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Musk explained that his reason for building rockets that could go to Mars was that it might be a way to preserve human consciousness in the event of a world war, asteroid strike, or civilization collapse. Hassabis told him to add another potential threat to the list: artificial intelligence. Machines could become superintelligent and surpass us mere mortals, -perhaps even decide to dispose of us.

 

 

 

Musk paused silently for almost a minute as he processed this possibility. He decided that Hassabis might be right about the danger of AI, and promptly invested $5 million in DeepMind as a way to monitor what it was doing.

 

 

 

A few weeks after this conversation with Hassabis, Musk described DeepMind to Google’s Larry Page. They had known each other for more than a decade, and Musk often stayed at Page’s Palo Alto, Calif., house. The potential dangers of artificial intelligence became a topic that Musk would raise, almost obsessively, during their late-night conversations.

 

https://time.com/6310076/elon-musk-ai-walter-isaacson-biography/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb

 

JACK ASHE Listowel.

He penned a lovely 12 verse poem, 'The Place we Call The Gleann' in memory

 

of the street of  his youth, the first 2 verses read

 

 

 

1

 

I now retrace the path of years

 

And see a picture bright.

 

No faltering step or memory lapse

 

Can dim the pleasing sight.

 

No wind of change can disarrange

 

The thoughts I first penned down.

 

Of happy days and boyhood ways

 

In the place we call " The Gleann"

 

2

 

Ah ! There's the lengthy line of homes

 

Along the riverside.

 

Across the roadway many more

 

Line up with equal pride.

 

The white-washed wall of one and all

 

And the thatch of light-hued brown.

 

Bring picturesqueness to the scene

 

In the place we call the Gleann.

 

 

 

He was equally adapt at penning lovely verses regaling the fortunes of teams

 

playing in the Listowel Town League,

 

2 of these ballads remain and I'd wager few places or few ballad writers could

 

 produce words or lines that would compare with Ashe's composition.

 

The first 2 verses of his 1935 effort went

 

 

 

1.

 

The world and his wife were there to see the contest played.

 

The ploughman left his horses and the tradesman left his trade.

 

Excitement spread, like lightning flash through every house in town.

 

The night the Boro' Rovers met in combat with the Gleann.

 

2.

 

The father and the mother, yes, the husband, wife and child.

 

Were there in great profusion and went mad careering wild.

 

Said the young wife to her husband: "Sure, I'll pawn my shawl and gown

 

And I'll bet my last brown penny on the fortunes of the Gleann"

 

 

 

In later years, 1953, once again those great rivals met in the final, well known All Ireland

 

footballer, Jackie Lyne was the referee, afterwards Lyne remarked, that the match

 

was as exciting and the play as skillful as any inter-county match he had ever played in.

 

Once again Ashe's 2 first verses were classic in their descriptive lines.

 

 

 

1

 

T'was the thirteenth of August and the year was fifty-three,

 

And the bustle and excitement filled expectant hearts with glee,

 

So we all stepped off together to the field above the town,

 

To see those faultless finalists, Boro' Rovers and The Gleann.

 

2

 

The game began at nick of time, the "Ref" was Jackie Lyne,

 

The whistle held in master hands was an inspiring sign,

 

It was an epic struggle and to history 'twill go down,

 

An eventful, epic final twixt the Boro' and the Gleann.    

 

 

 

General Comments

 

The variety Lumper is of immense historical interest in Ireland, due to the fact

 

that its fecundity facilitated the rapid increase in the population of Ireland

 

during the early nineteenth century and its devastation, due to the 1845-48

 

potato blight epidemic, led to the Great Famine. It is a very old variety, and was

 

probably well known when first recorded by Dutton (1808) in his Agricultural

 

Survey of County Clare. 

 

There are numerous references to this variety attesting to its widespread cultivation. It was

 

described by Andrews (1835) as a ‘coarse species’ and was recommended by Howden (1837)

 

as stock feed due to its enormous yield. Although it was claimed that ‘Lumpers suffered

 

more than any other variety (from blight)’ (Anon., 1845), in truth, most pre-Famine potato

 

varieties were blight susceptible, and varieties such as Cups, which were grown by more

 

affluent farmers, never recovered their position post-1847 (Davidson, 1933). Lumpers now

 

survive in the variety collections of Ireland and the UK only (Kehoe, 1986). The variety was

 

described by MacDonald (1991). A variety called Lumper procured by Davidson in Co. Cavan

 

in 1923, and subsequently from other places, was not the true Lumper and was named

 

Cavan Lumper to avoid confusion. Davidson, who was responsible for collecting the true

 

Lumper, had no doubt as to the veracity of this accession.

 

Remembering Me

 

In 2015 there were approximately 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, two thirds of whom are women. It is estimated that by 2025 this figure will reach 1 million.

 

https://remembermeproject.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/celebrating-the-life-the-hidden-face-of-dementia/

 

LET US ALL CONTRIBUTE:

I like the story of the three year old who went to Mass for the first time over Christmas with his Granny.  The collection basket came round and he was heard to whisper, “You don’t have to pay for me Gran, I’m not five yet!!”.  As we start another New Year this coming Friday, may our prayers be that each of us will joyfully and willingly contribute to the spread of the Gospel and the Mercy of Jesus, our Savour and Friend. A happy, healthy and prayerful New Year to each and every one of you. 

   A YEAR OF TIME:

We see 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8760 hours, 525,600 minutes, 31,536,000 seconds.  May we use time wisely as it is a precious gift from God.  Happy 2016.

 

 

 

THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM - BISHOP RAY:  “It is wonderful that Christmas is so strong as a “family celebration”. So many people say things like: ‘It is all about children’; ‘Are you going home for Christmas?’; ‘Contact home for Christmas’.  God bless all homes and families especially where there are young children. This Christmas we are mindful of families who have no homes or who could be made homeless in the New Year, – the homeless in Ireland, the millions of refugees leaving North Africa. It is so sad, especially where there are children. Christmas challenges us to respond to their plight. Christmas reveals to us that all people on earth are one great family, one family with God as Our Father. As you gaze on the new born Baby Jesus in the crib, see all people as your sisters and brothers. Jesus, whose first home was the stable in Bethlehem, dwells in every home. Under His loving care may we all live loving, gentle and contented lives. One day we will all be a family united together around God Our Father in heaven.

People say Christmas is sad for the bereaved: often it turns out to be the opposite.  Families have time to be together, to pause and remember the loved one who has died, to recall precious memories, and to support and comfort one another. And Jesus came into the world to open the door to eternal life. The bereaved often experience Christmas as hope and consolation. Be as generous as you can with the local charities and causes who fundraise at this time of year. Their voluntary service is so valuable, something to be proud of. Make time for the faith side of Christmas: sacred Christmas music on radio or T.V. and EWTN; an afternoon visiting the beautiful cribs in local churches;   read a spiritual Christmas article missionary magazine; each day spend a few quite minutes before the crib at home. Have Jesus at the centre of your Christmas.  A happy and a peaceful Christmas to one and all. God bless all the people of the diocese of Kerry: young and old; healthy and sick; those for whom it is the happiest of years; those for whom it is the most difficult of years.  God bless all who cannot journey home for Christmas. Thanks to everyone for your contribution to the life of your parish and of the diocese in the past year. Thank you for the way you live by faith, hope and love. In all our communities let us ensure that there is no one who is lonely or without a visitor this Christmas, nobody without a Christmas dinner or a lift to Mass.  All around us there is so much that is good, thanks be to God”.   Bishop Ray Browne, Diocese of Kerry, Christmas 2015.

 

 

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

A DEARLY BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER

MARY KEARNEY

KNOCKANURE,CO.KERRY

AND KINSALE

DIED 13THNOVEMBER 2006

 

She Was Lovely And Fair Like

The Roses In Summer . . . . .

Rest In Peace; Buried Castlelands, Ringrone, Kinsale, Cork.

http://historicgraves.com/castlelands/co-csln-129/grave

 

HARNETT

Family and Descendents of Richard Hartnett

Purt, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick

Only Hartnett mentioned in Tithe Applotment Book (1829) for the townland of

Port is a Daniel R Harnet

Generation One

Richard Hartnett

Generation Two

Family of Richard Hartnett

Cornelius Hartnett, born c. 1840

More about Cornelius Hartnett

Married: Hanora Collins, Abbeyfeale, 23rd January 1864. Hanora, born c.1842, was the daughter of Daniel Collins

Generation Three

Family of Cornelius Hartnett

Bridget Hartnett: Born Purt, Abbeyfeale, 2nd February 1865

Eliza Hartnett: Born Purt, Abbeyfeale, 22nd May 1867

Ellen Hartnett: Born Purt, Abbeyfeale, 4th March 1870

Richard Hartnett: Born Purt, Abbeyfeale, 28th November 1872

Daniel Hartnett: Born Purt, Abbeyfeale, 20th August1876

Mary Hartnett: Born Purt, Abbeyfeale, 24th March 1878

Cornelius Hartnett: Born Purt, Abbeyfeale c.1882

Married Daniel O’Sullivan, Cnegare,? 6th February 1894

Richard Hartnett Married: Mary McCarthy of Graigue, 12th February 1907.

Bride’s parents were Joseph McCarthy and Hanora Sullivan of Graigue

. Witnesses were James Hartnett and Hanora McCarthy

KENNELLY FAMILIES

Scannell of Abbeyfeale area married Catherine Kennelly a sister of Old Jerry of Dromin. Their son Paddy Scannell married Broderick of Abbeyfeale, they had Ml. John and Jer among others.

Notes, had cousins in Beale, Paddy Kennelly of Bedford his mother Rice of Tullahinell.(Rice family still at Kilgarvin Lisselton) Paddy  m Walsh they had no family. There was Con Kennelly in Chicago. John Paul in Dromin. Kennelly/ Enright  far out relation , Dromin. Kennelly came from Lacca to Dromin. Old Scannell came from Abbeyfeale as a child, rest of his family emigrated. Mike Scannell of Dromin, 1890 Paddy scannell m Broderick. Carmody farm Beale now Perryman.(Check relationship Carmody and Kennelly). Darby Kennelly Lacca 1820 to Dromin. Cousins Bill and John Paul were good at history. Jim and paul of Woodford were said to be cousins. Chicago in 1990 Con Kennelly.

 

FINUGE CROSS: John Kennelly m Halpin, his father James Kennelly. James Kennellys daughters nuns, Bridget Professed 1948, Ellen professed 1945, Imelda Professed 1947, Josephine Professed 1945, Teresa Professed 1950, Sisters of Incarnate Word. Notes Cul na Lin, James Halloran and Rev John Halloran (D) 1829.

 

Dan (Paul) Kennelly, his father Jeremiah m Moloney of Pallas, his father again was Dan Kennelly.

Notes; 1901 census Dan Kennelly. Jer Kennelly had five brothers, one went to New Jersey. Paul’s uncle caretaker in Listowel cemetery. Martin Kennelly house and garden from Hewson, Finuge. Cousin of Lyons of Duagh shot at Gortaglanna. Lyons and Whelan’s of Pallas. Kennelly and Culhane priests once lived near Listowel Milk Factory. Coolnaleen Kennelly’s lived where Kelly’s are now. Caheroona Kennelly Tarbert. Kennelly and Buckley bred horses there. Mango, Napoleons Horse was sold by Buckleys to French agent.

 

WOODFORD: Anthony Kennelly married Josie Foran, his father James m Dore (Rathoran), her mother Relihan. His father James Kennelly (died 3 10 1919) m Harrington of Ballyduff, (Very Religious), she died 3 1 1911. His father Pat Kennelly m Mary Purcell she died 1884. His father Duddy Kennelly died aged 102.

Notes. Bridget Relihan m Dore, (Cuckoo Relihan’s), her mother Catherine Connell of Athea. Relations in USA have Family Tree. Paddy Kennelly of Moybella, grandfather Tom of Woodford. Paddy’s father Brigadier in Army. Anthony Kennelly’s sister Mary Kennelly Regan of Dromin.

 

 

 

ATHEA: Denis Kennelly Direen m 1859 Mary Leahy of Knockanure, children were Helen, Pat, James, Mary, Julia, Elizabeth, Helen, Denis and Catherine.

Notes; Sean O Histons great grandmother was aunt of Denis Kennelly. Fr Crowley of Charleville, Mrs Danaher and Kennellys of Clash are thought to be related. More cousins, Mullanes, Stevens, Aherns, O Gradys and Dee NCW. Note Michael Kennelly Athea m 1859 Catherine Cunningham of Kilbaha.

 

LEITRIM; Maimie Kennelly m James Kennelly of Kilbaha, her father Martin m Heffernan, her mother Walsh Blanemore, her mother again Buckley of Knockane, Listowel. Father of Martin was Ml and his wife was Mary Kennelly of Clash, Athea.

Notes. Walsh m Sullivan of Derry, Listowel. Mamie’s uncle Con Kennelly m Scanlon Ballydonoghue.

John Kennelly m B Kirby, children, Dan 1842, Ellen 1844, Pat 1853, John 1854, Tim 1856, Ml 1857, Jas 1859.

Children of Con Bunce and Bridget Bunce, Con 1832, Ml 1834 and Mort 1838.

Kennelly of Clash Athea m Grady, their nephew Dee Garage NCW. Lived down near the river in Clash one married in USA, buried im Murhur near Old Church. Forans lived nearby and the Aherns now Mrs Sheehy. O Grady came from Lower Athea, Kitty Grady. Search for Ml Kennelly of Clash.

 

KILBAHA

C 1850 John Kennelly attorneys clerk  married Beidget Kirby of Glenalappa and Ballyheigue. Their son Dan m 1875 Catherine Thornton, their son Tim m c 1910 Mary Jane Hanrahan. Their son James Kennelly married Mamie Kennelly of Barragoogeen, her father Martin and her mother Heffernan.

Notes. Many Jesuits in Family. (Kirby Lumber Company USA cousins). James Kennelly abroad m Goulding of Knockanure. Wm Kennelly m Cregan. Sister of Tim m Liam O Connor of Beenback. Bridget a nun. Michael a Brother born 1857 died 1954, John Louis, born 1854 died 1880 in Cork.

Tim Hanrahan Kennelly now in County Cork. Tim died 27-4-1955, buried Murhur. Ellen Kennelly m Ryan of Glin, a Jesuit in Family.

1833 Dore m Kennelly at Kilbaha in NTS.

A TomKnnelly worked at Kilbaha c1922, he lived near Dan Keanes of Kealid, his children went to Knockanure school.

Mrs J Kennelly often heard her father talk of Murt Kennelly and a cousin in Australian Government.

Nonie Thornton m Shanahan of Direen.

 

KNOCKANEBRACK: Pat Kennelly m Kate Galvin, children were, J P, Matt and John, daughter married Harrington of Kilbaha and another married Culhane of Ballyguiltenane. Family of J P Kennelly, daughter Mary m Tim Kennelly of Skibbereen.

Notes; Kate Galvin sisters included, Mgt m Nolan of Brosna, Ellen m McElligott, now Ned Kennellys.

Kate’s brother James Ellen O Connell Galvin m Mary Stack of Hill, Moyvane. Present Matt Kennelly is nephew of J P. J Ps niece is Mrs Bates of Duagh and Mrs Leahy of the Nursery. Catherine Kennelly 1901, see Shanahans of Kilbaha. Knockanebrack is just across river from Gortaclahane.

 

SHROWONE

John Kennelly m Scanlon, line to Maurice, then Michael then Pat.

Notes; Cousins, Josie Foran Woodford, Kennelly’s Cool( Land divided) John Kennelly of Ballylongford (Poets Family). Scanlon McEnerys of NTS. Scanlon Kennelly Coolaclarig. Knockanure and Pallas Kennelly Cousins. Mary Kennelly Farranstack 1901. Kennelly McAuliffe Elm Bar, Duagh. John Kennelly m Elizabeth Scanlon of NTS.

 

DOON Road and Beale.

Ml Kennelly m Sheehy, his father Ml of Gullane.

Notes Tom Kennelly 1901. Pat Kennelly Gullane 1901. Cousins Kate, Bridget and Pauline Carey, Tournageehy.

 

MOYBELLA: Paddy Kennelly m Jenny Fitzgerald , his father Tom of Woodford.

 

 Separate family; David Kennelly m Costelloe of Garryard. Tom Kennelly m O Connor of Listowel. Their father John Kennelly m Flavin of Knockane, Listowel.

Notes; Paddy’s cousin, James shot by Tans , may be related to Shanahan’s of Tarbert. ?  Tom’s sister Mamie Kennelly Barry, Ballyegan died 14 Jan 1967 aged 53. Paddy Kennelly related to Mulvihills, NTS.

Note two separate Kennelly families in Moybella.

 

LACCA

John Joseph Kennelly  m Mary B Counihan. His father John died 1 July 1966, his wife was Mary Finnerty of Lacca who died 27 2 1967. His father again was John Kennelly died 194? Aged 70,  buried in Murhur, neat gate, his wife Bridget Faley of Lyre.

Notes; Kennelly worked for Foran, got some bog in Kilteen, a relation. Dillane and Keane of Ahascara old aunt to Kennelly. 1901, John of Lyre, Pat of Bedford,( Ed of Kilteen, cousin  of Lacca K).

Sean Foran Coolard, Fr Jack Kissane Aus. Sister in Waterford ?. Lynch, Kissane, Madden, Finnerty,

O Neill,  her father drowned in Cashen with Tom OCarroll, fell through ice, 2^nd cousin Mary O Mahony of Ballydonoghue. Tom Kennelly died 27 2 1870 his wife B Long of Guhard. His father Tom Kennelly m Liz Faley lived at Ahanagran. Kerry Sentinel June 1901 Ed Kennelly sued Cremin for £6-6-0

 

Knockanure.

Jer Kennelly m E O Mahony, back to Pat Kennelly and Mary Daly, back to Jerry Kennelly and Mary Moloney, she died 21 May 1922. Back to Pat Kennelly died 4 July 1912 m Ellen Dore. Back to Jer Kennelly and Mary Griffin m c 1850.

Notes; Cousins, Loughnanes, Griffin, Connell  Upper Athea, Falahee and Tierney. Related to Kennelly, Gortaclahane, Knockanebrack. From Dore side Woodford Kennelly. Dan Griffin m Stack 1810. Griffin m  Mulvihill 1810. Dore, Bridget, 1857, Mary 1853 birth.

 

Tom Kennelly m Mgt Shanahan of NTS, his father Pat m McElligott, his parents Dan Kennelly m Mary Stack of Knockanure, his parents Jer Kennelly m Mary Griffin of Knockanure.

 

KEYLOD

John Kennelly, then Ned m Mary McMahon of Killorglin or Glenbeigh. Both worked at Mulvihill NTS.

John Martin Kennelly lived on Mulvihill Land.

Note.  1901 Joan Kennelly, Keylod. Curry Kennelly Clounbrean. Jim Kennelly’s daughter Babe Ann married Con Lynch, Mail Road. Ml and Tom Kennelly lived near J J Sheehy, cousin policeman, Canada. Jim Kennelly lived where Pat Leahy is now was cousin.

Michael Grocer Kennelly, his father Con.

Note 1867 Kennelly of Gortdromasillihy from Shanagolden m Mary Stack in NTS.

 

COOLACLARIG

Tim at the Bar and footballer, parents Ml Kennelly and Han Hudson, their parents Tim Kennelly m Han Dowling of Duagh. His parents Ml Kennelly m Catherine Carroll of Clounamon, Ballylongford. His parents John Kennelly m Hickey of Castleisland.

NOTES. Mce Kennelly of NTS m Esther Houlihan. Tim Kennelly had brothers, Mce, sisters Nora and Kate m Scanlon from Inchamore. Mulvihill and Kennelly, Grourke and Kennelly. Cousin. Ml Dowling, Tarbert. Leahy of Ballyeigh, Stack and Carroll of Beale. Kennelly buried Lislaughtin . Hagerty of Lisselton Cross cousin of Foran, Bridge Forans. Kennelly also related to Danaher who lives there now. Aunt of Tim Kennelly, Bridget Kennelly m McGrath of Ballyguiltenane.

 

Matt Kennelly m Mary Ahern, son of Jim and Peg Curtin. Son of Kennelly and O Carroll. Son of James Kennelly and Catherine Golden. Son of James Kennelly of Gortaclahane.

Note; John Golden M Mgt O Connor of Knockanure. Cousins, Tobin, Cusack and Buckley.

 

FARRANSTACK.

Michael Kennelly son of John Kennelly and Mgt Brennan, her father smith of Gortnaskehy. Son of Ml Kennelly and Walsh.

Note; Michael Kennelly came from Lacca, cousins of Paddy Kennelly of Moybella ?. Woodford Kennelly far out cousins of Galvin. Most of family went abroad, an uncle Michael never heard of again.

KILBAHA.

Shanahan Harrington; Pat Kennelly m Catherine Galvin. Children JP m Mary Kennelly, Matt, John, James Harrington m Kennelly, family, John 1902, Matt 1904, Dan 1907.

NOTES: Pat Kennelly Knockanebrack. J P Kennelly went to USA when young and returning. Denis Kennelly Rathea 1901 see Ml of Farranstack.  Galvin Sisters, Kit, Ellen McElligott, Mgt Nolan of Brosna. Brother James son of John Galvin m Nora Stack NTS 9 2 1871, her father Ed Stack. Niece of JP Mrs Leahy and Kitty Bates of Duagh. Cousins Culhane Ballyguiltenane, Denis Kennelly of Rathea,  1901, Ml Kennelly Farranstack and John Kennelly of Gortaclahane.

 

PALLAS

Matt Kennelly, his parents Tim Kennelly and Ellen Quilter of Lixnaw. (Tim died Dec 16^th 1886 aged 58 buried Knockanure. ( Matt Kennelly 1901 Census) Back to Con Kennelly and back to Matt Kennelly. Cousin David Kennelly ( Tom ? and his father again James now Allmans) David’s sister Hagerty of Lisselton. Tom Kennelly m twice one wife from Lyre. Matt Kennelly’s uncles, Tim, James and Jeremiah. Uncle Dan first Kennelly to be buried at Kilsinan. Cousins Anthony of Woodford, Whelan, Twomey and Tadhg Kennelly in Dublin.

 

Gortaclahane; John Joe Kennelly m Galvin, back to Jack,  back to Denis, Back to James.

Note James Ellen Galvin m Nora Stack in 1871. James parents were Ellen Connell and John Galvin.

 

ARDAGH;

J J Kennelly m Quaide, her father Jack cousin of Histons. Parents of JJ were Jer Kennelly and Mary Tierney of Martinstown, Rathkeale. Jer’s parents John Kennely and Joan McCarthy (of Co Kerry), died 1949 buried Ardagh.

Note. John (Dane) Kennelly steward for Wm Smith O Brien, the sais O Brien son evicted John Kennelly 1905, got cottage 1907 at 6d per week. Cousin Denis mentioned, Ahern of Clash and Keys.

 

KENNELLY Dates;

John Folan Kennelly and Bridget Kennelly in NZ; John H Kennelly born NTS 1847 died 14 Oct 1914 in NZ, he was 40 years in NZ, he had nine children, Nora, Jack, Edward, Francis, Pat, Michael, Charles, Maurice and Martin.

 Ballylongford Church Nora Kennelly of Beale m Michael Flahive of Ballyline. Pat Kennelly 1820- 1908 m O Connor. Elizabeth Scanlon m Loughnane her father Richard 1860;

Stephen Kennelly m Holly.

Ml Kennelly m Nora Costelloe of Farran 30-4-1836.

Pat Kennelly and Mary Griffin a daughter Nora on 13-6-1832. Son Pat on 19-7-1834.

Pat Kennelly and Mary Dee  had Julia  20 11- 1834 at Litter Beale

Matt Kennelly and OCarroll or O Connell  had son James 1834

John Kennelly and Mary Enright had Mary in 1835.

Tom Kennelly Ahanagran m Bridget Long of Guhard on 27-2-1870, son of Tom Tom K and Liz Faley.

Ml McCarthy of Listowel m Mary Kennelly of moybella 9-2-1873.

More; Sarah Langan of Tarbert m Dan Boland on 2-2-1844.

Mary Ann Boland daughter of Pat Boland and Sarah Langan m Con Kennelly of Pallas.

Julia Kennelly baptised Ballybunion 1831.

1836 Pat (Saint) Martin Kennelly and Mary Stack of Coolard.

1832 Denis and Mary Walsh in NTS married.

1833 Martin Kennelly and Bridget Connor married in NTS

John Kennelly m Liz Scanlon NTS

1879 Ml Kennelly of Ballydonoghue m Moloney of Moyvane, witness Jer Kennelly NTS.

 

         

 

 

 

Kenneally, Nora (1911-2012),Centenarian

Nora Carmody, daughter of Michael and Helen Carmody, was born on 7 January,1911. She was brought up at Direen, Kilcornan,Co. Limerick. She married Jackie Kenneally(qv) and they had a family of four boys(Michael, Con, John and Pat) and one girl, Eileen. All her married life was lived in Askeaton. She was the recipient of a congratulatory letter and cheque from President Mary McAleese on the occasion of her 100 Th birthday. She died on 4 May, 2012, and was buried in

 Relig Mhuire, Askeaton. Nora’s sister was also a centenarian. Compiled by John M Feheny.

 

 

 

https://www.scribd.com/doc/121407745/5/ARISTOCRATS

Compiled by John M Feheny

 

Kenneally, Michael (1905-1983),Sportsman

Michael Kenneally, son of Con Kenneally and Susan Purcell, was born in Askeaton showed early promise as an athlete. He was one of the early members of the Rathkeale GAA club, starting his playing career as a schoolboy and altar server. After playing football for some years, he was induced to try his hand at hurling by another Rathkeale GAA star, Bill Sheahan. Mick proved to be a talented hurler and subsequently became a regular player in the Abraham Hurling team in Rathkeale. Among the trophies he won was the national lift and strike, later known as the Puc Fada ,competition. While still in his teens, he was elected a member of the Rathkeale Town Council. He was also Hon. Secretary of the local branch of the Irish Land League and Labour Association. As an athlete, he won prizes in the half mile and 440 track races. Among his hobbies were hunting with foot beagles and gardening, in which in he won many prizes. He was also a prominent member of the Rathkeale church choir. (O Ceallaigh, Lk L)

 

 

Kenneally, Jackie (1903-1975),Sportsman

Jackie Kenneally, son of Con Kenneally and Susan Purcell, was born in Askeaton, Co. Limerick, on 23 June, 1903. He attended Askeaton National School, at the same time showing evidence of great sporting talent. He represented Askeaton in minor hurling and graduated to junior level. In 1924, he played with Cappagh and helped the team win the West Limerick Junior Championship. In 1935, he was a member of the Askeaton team which won the junior hurling county championship. The following year, he was chosen to represent Limerick in inter-county junior hurling. Jackie subsequently played football with Ballysteen, also winning West Limerick championships in this code. He married Nora Carmody (qv) and they had a family of six boys and one girl. Jackie died on 20 February, 1975, and is buried in Relig Mhuire, Askeaton. He was a brother of Michael Kenneally (qv). (Kenneally, M.,2007)