2017 BLOG

Paddy Drury

https://northkerry.wordpress.com/2017/12/07/paddy-drury/

TALK: Dr. Patricia Kieran to present on “Exploring Family Life”. The Public Talk will take place on Tuesday 9th January at 8pm in The Gleneagle, Killarney. This event is free and everyone is welcome. Patricia is a lecturer in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick in the Department of Learning Society and Religious Education. This event is part of the Diocese of Kerry’s preparation towards the World Meeting of Families taking place next summer.

THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILES takes place in Dublin in August 2018. A limited number of copies of the World Meeting of Families Icon are available at the back of the Church. Families are asked to place the icon on the Christmas dinner table or in another prominent place in their home and to pray together the official prayer for families which is printed on the back of the icon. Early registration at www.worldmeeting2018.ie will ensure a place at all of the main events.

GRANDMOTHER: Israeli grandmother gives birth to her 20th child, according to news report.

HISTORY of ARDAGH Co Limerick 2017 by MARY KURY

The book has over 400 illustrations Inc. Pics, maps and documents. Also contains many stories, poems and lots of history.

Appendices Inc a survey of forts taken between 1960 and 1980, a list of townlands mentioned in the text with heads of household in the Tithe Applotments, Griffiths Valuation, 1901, 1911 census and land registry deed where available, West Limerick Brigade rolls, Fenian statements and more poems.

More on

October 1918, The official site of the R.M.S. Leinster

http://www.rmsleinster.com/poetrySong/poetry.htm

"The world needs to know that I don’t 'suffer' from Down syndrome"

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-world-needs-to-know-that-i-dont-suffer-from-down-syndrome-34152

October 20 2017

NOVEMBER INDULGENCES for the Faithful Departed: At this time of the year, the Church invites us to remember our Faithful Departed and to give them a special share in the prayer of the Church and the Saints. Because of this, particular forms of prayer attract either a 'partial indulgence' (bringing the faithful departed closer to heavenly glory) or a 'plenary indulgence' (bringing on of the faithful departed into the fullness of heavenly glory.)

On All Souls' Day visiting a church to pray an Our Father and a Creed carries with it an indulgence.

Between 1 November and 8 November, visiting a cemetery to pray for the Faithful Departed carries with it an indulgence.

One indulgence can be earned in any given day.

For the indulgence to be a Plenary (or Full) indulgence, the following are required.

1. To receive Holy Communion within 20 days of the indulgence

2. To make a Sacramental Confession within 20 days of the indulgence

3. To pray for the intentions of the Holy Father.

4. To be without attachment to/affection for sin.

BOOK: Golden Jubilee of the Consecration of St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney will be celebrated in June 2018. It is proposed to produce a book to commemorate this occasion, any photographs of events in St. Bernard’s in the past 50 years welcome.

PIONEERS: TAKE THE SHORT-TERM PLEDGE FOR NOVEMBER for deceased family and friends who have gone before us marked with the Sign of Faith. Join online at www.pioneerassociation.ie.

DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY ON FAMILY LIFE: ‘How can parish support family life’ Exploring the importance of family in today’s parish community and providing resources for parishes – took place on Sunday 15th October 2017 in the Brandon Hotel; Music, singing, talks and reflections and concluding with a light supper at 6.00 p.m.

Family Day Tralee 2017

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LAW: 50th Anniversary in the UK of the passing into law of Medical Termination of the Pregnancy Bill of 27th October 1967. In 2015 alone, there were 185,824 abortions in England and 12,134 in Wales.

THOUGHT: We cannot properly serve unless we are content. Lacking this virtue will make us prone to view situations from the angle of how will this benefit me? Outward actions and words can appear unselfish or even self-denying, but if they are not founded in contentment, they will be fuelled by self-serving motives. -John Bevere.

ARDAGH: The present Saint Molua’s Church Ardagh blessed and officially opened on October 15 1967. Work on the old Saint Molua’s Church started in 1813 after Fr. James Corbett P.P. received a free site from local landlord Maurice Studdert, who also gave a donation of ten pounds towards the cost of the building. It was completed and opened in 1814 and served until the present Church was built.

OLD AGE: 24 May 1875 Daily Alta California

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The veteran patriot, James Kissane, of Moybella, has Just passed away, having attained the extraordinary age of 111 years. During the late Kerry election this old gentleman walked in from his residence to the polling booth at Listowel, a distance of five miles, and record a his vote in favour of the Home-Rule candidate. Besides this daring offender, old Houlihan of Ballydonoghue." and Mrs. Benson, of Listowel, have, it appears, just paid the debt of nature at the age of 104 and 109 years, while Listowel is still enlivened by the presence of old Nancy Trent of Ennismore," who, at the age of 103, walks eight miles to church every Sunday,

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The Kerry Sentinel, 30 January 1904

Death of Centenarians, Near Listowel

The death recently took place of Patrick M'Elligott, Lybes, parish of Duagh, at the age of 103 years, and of John O'Sullivan, Islandanny, at the age of 104 years.

Los Angeles Herald, Volume 5, Number 46, 18 November 1875

Cases of Longevity.

Although we cannot claim that the fountain of perpetual youth, which led the chivalrous Ponce de Leon such a disastrous journey through the wilds of the New World, pours forth its perennial stream within the limits of the Golden State yet the climate of California bears an enviable reputation for recuperative powers and a tendency to promote longevity in man. In support of this, two cases of centenarians have lately come under our notice in this city. James Gale, "an aged colored man," reached his one hundred and sixth year on Thursday last. He was a native of Jamaica, West Indies The other is a female who called at the police office yesterday to relate a little grievance she had with her boarding house keeper. In conversation with an officer she gave her name as Mary Hinchy, a native of the county of Limerick, Ireland, and stated her age as 100 years.—S. F. Examiner

Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Sat 23 Oct 1880 Page 6

A MIRACULOUS APPARITION AT LIMERICK.

A Limerick paper gives the following account of the miraculous appearance at the Church of Mount St. Vincent, in the western suburbs of the city.

(See paper about the event, below is a snippet from article)

Sunday Feast of Our Blessed Lady.

On the evening of that day the orphans left the convent to play in the grounds in front of the new buildings, and they were told not to be alarmed by the thunder, but to pray to Our Lady of Succour should they be frightened. With whole faith of Our Lady's protection with which the little ones like their elders are possessed, they passed into the grounds and proceeded in their innocent amusements in the usual manner. Soon after the thunder rolled along the sky and the children at once piously offered up their prayers for safety to the Blessed Virgin. Then they raised then

voices and sang the touching hymn ' Look down, Mother Mary,' and while the beautiful music of their young fresh voices was ascending, one of the children suddenly called out ' Oh, look there,' and instantly the eyes of 200 others, her companions, were turned towards the belt of trees to the north

of the convent, and in the air above them the figure of the Blessed Virgin was beheld by all attired in white robes, with a blue sash around her waist. The infant Saviour was borne on her right arm, and a

rosary depended from her left. She seemed to rest on a white cloud, upheld by two angels who carried in their disengaged hands branches of some description covered with foliage; The children were spellbound, and involuntarily offered prayers to the Blessed Virgin. After they had gazed on the vision for about ten minutes some of them ran to the convent to acquaint the nuns, but before

the good ladies had arrived at the spot the Divine Apparition had gone, the Virgin disappearing in the heavens. The children were found in a pale, terrified, trembling state, but all tallied in the accounts of what was seen, even to the '(description of the rosary, which they stated was large and white, and the beads of which were far asunder from each other. More startling was it still to find that children distant from them in another part of the premises had also seen the vision. There was no wavering and no contradiction amongst them. Several were from 13 to 14 years of age, and it was impossible not to be convinced of their truthfulness. So much for Sunday evening; but on Monday evening the manifestation was still more decisive.

While the children were again at play one of their number called out to look at the Blessed Virgin, and instantly almost fainted. All eyes were directed towards the statue on the top of the building, and above it in the air the children saw the immaculate Mother vested altogether in white, her hands raised as if in the attitude of invoking or expressing a blessing or prayer, her eyes cast down, and a silvery light surrounding the beatific figure. Some of the children again hastened to the convent to communicate what they saw, and one of the nuns who arrived on the spot beheld the Virgin also. The children were unanimous in their descriptions of the strange apparition, and the little one who first saw the vision was absolutely rigid from the astonishment. The other members of the holy community did not see the miraculous spectacle,

14 Oct 2017

MARY I: Mary Immaculate College, Open Days for undergraduate programmes take place on the 19 and 20 of October on Limerick Campus between 9am - and 3,30pm.

FAMILIES: Sun Oct 8 2017: Family Fun Day at Mary Immaculate to kick-off World Meeting of Families programme. Sunday’s event, which runs from 1p.m. to 5p.m., will capture the essence of family as children, parents, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins come together for fun-filled celebration that will be a reminder of the beauty of family.

A special Festival Mass was held at 4p.m. but before that there was three hours of inter-generational revelry as all ages come together to enjoy family fun activities. They will get to enjoy food stalls, a mobile farm, face painting, archery, an obstacle course, water zorbs, music and games and more.

Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy said: “We have the exciting prospect next year of Ireland hosting the World Meeting of Families in Ireland and we wanted to launch our programme in support of this great event by celebrating families through a fun environment.

(Several bands and choirs were at the event)

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THOUGHT: The problem is that if we trust in man we are always let down. No, we shouldn't trust in man-- not ultimately. If we don't trust in man or God, we are in an awful lonely mess, too. You see, if we don't trust anyone, we live in fear, but if we trust in God, then we don't have to fear man anymore. - Stefani Carmichael.

VOLUNTEERS: Overseas Volunteers Required Volunteer IT/HR Admins, Montessori/Primary/Secondary Teachers, Physios, Accountants, Social Workers...all required for funded placements on Missions in Africa, SE Asia and the Caribbean. No previous overseas exp required, no upper age limit! Contact Viatores Christi +353-1-8689986 or email apply@viatoreschristi.com for more info.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre (066 7134276) Human and Religious Development as Catholic Christians: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wed. 18th &25th Oct., 7pm-8.30pm. Meditation in Movement-Sacred Dance: Sat. 21st Oct., 10am to 1pm. Booking required, phone 0667134276. The Practice of Lectio Divina: Fr. Brendan Clifford OP, Thurs. Oct. 26th & Nov. 2nd, 7pm-9.30pm. AA Open Public Meeting: Wed. 1st Nov., 8.30pm-10pm. Ardfert Historical Lecture Series-Luftwaffe over Kerry: The story of German wartime air crashes in Kerry during WW2 by Justin Horgan, Thurs. 9th Nov., 8-10pm.

ODORNEY: Golden Jubilee of the Consecration of St. Bernard’s Church will be celebrated in June 2018. It is proposed to produce a book to commemorate this occasion. We would be very grateful for any photographs of events in St. Bernard’s in the past 50 years.

FATIMA Miracle.

On October 13, 1917, tens of thousands of people gathered near a small Portuguese village to witness the fulfilment of Our Lady's promise.

"More than fifty thousand devout, sceptical, and curious people gathered at the Cova, and those watching from afar, experienced something overwhelmingly miraculous. …

First, the rain stopped abruptly, and the sun grew luminously brighter. The sun started to spin and shoot beams of light, causing everything to turn different colours. But it was not a rainbow that people were seeing. The sun increased in size as if it were being hurled towards the earth. People felt sure that there was no escaping death at this point and dropped to their knees praying fervently and crying out to God for forgiveness. Even the sceptical and cynical suddenly found reason to pray."

MISSIONS: The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 43, Number 4, 15 January 1910

Correspondence.

" The Mission-Spirit in Ireland." Boston, Jan. 2, 1910. Editor Review: — The inference to be drawn from the article "The Mission-Spirit in Ireland" on your Propagation of the Faith page, this week, is that among the Irish of to-day the readiness to seek the distant field (unless to '' follow the Irish") is not so keen as in days gone by. Well, perhaps that's true, Nevertheless I have just been reading in the New Zealand Tablet an account of those missionaries who have died in Africa in recent years, and the number of purely Irish names on the roll is noteworthy. Will you kindly find room, if possible, for the names of these Christian heroes and heroines—these Irish priests and Sisters who have shown that their missionary zeal was no less ardent than that of their illustrious predecessors in the early ages of the Irish Church? Here they are: — Father Dornan, of Belfast, died of fever at Lokoja, on the Niger River, in August, 1886, seven months after his arrival in Africa, and at the age of twenty-eight years. Father O'Carroll, of Cashel, died of fever at Tanta, Egypt, in February, 1881, five months after his arrival in Africa, and at the age of twenty-nine. Father Hennebry, of Ossory, died on board a homeward bound steamer off the West Coast of Africa, July, 1885, seventeen months after his arrival, and at the age of twenty-five years. Father Connaughton, of Westmeath, died at Lagos, West Africa, April, 1887, eighteen months after his arrival, and at the age of thirty-three years. Father Moran, of Tipperary, died in Dahomey, West Africa, August, 1887, three years after his arrival and at the age of thirty-three. Father Downey, of Kilkenny, returned in shattered health from the West Coast, where he had spent four years, and died at Lyons in 1892, at the age of thirty-one. Father Garvey, of Leitrim, died on board a homeward-bound vessel on which he was returning in shattered health in 1896; buried at sea off the West Coast of Africa, aged twenty-five. Father Wade, of Dublin, died of black fever at Salt Pond, in West Africa, in 1898, at the age of thirty-six, ten years after his arrival. Sister Felicite (Miss Kirwan, Dublin), died at Lagos, West Africa, October, 1878, at the age of twenty-two years, six months after her arrival. Sister Cecilius (Miss O'Riordan, Limerick) died at Lagos, West Africa, in 1887, at the age of thirty-one, five years after her arrival. Sister Dominick (Miss O'Riordan, Cork) died at Lagos, West Africa, in 1878, at the age of twenty-three, five months after her arrival. Sister Silvius (Miss Murphy, Cork) died at Porto-Novo, West Africa, in 1888, five years after her arrival, at the age of thirty years. Sister Ignatius (Miss Howard, Bruff) died on the Gold Coast, West Africa, in 1892, nine years after her arrival, at the age of thirty years. Sister Thecla (Miss Moran, Tipperary) died at Porto-Novo, West Africa, in 1892, at the age of twenty-seven, seven years after her arrival in Africa. Sister Lucien (Miss O'Connell, Mayfield, Cork) returned in shattered health from West Africa after a stay of four years; died at Cork of African fever shortly after her return, at the age of twenty-three years. Sister Iphigenie (Miss McEveny, Ballinbough) died at Abeokouta West Africa, in 1894, three years after her arrival, at the age of twenty-three. Sister Jean (Miss K. Howard, Lottera) died at Cape Coast Castle, West Africa, in 1895, at the age of thirty-two, seven years after her arrival. Sister Zenon (Miss A. O'Sullivan, Ireland) died at Cape Coast Castle, West Africa, in 1896, at the age of twenty-seven.

Presbyter.

Irish History

POLICE PROTECTION NEAR LISTOWEL.

HC Deb 19 July 1900 vol 86 cc478-9 478

§ MR. FLAVIN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can state the number of police employed in protecting the farm in Derry situate near Listowel, the property of John Sands, and whether the police so employed cost the district £160 479 ? per year; and, if not, how much; and whether, having regard to the present condition of the district, the extra police so employed on this farm will be removed.

§ MR. G. W. BALFOUR

Two constables are employed in protecting the caretaker on the farm referred to. They will be removed when, in the opinion of the authorities locally responsible, the necessity no longer exists for their employment. The men are supplied from the free force of the county, consequently their employment entails no charge whatever either to the district or the county.

§ MR. FLAVIN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the whole duty those men have to perform is to arrest the emergency man and charge him with drunkenness?

CELTIC MANUSCRIPTS—SALARY OF IRISH SCRIBE.

HC Deb 19 July 1900 vol 86 cc479-80 479

§ MR. DILLON (Mayo, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that an annual sum of £200 has been voted from 1865 to 1891 to the Royal Irish Academy as salary to an Irish scribe, including cataloguing and printing Irish manuscripts, and that a like sum has been included in the general grant-in-aid voted to the said Academy between 1892 and 1899; whether the transcription of Celtic manuscripts ceased on the death, in 1880, of Mr.

O'Longan, the last of the Irish scribes, whether the copying of Irish manuscripts since 1880 has been by photograph, and whether the photographing of old Irish manuscripts ceased with the completion of the Yellow Book of Leccan in 1895; and, if so, can he say what has been done with the £200 a year voted for Irish scribes since 1880, and the £200 a year for printing Celtic manuscripts since 1893; whether the proceeds of the sale of the four folio volumes facsimiled or photographed at the expense of Parliament have been refunded to Her Majesty's Treasury, or spent on the general purposes of the Royal Irish Academy; and whether, if the Royal Irish Academy be unwilling to publish Celtic manuscripts, he will consider the desirability of transferring the present annual grants for this purpose to some of the other existing antiquarian societies in Ireland.

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§ MR. HANBURY

The sum of £200 was voted from 1865 to 1870for "Salary of Irish Scribe and for Cataloguing and. Printing Irish Manuscripts," and from l871 to 1890 for "Researches in connection with Celtic Manuscripts." In the Estimates for

1890?1 and up to 1896?7 this special item was merged in a grant of £400 for "Researches into and publication of Celtic Manuscripts." Since 1897?8 the grant to the Academy has been voted as a lump sum, but the Academy have from year to year allocated a similar amount to such researches. Since the death of Mr. O'Longan in 1880 the manuscripts have been reproduced by photo-lithography, and the last one published was the Yellow Book of Leccan in 1895. The proceeds of the facsimiles published by the Academy have never been refunded to the Treasury. The receipts from the five volumes of "Facsimiles of National Manuscripts of Ireland," published by the Stationery Office, were, of course, paid into the Exchequer. The Academy is anxious to continue the publication of Celtic MSS. But it has full discretion as to the disposal of its grant-in-aid, and recently it has devoted its income mainly to collecting material, for a Thesaurus of the Irish language, which will be a most important aid to the study of the texts themselves.

§ MR. DILLON

What are the researches to which this sum has been, devoted during the last few years?

§ MR. HANBURY

To the preparation, of a dictionary of the Irish language.

§ MR. DILLON

Will that dictionary-be published before the end of next, century?

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28TH – A SPECIAL CONCERT WITH THE THREE TENORS

This will be a very special evening in the Church of the Assumption here in Moyvane. We will have a very special Concert with the Three Tenors (see picture). With Advent and Christmas, drawing near the Concert will feature appropriate songs and music to set our heart and minds dancing in anticipation of the Christmas Season. Secular favourites will all ring out in our newly painted Church. Your support is greatly appreciated. Tickets €25 are available from this weekend on. This ticket will get you into the concert and your ticket stub will be entered in a raffle for loads of prizes including Christmas Hotel Breaks, Turkeys, Meal Vouchers, Christmas Gifts plus many more surprises. Tickets available from the following contacts: Parish Office 068/49308 (office hours)

Mary 087/6328104 Knockanure

Jackie 087/4122269 Moyvane

Noreen 087/7595879 Listowel Area

Marie 087/7442554 Lixnaw Area

Geraldine 087/7971504 Athea Area

Holly’s Gala Supermarket & Moyvane Post Office

Moyvane Bingo (Thurs) Flying Saucer, Listowel

After all weekend Masses in Moyvane and Knockanure

If you can sell some tickets, please get in touch with Jacqueline in the Parish Office, or Fr. Kevin.

THOUGHT: Admonished for his lack of familiarity with twentieth-century science, Sundar Singh said, "What is science?" "Natural selection and survival of the fittest," he was told. "Ah," Sundar Singh replied, "but I am more interested in divine selection and the survival of the unfit." Sadhu Sundar Singh.

WORMS: Long ignored and dismissed as unscientific and crude, are intestinal worms destined to be the future of autoimmune disease treatments? Hookworms. Intestinal parasites. They sound gross. The thought of having one's gut infected with a parasitic worm generally makes people's skin crawl. Indeed, intestinal worms, like hookworm, have a bad reputation among health experts, and have been the subject of fierce public health campaigns seeking their eradication. However, researchers have also documented the gut healing abilities of parasites like hookworm.

https://www.celiac.com/articles/24887/1/Are-Intestinal-Worms-the-Future-of-Autoimmune-Disease-Treatment/Page1.html

SEANCHAI; Wednesday October 18^th 2017 – Tim Enright: Forgotten Man of Listowel Letters, With Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Michael DeMordha, Vincent Carmody & Martin Moore

We remember Listowel born Tim Enright, socialist and translator of the Great Blasket Island writers including Tomás Ó Crohan & Michael O Guiheen. The story of the Drumboe Massacre in which four anti-treaty IRA volunteers, including Enright’s uncle Daniel were shot dead in 1923, will also be recounted.

IRELAND AND LATIN AMERICA

A CULTURAL HISTORY CHAPTER 127

London (Colindale newspapers section), the U.S. Library of the Congress, Harvard, and other

universities associated with the Centre for Research Libraries. Initially designed as a weekly complement to the Standard, the Southern Cross was founded in 1875 by Patrick Joseph Dillon (1842-1889), a controversial Catholic priest who arrived in 1863 in Argentina to serve as the Irish chaplain in the southern districts of Buenos Aires province and the Falkland Islands. With an interest on the support that could be obtained from the landed elite of the Irish community, Fr. Dillon was an influential figure in its internal politics and later in the province of Buenos Aires and the country. Representing a group of conservative Irish and Irish-Argentine landowners, in 1880 Patrick J. Dillon was elected MP in Buenos Aires, and in 1883 senator to the national parliament. He launched the Southern Cross“to supply the want of an Irish and Catholic organ in the country” (circular of November 1874, in Marsha

ll 1996: 13). Succeeding editors Michael Dinneen and William Bulfin imprinted a strong nationalist character to the Southern Cross, and since the editorship of Miguel Quinn –the first Argentine

-born editor –the paper has been exclusively aimed at Irish and other Catholics. The Southern Cross continues to be published as a monthly bulletin addressed to the Irish community in South America. Its contents are eminently Catholic and Irish, with news from Ireland and Australia. In the offices in Buenos Aires there is a complete collection, and certain periods can be consulted in microfilm in Harvard and other universities in the U.S. and Ireland.

Full story at

http://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/45125/1/MURRAY.pdf

KERRY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CO-OP: invites you to an information evening on renewable energy. Tuesday September 26th from 6.30pm to 8pm in Tralee Library, Moyderwell.

HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL: Two pro-life world-renowned experts, Dr. Angela Lanfranchi and Prof Priscilla Coleman from the USA will speak on the link between abortion and breast cancer and abortion's harmful effects on women's mental health on Sat 30th Sept in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8 (near Huston Station) 9.30am to 4pm. Entry €20.

A DAY FOR LIFE 2017: Sunday Oct 1st. Leaflets available in Churches. Log onto www.dayforlife.org

THOUGHT: I refuse to allow the bullies of my past or the bullies of today to stop me from voicing my opinion with grace and tactfulness and sharing my faith with love and respect. Like the lone brave man who stood before hundreds of tanks on Tiananmen Square, I will stand firm for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the freedom to speak my mind. I will hold firm, and I will not surrender to the bullies of political correctness, news agencies with political agendas, and those who consider me their enemy just because I disagree with their beliefs. Katherine Walden

RELIGIOUS FAITH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL MATURITY develop in stages. Both affect one another. Each stage sets the foundation for the next. Come and study the stages of Religious Faith and Psycho-social development. Learn at what stage a child, teenager, young adult, middle adult, and older adult should be. Religious Faith and Emotional maturity impact each other. Study why some people get stuck in a particular stage and don't develop further. All are welcome. Classes, 7.00-8.30, beginning on Tuesday next, September 26th in the Parish Meeting Room. Instructor: Fr. Sean O. Sheehy, Ed.D.

OFFICIAL FAMILY PRAYER CARDS: available at the back of both Churches. We will be praying this prayer at Masses and you are invited to pray this prayer in the family home. For any further information on the World Meeting of Families log on to www.worldmeeting2018.ie

PAPERS: Saline Observer, 2 October 1947

As top government officials in Washington prepared information on the food price situation for President Truman's study, upon his arrival home last weekend from his, South American trip, costs of some food items in several cities made new advances. In three of the country’s major cities—New York, Chicago and Washington—officials planned or studied proposals to inaugurate meatless days in an attempt to curb the skyrocketing prices. Urge Meatless Days In the nations, capital the District of Columbia commissioners urged residents to observe voluntarily two meatless days a week. There were similar plans proposed in New York, affecting hotels and restaurants. Chicago’s Mayor Martin H. Kennelly was to confer with food industry leaders to discuss ways to combat the rising food prices, including the possibility of starting voluntary meatless days. Note the Mayors ancestors are believed to be from Ballylongford.

Clare Sentinel (1892), 20 July 1894

Niagara’s Water ‘Power. A lively discussion is going on among electricians on the subject of the long distance transmission of Niagara water power. Early in May there appeared in a leading electrical journal an article in which Prof. E. J. Houston and Mr. A. E. Kennelly went elaborately into the question of how far the water power of the falls could be transmitted by electricity. The gist of their contention was that the power of Niagara Falls can be transmitted to a radius of 200 miles cheaper than it can he produced at any point within that range by steam engines of the most economical type, with coal at $3 per-ton; furthermore that “given a sufficiently large output, it might be commercially advisable to undersell large steam powers at twice this distance with no profit, in order to reduce the general expense upon delivery nearer home.” The article attracted wide attention not only among electrical engineers, but also in lay circles, and was promptly noticed by newspapers throughout the country. Dr. G. E. Emery, an eminent engineer replied to the article by a series of figures and statistics which went to show that Messrs. Houston and Kennelly had overestimated some of the points on which their conclusions were based, and underestimated others. For instance, the Houston-Kennelly estimate regarding the cost of the hydraulic works is $17.60 per horse power, as against Dr: Emery’s $140 per horse power. The former quotes Prof. Forbes, the electrical engineer of the Cataract Company, as testifying that “there can be little doubt that the efficiency • of our dynamos .may reach, at least, 98 per cent,”

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Ploughing Match 2017

https://youtu.be/8_hKpUm5U7g

Craft Display Ploughing Championship

https://youtu.be/h3JOEBLpmzM

Music Ploughing Championship 2017

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15 Sept 2017

GLÓRACH THEATRE, ABBEYFEALE Donal Courtey brings his one man play, God has no Country to the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale on Thursday, September 28th at 8.30. The play looks at the extraordinary life of Kerryman, Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, who defied the fascists in Rome during World War II. Booking essential at 0971383940.

THE MUNSTER PIONEER GATHERING - takes place on 1st October 2017 in Woodlands House Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick. Registration is at 10.30 a.m. Tickets for the Gathering cost €30 each and the closing date for the purchase of tickets is Mon. 25th Sept. For further details contact Sorcha 086-3642619, sorchaol@gmail.com, or Jimmy 087-9773822 or Bridie 087-9039066.

MOVING ON: A NEW EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN IN KERRY The programme is for women who are looking for work and who are based in or near Tralee, Listowel or Castleisland? We can provide training, support, work placements & links with employers. No previous education or work experience needed. FREE 2-hour ‘MOVING ON’ information seminars, contact Lisa Fingleton on 087/7101198 lisafingleton@newkd.ie or Dolores Gallagher 087/7647446.

SSE Airtricity is inviting applications from community based projects in the locality of their Tournafulla Rathcahill, Dromada, and Athea Wind farms. The applications will be accepted within a 20km radius of the wind farms for projects that have an energy efficiency or sustainability theme; however preference will be given to projects within 5km of the wind farms. The closing date for applications is Friday, September 22. Contact their community development officer Anne Reynolds for more details. Tel: 01 655 6556 Email: annereynolds@sse.com

THE NEW COSMOLOGY: BIRTHING A NEW THEOLOGY. Sept 23: Birthing a new theology - Cosmology conference One day Conference & Reflection on The New Cosmology: Birthing a New Theology

Venue: Tara Building (Lime Tree Entrance) Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road Limerick.

Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC speaks on subject.

LECTURE: IGS Knight of Glin memorial lecture at No. 1 Pery Square Hotel, Pery Square, Limerick, Sept 21st at 8pm. €10 entry.

FLEADH: Fleadh Cheoil 2017 - Biggest Fleadh Ever. Over 450,000 people attended over nine days of the largest traditional Irish music festival in the world. Numbers peaked at 100,000 on Saturday the 19th of August. They had 1,500 Fleadh Volunteers.

The Australian (Sydney, NSW : 1824 – 1848) Fri 9 Jan 1835 Page 5

ENGLISH EXTRACTS.( Fight Ballyeigh).

Expecting a fight to take place between the Lawlor’s and the Cooleen’s at the fair of Ballyeagh, on

the 24th of June last, he went there with a party of sixty soldiers and twelve policemen. The Lawlor’s

were collected behind the tents, to the number of 200, with sticks. During the races all was quiet,

the Lawlors having undisputed possession of the ground; but at half-past three, he heard a cry of

‘”They are coming,” and saw the Cooleens approaching from the Listowel side. They had crossed from Clanmaurice by the new ferry, and came on in full array in their shirt sleeves, and brandishing their sticks. There could not be less than a thousand of them; and they were accompanied by about twenty women. The latter were for the purpose of carrying a supply of stones, which they brought in their aprons, as the place was a smooth strand and unprovided with that kind of ammunition. The Lawlor’s were more numerous than the Cooleen’s; but the latter had the advantage as long as their supply of stones lasted. They pursued the Lawlor’s among the tents. Witness finding his efforts to make sense quite ineffectual, rode off for the soldiers, with whom he returned towards the tents, and took several prisoners. The fight lasted two hours. Saw several people beaten severely. One man had his leg broken, and another lost an eye. The Lawler’s were finally victorious; and the Cooleen’s retreated in two bodies, one towards Rahoona, and the other to the Cashin River. They rushed in great numbers into one of the boats, which, owing to that circumstance, was upset. Witness heard a cry that people were drowning, and hastened to the place. The river was about

a quarter of a mile across. The shrieks of the people were heart rending. The boat had sunk; hats

and sticks were floating in all directions. Saw three or four men struggling for life on the Kilmore side

(the side to which the Cooloens had wished to cross). Several persons went into the water with horses to render assistance. When he came up, he heard persons exclaim that the people had been stoned, and prevented from landing. Mr. Hewson stated, that these factions have existed upwards of thirty years; and that he does not remember any year that a fight has not taken place between them at the races of Ballyeagh on the 24th of June. The people were determined, and would not be prevented. The great exciting cause of these fights, he said, is the pure love of fighting for its own sake.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Friday, October 09, 1863; Page: 4

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE- LISTOWEL Races October 6th and 7th 1863

Stewards—Earl of Listowel; Robert C. Hurley, Leslie Wren, George Sandes, Wm. C. Hickie, James D. Supple, and Henry M. Sandes, Esqrs. Clerk of the Course—Gerald M'Elligott.

These sporting events came off over a course all grass land, close to the town. The racing was good, but, as will be seen by the subjoined return, the fields were small. In the first heat for the Listowel Stakes, Rudiments just won by a neck, but unfortunately in the second go was put hors de combat by an accident referred to below. The attendance was very large, and most orderly, but the inclement state of the weather sadly interfered with the sport. On future occasion we would suggest to the stewards and parties connected with getting up the meeting the propriety of holding it at an earlier period of the year. The following is a return of the day's running :—

Races 2017

https://youtu.be/iVIaVBbPhLc

'Without religion there can be no culture that contributes to human flourishing'

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2017/09/11/what-a-convert-from-islam-discovered-about-western-civilisation/

9 Sept 2017

BOOK: On Friday 22 September at 7p.m. Newcastle West Library will host the launching of "Limerick & Kerry Railway: Twilight Years": a personal chronicle by Liam O'Mahony of the railway operations and the personnel who worked for CIÉ in West Limerick/North Kerry from the 1950's to the 1980's. The book also contains a reproduction of a 19th century illustrated travel guide extolling the attractions in the hinterland. Also included are original documents providing a full listing of the hundreds of shareholders who invested in the 1860's construction of the Rathkeale & Newcastle Junction Railway and the outcome that befell them. The publication, published by the Great Southern Trail Ltd., hosts a wide range of photographs and colour posters as well as the local newspaper records of the years which witnessed the railway demise and the beginnings of the Greenway era. The book will be launched by Newcastle West native, Dr. Patrick J. O'Connor, following a slide show at 7pm to mark Culture Night as well as the 150th anniversary year of the coming of the railway to Newcastle West. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne ar an oíche.

GOD HAS NO COUNTRY AT GLÓRACH: The extraordinary story of the actions of Kerryman Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, who defied the fascists during World War II, will be brought to the stage in the one-man play, God has no Country by Killarney man Donal Courtney. The play will be coming to the Glórach Theatre on the evening of Thursday, September 28 next. Booking is essential at 087 1383940.

ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY: The Diocesan Meeting of St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will be held in Abbeyfeale on Wednesday, September 13. Mass will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament chapel at 8:00pm followed by meeting in St. Ita’s Day Care Centre. All Welcome.

GARDENING COURSE: Have you an interest in Gardening or Landscaping. A Horticulture QQI Level 4 Course is starting at the LCETB centre, Abbeyfeale in September please contact 06831198 for further details.

FRANCISCAN FRIARY, KILLARNEY From September to December the Franciscan Province of Ireland will run a series of free concerts at our Friaries around the country as a thank you to all the people who have supported the work and ministry of the Franciscans both locally and at national level. The date for the concert in Killarney is… Friday 15th September in Franciscan Friary, Killarney at 7pm.

POOR CLARE MONASTERY, CORK Vocations Afternoon, on the 16th Sept, 2-4.30p.m, at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Rd., Cork. May God reward you, and assuring you of our prayers.

TOASTMASTERS: The first meeting of the season is in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Thursday, September 28 at 8pm. Further details contact wwwtoastmasters.org or 0872193670. West Limerick Toastmasters will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, September 20 at 8pm in the Desmond Complex.

COFFEE MORNING FUNDRAISER: A coffee morning to help Kori Goad World Champion Kickboxer and Boxer travel to New York World Games will be held in Mountcollins Commuity Hall on Sunday, September 24 at 11.30am. Kori is fighting for a chance to get to the Olympics. We’d really appreciate all the support you can give: Tea/Coffee, Cakes, Biscuits , Home Baking , meet the champ and have your photo taken with her.

MEETING FOR RETURNED LAY MISSIONARIES & VOLUNTEERS: Have you ever worked overseas as a volunteer or lay missionary in Africa, Asia or South America? Would you like to meet up with like-minded people to discuss issues of mutual concern? Join us for our first meeting which takes place on Wednesday, Sep 13th @ 7.30 p.m. in the John Paul 11 Pastoral Centre, Rock Rd, Killarney. For more info email jim.farrell@amri.ie or phone/text 083 8422468 to confirm attendance.

WATER being cut from us, helped to reflect on the time when the older generation were always drawing water from well, stream of had barrel under down pipe. Just in case there is another breakdown in supply, it would be useful if we were reminded of the many springs in the locality and also many have their own supply and would share their neighbours in an emergency. I am told some used bottled water to flush their toilet, even though, there plenty was falling from the sky.

BRING A BIT OF ROMANCE BACK INTO YOUR MARRIED LIFE: Next programme starts October 6-8. For information contact Tony & Anne (01) 495 3536, Mike & Anne (01) 450 0922, text or call 086 413 5440, or email info@retrouvaille.ie or visit www.retrouvaille.ie.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR CITIZENS: Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet if available. Enda O' Callaghan Senior Trainer. Phone: 089 420 7708 Email: iolar.secure@gmail.com

HOPE FOUNDATION: Conor McAuliffe and Caoime Pegley from Abbeyfeale will be travelling to Kolkata next Easter. They will speak at all Masses in Abbeyfeale on the weekend of September 16/17. Tournafulla’s Rachel Doody who is also travelling is organising a fundraiser on Saturday, September 23 – a 5K/10K Run Walk from the Community Centre, registration is from 10am with the race starting at 11.30am.

THOUGHT: There is no man that lives who does not need to be drilled, disciplined, and developed into something higher and nobler and better than he is by nature. Life is one prolonged birth.-

Henry Ward Beecher.

PAPERS: Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Saturday, June 07, 1890; Section: Front page, Page: 1

KNOCKANURE NATIONAL LEAGUE. A largely attended meeting of this branch was held on Sunday last. Mr. ROBERT HUNT, president, in the chair. Others present—Messrs. J. C. O'Sullivan, V.P; T. J. O'Connor, treasurer; P. R. Stack, hon sec; W. Stack, J. T. Leahy, W. Moore, G. Stack, P. Collins, &c.

A member of the branch reported that a local exterminator sought to compel the labourers of this parish who enjoy the unique distinction of living under his rule to work on the farm from which Cornelius O'Connor has been evicted. A resolution in reference to same was passed.

A resolution was also passed calling on the people of the parish to pay in their subscriptions and enrol themselves members of the National League as the financial year of the branch has just now come to an end.

Also a resolution condemning the savage action of Balfour's myrmidons in Tipperary in dispersing by brute force a peaceable and orderly meeting.

Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Wednesday, October 09, 1895; Page: 4

COUNTY OF KERRY. LISTOWEL UNION.

ELECTORAL DIVISION OF NEW TOWNSANDES.PROPOSED ADDITION TO KNOCKANURE BURIAL GROUND, IN THE TOWNLAND OF LISANISKA.

N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in pursuance of the Acts of Parliament in that behalf, an application is intended to be made by the Guardians of the Poor of Listowel Union, being the Rural Sanitary Authority of said Union and the Burial Board for said District, to the Local Government Board (Ireland) for the compulsory purchase by them of land for the purpose of making an addition to the existing Burial Ground at Knockanure, in the Townland of Lisaniska, in the Electoral Division of Newtownsandes, Parish of Knockanure, Barony of Irraghticonnor, and County of Kerry, and marked on the Map and Plans hereinafter referred to, and containing Forty Perches Statute Measure, and the Maps and Plans with Books of Reference of said Lands proposed to be taken for the purposes aforesaid are deposited with Michael O'Connell. Clerk of said Guardians of the Poor of Listowel Union, and of said Burial Board and Executive Sanitary Officer, at his Office, in Union Workhouse, Listowel. Dated this 3rd day of October, 1895. JOHN J. M'ELLIGOTT, Solicitor for said Guardians of the Poor of Listowel Union, and for said Burial Board, 1, Caple Street, Dublin, and Square, Listowel. To all whom it may Concern.

https://northkerry.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/knockanure-and-district/

Ballyheigue 2017

https://youtu.be/3Abr9lTXx_w

Sept 2 2017

OUR LADY: National Fatima Centenary Pilgrimage, Visit Of The National Statue Of Our Lady Of Fatima

St John’s Cathedral Friday, 15th of September at 10:00 AM

SEMINAR ON THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018: A half-day seminar on this topic under the auspices of St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society – Kerry Diocesan Committee will be held on Saturday 9th September next, at the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney commencing at 11.00am with Eucharistic Adoration and the celebration of Holy Mass. Guest speaker is Fr. Niall Howard, CC, Killarney who will speak on the significance and importance of the World meeting of families in Dublin in August 2018. All welcome to attend.

TEENAGE ACCOMODATION REQUIRED: Can you provide a room, an evening meal and a homely atmosphere to a teenager who is out of home? You can make a difference. If interested, please contact; Geraldine Lucid, Supported Accommodation Co-ordinator, TUSLA on 064 6636030.

HISTORY: Limerick City & County Archives. Digital archives, photos, exhibitions, private papers, business collections, Co. Council Minutes books 1899-1973, Workhouse Minutes 1842-1922, Vaccination list 1864-1912, Mount St Lawrence burials, and much more. https://www.limerick.ie/archives

FAMILY DAY: Limerick diocese launches its preparations for World Meeting of Families 2018 with a 'Free Family Fun Afternoon' in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick on Sunday October 8th, 2017.

NATIONAL LEARNING NETWORK TRALEE are recruiting participants for their QQI Level 5 Sport, Recreation and Exercise course. The course is free to individuals who are out of work due to illness, injury, those who have experienced a personal setback or early school leavers. Training and accommodation allowance provided. For further information, please contact NLN at 066 7122533 / 086 0404270 or kevin.smith@nln.ie

DUAGH SPORTS COMPLEX COMMITTEE brought back the Showbands to the Complex on Thursday 31st August. Appearing on the night were Shaun O’ Dowd, Red Hurley, Crystal Swing, Gina of the Champions, The Conquerors, Keith & Lorrain. This is in memory of the late Fr Pat Moore, who was one of the Directors of the Complex. A donation from each ticket will go to Kerry Cork Health Link Bus.

WASTE: An evening on “Reducing Food Waste and Composting: simple practical ways with Donal O’Leary” at 8pm in John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney on Tuesday 12th September;

Fr. SEAN: Human and Religious Development as Catholic Christians: Fr. Sean Sheehy, for 8 weeks, each Wed starting Sept. 20th from 7.00pm-8.30pm. Bookings and information call 066 713 4276.

FRANCISCAN PROVINCE OF IRELAND: are running a series of free concerts at their Friaries to thank all the people who have supported the work of the Franciscan Ministry. Date for Concert in Killarney is Friday 15th September in Franciscan friary at 7 p.m.

MEETING for Returned Lay Missionaries & Volunteers: Have you ever worked overseas as a volunteer or lay missionary in Africa, Asia or South America? Would you like to meet up with like-minded people to discuss issues of mutual concern? Join us for our first meeting which takes place on Wed., Sep 13th @ 7.30 p.m. in the John Paul 11 Pastoral Centre, Rock Rd, Killarney. For more info email jim.farrell@amri.ie or phone/text 083 8422468 to confirm attendance.

National Statue Of Our Lady Of Fatima will visit St John’s Cathedral Limerick on Friday, 15th of September at 10:00 AM.

RAMBLING House at Knockalougha, Duagh on 19^th Sept.

THOUGHT: I would sooner possess the joy of Christ five minutes than I would revel in the mirth of fools for half a century. -Charles Haddon Spurgeon.

PAPERS: Irish Examiner 1841-current, Thursday, June 06, 1878; Page: 2

DEVOTIONS OF THE QUARANT ORE AT LISTOWEL.

Listowel, Wednesday.—This beautiful and edifying form of devotion was opened today in the exquisite chapel of the Presentation Convent in this town. The Rev. A. Moynhan acted as celebrant at the solemn High Mass, assisted by Fathers Crimin and Gooly as deacons, while Father Foraun acted as master of ceremonies. There was a large number of the clergy and laity of the district present. After High Mass a procession of the clergy, members of the Confraternity, the nuns and children of the schools marched around the Convent gardens. There was a new feature observable in the procession, this time, in the shape of exquisite banners, with sacred mottoes, while the music and singing were more than usually impressive and effective. The decorations of the chapel, as well as the order of the procession, reflected the highest credit on those who had charge of the arrangements.—Correspondent.

Salford 27 March 1920, Tablet

PADIHAM : PRESENTATION TO FATHER DALY.—Father Mortimer Daly, assistant priest at St. John's, Padiham, was presented with a gold watch on the 17th inst., by the Men's Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament, of which he is the director. The presentation, which, besides being a recognition of what Father Daly has done for the men and boys of the parish since his advent among them, was also intended to mark his recent birthday, took place in the schoolroom. Father A. M. Van Tomme, in making the presentation, paid tribute to the work which Father Daly had accomplished for the social and spiritual welfare of the men and boys. He wished Father Daly many happy years to continue the good work he was doing at St. John's. Father Daly said, though the watch was valuable to him, still more valuable were the good will and kindly feelings of the parishioners.

Connection between Portuguese fishermen and Newfoundland Basilica's Fatima statues

In 1955, 4,000 Portuguese fishermen walked in procession from the waterfront to the steps of the Roman Catholic Basilica. The Basilica was marking its centenary.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/connection-between-portuguese-fishermen-basilicas-fatima-statues-1.3612352

Two Popish Plot Martyrs on August 22 in 1679

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/stephaniemann/two-popish-plot-martyrs-on-august-22-in-1679

Upper Class Abbeyfeale

https://youtu.be/LsvqWsoO8_0

26 Aug 2017.

BOOK: The second edition of the West Limerick Heritage Journal was launched by Sharon Slater of Limerick Life website at the Desmond Complex Newcastle West, on Friday August 18.

BOOK: Help support Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus, Recovery Haven, Tralee and The Irish Cancer Society by purchasing the book ‘Cancer a circle of Seasons – How to Journey and pray through Life’s Challenges’ by Anne Alcock.

CONCERT: The Agnes (Aggie) Kennelly Memorial Gala Concert in aid of Pieta House will be held in Saint Molua’s Church Ardagh on Friday October 6 at 8pm. The following Artists will take part. special Guest, Mairead Buicke, one of Irelands leading Soprano, and Jean O’Brien, accompanist, Anne Phelan, Violinist with R.T.E. Saint Molua’s Church Choir with Sean Moriarty choirmaster. The Priests, Fr. Tim Curtin Canon Tony Mullins, and Fr. Liam Enright. Michael Nash, Limerick’s famous Tenor, Olivia Meehan, the 11 yr old with the magic voice, Michael and Fiona Collins on Mandolin, and Seamus and Johnny Hunt , N.C.W. Pipers. There will also be a raffle during the show. Tickets for the event are on sale at Neary’s, Parish Office and Tony Hayes N.C.W

WASTE: An evening on “Reducing Food Waste and Composting: simple practical ways with Donal O’Leary” at 8pm in John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney on Tuesday 12th September;

POETRY: The 5th Limericks Literary Festival took place from August 25th - 27th, 2017.

https://limericksfest.wixsite.com/limerickliteraryfest/blog

http://abbeyfealeonline.blogspot.ie/p/poetry.html

HISTORY: Limerick City & County Archives. Digital archives, photos, exhibitions, private papers, business collections, Co. Council Minutes books 1899-1973, Workhouse Minutes 1842-1922, Vaccination list 1864-1912, Mount St Lawrence burials, and much more. https://www.limerick.ie/archives

FAMILY DAY: Limerick diocese launches its preparations for World Meeting of Families 2018 with a 'Free Family Fun Afternoon' in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick on Sunday October 8th, 2017.

GENEALOGY: Limerick Genealogy would like to invite you to The Genealogy Event at Adare, County Limerick from Thursday 31st August to Saturday 2nd September. Details on speakers, events and tickets can be found at www.thegenealogyevent.com

GRANDPARENTS: National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 10th September. Archbishop Eamon Martin will be the chief celebrant. The pilgrimage promises to be a wonderful occasion for meeting and helping Grandparents with the mission of passing on the faith and keeping prayer at the heart of families. For further information, please contact Catherine Wiley, Tel: 098 24877 www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com.

ACCORD Counselling and Pre Marriage Course Services covers a range of issues including, bereavement, suicide, fertility and relationship counselling to both individuals and couples. This service is provided by professional counsellors in a confidential environment. We also provide approved Pre-Marriage courses. For detail contact 066-7122280 or www.accord.ie.

SELF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS: If you are considering Self Employment and would like to know more about the process involved you should contact our Enterprise Officer Brenda Heath. We are currently rolling out a series of FREE Enterprise Training Workshops for all those considering this route including workshops on Steps to starting your Business, Book-keeping, Marketing and Health & Safety. If you wish to find out more please contact Brenda Heath at West Limerick Resources on 069 66297 / bheath@wlr.ie or our support Worker Dee Collins on 069 62222 / dcollins@wlr.ie.

MENTAL HEALTH IRELAND: Ten tips to boost your resilience. Have the courage to be imperfect. Take time out for yourself. Sign up for that course, join that club. Be active every day in as many ways as you can. Spend time with people who make you feel good. Laugh out loud each day. Get a good night’s sleep. Share the work load, get everyone involved. Try to be positive and focus on things you can control. Talk about your troubles and seek help early.

MARY IMMACULATE COLLEGE ALUMNI REUNION 1957 TO 2012 on Saturday 7th October from 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact alumni@mic.ul.ie

PLOUGHING: National Ploughing Championship 2017 will be held at Tullamore from 19^th to 21^st September.

ATTACKS: Terrorist attacks on Israelis doubled in July; The 222 incidents, in which five victims were killed, make last month the most violent on record since December 2015.

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

Papers

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, 27.01.1894, page 7

LISTOWEL LAND SESSIONS

Listowel, Saturday

To-day at one p.m., His Honor Mr J.K. Shaw, Q.C., County Court Judge, sat in the Courthouse to hear applications to have fair rents fixed. Mr O’Kelly, court valuer, occupied a seat on the bench with his Honor, as did also Major Kiggel.

There were twelve applications on the list out of which only one was disposed of. The tenant was Stephen Foley, Rahelagh; Mr GR Browne, JP, and another were landlords. The area was 4a and 3r; valuation £1 10s.

Mr Boyle, JP, for the tenant, swore that £1 10s would be a fair rent, and his Honor fixed the future rent at that sum.

EJECTMENTS

The ejectments were next proceeded with.

Francis Fosbery v Timothy Ginane; yearly rent £13 14sl due to 29th September, £81 Decree.

Same v Jeremiah Heffernan; yearly rent £24 10s, due £71 1s 4d. Decree.

Lord Listowel v John Donovan; yearly rent, £18 18s 10dl due £94 14s 2d. Decree.

T.W. Sandes v Michael Kelliher and Michael Barry; yearly rent £2 8s 4d, due 14s. Decree.

Same v Catherine O’Connell, yearly rent, £1; due £8 18s, decree £6.

Same v Daniel Scanlan; yearly rent, £9l due £13 10s. Defendant was ordered to a pay a gale and costs on March 1st, and another on August 1st.

Same v John Cronin, yearly rent, £1; due £4; decree.

Mr E.K. Supple had an ejectment against a number of tenants but it appeared they were not served until the 1st inst, which did not allow the necessary sixteen days to elapse before the first day of the Sessions.

His Honor said he could not hear them.

Mr George Sandes (agent) – Thank you honor.

30 June 1868 - Tralee Chronicle - Tralee, Kerry, Republic of Ireland

THE MUNSTER DAIRY SCHOOL ; Lizzie Joy, Knockalougha, Duagh, Bridget Kelliher, Knockbrack, Farranfore; Mary M'Elligott, Clounbane, Newtownsandes; Catherine M'Elligott, Clounbrane, Newtownsandes ; Ellen M Nolan, Moyvane, Newtownsandes; Nora O’Donoghue, Barraduff. Headford;

(Vatican Radio) Pakistan on Saturday laid to rest its famous angel of mercy, German-born Catholic nun Ruth Pfau, credited with eradicating leprosy or Hansen’s disease from Pakistan. The Daughter of the Heart of Mary Sister was accorded full state honours, including a 19-gun salute, for her priceless service. State-run television broadcast live footage of her flag-draped coffin being solemnly carried by Pakistani soldiers in the southern city of Karachi.

http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2017/08/19/state_funeral_for_catholic_nun,_pakistans_mother_teresa/1331651

Wau, South Sudan, Aug 20, 2017 / 03:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As the civil war in South Sudan heightens, millions are fleeing their homes for safer ground, which many have found at St. Mary Help of Christian's Cathedral in Wau, the country's second largest city.

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/thousands-of-south-sudanese-find-refuge-in-cathedral-42776/

Escorts Rose of Tralee 2017

https://vimeo.com/230496048

18 Aug 2017

SINGING NIGHT IN PHILIP ENRIGHTS: The monthly singing night at The Ramble Inn takes place on the first Friday of each month from 9pm.

FLEADH: Garry McMahon mass was sung by the Listowel choir in Ennis Cathedral on Sunday morning August 20 at 10.30 as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

MARY IMMACULATE COLLEGE ALUMNI REUNION 1957 TO 2012 on Saturday 7th October from 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact alumni@mic.ul.ie

GENEALOGY: Limerick Genealogy would like to invite you to The Genealogy Event at Adare, County Limerick from Thursday 31st August to Saturday 2nd September. Details on speakers, events and tickets can be found at www.thegenealogyevent.com

THOUGHT: We must love them both, those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject, for both have laboured in the search for truth, and both have helped us in finding it. - Thomas Aquinas.

NEWSPAPERS: Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Friday, September 17, 1880; Page: 2

NOTICE, COUNTY OF KERRY—TO WIT.

TAKE NOTICE , that I, JOHN Mr Mulvihill of Knockanure, intend to make application at the next General Sessions of the Peace, to be held at Listowel, for the division of Listowol, on the 23rd day of October next, for a Certificate to enable me to obtain a License for the sale of Beer, Cider and Spirits by Retail, in my Dwelling house situate at Knockanure, in the parish of Knockanure, in the barony of Irraghticonnor and County of Kerry, and on the high road leading from Listowel to Tarbert and I propose as my sureties, Hugh Goulden and John Healy, both of Keolid, in said parish, farmers.

Dated this 4th day of September, 1880.

JOHN MULVIH1LL, Applicant. To all whom it may concern.

DEATH of Michael McElligott on 14th August 1912 at Albert Street, Mordialioc. Husband of Mary McElligott and youngest son of late Tom and Catherine McElligott of Newtownsandes. Taken from Argus Melbourne 19th to 15th August 1912.

WEDDING Monkmore; 4th son of James Gallivan of Patch Duagh to Margaret third daughter of Bernard Smyth, Pine Creek, Laura. Priest at wedding, Fr. O Dowling S T. Taken from South Australia Register Adelaide 8th may 1884.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Monday, April 11, 1881

LISTOWEL LAND LEAGUE.( Snippets from meeting)

The Rev. Arthur Moynihan, Adm. Listowel League, presided.

Regret at change of Head Constable Bloomer, he was zealous and less liable to err.

The attack by magistrates, that drunkenness was on the increase is false.

The Rev M 0'Connor, P P, who was cordially received, proposed the first resolution—"That this meeting records its emphatic condemnation of the practice on certain estates of serving writs from the superior courts for the recovery of rent by which the tenants already over burdened are involved in heavy and to many of them ruinous costs. In addressing an assemblage of North Kerry men it is hardly necessary to refer to the difficulties and struggles which the farmers of the country, had to encounter for the past four years. Those trials were due in some degree to the visitation of Providence, but they were mainly the result of rack rent and insecurity of tenure as regards the land”. In Kerry as in other places many landlords, instead of sympathising with their tenants in their present crisis, only add to their burdens by involving them in expensive processes of law.

Mentioned were Fosberry county surveyor of the County of Limerick and Mr Gun Mahony, of Kilmorna. Who is so inaccessible to his tenants as the Man in the moon.

A respectable farmer who was worth £800 or £1,000 in hard cash, his rent raised and now unable to meet his ordinary demands.

Poor Jeremiah Mulvihill an occupant on this estate, his cattle sold, the bill of costs amounted to £30.

A resolution was passed urging farmers not to send cattle to graze on lands held by landlords, or purchase meadowing from them.

Knock Shrine August 2017

https://vimeo.com/230128709

August 2017

HISTORY: Voters List 1964/65 for Knocknacaheragh, Kilmorna; Timothy Brosnan; David, Sheila, Patrick and Con Flynn; Timothy, Ellen and Patrick Halloran; Patrick and Lillie Kelliher; Margaret (Peg), James, Denis, John and Nora McCarthy; Joseph, Kate and Bridie Meade; Thomas, Bessie and Daniel Meehan. Kingsland List; John and Ellen Hannon; John and Bridget Lenihan; Daniel Murphy; Maurice and Mary Nash and John Relihan.

O'CONNELLS, Moyvane who emigrated to Australia.

Maurice O'Connell (B 1814c Newtownsandes, Moyvane) He married Ellen McElligott in 1853 and they had four children (Jane, Frances, Edward, and Mary) before emigrating to Oz in 1864 on Blanche Moore. He may have been a policeman in Kerry. His father was Edward O'Connell of Gale, married to Frances 'Fanny' Wall.

Maurice had six siblings: Janet, James, Bridget, Richard, Morgan, Patrick.

His brother James (1800-68) was married to Anna Pope Hennessey (1806-81). They had eight children including Michael Augustine O'Connell who fought in the Papal army and was killed in the American civil war.

Both Edward and Frances seem to have come from the townland of Lower Kilcolgan in the parish of Kilnaughtin, Tarbert, as both Connells and Walls had land there around 1832 – see the following links:

Irish Genealogy – Church Records, Marriage of Edward Connell and Frances Wall

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/search.jsp?namefm=edward&namel=o+connell&location=gale&yyfrom=&yyto=&submit=Search

Tithe Applotments 1832 Parish: Kilnaughtin, Townland: Lower Kilcolgan - Thomas Connell and Mrs Wall.

https://www.irelandxo.com/ireland/kerry/message-board/oconnells-county-kerry

ROCHE / CARMODY: Hanora Roche (born Carmody), born 1856

Hanora Roche (born Carmody) was born 1856, to Thomas Carmody and Ellen Carmody (born Breen).

Thomas was born circa 1807, in Ballyconry, Kerry.

Ellen was born in County Kerry.

Hanora had 5 siblings: Anna Houlihan (born Carmody), James Carmody and 3 other siblings.

Hanora married John Stephen Roche circa 1884, at age 27.

John was born circa 1848, in Athea, Limerick.

They had 5 children: Thomas Roche, Steven Roche and 3 other children.

Hanora passed away at death place, California.

Hanora Carmody, born Circa 1900

Hanora Carmody was born circa 1900, in County Kerry, to John Carmody and Mary Carmody.

Hanora had 8 siblings: Catherine Carmody, Lizzie Carmody, Hannah Carmody, Mary Carmody, Michael Carmody, John Carmody, Edward Carmody and Lena Carmody.

Hanora lived on April 2 1911, in Meen, Cloontubbrid, Kerry.

https://www.myheritage.com/names/hanora_carmody

Choir Old Knockanure Graveyard August 2017

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Choir at Ahavoher Graveyard August 2017

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Eclipse

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August 2017

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: led by Bishop Ray Browne 2nd – 7th Sept. ex Kerry Airport.

LAUNCH OF WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PROGRAMME IN KNOCK: Families representing each diocese will travel to Knock for this special day on Monday, August 21.

ABBEYFEALE: Defibrillators and Cabinets which were presented in Leens Hotel on Friday August 4 are due to be installed in the Church Grounds, The Square and the Town Park over the next couple of weeks.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: If you’ve experienced a personal setback, long-term illness, have a disability or are an early school leaver one of National Learning Network’s full-time Courses will give you the confidence to open up new opportunities for further training or employment. If you wish to pursue a career in I.T./Admin we currently have vacancies on our I.T. Office Skills Programme which is suitable for beginners or those wishing to advance their current skills. Nationally recognised awards available on completion of programme. To find out more: ring Val or Trish at 061 229777, email limerick@nln.ie or visit our stand at the Department of Social Protection in Newcastle West on Tuesday or Wednesday next.

COURSE IN RADIO PRODUCTION: An 8 week full time course in radio production starts on August 14 at the National Digital Skills Centre, Tralee. Refine your practical skills in broadcast pre-production, live broadcast production and audio post. Progression to 50 Digital Skills (Radio Production) programme also an option.Links:http://kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie/course/radio-broadcasting-foundation-course/Enquiries:john@radiokerry.ie

FROM FR KEVIN: LOST THE CASE………………..BUT WON THE WAR

As you are well aware by now I lost the case with regards my complaint about the Late Late Show, however, I am delighted that the BAI made the following observation about how the presenter handled the item. A quote from the findings: “It was the Committee’s view that the presenter misjudged the offence likely to have been caused by the use of the term ‘haunted bread’ and that his comments compounded the offence caused to the complainant. While the Committee did not believe that the comments or the presenter’s contributions crossed a line such that undue offence was caused to the audience as a whole, the degree of offence may have been minimised if the presenter had demonstrated greater sensitivity to the potential for offence and RTÉ is advised to have regard to the Committee’s view in this regard”. I am delighted now that the case is closed and also I am looking forward to RTÉ and in particular its presenters to take on board what the BAI has suggested. I feel as a result of this deliberation the Catholic faith and indeed all faiths will be more respected in RTÉ programmes from here on.

LOUGH DERG: You may begin the Three Day Pilgrimage on any day up to and including 13th August. The Lough Derg team can help you to co-ordinate public transport or link up with Pilgrimage Organisers in your locality. Telephone Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9851518 Email: info@loughderg.org www.loughderg.org

GREAT SOUTHERN TRAIL: On Saturday, August 26 we hope to visit the "Old Rail Trail" County Westmeath Greenway which links Mullingar with Athlone. The option of walking various lengths or cycling the entire 25mile/40km route will be provided (bike hire will be extra). Coach departs from Newcastle West, Market Yard at 8 a.m. with a breakfast stop in Birr and evening dinner in Moate included for €50 (bike hire will be extra). If interested please contact Pat Condon, Upper Maiden St., Newcastle West 069 62344 (phone preferably between 5-6pm) without delay as all of our previous day trips have been fully booked.

LAUNCH OF THOMAS ASHE BIOGRAPHY: “I die in a Good Cause. Thomas Ashe: A biography” by Seán Ó Lúing. Friday August 18th at 7pm in O’Sullivan’s Bar, Lios Póil.

KILMORNA; Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Saturday, January 24, 1891; Page: 4

MR. PARNELL AT KILMORNA STATION.

(From a Correspondent.) At Kilmorna on Sunday evening, in addition to the splendid greeting at Listowel, an enthusiastic reception awaited Mr. Parnell at Kilmorna, headed by a torchlight procession. Mr Parnell seemed greatly pleased at the spontaneous expression of confidence, and promised to address them at greater length when he returns at the Easter Recess to be the guest of Mr. Pierce Mahony, when he will take the opportunity of penetrating further throughout the district. The accompanying address was presented to him on behalf of Kilmorna and its neighbourhood:— Kilmorna, January 18th, 1891.

TO CHARLES STEWART PARNELL.

SIR,—We, the undersigned, wish to convey, to you, on behalf of Kilmorna and our surrounding districts, our unswerving fidelity and continued confidence in you as leader of the Irish people. We rely on you and William O'Brien to help on the policy of reconciliation knowing that you are both devoted heart and soul to the true welfare of Ireland. In conclusion, we would thank Mr. Pierce Mahony, M.P., for having so faithfully expressed our feelings and wishes in his speech of yesterday, and we trust that at no distant date we shall have an opportunity of again assembling in our thousands to give you a right hearty welcome to North Kerry. (Signed),

James O'Sullivan, Tryon; Pierce Wall, Kilmorna; James Costelloe, Kilmorna; P. Collins, Kilmorna ; Timothy Cronin, Kilkenane; Pat Keane, Kilmorna ; D. Brosnan, Islandanny, Thomas Broder, do; David Dillane, do ; Daniel Leane, do; John Fitzgerald, do ; David Dillane, do ; Daniel Scannell, do; Thomas Kelly, do ; Frank Carroll, do.

Kerry News 1894-1941, Tuesday, December 04, 1894; Page: 2

KILMORNA HERD OF KERRIES

Mr. Pierce Mahony, of Kilmorna, North Kerry, is offering for sale by private treaty the whole of his famous herd of Kerry cattle, with the exception of some yearling heifers and calves, this affords a rare opportunity to any who may wish to form a herd or possess exceptionally good specimens of our native breed; for we. Are safe in saying that such a highly bred herd of Kerries is not to be found elsewhere, not only are all the animals now offered entered or eligible for entry, in the Kerry Herd Book, but many of them are descendants of cows that were highly esteemed for their characteristic shapes and good milking qualities, long before the herd book was thought of.

The herd was founded in 1882, and the object kept steadily in view ever since have been purity of blood combined with true form and colour, and the development of milking properties. That these objects have been attained, the prizes awarded to representatives of the herd and the prices obtained for many of them fully testify. We cannot in this notice afford space for enumeration of the prizes won since 1882, even in a condensed form, they fill three pages of the catalogue ; suffice it to say that every year from 1883 to 1890, inclusive, numerous prizes (many of them "Firsts ") were gained at shows of the old Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland and of the Royal Dublin Society, gold medals in London and in Paris in 1888 and 1889), and (a most remarkable achievement ) a second prize in each of the three classes bulls, cows, and heifers at the jubilee show of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. In 1891-2-3 Mr Mahony did not exhibit; but at the last spring show at Ballsbridge he obtained several prizes and commendations for bulls and heifers.

The catalogue contains the pedigrees and prices of nine bulls, one and two years old, and of seventeen cows and heifers, varying in age from two to ten years, very few, however, being more than five or six years old.

THOUGHT: Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much. Wisdom is humble that he knows not more.- William Cowper.

WEBSITE: Moyvane GAA’s website will be launched in the next few weeks

Kinsale 2017; https://youtu.be/hK1_g_-nn38

Charles Fort Kinsale: https://youtu.be/CecAywKFyoM

30 July 2017

REFLECT: Rev Ken Newell and Fr Ciarán O’Callaghan visit Tralee and Milltown to help reflect and pray on Sunday 6th August. Three Masses in St Brendan’s in Tralee will host the visitors: 10 am, 11.15 and 12.30. This will be followed at 3 o clock in Milltown with an afternoon of reflection and prayer.

More at; http://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2017/07/rev-ken-newell-and-fr-ciaran-ocallaghan-visit/

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL: Cistercian College, Mount St. Josephs, Roscrea, Co

Tipperary, 17th to 20th August for ages 16-35. Over 1400 young people from all corners of

Ireland attended last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01

6753690.

BOARD OF HOPE GUATEMALA: This is a Kerry based charity which will be holding an open meeting in the Horseshoe Bar in Listowel on Thursday next Aug 3rd at 10.30am. Seán Mc Gillicuddy will give a detailed talk about the work which this Charity does in feeding fifty children every day in Guatemala. For more information Seán is contactable at seansmc01@gmail.com

DAN PADDY ANDY FESTIVAL. Lyreacrompane over the August Bank Holiday Weekend (Thurs. August 3rd. 9.30pm). A taste of The Irish Rambling House Show that entertains the exiles followed by a roving microphone for a song or a story from anyone who wanders in. With tea and a slice of Dan’s -cake come back with us to a rambling house of long ago. Friday August 4th. 9.30pm Ceilí –with Tim Joe & Anne O’Riordan. Sat August 5th 2.30pm. Dog Show. After the Dog Show -Sylvano; the Magician.

9.30pm Dancing Mike Condon Including Waltzing Competition. Sunday August 6th

11am 5k/10K Run/Walk. All proceeds to Kerry/Cork Cancer Link Bus. Tel: 087 285 3570 3pm

-6pm Eddie Lee Band. 1pm-7pm Ger.’s Animal Farm and 5pm-6pm Sheepdog Trials Demo. 9pm

-1am Dancing to Stevie Donegan and, to the one and only Declan Nerney and his band. See programme for more events.

TRIP: Great Southern Trail outing to Westmeath Greenway. On Saturday 26th August we hope to visit the "Old Rail Trail" County Westmeath Greenway which links Mullingar with Athlone. The option of walking various lengths or cycling the entire 25mile/40km route will be provided (bike hire will be extra). Coach departs from Newcastle West, Market Yard at 8 a.m. If interested please contact Pat Condon, Upper Maiden St., Newcastle West 069 62344 (phone preferably between 5-6pm)

THOUGHT: There were many times when truth spoke to me, but I did not listen. Often it called to me, but I did not hear it. I was too busy listening to lies. Unfortunately, if you listen to lies long enough, when truth speaks you cannot hear or bear it. --Lisa Bevere.

CHICAGO June 2017; This month, 58 have been killed and another 293 wounded in shootings, according to data provided by the Chicago Police Department. Chicago is on course to topping 700 homicides for a second consecutive year.

FR GARVEY: Kerry Evening Star 1902-1914, Thursday, November 24, 1910; Section: Page: 1

THE KNOCKANURE CHURCH

Interesting Religious Ceremony; On Thursday, the 17th inst., the parish church of Knockanure was the scene of a magnificent spectacle long to be remembered by those favoured as participators at the solemn ceremony of seeing blessed and erected for their benefit the Stations of the Cross. From an early hour the parishioners may be seen making their way from the different directions; all anxious to have a place secured at the appointed hour, the old and infirm longing for the youth and agility of manhood, to enable, them to move in pace with their mental anxiety, the youths of tender years of both sexes eager to witness the greatest sight of their young lives, the solemn act of consecrating to God the fruits of their generous donations. What pardonable joy wells up in their young hearts at the thought of duty nobly done, in response to the earnest appeal of their good pastor! Though the Church has been built 45 years, little could since be done in the way of improvements owing to the poverty of the people, but on their release from the shackles landlordism a new spirit was born among them, which enabled Fr. Garvey to give his flock a renovated church, where the religiously disposed can now commune in peace with God. As the eye of the good Shepherd is ever watchful for succulent herbage to nourish his flock, so Fr. Garvey saw how barren was the inside of this little church; and how little the devotional instincts of the congregation were excited by their surroundings, he at once took steps to have this want supplied. Placing the matter before his parishioners who entered into the spirit of the project, he commended them to God's guidance. There is a guiding star whose secret influence acts as a talisman wherever good work needs a helper, and this most meritorious work had a quiet gently moving, but brilliant luminary in the person of Fr. Lyne, C.C. to mention his name in any laudatory manner is to incur his displeasure; but as I write incognito, I think it but just to say that the success of any undertaking is assured in which he is interested. Fr. Lyne. C.C. called a meeting of the ladies of the parish, and well the result proved the foresight of his arrangement, for the gold and silver stream that poured in guaranteed the erection of three stained glass windows over the High Altar—Jesus in the centre, Mary to His right, and Joseph to his left , recalling to the minds , of the penitent devotees, the pious ejaculation, "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, we give, you our hearts and our souls."

John Keane. who left his native parish when, a boy and spent 44 years beneath the Southern Cross, returned blessed with health, wealth and religious fervour, anxious to participate in the good work in thankfulness for God's providence in his undertakings, erected a stained-glass window at the eastern or Gospel side of the altar bearing the image of St. Patrick, whose faith he cherished in his darkest hour, and which was ever to him a beacon of hope.

The young men of the parish volunteered most generously to follow the example set them by their lady relatives, and erected a stained-glass window at the Epistle, side of the altar, bearing the image of St. Brigid —The Mary of Ireland. Two other stained-glass windows—plain, one on either side, have also been erected. The windows are beautiful specimens of artistic workmanship, executed and erected by an Irish firm, Messrs. Clarke and Co., Dublin, showing what can be done by Irish brains, fostered and encouraged by Irish patronage. The inside of the walls has been newly painted, the shades of which blending with the reflection from the windows, produce a sombre light which helps to excite feelings of veneration unknown before. Another generous donor hearing of the improvements to be effected in his native parish church, wished to testify his love for Gods- kindness to him, and affection for his deceased parents and brothers, by offering to erect- subject to Fr. Garvey's approval the Stations of the Cross. Needless to say, the offer was as freely accepted as it was generously made. To this gentleman. Mr. Wm Leahy, a thriving merchant in the town of Listowel; is due the credit of bringing to a worthy completion the anxious labours of Fr. Garvey, who has had the satisfaction of giving to his flock a church worthy of him and a credit to themselves. To bless and indulgence these Stations of the Cross, Fr. Alphonsus, O.S.F., travelled specially from Killarney, arriving in the village at-1.30 amid a downpour of sleet which fell at intervals all the morning. Immediately he ascended the altar and selected as the subject of his discourse, "If you wish to have life everlasting in you. you must take up My Cross and follow Me." He eloquently pointed out what the Stations were —resting spots in our Lord's way to Calvary, all sanctified by the sacred blood of Our Lord, that they are indulgenced for the souls in Purgatory and placed before the congregation the necessity of being faithful to deceased friends—how the Stations can be made a source of grace, and impressed most forcibly devotions to them. He next proceeded to bless the Stations, after which Fr. Garvey and Fr. Lyne assisted in their erection. Fr. Alphonsus next returned thinks to the good pastors who assisted him after which the proceedings terminated with six Our Fathers and six Hail Marys.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, December 05, 1914; Page: 4

OBSEQUIES OF THE LATE REV. P. GARVEY, P.P. Newtownsandes.

The obsequies of the late Rev. P Garvey, P.P., Newtownsandes, took place on Wednesday. There was a large attendance of priests and notwithstanding that the day was inclement, and that it was a fair day in Listowel, there was a big and representative attendance of the general public. Father Garvey's record, both as a zealous priest and a splendid Irishman, was widely known, and it is therefore, only natural that the expressions of regret at his demise should have been so sincere and so general. Office and High Mass commenced in the Newtownsandes Church at 11 o'clock a m., the Very Rev. A. Canon Murphy, P.P., V.F., Brosna, presiding. The choir consisted of the following clergymen—Very Rev. P. Marshall, President St. Brendan's Seminary, Killarney; Very Rev. P. Canon Hayes. P.P., V.F., Ballylongford ; Rev M. O'Flaherty, C.C., Brosna; Rev. T. O'Flaherty, C.C, Newtownsandes; Rev. M O'Brien, Rev. P. Breen, C.C, Tralee; Rev P. J. Breen , C.C, Kenmare; Rev. D. O'Sullivan, CC., Milltown. The celebrant of the High Mass was Rev James O'Sullivan, PP., Fossa; deacon, Rev. M. D. Allman, P.P., _Ballyheigue: subdeacon. Rev. T. Lyne, C.C. Tralee: master of ceremonies, Rev. J. O'Carroll, C.C, Newtownsandes. The other clergymen present were (See paper for long list of clergy and people attending)

WAR: Abbeyfeale’s Louisiana Tiger: A Confederate Veteran Returns to Ireland

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Maurice’s demise in 1915 was noted in at least two Irish newspapers. The Freemans Journal of 25th March 1915 recorded that he ‘took part in the American Civil War, having fought with the Southern armies, and became partially disabled for life in one of the closing battles.‘ A more detailed account of Maurice appeared in the Killarney Echo and South Kerry Chronicle of 27th March 1915:

21 July 2017

GRANT: University of Limerick electrochemist Dr Micheál Scanlon from Templeglantine has been awarded €1.5m European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant. Dr Scanlon is the only ERC award recipient in Ireland in physical sciences, and one of only three Irish-based researchers to be awarded an ERC Starting Grant this year.

WEATHER: Lovely weather which we had has seen many in Ballybunion and also loads of turf going home and farmers drawing silage, land is in great condition. Broken weather in recent days, hoping for a few saving days for hay may come. On a recent Sunday the Rescue Dingy in Ballybunion was giving rides, which gave a taste of the great work they do.

THOUGHT: How do we get rid of darkness? By rebuking it? By seeking to rid our environments of it? No. The answer to stopping darkness is to bring light into the situation. Darkness cannot stay if light comes. The question is not “How do we remove the darkness?” It is “How can I turn the light on in this situation? --Steve Backlund.

GOLDEN Jubilee of Moyvane Church; Homily by Fr. Pat Ahern, September 30th, 2006

I’m wondering how many of you here this evening were here on August 26th 1956, when this church was opened and blessed by the late Bishop Denis Moynihan. I suspect not all that many. Fifty years is a long time. Half a century. Many, many changes. Many people no longer with us.

I was still a student at the time – in Maynooth. A year later I said my first Mass here, said it in Latin with my back to the people; for that was the way Mass was said here during the first seven or eight years of the life of this Church.

I remember the opening day well. I remember coming to the village the evening before – came in for choir practice with the local choir. The whole village was alive with activity, last minute preparations. People painting, cleaning windows, people on ladders putting up bunting, hanging flags on telegraph poles. One sensed an air of great expectation and excitement.

I have a memory of the Mass next day, of the then P.P. Fr. Danny O’Sullivan, who was then in failing health. He was in a wheelchair seated here in the Sanctuary. And a proud man he was. His dream was now a reality.

Apparently he hadn’t seen the church until it was finished. When he was wheeled in here a few days before the opening, word is that he was dumbfounded – speechless. He had no idea the Church would be so high and so spacious. At a reception for guests after the opening Mass he made a speech, during which he said “Exegi monumentum aëre perennius” “I have raised up a monument more lasting than bronze” He liked to draw attention to certain features of the Church. One was the rose window at the back. That was a great curiosity; no one had ever seen a rose window in these parts before. Another feature was the spire – which people at the time were disappointed in, far too small, it was felt, out of proportion, considering the great height and bulk of the building. But of course it wasn’t a spire at all! – as Fr. Dan was at pains to point out. It was, he used to insist a fleche, FLÈCHE…French for an arrow. (so we mustn’t be calling it a spire!) Anyway the poor man didn’t enjoy his monument for very long, because he died just five weeks after the Church was opened. His Anniversary was last Thursday. We remember him fondly and pray for the repose of his soul. (Just a snippet of Fr Ahern’s talk)

Mothers Letter.

On your 40th Birthday 1999.

Dear Daughter.

In September 1953, with no portfolios of interviews but with God’s grace and blessing, Dad and I together procured the most rewarding prestigious profession, that of starting with the first step up of the fourteen step ladder of life, eight female and six male steps. There is a saying “Life is not a bed of roses” there were a few thorns but don’t we all need a little pinch sometimes to urge us on.

While climbing that ladder, there was always joy, merriment, happiness and love galore.

We found you on the 7th step with the same joy as the previous and following ones. Each finding was a miracle, to stay awake at night waiting and listening for every breath was like watching the stars.

On the 13th step God decide that that little one was not for this world and in his mercy took him back again, that was around my 40th birthday. In March 1975 we reached the top step.

At the summet now for quite a few years we feel like shouting to the world with jubilation. Every one of you have made us proud, if we had to relive our lives we would have fourteen more if they were all like you lot.

The pinch of the thorn in your case was the Dad and I took you by the little 4 year old hands; you dressed in a little check suit and hat to match and walked you into hospital, Dad and I having tuberculosis and you having contacted it too. That sting didn’t last long because on our first visit you were so full of fun, jumping on the bed, almost hitting the ceiling with your newfound first boyfriend, we knew you were cured already and so cured us.

When household chores were a must you always played your part. Your favourite chore was keeping a blazing welcoming fire, how you managed it back ways I still can’t figure out. Of course you had a fascination for heat, you managed to get the Renault radiator to boil at Moll’s Gap and got your siblings to draw the water with their shoes. On a boat trip to England you did some stoking too or so I’m told. We could write a library full of books in praise our family, but who would read them. Everybody knows we are cute movers when it comes to choosing partners too.

Mom

Xxxxxxxx

Moyvane parish Day

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Moyvane Parish Day

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Moyvane Church

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This New Satellite Is the Brightest in the Sky

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July 14 2017

AIR SHOW Foynes on 22^nd of July.

ST JOHN’S: Thursday and Friday 20^th and 21^st Microdisney a play by Neil Flynn of Tralee; Sat 22^nd Fis na Hoige a variety show; Wed. 26^th David Syme - Piano Solo, details from 068 22566.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Growing Old Gracefully: Welcome to a Guided Participative Experience facilitated by: John Dunne & Kathy Cunningham. Friday 28th-Sunday 30th July. Contact 066/7134276.

POLAND: Listowel Parish Pilgrimage to Poland 2018; 1st – 7th July or 23rd – 29 Sept 2018

LOUGH DERG 2017: Telephone Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9851518. Email: info@loughderg.org www.loughderg.org

CULTURE Night: This year, it will take place on Friday 22nd September 2017.Be sure to register your event.

GAS Networks: Homeowners in Glin will be asked to sign a petition indicating if they are interested in installing gas.

DATES to Remember for Glin: 16th July – Glin Knights Charity Cycle;

17th July – Water Safety lessons – registration on the 16th July.

29th July – Annual Charity Swim

31st July – GAA Summer Camp in Ballyhahill GAA Club.

August: 6th August – Glin Castle Open Day – tour of Castle & Gardens.

14th August – Second Week of Water Safety lessons – registration on the 13th Aug

16th August – Kilfergus Graveyard Mass at 7pm; 17th August – Kinard Graveyard Mass at 7pm

September: 2nd September – Annual Glin Triathlon.

RADIO; West Limerick 102, I am told a local has promised, to be interviewed.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Led by Bishop Ray Browne. The Almighty has done great things for me! September 2nd—7th. Flights ex Kerry Airport. Further information from Mrs Janice O’Sullivan at 064 775 8219

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE 13th September 2017. Contact Bridie McCarthy on 087-6654296.

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL: Cistercian College, Mount St. Joseph's, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, 17th to 20th August for ages 16-35. Over 1400 young people from all corners of Ireland attended last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.

OUTSMART SELF-DOUBT AND FEAR”: Free workshops in Listowel and Tralee on July 27^th. Returning to work or education after a period of unemployment or time out? Do you have self-doubt and fear about returning? Do you wonder if you are good enough? Do you want to be able to take the risk and return with confidence in the belief that you can do the job/course? If so this is the workshop for you. You will be taught practical skills to outsmart your fear and bring about confidence by learning how to challenge negative thinking. Embrace a more positive outlook while searching and attaining new employment or education opportunity. Thursday 27th July 9.00am to 12.30pm in the Manor West Hotel. To book a place contact Lorraine: 066 7180190 or email lorrainebowler@newkd.ie

THOUGHT: One of the most difficult defilements of the spirit to deal with is the critical spirit. A critical spirit has its root in pride. Because of the 'plank' of pride in our own eye, we are not capable of dealing with the 'speck' of need in someone else. We are often like the Pharisee who, completely unconscious of his own need, prayed "God, I thank you that I am not like other men" (Luke 18:11). We are quick to see - and to speak of - the faults of others, but slow to see our own needs. How sweetly we relish the opportunity to speak critically of someone else - even when we are unsure of the facts. We forget that "A man who stirs up dissension among brothers" by criticising one to another is one of the "six things which the Lord hates" (Proverbs 6:16-19) --Jerry Bridges.

NOTE from Tom Aherne; A memorial plaque to commemorate the Sheehy brothers erected at the Broadford Community Enterprise Centre was unveiled on Sunday July 16 at 2pm. The unveiling performed by their relative Dr. Micheline Sheehy Skeffington. This July is the 100th anniversary of the death of Fr. Eugene Sheehy, the Broadford born priest who became known the length and breadth of the country and further afield as the Land League Priest and Champion of the Tenant Farmer and Agriculture Labourers. Fr. Eugene served as Curate in Kilmallock from 1876 to 1884 and he was appointed Administrator and afterwards Parish Priest of Rockhill/Bruree from 1884 to 1909. David Sheehy who was married to Elizabeth (Bessie) McCoy of Curramore House Ballyhahill, was the Irish Parliamentary Party M.P. for South Galway from 1885 to 1900 and M.P. for South Meath from 1903 to 1918

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Saturday, 27 January, 1894; Page: 8

A KERRY Missionary. Among those selected by the Holy Father to go forth during the present year to preach the Gospel in foreign parts, is the Rev Thomas Griffin, a young Kerryman, who comes of a family which have given many faithful and zealous servants to the Church. Father Griffin, who is a son of Mr Jeremiah Griffin, formerly of Listowel, and late of Queenstown, was educated at the College of the Pious Society of Missions (to which Order he belongs) at Rome, where be was ordained last autumn, and had a most successful collegiate career, acquiring in addition to the indispensable classical and theological curriculum, a thorough knowledge of French, Italian, Spanish and Garman, which he speaks with fluency and ease. In addition to his linguistic accomplishments, he is also a skilful musician, The rev gentleman, whose family on the maternal side hail from Finuge, Listowel, sails from Genoa next week for Monte Video, South America, and will be absent from home five years. Lately while on a visit to his parents in London, he did duty at the Italian Church, Hatton Garden, to the congregation of which be endeared himself during his short stay amongst them by his humility and gentleness.

CLARE: The 8th Annual Street Feast Day, held on Sunday, 11th June 2017 was attracting greater numbers than ever before. In Clare this year, Street Feast parties are taking place throughout the county, including in Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna and Ennis. It is expected that over 1040 neighbours will take part in county-wide Clare Street Feasts, which are supported by Clare County Council.

INFO ON FAMILIES

Author Licht, Lilla Giles McKnight, 1934-

Title My Irish ancestry the Brassill family [manuscript] : the descendants of Daniel & Anne O'Sullivan Brassil who emigrated to Cambridge, Mass. about 1860 from Tarmens [sic] Hill, Kerry, Ireland & some of their ancestry / compiled by Lilla Giles McKnight Licht.

Publication Info. Trumansburg, N.Y. : L.M. Licht, 1973.

Description 21 leaves ; 29 cm.

Note Includes index.

Summary Typescript genealogy concerning the Brassil family of Tarmon Hill, County Kerry, Ireland and their descendants.

Cite As: My Irish ancestry the Brassil family (Mss A 6586). R. Stanton Avery Special Collections Department, New England Historic Genealogical Society.

Subject Brassil, Daniel, 1837-1883.

Brassil, Anne O'Sullivan, 1838-1917.

Brazil family.

Author Shehan, Daniel Thomas, 1808-18667.

Title [Copy of documents concerning Daniel Thomas Shehan]

Description p. ; 28 cm.

Summary Typescript transcription and photocopy of the Bible record for the Daniel T. Shehan family 1808-1929; typescript transcription of the journal kept by Daniel Shehan on his voyage from Limerick to Montreal in 1841; typescript transcription of letters written between Daniel Shehan in Toronto, Canada and his family in Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland 1841-1846; and typescript transcriptions of religious reflections and poetry 1841-1847. Originals are in the Patrick Pearse Library of the Eastside Irish-American club (Cleveland, Ohio) and Western Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland, Ohio).

Cite As: Copy of documents concerning Daniel Thomas Shehan (Mss A 8038). R Stanton Avery Special Collections, New England Historic Genealogical Society.

Note Daniel Thomas Shehan was born 1808 Lifsanerla, County Kerry, Ireland; he married 15 February 1838 in Parish of Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland to Margaret Melagott; arrived in Quebec 19 May 1841; arrived in Cleveland 12 Nov 1847; Daniel died 22 June 1867 in Collomer, Ohio.

Subject Shehan, Daniel Thomas, 1808-1867 -- Diaries.

Eclipse

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BOOK: Sean Liston is the author of From Fair to Mart and Beyond a history of Golden Vale Co-operative Mart Ltd. 1956-2016.The book describes the changes in livestock marketing from the days of the fairs held in every town in Ireland, book contains 450 pages.

POLAND: Listowel Parish Pilgrimage to Poland 2018 1st – 7th July or 23rd – 29 Sept 2018

TRÓCAIRE EAST AFRICA FAMINE APPEAL

As you know, prolonged drought has led to severe food shortages across East

Africa. Approximately 25 million people are in need of emergency assistance.

Trócaire in South Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia focuses on food and water, while in Somalia they are also running health clinics treating people for malnutrition, cholera and other associated health

issues.

THE RELICS OF ST TERESA (MOTHER TERESA) OF CALCUTTA

Veneration in the Cathedral Killarney on Sat July 8th 2017. Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Catholic congregation of women dedicated to helping the poor. Considered one of the greatest humanitarians of the 20th century, she was canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016.

REEK Sunday takes place on the last Sunday in July each year. In 2017 Reek Sunday takes place on Sunday July 30th. Full details at www.westportparish.ie/croagh-patrick/reek-sunday-2017

LOUGH DERG

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GERARD Barrett’s previous work in Ireland has focused on other social issues including, ‘Pilgrim Hill’ about rural isolation, ‘Glassland’ that starred Jack Reynor, Toni Collette and Will Poulter about addiction and the critically acclaimed television mini series ‘Smalltown’ that starred Pat Shortt about emigration and losing a family member to illness. Barrett last week sold ‘Honey.’ a television drama set in the world of corporate espionage, to FX and FOX in America. His latest feature film, called “Limbo”. Gerard has sold his hour-long drama Honey to FX. Story, it is set against the backdrop of the world of corporate espionage.

PAPERS: 1803 2nd November (CJ). From Clare Library.

This morning ten sailors who had defected from His Majesty’s cutter Dart, commanded by Capt. Young at Scattery were brought up in the Tarbert yacht and lodged in the new prison (Limerick). On their escaping from the tender a part of the Kilrush Yeomanry got a boat and pursued --- the defectors at Newtown Sands in the Co. Kerry.

1828 1st September (CJ).

From a Kilrush Correspondent: A melancholy event on the Shannon. -- A party of gentlemen some from the town and some belonging to Kerry dined on Monday with Lieutenant Sarat of the Coast Guard service at Beale on the Kerry side. -- and about 8 o'clock the gentlemen from here returned on board the Chance wherry, --- and the other embarked on a small pleasure boat belonging to Mr. B. Gunn Esq, in order to return to Ballybunion, --- it is supposed the frail craft struck Beale bar---- The sufferers were Captain Lloyd of the Coast Guard Service-Kerry, Barry Gunn and Mr. Wilson, John Perryman, boatman, John Dee, John Scanlan, helpers and Nicholas Madden, musician. ---

1834 31st March (CJ).

Tarbert Light House. This beautiful edifice on Tarbert Rock has been finished and will this night for the first time have the light burning in its lantern.

REMEMBER: Daniel Desmond Sheehan

Daniel Desmond (D.D.) Sheehan, barrister-at-law, Captain, May 28th 1873 – November 28th 1948.

Teacher, journalist, labour leader (Irish Land and Labour Association), Member of Parliament for mid Cork 1901 – 1918, barrister-at-law, soldier in WWI, author.

Sheehan’s Cottages. Under the Labourers (Ireland) Act 1906, 40,000 cottages on an acre of land were built around the country. Known locally in Cork as Sheehan’s cottages due to D.D. Sheehan’s campaigning as part of the ILLA. He organised the building of the Irish Model Village at Tower near Blarney.

From 1909, He campaigned for the AFIL – All for Ireland League. The aim was for an all Ireland by consent.

Served with the Royal Munster Fusiliers and other units during The Great War from 1914 to 1917. Decommissioned in late 1917 due to ill health; receiving the honorary rank of Captain.

Wrote “Ireland since Parnell” published in 1921.

Worked as a Journalist. Exposed slums in the Dublin region. Editor of the Dublin Chronicle from 1929. During the 1930s provided legal advice and campaigned for Buy Irish Goods.

Died in 1948 and was buried at Glasnevin National Cemetery.

March for Life

https://youtu.be/Lso7eYLj3wM

Niamh Uí Bhriain of the Life Institute gives a rousing closing speech at the Rally For Life in Dublin, pro-lifers from all over Ireland July 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UhAJLRVnlk

Rally for Life Karen Gaffney

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

HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Bus Tour of West Clare and the Burren will take place on Sun. 16th July with the bus leaving the Tarbert National School Car Park at 9am for Ferry. Lunch stop at Kilfenora and evening meal at Kilrush to link up with last ferry return. Names and payment to be with Bridewell Visitor Centre by Fri. 7th July 2017. The Tour will be guided by Dr. Declan Downey and Mary O’ Connor.

MUSEUM: The Pallatine Museum Rathkeale opening times; In July and August it will open every afternoon including Sunday from 2pm to 5pm.

DAY TRIP; will take place on Wednesday, July 12th. Venue: Japanese Gardens and National Stud, Kildare. For more information contact Marie 087-7674832, Joan 087-9865005.

OUTING to Milltown Malbay for the Willie Clancy Festival on Saturday July 8. The group will take in music and dancing sessions during the day. Contact Ita McQuinn on 087-2593415.

CUSACK: Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh unveiled a statue of Michael Cusack on 28 June 2017 at Cusack Park Ennis before the Clare v Limerick Minor Hurling semi-final. Naoise Jordan Clare hurler was the inspiration behind this project.

LISTOWEL LIBRARY: Would you like your children to continue reading over the summer?. If so, Listowel Library is running a fun 'Summer Reading Challenge' for all primary school children.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE SUMMER CAMP: for July & August will include a wide range of activities including; cooking, games, outings, arts/crafts, computing . Info Patricia on 068/23584.

LISTOWEL TIDY TOWNS Two International judges will arrive in Listowel on Wed & stay for two nights to judge Listowel.

LISTOWEL PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND 2018

Parish Pilgrimage to Poland taking place next year on this first week of July. (1st – 7th July 2018). It will be great to have a group of our own parishioners and friends going on holiday and being on pilgrimage together. For more details contact the Parish Office and reserve a place by filling a registration form. We have only 21 places left and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

NORTH KERRY ITEMS

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FILM Festival Galway July 2017, see Gerard Barrett’s film.

http://scannain.com/irish/limbo-galway-film-fleadh/

STEVE JOBS: The last words of Steve Jobs -

I have come to the pinnacle of success in business.

In the eyes of others, my life has been the symbol of success.

However, apart from work, I have little joy. Finally, my wealth is simply a fact to which I am accustomed.

At this time, lying on the hospital bed and remembering all my life, I realize that all the accolades and riches of which I was once so proud, have become insignificant with my imminent death.

In the dark, when I look at green lights, of the equipment for artificial respiration and feel the buzz of their mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of my approaching death looming over me.

Only now do I understand that once you accumulate enough money for the rest of your life, you have to pursue objectives that are not related to wealth.

It should be something more important:

For example, stories of love, art, dreams of my childhood.

No, stop pursuing wealth, it can only make a person into a twisted being, just like me.

God has made us one way, we can feel the love in the heart of each of us, and not illusions built by fame or money, like I made in my life, I cannot take them with me.

I can only take with me the memories that were strengthened by love.

This is the true wealth that will follow you; will accompany you, he will give strength and light to go ahead.

Love can travel thousands of miles and so life has no limits. Move to where you want to go. Strive to reach the goals you want to achieve. Everything is in your heart and in your hands.

What is the world's most expensive bed? The hospital bed.

You, if you have money, you can hire someone to drive your car, but you cannot hire someone to take your illness that is killing you.

Material things lost can be found. But one thing you can never find when you lose: life.

Whatever stage of life where we are right now, at the end we will have to face the day when the curtain falls.

Please treasure your family love, love for your spouse, love for your friends...

Treat everyone well and stay friendly with your neighbours.

SINGING NIGHT IN PHILIP ENRIGHTS: The monthly singing night at The Ramble Inn takes place on the first Friday of every month.

SAT JULY 1: RALLY FOR LIFE Saturday 1st July 2pm at Parnell Square Dublin city centre.

Please come along to stand together to SAVE mothers and babies from abortion.

Please join us. www.rallyforlife.net Ph. 01 8730465 Bus from Limerick Ph. 061 322065 or 086 1542832 Philip

SAFE TRACTOR DRIVING SKILLS TRAINING FOR 14-16 OLDS Tralee Mart – 28th June. The cost is €35 per person / a reduced cost of €20 per person applies if a family is in receipt of a Social Welfare / RSS / TUS / CE etc. payment. Places are limited. To register your place phone Tara in NEWKDs Dingle office on 066 7142788.

FAMILIES: A meeting to prepare for the World Meeting of Families in 2018 will take place on Thursday 13th July 2017 in the Tara Building, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Hosted by The Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies.

WORLD DAY: First World day of the Poor - deeds not words! The first World Day of the Poor will be observed in the universal Church on Sunday 19 November 2017 at the request of Pope Francis.

CUCKOO can still be heard singing in the bog, the skylark who was once familiar, have disappeared. Some fine hay was saved last week, last year it was impossible to save at this time of year.

BOOK about Charles Graves, by Gerald O'Carroll, will appear shortly. A biography, its subject is Charles Graves, 1812-1899, a man of many and varied interests, including archaeology to music.

THOUGHT: The brave who focus on all things good and all things beautiful and all things true, even in the small, who give thanks for it and discover joy even in the here and now, they are the change agents who bring fullest Light to all the world. --Ann Voskamp.

Another view: Any time you find yourself worrying about anything, or upset because someone has dishonoured or betrayed you, it is only because you have placed your faith in something other than Jesus. As such, you have lost your faith in Him and instead put it in something or someone else. --Ted Dekker.

ROY BUCKLEY, many were wondering who Roy Buckley was at the Moyvane concert recently.

Roy Buckley is a singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, Guinness World Record breaker and founder of The Song Collector Sessions from Cork City, Ireland. His music has been described as passionate and real by his peers, and he creates an indelible atmosphere with his audience through his unique voice and folk sound. The knowledge of folk songs that Roy possesses along with the stories that go with them, combined with the vast amount he has in his repertoire, have earned him affectionate nicknames such as "The Irish Song Book" among friends in the music business.

See much more of this gifted musician and singer at WEBSITE - www.roybuckleymusic.com

CONGO: From: defencepressoffice

Sent: 13 June 2017 14:14

Subject: Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, together with Minister with Responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe TD, Honour the Courageous Actions of Irish Soldiers at the Battle of Jadotville in September 1961 with the Award of a Medal

Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, together with Minister with Responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe TD, Honour the Courageous Actions of Irish Soldiers at the Battle of Jadotville in September 1961 with the Award of a Medal

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, together with Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD, have today decided to award a medal to the men of “A” Company, 35thInfantry Battalion and the next of kin of deceased members, to give full and due recognition in honour of their courageous actions at the Battle of Jadotville in September 1961.

Speaking of the decision, the Taoiseach said “I am very pleased to announce this decision to award medals to the men of “A” Company. This fully recognises their bravery and courage during the unique circumstances of the Siege of Jadotville. The UN peacekeeping operation in the Congo was the first time the UN deployed a significant military force and it was also one of Ireland’s earliest UN peacekeeping operations. I want to take the opportunity to also recall the contribution of all the members of the Defence Forces who served over the course of this Mission.”

Minister Kehoe said “The Siege of Jadotville is burned into the memory of so many Irish people who followed the events through the newspapers of the time. One of the first decisions which I made on my appointment to Office was to honour the men of “A” Company by presenting a Unit Citation in recognition of their collective actions at the Siege. The decision taken today to also honour these men with a medal is an exceptional step which builds upon last year’s ceremony and gives full recognition to their performance at the Siege.”

Minister Kehoe added “I would also like to commend the men and women of our Defence Forces who are currently deployed in many missions in the cause of peace. Their continued participation in United Nations missions illustrates the very positive difference that small countries, like Ireland, can make in the world’s trouble spots. Their dedication and the sacrifices which they are making, together with that of their families, is always to the forefront of my mind.”

The Department of Defence and the Military Authorities will work together to make the arrangements for the awarding of these medals. Given the process required, this will take some time.

ENDS

Note for the Editors

The siege of Jadotville was an event that occurred during Ireland’s peacekeeping mission in the Congo in September 1961. ‘A’ Company of the 35th Infantry Battalion took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on the 3rd of September. On the 9th of September they were surrounded by a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie and early on the morning of the 13thSeptember the Company came under attack. Over the coming days until 17thSeptember they endured almost continuous attacks from ground and air.

Despite their courageous resistance and the sustained efforts of 35 Infantry Battalion HQ to provide assistance, ‘A’ Company was taken into captivityon 17thSeptember. By this time ‘A’ Company had no water and several men had been wounded. ‘A’ Company remained in captivity until finally released on 25th October 1961.

The United Nations Operation in Congo was the first peacekeeping mission in which significant numbers of Irish soldiers took part. A total of 6,000 Irish soldiers served in the Congo from 1960 until 1964.

OLD ESB pictures

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Novena Limerick

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Eucharistic procession Listowel 2017

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LEFT: But recent months have spoiled the humour. Between the relentless efforts by Deep State actors to sabotage a presidency, and the rising frenzy of hatred that has burst forth from the left, one thing is clear. We’ve stumbled from farce to the blackest kind of satire, the kind that bleeds over sometimes into the tragic. We’re not living out Idiocracy. Instead we’re re-enacting Dostoevsky’s The Possessed.

https://stream.org/is-todays-left-possessed/

ABBEYFEALE HORSE AND PONY RACES: The annual Abbeyfeale races take place this year by kind permission on the lands of John and Anthony Relihan on Sunday, July 2.

CHORAL: Sat June 17: Concert @ St John’s Cathedral. A programme of choral works from both sides of the Atlantic, at 12 noon on Sat June 17th in the Cathedral. Free Entrance with a voluntary retiring collection in support of Active Retirement in Limerick.

CHOIRS: The 5th annual Limerick Sings International Choral Festival takes place from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th June with over two hundred American choristers joining local and national choirs for a wonderful weekend of singing.

TRIP to Clonmacnoise Co Offaly on 29^th July 2017, details from 069 61816.

DAWN Mass at St. Brigid’s Well, Shanagarry, NCW on July 2^nd at 6am.

CAMP: Designer Minds will be running a Primary Science, Design and Technology Summer Camp in Listowel. A week of fun, hands-on creative challenges and projects, for girls and boys who love to design, build and experiment. Visit www.designerminds.ie or call 087 631 0411.

GHANA; Áine Scanlon has given a talk about her forthcoming trip to Ghana. Starting in October she will be joining Projects Abroad to teach English to children in Ghana.

SAVE THE ‘EIGHT’ RALLY: On July 1^st. The Rally for Life. Find out more on social media #RallyforLife and #Savethe8th. SAVE THE 8TH Rally for Life at 2pm on Saturday July 1st, Parnell Square Dublin. Bus leaving Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church, Upper Rock St. at 7am. To book please phone: 087 6590551.

ST JOHN’S: Tues 20th, Thu 22nd Sleeping Beauty. End of term production by students from Theatrix Stage School directed by Jo Jordan. Wed 21st Evening At The Asylum, Three short plays, Yellow Wallpaper, Telltale Heart and a Pair of Lunatics presented by the Asylum Clients Theatre, U.K.

Fri 23rd Donal Lunny & Paddy Glackin; The best of traditional with the musicians who have been at the forefront of Irish music since the 1970’s.; Tues 27th & Wed 28th Aladdin Theatrix stage school.; Thurs 29th The Railway Children Theatrix stage school senior class.

JOHN MORIARTY: The Genius of John Moriarty – June 8th, 2017 Talk at Seanchai.

It’s been ten years since the death of John Moriarty, the Moyvane-born philosopher and writer. Professor Michael W Higgins is giving a lecture at the Seanchaí Centre in Listowel.

Michael William Higgins (born October 24, 1948) is a Canadian academic, writer and vice president for Mission and Catholic Identity at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Higgins and his wife Krystyna, a professional piano accompanist, liturgical musician and freelance editor, have four children.[1] (See more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_W._Higgins

John Moriarty

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STEPHEN STACK – P.R. FOR THE PHIL COULTER CONCERT: Stephen Stack volunteered to do P.R. for the Phil Coulter concert. He did an excellent job. Well done Stephen! He writes: Good people of Moyvane Parish you did yourself proud last night. It shows what a small North Kerry community can do when its joins forces and works together. I, as the PR person would like to thank a number of people. Our Parish Priest Fr. Kevin, Parish Secretary Jackie, PPC Chairperson Amanda and the Pastoral and Finance Council and the huge number of volunteers for their help and support. Thanks to the following journalists Donal Nolan, Michelle Crean, Marisa Reidy, Denis Walsh, Jerry O'Sullivan and Marian O'Flaherty who helped in the pre-concert promotion. A special word of thanks to Phil Coulter's PA Moira who made it possible for me to set up a pre-concert interview on local radio from Spain. To local photographers John Kelliher, Tom Fitzgerald and Liz Brosnan for their great work on the night.

To Moyvane as a whole it was an excellent night and a job well done, a pleasure to watch a craftsman that is Phil Coulter and Roy Buckley in our home village. -- Stephen Stack P.R. Parish

DUAGH PARISH notes; A Special Celebration to reflect the life of Father Pat Moore on what would be his 60th birthday on Saturday 10th June @ 7.30pm in St Bridgid's Church , followed by refreshments and local entertainment in true Fr Pat Style.

Slán go fóill to our parish priest of 12 years, the Priest who helped so many, many people. Duagh was given the Blessing that was Fr. Pat. The resounding laughter – remember – The Pimple, The wart, The Magic Horses of Cill Stuithín and of course his final book “Weathering the Storm”.

The storyteller, who would always have a relevant Gospel message, but would turn comic to send us home with a good joke and a smile on our face.Fr Pat is the eternal optimist who was accessible to each and every one of us, evidenced by the doors he opened and the gates he didn’t close.

We will remember him with fondness, and continue to remember him in our Prayers

May he rest in peace.

I uploaded a few pictures from another camera, which I had and shared them on Photobucket.

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REMEMBERING THOSE LOST TO FARM ACCIDENTS: Remembering those who have died or those who have suffered injury from accidents on Irish farms will be the focus of an Ecumenical Remembrance Service to be held in County Laois in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Around 120 families have contacted the directors of ‘Embrace Farm’ a bereavement support group to have their loved ones prayed for at this service on Sunday 25th.

CONGO; The Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, together with Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD, have today decided to award a medal to the men of “A” Company, 35^th Infantry Battalion and the next of kin of deceased members, to give full and due recognition in honour of their courageous actions at the Battle of Jadotville in September 1961. (Taken from government Letter 13 June 2017).

(Note, The United Nations Operation in Congo, a total of 6,000 Irish soldiers served in the Congo from 1960 until 1964).

AGE ACTION: June edition of Ageing Matters magazine contains; The Minister of State for Older People Helen McEntee TD wishes them a happy 25th birthday on page 3 . We celebrate the fantastic contribution made by our volunteers on pages 6 and 7. There are some great pictures from 25 years of Age Action on pages 10 to 13. We salute the men and women who have served as Age Action’s chairpersons on pages 16 and 17.

And on page 20 we ask you to help make sure our next 25 years are as successful by helping us to empower older people to live full lives.

SHRIVER: The IT Tralee & the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Fitness and Recreation are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tim Shriver as UNESCO Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair at Institute of Technology Tralee.

NEW: A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Institute of Technology, Tralee and Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. The agreement outlines a plan to foster the development of programmes at the Kerry and US third level institutions in the areas of nursing, business, marine and coastal science, tourism and other areas.

KERRY: StoryStock.com, a media tech company based in the Tom Crean Centre in the Kerry Technology Park, has been selected as one of only 15 companies nationally from 250 for the Competitive Start Funding programme operated by Enterprise Ireland. They are the only Kerry company receiving funds from this competition.

PAPERS: The Liberator (Tralee) 1914-1939, Saturday, May 08, 1926; Page: 5

DEATH OF NUN, At Presentation Convent, Listowel,

The death of Sister M. St. Anne which occurred at the Presentation Convent, Listowel, at the early age of 35 years, has occasioned deep regret and sympathy throughout the community. Deceased, who was 18 years in religion, was daughter of the late Mr. Patk. Kennelly, Knockanure, Listowel.

Kerry Reporter 1924-1935, Saturday, September 23, 1933; Page: 10

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF SISTER REGIS KENNELLY, PRESENTATION CONVENT, LISTOWEL.

The death of Sister Regis Kennelly, of the Presentation Convent, Listowel, which occurred at a private Nursing Home in Dublin on Monday, in the 51st year of her life, and the 31st of her religious profession, has occasioned genuine regret throughout North Kerry district. Her death has left the Presentation Order bereft of a member who was kind, loving and obliging, for it may be safely said of Sister Regis that she was geniality personified. As a teacher she devoted her noble mind and brilliant talent to the teaching and upbringing of her pupils in the path of morality and learning, and left nothing undone to further their future prospects. During her whole time she endeared herself to parents and scholars alike, many of whom travelled many miles to be present at her funeral.

On Tuesday the remains were met outside the town by a large concourse o£ people, who conveyed them to the Convent Chapel. High Mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul of deceased. Very Rev. Canon White presided, the celebrant being Rev. J. Moynihan, S.T.L., President, St. Michael's College, Listowel; Rev. E. O'Riordan, C.C., deacon; Rev. J . McGrath, C.C.. sub-deacon; Rev. A. J. Molyneaux, C.C., Tralee, master of ceremonies

Present in the Sanctuary: Rev.

M. Keane, Newtownsandes; Rev. D. Lenihan, do.; Rev. J. Buckley, P.P., Lixnaw; Rev. T. Counihan, C.C., do.; Rev. T. Supple, C.C., do.; Rev. Vincent Marshall, P.P., Salford, Eng.; Rev. Fr. O'Connor, do.; Rev. J. Stack, do.; Rev. Dr. Tuomey. P.P., Sydney; Rev. T. O'Farrell, P.P.. do.; Rev. M. Galvin, Melbourne; Rev. J. Enright. C.C.. Tralee: Rev. D. Moriarty, C.C., do.; Rev. P. O'Regan, do.: Rev. W. McMahon. Des moines, Iowa; Rev. M. McMahon. C.C.. Ballybunion.

Telegrams expressing inability to attend were received from Rev. Fr. Griffin, P.P., Duagh, and Rev. J. O'Connor, Rathmore. The chief mourners were: Mother Gerard, Presentation Novitiate, Oakpark, Tralee; Mrs. Moran, Kealid (sisters); Jerh. Kennelly, Knockanure, M.C.C. (brother); Patk. Kennelly and Patk. Moran (nephews); Eileen Kennelly, Mary Moran (nieces); John .J. Kennelly. J. P. Kennelly, P. D. Kennelly, John D. Kennelly, Patk. Kennelly, Timothy Kennelly, Thos. Lyons. B. Cunningham (cousins).

Amongst the large crowds who assembled at the graveside to pay their last tribute to the re-mains was a section of the Children of Mary, of which Sodality the late Sister Regis was Directress for a considerable length of time.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4, 25 January 1906, Page 9

KERRY— Death of a Religious.

In the cemetery attached to the Presentation Convent, Listowel, on December 2, the remains of Sister Mary John, who had spent forty-six years in religion were laid to rest. Deceased lady was a daughter of the late Mr. John Grant, Listowel, and a grand-daughter of the late Mr. Maurice Dalton, who was one of the first Catholics appointed to the magistracy after the relaxation of the penal laws.

LYNCH: New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXI, Issue 49, 6 April 1894, Page 9

The following recently appeared in the Kerry Post.

A young man named Lynch, a native of Listowel, is reported to have very cleverly effected his escape from Cork gaol a few days ago. Lynch was arrested on a charge of desertion from the Munster Fusiliers, and was temporarily detained in the gaol pending the arrival of a military escort. While the warder was inspecting Lynch’s cell the latter slipped out, and almost got out to the corridor when the warder sprung upon him. Lynch, then getting the better of his gaoler, pushed him back into the cell, and having in the twinkling of an eye shut the door, quickly turned the key, and thus locked the warder securely in the cell. By the means of a pass key, Lynch gained the open air, free. He then made for Listowel, where, however, he was again apprehended and conveyed to Dublin under a military escort from his regiment.

ARDFERT PARISH FUNDRAISER – SALE OF RELIGIOUS PICTURES & OBJECTS from the Old Presbytery, Ardfert (also copies of ‘The Diocese of Kerry formerly Ardfert’ by Fr Kieran O’Shea) – Sunday 25 June after 11 am Mass in Cuil Mhuire Pastoral Centre (or Tues, Thurs or Fri mornings 9.30 – 1.30 from Tues 27 June). After the renovation of both Ardfert and Kilmoyley churches.

IMPROVED LIVE STEAMING OF LISTOWEL MASS:

We bring your attention that the Live Streaming on www.mcnmedia.tv or from web site at www.listowelparish.com

LISTOWEL PARISH CEMETERY MASSES 2017

Tuesday, July 4th at 8.00 p.m. St. Michael’s Cemetery

Wednesday, July 5th at 8.00 p.m. St. John Paul’s Cemetery

Thursday, July 6th at 8.00 p.m. Finuge Cemetery

BOOK: Great Famine in Tralee and North Kerry is the title of a new book by Bryan Mac Mahon of Ballyheigue. It is published by Mercier Press and will be launched in O’Mahony’s Bookshop, Castle St, Tralee on Thursday 22 June at 5.30 pm. The guest speaker at the launch is Jimmy Deenihan. All are welcome.

ABBEYFEALE HORSE AND PONY RACES: The annual Abbeyfeale races take place this year by kind permission on the lands of John and Anthony Relihan on Sunday, July 2 .

AUSTIN STACKS GAA CLUB, in its centenary year, is deeply honoured to be hosting the Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Parish Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, 18th June 2017. The procession will leave Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church following the 12.30 Mass.

NINE DAYS OF PRAYER, NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART.

Thursday June 15th to Friday June 23rd at 6.10pm each evening in St. John’s Church.

Novena Prayers and reflection at Mass each evening. Service of Reconciliation with Confessions (no Mass) on the Sunday evening. Blessing of Sacred Heart images and consecration of homes on Friday 23rd June. All welcome.

OPEN AIR MASS: As part of Féile na mBlath, Tralee at The Park Festival the 10.30am Mass next Sunday, June 18th, will be celebrated in the Town Park. Some seating will be available.

http://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/resources-2/prayer/prayer-groups/

ST JOHN’S: Fri 16th Will It Fit In The Van, A play by Conor Clancy presented by Strive Theatre. A comical take on modern life in a small town Ireland amid a case of mistaken identity and moments of madness with a cast of six. Tuesday 20th –Thursday 22^nd, Sleeping Beauty, End of term production by students from Theatrix Stage school by Jo Jordan, More from 086 22566.

MASS of Thanksgiving on Saturday June 24th to celebrate the retirement of Mr. John McAuliffe N. T. after 44 years service, 22 as principal at Lixnaw Boys N. S.

ANNUAL HEALING SERVICE at ST MICHAELS WELL; will be celebrated again this year on Sunday June 25th at 3.00pm. The service includes the Anointing of the Sick, Blessing of Carers and reflection on the Healing points around the Well.

TAIZE: Youth Pilgrimage to Taize for 18-35 year olds. 25 June – 2 July. Places still available.

FLEADH: Want to be part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann INIS 2017? This is your opportunity to be part of the biggest ever traditional music event in Co. Clare. Volunteer tasks include venue assistants, green ambassadors, accommodation inspection, PR events, assisting at the Volunteer Centre during the Fleadh – there are lots of ways to get involved for every age and for every ability. In particular, we are looking for Street and Traffic Stewards.

PADRE Pio Prayer Meeting takes place in Lixnaw Church on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from September to June inclusive commencing at 7.30pm. The June meeting will take place on Tuesday, the 19th. The witness will be given by Alec Quinn. Alec is a massive Padre Pio devotee and has composed a special anthem which he sings himself in honour of our saint. All royalties from the song have been donated to the Monastery at San Giovanni.

In addition to his teaching job Alec is also a professional musician. He sings and plays with the musical group called “Barmbrack” and composed the famous song “Belfast” which has become a massive hit in the United Kingdom. We very much look forward to his witness.

TEACHERS: Recent surveys made by An Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) revealed that up to half of primary principals in Ireland has some work-related health issues and admits they are on medication.

Kerryman North Edition, Thursday, August 10, 2006; Section: South Kerry

Moyvane; Church Painting : The painting of Moyvane Church commenced on Tues. last 8th Aug. The Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses will be in the Marian Hall during the month of August.

Kerryman North Edition, Wednesday, September 06, 2006; Section: News Moyvane

Moyvane Church re-opened on Saturday night after been closed for the past 3 weeks due to the painting of the Church. Moyvane Church is looking magnificent with the Church now painted beautifully, New ornate Stained Windows have also been installed. A new Heating System and new amplification system has also been installed along with the Rewiring of the Church and construction of new toilet facility. Our Parish Priest Fr. John Lucid deserves great recognition for the co-ordination and carrying out of the renovations in such a short space of time. Mass be Celebrated on Saturday September 30th at 8pm by Bishop Bill Murphy to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary) of Moyvane Church.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Friday, October 21, 1864; Page: 2

DEATH OF REV. MOTHER TERESA KELLY PRESENTATION CONVENT, LISTOWEL. [Communicated)

NOT only the religious and Catholic laity of the diocese of Kerry, but the large circle, besides, by whom she was known and venerated, will feel with regret that the blank left in her community by the death of Reverend Mother Teresa Kelly on Wednesday last, will be long before it ceases to be suffered from. A long life of activity, intelligence and holiness, under trying circumstances, endeared her to all who know her personally or by report.

Upwards of fifty years ago Miss Kelly entered the Presentation Convent, Killarney, and soon after passing through an edifying novitiate was appointed superioress. In this important office she distinguished herself by bar prudence and zeal alike; her charity knew no limit, and yet she never involved her community in embarrassments. During her term of office in Killarney, the first of the monks of La Trappe, whose abbey is now so well known at Mount Melleray, near Cappoquin, came to this country from France. They were penniless, and depended for support on the charity of the people. The first of those who stretched out the hand to help them was Rev. Mother Teresa, her influence procured them a house to live in, and her pecuniary aid to their establishment in Ireland was important. Visitors to the Abbey of Mount Melleray may hear of a lady who is publicly prayed for by the monks as a great benefactress to their order, well-known to the older brothers, this lady is Mother Teresa. All, but a few old monks on crutches, have died, of the brothers who came over from France, and as silence is one of the chief disciplines of La Trappe, few of the present community know the name of the lady for whom the public prayers are offered.

Having filled with honour the office, of superioress at Killarney for several years, Mother Teresa, with a few sisters, left the community to found a convent at Milltown, a small town at the bend of Dingle Bay. Under her able government, this undertaking prospered, and the schools attached were filled with the children of the peasantry and townspeople. Here Mother Teresa remained until she had passed her fiftieth year. At this period of life few men or women undertake new and important works, but Mother Teresa, hearing of the great want of educational establishments in North Kerry, consented to break her attachments to the convent she had founded and made prosperous, and begin anew in Listowel. She founded the convent of Holy Cross in that town onwards of twenty years ago, with three assistant sisters. Of her acts of charity during the famine, years no praise could be too loud. She was the chief reliance of priests and people in that district during that dreary period. Her small community gradually gained accessions, and on the day of her death she had the happiness to see it one of the most prosperous and beloved of the Presentation Convents.

Many priests on the foreign and home missions owe the means which enabled them to prosecute, their studies to this holy woman, and would regret her loss were they not Euro that she has passed to a place where the virtues she practised and the peace she loved and taught here are eternal.

TROCAIRE Facts and figures:

Global land deals in the last 10 years total 200 million hectares, equivalent to 25 times the size of the Ireland being sold or leased

High consumption living globally increases the demand for land. Vast swathes of vital rainforest are cleared every day to make way for palm oil production.

Palm oil prolongs shelf life of food – almost half of all products in supermarkets contain palm oil, including biscuits, ice cream, processed foods, cleaning products, cosmetics.

Most of the world’s poor share three traits:

They live in rural areas – 75% of the world’s poor live in rural areas

They rely on land, forests and agriculture to survive

They do not have legal control over the land and natural resources on which they depend.

For more see www.trocaire.org.

Clonfert

https://youtu.be/k58qUNNOf1w

Clonfert and Roscrea

https://youtu.be/LV3suTBNVVg

Remembering “the Love That Paid the Price” on D-Day

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/joseph-pronechen/d-day

RYAN’S DAUGHTER AT THE GLORACH: The film will be shown at the Glórach Theatre on Wednesday, June 7 at 8.00 and tickets can be booked by calling 087 1383940.

THOUGHT: “Refusing to forgive is like allowing your abuser to live rent-free in your head.”

“Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness”. - C S Lewis.

FATIMA CENTENARY PILGRIMAGE: 11th to 18th September led by Monsignor Dan O’Riordan, 4 nights Fatima/3 nights Algarve, Contact 021 4277700.

SHOT: Shot Chicago Memorial Day weekend; Last year's total was 71 and was the worst since at least 2012. It came during a year that saw almost 800 homicides and more than 4,000 people shot.

ENNIS: Since 1974 Fleadh Nua has developed from a 3 day event to a festival spanning 8 days, with more than 120 separate events.

PLOUGHING: 1st World Ploughing Contest Cobourg, Ontario, Canada 1953; 2nd World Ploughing Contest, Killarney, 1954.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-BFTrTJPcc

A VOTE to change the name of The Square in Newcastle West to Con Colbert Square has been defeated. From a total poll of 27, with one invalid vote, there were 20 votes against the name change.

EXHIBITION has opened in Newcastle West tracing Desmond Hall Castle’s links to 1916 Rising, Irish War of Independence and Civil War. These include Donal Sheehan from Newcastle West, the first rebel casualty of the 1916 Rising, Constable James O’Brien from Kilfergus, a member of the Dublin Metropolitan Police who was the first British Forces casualty of the Rising, and Con Colbert, the Republican leader who was executed for his role in the events of Easter 1916.

CONCERN: The President of University of Limerick, Dr Des Fitzgerald, has said that RTÉ Investigates programme on governance at Irish universities raises issues “of grave concern.”

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Friday, June 10, 1898; Page: 6

THE BRUFF SCHOOL.

ATTACK AGAINST THE "LIMERICK LEADER." Dublin, Thursday. To-day in the Nisi Prius Court No. 1. before Mr .Justice O'Brien and a special jury, the hearing was commenced of Thomas Bowman v. Jeremiah Buckley. The plaintiff was a school-master, qualified under the National Education Board, and he brought the action against the defendant as proprietor of the '"Limerick Leader" to recover damages laid at £500 for libels published in that paper. The defendant traversed the course of action generally, and pleaded fair comment. Counsel for the plaintiff –the MacDermott Q. C; Mr Seymour Bushe. Q C. and M C P Doyle (instructed by Mr James Doyle. Counsel for the defendant- Mr F L O'Shaughnessy, Q C; Mr. J H Campbell, Q C, and Mr J Powell.

The MacDermott , Q C, stated the plaintiff's case. He said that he had been a teacher at Cappamore , and in the month of November 1897, the school of Bruff became vacant It had up to the 23rd September, 1897, been taught by the Christian Brothers, who then retired. The parish priest of Bruff was the Rev Dean Cussen, who was anxious to have good primary education for the poor children of his parish. He built the school , and he entered into an agreement with the Christian Brothers that they should teach the children on certain terms. Those terms were that they Should always have at least two teachers there, they were to receive £60 a year, and in addition £30 a year for a lay brother as distinguished from a school brother. A controversy arose the merits or demerits of which

of which in his judgment were wholly foreign to the controversy which they had to try. Mr Bowman the plaintiff, had nothing whatever to do with that controversy between the ecclesiastical authorities of Limerick and the Christian Brothers. The Bruff school thus became vacant , and plaintiff was appointed from amongst a number of candidates. The Limerick Leader" then commenced a series of violent attacks on Mr Bowman. The first article was published on the 26th November, 1897, as follows—" If they (meaning the Christian Brothers) " be not recalled, this much may at all events , be taken for granted, that the strong men of Bruff , backed by this journal will make, as we have already hinted, the lives of the grabbers of the evicted Brothers schools a hell upon earth." The following article was published on the 1st December , 1897—" It was Father M’Namara's intention to open the evicted Schools on yesterday, a brand new teacher named Bowman or No-Man having been somehow or other secured to take the place of the pious Brothers, but the sterling men and women of brave and faithful Bruff trooped in their hundreds to the spot, and put—well, in homely Celtic parlance—they put the kibaush on the Very Rev gentleman's little plan and the school did not open. (See paper for more details)

COMPULSIVE: One family’s experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder and its shocking root cause. https://aleteia.org/2017/05/23/catching-a-mental-illness-one-familys-story/

NEW CD: Donie Lyons from Dromreask, Glin, launched his CD The Lovely Banks of Blaine at Barrett’s Bar Glin recently. It was launched by Nora Butler the traditional singer from Tipperary and it contains 22 tracks. The songs include; The Lovely Banks of Blaine, Moonlight Whiskeyhall, Lovely Athea, Poll an Eas, Lather and Shave and The Exile from Coole West. The CD is on sale in the local shops in Glin, Lyons shop Abbeyfeale, Brouder’s shop Athea, and Moloney’s shop in Carrigkerry.

WANTED: At least three-thousands of volunteers are needed to ensure the success of the World Meeting of Families to be held in August 2018.

Annual Rally for Life is on Saturday, 1st July 2017 in Dublin.

LOURDES: Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. This pilgrimage takes place every year from June 21st to June 26th, with direct flights from Shannon airport. The Lourdes Office can be contacted at the Social Service Centre, Henry Street, Limerick. Tel. 061-314111.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGES: The Diocese is still recruiting for the youth pilgrimage to

Taizé from 25th June to 2nd July. Taizé is located in the Burgundy region of France and is a well known place of pilgrimage for young people. Contact Tomas Kenny, Diocesan Pastoral Team, on 086/3683778 email tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie

Lourdes from 2nd to 7th September –for further information contact Diocesan Office 064/6631168.

SELF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS: If you are considering Self Employment and would like to know more about the process involved you should contact our Enterprise Officer Brenda Heath. We are currently rolling out a series of FREE Enterprise Training Workshops for all those considering this route including workshops on Steps to starting your Business, Book-keeping, Marketing and Health & Safety. If you wish to find out more please contact Brenda Heath at West Limerick Resources on 069 66297 / bheath@wlr.ie or our support Worker Dee Collins on 069 62222 / dcollins@wlr.ie.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY – “The Famine letters of Dr. Thomas Graham and the impact of the Great Famine on Tarbert”- talk by Patrick Lynch in the Bridewell, Tarbert on Sat. night 20th May 2017.

THOUGHT: Great faith is the product of great fights. Great testimonies are the outcome of great tests. Great triumphs can only come out of great trials. -Smith Wigglesworth.

HALL: Ashe Memorial Hall Rededicated To Thomas Ashe, 23 May 2017.

The Hall was built on Denny estate lands and which was purchased by Tralee Urban District Council in 1922 –the park, including the site for the Hall, bought for £5,575.

The building was designed by Thomas J Cullen Architect, Dublin and John Kenny & Sons Limited was the contractor. Construction, at a cost of £32,480 commenced in 1924 and was completed in 1928.

Thomas Ashe was born in Kinard, Lispole on the 12th of January, 1885. He was a teacher in Dublin and he was in the GAA and in cultural circles, and with the Black Raven Pipe Band. He was a commandant of the Fingal Battalion of the Volunteers. Then on 29 April 1916, Ashe was jailed after the Rising. He went on hunger strike in Mountjoy Jail and while being forced fed on 25 September 1917, he collapsed and died hours later.

PLAYWRIGHTS: June 8-10: Where Are All The Irish Female Playwrights? Where Are All The Irish Female Playwrights? A conference in Mary immaculate college to shine the light on Irish Women Playwrights and Theatremakers. When the Abbey Theatre announced its 1916 centenary “Waking the Nation” programme, Irish theatre fans and practitioners were rightly outraged that only one of the ten plays being produced was written by a woman.

RELATIONS Wanted; Daniel Mulvihill, 1878 - 1920

Daniel Mulvihill was born on month day 1878, at birth place, to Thomas Mulvihill and Bridgit Mulvihill (born Stack).Thomas was born on April 23 1853.Bridgit was born in Moyvane Hill, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Daniel married Mary (Minnie) Mulvihill (born Tobin) in 1913, at age 34 at marriage place.

Mary was born in 1878, in Kilconly, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry.

They had one daughter: Bridget (Bridie) Flavin (born Mulvihill).

Daniel passed away of cause of death on month day 1920, at age 42 at death place.

He was buried at burial place.

Documents of Daniel Mulvihill

https://www.myheritage.com/names/daniel_mulvihill

Looking for information on O'Donnell ancestors

I am looking for information on John (Sean) O'Donnell. I did have someone send me a message indicating that they had found baptism records for a John O'Donnell in July 1797 in your parish. I have found information that his birthdate could be 1797 or 1799. i am having trouble finding out much about him back in Ireland. He married Margaret Carroll in Ireland & I believe two of their children, Thomas & Mary were both born in Ireland before emigrating to Canada. Hope someone can help. Wednesday 3rd April 2013, Kilnaughtin (Kerry)

PAPERS: Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Saturday, June 04, 1892; Page: 4 Except from long cross examination about land and use of bad language.

Mr Creagh—Do you know you must not tell anything that wasn't said in presence of the defendants.

Mr Irwln—In consequence of what was said to you did you go to the house of Mr J Flavin?—I did, sir; he was In his shop, and I asked him what charge had he against me—did I do him any harm, or how did I deserve it; Mr Flavin then said to me to come to the League room to clear myself, I said I would; there was no more ; I left Flavin's house then. (Witness continuing) said I remembered the 23rd April when he got a letter written to Flavin by his daughter; he remembered the following day Sunday the 24th; he attended at Listowel on that day and went to the Federation room; he saw Mr Flavin there ; he asked him If he had received his letter and Mr Flavin said he had. Mr Flavin then read the letter for the meeting, and his case was brought before it; John Dillane was there; Mr Flavin did not take the chair on that occasion, nor did he see anyone else in it; James Cotter was present-with others; Dillane did not bring any charge against him for having taken the land; he said he (witness) was an emergency man, and witness said that if he was an emergency man Dillane was another ; Cotter did not say anything but, " Dooling it is better to settle and be good friends."

Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Wednesday, April 24, 1895; Page: 3

FUNERAL OF THE REV. JAMES FLAVIN,LISTOWEL.( Edited see paper for more)

The funeral of the Rev. James Flavin, son of Mrs. Flavin, Church Street, Listowel, and student at All Hollows College, took place at half-past twelve on Wednesday. He attended St. Michael's College, Listowel, when that institution was under the Presidency of the highly esteemed and popular Father Harrington. He was within weeks of his ordination. Listowel Young Ireland Society, adjourned their meeting as a mark of respect.

The chief mourners were—Messrs. M. and D. Flavin, and J. Fitzgerald.

The friends of deceased in attendance were very numerous, and included amongst others—Messrs W Mangan, Knocknagoshel; Michael Mangan, do : James Mangan, do ; J Shaughnessy, do: Mr and Mrs Fuller, Kilfeighney ; J Fuller, do; W Fuller, do; Mr and Mrs Ed Shanahan, Clandouglas; D Madden, J Madden, T Madden, D Madden, junr. ; Mr and Mrs Kearney, Kilbaha ; P Kearney, do ; M Kearney, do; D Kennelly, do; E Walsh, Clountubrid; W Walsh, do; T Walsh, do; J Walsh, do. The clergymen present were—Very Rev Canon Davis, P.P ; Rev J Pattison, Rector : Father O'Brien, C.C; Father Brick, C.C; Father Crowley, President St. Michael's College ; Rev J Molyneaux, Professor do; Rev T Kirby, C.C, Tralee ; Rev Father Keane, C.C, do ; Rev W O'Callaghan, P.P, Lixnaw; Rev Father O'Sullivan, C.C, do. There was a large attendance of the general public.

FLEADH Cheoil Chiarraí 2017. Trá Lí – Tralee, (sample list)

51B Scéalaíocht (12-15), 1st Darragh Hudson, CCÉ, Listowel

33B English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (12-15). rec Caoimhe Harte, CCÉ, Ballylongford/ Tarbert

22A Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (Faoi 12), 2nd Clodagh Sheehy, CCÉ, Ballylongford/ Tarbert

22B Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (12-15), 2nd Leona Sheehy, CCÉ, Ballylongford/ Tarbert.

10B Bainseó / Banjo (12-15), rec Conor Hennessy, CCÉ, Ballylonford / Tarbert.

Full report at

http://kerrycomhaltas.ie/content_page/10024043/

Fleadh in Tralee 2017

https://youtu.be/aiBguzQ5cH8

SCHOOL AWARDS in Tarbert http://www.tarbertcomprehensive.ie/

This year’s Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations begin on Wednesday June 7th 2017.

MONTH OF MAY ROSARIES FOR OUR LADY:

O’CONNELL’S AVE. GROTTO: every Sunday at 6.00 p.m..

FINUGE GROTTO ROSARY: every Wednesday at 8pm

KILLOCRIM GROTTO ROSARY: every Friday at 8pm.

THOUGHT: The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense spiritual growth. Once we begin to understand this, and accept it as a spiritual fact of life, adversity becomes easier to bear. -Charles Stanley.

NATIONAL HOLY WELLS DAY June 18th

There are around 3,000 Holy Wells in Ireland. Since early Christian times these have been seen as places of prayer and healing. National Holy Wells Day invites you to become aware of how precious water is. Visit a local Holy Well and pray for the protection of water. Plan with others how you can protect the water in your area.

From Kerry Diocese site.

Gathering at St. Brigids Well in Derryra, Ballyduff, Co Kerry on the eve of St Brigid’s Day at 5pm Having met and parked near the nearby Cashen river we now approached the well slowly to the sound of a bodhrán. One of us had placed beautiful lanterns and candles around the well and a St. Brigid’s cross. Twelve of us had gathered, and just before we started to walk we were reminded

of the sacredness of the place we were about to enter...sacred for our ancestors who had also come here to pray and do the rounds. Then encircling the well, we listened to Gamhain Molta Bríde and

some of us joined in at times ,a haunting recording by Noirin Ni Riain.

Then we heard a little about Brigid herself, a woman of liminal time... on the boundaries,

between pagan and Christian, born at sunrise as her mother crossed the threshold, daughter of a slave and chief, a woman who reached out to those on the margins, building a monastery for both women and men, who loved creation and needed solitude and contemplation. Mary who had

written a book**about wells in North Kerry told us a little of this particular well, Tobar a’Leighis

,situated beside the roadside beside an existing rath, giving the townland its name ‘Doire Rá tha Beag’.Then we listened to the legend of Brigid’s cloak or brath, while someone cut strips for each of us to take home (to leave out overnight to take in the dew and then use during the year ...said to have healing properties).(See the green hessian cloth on the ground in the photo).

Then it was time for a little sacred movement or dance ‘The Pilgrim Walk’, which was a simple way

to come into the peace and tranquillity of the place on the roadside near the statue of Brigid, to

sense the strength of others as we moved.. to be carried and without any need for perfection or

competition. This included a lovely movement of gathering the water....and then we did just that

.One of us bent down near the well and carefully filled all our jars....something to take home and to

scatter north, south, east and west. Finally ,we thought about the bees....who sadly are in trouble...and recognising that Brigid was possibly a bee keeper, each person received a packet of wildflower seeds collected in Kerry by Niamh Ni Dhúill, and a page about helping the bees in our gardens from the publication ‘Gardens’ part of the ‘All-Ireland Pollinator Plan’ (www.biodiversityireland.ie/pollinatorplan) It was time for our closing prayer: a Prayer to St

.Brigid and part of a ‘Prayer for our Earth’ from Laudato Si’.

And then a walk, for some, back to our cars in the light of the beautiful crescent moon and Venus.

Sylvia Thompson.

ST Brendan

Clonfert — the Irish version of the name means ‘field of miracles’ — is the site of a 6th century monastery of St. Brendan the Navigator. This is the most famous of the many monasteries founded by that great saint. He is more widely known for his extensive travels to spread the faith and accounts of his life are to be found in all the ancient libraries of Europe. Of the two journals attributed to him the “Navigatio” is perhaps the most widely read. This book recounts his journey from Kerry to the Faroes, to Iceland, Greenland and on to America.

After St. Brendan’s death Clonfert grew to become a city of learning with well over 3,000 students, many from Britain and Europe. Nothing now remains of the original holy city, but of the succeeding ecclesial buildings the 12th century Cathedral with its beautiful 13th century doorway continues to witness the Christian tradition and is in use for Church of Ireland worship. Tradition has it that St. Brendan is buried opposite the Cathedral door.

FLEADH: Concert Tickets on Sale

Top quality concerts are a key element of the Fleadh in addition to competitions and street sessions. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Inis 2017 has assembled a terrific line–up for a series of concerts in Ennis from August 13th – 21st. Among the leading names are Sharon Shannon, Martin Hayes, Stockton’s Wing, The Kilfenora Céilí Band, Frankie Gavin, Lúnasa, Ralph McTell, Mairtín O’Connor, Socks in the Frying Pan, Seán Keane and Beoga. There are almost forty concerts in the Fleadh line-up – literally something for everyone. Make sure that you don’t miss your favourite performers. For event details and ticket information go to the Fleadh website fleadhcheoil.ie

Fleadh Nua

Can’t wait until August for Trad in Ennis? Well, we have good news for you. Fleadh Nua is about to get underway in Ennis. It kicks off on Sunday the 21st of May and runs to Monday the 29th of May.

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE NCCA SURVEY ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN OUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS?

Religious Education will no longer be a subject in the state recognised Primary Schools Curriculum, under the NCCA’s proposal, unless you let your views be known. Is this a move to remove Religious Education from our schools? This move devalues and challenges the place and status of Religious Education in our schools. Is this what you want for the future generations of children? As a matter of urgency parents, teachers, Boards of Management and interested adults need to engage with the survey before closing date 26th May 2017. The NCCA survey is available online: http://www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum_and_Assessment/Early_Childhood_and_Primary_Education/Primary-Education/Primary_Developments/Structure-and-Time-Allocation)

THOUGHT: I am always careful around people who constantly berate themselves because at my expense they might fulfil the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:39). If they criticise themselves, they will probably criticise me. --Bill Johnson.

WRITERS’ Week runs from 31^st May to 4^th June.

HORSE Fair in Ballyduff on June 11^th.

SNIPPETS From Kerryman on Fr. Pat Moore.

Kerryman North Edition, Wednesday, April 09, 2008; Section: Property

In Brief Mission to go green

RESULTING from a recent Parish mission, Killarney parish is organising a special environment meeting in The John Paul II Pastoral Centre on Thursday, April 17 (8pm – 9.30pm).

Guest speaker Fr Pat Moore will highlight how our environment can enrich our lives, whether it be physically, mentally or spiritually. In a bid to put protection of our environment as a key parish ministry, those attending will be invited to join one of five interest groups. Topics include: ‘Nature – God’s work, exploring our role’; ‘Killarney Waters’ (streamscapes: information and field trip); ‘Home and the Environment’ – practical steps to take; ‘Joining the Killarney Clean-up’ and ‘Our Youth – Our Future’. (See paper for more)

Kerryman North Edition, Wednesday, October 15, 2008; Section: News

Countywide

ASDEE RACES: The very best is race commentaries and pre and post race interviews will be provided and Fr Pat Moore will be making the journey from his new parish in Duagh to act as master of ceremonies for the day. The chairman of the local Asdee Race Committee Ray Keane says that another very good card has been lined up and with a number of local stables and jockeys competing it will add to the enjoyment of the occasion for the local community. See paper for full report.

Kerryman North Edition, Wednesday, December 10, 2008; Section: News

DVD launch at Listowel on Thursday Dec 11th at 8pm by our Parish Priest Fr. Pat Moore. There are twelve songs on it sung by twelve well known singers. It also includes the beautiful scenery of North Kerry. There is a strong parish connection with this DVD. It is produced by Joe Harrington and Kay O’Leary of the Irish Rambling House and Caroline O’Callaghan and Karen Trench are among those performing on it. Mike Fitzgerald singing the Dan Paddy Andy Festival song is also on the DVD. Admission on the night is free and all are welcome.

Kerryman 1904-current | Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Discussions to deal with serious family issues

FR Pat Moore is to lead a series of discussion groups at the Seanchaí over the month of November dealing with some of the most difficult issues affecting families in the region.

Parents are invited to attend this coming Monday as part of a special insight into dealing with teenage children and the issues affecting them — hosted by North and East Kerry Development.

(See Paper for full report)

Kerryman North Edition, Wednesday, December 09, 2009; Section: News

Duagh; GOOD: Following on the recent mass celebration from RTE by the Duagh/Lyre group the parish priest Fr. Pat Moore received some good news from Roger Childs Head of Religious Department in RTE. It seems RTE received the highest viewing figures this year for Sunday Act of Worship for the Duagh mass presentation.

Apres moi le deluge

NO CHILDREN

By Phil Lawler (bio - articles - email) | May 08, 2017

As Emmanuel Macron moved toward his landslide victory in the French presidential election, the fashionable media outlets noticed a stunning reality about Europe’s current political leaders:

Macron, the newly elected French president, has no children.

German chancellor Angel Merkel has no children.

British prime minister Theresa May has no children.

Italian prime minister Paolo Gentiloni has no children.

Holland’s Mark Rutte, Sweden’s Stefan Löfven, Luxembour’s Xavier Bettel, Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon—all have no children.

Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, has no children.

http://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/otn.cfm?id=1217

ST. BRENDAN –BISHOP RAY WRITES

I encourage each parish to each year celebrate the Feast of St Brendan, either on the Feast Day

,May 16thor a Sunday near it. The Feast occurs at a positive and hopeful time of the year. Nature is full of new life again, our world is green again. New life is born among animals and birds. There can equally be new life to our faith. In honouring St Brendan let us honour all our local Christian heritage. Throughout the diocese there is a tradition of devotion, strong and deep.

Notice locally the shrines, halls, schools and churches bearing St Brendan’s name. Notice the stained glass windows and icons and pieces of sculpture or carving and the particular aspects of his life and mission each focuses on. Dates suggest St Brendan could have lived into his nineties, 578 is most often given as the date of his death. St Brendan travelled far, initially to deepen his faith, spending time in such monasteries as Clonard, Co Meath. Later he journeyed in Ireland to share his faith, founding monasteries such as Cloontuskert Co Roscommon, and, Clonfert and Annaghdown, both in Co Galway......Monasteries were places of learning and education for the locality, places of care for the sick and the poor, places of agricultural improvement, -all making present God’s love.

Through St Brendan what is God saying to us in our time?

As communities today are we challenged and missioned to deepen our faith and to live God’s love with in our communities? The crowds of pilgrims who gather continuously at Fatima remind us of how world-wide the faith gives meaning to people’s lives: how much trouble and distress there is in the world, -how much our world needs, love and care, gentleness and kindness. Can we do anything to share the Gospel of Christ’s love with other communities?

O God who helped St Brendan navigate the seas in his eagerness to spread the Gospel; grant us, at his intercession, on our journey through life to set our course according to your peace and bring us to the harbour we desire in heaven.

WOMEN WRITERS’ NETWORK are holding a series of Readings and Talks reflecting on The

Written Word. The first talk is on 13^th May at The Meadowlands Hotel from 5- 7pm. Admission €10,

refreshments served. Keynote speaker will be Mary McEvoy.

PADRE Pio Prayer Meeting takes place in Lixnaw Church on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from September to June inclusive commencing at 7.30pm. The May meeting will take place on Tuesday, the 16th. The witness will be given by Robert Barry. Robert worked as a porter at Listowel District Hospital and gave a lifetime of service at administrative level to his beloved St. Senans Football Club. He was club chairman, club selector and Kerry Minor selector for many years. Nowadays Robert lives life from the confines of a wheelchair. Horrific spinal injuries dictated this reality in 2015. However Robert Barry was always a winner. His positive attitude and determination has touched the lives of many. You’ve guessed correctly – yes Robert is back again with the Senans and is the heart and soul of the club. His witness should be very special.

Dawn Mass Lixnaw: was a wonderful and uplifting experience. The following appeared in the Rathmines Newsletter: “Then as I rounded a curve in the road, I saw it and it brought much pleasure. A simple sign that seemed, in the midst of all the busy movement and activity, appropriate only to a time gone by. Nevertheless this plucky little notice announced Dawn Mass in Lixnaw. It was a salient reminder to the fast moving world that not on bread alone do we live. Where will they celebrate the Dawn Mass I wondered? There are bogs and green fields but few hills around Lixnaw. That foolish thought misses the point. In my mind’s eye I saw parishioners rising on Easter Sunday morning and going quietly to some place to pray with their priest and give thanks, just as their ancestors did in hard times. The mass was actually celebrated in Kiltomey Cemetery and the massive Easter Fire was built in Sean Dowling’s field.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Diocesan Adoration Day: by Fr. Bernard Healy, Thurs. 1st June 9.30am -4pm. Self-Care Day: Practical skills For stress management and emotional wellness, Sat. 3rd June 9.45am -4.00pm. Contact: Anna O'Donoghue 087/9447105, Ref. capacitar-Ireland.org

Our Lady of Fatima 1st Sat Monthly Devotion: Sat.3rd June 4.00pm -6.00pm.

A Doorway into Stillness: A day of Spiritual Nourishment for mind and body led by Antoinette Dilsworth RSJ, Sat. 10th June 10.30am-4.30pm.

A Day with Mary: Celebrate the Centenary of Our Lady of Fatima preached by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Dan O'Riordan P.P. Castleisland, Sat. 17th June 10.30am-4.30pm.

Growing Old Gracefully: Welcome to a Guided Participative Experience facilitated by: John Dunne & Kathy Cunningham. Friday 28th-Sunday 30th July.

Enrich your Faith: Foyer of Light, Charity and Love 5 day Silent Retreat preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne, Aug 7th-13th. Contact Helen 086/1678027. You can contact the Retreat Centre on 066/7134276 or

www.ardfertretreatcentre.org

YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZÉ 2017 The Diocesan Pastoral Team is still recruiting for the youth pilgrimage to Taizé, France. The dates are Sunday, June 25th and returning on Sunday July 2nd 2017. Pilgrims must be between 18 – 30. The cost of the pilgrimage is €400 but here in Listowel our Finance Council will sponsor half of that fare. So we would be delighted if any parishioner or regular at our Church would avail of this great opportunity. For application forms or more information, contact Fr. Declan directly or Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 .

FATHER JOHN from the Kerryman.

Kerryman 1904-current, Thursday, July 24, 2003; Page: 44

Moyvane

OUR Parish Priest, Fr. Michael Fleming, said farewell to parishioners at Masses during the weekend. Fr. Fleming was very well liked. He carried out his parish duties very well, he was great to visit the sick in hospital and in their homes. A presentation was made to him in the Marion Hall on Tuesday. We wish him well in his new role as Parish Priest of Killorglin. Welcome to our new Parish Priest. Fr. John Lucid, a native of Castleisland. He comes to the parish of Moyvane from Caherdaniel.

Kerryman 1904-current | Thursday, August 14, 2003 | Page: 56

Fr. John Lucid PP will begin his Parish Visitation this week beginning with the Tarbert Road.

Kerryman 1904-current, Thursday, October 09, 2003; Page: 64 (Moyvane Notes)

Fr. John Lucid will continue his Parish Visitation this week in Clounbrane and Kilbaha.

Kerryman 1904-current, Thursday, December 30, 2004; Page: 51

Moyvane

THERE was a, great Christmas spirit throughout the area during the festive season, but especially at the Church of the Assumption where very large congregations attended all the Masses. Our Parish priest Fr. John Lucid, celebrated the vigil mass and the morning Mass on Christmas Day. The Church looked very well for the occasion, with the altar beautifully decorated. The crib was the subject of much favourable comment, as indeed was the performances of the choir.

Kerryman North Edition, Thursday, March 17, 2005(See paper for full report)

A BRAVE and beleaguered community thronged Moyvane Parish Church on Sunday morning, united in grief with the family of Patrick Hughes – a popular son of the parish who died in a tragic gas-leak accident during his first week staying overnight in Tralee, where he studied at the Institute of Technology.

The grief in the church was palpable as Moyvane Parish Priest John Lucid along with Canon Michael Fleming, Fr. Michael O’Leary and ITT chaplain Fr. Pat O’Donnell prepared the congregation for the hard task of burying the 18-yearold student.

Their comforting words, directed at Patrick’s parents, Danny and Noreen, his brothers and sisters and his first cousin and best friend, James Fitzgerald, who narrowly survived the tragic gas leak, were felt keenly by all.

Kerryman North Edition, Thursday, June 09, 2005;

Moyvane

Diocesan Collection for the education of Priests on next weekend 11th/ 12th June. Exam Mass : The Exam Mass was celebrated on Saturday last by Fr. John Lucid PP, Students doing both Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Examinations participated in the Mass by doing the readings and prayers of the faithful. The Choir and the local branch of Comhaltas greatly enhanced the ceremony. Wishing all those doing Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate the best of luck in their examinations.

SAINT: 29 April 2017 feast of St. Catherine of Siena, patroness of Italy (and Europe in general) and fire prevention, and one of the Church's most beloved saints.

"Though she lived her life in a faith experience and spirituality far different from that of our own time, Catherine of Siena stands as a companion with us on the Christian journey in her undivided effort to invite the Lord to take flesh in her own life. Events which might make us wince or chuckle or even yawn fill her biographies: a mystical experience at six, childhood betrothal to Christ, stories of harsh asceticism, her frequent ecstatic visions. Still, Catherine lived in an age which did not know the rapid change of 21st-century mobile America. The value of her life for us today lies in her recognition of holiness as a goal to be sought over the course of a lifetime."

MENTAL HEALTH

Lets get Limerick (Ireland) talking about mental health this May.

Can your parish or local group be part of the conversation?? What would it be like to offer green ribbons after Mass on Sunday this May?

See Change, the National Stigma Reduction Partnership are rolling out a month long national Green Ribbon Campaign to get people talking openly about mental health problems in May 2017

More than 500,000 green ribbons will be distributed nationwide free of charge to spark a national conversation about mental health in boardrooms, break-rooms, chat rooms, clubhouses, arts venues, college campuses and around kitchen tables throughout Ireland. Our aim is to make the month of May every year synonymous with promoting open conversation of mental health and challenging the stigma of mental health problems.

You don’t need to be an expert to start talking about mental health or have all the answers. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is to let someone know that you are there for them and simply listen.

Talk, but listen too: Simply being there will mean a lot.

Take your lead from the person: As a first step, ask them how best you can help.

Avoid the clichés: Phrases like ‘Cheer up’, ‘I’m sure it’ll pass’ and ‘Pull yourself together’ definitely won’t help - Being open minded, non-judgemental and listening will.

Keep in touch: There are lots of small ways of showing support - Send a text or just ask someone how they are doing.

Don’t just talk about mental health: Just be yourself, chat about everyday things as well.

Contact See Change The National Stigma Reduction Partnership: E: info@seechange.ie T: 086 0496311

See Change is a growing partnership of 90 Irish organisations, volunteers and ambassadors working together to change attitudes and behaviours to mental health problems and end stigma.

God is a farmer

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Choir Asdee May 2017

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Fr. Pat Moore at St John’s Introduce Rev Bob Fyffe March 2013

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Notes May 3 2017

LOCAL RIVERS, LAKES AND BEACHES MATTER TO YOU?

Bláithín Ní Ainín, Community Water Officer for Kerry will present information

on the latest draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2018 -

2021 along with details on how you can have a say.The Tralee meeting will be in The Rose Hotel on Wednesday May 3^rd at 7.30pm, more information visit www.watersandcommunities.ie

JOHN’S CHURCH ASHE STREET, Tralee presents ‘Spring into Summer’ with the Kerry Choral

Union and their Junior Choir. Special guests: The O’Shea Brothers. St John’s Church, Ashe Street,

this Sunday (April 30th) at 7.30pm. Proceeds in aid of restoration fund.

THOUGHT: Things great have small beginnings. Every downpour is just a raindrop; every fire is just a spark; every harvest is just a seed; every journey is just a step because without that step there will be no journey; without that raindrop there can be no shower; without that seed there can be no harvest. -- William Wilberforce.

MICHELLE LUCID: We received an e-mail from Fr. John’s niece during the week recalling some of her

memories of him and his time in Moyvane. The following is an excerpt from it. The full e-mail can be read at the Sacred Space in Moyvane Church or on the Notice Board in Knockanure Church.“ Living in Australia, I didn't make it home to say goodbye to my Uncle John. Not getting to say goodbye to a loved one is hard so I want to thank all of you who did say goodbye. Uncle John loved Moyvane. He believed it would be his last parish. My Dad and I visited Uncle John in Moyvane 6 years ago. This would be the last time I would see him. He was so happy and settled. He loved it. Moyvane is a beautiful part of the world. This is how I will remember Uncle John, leaning on his bike outside the Parochial House in his beloved Moyvane, talking to people who walked by. You all had a massive impact on his life and I know that this makes it easier on my dad, having lost his little brother, to know that the 12 years spent in Moyvane were among his favourite.

Uncle John may be resting in Kilcummin but his heart is in Moyvane and always will be. Thank you all and my thoughts are with you at this time.”

FATHER JOHN: Kerryman North Edition, Thursday, March 16, 2006; Section: Munster Farmer

Moyvane hosts a week long mission

BY STEPHEN STACK

THE North Kerry village of Moyvane is this week preparing to host a weeklong parish mission coinciding with the Golden Jubilee year of the local church in the parish.

“The Church of the Assumption in Moyvane is this year celebrating its fiftieth year and a mission is a suitable way to celebrate the Golden Jubilee for our church,” said Parish Priest, Fr John Lucid.

The mission opens on Saturday, March 18 with a special vigil mass, commencing at 8pm.

Kerryman North Edition, Wednesday, October 04, 2006; Section: News

Moyvane Church celebrates 50 years at the heart of the community

BY DÓNAL NOLAN

IT was a Vigil Mass with a difference in Moyvane on Saturday night when the entire community came together to celebrate 50 years of the Church of the Assumption.

Indeed, community was very much the main concept of the night where, at the behest of Parish Priest Fr. John Lucid, many of the sporting and cultural organisations active in the parish paraded into the church under colourful banners.

“We were very pleased with this aspect of the night,” Fr Lucid told The Kerryman. “We wanted to thank all these community groups, from the GAA to the ICA, for their many of years of support to both the population and the church. It was wonderful to see them all line out and we had a most enjoyable evening afterwards,” he said.

Concelebrating the Mass were Bishop Bill Murphy and Fr Pat Ahern - two men the parish were delighted to have sharing in their celebrations.

One other member of the clergy present on the night with deep ties to the church was Fr Thomas Hickey. He was there to celebrate the church’s Golden Jubilee 40 years after he said his last Mass as a curate in the parish.

Reunited with old friends, Fr. Hickey – who was responsible for setting up the Plain Players Drama Group in 1965 which went on to tour the country including a stint at the Abbey with Lady Gregory’s Spreading the News – thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

KNOCKANURE Community Centre News

Each month the Active Retirement meal is proving to be a great success. Numbers are increasing each time. March meal was a great success with fifty –eight people attending. Stevie Donegan entertained the group with lots of music. People took to the floor with the waltz and jive. Some individuals even contributed to the occasion with their own party piece. Of course the day would not be complete without the raffle. Overall it proves to be a wonderful day where people meet and mix.

Exercise classes with Maggie Large are more than the loud music, fast moments and shouts of encouragement that are seen and heard from Knockanure Community Centre. Attending one of Maggie’s classes gets you off the couch and out from the same four walls of your home to meet people in your community. In Knockanure Centre you will be able to make new friends, have adult conversation and exercise at the same time with a lot of emphasis on the ‘Fun’ aspect of fitness. Maggie will certainly push you to your limits to achieve your goals.

Join one of Maggie’s classes today – help build a foundation and structure that you can use to fuel your personal health journey for years to come. Classes take place in the centre every Thursday. If you cannot make the morning class at 9.30am, there will be a class at 7.30pm evening time. Maggie can be reached at 087-9866533

The open meeting for AA was a big success on the night. The hall was packed with fifty six people in attendance. This included a lot of young people. Contribution was made from very good speakers both from Kilmallock and Castlemaine linked to AA and Al-Anon. Refreshments were served on the night and great appreciation for the use of the facilities must be acknowledged. The group continue to meet on a weekly basis on Tuesday’s at 8.30pm. Anyone who may have a problem is more than welcome to come.

FIRST conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists will be held April 21-23. 2017.

Almost 100 attendees are expected at the society’s inaugural conference, which will be held April 21-23 at Chicago’s Knickerbocker Hotel.

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/catholic-scientists-converge-in-chicago-to-ponder-big-questions

April 2017

RAS GROUP MUMHAN

We would like to thank everybody who made Stage 2 of our International Cycle race held on the roads of West Limerick/North Kerry on Saturday 15th , of the Easter Week-end such a huge success. Thank you to the public for their co-operation as there are traffic delays as the race moves along the route.

It is a huge operation to put a race of this magnitude on the public roads and the help and co-operation we received was enormous.

We say thank you to the Gardaí, for their help and advice. To all the local & national correspondants and local radio stations for keeping the public informed.

The local cycling community took the race on board in a big way. Glin Knights were superb as were Athea CC, Listowel CC, also Newcastle West CC, Kerry Crusaders CC, and many more who all helped with Stewarding the 130km Route.

Athea was outstanding , everybody helped in some way. Our appreciation to Athea GAA Club,

Athea Community Council, Athea Tidy Towns Committee, Tim & Con Scanlon is acknowledged. To our local sponsors. Adams Garage Glin, Athea Sponsors were, Paul Collins Bar, TJ Reidy Cleaning Services, Raymond Enright Kitchens, & Colm Hassett Gym & Fitness Centre.

Our Stage Sponsors were G. Moriarty & Sons Electrical Contractors Listowel & Listowel Cycling Club & the Main Sponsor Kerry Group PLC. Also thank you to St. Michaels College & Emmets GAA Club in Listowel for hosting the start. A race like this cannot operate without Ambulance & medical cover , thank you to all here.

The icing on the cake was when we had a local winner, Paul Kennedy of the Newcastlewest Team fought off top riders from , Ireland, England, Isle of Man, France ,Italy and Germany to take victory to the delight of the local crowd. This was the biggest win by a Limerick cyclist for a long time, and is up there with any victory by any Limerick athlete in any sport this year. It was great to see him cross the line on RTE 6 o clock news that evening. Of course we had the lovely Griffin twin sisters Amie & Racel and Katie Reidy to add glamour to the occasion when they presented flowers to the winners.

Many thanks to all from Billy Reidy Stage Organizer and Tadhg Moriarty Race Director.

O’FLAHERTY AWARD: Submissions must be no longer than 500 words, and organisers urge nominator to clearly outline why they feel the individual, team, or organisation they support merits consideration. Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Awards Committee by e-mail to hofmemorialsociety@gmail.com before Friday June 16. Or post submissions to Committee Chairman Jerry O'Grady, Hugh O'Flaherty Memorial Society, c/o Killarney Chamber of Commerce, 2nd Floor TIO Building, Beech Road, Killarney.

VOTE: O’Briens Cheese from The Hill, Ballyhahill has been shortlisted as a finalist for Taste of Dublin with BOI Business! They would like people to vote for them on: https://businessbanking.bankofireland.com/campaigns/taste-of-dublin-competition/the-finalists/ . The competition ends on the 11th May.

COMMUNITY NATTERS: West Limerick Resources are now producing a monthly community newsletter entitled ‘Community Natters’. With this newsletter, we hope to reach out to the many community groups in our area and communicate some useful hints and information as well as highlighting some new and interesting projects happening around us. As always, we are hoping to engage with as many voluntary organisations as possible, so please feel free to get in touch with any member of the team at West Limerick Resources if you have any events/projects currently happening in your community. Please let us know by emailing us at damien.ahern@wlr.ie or dcleary@wlr.ie. To subscribe to the monthly newsletter, please log onto our website www.wlr.ie and enter your email address in the subscription box.

THOUGHT: Jesus Christ lived in the midst of his enemies. At the end all his disciples deserted him. On the Cross he was utterly alone, surrounded by evildoers and mockers. For this cause he had come, to bring peace to the enemies of God. So the Christian, too, belongs not in the seclusion of a cloistered life but in the thick of foes. Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

SCHOOLS; Over 350 students, representing 14 post-primary schools from throughout the diocese, attended the Ceiliúradh na nOg celebration day in the Brandon Hotel in Tralee on Wednesday, March 29th. 2017 The students presented their projects which they carried out over the academic year. The purpose of Ceiliúradh na nÓg is to develop the faith life of Transition and Fifth year students. This was achieved through school or parish based initiatives. The variation of projects was outstanding and included subjects like the liturgical year, church architecture, liturgical music, justice and peace, ecology and much more.

Deirdre Walsh from Kerry Radio was the M.C. for the occasion and Br. Richard Hendrick was the guest speaker. Br. Richard’s keynote address was entitled: ‘Fully Awake, Fully Aware, Fully Alive in Christ: Living the Light of the Gospel.’ There was also a number of faith based workshops in the morning, presenters included, Stephen Farley from Trócaire, Stephen touched on Social Justice issues. Anne O’ Donnell from Siamsa Tire presented an excellent workshop on liturgical movement and dance and Joanne Barry, also from Siamsa Tire, presented a workshop on Faith and Drama. We were delighted to welcome Jonny Sommerville from NUA Ireland. NUA is Scripture Union Ireland’s first ever film series. NUA is all about exploration, it’s a film series that encourages questions, acknowledges doubt, and offers an engaging fresh perspective on the Christian faith. Paul Montgomery, Chaplain at Causeway Comprehensive and Lizzie Harrison, Galway based Youth Pastoral Worker, focused on Christian Mindfulness and Meditation. Ruti Lachs, Kerry based musician, presented an excellent workshop on Spirituality through Music.

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CIVICS: Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, March 15, 1974; Page: 9

Seminar on Civics and Social Education

The first of a series of Seminars on Civics and Social Education will be run in Tralee on Friday and Saturday March 22 and 23.

The course is being held under the auspices of the Full Life for Youth Project Scheme organisers in conjunction with the Department of Education, Post Primary Branch.

Speakers will include Bishop Casey on Project Work as an Aid of Self Development and Community Development; Mr. Batt Burns of Sneem on Discovering Your Locality: Theory and Practice; Mr. John O'Brien, Crescent College Comprehensive School, Dooradoyle, on Role Playing and Simulation Games: An Extension to Learning Methods.

The opening address will be given by Mr. James O'Donnell, Head of Publications, Institute of Public Administration and secretary of the IPA's working party on Social Education.

Compulsory

Other speakers will include Sister Kathy, Mercy Convent, Ballybunion, and Mr. Robert O'Brien, Saint Brendan's College, Killarney.

"Civics was introduced in 1966 as a compulsory subject but not as an examination subject," said Mr. Sean Mac Carthaigh, Senior Inspector, Post Primary Branch, Department of Education. "The relevance of civics to young people's needs has become greater than ever and this is why we are so keen to run this session."

The two-day session is being run at the Technical College, Clash, Tralee. Admission is free and anybody wishing to attend should write immediately to Frank Lewis, Public Relations, Three Lakes Hotel, Killarney (tel. 064-31108).

"Those of us who were involved with the Full Life for Youth Project Scheme are delighted to have this opportunity to review what has been done and to prepare ourselves for launching the scheme again in September this year,"' said Mr. Lewis, who is Director of Full Life for Youth Project Scheme.

The seminar is intended to cater particularly for teachers of civics and other social subjects in second level schools but primary teachers and others involved in youth work are invited to attend.

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MOYVANE BADMINTON CLUB: Scott Evans Ireland’s No. 1 Men’s singles player will visit Moyvane Club for an evening of coaching and badminton exhibition in the Community Centre on Fri May 12th.

Tickets available from Mike Corridan on 087/4175063. Further info from Margaret 087/2605311.

THOUGHT: Some people want to see God with their eyes as they see a cow, and to love Him as they love a cow - for the milk and cheese and profit it brings them. This is how it is with people who love God for the sake of outward wealth or inward comfort. They do not rightly love God, when they love Him for their own advantage. --Meister Eckhart.

Hate doesn't always show up as hate in one's heart. It begins as a seemingly cuddly little cub known as offense, which tells him or her how great he is and that the entire world hates him. As the cub is allowed to grow, it turns into an untameable beast known as hate which turns on everyone, including the keeper who coddled it and fed it. Be wary of what you entertain within your soul. --

Michael A Lee.

FR. PAT MOORE WRITES: I have been invisible and silent for a couple of weeks and here’s the reason, I’ve been in hospital. On Wednesday March 8^th 2017 , I was for my three monthly check up with the surgeon in Cork, it went very well, my bloods were excellent (I regard those as the Nasdaq or Dow jones index!). Had been feeling a cold rising in me but then I had been lucky enough to avoid any infection in two and a half years. It was the following Monday before l got to the doctor but an antibiotic didn’t seem to touch it so I was admitted to Tralee hospital on Wednesday evening. That was the start of our St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend so it was Monday before the team removed a large quantity of fluid that had built up in the lung. I had found it increasingly difficult to breathe and was using oxygen a lot. As a result I spent a week in the ICU unit, time I really needed there, not realising how weakened I had become. Then I had a week out in the hospital ward and I found this most challenging of all as I had to rebuild my confidence in myself to do the most basic things from eating to walking to washing. My Cork oncology team are fully on board and a detailed examination of the fluid suggests the presence of a small growth similar to before. This is and will be treated by Chemotherapy as before and can be successfully dealt with as I’ve had a fulsome response to chemotherapy twice beforehand. I came home from hospital yesterday and am already in the benefit of a great nights sleep in the Spring Air. I am in great form and in great care with family and Debbie, Kathleen and Ann. It’s building up time and where better but home. Having totally cut off from phones, emails and all forms on outside communication I know there is a lot of messages of support and prayer that I’m not in a position to acknowledge but can I do so now and thank you for the felt support and concern.

Was it Churchill said, “rumours of my demise have been grossly exaggerated!”? In summary, I had my weeks in hospital, challenging but worthwhile in that it highlights something that will need attention and a plan is in place when the time is right.

Right now I find talking and meeting people most tiring so I’m going private and quiet for a while. “

Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Wednesday, June 26, 1895; Page: 4

UNVEILING OF A STATUE OF THE SACRED HEART AT LISTOWEL WORKHOUSE CHAPEL. INTERESTING CEREMONY. On Friday, the Feast of the Sacred Heart, an interesting, and at the same time an impressive and devotional ceremony took place in the chapel connected with the Listowel Workhouse. The ceremony, which was witnessed by a large number of inmates, consisted in the unveiling of a statue of the Sacred Heart, the gift of the Sisters of Mercy connected with the Workhouse. The statute, which is almost life size, is of symmetrical proportions, finely shaped, nicely painted and beautifully finished. It is been placed in a permanent position at the Epistle side of the Altar, opposite at statue of the Blessed Virgin. The position chosen is admirable, and well calculated to attract the attention which a closer inspection of the figure sustains. To the Sisters of Mercy, who have presented the statute, a word of praise is due. Since their introduction into the house about 10 years marvellous improvements have resulted, tending to afford religious consolation to the poor inmates, as well as temporal comfort and strength to bear their unenviable lot. In the hospital their presence has made itself felt. The afflicted who have undergone treatment in that portion of the house have been tended and cared with that solicitude which has made the presence of the nuns of the Mercy Order so peculiarly welcome in the sick chamber. Thoughtful kindness regarding those placed under their charge, a deep and sincere interest in their wants whether of a spiritual or of a loving nature. A disposition to go far to gratify the slightest wish of a patient calculated to secure his peace of mind, and a desire to soothe the miseries of the wretched borne down with physical suffering and mental anxieties; all these qualities have characterised the members of the mercy order in general, and are particularly applicable to the sisters tending the sick in the Listowel workhouse. Cases of sickness of every conceivable description have been treated in the hospital under the direction of the medical officer, assisted by the gentle nuns who shrink from no danger in the discharge of their noble and arduous duties. The cleanliness of the hospital and its efficient management have been raised to a high standard by the exertions of the nuns. Every apartment under their control is scrupulously clean. While strictly discharging the duties connected with the treatment of patients corporally, the sisters have not neglected to attend to their wants spiritually. Their own lives have been before the patients as object lessons of love, patience and charity, which are highly calculated to refine their language!, and to elevate and ennoble their thoughts. The little chapel in the house which required considerable improvements was speedily transformed into a pretty Temple on the introduction of the nuns. The altar was improved, and seats placed in the aisle. Scarcely any portion of the workhouse has escaped their chastening influence. It has been said of Sir Christopher Wren that he could see his own monument by looking round at his own work. So it is with the Sisters of Mercy in the Listowel Workhouse. In the diligent discharge of their onerous duties, in the soothed afflictions for the wretched, in the improvements which have been mentioned as having taken place in the chapel, as well as in the introduction of some statues and the adornment and embellishment of the temple generally, and in the consolation which their presence has afforded to the poor, the work of the nuns is visible, and their monument at the same time as plainly discernable. On Friday morning Mass was celebrated in the chapel by the Rev. Father Brick, and it was followed by benediction, in the course of which the statue was unveiled.

Father Brick having performed the ceremony, in the course of an earnest and impressive sermon on the boundless love of the Sacred Heart for man, expressed his delight at the action of the nuns in adding to the other statues the splendid one he had unveiled. He paid a warm and well-merited tribute to the sisters for the energy and self-sacrifice which they always displayed in the discharge of their duties to God and man. Solemn Benediction concluded the ceremonies.

FLEADH ENNIS 2017

Lúnasa 20th Anniversary celebration with special guests Ralph McTell, and the Máirtín O'Connor Trio. Instrumental supergroup Lúnasa brings state-of-the-art infectious Irish music, the Máirtín O'Connor Trio will have your feet lepping while gifted singer-songwriter Ralph McTell will take us on a magical music journey – From Clare to Here comes home! On 17th August 8pm Shannon Aerodome Ennis.

The Speks

19th August 12pm Shannon Aerodome Ennis.

Adults and kids will be jumping in their seats with this lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses. The Speks have won a Parents’ Choice music award in the US where their music has been described as “Riverdance for kids” and they encourage everyone to sing, scream, clap and dance along during their performance.

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FLEADH BY THE FEALE: This year Abbeyfeale will celebrate the twenty-third Fleadh by the Feale traditional music festival, which takes place on the May Bank Holiday Weekend from Thursday, April 27 – Monday, May 1. We are delighted to announce that the headline act for this year’s “Celebrity Concert”, is one of Ireland’s finest traditional ambassadors, the maestro fiddle player “Frankie Gavin & De Dannan”. This band has toured Ireland extensively and Countries world-wide exciting their audiences with their energetic style of playing. This is a concert not to be missed. It will take place on Sunday, April 30 commencing at 8 pm in Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, support will be provided by the talented music students attending the College. Tickets will be on sale from Slice of Life 068-32655, Abbey Tiles 068-31661 and Celine McNally 087-7697672.

THOUGHT: Humility is perfect quietness of heart. It is to expect nothing, to wonder at nothing that is done to me, to feel nothing done against me. It is to be at rest when nobody praises me, and when I am blamed or despised. It is to have a blessed home in the Lord, where I can go in and shut the door, and kneel to my Father in secret, and am at peace as in a deep sea of calmness, when all around and above is trouble.-- Andrew Murray.

LOSS of LIFE: South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Thu 9 Jan 1845 Page 4

A correspondent of the Dublin Evening

Mail furnishes the following details of a lamentable loss of life which recently occurred in the county of Kerry:—" Ballybunion, situated about eight miles to the south-west of Tarbert, in the parish of Liselton, in Kerry, is a conical hill, on a denomination of college property called Guhard. The hill is about 200 yards from the base to the summit, which is surmounted by an ancient fort. On a

lower position, at a distance of about a quarter of a mile towards the west, is another fort. As some men were raising stones at the foot of the hill in a line between the two forts, they came to a vertical aperture of about two feet square, like the entrance of a vault, and about six feet below the surface of the ground. On the same day and the day after, some boys entered the opening, and having advanced for four or five feet they returned in safety. The day after that a young lad named

Bunnian and a boy named Kennedy entered; they not returning so soon as was expected, the people outside became alarmed, and at length the tidings reached Kennedy's father, who was working at a

lime-kiln at some short distance. The father hastened to the spot, and at once entered; but not returning three young men, named Hennessy. Coghlan, and Sullivan, followed to seek for their friends. The day passed over, and the night came on, and still nose of the six persons appeared.

The following morning thousand assembled at the fatal spot. Several ineffectual attempts were made by the Roman Catholic curate and others to extricate the bodies, and at length, about six o'clock p.m., a powerful young man named Bunnian, a distant relative of the first-named

person, headed a party of six, who entered. They proceeded through the narrow passage before described, and at a distance of a few feet were able to stand nearly erect; thus they advanced through four cellars, each about six feet long, connected in a circuitous direction by narrow

apertures, the walls of the cellars being formed of grit-stone, overlapping each other. Having passed through these, the party reached a straight hall, about 12 feet long, at the end of which the leader

(Bunnian) struck upon one of the bodies they were seeking. He proceeded to drag out the body, and the rest of the party were returning before him—but immediately after they heard the body drop from his hand, and himself fall on it, gasping in a state of suffocation. At this time Lyons, one of the party, dropped, and Casey, another of them, succeed in bringing him out alive. A second of the party

was overpowered, and he was, likewise, saved by another. Poor Bunnian was lost. Thus passed today (Monday), the people dug down over the place where the party who escaped led them to suppose the bodies were, about 30 feet from the original entrance. They there found the body of old Kennedy, with his arms clasping the body of his son, and near them the body of Bunnian, who entered with the latter. The fresh air being admitted through the cellars, others entered

and released the bodies of the other Bunnian, and Coghlan, Sullivan, and Hennessy. It was heart-rending to see the widow of Kennedy throw herself, in a state of distraction, on the coffins that

contained the bodies of her husband and her son as they lay on the road in front of her cabin —they were her only support. Coghlan and Sullivan were step brothers, and their common mother is in her

second widowhood, having survived both her husbands. The elder Bunnian also left a widowed mother to deplore his untimely end—she lost three daughters last year on their passage to America. Casey and the rest of the party who entered with him deserve to be rewarded for their

exertions. The property on which the disaster occurred is held under the college by the representatives of the late Mr Maxwell Blacker, Queen's Counsel."

FESTIVAL: The Eigse Michael Hartnett Literary and Arts Festival will take place from Thursday to Saturday April 6 to 8 in venues around Newcastle West.

DANCERS: 20 dancers who will take part in this years 'Strictly Goes to the Movies' fundraising event on Sunday April 30th 2017. Caroline Maune, Doreen Enright, Aoife McCarthy, Cait McEllistrem, Michelle Kennelly, Frances Leahy, Carmel Collins, Nicola O'Leary, Sarah NicCraith and Kerry Stack.

Back row: Noel Stack, James Kennelly, Matthew O'Gorman, Tommy O'Donoghue, Donal Leahy, Padraig Kearney, Ian McCarthy, Paudie Keane, Oliver 'Jap' Carmody and Brian Stack.

FUND: The JP Mc Manus Benevolent Fund is now open to education, healthcare and community and local infrastructure projects. The application forms are available online at www.jpmcmanusfund.ie The fund aims to support local community initiatives, and non-profit organisations throughout the Midwest of Ireland.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: for Ray of Sunshine Foundation to travel to Mombasa Kenya. If you can spare 12 days in January or February 2018 please contact Tina 0879449569. Or come to a meeting in the Meadowlands Hotel Tralee between 5 and 6 p.m. on Monday April 3rd for details.

2017 CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE (AGES 18-40): 22nd April in Ennismore Retreat Centre Montenotte , Cork. Contact Daniel 0838345441/Barry 085 1743570.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: 10th to 17th May. Led by Bishop Ray Browne.

POPE: (Thursday 30 March 2017) in Rome, details of a Letter from Pope Francis were released by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Holy See’s new office for Laity, Family and Life, and the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin. The Letter invites families from around the world to take part in the pastoral preparations for the ninth World Meeting of Families which will take place in Dublin from 21 – 26 August 2018. See link for more-

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GREAT celebrations in Waterford March 2017, report, with opening of 46km Greenway along the CIÉ owned former railway.

TRAIL: Great Southern Trail/Greenway Update: Kerry County Council have secured funding under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme to progress the design of the scheme and bring it through planning. The Council has now secured the acquisition of the lands from CIE and the legal transfers are complete.

PIGEON: Otago Daily Times 30 October 1902 Page 8; A homing pigeon flew 400 miles from Listowel, County Kerry to Ealing in 9hours and 19 minutes.

THOUGHT: Few delights can equal the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly. -- George MacDonald.

TRIBUTE: Bishop Ray Browne pays tribute to Bishop Eamon Casey RIP

It is with sadness that I learn of the death of Bishop Eamon Casey. He was bishop of the diocese of Kerry from 1969 to 1976. His years in our diocese were a time of growth and expansion in terms of social services for youth and the elderly, for the poor and disadvantaged, also services to marriage and family. The Kerry mission to Kenya commenced. A major renovation of the Cathedral was undertaken. Bishop Casey was a driving force in all of this.

DONATIONS: Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg has donated $1 million to Planned Parenthood, and Tumblr CEO David Karp, -- a Planned Parenthood board member – has overseen the contribution of $80,000 from his employees to the abortion giant.

WORKHOUSE

Star , Issue 11038, 28 March 1914, Page 3

Women's Triumphs in Workhouse Reform. Edited;

Nevertheless, the efforts of these bygone workers have fructified, as may now be seen by a comparison of the clauses of the new Orders with the repeated demands of a band of noble women of bygone years. Take, for example, some of the new regulations which concern the welfare of the pauper child. One of the first of these rules sets forth that "after March 31, 1915, a child shall not be retained in the institution (i.e., the workhouse) for a period exceeding six weeks," except in certain specified cases. By this fiat the last remaining children of normal health are, speaking generally, dismissed from the workhouse to special institutions designed for their education and well-being. Thus the women's battle of a preceding generation round the workhouse child is at length declared officially to be won. Those who are familiar with the social history of the middle of last century will recall what a long series of attempts were then made by women to secure the "boarding out" of pauper children, and how by their enterprise and generosity small experiments were run with success. They will remember, too, how matters were brought to a climax in 1869 when Miss Preusser, of Windermere, called the attention of the Government of the day to the advantages of the boarding out of pauper children without the union by the first deputation of ladies received by a Minister of State. This freeing of the pauper child from the baneful precincts of the workhouse was indeed a reform worked for by women of varied interests, and was by no means a fad of the workhouse specialist. Mary Carpenter, for instance, enlarged on the theme with startling force in a paper read before the Social Science Association in Dublin. She concluded this address, one may recall, with some suggestions as to what to do with our pauper children, and must have alarmed her audience of the year 1861 considerably when in her first recommendation she stated: "It should be made unlawful for any children under sixteen years of age to be taken into the workhouse or into any establishment connected with the workhouse within three miles of it." The women of that generation occupied with public work had to be sure the art of clear vision and clearer expression, and again and again one comes across some such prophetic utterance with regard to the education of the children of the State. Even in official circles women proclaimed similar views, as the lucid report in 1874 of the first woman inspector of workhouses, Mrs Nassau Senior, amply proves. Another point in the new Orders which calls for approbation is her clear injunction as to medical inspection of the workhouse child.- One part states that every infant under the age of eighteen months shall be examined by the medical officer or assistant medical officer not loss than once in every two weeks," while another prescribes that "the medical officer shall once at least in every month examine very child and infant above the age of eighteen months in the institution, and keep a record of his examinations, report to the house committee any matters arising thereat which may appear to him to require attention." Thus such gross cases of neglect as that recorded' by Miss Florence Davenport Hill of a child of three years who by chance was discovered to be without speech after a four months' residence in the workhouse will henceforward be rendered impossible. Women, it may be noted, were again in this field pioneers of the needed reform.

Another noticeable improvement in the lot of the child still left resident in the workhouse will be effected by the alteration in its meals. A special dietary for children has been scheduled in the new Orders, with an added note that "children shall be fed according to their appetites, and more or less than a separate ration may be suited to each child." Thus, at length, the meals of the workhouse child are to be brought into line with the woman's point of view of what is practicable and advisable. How many women reformers it has taken to enforce this needed change one cannot even estimate. The cry has, certainly been repeated time and again in our own days since Miss Davenport Hill exclaimed in print against the dreary monotony of rice and suet and suet and rice as the diet for the children of the State, and expostulated in the same volume against a system that served them with exactly the, same food in exactly the same quantities on exactly the same days," up till the presentation of written evidence on this point from the Women's Local Government Society to the Royal Poor Law Commissioners in 1908. The second noticeable point of advance in the new regulations is the more civilised system enjoined, for the treatment of the destitute sick. A separate Order has been issued on this subject, wherein is crystallised many previous endeavours to obtain skilled nursing and attendance for patients in workhouse "sick wards." A thoroughly trained superintendent nurse, or head nurse, and a, properly trained midwife are now required as an essential of the workhouse sick ward staff. Here, is the official sanction of the demands of women of a previous generation. Louisa Twining lamented over the workhouse bed linen, which could not be recognised as white," and was stricken with despair at the supremacy in the sick wards of the dirtiest old Irish nurses in black caps. She, fought valiantly for sick ward reform when she was at length invested with the authority of a Poor Law Guardian, and actually succeeded in obtaining many valuable changes in the dietary and care of the destitute patients in her own district. Florence Nightingale, moreover, contributed a large share to the uplift of the workhouse infirmary, Sir Edward Cook reminds his readers in his recent biography, "the lady of the lamp" was equally "the founder of modern nursing,"

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RAS MUMHAN will travel through Athea three times on Easter Saturday, first trip will be at Noon.

KNOCK FAITH RENEWAL EVENTS: Special Celebrating Family Day is Saturday 8th April.

YOUTH RETREAT 2000 KILLARNEY: Catholic Youth Retreat in St. Brendan’s College Killarney 7-9th April. (aged 16-35 yrs). Masses, Talks, games music etc. Residential so bring a sleeping bag. For more information contact 086 3066892 or check out www.youth2000.ie A big crowd expected at this donation only weekend.

ST JOHN OF GOD KERRY SERVICES: Presents An Evening of Musicals at Siamsa Tire Theatre on Tuesday 4^th and Wednesday 5Th April.

STARTING A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: West Limerick Resources have organised a two-evening training course on “Starting a Social Enterprise”, which is recommended for Communities and budding entrepreneurs that are considering starting a social enterprise and/or creating employment opportunities in their communities. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 28 and Tuesday, April 4 from 7-10pm in the Desmond Complex. It is highly recommended that participants that register attend both evenings. It will not be possible to attend the second evening without having attended the first evening.

GRANDPARENTS Retreat/Conference 26^th & 27^th April. THEME-Helping our Children and Grandchildren to know, love and serve God in these highly secularised times. Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Day only and overnight attendance options available. Inspiring talks, lively discussion. Speakers including Fr. Benny McHale. Contact Connie at 098 24877

ENERGY Show 2017, April 5th and 6th at the RDS.

EXHIBITION in Tralee Last week; The Further Education and Training (FET) Fair was of interest to jobseekers, second chance learners, school leavers, employers, parents, guidance counsellors and anyone interested in lifelong learning. Kerry ETB has 20 Further Education and Training centres spread across ten towns in Kerry, offering hundreds of full, part time and online courses, giving people the opportunity to pursue personal and professional learning goals.

LECTURE entitled ‘Black ’47 in Kerry’ will be presented by Dr Shane Lehane, Historian and Author, in Killarney Library on Tuesday 28th March 2017 at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend. Organised by Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society. www.kerryhistory.ie

JUBILEE year in Abbeyfeale Parish. 2018. Next June 2018 the parish will celebrate

the 50th anniversary of the opening of our parish church. A Golden Jubilee is a significant event in the life of any parish. The Pastoral Council are beginning to plan for the 50th celebrations. At this stage we are seeking any photographs of the construction phase of the building and any

articles or publications covering the opening Mass and consecration ceremony.

POPE Francis had asked churches around the world to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation last Friday and Saturday, in an event known as 24 Hours for the Lord.

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION: 21st NATIONAL BALL: April 8^th at the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. Full weekend of activities from Friday April 7th to Sunday April 9th

DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZÉ: France with a group of 25 young adults (18 -30) on Sunday, June 25^th 2017. Contact 086 3683778.

Bishop Casey

Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, July 26, 1969; Page: 11

Best Wishes Bishop Elect.

NEWS OF Rev. Eamonn Casey's appointment as the Bishop of Kerry was received with joy in Limerick where he served so faithfully for so long.

This most likeable priest became almost famous for his great work in England, particularly for his work for homeless emigrants. His dedication to this work led to his appointment as director of the Housing Aid Society and Chairman of Shelter. Aged 42, the Bishop-Elect is a native of Firies, Co Kerry and succeeds Most Rev Dr Moynihan who Is retiring because of age.

Education

Fr. Casey completed his secondary education at St Munchin's College Limerick, and continued his studies at St. Patrick's College Maynooth, where he obtained his degrees of B A and L Ph. He was ordained In 1951.

From 1951-'6O, the Bishop-Elect worked as a curate in Limerick In St Patrick's and St John's parishes He also taught In vocational schools In Limerick and in 1959 he founded the Emigrants Bureau in Limerick

In 1960 he joined the Emigrants Apostolate in Britain and worked from '60 to '64 as a curate In Slough, Bucks, where his job was to help 10,000 Irish migrant workers to become Integrated Into the local church and civic community

The effectiveness of his efforts brought him to the attention of Cardinal Heenan who In 1963 Invited him to place the Catholic Housing Aid Society on a national basis As a National Director of this organisation, Fr. Casey built up a Central London Office which now helps 68 homeless families each week. In addition, he has set up 65 branches of the Society throughout Britain. In 1964 he founded the Family Housing Association which now owns £760,000 worth of property. In addition, the Bishop-Elect Is also Director of the British Council of Churches of Housing Trust, a trustee of the Housing and Homeless Central Fund and a Founder Trustee of "Shelter' National Campaign for the Homeless. And In January last year he was, appointed Chairman of "Shelter' which provides funds for housing It was the greatest honour this Inter-denominational body could have paid him.

He Is also a member of the English Catholic Hierarchy's Commission for Social Welfare and Is a founder member and Managing Director of the Marian Employment Agency.

The news of his elevation to the See of Kerry was also received with delight at the Irish Centre in Camden Square.

Father Casey's name will always be synonymous with, emigrant aid in London and other parts of Britain

A man of action, as can be readily seen from his achievements, he is a firm believer in doing things first and talking afterwards

Thousands of well-wishers, grateful emigrants and a host of friends will watch his career as a Bishop with affectionate interest and will pray for the success of his intentions.

Senate

Mrs Kit Ahem of Ballybunion, Co Kerry, Is seeking re-election to the Senate, having been nominated on the Cultural and Education Panel.

Much more here; Bishop Casey 1969

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RATHKEALE AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Professor Judith Devlin will deliver a talk entitled “1917 - Russia in Revolution” on Friday March 24 at 8.30pm in the Arts Centre, area office of Limerick City & County Council, Rathkeale. A student of History and French, she spent the 1980s in the Department of Foreign Affairs (including a posting to Gorbachev’s Moscow) and since 1990 she had been in University College Dublin working on modern Russian History. 1917 was a troubled year in Russia - it was performing poorly in World War I, it had two revolutions, the abdication of Nicholas II the last Russian Czar and the rise of the Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin. Professor Devlin’s presentation will treat of this remarkable year in Russia’s history. All are welcome. Admission free.

LECTURE on 'The Brendan Voyage' by celebrated author & adventurer Tim Severin will take place in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel on Thursday March 30th at 8 pm. Part of Listowel & District Historical Society's lecture series, Tim will recount his epic expedition when he sailed a leather boat across the Atlantic in the wake of St. Brendan the Navigator.

OVER 50’S DANCE PROJECT: We at Dance Limerick – a non-profit arts organisation, funded by the Arts Council and Limerick City and County Council – are setting up a new dance project for people aged over 50, the project is called “Choral Moves”. It begins with a free dance taster session on Thursday, March 30 at 2pm at Dance Limerick, and then runs for six weeks from April 6 – May 14. Choral Moves follows the great success of a similar project we ran last year called “Here’s Looking at You, Kid”.

Here’s a link to short film about this project, so you can get a sense of what we’re about: https://vimeo.com/206217839

GLÓRACH CONCERT: Featuring, The Lost Souls, the soulful jazz duo The Mysterious Mr Valentine and the sweet songs of Philip Enright. Add in Bella Ciao with their powerful ballads, Dinny Keogh with his mix of songs and the radical compositions of Stephen Wall. The concert takes place at the Glórach Community Theatre on Friday, March 31, with curtains up at 8 pm. Tickets can be booked at 0871383940 and all are most welcome.

St Patrick’s Day in Listowel was very wet, yet many attended, huddling in any place that gave them some shelter. https://youtu.be/xLbkRGDxcSM

DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE: The Diocese will take a group of young pilgrims to Taizé in France on Sunday, June 25th The group will return on Sunday, July 2nd 2017. Accommodation will be provided in the Dormitories in Taizé. Cost: €400.00. For more Information: Contact: Tomás Kenny on 086-3683778 or email: tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie

FR RYAN

Limerick Leader 1905-current, Wednesday, July 16, 1941; Page: 2

GOLDEN JUBILEE of Co. Limerick Priest Abroad REV. P. A RYAN, SJ.

Rev. Patrick A. Ryan, S.J., Pastor of St. Joseph's Church in El Paso, Texas, celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his entry into the Society of Jesus, Sunday, May 18th.1941.

The Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. A. J. Schuler, S.J., Bishop of El Paso, whose representative Father has been in many church and public occasions, particularly in the recent joint celebration commemorating the silver jubilee of His Excellency, Most Rev. Anthony J. Schuler, S.J., and the national dedication of the monument to Christ the King on top of Mount Cristo Rey, in El Paso. These celebrations were attended by the Apostolic Delegate to the United States as well as by the Apostolic Delegate to Mexico, and by the largest gathering of high dignitaries of the Catholic Church that has ever assembled in Texas. In addition to those already mentioned there were also present ten Archbishops, fifteen Bishops and many Monsignori and priests.

At the Pontifical High Mass, Rev. William J. Harty, S.J., pastor of Loyola University Church, New Orleans, preached the golden jubilee sermon. This was especially appropriate because Father Ryan spent much of his priestly life at Loyola. He went into the jubilation’s life from the time that he entered the Society as a novitiate in 1891 in the Southern Province, down to and including his activities at the present time. A very unusual tribute was paid to Father Ryan by the representatives of other faiths—Protestant and Jewish—in the organisation of a committee and the holding of a public demonstration to do honour to him, by giving him a dinner at the Hotel Paso del Norte on May 18th. The Mayor of El Paso and Mrs. Anderson, as well as Major-General Innish Palmer Smith, of Fort Bliss, were members of this committee. Rabbi Wendell A. Phillips, of Temple Mt. Sinai, and the Rev. B. M. G. Williams, of St. Clement's Episcopal Church; Dr. Orvllle Egbert, President of the Rotary, were the principal speakers at this banquet.

BORN IN PARISH OF GLIN. Father Ryan was born in Ballyguiltenane, parish of Glin, County of Limerick, Ireland, sixty-seven years ago. He is the son of the late Patrick Ryan and Bridget Kennelly. His mother was a native of Newtownsandes, County Kerry, and, came from a very religious family. Two of her brothers were distinguished Jesuits in the Southern Province, and one was Provincial at the time that Father Ryan entered the Society. Another brother was a member of the Order of the Christian Brothers.(Presentation Brothers in Cork) In his early days Father Ryan attended the National School in Ballyguiltenane, and at the age of fourteen entered Mungret College in Limerick, which has produced many eminent Churchmen, as well as men prominent in other walks of life. Father Ryan attributes a great deal of his success in the great Society to the instruction that he got in Mungret in his early years. To mention only a few of the many Jesuits

who were products of that institution, were the late Father Terence Shealy, S.J. who conducted Retreat Missions in Mt. Manresa, S.I.; the late Michael Mahoney, S.J., professor of philosophy in Fordham University for many years; Father Michael J. Kenny, S.J., who was one of the founders of that great Jesuit publication, "America," and of which he was an associate editor, representing the Southern Province, for eight years, and who is now stationed in Spring Hill College, Ala.

Among the members of the Hierarchy who were personal friends of Father Ryan, and who were products of Mungret, were:—The late Most Rev. Michael Gallagher, Bishop of Detroit; Bishop Turner, of Buffalo, and the present Archbishop of Baltimore, the Most Rev. Michael

J. Curley.

A VERY ACTIVE LIFE. Although now nearing the "allotted span," Father Ryan in writing to a friend says "that he doesn't feel older than if he were in his thirties." This is due to the very active life that he has led in the Society. His first assignment after his ordination in Woodstock in 1905 was In St. Aloysius Parish in Washintgon, D.C He was there only a few months when he was called to do more active work in Loyola University, New Orleans. Here he taught mathematics and ethics for seven years. He was the first Vice-President and Dean of Loyola University and during his term of office the departments of law, dentistry, pharmacy and extension courses and the summer school were started. He was pastor of the Sacred Heart Church in Augusta, Ga., in 1918, where he was a leader in civic affairs and became Diocesan Missionary in South Carolina with headquarters in Rock Hill. He was President of the New Orleans Province Endowment Fund and associate editor of "Jesuit Missions," a New York publication, where he celebrated his silver jubilee. Speaking of the work put into the promotion of this publication Father Kenny told a friend of Father Ryan recently in New York that Father Ryan went wholeheartedly into this work and visited more churches in the south in spreading the influence of this magazine than any other individual priest. Said Father Kenny: "when Father Ryan was given an assignment by his superiors he thought no other work in connection with the Society was as important as his, he was so interested in making it a success.

FINE SENSE OF HUMOUR. With all the serious work that he has been engaged in during his busy life in the Order, he always maintained that fine sense of humour which he inherited in abundance from his late father, who passed away only half a dozen years ago. Always jolly, kind, and affable. Father Ryan made friends wherever he went. One never forgot, however, that while in his presence, he was a priest and a devout one. The people of El Paso have given him honours second to no other individual who ever resided there. He has done great and noble work for the Society, whether in the class room, the missionary field or on the pulpit. He is an eloquent preacher. One paper speaking of him says-that in addition to graduating from Mungret "that he did some post graduate work in informal rhetoric in Blarney Castle before he left Ireland." JOHN J. SHEAHAN .

TRÓCAIRE LENTEN CAMPAIGN:

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-saving aid up to one million people each year, providing humanitarian aid in 13 countries; providing food to the hungry, shelter to the displaced and medicine to the sick.

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THE 21^ST PIONEER NATIONAL BALL takes place on Sat 8th April 2017, in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel, after 6.30pm Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlone. Guest Speaker: Jim Bolger. Music by Nite Fever. For tickets/information - contact Brenda Lynch 087-6189411 or Dermot Fagan 085-7201646.

MUSIC: Numerous studies show music education improves academic performance

Studies have shown that music education builds and strengthens connections between brain cells.

As part of a band, chorus, or orchestra, children learn to work well as part of a team.

Music lessons, particularly learning instruments, improve spatial intelligence, pattern recognition, and fine motor skills. By nurturing teamwork and creative thinking, music helps kids learn collaboration.

REFUGEES: In 1917, JTA was founded by the Austrian Jewish journalist Jacob Landau to report on the plight of Jewish refugees following World War I.

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HISTORY: Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Saturday, February 10, 1900; Page: 3

THE PROPOSED RAILWAY FOR NORTH KERRY.

MEETING AT NEWTOWNSANDES. A large and representative meeting of the people of Newtownsandes district was held last Sunday, 4th inst, in the village in support of a railway from Tarbert Island, Ballylongford and Galey Bridge (for Newtownsandes) to Listowel, and for the purpose of obtaining a grant from the Government for the construction of same. Amongst those present were—Messrs M J Nolan, J P, C C; W Collins, D C; J M Hanrahan, D C; J B Nolan, John Stack, W Collins (Akalahane), Edward Stack, C Lehane, Pat Culhane. H Windle, M D Kearney, Jas Walsh, J Nolan (G), Jerh Foran, D O'Connor, M Fitzmaurice, J Connor, Jerh Buckley, R Cunningham, E Scanlan, Jas Kissane, M Ahern, C O'Connor, E Mulvihill, E Flaherty. J Woulfe, P Enright, M D Enright, John O'Connor, Thos Mulvihill, M Scanlan, James Mulvihill, John Hanrahan, E O'Sullivan, W M'Elligott, E Pelican, John Collins, W Buckley, D Scanlan, Thomas de Lacy, etc, etc Proposed by Mr C Lehane, and seconded by Mr W Collins, D C—That Mr John Hanrahan, D C, do take the chair. Mr de Lacy was requested to act as secretary. Mr Hanrahan thanked them for asking him to preside at such an important meeting. He would call on Mr Nolan, C C, to explain to them what was being done by him in this matter. Mr Nolan, who was received with enthusiasm, said he was sorry that the meeting was not larger, due no doubt to a mistaken idea which some people had got into their heads, viz—that a guarantee should be given by the farmers of the district. But this was not the case. His intentions were—and he hoped they would be realised—that the Government would give a free grant of three-fourths of the cost of construction. He attended an important meeting of the IAOS recently in Dublin, and the President, the Hon Horace Plunkett, M P, in his annual address, made reference to the fact that under the provisions contained in the Agricultural and Industries Act, which will come- into operation on 1st April next, that money would be available for any purpose calculated to benefit agriculture and other industries, and certainly this railway, when made, would materially assist these-industries in the district. That fact coupled with others, induced him to take the first available opportunity of benefitting by the Act.— Again, the Financial Relations Commission proved clearly that a large sum was due to this impoverished country, and the Government could not devote a portion of that money to better work than promoting this railway, which has been spoken of for the past thirty or forty years. Naturally they might ask him where the remaining one-fourth would come from his answer was that several railway companies would be only too anxious to furnish this portion and build and work the line. He had written to some of the landlords through whose lands the line would run, and they had given him assurance of their warm support. Mr Vesey Fitzgerald had promised him to take shares for the value of the land taken on his property. He trusted, therefore, that his hearers now would understand what was meant to be done, and that from the few remarks which he made that a guarantee would not he required. It was needless to point out to them the great benefit to the labouring classes the construction of this line would be, as it would give them employment for at least three years, and a good many of them permanent employment (applause). But that was not all the benefits the line would be productive of. It would complete a direct route between Killarney, Kilkee, and the West Coast of Ireland, and would serve to an incalculable degree to develop the tourist traffic through our county.

Mr Wm Collins, D C, proposed and Mr E Stack seconded—" That we respectfully ask the Government to give a grant of three-fourths of the cost of construction of a light railway—broad gauge—from Tarbert Island to Listowel via Ballylongford and Galey Bridge (for Newtownsandes) as it would be of the greatest benefit to the district in developing the agricultural and other industries of the locality, and will complete the tourist route in the South-West of Ireland, connecting Killarney with Kilkee, and the west coast: and be of material benefit to the Government itself."

It was proposed by Mr J Walsh, seconded by Mr D Kearney, that copies of above resolution be sent to the Chief Secretary, the Vice President of the Board of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Congested Districts Board—as the proposed line will run through a Congested District—the M P's for Kerry, Clare, and Limerick, to Lord Kenmare, Lord Lieutenant of the county; Col Saunderson, and the Secretary of the County Council.

A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Hanrahan, D C, for presiding, and the proceedings terminated.

TREES: Limerick Council will be distributing a limited number of free tree saplings (Beech, Rowan, Birch, Oak, and Alder) on Saturday March 11 from 10am to 4.45pm, as part of National Tree Week which takes place from March 5-12. Newcastle West Recycling Centre, Station Road.

SCANLON: Knockfierna Heritage Society are unveiling a large free standing limestone memorial to Michael Scanlon the Castlemahon native Fenian poet on the Poet’s Way at Knockfierna Hill on Monday March 6 at 5.30pm. Minister Patrick O’Donovan will do the unveiling on the 100 anniversary of his death in America on March 6 1917. A talk on the life of Michael Scanlon, and the Fenian Rising of 1867 will follow in the Community Centre Castlemahon at 8pm. It will be given by Professor Liam Irwin, and Frank Phelan and all are welcome to attend.

LENTEN JUSTICE TALK: Monday 13th March in St. John’s Church, Tralee. Speaker: Richard Moore from Children in Crossfire, all welcome.

ST JOHN’S: Play, Bookworms continues to the 7^th March. Women’s Day celebrations 10am to 1pm on Wed. 8^th.Thursday 9^th Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, Bluegrass music, more from 068 22566.

LENT: Instagram/Twitter challenge for Lent 2017

The #LiveLent initiative will take place on Twitter and Instagram and will involve short daily suggestions based on the theme of the Holy Father’s Lenten message on how to best #LiveLent 2017. These will include suggestions on fasting, prayer and almsgiving, which are the three pillars of the Lenten season.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Try not to waste your time and energy on things that are of little or no importance. Fret not about what others think or what you think they think! We waste so much time stressing and struggling with many of the cares of this world and we miss the beauty within and beyond. Do not let the world pass you by. After all, you have God by your side-now and always! Margaret Theresa Naughton

POETRY and Pictures: Best Loved Poems: Favourite Poems from the South of Ireland edited by Gabriel Fitzmaurice and photographs supplied by John Reidy, is available everywhere. Contains poems from the ninth century and contemporary favourites, some translated from the original Irish, the rest written in English. There are political poems, such as The Betrayal, an account by President Michael D. Higgins of the failure of the Irish state that grew out of the struggle for independence in the period 1916-1921. There is a large number of poems written by, and about, women – from the 9th century “The Old Woman Beare” translated from the Irish by Brendan Kennelly to Leanne O’Sullivan’s contemporary celebration of her grandmother’s life and death. There are cursing poems, homages to the Irish language and Gaelic football and hurling as well as poems of poverty and emigration.

Among contributors, Michael D. Higgins, Brendan Kennelly, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Paul Muldoon, Bernard O’Donoghue, Seán Ó Ríordáin, Michael Hartnett, John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, John O’Donohue, Brian Merriman, Eibhlín Dhubh Ní Chonaill, Desmond O’Grady, Dáibhí Ó Bruadair.

FENIAN Poet Michael Scanlon died on 6^th March 1917, he was a native of Castlemahon, but some locals claim relationship with him. Fenian Rising was in 1867.

FLIGHT: First Transatlantic flight to Foynes took place in July 1937.

KERRYMAN 1973, extracts from Notes.

Jan 13; Listowel first Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Death of Mrs molly Crimmon Healy aged 82 years. 1918-24 Cumann na mBan, her aunt Mrs Nolan, publican Lr Wm Street.

20th Jan; New School Moyvane started. ICMSA held their 21st Annual dance in Ballylongford.

27th Jan; New Kerryman Press blessed. Flu Moyvane school closed.

Feb. 10th; Knockanure GAA Club revived, Sean McMahon, coming back after being retired for 10 years. Officers President Fr. O Brien and Fr. Fitzgerald Vice do; Chair. Willie Finucane. Vice do, Sean McMahon. Sec. Maurice Collins, Treasuerer Patrick Dowd. Delegates to N Kerry Board, Wm. Stack, Sean McMahon, Selectors, Tom Flavin, W Finucane, P O’Dowd, W. Stack, S McMahon, Captain Sean McMahon, Vice do M O’Connor. Committee. J Finucane, T Flavin, W. J. Leahy, M Collins, Con Lane, B Stack, W. Bambury, and Larry Harnett. Other news Jas C Barrett M.C.C. of Glin appointed to Shannon F. A. D Company. Seisiun in Knockanure against Duagh, Knockanure next against Lixanw.

Feb. 17th p12; Social in Ballylongford picture Mr and Mrs P McNamara, Tullahinell and Mr D Sullivan, Lenamore and Miss Helena Kelly, Pollough.

Feb. 24; Revival of Knockanure Macra. Gerald Lynch family picture.

March 3; Death of Mr M Mccabe, Clounbrane, he was in America and came home to retire.

March 10; Death of Joe O Keeffe, Kilmorna.

March 17; Tom Mangan retires from creamery after 43 years’ service, under managers, Barrett, Sugrue and liston. Daily milk in summer rose from 4,000 daily to 11.000 daily during his time.

March 31st ; Sean Ahern sang on Radio Eireann, a song he learned from Paddy Enright, called The Kerry Coast. People were surprised, he has not yet recorded a song.

April 7; Death of Mrs Pidge Lenihan of Charles Street, Listowel aged 80. Her husband Jack and two others were charged with the murder of District Inspector Sullivan, the Treaty saved his life according to the report. More News; Athea, death Dan Hayes, on April 3; Death of Michael D Mullane old IRA, buried Knockanure; Death James Dalton on April 6, a brother of Paddy Dalton who died at Gortaglanna, James was buried at Ahavoher.

April 14; 19 went on retreat to Redemptorists in Limerick.

Seven windows and two fiddles broke in Tournafulla.

April 21, Dancing at Ballylongford and some names. Jig under 6, Shirley Grourke, Second; Ainne Vaughan Fourth. Jigs under 8 years, first place Rita Grourke, Fourth Tony Donoghue. Boys jig over ten years, Timothy Flaherty. Hornpipe (ten to twelve years) second place Ann Maria Corridan; Fourth place, Eileen Aherne. Double jig (10 to 12 years) Sheila Carroll and Marie O’Leary, Tied for first place. Thirteen to eighteen years, third place, Sandra Fitzmaurice. Four Hand reel, first place Teresa Dore and set.

April 28th Easter Mass in Listowel for veterans 1916-23, only 17 years ago it was decided to organise annual mass.

May 19th; Parachutists drop from 3,500 feet to Moyvane Sports field area.

May 26; Confirmation Moyvane. Churn rolling, winners, Fitzgerald, Abbeyfeale, Finucane and Walsh of Moyvane.

June 2; NTS Children confirmation picture p5. Death of Josephine Moore Stack aged 90, she was sister of Austin Stack and daughter of William Moore Stack and Mrs Nanette Stack, she worked in U.S and retired to Dublin about 20 years ago. Survived by two sisters in the U.S.A. Aunt of Barrett’s, Tralee and Austin Stack of Dublin.

June 9; Death of Maurice Dowling, Coilagurteen. Coach to Knock. Writers week, Miriam Dowling and Gerard Buckley on Radio.

June 23; Fr Pat Ahern, chief instigator behind Teach Siamsa. Knockanure Tony O’Callaghan made coat of arms presented to Mr E Childers, Tony taught in Moyvane and Listowel. Yvonne Enright granddaughter of Tom Mangan, gave display of Irish Dancing in Athea. Picture of Dev and others with mock Free State soldier pointing revolver at him. Note Mr O Riordan made a comment on article in the next issue of Kerryman.

DEATH Ardagh, report from Tom Ahern: The death has taken place of Kevin Magee, Beechwood House Nursing Home, Newcastle West and formerly of the Glebe, Ardagh on February 14. 2017 Kevin, pre-deceased by his wife Maura (nee Sheehan), sisters Theresa, Maura and Kathleen, and brother Pearse. Kevin was 98 years old and the Life President of Fianna Fáil Cumman Ardagh. He came to Ardagh Railway Station from Castleconnell as a porter and graduated to Station Master. When the Railway era ended he founded the Glebe Printing Press, which was located in the Station building next to his house in Ardagh. He printed Posters for all political parties, dance tickets, bill heads, invoice books, etc., and he was a real gentleman to deal with. Kevin was very involved in the Church and parish duties, and he collected the offerings in the church and was a member of the counting team afterwards. He stood at all charity collections as well as the FF Collection, and he was involved in the Bingo in Ardagh which raised a lot of money for the parish renovation fund.

Kevin and his late wife (Maura Sheehan sister of Mossy RIP from the Devon Inn Hotel) kept a beautiful landscaped garden which was much admired until they retired to Templeglantine around ten years ago.

PAPERS 70 Years ago;

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, January 11, 1947; Section: Front page, Page: 1

Week-End Storm. Damage in The South

ONE of the worst storms within living memory swept the entire South of Ireland over the weekend. Flooding occurred in many areas and rivers were abnormally swollen. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees, while in some districts the electric current failed and candles had to be resorted to for lighting.

Irish Press 1931-1995, Monday, January 27, 1947; Page: 9

SNOW HIT FIRST 1947 TIE

The National Football League tie between Dublin and Offaly, fixed for Croke Park yesterday, was called off owing to the snow storm. It was decided between representatives of the counties to replay the match on March 23, subject to the sanction of the Central Council and the agreement of Laoighis County Board. Laoighis and Offaly are due to meet on this date, but it is suggested that this game take place on March 9 at Portlaoighise.

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, February 01, 1947; Page: 15

Minister Appeals to Farmers

Paper has picture of U.S. Air Giant.

This is the first official picture of the U.S. Army Air Forces' giant doubledecked transport plane. Powered with six 3,000 horse-power engines, the plane is capable of carrying a cargo of 50 tons, or 235 stretcher patients or 400 troops.

P. SMITH, Minister for Agriculture, speaking to representatives of the County Committee of Agriculture in Limerick on Wednesday, said that in a sense it was a source of disappointment to him to have to appeal for increased production of food.

The meeting was the first of a series to be held throughout the country in an effort to induce farmers to produce more food. "We all had hoped," continued the Minister, "that a good deal of the efforts the farmers had been called upon to make during the past six or seven years could be relaxed. I know that was the wish of my predecessor, but, unfortunately, conditions all over the world have decided otherwise. As a result I have to go back to the farmers and ask them to renew their efforts for this year. The idea of having to experience bread rationing in 1947 was something nobody contemplated. (Break)

ANIMAL FEEDING referring to animal feeding stuffs, the Minister went on to say that next to food for human consumption, it was most important that the farmers should make the maximum effort in this direction. Although the war was over some time now, there was still a shortage of food for animals. That situation was bound to disappear in a year or two. In the meantime the production of milk, had gone down, and there had been a tailing off in the pig and poultry population. As far as milk production was concerned, it should be the aim of everybody to get back to the position which obtained in 1938-39, and the sooner that was attained the better it would be for everybody. It was incumbent on the farmers to produce food for animals, (Continued on Page 4)

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, February 15, 1947; Page: 16

Plenty of Turf in S. Kerry Fuel Famine Elsewhere, and graves N Kerry.

There is plenty of turf here and a fuel famine elsewhere, and that is a situation for which C.I.E. and Bord na Mona must be held responsible," states our Caherciveen Correspondent, when writing on the position of the Turf Industry in South Kerry.

He states that in the early weeks of 1946, officials of the Turf Development Board, T D.s. and public representatives addressed meetings in various centres throughout South Kerry and appealed to producers in the area to make an all-out effort during the season to produce more turf than ever before. "Turf producers took them at their word," our correspondent says "and despite the unsuitable weather that prevailed all through the year so much turf was cut that large quantities had to be abandoned in the bogs when the weather broke in the early summer. (Break) It was noted that turf was abandoned last season was stacked in past three weeks of hard dry weather. Another complaint was local lorries were standing idle, due to wagons not being available.)

N. Kerry Republican

AT a meeting of the North Kerry

Republican Soldiers' Memorial Committee, Chairman P. O'Callaghan, N.T., congratulated the members and Gaels of North Kerry, at home and abroad, for the magnificent work accomplished since the Committee's inauguration some months ago.

Memorials have been erected over all the graves of Republican Soldiers who died for freedom. In addition, suitable memorials mark the " Martyrs' Plots "those hallowed spots where members of the I.R.A. fell, either in action or by the hands of Ireland's enemies. There still remains, however, two of those " plots" to be marked—that at Gortagleanna, Knockanure , where " three members of the North Kerry Flying Column were murdered by Crown Forces, and the other at Clashmealcon Caves, where " Aeto'" Lyons and his heroic comrades paid the supreme penalty for Roisin Dubh. He (Chairman) was glad to inform them, however, that the Memorial for the Caves was now in the contractor's hands, and that its erection and unveiling will, please God, take place during the summer this year. It was decided to make a final "Drive" during the year, to raise additional funds to enable the Committee to bring its Work to completion. When this is done, North Kerry will have good reason to be proud of its work, which will be a monument worthy of the heroic part played by the men and women of Ciarrhaidhe Thuaidh in the fight for Irish Independence.

BREAK the cycle. The Lord has dispatched us onto the field to turn the game around and break this cycle of retribution and hatred. The “play” He wants us to execute is the “it ends with me” play.

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EXPO: Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo Abbeyfeale Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 and don’t miss out on a wonderful community event. Marty Morrissey and 100 stands will be there.

DIVINE Mercy: The 26th Divine Mercy Conference will take place in the Main Hall in the RDS, Dublin on 24, 25 and 26 February on the theme ‘Have Mercy on US and on the Whole World’. Speakers for 2017 include: Father Kilian Byrne; Father Michael Maher S.M.; Father Bernard McGuckian SJ; Dr Robert Stackpole STD; Fr. Brendan Walsh SCA; Denise Kelly; Frances Hogan

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WEST LIMERICK HERITAGE NETWORK: A meeting will be held on Wednesday,, March 1 at 7.30pm at the West Limerick Resources office. All those with an interest in the history and heritage of West Limerick are invited to attend.

WAITING List figures claimed to be as high as 630,000. In a country as small as the 26 Counties, it is unbelievable that so many are on waiting lists. Independent scrutiny is urgently needed.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: May 31st to 7th of June from Cork. Spiritual director: Fr. Francis Nolan. Group Leader Maura Harksen. For more information or to book a place contact Sol Travel 066 7185940 or email: rita@sol2travel.com.

LENTEN JUSTICE TALK: WHEN COMPASSION LEADS TO CHANGE:

Richard Moore will speak in St. John’s Parish Centre, on Monday 13th March at 7.30pm

“I consider him not only my friend, but also my hero. Why? Because while I talk about forgiveness, Richard Moore lives it.” His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

As a ten year old child, Richard Moore was blinded by a rubber bullet during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Just as his life emerged as a triumph out of tragedy through his experiences of compassion in the face of challenges, Richard’s founding of the charity Children in Crossfire draws on his vision to work towards building a better world for those caught in the crossfire of global poverty, injustice and inequality. Entrance is free. Everyone welcome.

OLD NEWSPAPERS: Belfast Newsletter 1738-1890, Tuesday, August 30, 1825; Page: 4

(Break)

A barbarous outrage was committed on Sunday last, on the person of an elderly man, of the name of Neligan, near Listowel, at one of those gaol matches which usually disgrace the Sabbath. He was a spectator on this occasion, when some of the contending party struck him with hurlies on the head; he fell and was trampled, on while repeated blows put an end to his existence. The only pretence that can be assigned for this murder is, that he was connected with a party against whom his assailants cherished a hostile feeling from some old recontre.—Limerick Chronicle.

Freemans Journal 1763-1924, Wednesday, November 02, 1825; Page: 4

FAIRS, MARKETS,

Carlow, Oct, 31 Everything at the fair of Tullow, on Saturday, was enormously dear. There were but few good horses. Cows in calf were sold for from 13 to 15 guineas. Dry cows about 10l/. — Milch very high. .. Fat cows 15l/. to 16l/. Store and fat pgs 55s.,and 3l/ respectively. Mutton 6d. per lb. of good beef but little in the market, and that at about 7d. per lb.

At the fair of Portrenard ' , on Thursday last, there was a great demand for every kind of stock, at advanced prices, with the exception of pigs, which were rather on the look down. In consequence of an intended riot at the fair, John Raymond, Esq., with Captain Lambert and the horse police, from Listowel, and a party of twenty soldiers from Abbeyfeale, were on the ground, and in the course, of the day Alfred Furlong Esq., with Mr. Percy and the police, from Newcastle, arrived. By the timely and judicious attendance of those gentlemen an affray between two factions was prevented, and Mr. Raymond, with a party of horse police, dispersed them. Limerick. Chronicle.

Belfast Newsletter 1738-1890, Tuesday, October 14, 1834; Page: 4

The Lord Bishop ok Limerick—The amiable prelate has returned to this city, after a toilsome confirmation tour through the principal part of his remote dioceses in Kerry, on which duty his Lordship was accompanied by his domestic chaplain, the Rev. R. Knox, Chancellor of Ardfert, on whom devolved the preaching of the confirmation sermons. The numbers confirmed by his Lordship were I as follow:—Killarney, 150; Tralee, 360; Tarbert, 150; Listowel, 86; Dingle, 75; Caherciveen, barony of Iveragh (O'Connell's town). 81; Milltown, 242—Total, 1,142. His Lordship has, from unavoidable circumstances, been obliged to relinquish his intention for the present of holding confirmations at Castleisland, Kenmare, and Millstreet ; but he will visit each of those places early next year. The Bishop has resolved on making an annual missionary tour through his dioceses for the purpose of preaching in the different churches, and in order to facilitate this intention, he is now in treaty for a residence in Killarney.—Limerick Times.

Freemans Journal 1763-1924, Tuesday, November 20, 1838; Section: Front page, Page: 1

One of the most respectable and numerous meetings assembled in Cork for many years took place, on Thursday, to establish a Provincial College for Munster in that city. Lord Listowel presided, and Mr. Wyse, M.P., made a splendid speech in illustration of the Grand National object for which the meeting was convened. Eventually an address to the Queen and a petition to parliament were agreed on.

Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Wednesday, November 13, 1839; Page: 3

TO THE EDITOR OF THE KERRY EVENING POST

Listowel. 9th November, 1839. Dear Mr. Editor.—A series of political dinners hare been given, during the past and present week, in our town and neighbourhood; But the grand coalition festival of that, exotic and eccentric Maurice Mac O’Connor to Morgan O Connell, M.P.; Pierce Mahony, ex-M.P.; John Cronin of park; Rev Mr Harrington, C.C.; Rev Mr Simple, C.C.; Mr Marshall, Auctioneer and many others. The letter goes on to explain the expensive and lavish preparations, items from Limerick and Ornaments, wreaths and greens from Ballinruddery , used in decorations. Their motto was “Cead Mille Failte”, being market day many came to admire the show. Pierce Mahony spoke in very dull and prosy language. Morgan O’C admitted that Tories had political interests to support and rights to contend for, as well as the Radicals. Third Toast was The National Board of Education and Fr Mahony who had recently erected a school, but later on in the letter, it noted that the school was, not finished yet and badly needed to educate the children who, had bad habits wandering around the Market place. Mr Marshall speaking under the influence of spirits, it was alleged, Mentioned Mr Mc O’Connor being good at feeding pigs and jack asses. Ned Cain gave an explanation the following day about the exaggerated speeches. (See Paper for letter which was a skit on all at the party).

THOUGHT: It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle.

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PERMANENT DIOCANATE: An information evening will take place in the parish meeting room in Listowel on Wed 22nd at 8pm. For further information log onto www.dioceseofkerry.ie

TAKEN FROM: Welcome to the Ulster Ancestry Newsletter.

I saw behind me those who had gone, and before me those who are yet to come, I looked back and saw my father, and his father, and all our fathers, and in front to see my son, and his son, and the sons upon sons beyond. And their eyes were my eyes. As I felt, so they had felt and were to feel, as then, as now, as tomorrow and forever. Then I was not afraid, for I was in a long line that had no beginning and no end, and the hand of his father grasped my father's hand, and his hand was in mine, and my unborn son took my right hand, and all up and down the line that stretched from time that was to time that is, and time that is not yet come, raised their hands to show the link, and we were as one.

COMPILED by John M Feheny

Sr. Assissium Larkin, daughter of Maurice and Ellen Larkin, was born in Lixnaw, Co. Kerry, on 21 October, 1899. She joined St Marys Convent of Mercy, Limerick, receiving the religious habit on 13 April, 1909, and made her religious profession two years later on 8 July, 1911. On completion of her teacher training, she was assigned to St Anne’s Convent of Mercy, Rathkeale, where she taught for several years, holding the post of principal in the 1930s. She was also superior of the convent in Rathkeale. She died on 11 August,1957, and was buried in the cemetery attached to St Mary’s Convent of Mercy, Limerick.(RSM, Lk, 2012)

ATHEA; Hayes, Thomas (1832-1913), Physician

Thomas Hayes was born in Fairy House, Athea, Co. Limerick, on 6 August, 1832.One of eight children, he was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he studied medicine. He then went to the United Kingdom, where, in 1856, he obtained the advanced degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Edinburgh and was awarded membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, England (MRCSE). He worked as Medical officer in Askeaton. He was married three times. With his first wife, Mary Margaret Magner, from Tally-ho, Rathkeale, he had three sons, two of whom died young, one from German measles. His son, John, then aged three, is listed in the Infant class, Askeaton National School, in 1896. John later lived in Croom. His second wife was Catherine Curtin, with whom there was no issue. With his third wife, Elizabeth M Brien, who later married Thomas Fitzgibbon. His three wives were cousins. Dr O Brien died unexpectedly on 29 March, 1916, from pneumonia, brought on by a severe wetting, received while answering a sick call. He is buried in Kilbradran cemetery. He was brother of Dr Cornelius O Brien LRCSILKQCPI, dispensary doctor in Pallaskenry, Co.Limerick, in the second half of the nineteenth century. (Meade, M., 2007)

Moloney, Rev John (1875-1957),Clergyman RC. John Moloney was born in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, and baptised in his local parish church on 21 March, 1875. He studied for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, where he was ordained on 18 June, 1899. Following his ordination, he was sent on loan to the archdiocese of Liverpool, where he remained for five years. On his return to the diocese of Limerick, he was appointed curate, successively, in Fedamore (1904-1907),Manister (1907-1908), St Munchin’s(1908-1910), Ardpatrick (1910-1911), Croagh(1911-1915), Parteen (1915-1918),Mahoonagh (1918-1921), Croom (1921-1922),Ardagh (1922-1925) and St Mary’s(1926-1927). In July, 1927, he was appointed Parish Priest of Parteen (1927-1949). He died on 5 October, 1957, aged 82 years. (Tobin,2004, 65)

Fr Mathew Killarney

Morning Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1843 - 1846) Wed 7 Jan 1846 Page 4

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TRIP: Knock Pilgrimage to New York; A special Pilgrimage from Knock to New York departing from Ireland West Airport, Knock directly to JFK International, 8th May for 6 nights. John Curry, the youngest Knock Witness will be re-interned from Long Island to Old St. Patricks Cathedral, Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday 13th May, celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Dolan. On Sunday 14th, Mass of Thanks in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan, details 01 2410800.

POPE FRANCIS INVITES US TO CELEBRATE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY! In his document on The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia), Pope Francis refers directly to Saint Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to make the most of traditional religious practices, invite couples to grow in love and help their children to prepare for their future married life. This is why, as part of the preparations for World Meeting of Families in Ireland in August 2018, we invite you to mark this St. Valentine’s Day in a special way. You are also invited to subscribe to the WMOF2018 newsletter to receive the latest updates on preparations for World Meeting of Families 2018 by email http://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/contact and follow us on: Facebook www.facebook.com/wmof2018 and Twitter www.twitter.com/wmof2018.

BOOK: John M Feheney from Ballysteen, and a member of the Presentation Brothers in Cork has been in touch with the launch details for his latest book Good Seed, Fertile Soil Religious Vocations in Limerick. Volume 1 contains short profiles of almost 1,000 deceased members of the clergy and religious congregations from the 24 parishes in West Limerick.

WORKSHOP FOR PARISH CANTORS A workshop for parish cantors will take place on Tuesday, 21st March 2017 at 7:30 – 10.00pm in John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Rock Road, Killarney. The purpose of this workshop is to provide support and resources for all who lead congregational singing. The facilitators will be Tomás Kenny and Ailish O’ Connor. For more information and booking contact Tomás Kenny on tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie or (086) 3683778.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST? “Come and See” - a Vocations Event will take place on 17th and 18th February in the Pallottine House in Thurles. Advance booking is required. Contact Fr Michael Moynihan at 087 6551902 or Fr Liam Comer 087 2401246 for more details.

THOUGHT: LIVE WITHOUT PRETENDING, LOVE WITHOUT DEPENDING, LISTEN WITHOUT DEFENDING, SPEAK WITHOUT OFFENDING.

SHOT: January 28, 1942, LONDON (Jan. 27) Jewish soldiers in the Soviet armies are being shot by the German military command when taken prisoner, it was reported by Polish official circles here today.

RATHKEALE and District Historical Society starts its spring series with three talks of local interest Friday, January 27 2017. The first talk by Lorna Shier was titled ‘The Irish Palatines – Their Lifestyle, Survival and Contribution from 1709.

TARA Brooch; Waterhouse chose the name Tara in order to link the brooch to the site associated with the High Kings of Ireland, "fully aware that this would feed the Irish middle-class fantasy of being descended from them." And it worked. The Tara Brooch was displayed as a standout showpiece at The Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and the Paris Exposition Universelle, as well as the Dublin exhibition visited by the Queen in 1853. Prior to this, it had even been specially sent to Windsor Castle for her inspection.

FREEHOLDERS Kerry

Lists of people, known as freeholders, who voted at elections or were entitled to vote. The entitlement to vote was restricted to men who owned land outright or held it by lease.

In Ireland, during the 18th and 19th centuries a person holding property in fee simple (outright ownership) or by lease for one or more lives (the life of the lessee and other named persons) was entitled to vote and would therefore appear on freeholder lists. A lease, simply with a defined period did not confer voting rights to the leaseholder. Between 1727 and 1793 only Protestants with a freehold worth forty shillings per year were entitled to vote and from 1793 this qualification was extended to include Roman Catholics. However from 1829 the qualifying freehold worth was raised to ten pounds which substantially reduced the amount of voters.

PORTRAITS 1916 Eamon Dore. RTÉ.ie Eamon Dore describes the months leading up to the Easter Rising. Check out video on www.rte.ie/portraits 1916.

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Interview with Eamon Dore, a native of Glin, Co. Limerick. He was a confidante of Seán MacDiarmada and Tom Clarke. He ended up to marry Nora Daly, Kathleen Clarke’s sister in 1918.

“We Careered Up Moore Street With The British Firing Down On Us” 1916

WAR AND CONFLICT

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Eamon Dore describes the months leading up to the Easter Rising. He fought in the GPO during Easter Week and talks about the fighting, the leaders, O’Rahilly’s charge and the surrender.

Eamon Dore was from Glin, County Limerick and was studying medicine in UCD, Dublin. He was a member of the IRB and joined the Irish Volunteers soon after their inception. This interview begins with Dore recalling the meeting of the Military Council of the IRB where they decided on the date of the Rising. According to Dore, “They’d all their arrangements made”. The tension was high in Dublin as it was feared that the authorities were going to arrest the Volunteer leadership at any moment.

While the IRB were finalising their plans, James Connolly was preparing his Citizen Army to strike a blow also. A meeting was arranged with Connolly, which took place in Dolphin’s Barn on the south side of the city. After this the IRB and Connolly agreed they would fight together.

Dore was very close to both Tom Clarke and Seán MacDiarmada, who he met sometime around 1914 while in Tom Clarke’s shop on Parnell Street. Remembering that first meeting Dore says,

I was really thrilled with the sincerity that seemed to come out of his face.

At the time of the Rising Eamon Dore was on holiday at home in Limerick. As soon as he heard the Rising was on, he made his way to Dublin and managed to get into the GPO. Dore was ordered by MacDiarmada to escort the Daly sisters to Kingsbridge (Heuston) Station. The sister were to bring word to Cork and Limerick that the Rising had begun. He got the girls safely away but when returning to the GPO he noticed a large number of British troops in the area surrounding O’Connell Street.

After some difficulty he made it back to the GPO but as he was about to enter the building he came under fire from the military. Unharmed he got into the post office and reported his findings to Tom Clarke, MacDiarmada and James Connolly. Not believing Dore, Connolly left the GPO to see for himself the situation, and was shot.

By Friday the position in the GPO was becoming untenable. Even though the building was ablaze and beginning to collapse Dore was amazed at his comrades,

They were all standing there as if nothing was wrong. The whole place was on fire, the shelling was still going on, the heat was intense… and here were those fellas waiting for further instructions.

Dore was chosen to go out with the advance guard lead by ‘The’ O’Rahilly. Describing the charge up Moore Street he says,

It struck us that we couldn’t get any further, the British were too strong there. We’d no hope of doing anything.

O’Rahilly and a number of other Volunteers were killed. Dore and his comrades managed to find shelter in a nearby yard where they remained until the surrender. He was interned in Frongoch Internment Camp. At the time of the Easter Rising he was attached to ‘B’ Company, 1st Battalion, Dublin Brigade, Irish Volunteers. On his release he rejoined the IRB and during the War of Independence served as an Intelligence Officer IRA Limerick. He married Nora Daly in 1918, whom he had brought safely to Kingsbridge Station during the Rising. Eamon Dore died in 1972, he was seventy-six years old.

Eamon Dore was interviewed for the RTÉ Television project ‘Portraits 1916’ in 1965.

Saint Brigid Hearth Keeper Prayer

Brigid of the Mantle, encompass us,

Lady of the Lambs, protect us,

Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us.

Beneath your mantle, gather us,

And restore us to memory.

Mothers of our mother, Foremothers strong.

Guide our hands in yours,

Remind us how to kindle the hearth.

To keep it bright, to preserve the flame.

Your hands upon ours, Our hands within yours,

To kindle the light, Both day and night.

The Mantle of Brigid about us,

The Memory of Brigid within us,

The Protection of Brigid keeping us

From harm, from ignorance, from heartlessness.

This day and night,

From dawn till dark, From dark till dawn.

LOCAL NEWS;

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BALLAUGH WRENBOYS: The Ballaugh Wrenboys wish to thank sincerely all who supported them on last St. Stephens Day. The Wrenboys collected €1950.00 for Nano Nagle special school, Listowel, Abhaile respite, Listowel and Milford hospice, Limerick. Each received €650.00. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Billy Mangan coaches for the use of his bus on the day and also to the driver James Mahony. Finally, we would like to express our appreciation for the warm enthusiastic welcome in the houses we visited. Go raibh mile maith agaibh go léir.

NEW YEARS DAY SWIM: Kathleen and the Harnett family would like to thank all those who took part in the New Year’s Day swim and to everyone who helped in any way. The total raised came to €10,815.00. €500 each will go to Ava Roche and Daniel McAuliffe going to Calcutta at Easter and €9,815 goes to the Dialysis unit of Crumlin Children's Hospital.

ABBEYFEALE WRITERS GROUP: The Writers group have resumed classes. If you are interested in joining us, ring 06831198.

MEETING: Over the coming weeks, Kerry County Council will be facilitating a process to establish a Business and Community Alliance that will be the forum, to oversee the planning and implementation of initiatives that will promote growth and development into the future.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WITH FR SEAN O SHEEHY: Adult Religious Education: 2: How your faith equips us to develop self-esteem and how to help people who feel worthless. Tuesday, 7.00 to 8.30 Parish Meeting Room, Listowel..

LEGION OF MARY meet every Wednesday night at 8pm. in the Parish Meeting Room. New members always welcome.

DIOCESE OF KERRY-TRÓCAIRE PARISH VOLUNTEERS: ‘Faith cannot be just words or beliefs, but must reach out to others, especially those in need’ – Pope Francis. Trócaire is looking for volunteers to bring social justice alive in parishes. Info from Fr. Michael Moynihan on 087/6551902 email: moyparish@gmail.com or Sinead Morgan 021/4275622 email: sinead.morgan@trocaire.org

MARRIED: 20 Jan 2017; On this day 91 years ago Tom Kelleher married Mai Dore of Killeedy Cross at Raheenagh church. Celebrant was Fr. James Liston, Best Man-Michael Kelleher, Bridesmaid-Nora Dore. They are responsible for 181 descendants to date, and we thank them for leaving a wonderful legacy.

VOCATIONS Event will take place on 17 &18 February in the Pallottine House in Thurles. This event is open to men from the ages of 18 to 40. Eighteen men attended a similar event last year. Gathering at 6.00 pm and finishing Saturday afternoon - advance booking is required. Contact Fr. Michael Moynihan at 087 6551902.

PILGRIMAGE to Fatima: for the Centenary of the Fatima apparitions. Led by Bishop Ray Browne from May 10th to 17th 2017.Contact Maureen Harty at 066 7131328.

FEAST, Tues 31st Jan - St. John Bosco (1815-88) founder of the Salesians to educate boy for life. He also became involved in publishing Catechetical material for youth. He is the patron Saint of Youth and Catholic publishers. Feast of St Brigid on Feb. 1st. There are only four canonised saints of Ireland - St Malachy (1094-1148), St Lawrence O’Toole (1128-80) and St Oliver Plunkett (1625-81) and St Charles of Mount Argus (1821-93), have been officially canonised. All the other Irish saints, such as Saints Patrick, Brigid, and Colmcille, are saints, as it were, by acclamation of the local Church.

Wed 1st Feb - St Brigid Patroness of Ireland – St. Brigid renowned for her wonderful hospitality, alms giving and care for the sick. Her Dad wished to make a suitable marriage for her but she opposed it and insisted in consecrating her virginity to God. She received the veil and spiritual formation from St. Mel and stayed for a period under his direction in Ardagh. Here in Ireland her Feast day marks the beginning of Spring. The St. Brigid’s Cross in legend was used by Brigid to explain the Christian faith and remains a popular sign of God’s protection. P.S. Anyone gathering rushes these days and making St. Brigid’s crosses, can if they wish bring them either to Moyvane or Knockanure where I will gladly bless them and leave them on display over the coming weekend’s Masses.

Fri 3rd Feb - St. Blaise A Bishop in the Church. He was a ‘late vocation’ as he started out as a medical doctor. He was martyred in Armenia simply because he was doing so many good and wonderful things for the Lord. Tradition states that he saved an eight year old boy who was at the point of death having swallowed a fish bone. Since the 8th century he has been venerated as patron Saint of those who suffer from disease of the throat. On Thurs in Knockanure at 7.30pm and on Fri in Moyvane at 7.30pm throats will be blessed.

CYCLING: Moriarty Listowel; "Cycling Ireland has announced the appointment of Eugene Moriarty, a member of the Institute of Directors, as the latest addition to their Board.

AWARE: Aware has volunteer opportunities for the role of Support Group Facilitator in Tralee. Initial and ongoing Training and support are provided. Training will take place over three full days (11th, 12^th February and 1^st April) at a Dublin City Venue.

CHINESE: in St Brendan's College, Killarney. Certified by UCC Confucius Institute. 10 week course €50. Register with the school 064 6631021. First night: Monday 6^th February 7pm.

PAY: Most public servants will see a €1,000 upward pay adjustment from 1st April 2017.

THOUGHT: Apathy is unconditional surrender where we are driven into hiding by unrealistic fear, and firmly held there by the misinformed belief that we are helpless to do anything other than hide. Therefore, apathy survives solely on lies and can be completely abated by truth. –C. D. Lounsbrough.

WOMENS world day of prayer is on Friday 3rd March, a wave of prayer will begin at the break of dawn on the International Date Line and conclude at sunset on the date line 24 hours later. Over 180 countries will take part representing all continents. Through World Day of Prayer, women affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence in the world.

DEATH: Nat Hentoff died, at 91, on January 7th.2017, Hentoff called himself “a stiff-necked Jewish atheist.”

BR. JOHN CONWAY SJ 40 TH ANNIVERSARY: To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Br John

Conway SJ, Missionary who gave his life at the Musami Mission Station in Zimbabwe, there will be

Prayers at his memorial in St John's Park (near the Ashe Hotel) on Monday 6^th February at 5.30pm

AMERICA:

The Sydney Monitor (NSW : 1828 - 1838) Sat 27 Feb 1830, Page 4

Rural Ride collecting letters, sent by emigrants from America. See paper for long article.

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Letters from America, collected and compiled in book of praise for American, way of life.

well-being of their children and grand-children, they were delighted beyond all description. They gladly gave me the original letters, with full authority to make what use of them I pleased, and I, on my part, promised them that when I had carefully read all the letters, and had copied them, and showed them to some gentlemen in London, and had perhaps, published them, I would return them

accompanied with a book (Morse's Gazetteer of the United States), that would tell them the

situation, population, and so forth, of every county and town in the whole of that country.

I shall put the greater part of these letters into the "Emigrant's Guide" (which will now

take me three weeks to finish and have published), making no change but in the spelling

of some of the words, and adding points, in order to save trouble to the reader. Thomas

Cooke gave me a letter, which he got from his daughter and son-in-law but a few weeks-ago,

giving him an account of the death of one of their sons by drowning ; and of this letter, l

will insert a small part, letter for letter: ,"It happened in this wise it is very much the

fashion in this part to learn to swim and by trying this poor dear creture he lost his life

i cannot tell you the day of the month when it happend for my trouble was so great

that i could not call to mind but it was not far in August dear parents we did not want

for frinds though in a strange land they buryd him very hansomly and it never cost us

a penny and now i must tell you how we are getting on in this world we are in, the

same place were we was (Hudson) and we are getting on very comfortly we have plenty to eat we never have to look far for food and we have got plenty for our use we have layed out above 100 dollers (22l. 10s, sterling) for housel (household goods) we have not got much stock but we have got a sow will soon farrow (have young ones) and we think of buying a cow or too we have had a

very cold winter the ground was covered with snow for three monts and we have some still but i have not felt the cold so much as i did in that old house at mounatfeld for we have got a good warm house and can keep a good fire."

Now, my readers, pray look at this. This man (with a wife and six children) gets to New

York, a pauper, without a farthing in the world on the 19th of May 1828, and in March 1829, he has laid out 22l. 10s. English money in " housel," he has a sow ready to farrow, and he is about to purchase a cow or two ! Look at my Year's Residence, and say whether I have not understated the various happy circumstances attending the labourer's life in the United States. But, can you read the account of the burying of the son of this poor Englishman, without comparing the conduct of the

Americans with that of those barbarous monsters, who would sell the dead bodies of the

unfortunate English labourers to be hacked to pieces ? Can you read this account without being filled with fresh indignation against these monsters? Can you read this account without remembering the impious ridicule, which Hobhouse, when backed by his base gratis-feeders

at the Crown and Anchor, attempted to throw on those who were endeavouring to prevent

the consummation of this nefarious design against humanity itself? Ever praised and

blessed be the Americans ! Having first bravely resisted oppression, they provided a

place of refuge for the oppressed of other nations, they established a government that bids

tyranny blush, and they give to the rich of the whole world, a specimen of what Christianity

demands of them towards the poor ! I cannot quit this subject, even for the present, without observing upon the conduct of those who ought to be the friends and protectors of the people. They seem to look on them not as men and women, but merely as animals made for their service or their sport. Our ears are everlastingly dinned with the charges of immoralities committed by the poor.

I have known twenty different projects for correcting the "evil of pauperism " but never of

one project for making the lot of the labourer better than it is. Look at the letters of those

English labourers ; and then remember the project of that insolent Irishman, who said

that rather than indulge them in idleness, he would make them dig, holes one day and fill

them up the next ! There must be a day of justice ; this ill treatment of millions of good

people never can pass off without some signal event. Every coxcomb Scotchman, and, in-

deed, almost every Irish political prattler, has his impudent jaws full of talk about the management of the English peasantry. "Peasantry" down the throats of the brazen

blackguards ! let them go home, and see if they can find there people to equal these "paupers" shipped off from Sussex to America ; people so neat in their houses and gardens, labourers so skilful and so constant at their work, people so moral, and, in all respects so good. And yet these are the people that the base, and degenerate, and cowardly English land-owners, abandon to be scourged by hired overseers !

Wm. COBBETT

FEAST of St Brigid on Feb. 1^st, many will be making the crosses from rushes at this time of year.

PAPERS: The Riverine Grazier (Hay, NSW : 1873 - 1954) Tue 23 Dec 1913, Page 2

CHRISTMAS.

The annual festival of the English speaking peoples of the world, and of the white races generally, has come round once more, and has found the nations at peace. The industrial internecine strife is as pronounced as ever, but, at the moment, the clang of military weapons has ceased and nation is not warring against nation. We do not think that the approach of the Christmas period has had anything to do with the cessation of international strife but he would be a bold man who would attempt to estimate to what extent Christianity has influenced, and is influencing, the peace of the world. Whatever agnostics and sceptics may think or say, we think it is undeniable that the

Christian religion is responsible, to an extent, which is enormous and cannot be calculated, for the uplifting of individuals and of nations. The teachings of Christianity make for peace, good

will, and merciful consideration of human failings and weaknesses and follies. It would be impossible to say to what extent Christian teaching, and the Christian environment, has led to the establishment of hospitals, the amelioration of poverty, the recognition of the proper status of women, the care of children and of the aged, and all the humanitarian impulses and enterprises with which the white peoples of the world are associated.( See paper for more)

Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1954) Fri 14 Feb 1930 Page 4.

CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND.

Ireland had a very quiet Christmas (writes a Dublin correspondent).

The weather was as bad as it could be, yet had no effect in diminishing the attendance at Mass, and all the churches were crowded, most people assisting at least two Masses. In the Dublin Pro Cathedral the Masses began at 6 o'clock and there were half-hour Masses till noon, when there was a High Mass, at which His Grace the Archbishop presided and preached. During the weekend the Cribs in all the churches drew large numbers of people. The suspension of the Dublin Corporation left the city without the old-time participation through its city fathers in the ceremonies, of the High Mass. But in other centres the local authorities were well represented. The National Army had

its own celebrations at the Curragh Camp, where Masses were said in the Garrison Church from an early hour. At the Curragh and at Portobello and other Dublin barracks there were, church parades, and in the evening a special Christmas dinner for the troops. Everywhere the holy season was marked by attention to the needs of the poor. The firm of Guinness, Dublin's largest industry, gave the St. Vincent de Paul Society £213, which was distributed in fuel and blankets to the poor in the area of the great brewery. There were many visits to the hospitals.

BUFFALO Bill; Just over 100 years after the death of the legendary American scout, we remember the occasion in which, one day before his death, he was baptized in Denver.( Any idea where Fr. Walsh came from)

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Our Lady Cairo

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PLAY: Athea Drama Group comedy ‘Anyone Could Rob a Bank’, will be staged at the Con Colbert Memorial Hall on Feb 9th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 18th & 19th. The cast is made up of Oliver McGrath, Tommy Denihan, Tom O’Keeffe, Angeline O’Donnell, Annette O’Donnell, Roger Ryan, Michael O’Connor & Damien Ahern.

UGANDA has the world's second largest refugee camp that is sheltering up to 270,000 people, according to news reports.

GRANTS: 50 incoming students to Mary Immaculate College are to benefit from a scholarship scheme worth €100, 000. From September this year Mary I will offer 50 entrance scholarships to first year students across their nine undergraduate programmes. The scholarships, valued at €2000 each, will be offered on the basis of results obtained in the Leaving Certificate. Twenty of the scholarships will be offered on the college’s Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) programme and fifteen on Liberal Arts. Five each will be offered on their Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education and St. Patrick’s Campus, Thurles programmes, with three for the Bachelor of Education and Psychology and two for the BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre.

TARBERT’S 1916 / WAR OF INDEPENDENCE – booklet is now available in local retail outlets.

HAPPINESS cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.-- Denis Waitley.

SCHOOL: Jersey School inspectors report.

The Present conditions of war and work are, of course highly inconvenient and somewhat detrimental to primary education as several of our best school buildings are occupied by the military and many of our teachers have joined the Army. Again, the potato cropping, lifting and shipping off – being the staple industry of Jersey and requiring much juvenile labour in spring and summer time – school attendance necessarily suffers. – William Henry Venables Vernon, 3rd May 1915.

Freemans Journal 1763-1924, Saturday, January 07, 1865; Page: 3

The Constabulary, Listowel.—James Brereton, Esq , S.I., Listowel has been removed to Bantry. During Capt. Brereton's residence for four years in Listowel he earned the respect and kindly feelings of all classes by a strict and attentive discharge of the duties of his office. We hope that his removal is but the forerunner of promotion, which would afford great satisfaction to the people of Listowel.

—From a Correspondent. A Leicester coroner's jury have denounced the wearing of crinoline By domestic servants whilst engaged in their household duties. A very sad case occurred in the borough. A young woman was literally roasted in consequence of her expanded garments catching fire, and the Jury Directed attention to the means of remedying such calamities. The death of a lady in the same county from a similar accident is also reported.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Saturday, February 12, 1876; Page: 6

FREE EMIGRATION TO QUEENSLAND.

FREE Passages are granted by the Government to Female Domestic Servants of all

kinds, who are quite free to engage with whom they please at the best wages they can get. Wages, 25 to £30 a year all found. Free Passages given to agricultural Labourers, whether married or single. Wages £30 to £50 a year, with board and lodging. Assisted Passages to Mechanics on payment of £4. Wages as under, —Blacksmiths, 12s to 14s a day; Carpenters, 12s to 14s do.; Shoemakers, 9s to 10s do.; Shipwrights, 10s to 12s do.; Tailors, 9s to 10s do.; Miners, 10s to £1 do. The above need not want work a single hour after landing.

Apply personally or by letter to the Agent General for Queensland, 32, Charing Cross, London, S.W. ; or to John Splaine, Ahaquilla, Clonakilty; W. Kingston, 32, North Main Street; D. O'Meara, 1, Lavitt's Quay, Daniel Murphy Main Street, Charleville; Michael Coghlan, Railway Weighbridge, Fermoy; D. M. Williams, Macroom; James Scott and Co., Queenstown; J. Levis, Skibbereen; Mr. Denis Lyons, Draper, Listowel, Co. Kerry.

MAGAZINE: Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine

Scralm Road on a January day in 2017. Two hundred years ago Pádraig Liath Ó Conchubhair and the Scralm poets composed dánta Gaeilge here. Long before that, prehistoric peoples used Fulachtaí Fia here for cooking and maybe for brewing beer! Would you like to write something about Scralm na nGabhar? Would you like to do an interview about this magic place? Send your messages to magazine@ballydonoghue.net

Catholic Scientists

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THANKS: Abbeyfeale for Africa wishes to thank all those who supported our cake sale. As a result of the voluntary baking and all other support we lodged €1460 to Fr. Tim Galvin’s account which is open in the credit union.

B T YOUNG Scientists, over 4,500 students from all over the country are taking part at the RDS.

DANCING: West Limerick Set dancing Club workshop takes place from 17^th to 19^th Feb. 2017, at the Devon Hotel.

WORLD Meeting of Families, Dublin, has been chosen by Pope Francis to host the next

World Meeting of Families in August 2018. Started by Saint John Paul II, and held every three years.

TIRE: Dublin, Ireland - The tire market in Brazil is forecast to cross US$ 6.5 billion by 2021 according to the latest report from ResearchandMarkets.com.

CHICAGO, NY times— One of the most violent years in Chicago history ended on Sunday with a sobering tally: 762 homicides, the most in two decades in the city and more than New York and Los Angeles combined. The bulk of the fatal and nonfatal shootings, which jumped to 3,550 last year from 2,426 in 2015, occurred in only five neighbourhoods on the city’s South and West Sides,

WORDS – “Let go of yesterday. Let tomorrow be a new beginning and be the best that you can, and you’ll get to where God wants you to be.” – Joel Osteen.

NCW and Rathkeale rail line was opened in January 150 years ago.

WEATHER: The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947) Fri 14 Mar 1930 Page 23

Hard Winters. Experiences in Ireland

We hear much about old-fashioned winters, and there is a prevailing idea that winters in Ireland have become milder than they were (writes T._-F. Higgins in the "Irish Times ). The study of meteorological records gives no valid support to this theory: in fact, It may be asserted that no noteworthy change in our winter climate has occurred during the past century and a half. It is not difficult to understand how the idea that there has been a change originated. Children give no

heed to a mild winter, but a cold winter, or even a spell of bitter weather, is indelibly impressed on the childish memory. Then, in later life, the middle-aged man, looking back on the days of childhood. recalls what seems like a series of severe winters, because he vividly remembers many occasions when, during what seemed a long time, the snow was very heavy and the ponds were frozen. So the

Idea of change takes root. Our annalists did not neglect meteorological phenomena, and scattered

through the pages of the Annnals of the Four Masters, the Annals of Ulster, the Annals of Lough Co, and tho "Chronicum Scotorum" are to be found dozens of references to wet summers, great frosts and mild winters. If the recording scribe did not exaggerate, the year A.D. 684 must have been exceedingly cold, "There was a great frost this year, and the rivers and lakes of Ireland were frozen,

and the sea between Ireland and Scotland, so that there was communication between the two countries on the Ice. In January, 821, there was "unusual frost; and the seas, lakes and rivers

were frozen, so that droves of cattle and burdens could be conveyed over them," The Annnals of Ulster record, under January, 917: "Groat snow and cold and unprecedented frost In this

year, so that the chief lakes and rivers of Ireland were passable, which brought great havoc upon cattle, birds and fishes." The year 1047 was called "the year of the great snow." The winter of 1114-15 brought "very hard weather of frost and snow from December 18 to February 15 or a little longer: so that It caused destruction of birds and cattle and people, whereof grew great death throughout

all Ireland and in Leinster especially,"

THE LIFFEY FROZEN.

In 1339 there was a great plague of snow and of frost which prevailed that year from the beginning of a fortnight of winter, until a part of spring came.

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The January of 1814 witnessed an unprecedented fall of snow,- followed by a bitter frost. On the 11th of the month, the snow lay six feet deep in the streets of Dublin, Shops were shut for several days and business was brought almost to a stand-still. Traffic between Dublin and the different parts of Ireland was suspended for weeks, and on January 19th no fewer than 1,500 country mails were

Molly Brown

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Blog 2017

ST. ITA’S NIGHT: The annual celebration in honour of St. Ita culminates with dinner and dancing to Eddie Lee in Raheenagh Hall on Sunday, January 15. Meal served 8pm. Tickets must be booked in advance from Mary Anglam 086 1649099.

PILGRIMAGE to the Holy Land June 12-22nd 2017. Group Leader, Mícheál de Barra and Spiritual Director, Fr. John Newman (Bible Scholar). Contact Mícheál at 0868337681 or email culturaltoursireland@gmail.com

VOCATIONS; If you feel called to be a Priest in the Diocese of Kerry contact Fr. Michael Moynihan, Vocations Director, 087 6551902 or email glengarriff@dioceseofkerry.ie

THOUGHT: Having begun a New Year, for many it is a time to make new year resolutions and reflect a little on our lives. Give time to the lonely and elderly … Seek out a forgotten friend … Share some treasure .. Give a soft answer .. Encourage youth … Apologise if you were wrong .. Try to understand .. Be kind .. Be gentle … Laugh a little .. Laugh a little more … Express gratitude… Pray .. Go to Mass .. Mend a quarrel.. Welcome the stranger .. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth .. Thus may our celebration of our Mass be a real expression of Christian community living. Speak your love .. speak it again And allow the Child King to fill your heart with Christmas joy throughout 2017.

LOAT: Everyone is upset by the celebrities that we've lost in 2016. In the U.S. alone, 138 Police Officers & 89 Firefighters died.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Friday, December 30, 1864; Page: 2

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM THE COUNTESS OF LISTOWEL.

Many poor homes were made happy on this occasion through this excellent lady. Her gilts this year were in money. Her ladyship enjoys peculiar blessings and no wonder, if the sincere wishes of the poor would obtain such for her.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Saturday, December 21, 1872; Page: 4

The following Resolution was unanimously adopted by the principal traders of LISTOWEL, on Tuesday, Dec. 17th, 1872. Resolved—That we, the, undersigned Grocer’s, Bakers and Spirit Dealers of this town, discontinue the custom of giving. Christmas boxes and in lieu thereof contribute to a fund for the relief of the poor of the town. Edmond Stack. John Corridon. James Horgan, C O’Callaghan, Thomas Cronin, James Woulfe, Terence O’Connor, William Walsh. Richard H M’Carthy. William McCarthy, Patrick Kirby, Jeremiah O Connell. W Hayes, Thomas Marshall. Daniel Shine. M Eggliston.

Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Saturday, December 21, 1872; Page: 2

LISTOWEL INTELLIGENCE.

(From our correspondent) Listowel, Wednesday.

Relief for the poor; A movement has been set on foot by the shopkeepers of Listowel, having for its object the relief of the poorer classes, who may be destitute, in and around the town.— It has been agreed on by the principal local traders to discontinue the custom of giving Christmas-boxes to their customers, and to contribute instead to a fund to alleviate the wants of the poor inhabitants. This movement, which has humane and laudable objects in view, will, I understand, be supported and patronised by the local gentry. The document, which has been signed by the shopkeepers, who have pledged themselves to support the movement, will be found in our advertising columns.

THE CHRISTMAS FAIR.

The fair usually called " The Christmas Fair" was held here to-day. There was a good supply of stock, and the sales were brisk. In reply to questions which I put to several dealers I received the following answers :—" Fair," " good," "middling," " not too brisk," "a touch low," " a very good fair," " good prices obtained for anything with meat on it." This was from a Limerick dealer.— from the tone of the remarks I consider it to be a good fair.

Christmas in old papers

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Bliain nua Faoi Shéan is Faoi Mhaoise Díbh go léir.

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