VINTAGE RALLY: Knockanure on November 30th. Registration at 10.30 am. All
proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis.
SCHOOL: Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure is currently accepting enrolment for
the coming academic year 2026-2027. Please contact Anne at school office
telephone at 068-49130 or 087-7939134 or email
[email protected] Mile Buíochas , Eoghan O' Sullivan , Principal.
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CHURCH: Thurs. 16th Apr. – Confirmation, Church of the Assumption at
2.30pm Sat. 9th May – First Holy Communion, Corpus Christi Church at 11am
Sat. 16th May – First Holy Communion, Church of the Assumption at 11am.
Always show kindness and love to others, your words might be filling the
empty places in someone’s heart.
GARDA: The Marian Hall Tues 18th Nov.7:30pm An Garda Síochána will discuss;
home safety/security, being winter ready & Community Alert etc. All welcome.
PARTY: Moyvane/Knockanure Senior Citizens Christmas Party in the Marian
Hall on Sun. 30th Nov. Mass at 12.30pm followed by dinner and
entertainment. €30 per person. Book with Ita 087-7533027 / Noreen 068-
49238 before Tues. 25th Nov.
MEN’S Shed starting in the garden of the Village Hub, contact 087-242 9183.
GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw results for 11 th Nov 2025; Jackpot was E2.100.
Winning Numbers were 12-18-22 and 26. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to Liam
“Speedy” Nolan and Ellie May; Helen Casey Cahir, c/o Goulds; Helen Horgan,
Knockanure; Marguerita Dwyer, c/o O Briens Bar, and Moira O Connor,
Kilcolman, Asdee. Next Draw Nov 18 th , next Jackpot E 2,200.
BALLYGUILTENANE N.S. 150th Anniversary Meeting. An open meeting will be
held on Monday 17th Nov. at 8pm to begin planning the celebrations for
Ballyguiltenane National School’s 150th Anniversary. All past pupils, parents,
staff (past and present) and members of the local community are warmly
invited to attend. Your ideas and help will be greatly appreciated as we
prepare to mark this special milestone in the school’s history.
COMHALTAS session by Athea branch on Sunday night, November 16th, at
Tom O’Connell’s Bar, New Street, Abbeyfeale, from 7 – 9pm.
CONCERT: Tickets €30 & Raffle Tickets €10, Christmas Themed Frank
McNamara Concert in The Tintean Theatre, Ballybunion Sunday, November 30
for the Moyvane Parish fundraiser in aid of Palliative Care and UHK Hospice
extension.
MASS: The November Lists will be included in all Masses during the month of
November; St. John’s Parish Tralee Mass Celebrating all Nations Sunday 30th
Nov.’25 St. John’s Church, Tralee 12 noon. Celebrant Bishop Ray Browne. See
noticeboard; Music Celebration for Jubilee Year Mass Tues. Nov 18th 7.30pm
St Mary’s Cathedral.
ANNIVERSARIES: Patrick Stackpoole, Mickie Buckley, Liz Madden, Liam Bunce,
Nora Teresa Fox, Jeremiah McCarthy, Pat Martin, Ita Bradley, Maureen
Fitzmaurice, Philomena Curtin, Philomena Vaughan, Angela O Rourke, Mary O
Connor, Patsy Barry, Evelyn Scannell,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 15th Nov.’25- Moyvane for Mick O’Brien (1st Aniv.) &
Kathleen O’Brien (5th Aniv.) Church Road. John Sheehy (Aniv.) Mail Road at
7.30pm; Sun. 16th Nov.’25 Knockanure for John Joe Barry (5th Aniv.)
Knockanure Village at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane at 11am; Weds. 19th
Nov.’25 Moyvane for Johnny & Peggy Holly Mass followed by Eucharistic
Adoration 10am, and Knockanure Remembrance Mass for deceased of the
year at 7pm; Thurs. 20th Nov.’25 Moyvane at 10am; Fri. 21st Nov.’25
Knockanure Michael Kennelly (2nd Aniv.) at 7pm; Sat. 22nd Nov.’25 Moyvane
at 7.30pm; Sun. 23rd Nov.’25 Knockanure at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for
Jack & Bridie Stackpoole & their son Peter (Aniv.’s) at 11am.
The Pope’s Intention for November: For the Prevention of Suicide: Let us pray
that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support,
care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
AGM of Moyvane GAA will be held in the Marian Hall on Friday 5th of
December at 8.00pm. All motions and nominations must be with club
secretary Aine Cronin by Friday 28th of November at 5pm. Email:
[email protected] For 2026 the positions of Chairperson,
Secretary, Assistant Secretary and PRO will be vacant and as always all
positions can be contested.
GLORACH: On Saturday, November 22nd, comedian Bernard O'Shea makes his
debut at the venue, a week later on the 29th, Louise Morrissey takes the stage.
Both shows commence at 8 pm, and tickets can be booked at 087 138 3940 or
www.glorachabbeyfeale.com
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CHARITY SOCIAL DANCE Join us for a wonderful Charity Tea Dance on Sunday,
23rd November, in St. Patrick’s Hall, Listowel, from 3:00pm to 5:30pm
BLOOD Donation: Listowel Arms Hotel on Tuesday 25th November 4:50pm –
8:10pm, and Wednesday 26th November 4:50pm – 8:10pm. Former UK
residents now welcome to donate blood.
INFORMATION UNIT: Duagh Family & Community Resource Centre will be
hosting, The Marie Keating Foundation mobile unit on Friday 28th November
from 11am to 3pm, at the Duagh Presbytery car park. All welcome.
GROW MENTAL HEALTH meeting take place on Wednesday. Between 7:30pm-
9:30pm, at the Seanchai Centre, 24 the Square Listowel, more information
please attend or contact Jerry Cronin on 086 027 1990. All are welcome.
FOOD Fair Listowel: Congratulations to Siobhan Ní Gháirbhith of St Tola Goats
Cheese upon receiving the ‘Sheila Broderick Memorial Award’ from Katherina
Broderick, daughter of the late Sheila Broderick at the 2025 Listowel Food Fair
Awards. Brona O'Connor of Brona Chocolates, had a fine selection of
chocolates on display in the Arms Hotel, while locals from Kilbaha Donnchadha
and Eamon O Connor had their woodwork displayed.
PARTY: Athea Going Strong, Christmas Party will take place at the Community
Hall on Dec 10th at 12 noon followed by Dinner, Music & Raffle. Admission
€25. Names to be in by 5th December. Names can be given to the following:
Mairead Langan 089 640 7026; Eileen O’Sullivan 087 984 8297; Eilish
Geoghegan 087 906 5042.
MUSIC Generation is Ireland’s national music education programme, initiated
by Music Network and co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of
Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships. Locally, Music
Generation Kerry is led by Kerry Education and Training Board in partnership
with Kerry County Council, Kerry Group and the IT Tralee.
https://www.kerryetb.ie/schools-youth-music/music-arts-creativity/kerry-
music-education-partnership/
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CRAFT FAIR: Duagh Sport's & Leisure Complex annual Christmas Craft Fair takes
place on Sunday, November 30 from 12pm-4.30pm. There will be social
dancing to Steve Connery downstairs in the Ballroom from 3 – 5pm to Steve
Connery to coincide with the Craft Fair. Teas & Refreshments served.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CRAFT FAIR Abbeyfeale: Outdoor Market Friday November
28 –Jewellery, Home baking, Floral Arrangements, Home Décor, Crochet toys,
Crochet Hats and Blankets, 3 D Printing, Blacksmithing.
CHRISTMAS: Kerry Writers’ Museum and St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre join
forces to present the 2025 Christmas Crafts Fair, a one-day celebration of
creativity, connection, and Christmas magic! Sunday 7th December 2025 |
11am – 5pm. Kerry Writers’ Museum & St. John’s Theatre, Listowel Free
Admission.
FASHION: Professional Diploma in Fashion Communication
Date 30 Jan 2026- 13 Nov 2026
https://creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/professional-diploma-in-fashion-
communication/
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TIDY Town: Listowel Tidy Towns achieved 393 marks in their category an
increase from 381 in 2024.
IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE; St. Ita’s Day Care Centre, Abbeyfeale with speaker
Frances Hogan on Saturday , November 29 from 9.30 – 4pm. For further
information contact Susan Daly on 087 7644131/David Davy 087 099 4272.
CRAFTS: hand-crafted work in the Hall Athea on Wednesdays.
FILM on the Shannon Estuary, students are asked to enter competition. Entry
forms for the competition are now available from the Shannon Foynes Port
Company website, or by contacting Evelyn Adams, Project Coordinator –
[email protected] December 12th is the deadline for entry forms.
BOOK: Seán Lyons launched his new book ‘A Stranger Walking The Roads’ at
The Rose Hotel recently.
LITERARY Festival Dingle (21 – 23 November), with a line-up of authors, many
of whom are shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards, will appear in
person. https://dinglelit.ie/news/award-winning-authors-at-dingle-lit/
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CONCERT: The Irish Rambling House are holding their annual concert in Siamsa
Tire Tralee on Wednesday November 26, at 8pm.The three-hour show will
feature the cast members plus special guests Sean O’Sé, Elle Marie O ‘Dwyer.
Tickets cost €31, each plus booking fee € 1.50, they can be booked on
siamsatire.com or call the Box Office on 066-712 3055.
TINTEAN THEATRE: Cash Returns 22nd Nov, Dan McCabe 29th Nov, Nathan
Carter 5th Dec, Showdown, Tickets available at www.tintean.ie
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OLD HEATING equipment should be recycled to older houses, for the time
being, as they will be redundant in ten years.
PAPERS: Kerry historian and author Fr Tony Gaughan is donating his papers to
Kerry County Library archive in Tralee that feature decades of extensive
research. 46 books in all were researched by Fr Gaughan – 37 of which were
researched and written by the Listowel native, while nine were published on
behalf of friends.
https://m.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/north-west-kerry-news/acclaimed-
kerry-author-and-historian-fr-tony-gaughan-to-donate-his-papers-to-county-
archive/a1346372152.html
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KNOCK: a coach to the annual All Night Vigil for the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception in Knock on Sunday December 7th. Contact
064 663 1095 or [email protected] for bookings.
ANAM Cara Online Bereaved Parents Info. Evening Thurs. 20th Nov. 7pm
DANCING: Teach Siamsa Finuge Monty Boyd 4 week set dancing class for
adults starting Nov. 20th 8pm. Further details email
[email protected].
FARMERS: "It’s impossible to exaggerate how important it is that the over
7,000 farmers currently under the derogation are allowed to continue farming
with some degree of predictability and stability.
"These farmers are the economic and social ‘backbone’ of their communities,
and any undermining of their viability would have very significant negative
consequences for large areas of rural Ireland," Drennan added.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/icmsa-tells-roswall-dairy-farmers-most-
supervised-in-the-state/
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IFA: Roy O'Brien @RoyGalway
Serious questions posed in Athenry at the IFA meeting on the Fair Deal Scheme
and Pensions and how they are managed. It seems the devil is in the detail !!
Buyer beware! https://x.com/RoyGalway/status/1984017004588888170
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IFA President Francie Gorman said the amendments put forward by the
European Commission this week to their initial MFF/CAP proposals from last
July just prove how disconnected the Commission is from agriculture and
farmers on the ground, but also how much an uphill battle potentially lies
ahead.
CHICKEN: United States, which has shipped almost three times more chicken to
Canada than in 2024.
USA Kids: nearly 70 percent of kids under 6 today, both parents work,
compared with half in 1985.
CANADA: young nurses abandoning the profession. Study shows vacancies
tripled between 2018 and 2023.
IRISH; Total expenditure on Irish language advertising in 2024 was E29m.
NEW Moon on 20 th ;
GAA: Kerry GAA Clubs – Roll of Honour
606 Players have worn the Kerry jersey in the Championship (1889-2025) and
in the National League (1925-2025). Below are the list of clubs who have
contributed these players. In some cases, players have been with multiple
clubs. Moyvane- 18 players wore the Kerry jersey in Championship (1889-2025)
and National League (1925-2025); Junior Players -24 Moyvane players
represented Kerry at Junior grade (1911-2023); U21 Players- 8 Moyvane
players represented Kerry at U21 grade (1962-2025), and Minor Players-
20 Moyvane players represented Kerry at Minor grade (1929-2025).
https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/clubs/Minor
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LIBRARY Glin: Every Tuesday 11:30 Community Singing; Alternate Wednesdays
10:30 Craft Club; Every Thursday 2:30 Scrabble for all, No booking is needed
for any of these. All welcome. Open Tues-Fri 10-1 & 2-5. 068 26910.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Massive Toy Sale takes place on Saturday November
23rd at the Plaza (Ozanam Centre), Church St., Listowel from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00
p.m. Please come along and support a worthy cause.
OUTREACH CLINIC: in Listowel on Thursday 20th of November from 12 to 3PM
at the Listowel Family Resource Centre, John B Keane Rd., Listowel, V31 EC62.
This is a free and confidential support service. Information and resources,
assistive technologies, minor hearing aid repairs, and hearing aid batteries for
sale for €3 a card. Call or text Lorraine on 086-0105200 to make an
appointment.
TEACH SIAMSA FINUGE: Monty Boyd will run a 4 week set dancing class for
adults starting on November 20th @ 8 PM. Further details available on social
media or email [email protected].
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Our common humanity
Being aware of the needs of others and responding to them is a responsibility I
have as a Christian. I sometimes shudder at the implication the word “service”
conjures up. Although not always intentional, it seems that the giver has the
advantage, the upper hand, the answers, and the receiver, therefore, must be
grateful for what the giver has provided.
https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/awake-to-others-the-mutual-nature-of-
christian-
charity/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_email=Omeda&utm_campaign=NL-
Our+Sunday+Visitor+News+Now&utm_term=6899J0307967D5A&oly_enc_id=
6899J0307967D5A
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CIVIL WAR: The study of fatalities shows that deaths spiked not only in the
opening phase of the war, but also in the peak of the guerrilla war in 1922, and
again in March 1923. Launching the project, Culture Minister Catherine Martin
said: “The Irish Civil War was a great national tragedy and left a deep wound in
the newly independent State.
“The significant loss of life and the injury to the fabric of our communities, and
many families, were felt for generations, even to this day.
“By exploration of the impacts and factual history of the war, UCC’s research
serves to deepen our appreciation of the challenges faced and sacrifices made
by the individuals and families that made those communities —and the
University has done so with a very thorough, engaging, innovative, and
accessible new resource.”7
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41383423.html
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You can access the new site by typing exa.mn/CivilWarUCC
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CONGO: Congo Unit Histories (1960 – 1982)
The ONUC (Organisation des Nations Unies au Congo) mission was established
in reaction to Belgium’s unilateral intervention to protect its citizens in the
newly independent state and to assist in the secession of the mineral-rich
Katangan province. The mission’s mandate was to facilitate the removal of
Belgian troops, maintain law and order and help legitimise the post-colonial
government. The Irish Defence Forces Unit Histories, July 1960 – May 1964, are
particularly significant as they describe the first missions where a battalion-
strength Irish contingent served with the United Nations. Eight battalions, two
infantry groups and two armoured squadrons served in the Congo.
https://www.militaryarchives.ie/en/online-collections/united-nations-unit-
histories-1960-1982/congo-unit-histories
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Irish Famine Orphan Girls Commemoration
The Irish Famine Orphan Girls Commemoration event this year will mark the
175th anniversary of the last three ships of the Earl Grey Scheme to arrive in
Melbourne (the Diadem, Derwent and Eliza Caroline in 1850).
This is a free event. All welcome. WHEN: Sunday 23 November 2025, 2-4pm
(live music from 1.30pm) WHERE: Famine Rock, Burgoyne Reserve, The Strand
(near Stevedore Street), Williamstown
https://tintean.org.au/2025/11/10/whats-on-november-december-and-
beyond-2/
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TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC AND SONG SESSION Last Sunday of each month
2pm – 4 pm. entertain patrons of the Canberra Irish Club. All musicians are
welcome to attend. Just email [email protected] for more
information.
https://www.irishclub.com.au/What-s-on/Club-News-Events/TRADITIONAL-
IRISH-MUSIC-AND-SONG-SESSION.aspx?mc_cid=0e00855f05
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MUSIC: Knocknagoshel Neilus O’Connor annual traditional music festival in The
Mall, weekend on Friday 14th Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th with a full
programme of great music spanning the three days.
WALKERS in the City—and Everywhere
In psychogeography, the journey is key. Each step a person takes helps them
reshape and better understand the role the space around them plays in their
life.
https://daily.jstor.org/walkers-in-the-city-and-
everywhere/?utm_source=mcae&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=j_daily
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WATER: Ireland’s Water Woes: It’s Not Just About the Rain – A Deep Dive into
Uisce Éireann’s Giant Overhaul
Okay, let’s be honest. “Temporary disruptions” is a lovely phrase, isn’t it? Uisce
Éireann’s folks are doing their best to sound reassuring about this €10 billion
water infrastructure upgrade, but after reading about the Kerry housing delays
tied to the project, it’s starting to feel less like a proactive investment and
more like a nationwide inconvenience marathon. We’re not saying they’re
deliberately inconveniencing people – probably not – but the sheer scale of the
project demands a serious conversation about transparency and, frankly, a bit
of perspective.
https://www.memesita.com/uisce-eireann-water-alerts-stay-informed-in-
county-kerry/
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PASTORAL Leaders: Diocese of Kerry are now recruiting for next Lay Pastoral
Leaders course, which begins in January 2026. If you, or anyone you know, is
interested in this wonderful opportunity, please contact Frances Rowland @
064 663 2644. Please visit our website www.dioceseofkerry.ie for more course
information and how to register.
RADIO: West Limerick 102FM: Tune in to Poet Peg Prendiville, from Ballyhahill,
Peg brings her rhyming poetry Creatively Speaking with Mary Lavery Carrig for
each Wednesday episode all this month from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
RISH LANGUAGE WEEKEND; in the Killarney Heights Hotel on Friday 21st of
November at 8pm featuring a pop-up Gaeltacht and on Saturday 22nd
November from 11.00am—3pm, talk by Fr Tomás Ó’Luanaigh agus Cormac Ó
hAodha, Beidh Fáilte Romhat
FIRST SATURDAY CONFERENCE IN KNOCK: To mark the 100 th anniversary of the
First Saturday Apparition in Pontevedra, Spain, there will be a special
conference in Knock on the first Saturday in December – December 6th. For
more details please visit firstsaturdays.ie
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POETRY: Class of 95: A Literary Anthology on the Assassination of Prime
Minister Yitzhak Rabin .A powerful anthology of Israeli poetry on the
assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, translated into English for the first time and
released for his 30th Memorial Day.
When Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated on the night of
November 4, 1995, a generation came of age in grief, awakening to the fragility
of democracy and the cost of Jewish division. His death tore through the heart
of Israeli society and reverberated across world Jewry, becoming one of the
defining ruptures in modern Jewish history.
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GOALS: As you read the suggested personal finance goals for your 30s, keep in
mind that everyone is in a different place, so naturally everyone is going to
have different objectives. But if you’re feeling confused and overwhelmed
about money, it’s sometimes helpful to see suggestions for milestones to hit at
certain points in your life. You can then take those broad suggestions and
refine them so they fit your personal circumstances.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/career-wealth/wealth/7-personal-finance-
goals-for-your-30s/?mc_cid=5829f14a39
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