REACH ACTIVE WORKS: A full road closure will continue between Knockanure football pitch and Knockanure church from Monday 13th until Friday 24th of July. This will be a full 24-hour road closure with no through traffic allowed. Diversion routes will be in place via the Athea-Listowel Road, N69 and Coilagurteen Road. Local
access only will be permitted up to the road closure locations from Bambury’s Cross and the Ahavoher Graveyard. For details Jerry Clancy – 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will continue from Monday 13th to Friday 17th of July on the L1010 in Tarbert. These works will be complete under a single lane closure traffic management system. Contact Shane Sheehan – 087/9829576.
GUITAR LESSONS: commence from Sept in Moyvane Village (Marian Hall) for all levels. Group lessons and 1:1 lessons available. For more information, call Elaine on 087/2884869.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Names are currently being taken for this year’s summer camp to be held at Listowel Family Resource Centre on consecutive Thursday’s from July 16th-August 6th inclusive. The camp will be into two sessions from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm on each day and will feature arts/crafts, games and computers. Prices for the camp are €15 a day or €50 for four days. Pre-booking is advised and Covid 19 guidelines will be applied. Further details Patricia Lyons on 068/23584.
BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: The aforementioned celebrations can be now booked through the parish office especially those that were postponed due to the lockdown. Fr. Kevin will do his best to accommodate times and dates suitable to you. As is the custom in this Parish, Baptisms will take place individually. Good news – our First Holy Communion celebrations got the go ahead. The schools will be in contact with you regarding the date.
DEATH of Rita Daly nee Finucane of Moyvane & Tralee, and South Africa, on 10th July 2020, wife of Austin, mother of Sharon, Amanda, Colleen & Fiona and sister of Noreen (Listowel & The Philippines). Sadly missed by her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. A private family funeral will take place for Rita in South Africa.
DEATH of Joe Thompson, Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale, aged 79 son of Peg and Joe and formerly of Headley’s Bridge, Knocknagoshel, on Saturday July 4th 2020. Predeceased by his baby daughter Rosemary, Joe, well known coursing enthusiast, survived wife of 51 years, Marie, son Jody, daughter Emer, adored grand-daughter Abbie, daughter-in-law Marie, Emer’s partner Frank, sisters Maureen, Margaret and Noreen, brothers Tom, Lee, Jim, John and Bob, aunt Mary Whittaker, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces. He will be remembered in Knocknagoshel GAA circles as captain of the 1969 Novice Championship winning team.
DEATH of Josie Liston (née Finucane) of Coole East, Athea. Josie died on 3rd July, 2020 at Youghal & District Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Jack, she was mother of the late Mary Ryan (Clarina). Survived by her children Joan (Cratloe, Clare), Mike (London), Dinny (London), Noreen (Athea), Jimmy (Athea), Liam (Listowel), Geraldine (Lexlip), Sean (Athea) and Angela (Youghal), son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Josie was a native of Knockanure, her brother Willie was a great poet and songwriter.
DEATH of Jack Charlton, he personified golden era in Irish football – Taoiseach
ANNIVERSARIES: Dan Flynn, Peg Brouder, Sr. M Joseph Sheehy, Jeremiah Cronin, Martin Collins, Mary McCarthy, Anna Danaher Smithwick, Ciss Dore, Martin McGrath, Mgr. Padraig O’Fiannachta, Jackie Keane, Helena O’Keeffe, Johnny McEnery, John Murphy, Sr. Declan Murphy, Bridie Mai Moore, Fr. William Buckley, Tom Sullivan, Margaret Horgan, Nora Mulvihill, Mass Moyvane; Sat 11th at 7.30pm for Pat Joe McEnery, Tubbertoureen, (Months Mind); Sun 12th at 11.00am for Paddy Connolly, Glenagragra, (Months Mind); Tues 14th at 7.30pm for Mary McCarthy, Newcastlewest & Lr.Aughrim; Thurs 16th at 7.30pm for Ellen & Tom Sheehan, Kilbaha; Fri 17th at 7.30pm for Ciss Dore, Woodgrove, her husband Michael, their sons John & Mike & their daughter Kathleen; Sat 18th at 7.30pm for Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (Birthday Remembrance), and Mass on Sun 19th at 11.00am for Peg Sheehan (née O’Connor), New York & l/o Upper Aughrim, (Rec Dec).
MASS Duagh; Church: Monday &Thursday ;10.00am Tuesday & Friday 7.30pm. Saturday 7.30pm & Sunday 11.30am.
MASS ON TELEVISON – R.T.E. News Now at 10.30am each morning.
TARBERT BRIDEWELL – now open again. Both the coffee shop and exhibition area are back up and running.
RADIO: West Limerick 102 community radio have a new GAA programme recalling the West Limerick hurling clubs from 1970 to date. It is on air on Thursday’s from noon until 1pm, the presenter is Pat O’Donovan. County Views continue each Wednesday evening from 9-30 to 11pm. It is presented by Pat O’Donovan and he is joined by a few guests each week. Pat O’Donovan can be contacted on 087-9977340, if people want to participate.
TRALEE VTOS: Free Day Time Education for Adults. Places are available for QQ1 & Level 3 & 4 beginning in September. 0860278978.
STUDENT Grants scheme, will have to be reviewed urgently, because of the drastic changes in family circumstances, which have occurred since last year. With distance learning student accommodations will also have to be reviewed, now, people should not have to be waiting and waiting.
DINGLE Global Rhythm Festival was due to start on 18th of July.
BARS and Schools appear to be the only establishments closed at the present time. A good crowd was in Ballybunion during the week, children appear to be active and busy on the strand, despite the regulations people appear to be enjoying themselves. Warning notices are everywhere, most of them are a waste of money, but they are the goose that lays the golden egg for some.
EXPERTS appear to be running the country at present, put an agricultural expert into a farm and see what mess he would make of it. Story from U S., a woman and her husband who have been tested three times each. Each test was positive and the follow up tests were required until they test negative. . The numbers are inflated because they count the same person as many times as they are tested.
SCRAP: Saint Kieran’s GAA club and ADRSC are planning a scrap metal and household items collection on Wednesday September 23. People who may have items that they would like to give before this date are asked to contact David on 086-2205572 to arrange a collection.
FAMILY DAY was due at Kiltegan on the 12th July; New Moon on the 20th.
ACCORD, at St. John’s Parish Centre, Tralee tel: (066) 7120194/7122280.
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will travel to Lourdes on 15 August 2020 to preside over Holy Mass for the Feast of the Assumption.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/
BLACK birds seem to have disappeared, other years, great numbers, loved eating blackcurrants, this year only the odd robin is around. Gooseberries are also ripe now. The Ash tree and a few others, have been battered by the cool winds.
BEEF: CCPC recently advised the IFA that it would not investigate alleged anti-competitive practices in the beef sector, despite receiving countless complaints.
SPIRE of Notre Dame cathedral, which was destroyed in a fire last April, will be restored according to the original Gothic design. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the decision, putting an end to speculation that the spire would be rebuilt in a modern style. Mr Macron had previously hinted he was in favour of a “contemporary gesture”. However he has said he wants the restoration to be completed by 2024, when Paris is hosting the Olympics.
US politics:
AMERICA: Speaker of the house: Nanci Peloci is 80, Senate majority leader: Mitch McConnell is 78, Joe Biden is 77, Donald Trump is 74, serving Supreme Court judges: Ginsburg is 86, Breyer 81.
ISRAEL; Netanyahu admits Israel’s economy reopened ‘too soon’.
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Advocate NY 24 Feb 1934
SUDDEN DEATH COLLAPSED WHILE TALKING TO PARISHIONER LISTOWELL, Friday. The death took place suddenly last night at the Presbytery, Newtownsandes (N. Kerry), of Rev. M. Keane, P.P. Fr. Keane had been carrying on his parochial duties as usual last night and heard confessions in the church. Later he was chatting with a parishioner in the Presbytery when he suddenly collapsed and though Dr. R. O’Connor, Tarbert, was at his side In a very short time, life was extinct. Fr. Linehan, C.C., administered the Last Sacraments. Fr. Keane, who was born at Ballygrenan (near Listowel), about seventy-six years ago, had spent many years In Castleisland as a curate prior to his coming to the parishes of Newtownsandes and Knockanure as pastor, where he ministered for nearly twenty years. He had carried out many improvements, both at Newtownsandes and Knockanure, and only a couple of years ago a new school was completed at Kilbaha through his efforts. He was a zealous churchman of the old school, and his death is generally regretted In the parish. The funeral will take place on Monday after Requiem Mass at Newtownsandes Parish
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 1001.pdf
Advocate 13 Jan 1934
Following the resignation of Mrs. Stack, Miss May O’Callaghan, Newtownsandes, has been appointed principal of Knockanure Girls’ National School.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 0956.pdf
…May O’Callaghan, Newtownsandes, has been appointed principal of Knockanure Girls’ National School. While removing some hay from a …
Advocate 14 Feb 1931
Death of John Moran, Athea, Limerick. Co. We regret having to recall the death of John Moran, which took place Jan. 8 at his residence, Athea, Co. Limerick, at age of 67. The re-mains were removed to Parish Church on the 9th. The funeral took place the following day to the family burial grounds at Knockanure. There was a very large and splendid attendance. Deceased belonged to a very old and respected West Limerick family.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1930-1931 – 0688.pdf
9 Oct 1926 ? Advocate NY
Death has occurred of Jerh O’Carroll ex T.D. Knockanure, Newtownsandes, father of the late Prof D. O’Carroll, Belvedere College, Dublin.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1925-1927 – 0843.pdf
24 April 1926 ? Advocate NY
Gortaglanna Memorial” Dance on May 8 On May 12 each year, Kerrymen cannot help but remember the atrocious murders of Paddy Dalton, Paddy Walsh and Jerry Lyons of Kerry No. 1- Brigade, I. R. A., who were brutally put to death by the Black and Tans at Gurtaglanna, Listowel, Co. Kerry, on May 12, 1921. Many of their comrades here who are still determined to carry on the fight for the cause for which these noble three gave up their lives have gotten together to hold an entertainment and dance on Saturday evening. May 8. The affair will be held at Hunt’s Point Palace, 163d street and Southern Boulevard, and will commence promptly at 8.30. The committee in charge is headed by Con Dee, chairman. All contributions may be made payable to Martin Howard secretary- treasurer 314 West 117 Street
The proceeds of the affair will go towards the erection of an Irish Republican memorial hall in the village of Knockanure. which is but 100 yards from the actual spot where these gallant soldiers were murdered. Those who are responsible for the idea of a memorial of this kind are to be complimented. The hall will be used for meetings of the local Sinn Fein clubs and other Irish Republican activities. Besides being a reminder of these three heroes, the memorial hall will be the “preparing ground” for the fight which will end in victory for the Irish Republic, for which they sacrificed all. A memorial of such a kind will certainly be more pleasing to the “The Men of Gurtaglanna than all the monuments and statues that money could build. Rev. Fr. Lyons of St. Paul’s, East 117th street, Is a brother of Jerry Lyons, who was one of the tree martyrs.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1925-1927 – 0643.pdf
https://fultonhistory.com/
FAMINE: As the Great Hunger of 1848-1852 decimated the population of Ireland, with over one million deaths and two million emigrants forced to flee starvation, the Earl Grey Scheme contrived to bring orphan girls aged 14-19 from workhouses (poorhouses) across Ireland to Australia, to work as servants and help populate the new colony. During the years 1849-1851, some 4000 girls participated in the scheme, 1700 of whom came to Melbourne on six ships; Lady Kennaway, Pemberton, Diadem, New Liverpool, Derwent and Eliza Caroline.
https://tintean.org.au/2019/
Robert George: Stand up to the woke bullying in America
July 9, 2020
“People have forgotten that bullies are cowards,” said Prof. Robert George, the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and author of books and of articles, including “Solzhenitsyn’s Prophecy.”
“We need outspokenness. It’s the power of the word, not the force of arms, that will win this battle. But if people are too afraid, too frightened, too intimidated, too bullied to speak out against the bully — to stand up and defy the bully when the bully says, ‘Oh, you’re not allowed to say that,’ or the bully says, ‘Oh, you must say this, you must give me your loyalty oath’ — until somebody stands up, until we gather ourselves and stand up to the bullies, this bullying is going to continue. But the minute that we do stand up, the bully will be revealed to be what all bullies are…a coward. And then we will begin to restore our civilization and our country.”
https://respectliferadio.
Report by Bernadette Hyland of a new archive in Salford.
Over the centuries the Irish have played a key role in the labour and trade union movement in Britain. The Working Class Movement Library has some of the most important archives documenting this and shows the continuous thread between generations of Irish and British activists.
https://tintean.org.au/2020/
By: Allison C. Meier- March 21, 2020
For all the devastation of pandemics, there is a historic forgetfulness around them. They are not events that get grand public memorials, and their tolls tend to be remembered individually, rather than collectively, by those who experienced loss.
It was this scarcity of historical on-the-ground experiences that the Rev. Francis E. Tourscher was thinking of in 1919, when he compiled first-hand accounts from nuns who had worked as nurses during the influenza outbreak that had just ravaged Philadelphia
https://daily.jstor.org/
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