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2021 December 29 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

CHURCH: Happy Christmas to all.  Best Wishes to all.  It’s been a time for me of settling in and thank you all for your support and patience.  I pray that 2022 brings us all abundant Blessings and a new horizon for Moyvane Knockanure Parish.  Happy Season!!  Fr. Brendan.

 

In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749 

 

Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.

 

RADIO Transmission as you may know was damaged in the storm.  The engineer has promised to fix it but for various reasons, it is unlikely to be in working order for some time.  Apologies for the inconvenience. Please note the Parish Office will be closed from Thursday 23rd Dec. and will reopen Tuesday 4th Jan.’22.  

 

BOOKS of Condolences in Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, and Corpus Christi, Knockanure, in remembrance of Fr. Kevin. Rest in peace Fr. Kevin. Fr. Kevin will be reposing in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Sunday evening, 26th December (St. Stephens Day)  from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=search&v=671503627088265&external_log_id=9c5aee36-f9d4-45b8-b1eb-ca6fc408931f&q=church%20of%20the%20assumption%20moyvane

 

 

 

TRAFFIC disruption and delays due to works continuing on Bridge Road, Listowel, is forcing travellers to take various diversions, some along narrow back roads and others diverting through Abbeyfeale. Many complain that the trip through Listowel, now takes 30 minutes longer.

 

DEATH on Tuesday 21st December 2021, of Fr. Kevin Mc Namara of Killarney, Kerry / Cooraclare, Clare.  Son of the late Mary and Tom and survived by his sister Geraldine Condren,  his brother-in-law Dave, niece Niamh, nephew Caimin, his extended family, neighbours, the Bishop and Priests of the Diocese of Kerry, Conferees in the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, his parishioners in Glenflesk and a wide circle of friends. Fr Kevin reposing in St. Agatha's Church, Glenflesk on Sunday 26th December 2021 from 10.00am to 12 noon and in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Sunday evening from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, 27th December in St. Senan's Church, Cooraclare at 2.00 pm, burial afterwards in Dromelihy Cemetery.

 

Bishop Ray Browne expressed the shock and sadness on the death of Fr Kevin: There is widespread shock and sadness at the sudden death of Fr. Kevin McNamara, parish priest of Glenflesk. Currently he was parish priest of Glenflesk, having served previously in Kenmare, Killarney , Rathmore and Moyvane. Fr. Kevin was in hospital for a number of days, when Tuesday morning he suddenly took ill and died.  Fr Kevin was a man of huge energy and colour. We all regret his passing.  Rest in peace, Fr. Kevin. Fr Kevin was born in 1955 in Cooraclare Village in Co. Clare. He was ordained as a Missionary of the Sacred Heart in 1981. He joined the diocese of Kerry in 2004 and spent a short while in Kenmare. Killarney was his next parish in July of that year. Rathmore followed in 2012 till 2015 when he moved to Moyvane. His current parish was Glenflesk. Fr. Kevin was a gifted writer and communicator. He put great work into his parish newsletters. See more on diocese of Kerry site.

 

DEATH of  Sr. Colette Stafford (Mercy Sister) Mercy Convent Balloonagh and our Lady of Fatima Home and formerly of Wellington Street Waterford City. Funeral arriving to Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Monday 27th December at 10.30 o’clock where the Requiem Mass for Sr. Colette will be celebrated at 11 o’clock (streamed on www.stbrendansparishtralee.net ). Interment afterwards in New Rath Cemetery, Tralee. Dear daughter of the late Patrick & Alice (Fennell) and sister of the late Joan, Lily, Maureen & Sr. Philomena (Mercy Convent- South Africa). Sadly missed by the Mercy Sisters and her cousins, relatives and friends.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Flannigan, Bea Galvin, Michael Moore, Julia McCarthy, Der O’Connor, Cathy Scannell, Jackie McNamara, Breda Enright, John Joe Hanrahan, Sr. Magdalene Harnett, Paddy Curtin, Tom Enright, Maureen Egan, Irene O’Keeffe, Fr. Brendan Dalton, Peg O’Shea, Sr. Felicitous Joy, Sr. Noella Crowley, Fr. James Hannon, Margaret Beardsley,

 

MASS; Sat.25th Dec.’21 Knockanure for Christmas Day at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Private Intention at 11.00am; Sun.26th Dec.’21 Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am, and mass

 

Moyvane for Ned and Maureen Sheehy (Anniv.) Leitrim Middle               11.00am; Mon.27th Dec.’21 NO MASS in Church; Tues.28st Dec.’21  Moyvane a Private Intention at 10.00am and mass for Jerry Fitzmaurice (1st Anniv.) Lower Aughrim               at 7.30pm; Weds.29th Dec.21 in  Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Thurs.30th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Bridie Shine (Month’s Mind) at 10.00am;

 

Fri. 31st Dec.’21 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat. 1st Jan.’22 Moyvane for Martin and Mary Mulvihill, (Anniv.) Leitrim East at 7.30pm; Sun. 2nd Jan.’22 Knockanure for Teresa & Michael Bambury (Anniv.) Gortagleanna at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Margaret O’Connor, Month’s Mind, Formerly Aughrim, Late of Coolaught at 11.00am.

 

CHRISTMAS Mass ; Listowel Christmas Eve, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm; Christmad Day, 9am, 11.30am; Sunday 26^th 9am, and 11.30am. Christmas Eve- Asdee @ 8pm-  Ballybunion @ 7pm- Ballydonoghue @ 7.30pm-Ballylongford @ 7pm and Tarbert @ 6pm; Christmas Day-   Asdee @ 9.30am-  Ballybunion @ 11.30am-  Ballydonoghue @ 11am- Ballylongford @ 10.30am, and  Tarbert @ 11.30am; Sunday 26th Dec.- Asdee @ 9.30am- Ballybunion @ 11.30am -  Ballydonoghue @ 11am - Ballylongford @ 10.30am, and Tarbert @ 11.30am.

 

ATHEA Christmas Eve mass, Friday Dec 24th: 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Christmas Day, Saturday Dec 25th: 9am and 10.30am. St. Stephen’s Day, Sunday, Dec 26th 10.30am. All masses are streamed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/athea

 

 

 

FEAST of the Holy Innocents, the children who were put to death by King Herod as he attempted to kill the baby Jesus celebrated on Tuesday 28th Dec.  1st January is the Feast of Mary the Mother of God and is a day of special prayer for peace in the world.                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Moyvane:  Fun Run/Walk on St. Stephen’s Day. As a mark of respect, to Fr. Kevin, the Fun Run/Walk scheduled to take place on St. Stephen's Day will NOT go ahead and will instead take place on Tuesday, December 28 at 12 noon. We have two routes, one is a 6km run around the local area or you have the option of a 3km walk. Registration from 11am until 11.50am at the Community Sports Hall, with the run/walk kicking off at 12noon, from the Community Sports Hall. There will be a prize for the best dressed runner and walker.

 

DUAGH LIVE CRIB: is open daily 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. thanks to Duagh Tidy Towns Committee. We ask you to adhere to all protective public health guidelines at the moment. All proceeds are in aid of local charities.

 

RACES at Ballyheigue Beach on Monday the 27th December 2021.

 

SWIM: New Year’s Day on Saturday 1st January 2022 "Connie Hartnett Memorial Swim" in aid of Milford Care Centre at the Ladies Beach Ballybunion at 1pm. Donations to www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11422755. Contact Kathleen on 086 3151 447 for more information.

 

ICA Writing a Short Story , entitled “The Window” max 2,000 words, closing date 28^th January.

 

COMHALTAS: FleadhFest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province - the story of the people, community and culture which sustains our traditions of music, song, dance, storytelling and language, ensuring it is a living tradition which can be passed on to future generations. Watch at youtube.com/comhaltas

 

WRENBOYS: Due to Covid-19 restrictions the annual tradition of hunting the wren St. Stephen’s Day unfortunately will have to be curtailed for the second year in a row. However, the good news is the Carrigkerry Wrenboy Group, weather permitting, instead of their usual house to house visits have decided to perform outdoors at various locations on St. Stephen’s Day. Their opening performance will take place in Carrigkerry at 11.00 a.m. sharp, followed by Knockdown at approximately 12 noon. Kilcolman 1.00 p.m. Creeves Cross 2.15 p.m. Ardagh at 3.15 p.m. with a final performance in the Square, Newcastle West at approximately 4.15 p.m. recall past year’s Wrenboys, tune into West Limerick 102fm on Saint Stephen’s Day at 6pm, for a one hour and 15-minute programme on the history of the Glensharrold Wren Group from 1956 to 1998. The programme contains music song and story from the archives and from people who are no longer with us. It is researched by Tom Aherne and presented and produced by Shirley O’Regan. It is available also as a Podcast.

 

GRANTS are available for Community Development Committees. Apply before end of January.

 

RUN: St Stephen’s Day “Ballylongford Tidy Towns Fundraising Festive Run” Sunday December 26th. Registration, between 11am and 12noon on the day, starting time of 12noon.

 

ALONE manage a COVID-19 Support Line for Older People, a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you or someone you know needs support this Christmas, please call our National Support and Referral Line on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week. ALONE operates 365 days a year so we will be there to take your call when you need us most.

 

ANAM Cara Kerry, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday 11th January at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.

 

HOLO- Museum, students can virtually visit museums across the world, see www. Holo-museum.com

 

BOOK: Castleisland District Heritage book, entitled John Twiss Judicial Murder in Castleisland.

 

The drawings and artworks featured in this book are the work of Noel Nash.

 

METERS: Kerry County Council to end coins at parking meters in 2022, switching to cashless and contactless payment system.

 

COVID: government and the HSE spent a total of €40m in taxpayer money on Covid-related advertising. Earlier today I had an unexpected chance to ask questions of Graham Medley, the chair of the Sage modelling committee. He’s a professor at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) which last weekend published a study on Omicron with very gloomy scenarios and making the case for more restrictions. But JP Morgan had a close look at this study and spotted something big: all the way through, LSHTM assumes that the Omicron variant is just as deadly as Delta. ‘But evidence from South Africa suggests that Omicron infections are milder,’ JP Morgan pointed out in a note to clients. Adjust for this, it found, and the picture changes dramatically:

 

“Bed occupancy by Covid-19 patients at the end of January would be 33% of the peak seen in January 2021. This would be manageable without further restrictions.

 

https://gript.ie/

 

 

 

Ireland has the youngest population in Europe; according to the 2016 census, 13.4% of the population was over 65 years of age.  The population has since increased by about 200,000 and now those over 65 years is about 14% at 696,000.

 

In Sweden, over-65 years olds constitute 19.9% of the population at 2,049,000.Therefore, in Sweden, there are about six more high-risk people per 100 of the population than in Ireland.

 

The mortality rate in over-65s is very similar in the two countries; 0.62% in Ireland and 0.61% in Sweden.

 

https://gript.ie/dr-martin-feeley-comparing-sweden-to-ireland-lockdowns-look-to-be-a-mistake/

 

COVID regulations are spreading the virus in practice in some cases. People are travelling while infected and often sick to get tested, when they should be in bed. They put others in danger transporting them, then when in town, they have to stock up with supplies and the people who have to isolate, having been close contacts, get bored at home and, many will go to a distant town to pass the time. The most vulnerable have died in many cases over the past year, and thousands have already got infected and are substantially immune and do not need another dose of the vaccine, while in poor countries, new variants are emerging, because we may be wasting the vaccine.

 

MUSIC: Over 55s in Kerry called on to take part in music project. Music Network and St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel are inviting over 55s to work with the Marble Collective, featuring musicians Laoise O’Brien, Michael O’Toole, and Maria Ryan. Participants, who must have some experience of playing music, can apply to receive free tuition on either the recorder, violin, or guitar between March and May. The closing date is January 26th, and for more from musicnetwork.ie or phone 083 016 2718.

 

ATHEA Credit Union will closed on Thursday, December 23rd at 8.30pm and will reopen on Wednesday, January 5th.

 

CARERS: Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in Carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in Carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom on 087 991 6791 or 087 744 0729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie

 

SAMARITANS can be contacted 7 days a wk, 24 hrs a day. Free Call 116123.

 

Connect free help line; 1800 477 477, or www.connectcounselling.ie

 

SUPPORT: Anam Cara Kerry, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it's monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday 11th January at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. *Subject to change in accordance with government advise. For more information, see anamcara.ie or call our Information Line on 01 4045378.

 

SVP will deliver 300 dinners with volunteers this Christmas Day. Many more elderly will have a lonely Christmas, due to restrictions and the loss of young people from countryside.

 

A GARDA road safety operation aimed at intoxicated drivers will run until January 4 2022.

 

COP 26; The Irish Solar Energy Association has welcomed environment minister, Eamon Ryan’s announcement on December 21th  that a new Micro-generation Support Scheme framework is to be introduced.   The government are giving E30,000 for Christmas Lights in Limerick. Limerick City and County Council will plant over 1000 trees across the city and county over 2-3 years. Comment;  Planting trees near houses and footpaths is a dangerous practice.  All Christmas advertising should carry a carbon footprint and health warning on their promotions.

 

MART: Listowel Mart reopens on 12^th January.

 

CAUGHT: Up to the end of October, 947 people were caught using their mobile phones while driving in the Kerry Garda Division 2021.

 

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION: Exodus 90 is a spiritual exercise for men.  Challenging 90-day period, 17th Jan – Easter Sunday, 2022.  See Exodus 90.com to learn more.  Zoom information event on Thursday, 6th January – 8.00pm.  Meeting ID 4946259738.  Passcode 997298

 

BE INFORMED: Please go to the Catholic Website www.formed,org/signup.  Pick of the Week – The True Meaning of Christmas by Dr. Michael Barber.

 

TYPHOON Rai has claimed more than 200 lives since making landfall in the Visayas and Mindanao region, Philippine authorities said. In response to the disaster, Caritas Philippines appealed for cash donations to bolster its efforts to send emergency aid to the region. (The Tablet)

 

TRIBUTE to Father Kevin McNamara from Killarney Advertiser 21 December 2021.

 

We are sad to report that Fr Kevin McNamara has passed away suddenly earlier today.

 

Fr Kevin was appointed to the Glenflesk Parish in July after previously serving in Killarney, Rathmore and Kenmare, and had been in Moyvane for six years just before taking over at St Agatha’s Church.

 

Fr Kevin was very active in his short time in Glenflesk and as recently as last October ran a concert in the Gleneagle Hotel to raise funds to re-furbish Barraduff Church.

 

His passing was confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser by Fr Kieran O’Brien of the Killarney Parish.

 

He passed away in Cork this morning after a short spell in hospital. He was 65.

 

“We are numbed by the suddenness and shock of it all,” Fr Kieran told the Killarney Advertiser. “He was an active man, and a man in active ministry until he was hospitalised quite recently. He served in Killarney too and is well known in the community. He was full of enthusiasm for doing up Barraduff church. He was a very active priest and achieved an awful lot in his short time in Glenflesk.”

 

https://northkerry.wordpress.com

 

 

 

VALENTIA Island Development Company Ltd has applied for planning to develop a museum, advance offices and increased parking at the former cable station site. In 1858, Valentia and Newfoundland were connected by an undersea transatlantic telegraph cable.

 

 from the station, with a permanent connection established in 1866.

 

HISTORY:  Sean McGillicuddy of Listowel following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather PJ Corbett, continues the 100 years tradition of his family as shopkeepers, his late father Jackie carefully nourished the business over his lifetime also.

 

DAIRY: China accounts for 20% of total global dairy imports, Irish production up 6%, overall European milk production has declined this year. Ireland’s strategic plan for the Common Agricultural Policy has received approval from Cabinet on December 21. Pat McCormack ICMSA president, said that the move by Cabinet “looked and felt premature across a range of issues”.

 

PEACE: The World Day of Peace — instituted by St. Paul VI in 1968 — is celebrated each year on Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The pope provides a message for the occasion, which is sent to foreign ministers around the world.

 

The pope’s message for the 2022 World Day of Peace, the 55th celebration, is entitled “Dialogue between generations, education, and work: tools for building lasting peace.”

 

In the text, Pope Francis outlined three “paths for building a lasting peace”: promoting dialogue between generations, investing in education, and improving labor conditions.

 

https://www.aciafrica.org/news/4956/2022-world-peace-day-message-pope-francis-calls-for-investment-in-education-not-weaponry?utm_campaign=ACI%20Africa&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=198618814&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_UDOPG1TZUkOR4S02ngnSi_PmgVH-4SOhVpJ3xMNFqfDa-XTC8Js5kpiWLGbduhfh0KQw91oLEfcl1odV8nLqTZuKjCw&utm_content=198618814&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM BISHOP RAY BROWNE:

 

No one has ever seen God; it is the only Son, who is nearest the Father’s heart,who has made him known. John 1:18

 

Dia dhiabh. Nollaig Shona dhiabh. The Son of God, the Almighty, the All -powerful, as helpless and dependent as a newborn baby. The pure love of the new-born baby Jesus proclaiming God’s eternal, unconditional love for the earth and all its peoples.

 

A word of thanks to all who through their work, their community and parish involvement, or their homes have responded so well to the great, great challenge presented by Covid. Again and again in the pandemic, we have seen the great love and selflessness of so many people, - all ages and all situations. You have been an inspiration to us all. Care for all people and care for the environment:

 

This year of Covid and of Cop26, the infant Jesus in the crib points to two appropriate Christmas responses: love and care for each other; love and care for our planet. More at

 

https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Newsletter-Dec-27th-2021.pdf

 

 

 

LISTOWEL HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2022: We wish to confirm that flights have been confirmed – Departing from Dublin via Istanbul to Tel Aviv on 29th October 2022 and returning on the afternoon of Saturday, 5th November 2022. Turkish Airlines are holding the flights until 5th January at which point we have to pay a deposit.  Total price €1,550.00 which includes bus to and from Listowel to Dublin. There are just a few places lest. More details from Premier Travel: 021-4277700.

 

THOUGHT: We need to make the family a confessional rather than a courtroom. A senior Judge of the Supreme Court congratulated the bride and groom in a marriage and gave them a pertinent piece of advice: “See that you never convert your family into a courtroom; instead let it be a confessional. If the husband-and-wife start arguing like attorneys in an attempt to justify their behaviour, their family becomes a court of law and nobody wins. On the other hand, if the husband and the wife — as in a confessional — are ready to admit their faults and try to correct them, the family becomes a Heavenly one.

 

https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/197470183/posts/6090

 

 

 

For the fourth year running, the Vatican is hosting the ‘100 Nativity Scenes’  International Exhibition (Mostra dei 100 Presepi), bringing together over 100 cribs from across the world depicting the Nativity of the Lord.

 

https://catholicnews.ie/

 

 

 

 

 

(JTA) — Israel’s Health Ministry has recommended barring Israelis from traveling to the United States due to the outbreak of the Omicron coronavirus variant there. Health Ministry also recommended banning travel to Canada, Portugal, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Morocco and Belgium.

 

WORLD Day of Prayer for Peace 1st Jan.  2021. New Moon Jan. 2. Public Holiday Jan 3^rd and 4^th.

 

1974-03-02 Irish People

 

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U.S. Immigrant Visas Show Slight Rise The Visa Office of the U.S. State Department has issued its annual report, a copy of which was recently forwarded to the American Irish Immigration Committee in New York. During fiscal year 1973 (from July 1972 to June 1973) 972 U.S. immigrant visas were issued in Ireland. This figure represents a slight rise over the 1972 figure when 881 visas were issued, but is far below the 1964 figure of 6,328 visas. That was the final year before the 1965 U.S. Immigration Law went into effect. The number of non-immigrant or visitor's visas issued in Ireland in 1973 was 27,363, an increase of 2,000 over the 1972 figure. In 1964 only 8,307 visitor's visas were issued to Irishmen. Allowing for the fact that improved economic conditions in Ireland allow for an increased number of tourists to the U.S., such a figure gives rise to speculation that a fair number of Irishmen are using the visitor visa circuit to attempt to enter the U.S. Recent legislation and administration changes should cut down on this means of entry in the near future. The top ten countries sending immigrants to the U.S. in 1973 were the Philippines (27,229), Korea (22,514), China (21,052), Italy (21,026), India (12,768), Greece (10,824), Portugal (10,790), Great Britain (10,003), Yugoslavia (7,905) and Germany (5,785).

 

https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IP/id/7331/rec/1

 

 

 

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PAGE 12- THE IRISH PEOPLE-  SATURDAY, MARCH 2,1974

 

IRISH FIRMS GO EAST

 

A joint deal to sell Erin Foods vegetables and machinery manufactured by the Irish Sugar Company in mid-East states is understood to, be in an advanced stage of negotiations. The agreement could be worth 1 million pounds in the first year alone. The talks have been going on for some months between Erin and a Government-backed Lebanese combine and the hopes are that a lucrative business will be opened up to Iraq, Iran, Kuwait and the Lebanon. Trial shipments of soup and dried vegetables have been exported to Lebanon. After a visit to the Sugar Company's Carlow machinery plant by a trade delegation, a number of vegetable harvesters were purchased and more are on order.

 

https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IP/id/7339/rec/1

 

 

 

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1986-09-20 Irish People- page12.

 

VIEW FROM ENGLAND Emigration On The Rise Again By MARTIN COLLINS Census results published in July confirm fears that the 26-county state is suffering a new rise of emigration. Figures released from the Central Statistics Office based on the April 13 census show that from a population of 3.5 million more than 30,000 people left the twenty-six counties in the previous year. As the book Getting Into America by US immigration lawyer Howard Deutsch topped the best-seller list in June, speculation is rife that within a couple of years, the level of emigration will match that of the Fifties, when 42,000 were leaving each year. The Canadian embassy in Dublin reports that between 300 and 400 pre-application immigration questionnaires are being handed in every month. Whereas in the Fifties, unemployment stood at 100,000, today the figure is up to 232,000. Even this figure is kept artificially low by temporary work schemes and youth training projects which mask underlying trends.

 

 

 

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8 ways to plan an eco-friendly wedding

 

Easy ways to eliminate waste at your wedding

 

https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/2019060673891/how-to-plan-eco-friendly-wedding/

 

 

 

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Socially-distanced carols

 

Music is a massive part of Christmas, but this year we're going to have to get inventive to ensure we're rockin' around the Christmas tree safely. So why not rally your neighbours and organise a socially-distanced singalong? Each household can stand at their window, doorstep or balcony (with a tipple of their choice) and organisers can provide backing tracks on their phone or mini speaker, if available. It's a great way of getting people in the festive mood and including those who usually suffer from loneliness at this time of year.

 

https://friendsoftheearth.uk/about/21-ecofriendly-christmas-tips

 

 

 

Country Living

 

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/g25329535/eco-friendly-christmas-ideas-green-christmas/

 

 

 

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CONCERT Dec 2021; Sisters attend ‘The Priests’ concert in Belfast

 

Enda McMullan SSL

 

Neither Storm Barra nor the emergence of a new strain of the Covid virus could stop ‘The Priests’, aka Fathers Eugene and Martin O’Hagan, and David Delargy, bringing their first concert in two years to the Europa Hotel in Belfast.

 

Fr David Delargy gave a warm welcome to the many St Louis Sisters in the audience. Ann McCourt SSL was there with Ita Heatley McDonald and Bronagh Jemfrey, two key team members in her youth ministry. She thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening and said it was ‘a great treat’ for them.

 

Dympna O’Daly SSL who has known Fr David since 2002, when he succeeded her as chaplain in the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, had this to say of the evening, “I so enjoyed the concert. It was really beautiful, the fun, the joy, the banter, the lightness of it, the lovely harmonies, the solemnity of the Latin – it was wonderful.“ The Twelve Days of Christmas, which ‘The Priests’ sang as an encore, with its accompanying actions was “a real hoot altogether.” Sr Dympna said the evening really lifted her spirits and made Advent very special for her. She thanked Fathers Martin, Eugene and David for giving everyone such a wonderful night, saying, “It was just glorious“.

 

Sheila McGovern SSL, aged 91, was there with her niece Oonagh. There were times when she felt quite emotional as she enjoyed the programme. She said, “Hopefully we will be around for next year. It really makes Christmas for all of us.”

 

https://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/6myvv2hdagydxav81nwt7w?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=60998230&t=19890245

 

 

 

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REGAN: It was forty years ago, on Dec. 23, 1981, that Reagan gave perhaps the most Catholic Christmas address any president ever has. He began by quoting Chesterton — “the world will never starve for wonders, but only for the want of wonder” — and the topic was urgent, namely the defense of the liberty of a proud Catholic nation, Poland.

 

He professed his belief in the “divinity of the child born in Bethlehem, that he was and is the promised Prince of Peace.”

 

Then the president turned to the need for peace in a troubled world.

 

Reagan’s first year in office was a terrible year. Economic pain was still widespread. The president acknowledged that “for some Americans, this will not be as happy a Christmas as it should be.”

 

https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/reagan-s-resounding-christmas-addresses?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=199195057&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_BKOpZUBNQ7XJmvvlhK9UomnS8VPh02tgyrcwwnE5T73vqO8rshVnzoE0f7LMpabvop-2DxjNmPw1AAS915Po-vgEZqw&utm_content=199195057&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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2021 December 22 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

WISHING all our readers a safe and fulfilling Christmas, many are reflecting on past Christmas’s, especially country people who are observing the exodus from the countryside.

 

RADIO Transmission as you may know was damaged in the storm.  The engineer has promised to fix it but for various reasons, it is unlikely to be in working order for some time.  Apologies for the inconvenience.

 

CONFESSIONS Monday 20th Dec.’21 in St. Mary’s Church Listowel at 8pm, for the region.  There will be several priests available for Confessions.

 

CARDS; Knockanure/Moyvane Christmas cards are available in the Parish Office, €2 for 7 cards, Great Value. Please note the Parish Office will be closed from Thursday 23rd Dec. and will reopen Tuesday 4th Jan.’22.  

 

PADRE Pio December Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 21st December 7.30pm.

 

BEST WISHES to Anne-Marie Scanlon, daughter of Anne and John, Upper Athea, who on the 11^th December 2021 married JJ Clancy of Knockanure, in Athea church, ceremony performed by Canon Tony Mullins. The bride had her 3 sisters Katie, Breda and Jenny as bridesmaids. The Groom had John O’Connor, Padraig Donegan and Alan Quinn as best men. J .J. is son of Neilus and Margaret Clancy of Knockanure. The reception was held at The Devon Inn Hotel.

 

GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw Results; There was no winner of the €2000 jackpot on Tuesday 14th December. Numbers drawn were 1, 9, 23, 28.  Our lucky dip winners were; 1. James Fogarty, Church Road, Moyvane; 2. Mike Lynch, Taxi; 3. Jim Gould, Kilmorna; 4. Steph & Cathal, c/o Jim Gould, and 5. Amanda O’Connor, Keylod. Our next draw will be held on Tuesday 21st December with higher lucky dip prizes!! Our new jackpot will be €2100.  We would like to take this opportunity to wish our dedicated supporters a very safe and healthy Christmas. The Club has experienced great success over the past 12 months and we look forward to an even better year ahead. For further updates why not check out Facebook Page ‘Knockanure GAA Updates’

 

FINAL; In Moyvane the Senior North Kerry Championship Final in Con Brosnan Park on Sunday, December 20 at 2.00pm.

 

THANKS to all the volunteers who make things run a little more smoothly, the light that they shine, gives inspiration and encouragement. Without the volunteers many would be in a dark place.

 

 Thanks to all who help with information for the notes. People away from the district, look forward to local news.

 

MASS streamed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/athea

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael O’Connor, Peg Meade, Neelie Buckley, Michael Carr, Eileen Moriarty, Sheila Kerins, Nora Crane, Mary McKenna, Michael Foley, Kieran Hayes, Liam Foley, Desmond Groarke, Pat Moloney, Mossie Brosnan, Sr.  Marguerite Shine, Sr. Maura Carmody, Mary White, Hazel Culhane, Eileen Mansfield, Mary Ryan, Michael Dalton, Mary Moriarty, Margaret Lynch, John Behan, Dan Shine, Willie O’Connor, Mary Stack, John Joe Kennelly, Nancy Brosnan, Jerry Fitzmaurice, Sr. Rita Donegan, Tom Wright, John Michael O’Sullivan, Noreen Hanley.

 

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.18th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Padraig & Jackie McMahon of Lisaniskea (Birthday Remembrance)                 at 7.30pm; Sun.19th Dec.’21 Knockanure for John & Peggy McElligott, Lisaniskea and daughter Betty Newmann, USA at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Paudie O’Connor (Anniv.) Upper Direen also Baby Max and deceased of O’Connor Family at 11.00am; Mon.20th Dec.’21       NO MASS in Church; Tues.21st Dec.’21  Moyvane for Pat Moloney (Anniv.) brother Michael, sister Johanna, and niece Caroline at 10.00am; Weds.22nd Dec.21 at  Knockanure for Timothy Keane, Funeral London at 12.00 Midday; Thurs.23rd Dec.’21 in Moyvane for Michael Fitzmaurice, Month’s Mind Lower Aughrim at 10.00am; Fri. 24th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Christmas Eve at 6.00pm and mass Knockanure for Private Intention at 8.00pm, and mass in Moyvane for Private Intention at 10.00pm; Mass Sat. 25th Dec.’21 at  Knockanure for Christmas Day at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Private Intention at 11.00am; Feast of the Holy Family, Sun. 26th Dec.’21 Mass Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Ned and Maureen Sheehy (Anniv.) Leitrim Middle at 11.00am.

 

PRIEST; In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749; Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.

 

 LIVE CRIB in Duagh: thanks to Duagh Tidy Towns Committee. All will be subject to public health guidelines at the moment and will remain open throughout Christmas period from 11.00am-9.00pm. All proceeds are in aid of local charities.

 

ADORATION in Listowel Church takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. 

 

COLLECTION: Samaritan’s Annual Collection will be taking place at Masses in Moyvane and Knockanure on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Your support would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your generosity in the past. Samaritans can be contacted 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Free Call 116123.

 

POPE Francis has approved the creation of a new foundation promoting spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica.

 

WREN: Carrigkerry Wrenboy Group, weather permitting, instead of their usual house to house visits have decided to perform outdoors at various locations on St. Stephen’s Day. Their opening performance will take place in Carrigkerry at 11.00 a.m. sharp, followed by Knockdown at approximately 12 noon. Kilcolman 1.00 p.m. Creeves Cross 2.15 p.m. Ardagh at 3.15 p.m. with a final performance in The Square, Newcastle West at approximately 4.15 p.m. 

 

FUNDING: Master / First Plan for Town Centre. Minister Heather Humphreys TD announced funding of €100,000 for Abbeyfeale  the only Town in County Limerick to benefit from this fund.

 

 HISTORY of St John’s Church Tralee.  https://stjohns.ie/history/

 

LEADER funding - In the period 2007 – 2013, was €85 million per year. In 2016 – 2020 it was €50 million a year.  It is proposed that €35 million will be spent annually for 2023 – 2027.

 

TRANSPORT: Linking villages may be a good thing, but so few live in them, most people are scattered around the countryside. Who is going to take people from countryside to the villages and return them home? We must go back to the time when a local unofficial taxi could provide transport. See details at https://www.nationaltransport.ie/

 

Br Richard Hendrick Mission Talk 2021

 

https://youtu.be/h0zwj2i-XMk

 

WALK in honour of the late Bill Kirby, will depart from the Brogue inn, at 11.30am on December 26 All proceeds from the walk will go towards the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s Palliative Care Unit at Kerry General Hospital. The walk has raised about €350,000 for charity since it began.

 

 DOCTORS: South African doctors can’t travel, due to Covid regulations, they are said to provide 30 to 40% of SouthDoc’s GP cover. Why not provide nurse cover as many of them have years of experience.

 

SIAMSA Tíre have announced that as a result of the latest Covid restrictions it has been forced to cancel its Christmas panto. All original bookings at Siamsa Tire will be fully refunded. But the Oliver Hurley produced show will now be staged at the INEC. Tickets will be on sale from the INEC box office.

 

RAMBLING House; DVD can be ordered from the Irish Rambling House, Lyreacrompane Listowel. Phone 087-2853570, or visit www.irishramblinghouse.com

 

CARDIAC Death; Have you or someone you know been affected by the loss of a young loved one through Sudden Cardiac Death? FREE all-island helpline (1800 714 080 from ROI or 00 44 8006 40 62 80 from NI/UK) on Tuesday or Thursday between the hours of 7pm-9pm, Wednesday between the hours of 10am and 12 noon or Sunday 4pm-6pm.  https://cry.ie/

 

AWARE: https://www.aware.ie/webinars/

 

QUAD: 12 deaths associated with their use between the years 2008 and 2017, 75% of those involved were 60 or older.

 

HOMECARE: Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If
you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 991 6791 or 087 744 0729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. If you or someone you know needs support this Christmas, please call our National Support and Referral Line on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week.

 

CALVES: Export of 120,000 calves under threat. The Dutch market requires a calf at the three-to-three-and-a-half-week age bracket and the proposed ban on the transport of unweaned calves below 35 days will remove it, say exporters.

 

https://www.farmersjournal.ie/export-of-120-000-calves-under-threat-666823

 

 

 

MATCH; AIB Munster Club Senior Football Championship Semi-Final on Sunday December 19th

 

Austin Stacks (Kerry) v Newcastle West (Limerick)- Venue: Austin Stack Park Tralee at 1:30pm

 

Referee: Sean Lonergan (Tipperary)- Live Streaming available via www.clubber.ie

 

TREES: Aldi is to plant 1 million native Irish woodland trees by 2025 in partnership with Green Belt. The trees are expected to remove more than 160,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over a 100-year life.

 

BOOK: Timmy Woulfe, writer, historian, dance master, footballer, recently launched his book “As Tough as Tathfhéithleann”, a list of Irish words and phrases which were commonly used in the parish of Athea in the last century.

 

CENSUS: Since 1801, there has been a census conducted in England and Wales every ten years.

 

BUY A TRÓCAIRE GIFT OF LOVE and send your love around the world this Christmas. Visit

 

www.trocaire.org/gifts or phone 1850 408 408.

 

 

 

LISTOWEL HOLY LAND: We wish to confirm that flights have been confirmed – Departing from Dublin via Istanbul to Tel Aviv on 29th October 2022 and returning on the afternoon of Saturday, 5th November 2022. Turkish Airlines are holding the flights until 5th January at which point we have to pay a deposit.  Total price €1,550.00 which includes bus to and from Listowel to Dublin. There are just a few places left. More details from Premier Travel: 021-4277700

 

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Cork Heritage event; https://youtu.be/j5o4qWzMyes

 

 

 

LIMERICK Project to cost E80m.

 

https://www.limerickleader.ie/video/local-news/698049/watch-sod-turned-on-80m-limerick-riverside-project.html

 

 

 

LIBRARY has a number of resources for teachers including Block Loan accounts, Toys and Sensory resources, seasonal online events, and online resources such as TTRS multisensory, Ask about Ireland and eLanguage learning. Further information is available on www.kerrylibrary.ie

 

EDUCATION; Kerry Education and Training Board have a permanent base in Listowel town now.

 

A new building, which is located at Clieveragh Industrial Estate, was acquired for €445,000.

 

ORIGINS of various figures of speech; The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms- By Christine Ammer. Why do we call out “the elephant in the room,” admit to having a “senior moment,” or warn that “too many cooks spoil the broth?” Discover the origins of various figures of speech and quirks of the English language in this comprehensive, well-researched dictionary of idioms!

 

JOBS: It is almost impossible in the rural areas to find someone to do small jobs, many elderly and people living alone have little chance of getting jobs done, which in times past, would be speedily completed.

 

JOBS: Central Pharma, due to begin operations at an IDA facility at Kerry Technology Park in 2022 creating 100 new jobs.

 

BD a leading MedTech company in Ireland since 1964. Are to invest €70 million with support of IDA Ireland and create 130 skilled new jobs in Limerick.

 

RURAL: Census 2016 showed that 54.6% of the Kerry population lives in a rural area. Census 2016 showed that just 8% of the Kerry population is employed in the farming, fishing and forestry sectors. Teagasc National Farm Survey 2019 showed 52.5% of farm families nationally now depend on off-farm employment.

 

KERRY Co-op board members for 2021/2022 are:  Mundy Hayes;  John O’Sullivan;   Shane Wall; John Fitzmaurice; Martin Griffin;  John O’Connor; Conor Creedon;  Patrick Hanafin;  Patrick Rohan; Denis Carroll;  Eoghan McCarthy; John Casey; Jim McInerney; Pat O’Donoghue; James Tangney;  Fiachra Liston; Seamus Crawford; Victor Gardiner; Denis Donovan, and  James O’Keeffe.

 

KERRY shoppers can give Kerry Gift Card which can be used in dozens of Kerry businesses and services.

 

RTÉ film from Castleisland turkey and goose market from 1964

 

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2018/1217/1017597-what-was-christmas-like-in-rural-ireland-back-in-the-day/

 

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024.  Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland.  Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer.

 

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TG4;  ‘Mná na bPíob’ on TG4 Sunday, December 19 at 9.30pm. Abbeyfeale musician Louise Mulcahy tells us about women pipers ; Christmas Day 22:20; A special gathering of musicians, friends and family to celebrate one of Ireland's most loved and respected musicians, east Galway's Joe Burke who passed away in February 2021. St Stephen’s Day at 21:20;  50 years after his death in 1971, Sean Ó Riada's granddaughter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin resolves to find out more about this divisive and iconic figure. By charting her grandfather's life and times, we uncover the true Ó Riada, in a moving tribute to this giant of Irish cultural life. With performances from Iarla Ó Lionaird, Barry Douglas, Nell Ní Chróinín, Cór Chúil Aodha & Peadar Ó Riada and interviews with contemporaries and family. A seminal feature length documentary giving an intimate portrayal of Ó Riada like never before.

 

 On St. Stephen's Day we have live coverage when Ulster welcome Connacht to Kingspan Stadium in Round 8 of the championship as part of the annual Winterpro Action. On New Year's Day then we will have more live interprovincial action in Round 9 of the championship when Connacht welcome Munster to the Sportsground and Ulster welcome Leinster to Kingspan Stadium.

 

HUNGER: 811 million people are chronically hungry. 283 million are in hunger crises with 45 million people in 43 countries across the globe in near famine, according to UN report. Ireland is to provide €75 million for the period 2022 to 2024 to help relief in famine areas. 300 children and adults are to spend this Christmas in Direct Provision centres in the Limerick region.

 

MILK: IFA claim liquid milk producers are leaving the sector. The retail price of milk is the same for a decade. Costs for September 2021, compared Sept. 2020 - feed, energy and fuel costs have risen by 14%, 21% and 22% respectively.

 

MILK MARKET Limerick; Wednesday 22nd of Dec 11am to 3pm a fundraiser day for Limerick Suicide Watch sponsored by Lyons Of Limerick who will have an Open Air Courtyard  concert with the  Downtown Dixieland Jazz band. Thursday 23rd Dec from 8am to 3pm, there will be a Christmas Food Market featuring Local Limerick seasonal Food.

 

SWIM: Banna Christmas Day swim will take place this year, will take place from 12.30pm.

 

OUR LADY: The eyes of the image are especially mysterious. Although their dimensions are microscopic, the iris and the pupils present the highly detailed images of 13 people. The same people are present in the left eye and the right, with different ratios, just as images are transmitted by human eyes. The reflection transmitted through the eyes of the Virgin of Guadalupe is thought to be the scene in which Juan Diego brought the flowers given him by Our Lady as a sign to Bishop Fray Juan de Zumarraga, on December 9, 1531.

 

https://aleteia.org/2016/11/07/whats-to-be-seen-by-looking-into-our-lady-of-guadalupes-eyes/#

 

 

 

 

 

COVID; Sweden Said No to Lockdowns - And Suffered Much Less Than Most European Countries

 

 By Sabrina Haverty - November 9, 2021 at 3:25pm

 

https://www.westernjournal.com/stats-sweden-said-no-covid-lockdowns-suffered-much-less-european-countries/

 

 

 

DOWN syndrome Kerry is a parent led voluntary organisation with a membership of over 230 families in Kerry and parts of Cork and Limerick. You are donating €5 of your Win a House in Kerry Ticket to Down Syndrome Kerry. 

 

FUNDING Arts; We are awaiting further information regarding the recently announced funding being made available through Local Authorities for local artists, performances & pantomimes through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media's Local Live Performance Support Scheme. Details will be available here in due course. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=5e015be5ce&e=57e387efec)

 

 

 

A number of artist in residence opportunities are available at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris, including with Ealaín na Gaeltachta & Poetry Ireland. Closing date: 12th January. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list- manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=14f6716797&e=57e387efec)

 

 

 

UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996, Sceilg Mhichíl, Brú na Bóinne and the Giant’s Causeway.

 

Sceilg Mhichíl; The management plan is available for download at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/126d7-sceilg-mhichil-world-heritage-property-management-plan-202030/

 

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FUNDS for sensory gardens; Kerry Parents and Friends, Old Monastery: €84,292; Cheshire Kerry, residential centre, Killarney: €2,500, and Kerry Rehab Group, Blennerville Resource Centre, Tralee: €30,000.

 

The IRISH PEOPLE was a weekly newspaper which served as the “Voice of Irish Republicanism in America.” Published by volunteers who supported an Irish Republican political analysis, the paper provided weekly reports and analysis of events in Ireland related to the struggle against British rule. It also served as a contemporary weekly record and organizer of Irish-American political activity in the United States during a crucial epoch (1972-2004). Those who wish to study historic events in Ireland and how such events were seen and influenced by Americans will find it an indispensable resource. 

 

https://www.ulib.iupui.edu/digitalcollections/IP

 

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THE IRISH PEOPLE- APRIL 22, 1989

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS Traditional Music Cherish the Ladies, America's first ensemble of women traditional Irish musicians, vocalists and dancers, will make its premiere Suffolk County appearance on Sunday, April 16th, at 3:00 p.m., at the Centereach High School in Centereach, NY. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and juniors. "Cherish the Ladies" is the name of a well-known, old Irish jig. The group's current tour celebrates the recent phenomenon of Ethnic Folk Arts Center, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts. The Suffolk tour, which includes performances on April 29th in Mastic Beach, and April 30th at St Rosalie's Church in Hampton Bays, is being presented by the Hallockville Folk Arts Center for Suffolk County and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 8, with funding from the New York State Council of the Arts and Suf- Cherish the Ladies: Irish Traditional Music & Dance Ensemble young American-born women coming to the forefront of the formerly male-dominated field of traditional Irish music. Cherish the Ladies includes some of the leaders of this new crop of musicians. The ensemble feature ten young Irish and Irish- American women who are among the country's most respected traditional artists. Many have won All-Ireland titles (the world championship). The ensemble includes guitarist Mary Coogan, flutist and button accordionist Maureen Doherty, fiddler Siobhan Egan, sean-nos (old-style Gaelic) singer Bridget Fitzgerald, fiddler Eileen Ivers, flutist Joanie Madden, singer Cathy Ryan Henry and step dancers Eileen Golden, Maureen Kennelly and Mairead Powell The Cherish the Ladies national tour has been organized by the folk County's Office of Cultural Affairs. The Hallockville Folk Arts Center, in Riverhead, is committed to the research, documentation, and presentation of Suffolk County's rich cultural traditions, according to Center Director, John Eilersten. Tickets are available by mail at Hallockville Folk Arts Center, 163 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 and will be available at the door on the evening of the performances. Additional information for the Centereach concert is available at (516) 243-7186; for the Mastic Beach concert at (516) 399-5143; and for the Hampton Bays concert at (516) 283-6730. For further information, call the Folk Arts Center at (516) 298-9782.

 

 

 

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GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for Dec. 7; Our lotto jackpot of €9500 has been won!! Massive congratulations to Eamon Dowling c/o O’Brien’s Bar, Duagh for choosing the winning numbers 2, 6, 8, 28.A fantastic win just in time for Christmas! Our lotto draw resumes on Tuesday 14th December with jackpot returning to €2000. Many thanks for supporting our Club draw.

 

 

 

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2021 December 8 Knockanure

 

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AGM of Knockanure Development will now take place in the Centre at 8pm on Friday 10th December 2021. Everybody welcome. Covid19 guidelines will be adhered to.

 

CALLENDAR; Moyvane LGFA Calendars are now on sale at Noel Stack’s Butcher’s,

 

Holly’s Gala Moyvane, Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Village Grill, Brosnan’s Daybreak Tarbert.  Calendars cost €5.  All proceeds go directly to the Club and are greatly appreciated.

 

St. Vincent De Paul collection will take place at Masses on 11th & 12th

 

Dec.’21.

 

JUNIOR NORTH KERRY CUP FINAL:  Moyvane will play Ballyduff in the Junior North Kerry Cup.  This game is provisionally fixed for Saturday, December 18.

 

DRAW: Moyvane ICA Christmas Draw took place at the Marian Hall on Tues. 30th Nov. with the assistance of Mike Corridan and Noel Stack, longstanding sponsors of our annual draw. The Hamper won by Anna Fogarty, Curl Up n' Dye and sponsored by North Cork Creameries. The Turkey won by Micheal Fogarty, Church Rd. and sponsored by Mike & Helen Corridan, Corridan's Garage.  The Ham won by Denny Meehan, Woodgrove and sponsored by Noel Stack, Stacks Butchers. The Christmas cake won by Anna Marie Flaherty, Moyvane Village Pre-School. Thanks to North Cork Creameries who sponsor the Hamper each year. Finally, a big thank you to all who have supported the ICA over many years.'

 

LIVE CRIB:  Duagh Tidy Towns will open a special Crib and have it blessed on Saturday, December 18th at the Vigil Mass. All will be subject to public health guidelines and remain open

 

Throughout Christmas period from 11.00am-9.00pm. All proceeds are in aid of local charities.

 

PRIEST: In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749; Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.

 

DEATH of Catherine Brosnan (née Kirby), Shronebeirne, Kilmorna, Listowel, on November 26th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Jeremiah, daughter Moira and son-in-law Martin. Survived by her son John, daughters Nuala, Teresa and Rita, grandchildren Jason, Denise, Sarah, Kerri-Marie and Ritchie, great-grandchildren Rhiann and Reece, sister Peggy, son-in-law Richard, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Catherine was celebrated at Duagh Church, followed by burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

 

DEATH of Mary Ahern (née Dalton) of Coole West, Athea, on 28rd November 2021. Predeceased by her husband Mossy, sisters Peg (Joy) & Sr. Cyprian (Birmingham). Survived by her sons Christy & Gerard, daughter Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Josie (Clancy – Knockanure), Chris (Dalton – New York), daughter-in-law Cathy, nephews, and nieces, cousins.

 

Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Wednesday, and burial immediately after in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

 

DEATH has taken place of Bridie C Shine (née Conroy), Knockanure Road, Moyvane, on November 30th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Connie, infant son Connie, sisters Maureen, Monica, Elizabeth (Dolly) and her brother Jack. Survived by daughters Sheila and Margaret, grandchildren Anne and John, brothers Eddie and Dan, son-in-law Chris, sisters-in-law Marie, Rosaleen and Patricia, nephews, and nieces. Funeral Mass at the Assumption, Moyvane, on Thursday, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane. Her husband Connie, died in accident around time that President Kennedy was shot.

 

DEATH of Catherine White (née O'Sullivan), 11 Corrib Drive, Clareview, Limerick and late of Coilbee, Listowel, on November 30th, 2021, wife of the late Paddy. Survived by her daughter Anne, sons Tony, Alan and Robert, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Breda, Maureen and Nellie, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.

 

Requiem Mass for Catherine was celebrated at Christ The King Church, Caherdavin, on Thursday followed by burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane.

 

DEATH of Tom Barry, Pallas, Listowel, on November 29th, 2021. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Nora, brother Bob, sister Bridie and brother-in-law John Joe. Survived by his sister Hannah, brother-in-law Phil, nephews John Joe and Philip, nieces Hannah Mai and Yvonne and his nephews and nieces in the U.K, grandnephews, and grandnieces.

 

SYMPATHY to Timmy Murphy of Knockfinisk on the death of his wife Phyllis (nee Daly) recently. A native of Lixnaw/ Tralee, survived her brother Dr. Aidan Daly, (Tralee) and her sister Mary Kirby (Ardfert). She was involved in Humanitarian work in Papua New Guinea and Australia among others.

 

 

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Bridie Campbell, Fr. Liam Hayes, Sheila Nash, Tom J O’Donoghue, John Broderick, Tom Culhane, Peg Hayes, Bety Neumann, Nora Kennelly, Mary Daly, John Fitzgerald, Con Healy, Margaret Moloney, Jack Conroy, Breda Leahy, Paudie Mulvihill, Pat Flaherty, 

 

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 4th Dec.’21 –Moyvane for Maurice and Joe O’Connell, Dooncaha, Deceased Members O’Connell Family at 7.30pm; Sun. 5th Dec.’21 Knockanure for Mary Brosnan at 9.30am and

 

Moyvane for Paddy Mulvihill & Mary (nee Walsh) The Village at 11.00am; Mon. 6th Dec.’21 NO MASS; Tues. 7th Dec.’21 for John Quinn RIP, Leitrim Middle Private Intention, Vigil Mass                 10.00am and Vigil Mass at 7.30pm; Weds. 8th Dec.’21  Knockanure -Immaculate Conception, Holy Day Private Intention at 9.30am and Moyvane People of the Parish at 11.00am; Thurs. 9th Dec.’21  Moyvane Private Intention at 10.00am ; Fri. 10th Dec.’21  Knockanure -Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat. 11th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Sean & John O’Connor (Anniv.) Inchamore                 7.30pm and Sun. 12th Dec.’21 Knockanure for    Sheila Nash (Anniv.) Gortdromagouna, Deceased Members of Nash Family at 9.30am and Mass Moyvane for John “Jack” Stackpoole, Remembrance, Aughrim and Lower Athea, at 11.00am.

 

CONFESSIONS FOR LISTOWEL PASTORAL AREA with a number of priests’ present will take place on Monday, December 20th at 8.00 p.m.

 

AGM: The Moyvane GAA Club AGM will be held on Friday, December 10 at 8.00pm in the Marian Hall.

 

ADORATION in Listowel Church every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m.  Should a funeral take place on the day it will be cancelled.

 

BEST Wishes to Jacque Stackpoole, daughter of Margaret and Tom, who was recently married in Athea church to Con Wrenn of Tournafulla. The reception took place at the Devon Hotel.

 

Best wishes also to Jerry Clancy, Knockanure graduating from UCC with First Class Honours in Masters of Accounting.

 

ABROAD: Brendan Galvin, Arabian Celts Chairperson in Bahrain was recently interviewed, and remarked, “It was amazing to have a member of the Royal Family attend the event because they're such powerful well-respected figures,” Guest of honour at the Men’s and Women’s Senior Finals 2021 in Bahrain, was Khalid Bin Hamad, a member of the Bahrain Royal Family and son of the country’s ruler, King Hamad.

 

 https://www.gaa.ie/football/news/2021-bahrain-games-a-royal-success/?fbclid=IwAR03q_wOHKyXXwjTCryJsD2j5ZGIjOgvcmoj2HN08sSwIrov140tsMJnezw

 

 

 

https://www.gaa.ie/news-archive/

 

 

 

HEROES: Radio Kerry want to know who you consider to be the Kerry Heroes of 2021. Each of eight award recipients will be given a specially created 2021 award, crafted and sponsored by Louis Mulcahy Pottery. Let them know, in 500 words, your choice.

 

FREE Parking for two hours in Listowel till end of month.

 

FUNDRAISER: The eighth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul on Friday, December 10, 2021. Over the past seven years, has led to over €120,000 being raised.

 

PADRE Pio December Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 21st December 7.30pm. Witness by:

 

Joan Hussey, Tralee, “She will share her story about the heartbreak felt by the loss of her little boy”.

 

HEALTHY Athea invites you to join us at Páirc na nGael, Athea for a community walk/run each Tuesday from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.

 

SCRAP Metal; Moyvane Development Association will hold a scrap metal collection from Friday 10th December to Friday 17th December. Newtownsandes Coop and North Cork Coop have very kindly offered a dedicated section of their yard in Moyvane as a collection area for this scrap collection. Drop off times for scrap metal are 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12 pm on Saturday.

 

We are currently half way through our community led planning initiative, which will provide a well-coordinated development plan for Moyvane and Knockanure. Financial resources will be needed to see this through and it is hoped this scrap metal collection will be a good starting point on our journey together, while also giving people the opportunity for a positive clear out.

 

We are asking people to have a look around in their houses, back gardens & yards to pull out and bring any unwanted scrap metal to the drop off point in Newtownsandes Coop from 10th to 17th December at stated times. Anything metal is welcome but fridges freezers, timber, plastic or tyres cannot be accepted. Batteries are also accepted but must be stored in dedicated battery storage bins at the collection point. Contact Martin at 087 6761353 or Kieran at 087 4115116 if you have any queries.

 

GOAL Mile, supported by AIB, is held throughout December, in villages, towns and cities across Ireland and virtually throughout the world. https://www.goalglobal.org/goal-mile/

 

FUNDS: Minister Heather Humphreys, has announced €949,757 in funding for four Kerry outdoor projects. €500,000 to develop a 2.2km extension to the Coastal Greenway from Blennerville Village to Cockleshell Road which will join up with the Tralee-Fenit Greenway, a 13.5km coastal loop walk and cycleway. North Kerry Greenways receives €199,807 to provide furniture and a biodiversity trail to the Abbeyfeale-Listowel and Tralee-Fenit greenways.

 

MARKET AT THE BARNAGH HUB, final market will be on the weekend of Friday, December 18 -19 inclusive.

 

RUN Ballybunion Road Races on Easter Saturday 16th April 2022. The races will feature the 10Km, a half marathon and a Kids Race. Further details later.

 

YOUTH:  Local Creative Youth Partnership at Kerry Education and Training Board has announced two strands of funding, to develop creativity projects for children and/or young people in their communities. More information about the application process, email  denright@kerryetb.ie

 

SANTA Claus will be at the Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival Christmas event to collect your Santa letters on Saturday, December 11th from 12 noon to 3.00pm at The Thatch. Please note that this is a free Outdoor Event.

 

MAGAZINE: The 2021 edition of Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine is now available in the usual outlets.

 

CHARITY: Ecclesiastical Insurance, has launched its annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign to give £120,000 (approx. €140,000) to good causes across Ireland and the UK. Nominate a charity online. Nominations are open until the 21st of December and you can vote for your favourite charity at www.movementforgood.com/12days

 

 

 

COMFORT For Chemo Kerry want to build a purpose built, facility for those who need Chemotherapy and Oncological treatments. The charity’s goal is to raise €5 million in order to provide this unit for the people of Kerry. The event begins with ‘Are we there yet?’ where they will walk/run an average 150km over the course of the first week of the event.   ViClarity US team will also be involved virtually .The ViClarity team is encouraging everyone to support them throughout the month of December. The donation page is iDonate.ie https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11422119_viclarity–s-page.html.

 

More details at http://traleetoday.ie/tralee-company-kicks-off-christmas-charity-events/

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION: Listowel CIC at 35 The Square, Listowel, V31 YN52. Phone: 0818 07 7840.

 

BIKE: You can bring a bike if there is space in the luggage compartment. Bus Éireann charges a fee (currently €10) to bring a bike on a single journey.

 

 https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/cycling/overview_cycling.html

 

CARDS: Marie O'Sullivan, Moyvane wanted to support the Sandy Kelly Concert for Churches Renovation Fund in Glenflesk Parish.  Unable to come to the concert Marie she decided to give  50 handmade Christmas cards.  The cards raised €205.00. 

 

TROCAIRE’S Christmas Gifts campaign has raised over €39m since 2000 for the long-term work supporting families affected by the causes of poverty. Gifts can be purchased online at trocaire.org/gifts or by calling 1850 408 408.

 

LIMERICK: Snapshots of the Treaty City and County, 1840 – 1960’ is a joint publication by Listowel’s Vincent Carmody and Glin historian Tom Donovan. Vincent’s has several published works including, Snapshots of an Irish Market Town and his book on Newcastle West. Tom Donovan, works include book on the history of the Knights of Glin, and editor of the Old Limerick Journal.

 

BOOK: Survey of four local graveyards: Clounagh, Coolcappa, Kilscannell and Rathronan, is available  from Dooley’s Supervalu in Newcastle West or from Mary Kury at kurymary95@gmail.com or 0879282462.

 

BOOK: Lisa Fingleton is launching her book ‘The Last Hug For a While’ online Wednesday, December 8 at 8pm. Michael Harding will launch the book.

 

PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins is pleased to announce the availability to the public of Machnamh 100 – Centenary Reflections, Volume 1. The book is available in eBook format free of charge and can be downloaded. The book brings together the speeches and discussions, chaired by Dr John Bowman, at the first three of the President’s series of six Machnamh 100 seminars looking at the events of a century ago.    https://president.ie/en

 

 

 

https://president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/machnamh-100-president-of-ireland-centenary-reflections-volume-1

 

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SOUNDEST TOWN; Judges in the Cadbury and Today FM, Sound Town competition, have declared that Abbeyfeale is Ireland’s Soundest Town.

 

SIAMSA Tíre -treat in the lead up to Christmas in the safe environment of our spacious auditorium. Why not join us for the Ficino Ensemble at Siamsa Tíre on Fri. 10th Dec. at 8pm. Booking at www.siamatire.com or call 066-7123055.  Singer Eddi Reader is celebrating her 40th year on stage next year with a ’40 Years Live’ concert tour including Siamsa Tire on February 19th, her grandmother, Margaret Nammock, came from Tralee and went to Scotland in the 1920s.

 

WATER: National Water Ambassador Programme. The year’s programme will run until April, 2022. Successful candidates took part in an online, interactive training day with speakers from Green-Schools, Irish Water, Clean Coasts and past ambassadors.

 

CARBON Cost of Christmas; Our total consumption and spending on food, travel, lighting and gifts over three days of festivities could result in as much as 650 kg of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) per person. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263969440_The_Carbon_Cost_of_Christmas

 

 Lighting in Tralee Town for Christmas shows, concern by the Council officials for the environment.

 

The quickest way to cut carbon emissions, is reduce wages of the upper classes, who lead the rest of us by their example.

 

 KNOCK:    Thursday 2 December Fr Eamonn Conway –  Synodality: What does it mean?;  Thursday 9 December Julie Kavanagh – Synodality: How does it work?; Thursday 16 December Fr Eamonn Conway – Synodality: Why does it matter?. Find out more at www.knockshrine.ie/news

 

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Dec. 8^th.

 

FAIR: Royal Ulster Winter Fair takes place at Balmoral Park on the outskirts of Lisburn on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/royal-ulster-winter-fair-to-go-ahead-despite-covid-19-challenges/

 

DAIRY Herd; Kerry has nearly 105,000 cows and Limerick have 124, 411 cows, and Clare 35,094 cows.

 

IFA president, Tim Cullinan has said that a letter sent by MEP Ciarán Cuffe to banking CEOs was a “disgraceful act by a Dublin-based MEP, seeking to sabotage farmers and rural Ireland”.

 

One in 20 farmers are under the age of 35 years, 30% are aged 65 and over.

 

CENSUS hubs that will provide free access to the 1921 Census of England and Wales, from 6 January 2022. https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/regional-hubs-to-offer-free-online-access-to-1921-census/?utm_source=emailmarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_mailer__01_december_2021&utm_content=2021-12-01

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN: Mundy Hayes, chairman of Kerry Co-Op since 2016, will step down as Chairman at its December board meeting.

 

VISIT www.dioceseofkerry.ie/SynodQ/ to learn more about the questions that Pope Francis is asking us to reflect on.

 

MARKING Machines, costing E12,650  have been bought by the Limerick Council. 24 guards have been trained to use them.

 

TOASTMASTERS Listowel will meet on zoom Dec 9, see details on facebook.

 

HOT SEATS: GM Company has announced that due to the ongoing chip shortage, it’ll no longer be able to offer heated or ventilated seats on virtually all its upcoming SUVs and pickups.

 

HANDEL’S  MESSIAH;  Due to our current situation in the pandemic Handel’s Messiah has been rescheduled to the 7th May 2022 in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

 

ARTS: An online workshop for each of the county’s five municipal districts will take place on the following dates. Please email tourismoffice@kerrycoco.ie for the zoom link to attend the workshop for the Municipal District in which your event/festival takes place.

 

Tralee Municipal District: Monday 6^th Dec1  7.15pm to 8.45pm

 

Killarney Municipal District:  Tuesday 7^th Dec 7.15pm to 8.45pm

 

Kenmare Municipal District:  Wednesday 8^th Dec 2021  7.15pm to 8.45pm

 

Listowel Municipal District: Thurs 9^th Dec 2021 7.15pm to 8.45pm

 

Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District:  Monday 13^th Dec  7.15pm to 8.45pm

 

The new strand (Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 - Strand II) will have a fund of €2 million available to support large-scale seasonal musical theatre and pantomime in 2021. The scheme aims to assist the live performance sector to create employment opportunities over the Christmas period 2021 for artists, performers, technicians and support staff through the provision of high quality seasonal musical theatre and pantomime.

 

Deadline 1pm on Monday 13 December 2021.

 

More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=606ba3fdc6&e=57e387efec)

 

 

 

 

 

COVID: The Swedish Public Health Agency has announced a change in the Covid-19 guidelines. From November 1st, fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to take a Covid-19 test before returning to work after they recover – with a few exceptions.

 

https://www.thelocal.se/20211014/new-swedish-covid-19-guidelines-from-november-no-tests-for-double-vaccinated/

 

ESTUARY Rollers tractor run began at the Mart Listowel on Dec 5^th at 4pm and ended at Knockdown Arms.

 

COLMCILLE: He was at the centre of a bloody battle and founded a monastery that became a beacon of civilization in the Dark Ages. He's even said to have taken on the Loch Ness Monster. But who was Colmcille, the Irish abbot, known in Scotland as St. Columba? This exciting new documentary, broadcast on the 1500th anniversary of his birth, explores the man, the myth and his legacy today.

 

On TG4- 7/12 @ 21:30.

 

REDEMPTORIST: One hundred years after the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Sagairt na Síochána reveals the remarkable roles played by Irish Redemptorist priests in brokering the most important peace deals between Irish Republicans and British governments in the 20th century. Archbishop Patrick Clune from County Clare was a secret intermediary between British Prime Minister Lloyd George and Sinn Féin leaders including Michael Collins back in 1921. In Belfast, Fr Alec Reid initiated the Hume-Adams talks in 1986 which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

 

TG4 - 8/12 @ 21:30.

 

ADVENT: History and Meaning of the Advent Wreath

 

The lights of the candles on the Advent Wreath break through the darkness, reminding us of the Light of Christ that we anticipate during this holy season of Advent. Like many of our Church traditions, the use of the Advent Wreath with its evergreens and its lighted candles finds its origins in pagan tradition and ritual. “Pre-Germanic peoples used wreaths with lit candles during the dark and cold of winter as signs of hope in the future warmth and lengthening sunlit days of spring. Similarly, Scandinavians lit candles which were placed around a wheel, and prayers were offered to the god of light to turn the wheel of the earth back toward the sun to lengthen the days and restore warmth.” In the middle ages, Germanic peoples began incorporating a lighted wreath into the Christian season of Advent. It didn’t gain widespread popularity until the 1800s.

 

 

 

The Advent Wreath is symbolic. The evergreens used for the wreath itself are reminders of life. Shaping them into a circle reinforces that meaning. The circle is also a sign of everlasting life as well as the eternity of God.

 

 

 

The four candles used, three purple and one rose, mark the Sundays of Advent before Christmas. The purple candles are reminders that this should be a time of prayer and sacrifice to prepare us for the second coming of Christ. On the third Sunday, the rose candle is lit to announce Gaudete Sunday, (Gaudete means rejoice) a Sunday of rejoicing for Christ’s coming is near. With the lighting of that third candle, brightness is growing and the darkness is being overcome.

 

A fifth and larger white candle in the centre represents Christ. It is lit on Christmas Eve as a declaration that Christ has come into the world and the darkness is vanquished utterly.

 

The Advent Wreath serves as a powerful visual reminder of the holiness of the season. The light of the candles invites us to quiet ourselves during this busy time and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. It provides an invitation to wait and pray in hopeful anticipation for the coming of Christ. We are called to welcome the light of Christ into our lives.

 

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OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2022 -Fr. Dan O’Riordan will be the spiritual director for this pilgrimage.  It takes place from August 7-13 and will include category 1 Passion Play tickets.  Flights from Dublin direct to Munich.  For details contact Premier Travel on 021 4277700.

 

 

 

REFLECTION – “Lose not yourself in a far off time, seize the moment that is thine.” – Friederich Schiller.

 

POPE on Greek Economic Crisis: Human Dignity Must Be at the Centre of Political Debate

 

The country’s unemployment rate is above 25%, and individuals are unable to remove more than $70 a day from ATMs.

 

MOON - December 19th full moon  is commonly referred to as the Full Cold Moon.

 

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The Anglo-Irish Treaty signed in London – archive, 1921.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/24/anglo-irish-treaty-signed-in-london-archive-1921

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jan/01/ireland-as-the-pivot-of-a-league-of-nations-archive-1921

 

 

 

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SAINT Nicholas (c 270-343) – Feast Day 6 December

 

Saint Nicholas was the original Santa Claus!  He was noted for his holiness, kindness and generosity and lived in modern Turkey where he was born c270 into a wealthy family at Patara.  He became bishop of Myra in the south of the country early in the 4th century and was bishop of that area for about 30 years.  After his death in the year 343, Saint Nicholas was buried in Myra.  Over 700 years later in 1087 when Muslims invaded the area, some Christians brought his relics to Bari in the south of Italy to keep them safe.  Some relics are also believed to have been brought by some Normans the following century to Ireland to Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.  As well as being patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas is also patron saint of sailors and fishermen.  

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY & Heritage of the Limerick Diocese

 

https://limerickdiocese.org/history-heritage/

 

https://limerickdiocese.org/news/clericus-research-programme1/

 

 

 

SOUL CITY; Half a century ago, a multiracial new town envisioned by a leading Black activist was one of the most visible and ambitious projects to emerge from the civil rights era. Today it is almost entirely forgotten.

 

https://placesjournal.org/article/learning-from-soul-city/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

 

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Now for the first time in our planet’s history, Earth is going to hit back.

 

At 6:40 a.m. GMT on November 24, a NASA mission called DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, to embark on a nearly year-long voyage around the sun. If all goes well, DART’s journey will end on the evening of September 26, 2022, when the golf cart-size spacecraft will intentionally slam into a little, unsuspecting asteroid called Dimorphos.

 

Dimorphos is a harmless space potato, a 525-foot-wide “moonlet” that orbits a bigger asteroid called Didymos every 11 hours and 55 minutes. DART’s mission is to smash into Dimorphos at roughly 15,000 miles an hour, altering the moonlet’s orbit around its parent body. The name Dimorphos, Greek for “having two forms,” was chosen because the asteroid will have one form before DART and one form after.

 

https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/space/2021/11/this-nasa-spacecraft-will-smash-into-an-asteroid-to-practice-saving-earth?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

 

 

 

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              New York NY Irish American Advocate 1913-1915 - 0879.pdf

 

8 Jan 1915 ?

 

The Death of Mr John Bolton -Sills?, which occurred at his residence, Lixnaw, on December 8 , removes a personality of the old type. He was a true Nationalist, and was a prominent figure in the days of the land struggle. He was one of the best farmers in North Kerry, and his death, at he age of 74 year will be much regretted by a large circle of friends

 

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After requiem mass at Ballybunion, the Most Rev. Dr. Mangan presiding, the remains were laid to rest, in presence of a large attendance of the clergy and the public, of the late Very Canon Molyneux , P.P.., V.G. During the procession through the town the blinds in many private residences and business establishments were drawn. His gentle manner, his care for his parishioners, and his labours for them in general endeared him to his flock.

 

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News has reached Tipperary of the death at the front of Constable Thos. Keating, R I. C. Deceased, a native of Kerry, was very popular among his comrades at home and the people in general. He was a reservist in the Irish Guards.

 

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Corporal M. Riordan, of the Irish Guards, writing to his brother William, who resides at Kealduve, Glenbeigh, Kerry, from an hospital In Leicester, where he is recovering from a wound in the leg, says the saddest sights at the front are the civilians, who rather die than leave their homes, while cows go unmilked and unfed, or let out of house get killed by shot or shell.

 

Twelve more wounded soldiers have arrived at Glenbeigh, which makes a total of 32 there at present. The men were given enthusiastic welcome, and Father Lynch, addressing the gathering in Irish and French, gave the visitors a cordial welcome, paid a tribute to their Indomitable, courage, and expressed the deep sympathy of all with them In their sufferings. Mr O’Donnell M. P,? also associated himself with the welcome to the Belgians.

 

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The Rev. Father Kelly and the Rev. Father Hayes, Newcastlewest, in response to a deputation, which, headed by the members of the Irish National Foresters, Drapers' Assistants, G. A A. sections of the Irish National Volunteers, and the Castlewest brass and reed band, waited on them on Sunday evening, consented to continue to act as chairman and treasurer, respectively, of that branch of the Irish National Volunteers.

 

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The "Dublin Gazette" announces the bankruptcy of Robert Stack, John Redmond street. Cork, box manufacturer.

 

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A claim for £100 Has been lodged by the Castlebar Volunteer Committee in regard to alleged malicious injury by the theft of twenty-five rifles from Rooney Hall. A Sum of £600 has been collected In the Galway Diocese on behalf of Belgian relief as a result of Most Rev. Dr. O'Dea's appeal.

 

https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

 

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1913-1915 - 0877.pdf

 

Jan 8 1915 ?

 

Another great meeting of  the Gaelic Athletic Association of the United States was held on Sunday afternoon at Snow’s Hall 119th street and Eight avenue, where many teams were represented, -------------------------

 

PAT CASEY, the husky captain of the Kerry football team, will have a brand new honour conferred on him a week from to-night, for Paddy will be the floor manager at the annual ball of the Merry Harvesters which will be held at Jim Coffey’s Hall, 155th street and Eight Avenue on Saturday night January 16. ---------------------------------- Jack Kennelly is in charge of the arrangement committee a ---------------------------------- JACK KENNELLY the famous Kerry footballer, is just getting over a bad spell of sickness. Jack was laid up during the holidays and will be well again soon. He promises to show up at Jim Coffey’s Hall on Saturday night where his dancing class Is the best patronized in the city Jack Is very popular. ---------------------

 

THE GAELS from Abbeyfeale are to hold a swell affair at Coffey's Hall. 155th street and Eighth avenue on January 23,

 

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Up, KERRY: Tarbert Ball, This night to be a Hummer, (see paper for list attending) ----------------------

 

Exhibitions of Gaelic dancing will be featured and the Kennelly brothers with Tommy Carroll will be the artists of this occupation.

 

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Charles Harvey and Fuu Ming Kai, a former postdoc from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, worked in collaboration with researchers from the University of California at Irvine to publish a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, where they discuss radiocarbon measurements on the Indonesian fires and confirm that the smoke is originating from burning peatlands, rather than the popular belief of deforestation and waste burning.

 

 

 

Harvey and Kai, who have been conducting research in the region since 2014, sampled and carbon dated the carbonaceous aerosol from September of 2014 to October of 2015. The results of their study found that the carbon level of the smoke plume had an intermediate age ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 years old. This confirmed that approximately 85 percent of the smoke was come from burning peatlands.

 

 

 

Tropical peatlands may contain as much carbon as the amount consumed in nearly a decade of global fossil fuel use, and raging peat fires in Indonesia alone have been estimated in some years to contribute 10 to 40 percent as much greenhouse gas to the atmosphere as all the world’s fossil fuel burning.

 

https://akhbarelmi.ir/68935/

 

 

 

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COMET C/2021 A1 Leonard,

 

The comet's position in the sky will change daily. Charts showing its location are available to see on EarthSky.org, which states it will start off being visible in Northern Hemisphere skies.It last visited us about 70,000 years ago, Space.com reported.

 

Next meteor shower will be the Geminids, which are due to peak on the night of December 13 to December 14, according to the American Meteor Society.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/watch-this-icy-comet-pass-earth-for-the-first-time-in-thousands-of-years/ar-AARgBiY?ocid=NL_ENUS_A1_20211017_6_2

 

 

 

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Expo 2020 Dubai is taking place from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Deferred for a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is one of the first truly global, post-pandemic international gatherings of nations.

 

https://www.ireland.ie/expo/

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.austrade.gov.au/search.aspx?moduleid=8367&multisite=false&keywords=irish%20girls

 

 

 

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As Ireland broke away from British colonial control 100 years ago, a man was executed by the IRA, by men he knew. Why? And what impact did it have on all those involved?

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00120wz

 

 

 

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GAA Knockanure Lotto Results 23 Nov 2021; There was no winner of the €9300. Numbers drawn were 9, 15, 21, 24. Lucky dip winners were;1. Mary Barry, Knockanure; 2. Breda O’Keeffe, Kilmorna; 3. JJ Clancy, Knockanure; 4. Liz Gould, c/o Gould’s Shop; 5. Steph & Cathal, Asdee, c/o Gould’s Shop

 

Next week’s draw will be on Tuesday 30th November with jackpot up to €9400.

 

MATCH: North Kerry Senior Championship Quarter Final Sunday 5th December @ 12 pm in Brosna

 

Knocknagoshel V Castleisland Desmonds; North Kerry Minor Championship Semi Final

 

Sunday 5th December @ 11.30am in Knockanure, Knocknagoshel/Brosna/Duagh V Ballyduff

 

Details of the GAA Kerry Health and Wellbeing Committee and the Initiatives run under the auspices of the committee are summarised on their site. https://www.kerrygaa.ie/health-wellbeing/

 

 

 

 

 

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2021 December 1 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

 

 

PARTY: The Senior Citizens Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 5th Dec. at 1.00pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Please contact Noreen 068-49238 or Eileen 087-9313912.

 

ROSARY: A 9 Day Rosary Novena beginning Tuesday 30th November and ending on Wednesday 8th December. People all over Ireland will pray the Rosary together each evening at 9pm. On the final evening at 9pm on Radio Maria the Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin will lead the final Rosary live.  If you are gathering to pray in groups, we encourage you to gather safely adhering to local Covid 19 regulations. 

 

PADRE Pio & 1st Friday Evening Mass in Listowel at 6.45pm.

 

PRIEST: In case of an Emergency, Weekday Evening Rota starts at 5pm on the day to 9am the next day. For Listowel/Moyvane/Lixnaw/Duagh; Monday and Wednesday, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749; Tuesday and Saturday, Fr. Declan O’Connor 087-0908949; Thursday and Friday, Fr. Brendan Carmody 087-9601549.

 

WANTED: General Maintenance Supervisor needed.  A Person who keeps the Parish and Presbytery in good order, through identifying areas needing attention and facilitating their resolution.  Contract Fr. Brendan 068-49308. Stewards needed for weekend.  Can you assist?

 

CARDS: Knockanure/Moyvane Church Christmas Cards, 7 cards for €2, very limited stocks available in the Parish Office.

 

BUS Local Link contact- 066 714 7002. R61 - Depart Moyvane every Wednesday, 09:30, This Service will be Door to Door (where possible) in the following townlands: Blake’s Cross, Drummurher, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Knockanure, Athea, Kilmorna. Pre-Booking of seats is a requirement where there are deviations to the Route. Due to the door-to-door nature of the above service this may result in slight change to Pick up times. The above bus is timed to meet the Bus Eireann Route 272 11.00 am bus to Tralee and will also meet the 14.00 bus from Tralee to Listowel www.buseireann.ie Tralee 066 7164700

 

MORE: S239b – Moyvane Area – Listowel- Every Wednesday, service for; Moyvane, Leitrim Middle, Leitrim East, Carreuragh, Coilagurteen, Kilbaha Middle, Cloonbrane, Skehenerin, Coilbee, Lavalla South.

 

MATCH: North Kerry Senior Championship Quarter Final Sunday 5th December @ 12 pm in Brosna

 

Knocknagoshel V Castleisland Desmonds; North Kerry Minor Championship Semi Final

 

Sunday 5th December @ 11.30am in Knockanure, Knocknagoshel/Brosna/Duagh V Ballyduff

 

Details of the GAA Kerry Health and Wellbeing Committee and the Initiatives run under the auspices of the committee are summarised on their site. https://www.kerrygaa.ie/health-wellbeing/

 

HANDEL’S Messiah in The Cathedral Killarney On Saturday 11th December, at 8pm, Killarney, will be performed by the Dublin Bach Singers. The four soloists include Sharon Lyons, Soprano, Leanne Fitzgerald, Alto, Conor Prendiville, Tenor and Rory Dunne, Bass.

 

ADORATION takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am mass in Listowel, until 1.00 p.m.  Should a funeral take place on the day it will be cancelled.

 

DEATH has occurred on 24^th November 2021 of Sr. Patricia Galvin of Limerick City, / Mallow, / Formerly of Duagh, Co. Kerry. Pre-deceased by her brother Dan. Sadly missed by her sisters Sr. Mary & Sr. Stanislaus, brother Gerard, niece Máire, nephews Pat & Liam, nieces-in-law, nephew-in-law, grandnieces & grandnephews, her Sisters of Mercy Community and her many friends.

 

Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Friday, 26th November, Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Goretti  Francis Stack,  Tim Healy, Nora Leahy, Joan Ahern, Nora McAuliffe, Marie Walsh, Ray Keane, Ellen Collins, John McMahon, Ann Kissane, John Connor, Julia Leahy, Rita Fitzmaurice, Sr. Marie Costelloe, Bridie McCarthy, Gerald Stack, Angela Carmody, Tommy Foley, Peggy Sheehan, Kitty McEnery, Mass; Sat.27^th of Nov.’21 Moyvane for Margaret and John Meade (Aniv.) Aughrim at 7.30pm; Sun.28th Nov.’21 Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am and Moyvane mass for  Peggy & Mick Sheahan (Aniv.) Leitrim Middle at 11.00am; Mon.29th Nov.’21  NO MASS; Tues.30th Nov.’21 Moyvane for Marie Walsh (Aniv.) Barragougeen at 10.00am; Weds.1st Dec.’21  at Knockanure for Bridie, Paddy & Kate O’Connor at 10.00am; Thurs.2nd Dec.’21  in Moyvane for Edward and Kit Fitzmaurice Leitrim Middle at 10.00am; Fri.3rd Dec.’21 at Knockanure a Private Intention, 10.00am, and in the evening for Catherine Mankin & Path Walsh nee Horgan, Late of Trien & London at 7.30pm. Sat.4th Dec.’21 Moyvane for Maurice & Joe O’Connell, Dooncaha and Deceased Members O’Connell Family at 7.30pm; Sun.5th Dec.’21 Knockanure for Mary Brosnan at 9.30am, and Mass in Moyvane for Paddy Mulvihill & Mary (nee Walsh) The Village at 11.00am.

 

FEAST of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated on Friday 3rd December.  He was a Jesuit missionary who preached the Gospel in India and Japan and died on his way to China in 1552.

 

Padre Pio December Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday 21st December 7.30pm. Witness by:

 

Joan Hussey, Tralee, “She will share her story about the heartbreak felt by the loss of her little boy”.

 

SOUTH DOC. The phone number for the out-of-hours GP service for Kerry and Cork has changed.

 

SouthDoc's new number is 0818 355 999. Its 1850 number will be disconnected and will no longer be accessible from January 1st.

 

SEÁN KEANE: will visit the Glórach on Friday December 3rd at 8pm. Tickets are probably booked out now but it’s worth  ringing the booking line on 087 1383940.

 

THEATRE |Thursday 25th to Monday 29th November @ 8pm. MOLL presented by St John's Theatre Group. The classic comedy by John B Keane is based on the arrival of Moll, the Priest's new Housekeeper and the changes she undertakes in both running of the presbytery and indeed the parish. Frances Kennedy takes the lead role as the resourceful Moll, Batt O'Keeffe is the Canon, Johnny Corkery the reluctant curate in charge of bingo and Conor Hogan the third Curate in the house. Sonny Egan plays the small farmer Ulick while Bernie Daly is his prospective wife Bridgie.  Conor Foley plays the Bishop on a surprise visit and Jana Finucane, Mrs Andover who is fond of the drop and so ruled out of the job as Housekeeper. The Play is Directed by Joe Murphy.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Norma McMahon from Coolaneelig, Duagh, who has been named Kerry Carer of the Year, by Family Carers Ireland.

 

PARKING: There will be free parking for two hours in the streets in Listowel from Saturday 4th December for the period leading up to the new year.

 

DRIVERS:  North Kerry in conjunction with Local Links Kerry are seeking volunteer Drivers for their volunteer Social Car Scheme.  For further information could you please contact Molly at Ard Chúram Day Care Centre on 068 22986.

 

FUNDS from GOV. in 2022 of €88 million for the Horse and Greyhound Racing, with 80% going to Horse Racing Ireland.

 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rescinded a Trump administration rule that ensured faith-based social service agencies that provide adoption and foster care would continue receiving federal funding.

 

GREENWAY section from Abbeyfeale to Kerry Border was recently reopened. Beware  near Ardagh thorns on greenway due to hedge cutting. 

 

MARKET AT THE BARNAGH HUB: There will be an evening Market at the Barnagh Hub on the weekend beginning Friday. December 3 – Sunday, December 5 inclusive and the following Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  The final market will be on the weekend of Friday, December 18 -19 inclusive.

 

To book a free pitch contact Eileen from 9-2pm on 085 2552890.

 

BINGO Sunday at the GAA grounds Abbeyfeale, starting time of 1.30 pm.

 

RETIREMENT: presentation to Doctor Kieran Murphy, Athea to mark his retirement will be held in the Community Centre Carrigkerry on Sunday, December 5 at 3pm. Kieran has provided his services since 1984.

 

RETIRED NURSES ASSOCIATION - Mass for the deceased members of the Retired Nurses Association - Kerry Branch in the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa on Wednesday 1st December at 2pm.

 

ANTIBIOTICS: European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption reported a drop in antibiotics use by 43% between 2011 and 2020. In this country, during the same period, there was only an 8% reduction.

 

COST to Dairy Farmers; President of ICMSA Pat McCormack described the price surge over such a short period as “unprecedented”. His organisation has calculated that an average dairy farm would see total costs per farm go from €146,500 in 2020 to an estimated €159,000 by 2022 — an average rise of €12,500 or approximately 8.5pc.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/newsireland/farmers-face-serious-losses-as-input-price-inflation-soars/ar-AAR1cFe?ocid=mailsignout

 

YOUNG Farmers of the Year competition. Thursday, December 2 – Video interviews to be completed by shortlisted applications; December 13 and 14 – Semi-final interviews (Note: there is no county round this year, semi-finalists will be chosen from interviews); December 14 – Final six interviews and Black-Tie Awards Night. The FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards in association with Macra na Feirme, are sponsored annually by FBD and run by Macra na Feirme with partnerships with the Irish Farmers’ Association and the National Rural Network.

 

BILL was introduced to the Seanad to allow temporary peat extraction for horticultural purposes.

 

It is reported that 17,000 people are dependent on it for a living.

 

JOBS: 2018, Teagasc launched a ‘People in Dairy’ programme. They identified the need to recruit 5,000 people for Ireland’s dairy farming sector.

 

EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, proposes that EU member states collectively legally protect at least 30% of EU’s land and marine areas and that 10% of this should relate to areas such as ancient woods and peatland. In the parks in Dublin there are about 700 grassed football pitches which are regularly mown, and no grass collected. (According to Tidy Town report).

 

CLAIM that one third of this country’s 98 wild bee species are threatened with extinction and the Department of Agriculture have 186 actions to help save them with biodiversity.

 

LISTOWEL: https://www.listowel.ie/about/

 

 

 

 LIBRARY: will host a number of free online events for children. Authors Katie O'Donoghue and

 

Roisin Meaney will do four live Bedtime Storytelling events each on select evenings at 7pm.  Lisa

 

Fingleton will host a live Wild Child creative nature and drawing workshop on Saturday 11th December at 11am.  Pre-recorded beginner yoga and pilates classes for families will be available throughout December on the Kerry Library website. Booking  https://www.kerrylibrary.ie/family-time-at-your-library.html

 

 

 

DINGLE- November we're coming home to Dingle to celebrate our twentieth anniversary with you all, live + online. Here's a look at some of the magic we have in store for you all!

 

https://www.othervoices.ie/events/other-voices-dingle-fiche-bliain-ag-fas

 

 

 

SIAMSA Tíre has organised a line-up that includes, music, dance, theatre, and fun events. Starting on Saturday December 4th with the Irish Rambling House.  Presented in partnership with Radio Kerry.

 

KERRY GAA and Down Syndrome Kerry have a new partnership which will see Kerry GAA donate a percentage of proceeds from ticket sales for the Win A House in Killarney draw to the Down Syndrome Kerry charity. THE Tour de Munster raised €522,201— for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland, this year.

 

SCHOOL: Presentation Secondary School, Listowel, Webinar for Incoming Students being held on 30^th Nov at 7.30pm.

 

LOCAL Government Services, details at https://services.localgov.ie/en-ie/Home/intro

 

SAFEGUARDING and preventing Adult Abuse. https://youtu.be/eDMxi1s-yEY

 

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2022 -Fr. Dan O'Riordan will be the spiritual director for this pilgrimage.  It takes place from August 7-13 and will include category 1 Passion Play tickets.  Flights from Dublin direct to Munich.  For details contact Premier Travel on 021 4277700 or email norardy@premiertravel.ie . 

 

CHRISTMAS Fair will be held in the Marine Hotel, Ballybunion on Saturday December 4th in aid of the Kerry Parents and Friends.

 

SVP Christmas draw for a Ford Focus Titanium ,details from 021 4270 444.

 

LOCAL book; Timmy Woulfe, launched his book “As Tough as Tathfhéithleann”, a list of Irish words and phrases which were commonly used in the parish of Athea in the last century.

 

A book on the history of Ardfert Creamery and Branches will be launched at Ballyroe Hotel on Friday the 3rd of December at 7.30pm.

 

BOOK: The First Irish Cities: An Eighteenth-Century Transformation, by David Dickson, Yale University Press, 352 pp, £25, ISBN: 978-0300229462

 

David Dickson, emeritus professor of modern history in TCD, has made contributions to Irish urban history for many years, most notably in Dublin: The Making of a Capital City (2014) and Old World Colony: Cork and South Munster, 1630-1830 (2005). In The First Irish Cities, he makes the point that almost 150 histories of English towns were published in the eighteenth century, in contrast to virtually none in Ireland.

 

SUPPORT: Community Based Drug & Alcohol Initiative Projects provides support to young people in the community & their families who may be experiencing difficulties with alcohol or drugs

 

Tralee: (087) 6708702; Killarney: (085) 8501296, and Listowel: (087) 9263803000.

 

FLU killing over 100 million people, in the flu pandemic of 1918 had devastating worldwide effects. The horror of the Spanish flu illness become forgotten by the buzz of the jazz age, will the same happen again with Covid 19.

 

 RDS Library & Archives have been an important part of the RDS from its foundation in 1731. Our collections hold a wealth of material related to the social, cultural and economic history of Ireland and are available to browse here. Please note that this site is a living database to which we will be adding new content as it becomes available.

 

https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/collections/

 

DAIL; As an example to others could the Dail close their car park, or charge a high parking fine which would be non-returnable as an expense. Deputies and visitors would then be forced to take the bus.

 

NZ FARMER: Andrew farms in the Waikato region on the north Island of New Zealand and milks 320 Jersey cows in a once-a-day (OAD) milking operation, alongside his father.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dairy-focus-the-once-a-day-farmer/

 

CHRISTMAS Post for Eire, is 21^st Dec.; USA- 9^th Dec., and  Rest of the World 4^th Dec.

 

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FUNDRAISER: The eighth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul on Friday, December 10, 2021. Over the past seven years, has led to over €120,000 being raised.

 

TRALEE Town Park has a new water refill station, many towns and villages lack the facility.

 

MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: wishes to acknowledge receipt of the following grant allocation from KCC: €2,500 from the Community Support Fund, which was used to part fund the upgrade of the flower beds on Church Road. Moyvane Development Association also wishes to acknowledge receipt of €1,000 under the Community Enhancement Programme from KCC & The Department of Rural and Community Development which was used to purchase a mulcher lawn mower.

 

Fr. William Moloney

 

Fr William Moloney lately arrived from Ireland took up a temporary position in Sierra Valley where lived about 1000 people many of them Ranchers in 1868. He is noted as being the first Missionary to visit the north of Pumas County. Visiting Johnsville on Deer Creek, Quincy, Indian Valley, Susanville and Honey Lake Valley in Lassen County. He was the first Priest in Lassen County. The records show that Fr. William Moloney was very active on the Missions in California and Nevada .He gave 40yrs service to the Church in this area. Journeys of 50 miles were common. At times he would be 100 miles from the end of the trail at Downieville where mining took place in 1880. He named his famous Horse Charley. In the mountain area of Northern California travel in winter was difficult with deep snow drifts. To travel you would need a pine board 4" wide and 8 to 12ft long fixed to the soles of shoes a long stick was needed for balance. A priest had to be strong and fit to cope with the hardships of Missionary life. It took 6 weeks to make the circuit from Truckee to Alturas and back home again. Fr. William Moloney son of Tadhg and Kate Enright born Coilagurteen, Knockanure in 1841 Ordained 1864, died Sutter Creek 1903. He was a brother of M T Moloney Solicitor General Ottawa .Inscriptions on Family Headstone Gale Cemetery, Timothy Moloney died Nov 1st 1885 aged 93yrs. Memorial Erected by their son Maurice Moloney Ottawa Ill. USA . Also remembered son John Moloney who died Jan 19th 1904 .his wife Ellen died 13th April 1908 .son Edward Moloney died Nov 5th 1872 aged 27yrs.

 

CREAMERY Newtownsandes

 

https://moyvane.com/history/newtownsandes-co-op/

 

BADMINTON Moyvane; https://moyvane.com/sports/badminton-club/

 

 

 

GAA MATCH Programmes; https://www.kerrygaa.ie/kerry-match-programmes/

 

 

 

Video link

 

https://youtu.be/DW3Z6NzjgMA

 

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St Michaels Churchyard at back of Sports Field Listowel

 

 

 

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CARBON: world's wealthiest 1% produce double the combined carbon emissions of the poorest 50%, according to the UN. (Break)

 

“These are people who fly most, drive the biggest cars most and live in the biggest homes which they can easily afford to heat, so they tend not to worry if they’re well insulated or not.

 

“They’re also the sort of people who could really afford good insulation and solar panels if they wanted to.”

 

Prof Newell said that to tackle climate change, everyone needs to feel part of a collective effort – so that means the rich consuming less to set an example to poorer people.

 

He continued: “Rich people who fly a lot may think they can offset their emissions by tree-planting schemes or projects to capture carbon from the air. But these schemes are highly contentious and they’re not proven over time.

 

The wealthy, he said, “simply must fly less and drive less. Even if they own an electric SUV that’s still a drain on the energy system and all the emissions created making the vehicle in the first place”.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56723560

 

 

 

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Our Lady came to Kibeho 40 years ago to help us because, as Ilibagiza emphasized, the Blessed Mother assured, “Don’t forget I love you.” LEARN MORE

 

http://www.kibeho-sanctuary.com

 

 

 

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FOOD Banks; A study by Food Bank for New York City reported that nearly 75% of emergency food providers (EFPs), such as pantries and food banks, saw dramatic increases in demand for service during the early days of the pandemic. A major cause: the business lockdowns that forced widespread unemployment.

 

Sister Caroline describes how food is distributed from St. John’s Bread & Life to “guests” in Brooklyn and a few spots in Queens.

 

But according to the report, 38% of the food providers suddenly closed because of social-distancing protocols. In Brooklyn, for example, the list of EFPs in operation shrunk from 257 to 164 as protocols continued, a loss of 93. Queens had 170, but lost 65, leaving 105 with open doors.

 

“In almost 90% of the cases, whether it’s a parish-based one or a small organization, it was volunteers who were doing the actual work,” Sister Caroline said.

 

https://thetablet.org/st-johns-bread-and-life-food-supply-shortages/?_hsmi=186939319&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--HZB0HiVprZqzK5E9dFSNJFSlvIptr1i7DgME25u-F7hK2zAlUaTDXByS4X_FyP5vg3_qZ50QERllq_pzM8rjRQqGmYA&utm_medium=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_content=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_source=PANTHEON_STRIPPED

 

 

 

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Kerry Group

 

https://www.kerrygroup.com/site-files/cms-templates/video/Sustainability-In-Motion.mp4

 

 

 

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Communion Videos

 

https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/schools/communion-videos-august-20/

 

 

 

 

 

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The Richness and humour of Ulster Norn (Northern) Ireland speech

 

Compiled by Sr Dympna O’Daly, as heard regularly in her neighbourhood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    “Here’s me” - This is what I said.                           

 

    “Keep it lit” - A word of encouragement.

 

    “Howl yer whist” - Be quiet!

 

    “He’s a real melter!” - He does my head in.

 

    “Call around for a yarn” - yarn = a chat.

 

    “Bout ye?” - How are you?

 

    “Wind yer neck in” - Stop talking.

 

    “Gurning” - Complaining.

 

    “Do you think I came down the Lagan in a bubble?” - Do you think I’m stupid?

 

    “It’s a wee bun” - It’s very simple.

 

    “I’m foundered” - I’m cold /freezing.

 

    “I’m dying for a poke” - for an ice-cream.

 

    “I’m sundered” - I’m embarrassed.

 

    “Going for a dander”- Going for a stroll.

 

    “Boggin” - Dirty, very unkempt.

 

    “There’s more meat on a butcher’s apron” - A very skinny person.

 

    “As thick as champ” - Not very intelligent.

 

https://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/9u6ivx6nezzdxav81nwt7w?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=60791981&t=19890245

 

 

 

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Driving Home for Christmas

 

 

 

ICO has teamed up with the legendary singer Johnny Logan to produce a fabulous festive charity single which will help raise vital funds for Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) & ICO’s free education programmes.

 

https://www.irishchamberorchestra.com/driving-home-for-christmas/

 

 

 

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Seán Finnan rounds up the top stories from the week including the progression the of Directly Elected Mayor, the building of Limerick’s first Mosque

 

https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/11/25/limerick-post-news-round-up-21/

 

 

 

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GAA Knockanure Club Lotto results Nov 16 2021; There was no winner of the €9200 jackpot Tuesday night. The numbers drawn were 9, 23, 24, and 31.Our lucky dip winners were; 1. Cornelius Moloney, Knockmeal; 2. Noirín Goulding, c/o Eleanorw; 3. Tara & Joseph, Knocknasna; 4. Bríd O’Keeffe, Kilmorna, and 5. Mike Dillon, Amber Garage. Our next draw is due to be held on Tuesday 23rd November with jackpot up to €9300. Congratulations to our lucky dip winners and thank you again for all your support.

 

 

 

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FACE MASK: this study is to determine the effects of prolonged usage of N95 respirators and surgical facemasks amid health care workers in our institution. Cross-sectional study. SRM medical college hospital, Kattankulathur. A self-constructed questionnaire containing 20 queries regarding the effects of prolonged use of face masks, after being analysed by the experts of our institution were handed over to 250 participants.. All participants wore either surgical masks or N95 respirators for a minimum of 4 h per day. People aged between 20 and 48 years were selected for this study. Study period was from 20/07/2020 to 26/07/2020. Completed questionnaires were sent for statistical analysis. A total of 250 healthcare workers participated in the study, out of which 179 were females. The acquired results were excessive sweating around the mouth accounting to 67.6%, difficulty in breathing on exertion 58.2%, acne 56.0% and itchy nose 52.0%. This study suggests that prolonged use of facemasks induces difficulty in breathing on exertion and excessive sweating around the mouth to the healthcare workers which results in poorer adherence and increased risk of susceptibility to infection.

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7490318/

 

 

 

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2021 November 24 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

 

 

THANKS: Speed Detection Signs: The Board of Management, Staff and pupils of Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure would like to thank Councillors Tom Barry and Michael Foley for their funding of the speed detection signs approaching our school.  We really appreciate their taking our concerns about the safety of our children seriously and taking this action on our behalf. Míle Buíochas.

 

INFORMATION: If people want Communion at the Door of Hope/Car Park please make yourself known and make your way to the door entrance if possible. Christmas Confessions: are taking place at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Monday 20th Dec. at 8.00pm. Kneelers can be used again, and you can kneel at the main part of the Mass as before and stand for Our Father and Gospel. Contact Fr. B. Carmody 068-49308/ 087-960 1549. Parish Office: Tues. 10am-1pm, Thurs. 10am-12pm, Fri. 10am-1pm.

 

 THANKS for your contribution to Missio of €430 for Missions in Africa.

 

 DAMAGE: Could somebody let Fr. Brendan know who damaged a pier of the parking lot, a month ago. 

 

MASS for Bon Secours Hospital will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Castle St., Tralee on Tuesday, 23rd November at 7.00pm in remembrance of  Patients, Staff and Relatives of Staff who have died during the past twelve months. The Mass will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person at www.churchservices.tv/tralee

 

ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE MASS in tarbert – for all who have died during the year, will be celebrated on Fri. 26th Nov. at 7pm.     

 

 VOLUNTEER: Do you have a full clean driving license and access to a car? Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, North Kerry in conjunction with Local Links Kerry are seeking volunteer Drivers for their volunteer Social Car Scheme.  For further information please contact Molly at Ard Chúram Day Care Centre on 068 22986.

 

 FUN DAY: Moyvane ICA regretfully announce that Santa and Mrs. Claus are unable to visit the Moyvane Family Fun Day which has been cancelled again this year due to the ongoing pandemic. The Annual Christmas draw will go ahead. It will take place on November 30th. Cards are available from ICA members and in the local shops.'

 

 PARTY: Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 5th Dec. at 1.00pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel.  Cost €20 per person.  Please book with Noreen 068-49238 or Eileen 087-9313912 before 28th Nov.’21.

 

CONFIRMATION Preparation with Dr Patricia Kieran. For parents of children preparing for Confirmation. Dr Patricia Kieran, Mary Immaculate Collage, Limerick will present a Webinar on Confirmation on Tuesday Nov 30th at 7pm

 

DAY of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2021. The Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was first held in 1993.  It was created to give recognition to victims of road traffic crashes and for their loved ones and to Acknowledge all who work in our emergency services. A remembrance Mass to mark World day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2021 celebrated in Abbeyfeale Church Saturday 20th November at 6.30pm.

 

DEATH of Eithne Doyle (née Buckley), 4 Church Street, Listowel and late of 8 Patrick Street, Listowel, on November 17th, 2021. Wife of the late Patsy. Sadly missed by her sister Marie, brothers-in-law Tom and Joe, nephews James, Seamus, Tom, Edward and Christy, nieces Mary and Norma, grandnephews, grandnieces, and great-grandnephews.

 

DEATH of Margaret O'Connor (née Brandon), Coolnalaught, Listowel and late of Aughrim, Moyvane, on November 15th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, son Christy and son-in-law Tom. Survived by her sons Patrick, Jimmy and Johnny, daughters Jane, Noreen and Margo, her 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, sisters Noreen and Mary, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.Requiem Mass for Margaret was celebrated at Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Thursday, followed by burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane.

 

DEATH has occurred of Mattie Griffin of The Cottages, Ardagh, on November 11th 2021. Tribute from Gabriel & Brenda Fitzmaurice, Moyvane,  So sorry to learn of Mattie’s passing. He was a mighty bodhran player, a great character and a lovely, lovely man. I fondly remember our sessions together playing music and having the craic. Rest in peace Mattie. My deepest sympathy to Mattie’s relations and friends. May he rest in peace.

 

DEATH recently of Teresa Fox nee Molyneaux, Drumshanbo, Leitrim late of Meen, Listowel, and Veronica (Vera) O’Connor nee Shine, Allman’s Terrace, Killarney late of Colbert St. Listowel. 

 

 ANNIVERSARIES: Liam Collins, Brendan Ferriter, Evelyn Scannell, Fr. John Horan, Joan Mullane, Stephen John Timothy Soules, Bridie Robinson, Jim Hudson, James McCarthy, Pat Foley, John Buckley, Maura Gallahue, Nell O’Carroll, Margaret Neenan, Con Bunce, Mattie Walsh, Phil Scanlon, Bridie Quille, Eileen O’Brien, Mass Sat. 20th Nov.’21 Moyvane for Sr. Margarite Windle RIP at 7.30pm; Sun. 21st Nov.’21 Knockanure for Paddy, Bridie, and Jack Flavin (Anniv). Kilmorna at 9.30am and Moyvane for Patrick Scanlon (Anniv.) Moher at 11.00am; Mon. 22nd Nov. ‘21 NO MASS;            

 

Tues. 23rd Nov.’21 Moyvane for Julia, Paddy, Billy Hanrahan and deceased members of the Hanrahan Family, Aughrim at 10.00am; Weds. 24th Nov.’21   Knockanure for Eileen Boiley at 10.00am; Thurs. 25th Nov. ‘21   Moyvane for Michael Dore (Anniv.) at 10.00am; Fri. 26th Nov.’21 Knockanure for  Private Intention at 10.00am. Masses next weekend: Sat. 27th Nov. ‘21 Moyvane for Margaret and John Meade (Anniv.) Aughrim at 7.30pm, and Masson Sun. 28th Nov.’21 Knockanure for People of the Parish            9.30am, and Moyvane for Peggy & Mick Sheahan (Anniv.) Leitrim Middle at 11.00am.

 

ADORATION in Listowel takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m.  Should a funeral take place on the day it will be cancelled.

 

PRESENTATION: Sunday (Nov. 21st) celebrate Presentation Day. To mark the event - Listowel Presentation Secondary School hosted 11.30 a.m. mass.

 

LOCAL Tidy Towns Category B; Tarbert –  325; Ballylongford –312 and Moyvane –304.

 

https://www.tidytowns.ie/SV-TidyTowns-Results-Booklet-2021.pdf

 

TIDY TOWNS: Listowel have received gold medal, Congratulations to Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns on being awarded 293 Points in this year’s Tidy Towns Competition. Abbeyfeale has been awarded an increase in Points every year since 2013. The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and Ennis, was judged to be the best from a number of 847 entries to the competition this year.

 

Funding of €1.5 million to directly support the TidyTowns committees. In total, 1,022 TidyTowns groups across the country will be eligible to benefit from this investment.

 

https://www.tidytowns.ie/minister-humphreys-announces-ennis-co-clare-as-winner-of-irelands-tidiest-town-for-2021/

 

Glin Tidy Towns are Up 7 points this year.

 

GAA walking track in Athea is lit up and Healthy Tuesdays is attracting many.

 

BUS: Proposed that a bus every 30 minutes between Limerick and Abbeyfeale, at the present time, passengers are low on bus routes. If people have to go to Abbeyfeale from local districts, no provision for the most disadvantaged to ferry them to and from their homes.

 

GAA; AIB Munster Club Championship Fixtures for the first weekend of games on the weekend of November 27th and 28th. Munster GAA will be live streaming all games that weekend in conjunction with www.clubber.ie. 

 

CLASS: Traditional Music and Singing Classes, registration was at the Top of the Town on Friday, Nov 19th from 6.15 to 7pm.

 

MOLL a comedy by John B. Keane, presented by St. John’s Theatre, Thur. 25th to Mon. 29th Nov. @ 8pm. 

 

SEÁN KEANE will visit the Glórach on Friday December 3rd at 8pm. Tickets can be booked by ringing the booking line on 087 1383940. Outdoor Bingo is at the earlier time of 1.30pm.

 

CONCERT | Wednesday 24th November 2021 @ 8pm. Award winning Pianist, Finghín Collins  will return to St John's Theatre & Arts Centre to perform his Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy Tour. The concert will include Bach, Gerald Barry's, John Field's Midi, Liszt, Bartok Chopin and Amy Beach's Hermit Thrush at Eve.

 

EDDIE CARMODY - An event organised by the Carmody family took place on November 20 at the Eddie Carmody monument in Rusheen, Ballylongford, to recall his death on November 22 1920. The monument is located next to the Doctors surgery (old road) about 1 kilometer from Heaphy’s shop.

 

MARKET AT THE BARNAGH HUB: There will be an evening Market at the Barnagh Hub on the weekend beginning Friday. Christmas market will take place on Saturday 27th of November from 11am to 3pm in Ballybunion Community Centre.

 

December 3 – Sunday, December 5 inclusive and the following Friday, Saturday and 

 

Sunday.  The final market will be on the weekend of Friday, December 18 -19 inclusive. 

 

 To book a free pitch contact Eileen from 9-2pm on 085 2552890.

 

HANDEL’S MESSIAH: Dublin Bach Singers, Leader and conducted by Blánaid Murphy performing in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, December 11 @ 8pm. Tickets €25 each, available from Eventbrite, www.eventbrite.ie , at the Killarney Parish Office or T: 087 6077344.

 

ARTS: Kerry County Arts Newsletter 18th November 2021. View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/84533bc5a448/arts-events-and-opportunities-in-kerry-and-nationwide?e=57e387efec) Dance Residency with Monica Munoz FREE Online Sessions for Families

 

FAMILY TIME Four online sessions of dance and movement for early year’s classes for parents and children aged 2 to 4, using props and materials that everyone has at home. Saturdays from the 20^th of November to the 11^th of December.

 

FARMERS: The new scheme for suckler farmers in the next Common Agricultural Policy will be called the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme. It comprises four mandatory actions, which must be undertaken each year by participants. Action 1: A replacement strategy; Action 2: A genotyping programme; Action 3: A weighing measure and Action 4: Data recording.

 

EXPORT: bulls for Libya being sought are required to weigh in the region of 300kg and 500kg there have been 4,928 head of cattle shipped to Libya so far this year. More information from Curzon Livestock contact: 021 489 7881.

 

FORESTRY: Michael McNamara has told Minister for State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity Pippa Hackett that forestry in Ireland is not environmentally sustainable at present.

 

GLOBAL Warming; Decrease the living area per person and encourage use of unoccupied houses, and instantly their footprint would be reduced. All new houses designed to be divided, would be a help also. Many people I meet relate how government regulations add to waste of fuel and other resources. All government regulations and actions should be accessed for their carbon footprint.

 

Vacant houses, some agreement could surely be made, if tenants are willing to repair houses themselves, when council are short of funds.

 

FOOD Waste; In Ireland, the food service sector (incl. hotels and restaurants) wastes about 100,000 tonnes of food waste every year, costing an estimated €270 million!

 

https://savourfood.ie/about/

 

WASTE; poultry  litter sent to Scotland for incineration.

 

WINTER: The ‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign, which is in its 11th year, is intended to raise awareness on Staying Safe on the Farm over winter.

 

REPAIR: Apple announced recently that it will start letting people repair their own products.

 

ROADS in evening, watch out for students from secondary school walking home in the dusk along country road, without reflector jackets and at the wrong side of the road.

 

CROWDS: Hundreds of students on several streets in Limerick city recently for their Christmas celebrations.

 

GREEN FLAG; Childers Park & Woodlands in Listowel received the Green Flag award. Ireland was awarded a total of 103 Green Flags. The Green Flag awards are available to public town parks, country parks, gardens, cemeteries, nature parks and green spaces around the country.

 

The Green Flag awards are available to public town parks, country parks, gardens, cemeteries, nature parks and green spaces from across the whole country.ANCER: Clothing that doesn't offer much sun protection: Stretched fabrics let more UV rays through to skin.

 

 Wet fabrics let more UV rays through to skin. Old threadbare fabrics let more UV rays through to skin.

 

https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-types/skin-cancer/sunsmart-code

 

LIZARD sighting! Local knowledge is key to assessing the status of Ireland’s only native reptile, the common lizard. Whether it’s in your garden or on a hiking trail, all records are gratefully welcomed.  

 

https://www.ecomuseumlive.eu/webinars

 

https://www.ecomuseumlive.eu/commonlizard

 

JOBS: Filtertek medical device manufacturer is to spend €2m in a NPD programme at its factory in Newcastle West. They are in the town for 40 years, and have 67 people employed in NCW.

 

 

 

 

 

WEST Limerick businesswoman Miriam Magner Flynn who lives in Killeedy, her company employs 50 people and 30 years in business. The company provides Career Transition Coaching, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching and has offices in Newcastle West, Dublin, Cork and Belfast. Along the way, it has helped some 60,000 people, including young people, make important decisions about their careers and their lives.

 

SHARING GOD’S WORD WITH CHILDREN - Jessie Rogers, parent, Scripture teacher, Godly Play trainer and spiritual guide, will offer practical ways of engaging children in gospel stories in the webinar on Thursday Nov 25th 8pm – 8.30pm. For more information and to register, check out www.dioceseofkerry.ie

 

RUN: Charity Run - Plans are under way for a charity 5k and 10k fundraising run in Mountcollins on St. Stephens day,  register at  www.mountcollinsafc.com.

 

STUDENTS: the 2022 Action Talks Speech Writing Competition, the deadline of January 17th 2022.To enter, students can visit: https://actionaid.ie/speech-writing-competition/ for more information .

 

GRANT: Minister Foley said: “I am delighted to welcome this funding which, for the first time, is providing almost €2 million to address education disadvantage and will support a myriad of innovative and exciting projects. The WALK PEER programme in particular is a great local and social project as it will support and encourage young people with disabilities in Kerry by affording them the opportunity to access routes leading into education, training and employment.”

 

ALDI Community Grants programme has given 850 donations to local charities to date. By Dec 2021, the programme will have donated over €450,000 since 2016 when it began. ALDI is commitment to planting 100,000 native hardwood trees over the next five years. The Government’s aim to plant 22 million trees a year until 2040.

 

CEO of AsIAm Adam Harris said, “World Autism Month in April is an important milestone each year, aiming to create awareness and understanding so we can have a more inclusive society.  It is particularly important this year as we see the enormous impact COVID-19 is having on autistic people.

 

FREE webinar, open to all employees and employers, will launch a ‘Menopause in the Workplace Programme’ at Scotia Clinic in Tralee on 19^th Nov. Dr Mary Mc Caffrey, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and Clare Scanlon delivered workplace solutions. Please click  link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/menopause-in-the-workplace-webinar-tickets-207108425877

 

BOOK: Asdee Active Retired Book of Memoirs: ‘Memories of that Place we call Home’  on sale in Woulfe’s bookshop Listowel. Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine will be available early December.

 

PRESENTATION SISTERS IN KILLARNEY 1793—2021: It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to the Presentation Nuns. For nearly 230 years they have followed the example of their foundress Nano Nagle and lived their vocations as religious sisters among us. They have been best know for their ministry as teachers in their primary and secondary schools, but  their  ministry  extended  further  in  the  parish  community  -  in  the sacristies  and  the  choirs,  as  cantors  and  organists,  as  readers  and Eucharistic Ministers, training altar servers etc, as well as their ministry in adult faith formation, their outreach to individuals and families, and most of all as a powerhouse of prayer in the parish. May the Lord reward them for their goodness.  We give thanks that their great  foundations  will

 

Continue in St Brigid’s Secondary School, and we pray God’s blessing on the Sisters and Presentation Order into the future.

 

MUSIC: Musicians called on residents in St Camillus Hospital, Limerick, St Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West; as St Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis; Raheen Community Nursing Unit, Scariff; Ennistymon  Community Nursing Unit and Regina House, Kilrush in County Clare; and St Conlon’s Community Nursing Unit, Nenagh; Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit, Roscrea and Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles in County Tipperary. Details on

 

https://www.limerickleader.ie/video/multimedia/691926/watch-musicians-on-call-proves-popular-with-residents-and-staff-of-community-hospitals-in-limerick.html

 

 

 

VIKINGS weren't who we thought they were- 08 November 2021|Science

 

Vikings are often thought of as 'pure-bred', blonde-haired, and blue-eyed warriors who changed the course of European history. Now a team of international scientists has debunked this modern-day myth of the Vikings by examining their genetic ancestry.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p0b2t4nk/why-vikings-weren-t-who-we-thought-they-were

 

100 YEARS AGO: Connecting 20s People 100 years on

 

A global pandemic, rapidly developing technology, uncertainty in the world – does that sound like an accurate description of today? Would it surprise you to know that would also fit as a description of 100 years ago? To tie in with the release of the 1921 Census of England and Wales in January 2022, our 20sPeople programme will explore and share stories connecting the people of the 1920s with us in the 2020s. This exciting programme will feature a new 1920s-themed exhibition at The National Archives, along with a variety of online and in-person events, activities and digital content, which aim to show what we can learn by connecting with those who have gone before us.

 

More at; https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/contact-us/email-updates/

 

USA Civil War, Nearly 3 million Americans served, resulting in about 750,000 casualties: everyone living in U.S. was affected in some way by the events of 1861 to 1865.

 

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AXPC often teams up with the Independent Petroleum Association of America, an industry trade association with a record of anti-climate lobbying, to write letters to members of Congress and weigh in on regulatory proposals. In comments submitted to EPA in July on the upcoming methane rule, IPAA challenged the findings of the methane emissions analysis that MJB&A conducted for Ceres and the Clean Air Task Force. The industry group claimed that the report is part of a broader effort by environmental groups to “tar low production wells and the small businesses that operate them.”

 

IPAA guards its membership, but a partial list that the nonprofit Western Values Project obtained in 2018 shows that AXPC, Shell and Pioneer are all members of the organization.

 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mj-bradley-consulting-firm-methane-regulations_n_618ad366e4b0c8666be330d9

 

 

 

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These facts show how unsustainable the fashion industry is

 

fashion carbon industry pollution plastics water pollution dye co2 climate change global warming environment sustainability clothes garments

 

The industry emits more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined.

 

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Morgan McFall-Johnsen, Junior Reporter, Science, Business Insider

 

The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the World Economic Forum.

 

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/fashion-industry-carbon-unsustainable-environment-pollution/

 

 

 

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Pope Francis, in the speech he sent to the COP, said that we are basically in a post-world war situation. Continuing with that allegory: Who would be the Allies and who would be the Axis?

 

 

 

What matters in climate change is historical emissions. The United States, historically, burned much more than China. Today China burns a little bit more, but they have three times more people. The main problem is the rich countries, but the issue is much more complicated. There are many countries in the Axis. The Allies, in fact, are small countries and poor countries such as the Philippines, Bangladesh, several African countries, and the Pacific Islands. They have a coalition, Climate Vulnerable Forum, and though they did not contribute anything to climate change, this crisis is today killing them.

 

 

 

For instance, Madagascar today has one million people at risk of starvation, and it is the first famine that is 100 percent a result of the climate crisis. And nobody is talking about this crisis. And it is a country with subsistence agriculture, where a severe drought kills.

 

 

 

I insist, there are many countries in the Axis, but by far, those who have more responsibility are Europe, North America, Australia, and Japan. Of these, Europe is the best, and Australia the worst. Which is ironic, because Australia is being devastated by climate change.

 

 

 

https://thetablet.org/negative-outcome-cop26-catholic-climate-argentine-tomas-insua/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=182087784&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--tDo3mBa2z1VYoQvbP8MPLjEWvhtnQ4wvIX9-d-eq5W97sgCxXNSR2t4YrlXA3UM2wonN1l9raEOA9Rz6HCtehiXgW0Q&utm_content=182087784&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

 

 

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The Great Green Wall isn’t just for the Sahel. It is a global symbol for humanity overcoming its biggest threat – our rapidly degrading environment.

 

It shows that if we can work with nature, even in challenging places like the Sahel, we can overcome adversity, and build a better world for generations to come.

 

https://www.greatgreenwall.org/about-great-green-wall

 

 

 

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WATER: The First Fix Free scheme aims to help reduce the amount of water wasted through leaks on customers' properties.

 

https://www.water.ie/help/leaks/first-fix-free/

 

 

 

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“Every day in England there are 165 new antibiotic resistant infections due to ‘super bugs’ and for many of these infections we won’t have viable alternative treatments, so we all need to take action to keep antibiotics working to save lives.

 

“Taking antibiotics encourages potentially harmful bacteria that live inside you to become resistant, meaning antibiotics are less likely to work for you in the future. They can also cause side effects, such as diarrhoea.

 

https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/all/news/news-public-urged-to-only-take-antibiotics-when-needed-to-help-save-lives-with-165-new-antibiotic-resistant-infections-every-day-in-england/

 

 

 

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FLOODING; Precipitation from atmospheric rivers is thought to contribute about 20% of the Earth’s total water flow. In some regions, particularly the east and west coast of North America, south-east Asia and New Zealand, this can be more than 50%.

 

However, atmospheric rivers are also linked to dramatic weather events such as the torrential rain that has led to devastating flooding in southern British Columbia and north-western Washington state on Monday. This weather event was driven by an atmospheric river, known as “the Pineapple Express” that funnels warm water vapour from near Hawaii to the US west coast.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/17/what-are-atmospheric-rivers

 

 

 

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SUDAN

 

By Katie Yoder

 

Washington, 09 November, 2021 / 8:00 pm (ACI Africa).

 

Seton Hall University and the Catholic University of South Sudan have entered into a partnership aimed at fostering student and faculty exchanges, joint research efforts, and other initiatives.

 

The two schools announced the collaborative effort Nov. 3, bringing together one of the oldest Catholic universities in the U.S., located in South Orange, New Jersey, and a 13-year-old Catholic university located in one of the poorest and most war-torn countries in the world.

 

“For a university rich of tradition and records of excellence to partner with a new emerging and promising university is no doubt motivated by the genuine spirit of fraternity and solidarity of Catholic Universities of the universal Church,” Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, said in a prepared statement.

 

 

 

https://www.aciafrica.org/news/4649/catholic-university-of-south-sudan-and-seton-hall-partner-to-foster-joint-initiatives?utm_campaign=ACI%20Africa&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=181079728&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Tk7XxJ0cPMTOsOI8YR69CAA0QelPsV3ukpWon6y-vl0qeQ0g_e66hkPBCO3RX0hFFuA1a5UYQ4b5-V9GYZOK1Y9uIDA&utm_content=181079728&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €9100 jackpot on Tuesday 9th of November. Numbers drawn were 5, 16, 17, 31.Our lucky dip winners this week were; 1. Tim Leahy, Tralee; 2. Mary Kearney, Moyvane South; 3. Saoirse, Fiach & Alannah Barry; 4. Nora Finucane, New York, and 5. Margaret Clancy, Knockanure. Next draw will be on Tuesday 16th November with jackpot up to €9200.

 

Junior North Kerry Semi-Final was played in Knockanure on Sat last. Moyvane 2.11 and Brosna 1.7

 

 

 

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2021 November 17 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

PADRE PIO:   November Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday, November 16 from 7.30pm –  “The Holy Souls” It is their time, their space. They may need our prayers.  Don’t let the sadness of parting destroy the special memories. Witness –  by Fr Mossie Brick.

 

PRAYERS at Templeathea graveyard on Sunday Nov 14th after 10.30am mass.

 

TRAFFIC victims;  World day of remembrance for road traffic victims, Nov 21^st.

 

AGM of Knockanure Community Centre postponed due to covid situation.

 

COLLECTION by SVP at mass on 11^th and 12^th of Dec.

 

BUS to Knock on Dec 8^th, details from Joan Flynn 087 754 8666.

 

PARISH Finance meeting Wed 17 Nov, contact Fr. Brendan for more details.

 

MEETING: Moyvane Development Association 2nd Community Development workshop on Tuesday, November 16 at 8.00pm in the Community Sports Hall. The workshop setting is very social, relaxed and is mostly about sharing ideas. There is no need to be worried about getting a job! These workshops are about building for our future in Moyvane & Knockanure so please come along and get involved. Any ideas are warmly welcomed. We are also encouraging as many as possible to complete a survey regarding future development which we have shared to different groups within the locality. Furthermore we encourage everyone to share this survey link. If anyone in our community or diaspora wants the link, email mda@outlook.ie or messaging 087 6761353.

 

 BOOK: “As Tough as Táthfhéithleann” by Timmy Woulfe, will be launched in the Community Hall, Athea on Friday, November 19^th 2021. The Book recalls phrases used by the people of the parish in times past.

 

FAIR: Duagh Christmas Craft Fair at Sports Complex on Sunday 21st November. Running from 12.00pm to 4.00p.m.

 

RETURNING: Fr. Tim Galvin returns to his parish in South Sudan.

 

ADORATION in the main church Abbeyfeale every Friday, after the 10.00am Mass - 6.00pm.

 

DEATH has taken place of Maura Lynch (née Flavin), 12 Dirha Cottages, Listowel, on November 10th, 2021, wife of the late Paddy. Survived by her daughter Bernadette, sons Brendan and Patrick, grandchildren Cullen, Amy, Matthew, Jake, Darragh, Chloe, Emily and Paddy, sisters Betty, Noreen and Eleanor, daughters-in-law Myra and Mary, son-in-law John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.

 

DEATH has occurred of Sr. Dolores O'Carroll, Clonakilty, formerly Lixnaw On November 10th 2021, predeceased by her parents Maurice and Bridget, brother John Joe and sister Breda, survived  by her brother Jerry, sisters Kathleen, Sheila and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, the Sisters and Staff in Arus Muire, the Sisters of Mercy, Southern Province and many dear friends and colleagues.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Tom Scanlon, Mossie O’Halloran, Kathleen O’Brien, Mary Moloney, Norrie Barry, Rita Kelly, Tom Barrett, Patrick Stackpoole, Mickie Buckley, Liz Madden, Liam Bunce, Jeremiah Behan, Noreen Considine Moore, Pat McGuire, Tess Fitzgerald, David Hegarty, Sr. Gerard Sheehy, Maureen Scollard, Pat Martin, Ita Bradley, Noreen McElligott, Margaret Halpin, Noreen Broderick, Richie Martin, Maureen Fitzmaurice, Philomena Curtin, Philomena Vaughan, Mass Moyvane Sat 13^th Nov at 7.30pn for Kathleen O’Brien, Church Road; Mass Sunday 14th in Knockanure at 9.30am for Robert O’Connor of Kilbaha and Mass in Moyvane at 11am for People of the Parish; No mass on Monday 15^th; Tuesday 16^th mass for Deceased Members of the Parish in Moyvane at 7.30pm; Wed 17^th Mass in Knockanure at 10am for private intention; Mass on 18^th Nov.  in Moyvane for Noreen O’Driscoll of Farranree; Mass on 19^th in Knockanure for Deceased Members of the parish of Knockanure at 7.30pm; Mass on Sat 20^th in Moyvane at 7.30pm for Sr. Margarite Windle RIP; Mass in Knockanure on Sunday 21^st at 9.30am for Paddy, Bridie and Jack Flavin Kilmorna and Sunday Mass in Moyvane for Patrick Scanlon of Moher at 11am.

 

MASS: Sunday, 14 November at 3.00pm, the Bishops of Ireland will undertake a pilgrimage to the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock. The bishops will concelebrate Mass for all those who have died in our country during the pandemic, and for their families.

 

HOSPITAL Mass; This year’s Bon Secours Hospital Annual November Mass will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Castle St., Tralee on Tuesday , 23rd November at 7.00pm in remembrance of our Patients, Staff and Relatives of Staff who have died during the past twelve months.

 

The Mass will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person at www.churchservices.tv/tralee

 

FUND: SSE Renewables have a Community Fund and are inviting applications, contact 0868 783 104. They have invested over E2.2 million in the district since 2008 and want to do more.    

 

SEÁN KEANE will visit the Glórach on Friday December 3rd at 8pm. A night not to be missed in the newly renovated theatre. Tickets can be booked by ringing the booking line on 087 1383940.

 

CRAFT FAIR on Sunday, November 21 in Duagh Sports Complex from 12.00pm - 4pm. All crafters welcome.  To book a table telephone Geraldine on 087 2684540.

 

RALLY; Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Stages Rally, the council is planning to close roads at the different stages on November 27th.                          

 

RENEWAL: Ministers of the Word – Online Renewal Evening on 18 Nov. Join Jane Mellett will explore how we might listen to God’s word in our lives. Her first book, “The Deep End: A Journey with the Sunday Gospels in the Year of Luke”, written with her friend Triona Doherty, was published in Ireland and in the USA in Oct 2021.

 

CONFIRMATION: Wed 6^th April 2022 -Ballylongford at 11.00 am, and Moyvane at               3.30 pm.

 

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS at Noonan’s:  Our official opening is on Sunday November 21 at 4 PM.  Limerick all Ireland winning goalkeeper Nickie Quaid, and several other celebrities in attendance.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Johnny Sexton who celebrated his 100th cap, he is the seventh Irishman to reach a century of appearances. As his family came from Listowel, he had many relations in the locality.

 

WALK: Healthy Athea invites you to come to Páirc na nGael, Athea for a community walk/run each Tuesday from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.

 

MILK: ICMSA’s dairy committee chair, Gerald Quain said they expect processors to announce a price that will be in excess of 40c/L.

 

CARBON: Meath trial farm aims for ‘carbon-neutral’ beef. “Beef cattle on multi-species swards were slaughtered earlier and consistently grew at 20% higher growth rates throughout the grazing season, and were brought to beef earlier as a result,” Connie added.

 

    “When fertiliser reduction coupled with animal-performance improvements are compared, we have reduced our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the farm by about 30% after one year alone. “And that does not take into account the accelerated soil sequestration going on beneath the multi-species swards compared to ryegrass only,” she outlined.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/beef-focus-meath-trial-farm-aims-for-carbon-neutral-beef/

 

IFA, Tim Cullinan promised that farm families will go to Dublin on Sunday, November 21, to “highlight the importance of farming to the Irish economy”.

 

The farming and food sector employs 300,000 people across the country and contributed €13 billion in exports in 2020.

 

AGM of Local IFA Branch was held on 12^th Nov. Guest speaker was Kenny Jones.

 

KERRY CITIZENS INFORMATION SERVICES Listowel 081 7077 840.

 

FITLINE: a free initiative for over 50s to get you more active: 1800 303 545.

 

WRITERS: The programme will take place mainly online on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9.30pm, starting on November 16. It is suitable for aspiring as well as practicing screenwriters who have a focus on writing for film and TV. Participants will compete a short script during the course and have the opportunity to pitch their script and receive feedback.

 

https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/11/03/writers-factory-looking-for-aspiring-local-screenwriters/

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Cillian Mulvihill for scoring in the Republic of Ireland U16 side in the impressive Victory Shield success over Northern Ireland in Belfast on October 22nd. Cillian scored his first goal for his country in the opening half of the game. After an impressive week with Paul Osams U16 team, the following Monday he flew to Coventry with the U17 Cork FC team to take part in a tournament against Coventry City, AFC Bournemouth and Oxford United. Cillian’s winning penalty sealed the deal and Cork City claimed the ‘Sky Blue Cup’ title in Coventry. Cillian previously played with GB Rovers FC and had some fantastic years with the club and his incredible team mates, mainly when they claimed the U12 Division 1 League title. (Taken from Glin Parish Newsletter)

 

BEST Wishes to the next Central Council delegate Maurice O’Mahony of Ballydonoghue .

 

MUSIC: http://www.ennistradfest.com/

 

SIAMSA  Tíre are offering Adult Singing Workshops with the Irish National Opera on Thurs. 18th Nov from 7pm – 9pm.  You don’t need to have any experience of singing, reading music or of opera to take part. Just an enthusiasm to try something new. The Sea Shanties workshop is an ideal workshop for people who enjoy singing in groups. Contact www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055 to book.

 

CRAFT Fair; Ballylongford Christmas Craft and Food Fair will take place on Sunday November 21st from 11am to 5pm.

 

Listowel Bazaar is cancelled again this year.

 

DRIVER: Do you have 2 hours to spare  Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, North Kerry in conjunction with Local Links Kerry are seeking volunteer Drivers for their volunteer Social Car Scheme.  For further information could you please contact Molly at Ard Chúram Day Care Centre on 068 22986.

 

JOBS: Legato Health Technologies, Limerick plans to double its Irish workforce to 120 by mid-2022. The jobs include, Business Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and Product Management. The investment is supported by IDA. The company has 20,000 employees worldwide.

 

SCHOOL: National Council for Special Education has chosen Professor Emer Ring to investigate and document Ireland’s special education system between 1922 and 2022. Pádraig Ó Donnabháin will be also involved.

 

NEW: Katherina Broderick has been appointed the new principal of Presentation Secondary School in Listowel.

 

WORK on Listowel Bypass estimated to cost E70m to begin next year.

 

DICTATOR: For the benefit of the people of this country, could all the health workers for one year voluntary work under a dictator, to speed up urgent medical services.

 

LIBRARY in Limerick; City Library branch reopened at its new home in Barrow House on Michael Street, formerly Instore Furniture at the junction of Michael and Ellen Street.

 

LIMERICK city and county experienced a four per cent drop in start-ups last year and  is the only county in Munster to record a decline.

 

SCIENCE: Kerry Science Festival is brought to you by the MTU Kerry Campus with the support of SFI as part of Science Week 07-14 November 2021. http://kerryscience.com/

 

HOSPICE: The Kerry Hospice Foundation Virtual Tree will be live right up to and during Christmas. All donations will go to fund the Inpatient Unit, the Day Unit, the Home Care services and also this year help fund two Nurses. More information click on the link https://lighttoremember.com/

 

Video link

 

GRAVES: Old Churchyard Abbeyfeale  https://youtu.be/MO1Zk8HQe5g 

 

NSSO, as an all-of-Government shared services provider, partners with all Government Departments and a range of Public Service Bodies (currently 55) including An Garda Síochána, Military and Prison Services, providing the administration of HR and pensions services for 38,400 civil servants, and Payroll and related services for 144,300 public servants, including 60,000 pensioners.

 

In 2020, while continuing to provide services during the pandemic, the NSSO completed 182,500 HR transactions and 1.5 million digitised automated transactions. We answered 56,000 customer calls, over 112,000 contact centre emails and were responsible for pension and payroll payments valued at over €5.5 billion. More information on the NSSO is available from nsso.gov.ie

 

CASTLE: November Four hundred and twenty years ago, Listowel Castle, was captured by Sir Charles Wilmot. The castle’s garrison had held out for 28 days.

 

 HELPLINES: COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024.  Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland.  Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer.

 

COMPETITION Submit a piece of writing or an image for the Columban competition, details from columbancompetition.com

 

GREENWAY: The 40km greenway, which connects the towns and villages of Rathkeale, Newcastle West, Ardagh, Templeglantine and  Abbeyfeale, opened on July 1. Counters show 218,496 people visited the Greenway since it opened, over 70% were cyclists.

 

OLD RAIL LINE: https://greenwaysireland.org/limerick-greenway/

 

Video link  https://youtu.be/eSbpkrhfAZA

 

Greenway Limerick Devon Road to Templeglantine

 

WASHING Powder; While walking in Listowel saw householder scatter a box of washing powder around his concrete yard, the  first fall of rain it will be washed down to river Feale where local drinking water is taken. There are reports in locality that the mains water is corroding copper pipes or are the pipes subject to corrosion.

 

RESEARCH: Climate research made simple. Find out what scientists know, and what it means for you. Explore a selection of leading climate research explained in plain language by professional science writers.

 

https://www.growkudos.com/showcase/collections/climate-change

 

BIODIESEL: This latest report was only published after numerous requests for ‘access to documents’ by industry and civil society and was eventually released too late to influence a now-closed public consultation on the EU Renewable Energy Directive.

 

Now the latest figures indicate that land-use change (LUC) emissions from biodiesel produced from palm oil is responsible for 231 grammes of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule of final energy – more than four times greater than estimated just five years ago and 2.5 times the total lifecycle emissions of fossil diesel. LUC emissions from biodiesel from soy are almost three times higher than the previous estimate. Biodiesel made from virgin vegetable oil is expected to have a 70% share in Europe’s biofuel market in 2020.

 

https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/biodiesel-80-worse-climate-fossil-diesel/

 

 

 

UN tells delegates to watch summit online in their hotel rooms after they travelled thousands of miles to Scotland

 

https://www.climatedepot.com/2021/11/09/cop-flop-frustration-as-covid-compliance-at-un-forces-participants-who-traveled-thousands-of-miles-to-watch-climate-summit-online-from-their-hotel-rooms/

 

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https://www.climatedepot.com/2018/05/14/new-paper-co2-emissions-from-biofuels-are-worse-than-coal-yet-eu-says-biofuels-are-carbon-neutral/

 

 

 

ADDICTION; The road to recovery there are services and organisations available to families and individuals affected by addiction in our parishes. As part of the Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative the Diocesan JPIC committee is taking actions to raise awareness to help parishes within our diocese in tackling this issue. This includes a feature on Horizon’s radio show this Sunday 14th of Nov. exploring Fr Sean Jones experience of linking with the Narcotics Anonymous Group in Tralee and reflections on addiction and recovery which will be aired on radio Kerry next week on ‘Just a Thought’.  Community Based Drugs &Alcohol Initiative Projects provide support to young people in the community &their families who may be experiencing difficulties with alcohol or drugs.  Tralee (087) 6708702 / Killarney (085) 8501296  /Listowel (087) 9263803 000. HSE Addiction Counselling & Advisory Service provides community-based counselling &advice to individuals & concerned persons. Brandon House, Tralee (076) 108 3000 The Grove Treatment Centre is a 30-day residential treatment centre for adults suffering from addiction. The Grove, Ardfert, Co Kerry (066) 7141511

 

 

 

STORY:   “We did locate that security guard ― his story’s not consistent with that. He says he was struck in his head, he went unconscious, he woke up in the security tent. He says no one injected drugs in him, so we want to clear that part up.”

 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/houston-police-walk-back-claims-drugs-astroworld_n_618c5036e4b06c5987c31504

 

 

 

LISTOWEL PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: will take place next year 2022 from Saturday October. 29th to Saturday November 5th (November school break) Thanks to all who turned up to our information meeting on Monday night last. There are still a few places available. Contact directly: Premier Travel Cork 021-4277700 email: norardy@premiertravel.ie

 

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East Oregonian : E.O., November 14, 1910, EVENING EDITION, Page PAGE FIVE, Image 5

 

About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current

 

https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88086023/1910-11-14/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1789&index=0&rows=20&words=Limerick+West&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1963&proxtext=west+limerick&y=4&x=16&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1

 

 

 

All Cars Looked Alike to Tyrolean Officer.

 

Vienna. Archduke Ludwig Victor, brother of the Austrian emperor, has had an unpleasant experience while attempting to ascend the Kazer lake from Bozen, in the Tyrol, via Eggenthal, in his powerful automobile. At the village of Walschenoffen the burgomaster and all the villagers turned

 

out armed with scythes and pitch forks to stop the car. This narrow, dangerous route Is prohibited to motor cars, and the archduke gave no notice of his ascent, on the burgomaster being Informed of

 

the Identity of the traveller, he replied, "It Is all the same to me who the traveller Is, and even an archduke must respect the law." The archduke's aide de camp telephoned to the governor at Bozen.

 

who offered the car to be passed, and the archduke, amid Insults, continued his Journey.

 

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English Government Installs Huge Cannon. Dublin. The vulnerable ports along the Irish coast are to be provided with modern guns by the English government. Steamer Wolseley arrived In Lough

 

Swilly with the first of the new guns, for L  eenan fort. These guns will have a carrying capacity of about 18 miles. Leenan fort Is at the east entrance to Lough Swilly, and would, In time of war, play an Important part In the defence of vessels running for shelter. This Is believed to be the result of

 

the German war scare.

 

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To exchange for good wheat land or Income property, my sheep ranch on the John Day river In Crook county, consisting of 2480 acres deeded land, range for 4500 head of sheep, -------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Estates in Ireland Divided.

 

Dublin. The earl of Devon sold his West Limerick holdings on October 12.

 

Most of the tenants on Lord Ventry's Kerry estate have signed their agreements, and the principal stage In the sale of this extensive property to the congested districts board has been reached. It covers 100,000 acres. The Stewart lands, the most fertile In the Oswestryy section, are to be

 

sold In lots In December. Many of the farms have been occupied by the same family for over a century

 

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The Irish standard. [volume], February 15, 1919, Image 6

 

About The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920

 

https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90059959/1919-02-15/ed-1/seq-6/#date1=1789&index=1&rows=20&words=Limerick+West&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1963&proxtext=west+limerick&y=4&x=16&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1

 

 

 

The influenza epidemic continues to take its toll of victims around Strokestown. Three brothers named Treacy of Kiltrustan died and were buried in three consecutive days.

 

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The Shannon is now in flood and is approaching a record height. At Athlone the river is 9 feet over summer level, and covers a large area, isolating many populous districts.

 

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Matthew and Michael Kelly, Rylane, were lined £1 and 10s. respectively, for assaulting their father, who has returned home after doing a term of five years' penal servitude for participating in a highway robbery, when a bank manager and clerk were held up between Listowel and Abbeyfeale,

 

and relieved of about £600.

 

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The staff, male and female, of Limerick Asylum, have given seven days' notice on failure of the committee to reduce the working hours, which are said to be 100 per week.

 

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Cork United States Council, on the invitation of the Sinn Fein Executive appointed Messrs. Marsh and Good as representatives to join a deputation to wait on Most Rev. Dr. Cohalan in connection with the disposal of the Anti-Conscription Fund.

 

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Major W. E. Wilders, who has been awarded the King's Police Medal, Is a native of Limerick, and has served with distinction in the West Indies

 

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Judge Law Smith congratulated the grand jury at Limerick, City Quarter Sessions yesterday on the peaceful condition of the city, there being but one criminal case.

 

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On Sunday, the eleventh anniversary of the death of Father Casey, the patriot soggarth of West Limerick, was celebrated at Abbeyfeale by a very large assemblage representative of most parts of West Limerick, and North and East Kerry. Prior to the hour of meeting a general parade took

 

place, in which the various contingents were led by the Abbeyfeale, Brosna, Kilconlea, Meenahela and Knockanure bands through the town, National, Republican and American were borne in the procession.

 

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On Friday morning five young men named Thomas Connor, Knockreigh, Denis Keane, do. Col's. Corcoran, do: Denis Quirke, Lyre, and Patrick Flynn, Rathpook, were arrested on a charge of having taken part in an unlawful assembly at Milltown, on the 24th of November, and conveyed by motor

 

lorry to Killarney.

 

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MANY MILLIONS WERE CATHOLICS

 

Heavy Loss to Church in Deaths of Fighting Men and Non-Combatants.

 

Rev. Dr. Charles F. Aiken, a member of the faculty of the Catholic University at Washington, writes in the current Ecclesiastical Review an article on  "The Loss and Gain to Catholicism From the War."

 

(See paper)

 

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MAYFLOWER Compact states:

 

  In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, etc. Having undertaken for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the First Colony in the Northern Parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, Covenant and Combine ourselves together in a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cape Cod, the 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France and Ireland the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. Anno Domini 1620.

 

https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/media-ignore-400-year-anniversary-of-mayflower-compact-that-established-america/

 

 

 

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GAA Knockanure Club Lotto Draw; There was no winner of the €9000 on Tuesday 2nd November. Numbers drawn were 4, 22, 23, 31.Lucky dip winners were; 1. Angela Sheehy, c/o Jim Gould’s; 2. Dan Enright, Trien; 3. Timmy Keane, All-Star Bar; 4. Noelle Devlin, Tarbert, and 5. Paudie Quille, Athea. Our next draw is due to be held on Tuesday 9th November with jackpot up to €9100.

 

 

 

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2021 November 10 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

ABSENCE: There will be NO Mass on Tues. Nov. 8th and Weds Nov. 9^th and wed. 10^th, as Fr. Brendan will be away.  In an emergency, please contact 068-21188/087-0908949. 

 

Church Council: meets Nov. 23rd @ 8.00pm.  If you have any items you need to be included, contact 1 of the following: Michelle Mulvihill/Liz Brosnan/Mary Fitzgerald/Margaret Horgan/P.J. Mulvihill/Joanne O’Connor/Mary Flaherty/Kay O’Hanlon/Eamon Whyte/Fr. Brendan.

 

Liturgy Meeting: will be held on Thursday Nov. 11th.  We encourage more Parishioners to attend this meeting as “Your” input is vital in the running of our parish   Meeting will be held in The Church @7pm.

 

 COURSE: Listowel Family Resource Centre: is offering a course in Acrylic Art/painting for beginners starting 8th Nov. 10.30am to 12.30pm for 6 weeks.  Contact Bridie 086-8556431.

 

 AGM; Knockanure Development Association (Knockanure Community Centre) AGM will take place on Friday 12th Nov. ’21 @7.30pm in Knockanure Community Centre.  All members are invited to attend.

 

 NUNS; We are paying dearly at present for the health service, there was a time when dedicated Nuns risked their health and lives in the service of all the people for free, what thanks did the receive, we only hear from the detractors. Eaten Bread is soon forgotten.

 

PADRE PIO:   November Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday, November 16 from 7.30pm –  “The Holy Souls” It is their time, their space. They may need our prayers.  Don’t let the sadness of parting destroy the special memories. Witness –  by Fr Mossie Brick.

 

PRAYERS for all who are buried in Abbeyfeale parish graveyards on Sunday, November 7 beginning at St Mary’s graveyard at 2.00pm, the Old Graveyard at 2.20pm and Reilig Íde Naofa  at 3.00pm. This year, you can receive a plenary indulgence, visit a cemetery to pray for the dead on any day in the month of November.

 

REMEMBRANCE Tree for November in the church, contains the names of a great number of our deceased friends.  

 

BEREAVED: Anam Cara Kerry is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday, November 9 at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents. For more information see anamcara.ie or call the information line on 01 4045378.

 

PRAYER: Churches Prepare to Mark Nov. 7 Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. On Sunday, Nov 7 Christians of different denominations participated in the International Day of Prayer (IDOP) for persecuted Christians. An opportunity to intercede for the estimated 260 million believers around the world who are experiencing high to extreme forms of persecution due to their faith.

 

FEAST of St. Martin of Tours is celebrated on Thursday November 11th.  A Roman soldier who became the apostle of France, he is also the patron saint of soldiers and hoteliers.

 

DEATH of Brenda Moriarty, The Village, Moyvane, on November 5th, 2021, sister of the late Babs, Madeline, Chris and John. Survived  by her sister Phyllis, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.  Requiem Mass for Brenda being celebrated at 11 a.m., on Monday, in Moyvane Church, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.

 

DEATH of Sr. Margarite (Dora) Windle, Sisters of Charity, Epsom, Surrey, and late of Leitrim East, Moyvane, on October 19th, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Margaret, brothers Pat, Maurice and Tom. Survived by her sisters Sr. Marie (Convent of Mercy) and Kathleen, brothers Mike and Dick, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and her Sister of Charity colleagues. Funeral will take place in Epsom on November 18th, with a Memorial Mass for Sr. Margarite being celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on November 20th at 7.30 p.m.

 

DEATH of Patrick Doody, Sluice Quater, Kilmorna, Listowel, on November 1st, 2021. Survived by his wife Elizabeth, daughter Nora, sons Humphrey, Patrick and Liam, grandchildren, great-granddaughter Khloe and her mum Erica, daughters-in-law Kay and Marie, son-in-law Daniel, brothers-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Patrick was laid to rest in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

 

DEATH on 2 November 2021 of Sr. Carmel O'Leary of Holy Cross Convent, Killarney, formerly of Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, at Our Lady Of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, sister of the late Sr. Teresa, John Joe, Margaret (Nash), Sr. Annunciata, Sr. Margaret Mary, Eithne, Cormac and Fr. Padraig. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the Mercy Sisters and her family, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews, great-grandnieces, sisters-in-law Ena, cousin Maura O'Leary, relatives and many friends. Requiem Mass for Sr. Carmel was celebrated in the Cathedral Killarney, Interment afterwards in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.

 

DEATH Hannah Lane (née O'Gorman) - Moyreen, Ballyhahill and formerly of Tournafulla, on 2nd November 2021. Aunt of Mary Kennelly Knockanure.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: John Eymard O’Connor, Sr. M Ita O’Connor, Bett Histon, Christina Scanlon, Elizabeth O’Connor, Patsy Flynn, Peg Moloney, Sr. Eithne Finucane, Margaret Forde, Richard Cotter, Nuala O’Flaherty, Philomena McAuliffe, Helmuit Kostal, Ann Barry, Bridie Meade, Johnny Collins, Gus Cremin, Harold Sheahan, John Joe Barry, Fr. Peter Flannery CssR. Mass; Saturday 6th Nov.’21 at Moyvane for Private Intention at 7.30pm ; Sunday 7th Nov.’21  Knockanure  for Morgan Flaherty at 9.30am and Mass Moyvane 7th Nov.’21       People of the Parish at 11.00am;  Thursday 11th Nov.’21 

 

Moyvane for Deceased members of the ICA at 10.00am and Mass on Friday 12th Nov.’21 in Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am and in evening at 7:30 pm, mass for John Joe Barry RIP 

 

(1st Anniversary).

 

 NO MASS on Monday 8th Nov.’21 , Tuesday 9th Nov.’21 and Wednesday 10th Nov.’21  

 

GRAVEYARD Mass at Templeathea on Friday Nov 12th at 4pm and prayers at Templeathea graveyard on Sunday Nov 14th after 10.30am mass.

 

INDULGENCE: Plenary indulgence one can obtain for the souls in Purgatory by visiting a church or an oratory and reciting an Our Father and the Creed, can now also be done on any day in November.

 

Examples of prayers for homebound Catholics, prayer  include the rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, lauds or vespers of the Office for the Dead, or by performing a work of mercy by offering their pain to God.

 

DEATHS 2021 in locality; https://newtownsandes.jimdofree.com/deaths-2021/

 

COLLECTION:  St. Vincent De Paul collection: will take place at Masses on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th Nov.’21.   Trocaire Appeal for the East Africa Hunger Crisis, (In Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan) A collection is taking place in all parishes throughout Ireland this weekend Sunday Nov. 7th. The need is clearly urgent and great. Trocaire need our support to purchase essential food supplies. People can also put a donation in an envelope marked ‘Trocaire Hunger Appeal’ and drop it in to the parish office or bring it along the following Sunday.

 

SIAMSA Tire: are offering Adult Singing Workshops with the Irish National Opera on Thurs.18th Nov. from 7pm-9pm.  No singing experience needed. Contact www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055.

 

               

 

BUS: The National Transport Authority is proposing an increase of about 25% in rural bus services, according to recent reports.

 

Deputy Michael Healy Rae has welcomed news from the Department of Health that the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme which has been in operation all this year will remain until a new  statutory scheme is put in place.

 

POPE Francis on All Saints’ Day: True happiness is found by following Jesus

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the Moyvane team on their 2-10 to 1-05 win over Tarbert.

 

DEVELOPMENT PLAN:  Knockanure/Moyvane Area Profile: Brendan O’Caoimh, recently put together a profile of the Knockanure and Moyvane areas. Profile is to provide data that will help  to develop the 5-year development plan. Check out the video using this link: https://bit.ly/3nrzOin. To download the slides, use this link: https://bit.ly/3B9WmJE

 

See social media for details of further development meetings.

 

THANKS: Moyvane Development Association would like to thank all those people who came out and contributed to the community atmosphere for the festivities which took place on Sunday 24th October as part of the Village festival.  The Vintage Tractor and Car Run was a great success with 40 tractors and 20 cars taking part. It was a lovely to see people out and about enjoying themselves on a beautiful day.  Sunday also saw a very welcome return of the hugely popular Festival Fun Dog Show very generously sponsored by Betty and Jim Halpin of ‘Aughrim Mountain View Pet Hotel’.  Categories included the ‘waggiest tail’, ‘best costume’ and ‘cutest puppy’. Thanks also to Betty & Jim for judging on the day, no easy job. While rosettes were presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in eight categories, the winner of the overall cup on the day was ‘Teddy’ owned by Sean and Deborah Mahoney. The Kiddies Tractor Run also took place on Sunday in the Church Car Park and great fun was enjoyed by all.  All participants received medals for their efforts. The Fun Run/Walk scheduled for BH Monday was postponed and a new date will be announced soon. The Hunt was rescheduled to last Sunday October 31st. MDA would like to thank Fr Brendan and the Community Sports Hall Committee who kindly allowed us to use the two carparks on the day. Thanks to all who contributed to the bucket collection for local development activities and the Fuschia Dementia Centre in Listowel. Finally, we would like to thank all our sponsors of the Festival Weekend.  Your generosity helps fund our activities around the village throughout the year.

 

WORKSHOP: Moyvane & Knockanure Community Planning Survey and Workshop are holding the 2nd Community Development workshop on Tuesday 16th November at 8pm (sharp) in the Community Sports Hall. The workshop setting is very social, relaxed and is mostly about sharing ideas. There is no need to be worried about getting a job! These workshops are about building for our future in Moyvane & Knockanure so please come along and get involved. Any ideas are warmly welcomed. We are also encouraging as many as possible to complete a survey regarding future development which we have shared to different groups within the locality. Furthermore we encourage everyone to share this survey link with anyone who may not have received it. If anyone in our community or diaspora wants to receive it, it can be forwarded by emailing mda@outlook.ieor messaging 087 6761353. Hopefully see as many as possible at the next meeting!

 

THANKS: Moyvane Development Association wishes to acknowledge receipt of the following grant allocations from KCC: €2,500 from the Community Support Fund, which was used to part fund the upgrade of the flower beds on Church Road and €1,000 from the Community Enhancement Programme which was used to purchase a mulcher lawn mower.

 

SHOEBOXES for children affected by poverty  in Eastern Europe  and Africa this Christmas. All people have to do is find an empty shoebox, wrap it in Christmas paper and fill it with gifts  for a boy or a girl aged between 2 and 14, give online or attach a €4 donation and bring it to a local drop off point  before November 8. People can also build a box online by donating at www. teamhope.ie

 

MEETING: The Association of Irish Local Government held its November meeting at the River Island Hotel in Castleisland recently.  They represents over 960  elected members of local authorities around the country.

 

ST JOHN’S: CONCERT on Thursday 11th November @ 8pm, with Emma Langford, Limerick artist on stage as part of her Ireland Winter tour 2021. Friday 12th November @ 7pm, exhibition by Sian Costello. Sian is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Limerick city.

 

MUSIC: We’ve collected an archive of thousands of hours of Irish music recordings, a large print library and a growing collection of videos. You can get a sample of some of this material in the Music section of our website.  https://comhaltas.ie/

 

WASTE: European Week for Waste Reduction. European Week for Waste Reduction is the biggest campaign to raise awareness about waste prevention in Europe. This year, it will take place from 21 to 29 November. The 12th EWWR will focus on "invisible waste", the large amount of waste generated during the manufacturing process.

 

METHANE: Minister McConalogue says that a reduction in the average age of slaughter from 27 months to 24 months would result in a one-eighth (12.5%) reduction in biogenic methane emissions. Comment, reducing age of slaughter, means feeding more imported cereals to speed up fattening.

 

GLASGO: national climate delegation in Glasgow, comprises members from a range of government departments, specialist agencies and entities, including Met Éireann, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Comment, What interest have any of these specialists in the future of country people, as they themselves have already abandoned the countryside.

 

 Recent comments from Dr. Marguerite Nyhan at University College Cork (UCC), who noted that around half of the world’s population lives in cities, with this figure set to increase to 70% by 2050; around two-thirds of Ireland’s population live in urban areas.

 

However, according to Fitzmaurice, Dr. Nyhan said that while cities only represent 3% of land cover globally, they account for 70% of global energy consumption and 75% of CO2 emissions.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/climate-change-wave-of-lunacy-is-breathtaking-td/

 

DRIVING Licence renewal for over 70’s, must have a medical cert and thus putting more old people in danger, of picking up infection from clinics, are the government asleep at the wheel. Another matter they want to cut down on private car journeys, one solution is have local feeder cars available to take country people to bus stop or shop. At present, you must have a qualified taxi, times past a local could ferry his neighbours on necessary short trips, now they are banned.

 

COP26; Officials from around the world boarded over 400 private jets to attend the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. According to an analysis by the Sunday Mail, the event will produce over 13,000 tonnes of CO2 pollution.

 

https://tnc.news/2021/11/01/over-400-private-jets-flew-30000-global-leaders-to-cop26/?fbclid=IwAR04MNtmvAFesGHIMvt2UZaB8f8J_NOoQtU9wyInZknejOVaf61rvqjOPv8

 

MABS: home mortgage arrears, Contact Mabs office at 0761072000.

 

 

 

GAA Book; ‘Kerry Game of My Life’ is a new publication from Hero Books written by Kerry’s Eye journalist David Byrne.  Details the best games of thirty Kerry GAA players. From the 1959 All-Ireland final between Kerry and Galway to the All-Ireland Club semi-final between Dr Crokes and Corofin.

 

WEATHER Report issued by Met Éireann,  Valentia Observatory recorded its wettest October since 2000, with 264.9mm, 150% of its Long Term Average. Weather forecasters always highlight unfavourable weather, discouraging many who listen to them to take an outdoor walk.

 

LIFEGUARDS administered first aid to 1,174 people, there were 26 rescues, rescue craft was used 37 times and 174 children were reported lost, report of lifeguards in Kerry, between June and September this year.

 

MUSIC at Castleisland Horse Fair; https://www.facebook.com/mainevalleypost/videos/303524108263506

 

ARTWORK: Siamsa Tíre is calling on artists to submit pieces for its upcoming Open Submission Exhibition, Make Your Mark.Submitted artworks must be fine art prints made using traditional print-making techniques such as woodcut, etching, engraving, lithography, and screen printing. The selected prints will be displayed in Siamsa Tíre’s round gallery and can either be exhibited for public sale or reserved not for sale. Submissions must be received by 5pm on November 8th.

 

More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=0c546f2387&e=57e387efec)

 

SING Ireland has partnered with PhoenixRize Consulting to provide free training for the singing sector in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity. The key focus of the training/consulting is to support groups to reflect on how they work as they embark on the journey to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its processes, activities and procedures. All training will take place online via Zoom. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=5187eee0d7&e=57e387efec)

 

Applications are now open for voice types to apply for the 2022 Irish Youth Training Choir Season for ages 14-17. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=8ecba879a9&e=57e387efec)

 

BRIGHT SPARKS: Rethink Ireland and Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, are seeking bright sparks from around the country to lead rural Ireland’s recovery as we emerge from Covid-19. Google.org provided a $500,000 (430,000 EUR) grant to Rethink Ireland to establish the €600,000 Rural Recovery Fund, which is also supported by the Government of Ireland via the Dormant Accounts Fund. The fund will be awarded to five organisations that support education, job readiness and training programmes for people living in rural areas, with a particular focus on minority and under-served communities.

 

https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/rural-recovery-fund-2021/

 

CRAFTS: https://fb.watch/8_Hc3UEdQa/

 

REFLECTIONS: https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/resources-2/nourishing-faith-videos/

 

TG4; 10/11 at 21.30, A year-long look at one of Ireland's most fascinating and unique eco-systems - Dublin Bay. The bay is home to an unfathomable number of birds, mammals, sea creatures, flora and also 1.5 million Dubliners; 14/11 at 16:50, The Irish Senior Women's team will take on the Czech Republic in the Eurobasket 2023 qualifier. Live from the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. And on the 28th November the Irish Senior Men's team will take on Austria in their Eurobasket 2023 qualifier, at 16:50.

 

AFRICA: People of Kenya’s Marsabit Diocese are in urgent need of food and water following a protracted drought in the area covered by the Catholic Diocese.

 

Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are dying in large numbers from cervical cancer for lack of early detection of a virus

 

Old Church Moyvane remembered

 

https://fb.watch/92DX1D1e-1/

 

PLANS January/February 2021, to relocate chemotherapy services from UHK to the Bon Secours,  in Tralee on a temporary basis, still waiting for implementation.

 

 UK the Government has secured 480,000 courses of molnupiravir after promising trial results in reducing side effects of C19.

 

SURVEY: The National Suicide Research Foundation and Healing Untold Grief Groups have launched the first national study of adults bereaved or affected by suicide in Ireland.  You can find out more and access the survey by visiting www.hugg.ie/suicide-bereavement-survey

 

HANDEL’S MESSIAH: Dublin Bach Singers, Sharon Lyons-Soprano, Leanne Fitzgerald—Alto, Conor Prendiville—Tenor, Rory Dunne– Bass, Marlborough  Baroque,  Thérése  Timoney,-  Leader  and  conducted  by Blánaid Murphy performing in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday the 11th of December @ 8pm. Tickets €25 each, available, at the Killarney Parish Office 087 6077344.

 

 BOOK: Looking Ahead with Hope’ is a collection of short pieces written by Eddie Gilmore over a three-year period in the course of his work as CEO for the London-based Irish Chaplaincy. The book is a weaving together of visits to such places as prisons, care homes and monasteries with travels further afield: pilgrimage on the Camino in Spain, walking retreats in the French Alps, and meetings and events in Ireland.

 

The author finds joy and meaning whilst playing guitar to a large gathering of people in an Alpine cave, or to a group of Travellers in a prison; but equally whilst sitting on a bench at the bottom of the garden drinking a cup of tea and watching the sunset, and in the many small and hidden moments of encounter or discovery. There are stories of wonder, reflections on faith and on the human condition, and a frequent refrain of gratitude, and of hope.

 

The final chapters are written against the backdrop of the huge impacts to our lives of the coronavirus and the resulting uncertainty but it ends with a surprising and simple, and yes hopeful, conclusion.

 

The Book is released on October 29th and can be ordered directly from the publisher, DLT: https://www.dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titles/2342-9781913657420-looking-ahead-with-hope

 

Or from any bookshop (ISBN: 978-1-913657-42-0)

 

 

 

FÉILTE (the Festival of Education in Learning and Teaching Excellence) was online, welcoming over 3,000 teachers and members of the public on Saturday, 2nd October.

 

PAPERS: New York NY Irish American Advocate 1916-1918 - 0384.pdf

 

Oct 14 1916

 

NORTH KERRY As regards the question of employment it must be stated that, as a whole, there is no lack in the rural district of the Listowel Union—a fact which may he attributed to the large number of the young men of the country who joined the army since the outbreak of the war and went to Great Britain to work in the munitions factories; but there is no doubt, what-ever, there is a keenly felt want of employment in Listowel town, both for labourers and artisans, more particularly those connected with the building trades. Equally so there is no doubt that there is a great pressure on those classes owing to the enormous Increase in the prices of food. Milk, which was sold In the summer months at 8d per gallon, has, since the first of September, been raised to Is per gallon, an increase which will be very greatly felt by the poorer members of the community, while butter, at Is 6d wholesale, and Is 8d retail, is altogether beyond their purchasing powers. Another thing that operates against householders in the town is the rate, which is generally about twice as high as in the rural district. Then, in making a comparison between pre-war and present day prices, we have it that butter is nearly twice what it was: meat from 50 to 80 per cent dearer, for instance, American bacon, which in pre-war times sold at 6d and 7d per lb, is now purchasable at Is and 1s Id per lb., while beef and mutton are but very sparsely used by the general run of the community. ----------------------------------

 

Limerick; At present there is no dearth of employment In Abbeyfeale, Athea. Templeglantine and adjoining district, and in some instances farmers have raised the usual weekly wage a little to assist in meeting the extra price of the ordinary necessaries of life. Labourers with large young families are the only-class strained to unite ends, as others are enabled to send their children from the ages of 10 or 12 into service to the famers, and so assist their parent.--, to tide over the periods of unemployment usually December, January and February. Servants who contract with farmers for 9 or 10 months' service usually receive from 6s. to 8s. 6d. weekly, together with, board and lodgings.

 

https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

 

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IRISH Abroad; Have you ever heard of the Limerick man who became Prime Minister of Spain? Or how about the Cork woman who saved over 400 children from concentration camps in the boot of her car? Or have you heard about the Dublin man who started a revolution in Burma?

 

If you answered “no” to any of these questions then this is the podcast for you!

 

https://www.wetheirish.com/?fbclid=IwAR395ScD7YQvcj_eCbIMff-VHKIQCxn9HQUrx3Jn16nnON4qaPsh6oMMqxs

 

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Ms Walinga said that among her roles as a CHV is training pregnant women and new mothers on nurturing care for early childhood development.

 

 

 

She said the main objective of the nurturing care project is to ensure children in the county survive, thrive, and develop to their maximum potential when they are between zero and three years.

 

 

 

“We teach them how to communicate with their babies when they are still in the womb and also how to talk and play with them after birth for the first three years. This is important for brain development,” she said.

 

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/article/2001427679/how-new-mothers-have-helped-reduce-stunted-growth

 

 

 

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‘Clear Danger’

 

 

 

John Klink, who was a Holy See negotiator at the Environmental Summit in Rio in 1992 and played a key role in the Church’s pro-life battles at other major U.N. discussions in the 1990s, told the Register Oct. 25 he sees a “clear danger” that billions of dollars committed to the Green Climate Fund — a U.N. body aimed at financing developing nations to adapt to, and counter, climate change — “will be funneled to abortion providers.”

 

 

 

He also pointed out that the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) is linking programs to reduce the impact of climate change on Africa with universal access to abortion and contraception under the guise of “reproductive health.”

 

 

 

The U.N. agency says its aim is to build “climate resilience” — “the latest nomenclature to be used by an ever-voracious UNFPA and its pro-abortion allies to access international governmental and U.N. swill,” Klink said.

 

 

 

Stefano Gennarini, vice president for legal studies at the Center for Family and Human Rights (C-Fam), an organization lobbying the U.N. on pro-life issues, noted “a resurgence of population control internationally in recent years,” including after the 2015 Paris Agreement. “Many Catholics, especially those who work on the development and climate policy, remain unaware or not sufficiently concerned about this,” he told the Register. “It would be helpful if the Holy See were to often repeat Pope Francis’ concern with population control in Laudato Si.”

 

 

 

The Holy Father warned in his 2015 environment encyclical against “blaming population growth” for environmental damage “instead of extreme and selective consumerism on the part of some,” saying it is “one way of refusing to face the issues.”

 

https://www.ncregister.com/news/holy-see-s-uncritical-support-for-cop26-causes-concern?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=177221288&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lkZcxaoxjhBBxyOmzYjnwHLBnQHEntrc7Wcjfa0nVFoyfJhi9RoPnxDGbT-Nsx5aojaXwwnhViyvtafZIA-9Zj6IDig&utm_content=177221288&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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BOGS: Value of Irish peatlands to be highlighted at COP26

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/value-of-irish-peatlands-to-be-highlighted-at-cop26/

 

 

 

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LNG: The petitions, along with numerous submissions on the plan, were posted and hand delivered to An Bord Pleanála by the close of deadline for observations on the fresh LNG plans currently before it. It is to decide on the planning by March 7 next.

 

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/battle-lines-redrawn-in-lng-saga-as-cop26-brings-climate-debate-centre-stage-41010084.html

 

 

 

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C19; As the second year of the coronavirus pandemic rolls on, many, particularly in the comparatively well-vaccinated US and Europe, have become inured to coronavirus statistics and record-breaking case totals. The internet appeals across India not only demonstrate the severity of the crisis, but also personalize it by focusing on an individual person’s struggle for assistance — a powerful reminder that coronavirus is as present as ever, and just as deadly, in 2021.

 

https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2021/04/23/indias-latest-covid-wave-spills-on-to-social-media-amidst-critical-shortages/

 

LIMERICK Nov 3; THE CEO of the UL Hospitals Group said that more than 100 members of staff are currently out of work due to Covid-19. Colette Cowan said 66 people are on leave, in addition to the 38 vulnerable workers who are also absent.

 

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2021 November 3 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

CHURCH Update from the Diocese on Covid: Religious services and weddings can proceed without capacity limits as existing measures remain (social distance/no physical handshakes/no full choir/no holy water in fonts/one way entry and exit/to Communion/Communion in hand only etc.)  All advised to be responsible as the incidence rate in Kerry is very high.  Dispensation from Sunday Mass and Holy Days obligation remains while Mass during the week is encouraged in lieu of it.

 

Moyvane/Knockanure Christmas Cards: available in The Parish Office, Packet of 7 cards for €2.

 

 Mass for recently Deceased: Nov. 16th at 7.30pm Moyvane, and Nov. 19th at 7.30pm in Knockanure

 

 Mass Arrangement: Regular morning mass @ 10.00am does not exclude Mass at other times of the day for special occasions (on request).

 

NOVEMBER MASS for relatives of hospital staff, former staff members and all those who died in hospital over past year and in the Palliative Care, also those who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant death, on 1st November in St. Johns Church Castle Street, Tralee at 7 p.m. Mass live streamed for those unable to attend in person.

 

ANAM CARA: An Evening for Bereaved Parents – Tuesday, 9th Nov. – 7.20pm. – Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.

 

GAA Knockanure Lotto results; There was no winner of the €8900 on Tuesday 26th October. Numbers drawn were 4, 13, 24, 31. Lucky dip winners were; 1. Ann Woulfe, Rae, Kilmorna; 2. Hannah Enright, Enright’s Bar; 3. Eddie Dore, Templeglantine; 4. JJ Clancy, Knockanure, and 5. John Looney, Rae, Kilmorna. Next week’s draw will be held Tuesday 2nd November with jackpot up to €9000.

 

CLOCKS WENT BACK on  Sunday – 2.00am.

 

 MEALS: Knockanure Community Centre Meals on Wheels service. Meals €6 each/€40 per week (7 dinners), contact Nora 087-7476717 or Mary 087-6328104.

 

 AGM of Knockanure Valley Txt Alert: Representatives of Muintir Na Tire Diarmuid Cronin and the local Gardai Sgt Mannix and Jim Foley in attendance, 1st Nov.’21 at 8pm at Knockanure Community Centre. All welcome. 

 

BEREAVED: Anam Cara Kerry is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday 9th November at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents. For more information see anamcara.ie or call the information line on 01 4045378.

 

 GLÓRACH drive-in bingo continues at Abbeyfeale GAA grounds every Sunday at 2pm.

 

DEATH Tom Normoyle, Drumrisk, Glin, on October 27th, 2021, Predeceased by his wife Bridie and brother John. Survived by his sons Michael and Thomas, daughter-in-law Emily, sister Mary, grandchildren Kieran, Aidan and Annie, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, and nieces

 

Following mass on Friday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, burial in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin.

 

DEATH of Martin Scanlon, Coolaclarig, Listowel, on October 27th, 2021, husband of Breda, father of John, Marie, Seamus, Martin, Eileen and Dympna.  Missed by his 20 grandchildren, brother Anthony, sisters Maureen and Noreen, daughters-in-law Carol and Patricia, sons-in-law Columba, Donal and Liam, sisters-in-law Ina, Diane, Anna-Mai, Eileen, Mary and Margaret, nephews, and  nieces. Predeceased by his brothers Jimmy, Tim, John and Joe.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Micheal O’Sullivan, Eamon O’Connor, Michael McNamara, Mary McElligott, Mick Culhane, Eamon Dunlea, Liam Lynch, Austin Stack, Jerry O’Carroll, Catherine Ita O’Connor, Tina Thompson, Bridie Mason, Mass- Saturday 30th Oct’21 at Moyvane for Denis McEvoy RIP at

 

 7.30pm; Sunday 31st Oct.’21 at  Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am, and Moyvane  “Thank You” from the Noonan family for your support at 11.00am ; All Saints Day at 9.30am on Monday 1st Nov.’21 at Knockanure and Moyvane on All Saints Day at 11.00am and 7.30pm;

 

Tuesday 2nd Nov.’21  in Moyvane at10.00am; Wednesday 3rd Nov.’21  Knockanure for Michael Culhane (Anniversary) at 10.00am; Thursday 4th Nov.’21  Moyvane for Tim O’Connor RIP at 10.00am and Friday 5th Nov.’21  Knockanure for Mary Callan at 10.00am.

 

INDULGENCE: This year, the Vatican has decided once again to grant a plenary indulgence to Catholics who visit a cemetery to pray for the dead on any day in the month of November. In a typical year, the Church only grants this plenary indulgence for the souls in Purgatory to those who pray in a cemetery on Nov. 1-8, the week of the Solemnity of All Souls’ Day.

 

CANCELLED: Unfortunately things have changed and Moyvane Bingo did not begin again on Thursday, October 28. Safety is our priority and with that in mind we have to postpone our plans to reopen.

 

BUS: Local Link Kerry offices on 066-7147002 or email bookings@locallinkkerry.ie

 

GRANTS have been announced for local projects; Sive Bog Walk, Listowel (€20,000): Enhancement of the Sive Bog Walk bringing it up to the required international standard. Lighting of Moyvane Wood Walk (€20,000): Lighting of Moyvane Wood Walk with provision for lighting bollards.

 

SCHOOL: Fifty-five schools including Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff and Causeway will each receive a set of four dyslexia-friendly children’s books about Irish wildlife, thanks to Cara Credit Union and author, Shane Casey. Dyslexia affects, about one in eight on average.

 

COLLECTION:  Bishops are asking parishes throughout Ireland to undertake a special Church collection on 6 and 7 November to invite the public to support Trócaire in its work to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in East Africa. Bishops also discussed that in the countries where Trócaire works, less than 5% of the population have been vaccinated for Covid .An additional 200 million people have fallen into poverty globally as a result of the Covid crisis. 

 

SIAMSA Tíre are offering Adult Singing Workshops with the Irish National Opera on Thursday, November 18 from 7 – 9pm.  You don’t need to have any experience of singing, reading music or of opera to take part. Just an enthusiasm to try something new. The Sea Shanties workshop is an ideal workshop for people who enjoy singing in groups. Contact  www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055 to book.  Cost €15. Exhibition of Siamsa Tíre’s designers’ artistic process in developing the new visual identity. Submissions must be received by 5pm on November 8th.  See https://www.siamsatire.com/gallery/open-submission-exhibition-2021 for full details.

 

STORIES: In Bogmen, Neil Brosnan from Listowel, recalls his first day in the  bog and many indelible memories over the years. His story is in the 12th Ireland’s Own Anthology of Short Stories, which was recently published. Neil Brosnan is a singer/songwriter and author. A holder of All-Ireland and World Fleadh medals for his songs, his short stories have been widely published in Ireland, Europe and the USA. He has won the Bryan MacMahon, Maurice Walsh and Ireland's Own short story awards.

 

REGISTER ; Living with grief and loss – Online Webinar- Join us for the webinar on Thursday Nov 4th, 8.00pm – 8.30pm Finola Cunnane, a St. Louis Sister from Dublin, has worked and lectured in the fields of education, spirituality, scripture, theology, pastoral care, counselling and retreat work.  Having gained a Ph.D from Fordham University in New York, she has held lecturing positions with Dublin City University, Dublin, Fordham University, New York and St. Michael’s College, Vermont and has also lectured and given retreats in Canada, Malta, New Zealand and West Africa. Finola is widely published. Her first book was published in 2004 and since then she has written over a hundred articles. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ZyZjVJFQnOKaXR0cLK7yg

 

PADRE Pio November Devotions Castleisland on Tuesday 16th November 7.30pm – month of “The Holy Souls” It is their time, their space. They May need our prayers.  Don’t let the Sadness of Parting destroy the Special Memories. Witness –  by Fr Mossie Brick.

 

HELP: Kerry Cancer Support Group was established in 2007, they have dealt with 30,000 appointments  since their foundation, more from 0667195560.

 

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND,  November 5-7, 2021 Restore Communication, Renew Commitment and Rekindle Romance. This is an online experience (using Zoom), starting on Friday evening at 8pm and ending on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Details https://www.marriageencounter.ie

 

FEAST of Christ the King, instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925. See his encyclical ‘Quas Primas’.

 

THEATRE: Richard Walsh from Ballybunion is theatre artist in residence at St. John’s Theatre in Listowel. Rehearsals are in progress for a theatre show that looks at the Kerry landscape of 18th Century. Performance is scheduled for December 19th at St. John’s Theatre.

 

STORY: Specsavers, together with the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021, invites you to write a short story. You could win all the shortlisted books entered in the Specsavers Children’s Book of the Year Award 2021 and €500 for your school. Send to Specsavers Short Story Competition, c/o WHPR, 6 Ely Place, Dublin 2. https://www.specsavers.ie/irish-book-awards

 

FITTEST School; The winning school will be crowned ‘Ireland's Fittest School’ and will be rewarded with €5,000 worth of sports equipment and a visit from Fit Squad coaches Phil Healy and David Gillick. https://www.fyffesfitsquad.ie/

 

LORNA BYRNE Born  March 25, 1953, Dublin: In 2019, she was named as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in the world.  Author and philanthropist Lorna Byrne is an inspiration to millions of people around the world. https://lornabyrne.com/

 

SCIENCE Week: Running from November 7-14, Science Week 2021 aims to give the public inspiration for ideas, more at www.creatingourfuture.ie.

 

JOBS: Edwards Lifesciences are to create 250 new jobs at its manufacturing facility in Castletroy.

 

TRAINING: Pre-Apprenticeship Route programme; To qualify you will need to be at least 16 years of age and have completed a Lev   el 4 Major Award, or hold an equivalent qualification. To learn more, talk to at Pat 061 578 114 or email pat.mcinerney@lcetb.ie.

 

WOMEN only tractor and machinery skills course at Salesian Agricultural College, email Hannah@qmulligan.com

 

SIGHT Loss; Retina 2021 public engagement day on Nov 6^th from 10am to 2pm, estimated that nearly 300,000 are living with vision impairment in this country,    details from www.fightingblindness.ie

 

TOILET: Tom Cuddy of Irish Water said: “In 2021 we found out that 1 in 4 people living in Ireland were still regularly flushing the wrong things down the toilet – that’s almost a million people.

 

GREEN: Eat locally or at home, take your lunch in reusable containers, use reusable utensils and a cloth napkin. Extra waste comes from doing big shops, and putting two-for-one bargains in the trolley. Whole-animal eating is respecting the animal enough to realise that, if it has died for you, you can make use of every part of it. Recycle kitchen scraps, in a compost bin. Stop using plastic bottle and paper cups by going for reusable options. Look for loose fruit and vegetables.

 

Plant a tree in memory of a loved one. Some house plants remove formaldehyde released from carpets and furniture. Try going paperless. Repurpose your items.

 

Instead of turning on lights and lamps, save the planet by using natural light whenever possible.

 

Being active outside is a great way to reduce your daily use of electricity and get a daily dose of vitamin D. Research local events in your area that contribute to or promote sustainability.

 

No need for tech toys every year. Have the heater is a few degrees lower. Then, use more blankets.

 

Use washing machine, dishwasher, and other household appliances less often, wait for full load. Take showers instead of baths. Beware modern, pumped power showers can use more, not less, water than bathing it is claimed. Only use the standby mode when you’re sure you’ll get back soon. By cleaning and maintaining your white goods, you will prolong their life. Shut off the water when brushing your teeth. Walk, or cycle, Use motor vehicles only when needed. Reusing furniture.

 

Airship

 

https://youtu.be/_phicOPoQT8

 

NATURE: Honeybees visit only one type of flower in any one foraging trip. The more vegetation you have, the more carbon you are storing. Hedgehogs eat pests such as caterpillars, slugs and snails.

 

Will I wear it at least 30 times, before buying? Clothes shipped across the world have a high carbon footprint. All animals and plants are carbon stores. Globally, 10 billion tonnes of carbon are transferred to seabed sediments when phytoplankton die or are eaten then excreted.

 

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Let%20Nature%20Help.pdf

 

CARBON: Many are commenting that the government and the council are avoiding making carbon cuts for themselves. Farmers must get recognition for the trees that they plant and the hedges that they grow. “At the minute within the national inventories, all the benefits associated with this activity go directly to society,” he said.    “The carbon that is locked up by grass, trees and hedges must be allowed to offset the emissions produced by animals on farms. This is not the case at the moment. https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/ufu-to-attend-cop26-climate-summit-in-glasgow/

 

It is claimed that 100 global companies are responsible for 71% of global emissions.  

 

CSO: Milk prices increased in 2020 and, with output expanding by 3.9%, the value of milk production grew by €144.1 million (5.5%), from €2.6 billion to just under €2.8 billion.

 

GROWTH: GlaxoSmithKline turnover grew by 5% to £9.1 billion in the third quarter.

 

MORE: School books are dumped, Farmers are being forced by regulations to erect buildings etc and in a few years will be idle, rather than repair, many items are disposed, fashion and advertising contribute to global warming and should carry a warning.

 

CLIMATE finance plays a critical role in helping developing countries tackle climate change and adapt to its impacts. In 2009, developed countries agreed to mobilise $100bn in climate finance per year by 2020, and in 2015 agreed to extend this goal through to 2025.

 

However, the UK COP26 Presidency now says the $100bn goal is likely to fall short in 2021 and 2022 - though is confident it will be met in 2023.

 

Mohamed Nasheed, the former president of the Maldives, said: "To provide confidence and momentum going into COP26, the $100bn climate finance goal must be met immediately, not in 2023.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59040538

 

 

 

NATIONAL Organic Training Skillnet, has announced the speaker list for its fourth annual five-day Biological Farming Conference – BioFarm 2021.The conference will take place from November 8-12 in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, with both virtual and in-person ticket options available. The Minister Charlie McConalogue will deliver the opening address.

 

ENERGY upgrade for existing houses, while there is a housing shortage for thousands, simply diverts scarce labour from building new houses. 

 

VISIT: Discover the remains of prehistoric tombs. Imagine the thrill of defending a castle. Wander through medieval halls. https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/charles-fort-national-monument/

 

CENSUS 1921 for England and Wales will be published online by Findmypast on 6 January 2022.

 

FRANCE- 5 new historical record collections: birth, marriage, death, and two censuses. This content was added thanks to MyHeritage's recent acquisition of French genealogy company Filae.

 

CLUB Limerick New York was formed in July 2019. "Its aim to support all things Limerick GAA and other Limerick interests in New York & Ireland.

 

VIKINGS reached the New World first.

 

The length of the occupation remains unclear, though it may have been a decade or less, and perhaps 100 Norse people were present at any given time, Dee said. Their structures resembled Norse buildings on Greenland and Iceland.

 

Oral histories called the Icelandic Sagas depict a Viking presence in the Americas. Written down centuries later, they describe a leader named Leif Erikson and a settlement called Vinland, as well as violent and peaceful interactions with the local peoples, including capturing slaves.

 

The 1021 date roughly corresponds to the saga accounts, Dee said, adding: "Thus it begs the question, how much of the rest of the saga adventures are true?"

 

Reporting by Will Dunham in Washington, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien

 

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/goodbye-columbus-vikings-crossed-atlantic-1000-years-ago-2021-10-20/

 

BACTERIA IN INVADERS' BONES New research suggests the Vikings brought leprosy to Ireland as remains from Irish cemeteries examined ------------------

 

Researchers focused on five cases of probable leprosy which were identified in human skeletal remains excavated from burials in Ireland --------------------------------

 

None of the three individuals appear to have been local to Dublin and, while one may have been British or from the north of Ireland, the remaining two grew up in Scandinavia.

 

https://www.thesun.ie/news/3695873/vikings-leprosy-ireland-new-research/

 

 

 

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GAA Knockanure Club Lotto results; There was no winner of the €8800 jackpot Tuesday 19th October. Numbers drawn were 7, 20, 22, 27. Lucky dip winners were; 1. Philomena Molyneaux, Knockanure; 2. Joan Flynn, Kilmorna; 3. Margaret Clancy, Knockanure; 4. Mary Lane, Beenanaspuig, and 5. Cadhla O’Sullivan, Ballincollig. Next week’s jackpot will be €8900 with draw due to be held on Tuesday 26th October. Congratulations to our lucky dip winners & many thanks for your continued support for our Club. 

 

 

 

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2021 October 27 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

ALL SAINTS on Nov 1^st.

 

COLLECTION: Bishops are asking parishes throughout Ireland to undertake a special Church collection on 6 and 7 November to support Trócaire.

 

AGM of Knockanure Valley Text Alert: Representatives of Muintir Na Tire and the local Gardai will be in attendance, 1st Nov. ’21 at 8pm in Knockanure Community Centre.

 

PRAY for the Dead, November Envelopes are available in the Church.  Those listed will be Remembered at ALL Masses during November, so return before November 1st, if possible.  

 

When requested, Mass Intentions are announced.  Otherwise, the Intention is Private.

 

During Covid, the side door has been used for funerals, as soon as is feasible, the Main Entrance will be used.

 

CHURCH:  World Mission Sunday, October 24th: Envelopes available, assistance for poorer Churches throughout the World. Please communicate any notices for the Newsletters to the Parish Office by the Tuesday. Presbytery/Office: 068 49308.   

 

 READERS: Appeal for new Readers, if interested, please contact the Parish Office.

 

 MASS TIMES: For a variety of reasons, from November 1st onwards: Tuesday & Thursday Mass in Moyvane will be at 10.00am. Wednesday & Friday Mass in Knockanure will be at 10.00am.

 

MISSION Sunday, Fr. Tim Galvin at weekend Masses in Abbeyfeale, has spent most of his priestly ministry in South Sudan.

 

BUS for Concert; There are a limited number of places available on the Bus to Killarney for the Sandy Kelly concert in The Gleneagle Ballroom on Mon. Oct.25th.  Contact Jill McCarthy 087-9512387 or Eileen Roche 087-6679943.

 

To ensure greater safety numbers for the Concert have been reduced from 600 to 450, to allow

 

safe distancing and greater enjoyment of the Concert. Doors open at 7.30pm, Concert at 8pm.

 

Eoin Hand, former Republic of Ireland Manager, is M.C. for the evening.

 

 OUTING: Seats still available for the Senior Citizens Outing on Oct. 29th, contact Elaine 068-49692/087-3315935.

 

VOLUNTEER: Knockanure Meals on Wheels are looking for a volunteer driver to deliver a meal each day to three people in the Athea area. Two are in Markievicz Park and one in Upper Athea. For more information please contact  068-42533 or 087 6758762.

 

Knockanure Comm. Centre Meals on Wheels service. Meals €6 each/€40 per week (7 dinners), contact Nora 087-7476717 or Mary 087-6328104.

 

MASS: The annual November Mass for all those who died in the hospital over the past year - on Monday 1st November at 7.00pm in St. Johns, Tralee. This Mass will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. www.churchservices.tv/tralee or www.stjohns.ie

 

DEATH of Jack  Stackpoole, Lower Athea, Athea, Late of Aughrim, Moyvane, Died unexpectedly at his residence on 20th October 2021. Predeceased by loving wife Bridie, brothers Henry & Tommy, sisters Sr. Mary, Nora, Bridie and Ann, sister-in-law Mary (B.B.) Sheahan. Jack is survived by sons John, Tom, Dan & Peter, daughters Hannah & Helen, sister Kitty (London), daughters-in-law Bernie, Margaret, Lily & Marie, sons-in-law Andrew & Mike, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Sunday (24th October) at 12 noon, burial immediately after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

 

DEATH of Micheál Fitzmaurice, Lower Aughrim, Moyvane, on October 21st, 2021. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Kit, brothers James and Jerry, sister Bridie and his nephew Hughie. Survived by his wife Eileen, daughter Bridget, sons Gerard and Kieran, grandchildren Jack, Annie Kate, Abban, Rían and Eve, brothers Seán, Brendan, Eamon and Jody, sisters Christina and Ann, daughters-in-law Joanne and Jane, son-in-law Darragh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, former work colleagues of E.S.B Tarbert, neighbours and friends. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Monday at 11.45 a.m, with the Requiem Mass for Micheál being celebrated at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane. Donations, if desired, to Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, Listowel.

 

DEATH of Brendan Kennelly (poet and Professor Emeritus, TCD) Ballylongford, and Trinity College Dublin on 17 October 2021. Son of the late Timmie Kennelly and Bridie Ahern, father of the late Kristen (Doodle) and brother to the late Colm and John. Brendan is survived by his brothers and sisters, Alan, Mary (Kenny), Nancy (McAuliffe), Paddy and Kevin, grandchildren Meg, Hannah and Grace, sisters-in-law Rena, Brenda, Kathleen and Marion, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, his wide circle of friends, and his former colleagues at Trinity College Dublin. Funeral Mass was held in the Church of St Michael the Archangel, Ballylongford, on Wednesday 20 October, followed by burial in Lislaughtin Cemetery, Ballylongford.

 

The Mass will be livestreamed on OGormans Memorial Video Services - Home | Facebook

 

A public memorial will be held to celebrate Brendan’s life in 2022.

 

“Deepest sympathy to the Kennelly family on their sad loss. Hard to believe it’s 53 years since he gave me a very warm welcome to Trinity. Brendan’s lectures were a joy to attend and he always brought laughter into the room while imparting his love of language and literature. Great memories will be treasured by all who were fortunate to enjoy his company. May he rest in peace”.

 

Dick Spring

 

DEATH of Father Norman Davitt SVD, who celebrated his 100th birthday on 29 March, died on Saturday 16 October 2021 in Donamon, Co Roscommon, after 80 years in religious life.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Brendan Harnett, Denis Leen, Jimmy Mulvihill, Elizabeth O’Dowd, Tim Cantillon, Maurice Collins, Node Guiney, Patrick Healy, David Stack, James Moody, Breda Dore, Marie Buckley, Sean McMahon, Jamie McCoy, Jack Kennelly, Sr. Nuala O’ Leary, Michael McNamara, Eileen Hannon, Moira Donohue, Norah Fitzgerald, Mass  Saturday 23rd Oct. Moyvane for Nora O’Donoghue RIP

 

(nee Leahy) and Baby Leah RIP at 7.30pm; Sunday 24th Oct.  Knockanure for Sean McMahon RIP

 

Carrueragh at 9.30am, and Moyvane 24th Oct. for People of the Parish at 11.00am.

 

Monday 25th Oct.’21 NO MASS                 ; Tuesday 26th Oct. Moyvane a Private Intention at 7.30pm; Wednesday 27th Oct. at  Knockanure a Private Intention at 7.30pm; Thursday 28th Oct. Moyvane for Breda Dore, 1st Anniversary at 7.30pm and mass on Friday 29th Oct. at Knockanure a Private Intention at 7.30pm.

 

FESTIVAL; Moyvane Development Association, 28th Moyvane Village Festival

 

After the disruption of last year due to Covid-19 we are delighted to resume our annual festival this BH weekend. Preparations are being finalised for the weekend and hopefully we will have fine weather to safely allow everyone enjoy the activities to the full. Considering the current risks, we’re going to focus this year’s efforts on outdoor activities on Sunday 24th and BH Monday 25th of October. Sunday will see a Vintage Tractor Run with Registration at the Community Sports Hall from 12 noon. The ever-popular Dog Show, open to all classes, will take place at 1.30pm in the Church Car Park. Following this, the Kiddies Tractor Run will take place at 2pm, also in the Church Car Park.

 

BH Monday will kick off with 6k run & 3k walk from the Community Sports Hall. Fancy Dress optional, with prize for best Fancy Dressed Runner & Walker. Registration from 9.30am to 10.15am.

 

The North Kerry Harriers 1st Hunt of the Season leaves the village at 12md.

 

Moyvane Development Association (MDA)

 

http://kerryppn.ie/communities/moyvane-development-association-mda/

 

COOKERY Course at Listowel Family Resource Centre starts Nov. 1st, details from 068 23584.

 

PARISH YOUTH GROUP Listowel - Full of activities for all 11 + years old! would you like to join or find out more call Brian on 0874545409.

 

ADORATION Listowel takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.3am. Mass until 1.00 p.m.  Should a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration. 

 

DANCE: Afternoon Tea Dance at Kilcooley’s Ballybunion on October 31st from 3pm.

 

BINGO- 2 pm at the GAA grounds in Abbeyfeale every Sunday. All profits from the Bingo on October 31st will be going to the Abbeyfeale Christmas Lights Committee.

 

WALK: Healthy Athea invites you to join us at Páirc na nGael, Athea for a community walk/run each Tuesday from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.

 

SIAMSA Tíre are offering Adult Singing Workshops with the Irish National Opera on Thurs. 18th Nov from 7pm – 9pm.  You don’t need to have any experience of singing, reading music or of opera to take part. Just an enthusiasm to try something new. The Sea Shanties workshop is an ideal workshop for people who enjoy singing in groups. Contact  www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055 to book.  Cost €15.

 

 CHOIR: The Kingdom Gospel Choir is recommencing on Friday, November 5th, at 8pm in the

 

Friary Church Killarney. New members welcome. For more information contact Caoimhe

 

on 0870669858.

 

BOOK: Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel launched a new book by Dingle based writer Luke Eastwood on Saturday October 23^rd. Published by The History Press, Samhain: The Roots of Halloween delves into the ancient past and uncovers the history of this festival in Britain, Ireland, and Brittany, including the forgotten goddess Tlachtga and the sacred temple of the Druids in Co. Meath, where the first Halloween fires were lit.

 

GOLDEN JUBILEE—Best wishes to Anne and Tom O’Keeffe of Upper Athea who celebrated their Golden Jubilee.

 

QUIT SMOKING: For further information contact 065-6865841. A counselling service to support parishioners who wish to stop smoking is now available at St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, contact 065-6865841.

 

HOLY Souls; Indulgences for the Holy Souls avail of Confession and receive Holy Communion between the 1st and 15th November. Also, one has the choice to visit a Cemetery and
pray the Creed, one Our Father, one Hail Mary and a Glory be to the Father.

 

Prayers in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh – Sunday, November 7th 3.45 p.m. (lasting just 10 minutes long irrespective of weather conditions) All are welcome.

 

TINTEAN Theatre; Golf tournament held recently to raise funds to get Tinteán Theatre up and running again  m.independent.ie   https://m.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/golf-tournament-helps-to-raise-funds-to-get-tintean-theatre-up-and-running-again-40952354.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=seeding

 

 

 

DEBRA Ireland Kerry Challenge 2021 will take place from Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7, inclusive. This 75K three-day challenge helps raise funds to ease the pain of E.B. ( Epidermolysis Bullosa).

 

MISSION Hospitals;  Make a gift to maintain Mission Church-run hospitals and clinics in underserved areas worldwide. Give today! bit.ly/wmm-healthcare

 

There are 6,400 Church-run hospitals and small clinics in Africa, and 4,700 in Asia, where those who are poor and sick are provided loving care by missionaries of the Pope’s Missions. bit.ly/wmm-healthcare

 

PRAY: Drink from your own well (St Bernard of Clairvaux) Presented by Fr Seamus O’ Connell on Learning to pray the scriptures from your life, an introduction to the reading, reflection and prayer of the Gospels for anyone who seeks a way towards hope, wisdom and faith in day to day life. 1st Nov 7.30pm – 9pm (zoom) and Saturday 13 Nov. 1.30 -4.00pm, Tralee and Zoom
To REGISTER: email office@stjohns.ie Please put ‘ Lectio Divina’ in Subject line.

 

HELP: available free an advice assistant to help and support you to fill in your property Tax Form should you require this assistance. Mary is available at Duagh - call 0877826432 to make an appointment.

 

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry is asking the public not to visit the hospital unless there are exceptional circumstances. Because of increased infection-control measures.

 

MEDITATION/RELAXATION on Thursday 28th October in the Room of Light, Ballybunion Community Centre at 7.30 p.m.  Contact Grainne: 087 9762862.

 

PADRE Pio November Devotions Castleisland Tuesday 16th November 7.30pm. November – month of “The Holy Souls”   It is their time, their space.    They May need our prayers. Don’t let the Sadness of Parting destroy the Special Memories. Witness –  by Fr Mossie Brick.

 

GUIDE  DOGS  FOR  THE  BLIND Garden Planting and Cookery Demonstration hosted by Ballyseedy Home & Garden in aid of the Tralee Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs for  the  Blind  on  Saturday  30th October  12  -  4pm. Limited tickets available, €25 each. Please text 087-6686275 or email guidedogstralee@gmail.com.

 

BUDGET; IFA claims that the reduction in the farmer flat rate VAT refund from 5.6% to 5.5% would cost farmers €7 million a year”. €22 million will go towards the Bord na Móna Peatlands Rehabilitation Scheme in 2022, and €11 million will fund climate research to enable Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and climate commitments.

 

Some people are forecasting that the government will fund farmers to produce less and less, in order to reduce emissions, while other countries, will increase production to make up for our decrease.

 

RALLY: Banna Beach Resort Kerry Winter Stages Rally on November 6th / 7th following a four year break. The Rally back to the North Kerry area, will provide a boost to the local economy with over 140 competing crews.

 

MUSIC: Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival, Castleisland, Friday 22nd – Monday 25th October  2021   www.patrickokeeffefestival.com

 

ARMY: 30 soldiers from Limerick are going to the Middle East next month for a six months with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

 

HAWS are plentiful an ripe now, but the sloe is in places decaying long before they are ripe.

 

BIRDS: exodus of Swallows, Martins, Swifts, Warblers and Terns (amongst others), and expect over 50 water bird species from northerly latitudes to arrive in Ireland to winter here.

 

PETITION: In preparation for these UN meetings a petition known as the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Petition which has been endorsed by the Vatican Department for Integral Human Development and is now available at http://healthyplanetandpeople.org/ for dioceses, parishes, and individuals to sign. It is envisaged that this petition with signatures will be presented by Pope Francis to the Presidents of these upcoming UN conferences.

 

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND, 5th – 7th November 2021 Restore Communication, Renew Commitment and Rekindle Romance. This is an online experience (using Zoom), starting on Friday evening at 8pm and ending on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Details https://www.marriageencounter.ie

 

TIDAL Energy; GKinetic Energy of NCW, has been named as one of twelve ocean innovations short-listed for two $100,000US awards. Finalist for the 2021 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orcelle(r) Award. GKinetic are developing a floating tidal energy device called the GKinetic OC1 turbine. Between 2015 and 2017 GKinetic were awarded two grants through the Prototype Development Fund amounting to €195,162. The projects concerned the design and tow testing of the 1:10 scale tidal turbine device in Limerick docks.

 

https://www.seai.ie/case-studies/ocean-energy-1/ocean-energy-cork/gkinetic-are-developing-a/

 

 

 

PROJECT: Proposals to build a new power plant and gas storage facility in Ballylongford is supported by the County Council. The project is based at Kilcolgan Lower and Ralappane, Ballylongford on the Shannon Estuary. A number of Councillors said this project was vitally important for the area and local economy. Only one Councillor voiced opposition to the project at the Council meeting.

 

PHOTO: Second successive forest photo competition, 'Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use', which will run over October and November 2021. 'Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use' is a two-themed competition that will highlight both the autumnal beauty of our forests and the multiple uses and applications of wood in our lives. Please submit your entry to forestphotos@teagasc.ie

 

BROADBAND: €225 million has been allocated in budget to continue the roll-out of the high-speed broadband network next year.

 

VIRTUE Club’ launch will take place at Cocktail Heist at Croí Restaurant, Princes Street, on Thursday, October 28, from 7pm to 11pm. Entry is free, but booking is essential on 066-7120685.

 

EPILEPSY; 40,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland today. Traditionally Rose Week would be characterised by volunteers selling Rose Pins in communities across Ireland....we have an alternative! You can now Plant a Virtual Rose in your county to show your support. Please contact fundraising@epilepsy.ie.

 

EU TRAVEL free: DiscoverEU is an initiative of the European Union based on a proposal from the European Parliament, which aims at offering young people aged 18 years old a travel experience that will enable them to take advantage of the freedom of movement in the European Union, discover the diversity of Europe while travelling, learn about European cultural heritage and history, connect with people from all over the continent and ultimately discover themselves.

 

Under this initiative, the European Commission is going to select at least 60 000 young people meeting the eligibility criteria described below. Young people can apply on the European Youth Portal. The application period will be open on Tuesday 12 October 2021 at 12:00 (CEST) until Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 12:00 (CEST).

 

https://europa.eu/youth/discovereu/rules_en

 

AWARDS:  Aidan O’Carroll of Avalanche Designs in Ballyduff is nominated in the Best Small Agency category. The Digital Media Awards, now in their 18th year take place at the Convention Centre in Dublin on November 12, hosted by Tom Dunne.

 

PLANE: THE world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 arrived at Shannon Airport which the only airport in Ireland capable of accommodating the plane, it has landed at Shannon five times recently.

 

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Listen to the founder of Mothers First tell the remarkable story of how the project started in 2004. As a farmer's son in rural Ireland, his passion for traveling roads less travelled found Pat Mc Mahon lost in a slum area in the city of Varanasi, Northern India. Walking through the narrow streets, someone caught his eye.

 

https://www.mothersfirstcharity.org/about-us

 

 

 

TALK, Living with Grief and Loss; Finola Cunnane, a St. Louis Sister from Dublin, has worked and lectured in the fields of education, spirituality, scripture, theology, pastoral care, counselling and retreat work.  Having gained a Ph.D from Fordham University in New York, she has held lecturing positions with Dublin City University, Dublin, Fordham University, New York and St. Michael’s College, Vermont and has also lectured and given retreats in Canada, Malta, New Zealand and West Africa. Finola is widely published. Her first book was published in 2004 and since then she has written over a hundred articles. Join us for the webinar on Thursday Nov 4th, 8.00pm – 8.30pm, see diocese of Kerry site for more.

 

SHARE: Daughters of Charity - Disability Support Services Would you like to share your home and your heart with a child with disabilities?

 

Have-a-Break is a Home-Based Respite Service which facilitates children with disabilities going to the home of a Carer for Short Breaks. This could be for a day, a night or even a few hours depending on your availability; Experience of caring in any capacity is not essential but can be beneficial , Training and Support is provided. Payment will also be provided depending on level of involvement. For more information please contact Catherine O’Sullivan, Have-a-Break Coordinator Daughters of Charity Lisnagry, on 087-4132888 or 061-501438 or email catherine.osullivan@lim-docservice.ie

 

LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION:  Please call 061 446786 and we would be happy to chat to you. We are available from Mon – Thurs 11am-4pm.  Email info@limerickmentalhealth.ie

 

HERITAGE Ireland; https://issuu.com/obair/docs/heritage-ireland-issue-9-spring-201

 

CHILDREN: In Finland, children  start formal schooling at age seven, aren’t subject to standardized testing, and get at least one hour of physical activity a day, broken into 15-minute free-play breaks every hour, outside no matter the weather.

 

Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years, often those who were selected by families to be the godparents or Confirmation sponsors do not meet the canonical requirements for the role.

 

FLEADH FEST - Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

 

https://www.fleadhfest.ie

 

The second day of competitions at #Fleadhfest, featuring the Concertina. Instrumentalists and singers from all around Ireland and abroad take part in the competitions, which were streamed across Fleadhfest social media platforms throughout the second weekend of the festival. Fleadhfest  replaces #FleadhCheoil na hÉireann for 2021. For the full lineup of competitions, concerts and acts, please visit Fleadhfest.ie.

 

 

 

https://youtu.be/3wvq2xlXwFA

 

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How to Play the Concertina

 

https://youtu.be/1LTRErsh2kU

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation to Brendan Kennelly Jan 2017

 

RECEPTION: The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, gave a reception for Brendan Kennelly on Saturday, January 21 next at 2pm, in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford. Writers Week also made a presentation.

 

https://youtu.be/e21jHKofvyg

 

 

 

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Photo Brendan Kennelly, Ballylongford 2017

 

https://youtu.be/sGM-qvd7I3M

 

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                New York NY Irish American Advocate 1916-1918 - 0245.pdf

 

. Finn and Walsh—June 6, 1916, (with Nuptial Mass), at the Parish Church – Crusheen

 

It was reported at Newry that a boy of 14,'named Waterfield, of Tullyawe district, had contracted spotted fever, the first case in 19 years.

 

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By the death on the 23d ult. of Mr. P, Cantillon. R. D, C. Glendahalin, Ballyheigue, one more familiar figure has disappeared from the public life of North Kerry. Connected with every popular movement during the last 40 years Mr. Cantillon by his energy and enthusiasm had no unimportant part In bringing about the many reforms which have in recent years so improved the lot of the rural population. -------------------------

 

Hickie and McMahon —June 6, 1916, at St, Joseph's, Berkeley St., (with Nuptial Mass), by the Very Rev. Canon Downing, P, P., Edward, youngest son of the late Michael Hickie, Ballybunion, to Nell, second daughter of James McMahon, Hewson Villa, Ballybunion.

 

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In the presence of a large attendance, the remains were received at Newcastle-West Station by Monsignor Hallinan on arrival from Dublin of the late Mr. Daniel Cregan, buyer of the costume and mantle departments M'birney and Co., and formerly of Cleary and Co. ( buried Ardagh).

 

The death has occurred at Abbeyfeale of Mrs H Moynihan, mother of Rev. Dr. Moynihan. D. D., President. St. Thomas's University, St. Paul's, U. S. A.; and of the Very Rev. Dr. J. Moynihan and Rev. F. Moynihan, also of St. Paul's.

 

The Newbridge branch of A.O.H. of which he had been an active member, passed a vote of condolence with the relatives of the late Mr. M. C. O'Connor, accidentally shot in the Phoenix Park during the rising. A native of Ballyhahill, County Limerick, he was a former Professor at St. Thomas's College, Newbridge.

 

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Mrs. Harry Koenigs, late of Killarney, who has written to the press replying to statements of Sir Morgan O'Connell regarding her husband, was formerly Miss Kitty O'Connor, of Knocknagoshel, where she has a large number of relatives.

 

 A keen canvass among the western D. C's. Is at present in progress to promote the candidature of Dr. Curtin and Dr. Cremin for the vacant Union Dispensary medical officership at Newcastle West.

 

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The council of the the Southern Law Association have unanimously passed a resolution congratulating Dr. H. A. Wynne on his appointment as Chief Crown Solicitor.

 

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As every one who read the evidence as presented at the inquiry anticipated, the general court-martial which tried Captain Bowen-Colthurst, found him guilty of the murder of Messrs. Francis Sheehy Skeffington, Thos. Dickson and Patrick M'Intyre, and also found the officer insane at the time that he committed these acts. --------------------------------

 

 

 

https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

 

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1916-1918 - 0312.pdf

 

Arrangements are almost complete for the athletic carnival and demonstration being at Ulmer Park Sunday August 27th.

 

Returned Yank: It is of one of those exceptions that this notice is written.  One of the children, a tiny Coleen of 6 or 7 years was immediately brought away to the States' by a relative; for 13 weeks they were tossed around the Atlantic in a sailing vessel until at last the port of New York was made, and finally the tiny traveller and her faithful guardian reached Pittsburgh, Pa.; where other, friends and neighbours from North Kerry had already settled. Reared and educated In Pittsburgh this child of the Irish 'race became an American of the Americans, and the memory of the cruel scenes which her child eyes had seen in her native home were soon effaced. Some 20 years later while the Civil War was still raging a splendid type of young Irish manhood, one of the O'Riordan’s of Emly, County Tipperary, the champion handball player of---------------- (They married and all the children died young, the last child was weak and doctor advised them to go back to Ireland, and the weak son became a travel agent in Limerick --- See paper for long story).

 

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ST JOSEPH: Another great treasure in this Year of St. Joseph has arrived for everyone. From now through Nov. 21, ABC affiliates throughout the country will be showing St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father, a film produced the Knights of Columbus.

 

https://www.ncregister.com/blog/knights-of-columbus-bring-st-joseph-to-the-masses-with-tv-film-airing-on-abc-stations-nationwide?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=171489907&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_8bLM04d8NfcdDAmSDXKccVEfnde1O-FqRr8WHZP003YiOYVUi318CWsa0Gr7iJ2PNEx9SSExwCCz6T_aySAErrVJ0Jw&utm_content=171489907&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

 

 

‘Building for a Creative Future 2024’ builds on the momentum in the screen industry as it continues to enjoy growth and success despite the challenges faced over the course of the pandemic. In the first six months of 2021 the industry contributed an estimated €289 million to the economy and directly supported over 12,000 jobs.

 

https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/10/15/regional-limerick-film-crew-hub-to-benefit-from-e1-million-investment/

 

 

 

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HEALTH Conference; Limerick will host the World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) World Rural Health Conference in June 2022.  “Our theme, ‘Improving Health, Empowering Communities’ will explore how communities can be empowered to improve their own health and the health of those around them. We hope to do this by hearing from 1000+ participants from all over the world in various sectors, including Health, Science, Engineering, the Arts, and NGOs of all shapes and sizes. This action oriented conference is intended to foster a high level of meaningful dialogue and cooperation amongst stakeholders,” asserted Dr John Wynn-Jones, a renowned global GP leader who chairs the Conference International Advisory Group.

 

https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/10/16/limerick-to-host-world-health-conference/

 

 

 

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FLU: Glasnevin Trust Assistant Professor in Public History and Cultural Heritage, School of Histories and Humanities, Trinity College Dublin, Dr Georgina Laragy (PhD) reports from a Nov 13 2018 conference on the flu of 1918-19 and asks what can be learned from the devastating pandemic

 

https://www.medicalindependent.ie/?s=county+kerry

 

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2021 October 20 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD Closed or partially open between Knockanure Village and the Sports field till 25th of October.

 

MASS Times: For a variety of reasons, from November 1st onwards: Tuesday & Thursday Mass in Moyvane will be at 10.00am. Wednesday & Friday Mass in Knockanure will be at 10.00am.

 

AGM of Knockanure Valley Text Alert: Representatives of Muintir Na Tire and the local Gardai will be in attendance, 1st Nov. ’21 at 8pm in Knockanure Community Centre.

 

OFFICE: Opening Hours of Parish Office Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00pm; Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00 pm. dioceseofkerry.ie Presbytery/Office: 068 49308.

 

ENVELOPES: Pray for the Dead, November: Envelopes for List of the Dead are available in the Church. The note says “Amount Enclosed”, there is NO obligation to place money in the envelope. Those listed will be Remembered at ALL Masses during November, so return them as soon as possible before November 1st . They will be placed on the Altar.

 

World Mission Sunday, October 24th: Envelopes available, assistance for poorer Churches throughout the World. Moyvane/Knockanure Christmas Cards: available in The Parish Office, Pkt 7 cards for €2.

 

ACTIVE: Tarbert Bridewell Active Retirement: Seeking new members, contact 087-3848680.

 

SCHOOL Board of Scoil Chorp Chríost: At a recent meeting the board welcomed Father Brendan Carmody to the parish.  We wish him every happiness and success here with us. Fáilte Romhat Father Brendan. The Board of Management at Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure, the following votes of sympathy was passed - To the Leahy Family Carrueragh on the death of Margaret Leahy;

 

To the O' Connor Family,  Glin & Mulvihill Family Moyvane on the death of Bride O' Connor, Glin, and Sympathy to the Cahill family Galway and Knocknasna on the death of John.

 

GLÓRACH drive-in bingo continues at Abbeyfeale GAA grounds every Sunday at 2pm.

 

INFORMATION: local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0761 07 7860. The offices from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.  Or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.

 

DEATH occurred on 11^th October 2021 of John Cahill of Knocknavaddy, Furbo, Galway. Formerly of Abbeyfeale, predeceased by his sons, baby Aonghus and Ian who died suddenly on 14th April, 2020 in Bedfordshire, England at the beginning of the pandemic , predeceased also by his parents Sonny and Nora and siblings, D.J., Donie, Bill, John, Eileen and Tess. John is survived by his wife Vera, daughters Fiona and Jenny, Ian’s wife Toni Ann and his grandchildren Holly, Abigail and Jack, brothers Paddy and Tom, sisters Julia, Kathleen , Mary and Nora, many nephews and nieces, the extended Cahill and Keane family.

 

DEATH of Sr. Marie Lyons (Salesian Sisters Caherdavin, Limerick. Formerly of Ballybunion on October 3rd 2021. Predeceased by her parents Lil and Jack, her brothers Jim, Tim and sister Josephine. Sadly missed by nieces, nephew, grandnieces, relatives, friends and her Salesian Sisters.

 

Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Caherdavin, on 6th October, followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

 

DEATH of John Paul Stack of Park, Upper Athea, Athea on 5th October 2021. Predeceased by his parents Hannah & Phil, sisters Josie & Mary, brothers-in-law Bill Loftus & Leslie Wilson. Survived by his brothers Philip (Limerick) & David, sister Kitty (Cathy Wilson), sister-in-law Hannah, nephews and nieces - Philip & Yvonne (Stack), Carmel, Liam, Philip & Hilda (Loftus). Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea, on  8th October and burial immediately after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

 

DEATH of Bride O'Connor (née Mulvihill), of Church Street and Caheragh, Glin, on October 3rd 2021.

 

Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Elizabeth, her brother Patrick and her nephew Liam. Bride is survived by her husband Eddie, her son Seamus and his partner Kathleen, her daughters Maura and Stephanie, sons-in-law Kieran and Jimmy, grandchildren Dylan, Adam, Jack, Hannah and Tommy Joe; brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

 

DEATH has taken place of Geraldine Liston, Nee Nolan, Glenastar, Ardagh, on Thursday October 7 2021. Predeceased by her parents William and Moira, brothers Tom, Noel and Liam. Survived by her husband Billy, sons Patrick and Liam, sisters Marina (Moyvane), Irene (Ballinagare, Roscommon), Ann Myers (Taghmaconnell, Ballinasloe) and Laura (Shanagolden).

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Dan O’Donnell, Joan Hillard, Tom Hogan, Betty O’Carroll, Moira Nash, Mick Reidy, Julia Ann Costelloe, Paddy Keane, Ita Vaughan, Anthony Foley, Pat Nash, Joan Woulfe, Bridget Dillane, Bridget Dalton, Ellen Orman, Paddy Horan, Nora O’Donoghue, Fr. Sean Dillon, Eddie and Mary Costelloe. Mass: Saturday 16th October at Moyvane for Sean Broderick RIP (Coilagurteen) at 7.30pm; Sunday 17th October in Knockanure for People of the Parish at 9.30am and Moyvane 17th October for Mary Moloney (nee Foley) RIP 11.00am; Monday 18th October NO MASS; Tuesday 19th October at Moyvane for Mrs. Galvin (Wellbeing) at 7.30pm; Wednesday 20th October at Knockanure for Liam Sexton at 7.30pm; Thursday 21 st October at Moyvane Private Intention at 7.30pm; Friday 22nd October at Knockanure for Paddy & Maureen Fitzmaurice RIP (Gortdrmosilihy) at 7.30pm.

 

MASS ROCK: Annual Mass at Poll an Aifrinn.  The Mass Rock, Keelacloghane Wood, Milltown, where former Prior of Holy Cross Dominican Church in Tralee Fr Thaddeus Moriarty OP  was arrested before his martyrdom in October 1653.   Celebrant Fr. John Harris OP, Prior Provincial of the Irish Dominican Province.  Sunday 24 October at 3 pm.  All welcome.

 

MISSION Month Online Event  We Cannot Remain Silent, ‘We cannot but speak about what we seen and heard’.  Join Missionaries as they share their experience of working in Sudan and South Sudan.  Oct 21st at 8pm. Register online  https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie.  For further information contact email  desbailey@dioceseofkerry.ie or phone 064 6632644. 

 

ADORATION in Listowel Church every Wednesday after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. Should a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration. 

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Mark Reidy, son of Margaret and Paudie, Upper Athea, who married Anita Quinn at Our Lady Queen Of Peace Church in Aughanduff, Co Armagh recently.

 

Best Wishes also to Moll Collins from Tarbert who celebrated her 101^st birthday., she was born at Moneygall.

 

MAP: Heritage Trail map is to be placed in the centre of Athea Village. The route covers 9km and has 20 points on the trail.

 

NOMINATIONS for Family Carer of the Year Awards must be in before 22^nd of October, details from 1800 24 07 24 or contact www.familycarers.ie

 

COOKERY Course at Listowel Family Resource Centre starts Nov. 1^st, details from 068 23584.

 

BALLYSEEDY Home & Garden will host an Autumn Garden Planting and Cookery Demonstration fundraiser this Halloween eve for the Tralee Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

 

BOOKS: Bridie Murphy compiled a book of poems, articles and photographs and recently launched it under the title “Connections”.  A book on graveyards in Ardagh district, is the latest book launched by Mary Kury, called ‘In Loving Memory’. Another book on the way from Kevin Quaid entitled “I am Kevin, Not Lewy” ; A new collection of short stories by Pat McLoughlin has just been released. Details online at www.limerickwriterscentre.com. 

 

Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past is being republished as a revised and expanded edition. The new volume will have 20,000 additional words of material along with a selection of new photographs.

 

ST JOHN’S Listowel; Sonoro Quartet on 20^th Oct. they are based in Amsterdam.

 

VINTAGE; Athea Vintage Club. For further information please see Facebook Athea Vintage Club or phone Francie 0876666850/Ciara 0879348904.

 

HERITAGE Ireland; https://issuu.com/obair/docs/heritage-ireland-issue-9-spring-201

 

DANCE: Afternoon Tea Dance at Kilcooley’s Ballybunion on October 31^st from 3pm.

 

SANDY KELLY at INEC, tickets €30 or you can  book directly through INEC Ticketmaster on this link:

 

https://www.ticketmaster.ie/parish-of-glenflesk-presents-sandy-kelly-guests-co-kerry-25-102021/event/18005B37ACDA409C

 

GRANTS: Thanks to the Sport Capital Programme, Glin Tennis Club were approved funding to start the renovation process of Glin tennis court.

 

OVER €535,000 in student assistance and wellbeing supports has been announced for Munster Technological University students.

 

JOBS: Central Pharma will begin production in Kerry Technology Park in Tralee in Quarter 1 of next year. Five Kerry enterprises are among 24 nationwide sharing €9.3m in funding under the Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme.

 

EDUCATION: Kerry College of Further Education and Training with campus locations in: Clash Road, Denny Street, Monavalley, Cappanalea and Listowel. Kerry College offers courses for PROGRESSION, courses for EMPLOYMENT and APPRENTICESHIPS. Late applications are welcome for our 2021/2022 academic year.

 

ST Michael’s Listowel, complete application for entry before 23^rd of October.

 

GOSPELS: Invitation: “Lectio Divina: Drink from your own well”(St Bernard of Clairvaux).

 

An introduction to the reading, reflection and prayer of the Gospels for anyone who seeks

 

a way towards hope, wisdom and faith in day to day life. Presented by Fr Seamus O’

 

Connell on Learning to pray the scriptures from your life. 3 Sessions: Mondays 18th

 

Oct & 1st Nov 7.30pm – 9pm (zoom) and Saturday 13th Nov. Tralee and Zoom.

 

REGISTER: email office@stjohns.ie Please put ‘Lectio Divina in Subject line. Phone

 

087 6873208

 

IRISH Film Festival 2021; It’s Irish Film Festival Time again with seven Australian premieres and in 2021 it’s online  https://tintean.org.au/category/whats-on/

 

TRANSPORT: Kerry Cancer Support Group-Health Link transport service have received a 212 Ford Kuga Hybrid from Kerry Motor Works.

 

STATINS: For example, 1%-7% of patients who take cholesterol drugs called statins are likely to experience potentially harmful muscle injury. By Justin Vesser.

 

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.

 

RETROFIT: The Deep Retrofit of a home means carrying out multiple energy upgrades all at once to achieve a BER of A-rating. Firstly, you will need to reduce the level of heat loss so that you keep heat in the home for longer. This involves some or all of the following: wall insulation, roof insulation, floor insulation, window upgrades. The next step is to look at an efficient renewable heating system to support the transition away from fossil fuels. The typical heating system installed on a Deep Retrofit Pilot Project is an air-source heat pump.  It also includes mechanical ventilation to maintain good indoor air quality. Other renewable energy technologies such as solar water heating panels and solar photovoltaic panels may be appropriate for your home. 

 

https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/deep-retrofit-grant/

 

HOMES: The country is very short of housing according to reports, while countless houses are vacant or partially occupied. Many are nervous of letting houses, after they hear of stories of vandalism and other antisocial acts of tenants. We have a cert for Covid 19, a log book for tenants, would give confidence to people renting their homes. Retrofitting homes for people should be delayed till the housing shortage is solved. Scarce materials and labour is used up in retrofitting.

 

PLAN – Land for wind farms to be cut by 90 per cent –on the draft County Development Plan for 2022 to 2028.

 

RURAL people are criticising the lack of funding for road maintenance in the Budget.

 

FARMERS: Kerry IFA County Chairman Kenny Jones said: "Farmers across all sectors are facing an increasingly uncertain future. Increasing regulation, Brexit-related trade disruption, the prospect of substantial cuts in direct payments due to CAP reforms, climate action measures and rising input costs means farmers in County Kerry are in a perilous position.”

 

BULBS: Packets of bulbs have been made available to all post-primary schools in Ireland. 

 

300,000 bulbs have been made available through the Irish Local Development Network so that groups in the youth and community sector can access bulbs for free as part of their local activities. Bulbs for local community and youth groups have been supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Recommended bulbs; Crocus Tommasinianus Barr’s Purple; “Yellow Garlic” and Grape Hyacinth.  https://www.gaisce.ie/bulbsforbees/

 

CEIST schools are celebrating very significant anniversaries around this time.  Congratulations to the whole school communities, past and present, of Coláiste Bride, Enniscorthy celebrating 50 years; St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush, 60 years; Sacred Heart, Clonakilty 80 years, St. Mary’s College, Naas, 85 years, Presentation Secondary School Ballingarry 150 Years and Presentation Wexford 203 Years.

 

ART: The Credit Union Art Competition 2021. This year’s theme “Imagine”,

 

As we are embracing a greener and sustainable world, this year we are aiming to reduce the amount of paper used. For this reason, all schools will receive their competition notifications and entry forms via email. Entry forms are also available on www.listowelcu.ie or from Listowel Credit Union Offices in Listowel and Ballybunion. The closing date to submit finished entries is Friday October 22nd.

 

LECTIO DIVINA:  An introduction to the reading, reflection and prayer of the Gospels for anyone who seeks a way towards hope, wisdom and faith in day to day life. Presented by Fr Seamus O’Connell on Learning to pray the scriptures from your life. 3 Sessions: Mondays 18 Oct & 1st Nov 7.30pm – 9pm (zoom) and Saturday 13 Nov. Tralee and Zoom. REGISTER: email office@stjohns.ie Please put ‘ Lectio Divina’ in Subject line.  Phone 087 6873208.

 

POPE Francis has recognized a miracle obtained through the intercession of his predecessor Venerable John Paul I, who will now be declared “blessed.” Often called “the smiling pope,” John Paul I died unexpectedly on Sept. 28, 1978, after just 33 days in office. A priority of his short pontificate was carrying forward the work of the Second Vatican Council.

 

STORY of the Woman Behind Presentation Order’s 175th Celebrations in Castleisland

 

Posted on October 9th, 2021

 

http://www.mainevalleypost.com/2021/10/09/remarkable-story-of-the-woman-behind-presentation-orders-175th-celebrations/

 

SEMINARIANS: Nine new seminarians have begun their 2021-2022 academic programme and formation for Irish dioceses. These students are currently undertaking the propaedeutic programme in the Redemptoris Mater Seminary, Dundalk, Archdiocese of Armagh; Royal English College, Valladolid, Spain; and, Royal Scots College, Salamanca, Spain. This brings to 64 the total number studying for the priesthood.

 

FEAST of St. Luke is celebrated on Mon. 18th October.  He was the companion of St. Paul.  He is the patron Saint of doctors and surgeons. Feast of St. John Paul II is celebrated on Fri. 23rd. October. 

 

Pope for 26 years (1978-2005).  He visited 104 different countries.

 

 FULL MOON on 20^th Oct., this autumn the weather was marvellous for the time of year, grass was still growing well up to the present.

 

MENTAL Health Association, Please call 061 446786 and we would be happy to chat to you. We are available from Mon – Thurs 11am- 4pm. Email  info@limerickmentalhealth.ie

 

COVID-19: While thousands are receiving free test, but if you are going to a hospital for a procedure, they could charge you up to E100.

 

CHARITY Cycle; Tommy Sheehy repeatedly climbed the Short Mountain outside Tralee on his bike, he climbed the hill enough times the hill to reach the 8,848 metres needed to equal the height of Mount Everest, in the one day. Support him by visiting his idonate page https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11407563_tommy-sheehy-s-2021-three-cycling-challenges.html

 

ACCORDIAN: Tom McNamara of Limerick said that the new Paolo Sporani elite model was like a “new baby” on receiving his new accordion, donated by an Italian company. See more at https://youtu.be/uhwCYiazQoU

 

HISTORY: Local History Course on Monday evenings from 7pm-9pm.   Starting 18th October 2021

 

Venue: Further Education and Training Centre, Abbeyfeale Campus, Abbeyfeale.

 

  The aim of this programme is multipurpose. The course will explore the history of the West Limerick area and areas of specific note from ancient times right through to the present. The course will also trace the impacts of different societies on the development of the West Limerick area.

 

The knowledge, skills and competencies acquired on this programme are relevant to personal development and participation in society, community and employment and provides a basis for further progression. The programme covers the acquirement of basic knowledge, skills and competencies in a narrow range of fields of learning.

 

MANUSCRIPT: By Courtney Mares

 

Vatican City, Oct 7, 2021 / 04:00 am

 

The Vatican Library has a ninth-century manuscript currently on display at the Dubai Expo.

 

Three original manuscripts from the Vatican Apostolic Library are part of a Holy See exhibit on display until March 31, 2022, at the world’s fair in the United Arab Emirates.

 

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/249213/a-1200-year-old-vatican-library-manuscript-is-on-display-at-dubai-expo?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=168403011&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9rtD9sQD9H93ngTAo-SqwXEFHD09zWCQntkcet-CC2RPzHO143rTyAPHEYwdmkCaSOzaP-zPqwwbR8aOOOUSxcSXrwPg&utm_content=168403011&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

https://youtu.be/mpducEvojuo

 

 

 

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https://langangeorge.wordpress.com/

 

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As for Pius V, he credited the Lord and the intercession of the Blessed Mother, in the dual roles of Our Lady of Victory and Our Lady of the Rosary. As de Mattei details, at the very hour of the victory on Oct. 7, far away from the high seas, Pius V had had an inspiration — something had filled him a certain sense that the Holy League had persevered. “Let us go and thank God,” he told his cardinals assembled, “because at this very moment our armada has obtained victory.”

 

 

 

It had indeed, though official confirmation did not arrive until two weeks later, late at night via courier. Awakened in the middle of the night, the Pope broke out in tears of joy and invoked the words of Simeon: “Lord, now let your servant depart in peace” (Luke 2:29).

 

 

 

Six months later, the 68-year-old Pontiff, only six years into his papacy, departed this life in peace.

 

 

 

The whole ordeal took its toll on the Pope as well as the world. And our world today would look very different if not for what happened at Lepanto 450 years ago this October.

 

https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/remembering-the-battle-of-lepanto-450-years-ago?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=168111138&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9nH-_rhA-2ajvz4IcjiGIhvDIhu801F0JDoVxghBVKozUWcCBvC4C9m7URESswT5VhsKNtBLfvnhvlWfbqOd0quJy37w&utm_content=168111138&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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Father Raymond J. de Souza World

 

October 13, 2021

 

 

 

The Year of St. Joseph has already had its liturgical highpoints — the Feast of the Holy Family last December, the Solemnity of St. Joseph himself in March and the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker in May. Then there are the infancy feasts of Jesus where Joseph is present: Christmas, Epiphany, the Presentation in the Temple. There is even a lesser known feast of the “Holy Espousals” of Joseph and Mary (Jan. 23).

 

 

 

But Oct. 13 is another day to think about St. Joseph. That was the day of the final apparition at Fatima in 1917, the “miracle of the sun” witnessed by some 70,000 people. It was a terrifying vision of the sun veering from its orbit in the sky, spinning and careening in such fashion as that many present thought the end of the world was upon them.

 

https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/st-joseph-s-celestial-appearance-at-fatima

 

 

 

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MEDIA: For instance, in-house studies show that Instagram increased eating disorders and suicidal thoughts. One study found that 13.5% of teen girls said Instagram makes thoughts of suicide worse, and 17% said it makes eating disorders worse.

 

https://www.ncregister.com/news/the-facebook-files-the-many-faces-of-social-media-reveal-a-harmful-side?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=171141925&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_SGk6KYGF6-SfdNzPQal-YXFDUAZRgWii-JuM8qusBFoaaTTy6agvJjyXPLyhQAYXRpBwBTBiprcdEOaWrY10qfggwew&utm_content=171141925&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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2021 October 13 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

PADRE Pio October Devotions on Tuesday 19th October at 7.30pm in Castleisland.

 

THE COASTAL ROSARY - on Sunday 10th October at Ballybunion Beach at 2.30pm.

 

DANCING Classes at Knockanure Community Centre on October 13th at 8.15pm. Contact Norella (087) 6809249

 

TRIP: Moyvane/Knockanure Senior Citizen’s Trip to Tralee (subsidized by Eirgrid). Bus leaving Moyvane Church car park Friday October 29th at 12pm. Lunch at the Meadowlands followed by visit to County Museum and Ballyseedy Garden Centre. Tea and Refreshments on return to Moyvane at Speedy’s Nolan’s Bar. Cost €20 to be paid when booking with Elaine O’Flaherty, no later than Friday October 15th. Contact (068) 49692 or (087) 3315935.

 

BABY Loss awareness week, continues to 15^th of October, see Facebook page of UHK for a short service, send a message for the Memory Tree to uhk.memorytree@hse.ie

 

MISSION Month Webinar; We Cannot Remain Silent, Sr. Orla Treacy, Fr. Tim Galvin, Julieann Moran

 

Thurs 21 Oct 8pm, see Diocese of Kerry site for more.

 

DEATH has taken place of Bridget Ann Joyce, 76, in recent years of Holmes, NY and long-time resident of Lake Carmel, NY, passed away on September 28, 2021. Bridget was born on March 29, 1945 to John and Ellen or ‘Nell’ (Mulvihill) McAuliffe in Gortdromasillihy, Moyvane.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Carmel O’Sullivan, Anne O’Mahony, Mary Hickey, Pauline Quinn, Marguerite Clancy, Ned O’Connell, Sr. Martina Relihan, Betty Kennelly, Michael Finucane, Bro. Denis McAuliffe, Fr. Hallie Ashe.

 

 MASS Saturday 9th October in Moyvane for Timothy Noonan RIP (Birthday Mass) at 7.30pm; Sunday 10th October Knockanure Private Intention at 9.30am and mass in Moyvane 10th October a Private Intention at 11.00am; Monday 11th October  NO MASS; Tuesday 12th October at Moyvane for Joe O’Connor RIP (Kilbaha) at 7.30pm; Wednesday 13th October in Knockanure Private Intention at 7.30pm; Thursday 14th October at Moyvane Private Intention at 7.30pm; Friday 15th October in Knockanure Private Intention at 7.30pm.

 

ADORATION takes place every Wednesday in Listowel Church, straight after 10.30am. Mass until 1.00 p.m. (lunch time) Should a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration.

 

 NOTE: When there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.00pm.

 

MILK SCHEME: The School Milk Scheme is subsidised and provides a daily fresh portion of milk to school-going children at a very affordable price in Primary, Secondary and Montessori schools. The National Dairy Council supplies participating schools with free fridges to ensure that milk is chilled.

 

https://www.moocrew.ie/school-milk/about-school-milk-scheme/

 

Contact- National Dairy Council on 01 290 2451 or email schoolmilk@ndc.ie

 

UNICEF:  “Get a Vaccine/Give a Vaccine, You can send your donation by post to Freepost, UNICEF Ireland, 33 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin D01 R283. By Phone; (01) 878 3000; By Email; info@unicef.ie

 

GLÓRACH drive-in bingo continues at Abbeyfeale GAA grounds every Sunday at 2pm.

 

PLAN: Moyvane Development Association; We have identified the need for a Socio-Economic Development Plan for our area and believe this will be a very positive process, resulting in a robust plan which we can all use. MDA will hold the first of their community planning meetings on Tues, Oct 12^th.

 

BUS: Local Link Kerry offices on 066-7147002.

 

YOUTH: Two Presentation Castleisland students, Fiona Brosnan and Joanna Moynihan were chosen to represent the youth of Ireland in a webinar hosted by the Ombudsman for Children, Dr. Niall Muldoon.

 

GUITAR lessons with Margaret Carroll at the Library Athea. Beginners: Tuesday 7-8pm. Advanced: Wednesday 7-8pm and Adults on Wednesday 8-9pm. Enquiries to 087-9395273.

 

ST JOHN’S Theatre during October, starting at 8pm. Saturday 16th October 2021- Arán Agus Im. Arán & Im is a theatrical performance in which Manchán Magan bakes sourdough bread and more. Details from- St John's Theatre.

 

SANDY KELLY at INEC, tickets €30 or you can  book directly through INEC Ticketmaster on this link:

 

https://www.ticketmaster.ie/parish-of-glenflesk-presents-sandy-kelly-guests-co-kerry-25-102021/event/18005B37ACDA409C

 

COLLECTION: Bishops are asking parishes throughout Ireland to undertake a special Church collection on 6 and 7 November to invite the public to support Trócaire in its work to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in East Africa. Bishops also discussed that in the countries where Trócaire works, less than 5% of the population have been vaccinated for Covid and infection rates are up to 50%.  An additional 200 million people have fallen into poverty globally as a result of the Covid crisis.  Bishops highlighted that wealthier countries, while protecting their most vulnerable citizens, also have a moral responsibility to ensure that the populations of developing countries have equal, rapid and effective access to Covid vaccine coverage. For more on Trócaire’s East Africa appeal see www.trocaire.org.

 

PRAYER Service; Bishop Ray invites you to join him for a liturgy of prayer in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney at 3pm on Sunday 17th October to commence our Synodal Pathway -which Pope Francis has asked for worldwide.

 

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND, 5th – 7th November 2021 Restore Communication, Renew
Commitment and Rekindle Romance. This is an online experience (using Zoom), starting on Friday
evening at 8pm and ending on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Details https://www.marriageencounter.ie

 

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP – are hoping to start up their group meetings again on Friday 15th October. Anyone wishing to join the group should contact Tarbert Bridewell at 068-36500. Free transport will be available to and from meetings.

 

INFORMATION: local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0761 07 7860. The offices from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.  Or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.

 

ART Competition sponsored by the Credit Union, closing date October 22nd.

 

HEALTHY Athea is promoting the My Mind Matters Initiative which runs from October 10th to October 30th. You are invited to download the MyLife App on your phone and give 30 mins five days a week for walking, running, cycling, yoga etc. and record this activity on the App. If participants collectively record 30,000 days of activity on the MyLife App, Irish Life will donate €10,000 to the Samaritans.

 

MURALS: Paul Bokslag is a Dutch artist and designer based in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. He works in various media, including murals, printmaking, type design and papercut installations. Paul recently mentored local artists Eimear O’Connor, Erin Halpin, Jack McKenna and Michelle Quinn in working on an outdoor mural in partnership with St John's Theatre and Listowel Tidy Towns. The designs are based on small scale papercuts that were enlarged to create a colourful work of public art inspired by Junior Griffin’s poem “Memories of the Ball Alley in Listowel” and the people, sporting life and cultural traditions of Listowel and North Kerry. The finished work was unveiled in the Listowel Ball Alley on Friday evening last.

 

MART in Castleisland end of September, over 900 head of cattle on offer and a 99% clearance.

 

FREE Soil sampling, application to the department of Agriculture site, it is costing the government 10 Million Euro.

 

CLOTHES Collection for Murhur N.S. on Sat 16^th Oct at Marian Hall from 10am to noon.

 

PREPARING FOR THE SYNODAL JOURNEY On Sunday 17th October all the dioceses in Ireland begin the Synodal Pathway -which Pope Francis has asked for worldwide.  Pope Francis speaks of ‘Synod’ as ‘journeying together’, truly ‘listening to each other’ and ‘together identifying the path along which Christ is leading us’. Bishop Ray invites you to join him for a liturgy of prayer in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney at 3pm on Sunday 17th October to commence our journey.  Come to the Cathedral or join by streaming via the cathedral website. Pope Francis has chosen the theme “Communion, Participation and Mission”.

 

FILMS: The Kerry International film festival will open on Thursday 14th October with Death of a Ladies' Man, starring Gabriel Byrne, and will close with the Irish Language feature Foscadh (Shelter), which recently won Best First Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh. There are 15 in-person physical events and 30 online screenings.

 

EXHIBITION: 17 from the ‘70s – Exhibition of Signed Black & White Photographs of some of North Kerry’s Best Loved Artists by Kieran Moloney, at Kerry Writers' Museum. Exhibition ends Oct 14th

 

Photographs will be available to view on www.writersweek.ie after exhibition.

 

ARTS: Upcoming opportunity with the Public Participation Network for an arts based research project at Coláiste Na Ríochta in Listowel. The project is seeking an artist/creativity facilitator who can facilitate group conversation and group creative expression, capturing issues of discrimination and lack of tolerance in a school/ community. The aim is to work with 5 second level students over a number of weeks. All creativity or arts based mediums are welcome. Kerry LCYP is supporting the PPN network. Brief available from Caroline Toal at ctoal@kerrycoco.ie  The deadline is 5.00pm on Friday 8th October.

 

ROAD Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána and the Irish Tyre Industry Association , promoted ‘Tyre Safety Day’ on Wednesday, October 6.

 

HEALING Weekend: If you would like to find out more about Rachel’s Vineyard or about the Healing Weekends, please call Bernadette: 087 859 2877. Email: bergoulding1@gmail.com for more information see http://www.rachelsvineyard.ie

 

AWARE (Depression & Anxiety) Free phone: 1800 80 48 48 Mon – Sunday 10am – 10pm.

 

Samaritans Free phone: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.ie

 

The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest is held annually to highlight World Mental Health Day on 10th October. The  Fest  aims  to  raise  awareness  of  the  available  supports  and services in the county as well as to empower people to engage with the  ‘Five  Ways  to  Wellbeing’  through  a  dynamic  and  interactive programme of events.  60 free events on offer all over the county.

 

DIY Jobs for older people, details from Age Action 0818 911 109 or email; careandrepair@ageaction.ie

 

EDUCATION: Erasmus+ KA2 Application Clinic is for those wishing to apply for funding for Small-Scale projects in the fields of VET, School Education, Adult Education and Youth. It takes place online on 13 October. https://www.leargas.ie/

 

HUMMINGBIRD LEARNING CENTRE- Based in Adare, Co Limerick, specialise in making learning easy. We work with adults and children to improve reading, maths, spelling, writing, concentration, retention and recall. The Hummingbird Learning Method® to allow each person's individual learning style fly right over any stumbling blocks - making learning easy, enjoyable and giving you a whole new outlook on life. We achieve positive results by helping children, teens and adults utilise their natural abilities to succeed in their literacy goals. https://hummingbirdlearning.com/

 

DELAY: 10,000 apprentices are waiting and unable to receive off the job training, delaying qualification.

 

LOCAL HUB: Duagh are using the Presbytery for remote working, details from duaghlocalhub@gmail.com

 

MAGAZINE:  Photos and articles are being sought for the Ballydonoghue Parish Journal. More information at magazine@ballydonoghue.net

 

BOOK: GAA Grassroots, seven stories from County Kerry, now available.

 

BLAS na hÉireann, now in their 14th year, have announced the award winners for 2021, there are 13 winners from County Kerry.

 

BATTERY: liquid air energy storage plant in Greater Manchester got £10m grant from the UK government, it will use spare green energy to compress air into a liquid and store it, for use later.

 

POET Michael Hartnett would have been 80 years old on September 18th this year.

 

He was born in Croom, Co. Limerick in 1941. In fact, he was a young 58 when he died in 1999.

 

By Peter Browne, see https://eigsemichaelhartnett.ie/

 

KERRY Local Enterprise Office in association with PSC Taxation Services will have a Budget 2022 Breakfast Briefing via Zoom on Thursday, October 14, from 9.30am to 11am.

 

 WYD- World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, world’s largest gathering of Catholic young people will take place on Aug. 1-6, 2023. World Youth Day was established by Pope John Paul II in 1985. The week-long gathering usually attracts hundreds of thousands of young people.

 

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/249186/dates-for-world-youth-day-2023-in-lisbon-announced?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=167599617&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--HaOv636Y24ZW4Nmnlqxko-SPLV1EMmZhTQQhDEv_jCXdQ1MDzExTc1bKQPBOZHXcWwq0HHX4fNfScU-RbxTm5tF6kng&utm_content=167599617&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

SECURITY: New York Governor. Kathy Hochul to give $25 million in grants for security at nonprofits threatened by hate crimes.

 

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GOSPELS: Invitation: “Lectio Divina: Drink from your own well”(St Bernard of Clairvaux).
An introduction to the reading, reflection and prayer of the Gospels for anyone who seeks
a way towards hope, wisdom and faith in day to day life. Presented by Fr Seamus O’
Connell on Learning to pray the scriptures from your life. 3 Sessions: Mondays 18th
Oct & 1st Nov 7.30pm – 9pm (zoom) and Saturday 13th Nov. Tralee and Zoom.
REGISTER: email office@stjohns.ie Please put ‘Lectio Divina in Subject line. Phone
087 6873208

 

TRIBUTE; Bridget Ann Joyce, 76, in recent years of Holmes, NY and long-time resident of Lake Carmel, NY, passed away on September 28, 2021.

 

Bridget was born on March 29, 1945 to John and Ellen or ‘Nell’ (Mulvihill) McAuliffe in Moyvane, county Kerry, Ireland.

 

As a child, many adventures were shared playing make-believe in the fields near their home with her siblings and cousins of Moyvane.  With a deep imagination and a love of storytelling, Bridie- as she was known to all- along with her brother John, would imagine themselves famous radio announcers ‘Paddy and Jack’, or private investigators.  She loved to try her hand at repairing bikes and other mechanical things.  She also spent some time living in Glin, Limerick with her aunt, uncle and grandmother.  She had a natural wit and the gift of humor, sharing many of these early stories from Ireland with us in America.

 

As a young woman, Bridie came to America with her sister Marie in 1960 and lived on Valentine Ave in the Fordham section of the Bronx, joining her parents.  Later, her brother John and sister Rita would also come out to America.  Bridie attended Roosevelt High School and afterwards joined Merrill Lynch on Wall Street.  She loved attending the Irish dance halls such as “The Red Mill” and “The Jaeger House”, with Marie.  She was very close to her Aunts and especially enjoyed many shopping trips to Macys with her Aunt Jule who lived in Parkchester.

 

She met and married her life-long partner, Patrick Joyce, on August 14, 1965.  Saving and working hard to purchase their first home, they accomplished this in 1971, when they found a two-family house on Decatur Ave (near her Uncle, Martin Mulvihill, well-known musician & composer of Irish music).  The first in the family to own a home,  Bridie was overjoyed and so proud of the accomplishment.  Soon after, they were blessed with five wonderful children.

 

They lived in the Bainbridge neighborhood of the Bronx before moving to Carmel, NY in 1979. 

 

Bridie also worked as a Home Care Assistant as well as in local nursing facilities and as  a bus monitor for a number of years at Red and Tan Lines in Carmel, NY.

 

Family was important to her and she was a devoted wife, mother and grandma.  Bridie adored all her grandchildren and felt blessed by each new addition.  She was gifted at making delicious dishes for family occasions and holidays.  She always welcomed many children into her home and would feed half the neighborhood if given the chance.  Bridie was also known for helping others out when in need.  One time she took under her roof a student from Glin, Co. Limerick who came out to New York to attend college and find work.  Bridie treated him like family and never expected anything in return.  To this day, he would call her and love to spend time chatting & reminiscing on the time he spent in her home in the Bronx.  Bridie also took in her youngest sister, Rita, when their parents retired back to Co. Kerry in 1972.  Rita lived with her for over a year until finding an apartment of her own. 

 

Bridie loved animals, having many pet dogs over the years, such as Gilda, Lady, and Inky and Binky (aka Little Mama and Little Papa).

 

Bridie loved collecting and wearing decorative jewelry, attending many outdoor markets for fun.  Her musical tastes ran from Irish songs, to Elvis and 1950’s music.  She had an outgoing nature and was more recently a friend to all at the nursing home where she lived.  She loved reading mystery and detective novels and having visits from family and friends, especially her sister, Rita.

 

Bridget is survived by her beloved husband Patrick, and her children, Delia, Cormac (and Melissa), Conor (and Sharon) Joyce, and her cherished grandchildren, Aidan, Brendan, Samantha, Julianna, Maya, Natalya, Alex and Sophie.  Her loving sister, Rita  (McAuliffe) Romano also survives her.  Sadly, she is predeceased by two beloved sons, Sean and Patrick Joyce, and two siblings, Marie Moran and John McAuliffe.  She leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews as well.

 

Bridie was a deeply religious Catholic who endlessly offered up prayers and good intentions for those in need.  Bridie will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

 

Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Cargain Funeral Home, 10 Fowler Avenue, Carmel, NY. 

 

A prayer service to celebrate and honor Kimberly's life will take place at 4:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Cargain Funeral Home in Carmel, NY. 

 

A private cremation will follow.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bridget’s memory to National Breast Cancer Foundation (https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/).

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cargain Funeral Homes, Inc., 10 Fowler Avenue, Carmel, NY, 845-225-3672, www.cargainfuneralhomes.com.

 

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ADVENTURES of Sr M. Juliana Culhane in July 1922, Part 1

 

by Marian McGreal SSL, coordinator

 

The scene - in St Louis Convent, Louisville, Monaghan. I was a boarder there from 1919 to 1922. I came with an inlaw of my Auntie’s, Maria Brosnan, a sister of Con Brosnan – the famous Kerry footballer. I loved the place. The Sisters were very kind to us. Sr M. Laurentia was the Mistress of Schools then. At that time there was Junior, Middle, and Senior Grade (in the Inter Exams). I did Middle Grade in June 1922. The times, due to the 1922 Civil War, were very disturbed. The exams for some, ended about June 18th and Sr M. Laurentia did her best with information from Headquarters in Dublin, to send the girls home safely. But some of the subjects like Art, Commerce etc. dragged on, and it was well on in June by the time about 30 or 35 of us were finished. We were all set in great form for going home, when the news came, urgently from Dublin that there was trouble in the city and that there was no means of travelling for any girls from the south. No trains running from Dublin to Limerick or Cork, or from Dublin to Waterford. So there we were about twenty of us “all dressed up an nowhere to go.” I often think what the poor sisters felt like with us crowd on their hands! Then just before the news from Dublin had come I had been making plans how I would spend my holiday, as I had made up my mind to enter September 8th. Well we just had to make the best of a bad matter and be grateful to God and the Srs that we were safe and sound with them. Then bright and fair one morning Sr M. Laurentia got word that the city was quiet, and that we could get to Dublin, but no trains to the south. Well, God was good to me, I had a pal, Margaret Fleming from Castleisland, Kerry. She luckily had a cousin in Dublin married to a D.M.P. [Dublin Metropolitan Police] man, and she made me come with her. I forgot their names, but they had the greatest sympathy for us, were so good to us. The D.M.P Inspector had a heart of gold. He knew well that our relatives would be in a very bad way about us, no means of sending a wire or letter. So the good and kind man went out every morning and found out if there was any chance of a train to the south. So, praise to the good God, he came back in haste one morning and said that there was a train going to Waterford in an hours’ time that we could also get a connection to Mallow that same day. Well, in two shakes of a lambs tail he had us across the city, and just in time for the Waterford train. It was like a passport to Heaven to get that train!! The good D.M.P. man wished us the best of luck. Thank God we got to Waterford in time to catch the train to Mallow.

 

https://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/ss3w03jbh3sdxav81nwt7w?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=60348173&t=19890245

 

 

 

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Gabriel Fitzmaurice

 

Biography

 

Deeply rooted in the literary tradition of North Kerry, Gabriel Fitzmaurice is a poet, broadcaster, writer, translator, singer and raconteur. He was born in 1952, in the village of Moyvane, Co. Kerry where he still lives. For more than three decades, he taught and later served as principal at his local national school but is now happily retired. He has been called “poetry’s answer to John B Keane” (Books Ireland) and his poems have been described as “comparable to Burns for their insight and lyricism” (The Irish Times ).

 

 

 

He is the author of more than forty books, including collections of poetry in English and Irish as well as several collections of verse for children. He has translated extensively from Irish and has edited a number of anthologies of poetry in both English and Irish. In addition, he has published volumes of essays and collections of songs and ballads. He is a familiar voice on Kerry Radio where he hosts his own show. He is a former chair and literary advisor of Listowel Writers’ Week and is currently a committee member of Éigse Michael Hartnett. He is an award winner of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centenary Poetry Competition. He works as a translator of essays and collections of songs/ballads from the original Irish and has twice represented Ireland at the European Festival of Poetry in Louvain, Belgium. A musician and singer, he has played and sung on a number of albums of Irish traditional music. He frequently broadcasts on Irish radio and television and local radio stations on education and the arts.

 

https://eigsemichaelhartnett.ie/2019-archive/

 

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2021 October 6 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE are offering a range of courses: “Parents Plus for Teenagers” starts on Thursday 7th October at 10.30am for 7 weeks. Also “Incredible Years” for parents of children 2 – 12 years is scheduled to start on 11th October at 10.00am. For further details on both courses contact Bridie Mulvihill on 086-8556431 or Toni Clare on 087-7523705. Alternatively contact the Centre on (068) 23584.

 

 MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION have 2 Upcoming Community Employment Vacancies in Moyvane, immediate start: General Operative and Groundskeeper. For more details: info@listowelareace.ie or contact: Aine Elbell & Noelle O’Connell, 087-9346242/087-4160456

 

YOUR VOICE IS WELCOME: Fr. Brendan would welcome your suggestions about how the parish may be better served, i.e., committees, procedures, etc. Send personally or anonymously (note in box at house) or email (Carmody.brendan4@gmail.com).

 

Opening Hours of Parish Office Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00pm Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday Friday 10.00am - 1.00 pm. Office: 068 49308.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING: representing the parishes of Listowel, Duagh, Moyvane & Lixnaw will take place in St. Patrick’s Hall, Listowel on Tuesday night October 5th at 7.30 p.m. Elected members of each parish are asked to attend.

 

BUS: Local Link Kerry offices on 066-7147002.

 

THE COASTAL ROSARY - will take place at 2.30pm on Sunday 10th October. Ballybunion Beach at 2.30pm. Join people from around Ireland to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith at our grottos, churches, at the coasts and other suitable places.  We encourage you to gather safely being mindful of COVID 19 regulations.  Simply sign up a Rosary location at www. coastalrosaryireland.ie or  text your location to 087 278 6552.

 

HARVEST/THANKSGIVING MASS will be celebrated on Sunday, October 10 in many churches.

 

PADRE Pio October  Devotions (3rd Tuesday ) Tuesday 19th October at 7.30pm in Castleisland.

 

DEATH on 28 September 2021 of Marie O'Connor (nee Moran), "The Lane", Upper Athea and formerly of Tooreendonnell, Athea, Predeceased by her husband Jeremiah (Martin), her parents Ellen & Paddy, brothers Jack, Patsy and Dan, brothers in law and sisters in law. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Patsy and Liam, daughters in law Kathlelen and Joan, grandchildren, David, Aislinn, Aoife and Amy and great-grandchildren, brother Tom, sisters in law Hannah, Mary, Anne and Narry ,nieces, and  nephews.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Mary Aquin O’Carroll, Nell Byrnes, Sr. Ann Doyle, Patsy Healy, Bridie Lynch, Sean Dowling, Sr. Catherine Colbert, Joan Mulvihill, Mary Ellen Flaherty, Paudie Shanahan, Joe O’Connor, Dan O’Flaherty, Tommy Stack, Michael Moloney, Nellie Flynn, Monsignor Michael Leahy, Kathleen Filler, Hanna Hyland, Murt Downes. Mass; Saturday 2nd October ‘21 Moyvane for Mary Ellen O’Flaherty RIP (Keylod) at 7.30pm; Sunday 3rd October ’21 at Knockanure Private Intention at 9.30am and Moyvane Private Intention 11.00am;  Monday 4th October ‘21 NO MASS; Tuesday 5th October ’21 in Moyvane Private Intention; Please Note change in Mass Time 6.30pm Wednesday 6th October ’21 at Knockanure Private Intention; 7.30pm Thursday 7th October ’21 in Moyvane Private Intention; 7.30pm Friday 8th October ‘21 at Knockanure Private Intention at 7.30pm.

 

 NOTE: When there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.00pm.

 

FEAST of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on Monday 4th October.  Founder of the Franciscan Order and the Poor Clare sisters.  Renowned for his love of nature

 

 Feast of St. Faustina is celebrated on Tuesday 5th October.  Born in Poland in 1905. Died in 1938.  Inspired the movement dedicated to proclaiming the Divine Mercy, which flows from the heart of Jesus. Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary occurs on 7 October.

 

MUSIC: Glórach Theatre on the evening of Sunday, October 10th, an event to mark World Mental Health Day.  Father and son duo Donal and Eoin Murphy will be headlining, and will be joined by acclaimed trad duo Gretta Curtin and Jessie Healy. Denis Curtin and Frances Kennedy will provide a rich variety of song on the night.  For enquiries, please call 0871383940

 

 CONGRATULATIONS to Conor Mulvihill, Aughrim who finished second in the 100m boys under 10 and Mollie O’Riordan who finished fourth in the under 16 Girls High Jump at the recent All Ireland Community Games finals in Carlow.

 

FREEDOM: The Government hope to be in a position to announce the lifting of the majority of the public health restrictions on October 22nd, 2021.

 

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP – are hoping to start up their group meetings again on Friday 15th October. Anyone wishing to join the group should contact Tarbert Bridewell at 068-36500. Free transport will be available to and from meetings.

 

CYCLING event will take place on Saturday the 9th of October in aid of KHF and the Samaritans, at 9am in the John Mitchell’s GAA complex, and registration on event brite.

 

INEC Sandy Kelly Concert, book withTicketmaster on this link:

 

https://www.ticketmaster.ie/parish-of-glenflesk-presents-sandy-kelly-guests-co-kerry-25-10-

 

2021/event/18005B37ACDA409C

 

POPE: The Holy Father’s prayer intention for the month of October is: “We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavour of the Gospel.”

 

BULBS for Bees campaign is supported by the President, it is expected that schools will receive 50,000 bulbs shortly and a total of 300,000 bulbs are to be distributed through various outlets, more information from www.gaisce.ie/bulbsforbees/.

 

https://mailchi.mp/biodiversityireland/all-ireland-pollinator-plan-september-2021-newsletter

 

FLOWERS: The National Biodiversity Data Centre is an Initiative of the Heritage Council and is operated under a service level agreement by Compass Informatics. The data centre is funded by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, and the Heritage Council.

 

To get involved, see www.pollinators.ie

 

To learn more about biological recording see www.biodiversityireland.ie

 

https://youtu.be/VFQltrWUGh4

 

Ennis Tidy Towns http://ennistidytowns.com

 

GAISCE is an old Irish word which means ‘a great achievement’ and it is in the spirit of this meaning that the programme challenges  young people to set and pursue personal goals in four different areas of activity: Community Involvement; Personal Skills; Physical Recreation and  Adventure Journey. https://www.youth.ie/member/gaisce/

 

POTATO DAY: National Potato Day Oct 1^st, gives an opportunity to thank Irish potato growers, who harvested nearly 300,000t of potatoes in 2020.

 

SCHOLARSHIP: Any ICMSA member can make an application for the John Feely Scholarship, details from John Feely House Dublin Road Limerick V94 KX38. 

 

ROSARY Sunday at Knock, a bus from West Limerick travelled there on Sunday 3^rd, details from 069 62306. 

 

ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR PARISH MUSICIANS - The diocese will host an online workshop for parish musicians on Tuesday October 5th at 7.30pm via Zoom.  All involved in music ministry are welcome. The purpose of the workshop is to prepare choirs and parish musicians for the weeks ahead, as choirs and singers resume their role in the liturgy. The workshop will be presented by Tomás Kenny and Ailish Walsh O’Connor. Please email Tomás Kenny at tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie if you plan to attend. Join Zoom Meeting @

 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86165028212?pwd=RERYeWpEVmh1QnNUblZUMFhUUFYxQT09

 

Meeting ID: 861 6502 8212 - Passcode: 614065

 

JOBS: ST John of God Kerry Services is currently recruiting for new positions to meet the increasing needs of people across the county. Ring  064-6644133, or email to sjogkerry.recruitment@sjog.ie.

 

JOBS: Shannon Technology and Energy Park backed by the U.S. firm New Fortress Energy which is seeking planning permission to build a €650 million power and liquefied natural gas terminal in the estuary. The project would create some 270 construction jobs over a 3 year period and 70 permanent jobs.

 

TRALEE HOSPITAL: there are 2,200 patients waiting to be seen in the surgical out-patients department. No mention of ordinary people who need their hearing aid checked and are being put on long finger and unable to chat.

 

CLOTHES COLLECTION – The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a clothes collection on Thursday 14th Oct. in the Church car park from 8am to 10.30am in aid of St. Brendan’s and St. Mary’s Churches.

 

GRANT of €170,000 has been allocated to Kerry Parents and Friends Association through the Strengthening Disability Services Fund.

 

DAY FOR LIFE SUNDAY 3RD OCTOBER on the theme ‘The Good Samaritan: A Model of Compassion’. In the context of the recent proposal to introduce assisted suicide, both in Ireland and the UK, this year's Day for Life message invites Catholics to promote a more positive and compassionate response to the care of people who are in the final stages of life. See www.councilforlife.ie for more information

 

TEAGASC: Numbers employed by Teagasc during 2020 increased from 1,258 to 1,290 and pay costs increased from €71.25 million to €74.12 million. Four members of staff earned between €160,000 and €170,000.

 

The EU is to spend €140 million to support research in sustainable food systems and tackling food hunger.

 

PARTITION: The series will begin on Wednesday 6 October with ‘The Path to Partition, 1900-22’ Dr Éamon Phoenix, with the participation of Ann Donnelly, Northern Ireland Screen.

 

Further details for first few talks and booking information can be found here-

 

https://www.librariesni.org.uk/heritage-from-home-2/

 

SPEECH Writing; The ActionTalks national speech writing competition is now open! Open to all students aged 14-17. Enter by submitting a written speech by Monday 17th of January 2022.

 

https://actionaid.ie/speech-writing-competition/

 

MARATHON in Belfast was on Sunday, October 3rd.

 

FILMS: The Kerry International film festival will open on Thursday 14th October with Death of a Ladies' Man, starring Gabriel Byrne, and will close with the Irish Language feature Foscadh (Shelter), which recently won Best First Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh. There are 15 in-person physical events and 30 online screenings.

 

TG4 cameras will be at SSE Airtricity Women’s National League stadiums after agreeing a deal with the Football Association of Ireland to broadcast live games. In what will be a first for the League – which was established in 2011 – a national broadcaster will show four League games free-to-air over the coming weeks and they will also be available globally via the TG4 Player app. Shelbourne FC v DLR Waves from Tolka Park will be the first live match. Starting 02/10 @ 16:45.

 

TG4. Are fashion practices destroying the planet? In this series four fashionistas are challenged to reuse, recycle and reduce their items of clothing. Caoimhe Ní Chathail and Proinsias Ó Coinn are on a mission to get us thinking differently about our wardrobes. On  06/10 @ 20:30.

 

TG4. This series Opry le Daniel i gConnacht will come from the TF Royal in Castlebar. Join us for 6 lively shows of music and song with special guests Mary Coughlan, Brian Kennedy, Mick Flavin, Sandy Kelly, Tommy Fleming and Sean Keane. There will also be a special show in homage to Philomena Begley who is celebrating 60 years on the road this year. On  26/10 @ 21:30.

 

EIGHT walking trails in Kerry are to be included in the Walks Scheme under the Department of Rural and Community Development. The trails added in Kerry involve over 130 farmers and include the North Kerry Way, Glenageenty Loops, Pound/Knockernawaddra, Dingle Way, Keel Loop Walk, Caher Marsh Walk, Bolus Head/Skellig Way and Emlagh Loop/Reenroe Cliff Walk.

 

FÉILTE, the largest educational event in Ireland, took place online October 2 from 10am to 4pm and about 3,000 teachers and the general public expected to attend. Minister Foley said: “FÉILTE is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the teaching profession, and this year gives a particular opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge the enormous contribution of teachers during a time of unprecedented challenge.

 

MARRIAGE Enrichment Weekend, 5th – 7th November 2021, starting on Friday evening at 8pm

 

 And ending on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Details https://www.marriageencounter.ie

 

PREPARING FOR THE SYNODAL JOURNEY On Sunday 17th October all the dioceses in Ireland begin the Synodal Pathway -which Pope Francis has asked for worldwide.  Pope Francis speaks of ‘Synod’ as ‘journeying together’, truly ‘listening to each other’ and ‘together identifying the path along which Christ is leading us’. Bishop Ray invites you to join him for a liturgy of prayer in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney at 3pm on Sunday 17th October to commence our journey.  Come to the Cathedral or join by streaming via the cathedral website. Pope Francis has chosen the theme “Communion, Participation and Mission”.

 

DIOCESE OF KERRY Together Again. Moving forward with hope. Webinar on Thursday October 7th at 8.00 p.m. For more information or to register visit www.dioceseofkerry.ie

 

NEW MOON on 6^th Oct.

 

RALLY: Killarney and District Motor Club has announced details of the upcoming 2021 Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally, will take place on Saturday, November 27 – under full Covid 19 guidelines in line with Government and Sport Ireland advice.

 

HELP rose bloom  http://helprosebloom.ie/

 

A FREE information meeting aimed at advising people how to reduce energy costs homes and businesses will take place in Killarney, Listowel, Ballybunion and Castleisland after Christmas, in conjunction with the Kerry Sustainable Energy Co-Operative (KSEC). While you are waiting for advice, why not wash with a full load and dry clothes at night to reduce peak consumption.

 

LIFEGUARDS: Cork County Council had 39 full-time Beach Lifeguards.  Across Cork's 12 beaches, lifeguards carried out 21 rescues, reunited 23 lost children with their families and attended 940 first aid incidents.

 

TAX: There are 13 types of homeowner who won't have to pay property tax this year according to newspaper reports.

 

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Thursday, October 23, 1913; Page: 7

 

DASTARDLY OUTRAGE

 

NORTH KERRY PROTEST. INDIGNATION MEETING AT DUAGH.

 

On Sunday last a public meeting of very large dimensions was held in the village of Duagh for the purpose of condemning an outrage of a most unusual and at the same time diabolical character, which was perpetrated at Lyrecrumpane some weeks previously. The outrage, which aroused so much horror and indignation, consisted of a shot being fired through the window of one of the most highly respected members of the community, Mr. Patrick Moloney, R.D.C., where, for the want of a Chapel, the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass is being offered up weekly by the Rev. J. Beasley, P.P., in his house. The dastardly act of the abandoned miscreant, needless to say, carries with it the unspeakable abhorrence and condemnation of an indignant community, and the extraordinary numbers in which the outraged parishioners as well as many outside the parish, and the representative  character of the assemblage, very amply indicated their feelings, as well as affording practical proof if such were necessary—that their beloved and intensely popular Parish Priest the Rev John Beasley, will not be insulted or intimidated with impunity. It should be mentioned that, this demonstration was the result of the generous and spontaneous volition of the people themselves, who are almost to a man virile and enthusiastic members of the A.O.H., and who would on no condition whatever brook slight or insult offered their revered pastor. After last Mass, the whole congregation, headed by the splendid fife and drum band of the A.O.H., under the able conductorship of their instructor, Mr. Salmon, marched in procession to a substantially-built platform erected al the top of the village, and bedecked with National designs and greenery to a profuse extent.

 

The arrival of the Rev. Father Beasley was the signal for an enthusiastically and long continued round of cheers.

 

Amongst those present were noticed—Messrs F C O'Keeffe, R.D.C., President of the Duagh Branch of the A.O.H. (the fourth largest in the county), J J Sheehy, R.D.C., V.C. do; Patrick Moloney, R. D.C: Thomas Relihan, R.D.C; .James O’Sullivan, Trien; Patrick Stack, Thomas Daly, James Mahony, N.T; Thomas Molyneaux, N.T; John McCarthv, N.T; Edward Stack, N.T;  J Casey, N.T.; Jeremiah Lyons, Michael O'Brien, J. Gunn, D. Broderick, J Roche, M Mulcare, Murt Daly, James Hickey, M Gair, D Hayes, T. Dillon, John Dillon, J. Maher. Tom Faley, P. Larkin, James Harnett, P Mahony, Thomas O'Connor, P O'Connor, John Joyce, D Ambrose, James Moloney, Daniel Keane, R Finucane, J Halpin, J Scanlan, Stephen Stack, T Sheehy, C Sheehy, M Sheehy, Michael O'Connor, Jeremiah Relihan, T Roche, J. O'Connor, Tom Keane, John Stack, J Costelloe, John Molyneaux, Jeremiah McCarthy,  J O'Keeffe, J J  Dillon, J McElligott, Thade Galvin, Dan Mc-Auliffe, W McAuliffe, J Fitzgerald, John Flynn, George Fitzmaurice,  Thos. O'Brien, J H O’Sullivan, Michael Sheehy, J. Kelly, G Kelly, P Walsh, M Quill, James Stack, Neddy Stack. John Sheehy, Michael Sheehy, M Relihan, M Galvin, Michael Sheehy, J Sheehy, Batt Dillon, Jack Sheehy, Edward Dillon, Shaun, Darb, Davy Dillon, Jas Horgan, D Flynn, T Flynn, Batt O'Connor, W. J O'Connor, Con O'Keeffe, J Brosnan, Daniel Keane, J Moloney, Matt Dillon, P Lane, C. McAuliffe, Dan L Brosnan, Michael Keane, Maurice Keane, Jerh Brosnan, John Collins, Matt D Dillon, Michael Dillon, J Wiley, D. O'Grady, J Faley, D Brosnan, Tim Brosnan, F O'Carroll, Dan Brosnan, J. Brandon, Pat Keane. John Walsh, M Walsh, Jim Fitzgerald, James Corridan, Moss Corridan, Tady Corridan, etc.

 

Mr. W. L. Fitzgerald, U.D.C., P.L.G., Listowel, also occupied a prominent position on the platform.

 

On the motion of Mr. F. C. O'Keeffe, seconded by Mr. J. J. Sheehy,

 

The Rev. J. Beasley, P.P., was moved to the chair, and amidst enthusiastic cheers and addressing the meeting, said :—My dear people, I thank you for inviting me here to-day ("You are welcome"). I have to thank you also for the honour you have done me in asking me to preside over this large and important meeting. I am pleased to see you all consider it your duty to hold this meeting here to-day in order to protest against an outrage that has shocked and pained the people of the parish. If there is one thing more than another for which Irishmen are remarkable, and for which they may be pardoned in taking a legitimate pride, " it is for being kind and neighbourly (hear, hear). You all know how much our kind-hearted friend, Mr Moloney is respected for these qualities and for all the virtues that go to make a good Irishman (cheers for Mr Moloney). No man could he kinder, on man more popular—he is popular without seeking popularity (cheers); he is friendly to all, and always anxious to help his neighbours when necessary (applause). It was a particularly odious crime to attack the house of one who deserves nothing but the goodwill of his neighbours—one whom we, all so highly esteem (cheers). It was an outrage not against him alone, but against the whole community, especially against the good people of that part of the parish where it was committed (hear. hear). The outrage is blacker and more painful still when we look at it from a religious point of view. Here is a house which should be particularly sacred to every Catholic who loves his faith. In it Sunday Mass was celebrated for the people of the district. You are all aware of the sanctity of the Sacrifice of the Altar. It is the offering of the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ, Our Lord, for the salvation of the living and of the dead who shall suffer in Purgatory. The Mass is the great Sacrifice of the New Law, the bed-rock of our Faith. It was their love of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Hint made the Catholics of our country face privations and persecutions of every kind in the Penal days (hear, hear). For it they were ready to give up everything, even life itself (cheers). They gathered round the priest at sacred spots in the mountains and glens and whilst he offered up the Holy Sacrifice they knelt down in humble devotion round the altar. What would they say; what would those who have gone before us say if they were alive to-day of an outrage at a house in the mountains of a parish in which Mass was celebrated on Sundays for the people. Could they imagine how anyone could be so lost, so dead to the fear, of God and to the reverence due to Him as to commit such a crime? . If such an outrage were committed in France at the bidding of a French infidel, what would be your horror? How much worse is it not when committed at home at the  bidding of some person or persons who style themselves Christians? My dear people, we would be unworthy descendants of our Catholic- forefathers, who suffered so much for their Faith, if we did not condemn and repudiate this outrage in the strongest language at our command (hear, hear). Whilst we deplore and condemn it, let us be merciful; let us hope and pray that whoever has so given way to the temptation of the devil as to perpetrate it will repent, and resolve never again to be guilty of such a cowardly and disgraceful deed (cheers). We are upon the eve of a great triumph, for our country's victory is almost in view. The government of the country will be soon, please God in the hands of the people of Ireland (loud cheers). Let us show our fitness for it, and that we are worthy of it by our respect for God, for our neighbours, and for everything that would rebound to the credit of our race at home and abroad (loud cheers), The eyes of the world are on us at present; we are still on our trial; let us show that we are not what the enemies of our country represent us to be, but that we are patriotic, just, straightforward, honourable men (cheers). It is righteous men who should make our land a nation once again (cheers). Let us like good patriots and Nationalists, feel a pride in our native county—the good old Kingdom, and when Home Rule comes, let us be able to prove that amidst all the flags that shall be unfurled. The flag of Kerry shall be up unstained and unsullied (loud and prolonged cheers).

 

Mr F. C. O'Keeffe then proposed the following resolution—"Resolved,—That we, the people of Duagh, in public meeting assembled, desire to express in the strongest possible manner our condemnation and abhorrence  of the outrage committed at a house, in the parish at which the Holy sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated on Sundays for the parishioners and which is occupied by a gentleman who has earned and enjoys the respect of those around him; that we are sure that the conduct of the miscreant or miscreants has met with no sympathy, and that we trust this district will never again be disgraced by such a foul deed. (hear. hear). In speaking to the resolution, he said he felt sure he had the sympathy of every man present who professed to be a Catholic and a Christian, for he thought no more cowardly or diabolical act could be perpetrated by any person than to fire into a house where the  Holy Sacrifice of the Mass had been offered up for the consolation and benefit of the people of the district (hear, hoar). He paid a high tribute to Mr Moloney, into whose house the shot had been fired, and said that personally, or from a Nationalist point of view, there was no better or truer Irishman, and in the course of a vehement condemnation of the act, wound up an eloquent speech by assuring the respected Father Beasley that he had the full and practical sympathy of the whole community with him (loud applause).

 

Mr James O'Sullivan, Trien, in an able speech, also condemned the outrage.

 

Mr ,T. J. Sheehy seconded the resolution, which was passed amidst applause.

 

(See paper for much more)

 

 

 

LOURDES: Despite being vaccinated and taking other precautions, 46 out of 294 people on a Lourdes pilgrimage contracted COVID, but no one was hospitalized for the virus, or had regrets, and organizers are weighing the lessons learned.

 

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By Kevin J. Jones

 

Denver Newsroom, Sep 30, 2021 / 09:33 am

 

St. Junipero Serra’s heroism did not change when California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to ensure that his statue will no longer stand on the state capitol grounds, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco has said.

 

“This new law does not change the facts: Junípero Serra spent his life caring for and defending the indigenous people of California to the point of heroic virtue. Indian and Spaniard alike mourned when he died,” Cordileone said on Twitter Sept 29. “We would do well to imitate his virtues. We ignore history to our peril.”

 

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2021 September 29 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Club Lotto Draw is back!! After roughly 18 months we are delighted to say we will be back out again. Our new draw on Tuesday 28th September in our Clubhouse. Jackpot €8500. We would like to thank our Committee, our dedicated supporters, followers on social media and the people of Knockanure for sticking with us during these recent challenging times

 

COURSES: Listowel Family Resource Centre are offering a range of courses: “Parents Plus for

 

Teenagers” starts on Thursday 7th October at 10.30am for 7 weeks.  Also “Incredible

 

Years” for parents of children 2 – 12 years is scheduled to start on 11th October at

 

10. 00 Am. For further details on both courses contact Bridie Mulvihill on 086 8556 431 or Toni Clare on 087-7523 705. Alternatively contact the Centre on (068) 23584.

 

PARISH Opening Hours of Parish Office; Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00pm; Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00 pm. Contact Fr. Brendan Carmody 068-49308.

 

THANKS: Knockanure Vintage Club. Many thanks to everyone who supported our recent Vintage Tractor run. Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who helped out on the day. A cheque for E1, 500 was presented to Listowel Branch of Kerry Hospice.

 

GLÓRACH BINGO at the GAA Grounds on the Duagh Road, Abbeyfeale, every Sunday at 2pm. 

 

ST PIO Prayers on 1st Friday evening mass at 6.45pm.

 

ADORATION in Listowel Church takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration. 

 

DEATH of Joanne Lynch, late of Aughrim, Moyvane, on September 7th, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Tim and Mai, brother Liam, sister Maura and her partner Philip. Survived by her son Mel, brothers Sean and Pat, sister Norma, brother-in-law Denis, sisters-in-law Anne and Eileen, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, and extended family. Requiem Mass for Joanne, was Celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Tuesday 21^st September, followed by interment of ashes in Lislaughtin Abbey Cemetery, Ballylongford.

 

DEATH of Sr. Catherine (Kay) Joy of Convent of Emilie, Cheshire, UK and late of Greenville, Listowel.

 

Daughter of the late Maurice and Margaret Joy and sister of Garry, John, Annette, Pearl and Liam. Sadly missed by her family, brother-in-law John McGinn, sisters-in-law Mary, Maureen and Frances, nieces, nephews, relatives, her Convent Community, Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition and her many dear friends. Predeceased by her brother-in-law Patrick Fitzgerald. Requiem Mass and funeral will take place in the UK on 27th September 2021.

 

DEATH took place of Kit Liston of Knockfinisk, Athea, on 18th September 2021. Predeceased by her parents the late Jack & Josephine Liston (nee White). Sadly missed by her many cousins, the families of the Listons (Athea), Allens, Hitchens & Listons (Ballybunion), Carey’s (Limerick), Trinder’s (UK), Carroll’s (Wexford), Sheehy’s, Whites & Hassetts (Athea, Newcastle West, UK and Tralee).

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Tom Dillon, Con McMahon, Mike Lynch, Bridget Stack, Mike Parkes, Jerry Enright, Kathleen Stack, Patsy Byrne, Gerard Relihan, Nuala Flaherty, Tom Flavin, Matty Quinn, Eddie Langford, Gerard F Horgan, Sheila Carmody, Mai Mullane. Mass on Saturday 25th September, Moyvane for Gerard and Joan McEnery RIP Tubbertoureen (Anniversary) at 7.30pm; Sunday 26th September, Knockanure for Private Intention at 9.30am and Moyvane for Anne Nolan RIP Carraueragh at 11.00am; Monday 27th September no mass; Tuesday 28th September,  Moyvane for Kathleen and Willie Stack RIP (1st and 21st Anniversary) at 7.30pm; Wednesday 29th September, Knockanure for Private Intentions at 7.30pm; Thursday 30th September, Moyvane a Private Intention at 7.30pm and mass on Friday 1st October, Knockanure a Private Intention at 7.30pm.

 

NOTE: When there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.00pm.

 

CANCER; Recovery Haven Kerry, will host a free creative workshop for children impacted by cancer on Thursday, September 30. The online event will mark Childhood Cancer September Awareness Month.

 

DOG SHOW AT THE PARK Abbeyfeale:  Sunday, October 3 at 2pm in the Town Park.  12 classes – 12 winners all competing for Best in Show.  Raffle, coffee and goodies from Busy Bean.  Enquiries to 087 27463999.  This is a fundraiser for the Town Park.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Edel Joy, a Beauty Therapy Traineeship student from Listowel, was recently awarded a ‘Best in Ireland’ award from CIDESCO International at the recent CIDESCO Congress 2021.

 

BUS on Wednesday Call 066 714 7002 for details.

 

CLOTHES: Athea Ladies Club Clothes Collection on the weekend of 9th/ 10th/ 11th October 2021.

 

The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a clothes collection on Thursday 14th Oct. in the Tarbert Church car park from 8am to 10.30am in aid of St. Brendan’s and St. Mary’s Churches.

 

GUITAR lessons with Margaret Carroll will return at the Library Athea, Enquiries to 087-9395273.

 

FLOWERS: Billy Alexander of Kells Bay House and Garden has won a gold medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London.

 

BIKES Wanted: Tarbert Comprehensive are looking for adult bikes in good condition so that their TY students can enjoy the Limerick Greenway during PE classes. If you have a bike you no longer use and like to donate it. Contact the school office 068 36105.

 

BROADBAND:  target was to connect 115,000 premises to high-speed broadband by the end of this year, only 60,000 expected to be connected.

 

EDUCATION:  For course details visit www.kerrycollege.ie or for more information, call the Kerry College Admissions Office at 066 71 49696 or email info@kerrycollege.ie.

 

HEALTH: Kerry Mental Health Fest runs from 9^th to 16^th October, visit HealthyKerry.ie for details.

 

Samaritans / Hospice Charity Cycle takes place on Oct. 9^th.

 

BUS TO Colleges; contact Paudie Kenneally at 086 8630 511. 

 

ICA: Some Kerry ladies were at An Grianan and they entertained other ICA federation members with guitar and songs.  

 

FARMING: Seven Dexter cattle arrived at Áras an Uachtaráin on September 20. What about giving Dublin people a chance to milk a Dexter cow.

 

IFA said that, after its protest back in July, it received a commitment that a “short-term solution was imminent” to avoid the importation of peat from Eastern Europe and the Baltics. September 18, a load that filled 200 trucks was imported from Latvia, it is reported that the peat contains 80% water.

 

SPEED: The maximum speed limit for a vehicle towing a trailer is 80kph – and this also applies on roads where the posted road sign speed limit is higher.

 

GAMES: Kerry Community Games Fixtures - county swimming final will take place at the Tralee Sports Complex on 10th October; national teams final in U.L. on the 9th and 10th October and the national pitch and putt finals in Longford on 16th October. The county cross country and mixed distance relay finals in Beaufort on 17th October.

 

HAIL  HOLY  QUEEN  CONFERENCE:  Saturday  9th  October  on  Radio  Maria  Ireland  at  2pm.    Guest speakers include Bishop John Keenan, Dr. Patrick Kenny, Fr. Gerry McCloskey & Dr. Blythe Kaufman.

 

COSTAL ROSARY:  Sunday 10th October at 2.30pm. Join people from around Ireland to pray the

 

Rosary for Life and Faith at  our  Grottos,  Churches at the  coasts and other  suitable  places. Sign up a Rosary location at www.coastalrosaryireland.ie or text your location to 087 2786552.

 

COVID-19, guidance is that information on the vaccination status of patients in acute hospitals is determined and recorded, either prior to admission or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

HEALTH: Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest from October 9th to 16th.  Events Free – Registration is essential and can be done by contacting the organiser of that event directly or use the registration links provided in the brochure. To see the full event schedule with a click on the link here: https://www.healthykerry.ie/index.php/hw-fest/

 

For general enquiries about the Kerry Mental Health and Well-being Fest, you’re invited to email: kerrymhwfest20@gmail.com.

 

TREATMENT; If you went to the doctor about treating your depression or anxiety, you might expect to be written a prescription for Zoloft or Xanax. But if you went in to see Dr. Jasper Smits, he might write you a different kind of prescription, one that instructed you to take a jog around the block.

 

https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/podcast-741-the-exercise-prescription-for-depression-and-anxiety/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20theartofmanliness%20%28The%20Art%20of%20Manliness%29&mc_cid=784bd3822a&mc_eid=8bc7642aac

 

BOOK: The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World Hardcover – July 13, 2021, by Joe Keohane .

 

EIGSE Michael Hartnett Poetry Award this year goes to Kerry-based poet, Ceaití Ní Bheildiúin, for her collection in Irish, Agallamh Sa Cheo, Cnoc Bhréanainn (Coiscéim, 2019). She will accept the award on Thursday, September 30 2021, the opening night of the annual Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary and Arts Festival. In 1974 Michael decided to leave Dublin to return to his rural roots and his relationship with the Irish language. He went to live in Templeglantine, and worked for a time as a lecturer in creative writing at Thomond College of Education, Limerick. In his 1975 book A Farewell to English he declared his intention to write only in Irish in the future. A number of volumes in Irish followed: Adharca Broic (1978), An Phurgóid (1983) and Do Nuala: Foighne Chrainn (1984).”

 

POETRY: New Writers' Press was an Irish small press that specialised in poetry publishing. The press was founded in 1967 by the poets Michael Smith and Trevor Joyce and Smith's wife Irene in response to what they felt to be the stagnant state of Irish poetry at the time. The first volume published by the Press was Joyce’s debut collection, "Sole Glum Trek", which included an editorial by Smith that communicated the purpose of the Press

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Writers_Press

 

JOURNALISM: Applications are also being sought for a yearlong course in Digital Journalism and Radio Broadcasting. No fees apply, contact jmcgill@radiokerry.ie.

 

ALZHEIMER: September was World Alzheimer Month. HSE have a memory Technology Resource Room.

 

WOMEN: Local Enterprise Office is asking budding and established women entrepreneurs from the county to register for the free online event, called “Build The Future”, takes place online on October 7, this is its 15th year.

 

 RSA and An Garda Síochána are supported the Disability Federation of Ireland’s ‘Make Way Day’, with an illegal parking on footpaths and cycle lanes campaign.

 

CORK AUTISM ONLINE CONFERENCE: Sunday 17th October.  Supports people on the autism spectrum.  Suitable for Parents, Caregivers, Educators, Employers. Contact: www.autis mcork.ie

 

 

 

A SUSPECTED bike thief was caught red-handed by gardai trying to take a bicycle which was locked to a bike rack in Limerick recently.

 

FOOD Awards; Blas na hEireann- Celebrating and rewarding the very best tasting Irish food and drink products. Results will be announced online on Saturday 2nd Oct.

 

https://www.irishfoodawards.com/check-timings-for-category-announcements/

 

BOOKS: 240 boxes of educational books have been shipped to Malawi, the cost of shipment was covered by Limerick County Council and J P McManus Foundation.

 

Sister Clare Crockett, Documentary about the real-life story of this Sister who gave her ALL to God, keeping NOTHING back. https://www.sisterclare.com/en

 

https://youtu.be/-0LKZm2BqZo

 

MUSIC: Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival Fri 22nd-Mon 25th October.

 

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AIR AMBULANCE has recently teamed up with Embrace FARM to raise funds to support farming families during and after serious incidents. All funds raised as part of the farm family draw will be split evenly between the two charities. Membership of the farm family draw is €10 per month and can be paid for on a monthly, bi-annual or annual subscription.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/air-ambulance-tasked-to-38farming-incidents-this-year/

 

ST PIO Night at Castleisland Church last Tuesday, heard an inspiring thought from John Greene, formerly of Radio Kerry. He speak on the theme: ‘Tackling depression and how God works in mysterious ways.’

 

The National Centre for Padre Pio. The website Visit  www.padrepio.ie

 

A PUBLIC consultation has been launched on proposals which would bring up to 2,800 homes to Limerick.

 

Two Japanese sisters have been certified by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living identical twins at over 107 years and 300 days.

 

Umeno and Koume, both described as sociable people, were born on 5 November 1913 on Shodoshima island. The announcement was made on Monday to coincide with Respect for the Aged Day - a national holiday in Japan.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-58630489

 

 

 

SIAMSA: Tralee TEDx Siamsa Tíre October 15^th. Join Tralee's TEDx which takes place over 12 hours to experience 18 exceptional main stage speakers, short films and foyer activations which will inspire and share big ideas. 18 main stage speakers, short films and foyer activations at Siamsa Tíre. Key influencers such as Alan Carrigan, Breandán Ó Beaghlaoich, Caroline Reidy and more will be on hand to inspire and share big ideas. Tickets cost €80 for full-day access

 

More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=bfd299f164&e=57e387efec)

 

ANIMATION Dingle Festival will celebrate its 10th birthday in 2022. Be part of this milestone and let those budding animators you know all about our Young Animator of the Year Award (YAOTY).

 

Secondary School Students from all across the island of Ireland are invited to submit. Our theme this year is PLANET. PLAY. PAUSE. Entry is FREE

 

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TREATY 1921: Records from the Archives, at Dublin Castle from this December.

 

(JTA) — Mervyn Taylor, who was reportedly the first Jewish person to serve as a cabinet minister in Ireland, has died at the age of 89. Taylor, who died of cancer in London Thursday, served for about four years as equality and law reform minister between 1993 and 1997, under Ireland’s Labour party. In total, he served as a Labour lawmaker for 16 years until his retirement in 1997.

 

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NUMBER 613 holds special significance in the Jewish tradition. 613 are the number of mitzvot, or commandments, in the Torah.

 

 

 

UK Environment Secretary George Eustice suggested Mr Biden's concerns about Northern Ireland were based on "just reading the headlines" and listening to accounts from the European Union.

 

OUR LADY: “When England returns to Walsingham, Our Lady will return to England.”

 

This was the prophecy made by Pope Leo XIII in 1893 when speaking to the English bishops about the consecration of England to Mary, the Mother of God. The Pope was recalling England’s ancient title, “Our Lady’s Dowry,” and the medieval Marian shrine linked to it at Walsingham.

 

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PAPERS: The Limerick Leader is part of the Iconic Media Group, which has 22 regional newspaper titles throughout the country.

 

 

 

Kerryman 1904-current, Thursday, January 01, 2004; Page: 43

 

No regrets for Kerry Sisters in their haven far from home

 

By Ted O'Riordan

 

TWO Franciscan Missionary Sisters who left the parish of Ballymacelligott  as teenagers more than 70 years ago will be jointly, celebrating 140 years of dedicated service to their Order and to the people of the United States in April next.  They are Sr. Virgilius Reidy of Rathanny, Ballymacelligott and Sr. Rita McCarthy of Gortalea. (Break) see paper for full report)

 

 

 

Nomination of Clarence Thomas was announced for the post of  Supreme Court Judge, that nomination was strongly opposed.

 

The fact that Clarence Thomas was not favoured by the Democratic Party, in power at that time, and that, his skin was black, ensured strong; opposition to his nomination.

 

At a judicial Senate hearing in, Washington in October, 1991, Clarence Thomas called on, his former maths teacher to be a character" witness on his behalf. Sr Virgilius Reidy travelled to Washington and testified at that Senate hearing, rubbing shoulders with such heavyweight adversaries as Senator Edward Kennedy who opposed the nomination of her former eighth grade pupil. The appointment of Clarence Thomas as Supreme Court Judge was subsequently announced - only the second black American to sit on that bench — to the delight of the Ballymacelligott woman. The Supreme Court, Judge has not forgotten, the part played, by the Franciscan Order in his education in Savannah and has visited the Franciscan Convent in, Tenafly to convey his appreciation, and thanks and, of course, to say hello again to his maths teacher, Sr Virgilius, "with whom he keeps in touch. Gortatlea teenager 'Rita McCarthy may not have backed a winner the day she took a 'wrong turn" at Gortatlea, and instead of going to school at Moyderwell, Tralee, cycled to Castleisland races. However, St. Francis was in luck, and she certainly was on a winner. This was what Sr. Rita had, to say when I asked her who or what influenced her to declare for the team of St. Francis of Assisi: "I remember cycling to Castleisland races and as I was about, to leave the town. I met Julann Reidy outside JK, O'Connor's and she told me she was joining the Franciscans and that was my first introduction to the Order," said Sr. Rita. The Gortatlea woman also remembers getting, a drive back to Tralee on the same day, compliments of Rhyno Mills, Castleisland: "Just as Julann Reidy and myself were about, to cycle home from Castleisland, Tom O'Connor of Ryhno Mills came along and Julann asked him to put our bikes in the back of the  lorry and the good man obliged," she said. Sr. Rita recalls-that months later the Franciscan, Director of Vocations, Mother Scholastics, came to Moyderwell School in Tralee and having, in racing parlance, received a  hot tip from, Julann Reidy that Rita McCarthy was a potential recruit, asked to see the young Gortatlea, girl, and, the rest is history Sr. Rita, vividly recalled the day she left Gortatlea Station for Rome many decades ago: " I left Gortatlea, for Dublin and travelled to London the next day and, arrived at the Franciscan Convent in Rome the day after that to start as a postulant and when, I was professed, I moved to the USA.

 

 

 

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Governor, Kathy Hochul,

 

Four weeks ago, at her swearing-in ceremony following Cuomo’s resignation in disgrace, Hochul paused to thank her “big Irish Catholic” family in forming and supporting her. She is the daughter of a Buffalo steelworker and union organizer, and she received her law degree from The Catholic University of America.  She promised a “fresh, collaborative approach” to state government. “I want people to believe in their government again,” she said. “It’s important to me that people have faith.”

 

 

 

Hochul expressed that faith last week by stepping forth to tell the women of Texas—yes, Texas, some 1,800 miles from Albany—that if their state tells them they can’t have abortions there, well, New Yorkers welcome them with open arms and open doors right into their abortion clinics.

 

https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/new-yorks-new-catholic-governor-come-to-ny-for-abortions

 

 

 

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2021 September 22 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH; Opening Hours of Parish Office -Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00 - Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday and  Friday  10.00am - 1.00 pm. Parish Secretary - A warm welcome to Maria Ruddle, from Glin who has taken the role of Parish Secretary. Sacristan still required in Moyvane. Presbytery/Office: 068 49308. Please email Moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter.

 

NOTE: When there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.00pm.

 

LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Club Lotto Draw is back!! After roughly 18 months we are delighted to say we will be back out again. Our next new draw will be held on Tuesday 28th September in our Clubhouse. Jackpot will be €8500. We would like to thank our Committee, our dedicated supporters, followers on social media and the people of Knockanure for sticking with us during these recent challenging times. We hope everyone remains safe and well during in the coming months ahead.

 

From Knockanure GAA Committee.

 

PADRE PIO:   September Devotions Castleisland (3rd Tuesday) Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm.   Witness by John Greene (formerly of Radio Kerry and Kerry today) Theme –  ” Tackling depression and how God works in mysterious ways”.  Watch live on churchservices.tv/castleisland.

 

Feast of St. Padre Pio is celebrated on Thurs. 23rd Sept.

 

MUSIC: Ballylongford Tarbert CCE are resuming singing and music classes in a wide range of instruments shortly. Instrument rental is available. Places are limited. Can you email your

 

Interest to ballylongfordtarbertcce@gmail.com before Monday September 20th.

 

BUS on Wednesday:  This Service will be Door to Door (where possible) in the following townlands: Blake’s Cross, Drummurher, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Knockanure, Athea, Kilmorna, Listowel. To Book your seat: bookings@locallinkkerry.ie | Call us: 066 714 7002. Pre-Booking of seats is a requirement where there are deviations to the Route. Due to the door-to-door nature of the above service this may result in slight change to Pick up times. The above bus is timed to meet the Bus Eireann Route 272 11.00 am bus to Tralee and will also meet the 14.00 bus from Tralee to Listowel www.buseireann.ie Tralee 066 7164700.

 

PLOUGHING: National Ploughing Association have cancelled the trade exhibition for a second year in a row, the ploughing competition began at Ratheniska, Co. Laois on September 15, without visitors.

 

BLACKSMITHING Fair will be held at Ballylongford on the 25th and 26th of September, it will be a family friendly weekend. There will be blacksmithing displays in the Creamery and grounds from Forged in Ireland and guest Blacksmiths, vintage tractors, hand forged and old wares for sale, food and refreshments and roving musicians.

 

SERVICE: Special multi- faith Remembrance Service for those that have been lost during the pandemic – not necessarily just from COVID-19 but in any circumstances. This service also remembers and give thanks for the roles doctors, nurses, retail staff, Gardaí and other frontline workers have played in our county over the last year. Live on Radio Kerry at 9am and streamed from our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church Tralee on 26^th September.

 

DEATH of  Jackie McGillicuddy, William Street and Cahirdown, Listowel, on September 13th, 2021. Father of the late Owen. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, Mary, Sean and Sarah, granddaughter Emeline, sisters Kay Devine (Dublin) and Mary Kelliher (Castleisland), Sean's fiancée Pia Janning, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Jackie, celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Listowel, on Wednesday, with burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Maria Stack, Molly Chrisfield, Timothy Horgan, Dan Joy, Bridget O’Connor, Maighread McCarthy, David Harman, Bill Cahill, David Thompson, Noreen Lynch, Anne Nolan, Sr. Columba O’Carroll. Mass Moyvane; Saturday 18th September for Tadhg Carr RIP (Month’s Mind)

 

 At 7.30pm; Sunday 19^th for Brigid, Pat and Dick Stack RIP Drummuhur (Anniversary) at 11.00am;

 

Tuesday 21st September for Eileen Cronin RIP (Month’s Mind) at 7.30pm; Thursday 23rd September a Private Intention at 7.30pm

 

Mass Knockanure; Sunday 19th September a Private Intention at 9.30am;  Wednesday 22^nd September for Timmy Junior Horgan RIP at  7.30pm; Friday 24th September a Private Intention at 7.30pm. NO MASS Monday 20th September.

 

ADORATION in Abbeyfeale church every Friday, beginning after the 10.00am Mass - 6.00pm. Please note that when there is a Wedding Mass celebrated on a Friday, adoration will be from 4 to 6.00pm.

 

In Listowel Adoration takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration. 

 

Pope Paul VI: “Eucharistic adoration extends its influence far beyond the individual adorers, touching their homes and families and reaching out to the parish community and beyond”

 

LATIN Mass will be offered on Sunday 26 September at 1 pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee by Fr. Martin Hegarty CC.

 

ARD CHRÚAM & NEW ALZHEIMER’S FUCHSIA CENTRE wishes to thank everyone who donated and helped out on their recent Flag Day. Amount raised was €4,755.00. Many thanks

 

 

 

Full Moon on 21^st.

 

RACES: Listowel Races continue till 25^th of Sept. an outdoor event for the public and the Directors have organised marquees for the safety of race goers, also be live music each day. More at on www.listowelraces.ie

 

Ballybunion race meeting is on Sunday 26^th Sept. beginning at 1.30pm.

 

GREAT Pink Run is on Oct. 16^th and 17^th.

 

FITNESS: Week of the 23rd of September 2021, the GAA invites all clubs to open their doors to the wider community and support GAA National Inclusive Fitness Day. The event falls during the European Week of Sport 23rd – 30th September.

 

Healthy Athea –  Inclusive Fitness Day at Athea GAA Club at 2pm on September 26th 2021.

 

ST JOHN’S Listowel; https://www.stjohnstheatre.ie/

 

TRAILS MAINTENANCE TRAINING:  West Limerick Resources in conjunction with Sports Ireland is offering a three-day (9.30am-4.30pm approx.) trails maintenance course from Wednesday September 29th to Friday October 1st .  For more information email Suzanne on srowley@wlr.ie.

 

CLOTHES: St. Fergus National School: are holding a clothing collection on Tuesday 19th October in conjunction with Glin GAA.  The GAA are kindly facilitating the collection and the Club House will be open to facilitate the collection of bags on Wednesday 6th and Wednesday 13th October from 9am to 4pm with a volunteer to take your bags from the car.

 

NEW BOOK:  A new collection of short stories by Pat McLoughlin has just been released. The title of the book is ‘Just One More Thing’. The book is available at ‘An Siopa Milslean’ Abbeyfeale or online at www.limerickwriterscentre.com, all proceeds to local charities.

 

K-FEST indoor craft fair Saturday and Sunday festival (October 23rd – 24th).

 

 More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.listmanage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=9f6d868ba0&e=57e387efec)

 

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is hosting an open competition for the design of a logo to be used to represent the Kerry UNSECO Biosphere Reserve in all areas of its operations.

 

The logo selected will be the first step in the process of creating a recognisable brand for the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The competition is open until September 30th 2021.

 

The winning entry will receive a €500 cash prize sponsored by the Killarney Hotel Group.

 

More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=b302e80b52&e=57e387efec)

 

COURSE: Kerry College are recruiting for an 8 week introduction to Radio Broadcasting course due to commences in Tralee on September 27th.

 

UL STUDENTS; Cllr Hartigan of Limerick is reported as saying; “There are huge volumes of cars blocking footpaths. Roads, footpaths and cycle lanes are littered with glass. There was a 2,000 person party in College Court and longterm residents and students couldn’t get sleep.”

 

KERRY’S annual Architecture Kerry Festival held between 24 and 26 September 2021.

 

The full programme of events available on www.architecture.kerrycoco.ie .

 

FAMILY History; http://www.pwaldron.info/Glin/

 

BEGINNERS WEB DESIGN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: West Limerick Resources in conjunction with Limerick Local Enterprise Office is offering a free introductory course to Wordpress website design to local businesses.  Course takes place online from 10am-1pm on September 27 and October 4 & 11. To book a place email agrigg@wlr.ie or phone 069 66295

 

JOBS: SMART Metering project in the Munster region. The role will involve carrying out electrical upgrades to domestic electricity meters. Company van, fuel card, phone, tablet, and all tools will be provided. For more information visit www.tli.ie/careers

 

HIGH gas prices have caused a Europe-wide slowdown for some chemical factories that produce fertiliser, a by-product of which is carbon dioxide which is used in fizzy drinks and beer as well as in the meat industry.

 

MUSIC: Message from President Higgins for Irish Music Month; May I send my best wishes to all of those who are participating in, and supporting Irish Music Month.

 

This initiative is the biggest ever cooperative action taken by independent radio stations in Ireland and as such, it is genuinely historic. A major statement of support for Irish music from 25 independent Irish radio stations, working with Hot Press, and supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, it is to be welcomed with open arms.

 

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

 

EIGSE Michael Hartnett, begins on 30^th Sept. He would have been 80 on 18^th Sept. 2021.

 

TWO CHEFTS from West Limerick opened the Taste Theatre at  food and drink festival, Taste of Dublin, which was held recently.  Chris Starr, head chef at the Dunraven Arms Hotel and chef and food consultant Tom Flavin from Ardagh were amongst a delegation of food and hospitality representatives that were in Dublin. Taste Theatre, were showcasing West Limerick ingredients from producers such as Rigneys’ Farm and Bally Goats’ Cheese, were on the menu, Tom Flavin also took part in a panel discussion.  “Ireland’s Hidden Food Trails” was the topic and he was joined by local tour guide Jorgen Hartogs and Ursula Giltenane who has recently launched a new food hall at D&M Garden Centre in Croagh.  The discussion was chaired by Sharon Noonan who is the West Limerick Food Series 2 Programme Coordinator.

 

https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/09/14/food-hospitality-businesses-give-dublin-a-taste-of-west-limerick/

 

PIGTOWN Food and Cultural Festival takes place around Limerick in Sept and Oct. at various places.

 

HISTORY: Padraig O’ Conchubhair gives the history of Cnoc an Óir

 

https://moyvane.com/irish-life-lore-recordings/

 

FOUND: Earlier this year, a family in Cork found a copy of Sive, handwritten, signed and dated 1959 by John B Keane. The manuscript is to be displayed in Listowel.

 

MURALS in Listowel; https://www.listowel.ie/listing/listowel-characters-murals/

 

HEALTH: Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest from October 9th to 16th.  Events Free – Registration is essential and can be done by contacting the organiser of that event directly or use the registration links provided in the brochure. To see the full event schedule with a click on the link here: https://www.healthykerry.ie/index.php/hw-fest/

 

For general enquiries about the Kerry Mental Health and Well-being Fest, you’re invited to email: kerrymhwfest20@gmail.com.

 

FRANCISCAN FRIARY :  St Padre Pio Triduum on 21st, 22nd and 23rd of September, daily masses 10.00am and 7.00pm Devotions, prayers and blessing with the relic at each Mass. Fr. Eamonn O’ Driscoll ofm will be leading the Triduum.

 

RADIO: Freedom FM, has been granted a temporary licence by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, will be available on 105.5FM.  Established as an online station in August 2020, Freedom FM has been able to use modern technology to allow DJs broadcast from studios in their own homes.

 

MOVING On is an employment programme for women, Information morning online from 10.00-12.00 Wednesday 22^nd Sept. contact: Lisa O Flaherty on 087 764 7446 orlisaoflaherty@newkd.ie. For more information go to: www.movingon.ie or Instgram / Twitter @movingonkerry

 

ANIMAL Health; Almost 8,000 animal-health experts from across Europe have warned MEPs that a proposed motion to impose an excessive ban on antibiotics would threaten the health and welfare of livestock and pets.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/excessive-ban-on-antibiotics-would-threaten-health-and-welfare-of-animals-experts/#:~:text=Almost%208%2C000%20animal-health%20experts%20from%20across%20Europe%20have,on%20by%20the%20European%20Parliament%20on%20September%2016.

 

 

 

UPDATE COVID 19 MESSAGE FROM KERRY DIOCESAN TEAM

 

Concerning Religious ceremonies within the document “Reframing the challenge continuing our recovery and reconnecting” which outlines the Government plan for the further easing of public health restrictions over the next few weeks. It is great news that we will be able to welcome more people to our churches from September 6th next. The hope is that on October 22nd, 2021 the majority of all public health restrictions will be lifted, but this will be subject to the prevailing public health advice. It is therefore important that all of the current protective measures continue to be observed so as to ensure that our churches remain safe places for people to visit and attend. The incidence rate of Covid-19 within the Diocese remains a cause for concern and for that reason we recommend the following in relation to

 

Baptisms, First Holy Communions & Confirmations: -

 

• Baptisms – Continue to keep numbers attending Baptisms limited to immediate family members, (including Godparents and Grandparents).

 

• First Holy Communion & Confirmation – Limit the numbers attending to immediate family only, namely, parents and siblings of the child. 

 

We will review the above recommendations on October 22nd, 2021 should there be a further easing of the public health restrictions. As always, further updates, advice, and information can be found on

 

www.gov.ie or HSE.IE  

 

SACRED SPACE:  We have a new Sacred Space in our Cathedral for the next number of weeks in anticipation for the Feast day of St Therese of Lisieux which is on Friday the 1st October 2021. Candles are available to light at the shrine. St. Therese had a simple yet powerful message that still resonates in the hearts of millions today. She died at the age of 24, believing  that  her  life  was  really  just  beginning  for  God,  promising  to spend her heaven doing good on earth. Her promised ‘shower of roses’ began and has become a torrent in the Church ever since. “The Divine Heart’s Goodness  and  Merciful  Love  are  little  known!  It  is  true  that  to enjoy  these  treasures  we  must  humble  ourselves,  must  confess  our nothingness - and here is where many a soul draws back.” “It is true that Love knows no such word as ‘impossible’, for it deems ‘all things possible,

 

all things allowed.’”   

 

CULTURE Night in Listowel celebrated on Friday 17th September In St John's Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel -with Butts and Cracks is an exhibition of paintings that delves into the gaps in society and exposes the beauty in observing that which has been neglected and overlooked. So much of our world fades into the background, the backdrop to the stage on which we stand. This work shifts the spotlight onto the backdrop and poses a question; does beauty lay in a moment considered?

 

Billy Dante's work explores the mirrored effect of art as life and life as art, fascinated by the spectacle and theatricality of every aspect of our existence.

 

 

 

GLIN History; Live 95 interview with John A Culhane and Trevor Anderson speaking about stories from Glin in collaboration with the Shannon Estuary Way.

 

https://glin.info/2021/09/15/live-95-interview-with-john-a-culhane-and-trevor-anderson-speaking-about-stories-from-glin-in-collaboration-with-the-shannon-estuary-way/

 

 

 

FARMING: Pat McCormack, the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association, told TDs and senators that the ceiling of grants under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme would have to be increased to €120,000 to take account of the infrastructural changes that would be needed on-farm.  

 

IRISH News in Australia; https://tintean.org.au/category/whats-on/

 

 

 

CLEBRATING 100 years; Katherine Reale celebrating her 100th Birthday with Nora Gray, 102 at St Camillius Hospital

 

https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/663512/a-healthy-life-by-the-river-helps-limerick-woman-kathleen-reach-a-landmark-age.html?utm_source=Derry_now&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=A%20healthy%20life%20by%20the%20river%20helps%20Limerick%20woman%20Kathleen%20reach%20a%20landmark%20age

 

 

 

 

 

Friedrich Nietzsche is one of history’s most misinterpreted philosophers, and it isn’t hard to understand why; his lengthy writings are sometimes obscure and it isn’t always clear what he’s getting at.

 

https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/nietzsches-66-best-aphorisms/?mc_cid=8d786f795e&mc_eid=8bc7642aac

 

 

 

WALK: 25th Ballyhoura Walking Festival, from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th October in Kilfinane .Further information available from: Ballyhoura Centre, Kilfinane / 063-91300 / reception@ballyhoura.org

 

– https://visitballyhoura.com/events/ballyhoura-walking-festival-2021

 

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U.S.A.  Bishops’ migration committee chairman Sept. 15 welcomed a move by House members to include language in the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill to provide a pathway to U.S. citizenship for beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and other immigrants.

 

https://www.usccb.org/news/2021/us-bishops-migration-chairman-commends-inclusion-legalization-provisions-house-judiciary

 

KING: 16 September marks 320 years since Louis XIV proclaimed James Francis Edward (The Old Pretender) the king of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1701.

 

YOM KIPPUR is a day of reflection.  Sept 16, the holiest of days in the Jewish calendar, Jews around the world gathered virtually and in person to seek and offer forgiveness and to set intentions for the coming year.

 

PAPERS: Pilot, Volume 36, Number 18, 3 May 1873

 

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Dublin Freeman. Rev. Patrick O’Sullivan. Bridgewater, Mass., April 17, 1873. To the Editor of The Pilot. Dear Sir : —lt is our painful duty to announce the death of a young, amiable and pious clergyman, Rev. Patrick O’Sullivan, of Natick, in this diocese. Father O’Sullivan has been suffering from that fell disease—consumption—ever since his ordination, or, perhaps, from an earlier date. His long sufferings he bore with Christian fortitude and. resignation. No murmur ever escaped his lips; on the contrary, he was ever cheerful and fully resigned to his sad affliction. His sufferings were long and unabated. Father O’Sullivan was born in the townland of Derry, parish of Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, on the 17th of March 1844 and died, therefore, in the 29th year of his age. Father O’Sullivan made his preparatory studies in his native town, and on his arrival in America entered the Seminary of Niagara, where he remained until the destruction of that institution by fire. From Niagara he went to the Seminary of Troy N. Y., and was ordained priest in December, 18G8. In his classes he held a high and honourable position. After his ordination he was appointed to a Mission in Florence’ diocese of Albany, from which his declining health compelled him to retire in a few months. Being no longer able to perform missionary duties, he was compelled to retire from his onerous charge in a few months. He proceeded to the residence of Rev. John Walsh of Natick, Mass., where he remained up to the time of his death. There he was tenderly cared for. Everything was done to alleviate his long and painful sufferings. He was to Father John Welsh and his kind sister a stranger, and yet, during his long suffering, a brother or a mother could not have more tenderly laboured to render him every comfort possible. Father O’Sullivan breathed his last on Easter Sunday. He was buried in the cemetery at Natick, on Tuesday, April 15. A Solemn High Mass, at which the church was crowded was sung for the repose of his soul by his fellow students. Rev. Michael Walsh, of North Brookfield, diocese of Springfield, Rev. Frs. M. Green, Watertown, Lawrence Morris, and Robert Stack were respectively Deacon, Subdeacon, and Master of Ceremonies. Among the other clergymen we noticed in the sanctuary, Frs.  Welsh, the pastor; Cuddihy, of Milford; Flood, of Waltham; Ryan and Cullen, of Hopkinton; Quinlan, of Holliston; Conlon of  Bridgewater; Rogers of Brighton; and Rossi, of Saxonville. Mr John Sullivan of New York, was present at the deathbed of his Rev brother and attended the sad ceremonies of conducting his remains to the grave. The entire congregation sympathise with him in his sad and trying affliction. May his soul rest in peace.

 

Robert Roe

 

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TREES -Save The Oaks; “It is a small positive action in the midst of a global crisis to save thousands of saplings from destruction and plant them in the UK with love.” This fits exactly with the ethos of Ancient and Sacred Trees love and beauty-as-activism for a Green and Growing CommuniTree.

 

Last year the media was full of reports about thousands of oak saplings due to be burned because the UK Government had reneged on its’ promise of a national tree planting scheme. It was this that spurred the Save The Oaks Campaign.

 

Oak trees support over 350 different lifeforms and as they age become ecosystems in their own right.

 

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SEPSIS: September 13, was World Sepsis Day. The HSE is encouraging everyone to be aware of Sepsis and to know the signs and symptoms, and to ask the question ‘Could it be Sepsis?’

 

 

 

The most commonly reported symptoms of Sepsis include

 

 Slurred speech, confusion, excessive drowsiness

 

    Excessive sleepiness or drowsiness, confusion

 

    Pain or discomfort in the muscles or joints, passing very little or no urine

 

    Severe breathlessness, a racing heart, shivering, fever, feeling very cold

 

    “I feel like I’m going to die”

 

    Skin changes pale, cold, discoloured skin or a rash that won’t fade when pressed on

 

 

 

In children the signs to look out for include;

 

   Abnormally cold to touch

 

    Skin looks mottled, bluish or pale

 

    Breathing very fast

 

    Is unusually sleepy and difficult to wake

 

    Has a rash that does not fade when you press it

 

    Having fits or convulsions

 

    Not feeding

 

    Vomiting repeatedly

 

    Has not had a wet nappy in the last 12 hours

 

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DEATH of Beloved granny whose Catholic faith went viral on EWTN dies at 107

 

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248980/beloved-granny-nancy-stewart-whose-catholic-faith-went-viral-on-ewtn-dies-at-107?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=159703936&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_dY2SlTeV0gecklANaD258IF0UVYXwt2tMogW1yV0JN8CI4V7zClJ5H11Cgloj-NAD4_Qt8Quleodf27_vMio0I3J65g&utm_content=159703936&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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ST. PATRICK’S BATTALION OF THE MEXICAN ARMY

 

      St. Patrick’s Battalion Of The Mexican Army was made up primarily of Irish Catholic immigrants (along with some Germans and Poles), who deserted the US Army to the Mexican side in their war against the US from 1846-1848. These men fled the Great Hunger in Ireland and joined the US Army. They deserted because of ill-treatment rooted in anti-Catholic sectarianism. Many also felt the US war with Mexico was unjust. The battalion was commanded by Captain John Riley; who gained experience in the British and US Armies. Riley came from Clifden, Co. Galway.

 

         The US Army considered them traitors and a total of 50 were executed by hanging by the order of General Winfield Scott after their capture on three separate occasions. They are considered National Martyrs and heroes in Mexico. They are honoured every St. Patrick’s Day and September 12, the accepted anniversary of their executions.

 

          The Mexican Government erected a monument to Major John Riley in Clifden, Co. Galway as a gift. The San Patricio monument at San Jacinto Plaza in Mexico City reads in Spanish:

 

“In memory of the Irish soldiers of the heroic St. Patrick’s Battalion, Martyrs who gave their lives for the cause of Mexico during the unjust North American (US) Invasion Of 1847.”

 

 

 

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2021 September 15 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

PARISH OFFICE TIMES:-Tuesday 10 – 12.00; Thursday 10-12.00 and Friday 10-2.00. Note

 

Where there are no evening masses in Moyvane, church closes at 6.30pm.

 

SACRISTAN:-We are currently looking for a Sacristan.   Somebody who would oversee and take care of the basic requirements of the Church and prepare for Liturgies and Sacraments.   Approximately ten hours per week with a highly flexible arrangement.   If interested, please let Father Brendan know by note in box, email or personal visit.

 

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN BUDAPEST. Please pray in concord with it this week especially for a better understanding of the Eucharist and for overcoming Covid.

 

PADRE Pio September Devotions Castleisland (3rd Tuesday) Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm.

 

Witness – by John Greene (formerly of Radio Kerry and Kerry today). Thursday 23rd Sept 2021 is the Feast of Saint Padre Pio (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina).

 

FESTIVAL: Listowel International Storytelling Festival September 17th to 19^th. 3rd annual Listowel International Storytelling Festival and the full programme of events can now be downloaded from Kerry Writers Museum website.  A line up of visiting and local storytellers, poets, musicians and singers including Maria Gillen, Colum Sands, Colin Urwin, Órla McGovern, Mickey MacConnell, Frances Kennedy, Gabriel Fitzmaurice and Sonny Egan. As part of Listowel Poetry Town programme of events, some of the highlights being:  Really Rotten Rhymes - poetry for children with Gabriel Fitzmaurice & Godfrey Coppinger;  Cúirt na Féile - Irish language poetry event;  Creative Writing Workshops with Dairena Ní Chinnéide; Poetry in the Park;  Poetry's Places with John McAuliffe;

 

Poetry Book Market; Haiku Workshop & Ginko with Mike Gallagher.

 

DEATH had taken place of Kathleen Sheahan (née Shanahan) of Knocknagorna, Athea, and Formerly of Kilbaha, Moyvane on the 6th September 2021. Predeceased by her husband Seán, survived by her son Mike, daughter Mary, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Eoin & Aoife, sister Peggy Kinlough, brothers Richie & Jerry, sisters-in-law Mary & Marian, brother-in-law Jim, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Requiem Mass for Kathleen was celebrated in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on 8th Sept, burial after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

 

DEATH has occurred of Maura Bourke (née Broderick) Rathina, Newcastle West. Formerly of Knockanure, Moyvane, on 6th September 2021. Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and brothers Sean and Danny. Survived by her sons Pat, John and Mike, daughters Bridget (Lunn), Leonora (Murphy), brothers Patsy and Larry, sister Eileen (Shanahan), daughters-in-law Mary, Fiona and Julianne, sons-in-law Mathew and Declan, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Mass for Maura was celebrated in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West, on Friday, 10^th September. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

 

 

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Broderick, Margaret Mullins, Brendan Daly, Br. William Kelly OMI, Joan O’Keeffe, Emmett Kennelly, Vivienne Rogan, Margaret Daly, Margaret O’Connor, Moira Griffin, Paddy O’Halloran, Willie Martin, Bridie Behan, Madeline Barrett. Mass Moyvane; Saturday 11th September, Private Intention at 7.30pm;Sunday 12th September, Private Intention at 11.00am;

 

Monday, 13th September, NO MASS; Tuesday, 14th September, (Moyvane) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Wednesday, 15th September, (Knockanure) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Thursday, 16th September, (Moyvane) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Friday, 17th September, Private Intention at 7.30pm. Mass Knockanure on Sunday, 12th September, for Kitty and Jackie Murphy, R.I.P. (Kilmeaney).

 

MASS: Following another update on the easing of Gov / HSE restrictions around Covid-19, the Church of the Assumption Abbeyfeale can now accept up to 50% capacity of the Church building.

 

RACING in Listowel; Kerry Group Sunday 19^th on first day, racing continues to 25^th. Racing started at the current site in 1858. https://listowelraces.ie/history-of-the-races/

 

SAMARITANS: Loneliness and isolation were the main reasons Irish people contacted the Samaritans in 2020, according to the charity’s recent annual report, published 8^th September.  Highlights from 2020: 1. 2,300 volunteers (RoI & NI) answered a call for help every 56 seconds; 2. Over 560,000 calls and emails were answered; 3. Listened for over 100,000 hours; 4. Remained open 24/7 despite 40% of volunteers cocooning at one stage; 5. Extended its helpline into Irish diaspora living in Australia and Canada.

 

DANCE for the Young at Heart Accessed via Zoom, every Monday from September 13, Supported by Kerry County Arts and funded by Creative Ireland, interested in joining the dance classes email moveitireland@gmail.com

 

FULL MOON on 21^st. Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on 15^th

 

KERRY Hospice will host a coffee morning, noon, or night on Thursday, September 23,this is its 29th year.

 

CONTACT Samaritans at Freephone 116 123.

 

SIAMSA Tíre has recently announced their Autumn/Winter programme of theatre, dance, music, art, and storytelling events. A special performances will take place on Culture Night, September 17th.

 

Siamsa Tíre Celtic festival of Samhain on September 23^rd. See their site for details.

 

EASING of restrictions, is mainly due to the British shaming us into relaxing, when we see a government minister going abroad to follow their rules, what can be said.

 

EPA National Waste Prevention Programme, say that about 13% of total food waste occurs during transport and distribution. It is estimated that food waste generates about 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.  Oxfam Ireland is running its third annual ‘Second Hand September’.

 

 President of the IFA Tim Cullinan claimed the government of using the nitrates review as a means of introducing further restrictions on farmers. 

 

EU has become the third-largest importer of agri-food products after the United States and China.

 

PLOUGHING: In 2020 National Ploughing Championships had a pre-tax loss of €656,240 after the event’s cancellation due to Covid-19. In 2019, a total of €1.3 million on staff, stalls and marquees at the National Ploughing Championships was spent by government departments and state agencies.

 

POETRY: this year’s Michael Hartnett Poetry Award goes to Kerry-based poet, Ceaití Ní Bheildiúin, for her collection in Irish, Agallamh Sa Cheo, Cnoc Bhréanainn (Coiscéim, 2019). She will accept the award on, September 30 2021 the opening night of the annual Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary and Arts Festival. It continues to 02 Oct in Newcastle West.

 

KERRY International Film Festival in its 22nd year, the festival will take place from October 14 – 17th.

 

ST JOHNS recent performances; Holy Show Present The Alphabet of Birds, ward winning author Sara Baume. Readings from her new essay interspersed with four short documentaries from Jamie Goldrick that feature artists Gary Coyle, Laura Fitzgerald, Sara Baume and Natalia Beylis. The essay and films were live scored by musicians Irene Buckley and Elaine Howley. Another show; A Wilde Fan, written and performed by Myles Breen, Directed by Liam O'Brien.  In his new show Myles celebrates the poet, playwright and novelist – recounting the affect Wilde has had on his own work, and on his life.

 

GRANTS: Fáilte Ireland are giving €9m to 38 projects around the country.

 

STUDENTS: Reports of anti-social behaviour of some students has resulted in landlords, leaving the market.

 

AUTISM: Cork Autism Online Conference 2021 - Thriving with Autism. Sunday, October 17th. This online conference offers interventions, skills and strategies to support people on the autism

 

spectrum. Suitable for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistics, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. Visit: www.autismcork.

 

MISS IRELAND: A frontline worker and former resident of Direct Provision has been crowned Miss Ireland 2021. She will represent Ireland at the 70th Miss World festival, in Puerto Rico in December.

 

BLUE STAR: Primary schools interested in taking part in the Blue Star Programme 2021-2022 can register until October 5, 2021. More information at www.bluestarprogramme.ie .

 

DEMENTIA: There is an estimated 940 men living with dementia in Kerry. THE Irish Men’s Sheds Association has launched ‘Your Shed & Dementia’ The manual can be downloaded by clicking on link https://www.understandtogether.ie/training-resources/helpful-resources/publications/guidance-and-guidelines/your-shed-and-dementia.pdf

 

FESTIVAL in Ballybunion events; The Barna Way is a creative and community based, sustainability and biodiversity project, by photographer Rena Blake and artist Lisa Fingleton. The Project is based in Barna, an organic, social farm and wildlife sanctuary, one mile from Ballybunion surf beach in the South of Ireland. The house and lands are steeped in history, song and tradition. Both Rena’s mother and grandmother were born here. In 2020 over 10,000 native Irish Trees were planted at Barna with support from Greenbelt, Supervalu and the Native Irish Woodland Scheme.

 

https://www.ballybunionartsfestival.ie/programme/photography-workshop-y445s

 

MUSIC: Jean McGlynn, Aoife Doyle and Liam O'Brien and the Limerick City Big Band at Limerick's Milk Market on September 19.

 

BEREAVEMENT: Anam Cara would like to invite you to an online Bereavement Information and Support Evening taking place 16th September at 7pm. If you would like to join please register here https://bit.ly/3Dzyphc or contact info@anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888.

 

PRISON: “I knew I was never getting out, but I could help them for when they did.”

 

In 2018, the extraordinary happened: After 13 years in prison, Grobman became the state’s first-ever beneficiary of a “Recall of Commitment” from the California Department of Corrections. Citing his exceptional behavior in prison and evidence that he would be a positive asset on the outside, the state recommended that he go free. Today, at 54, he is.

 

https://www.jta.org/2021/08/30/united-states/he-was-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-rescue-dogs-and-a-rabbi-helped-him-find-redemption?utm_source=JTA_Maropost&utm_campaign=JTA_DB&utm_medium=email&mpweb=1161-34131-35794

 

BLACKBERRIES are plentiful now, change in weather will spoil the ripe berries. Apples are very scarce and so are wild plums. Leaves are falling from the Ash trees very early this year.

 

CREATION: The highlight of the Season of Creation Events is the online webinar Caring for God’s Creatures. https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/09/webinar -thursday-16th-sept.

 

The Diocesan Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee (JPIC) host a free webinar focusing on the importance of protecting precious habitats, featuring two Kerry projects The Curlew Conservation Programme and The Pearl Mussel Project. Speakers include Patricia Deane, MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership (EIP), Hubert Servignat, Curlew Conservation Programme and Dr Mary Catherine Gallagher, Pearl Mussel Project.

 

THANKS: Tarbert Parish recently expressed their gratitude to Sarah & George FitzGerald-Lennon & family of The Steeple Road, Tieraclea and Chicago, for donating the web-cam facility that enables Tarbert people everywhere to participate in Masses and other ceremonies celebrated in the church.

 

ALONE is a national organisation that strives to enable older people to age at home, safely and securely.   Older people can call ALONE on 0818 222 024 from 8am-8pm, seven days a week.  Alone are actively recruiting visitation support and befriending volunteers.  If you would like to volunteer visit www.alone.ie and search for volunteers.

 

FEAST of Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated on Wed Sept. 15th.  All through her life Mary experienced the joy and sorrow of being the mother of the Saviour.

 

ONLINE COURSES from Mount St. Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre, Portarlington, Co Laois.  For a full programme of events visit   www.mountstannes.com

 

ADORATION takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass in Listowel Church, for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration

 

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SISTERS in Haiti; The four sisters – Sr. Marilyn, Sr. Inga Borko, Sr. Mary Izajasza Rojek, and Sr. Mary Julitta Kurek – run a mission complex that includes a mobile medical clinic, a pharmacy, a volunteer house, an activity center, a playground, a computer lab for students, and a kitchen that feeds nearly 100 children.

 

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248869/meet-the-catholic-nun-who-has-helped-haitians-through-multiple-earthquakes?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=156449206&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3l8tQANXgrVPEy-kYJzMK5u-VhdJjwBAsdXPLCegjNQjO-OYDBE-LW6uacujOqTCtPJgtA2VXk0Mr29Lx79IKQmfJEA&utm_content=156449206&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

EXTRA: Going the extra mile is tough because it means stretching further after you’ve already stretched. It means giving more even after you’ve already given. The first part is like, “Oh, this is my Christian duty.” But the second part, the “above and beyond” part, is purely out of the kindness of your heart.

 

http://www.bondchristian.com/2010/10/22/30-ways-to-go-the-extra-mile/

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE: Formerly Temple Street Foundation and CMRF Crumlin, Children's Health Foundation is the new unified children's healthcare charity which supports the work of Children's Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres to ensure that every sick child has the very best chance.

 

https://www.newstalk.com/news/go-an-extra-mile-1248647

 

RAFFLE: St. Senans GG Raffle 10 years in Croker:  Win 2x10 year Croke Park Premium tickets valued at €27,000 (1 winner of both tickets).  Tickets €25.  Early bird offer:  Buy your tickets before midnight on Sunday, 31st October and you will also be in a draw for All-Ireland Hurling & Football tickets 2022 with overnight accommodation (1 winner of each).  Draw will take place 15th January.  Follow us on facebook 10 Years in Croker for updates.

 

 

 

The Famine Monologues: The Cottier Girl's Story

 

Updated / Friday, 3 Sep 2021

 

https://www.rte.ie/history/the-great-irish-famine/2021/0830/1243648-the-famine-monologues-the-cottier-girls-story/

 

 

 

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PLANE: The 41-year-old Italian stunt pilot on Saturday successfully maneuvered a custom-modified Zivko Edge 540 race plane through the twin Çatalca tunnels along the Northern Marmara Highway in Turkey. In total, Costa set five records with his feat: longest tunnel flown through with an airplane, first airplane flight through a tunnel, longest flight under a solid obstacle, first airplane flight through two tunnels and first airplane take off from a tunnel. Only the first was officially recognized with a certificate from Guinness.

 

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/dario-costa-red-bull-tunnel-plane-stunt/index.html

 

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(JTA) — Two nights after the Twin Towers fell on 9/11, we were instructed to evacuate our building. There was talk of a potential attack on the nearby Empire State Building. My roommates and I covered our mouths and noses with towels to protect against the still fetid air and walked east from our midtown Manhattan Stern College apartment to get out of the danger zone. Every telephone pole was plastered with hastily printed “MISSING” signs, each with a different smiling face and a phone number to call.

 

https://www.jta.org/2021/09/09/opinion/i-sat-vigil-for-the-souls-of-9-11-victims-20-years-later-i-still-feel-their-presence-and-absence?utm_source=JTA_Maropost&utm_campaign=JTA_DB&utm_medium=email&mpweb=1161-34220-35794

 

 

 

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Father Raymond J. de Souza Commentaries

 

September 9, 2021

 

Forty years ago, the massive funeral procession of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński was led by a banner that read, “God gives us such a father and shepherd once in a thousand years.”

 

He will be beatified on Sept. 12 in Warsaw and known henceforth as “Blessed Stefan Wyszyński.”

 

But in Poland he will remain always the “Primate of the Millennium,” as that processional banner acknowledged.

 

 

 

Imprisoned for three years (1953-1956) by the communist regime, he emerged a cultural colossus who conducted a nationwide “Great Novena,” nine years of spiritual, cultural and social preparation for the 1,000th anniversary of the baptism of Poland in 966. The Great Novena revealed the true character of the Polish nation, notwithstanding its communist regime.

 

https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/cardinal-stefan-wyszynski-the-primate-of-the-millennium?utm_campaign=NCR%202019&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=158036798&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-96mQyV8WRAtpA5bagxp3Z6leJDoRi_BqD_-7ZREugtdoew4vgDN0ujVDTsXSdip4nwCfGKDrin5S1MBwxhvBo5Ej4CIA&utm_content=158036798&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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2021 September 8 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

FIRST COMMUNION. Those receiving First Holy Communion from Knockanure will be celebrating this in Moyvane Church on Saturday, 11th September, 2021, at 11.00am.

 

WEEKDAY MASSES: Would welcome comments on the possibility of changing masses, weekdays only, at Moyvane and Knockanure from 7.30pm to 9.30a.m.  Drop  a note or email at Carmody.Brendan4@gmail.com) or call to Parish Office if you have any suggestions.

 

SACRISTAN NEEDED: We need a Sacristan as we cannot expect Noreen and Shane to do this permanently.  Somebody who would oversee and take care the basic requirements of the Church and prepare Liturgies and Sacraments.   Approximately ten hours per week with a highly flexible arrangement.  If interested, please contact Father Brendan.

 

LEAVING Cert, Best wishes to all who have received their results. The deadline for applying to view your scripts is 8pm on 8 September. You can also apply to appeal a Leaving Certificate grade from 9am on 11 September. The closing date to apply for an appeal is 12pm on 13 September.

 

BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN DAY:  Bishop Ray Browne will celebrate Mass in Our Lady’s Well and Grotto, Ballyheigue on, August 8 at 12 noon, Mass will be  live on www. dioceseofkerry.ie facebook page. In the interests of safety, there will be no congregation. The Well and Grotto will remain closed for the duration of the Mass and will reopen at 1.30pm after which you are most welcome to come for private prayer.

 

 

 

DEATH of Margaret Leahy (née Leahy), Carrueragh, Moyvane, in her 93^rd year, on September 2nd, 2021, at her daughter Eileen Costello's residence in Ahabeg, Lixnaw. Wife of the late Emmet. Survived by her family, Paddy, Willie, Eileen (Costello), Assumpta (Stack) and Jim, daughters-in-law Frances, Norma and Catherine, sons-in-law Paddy and Jerome, her 17 grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.

 

Requiem Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, with burial afterwards in Knockanure Cemetery on Saturday.

 

DEATH of Aeneas Leane (Glasnevin and formerly of Kilmeany, Kilmorna,) August 29th 2021. Husband of Josie, father of Geraldine, Helen, Denis, Aeneas and Brendan and brother of Bill, Joe, Eileen, Mary and the late Paddy, Jack, Nora, Mick, Bridie, and Denis. Sadly missed by his family, brothers, sisters, grandchildren Kathryn, Evan, Sarah, Kilian, Emma, Rebecca, Denis, Oisín, and Christopher, sons-in-law David and Martin, daughters-in-law Therese, Geraldine and Tammy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

 

DEATH on 31^st August 2021, of Sr. M Angela O'Connell of Convent of Mercy Main St., Charleville, and late of Abbeyfeale, in her 95th. Year. Predeceased by her brothers Joseph (twin), Richard & Fr. Vincent CSSp. Deeply regretted by her sisters Nora Ringrose (Corofin) & Ann O'Connor (Dublin), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, Mercy Community, extended family & friends.

 

Requiem Mass was celebrated for Sr. Angela in Holy Cross Church, Charleville. Funeral after to local cemetery.

 

DEATH of Oliver McGrath of Knockbawn, Lower Athea on 29th August 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Denis & Ellen, brother Denis, father-in-law Danny B, and brother-in-law Dan (Joy). Survived by his wife Mary, daughter Eibhlín and her husband Conor, sons, Donnchadh, Seán and his partner Joh, Conor and his partner Siddie, grandchildren Niamh, Ailish, Aoife & Fiadh, mother-in-law Annie Mai, brother Seán, sister Noeline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.

 

Requiem Mass for Oliver was celebrated in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Tuesday 31st August,  burial after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

 

DEATH of Morgan O'Flaherty, Derry, Listowel and late of Coil, Listowel. Suddenly, on August 25th, 2021.  Son of the late Tom and Mary. Sadly missed by his partner Mary, daughter Caroline, grandson Lorcan, brother Maurice, sister Mary, brother-in-law Maurice, sister-in-law Caroline, niece Marie, Mary's brother John and his wife Liz and their son Patrick, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. The Requiem Mass for Morgan was celebrated in St. Teresa's Church, Ballydonoghue, with burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.

 

DEATH of Sr. Sheila McAuliffe of Johnstown, Dublin / Knocknagoshel, Sister Sheila rscj (Society of the Sacred Heart) – August 28th 2021 in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Survived by her sisters-in-law Betty and Gay, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family, her religious community, Associates, neighbours and friends. Her funeral Mass was celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown on Thursday, 2nd September 2021.

 

SYMPATHY to Mary and Allanah Collins of Templeathea and the extended Collins family on the death of Pat Collins. He has many cousins in the parish.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Paul Collins, Breda O’Driscoll, Ita Shine, Elma O’Connor, Anna Maria McGibney, Kitty Murphy, Jack Costelloe, Michael Scanlon, Sr. Mercedes O’Connor, Padraic Kelly, Kathleen Kelly O’Sullivan, Hugh Goulding, Fr. Michael Maher, Ando Brosnan, Mass Moyvane; Saturday, 04th Sept, for Mary Cronin, R.I.P at 7.30p.m; Sunday, 05th Sept. Private Intention at 11.00am; Tuesday, 07th Sept. (Moyvane) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Wednesday, 08th  September, (Knockanure) Private Intention at 7.30pm; Thursday, 09th September, (Moyvane) for Deceased members of the Flavin and Mulvihill families(Aughrim) at 7.30pm; Friday,10th  September, (Knockanure) Private Intention at 7.30pm. Mass Knockanure Sunday, 05th Sept, Peggy Horan(Leahy), R.I.P) at 9.30am. Mass also in Knockanure on Wed and Friday.

 

PADRE Pio September Devotions Castleisland (3rd Tuesday) Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm

 

 Witness –  by John Greene (formerly of Radio Kerry and Kerry today) Theme –  ” Tackling depression and how God works in mysterious ways”

 

BIRTHDAY of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 8^th.

 

LIFEGUARDS: full-time lifeguards on duty, has ended at Banna, Ballyheigue, and Ballybunion.

 

WOMEN’S Mini Marathon a Kerry Hospice Foundation event, now in its 39th year, will take place virtually on Sunday September 19th; a new app has been developed to support those who walk, jog or run a 10-kilometre route anywhere in the country. Erin Stack, from Moyvane, has been named the Kerry County Champion for the event. Registration open on www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie.

 

CHARITY Cycle on the Limerick Greenway on Saturday, September 11 in aid of Little Blue Heroes Foundation.

 

WALK: Guided walks of the Creation-Cosmic Spiral Walk, with St Johns Care of Creation Group. 

 

Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 4pm in the Town Park Tralee, near the children’s playground     Depending on demand and the weather. The spiral tells the evolutionary story of the cosmos or universe. 13.8 billion Years ago the universe flared forth out of the creative energy and love of God.

 

COURSE will begin on September 14th. : Cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry will host a free, six-week online course for those supporting a loved one with cancer. Contact 066 71 92122 or by Email  reception@recoveryhavenkerry.com

 

POETRY: Listowel has been designated as one of 20 Poetry Towns throughout the island of Ireland with a plethora of poetry related events taking place during the week of September 10th to 18th.  Kerry Writers' Museum is delighted to be partnering with St. John's Theatre & Arts Centre to bring you a varied programme of events. Poetry Town is the brainchild of Poetry Ireland in association with local authority arts offices, and as part of the initiative Kerry poet Dairena Ní Chinnéide has been appointed Poet Laureate for Listowel.  Dairena will write a specially commissioned poem honouring the town and its people, which will be unveiled at a flagship online event on Friday September 10th.  She will also direct a number of poetry workshops during the week.

 

Other activities taking place include a series of poetry readings involving local poets; poetry workshops for schools; public poetry displays, including ‘Poetry Underfoot’; and a range of physical activities called ‘Poems that Move You’. Local cafés and chemists will also be participating in the activities to celebrate their towns by distributing ‘pocket poems’ to customers.Details of Listowel Poetry Town events can be viewed on the Poetry Town website or contacting Kerry Writers' Museum at 24 The Square, Listowel, V31 RD93.

 

BALLYBUNION will host its first annual Arts Festival this September.  The festival features a gathering of writers, musicians, and artists including comedians Bernard Casey, and Eilish O'Carroll of 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' fame.  Acclaimed traditional musicians Frankie Gavin and Steve Cooney, along with folk legend Sean Keane also feature on the star studded programme. Other events include literary workshops, yoga on Rinn Bhui Green, art and photography workshops and meditation on the beach.

 

NEW MURAL: entitled “Madonna and Child” by artist Mikel Mato is being painted on the gable of the old Presbytery in Castle St. Tralee over the next few weeks. It is hoped to have it completed by Oct. 7th the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

 

GOOD Weather gave farmers and other outdoor workers, pleasant conditions, ensuring work being speedily progressed. Seaside and other outdoor attractions were like the middle of summer. Wild flowers, roses and potato stalks are on the way out, also congregating before leaving are the swallows.

 

MUSIC: FleadhFest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province - the story of the people, community and culture which sustains our traditions of music, song, dance, storytelling and language, ensuring it is a living tradition which can be passed on to future generations.

 

https://youtu.be/6ETkcLjY4PM

 

https://youtu.be/s0My0KIArHM

 

BIRD hunting began on Wednesday, September 1.

 

ANAM CARA would like to invite you to join us for an online Bereavement Information and Support

 

Evening taking place 16th September at 7pm. This event will give you an opportunity to hear a

 

Bereavement professional talk about the difficult challenges and many milestones grieving a child of any age has on you and your family. If you would like to join us please register here https://bit.ly/3Dzyphc or contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888

 

BLUE STAR: Primary schools interested in taking part in the Blue Star Programme 2021-2022 can register until October 5, 2021. More information at www.bluestarprogramme.ie .

 

Since the beginning of the programme in 2011, almost 100 schools in Kerry have participated of almost 1,100 overall across the country.

 

 

 

NORTH KERRY, WEST LIMERICK: SMART VILLAGES, STRONGER COMMUNITIES:  This initiative is jointly led by NEWKD and West Limerick Resources in association with KPMG Future Analytics and University College Dublin and addresses the unique challenges facing Ireland’s rural regions by unlocking innovative new solutions for the sustainable growth and development of rural communities within the North Kerry – West Limerick region. The project will involve a combination of detailed data analysis, extensive public consultation and capacity-training workshops will be used to co-produce an integrated development plan for the North Kerry – West Limerick region.  Over the course of the project, the team will seek to engage with communities across Causeway, Ballyduff, Ballybunion, Ballylongford, Tarbert, Duagh , Moyvane, Brosna, Knocknagoshel, Listowel, Ballydonoghue, Lixnaw, Finuge, Abbeyfeale, Turnafulla, Mountcollins, Templeglantine, Athea/Carrigkerry, Glin, Loughill/Ballyhahill, Ardagh and Shanagolden. The project will officially launch with an online event entitled “Co-Developing Smart Villages – Towards Stronger Rural Communities” which will take place over two morning sessions on Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1.

 

MATCH: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final – Mayo v Tyrone at Croke Park on the 11th of September. The first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final between the two counties. If Mayo wins, it will be their first All-Ireland win since 1951, they have lost in a row , 1989, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2020. The GAA has opted for 50% capacity - 41,150.

 

GLÓRACH Bingo every Sunday afternoon in Abbeyfeale, in Fr. Casey Park.

 

Bingo is held in the car park Shanagolden each Saturday commencing at 3pm.

 

SCHOOL: GARDAI are appealing to motorists, parents and pupils to exercise caution now that schools have re-opened. Because of Covid-19 protocols, the majority of schools are not allowing parents to enter school grounds at drop-off and collections times which, in some situations, can lead to large numbers gathering outside school gates.

 

JOBS: Ballylongford Asdee Tarbert CE scheme currently have vacancies, contact Jackie Kissane on

 

086 326 6991.

 

CENSUS 2022 Online Recruitment

 

[Search domain censusrecruitment.cso.ie] https://censusrecruitment.cso.ie

 

A Census of Population will be held on 3rd April 2022. The Central Statistics Office requires persons to fill various roles for the duration of the Census.

 

HOUSING: Countless house are going derelict all over the country and most houses are underutilised. The rush to build new houses will cause costs to spiral, the government and ministers will have their pension, even though they fail to achieve their targets. Red tape and regulations, leave many with no option, but leave houses vacant.

 

SEASON of Creation Leaflet 2021 – Restoring our Common Home, which explains the theme and gives suggestions of practical actions to be taken in the areas of: caring for God’s creatures; biodiversity; energy; avoiding food waste and reducing plastic pollution. The Season of Creation Leaflet is available on the diocesan website www.dioceseofkerry.ie. The aim is that each parish plants a native Irish Tree on church grounds in time for National Tree Day in October.

 

PILGRIMAGES ON THE LOUGH DERG PILGRIM PATH will be offered on Sunday

 

11th, Wednesday 15th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 26th September and Sunday 3rd October, with Mass outdoors, weather permitting.  The full route is a 12km loop, with a shorter 8km option.  Advance booking is essential.  For further information email info@loughderg.org  or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518.  www.loughderg.org Lough Derg Pilgrim Path, Pettigo, Co Donegal.  F94 N289.

 

PRICES in fertiliser and fuel have reverse reductions in the price of these inputs which occurred in 2020. Feed prices have also been higher in 2021. To offset increase in costs an expected increase in 2021 of 6% in Irish milk production. Germany milk production, 16,393 million tonnes to creameries and pasteurisers up until June 2021, France sent 12,696 million tonnes, lower production in following order, Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Ireland.

 

TG4 Interviews- 12/09 @ 21:30, and music from traditional Irish music icons. In this series we will hear a variety of musical talents and experience their creativity and expertise. In this series we will delve into the life and times of the wonderful fiddler and singer Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, singer Áine Uí Cheallaigh, harmonica brothers John and Pip Murphy, Kevin Conneff from The Chieftains and Cavan lilter Séamus Fay. We'll be kicking off the new season with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. On 30/09 @ 21:30- Hector is taking us on a whirlwind tour of Ireland meeting all the great people from overseas who now call Ireland their home. From Brazil to the Congo, Canada to Ghana, Russia to Syria, he's in search of answers of who they are, why they came, how they settled in and how Ireland is treating them. These people are the changing face of Ireland - This is Hector's 'Éire Nua'.

 

TG4 Singers on 12/09 @ 20:30. The search for Ireland's entry for the 2021 Junior Eurovision is on! Each year, the best young singers, aged 9-14, from across Europe compete in the competition

 

UNIVERSITY: The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest will commence on October 1, with campuses in Limerick, Athlone, Clonmel, Ennis and Thurles. Professor Vincent Cunnane has been named as its  first president.

 

NEWS: The Americans who are sneaking extra COVID shots.

 

Planes, guns, night-vision goggles: Taliban's new U.S.-made war chest

 

In U.S. Owning a new vehicle costs nearly $10,000 a year, AAA says

 

Dry, hot, windy: Explosive wildfires in Northern California could burn until winter

 

The weather outlook is so bad experts are predicting some of the half-dozen major fires may continue to burn until late fall or early winter.

 

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FOOD: Leket Israel, the leading food rescue organization in Israel rescues food from hotels, military bases, catering halls, and farms. The food is then distributed to over 246,000 Israelis with the assistance of partner organizations.

 

LONDON: On 2 September 1666 a fire started inside a bakery on Pudding Lane, London. The fire spread rapidly across the city of London, resulting in the destruction of 13,000 homes, 87 churches, the Royal Exchange and St Paul’s Cathedral,  355 years since The Great Fire of London.

 

GOVERNOR: Lord Ventry’s tenant to NY Governor’s Mansion

 

On Tuesday 17th  September 2021, at midnight, Kathy Hochul (born Kathleen Courtney),   New York’s first female governor, will take office.   Kathy will be moving into the Governor’s Mansion in Albany  New York –  it has housed governors and their families since 1875.   It is at some remove from where the Courtney/Cournane family lived in Ireland in 1875.

 

Kathy Hochul’s grandfather John was born 31 January 1909, son of John Courtney, Farmer  and Bridget O’Shea of Fahamore, Castlegregory.  It is at this point that Kerry genealogy becomes complicated.  In Kerry the names Courtney and Cournane are interchangeable.  Ó Curnáin when anglicised becomes Courtney.  As we go back over Kathy’s grandfather, great, great-great and finally gt-gt-gt grandfather we can see both versions of the name used on different Church and Civil records. Kathy’s grandfather John Cournane/Courtney first arrived in South Dakota in 1919.    In Kerry we can first find him on the 1911 Census of Ireland aged 2, as John Cournane. 

 

https://mykerryancestors.com/lord-ventrys-tenant-to-ny-governors-mansion/

 

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As my guest today argues, a shared bed means shared sleep issues that need to be tackled with shared solutions. Her name is Dr. Wendy Troxel, she’s a clinical psychologist, a sleep specialist, and the author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep. We begin our conversation by discussing how sleep not only affects people’s relationships, but people’s relationships affect their sleep, and how this bidirectional dynamic can become either a vicious or virtuous cycle, depending on the quality of sleep that a couple gets. We then talk about the various issues couples deal with in sharing a bed, from snoring to a mismatch in temperature preferences. We also get into the complications that come with bringing kids into the picture, and Wendy gives her take on the issue of family co-sleeping. From there we turn to solutions for shared sleep problems, and dig into the idea of sleeping in separate beds. Wendy unpacks the way the taboo around separate sleeping has waxed and waned throughout history, why it works for some couples, and the options for implementing it, from sleeping in separate bedrooms to a more moderate approach called the “Scandinavian Method.” Wendy also gives advice to couples who want to continue to share the same bed, but struggle with the fact that one person is a morning bird and the other is a night owl.

 

 

 

https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/could-sleeping-separately-improve-your-relationship/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theartofmanliness+%28The+Art+of+Manliness%29&mc_cid=00495297e6&mc_eid=8bc7642aac

 

 

 

 

 

Kerry North notes

 

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1930-1931 – 1010.pdf

 

…The memorial, a limestone slab, has been erected by the North Kerry Republican Memorial Committee. The unveiling ceremony will take place …

 

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  New York NY Irish American Advocate 1930-1931 – 0972.pdf

 

…KERRYMAN KILLED IN FALL FROM LADDER John Quilter, Ballyreheen, Lixnaw, North Kerry, met with a tragic death while engaged In piking up …

 

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   New York NY Irish American Advocate 1930-1931 – 0957.pdf

 

15 Aug 1931; Ballybunion returned to its own on Sunday when the very pleasant weather conditions attracted huge crowds during the afternoon and evening. All afternoon crowds by car and bus flocked to the place, and the scene in the evening was indeed a busy one as the horde of visitors prepared to leave.

 

https://northkerry.wordpress.com/2021/01/17/kerry-north-notes/

 

 

 

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Drawing Silage

 

https://fb.watch/7L26VmHDYS/

 

 

 

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“We know that something this important will never be accomplished without Our Lady, who has blessed the college in so many ways, and we hope you will join us in praying for this important new work,” said Minnis.

 

The college has had a devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe for decades. A Guadalupe Chapel was built at St. Benedict’s Abbey on the college’s campus in 1957. The college built Guadalupe Hall, a residence hall for girls, on campus in 2014 after President Minnis was chosen to be one of the representatives at the Church in America conferences called for in The Church in America by St. John Paul II.

 

Members of the Memorare Army for Transforming Culture in America will pray five Memorares a day in the 96 days between Sept. 8 and Dec. 12. To make 490 Memorares, members are asked to pray two additional Memorares on these five Marian feast days:

 

https://www.thegregorian.org/2021/benedictine-launches-prayer-campaign-to-transform-culture-in-america

 

 

 

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TV Lourdes is the official Live TV web service of the Sanctuaries of Our Lady of Lourdes.

 

Broadcasting webcam images 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, direct from Lourdes.

 

https://www.directfromlourdes.com/lourdes_live_tv

 

 

 

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2021 September 1 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

OFFICE TIMES: Fr. Brendan will try to be at the office from: Tuesday, 10.00 to 12.00.; Thursday, 10.00 to 12.00; Saturday, 10.00 to 12.00. If you have any suggestions etc., feel free to drop them in my office. Presbytery/Office: 068 49308.

 

ST PIO devotions Listowel 1st Friday evening mass 6.45pm

 

PATTERN Day, Wed. 8th September, this year Bishop Ray Browne will celebrate Mass in Our Lady’s Well and Grotto, Ballyheigue at 12 noon, Mass will be streamed live on www. dioceseofkerry.ie facebook page. In the interests of safety and fairness there will be no congregation present on the day. The Well and Grotto will remain closed for the duration of the Mass and will reopen at 1.30pm after which you are most welcome to come for private prayer. 

 

ADORATION in Listowel, takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration. 

 

DEATH of Eileen Cronin (née Manaher), Mail Road Cross, Moyvane and late of Glin Road, Moyvane, on August 21st, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Mike Joe, parents Michael and Anna, brothers Michael and Tom and baby son Patrick. Sadly missed by her daughter Aine and her partner Joe, aunt Mary Jo, sisters-in-law, nephews, niece, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and her many friends. The Requiem Mass for Eileen was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane,  with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

 

DEATH of Timothy (Tadgh) Carr, 2 Woodgrove, Moyvane and late of Barragougeen, Moyvane on August 21st, 2021. Survived by his brother Joe (Old Mill), sister-in-law Noreen, nephews Thomas and Kieran, nieces Maria and Carol, extended family. Requiem Mass being celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Tuesday,  with burial afterwards in Kilnaughtin Cemetery.

 

DEATHS Sean (Jack) Brennan, Kilcara Nursing Home, late of Colbert St. Listowel.

 

DEATH of John Mulcahy, Cappamore aged 96 on August 25 2021, he was last surviving member of Limerick's 1947 National Hurling League winning team.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Denis McGrath, Henry Brosnan, Michael Joe Daly, Margaret Kennelly, Mossy Meade, Jim Barry, John Carroll, Jeremiah Brendan Sheehy, Vincent Walsh, Timothy Horgan, Charles Gullin, Jacky Feury, Martin Gordon, Fr. Gerard O’Connell, Delia O’Donoghue, Patsy Buckley, Mick Shine, Mass Moyvane;  Saturday, 28th August, for Ann and Liam Lynch, R.I.P and deceased members of the Lynch and Byrne families at 7.30p.m; Sunday, 29th August, for Peggy and Mikey Joe Enright, Church Road,(Anniversary) at 11.00am; Monday, 30th August, Private Intention at 7.30pm; Tuesday, 31st August, Private Intention att7.30pm; Wednesday, 01st September,           Nellie(Ellen) and Tom O’Connor, Glin Road, and Con O’Connor, Glin Road, and Birmingham, at 7.30pm; Thursday, 02nd September, Private Intention at        7.30pm; Friday, 03rd September, for Stephen and Mary Roche, Bedford, (Anni) at 7.30pm. Mass Knockanure on Sunday, 29th August, for Martin and Mary O’Mahoney, (R.I.P) (Ballydonoghue)at 9.30am.

 

CHANGE OF MASS ARRANGEMENTS:  From Sept,05th, Tuesdays and Thursdays, mass will continue at 7.30pm in Moyvane.  On Wednesdays and Fridays, Mass will be in Knockanure at 7.30pm.  Mondays:  There will be no public mass.  This change means that booked masses need to be rescheduled.

 

I am attaching hereto a schedule of the masses that have to be changed, please feel free to contact the office if these dates and times do not suit you.  This is to facilitate the new schedule to keep masses in Moyvane.

 

NEW SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Friday, 10th September to Thursday, 09th, September, 2021 Deceased members of the Flavin and Mulvihill families, Aughrim, Moyvane. From Wednesday, September, 29th,to Tuesday, 28th September, 2021 Kathleen Stack and Husband Willie. Michael Lynch, R.I.P, From Friday, October, 01st to Tuesday, October, 05^th.Joe O’Connor, (Anniversary) Kilbaha, From Wednesday, October, 6th October, to Tuesday,12th October. Paddy and Maureen Fitzmaurice, (Anni) From Friday, October 22nd to Thursday October 21^st. Breda Dore, (Anniversary),From Friday, October, 29th to Thursday, October, 28th 2021. Michael Dore, From Monday, November 29th to Thursday, 02nd December.

 

BLOOD Donor clinic Ballybunion Community Centre on Monday and Tuesday the 30^th and 31^st Aug.

 

Appointments: Clinic is by appointment only. Please call 1800 222 111 to make your appointment

 

WORLD Day of Prayer for the care of Creation Sept. 1^st.

 

 SEASON OF CREATION WEBINAR:  Thursday September 16th at 8pm: ‘Caring for God’s Creatures’

 

Watch the Hub window, Parish Newsletter and Diocesan  website  (www.dioceseofkerry.ie)  for details.

 

LEGION OF MARY: To celebrate the 100 years of the Legion of Mary on Tuesday, September 7^th.

 

OLYMPICS: Paralympian from Killarney, Jordan Lee competed in Tokyo 2021 on Sunday, August 29 at 11am Irish Time.

 

GLÓRACH BINGO on Sunday afternoon in Abbeyfeale.

 

CHARITY Cycle on the Limerick Greenway on Saturday, September 11 in aid of Little Blue Heroes Foundation.

 

VEHICLE RUN:   Paudie Fitzmaurice Memorial Vehicle run, begins at the Mart in Castleisland at noon on Sunday, September 5.

 

COURSE: Recovery Haven Kerry are starting a six-week course titled 'Building Better Caregivers'.  This course starts on Tuesday, September 14 and is an online programme for those supporting a loved one with cancer.  If you are interested in this course, please contact Reception on 066 7192122 for more details.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Emer Kennelly, Ballinprior and Daniel Curtin, Listowel who celebrated their marriage in St Brendan’s Church, Ardfert on Friday 20 August 2021.

 

LOURDES September 2nd to 7th 2021; For the second time in half a century there will be no Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. Using the theme “Bringing Lourdes Home”, we will use these few days to prayerfully bring Lourdes into our hearts and into our homes.

 

The pilgrimage will take place/streamed from different places in the Diocese over five days.

 

The Pilgrimage Programme will be on the diocesan webpage. It is great to be able to bring people together online for Lourdes 2021. Every member of the organising team and the wider Lourdes Pilgrimage community are hoping and praying they will be boarding flights at Farranfore airport once again this time next year. Join us for the daily link to the day’s ceremony. Opening Mass at the Cathedral, Killarney at 6:15 pm (Fr Nicholas Flynn); Rathmore Bringing Lourdes Home Day 2;

 

Ballyheigue Pattern Day 8th Sept.

 

ARTS FESTIVAL:  Ballybunion Arts Festival September 9 - 12 will host a diverse programme of Theatre, Poetry, Performance Art, Music, Visual Art & workshops for artists and audiences.  Kerry Writer in Residence Máire Holmes will host an Irish language poetry workshop on September11in Ballybunion Community Centre. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=30cb5eab5e&e=57e387efec)

 

STORYTELLING: Listowel International Storytelling Festival returns in-person to Listowel from September 17th to 19th.  Now in its 3rd year the festival will feature a packed programme of events including storytelling sessions & workshops, story & history walks, music sessions and children's storytelling. We are especially thrilled to have acclaimed storyteller Maria Gillen as our Artistic Director for the festival. Our full programme will be available soon, but follow our Social Media pages or visit www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival/ for updates on special guests and events.

 

CINEMA in Listowel details for booking, 068 22796.

 

DIP in The Nip in aid of Recovery Haven will be held on 18^th September, details from, 1649 7419 1247.

 

GOLF: Bill Murray, who's been filming a golf documentary series, had to cancel a planned trip to Ballybunion, but may return later.

 

FUNDING from Government for equipment to clubs, Moyvane GAA received E8,867, Listowel Kayak Club, E18, 963, Workmen’s Rowing club received E28, 932, a total of 46 clubs received grants.

 

GREAT Weather over past week, and the blackberries are ripe, in the past children relished the berries, now you never see youths picking berries.

 

ALONE - National Support line for older people who have concerns relating to Covid.  Open 7 days 8.00am. – 8.00pm.  0818222024.

 

HIGHER DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES: This one-year, online blended  learning  Level  8,  for  students  who  hold  a  primary  degree  in another  discipline. It meets  all  the  Teaching  Council  of  Ireland’s requirements for the teaching of Religious Studies at post-primary level. Email: admissions@spcm.ie Tel: 01 7083964. 

 

 SOCCER match was played recently to remember John McGrath and Timmy Noonan at Lenamore, Newtown Athletic and Lenamore Rovers played each other.

 

ACCORD FACILITATORS NEEDED:    Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. Those interested should have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a  team  supporting  couples  who  are  preparing  for  the  Sacrament  of Marriage. Contact Aisling on 01 5053112 or email info@accord.ie.

 

CULTURE Night; Friday 17th September in Kerry with a mix of online and in person events.

 

All events are free and follow COVID19 safety guidelines. Early booking advised.

 

Follow us on @KerryCoArts on social media for regular updates

 

Culture Night (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=3349c7230e&e=57e387efec)

 

Opportunities, Applications are invited for employment as: Assistant Arts Officer (Contract Position)

 

with Kerry County Council.

 

STAGE School in Ballybunion, details from 087 1303 325.

 

GAMES: Community Games; Regional Finals on September 18th at Munster Technology University, Cork. The National Finals on September 25th-26th at Carlow IT.

 

For more information please click on the following link: http://kerrycommunitygames.ie/

 

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MUSIC: The Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival applications for the inaugural ‘Patrick O’Keeffe Young Musician Award. Application open to all musicians in the 13 to 23 age bracket. Please note that any videos submitted by minors must be submitted by the child’s parent/guardian and the deadline is: September 12th. Email applications to: patrickokeeffefestival@gmail.com

 

POETRY: Dairena Ní Chinnéide, the new Poet Laureate for Listowel as part of the Poetry Town initiative, which will take place in 20 towns across the country  between September 10 and 18.

 

Events will be co-ordinated by St John’s Theatre and Kerry Writers’ Museum.

 

Dairena, who is a bilingual poet, has published eleven collections to date and as part of her new role, she has been tasked with writing a poem honouring and reflecting Listowel and its people.

 

BOOK: ‘The new book Stone, Bone & Belonging presents the results of six years of excavation and research on portal tomb at Killaclohane, it is the oldest extant monument in Kerry.Book in 334 pages, 160  colour plates and 67 figures and is available to purchase for  €20 from Kerry County Museum, Ashe Memorial Hall, Tralee, contact  066 7127777 for more details.

 

BEEF: According to figures from the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC), the Brazilian national beef herd will be 211,860,000-head by 2030. Last year that figure stood at 187,546,000-head. This would be a 10-year increase of 24,314,000-head.   The country is set to slaughter 51,829,000-head in 2030, an increase of 10,332,000-head on last year’s figure.

 

BLACKSMITHING Fair will be held at Ballylongford on the 25^th and 26^th of September, it will be a family friendly weekend.

 

HOSPICE virtual coffee morning on Thursday, September 23, now in its 29th year. Supports  26 Hospice and specialist palliative home care services in the country.

 

INTERNET: Starlink now operates in 14 countries, Musk said. Starlink hope to launch 42,000 satellites by 2027.

 

SAINT: St. Andrew Kim Taegon was the first Korean-born Catholic priest. In 1846, at the age of 25, he was tortured and beheaded near Seoul, South Korea. He was canonized in 1984 with 102 other Korean martyrs. Pope Francis’ words about the Korean saint were read aloud in St. Peter’s Basilica following Mass Aug. 21.

 

The pope said “even today, in the face of the many manifestations of evil that disfigure the beautiful face of man, created in the image and likeness of God, we need to rediscover the importance of the mission of every baptized person, who is called to be everywhere operator of peace and hope, willing, like the Good Samaritan, to bend over the wounds of those who are eager for love, help, or simply a fraternal gaze.”

 

OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART NOVENA 31ST AUG – 8TH SEPT.

 

Remember, our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the great things the Lord has done for you.  He chose you to be His mother.  He wanted you close to His cross.  He gives you a share in His glory He listens to your prayer.  Offer Him our prayers of praise and thanksgiving, Present our petitions to Him (  Share your petitions with Our Lady)Let us live like you in the love of your Son so that His Kingdom may come.  Lead all people to the source of living water that flows from His Heart, spreading over the world hope & salvation, justice & peace.  See our trust in you; answer our prayers.  Show yourself always our Mother.   Amen.

 

ROSE of Tralee Dr Sinead Flanagan was in Tralee to mark the festival which has been cancelled for the second year in a row. She is the longest serving Rose in the 62 year history of the event.

 

The Limerick Rose renewed acquaintances with festival organisers and 19 winning Roses in Tralee recently.

 

THOUGHT: An old maxim advises: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”

 

To those going through a transition, the advice applies equally well.

 

CALENDAR: My Kerry Biosphere’ calendar for 2022 was launched as part of Heritage Week. The artwork on the calendar has been created by students from all over Kerry.

 

BISHOP RAY MARKING THE CENTENARY OF THE LEGION OF MARY

 

The Legion of Mary is celebrating its centenary.  Monday September 7th, 2021, marks exactly one hundred years since Frank Duff and his first associates held the first ever meeting. Congratulations, thank you, and every blessing on all Legionaries in our diocese and worldwide.

 

The Legion has always insisted it is parish based.  It strives to promote prayer and devotion to Our Lady, and to encourage people to put faith at the centre of their lives. In the past many parishes in our dioceses had a strong Praesidium. This is a good time to remember this local history.  In recent decades the Legion has not been very strong in Ireland.  As our diocese transitions to

 

a greater reliance on lay ministry, may the Legion of Mary enjoy a new springtime among us.  

 

In  contrast,  the  Legion  has  gone  from  strength  to  strength  in  many countries worldwide, - it is present in 170 countries with ‘several million’ members.  Truly it has been a great gift from Ireland to the world.  Its central organisation continues to be based in Ireland. Three names stand out as regards the Legion, many hope they will one day be recognised as saints:

 

Frank Duff   1899 – 1980; Edel Quinn  1907 – 1944, Died on mission in Kenya, and Alfie Lamb 1932 – 1959, Died on mission in Argentina. All past legionaries fondly remember the Legion of Mary handbook and the Legion Prayer.  Both continue to be regarded as ‘invariable’, 100%

 

Unchanged in every country.  

 

Bishop Ray Browne Diocese of Kerry, Feast of the Assumption 2021

 

 

 

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Researchers examined the records and followed the progress of 250,000 patients who had mild cognitive impairment. They concluded that moderate physical activity more than once a week reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 18%.

 

https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/features/2021/08/25/senior-news-line-exercise-can-reduce-risk-of-alzheimers/

 

 

 

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METHANE: In terms of its effectiveness, Dr. Maguire said, when fed in small quantities to cattle, the bromoform changes the microbiome in the rumen. This stops the production of methane, instead producing water and hydrogen. “In the studies we’ve read, it’s up to 98% reduction, some of them really high,” the research director added.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/could-a-solution-to-livestock-methane-be-growing-under-our-noses/

 

 

 

 

 

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1987 - 0846.pdf

 

NEW YORK, DECEMBER  19.  1987 

 

MARTIN MULVIHILL A musical  tribute  to the late  Martin Mulvihill,  the  renowned  Limerick  born 

 

Irish traditional fiddler and music teacher, was held at  the  Eagle  Tavern, 

 

14th St.  at Ninth  Ave., on  Saturday,  September 26.

 

Martin  was  to  have  performed  that month at  the  Eagle  Tavern  with  his  long-time musical associate Mike Rafferty,  a  flute  player originally  from  Ballinakill,  Galway. Instead, the Eagle

 

presented a  musical tribute to  Martin Mulvihill featuring some  of  the  musicians who learned  from and played with Martin.

 

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IRISH in AMERICA;

 

Maurice J COSTELLO born 1857-04-04 at Laxaus, Co Kerry, notify - Mrs Jane Costello, arrived Ireland July 1914 visit

 

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Rev Edmund FITZMAURICE born 1881-06-24 at Tarbert, Co Kerry, naturalized 1910-06 at Philadelphia PA; arrived Dublin Aug 1914 touring

 

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Daniel Joseph KISSANE born 1901-06-30 at Chicago, IL, married Mary O'CONNOR born Ballylongford, Co Kerry Ireland ; father Thomas KISSANE b 1866-12-14 Ballynoneen, Co Kerry; left the US July 1920 … temporarily at Asdee, Ballynoneen, Co Kerry … looking after property

 

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Mrs Julia Theresa O'HANLON born 1894-06-06 at Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry, married Patrick O'HANLON born 1894-05-24 Co Louth Ireland; son James Patrick b 1921 Chicago, daughter Mary J b 1924 Knocknagoshel, cousin Mrs M. CAVANAGH resides Melrose Park, Berkley, Chicago, residence is University Ave, Chicago … left the US Sep 1921 … temporarily at Knocknagoshal, Co Kerry … visit mother

 

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Thomas STACK born 1857-07-28 at Co Kerry, father James STACK b Ireland; niece Mrs CALLAGHAN resides Woodland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, nephew Thomas COSTELLO resides Pittsburgh, PA, residence is Fleming Ave, Pittsburgh, PA … left the US Nov 1924 … temporarily at Behins, Listowel, Co Kerry … visit sister

 

 

 

William STACK born 1861-08-01 at Duagh, Co Kerry, sister Nora SHEA resides N. Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, temporarily residing Listowel, Co Kerry

 

 

 

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Mrs Mary Anne DOWLING born 1881-07-31 at Newcastle West, Co Limerick, married 1921-10-27 to Thomas DOWLING born 1878-05-25 Boston, MA US Army died 1925 Co Limerick;; husband's cousin Mrs LARKIN resides S. Green St, Chicago, death of husband see file 341d113

 

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James MULLANE born 1863-05-17 at Loughill, Co Limerick, married Margaret MULLANE born 1869-05-03 Inchreigh, Athea, Co Limerick Ireland; two daughters Mary & Bridget MULLANE b 1900 & 1905 Kansas City, son James MULLANE b 1908 Kansas City, residence is Kansas City, MO … left the US Dec 1914 … temporarily at Athea, Co Limerick

 

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William Cornelius O'KEEFE born 1860-02-01 at Meenscooane, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, brothers reside W 146th St, NYC, residence is Yale Ave, Chicago … left the US Jul 1914 … temporarily at Meenscovane, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick

 

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Cornelius O'SULLIVAN born 1862-03-25 at Dirrien, Athea, Co Limerick, spouse Mary O'CONNELL born Clounlehurde, Ballyhall, Ireland; daug - Loretta b 1895 Pittsburg, PA, ; arrived Ireland Oct 1904 his health

 

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https://sites.google.com/site/irishgleanings/home/american-registration-documents

 

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https://sites.google.com/site/irishgleanings/home/1-22-extracts-from-correspondence---part-22

 

James WELLS of Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, US pension 177130 date 1893-12-13

 

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https://sites.google.com/site/irishgleanings/home/1-20-extracts-from-correspondence---part-20

 

 

 

SCOTLAND: From everyday turns of phrase to cutting insults, Scottish slang is capable of being both poetic and humorous. Here’s a starter glossary of essentials for anyone new to Scotland or anyone looking to reacquaint themselves with Caledonian colloquialisms

 

Compliments

 

Bonnie – beautiful

 

Braw – good looking

 

Failing means yer playin! – it’s the taking part that counts

 

Gallus – bold, daring, bordering on arrogant

 

Gie it laldy – Give it your best

 

Lang may yer lum reek – long may you live

 

 

 

Pure dead brilliant – very good

 

https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/50-scottish-slang-words-translated-funniest-and-best-sayings-and-slang-phrases-scotland-and-what-they-mean-english-2539426?itm_source=parsely-api

 

 

 

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The Glen of Imaal disaster, 1941

 

Published in 20th-century / Contemporary History, Features, Issue 2 (March/April 2019), The Emergency, Volume 27

 

The worst single episode of loss of life suffered by the Irish Defence Forces since the Civil War.

 

By Terence O’Reilly

 

 

 

By September 1941 the Second World War had been ravaging the continent of Europe for two full years. Ireland had successfully remained neutral, owing in no small part to the rapid expansion of the Defence Forces, which had by now reached a strength of 39,000 men. 

 

 

 

On the afternoon of 16September, a party of 60 gunners of the Depot Artillery and the Anti-Aircraft Battalion (and a few members of the Engineer Corps) gathered in the military training area of the Glen of Imaal in the Wicklow Mountains. Among them were several young officers who had been commissioned in the field during a serious invasion scare the previous December.

 

 

 

This group of men were receiving instruction in an anti-tank mine designed by the Army Ordnance Corps in May 1940. Consisting of 25 pounds of gelignite in a waterproofed wooden case, it was designed ‘for demolishing bridges or other works and also for use against tanks and mechanical transport’. Nicknamed ‘butter boxes’, 5,400 of these mines were manufactured during the Emergency, and in practice many received rough treatment without incident, often being bounced about in trucks or even on bicycles.

 

https://www.historyireland.com/category/20th-century-contemporary-history/

 

 

 

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GAMES: In 1960, for the first time, the International Stoke Mandeville Games were held in Rome, Italy, alongside the Olympic Games. These games are now recognized as the first Paralympic Games. (The term “Paralympics” refers to the fact that they are parallel to the Olympics and was retroactively recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1984.) The Rome event featured 400 athletes, representing 23 countries, with an array of disabilities. After 1960, the Paralympics were held every four years. The first Winter Games were in 1976.

 

https://www.jta.org/2021/08/24/sports/the-jewish-doctor-who-escaped-the-nazis-became-a-medical-pioneer-and-founded-the-paralympics?utm_source=JTA_Maropost&utm_campaign=JTA_DB&utm_medium=email&mpweb=1161-33511-35794

 

 

 

GLIN Devolvement; https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGkbDSZZkVsHnkxXBNjbkGdtjGZ?projector=1

 

 

 

 

 

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2021 August 25 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

PARISH SECRETARY NEEDED

 

As the former parish secretary, Jackie, has moved away, we have a vacuum.  This needs to be filled by somebody who can take care of the day to day running of the parish office (noting bookings for Mass, Baptisms, Marriages, other), recording of accounts of various types; dealing with bills and related issues; banking, registrations and some house-keeping—approximately 10 hours a week to be arranged. If interested, please send a note to me with some background on or before Sunday August 29th. For further details, please drop by or phone. Fr Brendan 068 49308 or email: Carmody.brendan4@gmail.com

 

PLEASE note Presbytery/Office: 068 49308, there are Mass Cards available at the Parish Office 

 

 Pastoral Letter from Bishop Ray.

 

Bishop Ray sent a message which was distributed last weekend.   He wished to thank all for their contributions over the past eighteen months.   He regretted that many had been deprived of Mass and he hopes we will soon return to some form of normality.   He expressed desire that Confirmations and Communions can take place as soon as possible.

 

DEATH of Patricia (Pat) Morton, Kilmorna, Listowel, who died on Sunday, August 15th 2021, at University Hospital, Kerry. Pat is very sadly missed by her husband Keith, daughters Catherine and Rebecca.

 

DEATH Amanda Kinsella of Bennekerry, Carlow, following an accident. Daughter of Michael and Patricia and sister of David and Aishling. Amanda will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents, sister, brother, partner Brendan Galvin and the Galvin Family, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, friends, work colleagues in Bahrain and all her friends in the GAA Community.

 

DEATH: Monica Prendiville, nee O’Mahony, Glenlarhan, Cordal, Castleisland, and late of Camp East, Castleisland. Former National President of the I.C.A., on August 14th 2021. Her sister Rosalie O’Mahony, also died on August 14th 2021 in California.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr. Billy O’Gorman, Jack Martin Mulvihill, Elsie O’Sullivan, Joan Keane ,Madge Fitzgerald, Betty Nash, Joan McCarthy, Bridie Moore, Mary McLaughlin, Sr. Paschal Hegarty, Geraldine Hegarty, Peggy Enright, Sr. Columba Relihan, Pat Mulvihill, Phil Kerins, Mass Moyvane;  Sat Aug 21 at 7:30pm  Private intention; Sun Aug 22 at 11am –for  Jack Martin Mulvihill of Glenalappa and son    Martin,(Nenagh), ( Anniversary); Mon Aug 23rd at 7:30pm a  Private Intention; Tues Aug 24^th at 7.30pm a  Private Intention; Wed Aug 25^th at 7.30pm a Private Intention; Thurs Aug 26^th at    7:30 pm for Bridie Moore, Glenalappa.(Anniversary); Fri Aug 27^th at 7:30 pm. Private intention.

 

Mass Knockanure on Sun 22nd August at  9:30am a  Private intention.

 

FEAST of St. Bartholomew, the Apostle is celebrated on Tues. 24th Aug.  He is said to

 

have preached the Gospel in India.  St. Batt’s well in Coolard (Lisselton Parish) is still visited by people doing the ‘rounds’.

 

ADORATION in Listowel Church, takes place every Wednesday straight after 10.30am. Mass for an hour unless a funeral takes place on the day there will be no adoration. 

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Doreen Corridan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Munster Bovine, the company provides genetic and related products and services to herd owners in Munster.

 

Doreen is a native of the parish and she is a Vet and a PhD. 

 

Kingdom Trad Orchestra will hold their first term of 15 weeks at Siamsa Tire, beginning on Sept 4th.

 

CLASS: Delia O’Donoghue has a family pottery workshop at Upper Main Street, Castleisland, Delia can be contacted at 086 1594788.

 

JOBS: The Range has over 180 stores in the UK and Ireland. They plan to have 80 jobs at a store in Manor West later this year. April 2020, Debenhams went into liquidation, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 jobs nationally and over 100 jobs in Kerry.

 

CE Scheme; find out more info, please contact Jackie Kissane on 0863266991.

 

OFFICE: The Tarbert Business Centre is located at the “Old Presbytery” Tarbert, where our Parish Office is located. We have fully serviced office accommodation available for short and long-term leasing in this most stunning of locations at very competitive rates. You can download the brochure from the website - https://tarbertbusinesscentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tarbert-Business-Centre-Brochure-1_3.pdf  Contact James Lavery (087-7838198) or Paddy Creedon (087-2532011) for further details.

 

FULL Moon was on 22^nd of Aug.

 

UPDATE Heart Start Moyvane/Knockanure, We have located an AED at Gael Bridge, on the corner of Ahavoher Graveyard, next to Finucane’s Funeral Home (Eircode V31 PE02). This completes our phase2 plan for the Knockanure/Kilmorna area, with x3 public AEDs now located in Kilmorna, Knockanure & Gael Bridge. Our thanks to everyone involved in this project. 13 people die from a cardiac arrest in Ireland every day.

 

MACRA are having a Know Your Neighbour Month, they distributing, teabags, biscuits and connection cards.

 

SUBMIT your articles or photos for the 2021 edition of BPM now. Please forward by emailing magazine@ballydonoghue.net

 

 

 

SCHOOL: The cost of sending a child to primary school this this autumn is€1,200, up €63 on last year, while parents of secondary school children cost €1,491, which is up from €1,467 last year. According to survey carried out by the Irish League of Credit Unions.

 

GRANTS: Kerry County Council schemes allows for the following eligible works: Replacement of existing shopfront with traditional painted wooden shopfront or contemporary design to a maximum of €4,000. Replacement of signage with traditional wooden fascia with wooden/hand painted lettering or contemporary design. Careful illumination and lighting of architectural features of buildings. Improvements to shopfront window displays and staging carries a maximum of €4,000 grant. De-cluttering of shop-fronts, e.g. removal of redundant wiring/poles/signs to a maximum of a €2,000 grant. Painting of building/shopfront in local authority pre-agreed colours carries a maximum of a €1,500 grant. Green enhancement of entrances/terraces with planting has a maximum grant of €500. The scheme has an applied maximum overall grant for any one building of €8,000.

 

Details and application forms for the towns in the scheme are available on: https://www.kerrycoco.ie/kerry-county-streetscape-enhancement-measure-2021-pilot-scheme/

 

TRIATHLON in Glin cancelled again this year, the Estuary swim was also cancelled last month. Virtual Limerick Women’s Marathon will take place 0n 25^th and 26^th of September. 

 

CHARITY Cycle on the Limerick Greenway on 11^th Sept in aid of Little Blue Heroes Foundation.

 

VEHICLE Run: Paudie Fitzmaurice Memorial Vehicle run, begins at the Mart in Castleisland at noon on Sept 5^th.

 

TOKYO: there will be 29 athletes competing at the Paralympic Games for Team Ireland including, Eight Athletes Named to Represent Ireland in Para Athletics, which will take place from 24 August-5 September 2021. https://www.paralympic.org/tokyo-2020    

 

BOOK: A Grieving Daughter’s Heart- This book faces the reality of grief, its ebb and flow. A Grieving Daughter’s Heart catalogues in vivid detail Majella’s struggle to come to terms with her loss while experiencing the collective grief brought on by the pandemic.

 

Book on the Crosby’s of Cork, Kerry, Laois and Leinster, by Michael Christopher Keane is now available locally.

 

TRAINING: Cycle Against Suicide are working to train and deploy a network of ‘Community Buddies’ into communities in Kerry and all across Ireland.    The Community Buddy programme is peer to peer support and is centred around a structured but supportive conversation in a safe and non-judgemental space.  It allows an individual to discuss how they are coping or not coping and working with the Buddy to discuss (and co-produce) ways of moving forward to overcome the challenges.

 

The training to become a Community Buddy is 2 full days or four evenings currently being delivered via zoom.

 

Full details are available at: https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/community-buddy-club/

 

COURSE: Recovery Haven Kerry are starting a six-week course titled 'Building Better

 

Caregivers'.  This course starts on Tuesday Sept 14th and is an online

 

programme for those supporting a loved one with cancer.  If you are interested

 

in this course, please contact Reception on 066 7192122 for more details.

 

 

 

CASTLE in Castleisland; https://youtu.be/h5wDub6Dfzw

 

https://youtu.be/OgsWAvOsiqQ

 

THE SEASON OF CREATION is marked throughout the Christian world from September 1st to October 4th (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment. The theme for this year is ‘Restoring Our Common Home’.  During  this  season  we  are  asked  to  join together  to  celebrate  creation  and  protect  our common home through prayer, reflection and action.

 

WORLD  DAY  OF  PRAYER  FOR  THE  CARE  OF CREATION:  Wednesday  September  1st,  Opening Prayer & Event in the Town Park, Tralee at 3pm.

 

LATIN MASS will  be  offered,  29th August   at 1.00pm at  the  Church  of  the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee, by Fr. Martin Hegarty.  For more information contact                            LatinMassTralee@gmail.com

 

SEASON  OF  CREATION  WEBINAR :  Thursday September 16th at 8pm: ‘Caring for God’s Creatures’

 

PAT FEELEY ON LYRIC FM: The River Men, a documentary originally broadcast in 1981, Pat Feeley meets with people from all walks of life as he travels along the banks of the River Feale which has its origins in Co. Cork. Pat Feeley can be listened to again on the RTE Lyric FM Player.

 

NIGHT IN THE ROCK:  The Seisiún” is on in Bruach Na Carraige, Rockchapel every Tuesday during August. Due to restrictions, it is essential to book in advance by phoning 087 9921 119.

 

FLEADH Fest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province -

 

https://www.fleadhfest.ie/

 

https://treoir.comhaltas.ie/read/2021/2/#page/2/mode/1up

 

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MUSIC: Tralee Music Re:vival programme. Featuring six local bands, playing over three evenings in a series of socially distanced concerts, in Pearse Park on August 26th, 27th and 28th.

 

Tickets will be sold in pods of a maximum 6 people. Tickets at Eventbrite on https://tralee.ie/revival/

 

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CULTURE Night; Kerry County Museum and St John of God Kerry Services will host an exhibition and launch their new music video, Friday, September 17.

 

https://youtu.be/Wjez6dGibvs

 

Vintage Tractor parade Knockanure

 

 

 

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AUBANE SOCIAL CLUB: Drive in concert with Neily O’Connor on Sunday 12th September between 2.00 & 4.00p.m.  Admission €10 per car. Complimentary tea & coffee served on the day. Face painting for children. To pre-book your car contact Noreen: (087) 9486673.

 

 

 

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https://youtu.be/YWC5izEJoXY

 

Ennis 18 August 2021 and Ennis Fleadh 2017.

 

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THE FUTURE viability of Moneypoint Power Station has been thrown a much needed lifeline under a new proposed offshore wind development project, which has the potential to generate enough energy to power up 1.5 million homes reports Dan Danaher.

 

 [Search domain clarechampion.ie] https://clarechampion.ie/new-moneypoint-offshore-wind-energy-plan-will-power-1-5-million-homes/

 

Moneypoint was constructed in 1980s at a cost of more than £700m.

 

 

 

JOBS: Plans to be lodged for €400m data centre in Ennis ...

 

[Search domain business-support.ie] https://www.business-support.ie/plans-to-be-lodged-for-e400m-data-centre-in-ennis-2/

 

By Gordon Deegan. Plans are to be lodged for a €400m one million sq ft data centre on the outskirts of Ennis early next year. The planned data centre will be the largest in the west of Ireland since the ill-fated 200,000 sq ft data centre planned by Apple for Athenry.

 

AGE ACTION’S CARE AND REPAIR prioritises carrying out jobs in the homes of older people who

 

are being discharged or have recently been discharged from hospital. 

 

If someone is coming out of hospital, no matter where they live, we would support them to make sure their home is safe. It’s a free service delivered nationwide. Contact 087 1956047 if you have any queries. -------------------

 

Family Carers of older people in Cork & Kerry, by offering the opportunity to work with the Carer. For more information you can visit the projects website on https://www.familycarers.ie/fcsp.   

 

LEGION: To celebrate the 100 years of the Legion of Mary on September 7th. They will have an online worldwide consecration to Jesus through Mary on the 8th September, preceded by 33 days of preparation.  Nightly at 8 p.m. on zoom.  ID: 8114083503.  Password: 876433.

 

RADIO Maria  broadcasts Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Hour etc daily. It has many interesting programmes.. The easiest way to tune in is via the television, Saorview channel 210, (if you go forward one channel from RTE1 you get RTE2, if you go back one from RTE1 you

 

get Radio Maria). There is also a mobile App. For info  visit  www.radiomaria.ie.  

 

FOOD FAIR: Listowel Food Fair 4th November 2021 – 8th November 2021- Family & Children, Festivals, Food & Drink. Since its inception in 1995, the Listowel Food Fair has continued to develop successfully and is now an established event in the calendar of Kerry festivals. The key object of the Food Fair is to increase to the awareness of the range and quality of …

 

4th November 2021 – 8th November 2021

 

http://www.listowelfoodfair.ie/

 

IRISH in America. Use the links on the left side bar to browse the sections

 

https://sites.google.com/site/irishgleanings/home/1-02-extracts-from-correspondence---part-2

 

   These letters are now found in the records stored at the US National Archives in College Park, MD.  The paper records are arranged in books by year and subdivided by topic. Sample of names below.

 

 

 

Joseph GREEN born 1914-05-03 at Waterbury, CT now residing Tullamore, Co Offaly; father John GREEN born Co Kerry died in 1918; mother Mary nee NEVILLE is deceased; grandmother Mrs NEVILLE and brother John N. GREEN and aunt Mrs RICHMINER reside Waterbury, CT; sister Gertrude GREEN resides Tullamore date 1935-09-04

 

Jeremiah HANNAFIN born 1900-06-07 at Ballybiggaw, Co Kerry immigration visa from US Consul at Moncton, New Brunswick date 1924-08-21

 

Rev. Cornelius HAYES born 1883-06-24 Farranfore, Co Kerry, RC Clergy, visa to Hartford, CT date 1917-10-15

 

Edmund HORGAN born 1894-10-04 Clandouglas, Co Kerry, student visa to Philadelphia date 1917-10-30

 

Michael HORGAN born 1893-09-10 Clandouglas, Co Kerry, student visa to Philadelphia date 1917-10-31

 

Jeremiah LEAHY deceased, of Knockanure, Co Kerry, his sister Margaret LEAHY married Mr SHEEHY, had a daug Bridget SHEEY who married Mr TOOLE - her son Alphonsus TOOLE resides Waterbury, CT date 1914-09-22

 

Rev. Timothy LEAHY born 1894-11-09 at Athea, Co Limerick, son of James LEAHY; emigrated 1919, resided Muscatine, IA; brother William LEAHY resides S. Spalding Ave, Chicago, IL date 1930

 

John W. MAHONEY Private, Co F 30th Inf mother Mrs Bridget MAHONEY, Coolheragh, Co Kerry, date 1919-01-27

 

Michael MAHONEY died 1922-05-10, served in Battery D, 14th Field Artillery, US Army, survived by his mother Mrs Norah MAHONEY resides Knockneeahone, Co Kerry date 1923-01-11

 

Michael MANGAN born 1895-10-07 Kilfeighney, Co Kerry, student, visa Philadelphia date 1917-10-20

 

Timothy MANGAN born 1889-08-22 at Gurrane, Co Kerry, son of Michael MANGAN & Margaret FOLEY, died 1918-08-12 from wounds, Private, Co A, 363rd Infantry, brother Daniel MANGAN resides Garrane, Co Kerry; father resides Palo Alto, CA date 1922-05-01

 

James J. McCARTHY died 1918-08-13 from wounds, Corporal, Co D, 132nd Infantry, Mrs Hannah McCARTHY & brother Justin & sister Mrs P. J. GRIFFIN reside, Clash, Co Kerry, brother Patrick John McCARTHY, Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, sister Florence McCARTHY, W 47th Pl, Chicago, date 1922-05-01

 

Patrick McCARTIN late Private, 3rd Cavalry son of Patrick McCARTIN, who was born June 1859 Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim, & Bridget BREEN, she was born May 1860 Co Kerry; they married 1890-02-18 now reside Drimgowna, Mohill, Co Leitrim - 6 children Annie, 30 yrs married Peter DOONAN & reside Newark, NJ, Joseph died as child, Patrick deceased soldier, John Joseph, 22 yrs, Edward 20 yrs, Mary 17 yrs date 1920-07-28

 

Patrick J. McDONNELL born 1894-04-07 Ballylongford, Co Kerry, emigrated 1913, served in 61st Infantry, 5th Division, AEF, resided West Hoboken, NJ & Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY date 1920-12-04

 

Michael MORIARTY alias John GORMAN born Listowel, Co Kerry, resides Kenmare Union, then Belfast, US Navy pension 36252, Spanish War date 1907-10-25

 

Andrew MORIARTY, Caherfillane, Keel, Castelmaine, Co Kerry, son died while in US Army - checks lost when the mail was raided date 1921-06-28

 

John MURPHY died, Private, 1cl, Co C or G, 310th Infantry, mother Mrs Bridget MURPHY & brother Daniel reside Glenbeigh, Co Kerry, sister Mrs John J. JONES resides Co Longford, sister Mrs Nellie MURPHY resides Landon St, Providence, RI date 1922-05-01

 

John MURPHY born 1901-04-29 at Brackhill, Co Kerry immigration visa from US Consul at Moncton, New Brunswick date 1924-08-21

 

William MURPHY of Listowel, Cleveragh, Co Kerry, served Co G, 23rd KY Infantry, US pension cert # 1015966 date 1906-04-19

 

Michael Joseph NOLAN died 1931-05-14 on board S. S. STUTTGART approaching Galway, Ireland; wife resides New Brighton, Staten Island, NY sister Mrs Martin SHEEHY resides Renagown, Co Kerry date 1931-05-21

 

Patrick O'BRIEN died 1918-10-06 from wounds Private, Co M, 18th Infantry, parents Patrick & Johanna O'BRIEN & sister Mary reside Minard, Dingle, Co Kerry, aunt Mary O'BRIEN, Fern St, Hartford, CT, brother Thomas O'BRIEN, Beach St, Hartford, CT date 1922-05-01

 

Mortimer O'CONNOR of Abbeydorney, Co Kerry, declared intent 1892 at Seattle, WA, resided Alaska, visiting friends in Ireland date 1916-05-19

 

Thomas O'CONNOR born 1886 ? Listowel, Co Kerry emigrated 1896 now resides Syracuse, NY date 1935-07-18

 

Rev. James O'DONNELL native of Co Kerry, Catholic priest, visa to visit friends in NY date 1919-03-15

 

Thomas O'DONOVAN deceased Sergeant, Co L 165th Infantry mother Mary O'DONOVAN, 72 yrs, Glenflesk, Killarney, Co Kerry, son John lives with her date 1920-12-23

 

John O'DOWD late soldier Co I 148th or 248th Infantry parents James & Johanna O'DOWD, Knockavrogeen, East Dingle, Co Kerry and Mr & Mrs Thomas Curran ; US Addr Woodhull St, Brooklyn date 1919-07-19

 

Thomas O'HALLERAN born circa 1898 of Ballyduff, Co Kerry, stowaway on SS New York, date 1920-05-08

 

 

 

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Scientists at the Swansea University Medical School in the UK have found that a traditional Irish folk medicine could help to address healthcare’s ongoing antibiotic resistance problem.

 

 

 

They noted that soil samples came from grasslands in Northern Ireland contained a previously unfound strain of bacteria, which has “remarkable” medicinal properties. Investigations revealed that this strain stopped the growth of MRSA and three other superbugs, researchers noted in Frontiers in Microbiology.

 

 

 

Ancient healers in Ireland would often use soil from the site to treat everything from toothaches to throat infections.

 

https://www.mcknights.com/print-news/the-dirt-on-odd-healing-source/

 

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August 19, 2021; Illinois governor signs legislation requiring health care providers to ‘make every reasonable effort’ to connect residents with loved ones at least once a day during disasters.

 

 

 

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American Inspiration Author Event

 

Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar with Still Mad: American Women Writers and Feminist Imagination

 

Live Broadcast: Thursday, September 2; 6:00–7:00 PM (EDT)

 

In partnership with Boston Public Library, Porter Square Books, and GBH Forum Network

 

Cost: FREE

 

For a full list of upcoming online programs, visit:

 

AmericanAncestors.org/education/online-classes

 

 

 

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2021 August 18 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH SECRETARY NEEDED

 

As the former parish secretary, Jackie, has moved away, we have a vacuum.  This needs to be filled by somebody who can take care of the day to day running of the parish office (noting bookings for Mass, Baptisms, Marriages, other), recording of accounts of various types; dealing with bills and related issues; banking, registrations and some house-keeping—approximately 10 hours a week to be arranged. If interested, please send a note to me with some background on or before Sunday August 29th. For further details, please drop by or phone. Fr Brendan 068 49308 or email: Carmody.brendan4@gmail.com

 

VINTAGE: Knockanure Vintage Tractor Run on Sunday August 15th in aid of Kerry Hospice—Listowel Branch. Vintage tractors leave at 1 o’clock; Childrens’ Tractor Run: Church Car Park at 3 p.m.

 

RECOVERY HAVEN: Join us on Facebook for our virtual Celebration of Light 2021 on Thursday, 19th August – 8.00pm.  You can purchase candles to light with us in your homes during the ceremony at No. 5 Haig Terrace, Tralee.

 

ADORATION in Listowel on Sunday 15th August in honour of the Feast of the Assumption straight after 11.30 mass and ends at 1.00 p.m. In August 1879 an apparition of Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist and the Lamb of God was seen by fifteen people on the gable of Knock parish church in county Mayo.

 

DEATH has taken place of Tom (The Punter) Scanlon, Woodgrove, Moyvane and late of Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, on August 7th, 2021, in his 79th year. Sadly missed by his cousins, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass for Tom was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Friday 13^th August, with burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane. So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Condolences to his cousins, neighbours and friends. I have good memories of Tom playing football in our schooldays. He was our stalwart full back. He was a joy to meet in later years. Rest in Peace Tom.

 

Matt McMahon Washington DC and Knockanure.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Josie Loftus, Bridget Hayes, Brid Flavin, Sean Neligan, Sr. Kathleen O’Connell, Patricia Danaher, John Hudson, Sr. Patrick Tarrant, Brenda Daly, Tom Lyons, Mary Stack, Donie Cahill, Mary O’Carroll, Robert Moloney, Anne Browne, Mass Moyvane; Sat Aug 14: Private intention; Sun Aug 15: Private intention; Mon Aug 16: Sr. Carmelita Murphy; Tues Aug 17: Mary Lynch; Wed Aug 18: Private int.;Thurs Aug 19: Private int.;Fri Aug 20: Private int.

 

Mass Knockanure on Sun 15: Private int.

 

CLOCK: Joe O’Keeffe from Kilmorna, passed away months of lockdown, and made a ‘grandmother clock’ that was handmade in his workshop from a disused seat out of Moyvane Church, donated by Fr. Kevin.

 

UPDATE Heart Start Moyvane/Knockanure, We have relocated the AED from Knockanure community centre to Gael Bridge, on the corner of Ahavoher Graveyard, next to Finucane’s Funeral Home (Eircode V31 PE02). This completes our phase2 plan for the Knockanure/Kilmorna area, with x3 public AEDs now located in Kilmorna, Knockanure & Gael Bridge. Our thanks to everyone involved in this project, to both the hall & graveyard committees, to our manufacturing & installation team & to the Finucane family for supplying power to the unit itself.

 

 

 

GLÓRACH Drive-in Bingo continues each Sunday at 2 pm at Fr. Casey GAA grounds Abbeyfeale.

 

FESTIVAL: Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council and Tralee Chamber Alliance will be running the 2021 Park Festival at Pearse Park in Tralee between 19th and 29th August, details of which are now available on www.festivaltralee.com

 

AUDITION at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee over weekends of Friday and Saturday the 20th and 21st of August.

 

LEADER Transition Programme is now open for applications for eligible community and enterprise projects.  Grant aid for capital works is currently available to all at a rate of 75% to a maximum €200,000 however funding is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

 

ANAM Cara West Cork online meeting for parents will take place on Tuesday 18th August 2020 at 7pm. These online support meetings will continue until we can resume our face to face meetings. This online meeting will be facilitated by Alva Bevan. If you have not already availed of this support and are now interested in joining us online, you can drop an email to info@anamcara.ie. We can then send on more information to you.

 

OLYMPICS: Paralympian from Killarney, Jordan Lee will compete in Tokyo 2021 on Aug 29^th at 11am Irish Time.

 

HERITAGE Week 2021 continues to Sunday, 22nd August 2021.

 

Local historian Tom Dillon delivers a lecture on Heritage Trees of County Kerry hosted by Kerry Writers' Museum for National Heritage Week 2020. https://youtu.be/I_NRItKNvUU

 

Rambling House https://youtu.be/0MXvbJQ5f4c

 

More at  https://www.heritageweek.ie/projects

 

POETRY: Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions. Deadline: 17 Sep 2021

 

The 2021 Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions are open for entries. First-place winners in Flash Fiction and in Poetry will each receive a prize of €300. Deadline for entries is 17 September 2021, with a fee of €5 per entry. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.listmanage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=113e171965&e=57e387efec)

 

 

 

RACING:  There will be racing on the beach at Ballybunion on Saturday, September 11.

 

LEGION OF MARY: To celebrate the 100 years of the Legion of Mary on September 7th.

 

JOBS: Home Instead delivers home care to almost 7,000 clients across every county in Ireland and are recruiting 20 more at present in Kerry.

 

ARTS FESTIVAL:  Ballybunion Arts Festival September 9 - 12  will host a diverse programme of Theatre, Poetry, Performance Art, Music, Visual Art & workshops for artists and audiences.  Kerry Writer in Residence Máire Holmes will host an Irish language poetry workshop on September11in Ballybunion Community Centre. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=30cb5eab5e&e=57e387efec)

 

CULTURE Night an opportunity to showcase, dance, art, comedy and much more, 30 free events in the county. Under covid guidelines, many events will have to be pre-booked. For further details see www.culturenight.ie

 

HEAT: Valentia reported its highest July temperature since 1976 with 28.3°C on Thursday, July 22.

 

IPCC reports that the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation are key drivers of increasing global CO2 emissions. Global food production must be focused in areas where farmers are efficient and sustainable. Irish family farms are positioned to meet the growing global demand for food while also reducing emissions. According to Copa-Cogeca, is that more than half of the expected GHG reductions in all scenarios are substituted by equivalent GHG emissions increases in third countries.

 

CAP: Three of the nine pillars contained within the new CAP measures overtly refer to the mitigation of climate change pressures, and the need to improve the environmental standards achieved across agriculture as a whole.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/opinion-cap-discriminates-against-irelands-grassland-heritage/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Agriland%20Weekly%20Newsletter%2013th%20August&utm_content=Agriland%20Weekly%20Newsletter%2013th%20August+CID_d1d772eb3ff1c06b9ab5f1de32e53e22&utm_source=email_newsletter&utm_term=READ%20MORE

 

 

 

CONSULTATION process by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the next Common Agricultural Policy has been described as “a farce” that “provides no opportunity for genuine consultation”, according to IFA.

 

COST of the meat inspection service in 2020 was about €34.6 million, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Annual Report 2020.

 

MOYVANE: http://www.patrickcomerford.com/2018/10/newtownsandes-or-moyvane-what-happened.html

 

TRALEE Music Re:vival; Tickets will be sold in pods of a maximum 6 people. Tickets available through Eventbrite on https://tralee.ie/revival/

 

WASTE:  3.5 tonnes of pollution was removed from Irish rivers, canals, lakes and beaches on bank holiday weekend thanks to Flossie and The Beach Cleaners’ ‘Big Weigh In’

 

ESB: Many of us were left in Limbo when the electricity supply went out, what will happen when all solid fuel and chimneys are banned. A terrorist attack or even threat from a group of protesters could hold a country to ransom.

 

HOME AGAIN: Carolyn Hayes is home after taking part in the women's triathlon in the Olympic Games. Carolyn was at the Barnagh Tunnel on the Limerick Greenway recently for the launch of a charity cycle which will take place next month, all funds going to the Little Blue Heroes Foundation.

 

DIPLOMA in Theological Studies from St. Patrick’s College Maynooth.  This one-year, on-line  blended  learning  Level  8, 65  ECTS credits programme  gives  a  foundation  in  Theological Studies to students who hold a primary degree in another discipline. It meets all the Teaching Council of Ireland’s requirements for the teaching of Religious Studies at post-primary level. Further details  visit  www.maynoothcollege.ie  or  email: admissions@spcm.ie  Tel: 01 7083964.

 

PASTORAL MESSAGE FROM BISHOP RAY

 

Covid-19: parish finances, Communions, Confirmations and Church congregations.

 

The diocese has carried out a small survey of the returns for parish collections in the 6 months January to June 2021. In the first 6 months of this year, at all Masses it has been either a case of no congregations or congregations limited to small numbers. On average collections have reached 50% of what they were pre Covid-19. This is a good achievement. Some parishes are under greater financial pressure than others. Over the whole of 2021 I encourage everyone to seek to contribute the same amount as in a full year pre Covid.

 

A sincere thank you to every parish for the level of payments to the offertory collections during the pandemic. It is a great comfort to everyone that so many have been so loyal to parish collections.

 

It is sad that so many people have been deprived of the opportunity to gather for weekend Mass over the past 18 months. Not everyone has found it a positive experience praying on their own and joining in Mass via the internet. Hopefully, it will not be long until the restrictions are lifted, and all are free to gather to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in thanksgiving. Together we will pray again the words, “Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, through your goodness we have this bread to offer, it will become for us the Bread of Life.”

 

Hopefully before long it will be possible to safely celebrate First Communions and Confirmations. The postponement has been very frustrating. It is important that in the weeks ahead, the families and children involved are faithful to prayer in the home and regular participation in Mass in the parish, to be spiritually prepared for these sacraments.

 

Thank you to one and all for your contribution to the life of your parish over the past 18 months. May the pandemic have led to many of us appreciating our local parish community even more. Continue to look out for and support one another in the community and let us pray for one another. Our Lady health of the sick, pray for us.                                                                      + Ray Browne

 

10 August 2021

 

23 YEARS: Limerick Women's Mini Marathon which, will take place virtually over the last weekend of September.

 

MEMORIAL; often, abortion is dealt with in purely conceptual, philosophical, or theological terms; but it’s about real bloodshed, read victims: The over 61 million American children who have lost their lives to abortion since 1973. Most of them never get a proper burial. But some of them do, after pro-life people retrieve their bodies from dumpsters. Visiting the burial places of these children cuts through any rhetoric surrounding abortion and removes this conversation from the abstract into concrete reality.

 

At www.AbortionMemorials.com you can find where these gravesites and memorial sites are located and details about any memorial services planned on September 18.

 

 

 

GOV. CUOMO: A day after Mayor Bill de Blasio announced all city workers have to either get the shot or get tested weekly, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued his own mandate. “In New York and upstate hospitals, all patient-facing healthcare workers must get vaccinated,” Gov. Cuomo said. “There will be no testing option.”

 

Kathleen Courtney Hochul - whose grandparents met in Chicago in 1919, both were of West Kerry.

 

Ms Hochul has been an advocate for women facing domestic and sexual violence throughout her career. She led Mr Cuomo's "Enough is Enough" campaign to fight sexual assault on college campuses. She has served at all levels of government and is next in the line of succession, I am prepared to lead as New York State's 57th Governor," she said in a statement.

 

KERRY Kennedy - Wikipedia

 

[Search domain en.wikipedia.org] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Kennedy

 

Mary Kerry Kennedy is an American human rights activist and writer. She is the seventh child and third daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel. During her 15-year marriage to current New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, from 1990 to 2005, she was known as Kerry Kennedy-Cuomo. She is the president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, a non-profit human rights advocacy organization.

 

 

 

https://www.thelist.com/53431/things-didnt-know-kennedy-grandchildren/

 

 

 

LAST WORD: Do something good today rather than plan something perfect for a month from now!!

 

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The United States had Consulate offices, which are the official representative of the US Government, in several cities in Ireland.  Many individuals living in Ireland and the United States would write letters to the US Consul requesting help with topics such as citizenship, estates, birth & death records, immigration and pensions.   These letters are now found in the records stored at the US National Archives in College Park, MD.  The paper records are arranged in books by year and subdivided by topic.

 

 The extracts come from the records created in the years 1869 to 1934 and many refer to births prior to 1864.  The date of the document is given at the end of each extract item.  The term emigration refers to emigration to the United States.  The military information refers to the United States military orgainzations.

 

  Many letters discuss the probate of estates for people who died in the US and their surviving family members reside in Ireland and identify parents and grandparents.

 

 Use the links on the left side bar to browse the sections

 

https://sites.google.com/site/irishgleanings/home/1-02-extracts-from-correspondence---part-2

 

 SAMPLE of names;

 

John CROWLEY died 1918-10-10 from wounds, Private, Co H, 328th Infantry, 82nd Division, parents Timothy [deceased] & Catherine CROWLEY, Glounacoppal, Co Kerry, 2 brothers Patrick & Timothy & sister Norah CROWLEY, E 115th St, NYC & sister Hannah MAHONEY, Grand Concourse, NYC; brother Stephen J. CROWLEY, Brooklyn, NY date 1933-02-01

 

Rev. Cornelius CURTIN born 1891-01-06 Bunagara, Listowel, Co Kerry, clergyman visa to reside at Great Falls, MT date 1917-10-30

 

Miss Mary CURTIN born 1901-09-29 Co Kerry ? Emigrated 1922, maid for H. J. MILLER, Pittsburgh, PA date 1925-06-15

 

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James DOWER died 1921-07-26 at Coblenz, Germany, Private, Co G, 8th Infantry, uncle Daniel O'CONNOR, Duagh, Co Kerry; sister Mrs Josephine O'CONNOR, E 85th St, NYC date 1922-05-01

 

Patrick FENNELL deceased of Chicago, IL ?; next-of-kin Mrs Margaret GILBERT, Ballingara, David FENNELL, Lenamore, Co Kerry, Eugene, Michael, Hannie, Maggie SULLIVAN, children of Mary, deceased wife of Michael SULLIVAN, Bumgara, Listowel, Co Kerry, Sister Hannah FENNEL, Convent of Mercy, Warrenbrook, Victoria, Australia date 1906-01-30

 

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John FORAN resided on 58 acres, Coolaclarig, Listowel, Co Kerry died 1888-07-29 from gunshot, his daug Mrs Nora SCANLON resided Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, her son served in US Army & died in WWI; son William FORAN resided at Coolaclarig until 1892 date 1923-10-02

 

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Patrick J. McDONNELL born 1894-04-07 Ballylongford, Co Kerry, emigrated 1913, served in 61st Infantry, 5th Division, AEF, resided West Hoboken, NJ & Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY date 1920-12-04

 

Michael MORIARTY alias John GORMAN born Listowel, Co Kerry, resides Kenmare Union, then Belfast, US Navy pension 36252, Spanish War date 1907-10-25

 

 

 

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William MURPHY of Listowel, Cleveragh, Co Kerry, served Co G, 23rd KY Infantry, US pension cert # 1015966 date 1906-04-19

 

 

 

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Thomas O'CONNOR born 1886 ? Listowel, Co Kerry emigrated 1896 now resides Syracuse, NY date 1935-07-18

 

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2021 August 11 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

FR. Kevin McNamara was presented with a number of tokens by members of the Pastoral Council on behalf of a grateful community, to show their appreciation for his Trojan work in the parish for the past six years. A cheque and some wooden ornaments were presented, due to present restrictions, the parish is unable to celebrate Fr. Kevin’s work at a special festive evening, which is usually held for priest leaving parish. See Moyvane facebook page for pictures.

 

VINTAGE: Knockanure Vintage Club are holding their Annual Tractor run on Sunday August 15^th. Registration time 12 noon. Proceeds in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation, Listowel Branch.

 

ADORATION will take place in Listowel Church on Sunday 15th Aug the Feast of the Assumption straight after 11.30 mass for one hour.

 

REMEMBER that when you leave this earth, you can take with you, nothing that you have received – only what you have given.” – St. Francis of Assisi.

 

DEATH took place of Kieran Curtin, Mona Reulta, Abbeyfeale, on July 31st 2021. Predeceased by his brother Denis and sister Maureen. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary (Máire), his sons Shane, Darragh, Lorcan and Peter, his daughters Éadaoin and Ríona, his grandchildren Amy, Sam, Tóla, Oilleóg, Laoise, Cormac and Ólan, his brother Con, his sisters Sr. Delia, Celia, Kathleen and Siobhán, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Shirley and Niamh, brothers- and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces. Kieran will be missed by his many lifelong friends from Macra na Feirme, I.F.A., and the numerous community organisations he was proud to serve during his long, active life.

 

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá anam cróga uasal.

 

 

 

DEATH of Mary Cronin, Leitrim West, Moyvane, on August 4th, 2021 Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law, and cousins. Requiem Mass for Mary Cronin was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Saturday, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

 

DEATHS: The loss of 73 lives on roads so far in 2021 is devastating for the families and loved ones of the deceased.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Brendan Sheehy, Jerry Mulvihill, Eileen Ahern, Michael O’Donnell, Mick Moore, Pats Carmody, Paddy Keane, Sr. Ita Rochford, Bridie O’Carroll, Mary T Hegarty, Jim Harnett, Billy Buckley, Georgie O’Connell, Brendan Daly, Tom Moloney, Sr. Rose Flynn, Bridie Leahy, Mary Keane, Kay Horgan, on 15^th August 1893, 17 drowned when boat sank near Tarbert, many in the parish were related to the victims.

 

CELEBRATE 100 years of the Legion of Mary, there will be an online worldwide consecration to Jesus through Mary began on August 5th. Tune in nightly at 8 p.m. on zoom.

 

FEAST of the Assumption 15^th August, always a great day for sports in Knockanure. Feast of Our Lady of Knock on 17^th August. of St. Teresa Benedicta (better known as Edith Stein) patron of Europe is

 

celebrated on Monday 9th August.  Born into Jewish Faith, she became a Catholic and a

 

Carmelite Sister.  Captured by the Nazis, she died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz in 1942. 

 

Feast of St. Leila patron saint of Limerick city is celebrated on Thurs. 12th Aug.  Born in

 

Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, she is said to have been baptised by St. Patrick.  On coming to Limerick she built her church at Kileely near Thomond Bridge.

 

POPE Francis – Tweet: The Gospel is the Good News and the force that changes our lives and hearts for the better. For this I ask you to read the Gospel every day and meditate on a short passage to be nourished from this inexhaustible source of salvation.

 

MEMORIAL: Due to Covid 19 restrictions the Annual Remembrance in Tarbert for the seventeen local people lost in the ‘Shannon Drowning’ on the 15th August 1893 is cancelled this year.

 

BINGO AT FR. CASEY’S:  Outdoor Bingo continues at Fr. Casey’s on the Duagh Road every Sunday at 2pm.

 

AUDITIONS at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee on Friday and Saturday the 13th and 14th, and the 20th and 21st of August.

 

Seisiún” is on in Bruach Na Carraige, Rockchapel every Tuesday during August.

 

Due to restrictions, it is essential to book in advance by phoning 087 9921 119.

 

LISTEN to; Loretto Lynch Long Lockdown in Valentia on Horizons Radio Kerry on 15 Aug. at 9am. Loreto from Cahersiveen now lives and farms on Valentia Island with Jim. She is a mother of four: three daughters and one son. Two of her daughters, now in their 30s have Autism. Loreto tells her story.

 

BEAUFORT SPECIAL NEEDS PROJECT: The Board of Management of Beaufort Special needs Project Ltd by guarantee T/A Home from Home would like to invite interested volunteer members to join their committee. Please apply by  email  at  :  homefromhomekillarney@gmail.com  or

 

call 087 9104 546.

 

 CAP: Sample measures in the CAP Strategic Plan. Example measures under consideration include:  Farmers committing to devoting more of their land to non-productive areas and features than is required under GAEC 9; High nature value actions such as extensive livestock production, where farmers maintain a low stocking; Hedgerow management and reduced input of chemical nitrogen.

 

HEALTH: €9,710,000 for Kerry Healthcare capital works, this year ensuring enhancements and upgrades in the county. Included is €5 million for refurbishment works for Listowel, Killarney and Cahersiveen Hospitals. Met a man at the library and he had to go North for eye treatment, which was organised by a TD.

 

MENTAL Health & Wellbeing Hub under Kerry Child & Youth Mental Health Working Group of Kerry (CYPSC), details on www.KerryMentalHealth.ie.

 

ACCORD has two centres, Tralee and Killarney, in the diocese of Kerry. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or email to info@accord.ie.

 

OFFICE: The Tarbert Business Centre is located at the “Old Presbytery” Tarbert. Have fully serviced office accommodation available for short and long-term leasing, more at https://tarbertbusinesscentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tarbert-Business-Centre-Brochure-1_3.pdf . Contact James Lavery (087-7838198) or Paddy Creedon (087-2532011) for further details.

 

FUNDING of €1,187,099 is being given for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Kerry this year.

 

OLD TIMES: Irish Life and Lore have hit the 10,000 downloads mark for their recent podcasts, the subjects of which range from Irish national, social and local history, the Irish Big House, business, the professions, sport, Irish storytellers and much more besides.  This is the link to the podcasts page on our website:  https://www.irishlifeandlore.com/category/podcasts/

 

ARTS: If you want to discuss your creative side, contact Kathleen Hurley, on  085 1052177 or:  findkathyhurley@googlemail.com

 

LIMERICK-man Peter Lawless aged 52, lives in Annascaul wants to be the first Irishman to sail non-stop, around the world on his own, starting from Kilrush harbour later this month.

 

GRANT: MIC Applied Linguistics researcher, Dr Anne O’Keeffe, has been awarded funding to investigate whether the shift to virtual communications in the workplace has impacted how we communicate. €270,000 awarded by the Irish Research Council and £390,000 from the British based Arts & Humanities Research Council, work begins this month and will  take two and a half years.

 

MORE funds: education providers can apply for funding for eligible projects under the €10 million Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund 2021.

 

DIPLOMA in Theological Studies: Commencing on September 24th 2021. Apply on www.pac.ie

 

MAGAZINE: Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine intend featuring young people in the 2021 edition, who are helping out on the family farm, their ideas and aspirations on new farming methods, etc. The tradition of Hitching a Lift is now a distant memory for people of a certain age. You may have a story to tell about some of those journeys. The Magazine committee want to hear about it. E-mail details to magazine@ballydonoghue.net or post to BPM, Lisselton Post Office. Photos, of social occasions are required also for the 2021 edition.

 

CANAL Tralee; What Lies Beneath’ will appear on the Heritage Week website. The display will also be in front of the Marina Apartments, Tralee on Saturday 14th and Sunday 22nd August.

 

RACING on the beach at Ballybunion on Sept. 11^th.

 

SEA LEVEL:  Michael O'Shea, a chartered engineer with a PhD in sediment transport monitoring and researcher with University College Cork’s Blue Economy. Says the effect of rising sea levels on Kerry towns and coastal areas will not be as extreme as predicted.

 

TAISCE according to Richard O’Donoghue TD,   has received E30m in taxpayers money since 2011.

 

WEATHER. Recently we had blight weather, then it suddenly changed to heavy showers and cooler weather. But there are reports that the hot weather is set to hit Portugal and bring temperatures of 35C to 40C by Friday, August 13. And the forecasters say the hot weather will then spread north, reaching the UK by August 20.

 

FLOWERS; Colourful and easy to grow, calendulas can be sown in August and September, for flowers in late spring. They’re hardy, so sow them where they are to flower.

 

-You can sow cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) in August and September, for May flowers.

 

-Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) can be sown throughout the summer months and into September.

 

-California poppies, Eschscholzia californica, are hardy, and will survive a winter outdoors. Sow where you want them to flower.

 

- Wild carrot or Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota) can be part of a wildlife garden. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot and sow where you’d like it to flower.

 

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-Japanese onions are bred to withstand winter cold, and now is the time to sow them.

 

- Hardy chicory sowing it in August and you should be able to make a harvest over winter.

 

- Spring cabbages can be sown now outdoors.

 

- Sow your last crop of chard now, to provide an autumn harvest. Also makes a colourful addition to borders.

 

- Japanese onions are bred to withstand winter cold and now is the time to sow them.

 

PARTY: On July the 21st former Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone had an event at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. Around 50 people attended, (they said), Government regulations at the time allowed for outdoor events of up to 200 people. Where are the names of those attending, the hotel must have them. Ordinary people are prevented from attending important occasions in their lives. We have the situation where ordinary people are prevented from attending funeral of sibling in the U.S. and politicians seem to be able to cross the Atlantic at will and no comment from media.

 

BOOK LAUNCH by Delia O’Sullivan, her first solo collection ‘It’s Now Or Never’.

 

Israeli-Made SonoMask Actively Eliminates COVID-19 and Its Variants

 

MASK: Test results conducted by internationally accredited, Italian based, Vismederi Textyle corroborated Sonovia's fabrics neutralizes 99.97% of Covid-19 particles.

 

DEATHS: Minister Eamon Ryan, in response to a parliamentary question from Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick, said that each year, “some 1,300 people die prematurely in Ireland due to air pollution from solid fuel burning”. In 2018, transport had the largest share of energy-related CO2 emissions at 39%, with heat at 34%.

 

YOUNG PEOPLE: Minister Foley said: “I have been very impressed by the work of the three existing pilot LCYPs since they were established in 2019. The target audience for all LCYP programmes and initiatives is children and young people in local communities (in ‘out of school’ settings with a particular focus on those who are marginalised or experience disadvantage.

 

https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/news/minister-foley-approves-establishment-of-3-new-local-creative-youth-partnerships/

 

REASEARCH: Publication recently of 4.7 million records from 3 new collections: New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840–1901, Marriage Index, 1840–1901, and Death Index, 1840–2021.

 

DOGS: Cost of dog attacks on sheep and cattle rose by 50% across the UK in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year.

 

WOMEN:  Paddy Lane has found that female drivers are hugely dependable, hard-working and – despite what some might think – have no problems handling machinery.

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/full-throttle-females-driving-it-on-in-agri-contracting-world/

 

KNITTING: Tom Daley appreciates the “great and welcome distraction” of knitting as he kept his bid to become double Olympic champion alive by qualifying for the semi-finals of the men’s 10 metres individual platform.

 

 

 

Daley has been pictured with his needles and thread while watching team-mates on several occasions during Tokyo 2020, where he has already claimed one gold medal after winning the synchronised event alongside Matty Lee.

 

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/knitting-offers-welcome-distraction-olympic-21244356

 

 

 

HOLY WELL: St Bartholomew's Well, Coolard, Lisselton

 

Collector  Nancy Hanrahan-Informant-  Michael Hanrahan, Age   60

 

The blessed well is situated in a thick wood near Coolard. The well is shallow and a stream of fresh water flows from it. Many people in the district visit the well three times a year, to pay rounds. They go around the well nine times and they say three rosaries. If they have not the rosaries finished when going around, they kneel by the well and finish them. When they are going home they leave money or holy pictures or pieces of cloth on the tree beside the well. Anyone having sores washes them in the water. They also take three sips of the water and also some water with them. The people living near the well use the water for household purposes. It is said that the well was situated farther up on the wood once. A woman washed clothes in it. Then it moved down to where it is at the present time.

 

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Holy Wells

 

Collector  Eibhlís Ní Chorradáin

 

Holy Wells

 

There was a parson living in Bedford about eighty years ago. There was a blessed well in his field about one hundred yards away from his house, near the bank of the river. One day his maid washed clothes in it and it removed across the river over to a filed of Nolans in Drombeg. It was a well for sore eyes and one day a very old man came from Knockanure to wash his eyes in the water, because he was blind. He thought that they would not get better: he only chanced it, but to his surprise his sight was restored next morning. It was called Saint Agnes's well. This is how it got its name: One day a very holy woman named Agnes came to the well to wash her eyes, because they were very sore. When she was paying her round she heard a voice saying: 'Behold Agnes Behold!' and at that moment she slipped and fell into the well. And it is believed that she was a saint. There is a rosary said for every three rounds that are prayed, and nine rounds that are prayed for every visit a person pays. There are special days for paying rounds, the day after Saint Patrick's day, and the twenty-ninth of December. And when a round is paid the people always say three 'Hail Marys' in honour of saint Agnes. Tullamore County Kerry school

 

 

 

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Collector-Maureen Lynch- Informant- Muiris Ó Loinsig

 

GLEANN na BRÓN

 

The name is still used by the local inhabitants and probably means the Glen of the Quern. It is beside this glen the "brittlen" woman used to be heard.

 

In the farm of Pat Trant Jnr, Behins, there was a blessed well. This was known to the older people as Tobar Uí Leidhin. There was an old midwife living in Behins named Moll Barry. One May morning she went to the well for a can of water. She had hardly reached the well when she was lifted off the ground and the next place she found herself was below at the monument in Lixnaw, spirited away by the good people.

 

Beside the well there was a graveyard. A glen beside it is still known as Gleann Dóighte.

 

 

 

Beside our house is a place called Pike, on the main road between Listowel and Castleisland. Old Ned Prendiville use to say that there were two gates here and everybody who passed the way with cattle or cars had to pay a toll of a halfpenny. There was also a pound there. There is a Dispensary at Pike. In this building was the old National school whose first teacher was John O'Connor. O'Connor was not long there when he had to flee the country owing to his connection with the Fenians. Then came my Grandfather old Master Lynch who taught there for six years and who opened the school at Rathea in 1875.

 

My Grandfather was a native of Knockanure. He used to tell stories about a woman name Joan Grogan of Knockanure. This woman used to be "out" with the good people. One night they were on their way to Castleisland to decide whether a girl there name Brosnan was to be taken away or not. On their way they called in to my grandfather's aunt the wife of Michéal Ruadh Kirby of Behins and took her snuff box as a joke. Micéal Ruad's wife met her a few days after at the big fair in Listowel (13th May). Joan asked her did she miss her snuff box on such a morning and she said she did. Micheal Ruadh's wife told her she heard them laughing in the kitchen that night.

 

Maureen Lynch

 

M'athair Muiris Ó Loingsig O.S a d'innis an méid sin dom. Rathea Listowel.

 

 

 

CHARITY: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York hit a major milestone on Thursday, July 29: the organization handed out their 10 millionth meal to the people of New York during the pandemic. While it was a celebration of a big accomplishment, it was also a sad reminder of just how hard the pandemic has hit the city.

 

https://netny.tv/episodes/currents/catholic-charities-of-new-york-hits-10-million-meal-distribution-milestone-during-the-pandemic/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=145071547&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_56ktct3hAapuViDHVgRxedFZGNaYyANj3Go43P_94Qp0DdCB9VZvCbIL-Z-skyVZDnl6oiNf_7TqbYchxYCMhcp4VPw&utm_content=145071547&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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CLASS of ’37; Here were thousands of pages by working-class girls and boys of all ages, writing about parents and friends, hopes and fantasies, daily routines. We knew immediately the preciousness of what we were looking at.

 

Most of the essays – which make up the heart of our new book, Class of ‘37 – were written by children living in Bolton or its surrounding towns, between 1937 and 1940.

 

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/people/essays-schoolgirls-class-of-1937-lives-beautiful-brilliant-mass-observation-1118697?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

 

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2021 August 4 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

 

 

MY FINAL TEN SECOND SERMON from Fr. Kevin McNamara.

 

Just one Ten Second Sermon, in the week that’s in it.  I take my leave of you on Wednesday for Glenflesk, Barraduff and Clonkeen.  The Sermon is as follows: “Think – Thank”.  If we stopped to think more, we would stop to thank more. When I reflect on my time in your Parish, I am full of thanks for so many things – your help, love, support, prayers, the ways we stayed and prayed together from the word go when C19 arrived.  But above all your hospitality, kindness and the many smiles we shared together.  In prayer let us continue to support each other. God Bless each and everyone of you. Love & prayers, Fr. Kevin.

 

 

 

 SLÁN LEAT.... A MESSAGE FROM CHAIRPERSON OF OUR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

 

Many mixed emotions throughout the parish of Moyvane/Knockanure since the news broke that our Fr Kevin is leaving. It has been difficult to digest but as you know all good journeys must come to an end. This one has been fantastic. Fr. Kevin has been a breath of fresh air since arriving here in July 2015. He has overcome and achieved many milestones in this short time. 

 

The work done in both Churches and Presbytery is evident as one drives by. Diligent weekly mass schedules and house calls were maintained. During COVID restrictions and the global pandemic Fr. Kevin adapted his routine to support those in most need. Daily mass was celebrated via the "Doorway of Hope" where all could attend and still feel safe.  I was talking to someone this week and they sighted that "he was in my kitchen everyday" via the radio link service. Remarking on Fr Kevin's philosophy "you grow where you are planted" the blossom of his seed is well and truly visible throughout Moyvane, Knockanure and beyond. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for all that you have done. An old Irish proverb comes to mind when I think of what he has created in our community “Ní neart go cur le chéile”, which loosely translated “There can be no strength without unity”.   We will be making a presentation to Fr. Kevin on Sunday Aug 1st at the Doorway of Hope (weather permitting). His final Mass and presentation will be live streamed on YouTube. Please come and join us virtually or in person (with social distancing in mind) to bid farewell to Fr. Kevin. 

 

Jacqueline thank you for the continued service over the past number of years. Your professionalism and kindness have always been remarkable and we will be forever grateful for all that you have done. Mike Buckley the grounds speak for themselves. You have done a wonderful job. Thank you.

 

On behalf of the parish of Moyvane/ Knockanure we wish you well in your new journey. You will be forever in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

 

We would also like to extend our welcome and blessings to Fr. Brendan Carmody S.J., P.P. We look forward to starting this new chapter with you. Michelle Mulvihill. 

 

YOUR NEW PARISH PRIEST – FR. BRENDAN

 

“I grew up in the Parish of Listowel and I have spent thirty years as a Jesuit Missionary in Zambia.  Much of this time I spent in classrooms of various levels as well as working in Parish Ministry.  After this, I worked in a London University as Chaplain and Administrator in the London Parishes of Dollis Hill, Whitton and Crayford.  In Ireland, I have served in St. Francis Xavier’s in Dublin as well as in Johnstown, Killiney.  A major concern for me is how people’s faith develops and changes as does their connection with the Church.  I am looking forward to being back in home territory and being helpful to the people perhaps whose ancestors nourished my childhood faith.  Among my interests are reading, writing, walking and swimming.  I hope Moyvane has a swimming pool or at least plans to build one!  Even without one, I am looking forward to happy days in Moyvane and Knockanure. I will be present at all Masses this weekend to concelebrate with Fr. Kevin.    

 

FEAST of St. John Vianney is celebrated on Wed. 4th August.  He is the patron saint of

 

priests.  Appointed Parish Priest of Ars in France in 1817,

 

FIRST Friday and Transfiguration of the Lord on the 6th. St. Padre Pio & 1st Friday evening mass     6.45pm in Listowel Church. Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated on Fri. 6th August.  Jesus brought Peter, James and John up Mount Tabor where they saw him in glory, a sign of his future

 

Resurrection from the dead.

 

LIBRARY Support for marginalised is being funded by extra E650,000. Also E800,000 is being provided for Social Enterprise Start up Fund, details on rethinkireland.

 

GLÓRACH BINGO AT FR. CASEY’S on the Duagh Road every Sunday at 2pm. details at 068 51850.

 

DEATH on Saturday 24th July 2021 of Lil Stack (née Danaher) Bayview, Tieraclea, Tarbert, Loughill.

 

Formerly of Knocknaboula, Loughill, Foynes. Lil  wife of the late Mick (former Managing Director, Listowel Livestock Mart), mother of Edward, Marie, Cathriona and Don and granny Lil to Darragh, Philip, Marie Louise, Michael, Will, Mick, Ellen, Anna, Jack, Peter, Robert, Michael, Edward and Rebecca. Survived also by daughters-in-law Claire and Niamh, sons-in-law John O'Callaghan and Pat Clifford, sister-in-law Patricia Danaher, brother-in-law Eddie Stack, nieces and nephews Marie, Evelyn, Karina and Dan. Predeceased by her sisters Sr. Emilian, Sr. Roberta and Sr. Anne (Little Company of Mary) and her brother Jimmy.

 

DEATH of TD O'Sullivan of Knocknaboula, Foynes, late of O'Sullivans Bar, Ballydonoghue, Lisselton, July 26^th 2021. Survived by his brother Eugene, sisters Ann & Maura, step brother John Gerard, sister in law Lucille, brothers in law Rody & Michael, step sister in law Eileen, nieces & nephews.

 

DEATH has occurred of Mary (Mame) O'Donoghue (nee Mackessy), Woodlawn/Bronx, New York and formerly of Tarmons West, Tarbert and New York on 23rd July 2021. Mary was predeceased by her husband Michael O'Donoghue of Skibbereen, and brothers Paddy, Timmy, Johnny and Joe Mackessy and sister Helen Moriarty. Survived by son Michael A. O'Donoghue and his wife Marianne (New York), daughter Catherine M. O'Donoghue (New York), sisters Lila Kissane (Tarbert), Kitty McGee (Birmingham), Noreen Burke (New York), brothers Con Mackessy (Tarbert), Tom Mackessy (London), Jim Mackessy (New York), sisters-in-law Theresa and Agnes Mackessy, nieces, and nephews.

 

DEATH of Doreen Beazley (née O'Connor), Doon, Ballybunion and late of Athea on July 25th, 2021. Survived by her son Conor and daughter-in-law Gearoidin, grandchildren Andrew and Fiachra, cousins, friends and neighbours.

 

DEATH of Anne (Nancy) Langan (née Enright) Glenagragra, Athea, on Tuesday, 20th July, 2021. Predeceased by her baby son Maurice, brothers Tom & Mick Enright and sisters Josie, Kit and Nellie. Survived by husband Mossie, son Maurice (Annacotty), daughter Helen (O'Callaghan, Tournafulla), daughter in law Roisin, son in law, Ollie, grandchildren Kieran, Darragh, Emma, Conor & Eoin, her sisters Mary Barrett (Athea) and Peg Moore, (England) and her brother Paddy (England), brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, and nieces.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael O’Keeffe, Margaret Finucane, Leah Erin O’Donoghue, Fr. John Kennelly, John Deenihan, John P Walsh, John Purtill, Mary O’Connor, Betty Griffin, Sr. Benedict Cotter, Sean Redmond, Eliza Walsh, Dora Ahern, Paddy Casey, Pearl Deane, Nell O’Connor, Mary Cullinane, Sr. Rosalie Enright, Mary Flaherty, Eileen McNamara, Lizzie Burns, Joe Kearney, Kitty Barrett, Fr. Noel Moran, Mass Moyvane; Sat 31st at 7.30pm for Mary & Ned O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen; Sun 1st Aug  at 11.00am for      Maurice Harnett, Leitrim West; Mon 2nd at 7.30pm for          John Moloney, Clarr (Months Mind); Tues 3rd at 7.30pm for        John P. Walsh (Anni) & loving wife Marie & Ellen & Patrick Walsh, & Deceased of the Walsh family Barragougeen. Also Annie & Jeremiah Walsh, Tullamore, Listowel & baby Robin; Wed 4th at 7.30pm for Lil Stack, Tarbert (Rec Dec); Thurs 5th  at 7.30pm for Kathleen Cunningham (Special Intention); Fri 6th  at 7.30pm for    Siobhan Behan (Special Intention);

 

Sat 7th at 7.30pm for Mossie & Dora Ahern, Kilbaha and Mass on  Sun 8th  at 11.00am,Thanksgiving for Palliative Care Unit, UHK, Tralee. 

 

Mass Knockanure; Sun 1st at 9.30am for The staff & residents of Aras Mhuire Nursing Home (living) and the deceased of the aforementioned requested by James Gould; Mon 2nd  at 11.00am for Peggy Horan (nee Leahy), New Jersey (Rec Dec), and mass on Sun 8th at 9.30am for Parishioners.

 

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, call 0818 222 024.

 

A HUGE THANK YOU from Fr. Kevin.

 

Since the news of my new appointment as Parish Priest of Glenflesk, so many of you have taken the time to offer me thanks, best wishes and much encouragement for work and Ministry in my new Parish.  Very many thanks for your gifts and exceptional kind words.  In turn, in my last Newsletter with you, I wish to acknowledge all who enriched me in both Churches and helped so willingly in so many ways.  Those who were generous, helpful and most co-operative in Parish Committees and especially the Sacristans who were exceptional in having everything ready for all our celebrations.  To all of you who worked with me rather than against me, I will be eternally grateful – you will always be in my prayers.  A very special word of thanks to those who have been so generous with their time as Ministers of the Eucharist, Ministers of the Word, Music Ministry, Church Collectors, Counters and our Altar Servers and those who trained and journeyed with them.  A special thank you to our Church cleaners for always have both our Churches so refreshingly beautiful. I was extremely fortunate to have such wonderful local contractors who did excellent work on the refurbishment and both Churches.  Finally, to all who attended Assumption Church and Church of Corpus Christi over my six years with you for various celebrations, Church, car park, 99.9fm or You Tube, a very special “Thank you and God Bless”.  Your presence, faith and prayers have enriched me.  It’s been simply great!  Time flies, I was appointed your Parish Priest on 16th July, 2015.  My time here in that post was terminated on August 3rd 2021 to be appointed Parish Priest of Glenflesk, Barraduff and Clonkeen. 

 

 

 

THANKS from Fr. Kevin McNamara; Have you ever noticed that after a dry spell someone is sure to say, “the gardens need rain!”  Then, after a spell of rain the same people will say, “oh, the gardens need sunshine”.  I was truly blessed to have Mike Buckley (Buck) as grounds man and all round ‘handy man’ in my time here in the Parish.  Brilliant and gifted in so many ways, he kept the grounds around my Moyvane home perfect and also those around the Church of the Assumption.  He also brought such fun and laughter to our Parish Office.  He was brilliant telling us the weather forecast, which he got right now and again!!  I asked Mike his philosophy about the rain and sunshine.  “Oh, Fr. Kevin”, he replied, “I leave it to the man above.  After all God made the flowers and the plants, so He must know what they want and I reckon He gives them just that”.  If only you and I could be as tolerant of the weather, no matter what it offers!  John Barry did an excellent job in keeping the grounds in Knockanure.  Thank you John.  After that Maurice Dowling and Tom Fitzgerald were quick to the fore in cutting the grass, but in particular tidying up the trees and putting in a lovely new fence hedge.  Very well done.   Recently, Timmy Larkin kept the grounds lovely.  I am grateful to all the aforementioned.  Mike Buck was my flag man, my emergency call out man – but above all a great friend and a beautiful Christian.  He is a great ambassador for the Parish and the Boro with all his delightful filming.  I will most definitely miss you Mike.  Keep filming, smiling and telling your funny stories.  I am overjoyed that you are involved in keeping the Community Centre and Marian Hall in excellent condition.  Long may that work continue.  Thanks for everything. 

 

 PARISH YOUTH GROUP WALK: Congratulations to the Listowel Parish Youth Group on their sponsored walk which took place on Friday, July 30th raising over €3,300.00 for Front Line Workers of Kerry University Hospital. Well done to the young people, their leaders, their family members and all who generously supported them.

 

VINTAGE: THE Kingdom Veteran Vintage & Classic Car Club annual Ballymac Vintage Car and Honda 50 Run, on Friday, July 27, Down Syndrome Kerry will benefit from the event.

 

DOGS: Irish National Sheepdog Trials - three day national championship takes place in Fossa, Killarney from Thursday, August 5 to August 7.

 

FARMERS: Reduced stocking rates and a reduced slurry spreading season are among new measures being considered. There was a time when almost every household kept some animals, and nobody seemed to worry.

 

FOOD: The ‘Kerry Food Hub’ is a not-for-profit community project located in Firies, Co Kerry. Managed strategically by a board of social entrepreneurs, the Hub’s overall aim is to enhance employment opportunities in the region and make the community it serves a ‘better place to live.’

 

https://kerryfoodhub.com/

 

PEAT: Reports say that horticultural sector facing wipe out without peat, where is the urgency to rectify the sustainable provision of peat. There is enough roof space on farms and businesses in Ireland to accommodate up to 3,000MW of solar powered micro-generation – and deliver the equivalent of €500m per year in renewable electricity.

 

SOIL: Improving soil fertility was the most significant cost-saving measure identified in the Smart Farming programme in 2020, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association.

 

JOBS: The army reserve, are currently recruiting in Kerry until August 13.

 

TURF is now home in most places, the fine weather, was a great relief.

 

STRAW about €20 for a 4×4 bale, according to papers.

 

RETIRES: Mairead Fernane, of the Kerry Hospice Foundation has retired from duties after 15 years.

 

Got involved in the Foundation in 2006 and was treasurer since 2015.

 

AUGHINISH: From Maine Valley Post

 

http://www.mainevalleypost.com/2021/07/22/a-saunter-down-memory-lane-to-aughinish-island-of-1981/    A Saunter Down Memory Lane to Aughinish Island of 1981- Posted on July 22nd, 2021

 

Below ground level in Aughinish Island: from left: John Reidy, Castleisland, John Harrington, Co. Clare; John Brennan, Chicago via Listowel; Tony Sherman, Mallow and Eamon Hartnett, Listowel during construction work on Aughinish Island in 1981. Photograph taken by Dan Hartnett, Moyvane. July 1981. Dan Hartnett, Moyvane without his helmet and in mortal danger if John Brennan cared to do what he pretended to while on shuttering duties the the alumina plant on Aughinish Island in July 1981. Photograph: John Reidy

 

John Brennan, Listowel (left) and John Harrington at work on shuttering on the many underground bases for the pylons during construction work on Aughinish Island in 1981

 

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER RETREATS: This year the summer retreats for Youth2000 are back. For the Munster Area there are three retreats happening this summer all during the same weekend from 13th-15th August and they take place in Limerick, Cork and Waterford. Places need to be booked through the Youth2000 office atoffice@youth2000.ie or 00353 (0) 1 6753690.

 

GRANTS: There is a €30 million fund designed to support visitor attractions, activity operators and tourism accommodation providers during off peak seasons.

 

ARTS: Drawing from the Well -'Pioneering Women Flute Players'- Featuring Aoife Granville, the recent July episode explores the musical contribution and impact of the First Ladies of Traditional Flute: Teresa Gardiner, Deirdre Collis, Peig Ryan, Peg McGrath and Anne McAuliffe

 

Watch here (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=0b1663d4b1&e=57e387efec)

 

Ballybunion Arts Festival- 9-12 September,  will host a diverse programme of Theatre, Poetry, Performance Art, Music, Visual Art & workshops for artists and audiences.

 

Kerry Writer in Residence Máire Holmes will host an Irish language poetry workshop on 11th September in Ballybunion Community Centre. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=30cb5eab5e&e=57e387efec)

 

 

 

HERITAGE: West Limerick 102 fm will broadcast a series of programmes to mark this year’s Heritage Week from Saturday August 14 to Sunday August 22. People interested in participating this August are asked to get in contact with Shirley at 102fm, on 069-66200.

 

POETRY: On Thursday, 12 August, at 7pm, MoLI, in partnership with the Embassy and Consulates General of Ireland in the UK, presents the online launch of A History of Irish Women's Poetry, a ground-breaking and comprehensive account of Irish women's poetry from earliest times to the present day.

 

ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to info@accord.ie.  Closing date  is  Friday  27th August.

 

DISCOVERING GOD THROUGH STORY AND PLAY: Godly Play is  a  Faith  Programme  for  primary age children using  the Montessori approach to education guiding the children  to  make  their  own discoveries.  Please e-mail your name and contact details to: office@stjohns.ie and put Godlyplay in the Subject Line.

 

CARER: new pilot project is being run by Family Carers Ireland in Cork & Kerry.  The Family Carer Support Project’s aim is to enhance the wellbeing of Family Carers of older people in Cork & Kerry.  For info visit: www.familycarers.ie/fcsp

 

NEW MOON on 8^th August. Evenings are getting darker and cooler. It is noticeable the amount of Ragwort flowers along margins of roads, years ago the guards with their bikes, would have their notebooks out. The St Joseph’s Lily is now coming into flower, while the smell of meadow sweet along roadsides is a natural perfume.

 

MUSIC- TG4: NUA - Ag tosú Dé Céadaoin 11/08 @ 20:30. National Treasure Sharon Shannon explores Irelands Hidden Heartlands accompanied by her niece, musician Caoilinn Ní Dhonnabháin. Together they will cruise the mighty River Shannon meeting up with friends old and new, having some craic, playing some tunes and discovering all this magical region has to offer.

 

SPORT: On Sunday the 1st of August one of the 2021 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship Quarter Finals between Meath and Armagh will be broadcast live on TG4. On Bank Holiday Monday we will then see Galway take on Mayo and Dublin's clash with Donegal in two other Quarter Finals. Fast forward to Saturday 14th August, TG4 will then broadcast the Semi Final matches live. All of which will lead up to the Senior, Intermediate and Junior finals to be played on Sunday 5th September, live also on TG4.

 

CELEBRATE THE 100 YEARS OF  THE LEGION OF MARY  on September 7th there  will  be  an  online worldwide  consecration  to Jesus through Mary on the 8th September,  preceded  by  33 days of preparation. Nightly at 8 p.m. on Zoom from August 5th to September 7th.  ID: 8114083503.   Password: 876433.

 

HSE’s annual work-related fatalities in 2019/20 report, 20 farm workers lost their lives in the workplace over the past year – a 63% decrease in the previous year. We are the Farm Safety Foundation – Yellow Wellies as many of you know us – and we are a small UK wide charity dedicated to raising awareness of farm safety and mental wellbeing in farmers but we cannot do this alone.

 

https://www.yellowwellies.org/

 

 

 

MOST COVID deaths in England now are in the vaccinated – here’s why that shouldn’t alarm you

 

July 14, 2021 11.24am BST Updated July 15, 2021 3.30pm BST

 

More vaccinated people are dying of COVID than unvaccinated people, according to a recent report from Public Health England (PHE). The report shows that 163 of the 257 people (63.4%) who died of the delta variant within 28 days of a positive COVID test between February 1 and June 21, had received at least one dose of the vaccine. At first glance, this may seem alarming, but it is exactly as would be expected.

 

https://theconversation.com/most-covid-deaths-in-england-now-are-in-the-vaccinated-heres-why-that-shouldnt-alarm-you-163671?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

 

 

 

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BOOK: Faith & Fury – Dingle & West Kerry 1825-1845- Bryan MacMahon tells us that ‘the work of Church of Ireland evangelicals in West Kerry between 1825 and 1845 was widely hailed as a model of a successful missionary campaign; however it evoked a passionate reaction from local Catholic priests. The missionaries wished to entice the Irish-speaking people of the Dingle peninsula away from what they saw as superstition and enthralment to Rome, while priests objected to what they saw as inducements offered to Catholics to convert. As new mission schools and churches were built, the war of words between clergymen of both persuasions was fomented by rival newspapers, reaching a climax in a notorious libel case of March 1845’.

 

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  July 17, 1794 – Sixteen Carmelite nuns, lay sisters, and externs become the Martyrs of Compiègne, and are executed ten days prior to the end of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror for refusing to obey the Civil Constitution of the Clergy of the Revolutionary government, which mandated the suppression of monasteries and convents.

 

 

 

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Our Lady of Limerick

 

July 26, 2016/in Rosary Letter /by Luuk Dominiek Jansen OP

 

The statue of Our Lady of Limerick first came to that city in 1640 as a gift from Patrick Sarsfield and his wife Eleanor. Patrick had purchased the statue on the continent and gifted the statue in reparation for the martyrdom of Sir John Burke of Brittas, Captain of Clanwilliam.  It was Patrick’s uncle, Judge Dominic Sarsfield, who had sentence Sir John to death. Sir John was a member of the Rosary Confraternity connected with the Dominicans of Limerick City. He loved the Order and promoted the Rosary in his family and locality. Each year he invited the Dominicans to celebrate Mass in his ancestral home, Brittas Castle and for having the Holy Mass celebrated in secret, he was condemned to death and his estate confiscated in the Act of Settlement in 1653.

 

 

 

Patrick Sarsfield donated the Statue and a silver chalice dated 1640 to the friars of Limerick and he inscribed it with his wife’s name and his own in reparation for the sin of his Uncle, Judge Dominic Sarsfield. They were presented to Fr. Terence Albert of Brian, O.P. who would later become Bishop of Emly and die for the faith in the city of Limerick on October 30th 1651.

 

 

 

During the siege of Limerick in 1651, the statue of the Virgin was removed and according to tradition was buried alongside the remains of the Martyred Bishop O’Brien.

 

 

 

In 1780 when the days of persecution had passed the Dominicans built a small chapel in Fish Lane to replace an earlier church destroyed by anti-Catholic forces. The statue was recovered from its earthly grave and given a place of honour alongside the main altar. When the Dominicans opened St Saviour’s Church in Perry Square in 1816 the statue was brought in procession and enthroned on its own altar surrounded by images of the Dominican saints. In 1954 the Virgin and Child were crowned with a tiara of gold, pearls and diamonds all donated by the women of Limerick.

 

 

 

 

 

Kerryman May 04 2012

 

Ballyduff; Sean Quinlan, Michael Buckley and Bertie O’Connor told RTÉ News about how they went about making the video.

 

After suffering a heart attack, Sean Quinlan was told by his doctor to find something less stressful to do. In March 1988, he embarked on the local history project aided by Michael and Bertie. A year later, the video is complete and they have started a new project to convert an old barn into a museum they hope to open next year.

 

 

 

The video, documents old songs and memories and was very much a group effort with Dan Shane as cameraman and editor, Sean Quinlan providing the narration, Bertie O’Connor as scriptwriter and Michael Buckley on sound. The production costs came to £13,000 and there are now plans to sell the video to Irish communities in England and America at £75 for the full length video and £45 for the short version.

 

An RTÉ News report broadcast on 14 June 1989. The reporter is Alasdair Jackson.

 

 

 

Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Wednesday, August 31, 1898; Page: 3

 

HOLY WELL, THE LOURDES OF WALES

 

The lamp, the oldest Roman Catholic paper in England, is this week commencing a series of articles relating to Holy well and the famous shrine, St. Winfride's Well. The article will be illustrated, and in addition to a short life of the Saint, will contain a full account of the various cures said to have resulted from pilgrimages made to the Well. The sketches will be of a highly interesting as well as instructive character, and the Catholics of the United Kingdom will no doubt peruse them with great satisfaction.

 

 

 

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By Jude Atemanke

 

Abuja, 26 July, 2021 / 9:11 pm (ACI Africa).

 

Christian youth leaders in Nigeria have called on the Federal government to facilitate the “immediate release” of students abducted from the Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State earlier this month.

 

In a statement issued Sunday, July 25 at the end of their Executive Council meeting, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Youth Wing (YOWICAN) call upon those behind insecurity in the West African nation “to desist from perpetrating evil and put a stop to the ongoing kidnappings and killings.”

 

https://www.aciafrica.org/news/3952/christian-youth-leaders-in-nigeria-call-for-immediate-release-of-abducted-students?utm_campaign=ACI%20Africa&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=144017998&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8zbJ30v5V_w352kJNdzATKOac7TKBHOnrm2bni7PFrPvIp3pmVswLm6buIGS-QQJhx5R45x_DC_dL6GHzHjjIwRj5lwQ&utm_content=144017998&utm_source=hs_email

 

 

 

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CHRISTMAS in rural Ireland back in the day?

 

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2018/1217/1017597-what-was-christmas-like-in-rural-ireland-back-in-the-day/

 

 

 

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2021 July 28 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

FR KEVIN;  THE FINAL WHISTLE…..NO EXTRA TIME

 

All of a sudden it’s time to say goodbye.  Have you noticed in life that it’s always like that?  There is all the time in the world – until there is no time!  “Tomorrow” has finally come!!  Was it yesterday or the day before, when I stood at the Altars in Moyvane and Knockanure and saw a field of strange faces – a blur of people all different?  This weekend I look from the Altars and I see Chris, Eileen, Paddy, Noreen.  No blur now, but every face a person, every person different, every person, thank God, a friend unique and loved by me.  A Priest’s life is just that – journey.  We are on the move always.  That doesn’t make it any easier when the time comes to say goodbye.  You have, each and every one of you, given me so much – your trust, your friendship, entry into your hearts and a place before your hearths.  I am immensely grateful.  I will never forget you, I beg you, never forget me in your prayers. You will always be in mine. We have each

 

given each other something precious -a memory.  For me at any rate this memory of good, caring, loving people both within the Parish and outside the Parish will never, never fade.  In all my future journeys wherever the good Lord sends me, you will be part of my story.  All in the Listowel Community Hospital, each and everyone of them, have been kind and very supportive to me in my ministry there. It’s hard to say goodbye to them too.  Many thanks to them for many things during my time there.  As for my First Friday calls, they were simply so, so special and all whom I visited always richly blessed me.

 

Finally, I struggle to find words, on your behalf and on my own behalf, to express huge thanks and gratitude to Jacqueline in the office.  She did everything to perfection, and I could not have managed without her.  This Newsletter was always done beautifully by her each and every week, even during first lockdown.  She was the voice of welcome on the phone and her work in all areas of parish administration was simply exceptional.  She was so helpful and supportive in so many ways – we all owe her a huge debt of gratitude for her fantastic work on the Offertory and Dues envelopes.  Her up to the minute work in recording your contributions in the Parish has resulted in quick and prompt CHY3 returns which have been an enormous benefit to the Parish.  ‘Her office has always been a beautiful place of welcome’.  She has been extremely generous to our Parish but especially to me with her time, advice, excellent work and her beautiful bond of confidentiality.  She is now moving to pastures new and I have accepted her resignation and wish her well in her new beginnings.

 

The Parish Office closes on Friday 30th July.  

 

A word of welcome and blessing to your new P.P. Fr. Brendan Carmody S.J. I wish him well and I know you will love and support him as you have done for me during the short six years with you.  The Parish Pastoral Council and the Finance Committee will remain on to help Fr. Brendan get established in the Parish.   Among the items to be decided upon will be running of the Parish Office and also the formation of new committees. 

 

                I AM BLESSED

 

All negative thoughts I’ve decided must go, I’ll try to say ‘Yes’ when I want to say ‘No’.  I won’t say, ‘I can’t’ but ‘I can only try’.  And accept things that happen – not keep asking why.  I’ll make time for hobbies and brighten the day, and not let my problems affect what I say.  There are many folk homeless, sad, hungry, in pain.  I am blessed with so much I’ll not grumble again.  Today will be good for I’m filled now with hope with God’s love inside me, I know I can cope.  No moaning or groaning, no sighing, no dread.  My positive thoughts are all there instead. 

 

                                      SOME RECORD

 

Our concerts were great, and very enjoyable. Each different, with a lovely atmosphere in the beautiful venue of our Assumption Church.  No damage was ever done to the seat or the carpet tiles during these concerts.  Also, it was just great to be able to put up the ‘Thought provoking’ posters in many parts of both our Churches over the years.  I think it speaks volumes about our Churches and all who visit them that never once were any of the posters disfigured, taken or interfered with in any way.  Now isn’t that a wonderful record! The same can be said for our Cribs, Easter Gardens and our Shrines.  Again, many thanks for such respect and kindness. 

 

                                        SCORING IN THE GAME OF LIFE

 

For when the one Great Scorer comes - To write against your name - He marks – not that you won or lost –  But how you played the game.

 

More from Fr Kevin McNamara; Mass cards signed by me will no longer be available in Holly’s from Sunday 31st July.  I would like to thank Terry and his excellent staff for allowing this service to be part of this excellent store.  On a personal note, Terry and all the staff have been excellent to me especially during C19.  The staff are always cheerful, courteous, and very helpful.  I will miss you Holly’s.  Many thanks for your help.

 

Next week’s Newsletters will be at Holly’s and Noel’s from Thursday.  This will be my last Newsletter in the Parish.  Special thanks to Mike, Angela and Brenda who ensured that the housebound were kept in touch with events in the Parish.  

 

AHAVOHER CEMETERY: It is imperative that the gates are kept closed at all times.

 

HEATWAVE: Daytime maximum temperatures generally 27 to 30 degrees Celsius with overnight values not falling below 17 to 20 degrees. Farmers who were trying to cope with the mild and misty weather, were able to rapidly save their hay and silage areas that were soft got an unexpected new lease of life. To help prevent heat stress occurring in cattle, pay attention to water, feed, shade and management.  For many staying indoors was preferred, except early morning and evenings were great.

 

DEATH of Margaret (Peggy) Horan (Nee Leahy) Leonia, New Jersey and late of Trien, Kilmorna, Listowel. Peggy died at her home in New Jersey on Sunday 18th July, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Hannah and Tim Leahy, her niece Nora O'Donoghue and grandnieces baby Róisín Curtin and baby Leah O'Donoghue. Beloved wife of 56 years to Brendan Horan, devoted mother of Siobhain DeMagistris and her husband Jeff. Cherished nana of Erin and Megan. She will be sadly missed by her sister Maureen (Trien) and her brothers Willie Joe (Trien), Pat (Moyvane), Teddy (Listowel), Mike (New York) and Jerry (Kilrush). Her sisters in law Eileen, Mary, Margaret, Rose and Mary, her brother in law, Jim, her auntie Phil Counihan (Ballyduff) and her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. A funeral will take place for Margaret (Peggy) on Friday from 4 - 8pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home. Her funeral mass is on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. John R.C. Church.

 

A requiem mass will be celebrated for Peggy in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure on Monday 2nd August, 2021 at 11. a.m.

 

DEATH of Timothy (Timmy) Noonan, 40 Woodgrove, Moyvane, on July 18th, 2021, at University Hospital, Limerick. Timmy is survived by his parents Tricia and Con, sister Siobhan, brother James, partner Nicola, grandmother Kathleen, nephews Conor and Killian, nieces Caoimhe and Eabha, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Niamh, uncles David, Pat, John and Richard, aunts Marie, Helena, Catherine, Geraldine, Margaret and Ann, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

 

Requiem Mass for Timmy celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Saturday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane. Large crowds came out to show their sympathy. It is believed that Timmy Noonan's death is being ascribed to 'Sudden Adult Death Syndrome' a day after he had played for Moyvane against Tarbert. Timmy aged 26-year-old, worked for Kerry Ingredients and was found in an unresponsive state. Fr Kevin McNamara P.P. said; “POPULAR TIMMY GONE – BUT HIS MEMORY WILL LIVE ON. It is difficult and impossible to take it in that Timmy Noonan has left us all so quickly and suddenly.  Another hard and painful blow to our Parish.  Timmy best described as a character who left his imprint in so many hearts, not least of all when he worked in Holly’s.  So many have spoken lovingly on how cheerful and helpful he was in serving.  Also a larger than life character with the GAA Club.  Timmy left a big imprint on the Club and was always to the fore in selling the Club Lotto tickets.  We all ask ‘Why?’ – I find these words encouraging.  ‘My life is but the weaving between God and me.  I only choose the colours He weaveth steadily. Sometimes He weaveth sorrow and I feel a foolish pride.  I forget He sees the upper and the underside. We are always in the hands of God, and He is the only one that sees the full picture’ Timmy and John McGrath were great pals.  Now together again.  Come on now lads, send us down a few smiles and blessing upon all of us in the Boro, from your presence with Jesus”. 

 

DEATH of Maura O'Connor (née McElligott), Gunsboro, Listowel and Áras Mhuire Nursing Home, on July 16th, 2021, Predeceased by her husband Denis (Bud) of Dowling's newsagent Listowel, sister Kathleen Hayes and brothers Ted and John. Survived by her nieces Norma and Brid, nephews Timmy, Donal, Dick, John and Gerry, grandnieces, grandnephews.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Holly, Sr. Mary O’Carroll, Benny Collins, Paddy Kennelly, Sr. Dympna O’Driscoll, Michael O’Connor, Canon James Neville, Nellie Ahern, Ellen McManus, Tom Geohegan, Peggy McElligott, Mass Moyvane; Sat 24th at 7.30pm for  Peggy O’Brien, Co. Wicklow (Rec Dec)  (sister to Mary Quinn, Leitrim Middle); Sun 25th at 11.00am for        Rita Daly (née Finucane), l/o South Africa & Moyvane (Anni); Mon 26th at 7.30pm for Jackie Lyons, Derry, Listowel (Anni); Tues 27th at  7.30pm for Kate Flaherty, Woodgrove (Anni); Wed 28th at 7.30pm for Denis Corridan, Murhur (Anni); Thurs 29^th at 7.30pm for Jeremiah Mulvihill, Aughrim (Anni) & deceased of the Mulvihill & Connolly families; Fri 30th at 7.30pm for Jerry Clancy, Knockanure (Anni); Sat 31st at 7.30pm for  Mary & Ned O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen (Anni), and mass on Sun 1st Aug at 11.00am for         Maurice Harnett, Leitrim West (Anni).

 

Mass Knockanure on Sun 25th at 9.30am for Assumpta Mahony, Coolaclarig (Rec Dec); Mon 26th  11.00am Funeral (Burial of Ashes) of Tommy Fitzmaurice, North Finchley, UK & l/o Bunaghara.  Burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel. Sun 1st at 9.30am, Mass for The staff & residents of Aras Mhuire Nursing Home (living) and the deceased of the aforementioned, requested by James Gould.  

 

A requiem mass will be celebrated for Peggy Horan (Nee Leahy of Trien)  in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure on Monday 2nd August, 2021 at 11. a.m.

 

TRIBUTE: Margaret Horan (Nee Leahy) fondly known as Peggy passed away peacefully Sunday 18th July 2021 surrounded by her loving family in Leonia, New Jersey, USA.Peggy was predeceased by her father and mother Tim and Hannah Leahy (nee O'sullivan), niece Nora O'Donoghue (nee Leahy), Grand-nieces Roisin Curtin and Leah O'Donoghue.

 

Peggy was the beloved wife of 56 years to Brendan Horan, devoted mother to Siobhain DeMagistris and her husband Jeff. Cherished Nana to Erin and Megan. She was a dear sister to Maureen Connolly & husband Jim (Trien Road), Willie Joe Leahy & wife Eileen (Trien Road), Pat Leahy & wife Mary (Moyvane), Teddy Leahy & wife Margaret (Listowel), Mike Leahy & wife Rose (New York), Jerry Leahy & wife Mary (Co. Clare). Devoted niece to Phil Counihan & husband Gerald (Ballyduff). Adored by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended families and wide circle of friends.

 

Born in 1946 in Knockanure, Peggy immigrated to the US in 1962 where she held the role of Supervisor for Bell Atlantic. A resident of 40 years in Leonia, New Jersey this was to be her forever home. Upon retirement Peggy took up the role of Home Health Caregiver. A former member of the Bergen Irish Association Peggy was a talented and experienced Irish Set Dancer. Both Peggy and her husband Brendan travelled near and far for the love Irish dancing.

 

Peggy was always a true supporter of the green and gold of Kerry. Proudly supporting Kerry down through the years both in the US and Ireland - famously known for her 'Up The Kingdom' cheer during each game. Family was her proudest love of all. She always made time for her family - her husband, daughter, granddaughters, sister, brothers, nieces and nephews, cousins. Peggy leaves behind a heartbroken family and life-long legacy of warmth and fond memories to be cherished always by her family and friends in New Jersey, New York, the Trien Road, in Listowel and Moyvane, Co. Kerry. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

 

FEAST of St. Ignatius of Layola is celebrated on Sat. 31st July.  He was the founder of the

 

Society of Jesus.

 

WELCOME BACK Fr. Bernard Healy has completed his Doctoral Studies in Rome and will return to ministry in St. John’s Parish on August 4th. 

 

SOUTHDOC LISTOWEL: is at the Primary Care Centre, Greenville phone 1850 33 59 99.

 

BEST wishes to Philomena Molyneaux and Maurice Molyneaux of Knockanure on their 45^th wedding anniversary.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Athea on winning the West Intermediate League Final against Monagea.

 

LIFEGUARDS: The lifeguards at Glin Pier are on full time shifts until the end of the summer.

 

Great weather for Ballybunion as it is scorching weather, a little exposure and often is being practised. Fun Fair back in Ballybunion at Sandhill Road till August 8.

 

CANCER support webinar is open to all professionals supporting children who are impacted by cancer, from healthcare workers to teachers to sports coaches, explaining cancer in a child-friendly, and  easy for them to understand. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Friday, July 30th at 11am and anyone interested contact Recovery Haven Kerry on 066 71 92122 to register.

 

 LOCAL LINK- To Book your seat: bookings@locallinkkerry.ie |or  Call  066 714 7002.

 

www.locallinkkerry.ie/timetables

 

 

 

NEWKD/RSS Home Visitation Service adheres to and implements strict policies and procedures in regards to safety and welfare of the elderly. All volunteers and staff are carefully screened and also Garda vetted. Please contact: NEWKD, 20 William Street Upper, Listowel, at 068/23429

 

or visit http://nekd.net/home-visitation-service/

 

FOOD: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will host a Food Systems Summit in New York this September. It will be a key part of the Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Changing the way we produce, process, distribute, and consume food can help to address many of the challenges we face today; and to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future for all people, and our shared planet. Ireland has been actively engaged in the preparations for the Summit, and as part of those preparations we are hosting four free virtual events.

 

https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/a5881-food-systems-summit-2021-irelands-national-dialogues/

 

EU Mercosur deal increase in beef entering the EU would be 53,000t carcass weight equivalent. It is reported that the value of Ireland’s beef output would be cut by at least €44.

 

IFA president Tim Cullinan, said that the government must reject the proposed European Commission trade deal with the Mercosur countries.

 

ENERGY: Public Consultation on the Draft Guidance for Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings

 

From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Submissions closed 10 September 2021.  https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/42161-public-consultation-on-the-draft-guidance-for-energy-efficiency-in-traditional-buildings/

 

 

 

ALERTS: County Council is inviting the public to sign up for a free alerts service which enables you to receive important messages, updates and alerts, look at www.mapalerter.ie/Kerry for more  information.

 

DOWNSIZING: The closing date for applications for homes in the Mungret Gate scheme Limerick is August 5. See clannhousing.ie for more details about the Private Downsizing Scheme.

 

SCHOOL: Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has carried out a survey by i-Reach Insights in May 2021, when 895 parents of school going children were surveyed.

 

 Funding back to school, 65% of Munster parents said they use their monthly income, with 38% relying on their savings. The number of Munster parents taking out a credit union loan is up from 8% to 10%, parents who turn to moneylenders, up 1% since last year.

 

ARTS 2021 Edna O'Brien Young Writers Bursary week-long programme recently ended was led by Young Adult writer Sarah Maria Griffin and was designed to develop the skills of fifteen promising young writers. Creative workshops and one-to-one feedback sessions were complemented by special guest lectures from agents, publishers, academics, arts administrators, and podcasters, giving participants a glimpse into different careers in the arts.

 

KERRY Suckler bred calves was 42,029  in 2020,– beef calves represented 29.5%.

 

FARMERS: According to the preliminary results, the national average income has increased from €23,600 in 2019 to €25,663 in 2020, an increase of 9%. Cattle rearing farms little change in average income, tillage average incomes fell by 1%.

 

FLOWERS are thriving along the back roads where minimal cutting is done. Woodbine, roses and meadowsweet are among a host of flowers. This year blackbirds appear scarce. Past years they cleared blackcurrants in a few days, this year, it is a rare bird in the district.

 

DOGS Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity have received 515 requests in the last three months from people seeking to surrender their dog.

 

CAMPA MHUIRE:  Free online Catholic Faith Camp for Children aged 5-12.  The four day Summer Camp running from July 27th -30th, Tuesday to Friday, will include Music & Action Songs, Arts & Crafts, into the Deep Bible Stories, Games, Drama, Live streamed daily Mass and more! No need to register, check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/campa-mhuire-mhathair

 

 

 

FLEADH FEST online music festival from 1st to 9^th August.

 

ULTRA CYCLISTS; are a group of like-minded adventure cyclists who take on an ultra cycling challenge every year for charity. Since 2016, they have completed 6,723km over five different cycles in 18 days, in five different countries, raising €172,456 for various charities both local and national.

 

https://youtu.be/u4eHP0vAKJo

 

FUNDING Digital Hubs in Kerry to benefit are; HQ CoWorking Space €65,517.30; RDI Hub €66,626.11; Sneem Digital Hub €71,250.00; The Box CoWork €66,482.00; Kenmare CoWorking Hub €71,000.00; Mol Teic (Dingle Hub) €68,000.00; Office Light €40,473.00; Killarney Technology Innovation Ltd €67,122.00; gteic@Corca Dhuibhne – Údarás €14,967.00; Island Point €74,976.00; Kerry Innovation Centre €71,872.65; South Kerry Development Partnership CLG  €67,805.00.

 

Connected Hubs Scheme €8.8 million of funding, that will benefit 117 remote working projects nationwide.

 

BISHOP RAY Browne; Well done and thank you

 

Indeed, how good is the Lord, eternal his merciful love. He is faithful from age to age.  Ps.99

 

It has been a difficult and challenging year for every aspect of parish life, with limited or no congregations in church, the restrictions on funerals and weddings, and so much more. Many homes and individuals have been seriously affected. Together, ever there for one another, we have come through. Sincere thanks to all clergy and the whole community, for their dedicated service. A special word of thanks to parish secretaries. More at https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/07/diocesan-appointments-summer-2021/

 

DES O’MALLEY- taken from Irish Examiner Tue, 15 Apr, 2003.

 

Des O’Malley is to become an alternate director of the London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Mr O’Malley, 64, retired last year from the Dáil, where he had represented a Limerick constituency for more than 30 years. He served in the Justice, and a number of Trade, Industry and Commerce-linked ministries, establishing the Progressive Democrats in 1985 after a series of clashes with Charles Haughey. Mr O’Malley has represented Ireland on the board of the Reconstruction and Development Bank for the past six years.

 

 

 

SWEDEN: Public events and gatherings are limited to a maximum of 3,000 people if audiences are seated outdoors; 300 people for indoor seated events (including funerals and weddings, if seated services); 600 people for outdoor non-seated events; and 50 people for indoor non-seated events (including private parties). For races or outdoor sports competitions, up to 900 people are allowed and for outdoor demonstrations, up to 1,800 people are allowed.

 

https://www.thelocal.se/20210715/sweden-continues-with-re-opening-plan-heres-what-changes-from-today/

 

 

 

LOUGH DERG: The Lough Derg Pilgrim Path on the Lough shore is now open daily. The full route is a 12km loop, with a shorter 8km option. A guided walk experience will be offered on Sunday 25th and Saturday 31st July, with Mass outdoors, weather permitting. Further dates for these guided walks will follow for late August and early September. For information email in-fo@loughderg.org or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518.

 

COMFORT FOR CHEMO, KERRY RE: 54321 – SPINATHON FUNDRAISER – LISTOWEL, 31st July 2021. The 54321 Challenge, now in its 9th year, have graciously chosen Comfort for Chemo Kerry, as their nominated charity this year. They are seeking volunteers in North Kerry district to take part on the day, by shaking a bucket, raising awareness, and hopefully having great fun into the bargain.. If you can help us in this fundraiser, please contact us at 086 364 8083 info@comfortforchemokerry.com or on Facebook

 

ST. MARY'S CHURCH PARISH YOUTH GROUP LISTOWEL. In light of Covid 19, we are raising funds for all the staff of University Hospital Kerry as a thank you for their selfless and heroic work during the pandemic. As a group, we are walking/cycling 25km from St. Mary's Church Listowel to University Hospital Kerry on Friday 30th July. Any and all donations are GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

 

WALK on Sunday, September 19 during World Alzheimer’s Month 2021. Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly suitable for all ages and abilities to unite together with their families and communities to raise awareness and funds for dementia supports.

 

SHOW in England; The 162nd Great Yorkshire Show took place from (July 13-16^th 2021), had 104,000 people attending over four days.

 

UK FILES:  The new files come from the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office, covering the early months of Tony Blair’s government in 1997. The newly released Cabinet Office files (PREM 49) shed light on a range of subjects both at home and abroad under Blair’s leadership.

 

These files are available for you to view online and download for free from our online catalogue,

 

OLYMPICS;

 

Olympics Jul 19, 2021- By John Dodge

 

Irish-Born Athletes Competing For Other Nations At Tokyo 2020

 

https://www.balls.ie/olympics/irish-born-athletes-tokyo-473586

 

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1888 – Birth of Dan Ahearn in Athea, Co Limerick. He was an Irish and later American track and field athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club. He competed for the U.S. Olympic team in the 1920 Summer Olympics where he finished sixth in the Olympic triple jump competition. He was later a policeman in Chicago and died there aged 54.

 

Leahy family Creggane; Thomas Leahy in about 1880 married Catherine McDonagh from Coolrus Bruree and it is from that family came the famous Olympic athletes Con Leahy and Paddy Leahy.

 

 

 

Southern Star 1892-current, Saturday, February 02, 1974; Page: 14

 

General Eoin O'Duffy was Garda Commissioner and played a very prominent role in athletics. As President of the old N.A.C.A.I,, he recruited funds by a personal appeal to send our best Irish team ever to the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics — Dr. Pat O'Callaghan, Bob Tisdall, both gold medal winners; Eamon Fitzgerald, fourth in the triple jump, and Mick Murphy. BOB Tisdale born in Sri Lanka on May 16th 1907 won gold medal for Ireland in 1932, he died on July 27th 2004 aged 97years, he trained for the Olympics at Ballybunion.

 

 

 

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1935-1936 - 0444.pdf

 

The New York Gaelic Athletic Association has lodged a protest against the American and International Olympic Committees for not allowing Ireland to compete as a nation at the Berlin Olympics.

 

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, February 06, 1960; Page: 11

 

A KERRY County Board motion that the N.A.C.A. select a team to represent all Ireland at the Olympics in Rome, sparked off a lively discussion at the annual Congress of the N.A.C.A. in Cork on Sunday. The motion was later withdrawn and it was decided that the General Council would consider a suggestion to send a suitable representative to Rome to explain Ireland's position to the representative of the various other countries. It would cost £500 to £600 to send a team to the Olympics.

 

LEANE of Finuge; Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954) Sat 20 Mar 1954 Page 10

 

Leane gets five wins

 

Pat Leane Australian Olympic representative, today won five events of the ten event Decathlon contest at Olympic Park. Leane won each event by clear margins.

 

Progress points after today's five events (five tomorrow) : — Leane 3944, Liddy 3031. Grant 2964,

 

Preusker 2834. Fredricksen 2484. Bartlett 2230. Leane appears likely to threaten the Australian

 

Decathlon record when the tile series are completed at Olympic Park tomorrow afternoon.

 

Leane’s performances were best in the four events and save him a total of 3221 points.

 

He was 2/10 sec. better than the next best in the 100 metres run, two feet better in the long jump,

 

and 6ft. 6in. better in the shot put, and four inches better in the high jump.

 

Ray Weinberg, last year's decathlon champion, did not defend his title through lack of preparation.

 

Leane won in 1952 but did not defend last year.

 

 

 

Olympics 1972; David Dushman, a Jewish soldier who liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp, died at 98.

 

At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, when 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were murdered by Palestinian terrorists, Dushman was sleeping in lodgings across from the Israeli delegation.

 

He moved to Austria and later to Munich, where he fenced recreationally until four years ago.

 

https://www.jta.org/quick-reads/david-dushman-last-surviving-auschwitz-liberator-who-drove-a-tank-through-its-fence-dies-at-98

 

DIED 25 July 2017; Margaret Bergmann Lambert, a high jumper who was barred from the 1936 Berlin Olympics because she was Jewish, died in New York age 103.

 

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2021 July 21 Knockanure

 

KNOCKANURE

 

 

 

FR KEVIN is leaving us to the surprise of many, as he was one of the most active priests in the locality, during the Covid 19 pandemic. During these times it will not be possible to have a parish gathering to thank him and wish him well in his new assignment.

 

 GLÓRACH BINGO AT FR. CASEY’S: Drive-In Bingo at the GAA grounds in Abbeyfeale every Sunday, until further notice, with a 2pm start.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the Mulvihill family, Moyvane who won the Dawn Milk Al Fresco Dining summer promotion worth E1,000. The next draw closing date is August 27^th, send your tokens to Dawn Summer Promotion, Po Box 407, An Post Mail Centre, Edward Street, Tralee.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS: Teagasc are spending E4m in forty scholarships in post graduate study.

 

Kerry College - two new Tech Apprenticeships will start in September.

 

MUNSTER Technological University has secured €2,219,980 in funding to provide 837 places under the Government’s Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiatives for the academic year 2021/2022.

 

Cyber Ireland reports that 48 per cent of companies have open or unfilled cyber roles.

 

SOUTHDOC Care Centre Greenville, contact 1850 33 59 99.

 

PIETA Midwest have helped over 1,000 people over the past two years, half of them are under 25.

 

DAY for Grandparents and elderly on July 25^th; Parishes are invited to celebrate grandparents, elders, older priests and religious, who have given lives of dedicated service to their families and communities. Parishes are also asked to ensure that their local nursing care home is included in this annual celebration.

 

ADORATION in Listowel Church on Wednesdays 11am to 1pm. in front of main altar.

 

DEATH has taken place of Jennie Kennelly (née Fitzgerald), Moybella, Lisselton and late of Coil, Listowel, on July 10th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, parents Mary and Chris, brothers Paddy and Billy and deceased members of the Kennelly and Fitzgerald families. Survived by her sons Tom, Chris and Fr. Padraig, daughters Maria and Eileen, sons-in-law John and Tom, daughters-in-law Anna and Debra, grandchildren Cathal, Tadhg, Eoin, Sinead and Aoife, nephews, and nieces.

 

Death of Gerald Fitzgerald, Coolkeragh, Listowel, on July 13th, 2021. Survived by his wife Peggy, sons John, Liam and Brendan, grandchildren Seán, Sarah, Ciarán, Ciara, Emer, Cadhla and Damhin, daughters-in-law Cora, Aine and Maeve, brother-in-law John Joe, sisters-in-law Annie, Maureen and Nodie. Gerald was first cousin to Jennie Kennelly and his mother Nora, came from Derry.

 

Death of Margaret Aherne nee Sheehy of Laurel Court, Oakpark, Tralee and formerly of Meen, Listowel, on 8th July 2021, wife of Dan, mother of John & Andrew and sister of Fr. Seán, Anna, Marie, Betty and the late Brendan. Also survived by granddaughter Molly, daughters-in-law Amy & Sarah, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandniece, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

 

Death of Sr. Anne Daye, Presentation Convent Castleisland, and formerly of Lispole, Dingle, on July 9th 2021.

 

SYMPATHY to Fr. Joe Nolan and family of Lisselton on the death recently of their sister Marianne in California.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Bridie Mai Sheehy, Fr. William Buckley, Tom Sullivan, Margaret Horgan, Nora Reidy, Bridget Collins, Jack McKenna, Fr. Timothy Gunn, Mary Scanlon, Hannah Ferguson, Bill Enright, Nora Moore, Maurice Stack, Patrick Shanahan, Margaret Twohig, John Broderick, Fr. Denis Dwyer, John McAuliffe, Maureen Airey, Mass Moyvane; Sat 17th at 7.30pm for Bridie Reilly (née Fitzmaurice), Leitrim Middle & Glasgow (Anni) & deceased members of the Fitzmaurice family; Sun 18th at 11.00am for Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (Birthday Remembrance); Wed 21^st at 7.30pm Mass of thanksgiving – Special Intention; Thurs 22nd  at 7.30pm for Nora Moore, Kilmorna (Anni), her husband Jimmy & their son Willie; Sat 24th at 7.30pm for  Peggy O’Brien, Co. Wicklow (Rec Dec) 

 

(sister to Mary Quinn, Leitrim Middle), and Mass on Sun 25th at 11.00am for Rita Daly (née Finnucane), l/o South Africa & Moyvane (Anni).

 

Mass Knockanure on Sun 18th at 9.30am for Jerry & Ellen Enright, Lisaniskea (Anni), and Mass on Sun 25^th at 9.30am for Assumpta Mahony, Coolaclarig (Rec Dec).

 

LATIN Mass will be offered on Sunday 25th July 2021 at 12.30pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee, by Fr. Martin Hegarty CC.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the priests who are celebrating Jubilees of their Ordination. We have three priests celebrating 50 years, and six priests celebrating 40 years. We now have 12 parishes served by the priests of the Pastoral Area.

 

BARNAGH GARDENS: Olive and Maurice Sheehan and family who have re-opened Barnagh Gardens to act as a Greenway Hub. Greenway on the rail line through   Kilmorna to Listowel, is expected to open next year.

 

EDUCATION event for people interested in Social Farming, contact Joseph McCrohan, at 066 9472 724.

 

REOPENS:  The Listowel cinema has reopened after 6 months closure. Bookings can be made online on www.listowel-cinema.com and you can also just turn up but come early.  For further information call 068 22796

 

FEAST of St. Bridget of Sweden, patron of Europe is celebrated on Friday July 23^rd.

 

PAYMENTS C19: The personal rate for this payment is €350 per week, as compared with the normal Illness Benefit rate of €203. It will be paid for a maximum of 2 weeks where a person is self-isolating due to being a probable source of infection, and for a maximum of 10 weeks if a person has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If a person has been certified for less than 10 weeks, they will be paid for the duration of their certificate.

 

https://www.gov.ie/en/service/df55ae-how-to-apply-for-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-absences/

 

 

 

ENGLISH government is continuing to support the NHS in its fight against Corona virus. Taken together with this new funding, the government has provided £63 billion in 2020 to 2021 and £29 billion in 2021 to 2022 to support health services and increased the NHS core non-COVID budget from £130 billion to £136 billion.

 

EMPATHY Project; To date we have trained 248 teachers and 65 Youth workers, bringing the Story Exchange model to thousands of young people nationwide.

 

https://narrative4.ie/the-empathy-project/

 

EU has exported 220 million jabs, almost as many as it has used for its own citizens. (May 2021)

 

UNVEILING OF PLAQUE:  Former Justice and Foreign Affairs Minister Gerard Collins was principal speaker recently at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the Joy’s Corner Abbeyfeale Ambush which took place during the Irish War of Independence on June 5, 1921.

 

FLOWERS: Fuchsia is now covered with abundant flowers. Wild flowers are now blooming along many quite side roads, pity the council go so severe in cutting more than margins on the principal roads and they lecture us about biodiversity. The quantity of weed killed purchased by taxpayers money is ignored.

 

WATER: European context, Ireland is one of the best for water quality, where only 98% of groundwater bodies are below 50mg/L for nitrates, in contrast to Germany and Spain at 72% and 78.5% respectively, according to farm organisations.

 

MUSIC: TG4, 21:30. four-part series, Fleadhfest '21, follows presenters Dáithí Ó Sé and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin travel the four provinces, Celebrating 70 years of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. On Mondays; Kellogg's Cúl Camps is back for a second year with a 6 part series exploring a virtual Cúl camp. Two days of racing from this year’s Galway Races Summer Festival will be broadcast live on TG4 on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st July 

 

CAMPA MHUIRE: Free online Catholic Faith Camp for Children aged 5-12.The four day Summer Camp from Tues. July 27th–Fri. July 30^th will include Music & Action Songs, Arts & Crafts, into the Deep Bible Stories, Games, Drama, Live streamed daily Mass and more! No need to register, check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/campa-mhuire-mhathairf

 

GOLF HOTEL; at online auction on BidX1 on Friday, July 23 with a guide of €650,000.

 

ARTS: Crooked House Theatre Company has initiated a project called Dréimire which aims to recruit 20 applicants from ethnic, migrant and under-privileged backgrounds, particularly young people living in Direct Provision, who would like intensive help in accessing actor-training at third level colleges in Ireland and in the UK. The project is called Dréimire and serves as a stepping stone/support system for young people interested in pursuing acting at third level institutions.

 

The application for Dréimire 2021-2022 is now open. The application will close for further submissions on Friday, September 10th at 5pm.

 

More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=df0f5098fc&e=57e387efec)

 

Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership (Kerry LCYP) wishes to provide a listing of professionals who are available to work with children and/or young people on creativity projects in Kerry.

 

BOOK: Conor W. O’Brien: Life in Ireland: A Short History of a Long Time, Merrion Press, Dublin 2021

 

ISBN: 9781785373848- RRP: €16.95

 

This journey through time in Ireland, with its focus on how landscapes, flora and fauna have changed in deep time, would make a great present for the Irish-identified naturalist teenager in your midst. Or the curious general reader, of course.

 

HERITAGE: Tinteán online is a magazine for all those interested in their own Australian-Irish heritage or in Australian-Irish history and culture, and the Irish diaspora more generally.

 

https://tintean.org.au/2020/04/08/tintean-six-months-online/

 

 

 

BUSSES: Three new hydrogen-powered buses, Climate and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan launched the 2.4 million pilot scheme recently, and will operate on commuter services in Dublin. There are only 4,200 hydrogen powered vehicles worldwide.

 

PEAT: Heritage officials called on to attend agri-committee on peat, article by Charles O'Donnell

 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/heritage-officials-called-on-to-attend-agri-committee-on-peat/

 

BE INFORMED: Please go to the catholic website www.formed.org/signup. Pick of the week -

 

Audio Commentary on “Jesus & the Jewish roots of the Eucharist” by Lighthouse Catholic Media.

 

RECOVERY HAVEN:  Kerry’s outdoor Marquee – six-week – Awareness through Movement Classes.  Starts Wed. 21st July – 11.00am.  To book – 0667192122.

 

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER RETREATS: This year the summer retreats for Youth2000 are back. For the  Munster  Area  there  are  three  retreats happening this summer all during the same weekend. It is from 13th-15th August and they take place in Limerick, Cork and Waterford. Places need to be  booked  through  the  Youth2000  office  atoffice@youth2000.ie  or 00353 (0) 1 6753690

 

 

 

BISHOP Ray Browne Diocese of Kerry 16 July 2021.Diocese of Kerry Appointments July 2021

 

 

 

 Bishop Ray Browne wishes to announce the following changes of appointment of clergy of the Diocese of Kerry: Retirements: Fr. Tom Crean, PP Kenmare. Fr. John Lawlor, PP Ballydonoghue.

 

Fr. Con Buckley, PP Kilgarvan.

 

Appointments: Fr. George Hayes PP Glenflesk to be PP Kenmare. Fr. Kevin McNamara, PP Moyvane to be PP Glenflesk.Fr. Brendan Carmody SJ to be PP Moyvane.Fr. Martin Spillane, PP Caherdaniel, to be PP Brosna. Fr. Bernard Healy further Studies Rome to be CC, St. John’s, Tralee.

 

https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2021/07/diocesan-appointments-summer-2021/

 

KILLARNEY: we  reflect  on  Aghadoe  Cathedral  and  Innisfallen Island. Aghadoe Cathedral .The area has also been linked with 5th century missionaries; however the first  major  discovery  that  Aghadoe  was  an  important  site  was  the discovery of the 7th Century Ogham Stones. According to the Annals of Innisfallen, St. Finian the Leper founded another monastery at Aghadoe around the 6th or 7th century, dating from 939; the monastery is also known as the “Old Abbey”. Also present in the vicinity is the 13th century Parkavonear Castle, built by the Normans in 1169 post the Anglo-Norman Invasion. It is believed that the monastery on Innisfallen Island is closely linked  with  the monastery  at Aghadoe;  reference  is first made  to  their relationship  in  the  Annals  of  Innisfallen  while  also  a  great  scholar  of Innisfallen was buried in Aghadoe in 1010 AD. The round tower began construction in 1027; with the 12th century came new rulers, Eóganacht Locha Léin, who constructed a new church in Romanesque style called the ‘Great Church’. The church was finally completed by the end of the 12th century with the addition of a chancel; this was later segregated from the rest of the church by a wall.

 

Innisfallen  island  can  be  seen  in  the  distance  from  Ross  Castle  out beyond the entrance to the bay. A monastery was founded on Innisfallen in the 7th century and it became a seat of learning and it is said that King Brian Boru studied there. On the island are the remains of the extensive 12th  century  Augustinian  priory  and  a  small  11th -12th  century Romanesque church. The annals of Innisfallen, a major source of early Irish history and now stored in the Bodleian Library in Oxford were written there. Boat trips to the island operate from the Ross Castle area from Ross and Reen piers

 

VISIT: 1887. Monsignor Pesco, Papal Envoy Visit to Bantry to See Baroness of Bantry, (Rosamond Catharine Petre), only Visitor to Him in the Evening John Edward Barrett, J.P., Carriganass Castle, Kealkil.

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15tzvYMYqCXphGVREusLi2Col6CP9m_T_nrEPWaluqvQ/edit

 

NEWSPAPERS:

 

Advocate NY 9 Feb 1954

 

In fulfilment    of   the   last   wish   of   an   exile    who   went   to   America    in    1900,   a   trunk   containing   150   books   will   soon start   a   3,000-mile   journey   across   the   Atlantic   to   a village   library in County Limerick.  The books were bequeathed by Mr.  Martin J.   Sheehy,  retired   Deputy   inspector   of   the  New  York   Police  Department,  and  a  native  of  Glenalappa,  Moyvane,   Co.  Kerry,   after    he   read   during his last illness that   a branch  library    had    been    opened    in    Glin,    where   much   of   his   youth   had   been"   spent.

 

Irish Examiner 1841-1999, Thursday, 30 September, 1886; Page: 2

 

.—Detective Sergeant Maguire arrested yesterday at Queenstown a man named George Mason, a labourer, on the charge of having committed a serious assault at Newtownsands. The accused was taken into custody when about going on board the steam tender of the Inman Steamer City of Richmond, bound to New York. He was taken before a magistrate and remanded pending the arrival of an escort from Listowel.

 

 

 

Irish Examiner 1841-1999, 13.06.1898, page 2

 

The President of Newtownsandes Dairy Society will up to 20th inst , receive tenders for supplying coal to the above mentioned Creamery, carriage paid to Listowel Railway station.

 

 

 

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, 30.03.1895, page 5

 

Notice to Contractors; The Committee of the Newtownsandes Co-operative Dairy Society, Limited, will on Monday the 25th March 1895, meet to consider tenders for (a)Building a Dairy Factory at Newtownsandes. (b)Providing and Erecting Machinery; (c) Sinking a Pump; (d) Building Place.

 

Copies of plans and specifications to be seen with the President Rev M Dillon, PP or at the office of the Engineer. F C. Hartigan, B.E., C. E. and Architect, Rathkeale.

 

 

 

Irish Examiner 1841-1999, Saturday, 17 April, 1897; Page: 7

 

Glin Industrial School

 

Moyvane House, Newtownsandes,

 

Co. Kerry, April 15th, 1897.

 

DEAR SIR,—In the leading article in your paper of yesterday—Wednesday—on the proposed " Irish Poor Relief Bill," the following occurs—"The Glin Industrial School has not been, from causes which we may expect to disappear, a very pronounced success up to the present." How you arrive at this conclusion I fail to see.  I am, and have been, a member of this School Board since its formation, and lent my humble assistance to its establishment, and I venture to say that a more successful institution is not in the United Kingdom.

 

In support of this assertion, I can with confidence appeal to the highly respected Bishop of Limerick, Dr O'Dwyer; to Lady Monteagle, who takes a particular interest in it; to Lady Emly, to Miss Balfour, to Miss Greaves, and a host of other distinguished and disinterested personages who have visited the institution.

 

One or two persons, through pique or jealousy at not being put on the school Board, have done their utmost to throw ridicule on the school and its management, but their efforts are utterly futile.

 

I defy the most prejudiced or sceptical to visit it without at once admitting the manifest improvement morally, physically and intellectually of the children since its formation two years ago.

 

The boys are now able to turn out a suit of clothes fit for the most fastidious, and a pair of boots fit for a ballroom. The carpentry work of the house for some time past has been done by the boys, and the bread baked there would suit the most delicate palate. So you see the Christian Brothers and the officials have left nothing undone on their part.

 

The good, kind Sisters are not forgetful of those under their charge. I saw dishes turned out solely by the girls that would do credit to a Parisian cook, and that would tempt, the appetite of the greatest epicure, and the needlework and knitting, etc, which is done by them, would bear comparison with establishments of a quarter of a century's standing.

 

This very useful institution was most unreasonably criticised—when only half a year established—by persons from whom encouragement and support should have been expected, and who, I believe, would never have given utterance to these remarks had they visited the school before they made use of them.

 

It is a decided loss, and a great pity that a leading paper, such as yours, should become the channel, unwittingly I have no doubt, of casting any aspirations, no matter in how small a way, on the management of this school, for to my own personal knowledge everything is done to make it a success.

 

There would be no dearer wish of my heart than to see two or three such institutions in each county in Ireland, and there would be no surer means of doing away with workhouses, as the children who are obliged to avail of their shelter would, if placed in such schools, become honourable, upright, and self-supporting members of society.

 

There is nothing causes me greater pain than the marked difference between the few children left in Listowel Workhouse for want of room at Glin school—outwardly, timid and squattest—and the manly, upright demeanour of their former comrades, who have been at Glin for some time.

 

My reason for referring to your editorial is, I fear, it may be the means of deterring other unions of establishing similar schools, and I would beg of you before you again refer in any away disparagingly to it to send one of your staff to visit it, and from the very satisfactory report which he must send you, you will I know with pleasure, quite agree with the statements contained in this letter. I remain, dear sir, yours very faithfully,. M J NOLAN , Chairman, Listowel Board of Guardians, and Member of the Glin School Board.

 

 

 

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