Primary Schools Badminton Finals recently.
CHOIR: Listowel Day Time Choir every Tues. 11.30am-12.30pm St
Patrick’s Hall, Listowel.
BEST Wishes to Nora Kennelly of Moyvane who celebrated her 101st
Birthday recently.
TALKS: The Diocese of Kerry invites you to its Lenten online talk
series, “Beyond Almsgiving,” exploring poverty in the light of
Catholic Social Teaching, on 24th Feb., 10th Mar. & 24th Mar. 7.30pm.
Speakers incl. Dr Aoife McGrath and guest speakers from SVP and
Trócaire. Info. & reg. dioceseofkerry.ie
‘Online Lenten Reflections, The Irish Synodal Pathway has organised a
series of online Lenten reflections. Further info/to sign up
dioceseofkerry.ie/synodlent
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CHERNOBYL Children’s International Kerry (Adi Roche) will be holding a
Church Gate collection at all Masses Sat. 28th Feb. & Sun. 1st Mar.
THANKS: The Pro Life Campaign would like to thank all who gave so
generously and helped out at the recent Church Gate Collection. In
total €488.04 was collected.
This money will be spent wisely to further the pro-life cause. For
information on our work visit www.prolifecampaign.ie
Samaritans Kerry would like to thank everyone for the continued
support of their Christmas Collection. €1,823.20 was collected in
Moyvane & €476.40 in Knockanure. Samaritans can be contacted 24hrs/day
Free Call 116123 / email [email protected]
VOCATIONS to the Diocesan Priesthood: COME AND SEE DAY, A day to
explore priesthood: talks, prayer, answering your questions discerning
a vocation. Pallottine Centre, Thurles, Co. Tipperary E41A271, Sat.
11th April: 11am – 4:30pm. See Church noticeboard.
PADRE PIO: February Devotions in Castleisland parish church on the
second Tuesday of the month, March 10 at 7.30pm. The witness will be
delivered by Tyrone trainer Micky Harte.
LISTOWEL St. Padre Pio & 1st Friday 6th, mass at 6.15pm.
DEATH of John Stackpoole, Gortdromagowna, Moyvane, and formerly Lower
Athea, Athea, Co. Limerick, on February 19th, 2026. Predeceased by his
parents Jack and Bridie and brother Peter. Husband of Bernie and
father of Ian and Thelma. Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law
Marguerite, son-in-law Keith, his grandchildren Lorcan, Mia and Megan,
brothers Tom and Dan, sisters Hannah and Helen, brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Requiem mass celebrated
for John in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Monday morning.
Interment afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.
DEATH of Joan Flynn (née Leahy), Kilmeaney, Kilmorna and late of
Shrone, Listowel on February 21st, 2026, wife and best friend of
Johnny, mother of Sarah and Anna, daughter of Bridget and the late Dan
Joe Leahy, sister of Nora (Power), Bridget (O’Connor), Kathy
(O’Connor), Helen (Leahy), John, Timmy and Hughie. Missed by her
uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
Funeral to The Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Monday for the
Requiem Mass,
Followed by burial afterwards in St. John Paul II Cemetery,
Ballybunion Road, Listowel.
DEATH of Patrick (Patsy) Broderick, Gortdromagowna, Moyvane, on
February 22nd, 2026. Predeceased by his parents John and Nora Mai,
infant son Gerard, his sister Maura, brothers Sean and Dan,
sister-in-law and brothers-in-law. Husband of Josephine and father of
Noreen (Lynch), John and Pat. Missed by his daughters-in-law Grainne
and Diana, son-in-law Declan, his grandchildren Joseph, David,
Kaleigh, Conor, Laura, Evelyn, Ellen, Anna Mai, Lorcan and Sarah Anne,
his sister Eileen Shanahan, brother Larry, sister-in-law, nephews, and
nieces. Funeral to The Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Wednesday
for the Requiem Mass for Patsy, followed by a private Cremation
service at Shannon Crematorium.
DEATH of Mary Quinn (née Thornton), Leitrim Middle, Moyvane and
formerly of Glenalappa, Moyvane, on February 22nd, 2026. Wife of the
late Johnny Quinn and sister of the late Peggy O’Brien (Wicklow). Mary
is survived by her children Marie, Mike, John, Myles, Breda and Helen,
daughters-in-law Sharon, Lena and Tracey, sons-in-law Peter, Seanie
and Barry, her grandchildren Laura, Dylan, Shane, Peadar, Darragh,
Áobha, Eoghan, Johnaton, Rian, Maria, Sarah, Mark, Johnny, Matthew,
Sylvester and Fionn. She will be missed by her sister Bridie Bridgeman
(Foynes), brother Myles Thornton (Roscommon), sister-in-law Julia
Thornton, brother-in-law Dermot Bridgeman, nephews, and nieces.
Requiem Mass for Mary was celebrated at The Church of the Assumption,
Moyvane on Thursday, followed by burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery,
Moyvane.
ANNIVERSARIES: Tracy Kennedy, Martin Mulvihill, Neil Hanrahan, Nell
Flavin, Mike Kennelly, Florrie Mullin, Elizabeth Flaherty, Paddy
Kearney, Siobhan Stack, Marie Sweeney, Tom Hegarty, Liam O Sullivan,
Christina Dillon,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 28th Feb.’26 Moyvane for Jimmy Walsh (Aniv.)
Ballylongford, John Thornton (Months Mind),Tommie “O” & Una O’Sullivan
(Aniv.’s) Moyvane & Galway at 7.30pm; Sun. 1st Mar.’26 Knockanure at
9.30am; Tues. 3rd Mar.’26 Moyvane for Catherine O’Connor (Aniv.)
Church St.,Glin, Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration 10am; Weds.
4th Mar.’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Thurs. 5th Mar.’26 Moyvane at 7pm; Fri.
6th Mar.’26 Knockanure, First Friday, Mass followed by Confessions
10am, and mass Moyvane for Denis Hanrahan (1st Aniv.) Carol Ann
Flahavin (Aniv.) Mass followed by Confessions 7pm; Sat. 7th Mar.’26
Moyvane for Florrie Mullin (2nd Aniv.), Patrick Kearney (1st Aniv.)
Kilbaha, Jackie Hanrahan, Months Mind, Margaret “Peggy” Wallace
(Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 8th Mar.’26 Knockanure for Hannah Keane
(Aniv.), Hugh Goulding (5th A/v.) Knockanure Village, Bridie Flavin
(Aniv.) Trien at 9.30am.
GAA Moyvane NKL Div 1B Result- Moyvane 1-09 to St. Senans 1-09.
DANCE: Afternoon Dancing Sunday 1st March 3pm-5.30pm in The Listowel
Arms Hotel, in aid of Palliative care. Music by “The Singing Jarvey”.
€10 entrance.
KNOCK: Annual National Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage
to Knock, Sunday 19th April’26. Coach travelling from Killarney,
Farranfore, Castleisland, Abbeyfeale. Further details nearer the time.
Contact Breda 087-6742306/Margaret 087-2976304
Eucharistic Healing Retreat in Knock Shrine, Mar. 7th & 8th.
PURPLE Day (Epilepsy Awareness Day) Thurs. 26th Mar. In Ireland over
45,000 people live with epilepsy, visit www.epilepsy.ie
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DIVINE WILL FAMILY gathering at the Daycare Centre, Abbeyfeale V94R283
Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th March at 2pm.. All are welcome.
Speaker is Greg Dunne who has had an encounter with Jesus. For
further information contact Susan Daly 087 764 4131 or David Davy 087
099 4272.
FESTIVAL: Ballydonoghue Festival Launch Friday 27 March @ 8pm in
Tomáisín’s Hall.
GARDEN: if you are feeling a little intimidated by the idea of
gardening, it can be hard to know where to start. With this in mind,
we’ve chosen 5 starter plants for those taking the green-fingered leap
this year. Three beginner-friendly plants- Lavender
FULL MOON on 3rd. Land is still very wet, but flowers are on the
ground and some on trees.
This weekend weather permitting, six planets appear together in the evening sky.
GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw results for 24th Feb. 2026; Jackpot was
E3.300. Winning Numbers 3-6-29 and 31. No Winner. Lucky dips of E25
went to ; Timmie Keane, Clounbrane, Moyvane; Bridget O Connor,
Inchamore, Moyvane; Con Lynch, c/o Mike Lynch “Taxi”; Ann Maria
Clancy, Knockanure and Tim Horgan, Kilmorna. Next Draw on March 3rd.
Next Jackpot E3.400.
World Hearing Day 3rd March. International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March.
ST JOHNS: Friday 6th of March at 11am, Conversational Irish; and at
8pm Traditional Music with Emer O Flaherty & Band; Emma Doran-
Emmaculate on Saturday March 7th @ 8pm; Friday 13th- Theatre- Blithe
Spirit; An Improbable Farce in three acts, presented by Presentation
Secondary School, details from 068 22566.
GLORACH: The Carnegie Players from Kenmare will be at the Glórach
Theatre on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March with their production
of the John McDwyer play The Pension Plan, book at 0871383940 or at
www.glorachabbeyfeale.com
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RAGGED ROAD THEATRE COMPANY, Present Mother Knows Best, a comedy by Jimmy Keary,
in St. John’s Theatre Listowel on 13th & 14th February all performances at 8pm.
OUTING SUNDAY MARCH 21: visiting the Hunt Museum, St. John’s Castle
and the historical Milk Market. Please confirm booking with payment
now. Contact Maureen 087 98 45 102 for more information. Fitzpatrick’s
bus will be picking up in Listowel at 9am. Duagh Primary School
9.15am. Abbeyfeale bus stop opposite the Church 9.30am.
RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month; Knockanure on
First Thursday of month. Clounmacon on the second Friday; Moyvane Hub
on 2nd Sunday of the month from 7pm-10pm; Ita’s Rambling House at the
Desmond Complex is on the 3rd. Friday each month. Knocalucka is on the
3rd. Tuesday of the month. Josie’s Brosna 2nd Thursday of the month.
Ballyhahill 3rd Wednesday in the Community Centre. John Barrett’s
Bar, Glin 4th Tuesday. Tarbert last Saturday of the month at the
Community Centre.
THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS celebrated on Sunday 1st of March at 12.00
noon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, by Fr.
Bernard Healy. Info from [email protected].
Confessions before Mass from 11.30am.
FUNDS: €12,248,520 in capital funding for healthcare infrastructure
projects in Kerry, under the new HSE Capital Plan.
VILLAGE Hub in Moyvane recently welcomed Minister Patrick O’Donovan to
Moyvane, he visited the Hub, the Community Hall, Moyvane GAA and the
proposed site for Astro Pitches.
GAA in Kerry are recruiting coaches for this summer’s Cúl Camps. If
anyone is interested please send your CV to [email protected]
by March 27th.
ST PATRICKS Day Listowel: There are a number of events aimed directly
at primary school children, there will be a Comórtas Ealáíne (art
competition) held in Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail on Wednesday 11th March
at 6pm all primary school children are welcome to attend. We will have
a Tráth na gCeist in St. Michaels College on Friday 13th March at 6pm,
the Tráth na gCeist is open to 5th and 6th class children in teams of
4. Writers week are also sponsoring a Comórtas Scríbhneóreachta in
honour of their 55th anniversary, this competition is open to children
from 2nd to 6th class and will be run in conjunction with the local
schools. More at
https://theadvertiser.ie/sceal
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The St Patrick’s Festival committee in Abbeyfeale is delighted to
announce the theme of this year’s event is “St Patrick’s Day: Feale
the Carnival”.In order to encourage participation we have 10 trailers
we are offering to local businesses/ community groups. We have linked
with the SICAP programme in West Limerick Resources who will provide a
local artist to help those 10 groups with their float design. Please
contact the committee if you are interested in a trailer
[email protected]
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CONCERT in aid of Athea Lourdes Fund will be held in Athea on March 20th at8pm.
KERRY Drama Festival at The Ivy Leaf Art Centre, Castleisland daily
from Friday, March 6th to Friday, March 13th. It is 38th annual Kerry
Drama Festival. Contact 085 1439 704.
IRISH CANCER SOCIETY: Relay for life is coming to Kerry. This 24-hour
walking event is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and is about
communities coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember
those we’ve lost and stand shoulder to shoulder with those facing
cancer. Come along to the launch night on March 4th in Lyreacrompane
Resource Centre V31DA36 at 7:30pm to find out what it’s all about and
how you can get involved.
WANDER Wild Festival, has over 40-new events, expanding its 2026
programme, taking place from April 17–19th, details
www.wanderwildfestival.com
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MUSIC: Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Trad Session Athea On Sunday
March 1st At Batt’s Bar from 7 – 9pm.
FUNDS: Athea Craft Group are delighted with their new sewing machine
and accessories. Funding from SSE Renewables Community Fund was used
towards the purchase.
VIDEO: Presentation Girls Secondary School, Castleisland has issued a
public call for video footage, images and memorabilia for the school’s
100th anniversary. For more, contact.
http://www.mainevalleypost.com
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WOOL: European Wool Day takes place on Saturday, March 28 at The
Meadowlands Hotel, and will have registered attendees from across
Ireland and Europe.
VINTAGE: Knockdown Vintage Club Fundraising Vintage Run on Sunday
29th March, Raffle for numerous prizes. Proceeds go to: Athea First
Responders, Ballyhahill Parents Association, Star Rescue, Brosna
Playground Project and Ballyhahill Parish Hall.
LISTOWEL ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR This Sunday 1st March at St. John’s
Theatre & Arts centre, The Square. Doors open at 10:30am.
DIVINE MERCY PILGRIMAGE: Visits to the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Wieliczka
Saltmines, Czestochowa & Auschwitz. 28th September to 4th October
2026. Spiritual Director: Fr. Brendan Walsh, for further details
contact Mairead Hanlon on 087 600 4379.
FATIMA: The Totus Tuus 2026 Fatima Pilgrimage
August 28th – Sept 4th. Cost €915. For more information call Damien on
087 20 49 048.
TALK: An online lecture organised by Trócaire will take place on
Tuesday, March 3rd at 7.00pm. Guest speaker Dr. Hugo Slim.
Registration at trocaire.org. Breis eolais [email protected]
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LIGHTS: between November’s MD meetings and January’s, a total of 506
faulty public lights, reported across County Kerry,
Pope Leo XIV on X: We need to rediscover the fundamental attitude of
care as support and closeness to others, not only because someone is
in need or is sick, but because they experience vulnerability, the
vulnerability that is common to all human beings. Only in this way
will we be able to develop more effective and sustainable healthcare
systems.
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TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT – (over 55’s) meet in Tarbert Bridewell
every Friday between 10.30am and 12 Noon. New Members are welcome.
POKER CLASSIC – 5 Card Draw – in Carmody’s Bar on Friday 6th March at
8pm, entry €30. Usual buybacks and a Texas game later. This is a
fundraiser for the New Astro Turf at the Tarbert Comprehensive School
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FUNDS: The 2026 ESB Wind Farm Community Funds are now open for
applications until March 6, Grouse Lodge Wind Farm, Ardagh, is among
the Wind Farm Community Funds included. The fund is available to
community and voluntary groups, non-profit groups or organisations
with a charitable status. The Wind Farm Community Funds will
prioritise projects and initiatives that support and benefit the areas
surrounding ESB wholly owned and co-owned wind farms, in the following
categories: Education and skills, Health, safety and wellbeing,
Environment and habitat conservation, Energy efficiency and
sustainability, Culture and heritage, Recreation, sport and social
inclusion. Applications may made online at
www.communitybenefitfunds.ie
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Video link
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Listowel Rambling House 26 Feb 2026.m
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Sarsfield House at Arthur’s Quay.
Fine Gael councillor Peter Doyle said: “I would love to see the end of
Sarsfield House”.
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CIVIL WAR: New Research
The new research into Civil War fatalities in Kerry yields a higher
number of deaths than previous estimates. It puts the combined
combatant and civilian death toll in Kerry between 28 June 1922 and 24
May 1923 at 185, an average of one fatality each day.
The research highlights the National Army’s very high casualty rate in
Kerry where it sustained eighty-eight fatalities, a higher death toll
than the anti-Treaty side. The Irish Civil War Fatalities index
represents a memorial of sorts to those who were killed defending the
new Free State in a county where just a single monument to the Free
State dead exists.
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TURBINES: Opposition to the establishment of wind turbines on country
properties is mostly driven by jealousy and misinformed prejudice
(“Tilting at turbines”, October 26). Farmers whose properties have
been chosen to host the turbines are provided with an opportunity to
“drought-proof” their operations in a practical way. Most sensible
people accept the need for renewable energy, and of landholders to
improve their situation by embracing wind farm projects. The major
cause of community division from the projects is largely driven by
those who believe they will not benefit financially from the
technology. This attitude is both selfish and short-sighted. The wider
community will certainly benefit from renewables despite the
destructive opposition, which is generally going nowhere. Derrick
Mason, Boorowa.
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Policy makers often debate the constraints and opportunities of
renewable energy.
Renewable electricity production, from sources such as wind power and
solar power, is sometimes criticized for being variable or
intermittent. The International Energy Agency has stated that its
significance depends on a range of factors, such as the penetration of
the renewables concerned.[2]
There have been concerns relating to the visual and other impacts of
some wind farms, with local residents sometimes fighting or blocking
construction.[3] In the US, the Massachusetts Cape Wind project was
delayed for years partly because of such concerns. Residents in other
areas have been more positive, and there are community wind farm
developments. According to a town councillor, the overwhelming
majority of locals believe the Ardrossan Wind Farm in Scotland has
enhanced the area.[4]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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RENEWABLES: Personal Interests
Self-Interest: People often prioritize their immediate needs and
comforts over long-term environmental benefits. This can lead to
resistance against changes that require personal sacrifice.
Lifestyle Changes: Transitioning to renewable energy often
involves altering daily habits, which some may find inconvenient or
undesirable.
Misconceptions About Renewables
Effectiveness and Reliability
Skepticism: There is a belief that renewable energy sources, like
solar and wind, are not reliable enough to meet energy demands
consistently.
Perceived Costs: Some view renewable energy as more expensive
compared to traditional fossil fuels, despite decreasing costs in
recent years.
Environmental Impact
Environmental Concerns: There are worries about the environmental
impact of producing renewable energy technologies, such as land use
for solar farms or wind turbines.
Conclusion
Opposition to renewable energy often stems from a mix of economic
fears, personal interests, and misconceptions about the effectiveness
and environmental impact of these technologies. Addressing these
concerns through education and demonstrating the long-term benefits of
renewables can help shift perspectives.
Wikipedia
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CLEAN Energy; The Plot Against the Clean Energy Transition
Inside the conspiracy to take down wind and solar power
By Rebecca Burns ——————————
Morano works at the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, part of a
sprawling climate-denial machine assembled with funding from fossil
fuel interests like ExxonMobil and the Charles Koch Foundation and
dark-money groups like DonorsTrust. Between 1998 and 2014, ExxonMobil
and its foundation gave more than half a million dollars to the
committee, which did not respond to a request for comment. DonorsTrust
gave the group nearly $8 million between 2008 and 2017, according to
federal tax data. Today, as both the science and the tangible effects
of a warming planet become irrefutable, it’s increasingly rare to
encounter the kind of outright climate denial these groups pioneered.
Instead, it’s being replaced by what misinformation experts call
“climate delayism”—a coordinated campaign to undermine climate
solutions.
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ORGANIC: A new organic fertiliser product from ‘Down Under’ looks set
to be the answer to the prayers of hard-working farmers across the
country.
Unpredictable weather patterns, and myriad environmental regulations
mean Ireland’s agricultural community has never had it so tough.
One of the biggest tasks for farmers is ensuring compliance with the
nitrates directive, which compels them to prevent the pollution of
waterways from agricultural sources, as well as cutting ammonia
emissions.
Now, a Limerick-born businessman is bringing to market a unique new
organic fertiliser product, which will comply completely with these
strict environmental directives.
(James’s father Jim Long, a former Mayor of Limerick, has invested in
the concept,)
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GAS: Atlantic Canada to receive its first shipment of Australian
liquified natural gas after shipping it 25,000 kilometres across the
ocean instead of purchasing Canadian LNG directly from Alberta.
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Explore Ireland
https://www.nli.ie/news-storie
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DOCTORS: (87% of) doctors say this winter has been busier than usual
for minor health concerns, according to research commissioned by Asda
Pharmacy, with nearly a third (31%) spending more than an hour every
day treating conditions that could be safely managed in pharmacies.
The same survey found 77% of GPs say minor conditions are putting
unnecessary pressure on surgeries.
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.
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EXERCISE: Aerobic Exercise Proves Just As Effective As Antidepressants
In Large Review
In A Nutshell- Exercise shows effects comparable to antidepressants
for depression
Young adults (18-30) and new mothers see the strongest benefits –
Aerobic exercise and group settings work best- Depression needs longer
programs, anxiety responds to shorter sessions
https://studyfinds.org/exercis
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MEDICATION error is an inadvertent failure in the drug therapy process
that can cause serious harm to patients by increasing morbidity and
mortality and are associated with significant economic costs to the
healthcare system. Medication reconciliation is the most
cost-effective intervention and can result in a 66% reduction in
medication errors. To improve patient safety, we developed a machine
learning-based tool that prioritizes patients at risk of medication
errors upon admission to the hospital to ensure that they undergo
medication reconciliation by clinical pharmacists. The data were
collected from the electronic health records of patients admitted to
Reims University Hospital who underwent medication reconciliation
between 2017 and 2023. The data from 7200 patients were used to train
four machine learning-based models based on 52 variables in the
development dataset. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go
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This video features local poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice leading a tour
through Moyvane, providing deep historical context on the landmarks
and people that shaped the village. 13 July 2023.
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Rambling House Listowel 2014
https://youtu.be/SzQ__Oo-Skc?
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