cork whose funeral took place recently. To the Bon Secours Sisters, Cork City on the death of Sr. Gregory Hennessy, formally of Barefield, Co Clare.
DEATH of Mary Clancy (nee Goulding) of New St. Abbeyfeale and formerly of Knockanure, who passed away on Tuesday 9th February 2021. Mary, wife of the late Neily and mother of daughters Jean (Meaney) and Elena. Sadly missed by her brothers Christy (Knockanure), Michael (Newcastlewest) and sister Patricia Danaher (Loughill). Predeceased by her brother Joe Goulding (Boston) and her sister Sr. Elena Goulding (Pennsylvania). Deeply regretted by her son in law Sean, cherished grandchildren Jennifer and Shane and great-granddaughter Sadie, sisters in law Kathleen and Sally, nieces, nephews, relatives, wonderful neighbours, friends and especially her dear friend and neighbour Nell of Abbeyfeale.
DEATH of Margaret O'Donoghue (née Cronin) of Keale, Athea, Limerick, & late of Knockalougha, Duagh. At her home in her 99th year surrounded by her loving family on 5th February 2021.
Predeceased by her husband Timothy, daughter Margaret & son-in-law Gerard Slowey.
Survived by her family, sons Denis (Athea), Michael (Templeglantine) & Patrick (Athea), daughters Theresa (Clare), Mary (England), Eileen (Mountcollins) & Christina (Athea), brother John Paul, daughters-in-law Ita & Mary, sons-in-law Mick, Billy & Patrick, 19 grandchildren, 19 great grand-children, nephews, and nieces.
ANNIVERSARIES: Peggy Gordon, Patrick Roche, Bernadette Cudlipp, Mons Tim Harnett, Br. Clement McCarthy, Phyllis O’Donoghue, Joe Mackessy, Eileen Larkin, Dan green, Sean Og O’Ceallachain, Seamus McDermott, Sr. Berchmans Murphy, Johanna Dell, Paudeen Moloney, Elizabeth Sweeney, Maureen Lyons, Tom Relihan, Sr. Baptist Kirby, Sr. Finian Kearney, Emmet Leahy, Joan Furlong, Ella Ahern, Carmel Hynes, Kathleen Flavin, Bridget Softley, Patrick J Flavin. Mass Moyvane; Sat 13th at 7.30pm for Denis Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni); Sun 14th at 11.00am for Dick Cunningham, Kilbaha (Months Mind), Donal Cunningham, Kilbaha (Anni), his sister Breda & Andy Thomas; Mon 15th at 7.30pm for Fr. Michael Hanrahan, Kilbaha (Anni); Tues 16th at 7.30pm for Sr. Gregory Hennessy, Bon Secours Convent, Cork (Rec Dec); Wed 17th at 7.30pm ASH WEDNESDAY: A day of Fast & Abstinence (start of Lent) Blessed Ashes will be available in both Churches to take home. Jim Normoyle, Kanturk & l/o Glin (Rec Dec) (brother of Bridget Kiely, Moyvane North); Thurs 18th at 7.30pm for Brenda Dineen, Lenamore, Ballylongford (Rec Dec) (niece of Noreen Roche, Ahalahana);
Fri 19th at 7.30pm for Dick Stack, Moyvane South (Anni); Sat 20th at 7.30pm for Ellen & Tom Culhane, Marian Place, Glin (Anni) (parents of Marian Quinn, Woodgrove), and Mass on Sun 21st at 11.00am for Henry & Bridie Stackpoole, Aughrim (Anni) & deceased of the Stackpoole & Meade families.
Mass Knockanure; Sun 14th at 9.30am for Nora Gould, Pilgrim Hill (Rec Dec), and Mass on Sun 21st at 9.30am for Patrick & Mary Kennelly, Gortdromagouna (Anni).
TRIBUTE to Mary O’Carroll; https://northkerry.wordpress.com/
VALENTINE’S Day, if you’re stuck wondering what to buy or make for that special someone, — how about writing a personalized romantic love poem. St. Augustine once said “One loving heart sets another on fire”. This Sunday we have a great opportunity to be kind and loving to each other.
MARGO Celebrated her 70th birthday recently.
FOUND: Bronze Medal was found in a house in Athea recently. It is awarded by the Catholic Scouts of Ireland.
NIARON LTD: will commence jointing works at a location 1km south of Knockanure Village on Monday the 15th of February. Works at this location will continue for approximately 4 weeks. A traffic light traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the works. The works are deemed essential by ESB. All works will be carried out in accordance HSE COVID 19 Guidelines. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
CITIZENS INFORMATION: Telephone Tralee Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm on 0761 07 7860 or email kerry@citizensinformation.ie Providing information on Social Welfare, Health, Housing, Employment Rights, Family Matters, Income Support.
CANCER: Recovery Haven, the Cancer Support House in Tralee, are continuing to deliver care and emotional support during the pandemic. Contact them for help and a safe place to access information.
LEAVING Cert radio feature every week on Spin Ar Scoil.
BANNED, Turfcutting, harvesting peat, power stations and soon rural houses, is this the future.
TRÓCAIRE: Please note that for this Lent, there will be no distribution of Trócaire Boxes in the Parish. Those of you who wish to contribute directly to Trócaire can do so by logging onto www.trócaire.org .We encourage Parishioners to collect for the St. Vincent de Paul Society within the Parish as this year’s Lenten alms giving. Very many thanks.
EVENTS to mark the centenary of War of Independence ambushes in Kerry and Cork have had to be postponed.
RUNNING 100 miles in the month of February is the ambition of Abbeyfeale musician Donal Murphy, proceeds from run going to Pieta House.
RING of Kerry Charity Cycle cancelled the annual event contributed almost €17 million to over 160 charities over the past 37 years.
SIAMSA TIRE: exhibition showcases a diverse range of art forms developed by a group of women artists living and working in Kerry known as ‘INHOUSE’. Group members include Margaret Kennedy, Noreen Breen, Jo Mc Elligot, Jacinta Scully-Usher, Catherine Pearson, and Susan Hitching. Following the exhibition launch, the group will work with the Siamsa Tíre team to share the exhibition and talk about their own experience as artists with secondary schools to help them meet elements of the Leaving Cert curriculum. https://www.siamsatire.com/gallery/current-exhibition
RECORDS; Extra records of, births, Deaths and marriages are available on line at Irish genealogy site.
CLASS: A new series of online physical education classes for primary school children in Kerry, is being launched under Kerry County Council’s ‘Keep Well Kerry’ initiative. Children in classes from Junior Infants to 6th Class can log on Tuesdays and Thursdays for twenty minute sessions provided by a PE teacher.
TREE an addition to the Athea church yard – a monkey puzzle tree. The tree was donated by Gene & Noreen Brouder.
CLOSING: BorgWarner, which is based in Monavalley, to close they had 200 workers at one time.
BorgWarner has been in Tralee for 30 years.
COVID: Official Government statistics show that Castleisland, Tralee and Listowel make up the electoral areas with the 10 lowest infection rates of coronavirus per population in the country. The over 70s are expected to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by June. Home Care workers are being neglected, by the authorities in priority for vaccine.
GAA; There will be no matches or training until Easter at the earliest because of the COVID 19 crisis.
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TOASTMASTERS Listowel Meeting Times, Phone: 087 3361427.
NEED TO TALK – Help is a phone call away :
Samaritans – Free-phone 24/7 on 116 123 or Email jo@samaritans.ie
Pieta House – Call 1800 247 247 or Email info@pieta.ie
Childline – ISPCC - Free-phone 24/7 on 1800 666 666 / Text “Talk” to 50101 or Go to www.childline.ie
If you are in crisis please contact your local G.P. Out of hours, contact South Doc on 1850 335 999 or your nearest Emergency Department. For further information and a list of other supports please access : Tel : 1800 111 888 www.yourmentalhealth.ie / www.bereaved.ie
Issued by the HSE/Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.
WORKSHOPS: Online Workshop in Preparation for the season of Easter for Parish Cantors & Music Directors – Wednesday 24th February at 8 pm via Zoom. The focus for the evening will be how to approach music and singing for the Easter ceremonies and the Easter season. The workshop will be led by Tomás Kenny and Ailish Walsh (Director of Music, Castleisland Parish). Please contact Tomás at tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie to register and for the zoom link.
Online Pre-Sacramental Preparation talks for Parents. The Diocese of Kerry will be hosting two online events for parents whose child is going forward for the sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation. Dr Dan O Connell will be presenting an online talk - First Communion - Journeying with your child – on Tuesday 23rd Feb at 7pm. Dr Patricia Kieran will be presenting an online talk – Confirmation - Journeying with your child – on Tuesday 2nd March at 7pm. Register online @ www.dioceseofkerry.ie For further information contact: email desbailey@dioceseofkerry.ie or phone 064 6632644.
Due to GDPR protocol some churches have been instructed to disable the comment section on Mass Broadcasts.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE This year falls on Friday February 19th 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 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 and 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
HEARTBEAT: HeartBeat nurse Anna will be on Zoom on Monday February 22nd 7.30pm for 8pm to talk about Heart Health items and to answer any questions or worries people may have in that area. Contact Billy at 085 1773 910 or emailing heartbeatkillarneykerry@gmail.com for the zoom details. For more information visit our websitehttp://www.kerryhearts.ie/Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:@kerryheartsIE
LOCK DOWN rules, no more than 20 people are allowed to attend a funeral in Scotland in person.
WEATHER reports are ignored by most people, because of the hype, by the forecasters.
POOR me is regular cant of some, older generation, observe that they outlast all their cohabitants.
PEACE: One of Mattie J.T. Stepanek's most popular (and needed) poems. Mattie wrote this poem on September 11, 2001 as an international passage for peace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q29fkAO4uro
Life and career
Matthew Stepanek was born on July 17, 1990. Stepanek's parents divorced when he was a child.[2] He was raised in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and later lived in Rockville, Maryland.[3] His hero was former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who described Stepanek as "the most extraordinary person whom I have ever known".[3][4][5][6]
Stepanek suffered from a rare disorder, dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy. His three older siblings died from the same illness. The condition was unknown until his mother was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease in 1992, after all four of the children had been born.[2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattie_Stepanek
INDIA: Farming employs more than 50% of India’s workforce, 85% of whom own fewer than five acres of land. New laws farmers say will leave them at the mercy of corporations by taking away the safety net of guaranteed prices for certain crops and leave them at greater risk of losing their land.
SUDAN: My appeal to you is, please don’t leave South Sudan alone.
Ask your parishes to give this Lent. Tell them our story. Give us that blessing. We need your prayers. We need your support. It’s my cry to you.
This partnership here with Trócaire and Cafod, it goes beyond partnership. It is joining, holding our hands together. Staff are always on the frontlines. They leave their good life to walk with us through these minefields of South Sudan.
It is faith in action. I know this because I am also the beneficiary of support from the Catholic Church through Trócaire & Cafod.
I am a priest because of it. Because of the books, the chalks, the pens. People from Trócaire supported me to go to school. Supported me to study. Supported me even to travel to Maynooth, where I did my courses. Maybe the Lord called them to give this support.
So Please, I beg you to help South Sudan. Please fill your Trtócaire Boxes This Lent.
Father James Oyet, South Sudan.
POOR: In 2020, World Vision’s U.S. programs reached more than 10.3 million people with resources and support ranging from cucumbers to showers. When COVID-19 hit Los Angeles hard, Hollywood Adventist Church, Adventist Health, Kohler Co., and World Vision formed a partnership to provide showers in the church parking lot — via the KOHLER Relief Showering Trailer — to people experiencing homelessness. As many as 200 people come through each week to use the seven showers, equipped with donated personal care items for people to take with them.
BUNTING: The Festival enjoyed its inaugural celebration in 2018. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength building upon a growing comprehensive roster of stellar, world class musicians, guest scholars, film makers, authors and distinguished guest speakers both local and international.
https://rememberingbuntingfestival.com/
GREENWAY PIONEERS OPPOSE NAME CHANGE: The Great Southern Trail Ltd. (GST) voluntary group was formed about thirty years ago after Shannon Development had abandoned their visionary project designed to create Ireland’s first Greenway along 85km of the former Limerick to Tralee railway. Shannon Development bestowed the name ‘Great Southern Trail’ on the project to reflect the railway heritage. They engaged John Grimshaw of Bristol to survey the route and prepare a comprehensive study. www.johngrimshawassociates.com John’s report was visionary and is available on www.southerntrail.net.
CASH-for-Residency; Known officially as the Immigrant Investment Programme (IIP), it was launched in 2012, encouraging foreigners to invest in Ireland. The applicant must have net worth of €2 million and be able to invest half of that in one of a number of specified Irish industries or charities (where the requirement is less). Since it was set up, 21 US citizens have taken up the scheme and a smaller number from Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and other countries. But the champions are the Chinese, who account for over 1000 of the 1166 successful applicants. The scheme offers residency rights but not citizenship rights. https://tintean.org.au/2021/02/10/from-the-papers-21/
MoLI is offering a five-day, immersive, blended learning programme to 15 lucky students around Ireland. The Edna O’Brien Young Writers Bursary will take place both online and onsite in MoLI from 19 to 23 July 2021 (subject to public health guidelines).
COVID Deaths; — One in 73 haredi Orthodox Jews in Israel over the age of 65 has died of COVID in the past year — more than four times the number in the same cohort of the general population — according to a new report. When observant Jews drink or eat, they recite a blessing that includes the name of God before and after. Jewish law, states that in order to say God’s name, people should have their heads covered.
AMANDA Gorman is, without question, an impressive young woman. She is the first Youth Poet Laureate of the United States, and has read her poetry for a wide variety of audiences, ranging from the Library of Congress to MTV. What makes her success even more incredible is that she used poetry to overcome a difficult array of disabilities: a speech impediment, auditory processing disorder, and hypersensitivity to sound. She has been open about her struggle to speak, and caused the nation to fall in love with her when she spoke at Joe Biden’s inauguration. But this brilliant young poet is also an ardent supporter of abortion, and a pro-abortion poem she shared in 2019 is going viral again.
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WAR COUPLE: This post was written in collaboration with Beth Fortson.
“I’d feel like a quitter if I left the service now.”
– Wren Josephine Mary Kennelly
This Valentine’s Day, the Still Picture Branch would like to share a photo story from the series 26-G. This series is the subject of one of our ongoing digitization projects and will soon be available to researchers everywhere through our online catalog. The photographs in 26-G come from the main historical file for the U.S. Coast Guard which heavily features photographs taken during WWII.
This photo story depicts the union of a couple in love – both serving their countries on active-duty. In the spring of 1945, Women’s Royal Navy Servicewoman Josephine Mary Kennelly, 19, married American Coast Guardsman Dominick Andriacci, 29, in Liverpool, England. Both bride and groom would return to their duty stations soon after their wedding. Dominick would go back to his Coast Guard ship, and Josephine back to her role with the Women’s Royal Navy Service.
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Squinting at his enemy’s face through a sniper scope, Kappler sees the laughter on the priest’s face and becomes so agitated (Plummer’s twitching face wordlessly conveys his murderous rage) that he tremblingly starts to finger the trigger, white line or no white line. But Msgr. O’Flaherty, though he can’t clearly see his opponent’s expression at that distance, appears to sense (perhaps warned by the Holy Spirit or his guardian angel) that he may be overplaying his hand and walks away.
That penultimate confrontation is among the film’s most cinematic moments — but the final encounter, dramatically shot in the Colosseum, is the most significant. On the brink of surrendering Rome to the Allies, terrified for wife and children, Kappler turns in desperation to his hated enemy, forcing himself to appeal to the very Christian principles he despises in the hope that Msgr. O’Flaherty will use his underground railroad to spirit his family out of Italy.
The priest’s Irish temper gets the better of him in the moment, leaving the Nazi officer shouting after him in despair that his faith means nothing after all — but in prison Kappler discovers, to his wonder, that his family has indeed been saved. Closing titles inform us that Kappler was visited regularly in prison by Msgr. O’Flaherty himself, who ultimately baptized his former enemy into the Catholic Church.
What's happening in Kerry? Check out the venues listed
Siamsa Tire, National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Tralee - www.siamsatire.com (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=ad3027c47b&e=57e387efec)
St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel – www.stjohnstheatrelistowel.com (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=84e71bfd11&e=57e387efec)
The Seanchaí, Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre, Listowel – www.kerrywritersmuseum.com (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=12b5c54a27&e=57e387efec)
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2021 February 10 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
ASH WEDNESDAY February 17th, Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick and new Moon on Feb. 11th. This year Knock Shrine will host a new series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent, under the title ‘Living Christian Faith – Lenten Conversations’. Many give to Trócaire which was established by the Catholic Church in 1973 as a way for Irish people to donate to development and emergency relief overseas.
HAPPY 90th Birthday to Margaret Sweeney of Woodgrove, Knockanure Road Moyvane.
Congratulations also to Mary Leahy who recently celebrated her birthday, they are neighbours almost across the road from each other.
SYMPATHY: To the family of Kathy Scollard, Dromcollogher, whose funeral took place recently. Kathy was older sister to Nora Carr, Aughrim and to Anna Mulvihill, Glenalappa. To Mary Collins & family, formally of Moyvane Post Office on the death of her brother Pat Guiney, Coolaclarig.
DEATH of Sr. Deborah O’Flaherty rsm- member of the Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane Congregation, died on the 26th January, 2021 at Mercy Community Aged Care - Mary Damian Centre in her 68th year of Religious profession. Eucharist to celebrate Sister Deborah's life at St Vincent's Chapel, 131 Queens Road, Nudgee, on Tuesday, 2nd February, Deborah's burial will follow at Nudgee cemetery. Sympathy to Tom O’Flaherty, Murhur and to the O’Flaherty & Hanlon families on the death of sister Deborah.
DEATH of Mary O'Carroll, ex N.T. of Knockanure School, on Thursday, 4th February, 2021. Predeceased by her brothers Jerry (died Nov 2014), and Michael. Sadly missed by her sister Joan (Co.Mayo), brothers John (Naas, Co. Kildare) and Teddy (Tralee, Co. Kerry), sisters in law, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and many friends. It would take a book to chronicle her involvement in local activities. She lost he mother young and was a mother figure to her siblings.
DEATH of Dr. John Corridan (Bishopstown, Cork and formerly of Listowel.):On Feb 3rd, 2021 in his 101st year, husband of the late Patricia and father of Mary-Pat and Candy (O’Callaghan).
Sadly missed by his daughters, son-in-law Mattie, grandsons Jack, Kevin, Daniel, Gary and David, sister-in-law Ella, nephews, and nieces.
DEATH of Sr. Immaculata Buckley, Presentation Sisters, Chapel Street, Carrick-on-Suir, formerly of Clounmacon, Listowel. Died 1st February 2021, Predeceased by her parents Timothy and Mary Anne, her brother Diarmuid (Deemie), her sisters Lizzie Bambury, Mary O'Shea, Srs Barbara and Vincent PBVM. She will be sadly missed by her sister Sr. Vianney PBVM (Texas), her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her Presentation Sisters, extended family relatives and friends.
DEATH of John Moloney, Clarr, Moyvane, on January 31st, 2021, Predeceased by his parents Mick and Mary, brother-in-law Liam Casey. Survived by his wife Marian, daughters Ciara, Niamh and Deirdre, grandchildren Aoibhín, Jack, Erin, Keela, Sive, Joe and Darragh, brother James (Clonakilty), sons-in-law Daniel, Ian and Alan, brother-in-law John (Bristol U.K), sisters-in-law Joan, Kathleen and Nora, nephew Conor, niece Claire (Australia), and extended family.
DEATH of Eileen O’Loughlin, nee Kelleher, Sandville, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, on February 2nd 2021 in her 101st year.
ANNIVERSARIES: Con Hanrahan, Neily McCarthy, Margaret O’Brien, Bridie McNeil, Irene Nolan, Joanie McKenna, James G O’Callaghan, Vera McDermott, Cecelia Doyle, Johnny Enright, Sr. Austin Brosnan, Bridie Mulvihill, Margaret Higgins, Ned O’Keeffe, Sr. Eileen Brosnan, Nan Hurley, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Sr. Patricia O’Brien, Hannah Murphy, Mary Cronin, Patrick J Dowling, Sr. Aquin Enright, Mary Fitzmaurice, Stephen Casey, Hannah Ferguson. Mass Moyvane on Radio; Sat 6th at 7.30pm for Sheila O’Carroll, (Months Mind); Sun 7th at 11.00am for Jack Shine, Glin Road (1st Anni); Mon 8th at 7.30pm for Tom O’Connor, Bishopstown & l/o Gortdromagowna (Rec Dec); Tues 9th at 7.30pm for Kathleen O’Brien, Church Road (Months Mind); Wed 10th at 7.30pm for Pat Foran, Bedford (Anni);
Thurs 11th at 7.30pm for Catherine Culhane, Ballyguitenane, (Anni) & deceased of the Sheahan & Culhane families; Fri 12th at 7.30pm for Denis O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen (Months Mind); Sat 13th 7.30pm for Denis Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni) and Mass on Sun 14th at 11.00am for Donal Cunningham, Kilbaha (Anni), his sister Breda & Andy Thomas Dick Cunningham, Kilbaha (Months Mind). Mass Knockanure on loudspeaker; Sun 7th at 9.30am for Mary Savage, Charleville (1st Anni)
(mother of Brenda Clancy, Lisaniskea), and Mass on Sun 14th at 9.30am for Nora Gould, Pilgrim Hill (Rec Dec).
MASS on TV: Daily Mass on RTE News Now TV on Tuesday February 9th at 10.30 am will be from St. John’s Church, Tralee.
DINNERS are available in Knockanure, thanks to the cook and delivery persons, who bring solace to many.
HELP and support available at 0818 222 024.
BUS: Local Link Kerry, Island Point, Tralee Road Industrial Estate, Tralee Road, Castleisland. V92 E894
Phone: 066 714 7002. Email: info@locallinkkerry.ie
During Level 5 restrictions, Local Link Kerry along with all public transport will be limited to 25% of maximum seating capacity; and should be used for necessary journeys only. Face coverings must be worn. Public transport is for essential workers and essential purposes only. Do not use public transport if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Pre- book your seat if you wish to travel on one of our door to door bus services. For the latest public transport COVID-19 Information visit. https://www.transportforireland.ie/.../covid-19-information/
NEW MOON on 11th February.
HOMELESS: Limerick council have spent E3.4m over past two years providing hotel beds for homeless.
TRALEE Accord is open for face-to-face counselling for couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and work to resolve difficulties that arise in their marriage and relationships. Appointments are arranged for daytime or evening to suit client needs. Contact 066 7122280
WORLD Day of Prayer for the sick Feb. 11th. Feb. 17th Ash Wednesday.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES Killarney Parish Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes began Wednesday 3rd and concludes on Thursday 11th February (the Feast of our Lady of Lourdes). The Novena prayer will be prayed in St Mary’s Cathedral 10.30am, 6.15pm Masses online and Saturday 6.15pm and Sunday 8.00am, 10.30am & 12noon.
WRITERS’; Listowel Writers’ Week are committed to celebrating literary talent. Extensive catalogue of competitions aim to both encourage and promote this wonderful talent. The continued support of sponsors and patrons give them a prize fund of up to €30,000 that is awarded across 8 categories including the prestigious Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award and Pigott Poetry Prize.
TOASTMASTERS: The February issue of the Toastmaster magazine, you’ll meet a few Toastmaster comedians who share their best tips and techniques for using humour onstage, in the board room, and anywhere else you’re presenting. Do you have humour tips for fellow Toastmasters? Visit www.toastmasters.org/Magazine
HUNT Museum are celebrating Sybil Connolly this year, born in 1921, see their web site.
ART: Texaco Children’s Art Competition, closing date 24th March, this is the 67th year of the competition.
LITERARY festival, formerly known as The Kate O’Brien Weekend, began in 1984 to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Limerick-born Kate O’Brien. Following a difficult year and anticipating ongoing restrictions the festival returns for 2021 in a digital format to allow book lovers continued access. The Festival officially opens on Friday February 26th at 7 p.m. See details on social media, Facebook - @limerickliteraryfestival
ROOTS of the UK’s Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, her great-great-great grandparents were married, on January 23rd, 1860, at Dublin’s Donnybrook Church of Ireland parish church. Thomas Bird was a private in the 22nd Cheshire Regiment, and Belfast Catholic Mary McCague was living at Merrion Strand.
PLAY Oberammergau, Germany, Nearly 400 years ago the history of the Passion Play began. The plague raged in many parts of Europe and did not spare Oberammergau either. In 1633 the Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every tenth year, which has continued to present time, last play was due in 2020.
MOTHER: It’s true that, when you have a toxic mother, it’s difficult to imagine what life is like in a less dysfunctional family. But that doesn’t mean you don’t subconsciously crave a healthy, close relationship – the kind you may have seen your friends enjoying with their mothers.
The problem is that you don’t have a good idea of what a positive, healthy relationship entails. If your mother acted in unhealthy ways toward you, she likely didn’t have a great relationship with your father, either. This creates a skewed idea of what romance is supposed to be; as such, you might start to mythologize romance.
PRESIDENT Biden announces U.S. will again fund abortions overseas --------------------------------------
“The NY Times’ proclaimed ‘most religious president in half a century’ is now forcing taxpayers to pay for abortions internationally, directly targeting the vulnerable women and children that actual religious observers like Mother Teresa came to serve,” said Live Action founder and president Lila Rose in a press release. “Instead of leaning into the American promise engraved in the Statue of Liberty: ‘Give me your tired, your poor/your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,’ Biden targets other nations and funds programs which dismember and kill their most vulnerable children. As my friend Obianuju Ekeocha, Founder of Culture of Life Africa, reminds us, pushing abortion on other nations is not compassion, it is ideological neo-colonization. This decision is a dark day for our nation – it will lead to more deaths of more children and for that, Joe Biden should be ashamed.”
REFLECTION: Septuagesima Sunday 31st January 2021 from Sacred Heart Church, Limerick.
Is known as Septuagesima Sunday. It registers the Pre-Lenten season. Septuagesima is Latin for “seventieth”. It signals a period of 17 days, including the three Sundays before Ash Wednesday. The vestments worn during this period are Violet in preparation for lent. We cease the use of the word ‘Alleluia’ in our chants and liturgies, except in the case of a feast. This signifies that we are entering a period of penance, since ‘Alleluia’ is indicative of celebration and joy. Equally we omit the ‘Gloria’ for the same reason. These familiar words ‘So the last shall be first and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen’ (Mathew 20:16) end the gospel.
FATHERS: Our father, and his response to us, is the first response of an ‘outsider.’ Mom’s love is body-based from the womb and the breast. It is assumed, taken for granted, relied upon instinctively, which is why a foundational ‘mother wound’ can be even more devastating to one’s very core. When one’s good mother dies, it first feels like God has died, because she is your first clear God image and Divine security.
But Dad is that other in the house, at a greater distance. He does not ‘have’ to love you. His love is not inherently felt and drawn upon, like Mother love. He must choose to love you! He decides for you, he picks you out, he notices you among the many. It redeems, liberates, and delights, therefore, in a totally different way. . . . That is the uniquely transformative experience of male love. It validates us and affirms us deeply, precisely because it is not necessary.
By Mercy Maina
NAIROBI , 25 January, 2021 / 9:05 PM (ACI Africa).-
Kenya’s President has commended members of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M) commonly known as Loreto Sisters for their selfless contribution to various sectors in the East African nation in what he described as “incredible Christian ministry.”
“I commend the Loreto Sisters for a century of incredible Christian ministry, education in our country and also to the social ministry and other works of Mercy they have conducted for the last 100 years,” President Uhuru Kenyatta said during the Saturday, January 23 centenary celebrations of the Loreto Sisters in Eastern Africa Province.
He added, “Loreto’s training has contributed immeasurably to the creative and performing arts, to politics, governance, religion and theology, environmental protection, community service, among many fields.”
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(JTA) — As Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States last week, my sigh of relief was deeply, painfully personal.
My life has been defined by migration and the laws associated with it since I arrived here from Caracas, Venezuela, with my single mother and sister at the age of 6.
I remember the vibrant nature of Jewish public in Caracas, a tight-knit community that often shared almost all aspects of life with one another, from bar mitzvahs and weddings to the Jewish day school and Hebraica social club. I often vividly remind myself of the joy that was so present in the community before chaos and violence set in.
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Charles Lewis Features
February 2, 2021
Underneath the horrors brought in the 20th century from all manner of totalitarian regimes was the cheapening of life.
Individuals were worth nothing on their own except for what they could contribute to the state, this ideology purported. Human beings were simply part of a mass. The state was everything, taking the place of God.
In Germany under the Nazis one way this played out was in its euthanasia program. First, children who had mental and physical handicaps were targeted. Later, it destroyed adults who were considered unfit for life.
The Nazi logic was threefold: It ended the imagined suffering of the person; hence, the term “mercy killing”; it took away the care of such people from “burdened” families and allowed more resources, such as food, to those who could benefit the state. There was a reason the Nazis called these poor souls “useless eaters.”
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2021 February 3 Knockanure
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PADRE Pio February 2021 Devotions on Tuesday 2nd February at 7.30pm at Castleisland Church on line. The Witness is by Johnny Sheehan of Portmagee. He shared his personal story of battling with anxiety and depression and nowadays managing to cope.
St. Padre Pio Evening Mass, Rosary – 6:45pm / Mass & Benediction 7pm. Behind Closed doors in Listowel Church on Friday 5th. Phone your petitions to 087 2589 682 to Fr. Hegarty 6.45pm
FEAST of St Brigid Feb. 1st, 2nd The Presentation of the Lord and the 3rd St Blaise.
DEATH of John Paul McGrath, Ahalanna, Moyvane, on January 26th, 2021, son of the late Peter. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved fiancée Erin, mother Carmel, siblings Micheál, Clare, Ciaran and Donal, uncles, aunts, brother-in-law Maurice, sister-in-law Cathy, nephews, nieces, extended family, cousins, the Stack family (Carrueragh), neighbours and a large circle of friends.
DEATH of Mary Stack (née Finan), Upper Aughrim, Moyvane, and late of Lavagh, Co. Sligo on January 23rd, 2021. Predeceased by her husband John( in 2000), parents Charlie and Mary-Ann, brother Fr. Chris and sister Margaret. Survived by her sons Pat and Cathal, daughters Margaret and Mary, grandchildren Martina, John, Maria, Gerdi, Tricia, Sarah, Jack, Ciarán, Aisling, Sinead and Paul, great-grandchildren Anna, Orla and Miah, brothers Fr. Joe (Leeds & Dublin) and Fr. Jim (Sligo), daughter-in-law Mary, sons-in-law Patsy and Martin, brother-in-law Tim, sisters-in-law Hannah and Teresa, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, cousins, neighbours and friends. Mary was born in 1929 and married in 1956.
DEATH of Bernie Walsh (née Cody) of Moyvane North, Moyvane on Friday 22nd January, 2021.
Late of Shantalla Avenue, Dublin, wife of Jackie (deceased January, 2020). Predeceased by her parents Gerald and Lilian Cody, Dublin and husband Christy Leonard, also her brother Gerard and sisters Maura, Pat and Anne. Survived by her sister Eileen Curran (Dublin), nephews, nieces, kind friend Paudie, sisters in law, brother in law George, relatives, friends and neighbours.
SYMPATHY to Pat Flavin (originally from Trien) and his wife Anna Marie on the death of Anna Marie’s mother Philomena Walsh, Mallow whose funeral took place recently.
ANNIVERSARIES: Patsy Stack, Paddy Brouder, Mae Relihan, Liam Finucane, Brendan Keane, Maureen Fitzgerald, Ralph Toomey, Eamon Pelican, Bridget Brosnan, Nora Mary Stack, Joan Curtin, Denny Mulvihill, Patricia McCarthy, Frank O’Dowd, Sr. Thomas O’Connor, Bridget Leonard, Sr. Irene Stack, Nora Walsh, Ned O’Keeffe, Michael Daly, Mikey Joe Walsh, Nellie Hannon, Padraic Liston, Michael Sheehy, Mossie Kennelly, Marina Lynch, Jack Shine, Mass Moyvane; Sat 30th at 7.30pm for Gerald O’Shea, Muckross, Killarney (Rec Dec); Sun 31st at 11.00am for Eily Mai O’Flaherty, The Village;
Mon 1st at 7.30pm FEAST OF ST. BRIGID – Special Intention (surgery); Tues 2nd at 7.30pm for Denis Mulvihill, his wife Tess, their son Ben and their grandson Denis Jones; Wed 3rd at 7.30pm for Tom & Nellie (Ellen) O’Connor, Glin Road & Con O’Connor, Glin Road & Birmingham; Fri 5th at 7.30pm for Margaret Sweeney, New Houses, 90th Birthday Blessings; Sat 6th at 7.30pm for Sheila O’Carroll, Deer Lodge, Killarney & l/o Moyvane (Months Mind), and Mass on Sun 7th at 11.00am for Jack Shine, Glin Road (1st Anni). Mass Knockanure on Sun 31st at 9.30am for Irene O’Keeffe, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna, and Mass on Sun 7th at 9.30am for Mary Savage, Charleville (1st Anni) (mother of Brenda Clancy, Lisaniskea).
THOUGHT: Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. Abraham Lincoln.
VISITORS to Hospitals and care homes are banned, the least that people in charge could do to help relive isolation is have liberal video contact available for friends and relations.
GOOD NEWS: Fr. Tim Galvin’s targeted of €30,000 for the building of a school in the southern region of Sudan has been reached.
BIDEN: President Joe Biden attended Mass on the Sunday after taking office at the Jesuit run Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington’s Georgetown neighbourhood. It’s where President John F. Kennedy, often went to Mass.
NATIONAL CLUB DRAW: Moyvane GAA are selling tickets for the National Club Draw. Tickets are €10 and all proceeds will go to the player’s fund. More details will be on Moyvane GAA Facebook page.
BYPASS for Listowel, may be a waste of money, with climate change getting support, and people leaving countryside, in 10 to 20 years, much of North Kerry will be deserted and the heavy land planted. Private car ownership may be limited, small town shops eliminated. Why should tourist, need a bypass, as the slower they move, the more they appreciate the scenery and find some quaint old shops and get to know the past, from local attractions.
ST BRIGID’S CROSS has become one of the symbols of Ireland, along with the shamrock and the harp.
St. Brigid is celebrated on the 1st of February. Many still make the crosses, in years past, they were often sold for charity.
https://irisharoundtheworld.com/st-brigids-cross/
A DELAY; There is a delay in getting the unique Moyvane parish mugs due to a big back log in deliveries but the minute we have them we will let you know.
FARMERS: Up to 30% Cut in Basic Payment Will Destroy Farm Incomes, IFA President tells Taoiseach at AGM. https://www.ifa.ie/
BIODIVERSITY: The National Biodiversity Data Centre is an Initiative of the Heritage Council and is operated under a service level agreement by Compass Informatics. The data centre is funded by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, and the Heritage Council.
https://www.biodiversityireland.ie/
DIOCESAN MISSION, was held on line last week and judging by the number who followed it, it was a success. It was an opportunity for us to gather in reflection and in prayer, online and in our homes. Mission talk each evening, first we had – John Connell, author, journalist, farmer then – Martina Lehane Sheehan, spiritual guide, psychotherapist, author. Tuesday’s speaker – Fr Peter McVerry, social activist, advocate for the homeless, Jesuit priest. Wednesday’s speaker – Jane Mellett, activist, environmentalist and Laudato Si Trócaire worker. Thursday’s speaker – Br Richard Hendricks, spiritual teacher, poet and blogger, Franciscan brother. Friday’s speaker – Olive Foley, widow of Axel Foley and ambassador for Children’s Bereavement Services, Limerick. Nice booklet was also available and a lovely souvenir of the first Diocesan Mission in Kerry. Jane Mellett, environmental activist and Laudato Si’ Officer with Trócaire. She spent more than ten years as a pastoral worker with Dublin Archdiocese. In 2018, Jane walked 1,000 km from Italy to Poland with a group of pilgrims carrying Pope Francis' message to the UN Climate Talks. She spent a year tweeting the entire Laudato Si' document to Donald Trump.
PALATIVE care unit in Tralee is self funded without any government finance. The unit itself is a recognised charity, Irish charity number 20032456. The late John Paul McGrath has been in this facility and he did Trojan work in fundraising for the unit. Donations (527) up to recently.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/palliative-care-unit-tralee-john-mcgrath
MILK: Board of Kerry Co-op are set to bid for a majority stake in Kerry Group’s dairy business including plants in Kerry, Cork and the UK. The ICMSA has met with Kerry Co-op for discussions.
LISTOWEL; County Council organised an online gathering recently as there are going to apply to the Heritage Council for funding under the Historic Towns Initiative (HTI) 2021 for Listowel town centre.
WATER: It is rich in iron, something that is vital to health, and notoriously hard to absorb in supplement form (one recent study suggests that up to 40% of Irish women could be deficient in iron). Water that is rich in iron has been shown to be more readily bio-available and more easily absorbed than supplements. There are also traces of even rarer minerals, known specifically as Rare Earth Elements, including ytterbium, and europium - which has never been found in any water in Ireland before.
https://kingdomwater.ie/kingdom-water-unique-features/
SCHOOLS: Primary schools are being invited to sign up for this year’s Junior Entrepreneur Programme. The free programme teaches 5th and 6th class students skills, and almost 80,000 children have taken part since in 2010.
EIGSE na Brídeoige is a cultural festival which takes place every year during the first weekend in February. The events are spread over various centres in the Gaeltacht areas of Iveragh in South Kerry. Each year a different theme celebrates and investigates some aspect of the rich social and cultural heritage of the area. The theme can be a person, a place, an organisation or any other aspect of that heritage. Lectures, seminars and field trips explore various aspects of the theme. The weekend also includes music, song, and poetry in both concerts and informal sessions. The timing of the Éigse is intended as a celebration of the Brídeog /Biddy tradition celebrating Saint Bridget’s day, which is also a celebration of the coming of spring, regeneration and growth.
https://eigsenabrideoige.com/about
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes begins Wednesday 3rd and concludes on Thursday 11th February (the Feast of our Lady of Lourdes). The Novena prayer will be prayed in St Mary’s Cathedral 10.30am, 6.15pm Masses online and Saturday 6.15pm and Sunday 8.00am, 10.30am & 12noon
THE FOLK EXPLOSION you will need to complete a short submission form and give samples of previous similar work you’ve done. In the submission you will be asked to explain how your idea aligns to Siamsa Tíre’s aims
https://www.siamsatire.com/news/join-the-folk-explosion
LETTER from Dublin; The Irish government hopes to have everyone vaccinated by September.
Here in Dublin I see the Gardai out in force, both sides, of the Con Colbert road leading in and out of Dublin asking people, where, they have come from and, to where they are going.
I see the Gardai along, both sides, of the quays of the river Liffey. RTE shows the Gardai out all over the country questioning people about their movements, because of C19. As you know 5 kilometers is the limit unless it is necessary travel. People are not to mix from different houses as well. People were handed out fines because they were in the Phoenix Park. -----------------------------------
THE TAOISEACH claimed that almost half of passengers arriving at Dublin Airport recently were coming back from holidays abroad. They claim that low incidence of C19 among visitors, clearly if you contacted virus abroad, you would disguise the fact.
REMEMBER all the forgotten people who died in Workhouse, County Home and Mental Hospital, now that there are so many with nothing to do, a group could find their names and have them remembered in a website.
WOMEN: Action from the Women's Australian Football League. AFL Women's is Australia's national semi-professional Australian rules football league for female players and fourteen teams will be participating in the competition. There are many players from Ireland playing in the Women's AFL, including Ladies Gaelic Football players such as Cora Staunton, Bríd Stack, Sinéad Goldrick, Sarah Rowe, Niamh McEvoy and many more. See TG4 at - Dé Sathairn @ 17:10 & Dé Luain @ 20:00.
HORSES: Laochra na Rásaíochta' takes a look at Ireland's most famous National Hunt horses from the 1970's to the present day, recounting their brilliant feats through archive footage and interviews with the men and women involved in their success. NUA - Ag tosú Déardaoin 18/02 @ 21:30 on TG4.
SHOWS: With 140 agricultural shows across Ireland, this scene is hugely popular with competitors and spectators. Every year thousands of people spend months of preparation before travelling the country to take part in the competitions every weekend. For the first time in history - all country shows have been cancelled. They have lost their weekly get-together to hail the best of the best. We see competitors giving everything to be Best in Show -- from cattle to cakes, sheep-shearing to basket weaving, show-jumping to new technology, not forgetting the best vegetables, dog agility, art and craft. See more on TG4 on 28 Feb. at 8.3 PM.
SCHOOLS: Catholic Schools Week, In conclusion, the Saint Joseph’s principal said, “Who knows what the coming months will bring? A prolonged school closure is a dismal time indeed, but we have a choice as to how to go forward. So much depends on how we look at things. We will keep smiling through this time. There is so much wisdom to be gained from how others have remained resilient in the face of adversity – the words of Anne Frank spring to mind, “I don’t think of all the misery but of all the beauty that still remains” – within our school community there is much of beauty to be grateful for, such as friendship; empathy; spirituality; love; kindness; solidarity; care; and of course, hope for September.”
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/catholic-news-article/?ID=1
GRANDPARENTS Faith Café from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday 9 February. Registration is open and is free of charge – email info@catholicgrandparentsassociation.com.
CANCER: Recovery Haven Cancer Support House operates through Level 5. As we enter another extended period of lockdown and restrictions, people are understandably incredibly anxious, worried and finding it more difficult to cope. While taking every precaution advised, we are here to offer emotional support and practical help to those affected by cancer, their families or carers.
We are still offering phone support, counselling and a range of online classes (Stretch and balance, yoga, pilates, stress management, mindfulness, look good feel better programme, men’s support group and Cancer Thrive and Survive 6 -week self-management programme) contact 0667192122, email: reception@recoveryhavenkerry.com
VACCINE: Governments could save lives, by negotiating a deal to make generic variety of Covid vaccine, as the big companies are unable to cope with numbers demanded. Israel has already given the first dose of the vaccine to over 2.4 million adults in a total population of 9 million, ---------------------------------------------------------
“The nurse at the entrance wasn’t sure, but a lady leaving [the clinic] who was clearly under 60 said yes,” he recalled. “So the nurse told me to go to room 18, the lady with the clipboard took down my name and identification number, and then seven minutes later they called me in and I got vaccinated.” Israelis haven’t only gone to their hometown clinics. Thousands of Jewish Israelis have been making their way to Arab-Israeli villages, where there has been a lower turnout for the vaccination drive than in Jewish communities.
Over 10 million people in the United States have received at least one shot of either the Pfizer Covid Vaccine or Moderna Covid Vaccine, the two authorized in the United States. So far, there have been about 40 cases of anaphylaxis, meaning a severe allergic reaction. None of which were reported as fatal.
DONATE; People who feel they are able to cope without the vaccine for the time being, should have to opportunity to donate their shot to a third world health care worker or a health care worker at home, who is on a waiting list.
SEANCHAI Opened in 2001– Kerry Literary & Cultural Centre is located in a 19th century Georgian residence in the Square, Listowel and houses the Kerry Writers Museum. The Museum celebrates the unique literary tradition of North Kerry through an audio-visual interactive interpretation. It features five of Kerry’s best known writers - John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, Brendan Kennelly, Maurice Walsh & George Fitzmaurice. The works of these national & internationally renowned literary figures are filled with an abundance of rich characters, humour, romance and tragedy drawn from the towns & villages of North Kerry.
FOR LIFE: Fr. Frank Pavone's Masses
Watch the Mass Live Daily at 10am ET on www.EndAbortion.TV and find links for each Mass below
https://www.priestsforlife.org/media/index-gallery.aspx?cid=72
AFTER WAR: The situation in immediate post-war Europe
After liberation of the camps, the Allies faced huge challenges. The most immediate was how the sick and dying could be saved. Reports in the war diary of the 32nd Casualty Clearing Station, among the first units to enter Bergen-Belsen upon its liberation on 15 April 1945, estimated that 80% of the predicted 60,000 former inmates required hospitalisation. Lieutenant Colonel Johnston reported that 500 people were treated every day due to severe malnutrition, typhus, dysentery and diarrhoea (WO177/669).
Klaus Barbie; Born: October 25, 1913 -Bad Godesberg, Germany -Died: September 25, 1991 -Lyon, France
After committing countless atrocities as a commander in Hitler’s regime, Klaus Barbie continued his reign of terror under a different organization — the intelligence agency of the United States.
https://www.notablebiographies.com/Ba-Be/Barbie-Klaus.html
We should affirm that democracy cannot sustain itself on the basis of a false idea of the human person that reduces men and women to mere bundles of desires, the satisfaction of which is the primary function of the state. We should affirm that expressive individualism and its playmate, moral relativism, are incompatible with democratic self-governance over the long haul. And we should commit ourselves to lifting up a truer, nobler vision of the human condition, one based on both reason and revelation.
https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/01/inaugural-reflections-on-american-renewal
As for those who cast a vote for Trump reluctantly, perhaps as the lesser of two evils, and fear being attacked for your decision, I say this: you have no public responsibility to explain to anyone why you voted as you did. Your vote is your private affair. You need not divulge it to anyone. In a civic sense, your vote is sacrosanct. If an intolerant colleague in the workplace demands to know how you voted in order to browbeat or hold it against you, let that person know it isn’t his or her business.
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LAST WORD: Do you know that smile and miles have the same letters because someone miles away can make you smile.
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2021 January 27 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
MASS behind closed doors for the present, but available on Radio in Moyvane, and loudspeaker in Knockanure
MASS from Glin Church on Tuesday 26th of January 2021 at 10am will be broadcast on Radio Maria. This is only for Tuesday 26th only, tune in on TV channel 210.
ST PIO: Padre Pio February 2021 Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday 2nd February (1st Tuesday) at 7.30pm. The Witness will be given by Johnny Sheehan of Portmagee. He will share his personal story of battling with anxiety and depression and nowadays managing to cope.
CONGRATULATIONS to Matt and Mary Kennelly on their 40th wedding anniversary, which they celebrated recently.
SYMPATHY To Mary Fitzmaurice & family, Bunagara on the death of her son Tommy who died in England recently, Sympathy also to the Redemptorist Fathers on the death of Fr. John Casey, who died suddenly. That’s the fifth bereavement they’ve had in the past few months.
RECENT DEATHS: Maurice Dowling, Woodford / Patrick Guiney, Coolaclarig / Jerry Kiernan, Dublin & Ballygologue Road.
DEATH of Ellen (Nellie) Buckley (née Kelly), Trieneragh, Duagh on January 13th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Liam and sisters Ita and Peggy. Sadly missed by her son Michael, daughter Mary, grandchildren Thomas, Brian, Thomas, Billy and Michelle, great-grandchildren Danny, Darragh, Ava, Emma, Ella and her special little friend Kyle, sister Noreen, daughter-in-law Marie, son-in-law Mike, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
DEATH of Jim Normoyle (Kanturk, & late of Glenagargra, Glin, On January 12th, 2021. Jim, son of the late James and Mary Bridget. Sadly missed by his partner Mary O'Sullivan, his family, relatives.
ANNIVERSARIES: Teresa Margaret Hanrahan, Lily O’Keeffe, Pat Cunningham, Sr. Kathleen Hegarty, Patrick Walsh, Moss Joe Gilbert, James Harnett, Maude Enright, Margaret Murphy, Martina Noonan, Mary Savage, Michael O’Regan, Jo Heffernan, Eily Mai O’Flaherty, Tess Geoghegan, Sr. Hubert Foley, Fr. Eddie Morrissey, Eileen Holly, Davie McMahon, Dick Stack, Pat Barrett, Patie Enright, Mass Moyvane; Sat 23rd at 7.30pm for Bill Horan, Aughrim (Anni) & dec of the Horan family; Sun 24th at 11.00am for Jerry Fitzmaurice, Lower Aughrim (Months Mind) & his parents Kit & Edward; Mon 25th at 7.30pm for Eileen Collins, Glin Road (Anni); Tues 26th at 7.30pm for Michael Moloney, Leitrim Middle (Anni), Eileen McNamara & Mary & Peggy Moriarty; Wed 27th at 7.30pm for Florrie Smyth, Terenure, Dublin (Rec Dec); Thurs 28th at 7.30pm for Agustin Salguero Garcia, Seville, Spain (Rec Dec); Fri 29th at 7.30pm For the sick in the Parish; Sat 30th at 7.30pm for Gerald O’Shea, Muckross, Killarney (Rec Dec), and Mass on Sun 31st at 11.00am for Eily Mai O’Flaherty, The Village (Anni).
Mass Knockanure; Sun 24th at 9.30am for Noreen Hanley (née Barry), Knockanure & UK (Rec Dec), and Mass on Sun 31st at 9.30am for Irene O’Keeffe, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna (Anni)
FEAST of St Brigid Feb. 1st, Candlemas Day on the 2nd and Feast of St Blaise, also Feast of St. Angela Merici. She was the founder of the Ursuline teaching order of sisters. It is also the anniversary of the ordination in 2013 of Fr. Billy Crean, former curate in Ballylongford, as Bishop of Cloyne.
DIOCESAN MISSION – Sunday 24th to Friday 30th January Each day, you are invited to join in
Morning Reflection – online -Daily Prayer – Mission booklet can be picked from both Churches & Hollys - 10.30 a.m Mass – live-streamed from different parts of the diocese - Children’s Pray and Play – online - Evening Reflection – online
Let’s talk about faith – Mission talk each evening @8.00 p.m. Sunday’s speaker – John Connell, author, journalist, farmer. Monday’s speaker – Martina Lehane Sheehan, spiritual guide, psychotherapist, author. Tuesday’s speaker – Fr Peter McVerry, social activist, advocate for the homeless. Wednesday’s speaker – Jane Mellett, environmental activist, Laudato Si officer with Trócaire. Thursday’s speaker – Br Richard Hendricks, spiritual teacher. Friday’s speaker – Olive Foley, widow of Axel Foley and ambassador for Children’s Bereavement Services, Limerick.
For all details, check out www.dioceseofkerry.ie.
WRITERS’; Listowel Writers’ Week announce details of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award 2021. This award is for the best novel by an Irish author published between 1st February 2020 and 31st January 2021 with a prize of €15,000 for the winning author. Poetry Collections must be published between 1st February 2020 and 31st January 2021. Closing date for submissions to Listowel Writers’ Week is 1st February 2021.
BALLYDONOGHUE Magazine; submit your articles or photos for the 2021 edition of BPM now. Youth Section. The 2021 creative writing competitions are now open for all second level students. Write a poem, essay or fictional story, maximum length of 2 pages, Please forward by emailing magazine@ballydonoghue.net
SIAMSA Tralee; Dance, Folk, Workshop 30 — 31 January 10.00 AM. Workshops take place Sat & Sun at 10am, 11.45am, 2pm, 3.45pm, Funk & Folk Dance Weekend. Online Workshops. History available at https://www.siamsatire.com/about/history
CHRISTMAS season doesn’t end until Candlemas Day. So some people leave Christmas decorations up until 2nd February. It is also the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
A YEAR DEDICATED TO ST. JOSEPH; Pope Francis has dedicated this year to St. Joseph. “Let us entrust our cares, fears and anguish to the Holy Family of Nazareth, in particular to St. Joseph, the devoted spouse and father. The dedication began on December 8th 2020 and will conclude on 8th December 2021. Here is a prayer to St. Joseph, may St. Joseph help us to learn from the example of his Holy life that all of us must do the ordinary things of life in an extraordinary way.
Please join Deacon Thady as he continues Praying with families through music, song and reflection this Wednesday 27th January at 7.00pm. Our theme for the evening on live streaming on Castleisland Church site is "The Gift of Fatherhood through St. Joseph the Foster-father of Jesus"
CREDIT: Seven of Ireland’s largest credit unions, have been approved under the Government’s COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme (CCGS) to provide low-cost loans for SMEs, with credit decisions being made at local level.
MEDIA: Whats’App is asking permission for a number of things which are unacceptable to some. You can switch to the SIGNAL app that seems to take personal data and privacy most seriously.
COURSE: Sycamore Course on Zoom, starting Thursday 28th January 2021, 7.30 – 8.45 p.m. for 10 weeks. The Sycamore course is an informal course about the Catholic faith and its relevance to our lives today. Watch a 25-minute video, broken into 3 segments, with discussion after each segment. To register, please email: hisharvestkerry@gmail.com
HOLOCAUST Memorial Day on Jan. 27th. Australia Day on 26th.
THOUGHT: The few people who speak make more noise than a thousand silent.
MASK: New test results from the BBI Laboratory of North Carolina back findings that Sonovia's SonoMask has been proven to successfully neutralize 99.34% of COVID-19, even after 55 wash cycles.
US New President says he believes in climate change, not much sign of his actions, when they had thousands of flags stuck in the ground, hundreds of troops and steel barriers, causing more unnecessary waste and also putting soldiers in danger of contracting C19.
GARDEN: An Díseart Gardens have been further developed in the last few months. Photos Oct 2020.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/gallery/an-diseart-new-pollinator-garden/
WALK: When restrictions are eased try to visit Glanageenty Walkways Loop Walkways, eight kilometres outside Castleisland. https://youtu.be/zse8KT-qbis
RAILWAY line between Abbeyfeale and Listowel is now being upgraded by crushed limestone, much more of the line could be developed, if local material was used.
In 1865 the Limerick and Kerry Railway was proposed and in the late 1870's the 43 mile line from Newcastle to Tralee was built. It was opened on 20th December 1880 with intermediate stations at Barnagh, Devon Road, Abbeyfeale, Kilmorna, Listowel, Lixnaw, Abbeydorney and Ardfert.
NATURE: Primrose and the daffodils are thriving and soon we shall have flowers. Elders and sycamore are beginning to come to life again. Land is very wet and still green, and there is no sign of dry period coming, late frost if it comes will burn the soft grass.
IDA: The 'Driving Recovery & Sustainable Growth 2021 - 2024' IDA plan aims to attract 400 new investors, IDA South West region Kerry and Cork have a target of 118.
O’MALLEY: Centenary of the birth of Donogh O’ Malley was on 18th January, he has received little credit for introducing in 1967 free transport and education, which has benefitted thousands. He died 53 years ago.
LECTURE: Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick Lunchtime Lecture Series which will take place each Tuesday in February 2021. The lectures will be delivered online- Beginning on Tuesday 2nd February at 1.15pm Margaret O’Shaughnessy, Director of The Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum will tell us all about Maureen O'Hara. We would like to thank Limerick City & County Council for their ongoing support. Limerick.ie Foynes Flying Boat Museum.
https://www.facebook.com/flyingboatmuseum/
INSURANCE: Britain’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, says , in light of the exceptional circumstances arising from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, they want a reduction in insurance charges.
HEALTH: Michael Healy-Rae T.D. has warmly welcomed news that a new Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme, which will run for 12 months, will operate on the same parameters as the EU Cross Border Directive scheme, which ceased due to Brexit.
GAA is to spend €71m at Croke Park on conference and hospitality facilities and upgrading its museum.
EU: Jack Lynch and Patrick Hillery signed the Treaty of Accession, enabling Ireland to enter the European Economic Community on 22 January 1972.
JIGSAW KERRY: (Young Peoples Health in Mind) Contact 066-7186785 Email: kerry@jigsaw.ie
PIETA HOUSE: Contact 01 6010000 or www.pieta.ie
SAMARITANS: Contact 066 7122566 Lo Call 24hr: 1850609090 Text Support: 0872609090 www.samaritans.
HEARTBEAT TALK On January 25th at 8pm HeartBeat presents a special night with Neurologist Dr. Helena Moore. Dr Moore will talk about Stroke avoidance -Stroke treatment -Stroke after-care. Dr. Helena will answer your questions and bring clarity to procedures and field worries people may have in this area. Access to this meeting can be had by texting for the codes to 085 1773 910 or emailing heartbeatkillarneykerry@gmail.com beforehand.
GARDEN of EUROPE; is located in the Childers Park, Listowel and contains more than 2,500 trees and shrubs from all European countries. It also contains Ireland's only public monument to the memory of the millions who died in the Holocaust. In 1946 Lord Listowel granted Gurtinard Wood and a beautiful walk to the people of Listowel for a nominal sum of £5.00. In the late 1960's Listowel Urban District Council acquired the nearby 'Cows Lawn', a 30 acre field on which a number of townspeople had pasture rights, and developed it into one of Ireland's finest municipal parks. Today, Childers Park contains and 18 hole Pitch and Putt course, a children's playground, two tennis courts, football pitches and a well-equipped sports complex. All visitors are welcome.
SAVING CHILDREN. Cork woman Mary Elmes is the first Irish person honoured as “Righteous Among Nations” for her work saving Jewish children from the Nazi gas chambers during World War II.
Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to Jewish victims of the Holocaust, bestowed the award earlier this week. Elmes passed away in 2002. Among the children Elmes saved was Ronald Friend, who is now a professor emeritus of psychology at Stony Brook, New York. Only two years old at the time, his father did not survive, but he and his five-year-old brother were rescued by Elmes.
The Irish Times reports that Friend said the award was “a long overdue recognition of Mary Elmes courageous and selfless actions in rescuing me and many other children when conveys were regularly departing to the death camps.”
MONSIGNOR FLAHERTY: By Margaret Kelleher
Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty must surely be one of the most inspiring figures of World War II. From his privileged position in the Vatican, Monsignor O’Flaherty gave his services and saved 4,000 allied prisoners and Jews from capture by the German SS.
Hugh O’Flaherty, the eldest of four children, was born in Boherbue, Co. Cork.
A keen sportsman, he enjoyed hurling, basketball and handball, and was mad on golf. When he died in 1963, the largest daily paper – ‘The New York Times’ – highlighted his death on page one – The Pimpernel is Dead.
It was hardly surprising that Monsignor O’Flaherty should be thus honoured. With a ransom of $50,000 dollars on his head, he saved the lives of over 4,000 people while working within the Vatican as a notary of the Holy Office.
https://irelandseye.ie/monsignor-hugh-oflaherty-the-vatican-pimpernel
DIED 100 years ago; Tobias O'Sullivan- Birthdate: circa 1877- Birthplace: County Galway.
Death: January 20, 1921 (39-48)- Listowel, Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland (Shot by Old IRA)
Place of Burial: Dublin, Dublin City, County Dublin, Immediate Family: Son of Bernard Edward O'Sullivan and Sarah Joyce Husband of Mary O'Sullivan,(Maguire)- Birthdate: circa 1895. Birthplace: Aghagower, Mayo. Death: circa 1921 (17-34) St. James Hospital, Dublin, (Fever). Place of Burial: Glasnevin, Dublin City, Tobias was Father of Bernard O'Sullivan; Sara Flynn and Private. Brother of Elizabeth O'Sullivan; Mary O'Sullivan; Patrick O'Sullivan; Catherine Smith; Bernard O'Sullivan and 3 others. More; Bernard O'Sullivan- Birthdate: April 20, 1915, son of Tobias - Death: September 2001 (86)- County Galway, his wife Etta Vaughan- Birthdate: November 1911- Death: 2000 (88-89)
https://www.geni.com/people/Tobias-O-Sullivan/6000000016934290381
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People have always been intrigued by the last words of others. What did a man use his final breaths to utter? Were they scared as they glimpsed the great beyond, or did they brace up and stoically accept — heck, even welcome — what was coming?
Over the years we’ve compiled a couple collections of last words. We’ve not only combined those articles, but added even more entries to give you this ultimate collection of manly last words. From intriguing to poignant, badass to just plain virile, these words and phrases offer a man the chance to contemplate what he’d say himself right before taking his last mortal breath.
Catholic saints among those to be honored in garden of American heroes announced by Trump
The people and spectacular cityscapes of tsarist Georgia captured in vivid color by a world famous photographer.
2021 January 20 Knockanure
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MASS: Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church only. In light of the news last Monday of the huge increase in C19 cases and the fact that at the Doorway of Hope, many had travelled outside their 5km limit, the Doorway of Hope will cease for the time being. However, all Masses listed for Moyvane will be celebrated from the Church and can be heard on Assumption Radio 99.9fm. Knockanure Masses continue as usual.
TAIZE PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS: returns on Sunday, live streamed on Tralee Church website at 7pm.
ACCORD is open for face-to-face counselling. Appointments are arranged for daytime or evening to suit client needs. Contact 066 7122280.
FR TOM HICKEY. Ordained 1950. See details and pictures on Baile an Fheirtéaraigh Church site An tAthair Tomás ar 'Twitter'
http://twitter.com/MOLSCEAL/status/1253224950888124416
SYMPATHY: To Brenda & Seamus Clancy, Knockanure on the death of Brenda’s uncle Larry Cussen, Patrickswell whose funeral was in Patrickswell, recently. Sympathy also to Fr. Brendan Duggan of Athea and family members on the passing of his sister Celia Gleeson.
DEATH of Dick Cunningham, Kilbaha, Moyvane, on January 12th, 2021. Predeceased by his brother Dónal and sister Breda Thomas. Survived by his brothers Brian Óg and John Chris, sisters Peig Lally (Tralee) and Joan Moriarty (Cloghane), brother-in-law Paddy, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Anne, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
DEATH of Thomas J O'Connor of Melbourn Road, Cork and formerly of Knockanure, Moyvane, on 10th January 2021, Thomas J (Tom) (O'Connor's Pharmacy Douglas) husband of Betty (nee Tarrant) and father of Tom, Joan (Rundle), Eleanor (O'Leary), Michael, Nicholas and Deborah. Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Sinead and Catriona, sons-in-law Terence and Steve, grandchildren Matthew, Hannah, Conor, Tom, William, Lily, Samuel, Louise and Hugh, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Thomas J’s Requiem Mass live streamed on
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs9gOQ24jUNFfWfzqvwWqqQ
DEATH on 11th January 2021 of Sheila O'Carroll, late of Bridge St., Ballylongford, Moyvane and Deer Lodge, Killarney. Daughter of the late Martin. Survived by her mother Maria (nee Broderick), Uncle Des Broderick and family (Glin), cousins Mary & Rosaria O'Carroll, and the extended O'Carroll and Broderick families.
DEATH of Denis O'Flaherty, Tubbertoureen, Moyvane, on January 12th, 2021. Predeceased by his baby daughter Mary, parents Con and Bridie and nephew Mark. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, son Neilus, daughters Denise and Marie, grandchildren Killian and Lauren, brothers Eddie, Gerard and Michael, sisters Catherine, Mary and Hannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
Denis was born in 1957, married in 1985, he served on the Committee of Newtownsandes Co-op.
DEATH of Seán Costelloe, Woodvale Foynes, and Knockanure on January 12th 2021. Predeceased by his wife Rita, Sadly missed by his sons James & Seán Óg and his loyal K-9 friend Sam, siblings, Jimmy, Mary and Neddy, neighbours & friends.
Following Requiem mass on Thursday 14th January in St Senan's Church Foynes burial in The Holy Cross Cemetery in Athea. He was the best juvenile footballer Moyvane ever produced.
DEATH on 12 January 2021 of Danny O'Carroll of Crohane, Fossa, Killarney, Formerly of Kilmorna, Listowel and Leeds. Beloved husband of Nora (Canavan) and father of Susan (English), Timothy and Teresa (Daly). Sadly missed by his sons-in-law John and Joe and Tim's partner Virginija, grandfather and great grandfather. Predeceased by his brother Jerry. Also survived by his sisters Kitty, Teresa, Peggy and Celia, and brother Maurice.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Mercedes Meade, Sr. Aquinas Liston, Fr. Michael Buckley, Michael Walsh, Johnny O’Hanlon, Eileen Collins, FR. James Noonan, Joeseph V Buckley, Mary Nolan, Mary Linnane, Marie Lyons, Sr. Enda Beasley, Emma Holly, Theresa Byrne, Eileen Galvin, Mary Morrissey, Kay Harnett. Mass Moyvane; Sat 16th at 7.30pm for Jack Walsh, Moyvane North (1st Anni); Sun 17th at 11.00am for John & Catherine Scanlon, Leitrim West & son Tom; Mon 18th at 7.30pm for Josie Phelan, USA; Tues 19th at 7.30pm for Special Intention (family); Wed 20th at 7.30pm for Maurice & Mary Harnett & son James; Thurs 21st at 7.30pm for Mary Riordan (née Flaherty), London & Athea & deceased of the Flaherty family; Fri 22nd at 7.30pm for Mary Nolan, Glenalappa & dec of the Nolan & Galvin families; Sat 23rd at 7.30pm for Bill Horan, Aughrim & dec of the Horan family and mass on Sun 24th at 11.00am for Jerry Fitzmaurice, Lower Aughrim (Months Mind) & his parents Kit & Edward. Mass Knockanure; Sun 17th at 9.30am for Michelle Foley, Kilmorna, & granddad Michael Keane, and mass on Sun 24th at 9.30am for Noreen Hanley, (Nee Barry) Knockanure, Galway & UK (Rec Dec).
BE ALERT: a car that was left unlocked at a local Cemetery had a hand bag stolen from the passenger’s seat.
DINNERS: The service is flexible and caters for individual needs. Contact Nora on 068/49799 for further details.
BEST wishes to Timmy and Nancy Woulfe, Gortnagross celebrated 60 years of marriage recently.
FEAST of St. Agnes is celebrated on Thursday. She was one of the early Roman martyrs. Patron saint of engaged couples and of gardeners.
MISSION: Join us for our first Diocesan Mission, beginning on Sunday Jan 24th and concluding on Friday Jan 29th. Mission Programme- Each day, you are invited to join in Morning Reflection – online
Daily Prayer – Mission booklet – it can be picked up in your local parish or downloaded from the website Mass – live streamed from different parts of the diocese. Evening Reflection – online
Evening Mission Talk – Speakers include John Connell, author; Fr. Peter McVerry, social activist; Olive Foley; Br Richard Hendrick, ofm cap.
BOOK on Castleisland area: 88 page publication, Earls, Axeteers and Hoggies is available in shops. It reflects work of TM Donovan, Eugie O’Meara, Moss Tommy Reidy and, more recently, the late Fr. Kieran O’Shea and Michael ‘The Master’ O’Donohoe.
EVERY HOUSEHOLD IN the country is to receive two free postcards from An Post.
Survey by Eurostat shows that 7 in 10 people in Ireland are living in homes that are too large for their needs.
PRAYER: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began Tuesday. The theme this year is ‘Abide in My Love & You Shall Bear Much Fruit.” This theme is set by the Sisters of Reconciliation of Grandchamp in Switzerland. Their community is made up of fifty sisters from different churches all over the world.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
TALK On January 25th at 8pm HeartBeat presents a special night with Neurologist Dr. Helena Moore. Dr Moore will talk about Stroke avoidance -Stroke treatment -Stroke after-care. Dr. Helena will answer your questions and bring clarity to procedures and field worries people may have in this area. Access to this meeting can be had by texting for the codes to 085 1773 910 or emailing heartbeatkillarneykerry@gmail.com beforehand.
TICKET: one million Euro winning Lottery ticket was sold in North Kerry.
UNIVERSITY: The Munster Technological University is hosting a virtual parents’ information evening, education consultant and author Catherine O’Connor, on Tuesday, January 19th at 7pm, will speak about preparing for a successful transition from second level to third level.
More information can be found on Eventbrite.ie.
PLANS: Kerry County Development plan state that only as a last resort should free standing masts be located in or in the immediate surrounds of smaller towns and villages. A great way to deny them coverage.
GAA have confirmed the cancellation of third level competitions, including the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups, for the 2020/21 academic year.
LISTEN to Reflective Thoughts broadcast weekdays 7.30am and 12pm on Radio Kerry.
ATHLETICS HUB costing E3m is being developed at NCW.
SIAMSA: In response to the pandemic restrictions, Siamsa Tíre is partnering with artists across Ireland to bring the best of festive family theatre fun and entertainment directly into your homes with a choice of digitally screened events
YOUTH: Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Project ‘’ Instagram Youth Project” Let Us Dream, The Path to a Better Future. Pope Francis invites us to dream of the future and to see, to choose and to act to create a better future for all. What kind of future do you hope for and how will it be achieved? Share your ideas through one the following categories: Art, Photography, Poetry or Video (up to 1min) All entries can be submitted directly to Instagram @youthDoK or by email to desbailey@dioceseofkerry.ie up to 24th January 2021. Participants must be between 16 and 30 years old. The entries will be posted on the diocesan Instagram page and on www.dioceseofkerry.ie during the week of the diocesan mission. Prizes for best entry in each category. Please contact Des Bailey Ph. 086 736 4605 for more details.
BARDIC: The Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival (BBF) has been postponed - and the deadline for entries for festival’s writing competitions is now May 31.
MILFORD Hospice 10K virtual run takes place on last weekend of January, details from 061 485 860.
UK driving licence must be exchanged for Irish Licence if you are resident in Ireland, but Irish in England can still use their Irish licence legally there.
EU Just Transition funding, similar to coal regions in Europe; the Fund is expected to increase from €7.5 billion to €40 billion over the period 2021-2027. Bord na Móna will use some of fund as they have stopped harvesting peat. The EU have eliminated the turf industry in this country, surely reuse items and cut down on food waste, across Europe would do more for greening.
FATHERS. The impact on fathers and the loss of their children, they may have no say and are seldom consulted, and may have spent years in silent misery.
AWARE: (Depression Support) Helpline on 1890 303 302Website at www.aware.ie
JIGSAW KERRY: (Young Peoples Health in Mind) Contact 066-7186785 Email: kerry@jigsaw.ie
PIETA HOUSE: Contact 01 6010000 or www.pieta.ie
SAMARITANS: Contact 066 7122566 Lo Call 24hr: 1850609090 Text Support: 0872609090 www.samaritans
DELAY in approving vaccines is costing lives, an urgent investigation into the approval authorities is needed. We all see how pen pushers make a living causing delays.
PAST TIMES; Guidance to occupy us during this time with fruitful pastimes would be welcome.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1940-1942 - 0397.pdf
A WEEKLY PAPER OF IRISH AND CATHOLIC NEWS, DEVOTED TO THE BUSINESS, SOCIAL, ATHLETIC AND POLITICAL DOINGS OF THE IRISH-AMERICAN POPULATION IN THE U. S. A. VOL. XXXIX, No. 1526 NEW YORK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1940
When Eamon Stack's "slean" struck a piece of bog oak, while turf cutting in a bog in attached to his father's farm at Kilmoyley, Co. Kerry. He did not now that a, treasure lay within it, for the men in Dublin who probe the secrets of Ireland's story before books were written Eamon lifted the bog-oak. To his surprise it was a box. And within it were four strange ornaments—bracelets that must have graced the hands of a queen, lovely garlands of glittering gold. Clasping his find he ran back to the house. Eamon Stack, senior said: (See paper for more)
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Eire Has Now 100,000 Trained Soldiers For Its Defense
His Eminence, Cardinal MacRory, Primate of All-Ireland, pre-sided at the meeting of the Irish Hierarchy, held Tuesday last in St. Patrick's College, Maynooth. The Bishops appointed Rev. Denis P. O'Flynn, M.A., D.D., a native of Kanturk, Co. Cork, and well-known authority on Gaelic, as Professor of Irish Language and Literature in Maynooth.
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Members of the L.S.F. formed a guard of honour at the funeral of Mrs. Michael P. Moloney, Abbeyfeale (Co. Limerick,). She and her family suffered much during the War of Independence owing to the part taken by her son, Jerry, in the old West Limerick Battalion
https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
SISTERS: The Poor Clares are an enclosed religious community-based in Drumshanbo Co Leitrim. In recent years when numbers fell, some feared the convent could close, they Nuns prayed for vocations, as they always did and those prayers were answered when three Professed Filipino Poor Clare Sisters joined the community in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. The Monastery was built in 1864, and in March 2020 the convent will celebrate 150 years of unbroken Perpetual Adoration. On this very special show, Mike Mulvihill meets all seven sisters, and he also speaks with Bishops Francis Duffy & Colm O’ Reilly as well author Margaret V Horan and Priests Fr. Frankie Murray, Fr Tony Gilhooly & Fr Peter Burke, with thanks also going to Sister Helen Keegan and Sister Mary Doherty as well as John Flynn and Fr Eamonn O' Connor.
https://soundcloud.com/.../poor-clares-christmas-day-full...
BIDEN: Perhaps most disappointing is that Biden succumbed to this reversal under political pressure from his party rivals, particularly Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kamala Harris of California. Warren had a fit over this issue. Choking back tears, filled with anger, she insisted to an emotional audience that Hyde be reversed. “Understand this,” said Warren, voice trembling. “Women of means will still have access to abortions. Who won’t will be poor women.” As for Kamala Harris, click here to watch her on July 31, 2019, attack Biden for supporting Hyde, which she said was “unacceptable.” Biden by then had flipped on Hyde, but Harris was still fuming.
In a display of political-personal cowardice — which is especially disconcerting given that he will be inaugurated president — Joe Biden allowed himself to be browbeaten by these strident abortion activists in his party. He abandoned the unborn (and taxpayers) he had once defended through Hyde and abandoned the teaching of his Catholic faith as well, to appease Warren and Harris and angry progressives.
By Peter Mapuor Makur
JUBA , 13 January, 2021 / 6:03 PM (ACI Africa).-
Church leaders in Sudan have declared 2021 a year of prayer and thanksgiving after concluding celebrations to mark 100 years since Christian Missionaries first came to the Nuba Mountains in the North-eastern African countries.
AoM Team • January 13, 2021
Research, not to mention anecdotal observation, shows that a lot of narcissists end up in leadership positions. That’s because the qualities narcissism enlarges into extremes — confidence, assertiveness, a sense of destiny — help people rise to the top.
2021 January 13 Knockanure
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ST PIO devotions in Castleisland, Devotions on Tuesday 12th January (2nd Tuesday) at 7.30pm.
FROST: Recent frost and slippery yards caused much worry and inconvenience to farmers and others who had to go outdoors. It was distressing to see elderly farmers, trying to do jobs and the younger generation on their social media or watching films.
BEST WISHES to Jennifer Keane, daughter of Olive and Teddy, Ashgrove and Denis Nash of Tralee Road, Killarney Parish, who got married on Saturday January 2nd 2021.
OUR PARISH - KEEPING THE FAITH ALIVE IN 2020 statement from Fr. Kevin.
In spite of C19 and the lockdowns our Parish in the last year had the following celebrations – We welcomed seventeen children into our Christian family through Baptism.
On February 29th we had twenty-nine children confirmed by Bishop Ray. The afternoon in question had the four seasons weather-wise. Sunshine, high winds, hailstone and rain. It was a grace filled day. April 10th – Good Friday a world exclusive for our Parish. Drive through stations of the Cross in the car park. Families stayed in their cars and drove from station to station – to pray and reflect.
First Holy Communions were not celebrated in the customary month of May but in August and September. At the end of August eleven from Murhur N.S., and in September fourteen from Scoil Chorp Chríost. Very well done to their teachers and families. We had one Marriage, Dan & Marie. Small numbers but what a beautiful celebration. We handed back twenty-one Parishioners and we had three very special Angels returned to God’s Kingdom. May they enjoy Heaven. Our prayerful support to their loved ones. Churches closed on 14th March, up until 9th April, I celebrated 24 Masses alone. YouTube Masses began on 29th March until June 28th a total of 19 celebrations including Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday which included celebrations in Knockanure Church. From April 6th to July 4th Masses celebrated at the Doorway of Hope, each evening Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm and Sunday’s at 11am, a total of 90 Masses. On 5th July, Churches re-opened and Masses resumed with congregations until St. Stephen’s Day. Now back to celebrating Masses at the ‘Doorway of Hope’ in Moyvane and from the Shelter in Knockanure. Very many thanks to all who have helped with these celebrations during the past year. We thank God that He has brought us safe, thus far, and in this new lockdown may our faith be our inspiration and consolation.
SYMPATHY: To Jimmy & Eileen Jones & family, Aughrim on the death of Jimmy’s brother-in-law
Gerald O’Shea, Muckross whose funeral took place recently. To the Dineen family, Lenamore, Ballylongford on the death of their daughter Brenda who is a niece of Noreen Roche, Ahalahana.
DEATH of Nora Gould (née McCarthy), Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, on January 8th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Ned, brothers Jack and Jimmy, sisters Peg and Hannah, daughter-in-law Nuala and grand-daughter Shannon. Survived by her sons John, Denis, Jim, Ned and Tony, daughters Mary, Margaret, Carmel, Helen, Rose, Liz and Angela, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers Tom and Denis, sister Mary, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brother-in-law Jimmy, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, and extended family.
DEATH of Patsy O'Sullivan, Oakdene, Cahirdown, Listowel, on January 8th, 2021. Predeceased by the late Bernadette and Carmel, his parents William and Nance, brother Toddy, sisters Peggy and Bridie. Sadly missed by his children Liam, Tom, Pádraig, Kevin, Máire, Brendan and Éamon, sister Mary, his 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
DEATH on January 6th 2021 has occurred of John (Dada) Walshe of 4 Bruach na Gaile, Moyvane, / Ballybunion, formerly of Gortnaskehy Ballybunion. Predeceased by his mother Nellie and brother Denis Paul. Survived by his partner Elizabeth O'Connor (Knocknagoshel) and children, Harry and Isabelle, father Denis, brother Larry and his partner Francis, niece Clodagh, extended members of the Walshe and McNamara families and Elizabeth's family.
DEATH took place on 27th December 2020 of Noreen Hanley, nee Barry of Knockanure and Galway, predeceased by her parents, Stephen Barry and Bridget Mahony, sister Maura, brothers Mickie, Jer, Liam and Jim. Survived by her husband John, brother Steve, brothers in law, sisters in-law, nephews and nieces.
ANNIVERSARIES: Tim Leahy, Jimmy Dalton, Geraldine Daly, Nellie O’Sullivan, Owen Liston, San O’Halloran, Noreen O’Connor, Sr. Josephine Lynch, Hugh Brady, Jerry Moore, Canon Jerry Breen, Dan Mulvihill, Rebecca Roche, Catherine Moloney, James Kennelly, Peggy Mulcahy, Martin Stack, Mairead McDermott, Michael Moloney, Mike Joe Stack, Maighread Scanlon, Kit Scanlon, Catherine Hudson, Hannah Stack, Mary Collins, Jackie Walsh, Teddy Dore, Mass Moyvane; Sat 9th at 7.30pm for Maureen Foley, Gortdromosillihy; Sun 10th at 11.00am for Ned & Bridie Moore, Glenalappa; Mon 11th at 7.30pm for Johnny Gregg, Aughrim & dec of the Gregg & Hanrahan families; Tues 12th at 7.30pm for Martin & Mary Mulvihill, Leitrim East; Wed 13th at 7.30pm for Mary O’Sullivan, Kilbaha & dec of O’Sullivan family; Fri 15th at 7.30pm for Joan Mulvihill, Moher; Sat 16th at 7.30pm for Jack Walsh, Moyvane North (1st Anni), and Mass on Sun 17th at 11.00am for John & Catherine Scanlon, Leitrim West & son Tom. Mass Knockanure; Sun 10th at 9.30am for Larry McCaffrey, Fermanagh & Knockanure (Anni), and Masson Sun 17th at 9.30am for Michelle Foley, Kilmorna & grandad Michael Keane.
HSE advises people en route for Covid-19 tests to try and avoid other people as much as possible, use your own means to get to the test centre, “for example by car, bicycle or on foot”, also avoid public transport. Recently appointed Department of Health secretary general, Robert Watt to earn €292,000 a year.
BOOK: Martin Moore his latest book entitled ‘Deeds Not Words’- a story of the Fitzmaurice Family of Lixnaw, he previously published 'Call to Arms' which examined the military career of Thomas McEllistrim.
RAILWAY LINE: The following is the schedule of works, From Ardagh Station House to Newcastle West will be closed until February 10,2021, Newcastle West to Barnagh, will be closed until March 5, Barnagh to Barnagh Tunnel will be closed until March 19, Barnagh Tunnel Section will be closed until March 19, and from Barnagh to Templeglantine will be closed until April 13.
BROADBAND: Fast and reliable internet is an essential resource for parents and caregivers helping their kids stay entertained and educated during lockdown. And help is at hand-
HOME SCHOOL: Maybe you’re on the fence, or maybe you’ve had to jump in, and now you’re trying to make sense of it all. Maybe you’re ready to dig deeper and really get started homeschooling.
https://www.homeschool.com/articles/how-to-start-homeschooling/
COUNCIL: Motor tax services are being provided on www.motortax.ie and by post only.
Contact details for all Kerry County Council services is available at www.kerrycoco.ie
The Council can be contacted on 066 718 3500; The Housing Section can be contacted on 066 718 3862; The Planning Section can be contacted on 066 718 3582; The Motor Tax Section can be contacted on 066 712 2300. Libraries are Maintaining On-Line Services.
SCHOOL: There are 1,836 special classes in 964 schools, catering mainly for children with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD), 124 special schools as well as other units.
MISSION; The Diocesan Mission daily, beginning on Sunday Jan 24th and concluding on Friday Jan 30th! See diocese website.
Webcam: To install a webcam in a church costs about €3,500.
CAO form must be completed ahead of the February 1 deadline, Applicants have the option of applying for up to 20 courses, according to news reports.
ARTS: , Kerry County Council. Kerry is a county with a wealth of culture, and a diverse arts sector. The Arts Office is responsible for the development and implementation of services which provide support for the arts in Kerry. https://www.kerrycoco.ie/arts/
VOLUNTEERS: Every day we hear of health service being afraid of being overwhelmed, are they recruiting volunteers in case the worst happens.
BTYSTE; Greg Tarr, a Leaving Cert student at Bandon Grammar School in Co Cork, is the overall winner of the 2021 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition held last week
YOUNG Scientist Exhibition; Missed any of the live shows
https://portal.btyoungscientist.com/events-6th-january-2021/
PRIZE: Thursday, 28 January 2021, at 7pm — The Rooney Prize for Irish Literature which is awarded annually for an outstanding body of work by an emerging Irish writer under 40 years of age.
LISTEN to Reflective Thoughts broadcast weekdays 7.30am and 12pm on Radio Kerry
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/our-diocese/communications/listen-now/
MASS ON RTE NEWS NOW CHANNEL: will be from St. John’s Church on January 12th at 10.30am.
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BOOK: ‘Lights on the Horizon’ has been featured in local press, and has received support from author Louise O’Neill and actor Jeremy Irons. While it was first published through Amazon it has taken on a new lease of life with Niamh Cooper from Cork and her friends turning it into a hardback colour book which is on sale now. Check out https://www.bozpublications.com/lights-on-the-horizon . All proceeds are going to Frontline Workers of NHS and HSE.
MISSION: Join us for our first Diocesan Mission, running daily concluding on Friday Jan 30th!
Mission Programme- Each day, you are invited to join in Morning Reflection – online
Daily Prayer – Mission booklet – it can be picked up in your local parish or downloaded from the website Mass – livestreamed from different parts of the diocese. Evening Reflection – online
Evening Mission Talk – Speakers include John Connell, author; Ellen Coyne, journalist and author; Fr. Peter McVerry, social activist; Olive Foley; Br Richard Hendricks, ofm cap.
THOUGHT: if few of us really know God, is it any wonder we treat each other so hellishly. JD Flynn.
CENTENARY of NI in 2021 offers opportunity for reconciliation – Primate
Speaking to The Irish Catholic newspaper in the context of the 2021 anniversary of the partition of the island of Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin stated that 2021 is a “hinge year”.
This content is provided by www.catholicnews.ie
NEW ZEALAND: Canterbury Assisted Immigrants from Kerry alphabetically
Canterbury Assisted Immigrants from Kerry by arrival date
https://mykerryancestors.com/kerry-emigrants-to-new-zealand/
SPEECH Writing; To enter, write a five-minute or 600-word speech. Entries are to be sent by email from the student’s teacher to comms.ireland@actionaid.org by Friday, January 15.
VACCINE: India is making 60% of the world's vaccines, exports to 123 countries, their immunisation programme for 55 million people - mainly newborns and pregnant women - some 390 million receive free doses of vaccines against a dozen diseases yearly. Bharat Biotech says it has a stockpile of 20 million doses of Covaxin, and is aiming to make 700 million doses out of its four facilities in two cities by the end of the 2021. On Jan. 1, Israel announced that it had vaccinated more than 1 million citizens. I am told that at end of day vaccinating, some vaccine may be wasted, as it may not be suitable for use on following day.
FEAST of St Ita 15th Jan. Legend has it that Ita was lead to Killeedy by three heavenly lights. The first was at the top of the Galtee mountains, the second on the Mullaghareirk mountains and the third at Cluain Creadhail. Her sister Fiona also went to Killeedy with her and became a member of the community.
Also known as the Brigid of Munster, biographers often compare St. Ita to St. Brigid, but the differences are more striking than the resemblances between these two foremost women saints of the Catholic church. Brigid's life was spent in continual movement. When she had made a success of one convent settlement, she moved off to found another. Ita did just the opposite. Instead of entering one of Brigid's convents, she founded a convent in a district where there was none, at the foot of Sliabh Luachra. The place became known as Killeedy and it was here that she remained until she died.
A strongly individualistic character is glimpsed in the stories that surround her life. When she decided to settle in Killeedy, a chieftain offered her a large grant of land to support the convent. But Ita would accept only four acres, which she cultivated intensively. The convent became known as a training school for little boys, many of whom later became famous churchmen. One of these was St. Brendan, whom Bishop Saint Erc gave to Ita in fosterage when he was a year old. St. Ita kept him until he was six. Taken from St. Ita, foster-mother to the saints of Ireland, by Bridget Haggerty.
http://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/ASaints/Ita.html
MINE: The Mountain That Eats Men
Potosí may be the most important place in the history of the modern world that most people have never heard of. The Spanish discovered silver in Potosí in 1545. The mine was so rich that historians say its wealth single-handedly fueled the Spanish conquest of the Americas. They call it "The Mountain That Eats Men."
It is estimated that 8 million American Indian and African slaves died in forced labor at the mine. Amid the colonial remnants of what was once a magnificent city sits the massive Spanish royal mint, now a museum that shows just a fraction of the mother lode that made this remote mountainous place the largest city in the world by the year 1650. And the richest.
WAR: At 2:30 p.m. on May 3, 1945 at least 4,500 prisoners were aboard the Cap Arcona as the first attack began. Sixty-four rockets and 15 bombs hit the liner in two separate attacks. As the British strafed the stricken ship from the air, Nazi guards on shore fired on those who made it into the water. Only 350 prisoners survived.
The Thielbeck - which had been flying a white flag - and the poorly marked hospital ship Deutschland were attacked next. Although Thielbeck was just a freighter in need of repairs, it was packed with 2,800 prisoners. The overcrowded freighter sank in just 20 minutes, killing all but 50 of the prisoners.
In less than two hours, more than 7,000 concentration camp refugees were dead from the friendly fire. Two thousand more would have died if the captain of the Athen had not refused to take on additional prisoners in the morning before the attack.
WRITERS: https://yabookfest.ie/
Bernard chats with Joe about his roots in Kerry, how Jimmy Deenihan was instrumental in introducing his Mam and Dad in Finuge, and responsible for three inter-county footballers.
Includes also recording of many artists.
CO-OPERATIVE: Listowel Search;
In County Kerry, labour organisations turned to co-operative principles to secure the economic interests of their members. In November 1918, The Irish Homestead reported the establishment of a workers’ co-operative store in Tralee.66 The following January, the ITGWU established another co-operative store in the market town of Listowel ‘for the benefit of the workers’.67 Located in Kerry’s most urbanised areas, these stores reflected the ITGWU’s desire to use co-operative methods to benefit the local consumers, the same group from which the trade union’s members were drawn.
Co-operation in Tralee’, Irish Homestead, 30 November 1918. 67 ‘Listowel Co-operative Store’, Irish Homestead, 25 January 1919
Why the Traders Leave the CWS Alone’, Irish Homestead, 19 January 1907. 85 Kerry Local History Archive (KLHA), Minute Book of Listowel District, Rural District Council, ‘Proposed Co-operative Bacon Curing Plant’, 31 October 1907.
https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/files/83388233/FULL_TEXT.PDF
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WAR: The Liberator (Tralee) 1914-1939, Thursday, December 12, 1918; Section: Front page, Page: 1
A soldier of the Middlesex Regiment one of the 400 prisoners returned from Germany, who arrived at Cannon street station on Tuesday, related an astonishing story. He was taken prisoner in 1916, and finally he succeeded in escaping. For six days he hid in the ditches, but he became so exhausted that he decided to risk capture by asking for food at a small farm house. He entered, half expecting to find soldiers billeted in the house. The only occupant was an old woman, who was wailing at the bedside of her daughter, who had died that morning. Being able to speak a little French, he succeeded in persuading the old woman to let him impersonate the daughter. The mother's greatest objection was to his suggestion that he should bury the body of the daughter in the garden, but on his pointing out that the body could easily be taken up after the war and buried with proper religious observance, she agreed. He buried the girl that night, and for six months wore her clothes and worked in the fields. A few of the neighbouring cottiers were told, but they kept the secret.
INCREASED SUGAR SUPPLY.
Lord Bledesloe, Chairman of the Sugar Commission, announces manufacturers will get double their voucher allowances as from December 30th, and caterers one-seventh to three-fourteenths of an ounce for each cooked meal, excluding breakfast and teas. The domestic ration will be raised from eight ounces to twelve ounces per head per week from January 27th. The announcement of an early reduction in price of sugar is incorrect.
NO CHRISTMAS EXCURSION
An official of the Railway Executive Committee stated that no excursion trains will he run during the Christmas holiday by the railway companies.
(Paper also mentioned compensation for Sergt. Fallon, R.I.C. with the result Martial law for two months, because of shooting, he appealed his award of £30. Also much talk about the roads and transferred officers)
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Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, January 15, 1944; Page: 11
AFTER THE WAR- New Radio Era.
THE new ideas, tools and Instruments that are emerging from radio's role In the war may well give us 1960 radio in 1950." David Sarnoff, president of the Radio Corporation of America, predicted In a year-end review of the wireless Industry.
(Condensed; US radio production for the armed forces reached £82,500,000 a month in 1943 compared to £7,500,000 in 1943, peacetime radio, TV new services, electric microscope and pocket size radio among the future developments.)
1944 as the year of expected decision In the European war, they will date from It. as radio broadcasting dated from 1919," he said.
SALMON AND EELS, INTERESTING LECTURE AT KILLARNEY.
A very interesting illustrated lecture on Salmon and Eels was given by Mr A. E. J. Went. Ph.D.. A.R.C.S, M.R.I.A., to a large and appreciative Audience at the Technical School in Killarney on Monday night, Rev. P O'Sullivan, C.C., presiding.
In times of great need, it should be an instinctive reaction for Christians to turn to God in prayer. During the Covid epidemic most of us have felt a great need—not only for healing and for safety and for a cure, but also for peace of mind, for a restoration of what we have lost, perhaps above all for hope. In the course of 2020 we Americans have frequently been asked to pray for those who are sick or dying. But rarely have Christians demanded the lead role in our society’s response to this health crisis. Shouldn’t we have been telling civic leaders, when they suggested restricting public worship: “Look, you need our prayers; you need our public celebration of the Mass. This is your best chance for relief from the scourge!”
https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/mass-in-time-covid-what-2020-revealed/
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BIBLE: Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 8, 2021 / 05:02 pm MT (CNA).- A Catholic podcast featuring a priest reading and analyzing the Bible has been at the top of the Apple Podcast charts since Jan. 2, ahead of secular podcasts produced by such organizations as The New York Times, NBC News, and NPR.
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2021 January 6 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
BEST WISHES to women celebrating their Christmas on January 6th.
FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY – (HOLY DAY) This Feast Day is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God, Saviour of the World. It celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the Wise Men, The Maji. We too get opportunity to adore Jesus on this Feast and acknowledge Him as our Saviour – our forever Friend. Great to see all the locals, decorating their homes and displaying Cribs for Christmas. Sad that the social activities and religious services, have been curtailed. It was a lonely and uncertain time for many.
NEW Salmon season Jan 1st, people are advised to heed public health advice
FLEADH: No Fleadh in 2021 , but they will be holding a Fleadh Fest in Sligo from Aug. 1st to 9th , it will be a mixture of actual and virtual online events.
RECORD: It would be great if someone took a recording van around the country, to meet ordinary people and leave them recount the past year. I am told that a researcher working on the vaccine for C19, has close parish connections and only had two days off for Christmas.
ST PIO devotions in Castleisland, Devotions on Tuesday 12th January (2nd Tuesday) at 7.30pm.
SYMPATHY: To Joan Moloney & family, The Village, The Ryan family, London and the Feury family, Glin on the death of her eldest sister Mary Ryan, London who died on December 23rd and whose funeral will take place later in London. To Tina Leahy & family, Beenanaspig and the Enright family, Rathkeale on the death of her mother Breda, whose funeral took place in Rathkeale on Wednesday 30th Dec. 2020.
DEATH took place on 27th December 2020 of Noreen Hanley, nee Barry of Knockanure and Galway, predeceased by her parents, Stephen Barry and Bridget Mahony, sister Maura, brothers Mickie, Jer, Liam and Jim. Survived by her husband John, brother Steve, brothers in law, sisters in-law, nephews and nieces.
DEATH has occurred on 30th December 2020 of Siobhan Tobin of Main St., Abbeyfeale. Daughter of the late Danny and Mai Tobin and predeceased by her brothers Cyril and Richard. Deeply regretted by her sister Philomena Gillan (Isle of Wight) and brother Mattie (Dublin), nephews, nieces, brother in law Shaun, sisters in law, Traoine and Mona, extended Tobin families and Kennelly family, Knockanure.
DEATH of Jerry Fitzmaurice, Lower Aughrim, Moyvane, on December 25th, 2020. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Kit, sister Bridie, brother James and nephew Hughie. Survived by his wife Anne, son Kevin, daughter Úna, brothers Seán, Brendan, Micheál, Eamon and Jody, sisters Christina and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Following Requiem Mass in Moyvane church, Jerry Fitzmaurice was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard on 28th January 2020. Jerry was born in 1962, was working for 37 years and got married 31 years ago. He had a great interest in GAA and was a coach for many years.
ANNIVERSARIES: Dan Keane, John Francie Ahern, Dermot Keane, Bill O’Connell, Fr. Denis Quirke, Dolly Hennessy, Catherine Ann Fitzpatrick, Peg Werkman, Sr. Theresa Murphy, Donie Mulvihill, James Joy, Jim Kennelly, Kathleen O’Brien, Brown Joe O’Connor, Pat Brosnan, Hanah Mai O’Connor, Tom McMahon, Josie McNamara, Kitty Barry, Kathleen O’Connor, Mary Burke, Noreen O’Sullivan, Michelle Foley, Mass Moyvane on radio and from Church Side door; Sat 2nd at 7.30pm for Marie Walsh, Barragougeen (Months Mind) & Ellen Walsh (Anni); Sun 3rd at 11.00am for Dan O’Callaghan, Aughrim, Johnny & Margaret Diggins, Murhur, Patrick & Hannah Enright, Glin (Anniversaries); Mon 4th at 7.30pm for Mick Carr, Ahalahana (Anni); Tues 5th at 7.30pm vigil of the Epiphany for Denis McEnery, Tubbertoureen (Anni) & his wife Kitty (Months Mind); Wed 6th at 11.00am for Collette English, Kildare (mother of Michael English, singer); Thurs 7th at 7.30pm for Bridget & John Holly and Emma & Jack O’Brien, The Village (Anni); Fri 8th at 7.30pm for Julia, Paddy & Billy Hanrahan, Aughrim (Anni) & deceased of the Hanrahan Family; Sat 9th at 7.30pm for Maureen Foley, Gortdromosillihy (Anni), and mass on Sun 10th at 11.00am for Ned & Bridie Moore, Glenalappa (Anni).
Mass at Knockanure on Sun 3rd at 9.30am for Teresa & Michael Bambury, Gortagleanna (Anni); Wed 6th at 9.30am FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY – Parishioners, and mass on Sun 10th at 9.30am for Larry McCaffrey, Fermanagh & Knockanure (Anni).
ACCORD is open for face-to-face counselling. Appointments are arranged for daytime or evening to suit client needs. Contact 066 7122280.
APPOINTED: Stephen Goulding has been appointed Principal of Kerry College, Clash Road, Denny Street and Listowel Campus. Stephen joined Kerry ETB in 2011, as Deputy Principal of Listowel Community College. In 2015 he was appointed Principal of Coláiste Na Ríochta and North Kerry College of Further Education. His ancestors came from Knockanure.
BEST WISHES to Kieran Fitzmaurice of Moyvane son of Micheal and Eileen, who married Jane Livingstone at Dundee in October, they will live in Birmingham.
VOLUNTEERS have a hard time this past year, as professional blockers are everywhere.
FULL MOON was great during the Christmas Season as the sky was fairly clear and bright most nights, only a few nights with a little frost, made for good days for walking out.
VACCINE: The first people in the world to receive a COVID-19 vaccine were not part of a clinical trial. No TV stations or newspapers covered the historic event. No company issued a statement.
On 29 February, less than 2 months after the world awakened to the threat of the new disease, virologist Chen Wei, a major general in China’s army, and six military scientists on her team stood in front of a Chinese Communist Party flag and received injections of an experimental COVID-19.
Wednesday, 23rd December 2020. A total of 56,676 people in Scotland have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the health secretary told Holyrood, with plans for those people to have their second jab by the end of January. The health secretary added that NHS Scotland expects to receive an additional 172,575 doses of the Pfizer vaccine by the end of the week.
Florida and Texas began vaccinating people over 65 last week.
Israel began a third nationwide lockdown on Sunday night that could last longer than the proposed two weeks. The country has one of the world’s highest COVID vaccination rates, as anyone over 60 is allowed to get the vaccine, along with health care workers and soldiers.
TRIBUTES: https://northkerry.wordpress.com/2020/12/29/covid-19-tributes/
If with pleasure you are viewing/ Some good work that I am doing,/ And you like me, or you love me/ tell me now./ Don’t withhold your approbation/ Till ‘Father’ makes oration/ And I lie with snowy lilies o’er my brow./ For then, no matter how you shout it,/ I won’t hear too much about it / I won’t see How many teardrops you have shed./ So; If you think some praise is due me,/ ‘Now’ is the time to slip it to me, /For I cannot read my tombstone,/ When I’m dead. /If I’m worthy of some appreciation, now bestow it./ If you love me let me know it./ Let the words of encouragement NOW be said./ Do not wait till life is over and I’m underneath the clover./ For I cannot read my tombstone,/ When I’m gone.. (Letters of appreciation can be sent to the Editor, Weekly Observer, Mallow. Co. Cork.
GUIDE to Coronavirus; At the start of the pandemic, stores quickly sold out of disinfectant sprays and wipes. People were advised to wipe down their packages and the cans they bought at the grocery store.
But scientists have learned a lot this year about the coronavirus and how it's transmitted, and it turns out all that scrubbing and disinfecting might not be necessary.
If a person infected with the coronavirus sneezes, coughs or talks loudly, droplets containing particles of the virus can travel through the air and eventually land on nearby surfaces. But the risk of getting infected from touching a surface contaminated by the virus is low, says Emanuel Goldman, a microbiologist at Rutgers University.
COST: It has cost the HSE nearly €70,000 so far to rent properties and rooms for additional self-isolation facilities, hubs and accommodation in Kerry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A community assessment hub in Castleisland was opened in April at a cost of €35,000 for a three-month period.
HOSPITAL; Clinical Director at University Hospital Kerry, Dr Niamh Feeley says only non-urgent surgical cases that can safely be deferred have been cancelled.
WASTE; following the troubles of this year, we will have to tighten our belts for many years to come, no extra effort is being made to use and reuse as much as possible. The amount of food waste is rising, and no advice or regulations to reduce it.
MISSION; The Diocesan Mission daily, beginning on Sunday Jan 24th and concluding on Friday Jan 30th! See diocese website.
PRAYERS; All our leaders are too full of themselves to pray or encourage others to do so, that we may be relieved and set free from our present predicament.
RELEASED: A Catholic bishop in Nigeria, who was kidnapped, has been released unharmed, according to the Archdiocese of Owerri.
DROUGHT: a UCC academic forecast last May that we were entering a drought rich period. He explained that we had droughts in 1854-1860, 1884- 1896, 1904-1912, 1921-1924, 1932-1935, 1952-1954, and 1969-1977. So far his predictions have miserably failed.
(Taken from school folklore collection, go to Duchas site for full version)
The Rebels of Knockanure
Patrick Wallace- Informant Daniel Sheahan
The Rebels Of Knockanure.
Our hero boys they were brave and true.
No counsel did they take.
'Till they wandered to that lonely spot.
Where the Black and Tans do lay.
But freedom bold they did uphold.
Torture they did endure.
'Till it came to their lot, that day to be shot.
In the valley of Knockanure.
In Gortha Glana's shade of glens.
Our Sinn Fein boys took shade
Waiting for their own dispatch.
Before they would make a raid.
It was not long until Lyons came.
And saying time is not mine nor your.
By the Black and Tans our lives were ran.
In the valley of Knockanure.
When our boys had no escape to make.
There is one thing they did secure.
Their souls were free to meet their God.
https://www.duchas.ie/en/src?q=knockanure&t=CbesTranscript&p=3
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William Finucane Age 14 Informant Joseph Gleeson Age 72= Occupation farmer
Drowning: -
There were three beautiful fiddle players drowned in the river Gale on Saturday June the 11th 1752. They were crossing the river at Gortdromagowna, and a flood arose and caught them. They were drowned in the roaring waters. A man was passing, and he saw them but failed to rescue them. Two of their bodies were found, and were buried in Knockanure churchyard. The third was never found. The hole in which they were drowned is since called "The Fiddlers Hole". It is in a place called Tubber. It is in the farm now owned by Mrs. L. Buckley.
P. S. The teller, Joseph Gleeson has died since, he died on the 30th of March 1938. He was a protestant.
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Knockanure Search in Folklore
Maureen Lynch
Informant Muiris Ó Loinsig
to say that there were two gates here and everybody who passed the way with cattle or cars had to pay a toll of a halfpenny. There was also a pound there. There is a Dispensary at Pike. In this building was the old National school whose first teacher was John O'Connor. O'Connor was not long there when he had to flee the country owing to his connection with the Fenians. Then came my Grandfather old Master Lynch who taught there for six years and who opened the school at Rathea in 1875.
My Grandfather was a native of Knockanure. He used to tell stories about a woman name Joan Grogan of Knockanure. This woman used to be "out" with the good people. One night they were on their way to Castleisland to decide whether a girl there name Brosnan was to be (See Duchas Folklore site for more).
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Because of George Blake’s Jewish ancestry, he was not able to marry his girlfriend, Iris Peake, who also worked as Blake’s secretary at MI6, the British intelligence’s foreign branch, according to Blake’s obituary in The Guardian published Saturday. He died aged 98 in Russia. (11 November 1922 – 26 December 2020.
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Observer 1915
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People who came to Nairobi in search of casual jobs in the industries that were coming up in this area sought for very cheap accommodation near these industries. Some of them put up cheap iron cabins and houses they made from boxes.”
This, according to the Fr. John, is what gave birth to present-day slum areas where people working low-end jobs battle challenges such as poor housing and congestion, lack of basic amenities such as running water and proper sewerage system and sometimes go for days without getting a job in these companies.
“While coming to this place every morning, I see long queues of men and women who wake up every day in search of casual jobs in companies.
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