I am working on genealogy on a Collins family from Moyvane. I am interested in the history of the roman catholic church in the 1800–1910-time frame. I would like more detail than I could locate – which is that 3 have been built since the late 1800’s. I would like to know when the various churches were built and what happened to them. If I understand the information correctly the current church is the Church of the Assumption, which was bult in 1956. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Karl,
the current parish church (of the Assumption) was built in 1956, the previous church I believe was called St Mary’s and was at least 100 years old. This was knocked down to make way for the current church. There are some photos of the old church on this website.
There were also several churches in the surrounding townlands, over the centuries. There was one in Muhur, and one in Kilbaha I believe.
Irish genealogy is a very good website for records, and there’s also a website called helen’s family trees which has some info on Moyvane families.
You could always contact the parish priest for any information you’re seeking.
His name is Fr Brendan Carmody and his contact details can be found in the parish newsletters on this website.
Hope this helps,
The church in Moyvane, that was replaced by the Church of the Assumption (current church) was built in 1837. The Parish Priest at the time was Fr. John Long. When that church was built a holy water font was brought from either Knockanure church or Murher church by Big Tom Scanlan of Leitrim Middle. It was inscribed Rev. Maurice O’Connor 1776. (Big Tom Scanlan (1794) was a nephew of Fr. O’Connor whose sister, Ellen was his mother) His father was Michael Scanlan (1764) The current church was officially opened on August 25, 1956. Parish Priest was Fr. Dan O’Sullivan.
Best of luck in the All Ireland Final on Sunday. My Dad, Joe Kearney, was from the Glin Road in Moyvane. He fell in love and married my Mam, a Leitrim woman, in Manchester, they settled in Longford back in the 70’s. Dad passed away, suddenly, in August 2016. This weekend, I am proud to fly the Kerry flag, as always, in memory of my wonderful Dad… He was very fondly known in Longford as “Kerry Joe”. And as Dad always said ” Up the Kingdom”..
Hello Breda, I’ve recently got in contact with your brother Michael as the Mulvihill’s are having a reunion on July 30th in Moyvane. If you’d like more information please contact me on Facebook. Im also in contact with your cousin Kathy.
My grandma is Jen O’Carroll’s daughter.
Kind Regards,
Nicholas
How did the Mulvihill Reunion go? I am seeking any info regarding Michael Mulvihill (B.1800), married Ellen Connell. I cannot progress any further back than Michael (my great/great/great/grandfather).
Hi Denis, it went well thank you.
They’re aren’t on my family tree I’m afraid, there are lots of Mulvihill families in Moyvane, but I’ll ask some other relatives who have done family trees over the next couple of days.
Nicholas
Hi Johanna Long, My mum’s family were Hanlons and Stacks from Asdee. My cousin is still there. Have you got your gt grandparents names and were they from Asdee too?
Ken
Are there any photos available showing the old Moyvane Catholic Church which was torn down in the 1950s’ ? My great grandma Margarita (Frawley) Relihan was married at the Church Nov. 1860 ?
If you check in the Photos section you will find a Confirmation picture taken in 1955. It was taken by an American visitor. The girls all wore navy blazers and white berets. Mrs. O’Connell was school principal.
I am doing some research as a media student in Dublin. I am working on behalf of a New York base documentary film production company who may film a segment of their show in Ballylongford and or Moyvane Co. Kerry. Later this year.
To start with, as the researcher, I would like to get a copy or list of all baptisms from December 1st 1948 to February 31st 1948, so I can fill in some family back story for the star of the documentary, who has been searching for their far flung family.
Discretion is requested, as this is a documentary film similar to the popular British series ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ and the producers need to keep its existence under wraps until the release date.
Further research maybe required, and I am happy to discuss compensation in due course.
Hello, for baptisms from those years I recommend you contact the church in the parish on this number. Presbytery/Office: 068 49308. (You will probably have to change the number around to work if you are in New York). My grandma’s brother Con O’Carroll was born on December 7th 1948 so might have been baptised during that time.
Hope this helps,
Nicholas
Genealogy Help: Great grandma was married at Moyvane Catholic Church- Nov. 1860.
Margarita (Frawley) Rulihan – Gortaglanna to Thomas Rulihan ( spelled Thomas Rulethan in the 1875 USA Census), -Kilbaha. Are there any descendants of these two families ? Also, I assume the 1860 Church is no longer standing ? .
Thank you. Jim
That church was knocked down in the 50s, my grandma being the in last year that had their first communion there. I don’t know about those surnames I’m afraid. Could Rulihan also be Relihan because I think that’s a local name.
Hello, I’ve been researching my family. I’m wondering if anyone knows Mary Mai and Dan-Joe Riordan. They lived in Moyvane and in Listowel. Mary died in 2019. She was my father, Tom Grogan’s first cousin. Thank You!!!
Hi Tom, Dan Joe is alive and well and shops in Holly’s Supermarket every week. Nice man. Didn’t really know his wife but her brother drove the post van for many, many years and he was very liked. Think his name was Sean. His brother had a pub in Lower William Street, Listowel at the time.
I would just like to say how sorry I am to hear of Fr Kevin’s death. I know he did a lot for the community and how a lot of people were very sad when he left the parish in August.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Hi
I’m looking for any fresh info even small about the Devereaux family in ballinruddery listowel.
I’m living in co Louth , my grandfather was Edward Devereaux from Cavan. His grandfather was Jim (James) Devereaux from listowel. He had 6 brothers they all served in the British army around 1919. I have a photo of all 7 brothers with their father who was John Devereaux and his wife was Ellen.
I kno some soldiers stayed in England and some returned to Ireland.
I really would be so grateful for any sort of info or even who I could get in touch with locally in listowel.
Kind regards
James
Hi James,
I’m from Ballinruddery, my mother was one of the Purcell family. The Purcell and Devereaux families are two of the oldest in the area. My family has a huge interest in local history and though I’m in Dublin I still have close family in Ballinruddery. If you get in touch by email or pm me on Facebook I’d be delighted to try to assist in finding out about your family.
Hi James,
I’m from Ballinruddery. My family has a huge interest in local history. I knew ” Peg” Devereaux who was married to Martin Nash and i believe she may have been distantly related to our family (Purcells). If you get in touch I will certainly try to help you out.
Hi, Irish American here! Any Walsh family relatives left in Moyvane? My grandmother Theresa lived in town with her father in the 1930s. Trying to connect directly with any cousins. I found some records at the church during my last visit but trying now to find relatives. Thanks!
Hello, I am a teenager in England and as my relatives come from Moyvane and Knockanure and I am interested in history, I was wondering what is happening with the Gortaglanna memorial this year? I know that it is the centenary and that with Covid, I doubt the usual events can take place. Is there a plan to do it online? I know that here in England, my village used Zoom for Remembrance day in November which was very good. If there was something online, although not as good as being there in person, I believe that people from all over the world would be involved. Just a thought,
Hello, are there any online events to remember the events. I. Hear we can light a candle and that Gabriel Fitzmaurice has written a book. My grandma’s uncle I believe was involved in the committee and raised money for the memorial. His name was Danny Mulvihill.
Thanks for contacting the page. The memorial at Gortaglanna has been done up and two books have been published. Gabriel Fitzmaurice has written on the songs of Gortaglanna/Valley of Knockanure. In a beautiful gesture, Fr. Kevin has provided candles for each house in Moyvane to light on Wednesday night in memory of the Volunteers who died for the freedom of Ireland.
An Dreoilín agus An Commedia dell’Arte Leis An tAthar Tomás Ó hIceadha
Jan 7, 2021
By Fr. Tom Hickey
DISTRICT DIRECTOR: Micheal O Coileain / EDITOR: MICHEAL O COILEAIN
Ón Leabhar Órchiste Nollag, Máirín Uí Shé a thiomsaigh agus a chuir in eagar.
Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne a d’fhoilsigh é i 2020
In this short piece the author, Fr. Tom Hickey, himself a renowned director of theatre, makes the comparisons between the characters of Commedia dell’Arte in Italy and those found in the Wran Boys of the Irish Tradition. Once widespread throughout the country, the Wran is now continued in few locations, but survives strongly in West Kerry. Commedia Dell’Arte was an early form of theatre originating in Italy in the 16th century. It is characterised by masked ‘types’ and can be either scripted or improvised. Generally, these troupes of players travelled between towns entertaining people. The origins of the Wran tradition is certainly more ancient and may well go back to pre-Christian times as part of a mid-winter festival.
Hi guys..
May I start with wishing you all a very merry Christmas(albeit in challenging times)
So,I started to look for a song that my father(RIP) used to sing,usually after a “soda” or 2.
Its called “foleys Jackass” and I see that somebody somewhere knows the words to it..
I would be ever so grateful if somebody could find the time to help me out with it..
Thanks in advance,
Michael
Hello, the following was written on this website by Gabriel Fitzmaurice by Gabriel Fitzmaurice (1980)
I remember as a very small boy, Tomeen the boss coming into our kitchen singing “Foley’s Jackass”. I laughed at him; he was a funny man. His songs meant nothing to me then.
I think you should try to contact him. He still lives in Moyvane and is well known locally so I’m sure you can find his contact details quite easily
I am working on genealogy on a Collins family from Moyvane. I am interested in the history of the roman catholic church in the 1800–1910-time frame. I would like more detail than I could locate – which is that 3 have been built since the late 1800’s. I would like to know when the various churches were built and what happened to them. If I understand the information correctly the current church is the Church of the Assumption, which was bult in 1956. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Karl,
the current parish church (of the Assumption) was built in 1956, the previous church I believe was called St Mary’s and was at least 100 years old. This was knocked down to make way for the current church. There are some photos of the old church on this website.
There were also several churches in the surrounding townlands, over the centuries. There was one in Muhur, and one in Kilbaha I believe.
Irish genealogy is a very good website for records, and there’s also a website called helen’s family trees which has some info on Moyvane families.
You could always contact the parish priest for any information you’re seeking.
His name is Fr Brendan Carmody and his contact details can be found in the parish newsletters on this website.
Hope this helps,
The church in Moyvane, that was replaced by the Church of the Assumption (current church) was built in 1837. The Parish Priest at the time was Fr. John Long. When that church was built a holy water font was brought from either Knockanure church or Murher church by Big Tom Scanlan of Leitrim Middle. It was inscribed Rev. Maurice O’Connor 1776. (Big Tom Scanlan (1794) was a nephew of Fr. O’Connor whose sister, Ellen was his mother) His father was Michael Scanlan (1764) The current church was officially opened on August 25, 1956. Parish Priest was Fr. Dan O’Sullivan.
Knockanure Notes Dec 4th 2022
https://newtownsandes.jimdofree.com/2022-knockanure-news/
Best of luck in the All Ireland Final on Sunday. My Dad, Joe Kearney, was from the Glin Road in Moyvane. He fell in love and married my Mam, a Leitrim woman, in Manchester, they settled in Longford back in the 70’s. Dad passed away, suddenly, in August 2016. This weekend, I am proud to fly the Kerry flag, as always, in memory of my wonderful Dad… He was very fondly known in Longford as “Kerry Joe”. And as Dad always said ” Up the Kingdom”..
Hello Breda, I’ve recently got in contact with your brother Michael as the Mulvihill’s are having a reunion on July 30th in Moyvane. If you’d like more information please contact me on Facebook. Im also in contact with your cousin Kathy.
My grandma is Jen O’Carroll’s daughter.
Kind Regards,
Nicholas
How did the Mulvihill Reunion go? I am seeking any info regarding Michael Mulvihill (B.1800), married Ellen Connell. I cannot progress any further back than Michael (my great/great/great/grandfather).
Hi Denis, it went well thank you.
They’re aren’t on my family tree I’m afraid, there are lots of Mulvihill families in Moyvane, but I’ll ask some other relatives who have done family trees over the next couple of days.
Nicholas
Appreciate that.
Hi Johanna Long, My mum’s family were Hanlons and Stacks from Asdee. My cousin is still there. Have you got your gt grandparents names and were they from Asdee too?
Ken
Are there any photos available showing the old Moyvane Catholic Church which was torn down in the 1950s’ ? My great grandma Margarita (Frawley) Relihan was married at the Church Nov. 1860 ?
If you check in the Photos section you will find a Confirmation picture taken in 1955. It was taken by an American visitor. The girls all wore navy blazers and white berets. Mrs. O’Connell was school principal.
Hi,
I hope this finds you well.
Maybe you can help me,
I am doing some research as a media student in Dublin. I am working on behalf of a New York base documentary film production company who may film a segment of their show in Ballylongford and or Moyvane Co. Kerry. Later this year.
To start with, as the researcher, I would like to get a copy or list of all baptisms from December 1st 1948 to February 31st 1948, so I can fill in some family back story for the star of the documentary, who has been searching for their far flung family.
Discretion is requested, as this is a documentary film similar to the popular British series ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ and the producers need to keep its existence under wraps until the release date.
Further research maybe required, and I am happy to discuss compensation in due course.
Kind regards,
Emma
Hello, for baptisms from those years I recommend you contact the church in the parish on this number. Presbytery/Office: 068 49308. (You will probably have to change the number around to work if you are in New York). My grandma’s brother Con O’Carroll was born on December 7th 1948 so might have been baptised during that time.
Hope this helps,
Nicholas
Genealogy Help: Great grandma was married at Moyvane Catholic Church- Nov. 1860.
Margarita (Frawley) Rulihan – Gortaglanna to Thomas Rulihan ( spelled Thomas Rulethan in the 1875 USA Census), -Kilbaha. Are there any descendants of these two families ? Also, I assume the 1860 Church is no longer standing ? .
Thank you. Jim
That church was knocked down in the 50s, my grandma being the in last year that had their first communion there. I don’t know about those surnames I’m afraid. Could Rulihan also be Relihan because I think that’s a local name.
Hello, I’ve been researching my family. I’m wondering if anyone knows Mary Mai and Dan-Joe Riordan. They lived in Moyvane and in Listowel. Mary died in 2019. She was my father, Tom Grogan’s first cousin. Thank You!!!
What was Mary’s maiden name and did they live in Moyvane all their lives? Also, what town land were they from?
Hi Tom, Dan Joe is alive and well and shops in Holly’s Supermarket every week. Nice man. Didn’t really know his wife but her brother drove the post van for many, many years and he was very liked. Think his name was Sean. His brother had a pub in Lower William Street, Listowel at the time.
I would just like to say how sorry I am to hear of Fr Kevin’s death. I know he did a lot for the community and how a lot of people were very sad when he left the parish in August.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Hi
I’m looking for any fresh info even small about the Devereaux family in ballinruddery listowel.
I’m living in co Louth , my grandfather was Edward Devereaux from Cavan. His grandfather was Jim (James) Devereaux from listowel. He had 6 brothers they all served in the British army around 1919. I have a photo of all 7 brothers with their father who was John Devereaux and his wife was Ellen.
I kno some soldiers stayed in England and some returned to Ireland.
I really would be so grateful for any sort of info or even who I could get in touch with locally in listowel.
Kind regards
James
James,
I have seen that photo. I have some small piece on Michael Devereaux
who I think served with the Royal Engineers.
Martin Moore 086 8239414
Hi James,
I’m from Ballinruddery, my mother was one of the Purcell family. The Purcell and Devereaux families are two of the oldest in the area. My family has a huge interest in local history and though I’m in Dublin I still have close family in Ballinruddery. If you get in touch by email or pm me on Facebook I’d be delighted to try to assist in finding out about your family.
Hi James,
I’m from Ballinruddery. My family has a huge interest in local history. I knew ” Peg” Devereaux who was married to Martin Nash and i believe she may have been distantly related to our family (Purcells). If you get in touch I will certainly try to help you out.
James, i have some interesting bits of information for you. You can find me on Facebook if you want to get in touch.
Hi, Irish American here! Any Walsh family relatives left in Moyvane? My grandmother Theresa lived in town with her father in the 1930s. Trying to connect directly with any cousins. I found some records at the church during my last visit but trying now to find relatives. Thanks!
Hello, I am a teenager in England and as my relatives come from Moyvane and Knockanure and I am interested in history, I was wondering what is happening with the Gortaglanna memorial this year? I know that it is the centenary and that with Covid, I doubt the usual events can take place. Is there a plan to do it online? I know that here in England, my village used Zoom for Remembrance day in November which was very good. If there was something online, although not as good as being there in person, I believe that people from all over the world would be involved. Just a thought,
Nicholas,
A local group had extensive plans, but it does not look like same can now go ahead.
It is envisaged that a local history book covering the events will be launched for the centenary.
More details to follow.
Thank you for the information.
Hello, are there any online events to remember the events. I. Hear we can light a candle and that Gabriel Fitzmaurice has written a book. My grandma’s uncle I believe was involved in the committee and raised money for the memorial. His name was Danny Mulvihill.
Nicholas,
Thanks for contacting the page. The memorial at Gortaglanna has been done up and two books have been published. Gabriel Fitzmaurice has written on the songs of Gortaglanna/Valley of Knockanure. In a beautiful gesture, Fr. Kevin has provided candles for each house in Moyvane to light on Wednesday night in memory of the Volunteers who died for the freedom of Ireland.
An Dreoilín agus An Commedia dell’Arte Leis An tAthar Tomás Ó hIceadha
Jan 7, 2021
By Fr. Tom Hickey
DISTRICT DIRECTOR: Micheal O Coileain / EDITOR: MICHEAL O COILEAIN
Ón Leabhar Órchiste Nollag, Máirín Uí Shé a thiomsaigh agus a chuir in eagar.
Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne a d’fhoilsigh é i 2020
In this short piece the author, Fr. Tom Hickey, himself a renowned director of theatre, makes the comparisons between the characters of Commedia dell’Arte in Italy and those found in the Wran Boys of the Irish Tradition. Once widespread throughout the country, the Wran is now continued in few locations, but survives strongly in West Kerry. Commedia Dell’Arte was an early form of theatre originating in Italy in the 16th century. It is characterised by masked ‘types’ and can be either scripted or improvised. Generally, these troupes of players travelled between towns entertaining people. The origins of the Wran tradition is certainly more ancient and may well go back to pre-Christian times as part of a mid-winter festival.
Characters such as The Captain, The White Horse, The Fool etc seem common to both traditions.
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/104860127/posts/3114214593
Knockanure, Moyvane and North Kerry information available at
https://newtownsandes.jimdofree.com/
This weeks Knockanure notes can be viewed on the newtownsandes site
Hi guys..
May I start with wishing you all a very merry Christmas(albeit in challenging times)
So,I started to look for a song that my father(RIP) used to sing,usually after a “soda” or 2.
Its called “foleys Jackass” and I see that somebody somewhere knows the words to it..
I would be ever so grateful if somebody could find the time to help me out with it..
Thanks in advance,
Michael
Hello, the following was written on this website by Gabriel Fitzmaurice by Gabriel Fitzmaurice (1980)
I remember as a very small boy, Tomeen the boss coming into our kitchen singing “Foley’s Jackass”. I laughed at him; he was a funny man. His songs meant nothing to me then.
I think you should try to contact him. He still lives in Moyvane and is well known locally so I’m sure you can find his contact details quite easily