Knockanure Notes `09, Oct. Nov.

 

 

09 October 7th Knockanure

 

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TRADITIONAL Music Classes with Nicholas McAuliffe will begin at Scoil Chorp Chriost, Knockanure N.S. on Thursday October 8th at 3.15pm.

EVERY available space on the local school windows are covered in Kerry posters and flags, even the school yard is decorated with buntings and flags.

RECYCLE your old mobile phones, ink cartridges, used batteries and stamps; bring them along to Knockanure National School any school day between 1pm and 3pm.

LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Lotto Results for 2nd Oct. `09. Numbers Drawn were 5-7-24 and 28,Jackpot of E5,700 was not won this week .Lucky Dips went to the following; Cian Rogan, Lisaniskea; Pat Lyons, Lisselton; Dermot Lynch, c/o Kevin's Bar; Paddy Cahill, Abbeyfeale; Paudie O Sullivan, Lisaniskea; Mary O Brien Duagh; Bar Prize was won by Henry Finucane. This Weeks Jackpot is E5,800.

TINTEAN: The Liam O Connor Show Friday 9th October, performance start at 8.30pm.

 

RINGING in your ears, Tinnitus information morning will be held at Listowel Family Resource Centre, Ballygologue, John B, Keane Rd, on Friday 9th Oct. from 11am. to 1pm, further information please call: 064 6620052.

CHARITY: Focus Ireland would like to invite students to take part in a Sleepover event on Friday, October 16th . 1,000 students did the sleepover in their homes or in their schools last year and raised over E20,000 for homeless people in Ireland, details from www.focusireland.ie

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TOASTMASTERS The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 7 from 8.30-10.30pm at the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West, further information from Bill on 087 9079223.

SOCCER: Diarmuid O Carroll, whose family originally came from Knockanure, is now playing with a Scottish First Division team called Airdrie United. Newtown Athletic were recently beaten by Listowel Celtic, scorers for Newtown were John McGrath and Aidan Keane.

Women FAI Cup final between Listowel Celtic and Defence Forces Ireland will be held at Mounthawk on Sunday Oct. 11th starting at 2.30pm. Details of soccer training from 086 1655 259.

BEST Wishes to Fr Michael Leahy who celebrated his 91st birthday on October 1st `09.

CONGRATULATIONS to Fr Michael Buckley of Moyvane Village on the Golden Jubilee of his ordination which he celebrated recently.Fr Buckley is son of Michael Buckley and Nora Shine, all his siblings have passed away except Mrs Maria Lyons.

AGM: Moyvane/Knockanure Community Games AGM was due be held in the Marian Hall on Tuesday 6th Oct. at 9pm

 

DANCING: Adult dancing resumes on Tuesday nights at 9pm in the Gables with John Joe Tierney

ASTRONOMY Evening Classes begin at IT Tralee on Oct. 8th.

EU: More than 70% of the EU population live in urban areas while about 85% of the EU's GDP is generated in cities. Last year Ireland complied with all the air quality standards in EU.

The European Investment Bank will loan E500m to ESB and EirGrid. E300m will go towards the Interconnector with Wales. ESB will receive up to E200m in loans to erect its 248MW of wind power capacity by 2012, costing E475m.

BUSINESS Week for the Mid- West continues till Oct. 9th, details from 066 7183 522, even though grants of up to 50% for the purchase of fixed assets are available, few will take the risk until the climate will improve, regulations and red tape will break the spirit of any beginner.

HORSE Fair in Listowel attracted many canvassers, they added a bit of extra flavour to a traditional day. The Farmers Market on Fridays in Listowel is turning into a real Market and a hive of activity.

ZAMBIA: CBS in Tralee is sending 8 students and 4 teachers to Zambia during the Easter holidays 2010 as part of the Zambian Immersion Project. Fundraising event will take place at Tralee Greyhound Stadium on Friday, October 16th.

PARENTING Workshop: At The Education Centre, Dromtacker Tralee on Wednesday, October 7th from 7pm-9pm or Friday, October 9th from 10am-12 noon. For further information, contact The Education Centre, Dromtacker on 066 7195000, Website: www.edcentretralee.ie

HELP: There is now a Kerry relatives support group set up at the Dromhall Hotel, Killarney on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8pm for relatives & friends of people experiencing depressive illnesses or mood disorder, Contact 066 7194713.

THOUGHT: "the hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in a period of moral crisis maintain their neutrality." President John F. Kennedy.

PASTORAL Plan 2009-2013 was presented to Parish Councils last week in Killarney, it is based on consultations held over the past year. Priority areas, Evangelisation, Working Together, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation, Safeguarding Children, Young People, Effective Communications, and Management of Resources. The vision of the Diocese is supported by Christian principles, collaboration, openness and accountability.

BEREAVEMENT Support Group information available at 068 23429. A Meeting of the Ballydonoghue Bereavement Support Group was due take place on Tuesday 6th October in Ballyloughran Leisure Centre, from 8.00pm to 9.00pm. For further information, please contact North & East Kerry Development Ltd on 068 23429.

ORGANIC Farming Scheme reopens again in January 2010, no doubt they will have extra hurdles to jump for entrants to give office staff something to monitor.

WEDDING: The marriage took place recently of Francis O'Riordan of Dirreen, son of Joan and Willie and Deirdre Mulvihill daughter of Mel and Ann of Barragogeen. The bridesmaids were Nicola Mulvihill and Anne Marie O'Riordan and the best man and groomsmen were John Paul O'Riordan and David Mulvihill. Fr Lucid P.P. officiated at the ceremony in Moyvane Church. The reception was held at Ballingarry House Hotel.

Marriage took place in Tralee recently of Norella Moore and Paudie Mansfield, Fr Pat Moore PP Duagh officiated. Best Man was Der Rahilly, groomsmen were Maurice Rahilly, James Moore and Jimmy Moore. Bridesmaids were Joanne Lane, Denise Drumm, Marguerite O Callagh and Sarah Quinn. Flower girls Laura and Ciara Fitzgerald. Pageboys Darragh and Sam Moore Mansfield. The Bride is daughter of Mary and Ned Moore of Duagh and the groom is son of Mags and Pat Mansfield of Tralee.
PHENOMENON: On the 6th May 1788. Between two and three in the afternoon, a water-spout of considerable diameter made its appearance between Adare and Barnakill-bridge in the county of Limerick in Ireland. This phenomenon, which is rather uncommon in Ireland, is described to have been of a spiral storm, exhibiting a very dazzling brightness, and attended with a ???? somewhat resembling the clash of arms. It is added that the beasts of the field appeared terrified, and that several crows, as if suddenly killed, dropped to the earth. At the same hour a very heavy rain (accompanied with loud thunder and unusually vivid flashes of lightning) fell in the city and liberties of Limerick, but did not extend beyond them. We have not heard whether the bursting of the water-spout occasioned any particular injury to the part where it fell, story from The Times London, Middlesex, England May 20, 1788.

FLIGHT: Sophie Pierce who came from Newcastle West set World Record by climbing to 17,000 ft in her plane on October 8th 1927, two years later she went to 23,000 ft, she died aged 42 years. The Wright Brothers made first flight in 1903. Harry Ferguson made his own plane and had his first flight recorded in Ireland in 1909, in August 1910 he flew tree miles winning a prize of £100, Bleriot crossed the English Channel in 1909, Lilian Bland in 1910 was the first woman to fly in Ireland in her plane called Mayfly, first flight across the Irish Sea was made by Wilson of Kilkenny in 1912, Alcock and Brown made the first transatlantic crossing in 1919. Some things never change the American government spent $70,000 up to 1903 trying to make a flying machine and failed, while the Wright brothers who were cycle mechanics, in their spare time succeeded.

 

DEATH took place recently of Patsy Fogerty of Doon Road, Ballybunion. Patsy is survived by his wife Ann and children, his son James is married to Ann Enright of Moyvane Village. Following Requiem Mass at Ballybunion Church on Friday October 2nd 2009, Patsy Fogerty was laid to rest at St John's Cemetery, Ballybunion.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Dympna Nunan ,James Moore, Fr Pat O Donoghue, John Cyril Tobin, Bishop James Collins, Annie Flynn, Bridget Dalton, Paddy Horgan, Mass on Tues. 6th Oct. at 8.00pm for Joan Mc Enery; Mass on Wed. 7th at 9.15am for William Stack & the deceased members of the Stack Family; Mass on Thurs. 8th at 9.15am for William Thompson & the deceased members of the Thompson Family; Mass on Fri. 9th at 8.00pm for Margaret Shine; Mass on Sat. 10th at 8.00pm for Henry Stackpoole.

Confessions on Saturdays from 12 - 12.30pm and on request.

READERS: are required for both the Vigil and the 11am Masses. Please phone 49308 or drop your name through the letter box in the Presbytery.

Readers Vigil Deirdre Scanlon & John Corbett

11am Jerry Duggan & Margaret Flaherty

Knockanure 10am Mary Flaherty & Siobhan Fitzgerald. ADORATION: Moyvane Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm; Wed 10.00am to 7.00pm and Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm GARRY McMahon Weekend in Abbeyfeale, Church Choir in Abbeyfeale will practice on Wednesday, October 7 at 8pm to prepare for the Gary McMahon Commemorative Weekend Mass which will be held on Sunday, November 8th.

LIMERICK Charismatic Conference takes place from October 9th to 11th in Mary Immaculate College, with Speaker Frances Hogan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

09 October 14th Knockanure

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SAINT PIO Prayer Group meeting takes place on Thursday 22nd October. It will begin with the Rosary at 7.15pm, which will be followed by Mass and exposition of Blessed Sacrament & Benediction.

MEDJUGORJE Prayer meeting was due to be held on Monday 12th October at 8.10pm. in St. Patrick's Hall. All welcome.

SINGING Classes with Mary Mulvihill will begin on Tuesday 13th October at Sheehan's Thatched House, Finuge, from 5 to 6pm. Register on the night, for more details contact Mary on 087 6228766. Private tuition is also available by appointment.

PERSONAL Development Seminar will be held at Knockanure Community Centre on Oct. 19th from 8pm to 9.30pm, everyone welcome, free admission.

CHARITY Walk in aid of the Carers Association will be made again this year by Margaret Carmody, Sponsorship and donations welcome.

LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Lotto Results for 9th of Oct., Numbers Drawn were 14-15-18 and 29, no winner of E5,800 Jackpot. Lucky Dips went to the following; Mattie Dillon, c/o Listowel Agri; Noel / Pat c/o Micheal O Connor; Nora Lane, Beenanasbug; Margaret Geraghty, Listowel; D. J. Moloney, Lacca East, Kilmorna; Tony Hannon, Ballygologue, Listowel;
Bar Prize Fergus O Keeffe; This Weeks Jackpot is E5,900.

TRIP to Tullamore Irish Dew Heritage Centre and Clonmacnois takes place on Sunday 25th Oct., details from 087 9845102.

ST JOHN'S for October; Tuesday 13th Film Club: I've Loved You So Long; Wednesday 14th A Play: On The Black Hill; Thursday 15th Louis Stewart Quartet; Friday 16th Kerry School of Music Concert; Wednesday 21st Brendan Grace, more information from 068-22566.

CONRADH na Gaeilge and Glor na Gael will meet at the Arms Hotel on Wednesday 14th October at 8pm, all are welcome.

 

BEST Wishes to Namoi O'Brien who will shortly compete in the World Championships Kick Boxing competitions in the 13 to 18 yr old division in Spain. She will also compete in the Golden Belt Title under the international Kickboxing Federation in Scotland. Training takes place at Listowel Community Centre, details from 068 22244.

RECYCLE your old mobile phones, ink cartridges, used batteries and stamps; bring them along to Knockanure National School any school day between 1pm and 3pm.

 

CHILD Health and Development information morning will be held in the Meadowlands Hotel on Tuesday October 20th from 10am - 1pm. Parents/carers of children under 5 are welcome and admission is free. HSE professionals and voluntary bodies will provide relevant information on services available. Guest Speaker: Ms Sharon Condon, Community Consultant Paediatrician. Entertainment for children will include story telling & face painting. Sam Maguire Cup will also attend details from Peggy Horan on 064-6623150.

 

 

ROAD Safety Week continues till Oct 18th.

SERVICEMEN are the Celtic Tiger, people are complaining of shoddy work and charges, many unemployed are capable of doing the work, just ask around.

NEW Moon on October 18th, after the long dry spell we got some very heavy rain last week, most of the blackberries are now inedible, haws, rose hips and alder berries are pentiful.

EVENTS for October; FAS will have an E-Learning course at Listowel Library, starting on Oct. 20th;Soccer, on Oct 14th Ireland play Montenegro at Croke Park; Afternoon of Prayer will be held at Scartaglen Church on Sunday Oct 18th starting 2.45pm; West Limerick PTAA Annual Social will be held at Rathkeale House Hotel on Oct. 16th;Credit Union Day Oct 15th; World Food Day is on the 16th; Community Games Awards night at the River Island Hotel on Friday Oct. 16th; 10k Mini Marathon will begin at the Brandon Hotel on Sunday Oct. 18th at noon; Black Tie Ball in aid of Kerry Stars Special Olympics will be held at the Malton Hotel on Friday Oct. 23rd, details from 087 12 400 46; Abbeyfeale and District Association London reunion will be held on Oct. 17th at St Augustine's Catholic Club in Fulham Place Road; National Animal Week, visit the Donkey Sanctuary at Liscarrol where you can see hundreds of asses.

 

MEDIA are rightly complaining and puffing about politicians expenses, what about the huge bill paid to commentators who only talk about others from their ivory towers. They devour the licence fee which is supposed to produce home programmes, while small stations like WL 102 have to be constantly fundraising to stay afloat.

CONGRATULATIONS to Moyvane footballers who recently won the Intermediate Championship Cup, they beat Clounmacon in the final.

BEST Wishes to Thomas Broderick who recently graduated from Maynooth, he is now teaching at Celbridge, Tom is son of Tom Broderick and Eileen Lane of Kilmorna.

CONGRATULATIONS to Fr. Tom Hickey of winning first prize in the Drama for Primary Schools category in this years Oireachtas Competition which is in its 112th year, Fr Tom was very active in drama when he was a curate in this Parish.

HAPPY 40th Birthday to Kay O Sullivan of Lower Athea, Kay is daughter of the late Dick Stack of Moyvane South and Sheila O Keeffe.

BOOK: The third volume of the Great Book of Kerry is now available, Sean Quinlan of Ballyduff has spent many years working on the project.

ANGLING Season is now over, it was very poor.

DISASTERS: India has a million people affected by floods, Philippines typhoon affects 3.9 million, Typhoon in Vietnam leaves 300,000 in need, Earth Quake hits Western Sumatra and tidal wave devastate shore of Samoan Islands and we complain about small things.

 

NEWTOWNSANDES site at geocities is closing down; the new site is at http://newtownsandes.jimdo.com/

KERRYMAN: Of August 28th1909, has an advertisement from St Brendan's in Killarney who have scholarships of £10 raising to £15 in the second year, it states that a student who has a good knowledge of Irish and Mathematics can hardly fail to receive a scholarship; Other items in the paper include the sale of creamery plant and machinery at Derrico near Ballyduff on Sept. 2nd 1909; GAA Tournament, Football and hurling in aid of Ballyheigue Church on Sept. 5th 1909; Suffragettes had a meeting at Hudson's Bridge in Dingle, Mrs Cousins Treasurer of the Irish Women's Franchise League spoke for 45 minutes; Editorial in the Kerryman remarked on the lack of amusements at our health resorts. Kerryman of 25th Sept. 1909 reports murder of water bailiff, there is a second murder in the October edition; Pierce Mahony a former member of the Irish Parliamentary Party was accused of evicting a Kerry tenant, but it was his son Cork Herald in Dublin Castle who done the deed; District Inspector McAuley who was retiring was described by Mr McElligott as one of natures gentlemen; Listowel court, Mathew James a corner boy was fined 10s 6d for abusive language, Mary Mournane fined 2/6 for abusive language, Jer Galvin of Ballyhennessy summonsed for assault, case dismissed, Gowran of Knocknacrohy failed to pay rent.

MONSTRANCE was presented to Fatima Sanctuary by Bishop Finbar Ryan on behalf of the people of Ireland on Oct. 7th 1949, it was made of donated jewellery was 42 niches high, 17 lbs weight, had 1,750 jewels, 450 pilgrims were with Bishop Ryan on the pilgrimage.

LOOKING for relations of William Stack b. Moyvane 1863, died Elphin Co. Roscommon 1895, his father was John he married Mary Ellen Barry born1864 at Ballingar, Co. Roscommon. They had 4 children 1890-94, John William, Mary Francis, Richard Eugene, Hanoria Josephine.

THOUGHT When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.

MISSION Sunday Oct. 18th, at present there is about 1981 Irish missionaries abroad.

7th `09, he is survived by his wife Rita, children John, Martin, Paula, Thomas, Sabina, Jarlath and Chiara, his sisters Mary, Lilly and Claire. His daughter Louise predeceased him. Requiem Mass for Thomas Trench was celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, Ballindine on Friday October 9th `09. Thomas was father-in law of the well known Comhaltas singer Karen Trench of Listowel.

DEATH took place on October 9th `09 of Pat Nolan of Ballygrennan and Charles Street, Listowel. Pat is survived by his wife Lily Horgan, son Pat and daughters Celine and Lisa, all his siblings Denis, Mary and Sheila predeceased him. Following Requiem Mass in Listowel Church on Monday October 12th `09 Pat Nolan was laid to rest at St Michaels Churchyard Listowel. Pat Nolan was son of Pat Nolan creamery manager at Kilmorna Creamery and Bridie Brosnan also a native of Kilmorna.

ANNIVERSARIES: Margaret Shine, Michael Harnett, John Mahony, Pat Stack, Michael Burke, Danny Enright, Pat Stack, Maggie Enright, Kitty Greaney, Fr Mundy Stack, Mass on Tues. 13th at 8.00pm for John Collins, Months Mind; Mass on Thurs. 15th at 8.00pm for Johanna Connelly & the deceased members of The Windle Family; Mass on Fri. 16th at 8.00pm for Dan Kearney & the deceased members of the Kearney Family; Mass on Sat. 17th at 8.00pm for Sr. Martina Scanlon, Kilmeaney, Months Mind ;Mass on Sun. 18th in Knockanure at 10.00am For the People of the Parish ant the 11.00am Mass in Moyvane is for Michael & Marian Curtin, Moher. Confessions on Saturdays from 12 - 12.30pm and on request.

READERS: Vigil Úna Fitzmaurice & Elaine Hudson;11am Paul & Anthony Kiely. MASS Rock at Keelacloghane Wood, Milltown on Sunday, October 18th at 3.30pm, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Murphy for the beatification of Fr Tadgh Moriarty O.P., Fr Conor McCarthy P.P. and Fr Dermot Francis O'Sullivan OFM (Martyrs). Rosary at 3.10pm, In the event of heavy rain, the Mass will be celebrated in Milltown Parish Church.

HOSTAGE: Ecumenical Service of Hope in Solidarity with Sharon Commins and Hilda Kawuki marking 102 days in captivity will be held at the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, on Tuesday 13th October at 6:30pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

09 October 21st Knockanure

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PHOTO: A Six Week Course on Digital Photography will be held at the Knockanure Community Centre from Tuesday 27th October at 7.30pm. For details please ring 068 49799/068 49250.

PERSONAL Development Seminar was due be held at Knockanure Community Centre on Oct. 19th from 8pm to 9.30pm, everyone welcome.

 

LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Lotto Results for 16th Oct. `09 , numbers drawn were 1-9-20 and 32, no winner of E5,900 Jackpot. Lucky Dips went to the following: Nora Moore, Kilmorna; Margaret Flynn, Knockanure; Pat, Helen/Leona O Sullivan, Lisaniskea; Richard Horgan, Kilmorna; Dan Enright, Trien; Richard O Connor, Keylod; Bar Prize Jackie McMahon; This Weeks Jackpot is E6,000.

DISCO: Shannonside no name club Halloween Disco will be held on Friday 23rd Oct. from 9pm to 12midnight at Kirby's Lanterns Hotel, DJ Shicco, no alcohol, fully supervised, everyone welcome.

CANCER Support Group meets on Wednesday 21st at 8.30pm in the Listowel Arm's Hotel. BPH used to treat osteoporosis, a new version BPH-715 is showing great promise in inhibiting invasive tumers.

 

 

THANKS to Councillors Leahy, Buckley, Brassil and Purtill who funded warning lights for Knockanure School, the school is presently decorated with the Kerry colours waiting for the visit of Sam.

LECTURE: on support for the struggling child will be given at Manor West Hotel on Oct. 30th starting at 9.30am, details from 087 9310 233.

HEART Disease Support Group meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Kerins O'Rahilly's Clubhouse, Tralee at 8pm, next meeting Wed. 28th Oct. at 8pm.

SUMMERTIME Ends Oct 25th, On Friday. October 16, at 7:00am , Saturn, Venus and Mercury were all close to the moon, a rare sight.

SOCCER: Newtown Athletic 1 Kilflynn Santos 2, Aidan Keane scored for Newtown.

BEST Wishes to Mary Mulvihill of Glin, Co Limerick and Paul Lynch of Moyvane Village who were recently married in Tarbert Church by Fr Gerard Finucane. The Best man was Sean Lynch, Groomsman James Egan. Bridesmaids were Denise Hargadon and Mary Kissane. The Bride is daughter of Mary and the late Tim Mulvihill of Glin and the Groom is son of Mary and the late Jack Lynch of Moyvane and Gortdromagowna.

FILM Festival events take place all over Kerry from Oct. 31st to Nov.7th, among the films shown during the 10th Kerry Film Festival will be The Valley of Knockanure, directed by Gerard Barrett on Wednesday Nov. 4th at Siamsa Tire.

 

ICA are celebrating the centenary of their foundation with several events over the coming year; Their National Council will have a two day meeting at the Brandon Hotel on March 5th and 6th 2010, ICA will have exhibitions in local Libraries in May, in June a religious service will be held in Killarney, November a cultural event takes place at the Blasket's Centre and a tree planting event is also planned.

 

EVENTS: Athea Going Strong will meet at the Top of the Town on Wednesday Oct. 21st at 3pm; Mobile Library arrives in Moyvane on Wednesday Oct. 21st at 11.15am; Toastmasters will meet at the Desmond Complex Newcastle West on Wed. Oct. 21st at 8.30pm, details from 087 9079 223; Black Tie Ball in aid of Kerry Stars Special Olympics will be held at the Malton Hotel on Friday Oct. 23rd, details from 087 12 400 46; Joe Dolan Reunion Show will be held at the INEC on Sat. and Sun. Oct 24th and 25th; National Arthritis Week continues till Oct. 23rd; Racing in Galway on the 25th and 26th of Oct.; Patrick O Keeffe Festival in Castleisland from 23rd to 26th Oct.; Mulvihill Clan are having their gathering at the Ace Conference Centre Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania on the 24th and 25th Oct.; Craft Fair in Ballybunion on Sunday Nov. 1st; Horse Fair in Castleisland Nov. 2nd; Scor na nOg AGM will be held on Oct 21st; North Kerry Final of Scor na nOg will be held at Asdee on Nov. 7th at 7pm; Garry McMahon weekend in Abbeyfeale runs from Nov. 6th to 8th, more information from 087 6594 668;

Agricultural college in Clonakilty open day Thursday Oct. 22nd, starting at 11am, details from 02388 32500 ; Opening Dairy Sale at Listowel Mart on Wednesday Oct. 28th;

FESTIVAL: Moyvane Village Festival runs from Oct. 23rd to 26th; Saturday Night the Boro Buffet will be held in the Marian Hall; Sunday is Vintage Day and on Sunday night a concert will be held and a Queen will be selected; North Kerry Harriers will meet in the Village on Monday on 26th of Oct. at 1pm and in the evening the film on the Gortaglanna Tragedy, director by Gerard Barrett, will be shown in the Marian Hall.

CONCERT: Rambling House Concert will be held in Duagh on Friday Oct. 23rd at 8pm, the group of entertainers will begin their English tour with a concert in Holy Trinity Hall Newmarket -on-Trent on Oct 30th, details of other venues from irishramblinghouse.com . Comhaltas Tour of Ireland concert will be held at Raheenagh on Wednesday night Oct. 21st, details from 069 84039.

 

SAD to hear that Ballyloughran Outdoor Pursuits Centre is closing.

DAIRY farmer in New Zealand owes $200 million.

GOLD: Newmarket Co-Op Creamery has won gold with its cheddar cheese in its category at the International Cheese Awards at Nantwich in Cheshire, there were 2,655 entrants in the competition from all over the world, and the prestigious awards began in 1897.

GREEN: Sustainable Energy Ireland in association with Teagasc is presenting a one-day conference in Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co Offaly on Thursday 22nd October that will focuses on a technology that is revolutionising the possibilities for organic material - Anaerobic Digestion.

IT spending in Ireland will reach E2.9 billion this year, according to Microsoft and they forecast a growth in spending per year of 0.4% up to 2013.

KERRYMAN of Oct. 2nd 1909: John Dillane was recommended by Mr Waters to prepare fences for the two day Listowel Races; Fr James Troy son of John Troy of Church Street , Listowel receives lavish praise, he was then serving at Farmington Iowa, he was educated at St Michael's Listowel, ordained at Carlow and then went to Davenport; Prices tendered to the Board of Guardians, First Quality Flour £13-9s-10p per ton, Guinness XX porter 1s and 5.5d per doz, Lemonade 1s per doz, Whiskey 24s and 5d per gallon, Tobacco 3s per lb, Eggs 11.5pence per doz, Butter 11.5 pence per lb, Men's Caps 7s and 11d per doz, Women's handkerchief cost c 2s and 10 pence, Mid-wife salary£25. Tralee Sports, some results, 16 lb shot, first and second Listowel natives J J Foley and J Stokes also mentioned J J Walsh of Listowel, Kirwin and O Brien of Abbeyfeale, Histon and Sheehy of Listowel.

BLACK Thursday 24th Oct. 1929, about 13 million shares dumped in a day, Black Monday Wall Street Crash with a further 16 million shares dumped.

O CONNELL Tribute Day was fixed for Oct. 26th 1834 for the year 1834.

MORE: Patrick Kavanagh born Oct 21st 1904, he died 30th Nov. 1967; Florence Nightingale left England with 36 nurses for the Crimea on 21st Oct. 1854. News report Oct 31st 1964 said that 1.107 sheep died in ship on way to Kuwait, there were 6,000 sheep on board at the time; Lamass and Lynch had discussions with British Prime minister about the 15% tariff on industrial imports into the UK.

 

THOUGHT; "The things you own end up owning you." -Tyler Durden,

SYMPATHY: The Board of Management of Sc. Chorp Chriost Knockanure wish to extend its deepest sympathy to the Buckley Family Moyvane on the deaths of Liam Buckley, Duagh and Patsy Nolan , Listowel. May they rest in peace.

MASS in Listowel Church on Friday, Nov. 6th at 7.30pm. for young people touched or affected by Suicide or unexpected tragic death of a family member or friend. All are welcome. Helpline 1800 742 745. A freephone help-line open daily from 6pm - 10pm for people who are feeling suicidal or equally for a family member or friend who is concerned about someone.

DEATH took place of Tommy Reidy of Upper Athea on October 14th `09. Tommy is survived by his wife Kathleen, sons T.J. and Stephen, daughters Catherine Flynn, Margaret Quaid, Sharon Reidy and Alex McMahon, brothers Henry and Willie, sisters Mary B and Margaret. Following Requiem Mass at Athea Church on Saturday17th October, Tommy Reidy was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery Athea. Tommy was son of Harry and Kitty Reidy. Kitty was a native of Lisselton.

DEATH has occurred of Minie Keane, (née Cahill) of The Village, Knocknagoshel, following Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Church, Knocknagoshel on Friday 16th October `09, Minnie Keane was laid to rest in the New Cemetery, Knocknagoshel.

DEATH took place on October 17th 2009 of Liam Sexton of Gortdromagowna, Knockanure aged 66 years. Liam is survived by his sister Philomena and brother Brendan, he was predeceased by Brothers, Mike, John and Jim and sister Helen. Following Requiem Mass in Knockanure Church on Monday October 19th, Liam Sexton was laid to rest in Old Knockanure Churchyard in the Sexton ancestral grave beside his parents Nora Reidy and Denny Sexton.

ANNIVERSARIES: Peg Connor, Mary Kennelly, John Summers, Sr. Ambrose Buckley, Ellen Woods, John Connell, Frank Thornton, Jack Dunne, Willie Harnett, Michael O Donovan, Sr. Thomas McCafferty, Fr James O Keeffe, Br. Dan Hayes, Matt O Connor, Mass in Knockanure on Sun. 25th at 10.00am for Michael & Julia O'Sullivan.

HOST fell on the ground in a church in Poland, in a few days it developed a red mark then on January 7, 2009 a sample from the host was sent to Professor Maria Sobaniec-Lotowska and Professor Stanislaw Sulkowski, the sample, in their opinion, most resembled the heart tissue of a living organism. The Vatican International Exhibition has a record of 130 worldwide miracles of the Eucharist,

STATION for Lower Glenalappa at the home of Thomas & Marie Mulvihill on Friday 30th October at 8.15pm.

 

09 October 28th Knockanure
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COURSE: A Six Week Course on Digital Photography was due to start at the Knockanure Community Centre Tuesday 27th October at 7.30pm. For details please ring 068 49799/068 49250.
PARTY: Knockanure Community Centre Halloween Party on Saturday October 31st from 7pm to 9pm.Magic Show and Disco, Call Nora on 087 7476717 for more information.
ST JOHN'S: Tuesday 27th Film Club, "The Class" is about a French teacher, Thursday 29th the Pre-Madonna's, presented by the Drawing Room Opera Company; Wed. 4th Days of Wine and Roses, by Owen McCarthy, more information from 068-22566.
SEANCHAI: Workshop on the Short Story under Eilis Ni Dhuibhne runs on 14th and 15th of November.
BOOK; The launch of Mary Boyers Book of Poems & Reflections, will take place in the Seanchaí Centre on Friday October 30th at 8.00pm.
FILM Festival events take place all over Kerry from Oct. 31st to Nov.7th, among the films shown during the 10th Kerry Film Festival will be The Valley of Knockanure, directed by Gerard Barrett on Wednesday Nov. 4th at Siamsa Tire.
SIAMSA will hold an episode of Faulty Towers at Fels Point Hotel on Thursday Oct. 29th at 8pm, details from 066 7123055.
TOUR of England; Rambling House Concert group of entertainers will begin their English tour with a concert in Holy Trinity Hall Newmarket -on-Trent on Oct 30th, details of other venues from irishramblinghouse.com .
LECTURE: on support for the struggling child will be given at Manor West Hotel on Oct. 30th starting at 9.30am, details from 087 9310 233.
ARTISTS are being invited by Samhlaiocht to enter for their exhibition which runs from Nov. 26th to Dec. 23rd, details from 066 712 9934.
HEART Disease Support Group meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Kerins O'Rahilly's Clubhouse, Tralee at 8pm, next meeting Wed. 28th Oct. at 8pm.
ICA in Moyvane is having a Cookery Demonstration at the Marian Hall on Oct. 27th at 8pm with well known cook Rachel Duff. Moyvane Guild of the ICA are organising a shopping trip to Cork on Dec. 2nd, bus leaves Village at 7am, details from 068 49337 or 068 49489.
GAA: San was brought to Knockanure School on Thursday last by Tadhg Kennelly and Tom O Sullivan, the school was well decorated in the Kerry Colours parents, children and staff had an hour of fun with their heroes, after visiting Knockanure Sam was on its way to London for the Kerry Association annual dinner dance which was held on Friday 23rd of October.
GAA Collector coins are being produced by the Central Bank to commemorate Kerry's Victory, details from 1890 307 607.
TG4 are having a full days programme to mark the 125th anniversary of the GAA on Nov. 1st;
MATCH: Moyvane will play Ballydonoghue in the Bernard O Callaghan Memorial Senior Football Championship at Listowel on Sunday Nov. 8th, time 3.30pm.
EVENTS: Coffee Morning in aid of St. Joseph's Young Priests Society. Will take place on Friday 30th October from 10.30am. to 12.30pm. in the Mermaids; Craft Fair in Ballybunion on Sunday Nov. 1st; Special Halloween Farmers Market will be held in Listowel on Friday morning October 30th; Horse Fair in Castleisland Nov. 2nd; AGM of the Community Games will be held at the Grand Hotel on Sunday November 1st `09; Athea Fair on Nov. 7th; Garry McMahon weekend in Abbeyfeale runs from Nov. 6th to 8th, more information from 087 6594 668; All night vigil at Ballyduff church on Tuesday Nov. 3rd for the Holy Souls; Scor na nOg will be held at Asdee on Nov. 7th , starting at 7pm; Food Fair in Listowel from 5th to 8th of Nov.; Ceili will be held at Tournafulla on Friday night Nov. 6th; Hugh O Flaherty memorial weekend will be held in Killarney from Nov. 6th to 8th, one of the highlights is a presentation to the recently released aid workers at the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Nov. 7th; Fundraising concert for the Monsignor Hugh O Flaherty fund is On Friday 6th Nov. at the INEC in Killarney. Featuring The Liam O'Connor Show, Special Magic & Mind Reading Show by Liam Sheehan. The great classical talents of the McCrohan Tenors, special guests include Cormac Dineen, Gavin Ring & Soprano Nicola Mulligan, doors open 7.30pm, more information from 064-6671555. After 25 years the Nolan Sisters will be back at the INEC on Sunday night Dec. 8th; Round the world to raise money for Autism fund, details on clipperroundtheworld.com ; Mini Stages Rally will be held on Nov. 15th Ballyheigue Car park is the service area.
NORTH Kerry Day Care Centre is opening a second day service on Fridays from 10am. to 3.30pm. in Listowel. Transport is available through Kerry Community Transport, please contact Nurse Isobel McDonagh on 087-9080124.
STROKE support group first meeting in Kerry. The HSE Tralee/Castleisland/Farranfore Primary Care Teams are hosting a public meeting in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee on Thursday 29th Oct. at 7.30pm. with a view to setting up the first Kerry Stroke Support Group. Members of the Limerick Stroke Support Group will be guest speakers at the meeting. Admission is free and tea/coffee will be served. Details from Kate McCarthy, Speech and Language Therapist on 086 7871389.
SCAN: New hand held scan called Vscan, which is aimed at doctors, and parents was unveiled recently in Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco.
HELLO Kerry, information contact: 066 7163170.
RAMBLING House will be held at Sheehan's Thatch House, Finuge on Friday 30th October '09 at 9pm. Story Telling & Musicians Welcome. Light refreshments served.
KDYS are running a Halloween Parade for Children of all ages!! Parade starts at the Boys School, Upper Church St, Listowel at 5pm. sharp on Saturday 31st Oct., all are welcome.
BEREAVEMENT Support Group will meet on Tuesday 3rd November, in Ballyloughran Leisure Centre, from 8pm. to 9pm. further information please contact North & East Kerry Development Ltd on 068 23429.
BUILDERS: Nearly 30 Kerry volunteers are going to South Africa with the Niall Mellon builders from Nov. 6th to 13th.
JOURNALS: Parish Journals editors are now collecting material for their pre Christmas magazines.
Lixnaw Church Souvenir Booklet is available again.
COURSE: An active leadership course will be held by Limerick Sports Partnership in Fr. Casey's Hall on Saturday, October 31 from 9-6pm, more information from 068 32444.. SENIOR Help line is a listening service for older people call 1850 440 444, open from 10am to 4pm and from 7pm to 10pm, Volunteers wanted.
VOLUNTEER Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14th in the Desmond College Newcastle West, contact Paul on 069 79079 or email pmoriarty@wlr.ie
FULL Moon on Nov. 2nd, anyplace near a wood is covered in a carpet of leaves, the Moyvane Village Wood is ablaze with colour at this time of year and now the extended footpath to the river is a lovely novelty.
MILK: Lee Strand is giving a 2.5 litre of milk for the price the 2 litre to mark the launch of their new NDC logo on their milk cartons.
BEST Wishes to Bridget O Connor who has just completed 37 years service with Listowel Credit Union and is now retiring.
CONGRATULATIONS to Helen Broderick of Kilmorna who recently graduated from Galway University with an M.A. in Screenwriting.
FOUND in Belfast a 320 year old account book of Paymaster General Thomas Coningsby who kept a record of the 35,000 army of King William III who came to Ireland to fight his uncle and father-in-law James II.
KERRYMAN of October 18th 1909, Snippets; Police evicted at Firies, they were in the house for 15 years; Richard Shaughnessy one of oldest citizens of Listowel died, he was in good health a few days prior to his death, he was over 80 years, chief mourners were sons Jim, Jack, Dick and Paddy. Julia O Shaughnessy and Mrs M Fitzgerald were his daughters, Dick O Shaughnessy grandson, John Enright of Ballingrane and F. T. Enright of Ballybunion were nephews, cousins included Jeremiah Kennelly RDC, Bedford, James Kennelly of Woodford and John Dee of Gortnaminch. The Gaelic League passed a vote of sympathy to the bereaved family, Mr Richard Shaughnessy Junior was a member, the chairman was Mr M Keane and the secretary was Mr Griffin, other members at the Gaelic League meeting were, Hayes, Leahy, Collins, Cronin, Walsh and Fitzmaurice. Monsignor O Riordan of the Irish College in Rome visited Killorglin. Mrs Moriarty came home to visit relations; she was wife of Mr P J Moriarty Gaelic scholar and worker in Bute Montana. Kerry priests Fr O Connor and Fr O Sullivan were in Queensland, Australia collecting for the Cathedral in Killarney. Sale at the Arms Hotel in Listowel of Thorough bred horse and Polo ponies on Tuesday 26th of Oct. 1909.Emigration from Ireland in 1908 was 23,295, in the first nine months of 1909, emigrants amounted to 24,067, of whom 6,000 had their passage paid for them to America. Dry weather and scarcity of water reduced river fishing, the American fish market was glutted last year with Irish mackerel some of which is still on hands in America.
GAA founded Nov. 1st 1884.

THOUGHT: 30 Parables and 35 Miracle Stories are in the Four Gospels.
ANNIVERSARIES: Fr. Michael Stack, Teresa O Sullivan, Tony Mason, Eileen Horgan, Hannah Connolly, Nuala Doige, Sr. Bridget McMahon, Kathleen Scully, James O Connor, Bridie Dore, Mass on Wed. 28th at 9.15am for Hanna & Paddy Scanlon; Mass on Fri. 30th at 7.30pm for Denis McEvoy & the deceased members of the McEvoy Family; Mass in Knockanure on Sun. 1st Nov. at 10.00am for Batt (Bub) Flavin and the 11.00am Mass in Moyvane is for Ann, Jimmy & Margaret Flaherty& Bridie Maloney.
DEATH has taken place of Mary Ellen Deenihan nee Horgan of Finuge, Lixnaw at her residence; she was in her 91st year. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her husband Michael in 1974, she is survived by her son Jimmy, daughters Nora, Mary, Annette, Eileen and Patricia, daughter-in-law Mary, sons-in-law Tommy, Noel and Mick. Following Requiem Mass at Irremore Church on Thursday October 21st Mary Ellen Deenihan was laid to rest at Finuge Cemetery. Mary Ellen Deenihan was one of eight children and was daughter of Michael Horgan of Knockanure her mother was Hannah Doyle. They lived at Banemore and lived beside two Knockanure people, Kelly and Nolan. Kelly was buried in the Old Church in Knockanure Churchyard at the opposite end to Paddy Drury.
DEATH has taken place on Thursday October 22nd `09 of Jerry Galvin of Leitrim East, he is survived by his wife Kathleen Hayes, (they married in 1987), daughters Regina and Katie and Son Brendan, Mother Eileen, brothers Tom, Mike, John and Eddie, he was predeceased by his father Brendan and his brother Patrick who died in 2003. Jerry was born 51years ago to Brendan Galvin and Eileen Relihan. Mass was celebrated by Fr Lucid and Fr McMahon and Mary Kennelly and Elaine Foley sang the hymns. Rarely have we seen the big church in Moyvane thronged with a great number standing at the funeral mass for Jerry on Sunday October 25th `09. Jerry Galvin was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard surrounded by his sorrowful family, relations and a vast crowd of acquaintances, who lingered and reminisced in the graveyard reluctant to leave it. As a mark of respect to the late Jerry Galvin the Moyvane Village Festival events for last Friday, Saturday and Sunday were cancelled.

RELIGION: Castleisland Pastoral Area presents Connections, an invitation to explore your faith in the St. Vincent de Paul Centre, Castleisland for 4 Mondays, November 2nd to 23rd from 7.30-9.00pm, please contact 066-7141241 from 10am-2pm.
TALK: An interactive seminar with speaker Dave Male who will give his own experience of developing church community in the 21st Century. Bishop Trevor Williams of the Church of Ireland and the Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre invite you to join Dave in the Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Saturday, October 31 at 2pm.

MASS Will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 6th at 7.30pm. for young people touched or affected by Suicide or otherwise unexpected tragic death of a family member or friend. Older people who would wish to attend are most welcome. This Special Mass is being organized by the Area Pastoral Council of Listowel, Duagh and Lixnaw Parishes. It will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Listowel.
MASS for all who died in Kerry General Hospital during the year will be celebrated in the Hospital Chapel on Monday 2nd November at 7.30pm. Relatives and friends invited.
STATION for Lower Glenalappa at the home of Thomas & Marie Mulvihill on Fri. 30th at 8.15pm.

KNOCK: Bus will leave Tralee on Saturday 31st October at 7am, Listowel at 7.30am and Abbeyfeale at 7.45am. To book bus with toilet facility, contact 066 7180123.
ALL SAINTS Day Sunday November 1st , All Souls Day Nov. 2nd , most people will be going to Mass and visiting the resting place of their loved ones.

 

 

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Knockanure Notes

09 November 25th Knockanure

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COOKERY Classes in Knockanure for Two Nights only. Starting on November 26th & finishing on 3rd December at 8pm. For details ring 068 49799 - 068 49250. Knockanure Community Centre, Jewellery /Accessory Party will be held in the Centre on Friday November 27th at 8pm. Everybody is welcome. Admission is free .
KNOCKANURE Santa Party on 13th December from 4-6pm. Great fun expected on the day.
SENIOR Citizens Annual Christmas Dinner & Party is on Sunday December 6th Mass at 1pm. Please book with Ita at 49134 or Maureen at 49365.
MOYVANE Festival events have been re-scheduled to the Weekend of 27th/28th and 29th Nov. The Inter Pub Talent Competition takes place on Friday 27th. The ‘Boro Buffet' on Sat 28th and on Sunday 29th "The Vintage Rally" with Kiddies activities in the Community Centre;
I.C.A. The Annual Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday 29th November at the Marian Hall, 2pm - 4pm. There will be the Bric-a Brac sale and a book sale. You can sample some home baking by I.C.A. ladies at the cake sale. Lots of games and treats in store. And prizes to be won. The most important event of the day is when children can visit Santa and get a parcel from him. KNITTING Evening in Moyvane on Wednesday 25th November at 8pm. All are welcome.

 

 

 

WEDDING: Leona Fitzmaurice and Neilus Lynch were married at Moyvane Church recently by Fr Lucid P.P. assisted by Fr Kerry Beaulieu. The best man was Johnny Lynch; groomsmen were Seamus O Connell, Adam Stack, and Kevin Myers. Bridesmaids, Karrie Fitzmaurice, Michelle O Grady, Rosin Hickey and Fiona Roche. Flower girls were Katie Gaynor and Aoibh O Connor. Pageboys were Thomas McMahon, Liam and Owen O Connell. The bride is daughter of Eamon and Julie Fitzmaurice of Moyvane and the groom is son of Cornelius and Maureen Lynch of Killorglin.

SCHOOL: Tarbert Comprehensive School will hold an Open Night for Incoming First Year Students 2010/2012 on Thursday 26th November at 7.30pm. Parents and students are welcome to attend.
ALZHEIMER'S Day Care Respite continues at the Centre on Tuesday & Thursday, 10am. to 2pm, Contact Bridie on 068-23584/0868556431.
CORK: There will be a special coach to Cork for Christmas shopping on Wednesday, December 2 travelling via Moyvane, Listowel, Abbeyfeale and Newcastlewest. Further details from Jill on 068 49485.
HEART: HeartBeat, a support group for people who are affected by heart health issues and their families is organising a traditional Thanksgiving Banquet to celebrate Thanksgiving 2009 on Thursday, November 26th in the Killarney Park Hotel. Wine reception from 7pm - 7.45pm and banquet follows at 8pm, More information from 085 1773910.
NICE to hear Leo Finucane and Councillor John Sheahan on WL102 on Tuesday last, they were discussing Leo's latest film and previous works going back 30 years. We are told that in times of recession we should encourage the arts, what the Arts Council is doing to help energetic artists.
MISSION Bazaar is taking place on Friday 4th & Saturday 5th December at the Boys School Hall, Listowel at 8pm. each night. TEEN Spirit: 'A celebration of teenage talent and Christian Faith' at the INEC Killarney, Thursday 26th November at 8pm. Check out www.teenspirit.ie ;
TINTEAN: Duagh Variety Concert will be held at Tintean in Ballybunion on Friday Nov. 27th; Celtic Kings, preview performance on Sat. Dec. 5th at 8pm, details from 068 28003.
ST JOHN'S: Eoin ‘Bomber' Liston will launch CD "After The Ball" by Eoin Hand on Tuesday 24th November at 7.30pm,
featuring many locals, proceeds in aid of recent St John's extension fund, Thursday 26th to Tuesday Dec. 1st, Many Young Men of Twenty, more information from 068 22566.
GLORACH Theatre Abbeyfeale; The Glórach players will be putting on two one-act plays, Sow the Wind, directed by Donal Woulfe; Martin Tobin is directing the humorous, drama, What shall we do with the Body; Abbey Heritage Project will be featuring an original sketch entitled The Funeral of Tommy O'Connor, and the newly formed Community Choir will also be making their debut at the theatre. Four nights of drama and song from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29. Tickets can be booked at 0871383940.
BAZAAR from Friday - Sunday, December 4th - 6th at K.D.Y.S. Hall, Denny Street, Tralee.

DANCE in aid of Mary Mount Hospice, Cork and Kerry Cancer Support Group will take place in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Monday, November 30th . 9 bands taking part. Dancing from 8pm - 1am.
STROKE: The HSE Tralee/Castleisland/ Farranfore primary care teams invite you to attend the Kerry Stroke Support Group in Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday, November 26th at 7.30pm sharp. Guest speaker on the night: Dr. Richard Liston, Consultant Physician & Geriatrician, Kerry General Hospital. All are welcome Further information: Kate McCarthy at 086 7871389.
MONEY Theme: "Making the most of your money"
This will take place on Wednesday, November 25th at Fels Point Hotel from 8pm - 10.15pm. Speakers/Topics: Steve Allen -Alternative Money Systems, (Kenmare Euro); Tralee LETS a non money system; Tralee Credit Union; Triodus ethical bank services. Tralee LETS will be holding a bring and buy and information evening at 7.30 pm in the Hotel. Christmas goods will be available to buy through cash or own Lí money. Admission free. All welcome.
WINDOW display for Halloween in Knockanure School is now being replaced by Christmas Scenes; Kearney's Window in Moyvane continues to be dressed according to the season with care and attention.
CONGRATULATIONS to Patricia Lynch of Knockanure who was a member of the Listowel Presentation Quiz team that won ISTA Senior Science Quiz 2009 Regional Final at ITTralee recently.
SPACE shuttle Atlantis docked with the International Space Station on Wednesday last making the two conjoined crafts the biggest man-made object ever to be put into space. The Shuttle can be seen over every night till November 26th.
FLOODS: Last week while all the media were whipping up national anger over a football match, they took their eye off the ball at home and gave only token warning to people of the coming floods, a 10% surcharge on the licence fee, to help affected householders would teach a lesson to these living in Ivory Towers.
TAIGEEN'S Farewell a film written, produced and directed by local man Leo Finucane was launched at Tintean Theatre in Ballybunion on Friday night last, the car park was full at 8pm, it was great to see all the cast and the general public mixing in the foyer of the theatre. The film itself brought to light the many ways cute country people could cheat each other and beat the book educated, plenty of fun was woven into the film including, music, singing and old time storytelling. The cast included; Francis and Patsy Kennedy, John Sheehan, Jerry Murphy, Larry Burke, Billy Keane, Donal Woulfe, Paudie Mulvihill, John McMahon, Eileen Cronin, Jill McCarthy, Mary O Keefe, Margaret Freeman, Angela Ryan, Denis Mahony, Peggy Walsh, Eileen Fitzgerald, Helen Quaid. Cameramen were Denis O Carroll and Tom Lenihan. The film was edited by Shane Finucane. Local man Tom Moloney designed the cover.
WEDDING took place at Newtownsandes Church on Nov. 16th 1909 of Timothy Kennelly second son of Dan Kennelly of Kilbaha and Mary Jane Hanrahan second daughter of John M Hanrahan of Kilbaha. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. Lyne C.C.. The couple left by train from Listowel for their honeymoon. Above wedding reported in Kerryman of Nov. 20th 1909.
Death took place on Nov. 2nd 1909 of John Johnny Curtin of Brosna, Newsagent and Shopkeeper, he was born 63 years ago at Ahane Brosna, Johnny was one of sixteen children all of whom reached adulthood. His father was John Denis Curtin called Uncle John. Chief mourners were Maggie, Hannah and Mary daughters, Maurice and Dan Curtin brothers, his oldest brother Postmaster at Rockchapel was unable to attend due to illness. His sisters were Mrs J Horgan senior Knockane; Mrs Sullivan Mountcollins; Mrs Connell Do; Mrs Quirke Do; Mrs Cullinne, Reacasla and Mrs O Connor of Innishannon, Co Cork.
Above death taken from Kerryman of Nov. 13th 1909.
FATIMA Home the Annual Mass for patients who died during the year will be celebrated in Fatima Home Chapel, Oakpark on Saturday, November 28th at 3pm. Relatives and friends invited.
NIGHT Vigil at Knock, bus leaves on Monday, December 7th. departs Tralee at 4pm, details 066 7180123.
MASS: For those who died and whose Funeral Mass was celebrated in Listowel Church since the corresponding Mass last, year will be celebrated on Monday 30th Nov. at 7.30pm.in Listowel. Teampallin Ban graveyard Mass Will take place on Monday 30th November at 3pm. The Rosary will be recited at 3pm on Sunday Nov.29th at the famine graveyard.
RETREAT at Ardfert for Advent from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November with Tom Jordan OP. Booking: Tel. 066-7134276.
ADORATION: Moyvane Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm; Wed 10.00am to 7.00pm; Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm and Abbeyfeale, Tuesday to Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Extra Holy Hour during Advent at Listowel Church every Thursday from 8pm to 9pm.
ORGAN Recital by German Organist, Rolf Henry Kung, to mark the centenary of the first pipe organ at St. John's Church Tralee on Monday, December 7th after the vigil Mass. Admission is free and all are welcome.
ANNIVERSARIES: Liam Flaherty, Con Riordan, Mary Harnett, Mary O Hanlon, Fr Leo Danaher, Joan Gaire, Donal Foley, Eileen O Donoghue, George Best, Mairead Carmody, Canon Eamon Dillane, Tom Woulfe, Sr. Baptist Kennelly, James Leahy, Ned Walsh, Mary Carmody, Martin H Kennelly Una Dore, Ann Marie de Bilde, Mick Fitzgerald, Mass on Wed. 25th at 7.30pm for Fr. Michael O'Leary, 1st anniversary; Mass on Thurs. 26th at 7.30pm for November Intentions, in Knockanure; Mass on Fri. 27th at 7.30pm for November Intentions in Moyvane; Mass on Sat. 28th at 7.30pm for Johnny Quinn; Mass on Sun. 29th at 10.00am in Knockanure for Kathleen O'Connor and the 11.00am Mass in Moyvane is for Michael Dore.
KILLED in San Salvador on Nov. 16th 1989 six Jesuits and two women, the only survivor of the community was away at the time of the massacre.
COLLECTION for the Diocesan Youth Service on 28th & 29th November.
Confessions before and after the Vigil Mass in Moyvane and before Mass in Knockanure
READERS: Vigil Michelle Corridan; 11am David Murphy & Noelle Nolan; Knockanure Patricia & Andrew Rogan.
Moyvane .
MEMORY Tree erected at Knockanure Church is full of names of departed relations and friends, extra names are being added daily, it would be nice if the names were added to local websites.
JESSE Tree It is a small, leafless tree decorated with symbols portraying Jesus' spiritual heritage. It is a kind of family tree which was suggested by Isaiah's prophecy: "there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse and a branch shall grow out of his roots."
THOUGHT: I am inwardly fashioned for faith, not for fear. Fear is not my native land; faith is. I am so made that worry and anxiety are sand in the machinery of life; faith is the oil, says Eli E. Stanley Jones .

09 November 18 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE

ST Pio Prayer Group meeting will take place on Thursday 19th November. Starting with the Rosary at 7.15pm, followed by Exposition & Benediction.
DANCE: Afternoon Dance at Knockanure Community Centre will take place on Sun. 22nd Nov. between 2.30 - 5.30pm. Admission free, raffle will be held on the day. Music by Stevie Donegan.
COOKERY Classes in Knockanure for Two Nights only. Starting on November 26th & finishing on 3rd December at 8pm. For details ring 068 49799 - 068 49250.
LOTTO: Knockanure G.A.A. are holding an Irish Night at Flynn's Bar Knockanure on Saturday 21st November, Everybody welcome. Lotto Results 13th Nov. Jackpot was E6,300, numbers drawn 3-19-27 and 29, No Winner of Jackpot. Lucky Dips went to the following; Goretti Kennelly, Knockanure; Dublin Joe, c/o Kevin's Bar; Brian Keane, Greenville, Listowel; Joe Horgan, Trien, Kilmorna; Peg Finucane, Abbeyfeale; T. Reidy, Feale Drive, Listowel; Bar Prize Henry Finucane; This Weeks Jackpot is E6,400.
PREMIER: Taigeen's Farewell, by Finucane Films A gripping story of romance and greed with Francis & Patsy Kennedy, Billy Keane, John Sheehan, John Bosco McMahon, Eileen Cronin and 60 extras will be screened at The Tintean Theatre, Ballybunion, on Friday 20th November, 2009. Doors open at 7.00pm, commencing at 8.00pm, sharp.
MOYVANE Festival events have been re-scheduled to the Weekend of 27th/28th and 29th Nov. The Inter Pub Talent Competition takes place on Friday 27th. The ‘Boro Buffet' on Sat 28th and on Sunday 29th "The Vintage Rally" with Kiddies activities in the Community Centre; Seanchai talk on Farm Women Drive Tractors Too will be held on Nov.23rd;
CéiLí At Clounmacon Community Centre Friday 20th November at 9.30pm. All welcome.
ST MICHAEL'S Churchyard Committee Are holding a meeting in St. Patrick's hall on 18th Nov. at 7.30pm.
FAMILY Resource Centre Listowel: Carers Group meet for Coffee and a Chat at the centre at 12pm. on Friday 20th for a hour. The group hopes to organize relaxation and fun events - taking time out and looking after one's self as a carer.
ALZHEIMER'S Day Care Respite continues at the Centre on Tuesday & Thursday, 10am. to 2pm, Contact Bridie on 068-23584/0868556431.

TUTORS: training for volunteer tutors to teach English to new migrants in Tralee town area is commencing on Wednesday, November 18th in Moyderwell Primary School as part of the Fáilte Isteach Programme & in association with Tralee Primary Care Teams. Interested volunteers should contact Angela or Monica at 066 7199730.
HEART: HeartBeat, a support group for people who are affected by heart health issues and their families is organising a traditional Thanksgiving Banquet to celebrate Thanksgiving 2009 on Thursday, November 26th in the Killarney Park Hotel. Wine reception from 7pm - 7.45pm and banquet follows at 8pm. More information from 085 1773910 or e-mail billydf@eircom.net
EVENTS for Nov.; Athea Going Strong will meet at the Top of the Town this Wed. 18th from 3pm to 6pm; ICMSA were due to meet at the Mermaids on Tuesday night 17th Nov. details from 087 9980 727; Listowel Famine Graveyard rosary will be said at 3pm. every Sunday in November; Pioneer Social will be held at the Castle Heights Hotel in Killarney on Friday night Nov. 20th , details from 064 6631 451; Scor County Semi-Final will be held at Abbeydorney on Friday night Nov.20th at 7pm; Nano Nagle Social will be held at the Arms Hotel on Nov. 27th , more information from 068 21942;Sunday 22nd Nov. `09 marks the 89th year since Bloody Sunday at Croke Park, a special event will take place to mark the day; National Awards in the Community games will be held at Ballinasloe on Sunday 22nd;
ICA Fun Day will be held at St John's Centre in Tralee on Nov. 21st starting at 10.30am, details from 066 712 8438; North Kerry Harriers will be at Ballyduff on Sunday Nov.22nd; Ceol an Gheimhridh competition takes place on 27th and 28th of Nov. Set dancing in Lixnaw and Music and Singing at IT Tralee; Duagh Variety Concert will be held at Tintean in Ballybunion on Friday Nov. 27th;

NEW Moon was on Nov. 16th, The International Space Station will be visible in Irish skies till November 26th . The lack of lithium in our sun, gives astronomers a way of finding stars with planetary systems.
JOBS: FAS Lifeguard and Leisure attendant course will be held in Tralee, 0667126 444, FAS Clinic in Listowel on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Income in the agricultural related activities in Kerry amounts to about E1 million per day. Every year fewer people are making a living from farming, the people who leave farming are taking the jobs which the rest of the population badly needs.
DANDELION: Scientists say that a genetically modified strain of the Russian dandelion plant, is suitable for large-scale rubber production, the natural latex is useful for making catheter tubing and surgical gloves.
UPSET: Many people are upset at the inflated wages of Kenny and Ryan who earn over E12,000 for every week of the year, whether they are working or idle. The director General of RTE is given E 441,000 for his title.
GREAT to hear that the Presentation and Mercy Sisters are to be commemorated shortly in Listowel by a special sculpture, we must never forget the Trojan work that these dedicated women did for us in hard times.
WALK: Carers held their International walk in Jordan this year from 23rd to 31st of October`09, among the walkers was local woman Margaret Carmody. The highlight of the trek was a visit to the Rose Red City of Petra which was carved out of the rock 2,000 years ago. Other sights include Jerash an old Roman City, a Mosque, Jordan where John baptised, the Dead Sea where you could float, Crusaders castles, 4.000 year old rock drawings and the place where Moses was buried.
DANCE: The 25th annual dance hosted by Newcastle West and District Friends of Milford Hospice will take place on Friday, November 20th at the Devon Inn, Templeglantine, with music by James O'Callaghan.
PLAYER: David Goulding is a member of the Ballyduff Minor Football team that defeated Tarbert in the final of the Division 2 North Kerry Minor Football Championship at Finuge last month. Both parents of David Goulding were born in the Parish.
EVENTS: National Dairy Conference will be held at the Malton Hotel in Killarney on Thursday Nov. 19th; Share Farming and Partnership farming conference `09 will be held at the Horse and Jockey in Co Tipperary on Nov. 26th;
KERRYMAN extracts; November 13th 1909, Marriage at Killorglin Church of Dr. Michael O Sullivan of the Square, Listowel and Mollie C O Sullivan daughter of the late Michael O Sullivan and Mrs D O Donovan of the Square Killorglin. Rev. M. McCarthy O Connor P.P. Ballymacelligott uncle of the groom officiated, assisted by four other priests, the bride was attended by her cousins Monica McCrohan and Mai Curtayne , the groom was attended by Dr. McNamara, after the reception the couple left in a motor car for Dublin, then travelled to London, Rome and Switzerland. Concert was held at the Temperance Hall in Newtownsandes under the auspices of the Sacred Heart Total Abstinence League on Sunday last, the Rev. P Garvey Presided, also present were Rev T >J. LyneC.C. Newtownsandes and the Rev. P.J. Brennan C.C. Duagh, the hall was crowded and abstainers were prominent. Fr Garvey in his powerful rich baritone sang the Wests Asleep, Miss Broderick sang Romany Lass, Fr Brennan sang When You and I are Dead, six little children sang Down in a Deep and Shady Bed, they were trained by Mrs O Callaghan. Other songs, My Old Kentucky Home Good Night and Home Sweet Home. Miss Annie Nolan sang Aileen Alannah. Priests sang, I Saw from the Beach. Misses May O Callaghan and Ellie Kearney sang A Little Tin Soldier. Four year old Nora O Callaghan brought the house down when she sang, There is a nice little Clock .Messrs Cronin and Casey of Knockanure contributed greatly with their Gramophone and Messrs Connor and Lynch exhibited step dancing. Lighting was by 100 candlepower lamp presented to the society by Mr J. McKenna of Listowel. Mr Keating presented the staging. The completion and equipment of the hall was principally due to Tom P Culhane Sec. Timothy Scanlon of Leitrim, Dan O Connor, Maurice Walsh, Pat Bunce, John Moloney, Joseph Enright, Dan Keating, Michael Garvey, John O Connor, John O Connor Junior, and John Mahony. A concert was held at Castledrum, it started at 4.45pm and Fr T O Shea Presided. Died in New York Michael Francis Morrissey aged 56 years leaving a wife Hanora O Mahony and four children, they had a dry goods store at Allentown, PA and later in New York, Hanora was sister of John O Mahony of Brosna.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Dillane, James Walsh, Mary Ahern, Catherine Brosnan, Mary Rose Carrig, Mai Quinlivan, Peg Reidy, Sr Veronica O Neill, Sr. Mary Brendan O Connell, Billy Barry, Sr. Maria Kissane, Joe Scanlon, Ellen Hanrahan, Sr. Mary Tarrant, Sr. Imelda O Connor, Nora McMahon, Kitty Murphy, Mary Leahy, Michael Scanlon, Eileen Connell, Michael Lucid, Tom Stack, John Fitzmaurice, Tom Reidy, Ann Looney, Kathleen Buckley, Mary O Sullivan, Eugene Sullivan, Peter Lewis, Bridget O Connor, Paddy Hurley, Hannah Griffin, Agnes Fitzgerald, Mamie Kennelly, Mary O Mahony, Bridie Pace, Eileen O Donoghue, Robert Stack, Eddie Carmody, Fr John O Flaherty, Pat Scanlon, Martin J Sheehy, Padraig Tydings, Ned Bunce, Mass on Tues. 17th at 9.15am for Dan & Mary Nolan, Mass in Knockanure at 7.30pm for Liam Sexton, Months Mind; Mass on Wed. 18th at 9.15am Richard Sheehan; Mass on
Thurs. 19th in Knockanure at 7.30pm for November Intentions especially all who died during the past year; Mass in Moyvane on Fri. 20th 7.30pm for November Intentions especially all who died during the past year; Mass on Sat. 21st 7.30pm for Jerry Galvin, Months Mind; Mass on Sun. 22nd at 10.00am in Knockanure For the People of the Parish and the
11.00am Mass in Moyvane is for Patrick Scannell, Moher
DEATH took place on November 8th of Margaret Deenihan, nee O Connor of Dooncaha, Tarbert, she was predeceased by her husband Stephen and children Michael and Agnes. Margaret Deenihan is survived by sons John, Stephen and Anthony, daughters Mary, Hannah, Liz, Helen and Margaret, following Requiem Mass at Tarbert Church on Wednesday November 11th, Margaret Deenihan was laid to rest at Kilnaughtin Cemetery, Tarbert. Margaret was born at Trieneragh Duagh. DEATH took place of Mary Kennelly of Glashnacree, and late of Lyrecrompane and Enfield, London. Requiem Mass at Lyrecrompane Church on Tuesday November 10th `09. was offered for Mary Kennelly who was laid to rest in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh following Mass.
DEATH took place on November 11th `09 of Grace Mary Brosnan, nee Normoyle of Knocknagorna, Athea, late of Carrigkerry and Flax Bourton, Somerset. Grace Mary is survived by her husband Pat son Sean, daughters, Sheila Walsh, Breda Burr and Tina Andrews , Following Requiem Mass at Athea Church on Saturday November 14th `09, celebrated by Fr Bowen, Fr Mullane and Canon Kelly Grace Mary Brosnan was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea, her husband Pat said a few words at the graveside.
DEATH took place on November 2nd `09 in his 98th year, of Geoffrey Hartnett of Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale, husband of the late Mina Wren of Tarbert; survived by his daughters Mary, Joanne and Margaret, son Mike, brother Ned in Kanturk .Following Requiem Mass at the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale on Thursday November 5th Geoffrey Hartnett was laid to rest at Reilig Íde Naofa, Abbeyfeale. He was born at Knockatoon, Rockchapel, came to Abbeyfeale as a driver for O Neill's Bakery later delivered milk from house to house. Mina's sister was married to Reidy with the garage in Abbeyfeale.
DEATH took place recently in London of Ellen Houlihan nee Ahern, both her parents were Ahern and natives of Moyvane, Ellen and her husband Johnny lived in Moyvane before going to England. Ellen Houlihan who was in her 90's was predeceased by her husband Johnny and is survived by her children and Sister Nora Roche of Moyvane.
SUDDEN Death of Billy Heffernan of the Hell Road Knockanure took place on November 13th `09, he was son of Patrick Heffernan and Nell Keane, his siblings include Joe, Mary Ann, Tom and Mike, Funeral arrangements later.
DEATH took place on Saturday November 14th `09 of Tom Meehan of Balla, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary at the age of 78 years, he is survived by his wife Teresa, children Eilish and Liam, his on D. J predeceased him following an accident in April `09. Tom is survived by sisters Kit, Liz and Joan and was predeceased by brothers Dan, Bill, Denis and Paddy. Tom Meehan was son of Tom and Elizabeth Meehan of Kilmorna.
DEATH: Camillo Cibin who died on October 25th `09 was aged 83, is survived by his wife, Maria, and their three children, was a Knight Commander of the Order of St Gregory the Great. He was the papal bodyguard who caught Mehmet Ali Agca who was being held by a nun and others after trying to assassinate Pope John Paul 11 on May 13th 1981,in 1982 he was also involved in saving the Pope at Fatima from an attack. His Parish Priest encouraged him to join the papal guards.
ARDFERT Retreat Centre day for all bereaved will be held on Saturday 21st November from 10am. to 5pm. Facilitator Sr. Moya Hegarty. For further information please ring the Ardfert Retreat Centre on 066-7134276.
FATIMA Home the Annual Mass for patients who died during the year will be celebrated in Fatima Home Chapel, Oakpark on Saturday, November 28th at 3pm. Relatives and friends invited.
NIGHT Vigil at Knock, bus leaves on Monday, December 7th. departs Tralee at 4pm, details 066 7180123.
ADORATION: Moyvane Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm; Wed 10.00am to 7.00pm; Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm and Abbeyfeale, Tuesday to Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Extra Holy Hour during Advent at Listowel Church every Thursday from 8pm to 9pm.
FEAST of the Presentation of Our Lady Nov. 21st and the following day Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King.
MASS: Newcastle West Church are to have a Mass with special emphasis on involving young people of post primary school age, a monthly youth mass at 12.30pm on the last Sunday of each month is planned, beginning on November 29th.
THOUGHT: Worry looks around; Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.
LOSS: ‘Coping with Loss & Grief'. A talk will be held in the St John's Parish Centre Tralee on Wednesday, November 18th at 8pm, all welcome .
CURA Talk at all Masses in Listowel Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November.
Confessions in Moyvane before and after the Vigil Mass. No confessions on Saturdays from 12 - 12.30pm. Confessions before Mass in Knockanure.
READERS: Vigil Úna Fitzmaurice & Elaine Hudson; 11am Paul & Anthony Kiely; Knockanure Ann Stack & Brenda Clancy.
SOULS: In Our Mass for the November Intentions people are requested to collect a shrine candle at the rear of the church and place it on a table on the front of the Altar on Thursday 19th in Moyvane, and on Friday 20th in Knockanure at 7.30pm.
FOUND in Moyvane Church a pair of red gloves. Owner can have them by calling to the Sacristy or the Presbytery.
ICA Annual Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday 29th November at the Marian Hall, 2pm - 4pm. A great afternoon of fun for everyone. There will be the Bric-a Brac sale and a book sale. You can sample some home baking by I.C.A. The most important event of the day is when children can visit Santa and get a parcel from him.
ICA shopping trip to Cork on Wednesday 2nd December, Bus will be leaving the Village at 7.00am sharp.
The North & East Kerry Development our second seminar is arranged for 16th November 7.15pm - 9.30pm in the Seanchai Centre Listowel. The title of this evening is ‘Talking with your Teen' and will be facilitated by PJ Hartnett (HSE), Fr. Pat Moore, Mike Moriarty (Student) and N. & E. K. D.
VOCATION: Carmelite Life on the weekend of Dec 4th - 6th. For more information, please contact Sr. Teresa, Carmelite Monastery, Tallow, Co. Waterford 058/56205.
Day of recollection/Meditation with Fr Pat Murray SCA in the Desmond complex, Newcastle West on Nov 28th Theme is " A baby power within powerlessness" The Bethlehem Baby's defenceless presence.
The Lectio Divina, studying the Advent Scriptures readings will begin in Abbeyfeale on Monday the 30th Nov for 4 weeks at 8pm.
MEMORY Tree is now being erected at Knockanure Church where the names of our friends can be attached.

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PREMIER: Finucane Films 30th Anniversary. New Film, Taigeen's Farewell. A gripping story of romance and greed with Francis & Patsy Kennedy, Billy Keane, John Sheehan, John Bosco McMahon, Eileen Cronin + 60 extras will be screened at The Tintean Theatre, Ballybunion, on Friday 20th November, 2009. Doors open at 7.00pm, commencing at 8.00pm, sharp.

ACTIVE Retirement Day" in Knockanure will take place on Monday 9th November. If attending, please ring the office on 068 49799 between the hours of 9.30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. Anyone wishing to book the Centre for Any Occasion (Christenings, Birthdays, Funerals etc). Please contact the office at 068 49799 or Mobile No. 086 8392787.
SEANCHAI: Workshop on the Short Story under Eilis Ni Dhuibhne runs on 14th and 15th of November.
GAA exhibition continues at Tralee Library till Nov. 14th. International Series at Croke Park between Ireland and Australia is on Nov.15th.
BOOK: Tadhg Kennelly is due to sign his book at Woulfe's Bookshop in Listowel on Wednesday Nov. 11th at 4pm. Tadhg was on Radio Kerry on Wednesday last discussing the book and the repercussions on his personal life since the launch of his memoirs.
SWAZI Ball will be held in the Arms Hotel on Saturday Nov. 14th, details from 068 21500, Kevin and Patrice O Callaghan began the Annual Ball some years ago to help their uncle Fr Pat Ahern who was with the Salesian Fathers.
ACTIVE Retirement Tea Dance will be held on Sunday 15th November in the Listowel Arms Hotel from 3 to 6pm. Music by Stevie Donegan, spot prizes.
WIDOWS Association meeting will be held on Tuesday 10th November at 8.15pm. at the Mermaids. New member always welcome.
ST. MICHAEL'S College open night & enrolment on Thursday 12th November from 7.30pm. to 9.00pm., they are now celebrating 130 years of academic achievements.
VISITORS: Downpatrick visitors were in Listowel last week to mark 25 years twinned with Listowel.
NEW Moon on Nov. 16th, Climate Change Conference will be held in December at Copenhagen. Heavy thunder showers has put an end to grazing for this year, there was growth right up to recently which was badly needed to compensate for the wet summer and fall in prices. Stars: Astronomers have found galaxies that are about seven billion light-years away from us.

PIONEER Social will be held at Killarney Heights Hotel on Friday Nov. 20th.

SWINE Flu advertisement listing vaccination centres as far away as Donegal in Kerry papers is another symptom of HSE thinking, more information on Swine Flu from 1800 94 1100.
VOLUNTEER Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14th in the Desmond College Newcastle West, contact Paul on 069 79079 or email pmoriarty@wlr.ie ; Nearly 270,000 people are unemployed at present, Jobseekers allowance in Ireland is E204 and the English rate is just over £ 64; Our national debt has doubled over the past two years, 80% of day to day sending is on social welfare, health and education.
FOOD Fair talk at St John's on Saturday last was told that physical inactivity was costing the country E1.8 billion. Fine displays of home produced products were on display at the Arms Hotel on Sunday last, several locals had stands.
WATCH out for Duagh Choir who will be singing at the RTE Mass on Sunday morning Nov.15th.
CONGRATULATIONS to Gerard Barrett who got an award last week at the Kerry Film Festival.
ST JOHN'S for Nov.: Thursday 12th Mick Hanley in Concert; Friday 13th, We Once Sang Like Other Men a play by John McKenna; Saturday 14th Variety Concert featuring Denise's School of Music; Wednesday 18th Duo Chagall, featuring classical favourites with Gillian Williams and Arun Rao; Thursday 19th Isla Grant and Al Grant, more information from 068 22566.
PRISONERS: The following is a sample of local prisoners taken from a list at Tralee Library, weight, height crime and other details recorded; 1886 list includes, Bridget Griffin age 17 assault; Pat Horan born Lismore; Ellen and Margaret Foran assault, of Duagh; Scanlon of Glin stole property worth £180;James Buckley of Listowel and Duagh, drunk; John McCarthy of Newtownsandes failed to vaccinate child; Margaret Cusack drunk; Matt Enright Carpenter; John Brunnell age 36 a nailer; Dan Joe Murphy aged 20 years; Morgan Neville drunk; John Collins shoemaker; Christopher Julian aged 55 born at Murhur; 1887 List; Dan Connor mason, John Stack and Edward Nash all of Ballylongford; Pat Mulvihill aged 35 and Michael Goulding aged 34 of Knockanure; John Burns of Duagh and Listowel; Jer Lyons, Duagh assaulted policeman aged 19years; Richard Stack of Doon; John Shine aged 42 of Athea; Catherine Kennelly aged 17 of Moybella abusive language; Colin Lydon aged 19 of Galway and Tarbert; Tom Connors aged 23, and 6ft, Dan Walsh aged 24, Edward Ryan aged 24 all of Tarbert; also of Tarbert/Ballylongford, John Stack, Cunningham, and Dan Scanlon a dealer; Maurice Fitzmaurice aged 36, 5ft 9inches grey eyes, brown hair, fresh complexion, suspected felony, was with Patrick Pierce a painter.
KERRY Champion of Nov. 22nd 1952 reports: Dedication of Listowel Rectory by the Bishop of Limerick assisted by Rev J.M. Wallace, Rector of Listowel; Lovely Listowel League held a dance at Walsh's Ballroom; Listowel Greyhound Track sold; Several Knocknagoshel farmers were charged before a court with having unlicensed bulls; Book review of No Other Law the story of General Liam Lynch; Fr Sean Ryle of Listowel was leaving for his mission in Japan, there are now 26 Columbans in Japan.
CUBA: Father Bryan Oliver Walsh an Irish priest and helpers brought 14,048 unaccompanied Cuban minors to the United States from December 1960 to October 1962. Parents were suspicious that Castro may send the children away for indoctrination.
CRUCIFIXES; The case was brought by a woman near Venice to get the crucifixes removed from Italian schools but her complaints were rejected by Italian judicial officials. The European court awarded her $7,400 in damages.
PRISON: In the USA many states permit children as young as thirteen or fourteen to be sentenced to life imprisonment with no opportunity for parole. It cost about $20,000-$28,000 to house an inmate for one year in the US.
OWN Funeral: A Brazilian bricklayer supposedly killed in a car crash turned up at his own funeral recently. Relations of Ademir Jorge Goncalves, 59, had identified his body after a car crash in southern Brazil.
POPES Intentions for November, "That all the men and women in the world, especially those who have responsibilities in the field of politics and economics, may never fail in their commitment to safeguard creation". His mission intention is: "That believers in the different religions, through the testimony of their lives and fraternal dialogue, may clearly demonstrate that the name of God is a bearer of peace".

NIGHT Vigil at Knock, bus leaves on Monday, December 7th. departs Tralee at 4pm, details 066 7180123.
DEATH took place on November 3rd `09 of Hillary Dowling of Shanaway East, Tarbert; he was son of Moss Dowling and Mary Broderick. Hillary is survived by his brother Michael, sisters Eileen Carmody, Myra Larkin Carrueragh, Margaret Mulvihill of Gortdromosillihy and Teresa Enright. Following Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Church, Tarbert on November 5th Hillary Dowling was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. His mother Mary was born at Gortdromagowna.
DEATH took place on November 4th `09 of Peter O Connell of Purt, Abbeyfeale. Peter is survived by his wife Mary, sons Gerard and Damien, daughter Christina, sister Noreen and aunt Mary J Nolan. Following Requiem Mass on Saturday November 7th `09 at the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, Peter O Connell was laid to rest at Reilig Íde Naofa Abbeyfeale. Peter was born in 1954 to Pete Connell and Eileen Riordan.
DEATH has taken place of John Shanahan of Direen, Athea, on November 4th `09. John was predeceased by his wife Nora Thornton and children Chris and Vera. He is survived by son Paudie, daughters Nora and Margaret, Following Requiem Mass at Athea Church on Saturday November 7th , John Shanahan was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea. John was born 95 years ago to Paddy Shanahan and Bridget Sullivan who came from the Quarry in Direen. Siblings of John include Pat Joe, Con, Madge, Mai, Nora, Catherine, Julie who married Pat Hanrahan, Nell married Jim Hanrahan and Hannie married Tom Stack.
DIED: Natuzza Evolo a stigmatist, was an illiterate Italian mother of five she died on November 1st `09 at the age of 85. Her husband was a carpenter. Thirty thousand attended her funeral . Natuzza first experienced the stigmata in 1936. She also started the cenacles of prayer.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mass on Tues.10th at 7.30pm for the deceased members of the I.C.A. in the Marian Hall; Mass on Wed. 11th at 7.30pm in Knockanure for November Intentions; Mass on Thurs.12th at 7.30pm for Elizabeth & Jeremiah Buckley & Edward Eager; Mass in Moyvane on Fri.13th at 7.30pm for November Intentions; Mass on Sat.14th at 7.30pm for Johnny Meade, Aughrim; Mass on Sun.15th at10.00am for Jack Carmody

Sunday last many visited graveyards, some made special efforts to show that they care and remember their dead, people can now easily copy and preserve memorial cards and photos, view hundreds of local memorial cards at Knockanure.myphotoalbum.com

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ACTIVE Retirement Day in Knockanure will take place on Monday 9th November. If attending, please ring the office on 068 49799 between the hours of 9.30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. Anyone wishing to book the Centre for Any Occasion (Christenings, Birthdays, Funerals etc). Please contact the office at 068 49799 or Mobile No. 086 8392787.

CHIROPODIST will be in the Marian Hall Moyvane on Sat. Nov. 7th at 11am, for details ring 068 49472.
EDDIE Stone will have a night of prayer for the Holy Souls on Nov. 9th at 7pm, bus leaves Newcastle West at 2.30pm, more information from 069 82010, after 6pm.
HOAX: Media claim that the Pope condemned Halloween was a hoax by an English paper; It was copied by lazy reporters around the world.

MATCH: Moyvane will play Ballydonoghue in the Bernard O Callaghan Memorial Senior Football Championship at Listowel on Sunday Nov. 8th, time 3.30pm.
MACRA: Listowel branch of Macra na Feirme are going to have an information night in the Three Mermaids in Listowel on Friday night the 6th of November at 9.00pm.
SEANCHAI: Workshop on the Short Story under Eilis Ni Dhuibhne runs on 14th and 15th of November.
FILM Festival events continue all over Kerry to Nov.7th, among the films shown during the 10th Kerry Film Festival will be The Valley of Knockanure, directed by Gerard Barrett on Wednesday Nov. 4th at Siamsa Tire.
TOUR of England; Rambling House Concert group of entertainers continue their English tour, details of venues from irishramblinghouse.com .
GAA exhibition continues at Tralee Library till Nov. 14th. International Series at Croke Park between Ireland and Australia is on Nov.15th.
HISTORICAL Lecture by George Rice wil be given at Tralee Library on Tuesday Nov. 10th at 8pm, details from 066 7121 200.
GREAT News for researchers Bishop Murphy is to allow greater access to church records and kennellyarchive have thousands of pictures taken over the past 50 years online, the full Knockanure/ Moyvane Confirmation class of 1960 and some local weddings can be viewed on the site. Moyvane.com and Knockanure.myphotoalbum also have thousands of pictures relating to Moyvane and Knockanure and district. A great number of the people photographed on the above sites have passed, let us all work together to preserve their memory.
EXPENSIVE limestone slabs are being laid just across from the Tourist Office in Killarney.
OPEN Evening & Enrolment for September 2010 in Presentation Secondary School, Listowel on Wednesday 4th November, 2009 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. For further information, please contact the School Secretary at 068 21452.
RSA have set up a dedicated web site at www.drinkdrive.ie to provide information for everyone.
OCD Support Group which meets on the 1st Thursday of each month in a room at the Meadowlands Hotel from 8pm - 9.30pm, Next meeting Thursday, November 5th .
Eating disorder support group, local contact information 068 31019.
BUILDERS: Nearly 30 Kerry volunteers are going to South Africa with the Niall Mellon builders from Nov. 6th to 13th.
JOURNALS: Parish Journals editors are preparing their Christmas editions, looking forward to the fruits of the labours.
BEST Wishes to Ursula Enright of Moyvane who recently graduated in Nursing from ITTralee. Congratulations also to Emer Prendiville B.Ed. of Carrueragh who was presented with the Carlisle and Blake Medal and Bridget McCarthy B.Ed. of Kilbaha who won the Gold Medal having got first place in Gaeilge at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick. Ursula, Emer and Bridget are former pupils of Moyvane N.S. PRESENTATION: Oliver McGrath out local agricultural advisor was recently presented with the Golfer of the Year Award from Athea Golf Society by Domhnall de Barra.
SENIOR Help line is a listening service for older people call 1850 440 444, open from 10am to 4pm and from 7pm to 10pm, Volunteers wanted.
VOLUNTEER Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14th in the Desmond College Newcastle West, contact Paul on 069 79079 or email pmoriarty@wlr.ie A great pity that schools generally ignore the talent of locals some of whom have experienced live and work in every corner of the globe.
RECORD: The world's largest plate of hummus was recently made by Lebanese chefs.
STAR: Astronomers have found light from a star that exploded 13 billion years ago, just after the start of the universe.
HOUSE: One day theoretical workshop on Sunday Nov. 8th from 10am to 5pm, with Andy Wilson will look at simple house design, construction and cost E 20,000, with the emphasis on very low cost construction using natural and recycled materials, more information 01 674 5773.
SelfBuild Show will be held at Millstreet from 6th to 8th Nov.
GREAT to see all the wind turbines being erected just across the border in Athea, reduction in red tape should bring cheaper and more sustainable power to out country, which badly needs a new form of patriotism.
KERRYMAN 1909: Oct. 16th 1909 reported a 50% increase in the number attending various classed attending Tralee Technical Instruction school; Listowel court had many charged with being drunk, at a later court Patrick Drury was described as a good customer, cant keep him from getting drunk, transfer of licence from Miss M Hartnett, William Street to Mr T Walsh, Miss Mary Namack got transfer of licence from Mr James Walsh house in Church Street once occupied by the late Patrick Hennessy; Death in Cork of Rev J Larkin P.P. Lixnaw, died suddenly John J Harnett son of John Harnett and Ellen Galvin and brother of William Harnett a native of Abbeyfeale, died in New York, Hannah Dunn nee Curtin wife of Denis Dunn of Castleisland; Cattle Fair prices in Listowel, calves 20s to £4-10s, yearlings £5-5s to £7- 10s, three year olds from £9 to £11, milch cows from £10 to £15, lambs from £1to £2 each, beef 50s to 56s per cwt, lamb 6d to 7dper lb. Kerryman on Nov. 6th 1909, Sunday last exciting match between Craughdarrig and Ballybunion, score Craughdarrig 2-7 and Ballybunion 0-4; Death of Crimean Veteran Thomas O Connor aged over 80 years, he served in the old 88th Regiment in the Connought Rangers, also served in India, was on pension of 1/6 per day, he died in Tralee Workhouse. Death of Mr Patrick Moran a native of Dromerin, Listowel, he was brother of Mr E Moran UDC, Mr John Moran Sub-manager Cleary and Co. Dublin, Chief mourners were Mrs Moran (Mother), Edmond, Denis and John brothers; Mrs Eggleston, Mrs Leahy, Mrs faley, Mrs Scanlon, Mrs Whelan and Miss Ellie Moran sisters, among the wreaths was one from the Young Ireland Society. Sympathy was expressed to Vice Chairman Thomas O Connell of Listowel Old age pension committee on the death of his wife, outrage was expressed also at the painting of Hay Grabber on the wall of Canon Davis house. Thomas Downes a candidate for clerkship at Cahirciveen was described as the great grandson of the Liberator, he also volunteered to fight in the Boer War.

MASS Will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 6th at 7.30pm. for young people touched or affected by Suicide or otherwise unexpected tragic death of a family member or friend. Older people who would wish to attend are most welcome. This Special Mass is being organized by the Area Pastoral Council of Listowel, Duagh and Lixnaw Parishes. It will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Listowel.
RETREAT Centre Ardfert: Saturday, November 14th from 10 a.m. to 5. p.m. Healing service of light for all those whose loved ones died by suicide. Facilitator: Sr. Una Boland.
MEMORY: An 88-year-old woman in Colorado Springs who walks laps around a nursing home in memory of her dead husband has hit 10,000 miles.

DEATH took place of Maureen Dowling nee McCarthy, Derry Listowel. Maureen is survived by her husband Michael, daughters Muriel, Geraldine, Ann and Imelda. Following Requiem Mass in Listowel Church on Sunday November 1st `09, celebrants were Canon Linnane, Fr Ashe, Fr Maher and Fr D. O Connor. Maureen Dowling was laid to rest at St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel. Maureen was daughter of Maurice McCarthy and Mariah Nolan.
DEATH took place of Patie Wren on October 18th `09, he lived at Carrigkerry and Clounleharde and was at St Ita's Hospital for many years. Patie always enquired about the people he knew in Knockanure long ago when and his father walked to fairs in Castleisland and further a field, he had a farm on the Kerrykyle Glensharold area which was once owned by a Mrs Kennelly.Fr Madden said the Requiem Mass for Patie Wren, he was laid to rest at Kilfergus Churchyard.

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr John Sheehy, Mary Agnes Barrett, Tim O Connor, Donal Riordan, Paddy O Hanlon, Fr John Shine, Bridget Mary Desmarois, Margaret Collins, Nan Sullivan, Nora Dillon, Mick Lane, Nora Moloney, Dan Kearney, Mairead Walsh nee O'Donoghue, Mary Carr, Mass on Thurs. 5th in Knockanure at 7.30pm for Michael Lane; Mass on Fri. 6th at 7.30pm for Fr. John Shine & the deceased members of the Shine Family; Mass on Sat. 7th 7.30pm for Tim O'Connor; Mass on Sun. 8th at 10.00am For the People of the Parish and the 11.00am Mass in Moyvane is for Maimie Kennelly

MASS The Annual Mass for patients who died during the year will be celebrated in Bon Secours Hospital Chapel on Wednesday, November 4th at 7pm. Relatives and friends invited.
THOUGHT: Let me use disappointment as material for patience: Let me use success as material for thankfulness: Let me use suspense as material for perseverance: Let me use danger as material for courage: Let me use reproach as material for longsuffering: Let me use praise as material for humility: Let me use pleasures as material for temperance: Let me use pains as material for endurance, John Baillie .
MASS for All Souls on Mon. 2nd for Moyvane at 9.15am November Intentions and Knockanure 7.30pm November Intentions; Mass on Wed. 4th at 7.30pm for November Intentions.
FIRST Friday of the Month; Usual Communion Rounds, Knockanure in the morning and Moyvane in the afternoon.
Confessions on Saturdays from 12 - 12.30pm and on request.
READERS: Vigil Seline Mulvihill & Bridget McCarthy; 11am Ciara Healy & Amanda Coulson; Knockanure, Mary Flaherty and Siobhan Fitzgerald. Readers meeting was due to be held on Tuesday night November 3rd in the Lanterns Hotel.
COLLECTORS for Nov; Vigil Jack Shine & Miles Kearney
11.00am Con Noonan & Den Hanrahan; Knockanure 10.00am Helen O'Sullivan.
I.C.A. is celebrating Mass for members, deceased members and their families in the Marian Hall. We encourage past members to join in this Celebration. All Parishioners are welcome to attend, Mass at 8pm on Tuesday10th November.
ICA Annual Shopping Trip to Cork takes place on Wednesday 2nd December. Bus will be leaving the Village at 7am.
THANKS: The North Kerry Eagles Special Olympic Club wish to thank all those who contributed to our recent Church Gate Collection held recently. The amount collected E792.00 between Moyvane and Knockanure.

 

 

 

 

 

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WISHING all our readers a Happy and Healthy New Year and a speedy recovery to all who are sick. The recent wintry weather with icy conditions was an eye opener to us that independence is of little use when you are short of something and unable to go for it.

FATIMA: Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima coincide with the visit of Pope Benedict XVI from 10th - 17th May 2010, details from 066 7131328.
FULL Moon on the 31st of Dec, this is the second Full Moon this Dec. On December 31, the Moon will pass through the Earth's shadow, The eclipse is at its best between 7pm and 8pm,
BLOOD Donor Clinic in The Listowel Arms Hotel on Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th January from 6 to 9pm. each evening. 3,000 units of blood are required every week. 1,000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. 1 in 4 of our population require blood at some point in their life. 3% only of our populations give blood. 3.84 million People are dependent on 3% of the population's generosity. 657 donors attended their clinic in Tralee recently.

THOUGHT: The greatest gift you will ever receive will never be found under a Christmas tree. It is far too valuable to be stored in any other place but in the depths of your heart. Anonymous
UNIVERSITY of the People established by the UN aim is free on line courses, it is reported that President Obama is considering state assisted free on Line University.
BITS and Pieces from Athea Journal 2009; Dr. Kieran Murphy, recalls 25 years living in Athea , over the period 500 have died, he recalls ten pubs in Athea and their owners, the busy creamery and four petrol pumps, . Surgery began with himself and his wife answering the phone and door and now a team of eight deliver the practice to the community.
An unusual story of Fr Brosnan who was buried three times is recounted in another article, he was born at Currow in 1833 and died March 1st 1884; Timmy Woulfe looks back at clothes and how people wore their peak caps; All the local sports clubs report their activities, GAA received a substantial grant from Minister O Donoghue to provide dressing rooms, several GAA pictures are included , Athea Ladies Football Club are to be congratulated for winning Senior Girls Championship nine times in a row ;Athea United have a synthetic training pitch costing E110,000 in `07; Community Games have a page; Athea Comhaltas remembers the loss of valued members and Scor celebrated 40th anniversary in the Parish; Racing exploits of Ryan Farquhar is recalled; Pat Brosnan remembers the great story teller Mickey Liston; While George Langan researches his family tree; Joe Quill gives lists of notable GAA events and players while Pat T Ahern revives memories of the great Carrigkerry hurling team; Athea and district natives recalled includes Sean McDermott his mother Collins, Garry McMahon and his singing, Pa Fitzgerald recalls his life, Tom Fitzgerald reflects on Cowboys and Indians, Brendan Buckley a Knockanure is remembered in his obituary, Mary T Mulvihill recounts a trip to the Great Wall of China.
Last but not least a little bit of history and the location of Athea submitted by Nora Hurley.
SOME Civil War Women Prisoners; Names selected from "No Ordinary Women" by Sinead McCoole;
Nora Brick, Cathy Cantillon, Hannah and Mary Clifford, Mary Fleming, Annie Foley, Dorothy Hanifin, Pauline Hassett, Nora G Hurley, Mary Mac Sweeney, Hanna Moynihan, Bridie and Hannah O Connor, Eileen O Shea, Jo and Margaret Power, Agnes Sheehy, Annie Sinnot and Annette Tyndall, all of Tralee; Nora Brosnan, Katie Daly, Peg Fitzgerald and Elizabeth O Donnell, of Castlegregory; Sheila Nagle, Castlemaine; Teresa O Connell, Cahirdaniel; Kate Breen and Nora Spillane, Killarney; Julia Hassett, Kerry; S. McInerney, Kilkee; Margaret Morrissey, Limerick;

EPIPHANY: Wednesday 6th January '10 is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord and is a Holy day of obligation.
NEW Year's Day Friday, January 1st is World Day of Prayer for Peace. Mass in Moyvane at 7.30pm.
THANKS to Fr Lucid and church helpers who had everything in place for the Christmas celebrations, the Choir, Organist and Sacristan were also extra busy, not forgetting the postmen who had to be out early and late sorting and delivering post in adverse conditions. Snippet of Knockanure Choir can be heard on you tube at knockanurelocal. Photos from Knockanure and district can be viewed on Knockanure.myphotoalbum.

TALK by Fr. Peter McNerry will be given on Tuesday 12th January 2010 in the Malton Hotel, Killarney at 8pm.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Emergency number 087 7848825

BEST Wishes to Orla O Connor of Kilmorna who celebrated her 21st Birthday recently.

ST BRENDAN'S in Killarney will celebrate their 150th anniversary this year beginning in May with a series of events, memorabilia and old photographs are being sought, details from 086 8404900.

Cian O Connor show jumper will be in Killarney to share his talent on the 9th and 10th of Jan`10, details from 086 2236762;

 

 

09 December 23 Knockanure

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HAPPY Christmas to all our readers and friends, thanks for all the help with the notes given to me over the past years.
FROST and snow is a feature of recent weather resulting in extra accidents, a blanket of snow covered the countryside in a few minutes on Sunday morning, a few wild drivers took the opportunity to show their tricks.

FIRST Children's Concert at the Community Centre was a huge success, thanks to Mrs. Julianne Donegan, Mrs. Kiely, School Staff, Mrs. Finucane and Tara. The children were a credit to all concerned. Thanks to everyone who donated spot prizes and everyone for their support on the night.
OVER 70 people attended the Christmas Social Day in Knockanure for the active retired. It was enjoyed by all. We wish to thank everyone for their support every month. Thanks to everyone who gave sponsorship and donated spot prizes, the remainder will be used up in the New Year. Merry Christmas and Good health in 2010
RECESSION: according to press reports, Ballybunion Golf Course were paid for about 8,000 green fees rounds this year, not so long ago they had 24,000 yearly green fee rounds. Teagasc had about 1,500 staff, now they have more pensioners on their books than workers; the average staff pension is about E26,500 per year. Researchers sponsored by the EU are to receive E1.9 million over 3 years to bridge the gap between climate change scientists and costal zone decision makers. It is reported because of cut backs 44,000 who were able to receive dental treatment in Kerry under cover of PRSI will from Jan. `10 only receive an examination; Good news is that E800,000 worth of cheese will be distributed by charities over the Christmas period.
200,000 people who had their savings in bank shares have lost nearly everything, property owners have value drop by nearly half, while people with guaranteed pensions and cash have gained during this recession.
THOUGHT: Patience with others is Love, Patience with self is Hope, Patience with God is Faith, Adel Bestavros.
CALENDAR: Scoil Chorp Chriost Knockanure N.S. now has a school calendar with pupil's picture, copies available from students and staff.
BOOK: Peig Sayers stories are can now be read and listened to in a CD, Peig was born in 1873.
BALLYGUILTENANE Journal is treasured by locals, among the articles this year are, This and That and another thing, by Joe Quille, the article includes excuses for speeding and the effects of alcohol on important occasions; Bridie Quille gives a list of Saints and Patrons; Louie Byrne gives a glossary of old Irish sayings, Jumping the Fire and an insight into Charlotte O Brien; John Mangan is remembered by Tom Aherne; Donal O Connor and Dr. Brendan A Barrett gives us some of their poetry; Patrick Lynch recalls his first All Ireland and a West Limerick Historical Tour; George Langan recalls his Langan ancestors; Kearney's Bakery behind the scenes work is recalled; Tim Griffin presents a fine selection of high quality photos from both sides of the Shannon; John O Donoghue has a collection of wise words; We all knew Mickey Liston, he receives a nice tribute in the magazine, several local items are also included too numerous to mention.
Athea Journal is also available now, as usual it has many articles of interest to the wider community.
LARTIGUE is open on St. Stephen's Day and Sunday 27th Dec. from 1pm. to 4.30pm. The Lartigue Monorail & Museum has been nominated for a special LAMA award the winners of which are to be announced 30th January.
BIRTHS, Marriages and some deaths can be found at Births www.irishgenealogy.ie
SAMARITANS number is 1850 60 90 90.
KERRYMAN Dec. 18th 1909, snippets; A branch of the Irish Industrial Development Association was formed in Tralee, it was attended by priests, politicians, builders, traders, and ordinary people were welcomed to join, the society was to be non political, non sectarian, its motto self reliance.
Death took place of Mrs Charles O Hanlon of Upper William Street, Listowel, her late husband was a victualler, and she was survived by a son Michael O Hanlon and daughter Mrs Kelliher.
Death took place of James J Long who was born at Dingle and was a reporter for various papers for 50 years, he started the Kerry Vindicator in Tralee, and the paper was sold to Mr T Harrington M.P. later. Mr Long was President of the Kerry Tenants Association also. Over the years he was reporter with, Munster News, the Freeman's Journal, in the early 60s he was the only Catholic in the Belfast Press, he served in Kilkenny and Clonmel also and was jailed for 3 months for his outspoken views on land and nationalism. Death took place at Cheshire Mass.USA, Of Maurice O Carroll aged 93 years of Irremore, he was predeceased sixteen years ago by his wife Ellen Healy of Killarney. The Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland were insulted by a report in the Sinn Fein (daily) for giving publicity to the Rathmines grinder and adding their own remarks. Listowel court fined Michael O Hanlon of Lixnaw for not keeping his horse under control and not having his name and residence painted on the car. Tom Griffin had no light on his car and a woman was seeking alimony from her husband both were young. Fitzmaurice widow had a row with her in laws and also with Keane, Brennan and Quirke. One in-law was playing the concertina on the night her husband died, later a dance was also held next door to her and she was not invited, several smart comments were made during the trial. Jerh Bunyan was drunk and disorderly when he hit long John Carroll the bailiff with his umbrella, he was fined 5s. A man names Costelloe was demanding possession of a house at Banemore where an old lady Julia O Connor lived.
CHECKING gravestones for wear over the centuries may help scientists calculate pollution in the atmosphere; the project is part of a new global citizen science program called EarthTrek,

CHURCH News at www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Christmas is a lonely time for some, they wish they are over it and forget it for another year, but it will come again and again, so it is better to find a way and feel good for these who have a Happy Christmas.

 

 

09 December 16 Knockanure
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LIGHTS Displays for Christmas are popular, some travel the countryside admiring the lights and ornaments, we should show our appreciation and give a donation in the charity box provided. The local National School is well decorated for Christmas.
CONCERT by local children parents and friends was held on Saturday night last at the Community Centre, it was great for parents to see budding actors and performers on the stage, thanks to all the organisers and the background people for a very enjoyable night.
NANO Nagle Fundraiser for School Tour will be held in Mairéad's Bar on Friday 18th December at 9.30pm. Music & entertainment will be provided by Gabriel Fitzmaurice & The Bog Hole Boys. Draws for hampers & spot prizes. All welcome.
CRONIN: Any relation of John Cronin and his wife Helen Kelleher, who were living at Knockanure 1923, please contact me.
HOSPICE Christmas cards are available locally.
TINTEAN: Dec 18th and 20th, Riley, a comedy by Gerard Barrett, details from 068 28003.
GARDA Carol singing group will perform on the street in Tralee on Dec. 22nd from noon onwards.

BLOOD Transfusion clinic continues at the Brandon Hotel till Dec. 17th , times 3 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm.
HEART screening takes place at 58 the Square, Listowel on Friday Dec. 18th from 10am to 4pm, details from 08727 40788.
BEST Wishes to Margaret Kennelly on her 91st birthday.
BUDGET: We are a small country, we have well paid actors in the Dail, but wise leaders and politicians are badly needed. Kerry County Council have received E46,800 to promote integration. Speaking at the budget announcement for the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Minister Ryan's department's strategy for 2010 is the insulation of 100,000 houses a year, no media mention of this in the flurry of excitement. Agreement was reached also in Brussels to examine an offshore wind Supergrid which would operate in the Northern Countries of Europe.
BALLYGUILTENANE Journal is now in its 32 year, three of the founding members of the journal are still active, and they are now joined by over forty other contributors. Next week I hope to give a flavour of the magazine, it must be noted that Pat Brosnan a stalwart contributor began as a writer of the Lyreacrompane Notes for the Kerryman in 1949. His pen pushing for the Kerryman and various publications not counting his music and social activities over the past 60 years is enormous.
KNOCKNAGOSHEL Shamrock Then and Now is available locally. The 82 page booklet is ideal for forwarding to relatives for Christmas.
Among the articles in this years edition is the story of Seon Burns and his great strength; Duagh pitch and the match played in the Munster Final played in Feb. 1892 at the Barley Inch between Ballyduff and Treaty Stone. Luke Keane selects Kerry Team of Knocknagoshel players, also included are many football pictures. Deaths are recorded, including historic events in the lives of Catherine Doody who died aged 96 in 2008 and oldest man aged 96 Liam Herlihy of Knocknagoshel. US veterans are also remembered. Knocknagoshel men who took part in the International Clay shoot in Scotland and the Abbeyfeale Vet who went to a rugby match and had to play for Castleisland in 1958 because they were short of a man. Of local interest in 1949 Maynooth collection amounted in Moyvane to £230, Listowel £713 and Duagh £110.
Boar premiums in 1935 were paid to Tom Connell Ballygolouge, Ed. Carmody Knockanure and Michael Collins Moyvane. Older members will be delighted to see a picture of Jerome Murphy, his stall and onlookers.
DVD: of Taigeen's Farewell; Eoin Hand / After the Ball CD and Valley of Knockanure CD are available locally .
MUSIC Classes in Piano, Drumming, Harp and Uilleann Pipes are being organised in the New Year, details from 08607 38268.
STUDENTS from the Comprehensive School Tarbert are involved in a new web site called www.kwlcomp.com
KERRYMAN December 44th 1909, Snippets; Mr M. J. Flavin M.P. was busy in Parliament asking questions like, when will Bealkilla near Listowel be vested in the tenants, was the Hussey Estate near Duagh offered for sale to the Estate Commissioners, were the agreements signed by the tenants to purchase the Foster Fitzgerald estate in Newtowndillon lodged with the Estates Commissioners, there was a question about flooding and a fund set aside to maintain banks, what was the agent Mr Crosbie position. Mr Flavin was told that eighteen evicted tenants on the Miss Fitzmaurice property near Duagh were reinstated. I was reported that Neville Stack a London Financier was going the contest Mr Flavins seat in the January elections, (note Mr Stack was a Knockanure man). Register of voters in Kerry contained 27,258 names in 1910 which was 16 more than 1909. Killarney Urban Council were attempting to regulate boating traffic on the lakes. Fr Alphonsus O.F.M. Killarney celebrated his golden jubilee. Mr M Griffin Secretary of the GAA County Board chaired a meeting of Listowel GAA Club, J. J. Hayes was appointed delegate to the County Board, other business at the meeting including forming a Harrier Club and physical culture class. Fare to the All Ireland by train was 6s 6d. The marriage has been arranged between James Sherrard the grandson of S. M. Hussey Edenburn and Priscilla youngest daughter of the late Eager Harding of Boston USA. Dr Florence Ann Gallagher and Dr. Mary Theresa Gallagher were medical officers. Mr. Edward Spring an old staunched Nationalist died. It was proposed to give Edward O Connor who came from America with his wife and family £10 to help him emigrate to New Zealand, he was in the sanatorium and a long time in hospital. A meeting was going to be held at Tarbert Parochial Hall to appoint collectors for the Parnell Monument.
TRAIL: Appalachian Trail run from Maine to Georgia is 2,200 miles long, a new trail opened recently is the Lebanon Mountain Trail which is 272 miles long and takes 26 days to traverse it. Any hope of a similar trail to attract the physically active tourist to this country.
NEW Moon on Dec. 16th, the Winter Solstice is on 21st, remember partial Eclipse of the Moon on Thursday Dec. 31st starting at 6.52pm.
SCHOOL close for the holiday on Dec. 22nd and remain closed till Jan. 7th `10.
THOUGHT: He that lives in hope danceth without music, George Herbert.

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COMMUNITY Centre: Gala Christmas Flower Demonstration will be held in Knockanure Community Centre at 8pm on Friday 11th December, 2009, Admission free.
CHILDREN'S Christmas Concert will be held in the Knockanure Community Centre on Saturday night 12th December, 2009 at 8.15pm.
SANTA Clause will visit the Centre on Sunday 13th December between 4-6pm. All children welcome. Face painting, Disco and lots of fun for everyone. Further details contact Nora on 087 7476717.
CHRISTMAS Meal will be held on Knockanure Community Centre on Monday 14th December. Mass will take place at 12.30pm sharp. If attending, please ring the Centre on (068) 49799/(068) 49250.
COMHALTAS: Anybody wishing to become a member of Comhaltas for 2010 should contact the Branch Secretary Bridget McCathy as soon as possible on 087 6457610 after 6.00pm.
ST JOHN'S for Dec.; Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th Christmas Pantomime for primary school children; Friday 11th Christmas Concert presented by Killocrim National School; Sunday 13th at 3.30pm and Saturday 19th at 8pm The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Priscilla O Donovan, several local children involved; Monday 14th at 7.30pm Jack and the Beanstalk , presented by St John's Youth Theatre; Tuesday 15th Film Club, Young @ Heart documentary on Massachusetts singing group who range in age from 75 to 93; This months art exhibition is by Lillie Morris of Columbia, details from 068 22566.
SIAMSA will host the Harlem Gospel Choir on Dec. 9th, details 066 7123 055.
TINTEAN: Dec. 5th Celtic Kings; Fri. Dec. 11th at 10am and 7.30pm performance by Shannon Stage School and on Dec 18th Riley, a comedy by Gerard Barrett.
SEANCHAI Centre: a Christmas Craft & Food Fair on Sunday 13th Dec. in the centre at 11am.
CONCERT: St Michaels College are holding their annual Christmas concert on Thursday 10th Dec. at 7.30pm., proceeds in aid of Listowel Mental Health Association.
BEST Wishes to Marie Keane Cotter of Kilmorna who is the first woman to sit on the Board of Kerry Co-op, she is also a member of ICMSA National Council.
BEST Wishes to Paddy and Maureen Fitzmaurice of Gortdromosillihy on their 60th wedding anniversary which they celebrated recently at the Lanterns Hotel surrounded by their family and friends. Maureen Fitzmaurice nee Flynn was born at Kilbaha.

SCHOOLS, Inspectors report and other information on Kerry secondary schools can be viewed at, http://www.schooldays.ie/secondary-schools-in-ireland/Kerry
CLIMATE: In 1992, 172 members of the UN attended a United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. At that assembly, 154 countries became signatories to the United Nations Framework Climate Change Convention at present 192 countries are signatories.
U.S. Unemployment rate is 9.7%, Michigan's unemployment rate is 15.2%.
USED stamps can be put into a box at Listowel Church; they are forwarded to the Irish Guide Dog Association.
CARDS: Children are making Birthday Cards for the church crib in some parishes.
NANO Nagle School was due to present their Christmas play Scrooge on Monday 7th December at 12.30pm and again on 7.30pm. in the School Hall, enquires to Nano Nagle on 068-21942.
GARDA Carol singing group will perform on the street in Tralee on Dec. 22nd from noon onwards.
HISTORY: The Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society was established in May 1967 for the collection, recording, study and preservation of material relating to the history and antiquities of County Kerry. membership is about 700 members worldwide, The Society publishes an annual Journal and Magazine, their new website is at www.kerryhistory.ie
Limerick Chronicle: Following are a sample of deaths reported in the paper; Died at Nelson New Zealand on Dec. 29th 1879, Tom Wallace aged 40 years, eldest surviving son of the late Michael Wallace of Limerick City; Son and daughter killed by lightening at fireplace in Dunmanway, L.C. Feb. 21st 1880; Death of John Charles O Donnell R.M. Belfast, he was a native of Kilmallock, first came to prominence investigating shocking murder Mr Fitzgerald, from L.C 19th Aug. 1880; Died on Nov. 28th 1880 Emily Leahy wife of Michael Leahy Solicitor of Cullinagh, Newcastle West, she was buried at Churchtown; Died 5th Feb. 1881 Richard Burke Dowling of Newcastle West son of Patrick Burke Dowling; L.C. Jan 11th 1881 reports death of Rev Dr. Robert Dore O.S.A Ex Superior of the Augustinian order in Limerick in his 90's, he was associated with Limerick for 50 years, he spent his early years in Spain; Only brother of Knight of Glin died 30th Aug. 1881; Teresa Leahy died in Paris August 4th 1881 she was daughter of D. T. Leahy of Newcastle West; William O Connell dieed in Adare 30th June 1881 aged 69 years was ex head constable of the RIC. His son William J O Connell died at Adare on the 13th April 1882, he lived at New Haven Con. And was a builder and architect; Died aged 81 years at Tanavalla Listowel, Meliora Elliot on 25th Jan. 1882, she was daughter of the late Capt. John Southwell Brown of Mount Brown; George Griffin son of late Daniel Griffin M.D. died May 11th 1882; Died June 7th 1882 Br. James P. Walsh of Limerick Christian Brothers aged 74 years, 1,500 children attended his funeral; Murdered at Kilteely, Richard Roche on 18th April 1882 aged 60 years he was a military man, report in L.C. 20th April, 1882; Died Lawrence Browne of Bank House Glin son of James Browne of Ivy House Glin on 3rd Nov. 1883; John Creagh Harnett died 22nd of March 1884 aged 84 years, a native Moynsha House, Abbeyfeale; Lee nee Galway died in Rome on May 22nd 1884, she was daughter of Michael Galwey R.M. Abbeyfeale.
RETREAT Centre Ardfert, Fr Pat Moore will present Expecting What? on Wednesday Dec. 9th and Dec. 16th , time 8pm to 9.30pm each night.

THOUGHT: If I cannot rest under misunderstanding without defending myself; if I love to be loved more than to love, to be served more than to serve, then I know nothing of Calvary love, Amy Carmichael.
RESEARCHERS are now guessing that the disappearance of intestinal parasites from humans may be responsible for many diseases including Celiac Disease, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, asthma and hay fever. 09 December 2nd Knockanure

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COOKERY Class in Knockanure on 3rd December at 8pm. For details ring 068 49799 or 068 49250.
KNOCKANURE Santa Party on 13th December from 4-6pm.
SENIOR Citizens Annual Christmas Dinner & Party is on Sunday December 6th Mass at 1pm. Please book with Ita at 49134 or Maureen at 49365.
BEST Wishes to Hannah Keane of Kilmorna who recently celebrated her 80th Birthday.
CONGRATULATIONS to Angela Windle BCL.HD who recently graduated with an ACH from the Smurfit School of Business in Dublin, Angela is daughter of Michael and Kitty Windle of Leitrim East, Moyvane.
CONGRATULATIONS to Gerard Barrett of Carrueragh who recently received Awards at the Newport, Film Festival in South Wales for his production of "The Valley of Knockanure".
COMHALTAS: Anybody wishing to become a member of Comhaltas for 2010 should contact the Branch Secretary Bridget McCathy as soon as possible on 087 6457610 after 6.00pm.
WIND FARM Sites are being sought, more information from 086 8148700.
DELAYS: Long delays are being experienced on Church Street Listowel, if a warning signpost was erected at the Tarbert side of Listowel most traffic could use the John B Keane road to access the town or travel to Tralee with little hindrance.
FAMILY Resource Centre in Listowel Cervical Cancer and health screening at Listowel Family centre on Thursday 17th December. Contact Bridie on 0868556431.

MISSION Bazaar: On Friday 4th & Saturday 5th Dec. in Boys School Hall, Listowel, Doors open each night at 8pm. if you have something you would like to donate for auction or to make up Hampers and your area is not collected Please bring your donation to Scoil Réalta Na Maidne anytime after 2pm. on Thursday 3rd or Friday 4th.
LAW: Incompetence and corruption in New Zealand's legal aid system, according to a recent TV report.

TINTEAN: Dec. 5th Celtic Kings; Fri. Dec. 11th at 10am and 7.30pm performance by Shannon Stage School and on Dec 18th Riley, a comedy by Gerard Barrett.
MARGIE Mulvihill who has many relations in the Parish was among a group of entertainers who preformed at the Mulvihill Clan gathering recently at the Ace Conference Centre, Lafayette Hill, PA.
ORGAN Recital by German Organist, Rolf Henry Kung, to mark the centenary of the first pipe organ at St. John's Church Tralee on Monday, December 7th after the vigil Mass. Admission is free and all are welcome.
SELF Help group for stammering will meet at The Malton Hotel, Killarney on Dec. 3rd at 8pm.
FULL Moon this month is on the 2nd and 31st of December. Recent revelations about the promoters of Global Warming cast a cloud over much of what we hear from the experts. You can read for yourself on the internet hundreds of leaked emails. Pity the media is so silent about what was going on.
JOURNAL: Ballydonoghue Parish magazine will be launched in Lisselton on Dec. 11th at 8pm, copies are in the shops now. Many articles are of interest to locals including; Paddy Drury by Jin Finnerty; Eamonn Kissane T. D. of Moyvane by his daughter Brideen Kiernan; Local born Gerard Moran writes on the weather; Jubilee of Canon Linnane; Our retired Parish Priest Fr Nolan, give a glimpse of some old documents, including one letter from a Fr. James Murphy who went to be educated in Toulouse in 1770, ( grandparents of Fr Nolan's mother and father are buried in Knockanure), the Journal contains over 200 pages of articles and pictures.
STANDARD of living will continue on the downward trend for the foreseeable future, travel companies and manufacturing are taking a big hit, while agriculture according to the IFA had a drop in income of 13% last year and an expected drop of 20% this year; this does not take into account the extra cost of the recent floods.
SCIENTISTS are trying to recreate the Big Bang of 13.7 billion years ago at CERN research centre between France and Switzerland it could take until 2011 for beams of protons to hit top velocity in the $10 billion underground experiment station. There is only hope in their ability to succeed.
YOUNG Scientist Exhibition this year entries include; Coláiste na Sceilge, Will cockroaches eat white bread if there is something else available?; Comprehensive School - Tarbert Roses are red, violets are blue, when you want to reverse this, what do you do?; Comprehensive School Tarbert Vortex cannon used in riot control? ; Comprehensive School Tarbert Are we flushing away our future fuel?; Mercy Secondary School free refrigeration system; Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine Development of a device to ensure maximum production of melatonin in children.
ICMSA were due to hold their Annual General Meeting at the Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel, Limeick on Monday Dec. 7th, details from 061 314 677.
EXTRACTS from Kerryman Nov. 13th 1909; Listowel Board of Guardians and Rural District Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for workhouse reform. It was noted that the commission for workhouse reform was formed seven years ago and reported five years ago and it is two years since the English commission reported on the matter.442 labourers cottages were provided up to the 1906 act, the exchequer grant of £444-15-7 applied to 310 cottages, leaving no share for 132 cottages under 1905 scheme. Maximum compensation for TB cow ordered to be slaughtered was £10, only six in a hundred cows would qualify for payment Extracts from Kerryman of Nov. 20th 1909; Two shillings in the Pound was remuneration for collector of rents for cottage plots and tenants. Opening of Parnell Memorial Hall discussed. Jack Shanahan tailor of Ballylongford was following in the footsteps of his father and J.J. Kennelly of Cloth Hall, Listowel was advertising his ability as a clerical tailor. Miss A Bolster qualified nurse lately of the Coombe Hospital, Dublin, was now prepared to attend maternity cases. R. H. McCarthy of Listowel promised London market prices for game. Editorial in the Kerryman complained that people are not honouring, Alan, Larkin and O Brien.
Match; All Ireland Football Semi-Final between Kerry and Ballina was to be played at Ennis, Cork had objected to Kerry under six headings following their recent contest.
LIMERICK Chronicle, snippets can be viewed on line at Limerick Library page; Items, in L.C, Limerick Lunatic Asylum had 242 men and 245 women inmates on 14th Dec. 1879; L.C. Feb, 2nd 1882 reports that £209,000 was withdrawn from the Bank of England yesterday, money scarce, bankers calling in their loans, bank charges 7 to 8% for accommodation; Married 29th April 1880, Carrol eldest son of Late Carrol Naish J.P. Ballycullen to Theodora Ann Maria only daughter of Robert Keating Sheehy of Fortwilliam, Cork, she was granddaughter of the late Burke White Esq., J.P. Timothy O Connell, Limerick, was mentioned as sub inspector on 9th Feb. 1884; Fun was being made by the paper of the questions asked of a 10 year old that was joining the army as a drummer boy, among the questions asked was he married, he replied defiantly not, more at L.C. 29th April 1880; L.C. 19th Aug. 1880, Tuesday in Listowel a thunderstorm followed by rain made the river thick with bog stuff, killing salmon which were later sold in hampers in the town.
THOUGHT: The human heart does not get accustomed to the absence of God, John Paul11 said on his Canadian visit.
SENIOR Help Line, LoCall 1850 440 444.Senior Help Line is open every day from 10 am till 4 pm and 7 pm till 10 pm. On Tuesday.

FEAST of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8th, we saw last week on strike day how thousands were making the trip across the border, this holiday we could find ways to celebrate the day and remember our priorities.
Knock Night Vigil bus Dec. 7th, contact 068 31232 .

 

 

 

TAKEN FROM THE WEXFORD CHRONICLES. PRINTED IN 1877. BY GEORGE GRIFFITHS.

 

For the month of March.

 

 

Thomas Moore, the poet, married in London, to Miss Bessy Dyke, 1811.

 

 

Lands granted to William Connolly, merchant, of Dublin, 1698.— The Trustees of

the Forfeited Estates and Interests in Ireland in 1688, conveyed to William

Connolly of Dublin, Esq., the town and lands of Ballynemoney, Newtowne, and

Cahore, containing 500 acres, in the barony of Ballaghkeen, and county of

Wexford, being part of the estate of James Gilligan, attainted for rebellion.

Also, 129 acres of the town and lands of Boderin, in the barony of Shelburne, in

same county, being part of the estate of John Itchingham, attainted, all which

having been granted to Joost, Earl of Albemarle, were by him, by deeds, dated

the 9th and 10th March, 1698, conveyed to Thomas Moore, of Dublin, gent., in

trust for the said William Connolly and his heirs.

 

 

FISHING: An attempt made to establish a Fishing Company in Wexford. — On this date, 1804,

a Bill was brought into the Imperial Parliament by Sir William Geary, then

Member for the borough of Wexford, the object of which was to form a company to

fish the Nymph bank, off the coast of Wexford. But the Bill was thrown out in

consequence of petitions being presented against it from Yarmouth and

 

other Fishing stations in England.

 

 

2012

Greenville, SC - Michelin is recalling more than 77,000 bus tires because sidewall defects can cause them to lose air rapidly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the voluntary recall. The Michelin XZU2, XZU3, and XM505 tires involved