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Knockanure Notes from June to December 2014

2014 December 31 Knockanure

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HOPE all our visitors who were with us for Christmas had a pleasant time and wishing them a safe return home, till we meet again.

FREE: Knockanure Rambling House will take place on Thursday 1st January 2015 in the Knockanure Community Centre at 9pm. Come and enjoy a great night of music, song, dance and storytelling. Admission FREE. Refreshments served on the night. Contact Ann Flavin 086 3090948.

CHRISTMAS EVE Mass was thronged on Wednesday night last, the children sang and took part in the ceremonies, the choir and local musicians put on a splendid performance and the huge congregation showed their appreciation. The Annual Christmas celebration of the Nativity was held in Knockanure Church on Sunday 21st Dec. children with the help of parents, singers and Sacristan put on an inspiring show. Thanks to Fr Lucid, Fr O Callaghan and the sacristan and the many, many others who contributed to the Christmas events and all through the year.

SAMARITANS collection was held on Christmas eve and on Christmas Day.

WRENBOYS were very scarce this year.

CHURCH NEWS: Adoration Moyvane, Wed. 10.00am to 7.00pm;

Knockanure Tues.10.00am to 6.00pm

Collectors for January Vigil, Eddie Flaherty & Michael Scanlon

11am John Ahern & Con Noonan. Knockanure 10am Margaret Carmody.

Readers: Vigil John Corbett. 11am Amanda Coulson & Aine O’Connor. Knockanure 10am Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.

Diocesan Collection for the Needs of the Holy Land on the 3rd & 4th January. First Friday Mass Thurs. 1st Jan in Knockanure at 7.30pm.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Patricia O Connor, Peggy Mahony, Peg Dillon, Fr Daniel Dee, Ned Buckley, Maureen McSkane, Kit O Rourke, Maurice Kennelly, Joan Kennelly, Denis Histon, Sr. Declan Buckley, Hannah Wetherall, Francis Dowling, David Kennelly, Brendan Mulvihill, Tim Donoghue, John Fealy, Mary Keane, Margaret Beardsley, Jimmy Lyons, Fr Michael F Kennelly, Francis Thornton, Denny Mulvihill, James Curtin, Jerry Lyons, Dan Keane, John Francis Ahern. Mass on Tues. 30th at 7.30pm for John Dore. Mass on Wed. 31st at 7.30pm for Margaret Bearsley. Mass on Fri.2nd at 7.30pm for Brendan (Ben) Mulvihill. Mass on Sat. 3rd at 10.00am, Months Mind for Margaret Sheehan & also Michael Sheehan, Mass at 7.30pm Mary, Paddy & Gerald Horgan. Mass on Sun. 4th at 10.00am for Teresa & Michael Bambury and 11.00am Mass is for Donal & Breda Cunningham & their parents Brian & Noreen. Mass on Tues. 6th at 10.00am Knockanure and 11.00am Bridget (Pidge) Holly.

DEATH took place on 20th December 2014 of Michael O'Connor of Kilbaha, Moyvane. beloved husband of Phyllis and father of Breda, Ed, Mena and Tony also survived by his brother Joe, sister Norah (USA), grandchildren Alexandra, Mario, Michelle, Donnchadna, Aine, Eamon and Conor, daughters in law Eileen and Patricia, sons in law Micheál and Wolfgang. Requiem Mass for Michael was celebrated on 22nd December at Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure by Fr Lucid PP assisted by Fr O Callaghan, Stephen Donegan played the organ and sang the hymns. Michael O Connor was laid to rest afterwards at Ahavoher Cemetery Knockanure, Moyvane. Mike born 1925, son of Jer Connor and Bridget McMahon, was predeceased by siblings Paddy in USA, Mary Carroll Athea and Martin in Athea. His grandfather Paddy McMahon roofed the Kilbaha school. Mike O Connor trained at Kelly’s in Athea, worked in London for a time, he was a gifted carpenter, among local projects he was in the building of Knockanure Church 50 years ago and the water Tower in Moyvane. He showed his talent working on several restoration projects. Mike was active right up to a few months ago, always doing something useful.

DEATH took place in Waterford of John Joe Fitzgerald, who was born at Knockathea 93 years ago to Jack Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Barrett( of Knocknagorna), his siblings were Tom, Mossie and Lisa. John Fitzgerald, of "The Rookery", Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford, died on Thursday, 11th December, 2014. Requiem Mass in Faithlegg Church on Sunday 14th December. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. He is survived by his wife and four children, in his young days he played football with Knockanure and is pictured with the team at the local community Centre.

DEATH took place in London of Ellen Collins nee Quinn of Leitrim Moyvane, aged 84 years, daughter of Mick Quinn and Mary Hanrahan, she is survived by her sons and sister Mary Shanahan of Lower Athea.

DEATH had taken place of Liam Foley, Deerpark, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare, Late of Brookfield Avenue, Clareview and Donaughmore, Drombana. Requiem Mass at The Wells Church, Bunratty, on Monday 22nd December 2014 followed by burial in Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery.

DEATH occurred of Margaret Peg Meade née Stack, Aughrim Moyvane and late of Dooncaha Tarbert. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Johnny and is survived by her family

Requiem Mass for Margaret Meade was celebrated in Moyvane Church by Fr Lucid PP, on 22nd December 2014, following mass Peg was laid to rest at Ahavoher Cemetery Knockanure, Moyvane.

DEATH took place in Australia of Sr. Mary Costelloe of Trien, Kilmorna, daughter of Jack Costelloe and Julia Stack. Sr. Mary was predeceased by her brother Paddy and survived by siblings Ann, Peg, John, and Ned. Sr. Mary Costelloe of the Sisters of Mercy Brisbane, died on the 3rd December, 2014 in the 61st year of her Religious Profession. Mass was celebrated for Sr. Mary on 11th December, 2014 at St. Vincent's Chapel, Queens Road, Nudgee, Burial at Nudgee Cemetery.

DEATH took place on Christmas Day 2014 of John Behan retired Garda of Aughrim, Moyvane and late of Derryard, Doonbeg, Co. Clare. Survived by his wife Marie, son Niall, daughter Louise, brother Tommy, sister Mary, grandchildren and in-laws. Requiem mass for John Behan was celebrated on Saturday, the 27th of December in Moyvane Church, followed by burial in Ahavoher Cemetery.

DEATH took place on December 25th 2014 of Margaret Lynch (née Kerrisk) of Annaghmore Headford and Athea . Margaret aged 97 was predeceased by her husband Nelius (Died 2002), survived by her son John and daughter Lily Stackpoole. Son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren. Requiem Mass for Margaret Lynch was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church Barraduff on December 27th burial afterwards in Killaha cemetery.

DEATH took place on December 24th 2014 of Michael (Bunny) Dalton 10 Plunkett Road Askeaton Co. Limerick, formerly of Listowel. Survived by wife Noelle, son Mike, daughter Yvonne and partners, grandchildren Amy, Nathan and Callum, brother, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews and nieces. Requiem mass for Michael Dalton was celebrated at Mary's Church Askeaton on 29th December, Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire

DEATH took place on Christmas Day 2014 of Donal (Dan) Shine Upper Dirreen, Athea. Survived by his wife Ita, sons Donie & John, daughters Joan & Ann Marie, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters in law, brother Pat and sister Helena, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces & nephews, Requiem mass for Dan Shine was celebrated in St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea on 28th December. Burial after mass in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea. Donal was an Ex C.I.E. Bus Driver. death has occurred of Martin SHIEL

Drumnalassan, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon / Kilmovee, Mayo

DEATH; Martin Shiel, Drumnalassan, Ballaghaderreen and formally of Rathnagussane, Kilmovee, Mayo, died on December 16th 2014

Survived by his wife Rebecca, brothers Tom (Kilmovee), James (Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway). His sisters Bridie Sheehan (Moyvane, Co. Kerry), Kathleen Lewis (Nottingham), Ann Regan (Robeen, Claremorris) and Bernadette Walsh (Glanworth, Co. Cork). His nephews and nieces. Following Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee, Martin Shiel was laid to rest afterwards in Naomh Mobhi Cemetery.

RECENT DEATH John Mulvihill, Coolaclarig and Ann Guerin nee Doyle, died in New York late of Clounmacon.

BEST WISHES to Patrick McCarthy of Limerick (nephew of Dan Barrett, Glenagragra) who last week became the outright winner of “The Taste of Success” and won €100,000. His beef dish is now on sale at ‘Lidl’ .

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Day of Reflection with Brendan Comiskey SS.CC - Jan 17th 10.30am - 5.00pm, info tel: 066-7134276.

THOUGHT: We can do nothing; we say sometimes, 'we can only pray'. That, we feel, is a terribly precarious second-best. So long as we can fuss and work and rush about, so long as we can lend a hand, we have some hope; but if we have to fall back upon God -- ah, then things must be critical indeed! A J Gossip.

SINGING: West Limerick singing club session takes place in the Ramble Inn bar Abbeyfeale on New Years day at 8.30pm.

HISTORY / INFORMATION BROCHURE OF ST. MARY’S CHURCH: is available at the Parish Office.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLYLAND 23rd – 31st October 2015 (October Bank Holiday) led by Bishop Ray Browne. 4 nights Tiberias, 4 nights Jerusalem. Flights ex Dublin. Coach transfers ex Kerry. For more information please contact Janice 064 7758219 or e-mail joskdp@eircom.net “

THE MEANING OF MARRIAGE has been launched by the hierarchy. Copies of the pastoral leaflet are available at the back of the Church.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE June 2015 Spiritual Director: Fr. Joe Begley & Fr. Danny Broderick. Contact 087-6468658.

A PUBLIC TALK by Fr. Mark Patrick Hederman, Abbot of Glenstal Abbey, will take place in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Thursday January 8th at 8pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.

CATHEDRAL: The three year restoration of St. Mel's Cathedral in Longford in the diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise is recalled on film in a special hour long RTE documentary entitled 'The Longford Phoenix' to be broadcast on RTE 1 television on Tuesday next December 30th at 6.30pm.

DEPRESSION: Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and bi-polar disorder takes place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’s Church every Tuesday at 8.00p.m. Call Kate on 087-2993142 or Aware office on 01-6617211.

HELP: Senior Help Line: Do you need someone to talk to? Senior Help Line is a confidential

listening service for older people by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland, Local 1850440444. Senior Help Line is open from 10.00am to 10.00pm, 365 days a year.

MISSING Music Book: A very valuable Veritas Music Book, belonging to Sr. Bernardine, which has always been left in the Book Press in Clogher Church (for the past 20 years) has been removed.

AA: Alcoholics Anonymous : Contact your local AA meeting or telephone 066-7127820 or 087-0522911 for information.

BROADBAND: The government have spent E30million over the past three years providing broadband to 780 school locations all over the country, 27 schools in Kerry benefited. 137 primary schools in Kerry are to benefit from minor works grants to total value of E1.065 million.

KERRY Diocesan Pilgimage to the Holy Land from 23rd - 31st October, 2015 (October Bank Holiday) led by Bishop Ray Browne. 4 nights Tiberias, 4 nights Jerusalem. Flights ex Dublin. Coach transfers ex Kerry. For more information, please contact Janice 064 7758219.

THOUGHT: To believe actively that our Heavenly Father constantly spreads around us providential circumstances that work for our present good and our everlasting well-being brings to the soul veritable benediction. Most of us go through life praying a little, planning a little, jockeying for position, hoping but never being quite certain of anything and always secretly afraid that we will miss the way. This is a tragic waste of truth and never gives rest to the heart. There is a better way. It is to repudiate our own wisdom and take instead the infinite wisdom of God. Our insistence upon seeing ahead is natural enough, but is a real hindrance to our spiritual progress. God has charged Himself with full responsibility for our eternal happiness and stands ready to take over the management of our lives the moment we turn in faith to Him. A W Tozer.

ATHEA JOURNAL Dec. 2014, Bits and Pieces taken from the magazine. Pork factory in Athea described by Thady Hunt. The first Co-Op opened in Athea in 1895, just six years after Dromcollogher Creamery. In 1940s there were 312 suppliers at Athea creamery. The dairymaid then was earning £2 for a seven day week. The pork factory was able to send its consignment to Smithfield Market arriving there 24 hours after leaving Abbeyfeale. Due to the economic and the second World War, the factory had to close.

Tom Ahern has several articles again this year, including” Around the Fireside, Remembering Song and Storytelling”. “A Changing World” where he recalls how locals entertained themselves, he recalls Mrs Cullen’s Powers, Pipe Smoking, D.D.T. Flower Bags and their use, Butter Box, old methods of farming and reflects on the present where the banks were given77 billon Euro, 20,000 unemployed in Limerick, while the banks use machines to transact business. Tom has another article on Carnival Dances and Marque Romances on page 104.

All the Athea organisations and societies give an account of their activities and illustrated by pictures.

The magazine has a host of pictures from Betty O Connors album, Kathleen Mullanes pictures, Sean Hanrahan collection, which is on page 64 and 94. Photos from London by Mike Hayes, Sinead Broder pictures are on p86. Lizzie Murphy pictures in p88.

Peg Prendeville also contributed photos and wrote articles including, The joys of reading, Christmas thoughts and Maggies story, she being 97 years on p 106.

Ann Denihan recalls a two hour walk around Glasnevin Cemetery.

History of Guinea- Mc Kenna Family I told.

An Address to Canon Cregan Sept. 27th 1912 is written in full, it was signed by many parishioners from Athea.

Bill Hunt born Athea 1924 is remembered in p 50.

Jim Woulfe who fought in Spain and died from wounds received 5th sept. 1937, is recalled by Lorcan and Shane MacCurtain.

David O Riordan, gives us comical tales in p63 and gives us story of Ellen Hanley and some pictures from the past.

GAA Subscription list and affiliated members from the past are listed.

The Goolds and Galways in Athea, information from late Maighread McGrath.

Tom Fitzgerald recalls a little bit of history, some men from the great war in page 77.

Pat Boone who was 80 in 2014, his story recalled by Patrick Fitzgerald.

Lastly George Langan continues his family Tree, The Langan connection on page 95.

Christmas Video

http://youtu.be/2uIbAkhv4q0

2014 December 24 Knockanure

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BEST WISHES to all our readers at home and abroad.

Several items missing due to sending in notes early.

MASS in Knockanure on Christmas Day at 10am and Moyvane at 11am.

SAMARITANS Church Gate Collection on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

COLLECTION for Sacristan will be on Dec 24th/ 25th .Envelopes at the back of the Church.

SYMPATHY: A meeting of the board of management of Scoil Chorp Chriost, Knockanure N.S. a vote of Sympathy was passed for the Moore Family, Kealid on the death of Bridie; The O Connor Family Kilmeany on the death of John Purtill of N.Y.; The Joy Family Killocrim on the death of Dan Joy N.T.; Mary O Carroll and Family Knockanure on the death of Gerry O Carroll of Tralee; The Horgan Family of Trien and Listowel on the death of Johnny Horgan in the U.K.; The O Flaherty Family of Kealid on the death of Mary Ellen; The O Flaherty Family of Moyvane on the death of Seamus; The Healy/ Rae Family on the death of Jackie. May they rest in peace.

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Collins, Ted Brosnan, Noreen Buckley, Jim Sheehy, Paddy Healy, John Joe Sheehy, Michael Brosnan, Sr. Carmel Beasley, Jack O Brien, Hannie Quinn, Tom Walsh, Mary Moriarty, Sean Broderick, Timmy Dillane, Maureen Sheehy, Denny McEnery, Jim Kelly, Myra Downey, Elizabeth Lynch, Catherine Kennedy, Michael Kissane, Pat Dalton, Months Mind for John Buckley on 23rd . Mass on 24th at Knockanure for Hannah and Ned Quinn and Family at 7.30pm and Mass in Moyvane at 9pm for Jack O Brien. Mass on 27th for Martin and Mary Mulvihill at 7.30pm. Mass on Sunday 28th at 11am for Denis McEnery.

DEATH took place of Jim Walsh on Dec. 14, 2014, Jim lived at Clontarf and formerly of Moyvane. Survived by his wife Maureen, his sons Thomas and Simon, daughter Ailish, daughters-in-law Barbara and Marcella, grand-children Aideen, Laura, Rory, Ciaran, Eoin and Sinead, brother Michael and sister Peg, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews. Requiem Mass for Jim Walsh was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, on 17th December, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium

DEATH took place on 14th December 2014 of Seamus Flaherty son Eily Mai Sullivan and the late Mike Joe Flaherty, and brother of the late Tom. Survived by his mother Eily Mai, brothers Tim, Míchael, Martin, John, and Patrick, sisters Kay and Mary, cousin Mike O'Sullivan, uncle Tom, aunts, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Requiem mass for Seamus Flaherty was celebrated in Moyvane Church on the 17th of December followed by burial in Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure, Moyvane.

DEATH of Hannah Dillon nee Lyons of Sluice Quarter, Kilmorna took place on December 15th, her requiem mass was celebrated in Duagh Church on Thursday last, burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

JOURNALS from Athea, Lyre and Ballydonoghue are now available.

GATHERING 2013, Kerry hosted 250 events during the year, 124 page book on the Gathering is available at the library.

RACING in Ballyheigue Strand on Dec. 28th.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE June 2015 Spiritual Director: Fr. Joe Begley & Fr. Danny Broderick. Contact 087-6468658.

PLEASE NOTE CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES Listowel

Wednesday, December 24th (Christmas Eve Vigil)

at 6.00pm with Parish Folk Group (children’s mass)

& Mass of the Nativity with Parish Choir at 9.00pm

Thursday, December 25th Christmas Day

at 9.00am (no singing) & 11.00am (with Parish Choir)

and extra Mass at 12.30pm. (with Parish Folk Group)

CHRISTMAS PENITENTIAL SERVICE / CONFESSIONS Listowel: will take place on this Monday night ( Dec. 22nd ) at 8.00 p.m. at St. Marys Church. There will be Confessions also on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday after the 10.30 a.m. Mass.

AFRICA Magazine for Jan/ Feb. 2015,contains article by Helena Quinn on Sudan where she worked last year with Fr Tim Galvin of Abbeyfeale, Helena is also from Abbeyfeale.

WALK on old railway on Sat. 27th December at 2.30pm commencing at the old Abbeyfeale Station. The round trip for walkers is to the Kerry Border and back (4 miles total) while cyclists will go to Tullig Wood, Templeglantine and back (10 miles total). Refreshments will be provided afterwards at the adjacent Railway Bar, Abbeyfeale. For cycle enthusiasts there will be a 10km cycle to Barnagh and back at the same time.

RACING at Limerick 26th to 29th Dec.

BAKE SALE... IN AID OF THE ISPCC Monday, December 22nd from 4-8pm at Christy’s "the well" Bar, Listowel.

TOP 100: Maria Cantillon, originally from Limerick and the daughter of Rose and Dermot Cantillon, named among the top 100 most influential women in European finance in the Financial News magazine.

SECURITY reasons lock your car manually with keys whenever possible, rather than using the button.

CHURCH Information leaflet in Listowel, gives short history of St Mary’s in Listowel. Most people from Knockanure over the years were familiar with Listowel priests, including Canon Fitzmoris and Rev James O Connor 1478, Canon Gerald Stack 1493, Canon Falvey 1634, Canon Kennelly 1704, Canon Sullivan 1792, Canon Walsh 1802-’10, Canon O Sullivan1810-’29, Canon O Mahony 1829- 1856, Canon McDonnell 1856-’77, Canon Moynihan 1878-’82, Canon Davis 1882-’11, Canon O Riordan 1911-’18, Canon O Connor 1918- ’28, Canon White 1928-’35, Canon Fitzgerald 1935-’40, Canon Dillon 1940-’43, Canon Brennan 1943- ’54, Msgr O Sullivan 1954- ’73, Msgr. Sheehan 1973- ’85, Msgr. Leahy 1986- ’96, Canon Linnane 1996- ’10, Canon O Connor the present Parish Priest of Listowel. Dates are years in office.

MISSION: Fr Liam Hayes was son of Mary Nolan of Dromurhur, Moyvane and Paddy Hayes of Cappamore.

By Sarah Mac Donald - 09 December, 2014

Fr Liam Hayes SVD founded homes in Argentina for some of the world’s most forgotten people.

Fr Liam Hayes SVD, Independent Senator Rónán Mullen has paid tribute to Limerick-born missionary Fr Liam Hayes who died in Argentina on Sunday. 65-year-old Fr Hayes, from Cappamore, was the founder and administrator of several Cheshire Homes for children and adults with severe physical and intellectual disability in Oberá, Argentina.

Senator Mullen worked at the homes for a brief period as a volunteer in 2004.

“Fr Liam Hayes was a remarkable person whose kindness and concern for some of the world’s most forgotten people made a powerful impact on all those he knew and worked with,” Senator Mullen said in a statement on Monday. After studies in UCC where he was Student Union President, Fr Hayes went to Maynooth and was ordained a priest for the Divine Word Missionaries.

In the mid-1980s, he travelled to Argentina to do parish work in the province of Misiones in North-Eastern Argentina, where he would spend the rest of his life.

More http://www.catholicireland.net/death-missionary-helped-argentinas-disabled/

2014 December 17 Knockanure

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PADRE PIO EVENING MASS: will take place Thursday evening 18th at 7.00p.m. Beginning with the Rosary followed by mass and Benediction. St Pio prayer meeting at Lixnaw on Tuesday 16th at 7.30PM .Witness will be given by Noirin Ni Riain.

KNOCKANURE: Annual Christmas Celebration “The Nativity” will take place again this year in Corpus Christi Church Knockanure on Sunday 21st Dec. at 6.30pm. Sacristan Annual Collection will be on Dec 24th/ 25th .Envelopes at the back of the Church.

STAR: International Space Station can be seen till Dec. 28th.

SAMARITANS Church Gate Collection on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

DEATH took place of Thomas 0'Donoghue on December 9th. 2014, a native of Dromreask, Glin, he was an Auctioneer and former staff member of Glin Creamery and editor of The Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal. Survived by his wife and two sons, grandson and sister.

Requiem Mass for Tom Donoghue was celebrated at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on 13th December, Burial afterwards in Kilfergus Cemetery Glin.

DEATH has taken place of Peggy Sheehan (nee King) of Leitrim Middle, Moyvane on Dec 5th 2014. wife of the late Michael, survived by sons Patrick & Noel, daughters Maura & Bernie, cousin Eileen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces.

Requiem mass for Peggy Sheehan was celebrated on Tuesday 9th December in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure, Moyvane. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Lucid PP, assisted by Canon Fleming and Fr Nolan. Sean Jones was deacon, Sr. Consolata played the organ and Sean Ahern sang the hymns. Peggy was born in 1929 went to school in Abbeyfeale, worked in England where she was involved in several Irish Organisations. Married in 1962 and came to Moyvane in 1964, her husband Michael died in 1977. Served as Sacristan in Moyvane Church for 18 years and received the Popes medal in 2011 on her retirement.

DEATH took place on 24th November 2014 of Stephen John Timothy SOULES, Listowel, Kilmorna and of the Isle of Grain, Kent, U.K. Son of Margaret Mary Soules (nee Keane) late of Kilmorna. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 16th December at St. Brigid's Church, Duagh. Burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

DEATH took place on 12th December 2014 of Margaret Moloney (née Galvin) of Derry, Listowel. Late of Lahesrough, Ballybunion. Wife of Brendan and mother of Mary, Noreen, John, Denis and Brendan; also survived by daughters-in-law Colette and Norita, sons-in-law Neil and Noel, grandchildren, brothers, sisters. Requiem Mass at Mary's Church Listowel, on December 15th, Burial afterwards at John Paul Cemetery, Listowel.

DEATH took place on 7th December 2014 in Argentina of Fr. Liam Hayes SVD, formerly of Cappamore, Co. Limerick, brother of Donncha, the late Angela, Pat, Marion, John, Tom, Bernadette, and Seamus, uncle of Fr Donncha Ó hAodha. On December 10, after Requiem Mass celebrated by Mons Damian Bitar, Bishop of Obera, his mortal remains were laid to rest in the Rosary Garden he created in the Cheshire Homes.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Anthony Joseph Mulvihill, Elizabeth Mary Murphy, Sheila Buckley, Paidi O Shea, P J Nolan, Eileen Tierney, Bridie O Donnell, Fr Dan Mulvihill, Willie Mulvihill, Phil O Kelly, Patrick Flavin, Marie Galvin, Sr. Loreto Relihan, Kevin Barrett, Nancy Daly, Sr. Anna Patricia O Connor, Sr. Basil McAuliffe, Margaret Carmody, Eileen Moriarty, Mass on Wed. 17th at 7.30pm for Kathleen Buckley. Mass on Sat. 20th at 7.30pm Deceased members of the O’Connor and Fitzgerald Families. Mass on Sun. 21st at 10.00am for Jack Goulding and 11.00am for Maureen & Ned Sheehy.

Mass on Tues. 23rd at 7.30pm for John Buckley, Months Mind.

CHURCH NEWS: Visiting Priests will be available for Confessions on Tue. 16th Dec at 7.00pm in Knockanure and at 8.00pm in Moyvane.

Annual Christmas Celebration “The Nativity” will take place again this year in Corpus Christi Church Knockanure on Sunday 21st Dec. at 6.30pm.Practice for all children will take place on Monday at 7.30p.m. Adoration Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Wed. 10.00am to 7.00pm. Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers: Vigil, Michelle Corridan, 11am Paul and Anthony Kiely;

Knockanure 10am Mary O’Flaherty and Cian Rogan

K.D.Y.S. PARADE through Town and Nativity Drama ending in the church on Tuesday Dec. 16th at 1.00 p.m. All are welcome

WREN BOYS: Paddy Finucane is looking for musicians, singers and dancers to join with St. Ita’s Wrenboys on their annual fundraising on St. Stephen’s Day. He can be contacted at McElligotts Furniture, Main St. Abbeyfeale.

REILIG IDE NAOFA will be decorated for Christmas. There will be prayers and a ribbon and candle ceremony on Sunday, December 21st at 3pm.

IRISH CATHOLIC CATECHISM FOR ADULTS ; The 10 week course facilitated by Fr. Sean Sheehy will run again for 10 Monday nights. Booking for this second course which is open to anybody from our Pastoral Area of Listowel, Duagh, Moyvane and Lixnaw may be done by contacting Listowel Parish Office a.s.a.p. 068 21188.

KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS - 2 treadmills are needed for their local day centre. If anybody would like to donate a treadmill in good working order, it would be greatly appreciated. Please phone (068) 22977 (Mon-Fri, 9-5pm)

SWIM:A fundraising swim will take place in Ballybunion on New Year’s Day at 1pm. All money collected will go to the Day Hospital at St. Ita’s , NCW.

MY NORTH KERRY HOME. CD will be launched at Ballyroe Hotel on Wed. Dec. 17th at 9pm. These tracks are the work of Anne O’Connor formerly the Dale Rd and Ballyduff and are sung by Moira. Proceeds in aid of cancer society.

ATHEA Journal will be on sale this weekend at all the usual outlets.

BALLYGUILTENANE: Thomas J O’Donoghue, editor of the Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal for the past 37 years died last week. This year’s edition is put on hold for the time being.

HISTORY BROCHURE/LEAFLET on Listowel Church, researched and produced by John D. Pierse, Vincent Carmody, Kay Moloney Caball & Kieran Moloney (images.

FREE workshop on Nutrition for Christmas, by Maxine Brown will take place on Wed. 17th Dec at the Listowel Family Resource Centre 7.00pm – 9.30pm. Women will have an opportunity to sign up for a Personal Development Course in Listowel after Christmas.

MS: The University of Limerick is undertaking a medical programme to help combat Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Those interested in participating should contact project co-ordinator Sara Hayes by email at sarahayes@ul.ie

CHURCH: Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick, (his father a Kerryman) is to hold a Council over three days in 2016. It is the first ecclesiastical council of its kind in Limerick for over 70 years.

AGED 104.

San Francisco Call, Volume 78, Number 128, 6 October 1895

NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 5 1895.— Having lived 104 years in Ireland, Mrs. Mary Coffey has come to America to pass the balance of her days. She arrived on the steamer Aurania yesterday with her daughter Catherine, 60 years old. Mrs. Coffey was born March 17, 1791. She remembers the "Rising" of '98. Her brother, lO1 years old, is living in County Kerry.

WILL of Father Scanlan.

San Francisco Call, Volume 96, Number 30, 30 June 1904

The will of. Father Patrick Scanlan, who died in New York on May 31 1904 was filed for probate in the Superior Court yesterday with the petition of Fathers Patrick J. Keane of St. Joseph's Church and Father M. D. Slattery of St. Agnes Church for appointment as executors. The estate is said to consist of a library of unknown value and of seventy-two shares of stock in the Spring Valley Water Company, valued at $2880. The will was dated March 9. 1904, and his heirs are a brother, James Scanlan of Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, and a sister, Margaret Murphy of Ballybunion, County Kerry.

2014 December 10 Knockanure

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ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre was on Monday 08th December 2014.

ATHEA Christmas party will take place on Wednesday, December 10th at the Top of the Town.

CHIROPODIST will be in the Marian Hall on Friday Dec. 12th at 11.00am. For an appointment please phone Eileen Quinn on 49472.

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE in St. Mary’s Listowel Parish Church, on Sunday evening 14th December at 7pm.

DANCING: West Limerick Set Dancing Club will hold their annual Christmas party at Fr. Casey’s GAA Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale on Saturday 13 December at 9pm with music by Taylors Cross Céilí Band.

CAROLS: Ecumenical Carol Service in conjunction with St Brendan’s Church Tarbert will be held in St Mary’s Church Tarbert on Sunday 14th December at 7pm. All are Welcome.

KERRY CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT: One of the most popular Christmas musical events will be held on Sunday, December 14th at 7.30pm in St. John’s Church, Tralee. ‘O Holy Night’ promises to be a memorable one, featuring Tralee’s own Soprano, Miriam Murphy who is joined by accompanist Ian Sexton, and Musical Director Sharon Reidy.

LISTOWEL ST. MARY’S CHURCH leaflet will be launched on Saturday night immediately after the Vigil Mass. It has been researched and produced by John D. Pierse, Vincent Carmody, Kay Moloney Caball & Kieran Moloney.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS in Lixnaw on 16th Dec. 2014.Witness will be given by Noirin Ni Riain.

CONCERT: Murhur N.S. Moyvane School Concert will take place on Friday 12th Dec at the Marian Hall at 7.30pm Your support would be greatly appreciated.

COLLECTION: Knockanure Sacristan Annual Collection will be on Dec 24th/ 25th .Envelopes at the back of the Church.

DEATH took place on 3rd December 2014 has of Mary Rita Fitzmaurice, Finuge, Listowel, Lixnaw.

Requiem Mass for Rita Fitzmaurice was celebrated on Sunday 7th December in St. Mary's Church, Listowel, followed by burial in Ahavoher cemetery, Knockanure, Moyvane. Rita was the only daughter of Madge Stokes Fitzmaurice who died on May Day 1994 and Bill Fitzmaurice who died on 15th February 1956. Having lost her father at an early age, Rita worker the farm with the help of her mother and neighbours and friends. A versatile woman with a great knowledge of past and present, special interest was horse racing.

DEATH took place on December 3rd 2014 of Julia Leahy (née McElligott) aged 96 of Killarney and late of Moyvane, wife of the late Dr Tom Leahy and mother of the late Thomas Gerard. Survived by her daughters, Bernadette, Deirdre and Elaine, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews and nieces. Remains of Julia Leahy were taken from "Kilcoolaght House", St Annes Road to St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney. Requiem Mass on Friday 5th December and burial afterwards in Aghadoe Cemetery, Killarney. Julia was up to a few years ago an active volunteer with SVP in Killarney. Julia Leahy was daughter of Tom McElligott and Bridget Flaherty of Moyvane Village and her siblings were Fr. Tom who died in 1967, Fr. Edward died in 1982, Denny, Mary and Sr. Hannah.

DEATH has occurred of Very Rev Fr. John Horan

Seattle, Washington, USA and late of Trieneragh, Duagh, Kerry. Died on November 23, 2014. He was born, June 19, 1920, the 2nd of six children. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 4301 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, 98040, Interment, Calvary Cemetery. There are 579,500 registered Catholics in the archdiocese of Seattle and 90,000 staff and volunteers in Western Washington.

DEATH has occurred of Con Bunce of Bantry Road, Dunmanway, born Barrogougeen Moyvane. Died on November 27th 2014, husband of the late Mary Bunce (née Casey) late of Cornamona, Co. Galway) who died on November 25th 2014 they were parents of Margaret, Gerard, Majella, Rory and Alan, Sadly missed by son-in-law Denis Long, daughter-in-law Nuala Glanton, grandchildren Sarah, Claire, Sophie, Matthew and Freya, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass for Con and Mary Bunce was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dunmanway on 29th November 2014, followed by burial afterwards in St. James' Cemetery, Chetwynd, Cork. Siblings of Con Bunce include, Eileen and the late Maurice, Michael, Sr. Emilian, May, Patrick and Peggy. Family of Mary Bunce include Michael and the late Bernadette, Pat, Tommy and Pete.

ANNIVERSARIES: Johnny Broderick, Peggy Moriarty, Tom O Connell, Derry Tatten, John P Fitzgerald, Tom Relihan, Betty Neumann, Sean Brosnan, Fr Jerry Roche, Bridie O Donnell, David O Brien, Sr. Mary Kevin Enright, Danny Dunne, Vincent Sheehy, Eugene Brandon, Liam Scanlon, Patrick O Connor, Denis McEnery, Sr. Rose Twomey, Con Shine, Mary Maguire, Mass on Tues. 9th at 7.30pm in Knockanure for Ollie Leahy . Mass on Wed. 10th at 7.30pm in Knockanure for Betty Newman & Parents Peggy & John McElligott. Mass on Fri.12th at 7.30pm for Sr. Carmelita Murphy . Mass on Sat. 13th at 7.30pm for Teresa & Pat Joe Mullane. Mass on Sun. 14th at 10.00am for P.J. Nolan, Kilmeaney and the 11 am Mass is for Connie Shine & the Deceased Members of the Shine Family.

Visiting Priests will be available for Confessions on Tue. 16th Dec at 7.00pm in Knockanure and at 8.00pm in Moyvane.

READERS, Vigil Elaine Hudson, 11am Philip Kiely & Maureen Walsh.

Knockanure 10am, Patricia & Andrew Rogan.

JOURNALS from Ballydonoghue and Knocknagoshel are now available locally.

MEDJUGORJE Prayer Meeting in the Parish meeting room Listowel on Monday Dec. 8th at 7.30pm.

CRAFT Fair in Duagh on 14th Dec.

THE SISTERS OF ST. ELISABETH OF BELARUS that helps 200 children in an orphanage and psychiatric hospital will be visiting Listowel Church on Friday Dec. 12th at the 10.30am Mass. Also will display their crafts in Moyvane on 11th Dec at 7.30pm.

SIAMSA TÍRE MASS OF THANKSGIVING: This year, 2014, marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Siamsa Tíre in Tralee, singers, musicians, and dancers from Siamsa Tíre will combine with St. John’s Choir for a Celebratory Mass of Thanksgiving in St. John’s Church, at which the deceased members of Siamsa Tíre will be especially remembered on Thursday December 11th at 7.30 pm, celebrated by Fr. Pat Ahern.

LOST Hearing Aid. If found please drop it into the Presbytery.

KERRY CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT: ‘O Holy Night’ will be held on Sun, Dec 14th at 7.30pm in St. John’s Church, Tralee.

TRALEE RED CROSS Sale of Work in aid of Fr. Francis Muriithi's parish development project in the Diocese of Nukuru, Kenya. In St. John's Parish Centre, Tralee, Saturday 13th December from 10.00am - 4.30pm.

MONEY: Spending of around one billion euros has been authorised for the first phase,ESO’s construction of the European Extremely Large Telescope in two phases.

BEST WISHES to Matt Mooney, Kate Carmody, Michael O’Gorman, Sean Quinlan who were elected as North Kerry’s representatives to Kerry’s Public Participation Network

THANKS: The Staff and Students of Tarbert Comprehensive school wish to thank all who contributed to their recent Church Gate Collection for Concern. It amounted to €681.

Moyvane I.C.A. had a very successful Fun Day on Sunday 30th Nov. A large number of children welcomed Santa as he arrived at the Marian Hall in a bright red sleigh .Lots of fun and games in the Hall with great prizes. The winners were :- 1st Prize Hamper sponsored by Newtownsandes Co-op. was won by Caoimhe O’Connor, Aughrim. 2nd Prize Turkey Voucher sponsored by Tom & Eileen Roche, The Village Grill won by Una Fitzmaurice, Lr. Aughrim. 3rd Prize A Christmas Ham was won by Katelyn Casey, Ashgrove, Moyvane. 4th Prize A Christmas Cake was won by Sean McCarthy, Dublin.

HELP: Depression: Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and bi-polar disorder takes place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’s Church every Tuesday at 8.00p.m. Call Kate on 087-2993142 or Aware office on 01-6617211.

Senior Help Line: Do you need someone to talk to? Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland, Local 1850440444. Senior Help Line is open from 10.00am to 10.00pm, 365 days a year.

TURBINES: Planning permission for 402 turbines has been granted and 216 of them remain to be constructed , the majority of them are located in the Tralee and Listowel area.

FILM: Tommy Fitzgerald of Kiltomey, co-produced and cinematographed the film entitled “Darkness on the edge of town”. The film now competes for recognition at the Slam dance Film Festival in Nevada. writer and director was Patrick Ryan.

FINUGE RAMBLING HOUSE. Will be on Friday Dec. 12th at 9pm in the Thatched House, Finuge.

AWARD: Sean Herbert was named Coventry Person of the Year recently. Sean was born in Clash, Athea he is the eldest son of Tom and Norah Herbert (nee Enright ). He went to Coventry, in 1954.

DEAFHear.ie are organizing a Free Hearing Screening Day on Wed 10th and 17th Dec. Phone 064 6620052 or 086 8056202.

FOOTBALL: James Magner, son of John, from Killeedy and Breda O’Connell from Glensharrold, Carrigkerry was a member of the Victorian Football League team that played Ireland in a game before the International Rules Series match between Australia and Ireland on Saturday November 22nd 2014.

YOUTH 2000 IRELAND: hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co. Kildare from Fri. 12th to Sun. 14th Dec. 2014. Many young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome. Free buses available. Online booking necessary see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.

BOOK LAUNCH; Timothy O'Neill Lane (1852-1915) was born in Gurteen, Timpleglantine. His father was a native of Knockcoolkeare, Mountcollins and his mother O Neill a native of Ahane Cross, Brosna

He was a lexicographer, a primary teacher, a journalist with The Times of London and a writer of travel books.

He compiled two English-Irish dictionaries between 1905 and 1915.

The Coiste Timothy O'Neill Lane committee includes Éamonn Ó Liatháin (chairman), John Joe O'Sullivan (secretary), Tadhg Ó Maolcatha (treasurer), Larry Begley, Séamus Ó Súilleabháin, Michael Lane (Templeglantine), Liam Ó Léanacháin, Séamus Lane and Lorcán Mac Curtáin. The Coiste is organizing a book launch in the Library, Abbeyfeale between 6.30-8.00pm on Thursday December 11th. The book “Focail agus Foclóireacht T O'Neill” is a biography and a critique of O'Neill's work as lexicographer. The author is Seaghan Mac an tSionnaigh.

MEMORAL STONE was unveiled Nov. 2014 at Abbeyfeale Town Park to the Mercy Sisters. Four Sisters of Mercy arrived in Abbeyfeale from Killarney on the 24th September 1871 at the request of Rev. Michael Couglan, the then Parish Priest of Abbeyfeale. A house was donated by the O’Sullivan family, and later the site was developed to include a primary school in 1875, a new convent was built in 1878; ‘Colaiste Ide agus Iosef’ the modern secondary school was built on the grounds of the convent in 2011,

HISTORY: Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 21, Number 3209, 11 July 1861. Colonel Fremont has arrived in New York from Europe, and will proceed to the command assigned him, whatever it is. Report says it will be an expedition down the river to Memphis. The Colonel (now General) brings home with him arms and accoutrements for 10,000 men. His contract reaches $250,000. The first purchase he made reached $7.5,000, and, what is curious, they were Enfield rifles, bombs, percussion caps and other articles belonging to the Pope. They had been prepared on contract for the Papal army, but on account of the defeat of Lamoriciere, had, it is said never been delivered.

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RAMBLING House on Thursday 4th December 2014 at 9 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshment will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 086 3090948.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre.

takes place on Monday 08th December 2014. Mass at 12.30 pm followed by meal at 1.00 pm. Music by Stevie Donegan. All Welcome.

If attending it’s important to please ring office on 068 49799. New members especially welcome

INFORMATION officer(Philomena) at Knockanure Community Centre every monday(except second Monday of every month) from 1.30 -3.30. Farm assist, social welfare, medical cards and much more. Free and confidential service.

PLAY: Animation Drama Group presents “Hansel & Gretel” in The Creepy Woods in Knockanure Community Centre, on Sunday 7th December, 2014 at 7.30pm.

PRESENTATON: Martin O Flaherty of Moyvane Bikers Club recently presented at cheque to Michael Windle for the North Kerry Eagles Club, it was proceeds from a poker run which amounted to E3,321.

FARMING Seminar at the Arms Hotel on Dec. 8th at 8pm. Minister Simon Coveney will be guest of honour.

ATHEA Christmas party will take place on Wednesday, December 10th at the Top of the Town.

KNOCK SHRINE 2014 December 7th, Vigil Programme 8pm. Confessions in the Chapel of Reconciliation 9pm. Rosary & Holy Hour Mass 11pm. – Midnight. Coach will leave Listowel at 2.30pm. contact 068-31232 or 0873966399.

LATE LATE Toy Show on Friday 28th November featured Draoicht , who started their music at Desmond College Newcastle West under music teacher Jude Keane.

LIGHTS: On Saturday night December 6th at 8.15pm after Mass Santa Claus and some of his helpers will be in the village Moyvane to turn on the Christmas Tree Lights. There will be Carol Singing etc.

DEATH has taken place of John Buckley of 8 Woodgrove, Moyvane on the 25th of November 2014, son of the late Jeremiah and Lizzy Buckley. John is survived by his brother Mike, sisters Mary Teresa, Peggy, and Noreen, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass for John Buckley was celebrated on Friday, the 28th of November in Moyvane Church, followed by burial in Murhur Cemetery.

DEATH has occurred of Maura Gallahue (née Leahy) Ballyfaskin, Ballylanders and formerly of Millstream, Abbeyfeale, wife of the late Patrick , and mother of the late William. Survived by her children Breda (Noonan), Donie, Mary (Rogers), Patricia (Reidy), Eileen (Fitzgerald), Ita (Moriarty), Paddy, Joan ( Magill), Anne Marie (Corbett) and Eamonn, and her sister Sr. Mary (Ita) Nazareth Sisters San Francisco. Maura Gallahue was predeceased by her siblings Eileen and Breda (Flanagan), Fr Tim (Salesian, Pallaskenry), Jim (Charleville), Emmet of Knockanure and Ned (Abbeyfeale). Following Requiem Mass at Anglesboro Church on 27th November 2013 Maura Gallahue was laid to rest in the church grounds.

ANNIVERSARIES: Finbar Carmody, Mary Manning, Ellen Vaughan, Pat Hayes, Jim Brosnan, Margaret Kennelly, Michael Fitzmaurice, Betty Coughlin, Ollie Leahy, Tommy Foley, Bridie Stack, Mikie Holly, Margaret Dillane, Kay Holloway, Tim Kennelly, James O Connor, Nora Foran, Breda Thomas, Mass on Thurs. 4th at Knockanure 7.30pm for John & Catherine Moloney. Mass on Fri. 5th at 7.30pm for Deceased members of the Flavin & Mulvihill Families, Aughrim. Mass on Sat. 6th at 7.30pm for Kathleen O’Connor, Keylod. Mass on Sun. 7th at 10.00am for Jack & Mary Carmody and 11.00am Mass for Maureen Foley & the deceased members of the Foley Family. Mass on Mon. 8th December, The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Holyday of Obligation, Knockanure 10.00am for Tom Relihan.

CHURCH NEWS: Friday is the First Friday of the Month. Usual Communion Rounds, Knockanure in the morning and Moyvane in the afternoon. Diocesan Collection for the Diocesan Youth Service on 6th & 7th December.Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday December 4th at 8pm in the Presbytery.

Adoration Sun. from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Wed. 10.00am to 7.00pm and Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers, Vigil John Corbett, 11am Amanda Coulson & Áine O’Connor;

Knockanure 10am Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: in preparation for Christmas is taking place each Sunday of Advent in the Adoration Chapel Listowel from 3pm to 6pm. We also have our usual adoration every Tuesday & Wednesday.

ENROLMENT Ceremony for children who will receive their First Communion next year was held in Knockanure Church on 27th Nov. 2014. Great to see the talent of all who read and sang the hymns. Parents and teachers deserve our thanks, as this training will be remembered by all for many years to come.

THANKS: The Senior Citizens Committee thank all who attended their Annual Christmas Party. The day was made possible by our main sponsors: Newtownsands Co-Op, Dunne’s Gala Moyvane, Irish Wire, I.C.A., Development Association, Marian Hall Bingo.

We are also extremely thankful to our Local Business People who gave us spot prizes and the Marian Hall Committee for the use of the Hall. A big Thank You to everyone.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy & Peaceful Christmas.

WALK: Moyvane Village walk of 2.5 miles is a great local amenity, the development association planned the beginning of the walk in 1996, they won the Open Gate Trophy on three occasions.

DANCING: West Limerick Set Dancing Club will hold their annual Christmas party at Fr. Casey’s GAA Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale on Saturday 13 December at 9pm with music by Taylors Cross Céilí Band.

SUPPORT: Tarbert Bereavement Support Group: monthly meeting takes place on Wednesday December 3rd at 8.oopm in the Presbytery.

LISTOWEL IRISH WHEELCHAIR SHOP Everything for Christmas at the Irish Wheelchair Shop, William St. on Tuesday, 2nd Dec. gifts, decorations & lots more.

ANNUAL SPINATHON FUNDRAISER FOR LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE takes place on Friday 5th December in the Square, Listowel. It promises to be a fun day with entertainment from local school kids, zumba dancers and a mega spin off between the Garda, Fire fighters, Publicans, Traders, Instructors & Teachers.

KNOCK SHRINE NIGHT VIGIL December 7th 2014. Coach will leave Listowel at 2.30pm. contact 068-31232 or 0873966399.

LISTOWEL BAZAAR On Friday next 5th & Saturday 6th December at the Boy’s School Hall at 8pm.

CAROLS: Ecumenical Carol Service in conjunction with St Brendan’s Church Tarbert will be held in St Mary’s Church Tarbert on Sunday 14th December at 7pm. All are Welcome.

AUSTRALIA: Minister Deenihan led an Enterprise Ireland trade mission and officially opened the new Honorary Consulate for Western Australia, in Perth recently. Mr Marty Kavanagh is the new Honorary Consul. GAA President, Liam O’Neill and Minister Deenihan launched the ‘Striving and Surviving in Australia Guide’ which highlights key issues to be aware of if travelling through or moving to Australia.

SISTERS OF ST. ELIZABETH from Belarus will speak at the Masses on the weekend of December 13th/14th in St John’s Tralee. A display of their crafts will be in the Parish Centre and they will be asking for our support in their orphanage ministry.

OUR LADY AND ST. BRENDANS CHURCH TRALEE: Annual Ecumenical Ceremony of Remembrance on Sunday 7th December at 3 p.m.

DINNER: The Community Centre Committee Tarbert is considering the possibility of providing a Christmas dinner for our senior citizens on December 14th at 12.30pm. To justify the occasion, sufficient numbers would have to attend. If you are interested please phone

Breda Lavery 087-1909880 or Dan O Connor 087-0550762 before 5th December.

MEETING: Defibrillator meeting 2nd December at 8pm in Tarbert Community Centre. Everybody welcome to attend.

FUNDS: Childline. Nationally the charity needs 1.2millian in funding to keep the 24-hour service operational, the nighttime service has been available for 15 of childline’s 26 years of operation

MARRIAGE; Meaning of Marriage and The Rights of Children”. Speaker David Quinn of the Iona Institute on Thursday December 11th at the Brandon Hotel at 7.30pm. Organized by Kerry Life and Family.

CHOIRS: St. Mary's Cathedral Killarney will host a major choral event on Sunday, December 7th at 8pm focussing on church choirs in the diocese. Entitled Joy to the World, the concert will include the St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir and Children's Choir, both directed by Aidan O' Carroll together with church choirs from Listowel, Castleisland, Killorglin, Tralee and Dingle as well as the Kerry School of Music Senior and Junior Orchestras.

FAIR in Glin on Dec.6th from 10am to 2pm. Craft Fair in Duagh on 14th Dec.

JOURNAL launch at the Thatch Lisselton on Dec. 5th.

TALK on history by Kay Moloney Caball at 7.30pm on Dec. 2nd at Seanchai.

IRISH CATHOLIC CATECHISM FOR ADULTS; The 10 week course on the Catechism. Fr. Sean has kindly offered to do it again beginning on Monday, 12th January (7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.). course which is open to anybody from our Pastoral Area of Listowel, Duagh, Moyvane & Lixnaw may be done by contacting Denise a.s.a.p. at the Parish Office. 068-21188

VISITOR: Brian C. Smith ancestral home in Tarbert beside Kirby's Lanterns , he is Mayor of the Village of Irvington and Head Trader at Blue Ridge Capital LLC. Visit 2014. He has relations in Moyvane.

VIDEO now available on Bill Mockler who lived to over 100 years, he talks about his background and his early years in Mount Plummer, Co. Limerick. He was born in Broadford and he recalls his schooldays and his first job, driving a pony and trap for the local doctor. He describes his local knowledge about the Moonlighters and the days of the Land League. He joined the local IRA, was arrested by the Black and Tans and he details the subsequent harassment of his parents. He recalls the days of the Fight for Freedom and describes his reluctance to continue with the struggle after 1921. Track 2. He remembers the burning of houses locally by the Black and Tans. The dreadful accidental fire in 1927 at Drumcollogher picture house is also recalled.The introduction of the wireless is remembered, as is Canon Begley, summers staying in a lodging house at Ballybunion and going to the Listowel races. Track 3. Drawing the hay and the harvest night celebrations, butter- making and meal bread are also recalled. Bill explains that he witnessed the partial burning of Springfield Castle, Broadford, owned by Lord Muskerry, in 1921. To conclude, he talks about settling in Tournafulla and of cycling right up into he was in his late 80s.

PHOTO: Man on Bridge exhibition. Every photo that has been added to the project will be at the exhibition which will run from the 29th of November to the 8th of January 2015 in the Gallery of Photography, Temple Bar.

BALLINCROSSIG N.S. 50TH JUBILEE BOOK. Entitled “the heart of three parishes” launched by Bishop Ray Browne on Dec. 7th at 2pm at Ballincrossig school. All welcome.

DISTINCTION: Some Kerry students who won distinction and prizes in the National Exams 1895, taken from Irish Examiner 16-9-1895.

John Cronin, Gerard Enright, Pat Carroll, T J O Connor, T Flaherty, W Ferris all of St Brendan’s. T F Rahilly of St Michael’s. M C Joy Killorglin, John Kelliher and Tim Cronin of Tralee. Margaret Daly, Louisa Greany, Mary Anne Brien and Kate O Sullivan of Loretto Killarney. Bridget Cremin Presentation Tralee.

NEWSPAPERS: Taken from Freemans Journal. 13-11-1859, died 1858 aged 70 years, Rev Jeremiah O Connell PP of Lixnaw for 30 years. Died aged 33 years Rev J F Lucas of Limerick at Launcestown, Van Demons land. F J, of 10-9-1861 page 3 reports that Bishop Moriarty donated £50 towards erection of church in Lixnaw. F J of 16-1-1861 mentions Dr. McDivitt chaplain to Irish Brigade. F J of May 1859 reports that Mary Nolan sister of Fr. Thomas Nolan, joined Mercy Convent in Tralee. Irish Examiner of 7-11-1860 reports huge crowd in Fermoy for Mass for Papal Brigade, the ideals of the brigade explained, there was also Mass in Killarney for the same purpose.

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PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS on Tuesday 18th Nov. at Lixnaw Church. BLOOD Donor Clinic in the Brandon Hotel from 10th to 13th November.

CONGRATULATIONS to Moyvane u16 girls who recently brought home The North Kerry Division 2 shield.

Congratulations also to Patricia daughter of Paddy and Mairead Lynch of Knockanure who graduated with Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy from Carlow Institute of Technology. Best wishes also to Maurice Hayes, son of Breda and Pat, Lower Athea, who graduated from Carlow IT recently with a BA in Sports and Exercise (Soccer).

BEST WISHES to Sheila O Flaherty of Moyvane and Eoin O Sullivan of Kanturk who were married recently by Fr Liam Comer. The bride is daughter of Timmy and Doreen O Flaherty and the groom is son of Noel and Ann O Sullivan.

I.C.A . The annual November Mass for deceased members and friends of the I.C.A. takes place on Tuesday November 18th at the Marian Hall at 8.00pm. The Annual Shopping Trip to Cork is on Wednesday 3rd December. Bus leaves Village at 7.00am. Book with Eileen Roche on 087 6679943. The I.C.A. Family Fun Day is on Sunday 30th November at the Marian Hall, 2pm - 4pm.

FOOD FAIR Listowel runs from November 20th to 23rd 2014, Denis Brosnan will be presented with lifetime achievement award on Nov 22nd in the Arms Hotel.

CHRISTMAS FOOD & CRAFT FAIR takes place on Sunday next (Nov. 23rd) from 10.30am. to 5pm. at Listowel Community Centre. See full schedule. Tel: 068-22244 .

MASS Time in Tarbert: Please Note on and from Saturday 22nd November, the Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 6pm in Tarbert Church.

ANNIVERSARIES: Agnes Fitzgerald, Mamie Kennelly, Mary Moloney, Norrie Brady, Jeremiah Behan, Eileen O Donoghue, Tess Fitzgerald, Liam Flaherty, Fr John O Flaherty, David Hegarty, Sr. Gerard Sheehy, Maureen Scollard, Padraig Tydings, Ned Bunce, Michael Joe Flaherty, Liam Collins, Mass on Wed. 19th at 7.30pm for Richard Sheehan, Mass on Thurs. 20th at Knockanure 7.30pm for November Intentions, Mass on Fri. 21st at 7.30pm For all who died during the past 12 months, Mass on Sat. 22nd at 7.30pm for Mike Joe O’Flaherty, Mass on Sun. 23rd at 10.00am for Paddy, Bridie & Jack Flavin and 11.00am Mass is for Patrick Scanlon. Mass on Tues. 25th at 7.30pm for Rita O’Connor.

MASS for Those who died during the past 12 months will be celebrated on Friday 21st November at 7.30pm in Moyvane Church.

A candle will be lit for each one of them

PARTY: Senior Citizens Christmas Party will take place in the Marian Hall on Sunday 23rd November. Mass will be at the earlier time of 12.30, followed by Dinner, Music & Dancing and Afternoon Tea. Book with Ita 49134, Maureen 49365.

READERS; Vigil, Michelle Corridan & Muireann Kennelly, 11am Paul & Anthony Kiely; Knockanure 10am, Mary O’Flaherty & Cian Rogan.

MASS FOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIRED: in St. Patrick’s Hall on Wednesday 18th Nov. at 3pm.

KERRY INGREDIENTS a memorial mass will be held for deceased members of Kerry Ingredients Listowel at St. Michael’s Church, Lixnaw on Wednesday 19th Nov. at 8pm.

RECOVERY HAVEN - Cancer Support House will host a talk by Dr. Tony Humphries - "The Compassionate Intentions of Illness" at Ballygarry Hotel Tralee, on Wed. Nov. 26th at 7.30pm. Admission Free.

SAM MAGUIRE will be at the new Sports & Leisure Complex, Duagh on Sat. night next (Nov. 22nd ) at 8pm. everyone is welcome!

CRAFT CLASSES Names are currently being taken for Christmas craft classes to run at Listowel Family Resource Centre at 10.30am on Thursday mornings in the coming weeks, contact 068 23584 to reserve your space as places are limited.

SALE of WORK On Sunday, November 23rd at the hall in Athea from 12pm-5pm.

CHRISTMAS party in Athea will take place on Wednesday, December 10th at the Top of the Town.

TARBERT GAA: A celebration and get together of the 1964 Tarbert Minor Team, that won the North Kerry Championship 50 years ago, will be held on 21st November 2014 in the Swanky Bar Tarbert starting at 9.30pm. All welcome to attend and reminisce.

LISTOWEL BAZAAR collectors will be calling to you in the next 2 weeks thanking you in advance for your donation items to the Bazaar.

YOUTHREACH OPEN EVENING on Tuesday 18th November in the KDYS Youth Centre, from 4pm – 6pm.

LISTOWEL LIBRARY – wish to confirm that they are open all day on Saturdays! : from 10am to 5pm (excluding bank holiday weekends). Bígí linn!

TOMÁS ASHE LECTURE A lecture entitled 'Tomás Ashe - The Patriot's Dublin Days' will be delivered by Micheál Ó Moráin, O.S., in Tralee Library on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

KERRY DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP are hosting their Annual Coffee morning in the Royal Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday 19th November from 10.30am – 12.30pm. All are welcome.

DEFIBRILLATOR Tarbert . If you have been trained, need a refresher course, or wish to be trained would you please come along to a meeting on Tuesday November 18th at 8pm or contact, John McGinley 087 6388028, Micheal Lanigan 086 2120736, Joe Coolahan 087 6369151, Patricia Griffin 087 9745737.

TENORS: The Three Tenors will perform in Newcastle West Parish Church on Sunday, 7th December. Organised by Newcastle West and District Lions Club.

OUR LADY: The devotion to our Lady Un-doer of Knots is a favourite devotion of the current Pope and one that is gaining in popularity.

THOUGHT: “Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact “ William James.

HELP with Depression: Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and bi-polar disorder takes place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’s Church every Tuesday at 8.00p.m. Call Kate on 087-2993142 or Aware office on 01-6617211.

SENIOR Help Line: Do you need someone to talk to? Senior Help Line is a confidential

listening service for older people by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland, Local 1850 440444. Senior Help Line is open from 10.00am to 10.00pm, 365 days a year.

TROCAIRE One year ago collections were held in churches across Ireland in response to humanitarian emergencies in Syria and the Philippines. These collections raised €5.1m which has supported Trócaire's response in both regions. Trócaire sincerely thanks you for your generosity, which has enabled us to reach approximately 725,000 people affected by these crises.

TRAFFIC Plan to develop environmental travel in Tralee is being funded by the government to tune of E1.3 million.

WOMEN in agriculture event will be held in the Malton Hotel Killarney on 20th Nov. at 8pm, all welcome.

OSCAR: Maureen O Hara 94-year-old Dublin born actress was awarded an honorary Oscar in recognition of her distinguished career, her last film credit was 12 years ago. Award presented to her on 8th Nov. 2014. She starred in the first of her 64 movies in 1939 her 75-year career, includes roles in The Quiet Man, How Green Was My Valley and Miracle On 34th Street. Maureen O Hara moved from Glengarriff, Co. Cork to Idaho in the US two years ago. Maureen O Hara aged 90 was at Kerry Film Festival at Siamsa on Nov. 6th 2010 where she made a presentation. Our own Leo Finucane made a presentation of his film Hard Times to Maureen 10 years ago.

Kerry County Library

GREAT MAN: Taken from Irish Library News April 2007

Kerry County Library was recently given a donation of some newspapers relating to the early part of the 20th century.

The donor was Knocknagoshel native, Liam Lynch and among the titles were copies of

An Phoblacht(1916) and The Irish Volunteer(1920).

At the presentation in Tralee Library, Liam also donated copies of his recent autobiography A Stranger to Darkness. In his book,

Liam writes about his life experiences, both before and after his sight loss, and explains how he regained his independence through mobility training and partnership with his guide dog, Yale.

Liam is very kindly donating the proceeds of the book to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and he is well on his way to his fundraising target of€35,000 which is the total cost of a guide dog

partnership (the breeding, training and support of a dog throughout its working life). Liamʼs fundraising efforts on behalf of IGDB have been so successful that a new guide dog puppy was named Kerry, in honour of Liamʼs home county. The book is available from Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, on lo-call 1850 506 300.

WAR DEATHS: The Irish War Memorial Records 49,400 men who died in the first World War. The Government is to work with Google and the In Flanders Fields museum in Ypres to update the records.

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SOCIAL DAY at Knockanure Community Centre was on Monday 10th November 2014. All Welcome, when attending please ring office on 068 49799.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Ballybunion Community Centre on Thursday 13th Nov from 6pm to 9pm.

WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS at the 9.00 a.m. Mass in Listowel on Sunday Nov. 16th

NANO NAGLE MASS: In anticipation of the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary which is taking place on Friday, November 21st the Presentation Secondary School, Listowel, is hosting 11.00 a.m. Mass on Sunday Nov. 16th . At this Mass pray for the late Sr. Nuala O’Leary, former Principal of the School. The students and staff will be doing the readings, prayers of the faithful etc. and much of the singing with the Parish Choir as we honour Nano Nagle.

ROSARY will be prayed in The Famine Graveyard, Ballybunion Road at 3pm each Sunday of November. Mass will also be celebrated there on Saturday Nov. 22nd at 3pm.

MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING took place in the Parish meeting room Listowel on Monday November 10th at 7.30pm. All Welcome.

DEATH took place on 3rd November 2014 of Liam Lynch of Gortroe, Knocknagoshel. Born 1938 to John and Josie Lynch, Kilgarvan, Ballybunion.

Survived by his wife Kathleen, brothers John and Tim, sister Marie (Liston), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law. Liam was predeceased by his brother Patrick.Requiem Mass for Liam Lynch was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Knocknagoshel on Wednesday 5th November, burial afterwards in Knockane Cemetery, Knocknagoshel.

DEATH occurred of Sr. Nuala O'Leary on 31st October 2014. Sr. Nuala was a native of Rathmore, Tralee. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Presentation Community, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, nieces and nephews-in-law, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relations and friends.

Requiem Mass for Sr. Nuala was celebrated in St. Joseph’s church, Rathmore on Monday 4th November 2014. Burial afterwards in the church grounds. Sr. Nuala was Principal in Presentation Secondary School Listowel up to recently. Sr. Nuala was known as a very hard working and committed Principal. Her past pupils and colleagues admired her energy and diligence.

DEATH: Jerry O Carroll of Skehanagh, Tralee and formerly of Knockanure, aged 82 years, husband of Mary and father of Paul; sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Vanessa, grandchildren, brothers Teddy and John, sisters Mary and Joan, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Requiem Mass on Friday 7th November in St. John's Church, Tralee. Interment afterwards in Rath Cemetery. Jerry was son of John Carroll and Mary Moloney she died shortly after birth of Joan. Jerry was a regular visitor to Knockanure and was well known in Tralee as he was a restaurant owner and an active member of the community. Monsignor O Reardon gave a lovely talk on Jerry’s life at the Mass, Fr McMahon and Fr O Callaghan were among the clergy at the church and graveside.

DEATH took place in England of Austin Stack son of Pat Stack of Moyvane and Mary Kennelly of Knockanure, he was predeceased by his father Pat and survived by his mother Mary and siblings, Therese, Margaret, Jerry and Hellen and aunt Mary Stack of Moyvane. Fr. James O Hanlon a cousin celebrated the Requiem Mass on 6th November 2014.

ANNIVSERSARIES: Betty Histon, Mary Ellen Houlihan, Mary

Kennelly,Mai Quillinan, Peg Reidy, Grace Mary Brosnan, Paddy Flavin, Christina Scanlon, Sr. Veronica O Neill, Billy Barry, Sr. Maria Kissane, Joe Scanlon,Sr. Mary Tarrant, Billy Heffernan, Maureen White, Bridie Meade, Johnny Collins, Sr. Imelda O Connor, Nora McMahon, Kitty Murphy, Mary Leahy, Michael Scanlon, Eileen Connell, Michael Lucid, Tom Stack, Tom Meehan, Ann Looney, Mary O Sullivan, Eugene Sullivan, Robert Corridan, Peter Lewis, Bridget O Connor, Paddy Hurley, Hannah Griffin, Tom Scanlon. Mass on Tues. 11th at 7.30pm for Joan Mulvihill, Months Mind. Mass on Fri. 14th at 7.30pm for Maimie Kennelly. Mass on Sat. 15th at 7.30pm for Johnny Meade. Mass on Sun. 16th at 10.00am for Maurice, Mary, & Hilary Dowling & Sean Larkin and 11.00am Mass is for Chrissie Scanlon.

NOVEMBER INTENTIONS: Mass on Wed.12th at 7.30pm For November Intentions in Moyvane. Thurs.13th Knockanure at 7.30 For November Intentions.

CHURCH NEWS: Adoration Sun. Moyvane, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Wed. 10.00am to 7.00pm; Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers, Vigil; Elaine Hudson, 11am Philip Kiely & Maureen Walsh. Knockanure 10am, Patricia & Andrew Rogan.

ICA Mass on Tues. 18th in the Marian Hall at 8.00pm.

ORDINATION TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE: Jean Yves Letanneur and Conor Bradley will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese on Saturday November 15th at 12 noon, in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS on Tuesday 18th Nov. at Lixnaw Church. BLOOD Donor Clinic in the Brandon Hotel from 10th to 13th November.

BEST WISHES to 2014 Winner Meath Style Awards (Bridal Category)

Bernadette Kennelly won Gold Medal. The Navan based Wedding Cake Designer has been working with couples countrywide to plan their Wedding Cake design for over twenty years.

GAA Tarbert: A Celebration and get together of the 1964 Tarbert Minor Team, that won the North Kerry Championship 50 years ago, will be held on 21st November 2014 in the Swanky Bar starting at 9.30pm. All welcome.

RETIREMENT: Dr. Henry Lyons recently retired from Chairmanship and trustee of St Michael’s College, Listowel, students past and present thank him for his contribution.

AA Convention for Kerry area was held in the Brandon Hotel recently.

FREE Focus Programmes, Tralee for those recovering from mental health problems. Duration: 12 months. Enquiries: National Learning Network 066 7122533.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE Bereavement Support Day: Sat 29th Nov 10-4.30pm with Sr. Mary Lawlor & Maire Geraghty-Stewart. Advent Weekend Retreat: Fri. Dec. 5th - Sunday 7th, led by Adrian Farrelly OP. Bookings & info tel: 066-7134276.

CEÍLÍ at Clounmacon Community Centre on Friday 14th November at 9.30pm. Tea served. Everyone welcome.

CHRISTMAS FOOD & CRAFT FAIR takes place on Sunday next (Nov. 23rd) from 10.30am. to 5pm. at Listowel Community Centre. See full schedule. Tel: 068-22244 .

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE names are currently being taken for Christmas craft classes and a variety of FETAC courses which are scheduled to commence in the coming weeks: including; Internet Skills, Horticulture/Gardening, Christmas Crafts, Occupational First Aid, Art and Cookery. Further details from (068) 23584.

BURSARY scheme to allow Irish university students to research Ireland’s involvement in the first World War was announced yesterday by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys in the Flemish town of Ypres,

REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR WORLD WAR 1 took place at the memorial at the rear of St. John’s, after 11am. Mass on Sunday Nov. 9th . World War 2 group will be in period dress uniform, there with a wreath laying ceremony and the last post/revallie and the national anthem. Followed by a roll call of the names of the 140 men/boys that died from the Listowel and the North Kerry area in WW1. Followed by a little prayer and a blessing from Fr. Declan.

KERRYMAN 1954

19th June 1964. Articles include. Tom Crean in Antarctica. CIE urged to run daily bus between Ballyduff and Listowel. Kilflynn dramatic group picture, sponsored by Muintir na Tire. Mary B Stack hotel owner sued for two overcoats, they were stolen from her premises. Pilgrimage to Knock, two special trains on Tuesday 13th for 1230 pilgrims from Listowel, Tralee, Ardfert, Abbeydorney, Lixnaw and Abbeyfeale. 160 from Newcastle West and 120 from Adare. Pilgrimage from Dingle to Knock left at 4am. Many travelled from Glin by bus to Knock on Sunday. Salary of Tarbert Water Keeper £18-2-0. Butter in perfect condition after being in bog for 200 years. Fr Pat Ruddle said first public mass in Glin Church, he was ordained in Canada, son of James Ruddle, Tullaleague, his mother dead. Sympathy on death of wife of J P Kennelly of Main Street, Listowel.

26th June 1954. KM. North Kerry Agricultural and Industrial Society, Show dance at Walsh’s Super Ballroom Tuesday 29th June show night, music by Billy Kenrick and his 11 piece orchestra, dancing from 9pm to 3am, admission 5 shillings. Show entries up by 64 this year, to reach 550. Monsignor C R Murphy of Newmarket receives honour from Pope, he was Dean of Port Elizabeth. Born 75 years ago. Tralee Agricultural Show attracts 250 entries. Bishop backs London Hostel Project. Listowel Market, springer’s and milch cows, best made £45-50. Yearlings made£28 to £34. Touting in Killarney, no protection for visitors, according to complaint. Canon Brennan aged 84 years celebrations in Listowel. Father of General Costello died aged 77 years a native of Kilmichal, Co Clare. Corpus Christi in Tralee, 5,000 adults escort Blessed Sacrament. Enjoyable Concert at Sluagh Hall, Listowel, held under auspices of the Red Cross. John Keane aged 42 killed at Knockanure when fell from his cycle. He was taken to Dr. Leahy in Athea and transferred to County Hospital. James Dore of Upper William Street, Listowel, charged with driving lorry of more than 1.5 tons across the Ferry Bridge, case dismissed on merits. American Ambassador to open Kingdom County Fair.

July 3rd 1954 KM; Bridget O Mahony of Athea aged 11 died suddenly of heart attack as she was about to leave for school, she was daughter of Tom O Mahony of Templeathea. Feis Oration to be delivered in Abbeyfeale on July 4th. Death of Mrs Flynn aged 93, the oldest woman in Abbeyfeale . A shopkeeper for 60 years, aunt of Mr J Barrett MCC, Glin, she was buried in Ballylongford. Pilgrims from Ballybunion, Miss M O Sullivan, Alverna and Mrs L Griffin of Snogboro, left Ballybunion on Saturday for Lough Derg. Rev Fr. Michael Murphy Mill hill Father returns to West Africa, he is a native of Ballagh, Abbeyfeale, this is his second visit home in 16 years. He is son of Maurice Murphy farmer and rate collector. Jubilee of Fr D F O Sullivan on Tuesday June 20th 1964, Fr Ferris gave the sermon , he knew Fr O Sullivan for 61 years, they first met in St Brendan’s, Killarney. Fr O Sullivan was a brilliant student achieving great honours, was professor at St John’s Seminary Kansas for four years, has mission experience in Launan ? and was recalled to Kerry in 1911. Macra in Abbbeydorney. Competition for play in Irish in Abbeyfeale.

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SOCIAL DAY: Active Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre takes place on Monday 10th November 2014.Come and enjoy a hot meal followed by music and dance. All Welcome. If attending please ring office on 068 49799. New members especially welcome.

Dr. Kieran Murphy will be returning to work on reduced hours and by appointment.

CHIROPDIST will be in the Marian Hall on Friday 7th November at 11am. For bookings, please phone Eileen Quinn 49472.

I.C.A.: Meeting on Tuesday night 4th November at 8.00pm. Class at 8.30pm.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: A fundraising Tea dance in aid of St. Ita’s Day Care Centre takes place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale on Sunday, November 9. Dancing 3-6pm to Stevie Donegan. Teas served

HISTORY LECTURE (The O'Rahilly) A lecture entitled 'The O'Rahilly' will be delivered by Pádraig Ó Conchubhair, in the Seanchaí Centre Listowel on Tuesday 4th November at 7.30pm. All are welcome

WEDDING took place on 25th October 2014 in Athea Church of Breda Scanlon, daughter of Anne and John, Upper Athea to Fergus O’Keeffe of Kilmorna. Fr Bowen conducted the ceremony. The Bride was assisted by her three sisters Katie, Jenny and Anne Marie and Joanne Keane. The best men were Pat, Gerald and Joe O’Keeffe and Tony Gould. The Groom is son of Con Keeffe of Kilmeany.

FULL MOON on November 6th, praise for a wonderful fine year is on everybody’s lips.

COLÁISTE Ide agus Iosef in Abbeyfeale has “twinned” with a secondary school in Cape Town, South Africa as part of the school’s programme to foster awareness of development issues.

DEATH of Tony Price; Tony died on 27th October 2014 after a short illness and will be buried in Arklow on Friday. He presented two most enjoyable evenings of nostalgic railway films to the Great Southern Trail in 2004 and 2009 and had intended to return again in 2015. His film of the last Limerick- Tralee steam train in 1972 is just one of many which he made throughout Ireland.

DEATH took place on 30th October 2014 of Marie Buckley, (Nee Murphy), Lower. Athea. Marie was predeceased by her husband Lar and survived by son Pat and brother Jeremiah. Requiem Mass for Marie Buckley was celebrated at St. Bartholomew’s church, Athea.

on Saturday 1st November. Burial at Knockanure old cemetery, beside her husband Lar who died May 12th 2013.

ANNIVERSARIES: Tim O Connor, Donal Riordan, Peter O Connell, John Shanahan, Eamon Dunlea, Paddy O Hanlon, Fr John Shine, Bridie Mason, Bridget Mary Desmarais. Margaret Collins, Nan Sullivan, Nora Dillon, Mick Lane, Liam O Connor, Peg Stack, Mary Langford, Mai Lane, John Eymard O Connor. Mass on Tues. 4th at 7.30pm for Fr. John Shine & the deceased members of the Shine Family. Mass on

Fri. 7th at 7.30pm at Knockanure for Michael Lane. Mass on

Fri. 7th at 7.30pm in Moyvane for Dan & Mary Nolan. Mass on

Sat. 8th at 7.30pm for Tim O’Connor. Mass on Sun. 9th at 11.00am for Denis McEvoy. Mass on Tues. 11th at 7.30pm for Joan Mulvihill, Months Mind.

NOVEMBER MASS: Wed.5th at 7.30pm For November Intentions in Moyvane and Thurs. 6th Mass in Knockanure at 7.30pm For November Intentions.

CHURCH NEWS: Adoration Sun. Moyvane, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Wed. 10.00am to 7.00pm; Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm

Readers: Vigil, John Corbett, 11am Amanda Coulson & Áine O’Connor. Knockanure 10am, Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.

THANKS: Moyvane Development Association. We wish to thank all our patrons who made the Village Festival a success once again this year by attending the many events. Thanks to our Sponsors; Moyvane G.A.A Club; All the R.S.S. and Fás Workers; the Volunteers and Committee members who did Trojan work organising the various venues over the B.H. Weekend.

FUND RAISING Night at the Dogs for The Healy Family of Asdee will be held at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee on Saturday night December 20th. The late Ann Healy passed away suddenly at the age of 41, two months ago, leaving behind her husband Barry and young son Oisin and daughter Niamh.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Ballybunion Community Centre on Thursday 13th Nov from 6pm to 9pm. 1000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. 1 in 4 of our population require blood at some point in their life. Only 3% of our population give blood

ANAM Cara Kerry are hosting a talk in Tralee on “Coping with Grief and Loss after the death of a child”, will take place in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee on 11th November at 7.15pm. Admission is free. The speaker is Kay Buttimer. Phone 01 404 5378, 085 2888 888 or www.anamcara.ie.

ST JOHN’S: Photographic exhibition by local artists. Tuesday 4th Nov. The Lunchbox -Film Club. Wed. 5th Songs of Leonard Cohen. Fri 7th Mary Coughlan, details from 068 22566.

THOUGHT: “Demanding respect is like chasing a butterfly. Chase it, and you'll never catch it. Sit still, and it may light on your shoulder”. Max Lucado

PIANIST: Fiachra Garvey Classical Pianist: He will appear at Siamsa Tíre on Friday, 7th November 2014 at 8.00pm. This will be Fiachra’s first performance in Kerry, his father who hails from the Kingdom! Tickets available at Siamsa Tiírre Box Office 066-7123055.

FRANK DUFF; The Servant of God. Mass will be celebrated to promote his cause in the church of the Resurrection, Killarney on Thursday November 6th at 7.30pm. Preceded by the Rosary at 7.10pm. Organised by the Legion of Mary.

COURSE: Glin Defibrillator Group Training Course and CPR on Monday and Tuesday night the 10th and 11th November from 7.30 – 10pm in Conway’s.

CLOTHES: Shannonside Women’s Group are holding a used clothes collection on Thursday 6th November from 8am to 10am in the Tarbert Church Car Park Proceeds of this collection will go to Alzheimer Centre, Listowel. Bags can also be handed into the Community Centre on Wednesday evening of 6pm.

MARKET: Baby Market taking place in Tarbert Community Centre on Sunday November 9th from 2-4pm. Items to swap, buy or sell include new & used toys, children’s clothing & baby equipment. To Book a table contact Michelle at the Post Office on 068 36100.

MEETING: Tarbert Bereavement Support Group monthly meeting takes place on Wednesday night November 5th in The Presbytery at 8pm.

INDULGENCES AT THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS

1. From 12 o’clock noon on 1st November until midnight on 2nd November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed. Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November. Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st November to 8th November.

2. The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th November. The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

– LARTIGUE BRIDGE CLUB. Anyone interested in getting bridge lessons with a view to joining our club please contact Jim Daly on 087 353 0321.

DONATED: JP McManus donated almost €2 million to charities last year, since he set up his foundation 13 years ago he has donated over €56m.

ORGANISATION OF NATIONAL EX-SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN: Mass in St. John’s Church Tralee on Sunday, November 9th at 12 noon.

OPUS’96 CHAMBER CHOIR Directed by Martina Egan present "In Remembrance"; two concerts to commemorate the centenary of WW1 1914-2014. Faure Requiem at St John's Ashe St on Sunday 9th Nov. Tickets €10 and The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace at Our Lady & St Brendan's Church Sunday 16th Nov. Tickets €20. Ticket for both performances €25. Tickets available at St Brendan's Pastoral Centre, choir members, or Martina 086 3171425.

CHRISTMAS Church Concert 2014 . The Irish Tenors will perform in Glin Church on Tues 23rd of Dec. at 8.00p.m.

RELATIONS WANTED:

Any fresh handle on our elusive kinsman Philip Cunningham of Kilbaha, Clonmel and NSW? I have a picture of his name engraved on the 98 Memorial at Roux Cemetery, NSW. Books have been compiled on his exploits in the libraries in Australia, from Tom

Pat Feury , 15 September 2014.

Looking for info on Ellen Relihan who married Denis Sullivan circa 1860. My grandmother Johanna baptized in Keylod.

Colleen Whelan (Finucane)

My G Grandparents were James Finucane and Molly (Mary) Diggins. of Lissaniska. They were married in 1884 and had four children, Margaret, Mary, James (my grandfather) and William. I found all the

Finucanes on the farm in Beenanasapug. However, I cannot find where Molly Diggins was buried. She was born around 1864 in Moybella and died before 1901 at an early age. I have searched most of the church yards throughout Kerry to no avail. Most of the Finucanes were buried in the Galey Churchyard, but Mary is not. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

BOOK; Mr Justice Robert Day (1746-1841): the Diaries and the Addresses to Grand Juries.

There is a special offer on remaining copies of the book about Justice Robert Day to mark the tenth anniversary of this book's publication, available from Gerald O Carroll.

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HALLOWEEN Party at Knockanure Community Centre on 31st October 2014 from 7-9 pm. Spooky magic Show, ghoulish games and slimy horrors. All children and parents welcomed, discount per family.

CLOTHES: Moyvane Ladies Football: Unwanted Clothes Collection takes place Friday 31st October at the Community Centre, Moyvane before 11am. Bags may be dropped off on Thursday 30th between 6-8pm

THANKS: The North Kerry Eagles would like to thank all those who supported our recent collection and also the collectors. Total amount collected was €680.00.

WEDDINGS: Linda Curtin from Moyvane and Adrian Grandison of Sligo were married at Killarney Cathedral on 11th October 2014 by Fr Jim Lenihan. Best man was John Duignan and groomsmen were Charles Grandison and Fergal Dwyer. Bridesmaids Evelyn Curtin, Lorna Stancey and Eimer Kenny. Linda is daughter of John and Eileen Curtin of Moyvane.

Congratulations to Caroline McEnery of Brosna and Michael McElligott son of Tom and Mary of Kilmorna were married recently. Best man was Johnny McElligott and groomsmen were Fintan Leahy, Denis Griffin and Mike Murphy. Bridesmaids, Alison McEnery, Michelle Murphy, Annamarie Sellerfield and Hannah Morrissey.

Best Wishes to Norma Brouder of Templeathea (daughter of Noreen and Gene) who recently married John Paul O’Riordan (son of Joan and Willie) of Dirreen. The bridesmaids were Aoife Brouder, Grainne Brouder and Elaine Collins. The best men were Conor Brouder, Francis O’Riordan and Timmy Sheehy. Fr. Michael Cussen conducted the ceremony in Athea Church.

DONNCHA: An evening with Donncha O’Dulaing at Knockfierna Rambling House on Friday, October 31st at 7.30pm, an evening of music, song and storytelling . All are welcome.

DEATH has occurred of Ita Vaughan (née O'Meara) of Templeathea, Athea on 21st October 2014. Survived by her husband Joe Joe, son Joseph, daughters Jenny & Loraine, brother Mike, sisters Peg & Rose, sons-in-law Joe Triggs & Jamie O'Rourke, grandchildren Iarlaith, Dan & Tiernan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Ita was Daughter of the late Kit & Danny Meara of Templeathea. Requiem Mass for Ita Vaughan was celebrated by Fr Kennedy assisted by Canon Kelly at Athea Church on 23rd October 2014. Joe Foley played sacred music and Marlene Enright sang the hymns. Fr. Kennedy remarked the many coincidences in names and events in his family and the Vaughan family, he lost his mother also at a young age.

Following Mass Ita Vaughan was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea, surrounded by family, friends and neighbours.

ANNIVERSARIES: Hannah Connelly, Node Guiney, Sr. Bridget McMahon, Kathleen Scully, Hannah Scanlon, Maureen Dowling, Joan Keane, James O Connor, Denis McEvoy, Kathy Moran, Bub Flavin, Mary Agnes Barrett, Peggy Mulvihill, Sr. Eucharia Leahy. Sat.

MASS 1st Nov. Feast of All Saints is a Holyday of Obligation,

Mass in Knockanure at 10am for John Horgan, late of Trien, Kilmorna, Months Mind. Confessions before Mass.

Mass at 11am in Moyvane for Margaret & Michael Mulvihill & the deceased members of the Mulvihill & Dowling Families.

Mass on Sat.1st Nov. at 7.30pm Month’s Mind for Mary Ellen Flaherty with Confession before and after Mass.

Mass on Sun. 2nd Nov. 10.00am Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed. Mass in Knockanure at 10am and Moyvane at 11am for November Intentions. Mass on Tues. 4th at 7.30pm for Fr. John Shine & the deceased members of the Shine Family.

CHURCH NEWS: Diocesan Collection on the 1st & 2nd Nov. for the Irish Church Commissions and Agencies.

Adoration Moyvane Sun. from 4.00pm to 5.00pm; Wed. 10.00 to 7.00pm.

Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm

Collectors for November: Vigil Jack Shine & Myles Kearney. 11am Con Noonan.

Readers Vigil, Seline Mulvihill & Catriona Farrelly, 11.00am Karina Stack & Kevin Hudson. Knockanure 10.00am Margaret Carmody & Mary Fitzgerald.

AGM: Comhaltas Annual Convention will be held at the Meadowlands Hotel at 3pm on Nov. 2nd.

HORSE FAIR in Castleisland on Nov. 1st.

RAMBLING House at Seanchai on Oct. 30th at 9.15pm.

KERRY GENERAL HOSPITAL Annual November Mass for patients (including those who died by stillbirth and miscarriage) who died in Kerry General Hospital during the year will be celebrated in the Hospital Chapel on Monday 3rd November at 7.30pm.

HALLOWEEN PARADE in Listowel Hosted by: The KDYS Youth Centre Listowel on Friday 31st October 2014 at 6.15pm Starts from the Listowel Courthouse.

CANCER: The Feale Good Women’s Group are hosting a fundraising morning as part of the Irish Cancer Society ‘Paint it Pink’ campaign on Wednesday October 29th from 10am-12 noon at the Listowel Family Resource Centre

FRANK DUFF: The Servant of God Frank Duff. Holy Mass will be celebrated to promote his cause in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney on Thursday 6th November, 2014. Proceeded by the Rosary at 7.10pm. Organised by the Legion of Mary.

I.C.A.: Next Meeting of Guild is on Tuesday 28th October at 7.30pm. INDULGENCES: Class at 8.30pm. Indulgences for all the Holy Souls: 1. From 12 o’clock noon on 1st Nov. until midnight on 2nd November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed. Confessions may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November. Holy Communion may be received on any day from the 1st November to the 8th November.

2. The Faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from the 1st to 8th November. The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

TALKS: Hannah Evans from Trocaire will give a short presentation on the resource and on Trócaire's work in the area of Climate Justice on Wed 29thOctober at 4pm in St John’s Parish Centre, Castle Street, Tralee.

RETREAT: Ardfert Retreat Centre: Bereavement Support Day: Saturday, 29th November 2014 from 10.00am – 4.30pm with Sr. Mary Lalor and Maire Geraghty-Stewart. Booking and information tel: 7134276.

Ardfert Retreat Centre explores :In The Footsteps of The Saints - from Samhain to Lá le Bríd. Friday 31st Oct at 8pm.

Ardfert Retreat Centre: ‘Women of the Gospels’ Thursday, 30th October 2014, from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Facilitator Mike Culloty.

ORGANISATION OF NATIONAL EX-SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN: Annual Lá na BhFiann Mass in St. John’s Church on Sunday, November 9th at 12 noon.

SOLIDARITY SONGS: National young songwriter competition. Express how you feel about the world today by writing about local and global justice. Deadline for entries, Nov 1st, 2014. Contact: Kerry One World Centre, Ansaldo Building, Monavalley Industrial Est. Or visit www.kade.ie/Solidarity-Songs/ for more information.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Marriage Enrichment Weekend in Killarney from 14th (8pm) to 16th (4pm) November 2014. For details and booking visit: www.marriageencounter.ie or phone 064 6644319

ADDICTION: Freedom from Addiction - Free For Life: Is an addiction controlling and ruining your life? Would you like to discover Hope and Joy? Contact us: Community Cenacolo, Knock, Co. Mayo. Telephone: 094-9388286, where you can find free help. Further Info: Jean : 087-2687040, or Damien: 0860644662 also www.communitycenacolo.ie

“We believe that, even in the darkest night, it is possible to find light again. In the deepest sadness, joy can be rekindled. In the bitterest loneliness, a friend may draw close and love you” (Mother Elvira).

ST JOHN’S: Wed. 29th Karin Leitner and Eoin O Callaghan classical and popular music. Thursday 30th , The Matchmaker by J B Keane, details from 068 22566.

ATHEA Village Fair will take place on Saturday, November 8th.

DANCING: Strictly Come Dancing event at the Arms Hotel on Nov. 7th in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association.

RALLY: Banna beach Resort Winter Rally on Nov. 9th.

NEW YORK Marathon is on Nov. 2nd.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH MISSION 1st – 7th NOVEMBER!!

THEMES FOR THE MISSION ARE AS FOLLOWS: SUNDAY: Living the Gospel; MONDAY: Finding Christ in Our Brokenness; TUESDAY: Celebrating Family Life; WEDNESDAY: Reconciliation/ God’s Mercy; THURSDAY: Commemorating the Departed and Comforting the Bereaved; FRIDAY: A Church for the Future; Daily Mass times Monday to Friday 7am & 10am; Evening devotions Sunday to Friday at 7.30pm.There will be a Special Mass at 12.00pm on Wednesday 5th Nov, Anointing the sick and Mass for the Elderly.

NORTH & EAST KERRY DEVELOPMENT are inviting you to attend an open night with the Tralee Méala Bereavement support Group. With guest speaker – Denise Robinson on grief and loss. Tuesday 28th Oct. at 7pm. at Community Development Project, Upper Rock St. Tralee.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE hosts its annual Halloween activity camp from Tuesday October 28-Friday October 31 inclusive from 9.30am-1.30pm daily. The camp is open to children of primary school going age. Places are limited so early booking is essential. Further details from Patricia Lyons on (068) 23584.

THE FEALE GOOD WOMEN'S GROUP are hosting a fundraising morning as part of the Irish Cancer Society's 'Paint it Pink' campaign on Wednesday. October 29 from 10am-12 noon at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. Further details from www.paintitpink.ie

THOUGHT: “In God’s eyes, love is never absent. In God’s heart, forgiveness is never impossible, In God’s embrace, no one is ever alone or forgotten.”

LISTOWEL AREA Free STATE SOLDIERS 1922

Taken from army archives

Listowel Army 1922

http://census.militaryarchives.ie/results.php?firstname=&lastname=&age=&location=Listowel+%28Kerry%29&button=Submit

Patrick Daly 19 ; Patk Dirran 19; Timothy Enright 18; John Flaherty 28; John Fahy 25; Patk Finn 25; John Flaherty 28; William Flahive 22; Stephen Gurtrie 19; Maurice Granville 52; Stephen Gaughan 22; Ned Hanafin 19; John Hanafin 21; Dan Hunt30; Jeremiah Hunt 24; Martin Hayes 26; Con Hickey 20; Joe Hynes 22; Martin Hynes 22; Martin Howe 18; Michael Hayes 19; Thomas Haugh 20; Jas Kenny 19; Michael Hanrahan 23; Michael Horan 18; Bartley Hernon 30; Peter Kenrick 21; Patk Kelly22; Timothy Kelly 21; John King 21; John Murphy 32; John J McGarry19; John Moriarty 20; Patk Murphy 19; Francis Moore 20; Michael Murphy 19; Pat Morrissey 23; Thomas Naughton 19;Michael O'Grady 25; John Halloran 23; John Sullivan 19; Daniel Shanahan 22; Thos Stack 22; John Walsh 21; John Walsh 21;Coleman Walsh 24; Christy Whelan 19; Michael Ward 20; James McMahon 23; Dominic Flaherty 24; Patk Sullivan 26; John Hickey 18; Joseph Grady 18; William Archer 18; John Ayers 24; Denis Bentley 20; James Blake 18; John Brady 22; Michael Bolton 21; Edmond Burns 21; John Curly 20; Thomas Collins 26; Thomas Cashel 35; Thos Connelly21; Austin Cullinan 22; Joseph Condon 19; Dan Corry 33; Patk Curran 20; Michael Cantillon 26; Michael Collins 22; Patk Curran 20; Timothy Donovan 22; Thomas Daly 50; Austin Kelly 22; John Kennedy 21; John Lennane 20; John Lynch 30; Mat Lynch 20; Lawrence Larkin 24; James Lynch 21; Joe Lafferty 20; Dan Lynch 22;Tom Lynch 21; George Mahony 18; Eugene McNamara 23; JohnMcNamara19; John Moroney 22; McPhilbin; William McNamara 29; Frank Mangan 21 John Moore 60; Thomas Moore 28; Patk McGrath 26; John O'Grady 23; Michael Sullivan 18; James Pope 18; John Perkins 20; Patk Purse 17; Joseph Pendergast 23; Michael Quirke 18; John Ryan 28; Frank Roche 22; Michael Ryan 18; T P Shea 23; John O'Connor 32; Roger O'Connor 22; Denis Sullivan 19; Michael O'Connor 18; Pat O'Grady22; Dan O'Brien 22; Brian O'Grady 26; John O'Connell 26; John O'Keeffe 21.

14 October 22 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

RUN: THE Limerick women’s mini marathon is back - returning for its 17th year this October 26 2014

VARIETY CONCERT in aid of Listowel and North Kerry Alzheimer's Daycare on 22nd October in St. John's Theatre, Listowel. Tickets are available at the Family Resource Centre. Call in or Contact Bridie 068-23584.

ST PIO Prayer meeting at Lixnaw Church on 21st Oct. at 7.30pm, Speaker Sean Marshall.

MARY DEADY a native of Abbeydorney returns to Siamsa on Friday October 24th at 8pm. Bookings through Siamsa 066 7123049. COMHALTAS TOUR of Ireland visits Tintean Ballybunion on Oct 23rd at 8pm and Templeglantine on Oct. 22nd, details from 069 84039.

BLOOD PRESSURE ROADSHOW: On Thursday October 23 the mobile unit, staffed by an Irish Heart Foundation nurse, will be in Abbeyfeale town square, 10am-1pm.

FIRST AID paediatric seminar will take place at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Thursday October 23 at 7pm. Among the topics addressed will be what to do in the event that your started choking or stopped breathing. Further details from Denis on (068) 23584

FESTIVAL: Moyvane Village Festival is taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend Friday 24th to Monday 27th . There is something for everyone… from ‘Royal Flush’ in the Marquee to lots of Kiddies activities. Special guest ‘Sam Maguire’ is coming to the Village Monday morning from 11am to 1pm.

RAMBLING HOUSE in Finuge on Fri. 24th Oct at 9pm.

COMMUNION: “Do This in Memory Programme” on Sunday 26th. Practice meeting of First Communion children and parents on Thursday night 23rd October at Knockanure Church 7.00pm.

DEATH: Ned O'Connell, Grogeen, Listowel, former employee of McKenna's Hardware Shop. Died on the 13th of October 2014, in his 88th year. Survived by his brother Bill, sister-in-law Eileen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. Requiem Mass was celebrated for Ned O Connell on Wednesday 15th October at St. Mary's Church, Listowel. followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel. Ned was son of Maurice O Connell and Mary Stack.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Ambrose Buckley, Ellen Woods, John Connell, Norrie Donegan, Paddy Faley, Sean Broderick, Moira Nash, Mick Reidy, Frank Thornton, Jack Dunne, Nora Stack, Michael T Flaherty, Paddy Keane, Willie Harnett, Jerry Galvin, Michael O Donovan, Sr. Thomas McCafferty, Paddy O Sullivan, Br. Austin Shanahan, Fr. James O Keeffe, Fr Sean Dillon, Br. Dan Hayes, Matt O Connor, Darragh Hennessy, Fr. Michael Stack, Teresa O Sullivan, Mary Carroll, Fr. Sean Ryle, Denis Foley. Mass on Fri. 24th at 7.30pm for Johanna Connolly & the deceased members of the Windle Family. Mass on Sat. 25th at 7.30pm for Jerry, Brendan, Eileen & Pat Galvin. Mass on Sun. 26th 10.00am for Michael & Julia O’Sullivan. Mass at 11.00am for Nora Guiney & the deceased members of the Guiney Family

CHURCH NEWS: P.P.C. /Liturgy Meeting next Wednesday 22nd October at 8pm in the Presbytery. Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request. Adoration, Sunday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Wed. 10.00 to 7.00pm in Moyvane. Knockanure Tues.10.00am to 6.00pm

Readers: Vigil, Michelle Corridan & Muireann Kennelly; 11.00am Paul & Anthony Kiely. Knockanure, 10.00am Mary O’Flaherty & Cian Rogan.

PRAYER: Afternoon of Prayer at Scartaglen Church on 26th Oct. at 2.30pm.

MISSION SUNDAY: Diocese of Kerry contributed a total of €30,309.00 to this collection last year. Further information from: World Missions Ireland 64 Lower Rathmines Road, D6.Tel 01 4972035.

MISSION : “That they may have life” is our theme for Mission Month and as such our spiritual and financial offerings are crucial for the work of the Church overseas.

Fr Tim Leahy born 8th November 1894 at Woodview Athea. Ordained for Davenport, Iowa in June 1919. Irish Independent 1944 had article on Bernadotte the last surviving male descendant of his line killed in plane crash. The first Bernadotte a French general who married Deiree Cleary who came from Limerick as did Michael Cleary his mothers uncle who bought the original Cleary’s for £100. When Gavin Duffy was deported to Australia, Cleary took his place as editor of the Nation. His son Robert and wife died young and their orphans became wards in chancery . Three children died young the last boy died flying in War 1 in 1918.

Cousin Charles Cleary killed in Indian Mutiny. Cousin Dr. Pat Cleary killed in Kilmallock rising in 1867.

Fr Tim’s grandfather was an only son and his father was also an only son. His father had 7 boys and 4 girls. Fr Tim Leahy served in America and then went to diocese of Han Yang, Hupeh in Central China in 1930. There was a great amount of disease including leprosy among the people. Meals were at 11 am and 6pm. Christians celebrated 5 great feasts and some added St Patrick’s Day. Great folds in his area where four million died in 1931. After working in China for 10 years he got chance to take a holiday at home, in May 1940 he left Shanghai for USA. When he arrived at Fr. Harnett’s house in San Francisco, he realised he had put on weight, he was just under 9 stone leaving China. He heard of German war successes while in Honolulu . When he reached Davenport he got great welcome and support for his mission. Fr. Waldron was Superior of the Columbans in America at the time. Bishop Fitzmaurice of Wilmington and Glin and well known to all of us, his brother Dr John Fitzmaurice of Castleconnell was married to Josephine Leahy a sister of Fr. Tim. Fr Leahy was anxious to become an army chaplain while waiting to go back to China, so he went to Canada and visited Montreal where his brother now dead once lived. While in Canada met Rudolph youngest grandson of Arch Duke of Austria, he met his older brother Otto in Davenport. He worked at Camp Shilo where temperatures were 30 degrees below freezing. There also were was the Canadian Para troop regiment. They left Halifax for England in May 1943, 19,500 of them and 26 chaplains. Spring of 1945 Buzz Bombs nearly ceased as the Germans were facing defeat, after two years in the army he was making plans to return to China which he did and then was called to join the superiors council and coming back to America helped save his life as he got very sick , he got post as chaplain to Mount Trenchard and his friends encouraged him to write the story of his life, which he did, Called “Beyond Tomorrow” printed 1968.

MEETING; A public meeting has been organised in the Adult Education Centre, Mountmahon (The old Tech), Abbeyfeale on Thursday, October 23rd at 7.30pm to discuss the threatened closure of the centre.

ST JOHN’S: Wed. 22nd a variety concert in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. Fri. 24th, Kerry School of Music Concert. Wed. 29th Karin Leitner and Eoin O Callaghan classical and popular music. Thursday 30th , The Matchmaker by J B Keane, details from 068 22566.

GLORACH THEATRE: acclaimed Kerry poet, Eileen Sheehan, winner of the Brendan Kennelly Poetry Award in 2006, will be giving four creative writings workshops beginning on Friday, October 17 running from 11 am- 1 pm here in Abbeyfeale, for further enquiries, ring 0871383940.

ATHEA Village Fair will take place on Saturday, November 8th

CREDIT UNION Day was on October 16th, there are 57,000 Credit Unions around the world with 208 million members.

WALKING: The official opening of the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails will take place at the trailhead Broadford Village at 1.30pm Sun.26th October.

Millions call themselves by His name, it is true, and pay some token homage to Him, but a simple test will show how little He is really honored among them. Let the average man be put to the proof on the question of who or what is ABOVE, and his true position will be exposed. Let him be forced into making a choice between God and money, between God and men, between God and personal ambition, God and self, God and human love, and God will take second place every time. Those other things will be exalted above. However the man may protest, the proof is in the choice he makes day after day throughout his life. A W Tozer

MOYNSHA HOUSE;

Moynsha House on c.70 acres, at Abbeyfeale, Co. Kerry.

A restored country home within parkland setting overlooking the River Feale, situated on the edge of Abbeyfeale and the Kerry / Limerick border.

http://goffscountry.com/en/property/339

HISTORY TALK: ‘The Centenary of An tOireachtas – Killarney 1914’ by Canon Tom Looney, Past President of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. Killarney Library, 7.30pm, Tuesday 21st October. All welcome.

POPE FRANCIS AND THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL: A talk by Fr. Bernard Healy about the Pope and his blueprint for the Church. St. John’s Parish Centre, Tralee on Wednesday October 22nd at 7.30pm. All welcome.

SPIDERS:

http://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2014/10/15/spiders_break_through_our_blind_spots_108900.html

14 October 15 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre was on Monday 13th October 2014.

FITNESS: Keep fit with Maggie Large every Thursday from 7.30 pm at Knockanure Community Centre. All levels welcome. Contact Maggie at 0879866533.

GLIN Day Care Centre Open Day Thursday 16th October at 12.30 p.m. The group attending are from Glin, Athea, Ballylongford and Moyvane. Music by Stevie Donegan.

SINGING: Annual Garry McMahon traditional singing weekend in Abbeyfeale on 17th, 18th and 19th October 2014.

COMMUNITY CENTRE Listowel, Next Car boot sale October 19th 9am-12pm.

LISTOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meetings resumes Wednesday October 15th at 8pm. in the Listowel Arms Hotel.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Alzheimer’s Carers Support Group monthly meeting takes place on Tuesday October 14 at 12 noon.

DEATH took place on 6th October 2014 of Joan Mulvihill (née Molyneux) of San Antoine, Moher, Moyvane. Formerly of St. Joseph's Street, Limerick. Joan is survived husband Patrick, son Michael, daughter-in-law Jennifer, grandson's Paul and Shane, nieces and nephews. Requiem Mass for Joan Mulvihill was celebrated in Moyvane Church on the 8th of October followed by burial in Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure.

DEATH took place on 6th October 2014 of Mary Ellen Flaherty (née Riordan) of Keylod, Moyvane. Survived by husband Michael and children, Mary, Tadhg, Helen, Kate, Angela, Mick, and Liz, by her sons-in-law, partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Requiem Mass for Mary Ellen Flaherty was celebrated in Moyvane Church on 10th October by Fr Lucid PP. Mary Ellen was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard Knockanure following mass. Mary Ellen and Michael were married for 56 years last February. Their family and grandchildren took part in the singing, readings and remembering, the busy life of Mary Ellen surrounded by family and friends. Mary Ellen was daughter of Dan and Ellen Riordan of Moyvane South, her brother David predeceased her and surviving siblings are, Dan Joe, Catherine Ann, Hellen, Brendan and Betty.

DEATH occurred of Paudie Shanahan of Direen, Athea on 6th October 2014, son of the late John and Nora Thornton Shanahan, brother of the late Vera Collins and Chris O Sullivan. Survived by his sisters Nora and Margaret, brothers-in-law Tom, Steven, and Donough, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Requiem Mass for Paudie Shanahan was celebrated on the 12th of October at St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea, with burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

Death of Michael Moloney of 27, Orchard Drive and formerly of Moloney’s Garage, Bridge Street, Abbeyfeale. Died on October 8th. 2014. Michael is survived by his wife Mary, children James, Joan, Dan, Michael and Denis, sisters Mary and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces,. Requiem Mass on Saturday at Church of the Assumption Abbeyfeale Funeral afterwards to Reilig Íde Naofa Abbeyfeale.

October 2014

The death occurred Oct 2014 of Sister Anne Doyle in the United States. She was aged 94 and was one of a family of four boys and six girls who grew up on a small family farm in Tieraclea, Tarbert. A pupil at Tarbert Girls National School she and two of her sisters Margaret and Kitty enrolled in the Order of Nuns of St Katherine Drexel in the United States, all qualifying as teachers. From 1942 until 2002 Sister Anne taught all grades in Louisiana, Alabama, New Orleans, Chicago and various other postings. She worked for many years among the poor Indian tribes of New Mexico. She received a B.A and M.A in Education. She was predeceased by Sr. Imelda(2011) and Sr. Brigid (1980) and is survived by her sister Rita in England, to whom our sympathy is extended.

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Harnett, Marguerite Clancy, John Mahony, Pat Stack, Michael Burke, Tommy Reidy, Michael O Connor, Mary O Connor, Danny Enright, Maggie Enright, Kitty Greaney, Fr. Mundy Stack, Martin O Connell, Jack Dore, Paddy Faley, Patie Wren, Peg Connor, Mary Kennelly, John Somers, Mary Ellen Deenihan. Mass on Sat.18h at 7.30pm for Charlie Brosnan & the deceased members of the Brosnan Family, Barragougeen. Mass on Sun.19th at 10.00am for Liam Sexton & the deceased members of the Sexton Family and 11.00am Mass is for Margaret & Connie Shine.

CHURCH: Diocesan Collection for the Propagation of the Faith on 18th & 19th October. Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request.

Adoration, Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Wed.10.00 to 7.00pm and

Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers, Vigil, Elaine Hudson, 11.00am Philip Kiely & Maureen Walsh; Knockanure, 10.00am Patricia & Andrew Rogan.

Collectors for November: Vigil Jack Shine & Myles Kearney.

11am Con Noonan; Knockanure 10am, Helen O’Sullivan.

MEDJUGORJE PRAYER MEETING will take place in the Parish meeting room Listowel on Monday October 13th at 7.30pm. All Welcome.

MASS AT POLL AN AIFRINN, MILLTOWN at Keelacloghane Wood, will be celebrated for the beatification of the Martyrs Fr Tadgh Moriarty OP and Fr Conor Mac Carthy PP & Fr Dermot Francis O'Sullivan OFM by Bishop Ray Browne, on Sunday 19th of October at 3.30pm (Rosary at 3.10pm).

I.C.A.: Next meeting on Tuesday night 14th October at 7.30pm.

Coláiste Íde All Irish Boarding School for Girls. Open Days on 18th & 19th October, 2014, from 12 noon to 5.00pm. Phone 066 9151211.

MARRIAGE: Husbands and Wives, Why not give your spouse a special gift of a marriage enrichment weekend away with you, in Killarney from 14th (8pm) to 16th (4pm) November, 2014. Presented by Marriage Encounter, this is a break with a difference that will help rekindle and enrich the love and joys that you share together. It is for both the recently married and for those married for many years. For details visit www.marriageencounter.ie

or phone 064 6644319.

MISSION Month of October is “That they may have life”. Pope Francis urges us to immerse ourselves in the joy of the Gospel. Sharing this message of Faith and hope to our modern world is our Christian duty, as is assisting financially the growth of our young churches in the South. Please help us at World Missions Ireland to share that gift of faith through your prayers and financial support of our missions. For further information and or to make a donation, please visit www.wmi.ie

Mission Sunday, October 19th

Once a year, on Mission Sunday, the Pope asks us to show our support for missionary work in the younger Churches throughout the world, especially those in greatest need. Let us individually and as a community assist the missions by prayer and financial help, so that they may continue their tremendous work of bringing people to Jesus.

RUN: THE Limerick women’s mini marathon is back - returning for its 17th year this October 26 2014

VARIETY CONCERT in aid of Listowel and North Kerry Alzheimer's Daycare. The Respite provides a welcome break for those suffering from dementia and for their careers. The Daycare has clients from all areas of North Kerry and runs 3 days per week at Listowel Family Resource Centre. Two days of the service are run totally on the fundraising efforts of the Alzheimer's Carers Support Group who have organised a spectacular line up of talent on 22nd October in St. John's Theatre, Listowel. Tickets are available at the Family Resource Centre. Call in or Contact Bridie 068-23584

LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE Car Boot Sale October 19th 9am-12pm. Wanted: Birthday Party Host €10 p/hr. Fitness classes Mon-Sat. Tel: O68-22244.

CHILDRENS’ BOOK FESTIVAL AT LISTOWEL LIBRARY: Bookings may be made by contacting the Library on 068-23044.

THANKS: Ard Cúram Day Care Centre - North Kerry. Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2014 The Ard Cúram committee express their deep gratitude to the participating cyclists and their sponsors, to the many generous donors and for the outstanding work of the volunteers on the day of the cycle. The construction of the new Day Care Centre in the grounds of the Listowel Community Hospital is on schedule, the magnificent sum raised of €149,005.00 will ensure its completion early 2015 without resort to borrowings. Mile Buíochas.

COLAISTE IDE DINGLE: Irish boarding school for girls: Open Days – 18th & 19th October 2014 – 12 noon to 5.00 p.m.

LAUNCH of the Man on Bridge book.

It will take place on the 22nd of October at 6.30 pm in the Gallery of Photography, Temple Bar.

THE KERRY CAMINO: A guided walk of the first stage of the Kerry Camino (Tralee to Camp) on the Dingle Way, will take place on Saturday 18th October 2014. The departure time is 10 am from St. John's Church. The walking time is approx. 5/6 hours. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring a packed lunch/snacks. www.kerrycamino.com, www.facebook.com/KerryCamino, Email: info@kerrycamino.com

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE is a specially designed Support Programme for men and women who have suffered the loss of a spouse by death, separation or divorce The weekend is being held in the Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork from Friday 17th October to Sunday 19th October, 2014. For application forms and further details please contact 087 9886480 or email beginningexperience@gmail.com

SOLIDARITY SONGS: is a national young songwriter competition jointly organised by Kerry One World Centre (KOWC) and Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) with the support of Kerry County Council Arts Office. Express how you feel about the world today by writing about local and global justice. Deadline for entries, Nov 1st, 2014. Contact: Kerry One World Centre, Ansaldo Building, Monavalley Industrial Estate ,Tralee. Or visit www.kade.ie/Solidarity-Songs/ for more information.

SYNOD ON THE FAMILY: Livestream from Rome on Thur 16th Oct on www.iCatholic.ie from 6.45pm to 7.30pm.

ORIGINAL SIAMSA MEMBER MARY DEADY: native of Abbeydorney and now living in New York returns to Siamsa to perform her American Songbook—From Ireland to America and Back—for one night only. Friday October 24th at 8pm. Bookings through Siamsa 066 7123049 or 7123055

ARTHRITIS IRELAND: Six week course entitled: “Living well with Arthritis” at Tralee Education Centre. Starting Wednesday October 14th. Contact 01 6470206 or www.arthritisireland.ie

LANGAN; http://langangeorge.wordpress.com/

John Langan born Knockanure 1856, joined the British Army’s 67th Brigade of The Leinster Regiment on October 26th 1880. His description on enlistment as follows:

Age Apparently – 24yrs. Height – 5ft- ¾ inches. Chest Measurement – 36 ½ inches.

Complection – Fresh. Eyes – Blue. Hair – Brown. Religious Denomination – Roman Catholic.

Distinctive Marks – Old wound between elbow and shoulder. His Trade or Calling given as a Labourer.

Military History Sheet. Service at Home and Abroad.

Country – Home. From 21-10-1880 to 10-12-1882 – 2yrs-51days. Country – India. From 11-12-1882 to 15-03-1889 – 7yrs-93days. Country. 16-03-1890 to 24-04-1890 – 40days. Country – Home.25-04-1890 to 20-10-1892 – 2yrs-179days. Discharged on 20-10-1892 on termination of first period of limited engagement. Enlisted for a second period of duty for 4 yrs from 21-10 1892. At Birr, Co. Offaly Discharged on 20-10-1896 on termination of his engagement.

Next of kin given as follows: Mother – Ellen Langan, Knockanure.

Brothers – Thomas and Patrick, Knockanure. (Could be nephews of Maurice Langan, my great great grandfather.) It would appear that John spent the greater part of his life in the British Army. On September 4th 1914, at Cork, he enlisted with the Special Reservists under the term of ‘one year unless War lasts longer in which case you will be retained until War is over’, for which he was. On enlisting, for some reason or other, he gave his age as 40 years when in fact he was 58yrs of age. He gave his trade or calling as a Clark. He was passed fit to join the Leinster Regiment on said date. This latest term of duty would appear not to have run that smooth as can be seen from the following: 11-12-1915 – Went A.W.O.L. – 14 days F.P. No 2 by Co for absence. Forfeits 8 days pay for absence. 29-12-1916 – Deserted. 13-02-1917 – Re-joined. In arrest awaiting trial. Tried by Court Martial for desertion. 18-02-1917 – Found not guilty of desertion but guilty of absence without leave. (56 days detention) 26-03-1917 – Released from detention. Special remission by G.O.C. of 20 days. 15-05-1917 – Awarded 28 days detention by C.O. for absence. Forfeits 17 days pay. 11-06-1917 – Transferred to the Royal Munster Fusiliers. 26-11-1918 – Transferred to Res. E. Co. 26-06-1919 – Transferred to the Dorset Regt Discharged from the army December 14th 1919 and retired to the Soldiers Home, King St. Cork. Next of kin given as Ellen Langan, Knockanure. No mention of his brothers Thomas or Patrick. From ‘Missing Friends’ we find an advert in the Boston Globe newspaper looking for a John Langan by his brother Thomas, home address given as Knockanure.

Taken from Langan Family Tree by George Langan

Are you Welsh

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2014 October 8 Knockanure

Knockanure

GRAVEYARD: AGM of Moyvane / Knockanure Graveyard Committee will take place in the Marian Hall on Wednesday 8th October at 8.30 pm, everyone welcome.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre takes place on Monday 13th October 2014. Come and enjoy a hot meal followed by music and dance. All Welcome.

If attending please ring office on 068 49799. New members especially welcome

FITNESS: Keep fit with Maggie Large every Thursday from 7.30 pm at Knockanure Community Centre. All levels welcome. Contact Maggie at 0879866533.

MARY DEADY who was well known to early Siamsa fans, will perform again at Siamsa on Oct. 24th.

GLIN Day Care Centre Open Day Thursday 16th October at 12.30 p.m. The group attending are from Glin, Athea, Ballylongford and Moyvane. Music by Stevie Donegan.

DEATH too place of John Horgan on 28th September 2014.

John Horgan formerly of Trien Kilmorna and London, Husband of Helen, (nee Harrington, The Leap, Bonane, Kenmare) father of John and Anna. Survived by grandchildren, Conor and Niall, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Clare, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces. Requiem Mass in Bonane Church on October 9th for John Horgan with Burial after in Holy Cross New Cemetery, Kenmare.

DEATH has occurred on 28th September 2014 of Tom Dillon, Trieneragh, Duagh. Survived by his wife Queenie, sons Michael, Joe, James, and Thomas, daughter Marian, daughters-in-law Noreen and Lillian and grandchildren. Requiem Mass for Tom Dillon was celebrated on 1st of October at St. Brigid's Church, Duagh, Burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Dympna Nunan, Fr Pat. J O Donoghue, Pat Nolan, John O Mahony, Monsignor Michael Leahy, Kathleen Fuller, Hannah Hyland, John C Tobin, Harry Stackpool, Bishop James Collins, Annie Flynn, Bridget Daton, Paddy Horgan, Margaret Shine, Maurice Leahy. Mass on Sat.11th at 7.30pm for Michael, Stephen & Noreen Kiely & the deceased members of the Kiely Family. Mass on Sun. 12th at 11.00am for Sean Broderick.

CHURCH NEWS: Meeting of the Finance Committee on Wednesday 8th October at 8pm in the Presbytery.Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request.

Adoration Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Wed. 10.00 to 7.00pm;

Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers: Vigil, John Corbett & Jimmy Collin. 11.00am Amanda Coulson & Áine O’Connor. Knockanure 10.00am Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.

COLLECTION: The North Kerry Eagles Special Olympics Club will be holding their Annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October.

HARM REDUCTION SEMINAR: Devon Inn Hotel, Thursday, October 9 at 7pm., sponsored by the Mid-West Drugs and Alcohol Forum with input from the transition students of Colaiste Íde and Iosef. Key-note Speakers: GROW – Christine Fitzgerald.HSE – Anna O’Neill.MWRDAF – Mick Lacey. LSP – Phelim Macken.

DANCE: Afternoon Tea Dance on Sunday, October 12 at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale, proceeds to help fit out the new Cystic Fibrosis Unit in University Hospital, Limerick.

CARE: The campaign, Making the most of Life, will take place during the first ever Palliative Care Week from October 6th to 11th.

HELP: Springboard website www.springboardcourses.ie and get one-to-one support on the dedicated Springboard helpline 1800 303 523.

SINGING: Annual Garry McMahon traditional singing weekend in Abbeyfeale on 17th, 18th and 19th October 2014.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Thursday 9th Oct. 8.00pm 'Famine Times in the Ardfert area' with Tommy O' Connor. All Welcome.

CHALLENGE: Dromtrasna Challenge, a fundraising effort for Milford Hospice, will take place on Saturday 18th of October at 3pm in Dromtrasna, Abbeyfeale. The choice of a 5 mile run or 4 kilometre walk, young and old. Registration begins at 2pm in Dromtrasna National School.

RACING at Asdee on Oct 12th at 12.30pm.

THANKS: James Fogarty would like to thank everybody who sponsored him or collected sponsorship for him for The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. €1,850 was collected in Aid of “Ard Curam Day Care Centre, North Kerry.

BEST WISHES to Nelius Stackpoole on his 21st Birthday.

ST JOHN’S: Wed. 8th, From the Olive Tree with Moynihan O Leary Duo (classical songs), Thursday 9th, The Legend of Luke Kelly (his memory on the 30th anniversary of his passing), Friday 10th to 31st Oct, painting display by local artists, Tues 14th Omar a Palestine film, details from 068 22566.

FULL MOON on the 8th Oct.

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE in Clonakilty open day on 10th Oct. at 11am.

PILGRIMAGE: Medjugorje Pilgrimage: 11th – 18th October 2014 and 18th– 25th October 2014, Tel 048 82241888 for further information.

ROME: Pilgrimage to Rome 19-23 Oct. To include the Beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI, Mass at the tomb of St John Paul & papal audience with Pope Francis. Info: 057 9355050.

CHARISMATIC: Cork & Kerry Charismatic Renewal Conference – Cork Int’l Airport Hotel – Sat 18 & Sun 19 Oct. Talks, Testimonies, Healing Service. Come and join us for a spirit-filled weekend! Info: 087 9524334.

MEDUGORJE EVENING: Hubert Liebherr’s testimony about his early life and his account of how Medugorje changed his faith and outlook. St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Thus. Oct 9th at 7.15pm.

YOU ARE INVITED to the celebration of Mass with Bishop Ray Browne on Saturday October 11th at 1.30pm. In St. James Church Killorglin followed by Seminar on the Family with keynote speaker David Quinn, Journalist and Broadcaster at CYMS Hall. Hosted by St. Joseph's Young Priests Society Diocese of Kerry.

COURSE: Listowel Youth Reach offers FETAC Level 3 and 4 Certification. Learning Support/Literacy & Numeracy/Indoor and Outdoor Activities.

KERRY HOSPICE will host its annual Coffee Morning on Friday, 10th October, in Christy’s (The Well). Please support.

PRESENTATION SECONDARY LISTOWEL Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 8th Oct from 5pm to 8pm with Principal’s address at 5.45pm & 7.00pm

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL LISTOWEL BINGO takes place on Sunday’s at 8.30pm. in St. Michael’s College, Cahirdown. Usual Buses will be running. Thanks for your Continued support.

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS, Anyone interested in bridge lessons for beginners please contact either of the following : Marie Galvin 086 081 7407 or Maria O’Connor 087 755 4996.

KERRY LEGENDS EXHIBITION OCTOBER 11TH Game at Finuge Football Grounds. Deenihan, Oggie, Ambrose, Breen, O’Shea’s, O’Cinneide, Brosnan, Moynihan and many more. Kerry Minor and Senior Cups on the day. Special guest Hector. Kick off 2.30pm. contact Mike 0879311155.

ANAM CARA is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Tuesday 14th of October 2014 from 19:30 to 21:00 in Recovery Haven, 5 Haigs Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee, Co. Kerry, call 01 4045378.

KERRY FRIENDS OF MELANOMA AWARENESS Sunday the 12th of October at THE INEC in Killarney.

COMMUNITY CENTRE Listowel, Next Car boot sale October 19th 9am-12pm. Fitness classes every day Mon-Sat 25% Extra Free on Gym membership Ends October 6th. Tel: O68-22244.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE names are currently being taken for courses, Further Details from Bridie Mulvihill on 068 23584.

POPE: There is no future without the encounter between generations, Pope Francis said – addressing the tens of thousands of grandparents and elderly men and women gathered for Mass in Saint Peter's Square. The Sept. 28 Mass followed an international encounter with the Holy Father and the elderly.

TITLE: Honorary Freeman of Limerick is a new title and President Higgins became the first recipient at the end of September 2014.

NUN: Kerryman of 22 July 1961 reports death of aged Nun, Sr. M Agatha Martin aged 97 years, a grandniece of Fr Darby O Mahony, she was born at Caherciveen and was 75 years in religious life. Relations Mrs Beth and Mr Godfrey O Connor MPSI and members of the Clancy Family of Knockanure.

DOMINICANS after 800 years in Limerick and three priests in the Dominican community in Limerick now, they are leaving the city. The Order currently has 125 Dominicans, just 51 of whom are under the age of 65. Dominican Convent Youghal founded 1268 by Thomas son of Maurice Fitzgerald who was Viceroy of Ireland. John Fitz Thomas his paternal grandfather established the Priory in Tralee in 1243, where he is buried.

Dominican Convent and church in Castlelyons was built by John Barry in 1307. There were forty three Dominican convents in Ireland in 1644. When the Dominicans in Tralee were forced to leave, they came to Knockanure and lived at Carrueragh in 1652 (or thereabouts) as a house of refuge during the Cromwellian plantation. The arrival could have been some time later as Fr. Dominic MacEgan, who died in prison in 1703 was described as Prior of Tralee. Prior in Tralee at time of Cromwell was Tadhg Moriarty (1603-’53) they came back to Tralee again in 1857. Dominicans left Knockanure c 1804 to take up parish duties, among names mentioned were Fr Edmond Stack died 1781, Fr Bartholomew Shine came to Knockanure 1791 and made PP of Brosna and died in 1827.

MISSION: http://wmi.ie/mission-sunday-2014

World Mission Sunday is observed on October 19, 2014. It was created by Pope Pius XI in 1926 as the day of prayer and propaganda of missions.

Dancing at Laois

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RAMBLING HOUSE: We are delighted to announce our Rambling House at Knockanure Community Centre on Thursday 2nd October at 9 pm. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Admission free. Refreshments will be served. Contact Ann Flavin at 0863090948.

SENIOR Citizens Meeting in the Marian Hall on Tuesday Sept. 30th at 7.30pm.

"Dancing Classes". Starting on Wednesday 1st October 2014. From 8pm, Waltz, Jiving, Foxtrot etc. All age groups and beginners welcome. For more information, ring 087 6809249 or 068 49799.

BADMINTON: Moyvane Badminton Juvenile Club: Badminton began again on Monday evening 29th of September.

POSITIVE Ageing Week: 1st October to 9th October 2014.

Glin Day Care, Thursday 16th October at 12.30 p.m. The group attending are from Glin, Athea, Ballylongford and Moyvane. Music by Stevie Donegan.

DEATH took place on 22 September 2014 of Peg MOORE (née Boyle) Litter Road, Asdee. Wife of the late Mick, mother of Fr. Pat (Duagh), Michael (Surrey), Diarmuid (Claremorris). Sadly missed by her sons, daughters in law Jacinta and Geraldine, grandchildren Clíona, Michael, Shane, Gearoid and Conor, nieces Marie, Peg and Lal.

Requiem Mass for Peg Moore was celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Asdee on Wednesday 24th September ‘14 followed by burial in Ahavallin Cemetery, Ballylongford.

DEATH has occurred of Dan Joy of Killocrim, Listowel. Requiem Mass for Dan Joy was celebrated on 24th September 2014 in St. Mary's Church, Listowel with burial afterwards in Finuge Cemetery. Dan is survived by his wife Marie, sons James and Maurice, mother Ann and Sister Mary.

ANNIVERSARIES: John McEllligott, Jim Hudson, Brendan O Carroll, Catherine Mulvihill, Paddy Leahy, Fr Dan O Sullivan, Tom Fitzgerald, Mossie Culhane, Bridget Dillane, Michael Joe Enright, Patsy Byrne, Tade Bunion, Rosaleen Galvin, Jackie Hassett, Fr. Tim Buckley, Bridie Pelican, Bridie Barrett, Jay Kennelly, Joan McEnery, Patsy Fogarty, Eddie Langford, Jerry O Regan, Gerard F Horgan, Willie Stack, Sr. Estelle Cunningham, Fr. Sean Danaher, Pat Furlong, Mary E Carpenter, Denis Flaherty, Mai Wallace, P J Sheahan, Ellen Dowling, Tom Connolly, Jim McCarthy, Pat Stanley, James Moore. Mass on Tues. 30th at 7.30pm for Mikie Joe Enright. Mass on Wed. Mass on

Sat. 4th at 7.30pm for John O’Connor. Mass on Sun.5th at 11.00am for Henry Stackpoole. Mass on Tues. 7th at 7.30pm for William Stack & the deceased members of the Stack Family.

FIRST Friday of the Month. Usual Communion Rounds, Knockanure in the morning and Moyvane in the afternoon. Mass in Knockanure on Thurs. 2nd at 7.30pm and Moyvane on Fri. 3rd at 7.30pm.

CHURCH NEWS: Meeting of the Finance Committee on Wednesday 8th October at 8pm in the Presbytery. Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request.

Adoration Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Wed. 10.00 to 7.00pm Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers: Vigil, Seline Mulvihill. 11.00am Kevin Hudson & Karina Stack; Knockanure 10.00am Margaret Carmody & Mary Fitzgerald.

FUNDRAISING: Duagh Sports & Leisure Complex Will be holding a fundraising “Night at the Dogs” on Saturday night 4th October. Tickets available from committee members & Stevie’s Shop.

PARISH Magazines, editors of local magazines are now expecting items for their winter journals.

LEAVING: After 800 years the Dominicans are to withdraw from Limerick city.

CLOTHES: Kingdom Care - Caring for the Elderly in Kerry will hold a Clothes Collection in Moyvane Church Carpark on Saturday 4th October from 10am - 4pm.

CHARITY SHOW on October 3 at 8pm in the Glorach Theatre Abbeyfeale. Bookings 087 1 38 39 40.

THOUGHT: “No man can tell another his faults so as to benefit him, unless he loves him. Henry” Ward Beecher.

John Keats says “a man can only be rooted in one dear and perpetual place”.

PILGRIMAGE: Medjugorje Pilgrimage: 11th – 18th October 2014 and 18th– 25th October 2014, Tel 048 82241888 for further information.

ROME: Pilgrimage to Rome 19-23 Oct. To include the Beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI, Mass at the tomb of St John Paul & papal audience with Pope Francis. Info: 057 9355050.

YOUNG Environmentalist Awards (YEA). The awards, now in their 16th year, are run by ECO-UNESCO, Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation. The initiative is open to young people aged 10-18 years form across all 32 counties in Ireland, there is 10 categories.

CLEAN up with the International Ocean Conservancy. Last year 645,015 volunteers in 92 countries removed 5,580 tonnes of marine litter from the world's oceans.

I.C.A. in Limerick celebrated their 70th Anniversary on September 16th. 2014. They held a lunch at the Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Sunday 14th to mark the occasion.

FINUGE RAMBLING HOUSE Finuge Friday night, Oct. 3rd at 9pm. Musicians, singers, and storytellers most welcome. Light refreshments served.

ADULT MUSIC LESSONS at Thatched Cottage Finuge on Monday Oct. 6 from 8 – 10.30pm with music teacher, TP McNamara.

SINGING: Annual Garry McMahon traditional singing weekend in Abbeyfeale on 17th, 18th and 19th October 2014.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Thursday 9th Oct. 8.00pm 'Famine Times in the Ardfert area' with Tommy O' Connor. All Welcome.

COLUMBAN LAY MISSIONAIRIES: “Come and See” weekend. An information weekend on lay mission. Held on the 1st weekend of each month. Contact: St. Columban’s, Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath. clmvocationeire@yahoo.ie Phone: 0469021524 or www.columbanlaymissionairiesireland.com

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ABBEY “Come and See”. For men aged 20 to 40 who may be discerning a monastic vocation. Friday 17t to Sunday 19th of October in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Contact Vocations Director, Br. Malachy on 085 8338503 or email vocations@msjroscrea.ie.

AN EVENING WITH ST THERESE OF LISIUEX: Wednesday October 1st at 7.30pm in the Queen of Divine Will Oratory, Camp. Celebrant: Fr. Anthony Buckley. Mass, Rosary, Benediction, Blessing with 1st class relic of St. Therese. All are most welcome.

MEDUGORJE EVENING: Hubert Liebherr’s testimony about his early life and his account of how Medugorje changed his faith and outlook. St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Thus. Oct 9th at 7.15pm.

ARTHRITIS IRELAND: Six week course entitled: “Living well with Arthritis” at Tralee Education Centre. Starting Wednesday October 14th. Contact 01 6470206 or www.arthritisireland.ie

NEW: Cambridge, MA - EETimes Europe reports that, "MIT researchers have found a way to design a flexible material that can change both its colour or fluorescence and its texture at the same time, on demand. According to MIT Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Xuanhe Zhao.

Births and Marriage St Brendan’s Church Tarbert. Selection from 1793 to 1914.

1793, names Ware, King, Burke, Connor, Gallaher, Leslie, Supple, Martin.

17 March 1793 Eleanor to Tom and Ellen Lucit, Tarbert.

De. 1795 Blakeney to Ed, Greed and Mary Kitson, Kilnaughtin.

2 April 1797 Sarah to Collins Louth Malitia.

19 Feb. 1797 John to Allen, Louth Malitia.

4 Feb. 1797 Ann Willow a foundling of Tieraclea.

13 July 1796 Jas to Jas & Mgt. Wall, Kilbaha.

25 July 1797, Eleanor to Jas and Mgt. Wall , Kilbaha.

14 May 1797, Cath. To John Madden, Limerick.

10 Jan. 1798, Tom to Tom McCarthy, drummer RT Militia.

9 Feb. 1798 George to Jas Dune , Tyrone Militia.

24 Oct. Mary to Rich and Mary King, Tieraclea.

3-3-1799. Twins to Wm. and Mgt. Bolton, Kildare Militia.

20 Jan. 1799. Ed to Ed Creed and Mary Kitson, Tarbert.

26 Nov. twins to Henry and Mary Supple.

22 Sept. Ann to Sarah Egan.

25 March 1800. Pat to Henry Burke, Roscommon Militia.

1-2-1800. Francis Chute to Tom and Mgt Sandes, Sallowglen.

5 Nov 1800, Wm. to Robert and Jane Walker, RI Artillery.

31 Oct. 1800 Henry to Henry and Sarah McCormick.

27 July Winifred to Jas. & Eliz Dogherty, Roscommon.

26 April 1800 Tom to Ambrose and Ann Kelly, Tarbert.

7 Dec. 1800. Lydia to Wm. and Agnes Adams, Roscommon Militia, Kilnaughton.

14 May 1801. Mgt. to William Hayes and Catherine Cusack, Ballyduff and Kilrush.

18 Dec. 1803. John to Charles & Eleanor Wren, Tarbert.

16 July 1803, John to George and Eliza Enraght, Tarbert.

16 Dec. 1806. Barbara to John and Lucind Sandes, Moyvane.

19-3-1808. Wm. To Jas. & Eliz. Stokes, Tarbert.

7 Jan 1810.Sarah to Jn. & Susan Dogherty, Tarbert.

27 Jan. 1812, Sarah to James & Mgt Kain, Tarbert.

5 Feb.1814. Mgt. to Jas. & Eliz Stokes. Island, Kilnaughtin.

8 Sept. 1815. Louisa to Wm. & Anne Gallagher,

31 Aug. 1815. Joe to Wm. & Latyia Lindsay.

14 Sept. 1816. Mary Meade, Capt. Nevinson de Courcy RN & Mary at Shannon Lawn, Kilfergus.

12 Sept. 1819. Arabella to John & Ann Cunningham.

24 Feb 1822. Henry Foundling, given name Doore.

17 Sept. 1823.Eliz. to Pat & Mary Enright.

17 Oct. 1824. John to Jn. & Barbara Ware.

8 Nov. 1825 Mary Ann to Tom and Eliz. Finucane.

7 May 1827, Sarah to Wm. Lavery, Doonard.

24 Feb. 1829. Cath. To James and Eliz. Carr.

5 April 1833. Moore Mce. To Mgt. Moore.

9 Dec. 1832. Jane to Barnaby & Jane Moore.

2 June 1835. Joe to Wm. & Mgt Marshall,

Details of more baptisms available in St Brendan’s Church of Ireland book 1814-2014, available locally.

Rose, Enda Kenny at ploughing match

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Ploughing Match 2014.

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HOPE all will return safely after a great race week, it was pleasure to meet so many who return to visit us annually.

ST. PADRE PIO Devotions in Listowel will take place on Thursday evening 25th September at 7.00p.m. Beginning with the Rosary followed by mass and Benediction.

SAMARITANS information evening on Wednesday 24th September at 8pm. at the Carlton Hotel, Tralee. Should anyone require further information you can contact them on 086 8114967.

RACES in Ballylongford on Sept.28th.

EARTH WEEK for Kerry Diocese continues to 28th Sept. 2014.

BLOOD donor clinic due to be held in Listowel Arms Hotel on Sept. 22nd/23rd from 6-9pm.

ST PIO devotions in Lixnaw Sept. 23rd at 7.30pm, This date is the anniversary of his death in 1968.

SERVERS ; (Moyvane) A meeting for the Parents of Altar Servers in Moyvane will take place on Tue 23rd Sept at 7.00pm in Moyvane Church. Parents of any boys or girls who are interested in becoming Altar Servers are also asked to attend or contact Jacqueline on 087 4122269 or Bernie on 087 6287410.

I.C.A. Next meeting on Tue 23rd at 7.30pm.

CLUB: Moyvane Juvenile Badminton Club: Registration for 2014/2015 will take place at Moyvane Community Centre on Wed 24th Sept between 7.00pm – 8.00pm

NEW MOON on the 24th, everyone are singing the praises of the marvellous weather.

YOUTHREACH – Are you aged 15-20? Have you left school and want to return to full-time education? We offer FETAC Level 3 & 4 Certification; Learning support; Literacy & Numeracy; Indoor & Outdoor Activities. Contact KDYS Listowel tel: 068 23744.

ST MICHAEL’S College Listowel, Open Night will be held on Thursday 25th Sept from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Meet the teachers and view the fantastic facilities within the school. All are welcome.

DEATH took place on 16th September 2014 of Paddy O'Halloran, Kilmorna. Survived by his wife Bridie, daughters Ann and Martina, sons Tim and PJ, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, grandsons Martin, Jake, and Luke, brother and sisters, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass for Paddy was celebrated on Friday the 19th of September at Bridget's Church, Duagh, followed by burial in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mary J Cronin, John Joe Cronin, Maurice McKenna, Donie Relihan, Richard V Cantillon, Tim McElligott, Joe O Flaherty, Alphonsus O Kane, Pat Joe Stokes, Fr Pat Maher, John Joe Kennelly, Anna Buckley, Maeve Goulding, Michael Kiely, Paddy Moran, Denis Holly,John McElligott, Jim Hudson, Brendan O Carroll, Catherine Mulvihill, Paddy Leahy, Fr. Dan O Sullivan, Tom Fitzgerald, Mass on Fri 26th at 7.30pm for Joan McEnery. Mass on Sat. 27th at 7.30pm for Michael Kennelly & the deceased Members of the Kennelly Family. Mass on Tues. 30th at 7.30pm for Mickie Joe Enright.

CHURCH NEWS: Readers, Vigil Michelle Corridan, 11.00am Paul & Anthony Kiely; Knockanure 10.00am Mary O’Flaherty & Cian Rogan.

Collectors for October:- Vigil Noreen O’Flaherty & Margaret Mulvihill, 11.00am Tom Walsh & James Moloney; Knockanure Liam Nolan. Autumn Dues The Autumn Dues for the support of the Priest are now due. Many thanks to those of you who have already contributed. Thanking you for your support and generosity.

We welcome Fr. Finan who is on Holidays in Moyvane at this time.

Wed. Sept. 24th: Talk on Social Justice by Fr. Donal O’Neill, St. John’s Parish Centre, Tralee at 8pm.

PARISH Magazines, now that the races are over, editors of local magazines will be busy collecting items.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kerry who completed the double for the first time since 1980. A big contingent of locals went to Dublin for the weekend.

FUNDRAISING: Duagh Sports & Leisure Complex Will be holding a fundraising “Night at the Dogs” on Saturday night 4th October. Tickets available from committee members & Stevie’s Shop.

WALK: Duagh National School annual 5k for Sunday Sept. 28th at 1pm.Registration in school after Mass.

TRAIL: Liam O’Mahony of The Great Southern Trail and Suzanne O’Brien, Mulranny Park Hotel, Westport will give talk on Trails on Tuesday 23rd September 2014 from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at The Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine

REUNION day for past students/alumni of Mary Immaculate College, Limerick takes place on Saturday Sept 27th 2014 from 1.30.p.m. to 4.30. p.m. All past students are most

welcome.

BUS to Ploughing Match, details from 087 2522402.

MONEY: Airtricity would like to invite applications from community based projects in the locality of their Athea, Dromada, Tournafulla and Rathcahill wind farms for their next distribution of funds. Applications will be accepted within a 20km radius of the wind farms.

DRAMA: Officers Athea Drama Group; Lal Browne chairperson, Amina Parkes treasurer. Anne Marie Horgan secretary and Katherine O’Connor assisting. PRO, Damien Ahern.

MICHAEL’S WELL The feast day of St. Michael, the patron saint of Lixnaw parish will be celebrated on Monday . Sept. 29th There will be 2 masses at the well. (1) Midday mass at 12 noon and evening mass at 7.30pm.

PILGRIMAGE: Medjugorje Pilgrimage: 11th – 18th October 2014 and 18th– 25th October 2014, Tel 048 82241888 for further information.

ROME: Pilgrimage to Rome 19-23 Oct. To include the Beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI, Mass at the tomb of St John Paul & papal audience with Pope Francis. Info: 057 9355050.

PATCHWORK: monthly meeting of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society on Friday 26 Sept 8 pm Collis Sandes House, Tralee. For details contact Michelle tel: 087 9222762. All welcome

CSO: The Irish Times, quoting figures from the Central Statistics Office, reported that just over 40,000 citizens left Ireland in the year ending April 2014 – with the number ballooning to more than 241,000 emigrating since 2008.

More than 120,000 people have returned since 2008, according to figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), with nearly 16,000 in 2013

RAIN: Taken from Knockdown News; The driest September since 2000 was in 2002 with 38.5 mm for the whole month. The wettest September was in 2006 when 229.6 mm of rain fell. The driest month this year was June with 55.6 mm. The wettest was February with 297.1.

CAMOGIE: Limerick Intermediate ladies camogie team won the All Ireland Intermediate final. Their captain Anna Geary is a daughter of Ellen Ann Danaher, formerly of Templeathea. Dymphna O’Brien, Ballyhahill is another player.

ST JOHN’S: Best of Irish on Sept. 24th. Friday 26th, Joe Prop, a new play by Gemma Doorly. Tuesday 30th, A Tribute to Dolly Parton, details from 068 22566.

YOUTH: Diocese of Killaloe has developed a Diocesan Youth Council and its young members have created weekend Mission which everyone is welcome to attend. Busses will take teens from Sep 25th - 28th to events.

NEW Canadian Museum for Human Rights, with 11 galleries opened in Winnipeg, Manitoba, recently. $351 million was invested in the project.

KAVANAGH Weekend at Inniskeen, Co Monaghan, 26th to 28th Sept. 2014.

CHURCH: St Brendan Church Tarbert 1814-2014

March 1799 Rev Austin Martin presided at vestry meeting, where Andrew Rea of Tarbert and Martin Moore of Clounbrean , Moyvane were appointed churchwardens.

Vestry meeting April 1800 Rev Martin presided , Patrick Enright, Tarbert and Con Mulvihill of Gortdromasillihy in Moyvane were churchwardens. Page 41.

In 1809 Patrick Bunce of Leitrim Moyvane was churchwarden.

Laurence Cusac of Leitrim a farmer was churchwarden in 1812.

Moncton Carey Creagh , Tarmons and John Sandes of Moyvane were appointed churchwardens in 1814.

Vestry meeting April 1833, John Creagh of Tarmons and George Hill of Tarbert appointed churchwardens.

Vestry meeting March 1788, presided by Ralph Wall curate, where Thomas Connor of Meelcon and James Wall Junior of Kilbaha were appointed Churchwardens and Herry McCormick was appointed parish clerk.

Limerick Chronicle 2-3-1789, reports flash of lightning struck the weather cock of the new Tarbert Church, penetrated the spire and separated it from top to bottom.

From 1629 to 1652 the Franciscans reoccupied Lislaughtin Friary.

£ 4-11 shillings levied on Union of Kilnaughtin and Murhur for nursing and providing for Ann Willow a foundling left in the union18-4-1797.

List of people who wanted new church in Tarbert on page 35.

Sir Arthur Vicars who was at Kilmorna had a set of 15th Century choir stalls, they came from a church in England and he wanted them put into St John’s in Listowel in thanksgiving for soldiers who returned from War 1, they were donated by St John’s to Limerick Cathedral and were installed there in February 1962. Sir Arthur was shot by republicans on 14th April 1921.

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RACING in Listowel from 14th to 20th Sept and the All Ireland Wrenboys Final is on Friday night 19th Sept. Hope all our visitors have a safe and enjoyable time with us.

COFFEE MORNING in aid of Listowel Hospice on Wed 17th Sept. from 10 – 2pm. at the home of Nora Mulvihill, 31 Church St.

SAMARITANS information evening on Wednesday 24th September at 8pm. at the Carlton Hotel, Tralee. Should anyone require further information you can contact them on 086 8114967.

DIOCESE OF KERRY EARTH WEEK. September 21st—28th 2014.

BUS to Ploughing Championship, Wed 24th Sept. leaves Listowel 6.45am. Contact Marie 0861032436.

CONGRATULATIONS to Listowel Tidy Towns who were recently presented with their 7th Gold Medal.

THE IRISH HEART FOUNDATION, blood pressure clinic will visit the Listowel Family Resource Centre on Tuesday. September 15 from 10am-1pm.

BEST WISHES to Kay O Carroll and Shane McGuigan who were married in Duagh Church on 6th September 2014 by Fr Pat Moore P.P. Best man was Gavin Taylor, groomsmen were Ruairi Mulligan and Tom Ahern. Bridesmaids were, Deirdre O Callaghan, Susan O Carroll and Elizabeth O Carroll. Flower girl, Kyra McGuigan Flanagan. The bride is daughter of Frank and Ann O Carroll of Kilmorna and the groom is son of John and Maureen McGuigan from Derry.

BLOOD: There will be a blood donor clinic in Listowel Arms Hotel on Sept. 22nd/23rd from 6-9pm.

DEATH: Matt O’Connor of Ballyhennessy. Sympathy to his daughters Mary B, Madeline, Rose & Phil. His son Mattie & his sister Kathleen O’Sullivan Derry farm Listowel.

ANNIVERSARIES: Pat Kennelly, Catherine Courtney, Kitty Denihan, Nora Galvin, Eamonn Riordan, Mary Vaughan, Teresa Joan Stack, Knight of Glin, Bridie Moloney, Sr. Annunciata Curtin, Fr. Theo O Sullivan, Bridget Brosnan, Geraldine Daly, Ned Moran, Elizabeth Kelliher, Michael J Nunan, Tim Flaherty, Joe Moloney, Mai McMahon, Sr. Joan Leahy, Sr. M Regis Kennelly, Fr. Denis O Sullivan, James Dower, Sr. Agatha Stack, Mai Costelloe, Mai Broderick, Michael O Connor, Pat Scanlon, Tom Kennelly, Bill O Donnell, Kevin O Donovan, Bridget O Connor, Mary Soder. Mass on Thurs.18th at 7.30pm for Nellie O’Connor. Mass on Sat. 20th at 7.30pm for Paddy Fitzmaurice

Sun. 21st Mass at 11.00am in Moyvane for Hanora Galvin & the Deceased members of the Galvin Family.

READERS: Readers, Vigil, Elaine Hudson, 11.00am Philip Kiely & Maureen Walsh; Knockanure, 10.00am Patricia & Andrew Rogan

COLLECTORS for October:- Vigil Noreen O’Flaherty & Margaret Mulvihill. 11.00am Tom Walsh & James Moloney; Knockanure Liam Nolan.

DUES: Autumn Dues The Autumn Dues for the support of the Priest are now due. Many thanks to those of you who have already contributed. Thanking you for your support and generosity.

BOOK on St Brendan’s Church in Tarbert, available at Flavin’s Bookshop, Seanchai, Woulfe’s Bookshop in Listowel and at Tarbert Bridewell.

COURSE: West Limerick Resources is offering a four night web design course this September to community groups based in the West Limerick area. The course will take place on Wednesdays Sept 17, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15 7.30-9.30pm in Newcastle West and is free of charge.

HOSPICE: September 18th, the annual “Coffee Morning” in aid of Milford Hospice will take place in the Memorial Hall Athea from about 9.00am onwards.

KEEP FIT with Maggie – a wide range of fitness classes available in Abbeyfeale and Knockanure. For all class details ring Maggie on 087-9866533.

BINGO: St. Vincent de Paul Bingo, Listowel will operate from St. Michael’s College, from Sunday 21st September.

COURSE in Youth Ministry is accredited by the Diocese of Kerry and aimed at adults interested in working and journeying with young people in a parish, school, youth service or other setting. Apply to Bernie McCaffrey, Diocesan Pastoral Team at 087 6484367 at John Paul II Pastoral Centre email:berniemccaffrey@dioceseofkerry.ie

CERT: Certificate in Spirituality See ardfertretreatcentre.org or phone 066 7134276 for details, Contact Marie 086 1032436

KDYS Listowel : winter activity programmes starting in October. Groups include,guitar lessons, digital photogtaphy using mobile phones, Zumba, tennis club, pool academy, come dine with me, and sea fishing club. Open to all teenagers.

FAIR: Key to your Future Kerry ETB Adult Education and Training Fair on Thurs 18th Sept 12-8pm in the Brandon Hotel Tralee. Info on courses and grants. Free entry. Workshops and Skills demonstrations. SUSI are coming to Kerry to explain Student Grant applications.

WRITER IN RESIDENCE – Clinics at Listowel Library Award-winning writer Noel O’Regan will hold a series of fortnightly clinics from 11am-12.30pm beginning next Tuesday September 16th at Listowel Library, please email writer@kerrycoco.ie

KERRY LIFE AND FAMILY CENTRE (behind the Imperial Hotel) open on Thursdays from 10am to 4pm. Many Catholic books on sale.

HEART FOUNDATION: nominations for the 5th Annual “Life after Stroke” Awards, celebrating the exceptional determination and courage of Stroke Survivors and their Carers, can be made at www.stroke.ie or call Emma-Jane Morrissey on 01 6685001. Closing date for entries is 19th September

ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING CENTRE: presents A Free Drug & Alcohol Awareness Workshop in collaboration with the Tralee Community Drugs Initiative at Kerry Adolescent Counselling Centre, Balloonagh on the 16th September from 7pm-9pm. Phone: 0667181333

CANCER: The Irish Cancer Society will hold a free conference for cancer survivors on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium is being held as part of Ireland’s first cancer week which will run for September 15th –21st. The focus of the week is “Living With Cancer”.

PILGRIMAGE: Medjugorje Pilgrimage: 11th – 18th October 2014 and 18th – 25th October 2014. Tel 00353 1 4434510/048 82241888 or www.med-irishcentre.com for further information

CONVENT N.S.: A retirement function for Marie Gleeson, Nora Gaire and Mary Jo Healy was held in Fr. Casey's Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale on Saturday, September 13.

MOON: Al Worden, who was one of 19 astronauts selected by NASA in 1966 and one of 24 who travelled to the Moon served as a command module pilot for the Apollo 15 trip in 1971. Al Worden will lecture at Limerick Institute of Technology on Tuesday September 16th and at a dinner in the Pavilion in the University of Limerick on September 17th 2014.

GUNS: Six Limerick people were among the crews of the Asgard, Kelpie and Chotah which landed rifles for the Irish Volunteers at Howth and Kilcoole in July and August 1914: Conor O Brien, his sister Kitty O'Brien, their second cousin Mary Spring-Rice, Sir Thomas Myles, George Cahill and Tom Fitzsimons.

To commemorate the centenary of this event, the Mount Trenchard Memorial Committee has commissioned a monument by Cliodhna Cussen to be unveiled at Mount Trenchard Churchyard on September 21st from 2:00pm - 3:00pm., Conor O Brien and Mary Spring-Rice are buried in the Churchyard. A booklet about the six people commemorated and the events of 1914, edited by Tom Donovan, will be launched at the unveiling.

POPE: A year from now, people from around the world will gather with the Pope in Philadelphia to celebrate God's gift of the family. Marked by the theme Love is our Mission: The Family Fully Alive, this will be the Eighth World Meeting of Families. Established by Saint John Paul II, these regular world gatherings began twenty years ago, in 1994.

LITERARY HERITAGE International Conference will be held in Galway from 24th to 26th Sept. 2014.

THOUGHT: “Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence or learning”. Frederick W. Faber; What you get by achieving your goals, is not as important as who you become by achieving those goals. The best way to succeed in this world, Is to act on the advice you give to others.

WOULFE: Jim Woulfe who died at Belchite fighting with the Canadian MacKenzie Papineau battalion of the XV International Brigade during the Republican offensive in 1937, he is commemorated in a memorial in Ottawa in Canada.

SUDDEN DEATH OF AN M P. While attending mass at Listowel parish church Sunday, Mr. Marum, M.P. for North Kilkenny, was suddenly seized with an attack of heart disease. He was removed by friends the police barracks adjacent, where he expired. The body was taken to adjacent hotel awaiting the inquest. Taken from 23 September 1890 - Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Exeter, Devon, England.

HEWSON; Narrative of Captain Maurice Hewson 1803-1809.

Maurice born 1786, entered Royal Navy 1796, captured by French and taken to Calais, released and returned to navy, captured again and wrote his story.

On 31st October 1808 Hewson and O Brien and others were escaped prisoners in the area of Laubach near Salzburg, while being driven on a one horse car up a cold steep mountain they alighted an walked some of the journey to warm themselves and relieve the horse, O Brien spoke in Irish to a man he met on the road. There was a guard of several soldiers on the road to protect travellers from robbers. O Brien asked did any of them know French or Italian, there was no reply, but when he inquired did any of them know Irish, there was a rush to his side. He had found a bunch of soldiers who were sent out of Ireland after the 1798 rebellion to enter service with the Prussian army. Two battalions were taken out of prison and sent to Prussia. When Prussia had to submit to Napoleon in Oct. 1806, the Irish battalions were sent to Austria. Hewson was sorry for them, they warmly welcomed him and swore to protect him.

Maurice Hewson lived near Loughill in 1830 at the home of his brother Francis David. Maurice Married in July 1830 Anna daughter of John Hunt , barrister at Upper Merrion Street, Dublin, they had three children, Francis went to New Zealand and retired there in 1907.

Maurice Hewson died 30th Dec. 1869 , he was married for forty years. His wife Anna died 22 Jan. 1872 aged 81 at Lisgarriff House. Napoleon died 1821. Details taken from

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KNOCKANURE

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre.

The next social day for the Active Retirement takes place on Monday 8th September, details from Phone 068 49799.

DANCING Classes with Timmy Woulfe at the Marian Hall on Monday evenings at 8.30pm. Everybody welcome.

FEET: The Chiropodist will be in the Marian Hall on Friday 12th Sept . For an appointment please phone Eileen Quinn 49472.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY IN KNOCK: Sunday September 14th. Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Charles Brown, Apostolic Nuncio. Bookings John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney 064 6632644 .

BEST WISHES to Cathy Lane and Donal MGrath who were married recently in Duagh Church by Fr Moore P.P. Best man was Michael McGrath, groomsman was Ciaran McGrath. Bridesmaids were Margaret and Mary Ellen Lane. The bride is daughter of Denis and Nora Lane of Abbeyfeale. Peter and Carmel McGrath of Moyvane are parents of the groom.

RACING in Listowel from 14th to 20th Sept.

CYCLE: 35 mile leisure cycle in Listowel on Sat. 13th , starting at 1pm, details from 087 8264 544.

THE LISTOWEL RACE WEEK, Accommodation office Located in the Seanchaí Centre, contact us on 068- 23036 or 068- 23037.

BUS to Ploughing Championship, Wed 24th Sept. leaves Listowel 6.45am. Contact Marie 0861032436.

COFFEE MORNING in aid of Listowel Hospice on Wed 17th Sept. from 10 – 2pm. at the home of Nora Mulvihill, 31 Church St.

SAMARITANS RECRUITING NEW VOLUNTEERS there will be an information evening on Wednesday 24th September at 8pm. at the Carlton Hotel, Tralee. Should anyone require further information you can contact them on 086 8114967.

ANNIVERSARIES: Tony O Callaghan, Catherine Lynch, SR. Berchmans Kennelly. Sheila Barry, Gerry Galvin, Annie McAuliffe, Ned Buckley, Ciss and Jimmy McCarthy, John P Ryan, Ned Stack, Ando Brosnan, Padraig Dunne, Hugh Goulding, Fr Michael Maher, Paddy Brosnan, Jackie Enright, Michael Mulvihill, Mick O Connell, Fr Joe Walsh, Sr. Mercedes O Connor, Mary Shanahan Kennelly, John Collins, Sr. Anthony O Connor, Mary Broderick, Br. William Kelly. Mass on Wed.10th at 7.30pm for Ned & Mary Ellen Stack & the deceased members of the Stack Family and Ned Scanlon. Mass on Sat. 13th at 7.30pm for Patrick Brosnan. Mass on Sun. 14th at 11.00am for John Collins.

DEATH took place on August 30th 2014 of Denis McGrath of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Athea. Husband of Pam and father of Jason, Trevor, Ciarán and Denise. Survived also by brothers Séan and Oliver, sister Noeleen. Funeral Mass at Church of St. John the Baptist, Blackrock on Thursday, Sept 4th, Denis McGrath was laid to rest in Deans Grange Cemetery.

DEATH occurred of Michael O’Donnell of New Street, Abbyfeale on Aug. 10th. 2014 Michael, brother of the late Anne Marie Cotter, survived by his sisters Bedelia O’Riordan and Mary, brother-in-law Mossie, nieces and nephews, Sadie Neville, Margaret Supple, Siobhán Marshall, Billy, Mike, Nicky and Tim Cotter, their spouses and children. Requiem Mass for Michael O Donnell was celebrated in Abbeyfeale Church on Friday September 5th.2014, Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery. Michael was a well-known historian, countless people relied on him for historical facts artefacts.

READERS: Readers, Vigil, John Corbett, 11.00am, Amanda Coulson & Aine o’ Connor; Knockanure, 10.00am Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy

MEETING: Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Wed Sept 10th at 8.00pm in the Presbytery.

SUDAN; on Sunday, September 14th Abbeyfeale for Africa organise their annual walk for Fr. Tim Galvin at 3pm from the Church yard Abbeyfeale and the afternoon tea dance takes place at Fr. Casey’s with dancing to Stevie Donegan and proceeds going to Fr. Tim who will be returning to his Mission in South Sudan at the end of the month.

EBOLA: The Leprosy Mission of Ireland fundraising campaign aiming to purchase 20,000 disposable, protective clothing, which will be sent to West Africa. To donate call +35312938570 or by electronically transferring funds to The Leprosy Mission Ireland, account details AIB, Blackthorn Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18.

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE A six-week programme focusing on the development of young babies through the medium of play and language will commence at Listowel Family Resource Centre from Friday September 12th at 10.30am, and will continue over the following five Friday's. The programme will be facilitated by Hannah Warkwick. Also courses on Cooking on a Budget, Men's Cookery, Sugan Chair Making, Stained Glass, Rejuvenate your Garden, Parents Plus 0-6, Sewing Class, Beginners Computers, Refresher Computers, Holistic Therapy, Basic Internet. Will be starting up shortly. For further details and bookings contact 068 23584.

IRISH CATHOLIC CATECHISM FOR ADULTS; Booking for this course facilitated by Fr. Sean Sheehy is now full for this term. We can run another one early in 2015. Please hand your name into Denise at the Parish Office.

TRIP: Medjugorje Pilgrimage: 11th – 18th October 2014 and 18th – 25th October 2014, Tel 00353 1 4434510/048 82241888.

CEILI: West Limerick Set Dancing céilí’ will be held at the Devon Inn, Templeglantine on Sunday, Sept. 14th with Taylors Cross at 4pm.

THOUGHT: Whatever affliction comes into our life, our Lord goes into the valley with us, leading us by the hand, even carrying us when it is necessary. From Billy Graham.

IRISH Language & conversational Classes in Duagh every Wednesday night ,from 1st October at 7.30 pm. For 28 wks. For details contact Paul on 087 9378663 or PaulRCosgrove@gmail.com

WHAT you get by achieving your goals, is not as important as who you become by achieving those goals. The best way to succeed in this world, Is to act on the advice you give to others.

ARTHRITIS Ireland will run the Living Well with Arthritis Course in your area this autumn. Phone 01 647 0206 email: training@arthritisireland.ie

PARENTS: Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Tue 9th Sept from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haigs Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents. Phone 011 4045378 or email at info@anamcara.ie

DIOCESE OF KERRY EARTH WEEK. September 21st—28th 2014.

COURSE: Diocese of Kerry Course in Pastoral ministry If you would like to learn more about your faith and to develop your skills in ministry, this is the course for you. It will take place in Ardfert on Tuesday nights and in Killarney on Thursday nights. Phone Diocesan Pastoral Centre 064 6632644 or email francisrowland@dioceseof kerry.ie

SAM MAGUIRE is a replica of the Ardagh Chalice found on 17th Sept. 1868 at Reerasta South, Ardagh on the farm of Jim Quinn and Mary Halpin who was a widow. It is believed that Paddy Flanagan who may have Athea connections and Jim Quinn son of the farmer were involved in the discovery. A monument to the find was blessed in Ardagh on August 30th 2014, by Bishop Leahy of Limerick. As far as I can recall Thomas F Culhane did some research on Jim Quinn and his time in Australia.

KILLARNEY CATHEDRAL—THE EARL OF LISTOWEL.

Tablet Page 5, 11th November 1843

—It is with pride we (Kerry Examiner) publish the following letter, addressed by the above popular nobleman to the respected and zealous parish priest of Killarney, the Rev. Thomas O'Sullivan, enclosing to that rev. gentleman a handsome contribution in aid of the funds for the erection and completion of the Killarney Cathedral " Convamore, October 27, 1843.Sir—In reply to your letter of the 25th instant, I beg to say, that as I have no property within reach of Killarney, whose inhabitants could be benefitted by the new cathedral now in progress of erection, I cannot admit that it has the same claim upon me that a building for the purpose of Divine worship would have if situated in my estate, or within such reach of

my tenants that it could be available to them. At the same time, from a sense of the importance of the work in behalf of which you have applied to me, as representative for the diocese, I have pleasure in contributing my mite, and beg your acceptance of the enclosed.—I remain, Rev. Sir, your very faithful servant

—Listowel.—T. O'Sullivan, P.P."

Granny Limerick

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KNOCKANURE

FIT: Keep Fit with Maggie Large every Thursday from 4th Sept. at 7.30pm at the Knockanure Community Centre.

Meditation 6 week Course at Knockanure Community Centre, Phone 068 49799. Computer Classes in Knockanure Community Centre for 4 weeks starting on 3rd Sept from 4.00 to 6.00pm Phone 068 49799.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre.

The next social day for the Active Retirement takes place on Monday 8th September 2014.Come and enjoy a hot meal followed by music and dance. All Welcome, If attending please ring office on 068 49799. New members especially welcome.

SINGING CLUB meet at the Ramble Inn on 4th September.

INVITATION; Mairead Sharry invites you to her event: Lartique Theatre Group reading a new play, Thursday September 4th at 7:30pm at The Seanchaí Centre, Listowel.

ALZHEIMER’S Carers Support group meeting will take place at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Tuesday Sept 9th at 12 noon.

THANKS: The Moyvane Development Association would like to thank all those who contributed to their recent Church Gate Collection.

BADMINTON: Moyvane Senior Badminton. The club reopens on Wed night Sept 3rd. New members over 16yrs. of age most welcome. All levels from div 5 (beginners) up catered for. Play then continues for the season on Mon. and Wed. nights at 8.00pm.

Day trip to Cliffs of Moher / Lisdoonvarna on Tue Sept 9th . Dep Listowel at 8.45 am. Contact; Marie Walsh 086 1032436.

LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT MEETING will resume on Tuesday 2nd September at 2.30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall.

LECTIO DIVINA GROUP will meet on Tuesday after 10.30am. Mass, in the Parish Meeting room Listowel. New members are always welcome.

BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN DAY on Monday 8th September, feast of the birthday of Our Lady. Mass begins at the Grotto at 11.00 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Ray Browne and fellow concelebrants.

NIGHT Vigil to Knock To celebrate and honour the Birthday of Our

Blessed Lady.42nd Annual Eucharistic All Night Vigil to Knock on Sept 7th/8th Sunday midnight to Monday morning.

ANNIVERSARIES: Moss McGrath, Jim Barry, Dick O Connor, Paddy Finucane, Mrs Pruitt, Bob Murphy, Tom Ned Fitzgerald, Dan Foley, Paul Collins, Nell Tydings, Ned Stack. Mass on Sat. 6th at 7.30pm for Jackie Enright.

DEATH has taken place of Margaret (Madge) Fitzgerald (nee Mulvihill) of Friern Barnet, London and late of Coolaclarig, Listowel, on Aug. 24, 2014 at North London Hospice, Madge is survived by her husband Eddie; her daughters Kathy and Maureen and sons Eddie and John, brothers, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews. Funeral will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Arnos Grove, London. Madge is a near relation of the Hanrahan Family of Kilbaha.

DEATH: Fr Billy O Gorman died 23 August 2014 PP of Tournafulla

ON 27 August 2014: The Bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy, has said that the sudden passing of Tournafolla/Mountcollins Parish Priest Fr Billy O’Gorman has left an enormous void in the hearts of so many, not least his family and parishioners. Throughout his 48 years as a priest, in all of the appointments he held, he touched the lives of thousands of people from Dromin / Athlacca, Ardagh / Carrickerry, Adare, Fedamore mingled with the people of Tournafulla and Mountcollins as they queued together to pay their last respects. Fr O’Gorman’s survived by sister Noirin, brother John, nephews and nieces,

FIRST FRIDAY: Thurs. 4th at 7.30pm in Knockanure and Fri. 5th 7.30pm in Moyvane.

CHURCH NEWS: Friday is the First Friday of the Month. Usual Communion Rounds with Knockanure in the morning and Moyvane in the afternoon. Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request.

Readers: Vigil, Seline Mulvihill, 11.00am Karina Stack & Kevin Hudson; Knockanure 10.00am, Margaret Carmody & Mary Fitzgerald

Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Wed Sept 10th at 8.00pm in the Presbytery. Diocesan Collection for Diocesan needs on 6th & 7th Sept.

LOCAL; Margie Mulvihill daughter of Mike and Peggy Mulvihill has a page to herself in The Comhaltas Annual Report for 2013. Margie had a granduncle Jerry Mulvihill a dancer from Moyvane and she is a cousin of Martin Mulvihill the noted fiddle player. Margie herself was a member of the Morning Star Band for twenty years, she is married to John Reynolds and their children also play music. Last year Margie received The Bardic Award from Comhaltas.

VINTAGE DAY in Knockanure was well attended and organisers were pleased with the event.

GLORACH, auditions will be held at the Glórach Theatre on Saturday, September 6 at 3 pm for new production this winter.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY IN KNOCK: Sunday September 14th. Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Charles Brown, Apostolic Nuncio. Bookings John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney 064 6632644 from September 1st.

ABBEYFEALE MALE VOICE CHOIR: Practice will resume on Thursday, September 4 at 8pm in St. Mary's Boys School. New members welcome, details from 0872581440.

DANCING classes start in Fr. Casey’s clubhouse, Abbeyfeale on Wednesday night September 3rd at 9pm. For further information contact 087-9267037 or 087-6594668. All are welcome.

Dancing classes started in the Top of the Town Athea on Monday night, September 1st at 8.30pm. For further information contact 087-9267037.

CYCLE: Castleisland Day Care Centre Annual Cycle is on Sunday Sept 7th @ 10.00am. Regristration at Castleisland Day Care Centre from 9.00am. Please support this leisure cycle aimed at all ages and abilities. Enquiries 066 7143865.

AWARE: Depression Support Group meets:

Killarney – Mondays, KDYS at 7pm

Tralee – Tuesdays, meeting room at rear of St. John’s Church at 8pm

Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie

MIGRANE ACTION WEEK: The Migraine Association of Ireland will be holding an informal support group in the foyer of the Fels Point Hotel, Tralee, on Thursday 4th September at 7.00pm. The meeting will be chaired by Patrick Little, CEO of the Association and all are welcome.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Ballyheigue Pattern Day, Monday September 8th, from 1pm-3pm. For information on all events in the Centre visit www.ardfertretreatcentre.org, email: ardfertretreat@eircom.net or phone 066 7134276

PILGRIMAGE: Medjugorje Pilgrimage: 11th – 18th October 2014 and 18th – 25th October 2014, includes 7 nights B & B, flight & airport transport. Tel 00353 1 4434510/048 82241888 or www.med-irishcentre.com for further information

RENT; By logging on to .prtb.ie prospective renters can establish the monthly rent being paid.

CHALICE: The Ardagh Chalice Project Group have erected a monument to commemorate the Ardagh Chalice hoard found at Reerasta, Ardagh in September 1868. The monument was unveiled on Saturday 30th August and blessed by Bishop Brendan Leahy, outside Saint Molua’s Parish Church Ardagh.

Brother John M Feheney, from Ballysteen, Co Limerick and a member of the Presentation Brothers in Cork, has been in touch seeking information about people who have served as priests, nuns, and brothers, over the past one hundred years. He plans to publish the details in a book about Religious Vocations in West Limerick. John can be contacted at Mardyke House, Mardyke, Cork.

Phone No 353-21-4251192 ,email jmfeheny@iol.ie

SPANISH CIVIL WAR , Limerickmen who fought on republican side. They are Frank Ryan; Jim Woulfe from Athea; Gerrard Doyle, William Street; Patrick Brady, Thomondgate; Joseph Ryan, Mungret Street and Maurice Emmett Ryan from Upper Catherine Street. Jim Woulfe was killed in the Battle of Belchite in 1937, while Emmet Ryan was executed by his own side during the battle of the Ebro, none of them were living in Limerick when they went to fight in Spain. More details in new book on Spanish Civil War to be published this month by historian Barry McLoughlin.

REUNION LEAVING CERT CLASS OF 1994 On Saturday 13th September, the Presentation School Listowel, Leaving Cert Class of 1994 will have a 20 year reunion, Contact unablistowel@yahoo.ie , keelin.kissane@hotmail.com,

THOUGHT: A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you, and were helped by you, will remember you. So carve you name on hearts, and not on marble. C H Spurgeon

KERRYMAN Extracts; August 17th 1984 reports death in San Francisco of Sr. Sylvia O Sullivan of Kilbaha. 31st August 1984, Moyvane notes reports death of Mrs Margaret Lynch of Clahane and late of Gortdromagowna, Knockanure. AGM of Moyvane Macra is reported in Sept 14th 1984 Notes President Tom Quinn, Vice President John Kearney, Fr. O Leary, Tom Hanrahan, Fr O Mahony. Chairman Tom Moore, Vice Chairman John O Connor. Secretary Anna Enright, Assistant Secretary Michael Kennelly. Treasurer Noel Stack. PRO William Flaherty , Assistant PRO Kay Brosnan. Mary Stack.

September 21st 1984 reports on upcoming Pioneer Charity walk on Sept, 30th. October 5th edition notes, Death of Pat Joe Stokes of Knockfinisk and Knockanure.

ASKEATON FRIARY. Mass was celebrated there on Sunday 24th August to mark the leaving of the Franciscans 300 years ago this year. The friary was founded in 1389 by the third Earl of Desmond – also known as Gerald the Poet. It was completed in 1420 under the reign of his son James. The Franciscans left the friary in 1579 during the Desmond rebellion. Among those who were killed during that period were Franciscans Bishop Patrick O’Hely and Fr Conn O’Rourke who were hanged for refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy to Queen Elizabeth and renounce the Catholic religion. They were Beatified in 1992 also Beatified 1992 were John Kearney, Prior of Cashel, and Bishop Connor O)'Devany of Down and Connor. Following the successes of the Irish Confederate forces in 1642, some of the friars returned to live in Askeaton, the last being Francis Hickey who was appointed in 1714.

Part of the friary was used as a church until the new church was built in the town in 1851. Two chalices were found in the grounds of the friary. One of these dates from 1662 and is now kept in St. Mary's church. The De Lacy family of Conigar, Askeaton, commissioned the chalice. Another chalice was made in 1719 by Fr Pat Purcel and used at Mass in Aug. 2014.

ROADS: At the turn of the 20th century, American roads were chaos. Drivers didn’t need a license, lane lines didn’t exist, and stop signs hadn’t yet been invented. When the first official stop sign did appear in Detroit, in 1915, it was small, white, and square, nothing like the red octagon we know today. But in 1923, a branch of Mississippi’s highway department suggested a change—what if a sign’s shape could denote the kind of hazard ahead? The logic was simple: The more sides a sign has, the more dangerous the upcoming stretch of road is. Circles (which were considered to have infinite sides) designated the riskiest hazards, like railroad crossings. Octagons denoted the second most perilous hazards, like intersections. Diamonds signalled less-tricky stretches, and rectangles were strictly informational. We still use these parameters today, though no one knows why the nonagon drew the short stick.

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KNOCKANURE

PADRE PIO EVENING MASS: will take place on Thursday evening at 7.00p.m. Beginning with the Rosary followed by mass and Benediction. All are welcome.

FIT: Keep Fit with Maggie Large every Thursday from 4th Sept. at 7.30pm at the Knockanure Community Centre.

Meditation 6 week Course at Knockanure Community Centre, Phone 068 49799. Computer Classes in Knockanure Community Centre for 4 weeks starting on 3rd Sept from 4.00 to 6.00pm Phone 068 49799.

SCHOOL AROUND THE CORNER, will be recreated at Fr. Casey’s GAA Clubhouse on Saturday night, August 30th 2014, . In remembrance of 1964 when Paddy Crosbie came to Abbeyfeale to record his programme.

HERITAGE WEEK, details at the library, many events in North Kerry and West Limerick.

BEST WISHES to Liza Mulvihill who now resides in St Ita’s hospital she celebrated her 99th Birthday recently.

BEST WISHES to Eileen and Joe Enright on their 40th wedding anniversary.

FAMILY FUN DAY on August 31st in Listowel Town Park, organised by Kerry Crusaders.

THANKS: Kerry Parents & Friends Association acknowledges €618.79 proceeds of recent Church Gate Collection. Many thanks to all who contributed and especially those who helped with the collection.

DANCING: Set Dancing with Timmy Woulfe’s, class for adults will recommence on Mon.1st Sept at 8.30pm.

THANKS: The Graveyard Committee would like to thank all those who contributed so generously to the Collections at the Masses. A meeting will be held in the Marian Hall on Wed 27th Aug at 9.00pm

DEATH has occurred on 19th August 2014 of Brenda Daly (née Trant) of Caherslee, Tralee and formerly of, Lixnaw. Brenda was predeceased by her husband John and children Joe, Martin and Elizbeth and is survived by her daughter Mary and Philis, sons Dr. Adan and Peter. Sister Theresa Trant (South Africa), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces . Following Requiem Mass at St. Michael's Church, Lixnaw, Brenda Daly was laid to rest in Kiltomey Cemetery , Lixnaw. Brenda had many friends in the parish. DEATH took place on 16th August 2014 of Josie Loftus (née Stack) of Varty Avenue, Raheen, and Athea, wife of the late Bill and is survived by sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces. Following Requiem Mass Josie Loftus was laid to rest in Kilcornan Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr James Leahy, Joan O Grady, Sr. Agatha Stack, Michael Kennelly, John Canty, Edward Joe Nash, Liz O Connor, Mick Barrett, Shane Courtney, Denis J O Sullivan, Peggy McElligott, William J Hudson, Sr. Evangelist Cantillon, Mary McLoughlin, Diarmuid Brandon, Tom Begley, Dan Ahern, Geraldine Hegarty, Michael griffin, Madeline Moloney, Mai Scanlon, Liam Nolan, Mike Joe Daly. Mass on Fri. 29th at 7.30pm for Danny Walsh. Mass on Sat.30th at 7.30pm for Liam Lynch & the deceased members of the Byrne & Lynch Families.

CHURCH NEWS: Readers: Vigil, Michelle Corridan. 11.00am Paul & Anthony Kiely; Knockanure, 10.00am Mary O’Flaherty & Cian Rogan

Collectors for September Vigil, Noreen O’Connell & Michael Liston

11am, Kitty Windle & Mary Lynch; Knockanure 10am Maurice Dowling.

CHALICE: The Ardagh Chalice hoard found at Reerasta, Ardagh in September 1868. A monument to the find will be unveiled on Saturday 30th August 2014 in the presence of Bishop Brendan Leahy, outside Saint Molua’s Parish Church Ardagh after 7.30pm Mass in the church.

BOOK to mark the 300th Anniversary of St Brendan’s Church Tarbert will be of interest to locals as several Moyvane names are included in the baptisms.

RAMBLING HOUSE at Seanchai on 28th August, singing Club will perform at Desmond Castle at 3.30pm on 30th August.

CONGRATULATIONS to Athea Drama members who recently performed in Athea Hall, they include Tony Halpin, Donal Woulfe and Lorcan McAuliffe, Hannah Finnegan, Tommy Denihan, Annette O Donnell, Carol O Connor, Karina Buckley, and Michael O’ Connor.

ST JOHN’S: Wed. 27th Aug. a play by Sarah Keane called 4.48 Psychosis. Fri. 29th, Mrs Shakespeare, A comic drama, details from 068 22566.

ADORATION ROOM REOPENED at St. Mary’s Church reopened on Tuesday morning, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue each week at the usual times on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

COURSE: Fr. Sean Sheehy conduct a 10 week course based on the new Catechism over the coming weeks commencing on Wednesday, September 24th and ending on November 26th from 7.30 to 9pm At Listowel. Topics will include: 1. Humans Need Faith in God. 2. God comes to us 3. The Gospel Truth for everyone 4. Faith calls for a “Yes” – I Believe in God 5. The Beginning of Man and Woman 6. Good News: God sends His Son, Jesus 7. Jesus is the only Saviour 8. The Holy Spirit, Spirit of Truth 9. Jesus’ Church – Reflects His light – Her Marks 10. Mary – Most perfect member our Eternal Destiny.

FIRST AID: Three day Occupational First Aid Course Fetac level 5 on 10th 11th and 12th Sept at The Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee. Full details www.getready.ie

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2nd – 7th September ex Kerry Airport led by Bishop Ray Browne. There are a small number of seats available on the Pilgrimage for Hotel Pilgrims due to cancellations. Contact Janice 064 7758219 email: joskdp@eircom.net”

ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE reopens Tuesday 26th August at 9am. Check website for further details.

THE LISTOWEL RACE WEEK ACCOMMODATION OFFICE is open from Monday- Friday 11:00- 13:00 and 14:00-16:00, contact us on 068- 23036 or 068- 23037.

BLOOD: Irish Blood Transfusion Service: 3000 units of blood are required every week. 1000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. A quarter of our population require blood at some point in their life. There will be a blood donor clinic held in the Community Centre, Castleisland, on Wednesday, 27th and Thursday, 28th August 2014. Time: 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

PEOPLE of the Year, closing date for entries is Sept.6th, details from people of the year.com

FAIR: Milford Hospice Fair 31st Aug at UL. details from, you’d like to get involved or lend a hand with this year’s Milford Harvest Fair, contact 061 485860.

MENTAL Health : Free Focus Programmes Tralee for those recovering from mental health problems. Duration: 12 months. Enquiries: National Learning Network 0667122533.

Depression: Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and bi-polar disorder takes place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’s Church every Tuesday at 8.00p.m. Call Kate on 087-2993142 or Aware office on 01-6617211.

ADDICTION: Freedom from Addiction - Free For Life: Is an addiction controlling and ruining your life? Would you like to discover Hope and Joy? Contact us: Community Cenacolo, Knock, Co. Mayo. Telephone: 094-9388286, where you can find free help? Further Info: Jean : 087-2687040, or Damien: 0860644662 also www.communitycenacolo.ie

CYCLE: Congrats to all who took part and helped out in the Knights Charity Cyclists Glin GAA cycle for Irish heart Foundation on Saturday 16th Aug 2014.

SINGER Patsy Watchorn has retired from touring after 50 years on the stage. The Dublin born entertainer had a career with the Dublin City Ramblers, The Dubliners and the Dublin Legends. He has hits like “The Rare Ould Times”, and “The Ferryman”.

PRAYER breaks all bars, dissolves all chains, opens all prisons, and widens all straits by which God's saints have been held. E M Bounds.

REPLY: Mary O Connell comment on knockanurelocal youtube

My grandmother was Ellen Harnett. She married Denis O'Connell and they lived in Clash in Abbeyfeale. My father John and his 6 sisters emigrated to the US after his parents died and they were raised here by their Uncle Fr. John Harnett also of Abbeyfeale.

CLAIMS after Civil War , taken from National Archives; Mary Agnes Sheehy, Church Street, Listowel, County Kerry. FIN/COMP/2/8/185, Date, Nov 1923-[?1926]Dwelling house and premises damaged at Church Street, Listowel on 2/3 March 1922; file states the property was occupied by an ex-soldier and family against whom an order

for possession had been obtained; before the order was

executed the tenant caused the afore mentioned destruction;

dwelling house and fixtures damaged at Carhooeragh, Knockanure,

County Kerry on 25 March 1923; file states that the claimant

is a shopkeeper and supporter of the government and used

to supply the troops; notices were put up in Listowel

threatening those who supplied the National troops and on account of this support the claimant's property was fired upon and damaged.

File, William Moore, farmer, Kilmorna, County Kerry. (FIN/COMP/2/8/291) Jan 1923-Feb 1927

File, Denis O'Sullivan, Bunagarha, Listowel, County Kerry. (FIN/COMP/2/8/688) Jan 1923-Jan 1927

File, Michael McCarthy, Coilbee, Listowel, County Kerry. (FIN/COMP/2/8/707) Jan 1923-Jan 1927

File, John P Kennelly, National Hotel, Limerick City. (FIN/COMP/2/8/315) Jan 1923-Jan 1927

File, Michael Keane, parish priest, Newtownsandes, County Kerry. (FIN/COMP/2/8/330) Feb 1923-[?1926] page 17

File. Jeremiah O'Connor, Rathoran, Kilmorna, County Kerry. (FIN/COMP/2/8/708) Feb 1923-[?1926]

File, Mary Walsh, Clounprohus, County Kerry. (FIN/COMP/2/8/779)

Mar 1923-Jan 1927

File, Maurice Heffernan, Kilmorna, County Kerry. (FIN/COMP/2/8/807), Mar 1923-[?1926]

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Collins, Sheahan, Carrueragh and Behan.

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Leen, Rice, Kilmorna House.

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TRIP: Day Trip to Cobh on Wednesday August 20th. Visit all the attractions, lunch included. Depart Listowel 8am. Contact Marie Walsh on 086 1032436.

CONGRATULATIONS to Betty O Sullivan and Jim Halpin who were married in Moyvane Church recently by Fr Lucid. PP. Best man Darren Halpin, Groomsmen were Frank Stafford, Danny O Sullivan, Garry Carroll and Dan Halpin. Bridesmaids, Orlaith O Sullivan, Marie Shanahan, Sarah Allen, Amanda O Donnell and Autumn Halpin. The bride is daughter of Dan O Sullivan and the late Bernadette O Sullivan of Aughrim. The groom is son of the late Michael and Mary Halpin of Ballygolouge.

TRIP to farms in Cork, details from 087 29666 35.

MATCH: Listowel Emmetts Ladies Senior , Aug 2014 who secured an away win against Corca Dhuibhne on a scoreline of 6-16 to 3-8 in the Mary Jo Curran Cup. Team includes, Doireann Tarrant, Claire Kennelly, Louise Horgan, Breda Lane (Knockanure) , Kate Sayers, Norma O' Sullivan, Sarah O'Brien, Maguerite O'Flaherty, Emma Thornton, Catherine Flavin, Fiona Buckley, Megan Feeley, Maimie O'Flynn, Miriam O"Keffee, Lauren Flavin, Mary Beades, Aoife Shine, Caoimhe O'Sullivan, Sarah Moriarty,

BLACKBERRIES are now ripe in small quantities.

REMEMBER: On Saturday night, August 30th 2014, The School around the Corner will be recreated at Fr. Casey’s GAA Clubhouse. In remembrance of 1964 when Paddy Crosbie came to Abbeyfeale to record his programme.

HERITAGE WEEK, details at the library, many events in North Kerry and at Desmond Castle NCW.

DEATH: Eileen Ahern died on Saturday 9th August , Eileen nee O Connor of Parkanna, Athea, wife of the late Tom. Survived by her daughter Evelyn, sons Ted, Seamus, Francis & Tony, son-in-law Liam, daughters-in-law Ursula, Miriam, Louise and Margaret, grandchildren, sisters Betty and Bridie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews nieces. Requiem Mass for Eileen Ahern was celebrated on Tuesday 12th August 2014, burial after in Holy Cross Cemetery.

DEATH has occurred of Maureen Cooper (née O'Sullivan)

Ardshanavooley, Killarney. Maureen was predeceased by her husband Michael and survived by children, Danny, Mark, Geraldine, Mike, Vince, Karen and Colm.

DEATH: Georgie O'Connell of 48 St John's Grove, Holloway, London N19 and formerly of Kilpadogue, Tarbert, County Kerry. Was laid to rest on 13th August 2014, he is survived by his wife Bridget, son John, daughter Mary, daughter-in-law Stella, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. His brother Patsy was a Feale Rangers and Kerry footballer.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jim Flaherty, Tom Holly, Sean Neligan, John Sheahan, Peg Keane, Geraldine Dillon, Bridie O Connor, Con McSweeney, John Hudson, Sr. Patrick Tarrant, Willie Finucane, Pope Pius x, Catherine Broderick, Margaret Crowley, Padraig O Callaghan, Fr.Micheal Galvin, Ethne Strong, Brid McCarthy, Paddy Barry, Mary Olive Relihan, Jim Stack, Bridie O Connor, Mary O Mahony. Mass on Tues. 19th at 7.30pm for Fr. John O’Flaherty & the deceased members of the O’Flaherty Family. Mass on Sunday 24th at

11.00am for Maurice & Mary Hartnett & son James.

READERS: Vigil, Elaine Hudson, 11.00am Philip Kiely & Maureen Walsh; Knockanure 10.00am, Patricia & Andrew Rogan.

COLLECTORS for September, Vigil, Noreen O’Connell & Michael Liston, 11am Kitty Windle & Mary Lynch; Knockanure 10am, Maurice Dowling.

KNOCK: Abbeyfeale parish will travel to Knock on Tuesday, August 19th , book with Sean Broderick or Peg Murphy.

YOUTH: The Annual Youth Conference (organised by Legion of Mary) will be held on the 30th /31st August in All Hallows College, Dublin. It is open to all young people between the ages 18 and 40. Give your name to Patricia 087 9048659 by August 22nd.

CHALICE: The Ardagh Chalice hoard found at Reerasta Ardagh in September 1868. A monument to the find will be unveiled on Saturday 30th August 2014 in the presence of Bishop Brendan Leahy, outside Saint Molua’s Parish Church Ardagh after 7.30pm Mass in the church.

PRAYER: Afternoon of prayer with John Delaney will be held at Scartaglen Church on 24th Aug. at 2.30pm.

ROSE: Among the escorts At the Rose of Tralee, Liam Harnett, 28, from Abbeyfeale and Kennedy O’Brien, from Newcastle West,

LEAVING: 994 females and 907 males sat the Leaving Cert in Kerry this year, 75 sat the Leaving Cert Applied.

CANCER: Recovery Haven: ‘ Strides for Life’ is run in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society. The Group meets every Tuesday at Recovery Haven, Tralee. Any queries, please contact Siobhán @ 066-7192122.

SENIOR Help Line: Do you need someone to talk to? Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland, Local 1850440444. Senior Help Line is open from 10.00am to 10.00pm, 365 days a year.

THOUGHT: Friendship needs no words - it is solitude delivered from the anguish of loneliness. Dag Hammarskjold

DEPRESSION; Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and bi-polar disorder takes place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’s Church every Tuesday at 8.00p.m. Call Kate on 087-2993142 or Aware office on 01-6617211.

PEOPLE of the Year, closing date for entries is Sept.6th, details from people of the year.com

FAIR: Milford Hospice Fair 31st Aug at UL. details from, you’d like to get involved or lend a hand with this year’s Milford Harvest Fair, contact the fundraising supervisor Anne Marie Hayes at A.hayes@milfordcarecentre.ie or 061 485860.

FREE TRAVEL: childleapcard.ie/

Till 24th August, kids will be able to travel for free using Child Leap Card.

SCHOOL BAGS: Parents complain about weight of school bags and costs, yet they buy the expensive bag, just because of a fancy picture on the back of it.

VITORIES CHRISTI Volunteers; To find out more, email colin@viatoreschristi.com call 01-8689986 or visit http://viatoreschristi.com/events/

PICTURES a few locals involved, Man on the Bridge

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FREE BUS PASS; There is much talk about the free travel pass, anyone who observed people boarding a bus are surprised at the number of young people with free travel pass. I am told last Wednesday a person with free travel pass having the trappings of middle class took over the front seat, to read the North Kerry Edition of the Kerryman and transact their business on a touch screen, refusing to allow another person to sit beside them.

WAR DEATHS: Denis Mulvihill, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Irish Guards, Died: 31/07/1917, Son of Michael and Margaret Mulvihil, Killianymore, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Name: John O'Halloran, Regiment: 1st Bn, Royal Munster Fusiliers

Died: 08/09/1916,Son of Mary O'Halloran (nee Lynch) who was from Glin, Co Limerick. Current address being Ballylongford, Co. Kerry

Name: John Walsh, Regiment: 2nd Bn, Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 12/02/1919. Son of Thomas and Johanna Walsh, Glin, Co. Limerick. Brother of Thomas Walsh

Name: Thomas Walsh, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 22/03/1918, Son of Thomas and Johanna Walsh, Glin, Co. Limerick. Brother of John

Name: John Cusack ,Regiment: 9th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 16/04/1915: Born in Glin, Co. Limerick

Name: Patrick Cusack, Regiment: 9th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers ,Died: 18/03/1916, Son of Margaret & James Cusack, Killeany, Glin, Co. Limerick

Name: Timothy Hanrahan, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 21/12/1914 Born in Glin, Co. Limerick. There were 57 members of the 2nd Batallion R. M. F. Killed that day, including 10 Limerick men.

Name: Daniel Hanlon, Regiment: 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 22/03/1918, Son of Daniel and Norah Hanlon, Glin, Co. Limerick.

BALLYHAHILL

Name: Patrick O'Sullivan, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Irish Guards, Died: 30/09/1916, Born in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.

Thomas Fitzgerald, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 10/11/1917, Born in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick

LOUGHILL

Michael Quill, Regiment: 10th Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died: 25/07/1917

: Son of Thomas Quill, Loughill, Co. Limerick

SHANAGOLDEN

Daniel Joseph Sheehan, Regiment: 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards. Died: 24/07/1917. Son of John and Johanna Sheehan, Shanagolden, Co Limerick.

John Copeland, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Scots Guards, Died: 26/10/1914

Son of Charles and Catherine Copeland (nee Healy), Corgriggs, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick.

Robert Cussen, Regiment: 7th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 12/08/1915, Son of Joseph Cussen, Ballyegna, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick

Daniel Lynch, Regiment: 44th Bn. Australian Infantry, Died: 28/03/1918. Son of John & Catherine Lynch, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick

Patrick McDonnell, Regiment: 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 18/11/1916, Born in Shanagolden, Limerick.

Lance Corporal, Phillip Naughton, Regiment: 8th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 31/08/1916: Born Shanagolden, Co Limerick. Husband of Catherine Naughton, 1 Keeffe's Place, Edward St, Limerick.

Henry O'Brien, Regiment: 1st Bn. Irish Guards, Died: 28/06/1916, Son of David and Bridget O'Brien, Shanagolden, Co Limerick.

Martin O'Donovan, Regiment: 2nd. Bn. Irish Guards, Died: 27/03/1918, Born in Shanagolden, Co Limerick.

William Pennie, Regiment: 1st Bn. Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F., Died: 25/08/1918, Son of John Pennie, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick.

Daniel Joseph Sheehan, Regiment: 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards., Died: 24/07/1917

Son of John and Johanna Sheehan, Shanagolden, Co Limerick.

Eugene Carroll, Regiment: 6th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 28/12/1917, Commemorated: Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel, Born in Kilmallock, Co Limerick.

Daniel Lynch, Regiment: 44th Bn. Australian Infantry, Died: 28/03/1918, Son of John & Catherine Lynch, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick. Emigrated to Australia in 1898.

George Robinson Smith, Regiment: 4th Bn. Australian Infantry, Died: 06/09/1917, Further Details: Son of Richard and Jane Smith, Suite 9 Broughton Apartments, Vancouver, BC, Canada. George attended the Diocesan School, Molesworth St, Dublin

Name: William J. Doherty, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Irish Guards, Died: 15/09/1917, Born in Limerick

Michael O'Keefe, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers, Died: 08/07/1915, Born in Limerick. Listed as O'Keef on CWGC database.

Patrick Reddin, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 16/07/1916, Husband of Margaret Reddin, 5 Doyle's Cottages, Garryowen, Limerick.

Simon Sheehy, Regiment: 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 12/11/1917, Son of Martin Sheehy, Carrickerry, Ardagh, Co Limerick.

Maurice Connors, Regiment: 1st Garrison Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers, Died: 02/08/1917, Born in Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick.

Francis Duhig, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, Died: 27/08/1914

Born in Limerick

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ACTIVE Retired Day" in Knockanure was held on Monday the 11th August 2014, more from 068 49799. New members especially welcome.

VINTAGE RUN in Knockanure on August 17th, many side show events are also taking place in the Village on the day.

BEST WISHES at the All Ireland Fleadh in Sligo to The Bedford Cross Band, includes Katie Lucey, Joan Lane and Yvonne Buckley on fiddles, Aisling Neville and James Dillon on flutes, John Neville on accordion, Brian Scannell on banjo, Lorraine Horgan on concertina, Noel Clancy on drums and Lindsay Moynagh on piano.

THANKS to all who were involved in the graveyard masses, hundreds attended, great to see so many giving of their time and energy year after year preparing and serving. Our Parish Priest who has a big workload, deserves our appreciation, he is ably assisted by Fr Tom and Fr Brendan who also serve.

200 YEARS since St Brendan’s Church opened and the occasion will be marked on August 17th at 3pm in Tarbert.

ATHEA Parish Festival begins on August 15th and will continue until August 24th finishing with a 5k run. The committee are sponsoring a party on Wednesday afternoon, August 20th, for the Going Strong members. Details from Rose at Brouder’s.

RACING in Tralee again during the Rose Festival at Ballybeggan Park on 16th and 17th August.

HORSE FAIR at Knocknagoshel on Aug. 16th.

LEAVING Cert results, helpline number 1800 265165.

BEST WISHES to Moss Gaire and his wife Betty who are retiring from their shop in Duagh after 30 years serving the district, best wishes to Steve and Paula are taking over.

WATER; There will be Water Safety & Swim Lessons at Glin Pier August 14th to 18th. Lifeguards are on duty every day at the pier to suit the times of the tides. Daily and weekly tide times can be found by clicking on 'Tides at Glin'

THOUGHT:” If we are habitually grumbling and complaining, we should beware; the path we are on leads away from Christ”.

Francis Frangipane.

DEATH: Rev. Fr. Michael Sheehy, 29 August 1927 – 31 July 2014 second youngest child of Thomas and Marianne Sheehy of Duagh, Co Kerry. Survived by his sister, Sr. Laboure Sheehy , he was predeceased by six siblings. Reverend Michael (Mick) was born in Kilcara, Duagh, Kilmorna on Aug. 29, 1927. Died 31st July 2014 in the care of the Sisters of Nazareth, Camberwell in the sixtieth year of his priesthood. He studied for the priesthood at St Patrick's College, Carlow as a student for the Archdiocese of Melbourne and was ordained a priest at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow, on June 6, 1954. After serving as Assistant Priest at the Parishes of Northcote (1955), Kyneton (1958), Kew (1965), St Kilda West (1967), Preston East (1967) and then as Parish Priest of Healesville (1969), Heidelberg (1971) and Doncaster from 1979 until his retirement in 2009.

DEATH has taken place of John Purtill, Statin Island, New York and late of Ballydonoghue, Lisselton

Requiem mass for John took place at Statin Island Church, New York Friday 8th August 2014, Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Months Minds mass for John Purtill will take place at St. Teresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue at 8pm on September 4th.

DEATH has taken place of Sr. Rosalie Enright, Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary, Cavan and late of Tarbert, Co. Kerry, on August 8th 2014. Was serving in S. Africa, Kenya and Zambia. Survived by the Holy Rosary Sisters, her brothers Danny, Gerry and Tommy, her sisters Breda and Sr. Aquin, sisters-in-law, Maureen, Stella and Bea, brother-in-law Sean, nieces, nephews. Requiem Mass For Sr. Roslalie was celebrated in Tarbert Church on Monday 11th at 11am, Mass for Sister will be celebrated in the Cathedral of Ss Patrick & Felim, Cavan on Tuesday at noon, followed by burial in Cullies Cemetery.

DEATH took place on 8th August 2014 of Mary Flaherty (née Galvin)

Tubbertureen, Moyvane. She was predeceased by her husband Ned, survived by son Michéal, daughters Marian (Atlanta), Frances (Sligo) and Gabrielle, daughter-in-law Esther, sons-in-law Danny and Kasper, her six grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces. Requiem Mass for Mary Flaherty was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on 11th August, followed by burial in Ahavoher Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Shannon Tragedy 15 Aug. 1893, Pat Shine, Madeline Mulvihill, Mick Finucane, Jim Harnett, Pat Carmody, Sr. Eileen Cunningham, Tom Begley, Sr. Hanora Moriarty, Kate Devane, Denis Sheahan, Nuala Gould, Mary Enright, Jeff Eger, Mass on Tue. 12th at 7.30pm for Mossie O’Connor. Mass on Wed 13th at 7.30pm for Dan & Tessie. Mass on Sat 16th at 7.30pm for Sean Nelligan. Mass on Sun 17th at 10.00am for Dick, Peggy, Myles, John & Mary Sheehan.

HOLYDAY on Friday 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption. It is a Holyday of Obligation, Fri 15th Knockanure Mass 10.00am and Moyvane 11.00am. Vigil Mass on Thursday in Moyvane at 7.30pm.

Readers: Vigil, John Corbett, 11.00am Amanda Coulson & Aine O’Connor. Knockanure 10.00am Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.

Diocesan Collection for the Pastoral & Retreat Centres on the 16th & 17th August. Rosary after Mass next Thursday night, the Eve of the Assumption

MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING in Listowel on Monday, August 11th from 7.30pm. to 9.00pm. in the Parish Meeting room. All welcome.

ANNUAL DIOCESAN COLLECTION FOR PASTORAL & RETREAT CENTRES will be taken up at all Masses, 16th & 17th August.

WELL: The 100th Anniversary of the grotto at the Blessed Well in Templeathea is coming up shortly, anybody interested in helping with suggestions or ideas would be very welcome.

BEST Wishes to Blueberry Athea, who are taking part in the Irish Food Awards in Cork University .

LOURDES: West Limerick pilgrimage to Lourdes will depart on Wednesday 20th August for five nights on a direct flight from Shannon Airport. full board at the Hotel Roissy. Contact Pat on 069-62306.

ST. JOHN’S THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE Sat. 9th to 31st, Fairscin Inise – An Island Portrait a selection of images from the photographic collection of The Blasket Centre Archive. Liadh Ní Riada launched the exhibition on 9th August 2014 and Gabriel Fitzmaurice was master of ceremonies. Traditional music and dance after launch. Wed 13th The Percy French Story and on Wed 20th to 22nd , The Lonesome West, a play by Martin McDonagh, more from 068 22566.

YOUTH 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August,2014.

For more information and to book phone 01 6753690.

THE ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCE (organised by the Legion of Mary) will be held on the 30th/31st August in All Hallows College, Dublin. The Diocesan council of the Legion of Mary wish to sponsor two young people to attend. Give your name to Patricia 0879048659 by August 22nd.

O CONNELL SUMMER SCHOOL Derrynane on 30th August, details from 087 2805 702.

CONFERENCE at Glenstal; This year’s keynote lecture will be given by Professor Helen Nicholson, University of Cardiff. Her lecture is entitled: “A long way from Jerusalem: the Templars and Hospitallers in Ireland, c. 1172–c.1330.”

POLES: Everywhere we look there are ESB poles, little do we realise that the holes for most of them were dug with pick and shovel, it is high time that some memorial to the diggers was erected, before the last of them pass away.

THE POPE’S 10 COMMANDMENTS FOR ACHIEVING PERSONAL HAPPINESS.

POPE Francis has released his top 10 tips for achieving happiness. 1st – Live and let live 2nd – Be giving of yourself to other people. If you withdraw into yourself you become like stagnant water which becomes putrid. 3rd – Proceed calmly in life

4th – A healthy sense of leisure. Consumerism has brought anxiety, causing us to loose a healthy culture of leisure.

5th – Sunday is for family. 6th – We need to be creative with young people. We need to give them opportunities.

7th – Environmental degradation is one of the biggest challenges we face. We must ask the question, is humanity committing suicide with this indiscriminate use of nature? 8th – Needing to talk badly about other people indicates a low self esteem.

9th – We can inspire other people not by talk but through personal witness 10th – We are living in a time of many wars and the call for peace must be shouted. Peace isn’t quiet. It’s always pro-active.

WALKS; http://www.pilgrimpath.ie/

Pilgrimage has been defined as “a meaningful journey to a place of spiritual significance” and the practice is almost as old as recorded history. In Ireland the pilgrim journey has strong historic resonance with early Christian scholars coming to Clonmacnoise; medieval penitents journeying to Lough Derg, Holycross and Glendalough, while others sought heightened spirituality by visiting Skellig Michael or climbing Croagh Patrick.

WAR DEATHS: Edward Guina, Regiment: 1st Bn. Irish Guards Died: 06/11/1914, Son of Edward & Bridget Guina, Athea, Co. Limerick

Name: John Lynch, Regiment: 1st Bn. Royal Irish Rifles

Died: 11/03/1915, Son of Patrick & Johanna Lynch, Athea, Ardagh.

Name: William Lynch, Regiment: 8th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers

Died: 26/05/1916, Son of Patrick and Johanna Lynch, Athea, Ardagh, Brother of John above.

Staff Nurse Mary Danaher, Regiment: Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, Died: 12/10/1918

Daughter of Mrs. A. Danaher, Glenagower, Athea.

Name: John Lane, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers

Died: 24/12/1916, Born in Abbeyfeale.

Name: Patrick Leen, Regiment: 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers

Died: 01/05/1916, Born in Abbeyfeale,

Name: Thomas O'Connor, Regiment: 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers

Died: 29/11/1915.

Name: Michael Sexton, Regiment: 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers

Died: 30/09/1918, Born in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. Father was Denis Sexton, Newcastle West.

Name: Daniel Sheehan, Regiment: 8th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers,

Son of Mortimer and Bridget Sheehan, Mountcollins, Abbeyfeale.

Name: William Treston, Regiment: Royal Field Artillery, Died: 29/04/1916, Son of Elizabeth Treston, originally from Abbeyfeale. Now Elizabeth Keran (formerly Treston), of Kilmacduagh, Gort.

Name: Michael Woulfe, Regiment: 1st Bn. Irish Guards

Died: 01/11/1914, Born in Abbeyfeale.

Name: Alfred Falkiner Broderick, Regiment: 'D' Bty. 38th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, Died: 02/04/1918, Son of Matilda Broderick, Feale View Lodge, Abbeyfeale.

Name: Michael Broderick, Regiment: 85th Siege Bty. Royal Army Service Corps. Died: 02/11/1918, Son of Cornelius and Hanora Broderick, Abbeyfeale.

Name: Michael Broderick, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers

Died: 24/08/1916, Son of John and Mary Broderick, Abbeyfeale.

Name: Michael Cullinane,Regiment: 1st Garrison Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers, Died: 29/05/1916, Husband of Mary Cullinane, Abbeyfeale,

Name: John Curtin, Regiment: 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers

Died: 04/10/1918, Son of Timothy & Mary Curtin, Mountcollins.

Name: David Hartnett, Regiment: 3rd Bn. N.Z. Rifle Brigade

Died: 15/09/1916, Son of Maurice and Ellen Hartnett, Dromtrasna Collins.

Name: William Hartnett, Regiment: 19th Bn. Australian Infantry

Died: 25/08/1916, Born in Knockadireen, Abbeyfeale.

14 August 6 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CHURCHYARD: Mon. 4th Holy Mass at Ahavoher Graveyard at 8pm.

Tues. 5th Holy Mass at Knockanure Graveyard at 8pm. Wed. 6th Holy Mass at Murhur Graveyard at 8pm, Weather permitting.

Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre.

NEXT: "Active Retired Day" in Knockanure takes place on Monday the 11th August 2014. Come and enjoy a hot meal followed by music and dance. All welcome, If attending please ring office on 068 49799. New members especially welcome.

BEST WISHES to Ann Marie McEvoy of Aughrim, Moyvane and Michael Flaherty of Glin who were married at Moyvane Church by Fr. Crawford on 25th July 2014. Best man was Conor Flaherty and groomsmen were Gavin Woods and Johnny Costello. Bridesmaids were Sinead Kearney, Catherina Sheehan and Denise McEvoy. The bride is daughter of Noreen and the late Denis McEvoy and the grooms parents are Mike and Margaret Flaherty.

CYCLE: Ring of North Kerry begins at Finuge on August 9th at 9.30am.

SEISIUN organised by Comhaltas of traditional entertainment at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights during the summer.

ALERT: Knockanure Community Alert: We wish to inform members of our community if you see any unusual activity or strange vehicles loitering around the area to ring the Gardai at Listowel 21000 or call our community alert number. It is important that we all look out for each other.

DEATH occurred on 28th July 2014 of Margaret O'Sullivan (née Casey) of Lower Athea. Survived by husband Connie, sons Seán, Connie & Patrick, daughters Margaret (Scanlon), Mary (O’Connor) Patrickswell, & Breda (Hayes), daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughters, sister Sr. Eileen Casey (Birmingham), brother Denis (Chicago), brothers-in-law Patsy (Ex Creamery) & Sean (New York), sisters-in-law Kathleen (Chicago) & Mary (New York), nephews, nieces. Following Requiem Mass Thursday 31st July in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea. Margaret O Sullivan was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Paddy Rochford, James O Brien, John McGrath, Sr. Benedict Cotter, Neilus O Connell, Pat Sheehy, Fr. Kieran O Shea, John Carmody, Nan Sullivan, Sean Hanrahan, Tess O Connor, Sr. Barbara Murphy, Jack Dalton, Patrick Wren, Molly Mahony, Sr. Brendan Sheehy, Jerry Mulvihill, William O Sullivan. Mass on Fri 8th Knockanure at 7.30pm for Ellen & Laurence Collins. Mass on Tue 12th at 7.30pm for Mossie O’Connor Glen Road.

READERS: Readers: Vigil, Seline Mulvihill, 11.00am, Karina Stack & Kevin Hudson; Knockanure 10.00am, Margaret Carmody & Mary Fitzgerald.

MENTAL Health; Free Focus Programmes Tralee for those recovering from mental health problems. Duration: 12 months. Enquiries: National Learning Network 0667122533.

KNOCK SHRINE: Coach to Knock Shrine on Mon 11th Aug for Sr. Breege McKenna visit. Bus leaves Tralee Bus station at 7.30am, more from 0667180123 or Donal 0876361023.

BUS: The Irish Cancer Society is offering a free transport service to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Cork University Hospital, Kerry General Hospital & the Mercy University Hospital, Cork. For more information, patients can contact their treatment team in the hospital or call Gail on 01 2310 566.

EVENTS: Glin Festival and Dingle races run from 8th to 10th Aug. Puck Fair runs from 10th to 12th Aug. Duagh Festival 9th and 10th August. Dublin Horse Show runs from 6th to 10th August. August 17th Knockanure Vintage Rally, Contact Paddy 087-2603531. 2014 Electric Picnic August 29-31 festival.

ST JOHN’S: Tuesday 5th The Best of Traditional. Wed. 6th Radio Luxembourg, a comedy. Fri 8h , Honour Heffernan & Hugh Buckley. Wed, 13th The Percy French Story, details from 086 22566.

LOUGH DERG: / Lough Derg, return bus service

contact Timfitzpatricksoflistowel@eircom.net Tel: 068 21707

PERMANENT DIACONATE Are you interested in becoming a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Kerry? Nationally 31 deacons have been ordained and 58 are in training. Married men over the age of 35 and single men over the age of 25 may apply. The upper age limit for ordination is 63. If interested there will be a ‘Come and See Session’ in the Autumn. If interested please contact Canon Declan or Fr. Eoin Mangan P.P. Knocknagoshel, Tel: (068) 46107.

ST. MARYS’ CHURCH LISTOWEL IS OPEN: The Parish Finance Council is delighted to announce that our church which was closed for the past two months for renovation is re-opened this weekend 3rd Aug. 2014. This was a major project, new floor and then the retiling. Also the piping of the central heating was also totally replaced. The arches of the main body of the church are now lit up with under floor led lights. While there was no work done to the sanctuary itself, we replaced the wheelchair ramp onto the sanctuary and re-carpeted it. We wish to thank the Architect, Richard McElligott and Cisco Woodframe Homes Ltd. Contractors, Lixnaw who carried out the project with competence and professionalism and did it all on schedule. We are also grateful to the group who kindly helped with the general clean-up in preparation for the opening and indeed the Parish Folk Group and the Parish Choir who are singing at our masses this weekend to mark the occasion. Well done all!

FLOWERS: Limerick in Bloom; Athea, Abbeyfeale and Glin have entries in the competition. The fine display of flowers in Knockanure would hold its own in any competition.

BUS TO KNOCK. ON MONDAY AUGUST 11th. Names to Margaret Griffin on 066 7132515.

YOUTH 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August,2014.

For more information and to book phone 01 6753690 or from NI 07598 876399 or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland).

LACE: Limerick Museum and Archives are planning a book and showcase on Limerick Lace for later this year and into next year and are on the search for stories, images and pieces of Limerick Lace. They will be running a demonstration class on how Limerick Lace was created during National Heritage Week from August 23rd – August 31st as well as a series of workshops planned throughout the year. Limerick was a major centre for the production of lace throughout the 19th and early 20th Century. It was often made by the poorest members of society and worn by the wealthiest. For more information contact Jacqui Hayes at archives@limerick.ie

TOP world’s 1000, third level institutions published recently. Eight Irish Universities are listed in World University rankings (CWUR) top 1000. Trinity College, Dublin was the highest ranking Irish University at 200th place. The other Irish Universities on the list are University College, Dublin (269), University College, Cork (463), The National University of Ireland, Galway (600), The Royal College of Surgeons (647), Dublin City University (619) and the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (820). U.L. is listed at 944.

EXPLORE West Limerick’s Hidden Heritage with the West Limerick Heritage Network Bus tour of Rathkeale, Ardagh, Foynes on Saturday, August 16th 11am to 5.15pm (approx) led by locals with in-depth knowledge of the area and its hidden stories. Cost €5 per seat. Limited seats available. Booking essential. Contact Suzanne on 069-79114 or email westlimerickheritage@gmail.com This project is funded by Limerick City of Culture and supported by West Limerick Resources.

DEATHS: Limerick Chronicle.

20 Dec. 1837 report of death of John Byrne Publican of Listowel, who drowned crossing the Deel near Newcastle west,

Death of PF Cleary a native of Kilmallock and Manager of Provincial Bank in Listowel since May 1907, his death report LC, 8th Feb. 1910 aged 52 years. He had three brothers in the bank and a son John Cleary in Fermoy Provincial Bank.

Death of ? Enright from Listowel report 15 Dec. 1921 War of Independence casualty Kilmallock, he was shot.

TIDE: The times of the tides are now on glin.info. Click on the link to the right called 'Tides at Glin' in the section 'Weather & Tides in Glin' http://glin.info/author/glinnews/

ORGAN Music Course; For more information please contact Fr Columba at columba@glenstal.org For more details, see www.ansgar-wallenhorst.de

Congo

http://youtu.be/t8tn2QsGtIE

2014 July 30 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

CLEAN up will take place in Ahavoher Graveyard on Wednesday July 30th at 7.30. Everyone welcome to come along and help. Bring along your brushes.

CHURCHYARD: Mon. 4th Holy Mass at Ahavoher Graveyard at 8pm.

Tues. 5th Holy Mass at Knockanure Graveyard at 8pm. Wed. 6th Holy Mass at Murhur Graveyard at 8pm, Weather permitting.

CYCLE: Ring of North Kerry begins at Finuge on August 9th at 9.30am.

FAREWELL PARTY was held 17th July 2014 at Knockanure Community Centre for Chernobyl children and their host families, the children left for their homes on 19th July.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH RE-OPENING: Listowel Church will re-open for the Vigil Mass on Saturday night (August 2nd ) at 7.00 p.m. Parish Folk Group will sing at the opening Mass on Saturday night to mark the occasion.

GREAT to see the fine display of flowers at Goulding’s Corner Knockanure, Eileen would be proud of the display.

PLAYGROUND: Moyvane Village playground which was recently officially opened is a great success, it cost nearly E200,000.

BEST WISHES to Aisling Collins and Mike Walsh who were married on 18th July 2014 at Duagh Church by Canon O Connor assisted by Canon O Shea and Fr Moore. The bride is daughter of the Late Liam Collins of Springmount and the groom is son of the Late Patrick Walsh and Mary Walsh of Derrindaffe.

DEATH took place on 24th July 2014 of Maurice Stack, Woodbrook, Cahirdown, Listowel and formerly Moyessa, Listowel. Survived by his sons Billy and Stephen, daughters Maria, Cora and Margaret, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces. Requiem Mass for Maurice Stack was celebrated on Sunday 27th July in St. Michael's College, burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel. Maurice was the oldest surviving student of St Michael’s College.

DEATH of Margaret Twohig (née Collins) Grange, Fermoy & Ballyhooly, late of Ahalanana, Moyvane & Dunkit, Co. Kilkenny. Margaret died on 25th July 2014 in her 98th year at St. Patrick's Community Hospital, Fermoy. Wife of the late Paddy and mother of Ann-Marie (Leahy), Sean Owen, Nora, Mary (McCarthy) and Mairead, sister of the late Willie, John, Patrick, Minnie, Nora and Eileen, mother-in-law of the late Philly Leahy. Margaret is also survived by sons-in-law Oliver and Stephen, daughter-in-law Mary,grandchildren, sister-in-law Annie Twohig, nieces, nephews. Requiem Mass for Margaret Twohig was celebrated at the Church of the Nativity Ballyhooly, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery on 29th July 2014.

DEATH took place on 19th July 2014 of Bridie May Moore (née Sheehy) of Keylod, Moyvane, in her 96th year. Wife of the late Michael and mother of the late Mairead. Survived by sons Jim (Castlebar), Tomás, and Michael, sisters and brothers, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass for Bridie Moore was celebrated on 21st of July at Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure. Burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure beside her husband Michael who died in 1972, her daughter Mairead who died in 2003 and her sister in law Bridget who died 1978. Bridie was daughter of Kathleen Sullivan of Aughrim Moyvane and Jim Sheehy who was a native of Duagh. Siblings of Bridie May were Sr. Mary Claude who died in 2,003; Sr. Anne; Sheila, died 2000; John Joe who died in 2007; Paddy, Hannah, Liz, Theresa, Joe and Jim. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr John Lucid PP assisted by Fr. Brendan O Callaghan, Fr Sean Sheehy, Fr Denis O Dwyer and Fr Tony McEvoy. Bridie May born 1919, went to England to study nursing in 1938 and worked through the war years, where she saw first hand war and its effects, at times there were 400 people facing the hospital per day where she worked.

DEATH took place on 21st July 2014 of Larry McAuliffe in his 91st year, Larry lived at Lower Athea and is survived by his wife Nora, sons Bill, John and Mike, daughter Joan , daughters-in-law Denise, Catherine & Rose, grand children, great grand child, sister Margaret (O'Connor), nephews, nieces. His sister Kit predeceased him. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Thursday 24th July in St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea For Larry McAuliffe. Burial after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea. Larry was son of William McAuliffe and Josie Scanlon. Larry was also first cousin to Bishop McAuliffe.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jim Kennelly, Bridie Stackpoole, Hannah Dore Flynn, Fr Edward Fitzpatrick, Jer Mulvihill, Anna Maria Houlihan, Tom Leahy, Paddy Anthony Kearney, Mary O Sullivan, Mick Buckley, Pat Stack, Tom Geoghegan, Fr Alfred O Rahilly, John Guiney, Maureen Beasley, Michael O Keeffe, Martin Sheehy, Mass on Wed. 30th at 7.30pm for Jackie Lyons. Mass on Thurs. 31st in Knockanure at 7.30pm for Kathleen Dwyer, Months Mind. Mass on Fri. 1st August at 7.30pm for John P. Walsh. Mass on Sat.2nd at 7.30pm for Martin Sheehy. Mass on Sun. 3rd at 10.00am for Jerry Clancy.

GALVIN: London Borough Council are trying to trace relatives of Gerard James Galvin who died on 5th July, 2014, aged 72. He had a brother Cyril who died in 2011. He had a cousin Breda O’Sullivan who returned to live in Kerry.

READERS: Vigil, Michelle Corridan, 11.00am, Paul & Anthony Kiely.

Knockanure 10.00am Mary O’Flaherty & Cian Rogan.

FIRST Friday of the Month. Usual Communion Rounds, Knockanure in the morning and Moyvane in the afternoon.

SWIM: Twenty two miles is the shortest route to swim the English Channel. Tom Goulding of Newcastle West, recently had to swim 34 miles before he landed in France from England. Congratulations to all who swam the Shannon for charity on a glorious day on 20th July 2014, a big crowd was on the pier in Glin to congratulate them.

THOUGHT: He who has not forgiven an enemy has not yet tasted one of the most sublime enjoyments of life. Johann K. Lavater.

SEISIUN organised by Comhaltas of traditional entertainment at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights during the summer.

KNOCKANURE Defibrillator Group: Congratulations to the three members of our community who were trained in the skill of CPR and the use of a Defibrillator during the week. It is important that at least one person is trained from each household in the skill of CPR and the use of a Defib. for their own personal use. Further training will commence back again in September, for further information contact Margaret Carmody Secretary 087 2976304.

Knockanure Community Alert: We wish to inform members of our community if you see any unusual activity or strange vehicles loitering around the area to ring the Gardai at Listowel 21000 or call our community alert number.

ST JOHN’S: Wed 30th, Popular Classics. A varied programme with numbers from the musicals as well as popular composers performed by pianist, David Syme.

YOUTH 2000 at Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th August. For young people aged 16 to 35. Brilliant opportunity to experience the Catholic Faith. For more information and to book online youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.

CEILI in Shanagolden Hall on Thursday 31st July at 9pm. Music by Donie, Maura and Taylor’s Cross Band, refreshments on the night, and all céilí dancers are welcome.

MOUNT BRANDON CLIMB: In aid of Tralee / West Kerry branch of the Multiple Sclerosis society on Sunday August 3rd. If you would like to take part or sponsor the climb, contact; "the ballymac climbers" on facebook / Senan 087 - 2599657/ Betty 086 – 8094443

EVENTS: Sean McCarthy Weekend runs from 1st to 4th August and Ballylongford have events from August 1st to 3rd. Lislaughtlin Cemetery Mass is on 1st August at 8 pm. Galway Races seven days Summer Races began on the 28th July. Dublin Horse Show runs from 6th to 10th August. 2014 Electric Picnic August 29-31 festival.

CANCER: The Irish Cancer Society is offering a free transport service to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Cork University Hospital, Kerry General Hospital & the Mercy University Hospital, Cork. For more information, patients can contact their treatment team in the hospital or call Gail on 01 2310 566.

YOUTH 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August,2014. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic Faith and meet many new people. This festival has been nicknamed the “Holy Oxygen” with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland. For more information and to book phone 01 6753690 or from NI 07598 876399 or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland).

Permanent Diaconate Any person considering applying would need to contact Fr. Sean Mangan on (068) 46107.

SEAN MCCARTHY WEEKEND FRIDAY 1ST TO MONDAY 4TH. (1) Friday night Concert at 8.30pm with top songwriter Brendan Graham & singers Kathy Jordan, Steve Cooney on guitar & Danny O’Mahony on accordian. (2) Saturday 11 – 12.30 Childrens Art & dancing workshop 1 – 2pm. Sat. 8.30pm Final of the Ballad Competition will take place (3) Sunday Live music from 6 – 8pm with Heart & Soul at McCarthys Beer Garden (4) Mon. 3.30 – 5.30pm the Rambling House at the Thatch Cottage Finuge. Singers and storytellers will be welcome. Refreshments served. The Annual BBQ at 5pm in McCarthy’s Finuge Beer Garden is a must for all. There will be music from 5 – 7pm with Sound as a Pound. So there is something for everyone and no doubt it will be a great weekend.

BRENDAN GRAHAM WILL GRACE FINUGE AT THE CONCERT ON FRIDAY NIGHT. Who is he? The late Con Houlihan described him as a man “touched by genius”. Graham’s songs have sold over 100m copies with “You raised me up” one of the most successful songs in the history of popular music. With songs from folk to pop to classical he is also the writer of Irelands last two Eurovision winning songs – Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids and The Voice as well as Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears, Crucán na Bpáiste and the Fair, fair land etc. His songs have been recorded and performed by the Chieftains, Liam Neeson, Secret Garden, Brian Kennedy, Sean & Dolores Keane, Tommy Fleming & Westlife. He has had three “documentary novels” including the best selling The Whitest Flower set in Famine times. At a sporting level he played basketball for Ireland he stands at 6’ - 4”. He lives with his wife Mary near Clonbor on the Galway/Mayo border.

RELATIONS: Hello from Colleen Finnegan, I just came upon your site after much research from Ancestry.com (I’m new to the site). I plan to visit Listowel in the near future, where my roots are but my father’s family roots go back to Newtownsandes, House 11 Lisaniska with a family named Michael Finucane, born in 1864 (changed to Finnegan when his son James reached America in 1907). Michael Finucane lived there with his wife Mary, son James, granddaughter Margaret and grandson William in 1901. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you so much and what a beautiful little town! Taken from Moyvane site.

HUGH O’FLAHERTY MEMORIAL SOCIETY: - 2014 TOUR TO ROME AND MONTECASSINO. Depart Dublin Nov. 2nd at 3.45pm and return to Dublin 11pm Thu. Nov. 6th. Coach organised to and from Killarney. book? Form can be got from info@hughoflaherty.com or contact Laura or Kieran at (057) 9355050 Mornings only.

TEAM from Ireland at the European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Championship in Poland next month. The Irish team comprises 25 men and nine women ranging in age from 16 to 76 and includes 29 transplant recipients as well as five people who are receiving dialysis treatment.

KING: Atlanta – Dr. Alveda C. King, daughter of slain civil rights warrior Rev. AD King; niece of civil rights champion Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Director of African-American Outreach for Priests for Life, observed the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. July 2014.

DEATH: Elaine Stritch, Broadway’s Enduring Dame, Dies at 89, July 2014. Born in Detroit on Feb. 2, 1925, Ms. Stritch was the youngest of three daughters of George and Mildred Stritch. She went to a convent school but knew long before she graduated that she wanted a show business career.

WAR: In Herald.ie Gerry O'Carroll remembers his father who played his part in WW1 02 JULY 2014

LAST Saturday marked the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.

The shooting led, of course, to World War i, a conflict which drew in millions of people around the world. Among them was a young man from Listowel, Co Kerry, named James O'Carroll. He was my father.

He was one of thousands of young Irishmen who answered John Redmond's call to join the British Army and fight for the freedom of small nations.

KILMORNA Estate. 12 men charged from Kilmorna,in Listowel Court, note taken from Kerryman 5 August 1929,three of accused accepted bail, remainder remanded in custody. Accused; John Horgan, Pat Ahern, Ml O Connell, Ml Horgan, Ml Madigan, John Leahy, Ml Flavin, John Enright, Ml Connor, Florence McCarthy, John Ahern, Knockanure; and David Corbett.

Land Commission had acquired 580 acres, it was the policy of the Commission , not to create uneconomic holdings. They received 500 applications for land, they refused 466 applications, among them the accused. Mr S Holland, Land Inspector, Listowel , said as far as the division of the land was concerned he did his best.

Newspaper Paper 26 Jan. 1923

The Mall National school at Knockanure. North Kerry was destroyed by fire. The origin is unknown. The principal teacher, Mr. O'Callaghan, has been in custody for some time.

Kerryman 4 March 1918

Maurice Casey retired from Knockanure National School after 51 years of faithful and conscientious service as a teacher. His many friends are to present him with a Testimonial and have opened a subscription, which later on will be published. These who have so far not subscribed, forward subscriptions to undersigned; Roger O Shea, NT. Tullamore, Patk Langford NT, Ballybunion, Patk O Connor, Keylod or Thos. de Lacy, Knockanure.

FLEADH: Polka Dancing Killarney

http://youtu.be/zerKb3hDCmE

Crowd at Dancing in the streets July 2014

http://youtu.be/rwELgiCw0K8

Irish Song in Killarney MOV51A

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2014 July 23 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

COMMUNITY CENTRE; Classes with Maggie Large continue over the summer. Come get in shape and have fun every Thursday from 8.30 - 9.30 at Knockanure Community Centre.

Everyone welcome. Contact Maggie at 0879866533.

WALK: Knockanure Charity Walk/Run 5K and 10K will take place on 27th July 2014 at 2pm. Donation will be given to local charity. For more information call 068 49799.

GRAVEYARD MASSES: Ahavoher Graveyard at 8pm on 4th August,

Knockanure Graveyard at 8pm on 5th August, Murhur Graveyard at 8pm on 6th August.

DEFIBRILLATOR: An Open Meeting will be held in Knockanure Community Centre on 23rd July, 2014 at 8.30pm with local trainers, trainees and members of community centre in relation to the defibrillator. All trained personnel are asked to attend. Thanking you for your support.

CONGRATULATIONS to Gerard Barrett who recently received the Best award at the recent 2014 Galway Film Fleadh.

WEDDINGS: Claire O Driscoll and Padraig Shanahan were recently married by Fr Pat O Donovan at Glenflesk Church. The Best man was Tom Shanahan and groomsmen were James Shanahan and Aidan Stack. Bridesmaids, Joan and Catherine O Driscoll and Marie Taylor. Flower girl Cloe O Driscoll, Pageboy Oisin Stack. The bride is daughter of Patrick and Eileen O Driscoll of Kilmichael and the grooms parents are Patrick and Kathleen Shanahan of Kilbaha.

Caroline Hanrahan married Christopher Harnett in Moyvane Church on 12th July 2014, Fr John Lucid PP officiated. Best man was Martin Enright, groomsmen were Alan Harnett and Paddy McElligott. Bridesmaids were, Olivia Hanrahan, Bridie Hanrahan and Caroline Scanlon. Flower girl Aoife Scanlon, Pageboy Alex Quinn. The bride is daughter of John Hanrahan and Cathy Barrett of The Hill Moyvane. The groom is son of Christy Harnett and Eileen Lane of Listowel.

LADIES Football; We would like to thank everyone who supported our concert on Sunday last and to all who gave a spot prizes. Unwanted clothes collection is taking place Friday 25th July at the Community Centre, Moyvane till 11am. Bags may be dropped off Thursday 24th 6-8pm

WAR 1 exhibition runs in Dingle Library till August 1st.

CROAGH PATRICK on Sunday 27th July. Enquires to 0873966399.

DEATH: Martin McGrath (known as Matt/or Mattie) recently died in Herefordshire, England. He grew up in Moyvane, living with his grandmother Bridget Kennelly in Gurtdromosillihy. A keen musician, he was proud of his roots and musical traditions which stayed with him all his life. His daughters and grandchildren played and sang for him at his funeral.

Death took place on 11th July 2014 of Peg Vaughan of Upper Dirreen, Athea. Sadly missed by her sisters Chrissie, Pat and Eileen, brothers Billy and Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

Requiem Mass for Peg Vaughan was celebrated in Bartholomew's Church, Athea and burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

DEATH has occurred of Gerald Barry, Barry's Cross, Twogneeves, Brosna. He is survived by his wife Bride Hickey, son Garrett, daughters Ann Marie, Caroline and Mary Theresa, 6 Grandchildren, sons-in-law, sisters Josie, Margaret and Mary. Following Requiem Mass at St.Carthage's Church, Brosna, Gerard Barry was laid to rest in the New Cemetery, Brosna. Gerald was uncle of Donal and Noel Barry of Athea.

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr. Timothy Gunn, Martin Mulvihill, Joe O Connell, Kathleen King, Peg McCarthy, John Griffin, Denis Corridan, James Godley, Jackie Lyons, Willie Dowd, Tom Lynch, Ellie Scanlon, Bridget Dewsnap, Eileen Nolan, Paddy Scanlon, Kit Dee, Eileen Hegarty, Catriona O Connor, Mass on Wed. 23rd at 7.30pm for Kate Flaherty. Mass on Thurs. 24th at 7.30pm for Tom Managher, Months Mind. Mass on Fri. 25th at 7.30pm for Jeremiah Mulvihill & the deceased members of the Mulvihill & Connolly Families. Mass on Sat. 26th at 7.30pm for Denis Corridan. Mass on Sun. 27th at 10.00am for Edward Carmody & the deceased members of the Carmody Family.

READERS: Readers, Vigil , Elaine Hudson, 11.00am Maureen Walsh & Philip Kiely; Knockanure 10.00am Patricia & Andrew Rogan.

DUAGH ANNUAL CEMETERY MASS will be held on Thursday night, the 24th of July at 8p.m. Weather permitting. A free shuttle bus service will be available on the night of the Mass from Duagh National School to the Graveyard from 7p.m. onwards. We would encourage as many people as possible to avail of this service to reduce traffic congestion near the cemetery.

SEISIUN organised by Comhaltas of traditional entertainment at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights during the summer.

RAMBLING HOUSE Knockalougha will be open on the third Tuesday of each month. The next night will be Tuesday July 22nd .

SEANCHAI, live performance on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from Noon to 2pm in July and August.

ST JOHN’S: Wednesday 23rd, Sylvia, a comedy by A R Gurney , presented by Tralee Bay Players. Friday 25th Keen on Keane, musical interpretation of John B Keane’s play The Crazy Wall, more from 068 22566.

MENTAL Health : Free Focus Programmes Tralee for those recovering from mental health problems. Duration: 12 months. Enquiries: National Learning Network 0667122533.

YOUTH 2000 at Cisterican College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th August. For young people aged 16 to 35. Brilliant opportunity to experience the Catholic Faith. For more information and to book online youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.

CEILI in Shanagolden Hall on Thursday 31st July at 9pm. Music by Donie, Maura and Taylor’s Cross Band, refreshments on the night, and all céilí dancers are welcome.

ART Exhibition at the Library in Newcastle West , contains paintings by Fr Larry Madden, Chris Greaney and Nora Kennelly.

CYCLE: The Brothers of Charity Cycle Club, Newcastle West, are holding their 5th annual charity cycle on Saturday, September 6th. This sponsored cycle will travel 100km, contact 069-62733.

PRAYER AFTERNOON will be held at Scartaglin Church on 27 July at 2.20pm.

DRIVING: A new agreement was signed recently where the mutual exchange of driving licences between Ireland and the Canadian province of Ontario will be allowed.

FREEDOM from Addiction - Free For Life: Is an addiction controlling and ruining your life? Would you like to discover Hope and Joy? Contact us: Community Cenacolo, Knock, Co. Mayo. Telephone: 094-9388286, where you can find free help? Further Info: Jean : 087-2687040, or Damien: 0860644662 also www.communitycenacolo.ie

THOUGHT: If God’s peace is in our hearts, we carry it with us, and it can be given to those around us, not by our own will or virtue, but by the Holy Spirit working through us. We cannot give what we do not have, but if the spirit blows through the dark clouds, and enters our hearts, we can be used as vehicles of peace, and our own peace will be thereby deepened. The more peace we give away, the more we have. Madeleine L'Engle.

House of Commons info

COMMERCIAL AIR SERVICES. HC Deb 25 October 1939 vol 352 cc1379-81 included. (ix) Dublin—Liverpool. (Once daily in each direction operated by Aer Lingus Teoranta.)

TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHTS.

Commons — July 20, 1938 The Mayo-Composite aircraft is due to leave Foynes Airport to-night on a flight to Botwood, Montreal and N;ew York—returning by the southern route via the Azores and Lisbon to Southampton. In August

SCOTTISH AIR LINES. Mr Reginald Fletcher. Lords — February 14, 1946, services there. B.O.A.C. did, of course, run a shuttle service to Rineanna to connect with the flying boats at Foyne, but the R.A.F. have also run a service between London and Prestwick to connect with

CIVIL AVIATION.

Lords — November 6, 1945; It reduces the whole thing to an absurdity. When I want to go to America I propose to go there and not to go to Scotland first. I do not want to go to Ireland either; to Foynes or Rineanna or any of

CIVIL AVIATION. Mr Reginald Fletcher, Lords — October 18, 1945

Foynes and Rineanna as long ago as June, 1944, and concluded agreements to that effect in February, 1945. It is not the case that Prestwick airfield has been or is -being closed as an international

AIR TRANSPORT.Mr Richard Bennett, Lords — February 10, 1943 five American companies that have flown machines across the Atlantic. The other day I saw, lying at anchor at Foynes, an American Exports machine and a Clipper machine while Britain, owning all these More Details here.

http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/search/foynes+flying+boat

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KNOCKANURE

GRAVEYARD MASSES: Ahavoher Graveyard at 8pm on 4th August,

Knockanure Graveyard at 8pm on 5th August, Murhur Graveyard at 8pm on 6th August.

FLEADH: Munster Fleadh Cheol will be held in Killarney from 15th to 20th July.

PRESENTATION to Pieta House from proceeds of the three peaks challenge will be held in Ceol Corbri, Glin on July 19th at 8.30pm.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Sat. 19th July 10am - 5pm A Day of Empowerment thro' Prayer and Healing with Joe Dalton, Catholic Lay Evangelist. Booking 066-7134276.

SEISIUN organised by Comhaltas of traditional entertainment at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights during the summer.

RACING in Killarney 14th to 17th July.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kathleen Liston, Dirreen who was lucky winner of the E4,400 Jackpot in Athea Community Council Lucky No’s Draw on Saturday, June 28th.

BEST WISHES to Hannah Scanlon of Dirreen who celebrated her 93rd birthday recently, Teresa Griffin of Fairy Street who celebrated her 88th birthday and also John Neenan of Abbeydorney who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday, John is father of Maria Moran of Kealid.

CONGRATULATIONS to Maria Vaughan of Moyvane and Padraig Reidy of Upper Athea who were married recently in Spain.

GABRIEL has just launched, Lonesome Road; Collected and new Poems 1984-2014.

NORTH KERRY EAGLES SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHURCH GATE COLLECTION will be taken up on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July.

RAMBLING HOUSE Knockalougha will be open on the third Tuesday of each month. The next night will be Tuesday July 22nd .

RING OF KERRY CYCLE, Well done to all who did the Ring, thanks to the 578 who cycled for Ard Ċúram.

SEANCHAI, live performance on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from Noon to 2pm in July and August.

PLAYGROUND in Moyvane will be officially opened on July 20th at 2pm.

DEATH took place on 6th July 2014 of Bettie Moloney (née Buckley)

The Square, Listowel. Wife of Robert and mother of Carmel, Mary, and Dominic. Also regretted by sons-in-law and daughter-in-law, grandchildren Seán, Senan, Robert, Grace, and Patrick, and great-grandchild Seán-Óg, brothers Bobby, Fr. William, and Tim, sisters Peggy, Josie, Mary, and the late Sheila, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

Requiem Mass for Bettie Moloney was celebrated on 9th July in St. Michael's College, Listowel. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel. Bettie, born at Derry, was a well-known shopkeeper in Listowel.

The death occurred on 7th July 2014 of Joseph Woods- McConville of Tubbertureen, Moyvane. Joe is survived by wife Kay, daughter Christina, sons Christopher and Michael, father Chris, mother Molly, sister Clare, brother-in-law Tom, nephew Joseph, Following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on 10th July Joe Woods McConville was laid to rest in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sean Sheehan, Julia Walsh, Nan and Michael Flavin, Aidan Holly, Mossie Ahern, Sr. Consuela Moloney, Ted McElligott, Pat Sweeney, Patrick O Flaherty, Paudie Scanlon, Mary Dee, Johnny McEnery, Margaret Flaherty, Sean O Connor, Delia Stack, John Murphy, Sr. Declan Murphy, Mass on Tues. 15th at 7.30pm for Maurice Aherne. Mass on Wed.16th at 7.30pm for Jack Mulvihill, Months Mind. Mass on Thurs. 17th Knockanure at 7.30pm for James & Margaret Kennelly. Mass on Fri. 18th at 7.30pm for James Mahony, Leitrim West at the request of Newtownsands Co-op.

Mass on Sun. 20th at 10.00am for Deceased members of the Cronin Family and the 11.00am Mass in Moyvane is for Jim Groarke, Months Mind.

CHURCH NEWS: Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request. Adoration Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm and

Wed.10.00 to 7.00pm in Moyvane; Knockanure Tues.10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers: Vigil, John Corbett & Jimmy Collins, 11.00am Amanda Coulson & Áine O’Connor. Knockanure 10.00am, Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.

Collectors for Month of August Vigil, Eileen Collins & Julia Fitzmaurice, 11am Padraig Buckley & Celia Thornton.

Knockanure, 10am Margaret Carmody

KNOCK. Athea pilgrimage to Knock, which takes place on July 31st, please give name into Brouder’s Shop.

CHANGE: Loughill/Ballyhahill Parish, Fr O’Leary is moving and Fr Austin McNamara will be replacing him, Fr Gerard has served the parish since 2007.

MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will take place on Monday July 14th at 7.30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. All welcome.

CEILI in Shanagolden Hall on Thursday 31st July at 9pm. Music by Donie, Maura and Taylor’s Cross Band, refreshments on the night, and all céilí dancers are welcome.

ST JOHN’S: Thursday 17th, Ferguson and Ferguson, American Folk, Country and Bluegrass. Friday 18th a comedy called Counter Culture. Wednesday 23rd, Sylvia, a comedy, presented by Tralee Bay Players, details from 068 22566.

AIR SHOW: Foynes two day festival 5th and 6th July 2014 remembers July 1939 when 19 passengers arrived at Foynes from New York, via Newfoundland, on board the Pan American Airways ‘Yankee Clipper’ flying boat for the first ever commercial transatlantic flight cost passengers $675 for a return ticket

30 aircraft entertained the huge crowd, the biggest air-show of the year in Ireland July 2014.

FUN: The Viking Plunder Run from the Church Yard Abbeyfeale to the Square on Wednesday, July 16 starting at 7pm. We’re inviting you to travel on wheels under your own power so you can dust off the High Nelly, push a pram or a trolley, take a spin in a wheelbarrow, lie up on a bed, show off your skill on a skate board, roller skate down Main St., - anything you like, the wackier the better!

PAGAENT: Margaret O'Shea wrote and will direct and produce a pageant on the ancient festival of Bealtine during the Friday night of Gather by the Feale.

IRISH RED CROSS TRALEE BRANCH are running a number of CFR courses on July 15th, July 22nd and July 29th from 6-10pm in the Tralee chamber alliance office: to book your place call us on 087 708 8395.

CARD Game in Aid of Fr Tim Galvin Mission Sudan.There will be a special 41 Card Game in Fr. Casey’s on Saturday, July 19 with proceeds to Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan. Tickets are on sale at Fr.Casey’s, Batt Harnett’s, Ann Lyons’s and the Festival office at Mary Dan G’s.

BAT WALK: As part of the Gather by the Feale festival, James Harnett will lead an evening in the Town Park on Thursday, July 17, from 9-10pm.

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL Cistercian College, Roscrea, Tipperary from Thursday 14th – 17th August 2014. For young people aged 16-35, and opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people. This festival has been nicknamed the “Holy Oxygen” with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland. For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.

RETREAT: Ardfert Retreat Centre – (1) A Day of Empowerment through Prayer and Healing with Joe Dalton, Catholic Lay Evangelist. Sat 19 July 10am. . Booking essential. Donation only. (2) Course in Spirituality starts Autumn 2014 - sharing the Word of God in family and parish life leading to a deeper understanding of our own faith and a willingness to share it with others. For details tel: 7134276/email: ardfertretreat@eircom.net.

CATHOLIC GRANDPARENT’S ASSOCIATION PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK will take place on Sunday 14th September 2014. Bookings for the Diocese of Kerry Pilgrimage can be made from the 1st Sept. at John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Rock Road, Killarney, Phone: 064 6632644.

RUBBER: Kochi, India - The New India Express reports, "Huge imports of rubber into the country have dampened the local prices. Rubber prices, which were ruling at `208 per kg in 2011-12, have fallen to `141.50 per kg. India imported 93,250 metric tons of rubber in April-June 2014. In the financial year ended March 31, the imports were to the tune of 325,000.

Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe’s inclusion on Time magazine’s 2014 list of the world’s 100 most influential people

Sister Rosemary is the first black nun to be named to this list of world leaders.

4M Americans with a serious, debilitating disease receive no treatment. Can you imagine the public outcry if this disease was TB? Yet the mentally ill are treated in this way,

STROKE: 8 things you can do to prevent a stroke

By Harvard Health Publication, Harvard Medical School

http://www.nbccongress.org/health_wellness/prevent-a-stroke.asp

THOUGHT:” Only when we have enough mental stress to force us to see our own bankruptcy of power, do we trust in God, and only when we trust in God can we make a contribution which will not collapse”.

Kenneth L. Pike.

“Beware in your prayers, above everything else, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do. Expect unexpected things "above all that we ask or think."

Andrew Murray.

TIMES

IRISH HARBOR IDEAL AS OCEAN AIRPORT; Modern Air Base Planned at Foynes to Serve as European Base for Atlantic Line

The great Irish navigator, Saint Brendan, who set out in the year A. D. 574 to discover the so-called "Land of the Blest," is traditionally supposed to have started from the harbor of Foynes and to have been seven years on his journey.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9C0CE3DF103AE23ABC4D51DFB266838C629EDE

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9E03E1DB163CE33BBC4852DFB7668389659EDE

CLIPPERS WILL STOP AT FOYNES, IRELAND; Pan American Receives U.S. Permission for Landings

Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. ();

January 10, 1942,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -1942, The Administration took steps to expedite the passage of British and United States officials between this country and the United Kingdom today by authorizing Pan American Airways to stop at Foynes, in Southern Ireland.

NY TIMES 16 July 1937

ATLANTIC PLANES AGAIN OVER OCEAN; Clipper Hops From Foynes and Caledonia From Botwood on Return Flights HEAD WINDS ARE MET British and American Flying Boats Expected to Pass in the Early Morning Clouds Shift Radically Making Good Time Message From Caledonia Caledonia Takes Off German Flight Postponed

By Captain HAROLD E. GRAY. ();

July 16, 1937,

With bright patches of sunlight flooding down through high, broken clouds, the Pan American Clipper dropped her mooring lines at 2:10 o'clock New York time this afternoon and drifted out into the deep water channel between Foynes Island and the shore.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9A03E1DD1739E733A25755C1A9619C946694D6CF

NY TIMES 29 Sept 1938

IRISH TAKE PRECAUTIONS; Install Anti-Aircraft Guns at Foynes, Artillery at Cork

Ireland today installed anti-aircraft guns to protect Foynes, the transatlantic flying base. Huge new guns were also being installed in the forts of Cork Harbor, recently taken over from the British, and anti-aircraft guns were placed near principal electric plants throughout the country. nts throughout the country.

September 29, 1938

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9B06E7DF1231E03ABC4151DFBF668383629EDE

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KNOCKANURE

COMMUNITY CENTRE, Active Retired Day was on Monday the 07th July 2014, please ring office on 068 49799

EXERCISE Classes with Maggie continue over the summer, every Thursday from 8.30 - 9.30 at Knockanure Community Centre.

Everyone welcome. Contact Maggie at 0879866533.

DRAMA Camp in the Knockanure Community Centre Tuesday 8th - Friday 11th July, 2014, Ring Ann 087 9673269 to secure places.

FLEADH: Munster Fleadh Cheol will be held in Killarney from 15th to 20th July.

BEST WISHES to Sean Jones, a student Priest at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth who is studying to be a priest for the Diocese of Kerry. Sean who was born in Moyvane, is working in the Parish of Listowel for a couple of weeks.

GRAVEYARD MASSES: Ahavoher Graveyard at 8pm on 4th August,

Knockanure Graveyard at 8pm on 5th August, Murhur Graveyard at 8pm on 6th August.

DEFIB: Knockanure Defibrillator Group are now an independent group registered with Kerry Community and Voluntary Forum which enables the group to continue offering services in CPR and training community members in the skills of operating AED in the event of an emergency. Training will commence for members of our community in July for further information contact Margaret Carmody Secretary 087 2976304.

INFORMATION Officer (Philomena) at Knockanure Community Centre every Monday (except second Monday of every month) from 1.30 -3.30. Farm assist, social welfare, medical cards and much more. Free and confidential service. Back to school forms available now. Call in and get yours.

ALZHEIMER'S CARERS SUPPORT GROUP, monthly meeting the takes place at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Tuesday July 8 at 12 noon.

PRESENTATION to Pieta House from proceeds of the three peaks challenge will be held in Ceol Corbri, Glin on July 19th at 8.30pm.

LOVELY to see the fine selection of flowers in bloom all the year round at Goulding’s Corner in Knockanure.

KNOCK : Athea pilgrimage to Knock on July 31st.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Sat. 19th July 10am - 5pm A Day of Empowerment thro' Prayer and Healing with Joe Dalton, Catholic Lay Evangelist. Booking 066-7134276.

LOURDES: The Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes are holding a Night at the Dogs on Friday the 11th July at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.

ST JOHN’S: Wed. 9th Amish Mennonite choir. Thursday 10th, Rattlesnake Annie American Country. Fri. 11th, Folk with Local man Davis Horgan accompanied by Karrie O Sullivan, proceeds in aid of Pieta House, details from 068 22566.

ANNIVERSARIES: Catherine Kilkelly, Jeremiah Carmody, Kit Windle, Breda Walsh, Tom Sullivan, Jim and Bridie Reilly, Fr Michael Galvin, Fr James Kissane, Pat Keane, Maureen Sheahan, John Stack, Mary Murphy, Fr Dan Daly, Vanda Horgan, Bridie Sheehy, Pat Joe Stack, Jim Sullivan, Lil Mai O Sullivan. Mass on Sun. 13th at 10.00am for Timothy & Mary Murphy and the 11.00am Mass is for John Buckley, Birdhill & formerly of Shamrock Cottage. Mass on Tues. 15th at 7.30pm for Maurice Aherne.

READERS: Vigil, Seline Mulvihill. 11.00am Karina Stack.

Knockanure 10.00am Margaret Carmody & Mary Fitzgerald.

SEISIUN organised by Comhaltas of traditional entertainment at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights during the summer.

FARMERS got a great season harvesting next winter’s supply of fodder, in the bogs people were turning footing and stacking and drawing home their turf.

FULL MOON on July 12th.

LISTOWEL COMMMUNITY CENTRE Multi-sport 5 day summer camps, starting on the 7th and 14th of July - ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12. Lots of interesting and fun events to keeps your kids happy. We will also be running another indoor car boot sale on the 20th July. For more information call us on 068 22244.

THOUGHT: “ There are some citrus trees that have both full ripe fruit on them and blossoms at the same time. It is like that with us. In some areas we may be mature and developed and in other areas just a little bud. It is a lifelong thing. I will always be producing a crop and promising a crop at the same time”. Neva Coyle.

DANCING: “Tabhair Dom Do Laimh” -Pat Murphy’s 4th set dancing book is now available. There is a collection of 52 sets in the book.

COLLECTION: The Kerry Branch of the National Council for the Blind will hold its Annual Church Gate Collection next weekend Saturday 12th & Sunday 13thJuly.

CONCERT: Moyvane Ladies Football are holding a Variety Concert at the Marian Hall on Sunday 13th July at 5pm, (note early start). The girls will show off their other talents, music, song and dance. Also old and used clothes collection is taking place Saturday 26th July at the Community Centre till 11am, drop off available 6-8 on Friday 25th. All clothes, blankets, towels, bags/belts accepted except duvets/pillows. Thanks to all for the support and proceeds go towards running of the club.

AWARE DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP: Killarney – Mondays, KDYS at 7pm. Tralee – Tuesdays, meeting room at rear of St. John’s Church at 8pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. More from aware.ie

RACING in Killarney 14th to 17th July.

FOUR PEAKS Challenge 11th and 12th July, details from 086 3943 508.

LIBRARY in Listowel – Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-8pm.

CONCERT recently at marquee in the Demesne in Newcastle West. Nathan Carter took to the stage in front a big crowd who had a brilliant night, he was Preceded by Paddy Quilligan and his family band (Paddy is married to Nora Murphy of Athea).

COURSE: Ardfert Retreat Centre will be running a Certificate in Spirituality Course, this Autumn. It is designed for adults to share the Word of God in family life, parish life and the wider community. On successful completion of the course, the participants will have a deeper understanding of their own faith and a willingness to share it with others. For further details, contact Ardfert Retreat Centre on 066 7134276.

GENTLEMAN: “It is almost the definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts” (John Henry Newman). Called you to be a Priest? Contact Vocations Director Fr. Liam Lovell Mobile 087 1640967. liam.lovell@yahoo.ie or Bishop Ray Browne (email) raybrowne@dioceseofkerry.ie

AGEING: The June edition of Ageing Matters is out. This month’s contents include: Surfer search - the search has begun for 2014’s Google Silver Surfer Award winners: page 3. Water charges – learn how Age Action is working to ensure the new charges do not cause increased hardship for the most vulnerable of older people : pages 6 & 7; Legal victory – a pensioner recently settled his High Court action for damages against the State for depriving him of his pension: pages 8&9; Expert appointed – the United Nations has appointed its first independent expert on the rights of older people: page 10.

LIMERICK; - www.facebook.com/dioceseoflimerick

TRADE: The Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a trade treaty currently under negotiation between the EU and the USA. Concern, is the secrecy and urgency associated with the negotiations, excluding democratic scrutiny. Effectively, a select political elite are seeking not only to decide the future course of public, environmental and economic policies within Europe and the USA.

VOLUNTEERS supported by Milford Care Centre and Local Community Organisations are at the heart of the Good Neighbour Partnership.This is an innovative, exciting and potentially very worthwhile pilot project and we invite you to work with us.

We are holding a meeting of all interested Community Organisations on Tuesday 5th August 2014 at 2pm in Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick and you are invited to attend.

We would like to get this initiative under way in September 2014. If your organisation is interested in this initiative, please contact Dr Kathleen McLoughlin, 061 785 1684 or email k.mcloughlin@milfordcarecentre.ie

HEADQUARTERS, Irish Brigade, July 3, 1865.

http://archives.nd.edu/flag/documen2.htm

Taken from Notre Dame site

The Irish Brigade will parade to-morrow, July 4,1865 with the First Division, N.Y. State Militia, by invitation of Major General Sanford.

The New York Tribune presented an extended account of the Fourth of July parade in its July 6 1865 edition. This account confirms that the First Colours led the regiments in the parade: the only other flags of the regiment that were torn and tattered — the Third (1863 New York) colours — were at that very moment in Albany being presented to the governor. The Tribune's story presents a vivid picture of the excitement and tumult that greeted the returning Irish Brigade:

The 95th New York Militia (a new regiment) and the 69th [Militia] led on the veterans, most of whom appeared to be all but stunned by the character of the demonstrations which their coming excited. The flags which the decimated regiments of this brigade bore, torn to tatters as they were by the lurid tempest of war, were proof enough of the terrible scenes through which the heroes had passed; but evidences of the same effect were stamped in every lineament of their swarthy faces, in every muscle of their brown, horny hands, and in every motion of their free, swift stride. . . .

From the parade the brigade marched to Irving Hall, where it was entertained at a grand homecoming banquet organized by former officers of the brigade and other gentlemen of the city, and then returned to barracks. Ten days later the three New York regiments of the Irish Brigade were dissolved.

EARL: The Graves of the Earls of Desmond in Tralee

by Gerald O'Carroll

It is good to see the recognition given to the medieval town of Tralee in the tourism heritage boards displayed now on the main street. When we read the Annals of the Four Masters we are reminded that Tralee was the burial place of the earls of Desmond. Read, for example, the following extract from the Annals, where the context is Earl Thomas's execution at Drogheda in February 1468.

'Thomas Earl of Desmond, the son of James, son of Garrett, who had been Lord Justice of Ireland, the most illustrious of his tribe in Ireland in his time for his comeliness and stature, for his hospitality, chivalry, his charity and humanity to the poor and the indigent of the Lord, his bounteousness in bestowing jewels and riches on the laity, the clergy, and the poets, and his suppression of theft and immorality, went to Drogheda to meet the English Lord justice, and the other English of Meath. These acted treacherously to him, and without any crime (on his part), they beheaded him; the greater number of the men of Ireland were grieved at the news of it. His body was afterwards conveyed to Tralee, and interred in the burial place of his predecessors and ancestors with great honour and veneration.'

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KNOCKANURE

COMMUNITY CENTRE, Active Retired Day" is a week early this month. It will now take place on Monday the 07th July 2014.

Come and enjoy a hot meal followed by music and dance. All welcome, If attending please ring office on 068 49799. New members especially welcome

EXERCISE Classes with Maggie Large continue over the summer. Come get in shape and have fun every Thursday from 8.30 - 9.30 at Knockanure Community Centre.

Everyone welcome.Contact Maggie at 0879866533.

LISTOWEL CEMETERY MASSES: Tuesday 1st July - St. Michael’s Cemetery / Wednesday 2nd July - John Paul II Cemetery / and Thursday 3rd July - Finuge Cemetery. All Masses start at 8pm.

The Chiropodist will be in the Marian Hall on Thursday July 3rd at 11am. For bookings, please contact Eileen Quinn phone number 49472.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kelly Enright on receiving a Certificate in U8 - 60 Meters and Alice McMahon on receiving Certificate in the U10 - 100 Meters in the County Finals of Community Games. Also well done to the Competitors who competed and reached the Semi Finals of their Races.

DRAMA Camp in the Knockanure Community Centre Tuesday 8th - Friday 11th July, 2014 from 10am - 2pm. Open to all school children. Activities include Drama, Art, Sports & Animal Yoga, Ring Ann 087 9673269 to secure places.

DRAW: Moyvane Playground Committee held the draw on Wednesday to choose a child from the parish to cut the ribbon on the opening day of the playground. We would like to congratulate Joshua Nestor who won the draw. We would also like to thank Michael Liston representing Newtownsandes Creamery who did the raffle for us.

TRIP to Áras an Uachtarán on Tuesday, July 15th.2014 Due to security reasons all names need to be forwarded to the Áras by June 29th at the latest and photo I.D. will be required on the day. To secure your place contact Marie Wrenn 087-7674832

LOUGH DERG: For further information contact Maureen or Sharon 071 9861518. Fitzpatrick Coaches (ex Listowel & Limerick) 1st – 3rd July. Contact Tim 086 2508796.Cronins Coaches (ex Cork) 5th – 7th July & 9th – 11th August. Contact Karen 021 4509090.

AIR SHOW at Foynes on July 5th and 6th. All the locals who cycled to see the sea planes at Foynes in the early1940s have passed away.

ANNUAL DINNER FOR PRIESTS HOME FROM ABROAD take place on Tuesday 8th July at 6.30 p.m.in the Parish Centre, Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney. Priests who have already retired to Kerry and those who ministered in dioceses in other countries, who are now resident in Kerry are most welcome. Attendance can be confirmed to Diocesan Office at 064-6631168.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Sat. 19th July 10am - 5pm A Day of Empowerment thro' Prayer and Healing with Joe Dalton, Catholic Lay Evangelist. Booking essential: 066-7134276. E.mail: ardfertretreat@eircom.net

DEATH has taken place of retired Garda Jim Groarke, Moyvane (and formerly of Caherciveen). Jim died on the 21st of June, 2014 and is survived by his wife Madge and children, Seamus, Rita, Shirley, John, Michelle, Alan, Rachel, and Susan, his sons-in-law Matt, John, and Jim, daughters-in-law Gillian, Mary, and Laura, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Following Requiem Mass at the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Wednesday, the 25th of June, James Groarke was laid to rest in Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure. His father also called James, born 1904 at Cloontubrid (in the parish of Killasser, County Mayo). retired from the Guards 22 December 1967 - Exemplary Service. Total Service 43 years 110 days, Date of Death 3 September 1989.

DEATH occurred on the 24th June 2014 of Tom Manaher, Glin Road, Moyvane. Survived by his sister Eileen, aunt Mary Joe, brother-in-law Mike Joe, sister-in-law Joan, nieces and nephews. Requiem mass on Saturday the 28th of June was celebrated for Tom Manaher at Moyvane Church, followed by burial in Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure.

ANNIVERSARIES: Seamus Vaughan, Maureen Nolan, Peg Horgan, Kathleen O Connor, William Quirke, Paddy Maher, Lil Mai O Sullivan, Paddy Flavin, Sr. Nora Berchmans O Flaherty, Kate Foley, Kathy O Donovan, Patrick O Dowd, Dan Donoghue, John Joe O Donnell, Dick Hudson, Liam Buckley, Eileen Stack, Bridie Costelloe, Johnny Horgan, Joseph O Keeffe. Mass on Wed. 2nd at 7.30pm for Teresa (Tess) Mulvihill. Mass on Thurs. 3rd in Knockanure at 7.30pm for Matt & Bridget Costelloe & the deceased members of the Costelloe Family. Mass on Fri. 4th 7.30pm for Fr. Jim & the deceased members of the Kissane Family. Mass on Sat. 5th at 10.00am Months Mind for Annie Fitzell and the 7.30 mass is for Bridie Reilly nee Fitzmaurice. Sun. 6th 11.00am Mass is For the deceased members of the Fitzmaurice Family, Glenalappa.

CHURCH NEWS: Diocesan Collection for Sick & Retired Priests on the 5th & 6th July. Friday is the First Friday of the Month. Usual Communion Rounds, Knockanure in the morning and Moyvane in the afternoon. Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request.

Adoration, Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm,Wed. 10.00 to 7.00pm.

Knockanure Tues.10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers, Vigil, Michelle Corridan,11.00am Paul & Anthony Kiely.

Knockanure 10.00am Mary O’Flaherty & Cian Rogan.

The Rosary every Sunday before 10.00am Mass Knockanure for the month of June Month of The Sacred Heart. The Rosary is offered every Wednesday morning for All Parishioners, especially those who are Sick or in Hospital. Please join us at 10am in The Sacristy, Everyone Welcome.

FREE FOCUS PROGRAMME TRALEE for those recovering from mental health problems. Duration: 12 months. Enquiries National Learning Network 066 7122533.

DAY TRIPS: On Sunday, August 10, if there are sufficient people interested we will travel to see Ireland’s largest one day show – The Tullamore Show- leaving NCW at 8.am. sharp. There are over 600 stands to visit plus lots more. Contact Maureen 087 9845102.

DUMP at North Kerry Landfill site, due to close on 11th July 2014.

RAMBLING HOUSE IN KNOCKALOUGHA: Mick Sheehy lived in Knockalougha and now his house has been turned into a Rambling House by his nephew Jim Lyons which will be open on the 3rd. Tuesday of each month. The next night will be Tuesday, July 22nd.

FREE PHONE NUMBER: A new free phone number has been launched for the Samaritans in Ireland. It is 116123.

BLOOD Donor Clinic at Ballybunion Community Centre on July 3rd from 6pm to 9pm.

RING of Kerry Cycle and road closures to facilitate the event, on July 5th 2014.

KDYS – SUMMER CAMP Open to all 10 – 13 year olds, 28th July – 1st August – 10 am – 4 pm daily, Activities include: Horse Riding, Water sports, Go-Karting, Cinema, Games, plus much, much more! Booking KDYS, Upper Church St., Listowel. (068) 23744

REUNION: “Mountcollins Lenihan Gathering” will take place in Mountcollins on the weekend of July 4-7. Everyone with any Lenihan connection will be very welcome. The weekend will commence on Friday 4th July in Tommy Mick’s Bar with a “Meet and greet” session followed by the launch of a 236 page book on the “Lenihans of Mountcollins”. Details from Norma 087 2746399.

SWIM: Glin 14th Annual Estuary Charity Swim is on July 20th.

WALK in Athea in aid of the Tidy Towns on July 6th, starting at noon.

MACRA in Listowel are having a reunion at The Cliff House Hotel, Ballybunion on July 3rd at 8pm, details from 087 2727 495.

GREAT Weather gave a great boost to the country, long may it continue.

‘MOTHERS PRAYERS’ SUNDAY 6TH JULY, 2014 From: 2.30 to 5.30pm. Parish Centre, Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney. Contact Mary: 087 9230160 or email ireland@mothersprayers.org

ADORATION SISTERS Bridie Street, Wexford, Vocation Awareness Day Saturday July 5th 2014 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Come and meet the Sisters and learn of their life of prayer. Kindly phone or email previous day. Tel: 053-9124134 (between 8.30am - 12noon and 2.30 - 4.30pm) email: adoration44eircom.net http://adoration44eircom.net

ST JOHN’S: Wed. 2nd The Best of Traditional. Wed. 9th Amish Mennonite choir, details from 068 22566.

S IAMSA TIRE: The national folk theatre of Ireland based in Tralee is celebrating 40 years of producing Irish culture. They have four shows covering a whole year’s cycle of living and working the land, the Blasket Islands, the Children of Lir and a journey through Ireland in music, song and dance. Further information from 066 7123055 or www.siamsatire.com

FLEADH: Munster Fleadh Cheol will be held in Killarney from 15th to 20th July.

TRIP to Milltown Malbay in Clare takes place on Saturday 5th July. The musical bus will leave The Cash and Carry Sheehan’s Road Newcastle West at 9.30am sharp. Details from Ita Mc Quinn at 087-2593415.

HISTORY Society Tour will take place on Sunday 15th July led by Dr. Declan Downey. Bus will leave Tarbert school car park at 8 a.m. and will take in the Ring of Kerry exploring the legacy of Daniel O’Connell.

RUSHES: Limerick Council has urged landowners and farmers across the County to consider alternative methods of controlling rushes before using pesticides and herbicides. The Council issued the appeal in an effort to prevent the contamination of drinking water supplies which can result in the use of such chemicals. The local authority said “there are other numerous methods that can be used to control rushes including land drainage, cutting and grazing.

GLIN Day Care Centre, Thurs 24th July at 12.30. The group attending are from Glin, Athea, Ballylongford and Moyvane. Music by Ger Conaghan, further information please contact (068) 26033.

Glin Summer Festival 2014 – Saturday 9th August at 8pm sharp. Live pig racing on Main Street, Glin. There are 6 races and 6 pigs in each race.

NEWSPAPER: Brooklyn Eagle http://bklyn.newspapers.com/search/#query=county+kerry&offset=9

17th Feb. 1923 JULIA Bowler Dougherty, died at her residence 555 Wilson Ave,, in Brooklyn for 50 years. Survived by four daughters , interment Holy Cross.

Michael McMahon husband of Nellie O Shea, father of Eileen, brother of Catherine McMahon, native of Tralee. Residence 8426 23 Ave. Interment Holy Cross.

24 Aug. 1948 Brooklyn Eagle. Death of Nora Dolly Dowling nee Neligan of Coolard House, Listowel on Oct. 22nd 1948, Mass Holy Cross Church W 42d Street, Internment Calvary Cemetery.

From the Eagle 25 years ago, Eagle of 22 April 1947 .April 1922 Irish Republican Army Soldiers prevented Michael Collins Finance Minister in Sinn Fein Cabinet from addressing a scheduled address at Listowel.

Eagle of 18 Aug. 1940. Engagement of Miss Adelaide Josephine Kunkel to Michael J O Brien of Rockville Centre son of Mrs Daniel O Brien of Listowel, wedding in October.

Eagle 6 June 1915, Rev William D Buckley ordained at Church of John the Baptist on May 29th 1915, by Bishop McDonnell, celebrated his first Mass at St Ambrose Church today. Son of the late Denis J Buckley of Newtownsandes . Early education at St Michael’s Listowel under the Rev. J Breen, left Ireland 1907, entered St Charles College Ellicott City MD, graduated with honours June 1909.Theological studies made at St Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, got his AB Degree 1910. AM in 1911 and STB in 1914. He was Professor of Latin and Greek at St Charles College Catonsville, MD from Sept. 1914 to May 1915, he will be located in the Brooklyn Diocese

Eagle 26 Jan. 1893; Died William Dowling on 25 Jan. 1893, he was a native of Listowel, Co Kerry, internment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Eagle 11 Nov.1888. Birth on Nov. 2nd 1888 , wife of George Hurst Ryall, Brooklyn, 293 Broadway New York, formally of Dublin, Cahir, Listowel and Tralee, a son, Irish Papers please copy.

Eagle 13 Jan 1936; Mary Connors nee O Connor 434a Lexington Ave. died Jan. 12th 1936, born Newtownsandes, survived by husband John, Mass at St Ambrose Church, DeKalb and Tompkins Ave. Interment Holy Cross.

Eagle 22 Nov. 1931; Tom Culhane died Nov. 21 1931 a native of Newtownsandes, husband of Nora Moore, brother of Patrolman P J Culhane NY Police, Mrs Margaret Begley, Mrs MT Mahoney, Mrs M McElligott, Hannah Culhane and Mrs P J Culhane. Served with 146th machine gun Batt. Company B in France. Residence 401 E 139th Street, Bronx. Mass at St Jerome’s Church, interment Calvary Cemetery.

Eagle 17 Dec. 1940 , p13. John Begley motorman on the Flushing Line IRT District?. Died suddenly at home401E 135th Street, Bronx. Mass at St Jerome’s Church, burial Calvary Cemetery. Born Knocknagoshel, brother of Mrs Hannah Nash and Mrs Margaret O Connor, both of Manhattan and Charles Begley of Ireland, his wife Margaret Culhane of Newtownsandes.

Eagle 18 Oct.1938. Michael O Brien, pen pal for him Timothy O Connor, Courthouse Road, Listowel, aged 12 years.

Eagle 30th Oct 1949; Brooklyn Man of the Week, By Jeanne Toomey.

Edmond Fitzgerald, refused to sign oath of fidelity to the King and today he is chief probation officer of Brooklyn Court. Red Haired lives at 8201 4th Ave. with wife Francis and four children. 5ft nine inches is on leave to establish probation service in Israel.

He has handled 16,000 paroles from state prisons.

Born 47 years ago at Brandon, Co Kerry, not being home for 25 years, going to visit his mother Hanora. His father marine engineer died 1921 leaving nine children, the youngest a year old.

He gave up his place in Maynooth after changing mind about vocation to his friend Fr Jack Lane, who is now Professor at Maynooth. Edmond Fitzgerald before going to America was involved with IRA in his student days and had secured teaching post at St Michael’s Listowel. He did not get involved in the Civil War, was neutrals and left the Country.

2014 June 25 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

KNOCK: Annual Parish Knock Pilgrimage will take place again this year on the 2nd July. Bus will leave Knockanure, Moyvane, Tarbert. If you wish to book your seat contact Margaret Carmody on 087 2976304 or Nuala Carmody, Tarbert on 068 36166.

OPENING: Moyvane Playground Committee hope to officially open the playground on the 20th July or there about.

ALERT: Knockanure Community Alert meeting on Thursday 26th June at 7.45pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Community Liason Officer Garda Lisa Healy will be in attendance. She will launch the Community Alert Texting Service. All householders are welcome to attend the meeting. Margaret Carmody Secretary 087 2976304.

TRIP: Moyvane I.C.A. Bus will leave the Village at 7.00am on Wednesday 25th June for trip to Wicklow.

ENVELOPES: Church Offering Envelopes have been distributed during the week. If you did not receive a box and you wish to contribute to the support of the Church and the Priest, please contact the Presbytery.

CHARITY Swim in Glin will be held on Sunday 20th July starting 12 noon. There will also be music in Geohegan’s on the Sunday evening. All funds are in Aid of West Limerick Children’s Services.

SPORTS: Multi Sports Camps for Primary School children from Age 5+Monday – Friday 10am-3pm Moyvane Community Centre: 30th June - 4th July (Ref MVI), Athea Community Centre: 28thJuly-1stAugust, (Ref AT3). Maggie 087 9866533 or Brendan 087 151562.

MASS in St John’s Listowel, having attended the mass, I found the theatre was a lovely homely setting, people were more like a community all close together and participating in the Mass, the priest so close also helped create the atmosphere.

CONGRATULATIONS to Noelle Clancy and Noel Devlin, on their marriage at Knockanure Church on 21st June 2014, Celebrant was Fr Brendan O Callaghan assisted by Fr Tom McMahon. Bridesmaid was Sandra Clancy, Best man Padraig Devlin, Groomsmen Artie McCaughay, Flower girl Ellen Devlin. Music was by Tracey Kerins. The Bride is daughter of Margaret and Neilus Clancy of Knockanure and the groom is a native of County Tyrone.

DEATH: Jack Mulvihill died on 14th June 2014 of Woodgrove, Moyvane and Late of Upper Athea. Survived by his wife Margaret, sons Michael, John Jack, and Paul, mother Chrissie, brothers Pat, Bill, Mickey, Jim, TJ, and Tony, sister Patricia, grandchildren Daire and Caolán, in-laws, other relatives. Requiem mass for Jack Mulvhill was celebrated in Moyvane Church on Tuesday the 17th of June, followed by burial Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure.

ANNIVERSARIES: Brendan Shanahan, Jim Cogan, Con Greaney, Mary Dunne, Mary Nolan, Maggie Kennelly, John Flaherty, Mary Shanahan, John Culhane, Daniel Flavin, Hannah Buckley, Eileen Kennelly, Bridie Long, Tim Dinneen, Jeremiah O Connor, Bess Horgan, Tom Sullivan, Maureen Broderick, Julie O Connor, John Sheehan, Jim Galvin. Mass on Tues. 24th at 7.30pm for John Buckley, formerly from Leitrim Middle, Months Mind and also for the deceased members of his family. Mass on Fri. 27th at Knockanure 7.30pm for Margaret & Tom Kennelly. Mass on Sat. 28th at 7.30pm for John Stack. Mass on Sun. 29th at 11.00am for Christy Barry.

CHURCH NEWS: The Rosary every Sunday before 10.00am Mass Knockanure for the month of June Month of The Sacred Heart.

The Rosary is offered every Wednesday morning for All Parishioners, especially those who are Sick or in Hospital. Please join us - 10am in The Sacristy, Everyone Welcome.

Adoration in Moyvane on Sun. from 4.00pm to 5.00pm; Wed. 10.00 to 7.00pm. Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.

Readers: Vigil , Elaine Hudson. 11.00am Philip Kiely & Mo Walsh.

Knockanure 10.00am, Patricia & Andrew Rogan.

Collectors for July: Vigil, Bridie Moloney & Ronan Kearney

11.00am, Eileen Cronin & Michael Kissane. Knockanure 10.00am Jerry Woods.

MISSION: Sr. Julie has asked me to remind you all to return the Mission Envelopes.

LISTOWEL ANNUAL CEMETERY MASSES: Tuesday 1st July - St. Michael’s Cemetery / Wednesday 2nd July - John Paul II Cemetery / and Thursday 3rd July - Finuge Cemetery. All Masses start at 8pm.

CEMETERY MASS in Lisselton June 23rd at 8pm and Gale Churchyard Mass June 26th at 8pm.

BEST WISHES to Canon Kelly of Athea who recently celebrated the 64th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

FR. EAMON WHYTES 50 YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD: will be celebrated by the Rathea community at a special mass on Friday June 27th at 7.30pm led by Bishop Ray Browne. The celebration will continue in the Clubhouse in Mountcoal with music and song.

A SCHOOL REUNION FOR PRESENTATION CONVENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, the Junior Cert Year of 1994 and/or Leaving Cert Year of 1996. Save the date: 28th June 2014 in the Horseshoe Bar, Listowel. Contact Sinéad on 0876847623 for further details.

GLENSTAL Abbey visit, details from 086 1032 436.

CONGRATULATIONS to Gerard Neville aged 60 who walked alone from his home in Littleton, Thurles to his native Inch West, Listowel, a distance of 95 miles, it took him 5 days and 4 nights.

School Folklore told by Pat Ahern of Knockanure in 1937, recalls James Hunt of Carrueragh who walked to Killorglin and home again in a day.

LISTOWEL CEMETERY MASSES: Tuesday 1st July - St. Michael’s Cemetery / Wednesday 2nd July - John Paul II Cemetery / and Thursday 3rd July - Finuge Cemetery. All Masses start at 8pm.

ATHEA 5k/10k run is on July 6th at 3pm.

HISTORY: Paddy Fullam from Newcastle West and a native of Ardagh has commenced a series of historical articles in the Weekly Observer Newspaper.

ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIEST SOCIETY are holding their Annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 28th June, bus is leaving the square 7.20am. sharp. Contact Betty on 068 21768 or O667137236.

WALK: CIE has agreed to divest to Kerry County Council land which will allow for the completion of the Tralee to Fenit Greenway as well as a walkway between north Kerry and west Limerick.

HEALTH and Wellness show at the Gleneagle Hotel on Wed. June 25th from 10.30am to 4.30pm, John Lonergan is also attending.

THOUGHT: “Do you know what hurts so very much? It’s love. Love is the strongest force in the world, and when it is blocked that means pain. There are two things we can do when this happens. We can kill that love so that it stops hurting. But then of course part of us dies, too. Or we can ask God to open up another route for that love to travel.”

Corrie Ten Boom

CALLING ALL ARTISAN FOOD AND CRAFT PRODUCERS: The first market took place in 2013 during The Gathering and we’re planning to build on its success during the 2014 Gather by the Feale July 16-20. We are looking for people who produce food or make crafts to set up on the cobbles in the Square under Fr. Casey in Abbeyfeale on Friday and Saturday, July 18/19 from 10am -3pm. Contact us on 087 6866450 or marianharnett1@gmail.com

CHARISMATIC RENEWAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE: in the Concert Hall, RDS, Ballsbridge on Sat 28th and Sun 29th June. Theme "The Joy of the Gospel". Main Speaker Ralph Martin (USA) and Rev Laurence Graham, Killarney. Mass Celebrants : Archbishop Diarmuid Martin (Sat) and Bishop Martin Drennan (Sun).

COURSE in Pastoral Ministry 2014 – 2015: Accredited by the Diocese of Kerry, this course is aimed at all those who are involved in parish pastoral councils, liturgy groups, finance committees, safeguarding children committees and other ministries. It is for those who are already involved in ministry in their parish and all who wish to become more involved in their parish. This course will allow you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of your faith and develop your skills for parish. Commencing in September 2014, the course will be taught over 20 nights during the academic year 2014- 2015 in two venues – Ardfert Retreat Centre on Tuesdays and John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney on Thursdays. For further information, contact Frances Rowland @ 064-6632644 or email francesrowland@dioceseofkerry.ie

Course in Youth Ministry: This course is aimed at adults (over 21 years) volunteers or professionals, interested in working and journeying with young people in a parish, school, youth service or other settings. The Course in Youth Ministry is co-ordinated by the Diocesan Pastoral Team and Kerry Diocesan Youth Service. The course will begin on October 1st and will be held on Wednesday nights in John Paul II Pastoral Certre, Rock Road, Killarney. The course will take place over 16 nights and 2 Saturdays – 8 nights and 1 Saturday before Christmas and 8 nights and 1 Saturday in Spring 2015. The cost of the Course is €200. For more information contact Bernie McCaffrey

Tel. 064-6632644 or Email:berniemccaffrey@dioceseokerry.ie

PILGRIMAGE to the Holy Land: 15th – 24th September, 2014 (9 nights) Flight Ex Cork 5 nights Jerusalem and 4 nights Tiberias. Coach transfer Kerry to Cork return. Spiritual Director: Monsignor Dan O’ Riordan. For details contact: Premier Travel 2, Grand Parade, Daunt’s Square, Cork. Tel.021-4277700 or Email: premier@premiertravel.ie

Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Ray Browne.

Theme: “Lourdes: The Joy of Conversion” September 2nd - 7th 2014. Flights ex Kerry Airport. All booking must be made by post to:- Mrs Janice O’ Sullivan,

Pilgrimage Co-ordinator, “Droum House”, Nohoval Upper, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. Pilgrimage Director, Fr. Nicholas Flynn, P.P., Killeentierna, Currow, Killarney, Co. Kerry. For more information Tel No.: 064-7758219 e-mail:joskdp@eircom.net

WALK: About 50 participants took on the fourth annual 22 mile mid-summer challenge of walking the Great Southern Trail Greenway from Abbeyfeale to Rathkeale on Sat. 21st June 2014. This year there was a cycle event with choices of three distances from Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale to the railway summit at Barnagh on the N21. Here the Sheehan family kindly opened their Barnagh Gardens, where refreshments including crepes and homemade ice cream with live music and song.

One man, Liam Downes completed a duathlon by firstly cycling from Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale and then walking back to Rathkeale. Liam did this as a charity fundraiser for the Martina Tierney Fund.

APOLOGIZES: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/kathyschiffer/2014/06/associated-press-apologizes-for-its-coverage-of-the-irish-orphanage-story/

FAMINE: extract from “A Pauper Warren- West Limerick 1845-49” by Gerard Curtin .

“On the 8th May 1847 a ‘destitute multitude’ surrounded the house of Richard Q. Sleeman of Cahara House, Glin, demanding food and employment. The official reaction to early reports of deaths from starvation in the press was a request of verification. On 3rd March 1847, it was reported that a body was found on a pathway at Loughill. A post mortem was requested from the local coroner. At Glin on 15th March another death occurred and a coroner’s jury returned a verdict on Joseph Conway, “death from the want of the common necessities of life”. On the 17th May a girl of seventeen years of age died on the roadside between Glin and Tarbert. “

Berry Conway, Ottawa, Canada was in Glin June 2014. He is a descendant of the Joseph Conway mentioned above.

RELATIONS: Julie Hagerty, I will be in Moyvane July 18th as I am on a quest to locate information about the connection between the O’Connor family and the Hagerty family. My nephew, Michael Hagerty, would like me to find Gerard ( Jerdy) O Connor from Lisselton, County Kerry, son of Thomas and Bridget O’ Connor, to find out more about the family link. Apparently John Hagerty 1864 – 1914 married Margaret Holly 1865 – 1937 in Ballydonohue parish. They had a son, Thomas, born in Chicago in 1889. He married Loretta Monahan and they had a son, William – my husband. I would love to meet Gerard, Thank you so much, Julie Hagerty email jhag159035@aol.com

MOYVANE: Children of James Mulvihill and Catherine Scanlon

These are their children: Catherine, bapt. 3 Sept. 1803 - parish of Listowel

Johanna, bapt. 10 December 1808 - parish of Listowel

Daniel, bapt. 11 September 1810 - parish of Listowel

Patrick, bapt. 20 May 1813 - parish of Listowel of Moyvane

James, bapt. 10 July 1837 - parish of Ballybunion.

Daniel, my GG Grandfather, married Johanna Connors (of Clare)?( Was it Claar Moyvane) on 2 February 1832. They had 2 children in Ireland, before emigrating to Canada, where they had 5 more children.

These are their children: James, born 1837, Ireland; Thomas, born 12 January 1838 – Ireland; Michael, born 1847 – Canada; John, born 1849 – Canada; Mary, born 1851 – Canada; Daniel, born 1854 – Canada; Catherine, born 1857 – Canada. Daniel's wife died in Uptergrove, Ontario, Canada in 1868 and he subsequently married Mary Ann Collins in 1877.

Daniel's son Thomas is my G. Grandfather - who had 8 children including Thomas Francis born 1879, died 1953 in Uptergrove - who was my grandfather. He had 9 children, including Peter Faustus, my father, born 1925, died in 2000.

MUNSTERS: The Royal Munster Fusiliers; This regiment was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of two regiments which had their origins in the former East India Company; the 101st. Regiment of Foot (Royal

Bengal Fusiliers) and the 104th. Regiment of Foot (Bengal Fusiliers)...... In September 1918 West Clare M.P. Arthur Lynch attempted to raise a 10th service battalion but this unit never saw active service and was disbanded on 14 March 1919. On 12th June 1922 the colours of the Royal Munster Fusiliers were laid up at a ceremony at St. George‟s Hall, Windsor Castle and the regiment was formally disbanded on 31 July 1922.

During War1, 3,000 Irish doctors, including 400 students, enlisted. Total doctors 12,500, of whom 230 died.

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KNOCKANURE

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS: take place on Tuesday June 17th in Lixnaw Church and the witness will be given by Fr. Kevin McNamara.

AGM of St Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel Monday 16th June at 7.30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. New volunteers always needed and welcomed.

NANO NAGLE SCHOOL A fun run/walk organised by Nano Nagle School was held on Sunday 15th June.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC in the Listowel Arms Hotel, on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th June from 6 to 9pm. Donor line: 1850 731 137.

TRAIL: The Great Southern Trail's Midsummer Big Walk, Sat 21st June 2014.

FLEADH: The official opening of Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí will take place on Wednesday, June 18th at 8pm in the Ring of Kerry Hotel, Cahersiveen.

ST JOHN’S: Children’s Theatre directed by Jo Jordan, on 17th, 18th, 20th, 23rd and 24th, details from 068 22566.

MOTHERHOOD, Wednesday 18th June 10.30am. – 1pm. at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. A free seminar on supporting moms & babies and promoting a healthy family life. Babies are welcome to attend with family members. Contact centre on 068-23584.

FUND to help people start business, details from enterprise-ireland.com

RACING: Abbeyfeale Horse & Pony Racing takes place in Relihan's Inch on Sunday 22nd June.

SUMMER Camps will take place at the Listowel Family Resource Centre from July 7th - August 22nd inclusive from 9.30am - 1.30pm daily. Further details from (068) 23584.

AWARE Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 7pm. Tralee - Tuesdays, meeting room at rear of St. John’s Church at 8pm, Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary.

CORPUS CHRISTI EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION: Sunday 22nd June in Listoel after the 11.00 a.m. Mass.

DEATH of Sr. Eileen Scanlon (late of Moher, Moyvane and Little sisters of the Assumption on April 23, 2014. Survived by her Religious family, sister, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends. Requiem Mass for Sister Eileen was celebrated at the Church the Holy Family, Kill-o'the-Grange, she was laid to rest in Deans Grange Cemetery.

DEATH took place on 7th June 2014 of Kathleen O'Dwyer (née Stack) of Shrone Middle, Listowel, wife of the late Tom. Deeply regretted by her sister-in-law Noreen, nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces.

Requiem mass was celebrated in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure for Kathleen O Dwyer on Tuesday the 10th of June, followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel Kathleen O Dwyer , born at Dromurhur was daughter of Ellie Shanahan who died in 1991 and Robert Stack who died in 1957, she was predeceased by all of her siblings, Mary in 2002, John and Pat in 2007 and in March 2012 Dick Stack died.

DEATH: Patrick (Paud) Woulfe of Cratloe, Abbeyfeale died 9th June 2014 in the Oaklands Nursing Home Listowel. Paud was predeceased by his wife Joanie, siblings Dan and Bees. Survived by sister Nora, sister-in-law Brenda, nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces. Requiem Mass in Athea Church for Paud Woulfe was celebrated on Thursday the 12th of June, followed by burial in Temple Athea Cemetery.

DEATH took place in London on 10th March 2014 of Tom Flaherty who was born at Gortdromagowna, Knockanure 73 years ago to Tim Flaherty and Hanora O Connor. Tom was predeceased by his wife and is survived by three daughters, sisters Nora and Hannah and brother Pat. He was predeceased by siblings, John in 2005, Tim, Willie, Michael and Mary. Mass will be celebrated for Tom Flaherty at Moyvane Church on 22nd June 2014.

ANNIVERSARIES: Ned Cronin, Maureen Moore, Joan Keane, Bridget Stack, Bridie O Connell, Eamonn Keane, Myles Kearney, Kathy O Donoghue, Bridget Guidry, Pat McElligott, Maureen Ahern, Liam Barry, Sr. Aquilina Relihan, Joe Lynch, Patrick O Keeffe, Donal Mulvihill, Tom Keane, Sr. Elaine McElligott, John Culhane, Thomas O Callaghan, Michael O Sullivan, David Riordan. Mass on Tues. 17th at 7.30pm for Con O’Connor. Mass on Wed. 18th at 7.30pm for Con & Catherine Mulvihill and their son Con. Mass on Thurs. 19th at 7.30pm for Jack & Maud Fitzmaurice, The Village. Mass on Fri. 20th in Knockanure at 7.30pm for Mary Brosnan, Coilagurteen. Mass on

Sun. 22nd at 10.00am for Denis Flaherty and the 11.00am Mass in Moyvane is for Thomas Flaherty, Gortdromagouna who died recently in England. Mass on Tues. 24th at 7.30pm for John Buckley, formerly from Leitrim Middle and also for the deceased members of his family.

THANKS: Accord Special Collection €450 Irish Cancer Society Collection €614.

CHURCH NEWS: Readers: Vigil, John Corbett & Jimmy Colllins 11.00am, Amanda Coulson & Áine O’Connor. Knockanure 10.00am, Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.

The Rosary every Sunday before 10.00am Mass Knockanure for the month of June Month of The Sacred Heart.

The Rosary is offered every Wednesday morning for All Parishioners, especially those who are Sick or in Hospital. Please join us - 10am in The Sacristy, Everyone Welcome.

Medjugorge Anniversary Mass, Confession, Rosary, Mass and Adoration at St. Brendan’s Tralee on Monday June 16th at 7.30pm. Confessions begins at 7pm.

Church Offering Envelopes have been distributed during the week. If you did not receive a box and you wish to support the Church and the Priest, please contact the Presbytery.

CEMETERY MASS in Lisselton June 23rd at 8pm and Gale Churchyard Mass June 26th at 8pm.

DEACONS: The Diocese is at present seeking men to become Permanent Deacons. An initial ‘Come and See Year’ will commence in the Autumn for a number of Munster dioceses. Deacons have a ministry in three areas of Church Life: the Eucharist, the Word of God and service to the poor. At present we have two, who please God, will be ordained deacons in November and three who have completed their first year (a ‘Come and See Year’). Nationally 31 deacons have been ordained and 58 are in training. Married men over the age of 35 and single men over 25 may apply. The upper age limit for ordination is 63. If you are interested. please talk to your local priest or contact Rev. Eoin Mangan, The Presbytery, Knocknagoshel.

CONGRATULATIONS to Sr. Helen Culhane of 'Childrens Grief Project' on her 'local hero' award. Children’s Grief Project is a support service for school-aged children and young people affected by loss through death, separation or divorce.

REMEMBER our Priests who this month celebrate the anniversary of their ordination to the Priesthood.

FESTIVAL in Tralee from 20th to 22nd June, full programme in the Kerryman.

DEBRA Ireland Kerry Challenge 75km hike through the bogs and mountains around the Dingle peninsula takes place from Friday 20th June to Sunday 22nd.

THE MESSAGE OF DONAL WALSH on the importance of living life to the full has been translated into Latin and will be carried to Rome in the coming weeks in a cycling journey which will begin on Wednesday, June 18th, in St. John’s Church Tralee with a short prayer service at 3pm.

SAFE Tractor Skills: “Creating safety awareness among teenagers working with tractors” A one day course will be held in Tralee, Dingle, Listowel and Castleisland Marts at the end of June

phone Soyna on 066-7120877.

NIGHT AT THE DOGS: Tarbert G.A.A. in conjunction with Ferry Rangers are holding a “Race Night” at Tralee Greyhound Track on Friday July 12th. Tickets will be available from committee members.

TIRC and KASI will present a seminar on Monday June 23rd at 10.45am in the Fels Point Hotel, Tralee to mark World Refugee Day. The seminar will look at the Challenges of Life after Direct Provision and how living in limbo leaves a lasting legacy on people trying to build a self-sufficient life.

THE HISTORY OF BALLYMULLEN BARRACKS by Robert Tangney will be launched at Tralee Library on Tuesday the 24th of June at 7.00pm. The book incorporates the two hundred year history of the barracks and also includes related areas in Tralee such as The Staff Barracks, Killierisk Graveyard, Haigs Terrace and Castlemorris House. The book will be launched by Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Carey O/C 12th Battalion, Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick.

RECOVERY HAVEN CELEBRATION OF LIGHT This year will be held on Friday 20th June at 7.45pm. Symbolic stone throwing into water will take place and music will be provided by local musicians at each location. Families Welcome at Ballybunion Ladies Beach and Tarbert Pier

RECOVERY HAVEN We will be hosting an indoor car boot sale on the 22nd June, from 9am to 12pm. Free to the public.

RED CROSS: Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on July 5th. Volunteers required - motorcyclists, marshals, stewards, nurses and doctors. Any help would be appreciated. Call us on 087 393 1359.

BENEFIT dance in aid of Martina Tierney (Barna), sister of Sandra O’Sullivan, Hillside Drive, Athea will be held on Friday June 27th at the Devon Inn.

CLOTHES Collection on June 18th in aid of Hope Foundation at Supervalue Carpark, Listowel.

BEST WISHES to Cormac Long Rooskagh and Rathkeale Boxing Club who won his ninth National Boxing title at the National Stadium in Dublin recently. He defeated Sean Conroy from Mayo in the semi-final and Pearse Sherry from Dublin in the final. Next for Cormac will be the European Championships.

SACRED HEART NOVENA Thursday 19th to Friday 27th June. (Feast of the Sacred Heart).

LISTOWEL ANNUAL CEMETERY MASSES: Tuesday 1st July - St. Michael’s Cemetery / Wednesday 2nd July - John Paul II Cemetery / and Thursday 3rd July - Finuge Cemetery. All Masses start at 8pm.

THOUGHT: That the universe was formed by a fortuitous concourse of atoms, I will no more believe than that the accidental jumbling of the alphabet would fall into a most ingenious treatise of philosophy.

Jonathan Swift.

JUBILEE: Fr David O Connor Golden Jubilee 2014

http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2014/06/08/st-mary-rector-celebrates-50-years-of-ministry-in-catholic-church/

WEALTH of the 85 richest people is equal to that of the poorest 3.5bn says Comhlámh.

LAUNCH of Kat Caball book at Writers Week; Jimmy Moloney would officiate at this last event which just happened to be the launch of his aunt's book. Minister Deenihan then spoke and spoke on his work with the National Famine Commemoration Committee and in particular he mentioned his visit to Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney last August for the International Famine Commemoration, where the Earl Grey Girls were honoured and where he met a number of their descendants.

BROOKLYN Eagle 5 Dec. 1944 p9; Death of Mary O Brien nee O Donnell wife of late Thomas. Mother of Michael T and sister of Mrs Dennis Collins, Michael M and Dennis J O Donnell, died Dec. 4th 1944, a native of Cahir Hayes, Abbeyfeale, Funeral from Funeral Chapel Euclid Ave. and Fulton Street, Brooklyn. Mass at Church of St Malachy Van Sickien Ave. near Atlantic Ave. internment Calvary Cemetery.

Eagle 29 June 1947; Death of Mary Murphy nee Wren of Abbeyfeale on 27th June 1947, wife of the late James, mother of Mrs Michael Mulcare, Mrs Maurice Leen and Jeremiah Murphy, grandmother of James and Mary leen. Funeral Chapel 188 Street, Webster Ave. Mass at St Francis Xavier Church Lurting Ave., Bronx, internment Calvary Cemetery.

Eagle 3 Sept. 1922, fleeing rebels loose dinner at Abbeyfeale. A detachment of Nationalist surprised irregulars after chasing them the regulars returned to eat dinner prepared for the enemy, roast beef and boiled ham.

Eagle 27 Dec.1941Con Dore died suddenly on June 5th 1950, husband of Mary, father of John, Con, Pat, Sheila and Maureen. Son of Bridget of Athea Co Limerick. Brother of Michael of Bronx, Catherine Ehler, Mary Brennan of Yonkers, NY and David and Bridget in Athea. Funeral Chapel 141 6th Ave. Mass at St Francis Xavier Church, internment St John’s Cemetery.

Eagle 29 Nov 1940; Death, Mary Ann Flavin nee Greaney of Athea, wife of the late John, mother of Mary, Margaret, James, John, Tom and Tim. Sister of Catherine Ambrose, Margaret Sullivan, Michael, William, Dennis Greaney. Her home 434 4th St. Mass at St Saviour’s Church 8th Ave. 6th St. Internment Holy Cross, member of Rosary Society, Director, Jere J Cronin.

Eagle 29th Sept. 1954; John Moran died Sept. 22 1954, a native of Toureen Donnell, Athea. Husband of Joan nee Mullane, father of Margaret Phelan and John Moran, brother of Molly Brenn, Tom and in Ireland Ned, Pat and Michael Moran. From Charles J Brady Funeral Home 232 Utica Ave. Mass at St Mathew’s Church , internment Calvary Cemetery.

Eagle Aug 2nd 1953 p 17; Death Nora A Mulvihill nee O Connor on 1 Aug. 1953 of Jefferson Ave. Native of Direen, Athea, wife of Late Tim J . mother of Mrs Anfee Kelly, Catherine and Jerard Mulvihill, sister of Mrs Nellie Quinn and the late Mrs Bridget Mahoney, funeral from Gallagher Sons Home 25 Aberdeen St. between Broadway and Bushwick Ave. Mass at Our Lady of Good Council, internment Holy Cross.

Eagle June 1950; Death of Mrs Margaret Greaney Sullivan of 258 94th Street. Mass for her at St Patrick’s Church 4th Ave. 95th St. She died Wednesday, born Co Limerick, spent many years Park Slope Section, was of St Saviour’s Church , moved to Bay Ridge 2 years ago. Survived by husband Pat Sullivan retired inspector for Brooklyn bus company, had two daughters Margaret M Sullivan and Sr. Laurentia S.S.N.D. stationed at St Leo’s Convent Baltimore, a son Tom P Sullivan, two brothers Dennis and Michael Greaney and three grandchildren.

2014 June 11 Knockanure

KNOCKANURE

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS: take place on Tuesday June 17th in Lixnaw Church and the witness will be given by Fr. Kevin McNamara.

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre was on Monday 9th June 2014.

AGM of Newtownsandes Co-operative takes place on June 11th at 8.30pm in the Marian hall.

TRAIL: The Great Southern Trail's Midsummer Big Walk, Sat 21st June 2014.

CONGRATULATIONS to Hannah Finucane of Kilmorna and Matthew Behan of Abbeyfeale who were recently married in Duagh Church by Fr Moore assisted by Canon O Shea. Best man was Denis Behan and Stephen Behan was groomsman. Bridesmaids were Bernadette and Maria Finucane. Pageboys were Blake and Aaron Finucane. Parents of the bride are, Brendan and Lorraine Finucane and the grooms parents, Michael and Mary Behan.

CHURCH in Listowel closed for repairs, It is scheduled to be re-opened on Thursday, August 7th.

ADORATION: Moyvane, Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Wed. 10.00 to 7.00pm; Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.

DEATH took place on 2nd June 014 of Eileen Healy (née Shine) Clounturbrid, Listowel in her 90th year, she was predeceased her husband Thomas, survived by brothers, brothers Mick and Jack, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Requiem mass for Eileen Healy was celebrated in Moyvane Church on Thursday the 5th of June, followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel. Eileen was daughter of John Shine and Margaret Grady of Kilbaha. Her brother Connie (died in 2010), Pat (died in 1980) and Dan all rest at Ahavoher graveyard.

DEATH has occurred of Chris Moriarty, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane and formerly of Raheny, Dublin on June the 4th, 2014. Predeceased by his brother John Moriarty who died in 2007 aged 69 years , survived by his daughters Ciara, Brenda, and Aisling, and son John, sisters Madeline, Babs, Brenda, and Phylis and grandchildren. Private cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorum. Chris Moriarty was born at Ahalahanna, Moyvane to James Moriarty a native of Dingle and Mary O Brien who was from Barragogeen.

DEATH of Jack O’Connor, Dun Laoghaire and formerly of Moyvane South. Mass at 1pm on Saturday 14th June in Moyvane Church. Burial in Ahavoher Cemetary immediately afterwards,

DEATH John Joseph Buckley, Kilmastulla, Birdhill, Co. Tipperary on 27th April 2014. and formerly of the Shamrock Cottage, Moyvane who passed away after a long illness. Survived by his wife Theresa. Father of Michael, John, Erin, Margaret and his son Brendan predeceased him.

ANNIVERSARIES: PJ Flavin, Hannah Barnes, Johanna O Donnell, Winnie Sheehy, Mai Galvin, Bessie Nealon, Tom Moloney, Mary Dillon, Liam Cronin, Charles Haughey, John Lynch, Mary Horgan, Sr. Joan Kirby, Mai O Connor, Kitty O Donnell, Mary Murphy, Donal Mulvihill, Cillian O Connor, David Riordan, Mass on Tues. 10th at 7.30pm for Brid Brouder. Mass on Wed. 11th at Knockanure 7.30pm for Jerry Enright. Mass on Thurs. 12th in Knockanure 7.30pm for Joan Keane. Mass on Fri. 13th in Knockanure at 7.30pm for Peggy & John Mc Elligott and daughter Betty Newman. Mass on Sat. 14th at 7.30pm for Seamus O’Flaherty. Mass on Sun. 15th at 10.00am for Margie Fitzmaurice, New Jersey and the 11.00am Mass is for Paddy & Nora Adams nee Stack. Mass on Tues. 17th at 7.30pm for Con O’Connor.

CHURCH NEWS: Readers: Vigil, Seline Mulvihill, 11.00am, Karina Stack; Knockanure 10.00am, Margaret Carmody & Mary Fitzgerald

The Missionary Sisters from Ard Foyle Cork will visit this Parish weekend 14th & 15th June to promote Mission Awareness and to ask for your support.

The Rosary every Sunday before 10.00am Mass Knockanure for the month of June Month of The Sacred Heart.

The Rosary is offered every Wednesday morning for All Parishioners, especially those who are Sick or in Hospital. Please join us - 10am in The Sacristy, Everyone Welcome.

RAMBLING HOUSE, Finuge: next session at the Thatch Cottage on Friday, June 13th at 9pm. All welcome.

HEALING SERVICE AT ST. MICHAEL’S WELL Lixnaw with special blessing for the sick and carers will take place on Sun. June 15th at 3pm. All welcome.

PARENTS came from Duagh; Bernard Joseph Mahoney (July 24, 1875 – March 20, 1939) was the third Catholic Bishop of Sioux Falls (1922-1939).

ST JOHN’S: Friday 13th Waiting for You & Marathon Woman, film based on North Kerry. Children’s Theatre directed by Jo Jordan, on 17th, 18th, 20th, 23rd and 24th, details from 068 22566.

SILVER: Badminton Season 2013-2014. The Inter County Grade F All Ireland final was played in Baldoyle recently. Kerry got All Ireland Silver for locals, Carmel Hudson, Jeanelle Griffin, Helen Browne, James Sheehan and James Flaherty.

ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE, a meeting for parents of incoming 1st year students for the school year 2014.15 will be held in the College on Monday 16th June at 7.30pm.

BILLY’S MOLONEY’S RETIREMENT

Friday night June 13th in the Ballroom of Listowel Arms. The ‘gathering’ will have a dual purpose on the night: Beginning with Mass at 8.00 p.m. (sharp). (1) Saying ‘thank you’ to Billy who retired recently as Listowel Parish Sacristan for over 29 years and (2) acknowledging with thanks all involved in our Parish throughout the year including all committees and all ministries. Following the Mass at 8.00 p.m. (sharp) will be some light refreshments (finger food /tea/coffee) and some music & song. The music for the Mass and the entertainment afterwards will be provided by Stevie Donegan.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS Ireland Games take place in Limerick from the 12th to 15th June. A total of 1500 athletes from throughout Ireland will participate and it is anticipated that over 6000 family members and supporters will attend the Games which will be organised by a team of 3000 volunteers. A total of 43 athletes and 10 coaches from clubs throughout Limerick will be part of the 443-strong Munster team competing at the Games. Games will take place at venues in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. The Opening Ceremony, which will take place on Thursday June 12th in People's Park, Limerick will start the Games. Ceremony has the generous support of the Limerick City of Culture 2014, which will co-produced this event.

THOUGHT: Revival is not something that happens across the board, its something that happens in an individual's life. We can pray. "Oh Lord send an awakening, send a revival!" but it starts with me. It starts with you. Greg Laurie

VOLUNTEER: Nadine Smith is studying Dentistry in UCC and has just completed her second year. She is current Miss West Limerick and sings with the Abbeyfeale Folk choir also.

Between July 18 and Aug 8 of this summer Nadine will be volunteering in Kampala, Uganda. She will be delivering health care and dental supplies to the locals, assisting in the Health care centre and also helping to build some houses. The organisation she will be travelling with is Nurture Africa- helping women and children with HIV/AIDS. Students who are interested to check out the website or facebook page or You Tube testimonial videos.

http://www.nurtureafrica.ie/volunteer/ & https://www.facebook.com/nurtureafrica

MUSIC: The Comhaltas Campa Samhraidh will take place at Halla Inse Bhán from July 21st-25th and will include music, singing, dancing in a most enjoyable way. It has been very successful over the past few years. Only a small number of places now remain to be filled. For further information contact 087-9654451.

CARERS: The 8th National Carers Week will mark the contribution of Ireland’s family carers with more than 150 National events running from June 9th – 15th. The week is coordinated by Care Alliance Ireland, in partnership with nine other leading Irish organizations – The Alzheimer Society, The Carers Association, The Irish Cancer Society, Caring for Carers Ireland, The Disability Federation of Ireland, MS Ireland, Parkinsons Association of Ireland and The Irish Hospice Foundation. Details of events taking place during National Carers week are available from www.carersweek.ie/events

ROSE: Dáithí Ó Sé interviewed 60 Roses over three nights, two judging panels selected 23 Roses to go forward to the festival in Tralee in August, which celebrates its 55th year this summer.

NIGHT AT THE DOGS: Tarbert G.A.A. in conjunction with Ferry Rangers are holding a “Race Night” at Tralee Greyhound Track on Saturday July 12th. Tickets will be available from committee members.

CLUSTERING: At a meeting in the Presbytery Tarbert on Thursday night to discuss the future development of the parish of Tarbert it was decided to hold a public meeting on Monday June 9th at 8 p.m. in the Community Centre to discuss the re-establishment of our Parish Pastoral Council.

RED CROSS: Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on July 5th. Volunteers required - motorcyclists, marshals, stewards, nurses and doctors. Any help would be appreciated. Call us on 087 393 1359.

D-DAY: June 6, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during WWII

The objective of the June 6 initiative was to establish beachheads at five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified coastline in Nazi-occupied France. Some 130,000 troops from three main Allied countries, the United States, Great Britain, and Canada, along with soldiers from several other Allied countries, stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France under a hail of gunfire and artillery blasts. 18,000 paratroopers had already dropped hours earlier to fight behind enemy lines. France had been under control of the Nazis for about four years.

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And we’re off! The sun was shining and music from the Misty Jazz Band filled the evening air, as novelists, poets, playwrights, winners and readers assembled once again to celebrate the literary culture of Ireland at the 43rd Opening Ceremony of Listowel Writers’ Week last night. We were delighted that Paul Durcan, one of Ireland’s foremost poets, officiated at the Ceremony.As always, the high point of the evening was the announcement of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award 2014, which was won by Eimear McBride for A Girl Is A...

Listowel Writers’ Week Art Exhibitions

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Willie Redmond – Thursday 29th May 12 noon, The Seanchaí Centre Originally from Edenderry, Co Offaly, artist Willie Redmond grew up surrounded by and working on the bog. Now based in Dublin, he specialises in acrylics, oils, pastels and mixed medium. His current exhibition Turf & Surf deals with its subjects in a narrative style. The panels are divided into various weights depicting mood, texture, movement, detail, compositions, lines and rhythms, and combined to produce a rhapsody-style narrative. His unique and highly engaging solo... Taken From writersweek.ie/news

BISHOP: Bernard Mahoney was born 24 July 1875, in Albany, New York, to Daniel and Honora (née O'Connor) Mahoney, both parents from Duagh Co Kerry. He left school early to support his family, worked as telegraph messenger boy. After attending St. John's Academy in Rensselaer, he entered September 1895, Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland, from where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1899 and a Master of Arts in 1901.He worked through college as a telegrapher for Albany and Troy newspapers. Bishop Thomas A Burke of Albany sent him to the North American College in Rome , where he was ordained to the priesthood on February 27, 1904.Returning to America in 1905 He served as a curate at St. Peter's Church in Troy until 1909, Fr Mahoney again went to Rome and became spiritual director of the Pontifical North American College there. In 1912 he earned a Doctor of Sacred Theology.On May 24, 1922, Bernard J Mahoney was appointed Bishop of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, by Pope Pius XI. He received his episcopal consecration on the following June 29 from Cardinal Gaetano de Lai, with Bishops Giovanni Maria Zonghi and Giacomo Sinibaldi serving as co-consecrators, in Rome. He was Bishop at Sioux Falls for the sixteen years, until his death at age 63 on 20th March 1939. He was popular at conducting retreats for priests.

Bishop Mahoney died at Rochester following and operation. His funeral services were held at St Joseph’s Cathedral

http://www.sfcatholic.org/

Catholic Press Sydney. Previous issue Thursday 28 December 1922

Two Archbishops, six Bishops, and more than 200 priests attended the installation some few weeks ago of the Right Rev. Bernard J. Mahoney, as Bishop of the diocese of Sioux Falls, U.S.A. The Most Rev. Austin Dowling, Archbishop of St. Paul, presided and preached the sermon. Bishop Mahoney was born in Albany in 1875, and was forced to leave school to aid in the support of his family. For a time he was a Western Union messenger boy, and later became a telegraphist. He worked his way through college as a telegraphist, and entered Mount St. Mary's at Emmitsburg in September, 1895. The late Bishop Burke, of Albany, recognising his ability, designated him as a student for the American College at Rome, where he was ordained in 1904. He returned to the United States in 1905, and was assistant at St. Peter's Church, Troy, for five years,

13 April 1939 Catholic Press Sydney NSW reports. Rome, March 24.1939.The Holy See has received information that Bishop Joseph Henry Conroy, of Ogdenburg, New York, died on Monday, aged 81, and that Bishop Bernard Mahoney, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.A., died on Tuesday, aged 64. — R.I.P.

ABBEYFEALE NEWS

THE VIKING PLUNDER RUN: Lock up your daughters and bury the family silver – the Vikings are on their way. Gather by the Feale are asking the business community, community organisations and the local population to take part in The Viking Plunder Run from the Church Yard to the Square on Wednesday, July 16 starting at 7pm. We’re inviting you to travel on wheels under your own power so you can dust off the High Nelly, push a pram or a trolley, take a spin in a wheelbarrow, lie up on a bed, show off your skill on a skate board, roller skate down Main St., - anything you like, the wackier the better! There are prizes for the most original and funniest outfits and wheels. Give your means of conveyance a name and the best one will get a special prize. There are only two requirements – the wheels must not be automated so no snorting Harley Davidson's and you must dress up – Viking helmets are available at Mary Dan G's and you will have to be wearing a Gather by the Feale wrist band. Entries to Aine Ryan 0879802849 or Mary O’Riordan 087 7645581 by Monday, July 14.

FEALE'S FITTEST FAMILY: Have you got what it takes to be crowned The Feale's Fittest Family? Templeglantine has thrown down the gauntlet to Abbeyfeale and surrounding parishes with the Larkins and O’Connors stepping forward and offering to do battle in The Feale's Fittest Family Competition during the Gather by the Feale Summer Festival 2014. Now is your chance to show what your family and parish is made out of so contact Shane O’Connor 087 2891015 or Olive Sheehan 087 7645582 and take up the challenge if you’re from the parish of Abbeyfeale, Duagh, Knocknagoshel, Templeglantine,, Athea, Mountcollins, Brosna and Rockchapel! The competition takes place on July 17/18 as part of this year's Gather by The Feale July 16-21. Enrolling takes place now.

PAGAENT: Margaret O'Shea wrote and will direct and produce a pageant on the ancient festival of Bealtine during on the Friday night of Gather by the Feale. The pageant will also portray in song, story and dance a sense of the history, the spirit and the flavour of the town of Abbeyfeale. Members of Ara na Feile will narrate, act, sing and dance on the night. Tickets for this night in the Glorach are now on sale and can be purchased from Batt Harnett, The Square and from Ann Lyons, The Square.

CELEBRATION OF LIGHT: Recovery Haven held their second annual Celebration of Light in the Town Park beside the Pond on Friday night last. It was a gorgeous evening and too warm for the midges who were also kept at bay by the smoke from the lighting candles. Denis Hobson was the Master of Ceremonies and we had music from Riona Curtin and songs from Rebecca Stryker and her first cousin Kadie Harnett and Elizabeth O’Donoghue all of which added to the ambience on the night. Recovery Haven Cancer Support House provides support and information to those on a cancer journey, their families or carers with all services being provided free of charge. 5 Haigs Terrace, Tralee near the Killarisk entrance to Manor West. Tel; 066 7192122/087 2410212/08.

CALLING ALL ARTISAN FOOD AND CRAFT PRODUCERS: The first market took place last summer during The Gathering in Abbeyfeale and we’re planning to build on its success during the 2014 Gather by the Feale July 16-20. We are looking for people who produce food or make crafts to set up on the cobbles in the Square under Fr. Casey on Friday and Saturday, July 18/19 from 10am -3pm. Contact us on 087 6866450