CONGRATULATIONS to all the students who recently received their Leaving Cert results. Now it is planning accommodation and taking precautions, to avoid being infected by C19.
KNOCKANURE School First Holy Communion originally scheduled for 9th May, was held on Saturday, 12th September in Moyvane, fourteen children received their First Holy Communion. Due to restrictions the afters will have to be curtailed.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday’s from 11am to 3pm. at the Main Altar in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. It will be live streamed.
SYMPATHY to the family and relations of Anna Greaney who lost her life in Australia recently.
DEATH has occurred of Ita Shine (née Hayes), Upper Dirreen, Athea, on 7th September 2020 Predeceased by her husband Donal, sister Teresa and brothers-in-law Jack, Alphonsus & Joe, sisters-in-law Helena & Maureen. Survived by sons Donie & John, daughters Joan & Mary Ita, sons-in-law Liam & James, daughters-in-law Nora & Catherine, grandchildren Leanne, Daniel, Stephen, Lorraine, Christopher, Tara, Maeve & Amy, brother Seanie, sisters Ann & Helen, brothers-in-law Pat & Bernard, sisters-in-law Eileen & Joan, nephews, and nieces.
DEATH took place of Timothy (Tadhg) Horan, on 2nd September 2020, of Main Street, Glin, formerly Trieneragh, Duagh, in his 102nd year.
ANNIVERSARIES: Brother William Kelly, Teresa Joan Stack, Desmond Fitzgerald, Joan O’Keeffe, Emmet Kennelly, Vivienne Rogan, Bridget Brosnan, Margaret Daly, Margaret O’Connor, Moira Griffin, Paddy O’Halloran, Bridie Behan, Madeline Barrett, Bill O’Donnell, Sr. Maria Stack, Molly Chrisfield, Timothy Horgan, Mass Moyvane. Sat 12th at 7.30pm for Denny Murphy, Port Road, Killarney; Sun 13th at 11.00am for Bridget, Pat & Dick Stack, Drommurhur; Wed 16th at 7.30pm for Fr. Dan O’Connor, M.S.C. Knocknagree & Cork (Rec Dec); Sat 19th at 7.30pm for Sr. Paschal Hegarty, Presentation Convent, Killarney (Recently Deceased), and Mass on Sun 20th at 11.00am for Jackie Feury, Newcastle West & l/o Glin (Rec Dec (brother to Joan Moloney, The Village).
Mass Knockanure; Sun 13th at 9.30am for Kitty & Jackie Murphy, Kilmeaney; Fri 18th at 7.30pm for Timothy Horgan Jnr, Trien, (Anni) and mass on Sun 20th at 9.30am for Parishioners.
RADIO MARIA: Via Saorview Channels 210/411 Mass and Rosary broadcast daily.
FEAST- Wednesday 23rd Sept 2020 is the Feast of Saint Padre Pio (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina).
FREE EDUCATION: 10 September 1966 – Minister for Education Donogh O’Malley announced that free post-primary education will be available to all families.
BEST Wishes to Denny Mulvihill on the saddle from Malin to Mizen head on his bike and this time he is raising funds for cystic fibrosis,
NEW Moon on 17th. Land is very wet in this area for some time, some cattle housed for past weeks. Growth is good in preserved areas. Already some trees are shedding their leaves and many wild flowers are going to seed, they were great while the lasted.
RELIGION: Adult Education Course held by Fr. Sean Sheehy, beginning on Tuesday 15th September at 7pm and will be held at Cuil Mhuire Pastoral Centre on the grounds of Ardfert Parish Church.
GLORACH BINGO at Fr. Casey’s Carpark from 2.30pm on the Sundays of September, 20 and 27.
MART Listowel Special Weanling sale on 23rd September.
BUS; Green Bus is back on road again.
HEART Valve disease awareness week runs from 14th to 20th September.
BEST Wishes to Laura Enright, Dromreask, She works in Television in Vancouver as production assistant but also has a website EnrightEdits.com . Several more locals also work in Vancouver.
GAA Moyvane; U16s County League Result. Moyvane 2-13- Ballymacelligott 2-10.
Minor County League: Moyvane/Tarbert played Ballylongford/Asdee/
CENTENARY: Sunday September 20th 2020 , the centenary of the assassination of Patrick Harnett
and Jeremiah Healy who were shot by Black & Tan Thomas Huckerby at Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale.
RACING in Listowel: Sunday 20th to Saturday 26th September- Behind Closed Doors.
In July, Listowel Race Committee made the unavoidable decision that the Harvest Festival Meeting in September 2020, would not take place as an event open to the general public this year. Stories abound that many have booked beds in town during race week.
INFORMATION: Citizens Information are open for phone and e-mail queries. Phone Kerry 0761 07 7860 or e-mail [email protected]. 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
ST JOHN’S Listowel: FRI 18TH CULTURE NIGHT IN LISTOWEL. We are delighted to be collaborating with the Kerry Writers Museum to bring a wonderful evening of music, dance, visual art and all things culture between 6pm and 9pm in association with Kerry County Arts Office. Full evening programme to be announced nearer the date._________________________
THU 24TH DRAMA – QUEEN OF TECHNICOLOUR – THE MAUREEN O’HARA STORY
This one-woman show by Elaine O’Dwyer marks the centenary of legendary Irish actress Maureen O’ Hara who was born in 1920. Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, O’ Hara played roles that often mirrored her true persona as a tough, feisty and courageous woman. Elaine takes you on an intimate journey with Maureen, revealing the person she was behind the limelight. This Visually stunning show and take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, superbly enhanced by the rare images of the stars. Tickets can be purchased over the phone on 068 22566.
CLIMATE: Cultivating Hope. A Faith Response to the Climate Crisis is happening on the 17th Sept at 8pm. This Webinar is brought to you by the Diocese of Kerry JPIC Committee in conjunction with the all-Ireland Laudato Si’ Working Group of the Irish Bishops Council of Catechetics. This will feature Lorna Gold, author of ‘Climate Generation’ as its keynote speaker and will be joined by a panel of local activists. To register please email [email protected]
SELLING ONLINE –free three-hour course will provide you with all the information required, contact Aimee Grigg at West Limerick Resources on 069 66295 or email [email protected]
FRI 18TH CULTURE NIGHT IN LISTOWEL. Collaborating with the Kerry Writers Museum to bring a wonderful evening of music, dance, visual art and all things culture between 6pm and 9pm in association with Kerry County Arts Office.
BARDFEST; Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival- Results
https://ballydbardfest.com/
GAA MATCHES; https://www.gaa.ie/search/?q=
MUSIC; Search Results for Listowel (TG4 Player)- https://www.tg4.ie/en//?s=
COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE: ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am -8pm. Phone: 0818 222 024
LIVE SERVICES – from St. Mary’s Church, Tarbert. All Masses are now being Livestreamed . Just go to the Church website – stmarystarbert.com
LIMERICK Women’s Mini Marathon – 26th and 27th September 2020. A virtual event allowing a person to participate wherever and whenever suits them over the 26th and 27th of September.
All participants will receive a custom quarter zip running top as well as a bespoke medal in the post.
CRIME: For crime prevention advice please see https://www.garda.ie/en/Crime-
INTERESTED IN STUDYING THEOLOGY. The one year, part-time Higher Diploma in Theological Studies at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth Closing date for applications is Friday 18th September. Info from [email protected] visit www.maynoothcollege.ie
CAUTION is advised in following a charismatic person with a big ego.
Threshing at Ballybunion 2020
Threshing Vintage Ballybunion September 2020
BLITZ: On 7 September 1940, 80 years ago, the first night of the London Blitz, 350 German bombers advanced up the Thames estuary, targeting the docks. By 04:00 the following morning, over 300 bombers had attacked the city, 400 Londoners had been killed and 1,600 left injured, this would be just the first night of a two month long attack, by which time 1 million homes would be destroyed and 20,000 civilians would be killed.
PAPERS:
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1940-1942 – 0081.pdf
17 Feb 1940
KERRY—The country, from Tarbert to Ballybunion, was under a mantle of snow seven inches deep on Saturday morning. The thaw was sort-lived and in the afternoon it started freezing again and the frosty spell continues. Ir. North Kerry, the River Feale at Listowel is still frozen.
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Liam O’Flaherty, author of “The Martyr,” the “Informer” and “Famine” arrived here Saturday on his way to Mexico. Mr. O’Flaherty is the most realistic writer of the troubled period of the 1916-21 period in Ireland. He is not very vocal on present-day affairs in Ireland, but his remarks on the recent trend of events bears quoting. He says in an interview in the N. Y. Times Friday last: “One thing is certain, all Ireland is united, and the partition will be abolished one way or another. The English people themselves don’t really care about the partition,
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The new Irish Emergency Act, to supplant the Safety of the Realm Act, which was found unconstitutional in the Dublin High Court recently, passed the Dail and was signed Saturday by President Dr. Hyde. This Act, previous to its passage, was submitted to the Judges of the Supreme Court of Eire, before being enacted into law.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1937-1938 – 0790.pdf
…and sensations galore at the Austin Stack Park, Tralee.'” North Kerry, had a surprising win over the champions, Boherbee John Mitchels …
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1935-1936 – 0616.pdf
…the desire to take part in the competitions that the North Kerry Board has been compelled to divide its leagues into three …
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1935-1936 – 0288.pdf
3 Aug 1935
Ireland at the St. Ambrose Cathedral. The Rev. Father Walsh was born In Ballylongford, North Kerry, on Sept. 14, 1908, and Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walsh, now living at the Half-Way House, Glenoe, Listowel.
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While Daniel Foran of Coolard, North Kerry, was driving his cattle, the bull turned on him and knocked him down twice and each time he succeeded in getting up. The third time the animal struck him Mr. Foran’s son, aged 11 years, had pro-cured a stick and started to beat the bull, but the stick broke. Young Foran then got a stone and, throwing It, struck the bull in the eye, the result being the beast ran away.
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The death occurred of Jeremiah Galvin, Listowel. The death occurred after a protracted Illness of Mrs. Kirby, nee Fitzgerald. Deceased lady was widely known in North Kerry and West Limerick.=======
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 1185.pdf
28 July 1934
In the River Gale, North Kerry. While bathing in the River Gale, North Kerry, on Sunday, Jeremiah Connolly, 15, Ballyconeen, got into difficulties and was drowned. His body was found an hour later. A verdict of “accidental drowning” was returned at the inquest. Nurse Rescued From the Feale. While bathing In the River Feale, North Kerry, on Sunday, Nurse E. Stack, William street, Listowel, got into difficulties. John J. Carmody, Charles street, Listowel, who was bathing a short distance away, went to her aid. Mr. Carmody also got Into difficulties, but both were eventually rescued by Lancelot Ktnch.
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In s. Kilkenny farmers and their employees have been obliged to suspend work from midday until 4 p.m. owing to the sweltering heat. Temperatures of 101 degrees In the sun and 80 in the shade were registered at Banagher (Offaly) Monday. The drought is causing gave anxiety to Midland farmers. In N. Kilkenny the early potatoes are bordering on failure. In Offaly a third sowing of turnips has had to be made in many cases owing to the ravages of the “fly.” Milk is growing scarce, and wells and springs are failing. Shannon water is sold in Banagher at sixpence a barrel. In N.Tipperary. owing to the extreme dryness of the weather, hay is being mowed and saved in the record space of two days.
Galway City experienced its hottest day for many years Monday, with a maximum temperature of 120 degrees in the sun, 89 in the shade.
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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 1156.pdf
…friends of Dr. Roger O’Connor, M.O., Tarbert, in North Kerry generally and Glin congratulate him on his appointment as Coroner for North Kerry. On Sunday. ==============================
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1911 – 0535.pdf
18 March 1911
Mr. T. L. Rudd, Cashier, Provincial Bank, Clonmel, has been promoted Accountant of the Listowel Branch. He will be succeeded by Mr. Henry Keily from the Limerick Branch.
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The History of Kerry,” by Mr. J. King, appearing serially in “The Kerry People,” is being issued In 6d. parts by Messrs. Kyle and Quirke. Tralee, four parts having already appeared. The information is of a most reliable character, and the work has been admirably compiled.
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With feelings of deep and sincere regret we have to announce the death of Mr. Peter Fitzell. Lislaughtin, Ballylongford, which sad event occurred on Wednesday, February 15th, after a brief Illness. The deceased was only lit years of age.
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The rather sudden and wholly unexpected death of Mr. is, O’Connor took place at his residence, the Post office. Duagh on Sunday, 19th
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It is feared a disaster occurred on Tuesday night or yesterday morning in the Shannon Estuary, five oars and tholepins, such as form part of the equipment of a salmon fishing canoe, having been found on the shore between Gin and Tarbert,
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It is with very sincere regret we have to record the demise of Mrs. Wm. Stack, Gurtdromasillagh, Newtowndillon. The late Mrs. Stack was a most exemplary lady, and was connected with a most respected and broadly connected family in North Kerry, nor, who is it that is not acquainted with the old and esteemed family of the Dillanes of North Kerry.
https://fultonhistory.com/
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