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2025 January 22 Knockanure
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PARENTS Association Split the Bucket, next draw on 30th of January.
MASS Knockanure: https://www.churchmedia.tv/knockanure
Mission 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope. Our diocesan mission will take place from Sunday January 19th – Wednesday January 22nd. This year’s theme is Pilgrims of Hope, picking up the theme of the Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/
RADIO antennae has been fixed, so the radio link is now up and running as of 15th Jan.’25. We would also like some feedback from Parishioners on the use of the Radio.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK – began on 19th January. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools : Alive in Christ.
LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIRED returns on Tuesday 21st January, 2:30pm. To 4:30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. New members always welcome.
ANNIVERSARIES: Seanie Toomey, Maureen Quinn, Mary Nolan, Tom Mulvihill, Denis Moore, Pat Guiney, Bernie Walsh, Theresa Byrne, Emma O Brien, Mary Stack, Paddy Neville, Sr Kathleen Hegarty, Patrick Walsh, James Harnett, Sr. Moia O Sullivan, John Paul McGrath, Sr. Deborah O Flaherty,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 18th Jan.’25 Moyvane for 1.Bill Horan and deceased of Horan & Stack families (Aniv.’s). 2.Dick Stack (Aniv.) Moyvane South, 3.Birthday wishes, Private Intention at 7.30pm; Sun. 19th Jan.’25 Knockanure a Private Intentionat 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane a Private Intention at 11am; Tues. 21st Jan.’25 Moyvane for Mary Nolan (Aniv.) and deceased members of Nolan and Galvin families, Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration 10am; Wed. 22nd Jan.’25, Moyvane Diocesan Mission Mass, John Gregg & deceased of the Gregg and Hanlon families at 10am; Thurs.23rd Jan.’25 Moyvane for Brigid & John Holly, Emma & Jack O’Brien (Aniv.’s) at 10am, and mass Knockanure a Private Intention at 7pm; Fri.24th Jan.’25 Knockanure a Private Intention at 7pm; Sat. 25th Jan.’25 Moyvane, 1.John Moloney (4th Aniv.), Mick & Mary Moloney (Aniv.’s) Clarr, 2.Mary Stack (4th Aniv.) Aughrim at 7.30pm; Sun. 26th Jan.’25 Knockanure a Private Intention at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane a Private Intention at 11am.
CAO: discounted application rate of €30 for CAO applications ends on 20th January, then fee increases to €45 until the CAO closing date of 1st February 2025.
LOTTO Results Knockanure GAA, from Tuesday December 17th, Jackpot was €2,000. Numbers Drawn: 11, 20, 22,and 28. No winner, lucky dips went to: 1. Bridget O Flaherty; 2. Pat Guerin, c/o Kevin’s; 3. Mike Sullivan, Moyvane; 4. Daniel Leahy, Trien, and 5. Con Lynch, Gortnanagouna. Next draw will take place January 14th in the clubhouse, Jackpot will be €2,000, All are welcome.
MUNSTER DIOCESES “SEEDS OF HOPE” CONFERENCE. An initiative of the dioceses of Kerry, Limerick, Killaloe, Cashel and Emily. Learn how your local parish can respond to the ecological crisis. This biodiversity conference will take place on Saturday 25th January from 10:00am—4:00pm in Springfort Hotel, Mallow. Spaces are limited so email maria.murphy@trocaire.org to book your spot.
.ADORATION: Eucharistic Adoration in Abbeyfeale will resume shortly from after 10am Mass every Friday until 7pm
GROW MENTAL HEALTH Support Group meetings are returning on Wednesday
15th January in the Shanchai Centre, 24 The Square, Listowel. V31 RD93 at 8pm, it was well supported in 2024, for more information contact Jerry Cronin 0860271990.
TINTEAN THEATRE, BALLYBUNION: Kilfenora Ceili Band on 1st February 2025.
CANDLEMAS DAY - Sunday, 2nd Feb. Donations of candles gratefully accepted.
SENIOR LINE is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 4591.
BRIDGE CLUB: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club meet on Thursday evenings in St. Ita’s Day Centre. New members very welcome. Contact Nora Quirke 087 7615480.
TEACH SIAMSA FINUGE - is offering a 10 week Irish language course for adults on Wednesday evenings from February 5.. The course is aimed at beginners and intermediate level learners, but advanced learners can be accommodated. The cost is €50 and you can book a place on eventbrite (search for Blas Beo).
ACTIVE: €3.35 million for Active Travel projects in Kerry in 2025,with €350,000 provided under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme.
ST JOHNS: Exhibition | Through Our Artists’ Eyes by Inis Artists available to view throughout January. Featuring 15 Clare-based artists, the group showcases an array of styles and mediums, reflecting the rich artistic spirit of Munster and the west of Ireland. February 6th an exhibition by Donal Stack, North Kerry Treasures at 5pm .
KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 2025: will take place with a return coach from Kerry via Shannon Airport on Sunday, 11th May and return on Thursday, 15th May. Contact Karen at Barters Travelnet, Cork at 021 – 4851700 or email: info@travelnet.ie Spiritual Director: Fr.Noel Spring.
DIVINE Mercy Conference 2025 will be held at the RDS Ballsbridge from
21st to 23rd of February. https://www.divinemercyconference.com/
FEAST of the Conversion of Saint Paul is celebrated on Saturday 25th January.
God turned the persecutor of Christians into a preacher and teacher of the
Nations. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: takes place each Friday in Duagh Sacristy from 3.00 p.m. in the afternoon. Public Rosary starts at 7.00 p.m. Mass starts at 7:30 p.m.
ACCORD NOW SEEKING MARRIAGE PREPARATION FACILITATORS. currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you are supportive of marriage in the Catholic Church; and have
the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team that supports couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage then Accord wishes to hear from you! Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to marriagepreparation@accord.ie and for further information see www.accord.ie
DANCING CLASSES: Learn to Waltz, Jive, Foxtrot, Line dancing etc. in The Plaza Hall, Listowel. Starting new class on Monday, January 20. Beginners from 7-8 pm and Advanced 8 -9.30pm. For more information call 087 7541631.
BADMINTON: Munster grade C, F and H championships took place this recently in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. 179 entries altogether and almost 200 games being played from 9am to 9pm.
PILGRIMAGE: Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 10 – 17 Sept 2025 Cork to Dubrovnik. Ph 01 6852244/ email: info@joewalshtours.ie. Further information from Group
Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen 087 1517696. Spiritual Director Fr Francis
Nolan 087 2100 273.
MILK: New research from the University of Oxford suggests that consuming foods “rich in calcium”, like milk and yoghurt, could be linked to a lower risk of developing bowel cancer. The research, funded by Cancer Research UK, highlighted that consuming an additional 300mg of calcium – about the amount in a large glass of milk – could lower the risk of bowel cancer by 17%.
Researchers analysed data from more than 500,000 women in the UK to investigate the link between 97 dietary products and nutrients and bowel cancer risk over an average time of 16 years.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/research-extra-glass-of-milk-could-reduce-bowel-cancer-risk/
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FUNDS: ST John’s Parish, Tralee is to hold a fundraising drive over February, March and April. The ‘Silver Circle’ replaces the Parish Bazaar which ran for nearly 70 years.
FUNDRAISER FOR AXEL HORGAN: Axel Horgan from Listowel was two years old last May, he is the grandson of Margaret Curtin nee O’Donnell formerly of Clash, Abbeyfeale. Mairead Hanlon who along with Fr. Brendan Walsh PP of Moyvane and a committee of local people have organised a fundraising concert with Michael English in Moyvane Church on Sunday, March 23 writes the following; “Axel is one of only 200 children worldwide who suffers from Cloves Syndrome, which is an extremely rare congenital disorder, it is characterised by a combination of vascular, skin, spinal, bone and joint abnormalities. In August last year Axel started an oral chemotherapy drug used to treat stage 4 cancer. This drug was used to target his overgrowth syndrome. However, an unfortunate result of this gruelling treatment resulted in a complete speech regression for Axel, as the drug had an effect on his brain. At the time Axel was speaking many words for his age, but because of the side effects of the chemotherapy he was on to shrink the overgrowth, it also had an effect on other areas of the body including the brain. So, as a result he had a full speech regression. The chemotherapy had to be stopped immediately in order that his speech could be restored again. In February this year his parents Eddie and Sarah learned the devastating news that Axel's left leg would have to be amputated. Unfortunately, this is going to happen during the month of January. Further MRI's and x-rays have been done on his right leg, which is showing signs of deterioration also. Regretfully his right leg will also have to be amputated, more than likely in the Summer of 2025.The family travelled to Paris last year to undergo further treatment, which was carried out by a vascular anomalies specialist, Professor Canaud. The family now have to travel to Paris every 6 weeks for further treatments. The fingers on Axel's right hand are also affected and will require debulking and wiring surgery, as they will not be functional as he ages. Despite Axel's tough start in life, he is a beautiful little boy, as both Fr. Brendan and I experienced when we visited their home on two occasions recently. As well as the trips to Paris to attend the hospital, Axel has to attend Crumlin Children's Hospital, Dublin three times per month, which involves seeing his neurologist, endocrinologist, gastro consultant, as well as Axel's consultant Professor Alan Irvine. Attending both hospitals in Paris and Dublin involves significant travel and accommodation costs, a cost which has to be paid by Eddie and Sarah. Axel requires a significant amount of physiotherapy, but because not enough sessions are provided through our health system in this country, it is vital to have extra sessions of physio privately per week. Thus incurs a significant extra cost. Absolutely, none of this is funded by the HSE or any other means. The reason we have nominated Axel's charity to benefit from our concert next March is to help ease the financial burden on them presently and going forward.
Our wonderful fundraising draw will help towards Axel's medical expenses. Our contribution to this most worthy cause will be dependent on the amount of tickets sold and the support we receive from Parishioners and the wider public. Our amazing prize for the draw includes return flights to New York for two people and 4 nights in the Fitzpatrick Hotel, Manhattan.
The value of our wonderful prize is € 3,200. Our sponsors for the prize are Des Adams, Adams car sales, Tralee and Danny Tim O'Sullivan, Kells and London. We are completely overwhelmed by their generosity and we thank Des and Danny Tim profusely for supporting this most worthy cause. We are hoping both men will be in attendance at the concert and will draw the winning ticket for the trip to New York.
Tickets are available from the following people: Marie at Moyvane Parish Office, 068 49308;
Denise at Listowel Parish Office, 068 21188; Moyvane Sacristan - Joan /Shane 087 7548666;
Knockanure Sacristan - Mary /Tina 087 6328104; Killarney /Beaufort - Peggy 087 2448900;
Ballyduff - Padraig 086 0816209; Causeway - Liz 086 2289572; Asdee/Ballylongford Mairéad 087 6004379; Waterville - Fr. Sean Jones; Churchill /Fenit - Fr. Francis Nolan
Tickets will shortly go on sale in Abbeyfeale and environs
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“The situation is still critical” – Fr Liam O’Callaghan in Pakistan
Sep 22, 2022
The scale of the disaster is almost overwhelming – 33 million people out of a population of about 229 million affected, almost 1,500 killed and damage estimated now at $30 billion.
https://columbans.ie/the-situation-is-still-critical-fr-liam-ocallaghan-in-pakistan/
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SEAI highlights in 2024 include: 54,000 home energy upgrades with over €420 million in support, including more than 7,700 homes in energy poverty upgraded; Over 3,500 businesses approved for more than €62 million in grant support; Over €52 million grant aid for 12,000 electric vehicles and 15,400 residential EV chargers; Energy research supported with €22 million awarded to 42 new innovative projects; Over €61 million capital funding provided to major public sector pathfinder building upgrade projects and 87 new public sector partnerships signed; Launch of a new, rapid approval Business Energy Upgrade Scheme; Publication of key energy statistics, projections and insights supporting national policymaking.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/seai-54000-properties-retrofitted-with-energy-upgrades/
COURSES: The Back To Education Initiative provides part-time further education programmes for people with less than upper second level education in a range of flexible learning opportunities. You can also take part in BTEI if you are working and on a low income. The aim is to give people an opportunity to combine their learning with family, work and other commitments. https://www.organiccollege.com/courses/about-courses/
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TEACHING: Aitece is the Association for International Teaching, Educational and Curriculum Exchange, an independent, non-profit organisation which sponsors foreign teachers and experts wishing to work in China. It likewise facilitates Chinese educational institutes recruiting foreign teachers and experts. Its goal is to contribute to the modernisation of China, especially through the exchange of personnel, and to promote international understanding and friendship
more information: www.aitece.ie Email: aitece.ireland@gmail.com
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BLOOD DONATIONS: 3,000 units needed per week to maintain the national blood supply. Phone 1800 222 111 for details of local clinics.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programme is open to entrepreneurs from all sectors and growth stages, closing date February 27th . Anyone interested can find out more or complete a nomination form at www.eoy.ie
Entrepreneurs Want; Summer reminds me of the adventures and excitement that awaited me after that final school bell rang. I could sleep in, relax, watch cartoons, and pursue my passion for collecting baseball cards. After exhausting my first indulgences of summer, that first bubble gum pack of cards was the target. But then it hits me. I have no money. https://media.benedictine.edu/what-entrepreneurs-want-lessons-from-the-lemonade-stand-part-i?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=342860214&utm_content=342860214&utm_source=hs_email
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AGEFRIENDLY; This website provides resources, guidance and links to other sources of information to support people to live well as they age. Here you will find information on new and existing homes, grants and funding, healthcare, design information, technology, public realm, regulations, policy and research.
https://agefriendlyhomes.ie/
NANO Nagle Special School Listowel will get money from the Department of Education for the refurbishment of its home economics room and convert it into a special education room.
THOUGHT: Watch your thoughts, for they become words.Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
This old adage states – “Blessed is the person who is too busy to worry during the daytime – and too sleepy to worry at night”.
LOURDES: Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are going to Lourdes from 25 - 30 May 2025 from Cork. For more details please ring Mary at 021 454 6691 or email mary.morrish@mscmissions.ie
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 10 – 17 Sept 2025 Cork to Dubrovnik €899. Ph 01
685 2244/ email: info@joewalshtours.ie. Further information from Group
Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen 087 1517696. Spiritual Director Fr Francis
Nolan 087 2100 273.
FATIMA 2025: 11th TO 15th May: Flight from Shannon to Porto. Half Board with lunch on the Feast Day. Cost 899 Euro p.p. Contact: 021 485 1700/Maureen Harty 0667 131328.
CLIMATE: Many environmentalists are concerned that we are swapping one form of resource extraction and exploitation for another, leading some to be lukewarm or even opposed to renewables. Although concerns are valid, the environmental and social impact of mining these minerals must be balanced against the catastrophic and enduring damage caused by fossil fuels.
All forms of extraction cause damage. However, this must be weighed up against the enormous damage from extracting, refining, transporting and burning fossil fuels. Each year around 13 billion tonnes of coal, oil and gas are mined, making up around 40 per cent of goods shipped around the world. And the waste – 37 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide pollution added to the atmosphere each year – is causing irreparable damage to the climate.
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2024/05/02/batteries-are-vital-to-ending-fossil-fuel-dependence/
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Irish Times AUGUST 30, 1928.
Dublin IR Irish Times 1928-08-30_70_11.pdf
From Our AGRICULTURAL CORRESPONDENT.
LISTOWEL, Wednesday.
Something like a sensation was caused in Listowel this morning when Lady Heath, in her aeroplane, landed on The Island Racecourse and let down a passenger, Miss A. Pierce, who acted as one of the judges of the rabbits at the North Kerry Agricultural and Industrial Society's Show. A great crowd began to assemble as soon as the machine was seen to land, but Lady Heath soon took to the air again and disappeared among the clouds in the direction of Ballybunion, where she is staying. In the evening she flew back to The Island and motored to the Show yard, where she was received
with enthusiasm by a committee headed by Mr. Thomas J. Walsh, Chairman of the Urban Council.
In reply to an address of welcome, Lady Heath expressed her pleasure at the cordiality of her reception, and said that aviation could do a great deal for Ireland. No country could lead if transport lagged behind, before landing she performed a series of evolutions over the Show ground. Under the
care of the Civic Guard, her machine was a source of great interest to people in the town.
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For registered dairy shorthorn bulls over a year old R. Kissane, Lisselton, led with the three-year- old roan, Bridgebank Cartona, by Bridgebank Air Raid. He also won the cup as the best registered dairy shorthorn bull. Thomas Leahy, Kilmorna, Was second with the six-year-old, Agamemnon, and Timothy Lawler, Ardferts third with the roan, Pioneer, by Hilda’s Benedict -
For half-bred registered dairy shorthorn bulls. over two years, Mrs. E. Hilliard, Billerough, was
first with the massive Farran Herdsman, to Farran Huntsman. This bull was reserved for the
Cup. Denis Callahan, O'Dorney, followed with Killahan, a red.
In the class for younger dairy shorthorn bulls d O'Carroll, Drumecleugh, led with the useful Breahig Hero, T. D. Brosnan, Kilmorna, being second with Kenmare Master 11. and John O'Connell, Lixnaw, third with Pride of Lisereen.
For two-year-old heifers, recognised progeny, Thomas Leahy, Kilmorna, was first with Bonnie
Castle, whose dam gave a yield of 996 gallons. I, G. Fitzgerald’s Colleen was second, and E. J.
Mulvihill’s Rosemary third.
Yearling heifers, recognised progeny, were led by T. G. Fitzgerald's roan, Bell. his Miller's Maid
being second, and P. D. Kennelly, Newtownsandes, third with Moreen
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Show Listowel; Kerry local animal; in the confined class for Kerry or Dexter Cows,
M. B. Keane, Kilmorna led with Gort Polly, M. Sullivan, Dromin, being second with Valentia Lass.
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A great advance has also been made in cow-testing in the County Kerry, six new associations having
been formed during the past year. There is an increase of a thousand cows under test over 1927. . There are now in Kerry eight thousand cows under test,
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A novel competition at such events was that for the best-developed baby, one to three years old. The first prize was awarded to Eugene Moriarty, Mortara, Ballylongford, a sixteen months old child,
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See Paper for long list of cattle owners who won prizes.
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FIRES in California has been at the epicentre of battling wildfires, which have become more frequent, more destructive, and larger, since 1980. In 2021, California faced "unprecedented" fire conditions, according to CalFire (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the state's fire agency), with one fire alone burning more than 960,000 acres (3,885 sq km). Well-timed rainfall can bring some relief, even as the wider situation remains severe. The wildfire season in 2022 was described as a "mild" for the state – more than 300,000 acres (1,214 sq km) burned compared to the five-year average of 2.3 million acres (9,307 sq km). August 2023 was cooler and wetter than average in California. Still, more than a quarter of a million acres have burned, and four people have died.
Factors such as hotter, drier conditions due to climate change are key drivers in increasing the risk and severity of the fires, research shows. But there are also studies suggesting that land management can play an important role, as the build-up of dead trees and dry shrubs creates dangerous fuel that can lead to big, severe fires. Land managers traditionally relied on herbicide and manual labour to thin out brush and reduce dry fuel, but agencies and city officials are also trying out other, potentially more sustainable and cost-effective methods – such as goats.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230922-these-la-goats-help-stop-wildfires
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PALATINES is a story of resilience and migration driven by hardship and hope. The Palatinate was repeatedly devastated by French invasions throughout the 17th century, further destabilizing the region. Among the 13,000 Palatines, nearly 3,000 were relocated to rural Ireland in September 1709. This move was part of a strategy by Irish landlords and supported by Queen Anne of England, who sought to increase the Protestant tenant population in Ireland. Despite this, the settlement in Ireland faced significant challenges, and by 1712, more than two-thirds of the settlers had returned to England or Germany.
https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/news/the-palatines-in-ireland?_sc=NDk4ODc2OCMxMjQ5MzQ%3D&utm_campaign=The%20Palatines%20in%20Ireland&utm_medium=email&utm_source=brevo
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ROSARY: The rhythm of the rosary can be a powerful comfort in times of distress. Praying the rosary helps to quiet the mind, calm anxiety, and strengthen faith when life becomes overwhelming. By focusing on the mysteries and the repetitive prayers, Catholics find a source of peace, rooted in the love of God and the intercession of Mary. Each "Hail Mary" is a reminder that we are not alone, that Mary, our mother, is praying with us and for us.
https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=87351
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2025 January 15 Knockanure
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BINGO LISTOWEL Sunday 12th January has been postponed.
PARISH: Mass live streamed on churchmedia.tv. Parish Office opening hours: Weds, Thurs. & Fri. 10.00am-1.00pm. Please ring during above hours to book Masses, Baptisms & Weddings. 2nd Collection at all Masses this weekend 11th & 12th Jan.’25 for the Needs of the Holy Land. This collection provides assistance to Christian communities in the Holy Land to help them to continue to live there. It helps fund 36 Dispensaries, 21 Charitable Institutes, 120 Centres of Education and also housing projects for the deprived. Presbytery/Office: 068-49308, email moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
PADRE Pio Devotions are on Tuesday 14th January at 7.30pm in Castleisland Parish Church.
SPLIT the Bucket Knockanure Parents Association, next draw 30th of January.
ST PIO devotions at Castleisland Church on Tuesday, January 14 at 7.30pm .
CANDLEMAS DAY - Sunday, 2nd Feb. Donations of candles gratefully accepted.
DIOCESAN MISSION 2024: Hope Alive! will take place from Sunday Jan
21st – Wednesday Jan 24th. Each day, you are invited to join in the Mission Talk, Prayer, Mass, Prayer Petition and Family Time. Speakers include Adi Roche, Dr Michael Conway, Dr Keith Gaynor and Mellett. To participate in the Mission, register through the diocesan website, www.dioceseofkerry.ie
DEATH of Thomas Griffin, Blaine, Athea, on Thursday 9th January, 2025.
Predeceased by his wife Hannah and parents Bridget and Jerry. Survived by his son Jerry, daughters Mary and Breda, grandchildren Darragh, Samantha, Rachel, Kyle, Rebecca, Aidan and Louise, great-grandson Thomas Jnr., brother Jerry, son-in-law Bunny and daughter-in-law Sharon, Darragh's partner Ruth, sisters-in-law Kathleen Griffin and Margaret O'Regan, nieces, and nephews.
Requiem Mass for Thomas was celebrated at St. Bartholomews Church, Athea, on Monday, Interred afterwards in Holycross Cemetery, Athea.
ANNIVERSARIES: Gerry Moore, Canon Jerry Breen, Nellie Buckley, Tommy Fitzmaurice, Mickey Flaherty, Bridget Lynch, John McSweeney, Catherine Moloney, Mairead McDermott, Jackie Walsh, Sr. Assumpta Keane, Canon Michael O Doherty, Danny Hannon, Sr. Rosarii O Sullivan, John Carmody, Michael Walsh, Mary Barry.
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 11th Jan.’25 Moyvane for John Stack (3rd Aniv.)Gale Bridge at 7.30pm; Sun. 12th Jan.’25 Knockanure for Michelle Foley & grandfather Michael Keane & uncle Tim Keane (Aniv.’s) at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Dick & Donal Cunningham and Breda & Andrew Thomas (Aniv.’s) at 11am; Tues. 14th Jan.’25 Moyvane Private Intention, Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration at 10am; Wed. 15th Jan.’25 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am; Thurs.16th Jan.’25 Moyvane a Private Intention at 10am;
Fri. 17th Jan.’25 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am;
Sat. 18th Jan.’25; Moyvane for 1.Bill Horan and deceased of Horan & Stack families (Aniv.’s), 2.Dick Stack (Aniv.) Moyvane South at 7.30pm; Sun. 19th Jan.’25 Knockanure a Private Intention at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane a Private Intention at 11am.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION COMMITTEE: Will hold their monthly meeting in
the Parish meeting room St. Marys Church Listowel on Thursday 25th January 2024 at 7.30pm covering the Parishes of the Pastoral areas of Listowel and North Kerry. The committee would very much appreciate representative from each of the following Parish: Listowel / Lixnaw / Rathea / Irremore, Duagh / Lyreacrompane, Moyvane / Knockanure, Tarbert, Ballylongford / Asdee, Ballybunion, Ballydonoghue, with a view to establishing Adoration and getting Adorer’s back to the numbers before Covid. Deacon Thady O’Connor will be in attendance as our Chaplain. “Jesus said” Could you not Come and Watch one Hour with ME” Info from: Margaret 087 2976304/ Maureen 087 951 4352.
CLOTHES: Murhur N.S Parents Association Clothes Collection will take place on the following dates: Friday 9th January 2025 6-8pm ; Saturday 11th January 10am-4pm ; Monday 13th January 6-8pm and Tuesday 14th January 10-11am
Please drop your bags of unwanted clothing & beeline to Moyvane GAA grounds.
ST. ITA’S FEAST DAY: Parish Social in St. Ita’s Parish Hall, Raheenagh on St. Ita’s Feast Day on January 15. Music by Peter Burke. Tickets from Keatings Shop, Mary Anglim on 086 1649099/John Nelligan 083 1312938.
St. Ita. She founded her school at Cill Ide, Co. Limerick and among her pupils was the future St. Brendan. Feast of St. Anthony of Egypt is celebrated on Friday 17th January. Leaving his monastery to become a hermit, he inspired many Irish saints to follow his example.
SENIOR LINE is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 4591.
PRESIDENT: Anna Healy, (nee Moynihan) a native of Rathea, Listowel, is the eighth Network Ireland West Cork Branch President. more at www.networkireland.ie
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TINTEAN Ballybunion: Kilfenora Ceili Band on 1st February 2025.
GROW MENTAL HEALTH Support Group meetings are returning on Wednesday 15th January 2025 in the Shanchai Centre, 24 The Square, Listowel. V31 RD93 at 8pm, it was well supported in 2024, for more information contact Jerry Cronin 0860271990.
SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES starting on Monday January 20th at the Plaza Hall, Listowel. Classes include waltzing, jiving, quick step, line dancing and much more. Beginners 7p.m. - 8p.m. Advanced 9 p.m. For bookings call or text 087-7451631.
RAMBLING month. Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Clounmacon on the second Friday of the month. Ita’s Rambling House at the Desmond Complex is on the 3rd. Friday each month. Knocalucka is on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month. Josie’s Brosna 2nd Thursday of the month. Ballyhahill 3rd Wednesday in the Community Centre. John Barrett’s Bar, Glin 4th Tuesday. Tarbert last Saturday of the month at the Community Centre.
FULL Moon was on the 13th. Many had a nasty surprise for the New Year, with snow, frost and power outages. Very few are now prepared for a power outage. After one of the heaviest snowfalls in years there are reports of flat-roofs caving in. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped during the emergency. More use of locals should be allowed to cater for fallen trees and clearing roads. Insurance is the greatest worry, as countless are willing to help.
FIRE: Tens of thousands of people are still without power because of the blazes. Around 200,000 customers in Los Angeles county and nearly 26,000 in neighbouring Ventura county are still affected, according to tracking website PowerOutage.us. Providers saying they are working around the clock to restore power as soon as possible. https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c5y81zyp1ext
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ST JOHNS: Sean Keane Sunday 12th January – CONFIRMED at the earlier time of 7pm ; Wed 15th Classical Concert with Carducci String Quartet; Sat 18th First Fortnight Theatre at 8pm, details from 068 22566.
CLOUNMACON Thursday night card game cancelled for Thursday 9th January due to the adverse weather conditions and to ensure the safety of those who attend. We will return to the cards on Thursday 16th January at the usual time of 8.30pm. Rambling House postponed, new date planned later, registered members will receive text.
A text will be sent out to those who are on the text system.
TG4: The definitive GAA sports series returns to TG4 this spring for a 23rd series. The series brings each player's personal stories to screen. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. Beginning 23 Eanáir @ 21:30.
PRIORY INSTITUTE: Spring 2025: Study Theology On-Line. Register before February 11th. prioryinstitute.com
BT: Kerry schools have 24 projects in this year's BT Young Scientist Exhibition this year. Nationwide, 550 projects have qualified to take part in this year's event. 60th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, 10th – 13th January 2024, more at https://btyoungscientist.com/
RALLY: 50th anniversary of the Circuit of Kerry Stages Rally, take place on March 30.
TEACH SIAMSA FINUGE - is offering a 10 week Irish language course for adults on Wednesday evenings from 5th Feb. The course is aimed at beginners and intermediate level learners, but advanced learners can be accommodated. The cost is €50 and you can book a place on event brite (search for Blas Beo).
ARTS: Kerry centres, artists and festivals are to receive over €850,000 under the Arts Council first round of funding for 2025.
To find out about annual programme of opportunities and events in Kerry, go to dedicated website. Website (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=3b3d3de0b8&e=57e387efec) Kerry Arts Strategy 2024-2034.
STEPS: Every Step Counts –2025! Every Step Counts is back! It’s time to reconnect with your club and community and feel the benefits of physical exercise. Get tracking for 5 weeks from Wednesday 8th January to Wednesday 12th February to help your club reach a combined target of 4,000km. More at https://mylife.irishlife.ie/home
SLURRY: Farmers in Zone A will be permitted to spread organic fertiliser (both slurry and farm yard manure) from Monday, January 13, of this year.
Farmers in Zone B will be permitted to spread organic fertilisers from Thursday, January 16.
Finally, farmers in Zone C will be permitted to spread organic fertiliser from Saturday, February 1. https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/reminder-dates-and-rules-for-spreading-slurry-this-year/
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Chair of the ICMSA Farm Business Committee Pat O’Brien called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to “go one hugely positive step further” to extend the grant to farmers regardless of stocking rate. “The ‘trailing shoe’ system of low emission slurry spreading has multiple environmental benefits, but it is an extremely expensive piece of equipment for any one individual which also requires a large tractor to operate it effectively. https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/farm-orgs-make-calls-for-changes-to-tams-grant/
WATER is back to the vast majority of the 40,000 people who suffered disruption to their supply.
HISTORY: Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society Membership, at €40 per person, allows access to all outings and talks, a copy of the annual Kerry Magazine and the Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. Membership can be purchased online. Their programme is available to download from the Society website, www.kerryhistory.ie.
Lecture on the history of Kerry Group hosted by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. The lecture will be delivered by Tony Bergin, president of the Society, at Tralee Library at 7pm on Tuesday, January 14 and is open to members of the public.
GARDA: a Visual Guide Booklet for Primary School Special Classes and Special Schools. The goal of this booklet is to help build strong relationships between some of society’s most vulnerable individuals and groups, many of whom may often need the services of An Garda Síochána in their adult lives, but due to anxieties and lack of awareness about the service, this need goes unfulfilled.
SURVEY: The digitization of the Irish Tourist Association Survey has opened a window into a richly detailed account of 1940s Ireland. As a repository of cultural, historical, and geographical information, it stands as a testament to Ireland’s vibrant local histories and a valuable resource for research and heritage exploration. While challenges remain in terms of accessibility and completeness, this archive is a significant step toward preserving and celebrating Ireland’s storied past.
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?hl=en#inbox/FMfcgzQZSZFWhKBDRzMkhdgpgngFLLSF
For Moyvane Knockanure see
http://docstore.kerrycoco.ie/KCCWebsite/library/topography/newtownsandes.pdf
CONCERT: Knockanure School and Community Centre Concert
https://youtu.be/KR_T4KQKb04?feature=shared
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ROSE of Tralee; Enter now to represent your city, county, state or country at the 2025 Rose of Tralee International Festival. https://roseoftralee.ie/apply-to-be-a-rose/
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RELICS
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
CNA Staff, Dec 27, 2024 / 07:00 am
In a hilly section of the Bronx you will find Manhattan University, a private, Catholic university established in 1853 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a lay order dedicated to education. The university has also become home to a large collection of holy relics.
Founded by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle in 1680, the Brothers of Christian Schools began to set up schools for poor boys to receive an education. The order quickly spread across France and other European countries and eventually spread around the world. The order is currently headquartered in Rome.
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ROME: The Diocese of Limerick is running a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to
Rome from March 20 -26, 2025. Bishop Leahy will lead the pilgrimage.
For further details contact 057 –9355050.
KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 2025: will take place with a return coach from Kerry via Shannon Airport on Sunday, 11th May and return on Thursday, 15th May. Contact Karen at Barters Travelnet, Cork at 021 – 4851700 or email: info@travelnet.ie Spiritual Director: Fr. Noel Spring.
DIVINE Mercy Conference 2025 will be held at the RDS Ballsbridge from
21st to 23rd of February. https://www.divinemercyconference.com/
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By: The Editors- December 23, 2024
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CARS: China’s expansive electronics industry also gave manufacturers a head start in battery technology know-how, he claims. As early as 2002, the Chinese government recognised that investing in electric mobility could give them a global advantage, as well as providing a solution for the relentless smog hanging over the country’s cities. The government poured subsidies into the industry, with some pure EV startups quickly becoming household names. Chinese companies also switched to lithium iron phosphate batteries, known as LFP batteries, which are safer and cheaper—although slightly lower energy density—than the lithium nickel manganese cobalt batteries preferred by Western companies. The country struck multiple international deals guaranteeing companies access to a steady supply of raw materials needed for battery production.
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2025 January 8 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PARISH: Holy Day, Please note the earlier time of Mass Monday evening in Moyvane at 6pm in anticipation of the freezing weather conditions being predicted. 2nd Collection at all Masses next weekend 11th & 12th Jan.’25 for the Needs of the Holy Land
ST PIO devotions in Castleisland Church on 14th Jan. 2025 at 7.30pm.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION COMMITTEE: Will hold their monthly meeting in the Parish meeting room St. Marys Church Listowel on Thursday 25th January 2024 at 7.30pm covering the Parishes of the Pastoral areas of Listowel and North Kerry. The committee would very much appreciate representative from each of the following Parish: Listowel / Lixnaw / Rathea / Irremore, Duagh / Lyreacrompane, Moyvane / Knockanure, Tarbert, Ballylongford / Asdee, Ballybunion, Ballydonoghue, with a view to establishing Adoration and getting Adorer’s back to the numbers before Covid. Deacon Thady O’Connor will be in attendance as our Chaplain. “Jesus said” Could you not Come and Watch one Hour with ME” Info from: Margaret 087 2976304/ Maureen 087 951 4352.
DEATH of Dennis Brendan Mulvihill, Tullyleague, Ballygoughlan, Glin, and formerly Washington DC and The Bronyx, on 23rd of December 2024. Predeceased by his father Martin (Glin and New York).
Brendan is survived by his daughter Ciara, his partner Clara, his mother Olive, brother Brian, Clara's family, sisters Gail and Dawn.
ANNIVERSARIES: Donie Mulvihill, Fr. Tom Relihan, Tom McMahon, Patsy Sullivan, Nora Gould, Brenda Dineen, Eilish Mulvihill, Noreen O Sullivan, John Stack, Thomas J O Connor, Geraldine Daly, Sheila O Carroll, Peggy Mulvihill, Denis Flaherty, Sean Costelloe, Danny O Carroll, Dick Cunningham, Jim Normile,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 4th Jan.’25 Moyvane for Michael Flaherty (Jr) (1st Aniv.) Keylod & Ballylongford at 7.30pm; Sun. 5th Jan.’25 Knockanure for Teresa & Michael Bambury (Aniv.’s) at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Denis O’Flaherty (4th Aniv.) & parents Con & Bridie (Aniv.’s) Tubertoureen at 11am;
Mon. 6th Jan.’25 Knockanure- The Epiphany of the Lord, Private Intention at 10am, and Mass Moyvane a Special Intention at 6pm; Tues. 7th Jan.’25
Moyvane a Private Intention, Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration 10am;
Wed. 8th Jan.’25 Knockanure- No Mass; Thurs. 9th Jan.’25 Moyvane for Bridie & Ned Moore (Aniv.’s) Glenalappa at 7pm; Fri. 10th Jan.’25 Knockanure a Private Intention at 7pm; Sat. 11th Jan.’25 Moyvane for John Stack (3rd Aniv.)
Gale Bridge at 7.30pm; Sun. 12th Jan.’25 Knockanure for Michelle Foley & grandfather Michael Keane & uncle Tim Keane (Aniv.’s) at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Dick & Donal Cunningham and Breda & Andrew Thomas (Aniv.’s) at 11am.
BEST Wishes to Marie Mulvihill of Moyvane, who recently celebrated her retirement from Kerry Group.
AGM of Moyvane GAA has been changed to Friday 10th of January at 8.00pm in the Marian Hall.
HISTORY of North Kerry Football Board 1924 to 2024, bookley is available at the library. Story of local teams recalled.
RAMBLING month. Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Clounmacon on the second Friday of the month. Ita's Rambling House at the Desmond Complex is on the 3rd. Friday each month. Knocalucka is on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month. Josie’s Brosna 2nd Thursday of the month. Ballyhahill 3rd Wednesday in the Community Centre. John Barrett’s Bar, Glin 4th Tuesday. Tarbert last Saturday of the month at the Community Centre.
BINGO & BLOTTO was back Thursday night, January 02 2025. We welcome you to join us to start another year in the New Marian Hall, 27 years since our first bingo in there. The Blotto Jackpot is €7,000.
CLOTHES: Murhur N.S Parents Association Clothes Collection will take place on the following dates: Tuesday 7th January 2025 6-8pm; Wednesday 8th January 6-8pm; Saturday 11th January 10am-4pm. Please drop your bags of unwanted clothing & bed linen to Moyvane GAA grounds.All funds raised will go towards school resources & activities for Murhur N.S. Your support is greatly appreciated.
REFLECTION: Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
ST JOHNS: Exhibition- Inis Artists - Through our Artists’ Eyes from January 8th - 30th; Origami Mandala Workshop |Thursday 9th January at 11am. Fold, Reflect and Connect. Create meaningful art with Rebecca Lyons –and at 7pm., Join us for a special screening of the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Award-winning documentary The Days of Trees by Tomás Hardiman
Part of the First Fortnight Festival Conversational; Irish- Ciorcal Comhrá on Friday January 10th at 11am Free; Sean Keane in Concert on Sunday January 12th at 7pm; Tuesday 14th Cinema Club- That they May Face the Rising Sun and on Wed 15th Classical Concert with Carducci String Quartet. Details from 068 22566.
SINGING CLUB: First monthly get together 2025 in The Ramble Inn, Church St. Abbeyfeale on Friday, January 3. Singers, musicians and storytellers welcome.
BRIDGE CLUB: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club meet on Thursday evenings in St. Ita’s Day Centre. Contact Nora Quirke 087 7615 480.
TINTEAN Ballybunion: Kilfenora Ceili Band on 1st February 2025.
DIOCESAN MISSION 2024: Hope Alive! will take place from Sunday Jan 21st – Wednesday Jan 24th. Each day, you are invited to join in the Mission Talk, Prayer, Mass, Prayer Petition and Family Time. Speakers include Adi Roche, Dr Michael Conway, Dr Keith Gaynor and Mellett. To participate in the Mission, register through the diocesan website, www.dioceseofkerry.ie
FLOWERS: frost tolerant, crocuses, Daffodils are often inter planted with snowdrops, hyacinths, and tulips for a succession of blooms. Furze or gorse, are flowering in the district. Daffodil and garlic are showing signs of growth.
https://www.treecouncil.ie/native-irish-tree-item/gorse-
MARKET: “Abbeyfeale Market is a group of traders and crafters from Abbeyfeale and surrounding areas have a wide range of gifts, hand crafted products, home baking and more. Coming to you the second Friday of the month Friday 10 am – 2pm. Also the last Saturday of the month from 11am – 3pm.
QUIZ: Annual Athea Bord na nOg Quiz Night was held in the hall Athea on Sat 28th Dec from 7pm to 9pm.
AQUA Dome, re-opening again following a significant closure period. The replacement of the 30-year-old filters, and the planned work to update the air filtration systems in 2025 is costing €850,000.” check the web site www.Aquadome.ie for changes.
HORSE Fair in Listowel; https://youtu.be/KvPjRcakXxs
PARISH YOUTH GROUP in Listowel are planning a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi in July 2025, and open to any young person who would like to go. We require each young person to travel with an adult family member. For more info contact Brian on 087 4545 409.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 10 – 17 Sept 2025 Cork to Dubrovnik. Ph 01
6852244/ email: info@joewalshtours.ie. Further information from Group
Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen 087 1517696. Spiritual Director Fr Francis
Nolan 087 2100 273.
EXHIBITION at Siamsa in Tralee, will expose the challenges of our food systems in terms of biodiversity, climate change and health, is supported by Siamsa Tire, Creative Ireland (Creative Climate Action Fund), The Arts Council and Kerry County Council Arts Office. It opens at 3pm of February 1, running until March 22. Admission is free.
CAO 2025 APPLICATION TIMELINE - 17th Jan: closing date at 5.15pm to register for HPAT (Under Graduate Med.) test; 20th Jan: apply to CAO, www.cao.ie by 5pm to avail of online discount rate of €30; 20th Jan: closing date at 10am to register for GAMSAT (Graduate Medicine) test- 1st Feb: online change of course choices (free) closes at 5pm, more details are available
https://traleetoday.ie/billy-ryle-keep-an-eye-on-the-approaching-cao-deadline/
ARTS: The closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on 15th January 2025.
More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=4babaaf2ea&e=57e387efec) Community Support Fund – open to festivals and events
Applications are welcomed from groups in County Kerry whose primary focus is the development or promotion of the local community or the development of a project that will benefit a group in the community.
RACING at Ballyheigue; https://youtu.be/ibBy3GSBjdI
Filename- Ballyheigue Racing 29 December 2024.
WIND Energy: Explore the new interactive platform here: https://windenergyireland.com/about-wind/the-basics/facts-stats
MILK: Agriland spoke with the director of Dairy Industry Ireland, Conor Mulvihill about the outlook of the Irish dairy industry in 2025. Mulvihill admitted to the pressures that farmers have been under in the last couple of years with regards to environmental and economic pressures. However, he was quick to speak about the positives coming through for Irish dairy, as he said that “since August/September and now right into the new year, it is going to be a great period for Irish dairy”.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/irish-dairy-is-going-to-blast-back-in-2025-mulvihill/
MARIAN Shrine dedicated to remembering local children who are deceased.
Moyross lovingly remembers those who died as children- Posted by Allen Meagher | Dec 12, 2024 | Family Support. https://www.changingireland.ie/moyross-lovingly-remembers-those-who-died-as-children/
ROME: The Diocese of Limerick is running a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome from March 20 -26, 2025. Bishop Leahy will lead the pilgrimage. For further details contact 057 –9355050.
DIVINE Mercy Conference 2025 will be held at the RDS Ballsbridge from 21st to 23rd of February. https://www.divinemercyconference.com/
MOUNT Mellary closing on 26th Jan 2025 after 192 years.
In 1831 the Irish and English monks were evicted from the monastery of Melleray in Brittany and expelled from France. 64 of them arrived by boat to Cobh on 1 December 1831 and from there they went to Rathmore, where Fr Vincent Ryan had rented a house for them. Six months later, on 30 May 1832, some of the monks came to Scrahan, 5km north of Cappoquin, to establish Mount Melleray Abbey, but others remained at Rathmore until 1837.
KILLARNEY: Video link https://youtu.be/zNoUv6EkN_8
Filename Killarney 27 December 2024.mp4
LECTURE 34: Civil War in Kerry with Pat Lawlor and Martin Moore
https://youtu.be/9SnxYuiMSCE?feature=shared
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WOMEN’S Christmas: As Ireland celebrates Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) on 6 January, Julieann Moran, General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway (pictured above) is drawing important parallels between the resurgence of this Irish tradition and the growing recognition of women’s contributions in the Catholic Church. For centuries, Nollaig na mBan has been a day when women are given a break from the busy Christmas season to rest, socialise, and enjoy time with friends. https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/catholic-news-article/?ID=2
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KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 2025 : will take place with a return coach from Kerry via Shannon Airport on Sunday, 11th May and return on Thursday, 15th May. Contact Karen at Barters Travelnet, Cork at 021 – 4851700 email: info@travelnet.ie Spiritual Director: Fr. Noel Spring.
GAA: Mon, 09 Dec, 2024 –by Adrian Russell
Munster GAA chiefs on Monday announced funding of €1.3million for club capital development projects in the province.
Kerry - Development grants: Templenoe €20,000, St Brendans €20,000, Brosna €24,222, Ballyduff €20,000, Firies €20,000, Scartaglen €20,000, Tuosist €20,000, Duagh €4,600, Derrynane €1,349, Knockanure €3,500, Tralee Parnells €3,700, Listry €5,000, Beaufort €5,000. Sanding development grants: Crotta O'Neills €2,000. Legal grants: Moyvane €700.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41533289.html
NEW YEAR: Starting a new year can be costly. Germans, for instance, send €100 to 200 million ($240 million) up in smoke every New Year's Eve, as spectacular fireworks displays light up the sky above villages and cities across the country. But the annual tradition also has an environmental cost, with each rocket releasing a toxic mix of chemicals and particulates into the air.
https://www.dw.com/en/new-years-eve-are-fireworks-harming-the-environment/a-41957523
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Virtual Treasury of Ireland.
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Air Chief Marshal Sir (Thomas) Neville Stack
(His father from Knockanure (JK))
By Athena Elita Relihan on Monday, August 8, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Air Chief Marshal Sir (Thomas) Neville Stack KCB CVO AFC (1919–1994) was a senior Royal Air Force commander.
Early years, Stack was born on 19 October 1919 the son of aviation pioneer T.N. Stack. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1935 as a flight cadet at RAF College Cranwell.He gained a permanent commission on 29 July 1939 and passed out of the College with the Sword of Honour. He spent his war service with Coastal Command serving on flying boats until transferring to Transport Command in the late 1950s including a tour as Deputy Captain of the Queen's Flight.
Air Staff Officer
In 1967 he became commandant of the RAF College Cranwell before moving on in 1970 as a representative with CENTO. In December 1972 he was appointed as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command then moved in the same role at RAF Strike Command. Between 1976 and 1978 he was Air ADC to the Queen. From February 1976 he was Air Secretary before he retired at his own request in 1978.
Civil life
On retirement for the air force he became a Gentleman Usher to the Queen and then from 1989 and Extra Gentleman Usher. He also became a Freeman of the City of London. Stack died in London on 26 January 1994.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate
A WEEKLY PAPER OF IRISH NEWS AND MISCELLANY, A ND DEVOTED TO THE BUSINESS. SOCIAL, ATHLETIC AND POLITICAL DOINGS OF THE IRISH-AMERICAN POPULATION OF GREATER NEW YORK
VOL XIV. NO. 678 NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AUG. 9 , 1924
Grave issues as to the payment of compensation tor pre-Truce damage has arisen between the British and Irish Governments.
Mr. O'Higgins, Minister for Justice, crossed to London Thursday night in connection with the matter, having first made a statement in An Dail. He recalled that early In 1922 It was clearly agreed that each government would pay for the destruction done by its own troops or adherents
£6,000,000 Paid. Since then, he said, people with short memories had been endeavouring to put a different construction on the agreement, but the Executive Council would not stand for any other interpretation.
The Minister Indicated that the Irish Government is also trying to have established a tribunal to deal with cases not within the scope of the Wood-Renton Commission, such as loot, commandeering etc
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Attention was called by Mr. Johnson on the Army Vote in An Dail to what has become known as the Kenmare Case.
The Labour leader- quoted from "Eire," a Republican publication, allegations that two daughters of a doctor were taken from their beds, flogged with belts by four officers, and their hair smeared with grease. The President said all the documents in the case were sent to the Attorney General, whose advice was acted upon. He, declined to disclose confidential matters that came before the Executive Council ------------------------------------
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Sentences ranging from 10 years downwards, coupled in some cases with the "cat," were imposed at the Central Criminal Court, Dublin, this week, by Justice O'Shaughnessy.
The following were the sentences: Ten years' penal servitude—M. Kyne (robbery under arms); John
Keogh (wounding and burning of Civic Guard barracks) ( see paper for long list)
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About 150 delegates to the great International Advertising Convention at Wembley arrived in Dun Laoghaire last Monday evening on a visit to Ireland. They are mostly Americans.
The Publicity Club of Ireland gave their American guests a welcome that left little to be desired A fleet of nearly forty motor cars, driven by members of the Dublin Publicity Club, met them at Dun Laoghaire and conveyed them to their respective hotels, (more in paper)
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SOLAR: The world’s largest solar and battery power plant has 1.9 million panels
https://youtu.be/tcFT5kraYpw?si=vBFhVdy7QQeWeFDV
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Mick O’Dwyer
I’m coming to 89 next June. The three of us are close in age. Johnny (Culloty) will be 89 on New Year’s day. How’s he doing in Killarney? Connell (Micko) is younger than Johnny by a year, also born in January and I am in the middle.
Life is full of challenges and like everyone else, you faced them up. Like Jack Kennedy that great Dingle-born jockey who has suffered six leg breaks in his sporting career, you also broke legs.
No only the same leg twice and that time sure they didn’t know as much as they know now so it took a full year before I got back playing. That had to be your left leg.
https://killarneyadvertiser.ie/news/visiting-mick-odwyer/
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Feast of St. Charles of Mount Argus (1821-1893) is celebrated on Sunday 5th
January. Born in Holland, he joined the Passionist order and came to the
Retreat of Mount Argus in Dublin in 1857. For the next 36 years he worked
among the poor and the deprived of the city.
FEAST of St Sylvester on Dec 31st; Locals named after him include;
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 10 1911
Philadelphia PA Inquirer 1911 - 2231.pdf
GRIFFIN. In Chicago. MAURICE GRIFFIN. native of Knockauure. County Kerry. Ireland, beloved nephew of Mrs Otto Moosbruger, 936 N Orianna st., and cousin of Sylvester. John. Maurice, Mary. Nellie and Nora Casey. Funeral
notice will be given later.
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Margaritae KENNELLY married Maurice Sylvester LANGAN and had 15 children. She passed away on Nov 1903 in Platte Center, Platte, Nebraska.
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Marriage of SYLVESTER O'CARROLL of BALLYEGAN and MARY O'CARROLL of KNOCKANURE on 13 January 1894
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Baptism of SYLVESTER CASEY of KNOCKANURE on 1 September 1881
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Marriage of SYLVESTER CASEY of KNOCKANURE and MARY CONNOR of KNOCKANURE on 27 August 1884
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Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932)
Thu 22 May 1930 Page 18- .
On Easter Sunday, 20th ult., Sister Mary Sylvester Harnett passed away after an illness extending over many months. Born near Listowel, County Kerry
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Sylvester Griffin Birth- Listowel Kerry
UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929
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BLESS: How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of the Epiphany in 2025
On the feast of the Epiphany, many Catholics bless their homes by writing the letters C, M, and B and the numbers of the year on the top of their front door frame with chalk.
This year, the sequence is: 20 + C + M + B + 25
This combination of letters and numbers holds a special meaning.
The letters represent two different things. First, they stand for the names of the three wise men: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. Secondly, they also represent the Latin blessing Christus mansionem benedicat, which translates to “May Christ bless this house.”
The crosses between each figure signify our salvation through Christ.
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