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Deaths in Knockanure district Co Kerry

 

 

Deaths 02, 03 and 06

 

Notes 26th Dec 02

 

Death: Took place on Sunday 22nd of Dec 02 of Michael Collins of Lisaniskea son of Joe Collins and the late Margaret Ahern. His brother John and sisters Eileen and Catherine survive Michael.

Death: Of Catherine Kennedy nee Nash daughter of Paddy Nash and Margaret Moore of Knockanure. Catherine is survived by her husband Joe Kennedy Sheffield sons John and Joe and sister Sheila in Knockanure. Brothers Bill, Jim, Ned, Moss and Michael predeceased Catherine Kennedy who was a niece of Nell Moore Sacristan of old Knockanure Church.

19 December 02

Death: of Fr William Broderick born Coilagurteen son of Paddy Broderick and Ellen Hudson. His brother Sean, Patrick, Desmond and sister Maria survive Fr William, Tom, Edward and Brendan predeceased him. Fr William Broderick was Ordained for the Sacramento Diocese on the 5th of June 1947.

Death: of Dan Keane Portlaoise, born Kilmeaney son of Tim and Bridget Keane. Dan went several times on duty with the Army Abroad including a tour of Duty in the Congo in 1962.Dan Keane's siblings included Joan, Michael, Ted, Jack, Dora, Mary, Pat, Bridget and Lil.

 

 

28th November 02 of Mrs Mary Carmody (nee Stack), Tarmons House, Tarbert. Aged 91 years, she was mother of Bishop Eddie
Carmody, Corpus Christi, Texas and of Sr Mary Carmody, Mercy Convent, Carlow. Born Beale, Ballybunion, mother of 13 children, ten sons and three daughters.

 

The Carmody family lived in Ahalana, Moyvane, moving to Tarmons in the early '50s. The chief celebrant at the funeral Mass was Bishop Eddie Carmody, son . The other concelebrants were Very Rev Mossy Brick, PP, Tarbert; Very Rev Philip O'Connor, PP, Ballylongford; Very Rev Michael Fleming, PP, Moyvane; Fr Bob Malone, Killaloe; Fr Mossy Dillane, Clonfert; Fr Pat Kelly, Athea; Fr Martin Hegarty, PP, Ballybunion; Fr John Shine, Kenmare; Fr Ger Aherne, Carlow; Fr John Killeen, Ballinasloe; Fr Tom Mahon, Knockanure and Fr Bernard O'Reilly, Dublin.

 

Mary was laid to rest in Kilnaughtin Churchyard. She was predeceased by her husband Michael, who died 25 years ago and is survived by her ten sons, Bishop Eddie Carmody (Texas); Dr Michael Carmody (Dublin); John (Moyvane); Brendan (Sallowglen, Tarbert); Peter (Ennis); Dr Patrick Carmody (Killaloe); Maurice (Navan); Finbar (Tarmons, Tarbert); Noel (London) and Martin (Monalee, Co Limerick); three daughters, Mrs Eileen O'Connell (Tarbert); Mrs Sheila Flanagan (Moate, Co Westmeath) and Sr Mary Carmody (Carlow); sons-in-law, daughters-in-law; sister, Mrs Kitty O'Connor, Ballyduff; 38 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

 

Nov Notes 02

Tina Mattocks has traced her great grandfather Thomas White back to Glenagore (baptised 22.12.1869) son of Thomas White and Bridget White. Siblings were Richard, John and Johanna. Thomas married Mary Hunt of Knockanure Co Kerry. Daughter of James Hunt and Bridget Carroll.

 

 

Mysteries of Light.

[1] The Baptism in the Jordan, [2] The Wedding in Cana,[ 3] Proclamation of the Kingdom of God,[4] The Transfiguration,[5] The Instution of the Eucharist.

 

 

History: Pierce C Mahony who had an Estate in Kilmorna took the title The O Mahony of Kerry in 1912 he lost his seat in Parliament in 1892 to Michael Davit his grandfather also called Pierce Mahony was born 1792

Nov 7th notes

Death has taken place of Nora Mc Mahon nee Lyons of Gortaglanna in her 90th year.

Born Derry Listowel daughter of Dan Lyons and Nora Hudson. Her children Tom, Dan, Jim, Eileen, Catherine, Nora, Mary and sister Madge aged 92 years who lives in the USA survive Nora. Her husband Dan died in 1985, brothers and sister who predeceased Nora were Tom, Dan, Jim, Dick, Jack and Eileen. Requiem Mass for Nora Mc Mahon was celebrated in Knockanure Church on Saturday last by Fr Michael Fleming PP assisted by Fr Leahy and Fr Mc Mahon, neighbours, Fr O Connell Duagh and Fr Hagerty Ballybunion. Donie Lyons of Dromrisk and Gerard O Sullivan of Pallaskenry played the Hymns on the Side Flute. Following Mass on a beautiful November day Nora Mc Mahon was laid to rest in Knockanure Old Churchyard among generations of the Mc Mahon family. Nora had twenty-five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Death: of Kitty O Connor nee Murphy daughter of Michael Murphy and Maria Galvin of Knockanure. Kitty moved to Ballydonoghue when she married the Late Tom O Connor of Lisselton, she is survived by her children Margaret, Tom, Mike and Declan. Brothers John and Mike, Sister Sr. Declan. Murphy of St Josephs Ferbane. Brother Billy and sister Catherine Nolan predeceased Kitty O Connor. Who was laid to rest after Requiem Mass in Ballydonoghue Church on Sunday last.

 

Oct 10th notes

 

Poet O Donnell who lived at Graigue was born about 100 years ago he had relations in the Parish. John Casey aged 90 gave me one of his Rhymes recently. It was composed about a girl who worked at Creagh Harnett's long ago, she came home from a local dance and knelt at a chair to say her night prayers. The Poet observing the girl composed the following.

"Few and short were the prayers she said,

Her head was bent in sorrow

Eyes eagerly gazed on a cake of bread.

She left not a bit for the morrow."

 

Death has taken place of Jim Hudson on 28th of September 02 . He lived most of his life at Knockbrean Lixnaw. Jim was born at Kilbaha son of Jack Hudson and Kate Hanrahan and is survived by his brother William and sister Peg Collins of Croak he was predeceased by Pat and Dick. Fr Michael Fleming PP and Fr Pat Moore CC Lixnaw celebrated requiem Mass for Jim Hudson in the Church of the Assumption Moyvane. Jim was laid to rest at Ahavoher beside his brothers Pat and Dick.

Death of Brendan O Carroll of Moyvane South born 1960 son of Jeremiah and Margaret O Carroll of Tullamore Listowel. Brendan came to the Parish in 1988 and is survived by his wife Betty Meehan children Kristine, Danielle, April, Stephen and David, his Mother Margaret brothers Joe, Diarmuid, Michael, John and Pat sisters Mary, Maighread, Ann Maria, and Helen. Requiem Mass was celebrated in Moyvane Church for Brendan by Fr Fleming PP Moyvane assisted by Cannon Linnane Listowel, Fr Lawler PP Ballydonoghue and Fr Crean Lynch CC Listowel. The Mulvihill Family Keylod composed the Choir. After Mass Tim Joe Sheehan and John Dore sang songs, which touched the heart of everyone. A Guard of Honour was provided by the local young GAA footballers. Brendan O Carroll was laid to rest at Ahavoher Cemetery surrounded by his sorrowful family and friends.

 

Oct 17th notes

 

Death of Sister Dympna Nunan of the Presentation Convent Listowel and a native of Ardfert aged over 100 years. Sr. Dympna had a great interest in the Parish as her brother Joe Nunan taught at Kilbaha School from 1944 to 1969 and later transferred to Moyvane National School and thought there till 1975. Her brothers Fr Frank, Brendan and Joseph predeceased her. Requiem Mass for Sr. Dympna was Celebrated by Cannon Linnane who told us that Sister was well able to Celebrate they nearly ran our of Jubilees as she spent over 80 years a nun and 40 years principal of the Convent National School. Many pupils have testified of her abilities as a teacher and friend..

Among the priests in attendance included Fr Hayes, Fr Maher, Fr Fleming, Fr Leahy, Fr Nolan, Fr Kerins several other priests and sisters came to pay their respects. Children of the National School provided a guard of Honour. Sr. Dympna Nunan was laid to rest among the deceased Sisters of the Presentation in the Old Churchyard Listowel. Her Sisters and friends sang a lovely Latin Hymn over her grave in final farewell.

 

 

Death has taken place of Bishop James Collins CSSR Bishop of Mircena Brazil, born 22nd of February 1921 son of Michael Collins and Catherine O Connor of Moyvane. He lost his mother who died leaving eight children when James was fourteen months. Testimony to their aunt who reared the family four members joined the religious life Bishop James, Fr Pat who died 1969, Brother Canice died 1957 and Sister Theophane. Requiem Mass for Bishop James was celebrated at the Redemptorists Church Limerick on Monday 6th of October in the presence of sixty priests and a large congregation of family and friends. Bishop James Collins was laid to rest in the Church Grounds after Mass.

Bishop James Collins was Ordained Priest 3rd of September 1944 made Bishop 14th September 1967 retired 14th of February 1996. The Diocese of Mircena has about 10,000 Catholics for each Priest. The late James F Nolan our local correspondent for the Kerryman always kept us up to date trough the notes of the important happenings in the life of Bishop James.

 

Oct 24th notes

 

Death has occurred of Dan Kearney who was born and lived in Kilbaha son of Dan Kearney of Kilbaha and Hannah O Carroll of Ballylongford. Dan was predeceased by his brother Pat, and is survived by his brother Moss and sister Eileen Culhane. Fr Fleming PP Moyvane assisted by Fr Michael Lenihan Limerick celebrated requiem Mass for Dan Kearney in the Church of the Assumption Moyvane on Friday Last. Dan was laid to rest at Ahavoher graveyard on a beautiful autumn afternoon.

 

 

 

Death has taken place of Henry (Harry) Stackpoole of Aughrim Moyvane. Son of Jack Stackpoole and Ellen Sheahan, brother of the late Tommy Sr. Mary of the Cross, Perth Australia and the late None Wallace. His wife Bridie, sons John and Noel, daughters Mary, Lisha and Helen, brother Jack sisters Anne, Bridie and Kitty, survives him. Fr Fleming assisted by Fr Mc Mahon cousin, Fr Murphy cousin, Fr O Leary, Cannon O Leary and Fr O Connell, celebrated requiem Mass for Henry Stackpoole in the Church of the Assumption Moyvane. Sean Ahern and Stevie Donegan sang the hymns and Liam Hanrahan son-in -law of Henry in a few words gave us glimpse of the spirit of Henry. Henry was laid to rest at Ahavoher Cemetery.

 

Death also of Margaret Shine nee Nolan of Kilbaha daughter of Francis Nolan and Bridie Walsh of Moyvane South. Margaret is survived by her husband Con sons Sean, Frank and Nial and daughter Brid brothers Robert, Jim, Frank and Willie sisters Carmel Mc Grath and Mary Mc Elligott aunts Sr. Hannah and Sr. Sheila Walsh. Fr Fleming PP, Fr Buckley cousin, Fr Leahy cousin, and Fr Shine cousin, Fr O Leary, Fr Nolan, Fr Wrixon, Fr Mahony and Fr Moore, concelebrated requiem Mass for Margaret in Moyvane Church. Following Mass Margaret was laid to rest in the Shine family grave at Ahavoher.

 

Oct 31st notes 02

Death has taken place on the 26th of October 02 of Fr Michael Stack retired Parish Priest of Ballydonoghue, born 12th of July 1915 son of Bob Stack and Mary Ann Lynch of Moyessa. Fr Stack was one of the last surviving Irish students who attended the Irish College in Salamanca he was ordained in 1940 and served in the Diocese till 1994. Fr Michael Stack was laid to rest in the Church Grounds Ballydonoghue following Requiem Mass attended by a great number of Priests, Sisters, relations and friends. His brother Bob and sister Joan predeceased Fr Stack. Mrs Bill Terence Mc Mahon of Gortaglanna was his aunt.

 

 

 

 

Sept 5th notes

 

The death has occurred of Bridget McCarthy (nee McCarthy) of Kilbaha, Daughter of Bridget Mahoney of Coilagurten and Joe McCarthy of Ballymacelligott, she is survived by her husband Tom McCarthy, sons Joe, Denis and John, she was pre-

deceased by her brother Garda John McCarthy, requiem mass for Bridget was celebrated by Fr o Leary and Fr Madden. Bridget McCarthy was laid to rest in Ahavoher Cemetery.

 

The also occurred of Dermie Kennelly of Tarmons, he is survived by his wife Kathleen, sons Con and Dan, Daughters May and Joan, and his sister Mamie Kennelly of Kilbaha, Dermie Kennelly was laid to rest among his ancestors at Murhur Churchyard.

 

Sept 19th notes

 

Death has taken place of Catherine Lynch of Gortdromagowna she was predeceased by her husband James who died in 1996 and son Tom who died in 1983, Catherine is survived by her sons James, Jack, Con, Mike and Paddy her daughters Nancy, Betty and Margaret. Catherine Lynch nee Regan was born at Tullahinnell Ballylongford 81 years ago was laid to rest at Ahavoher Cemetery following Requiem Mass at Corpus Christi Church Knockanure.

Death has taken place in England of John Fitzgerald of Beenanaspig only son of Jim Fitzgerald and Mollie Kelliher. James is survived his sister Lizzie Lane at home while Mary and Ellie live in America.

 

Sept 25th notes

Death has taken place of Bridget Stack nee Woulfe of Dromurhur a daughter of John Pat Mick Woulfe and Hannah Collins of Cratloe. Bridget is survived by her husband Pat sons Bobby, Dan, John, Richard and Pat, daughter Mary Goulding, brother Paud and sister Norrie Stack, her brother Dan Woulfe of Abbeyfeale predeceased her. Requiem Mass for Bridget Stack was concelebrated in the Church of the Assumption Moyvane on Tuesday last by Fr Michael Fleming PP, Fr O Leary, Fr Jerry Roche a cousin, Fr Pat Crean Lynch, Fr Tim Culhane and Fr Edward Mulvihill. Bridget was laid to rest at Ahavoher on her Birthday.

 

Died in England Tom Mc Elligott born Lisaniskea son of Jack Mc Elligott and Mary Herbert. His sister Peg who lives in England survives him. Tom was predeceased by his brother John who lived at home.

 

Death has taken place in England of John Fitzgerald of Beenanaspig only son of Jim Fitzgerald and Mollie Kelliher. James is survived his sister Lizzie Lane at home while Mary and Nellie live in America. Their sister Hanna Fitzgerald died some years ago.

 

History: Notice in the Boston Pilot of 1850. Richard Stack from Knockanure left Ireland in November 1851 in the" David Cannon" for New Orleans. When last heard from was in Dearborn Co., Indiana. His wife Catherine Murphy would like to hear from him c/o Mrs Griffin 119 Twelfth Street, Louisville, Ky.

 

Aug 15th notes

Large crowds attended the Cemetery masses last week many home on holidays had the opportunity of meeting old friends while visiting and praying for their dear ones who are now at rest. Fr Fleming and Fr Mc Mahon concelebrated mass for the dead assisted by the Sacristan, Altar Servers, the Choir, Eucharistic Ministers and Readers. . The weather being fine it was ideal for walking around the cemetery and remembering our neighbours who are gone from us. Thanks are due to all who prepared and took part in the memorable ceremonies.

 

The death has taken place of Tim Naughton, Knockaclar, Lyrecrompane following requiem Mass in Rathea Church Tim was laid to rest at Kilshinane Churchyard. He was predeceased by his wife Nora Kirby and is survived by son Tom, daughters Eileen, Joan, Nora and Mary Buckley Knockanure,

 

 

Charles Kickham: 120 anniversary of his death is on August 22nd. Every old house in the parish must have at least one of his books.

Martin H Kennelly who became Mayor of Chicago in 1947 was born 115 years ago his father a Kerryman died when Martin was a child.

 

Aug 1st notes

History: Bishop Moriarty visited Newtownsandes on August 4th 1856 and recorded his observations in his diary.

 

The death has taken place in Newbridge of Tom Broderick son of Paddy Broderick and Nell Hudson of Coilagurteen.

 

July 25 Notes

History: A report in The Kerryman of July 23rd 1932 tells us that Kilmorna man Jack Murphy was back from Chicago, Jack was the son of Michael Murphy of Kilmorna Lodge. 100 people attended Jacks Party. Step Dancers at the party were Mr Madigan of Trien and Miss Murphy of Timpleglantine. Mick Taylor Flute, Tim Mc Mahon Violin and Billy Doyle Mandolin supplied the music.

 

July 11th notes

The Death has occurred of Sr. M. Berchmans O Flaherty of Murhur Moyvane and who died in London recently.

 

History: The ruined Church in Murhur Churchyard measures 120 ft by 40ft the windows are 5ft from the ground. 60 years ago a big section of the upper part of the Church walls was knocked by the B.O.H because it was considered a danger.

 

July 4th notes

Wednesday is feast of St Thomas who is said to have travelled to India. The Kerryman of June 18th 1932 reports on one of our own that went to India. Archbishop Kenealy of Simla India has arrived in Ireland for the Congress, he was born Monmountshire his father a Kerryman and his mother a Corkwoman.

 

June 13 -02 notes

History: June 22nd 1932 marked the Official Opening of the Eucharistic Congress. The day before the Opening of Congress was General Communion Day for all the Children of Ireland.

 

Died recently Chris Sweeney nee Lynch of Carrueragh aged 90 years . A daughter of Pat Lynch and Bridget Keane, she was predeceased by her husband Joe Sweeney, her brother Pat Lynch, sisters Margaret, Catherine and Bridget. Fr Michael Fleming celebrated requiem Mass for Chris Sweeney in Knockanure Church. Chris was laid to rest in Listowel Old Cemetery on June 3rd 02.

Death in Kilbaha of Brid Brouder nee O Brien of Carnagh, Ballyhahill she is survived by her husband Willie Brouder her mother Mrs Kit O Brien, Ballyhahill, mother in law Peg and sister in law Rita, Aunts and Uncles. Bridget's many friends formed a guard of honour at the Church to show their appreciation on the sad occasion of the death of a friend and neighbour, at such a young age. Bridget was laid to rest at Ahavoher Cemetery following Requiem Mass in Moyvane Church on Thursday last.

 

June 6th 02 notes

 

The death of John B Keane brought thousands to Listowel to pay their last respects. Everyone have their own little story of their encounter with the great man. A local woman's uncle introduced J B to the National Broadcasting Station, another came from Clonakilty having known the man he had to come to give thanks for the memories, even the man who stole the coins from John B Keane's Phone Box 30 years ago admitted his guilt. On R na G our own Gabriel Fitzmaurice gave a nice vocal account in Irish of the way J B fitted into the local scene.

 

Died in London John Jackie Shanahan born Moyvane Village 86 years ago son of Con Shanahan and Nora Murphy. Jackie is survived his brothers Tim of Tullamore Listowel and Con in London, his sisters Nodie, Mary and Nancy predeceased him. Jackie Shanahan was laid to rest in Carpenter Cemetery London on Wednesday 29th of May 02.Jackie left Moyvane 49 years ago and will be missed by his Nephews and Nieces.

 

May 30th 02 notes

Death has taken place of David Dillon of Kilmeany aged 55 years. He is survived by his sisters Sheila Ann, Kay and Siobhain . Fr Fleming celebrated David's Mass assisted by Fr Joe Foley of Bruff. Hymns were beautifully sung by his nieces Martha and Rita Fitzgerald of Bruff. David Dillon was laid to rest at Ahavoher in the Family Plot beside his Mother Margaret Mary Stack who died in 1974, his Father Vincent who taught in Coolard and died in 1998, his Aunt Kathleen who worked for the Irish Hospital Sweepstake and died 1992. David's grandmother was a National Teacher in Knockanure from 1903 to 1933.

May 23rd 02 notes.

 

Death has taken place of David Dillon of Kilmeany aged 55 years. He is survived by his sisters Sheila Ann, Kay and Siobhain . Fr Fleming celebrated David's Mass assisted by Fr Joe Foley of Bruff. Hymns were beautifully sung by his nieces Martha and Rita Fitzgerald of Bruff. David Dillon was laid to rest at Ahavoher in the Family Plot beside his Mother Margaret Mary Stack who died in 1974, his Father Vincent who taught in Coolard and died in 1998, his Aunt Kathleen who worked for the Irish Hospital Sweepstake and died 1992. David's grandmother was a National Teacher in Knockanure from 1903 to 1933.

 

DEATH 03

 

03 Feb 6

 

Death has taken place of Sean Histon of Dirreen in St Ita's Newcastlewest Sean was born in 1925 son of John Histon of Dirreen who died October 1960 and Margaret Casey of Knocknisnaw who died August 1968. Requiem Mass for Sean Histon was Celebrated in St Bartholomew's Church Athea by Fr O Leary assisted by Fr Madden. Sean was laid to rest among generations of his ancestors in Knockanure Old Churchyard beside the wall and just west of the door of the ancient church his only sister died as a young girl. Sean Histon was known far and wide as a great and reliable historian.

Death: of Sr. Peter Hudson Mercy Sister who gave years of service as Matron of Listowel Hospital. Sr. Peter called Hannah was born in Kilbaha a daughter of Ned Hudson and Hannah Hanrahan. Sr. Peter had one brother William and sisters Margaret, Mary, Bridget, Nora and Eileen. The remains of Sr. Peter lay in repose at St Bridget's Church in the Hospital grounds Listowel all day on Thursday last where great numbers came to say their last goodbye after Requiem Mass in St Mary's Listowel Parish Church on Friday January 31st Sr. Peter Hudson aged 82 years was laid to rest at the Balloonagh, Mercy Convent Grounds, Tralee.

Death: of Mrs Bridget Windle nee Mc Mahon aged 86 years her parents were Dan Mc Mahon and Mary Dillane Bridget. Sisters Mrs Tess Stack and Mrs Nellie Woods mother of Jerry Woods Knockanure survives Mrs Bridget Windle.

 

03 Feb 13

 

Death has taken place of Humphrey Doody of Kilmorna son of Humphrey Doody and Catherine Fitzmaurice who came from Lixnaw. The late Humphrey was married to Nora Duffy of Mayo and his brother Bill was married to her sister Kate Duffy, other siblings includes Pat who lives in Kilmorna with his wife Betty Mc Kenna, Eddie who married Sheila Brosnan of Kilmorna, Mick was in the army married Maisie O Brien of Mullingar, Nora Doody married Peter O Halloran of Athea, Nell Doody married Jim Cassidy of Slane , Kathleen Doody married Dick Lewn of Slough and Jim Doody the youngest of the family died three years ago was only three years old when his father died. One by one all the family went to live in Slough on Sunday afternoons they would all meet at a Bar called the Three Sons.

 

03 Feb 20

 

Death has taken place of Mickey Reidy of Glasha born 1914 all his brothers and sisters have predeceased him. Requiem Mass for Mickey was celebrated in St Bartholomew's Church Athea on Saturday last the 15th of February by Fr Madden PP assisted Fr O Leary and Fr O Keeffe at the Offertory a sod of turf ,cap and pipe were presented each had a story to tell about his life. Maura Ahern Sullivan rendered the hymns with feeling and clarity later Donie Sullivan played some airs on the Side flute.

Mickey Reidy was laid to rest at Timpleathea Churchyard beside his parent's, brothers and sisters. Mickey's siblings included John, James, Tom, Eileen, Catherine Hannah, Margaret and Nora Sexton who lived in Knockanure, Their parents were James Reidy and Nana O Connor. Also buried in the family grave is their uncle Paddy Reidy of Toureendonnell.

03 Feb 27

Death has taken place of Maighread Moore who has given three decades of devoted service at the General Hospital Tralee. Mairead was daughter of Bridie May Sheehy and the late Michael Moore her brothers Jim, Tom and Michael survive her. Fr O Leary assisted by Fr Nolan, Fr Mc Mahon, Fr Barrett, Fr Mc Evoy and Fr Smith celebrated requiem Mass for Mairead Moore on Thursday February 20th in Knockanure Church. Margaret Carroll accompanying herself on the Guitar sang the Hymns during Mass. Mairead was laid to rest at Ahavoher Cemetery on lovely spring day beside her Father Michael who died in 1972 aged 68 years and her aunt Bridget who died in 1978 aged 79 years.

 

Death: has taken place of Sr. Conrad Windle born Aughrim Moyvane. Sr. Conrad was laid to rest at the Convent Cemetery Balloonagh after Requiem Mass in the Convent Church on Wednesday 19th of February.

 

 

06 Deaths

 

 

Jan 12-06 notes

DEATH: Sr. Anthony Joseph( Catherine) Mulvihill died on December 15th 05 at the Holy Faith Convent in Rockferry, Liverpool, she was born at Lower Athea on the 15th of August 1915 to Ned Mulvihill (carpenter) and Ellen McKenna (teacher). Sr. Anthony Joseph entered the Holy Family Order on January 29th 1934, went to (Ceylon) Sri Lanka on 21st August 1935, in 1958 she became principal of Kalutera School in Colombo, all Europeans were expelled from Sri Lanka in 1970, returning to England Sister continued her work in schools, libraries, Pastoral Ministry and was also Mother Superior at Liscard, in 1990 Sr. Anthony Joseph retired to Rockferry.

Death has taken place on 28th of December 05 of Maureen McSkane nee Doyle of Glin Road Moyvane, daughter of James Doyle and Hannah O Connor, her husband Brian, brother Mick and sister Betty predeceased Maureen, her daughters Bernadette and Una, and siblings Teresa, Peggy, Breda, Mena, Julia and Patsy survive her.

Death of Kit O Rourke nee Buckley occurred on the 29th of December, Kit was born 76 years ago to Michael Buckley and Nora Shine at Moyvane Village, she was married to Paddy O Rourke of O Rourke’s Cross, Bruree, her only daughter Patricia, siblings, Michael, Liam, Maura and Joe survives her. Fr Denis, Paddy, John, Con, Ned and Donie predeceased Kit O Rourke.

Death has taken place on Monday January 2nd 06 of Cornelius A Kennelly of Pallas , Listowel. Cornelius was born 42 years ago to Matt Kennelly of Pallas and Nora Hudson of Kilbaha, (Nora was aunt of the late Tim Kennelly). Cornelius is survived by his wife Ann Marie O Shea a native of Killarney, children Emma and David, his parents Matt and Nora, sisters Siobhan, Mary and Ann and brother Ned. Following Requiem Mass at the Cathedral Killarney Cornelius A Kennelly was laid to rest at Aghadoe Lawn cemetery.

Death has taken place on Maurice Kennelly of Inchamore, Husband of the late Ester Houlihan of Ballyconry, son of Hannah Dowling of Duagh and Tim Kennelly of Coolaclarig,

his siblings were Michael and Catherine. Maurice’s father Tim died when he was a young lad and his mother Hannah reared with her own children relations Nonie Kelleher and Margaret Dowling. Maurice is survived by son Tim and daughter Josephine, following Requiem Mass on Sunday January 1st 06 in Moyvane Church celebrated by Fr Lucid and hymns sung by Peggy Sweeney , Maurice Kennelly who was 86 years last October was laid to rest at Kilsinan Churchyard.

 

Jan 19 -06 notes

DEATH has taken place on January 9th 06 of Bishop Michael McAuliffe retired Bishop of Jefferson City, son of Jack McAuliffe of Lower Athea and Bridget Broderick of Knocknagorna, he is survived by brothers Joe and Bill, Jack and Larry predeceased him. Bishop McAuliffe’s grandparents were Lawrence McAuliffe of Meenoline North and Catherine Wright of Gortnagloss

Jan 26th 06 notes

DEATH has taken place on January 8th 2006 of Sheila Walsh nee Murphy of Lisready, Loughill, Sheila is survived by her only son Gerard, her husband John Walsh a native of Gortnaskehy, Ballybunion predeceased her. Sheila was born at Garravane, Mountcollins to Pat Murphy and Julia Murphy nee Murphy, her siblings were Denis Knockanure, Philip Bunagara, Mike, Pat, Tom, Tim and Nellie. Following Requiem Mass at the Church of the Assumption Loughill Sheila Walsh was laid to rest at Loughill Cemetery on January 12th 2006.

Death has taken place recently of Margaret Dore of Casement Avenue, Tralee; Mossie Walsh of Skehenerin; Eileen O’Donoghue who died in England recently and Mrs Catherine Carmody, Gortdromasillihy;

 

Feb 9th 06 Notes

DEATH has occurred of Michael Bambury of Gortaglanna, Knockanure, he was predeceased by his wife Theresa McMahon, children Willie, Eileen, George and Monica survive him. Michael was born at Cool, Ballylongford in 1917 to George Bambury and Mary Ann Dowling who came from Duagh, his siblings were Madge in Glin, Annie in Lisselton, Sr. Bernadette, Nellie and Jack. Requiem Mass for Michael Bambury was celebrated in Knockanure Church on February 1st by Fr Lucid P.P assisted by Canon Linnane, Fr Nolan, Fr Mc Mahon, Fr O Callaghan and Fr Lawlor. Following Mass Michael was laid to rest among his ancestors at Lislaughtin Abbey Churchyard. Michael Bambury was a founding member of the Adoration group in Knockanure Church where he diligently did his hour from 5pm to 6pm every Tuesday till his illness.

DEATH has taken place of Helen Roche nee Stack of Rathkeale and Clounbrane, Moyvane on 29th of January 06, Helen is survived by son John and daughter Therese, brothers Stevin, Tommie and friend and companion Jerry Corden, her husband Paddy Roche died about twenty years ago. Following Requiem Mass in Moyvane Church celebrated by cousin Fr Paul Dillon assisted by Fr John Lucid, Fr Tom Mc Mahon, Fr Brendan O Callaghan, and Fr Jack Shine a neighbour, Helen Roche was laid to rest at Ahavoher Cemetery on Thursday 2nd of February 06, beside her father William Stack of Moyvane and mother Mary Danaher of Templeathea.

RECENT Deaths: Sr. Margaret O’Flaherty who died in Baltimore U.S.A. and late of Tubbertureen, Moyvane and for whom Mass will be offered on 20th Feb. at 7.30pm.

And for Nell Kiely. Who was laid to rest at Murhur Churchyard on Sunday following Requiem Mass in Moyvane Church.

 

Feb 16 Notes

DEATH has occurred of Michael Bambury of Gortaglanna, Knockanure, he was predeceased by his wife Theresa McMahon, children Willie, Eileen, George and Monica survive him. Michael was born at Cool, Ballylongford in 1917 to George Bambury and Mary Ann Dowling who came from Duagh, his siblings were Madge in Glin, Annie in Lisselton, Sr. Bernadette, Nellie and Jack. Requiem Mass for Michael Bambury was celebrated in Knockanure Church on February 1st by Fr Lucid P.P assisted by Canon Linnane, Fr Nolan, Fr Mc Mahon, Fr O Callaghan and Fr Lawlor. Following Mass Michael was laid to rest among his ancestors at Lislaughtin Abbey Churchyard. Michael Bambury was a founding member of the Adoration group in Knockanure Church where he diligently did his hour from 5pm to 6pm every Tuesday till his illness.

DEATH has taken place of Helen Roche nee Stack of Rathkeale and Clounbrane, Moyvane on 29th of January 06, Helen is survived by son John and daughter Therese, brothers Stevin, Tommie and friend and companion Jerry Corden, her husband Paddy Roche died about twenty years ago. Following Requiem Mass in Moyvane Church celebrated by cousin Fr Paul Dillon assisted by Fr John Lucid, Fr Tom Mc Mahon, Fr Brendan O Callaghan, and Fr Jack Shine a neighbour, Helen Roche was laid to rest at Ahavoher Cemetery on Thursday 2nd of February 06, beside her father William Stack of Moyvane and mother Mary Danaher of Templeathea.

Death took place in Baltimore, Maryland of Sr. Margaret Flaherty of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart. Sr. Margaret was born 97 years ago to Edward Flaherty and Catherine McEnery of Tubbertureen, she was alert up to the end and celebrated 75 years in the Convent on February 4th 06. Sr. Margaret’s siblings included Nell O Keeffe, Julia Walsh, Sr. Loreto ( Bridie), Sr. Majella (Hanna), Sr. Nuala (Peg), Cathy Scannell, Nora Moore, Con, Jack, Jim, Eddy and Michael in America. Sr. Margaret emigrated to America and after some time entered the convent where she spent the rest of her life supporting the disadvantaged and the poor.

Death of John Keane of Ballygrennan, who was born about 77 years ago to Jack Keane of Ballygrennan and Ciss Collins of Aughrim. Jack and his brother Liam walked to Murhur school from his grandfathers Bill Collins house, Jack is also first cousin of the Connors at the Hill and the Leahy’s of Lisanuisce. John’s grandmother was McMahon of Gortaglanna, mother of old Jack Keane. John married Phyllis Lawler and his children are Margaret, Marie, Deirdre, Soibhan, Sean, Michael and Liam. John Keane’s siblings include Fr Liam in Manchester, Michael in Ballymacelligott, Joan and Ann. Following Requiem Mass in Listowel Church John was laid to rest at St Michaels Churchyard Listowel on February 8th 06.

 

Feb. 23- 06

DEATH has taken place on February 9th 06 of Ned Stack of Rea, Kilmorna, son of Robert Stack and Hannah Broderick, he is survived by his sister Bridie and brother Mick, his sister Mary predeceased him about 10 years ago. Ned Stack was laid to rest in Springmount Cemetery Duagh following Requiem Mass which was celebrated in St Bridget’s Church Duagh.

Death of Sr. Ann Maria Kennelly of the Presentation Convent , Lixnaw on 13th of February 06. Sr. Ann Maria was born at Moneen, Lisselton to Tom Kennelly who was a native of Woodford and Lil Pierce, Sr Ann Maria is survived by her siblings Mary, Eileen, Jim, Paddy and her sisters in the Presentation Order, her brother John predeceased her. Following Requiem Mass in the Parish Church in Lixnaw Sr. Ann Maria Kennelly was laid to rest in the Convent Cemetery. Sr. Ann Maria’s nephew Fr Padraig Kennelly was ordained at Thurles in 1991.

 

March 2 -06

DIED recently: Mary Wallace, Glin; Mossie Walsh, Listowel; Mary Foley Coolkeragh.

DEATH has taken place of Mary Carroll nee O Connor of Athea Village, Mary was born to Jer Connor and Bridget McMahon of Kilbaha 84 years ago. Mary’s husband Dan Carroll, brothers Joe and Mike and sister Norrie who lives in America survive her, she was predeceased by brothers Jer and Paddy. Mary Carroll was laid to rest on Saturday last Feb. 22nd 06 at Holy Cross Cemetery Athea, following Requiem Mass in Athea Church celebrated by Fr Madden and Fr Kelly.

 

March 16th 06

DEATH has taken place on March 6th 06 of Mary Casey of Knockunderval, Duagh, Mary is survived by her sister Nora in Lyrecrompane and her niece Helen Bambury nee O Keeffe of Gortaglanna and other nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by siblings Con, John, Kitty and Nell Casey who was married to Con Keeffe of Lixnaw. Following Requiem Mass in St Bridget’s Church Duagh on Thursday last March 9th Mary Casey was laid to rest among her ancestors at Springmount Cemetery, Duagh. Mary’s ancestor Casey was a school teacher at Knockalucka.

 

 

March 23rd 06

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DEATH of William (Bill) Hudson who was born to Jack Hudson of Kilbaha and Kate nee Hanrahan of Aughrim in December 1921, Bill worked in England and returned to Ireland in 1974, he was predeceased by his siblings Dick who died in 1993, Patrick died in 2000, Jim died in 2002, Peg Collins was his only sister. Following Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr Lucid in Moyvane Church on Tuesday 14th of march 06 William Hudson was laid to rest on a lovely cool Spring day beside his brothers at Ahavoher Cemetery.

Death has taken place recently of Margaret Hanrahan nee O Sullivan and Catherine Kitty Lynch nee Windle, their remains were brought to Moyvane Church on Sunday evening last.

 

13th April 06

 

DEATH has taken place of Mai Hickey wife of late Eugene Hickey of Purt Abbeyfeale, Mai was daughter of Tom Meehan and Elizabeth Connell and her siblings were Bill, Denis, Dan, Tom, Paddy, Mary, Joan, Kit, Nell and Liz. Mai who was taken to Abbeyfeale Church on Monday April 3rd 06 her 90th birthday is survived by children Michael, Jer, Dan, Matt, Tom, Mary B and Bernadette, she was predeceased by Phil and John. Following Requiem Mass in Abbeyfeale Church on Tuesday April 4th 06 Mai was laid to rest in the Old Churchyard Abbeyfeale beside her husband Eugene.

Death has taken place of Jimmy Cunningham of Kilbaha on April 1st 06. he was born in 1935 and married in 1969 to Ann Fitzsimons. Jimmy is survived by his wife Ann, children Katrina, John, James, Margaret and Mary and grandchild Tomas, siblings Timmy, Sr. Mary, Chris, Sr. Kathy, Ann and Phil. Following Requiem Mass in Moyvane Church Celebrated by Fr Lucid assisted by Canon Kelly, Canon O Keeffe and Fr O Leary, Sean Ahern Sang the Hymns and Francis O Farrell played the organ on Tuesday April 4th Jimmy Cunningham was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard beside his father Jack who died in 1990 and mother Kitty nee McCoy of Athea who died in 1977.

DEATH has occurred of Eily Carr of Marian Place, Glin, daughter of Bridget Egan and Michael Carr of Aughrim, Eily is survived by her sisters Bridget and Julia and was predeceased by siblings Michael, Billy, Con and Mary Following Requiem Mass in Glin Church by Fr Crawford and Fr Madigan, Eily Carr was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard on Tuesday April 4th 06 on a nice dry sunshine day with a cool easterly drying wind.

Death of Bridie Shine nee Mullane of Lower Athea took place on April 3rd 06, she was predeceased by her husband Tadhg Shine a well known smith in Athea. Bridie is survived by her children Mary, Breda, Noreen and Mike Bridie was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery following Requiem Mass in Athea Parish Church.

 

April 20th 06

DEATH has taken place April 9th 06 of Nora Brosnan nee Joy of Barragogeen Nora was laid to rest at St Michaels Churchyard Listowel on Tuesday 11th of April 06 following requiem Mass in Moyvane Church.

 

April 27th 06

DEATH of Dawn Murphy( nee Jackson) of Kilmorna took place on April 16th 06. Dawn was a native of Pingella, Western Australia. Dawn Murphy is survived by her husband Michael, son Edward, daughters Sharon, Maggie, and Siobhan, brothers Dennis, Justin, sisters Norma, Talma, Kaye, and Joan grandson Ciaran. Requiem Mass for Dawn Murphy was celebrated at Knockanure Church on Thursday 20th of April 06 by Fr John Lucid and Fr Tom McMahon, Stephen Donegan sang hymns during Mass and played the organ, family members did the readings and presented memorabilia of Dawns life in Ireland and Australia. Following Mass Dawn Murphy was laid to rest at Springmount Cemetery Duagh. Dawn was born in 1942 to William and Jean Jackson and she married Michael Murphy on May 9th 1975. While we were saying a final farewell to Dawn at Knockanure a Mass was also being said in her remembrance at her native place in York.

DIED in Australia Sr. Brendan Molyneaux of Woodford; Marion Nolan nee Murphy late of Bedford.

DEATH on April 19th 06 of Paddy Flavin of Dirha and Late of Bedford Cross, Listowel at the residence of his daughter Maura Lynch, he was predeceased by his wife Lil Rowan. Paddy is survived by his daughters Betty, Eleanor, Maura and Noreen who lives in Knockanure. Following Requiem Mass in Listowel Church celebrated by Fr Donal O Connor and Fr Tom McMahon, Paddy Flavin was laid to rest at St Michaels Churchyard, Listowel on Friday 21st of April. Paddy’s brother Eamon predeceased him, they were sons of Moss Flavin and Nora Brown.

DEATH of Dan Keane of Keylod aged 82 years, Dan was predeceased by his wife Margaret Stack and is survived by his daughter Ann, sons Denis, Michael and Tomas, his brother Pat Joe and aunt Sheila and was predeceased by brother Mick and sister Peg Mulvihill. Following Requiem Mass in Knockanure Church on Saturday last 22nd of April celebrated by Fr Tom McMahon and Fr Brick, Dan Keane was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard beside his wife Margaret. Dan was son of Michael Keane of Lenamore and Mary Ann Collins of Ballybunion.

 

The death has taken place of Michael O Connor of Leitrim East, Moyvane, on April 27th 06 aged 75 years. Michael was born at Tarmons River, Tarbert and is survived by his wife Peggy O Sullivan, son Liam, daughters Brid and Ann ,sister Tessie, brothers Tommy and John. Michael O Connor was laid to rest at St Mary’s Cemetery Tarbert.

Michael’s brothers Tommy and John were great athletes.

 

Death took place on Good Friday April 14th 06 of Peter Carmody at Kildysart, Co Clare. Peter was born at Ahalanna, Moyvane 64 years ago to Michael Carmody and Mary Stack. His brother Bishop Eddie Carmody and several priests concelebrated Mass for Peter at Clarecastle Parish Church, Co Clare, following Mass he was laid to rest at St Mary’s Cemetery, Tarbert, His wife Margaret, daughters Clare, Niamh and Carol and son Gerard survive Peter Carmody. Peters siblings were Michael, Eddie, John, Brendan, Maurice, Pascal, Finbarr, Martin, Noel, Eileen, Sheila and Sr. Mary.

 

MAY 18th 06 notes

DEATH took place at Guy’s Hospital on May 2nd of Tim Stack of the Hill Moyvane and London where he worked in a practice for 45 years. Tim was son of Edward Stack of The Hill and Bridie O Hanlon of Ballyduff, his sisters Kathleen O Connor and Dolly Dillane survive him, siblings Willie, Margaret, and Mary predeceased Tim Stack who will be brought home to rest with his ancestors in Murhur.

Death of Eza Stanley of Flean Ballyhahill, she is survived by her sister Mary Jo in America, brothers Fr Mort, Pat and Michael, she was predeceased by her brother Tom . Requiem Mass for Eza Stanley was celebrated by 11 priests at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Glin on Wednesday May 10th 06, the Ballyhahill and Glin choir sang the hymns. Chief celebrant Fr Mort Stanley who was assisted by Fr Crawford, Cannon Linnane, Fr Mc Mahon, Fr Dillon, Fr Ryan, Fr Davern, Fr Keane, Fr Morrissey. Eza Stanley was laid to rest following Mass in the Stanley ancestral grave in Kilfergus Churchyard beside her father Joe Stanley who died in 1972, her mother Margaret Daly a native of Duagh who died in 1966, her brother Tom who died in 2004 and her aunt Mary Jo Daly died in 1988 aged 91 years.

Death took place of Toddy O Sullivan of Derry Listowel son of Bill Sullivan and Babe Ann Walsh. Toddy is survived by his wife Maureen Galvin, daughter Annette son William and daughter-in law Margaret, brother Patsy, Sisters Sr. Bridie in Tralee Presentation, Mary in Ballylongford and Peggy O Connor in Moyvane. Following Requiem Mass in Listowel Church on Friday may 12th Toddy O Sullivan was laid to rest at St Michael’s Churchyard Listowel. Toddy and Maureen established Oakland’s Nursing Home in Derry.

 

May 25th Notes 06

DEATH has taken place on May 11th 06 of Eamonn Cotter of Knockanure and late of Collins Avenue, Dublin, he is survived by his wife Veronica, sons Janes and John, brothers and sister. Following Requiem Mass at Corpus Christi Church Knockanure, Eamonn Cotter was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard on Monday May 15th 06.

Death took place on May 14th 06 of John Guiney of Charles St., Listowel son of Jack Guiney of Moyvane South and Biddy Enright of Clounleharde, John is survived by his wife Babs Enright and children. His son Brendan, brothers Jim in the North of Ireland and Willie in the ancestral home in Moyvane predeceased John Guiney who was laid to rest at St Michael's Churchyard, Listowel following Requiem Mass in Listowel Church on Wednesday May 17th 06.

Canon Linnane said the graveside prayers and Jerry Brosnan sang an old football song which mentioned the exploits of the Guiney’s.

 

 

JUNE 1st 06

 

DEATH took place on May 2nd 06 of Dr Timothy Stack of Wincroft Street, London and the Hill Moyvane, his remains were received at Moyvane Church having come from Shannon on Monday evening May 22nd by Fr John Lucid and Fr Tommy O Hanlon (a cousin). On Tuesday May 23rd Requiem Mass for Tim was celebrated by Fr Lucid and Fr Lawler (a cousin from the Hanlon side), Sean Ahern sang the hymns and Ann Cunningham played the organ. Following Mass Tim Stack who attended St Michaels College and Trinity was laid to rest with his father Edward Stack who died 49 years ago and his mother Bridie O Hanlon who died c 1956 in Murhur Churchyard watched by his sorrowing sister Cathleen, nephews and nieces neighbours and friends, his sister Dolly Dillane was unable to attend.

DEATH Has taken place of Michael Murphy of Knockanure, Michael is survived by his brother John and sister Sr. Declan in Ferbane Convent, he was predeceased by his brother Billy, sisters Kitty O Connor and Julia Nolan. Requiem Mass for Michael Murphy was celebrated in Knockanure Church on Ascension Thursday May 25th by Fr Lucid and Fr Tom Mc Mahon, hymns were sung by the Flaherty Family. Following Mass Michael was laid to rest at Old Knockanure Churchyard with his father Michael who died in 1959, his mother Maria Galvin died 1968, , aunt Julia Mc Mahon and uncles John, Mick, Tom, and Edward Murphy

his grandfather who was the second generation of the Murphy’s in Knockanure died 1906, his wife Marie O Connor died 1908.

The Murphy’s came from the Irremore side.

DEATH took place on May 24th 06 of Seamus Flaherty of Leitrim East and late of Tubbertoureen, he was laid to rest at Old Knockanure Churchyard following Requiem Mass in Moyvane Church on May 27th 2006, Seamus was aged 85 years.

 

JUNE 8th 06

DEATH has taken place of Micheal Mulvihill of Gortdromosillihy son of Danny Dan Mick Mulvihill and Jule Stack a native of Moyvane South. He is survived by his wife Margaret Dowling and children D.J., Micheal, Mossie, Jackie, Brendan, Mollie and Julie. Micheal’s siblings include Donie, Brendan in California, John Joe in Navan, Theresa in Chicago and Joan Dunne who predeceased him. Requiem Mass for Micheal Mulvihill was celebrated in Moyvane Church on Wednesday 31st of May feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was laid to rest at Murhur Churchyard.

Death has taken place of Ita Collins nee McEnery, of Knocknagorna. Ita was daughter of Denis McEnery of Tubbertureen and Margaret Hudson of Kilbaha. Her Husband Jack Collins died about 22 year ago. Ita is survived by her children Sean, Denis, Paddy, Hilda Hunt, Peg Dermody, Siobhan Barrett, Rose Collins and Helen Shaughnessy, her siblings include Madeline, Noreen Mullane, Denis Mc Enery, Hannah in London, she was predeceased by siblings Sony, Kathy and Birdie. Ita Collins was laid to rest at Holy Cross cemetery Athea following Requiem Mass in St Bartholomew’s Church Athea, celebrated by Fr O Leary, Fr Madden and Canon Kelly.

Death has taken place of Anna Mary Grimes nee Moore of Charles Street, Listowel and London.

 

June 22nd 06

 

Death has taken place of Maureen Moore of Park, Upper Athea. Maureen was laid to rest on Friday June 16th 06 at Holy Cross cemetery Athea after Requiem Mass in St Bartholomew’s Church Athea. Maureen Moore was daughter of Jack Moore a native of Glin Road, Moyvane, her mother was Nellie Scanlon she had one sister Hannie Moore Fitzgerald and a brother Tom.

DEATH has taken place in Dorchester, Boston on Friday June 9th 06 of P.J. Flavin son of Pat Flavin formally of Carrueragh and Caron Stapleton who is American.

Death of CJ Haughey on June 13th 06 and State funeral will be long remembered by most people. It is time that all will show feeling for the sorrow of his wife, family and relatives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World War I: Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener
By Kennedy Hickman,

Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener

Photograph Source: Public Domain
Early Life & Career of Horatio Herbert Kitchener:
Born June 24, 1850, Horatio Herbert Kitchener was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Henry H. Kitchener and his wife Frances Anne Chevallier-Cole. Though born Listowel, Ireland, Kitchener's family was of English descent. In 1864, the family moved to Switzerland as Kitchener's mother was suffering from tuberculosis. The mountain air failed to improve her health and she died later that year. In the wake of his mother's death, Kitchener returned to Britain and entered the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. Eager to see action, he took leave in 1870, and joined a French ambulance company during the Franco-Prussian War.

Contracting pneumonia after a balloon ascent, he was brought back to England by his father. Completing his studies, he was commissioned into the Royal Engineers on January 4, 1871, but was reprimanded by the Duke of Cambridge for violating British neutrality and fighting with the French. Three years later, Kitchener was dispatched by the Palestine Exploration Fund to aid Claude R. Conder in surveying the region. Completed in 1877, the eight-volume survey later became the basis for many modern maps of the region. After a brief stint as vice-consul in Anatolia, he was transferred to Egypt in 1883.

Kitchener in Africa:
Arriving with the British rank of captain, Kitchener was also given the Turkish rank of bimbashi (major). The following year he participated in the expedition to Khartoum to relieve Major General Charles Gordon's besieged garrison from a Mahdist army. Arriving on January 28, 1885, the expedition found that the defenders had been overwhelmed two days earlier. After retreating back to Egypt, Kitchener was made Governor of the Red Sea Territories with the rank of colonel. Wishing to re-take the Sudan, the British consul-general of Egypt, the Earl of Cromer, tapped Kitchener to lead the Egyptian army in 1892.

Appointed sirdar (commander-in-chief) of the Egyptian Army with the rank of major general, Kitchener began a rigorous training program designed to build an effective fighting force. Equipping his men with modern weapons, Kitchener began advancing up the Nile in March 1896. Building a railroad as they advanced, Kitchener's army brought the Mahdists to battle at Omdurman on September 2, 1898. Though some of his commanders criticized Kitchener's tactics, he won a stunning victory and the Sudan was quickly retaken. Proceeding south, he was able to present a firm, but diplomatic front during the Fashoda Incident.

The Boer War:
For his success in the Sudan, Kitchener was knighted and elevated to Baron Kitchener of Khartoum. Remaining in the Sudan, he worked to rebuild the country through the construction of schools and mosques, as well as worked to ensure the religious freedom of the inhabitants. With the outbreak of the Boer War in 1899, Kitchener was dispatched to South Africa following early British reverses. Serving as chief-of-staff to Field Marshal Frederick Roberts, Kitchener worked to reorganize British logistics and transport. In February 1900, he led a highly-criticized assault during the Battle of Paardeberg.

With the defeat of the Boer armies, Kitchener succeeded Roberts in November 1900, and worked to suppress the remaining enemy guerrillas. In an effort to end the conflict, he negotiated a reconciliatory peace treaty with the Boers only to have it rejected by London. As a result, Kitchener embarked on a brutal scorched earth campaign to end the Boer insurgency. Burning farms, British troops forced Boer families into concentration camps to prevent them from aiding the guerrillas. Conditions in these camps quickly deteriorated and the British were harshly criticized by the international community.

Continuing to lobby for a compromise peace treaty, Kitchener was finally rewarded in 1902 with the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging. With the end of the conflict, Kitchener, now a full general, was made Viscount Kitchener. Transferred to India where he was named commander-in-chief, he worked to reform the Indian Army. Coming into conflict with the Viceroy, Lord Curzon, Kitchener was able to compel his resignation. Promoted to field marshal in 1910, Kitchener lobbied for the position of Viceroy of India, but to no avail. Instead he was posted to Cromer's old position as Agent and Consul-General in Egypt.

Kitchener in World War I:
Made Earl Kitchener on June 29, 1914, he was immediately tapped by Prime Minister H.H. Asquith to serve as Secretary of State for War when World War I commenced two months later. One of the few who believed that the war would last several years and cause heavy losses, he initially directed Britain's overall war strategy as well as oversaw recruitment and munitions acquisitions. One of his first actions was a massive recruitment campaign to dramatically expand the British Army. Soon a distinctive poster featuring his face appeared all over Britain encouraging people to enlist.

Dubbed the "New Army," Kitchener's efforts represented the first time that Britain had fully committed its manpower to building up its land forces. With the Western Front quickly settling into trench warfare, Kitchener advocated landing troops at Iskenderun in present-day Turkey. He argued that such an attack would cut the Ottoman Empire in two as well as sever critical rail links. Rebuffed, he was talked into supporting Winston Churchill's attack on Gallipoli. As the fighting progressed, Kitchener found it increasingly difficult to work with other members of the war cabinet and relations became strained.

In 1915, his political reputation was badly damaged as the Gallipoli campaign began to collapse and the Shell Crisis hit. The latter, a scandal resulting from a belief that the British Army was short on shells, led Asquith's government to collapse. In the coalition government that was formed, Kitchener was retained but responsibility for munitions production was transferred to David Lloyd George. Following the crisis, he travelled to the Mediterranean to inspect the conditions at Gallipoli and other installations in the region. It was hoped that Kitchener could be persuaded to remain in the area as commander-in-chief.

That December, Sir William Robertson was named Chief of the Imperial General Staff on the condition that he was granted the right to speak for the army in the Cabinet. As a result, Kitchener was reduced to overseeing manpower and recruitment. Though declining in influence, Kitchener was selected, along with Lloyd George, to travel to Russia in May 1916 on a diplomatic mission. Shortly before departure, Lloyd George was forced to back out and the decision was made to send Kitchener alone. Traveling north, he boarded the cruiser HMS Hampshire at Scapa Flow on June 5, 1916.

Putting to sea, Hampshire struck a German mine around 7:30 PM that same day as it sailed towards Russia. Sinking west of the Orkney Islands in a heavy gale, only twelve of the crew were rescued. Beloved by the public, Kitchener's death stunned Britain and was viewed as a disaster for the war effort. Several conspiracy theories were subsequently advanced regarding Kitchener's death, the most notable being that Hampshire was sabotaged by the famed German spy Fritz Joubert Duquesne. German records indicate that Duquesne was awarded the Iron Cross for his actions.