NNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK – takes place this year on Wed. 3rd July. The bus will be leaving Knockanure at 7.30am, Moyvane 7.35am and Tarbert 7.45am. Please contact Margaret Carmody on 087- 2976304 or Nuala Carmody on 068-36166 to book your place. CONGRATULATIONS to Ronan Duffy, Moyvane, who won two Gold Medals at the Special Olympics held at CIT Cork recently. He won one in the 50m race and the other for a soft ball throw. Thanks to Martin Trench, his coach, who trains all the North Kerry Eagles, thanks also to the volunteers, who fundraise and help out, they are essential for the games. Ronan is son of Ronan and Joanne Duffy. Congratulations to Conor Cox on receiving his first Connaught medal recently. His mother is Ann Mulvihill from Church Road, Moyvane. Congratulations to Kelly Enright on being selected on the Kerry Primary Games Team at half time in Munster Final on Saturday last. This is a great achievement, all in Scoil Chorp Chriost are very proud of Kelly. ARÁS MHUIRE NURSING HOME: wish to thank all who contributed to their Church Gate Collection last weekend. Amount raised Moyvane €477.30 and Knockanure €200. SENIOR CITIZENS: Annual Church Gate Collection on 29th/30th June both in Moyvane and Knockanure. A brief meeting of members will take place in the Marian Hall on Monday 24th June at 7pm to organize collectors. GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €4900 jackpot on Friday the 21st June. Numbers drawn were 19, 24, 27, and 29. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Maureen & Jim Connolly, Trien; 2. Ned Fitzmaurice, c/o Kevin’s; 3. Tim O’Brien, Toor Duagh; 4. Ann Marie Riordan Bingo, and 5. Kathleen Stack, Dromerin. Next jackpot on Friday 28th with jackpot up to €5000. BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd July. Time 5pm. to 8pm. each evening. DEATH recently of Fr. Willie Stack, St. Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Doon, Tralee, Calabar (Nigeria), Galway, Castleisland, Grenada (West Indies) and Cork. DEATH has occurred of Tommy O’Connor, Fairylawn, Loughill, and formerly of Tarmons, Tarbert, on June 17th 2019. Survived by his wife Mary, sons Pat (Abbeyfeale), Tom (Monagea) and Kieran, daughters Mary (Abbeyfeale), Brigid (Ballylanders) and Anne (Cappamore), brother John, sister Tessie, sons-in-law Connie, Frank and Eoin, daughters-in-law Grainne, Catriona and Maura, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law. Requiem Mass for Tommy was celebrated at the Church of the Assumption, Loughill on Thursday (June 20th). Interment immediately afterwards at Loughill Cemetery. DEATH has taken place of Gerald Tierney of 22 Woodgrove, Moyvane, and Formerly of Knockfierna, Ballingarry, died on June 13th, 2019. Predeceased by his partner Maureen, his sisters Rose and Monica and his brothers Benedict and Sean. He is survived by his sisters Anne Moran, Ballingarry and Philomena Griffiths U.K., brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Dunne, Mary Nolan, Maggie Kennelly, Tom Manaher, Denis Lane, Nora Buckley, Hannah Buckley, Eileen Kennelly, John Joe McElligott, Jeremiah O’Connor, Bess Horgan, Jim Galvin, Seamus Vaughan, John Joe Barrett, Mass Moyvane; Fri 28th at 7.30pm for Kitty Brassil, Lower Aughrim (Months Mind); Sat 29th at 7.30pm for Tom & Maggie Kennelly, Knockanure, and Sun 30th 11.00am mass for James McNamara, Asdee (Rec Dec) Knockanure Mass: Mon 24th at 7.30pm for Nora Buckley, New York & Bawnaraha (1st Anni), and Mass Sun 30th at 10.00am for Tom Molyneaux, Meen, (Rec Dec). OFFERTORY BOXES: It would help if people could collect their Offertory Box after all Masses. The new boxes will begin on Sunday July 7th. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Commencing on Monday ‘Thought for the Day’ on Radio Kerry will be presented by the pupils of Murhur N.S. PRIMARY SCHOOLS; On June 19th, the 6th class students of Murhur N.S graduated, Áine Shine, Aoibhín McCarthy, Cara Stack, Cillian Hannon, Jacinta Roche, Jack Quinn, James Horgan O’Brien, Matty Quinn, Molly O’Regan. Farewell to Mr. Freddie Galvin was on Murhur staff for the past three years. Mr. Galvin is moving to Tullamore, Co. Offaly at the end of the summer – we wish him every success. Former pupil of the school Deborah O’Flaherty has been appointed as the new permanent teacher while Mrs. Mary B Curtin has been appointed deputy principal. Mrs. Quill will take up the role of Assistant principal. Mrs. Marie O’Regan. Principal. KNOCKANURE: On June 21st, the sixth class boys and girls bid farewell to Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure. They are Aoife Walsh, Clodagh Donegan Ward, Kelly Enright, Grace McMahon, Fionn Stack, Harry O Connor, Aaron Whyte, Aaron Flavin and Ben Sweeney. In the years to come they will appreciate all the work involved in preparing them for the future. ROADWORKS UPDATE: The planned commencement date for works on the L1021 from Bambury’s cross to Gale Bridge is 24th June till 28th June. These works are for passing bays only and the road will remain fully opened. Please contact Vince on 087/9980226 or Pádraig on 086/6072159 if you have any queries. RALLY for Life in Dublin on Sat 6th July at 2.pm. contact 087 6590551. HORSE and Pony Racing in Athea on 30th of June. TRIPS: The Annual Athea Day Trip will take place on Tuesday, July 16th visiting Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum, also shopping time in Athlone. Bus leaving Newcastle West at 7.45am via Templeglantine, Abbeyfeale, Athea 8.15 am Carrigkerry, Ardagh, Rathkeale, Adare, South Court. For further information contact Marie Wrenn 087-7674832 Loughill/Ballyhahill Parish Outing will take place on July 9th to the National Stud and Japanese Gardens and Newbridge Centre. Any queries to Lizzie Woulfe at 087 7435267 or Eileen O’Farrell at 086 3439036. TRAIL: On 21st June 2019 State funding of €3.5 million for a 10.5km extension of the GST from the Limerick/Kerry Border to Listowel plus a further €3m for the 10km Tralee to Fenit Greenway has been announced. LISTOWEL CEMETERY MASSES 2019; St. Michael’s, Tuesday June 25th at 8.00 p.m. St. John Paul II, Wednesday, June 26th at 8.00 p.m. Finuge Cemetery, Thursday, June 27th at 8.00 p.m BALLYDONOGHUE BARDIC FESTIVAL annual fundraising Coffee Morning on Saturday, June 29th, Tomaisin’s, Lisselton, 11.00am – 1.00pm. Everybody welcome. TRIAL: Tarbert Bridewell – launch the new Digital Audio System and Audio Visual of the trial of Thomas Dillon by the Tarbert Theatre Players on Sat. 29th June at 2pm at the Bridewell, from 2pm to 4pm and enjoy a tour of the Exhibition free of charge. All are welcome. RETIRED Councillor Liam Purtill, celebrated his retirement recently in Ballylongford Hall. LOCAL ARTIST ON RTE 1: Brian O’Rourke is a local, award winning artist, on documentary called Exhibitionists: Road to The RHA and will be shown on RTE1 on June 27 at 10.15pm. HARNETT REUNION: Three weeks to go. We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. Free admission on Friday, July 12 to the Genealogy workshops and the Patie Boy Historical Collection in the Devon Inn. Further information 087 2500929. BOOK LAUNCH: Pat McLoughlin from Newcastle West is about to publish his second book of short stories ‘From Head to Tale’. The book will be launched by Patrick O Donovan TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, on Friday, June 28 at 7.30 in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West. BOOK: Abbeyfeale born, Brendan Lynch has published a book to commemorate the landing of Alcock and Brown at Connemara on June 15th 1919, details from 01 830 2511. CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm. SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE GLÓRACH THEATRE: We are delighted to announce that well known Irish soprano Regina Nathan will be appearing at the Glórach Theatre on Friday, July 5 at 8 pm. , please contact 0871383940. NEW CLUB: A Tuesday Club is starting in Knocknagoshel Community Centre on Tuesday, June 25 and every other Tuesday from 11am – 3pm. Contact Betty on 087 2153796 or Breda on 087 9447674 or turn up on day. CAMP: Moyvane Summer Camp runs from 8th to 11th of July for age 4 to 12 years, time 10am to 2pm, details from Liam at 087 3139 176. TIDY TOWNS – Adjudication has commenced, please help the householders and businesses in ensuring that houses and their surroundings are well presented. MONTHLY TEA DANCE AT HIBERNIAN BAR on Sunday June 30th. All proceeds from dance will go towards St. John’s Church renovation Fund. TRACTOR SKILLS COURSE: Listowel Mart for 14-16 year olds. Contact 066 71242788. LEARNING TO WALK WITH YOUR SENSES: Monday to Friday 24th -28th June at 9.30 p.m. sharp for one hour at Killarney House Courtyard. LOUGH DERG 9th to 11th July, details from 087 3966 399. ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: Registration will take place in St Marys Boys School on Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 3rd July from 7pm – 8 pm, please ring 087-2788834. ANNUAL SACRED HEART NOVENA: In preparation for the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart, which takes place on Friday next, June 28th – we continue our Novena to the Sacred Heart. There will be leaflets at the back of the church. ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE Weekly Prayer Meetings: Led by Ben Perkins, Mon. 8.00pm-9.30pm. Sacred Circle Dance – To mark World Day of Circle Dance: Bernadette Purcell PBVM, Sat. 6th July 10.30am-4.00pm. Stress Reduction Weekend: Clodagh McCarthy, Fri. 12th to Sun. 14th July. Growing Old Gracefully: John Dunne & Mary Glynn, a guided participative experience open to all, Fri. 26th to Sun. 28th July. Foyer Of Charity Silent Retreat: Preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne, Mon. 5th to Sun.11th Aug. Enquiries contact: Helen 086 1678027 or [email protected] Bookings: Phone 0667134276. FR. SEAN SHEEHY has written a book on Faith, Prayer & Worship. Suggested donation is €10 which will go to Ard Chúram Day Care Centre for the new Purpose – built Dementia Day Care Unit that’s been built in Listowel. They are on sale in the Parish Office, Listowel. MEDJUGORJE: Group Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harksen accompanied by Fr. Francis Nolan. September 10th2019. 7 nights in guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. Flights ex Cork airport. For information contact 066 7127143 or 087 1517696. MOVIE: Drive in Movies: Foynes will host the first ever American Retro Drive-In Movie event which will take place on July 6 and 7 as part of the entertainment to mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum. SERVANT: In the 1911 Census of Ireland over 116,000 females were listed as ‘servant’ or were recorded as the child of a servant NEW PRIEST in Abbeyfeale since the 17th of March, Feast of St Patrick the parishioners of Abbeyfeale welcomed Fr. Shoji Varghese. Fr. Shoji is a native of Kerala in southwest India and comes to the diocese of Limerick from the diocese of Thuckala. PAPERS: Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, June 09, 1989; Page: 20 By Tim Griffin (Sports in Kerry, see paper for much more) The Kingdom of Kerry has seen the existence of many great athletic clubs down the years. Many of the best of them had a long association with the G.A.A. For example, as I grew up in Ballymacelligott, there was on distinction between GAA and athletic affairs in the parish. The GAA committee ran the athletic sports as one of its biggest days in the year. But let me go back somewhat further in time. The oldest athletics club in Kerry of which I know is Knockanure, which believe it or not, was founded in 1840. This means that a 150th anniversary is due in 1990 and no doubt we will see some celebration out Knockanure way when staunch supporters of the sports there, like Jackie Cronin, Dan Keane, Father Tom McMahon, Jackie Murphy and Jim Collins, all with a lifetime of commitment to athletics, will honour the feats of men like the late Joe Sweeney, a champion cyclist of the thirties and the late Davy McMahon. A mile or two up the road in Moyvane, the late Con Brosnan, of football fame, was also a big figure in athletic circles, as were Tom O’Connor and Moss O’Connell in a later era Duagh, too, have had a long association with the sport, firstly through the efforts of old time cyclist and official, the late Dermot O’Brien, with able help from Tom Broderick. Some years later, the Duagh committee thrived thanks to men like Dan McAuliffe and the Dillon brothers, Diarmuid and Father Paul.
Listowel always had a thriving club with both athletics and cycling to the fore. “Jet” Carroll, Pat Healy, Anthony Dowling, Jerome Murphy, Pat Kiernan (father of marathon star Jerry) and the late Gene Moriarty kept the flag flying three and four decades ago and were followed in more recent times by Moss Heffernan, Ned Carey, Donal and Bob O’Sullivan and Fr. Kiernan O’Shea, all great committee men. Brendan O’Shea and Jerry Kiernan both won Irish marathon titles. Coolard and Lisselton have promoted athletics for many years, thanks to staunch workers like Tom Leane, Gus Cremins, Ned Bolger, George O’Donnell, Richie Kissane, Jerdie O’Connor and Maurice O’Mahony. The border town of Tarbert has remained on the athletics map because of men like Jim Friel and Desmond O’Connor and today it thrives with great youngsters ably looked after by John and Marie McGinley. (Picture) Heirs to a proud tradition…. the committee of St. Bernadette’s Athletic Club, Knockanure. Front row (from left): Anne Woods (treasurer), Hannah Mai Collins (secretary); Ann Mulvihill , Margaret Horgan (asst treasurer). Back row! Ted O’Connor, John Looney, Pat Mulvihill, Tony Horgan (PRO), Jim Collins (chairman), Jackie Cronin. Missing from photograph) Dan Keane (vice-chairman), Jerry Woods, Ted Keane, Larry McCaffrey (trainer).
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, October 16, 1971; Page: 4 MRS. PHILIP O’ROURKE formally Mai O’Connor of Main Street Listowel) has, just returned, to her adopted home in 148 Ullos, San Francisco, after a very pleasant visit at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. James and Eileen Murray Of Main Street, Listowel. Before starting out in life in America, Mai had trained at Guys, Hospital, London, where she won some distinction as a young nurse. Her husband, Philip, who is a native, of Killarney, and frequently visits there, began life after leaving school, as a Radio Officer in the American Navy. Since his retirement he has been, actively engaged in the fortunes of the Radio Officers Association, as its Vice-President which, it appears, is a demanding function. The O’Rourke’s have a daughter and son—Mrs. Deirdre Watson and Philip O’Rourke. Mr O’Rourke’s sister, Miss Agnes O’Rourke, lives In Killarney.
FROM NEVADA—Twenty-five-years old Michael O’Rourke’s life’s ambition was to find out as much as he can about the Kirbys of Listowel from whom he had sprung and after getting his degrees in business management in a university in Nevada, he set out on the long journey from Reno, Nevada, to Listowel in high hopes of the success of his mission. But In Listowel he was unable to get any clue which would put him on the right road.
He visited the local cemetery where he made a thorough inspection of the graves and disheartened by his failure to discover a Kirby, he left and went down to the town. As he walked alone Main Street a very pleasant surprise awaited him He met a clergyman—Listowel-born Monsignor William McMahon who directed him to the home of a first-cousin of his father—Edward O’Connor of Island View, Listowel, where he got a welcome reception.
He learned of his great-grandfather, Michael Kirby, who had a drapery establishment in Main Street, many years ago and who had four sons In the priesthood (one of whom was a parish priest in Fossa, Killarney, some years ago). Michael showed the writer an old photograph of a young and lovely girl who was his grandmother—Norah Kirby who had a rare and beautiful voice. Her father, Michael Kirby, sent her to Florence, Italy, to study singing under the best teachers. Having completed her studies she returned home to Listowel and then gaily and bravely left for America to become a singer. On arrival, Norah stayed with her brother, Fr. Pat who was at the time, the Assistant Pastor of St. Agnes Church in San Francisco where she became a singing teacher instead. One of her pupils was a member of a well-known family named Jack O’Rourke, who stayed with his brother, Isaac William O’Rourke, Chief Veterinary Surgeon for the city of San Francisco {“Horses,” said Michael, “were very important in 1897”). Well, it appears that Jack’s voice became vastly improved in a short time and so did his affection for the charming Norah Kirby and in a short time they were married. Her son John was Michael’s father. Michael left Listowel with numerous references and photographs of the old home of his great-grandfather and of the Butler Arms in Waterville, which had been owned by his , grand-aunt, Mary Kirby, who was later Mrs. Jones, who sold it to the, Huggards. The late Catherine Kirby, Mrs O’Connor, mother of Mr Edward O’Connor was also daughter of the late Ml. Kirby.. Cronin https://northkerry.wordpress.
Italian priest concelebrates his 100th birthday Mass with his 4 sons, also priests DEATH of Franco Zeffirelli on Saturday at the age of 96 marked the end of a movie-making era. The famed and prolific Italian director was known for lots of things — his joy of living, extravagant lifestyle and love for the opera and William Shakespeare. He will also be remembered for is his deep Roman Catholic faith. He was also a man truly blessed by God. The world may have never have come to know his art had he not escaped death twice during his life. …
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Blogs | Jun. 21, 2019 Cardinal Sarah: Seeking Media Approval at Price of Truth is Work of Judas In hard-hitting but unreported comments given in Paris last month, the Vatican prefect for divine worship also denounced those pushing “rupture and revolution” as “mercenaries smuggled into the sheepfold.”
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