Knockanure Notes – 31st May, 2009

HOPE all had a happy Bank Holiday and returned safe and well.

Plenty of entertainment was available in the locality with Writers Week and racing at Listowel, the lovely weather attracted crowds to Ballybunion and many relaxed at home in the sunshine. There was an interesting exhibition at the Listowel Boys School with some old school pictures also prisoners contributed artwork on display; many do not know that there are 3,850 prisoners in this country in 14 jails. A band parade and pageant from the square on Sunday to the library in Listowel was well received, it was followed by a bit of fun to the delight of all. Farmers Market and Craft fair had a great variety of goods on offer showing the great ability of the stall holders.

BEST Wishes to the students who will start their Leaving and Junior Cert today June 3rd, nearly 4,000 are taking the exams in Kerry.

LOCAL Bus travels from the Parish to Listowel every Tuesday, book with 1890 528 528.

CAST Your vote, millions worldwide risk life and limb to express their preference.

ACTIVE Retirement Day” in Knockanure will take place on Monday 8th June, 2009.

If attending, please phone the office on 068 49799 between the hours of 9.30 am to 1.30pm. Monday to Friday. Anybody wishing to book the Centre for Any Occasion (Christenings, Birthdays, Funerals etc). Please contact the office at 068 49799 or Mobile No. 086 8392787.

Tony Hunt of Athea, has retired from Kerry Ingredients after 46 years service.

GAA: Knockanure were beaten by Knocknagoshel B in the Junior North Kerry Football League on Tuesday May 26th.

FULL Moon on June 7th. The best view of Saturn for fifteen years is on June 3rd. People worldwide were able to see Neptune and Jupiter in conjunction over the past few days. This is the first of three conjunctions this year, with the next starting July 9 and the other December 21st.

NEW Stamp issued by An Post to mark the International Year of Astronomy depicts Crab Nebula and a Brown Dwarf.

WEATHER has waterlogged most grazing land; some fields will have to be reseeded as substantial damage has been caused. Dairy farmers stand to loose nearly a E1billion this year due to the steep fall in milk price, the extra cost of production and the reduction in yields will put more out of production. The EU may have given stability and better prices over past years, but the future looks bleak with few employed on the land and no fishermen. One bit of good news is that the weather greatly improved last weekend and the price of silage wrap is falling, silage cutting has started.

WORKSHOP for new entrants to dairy farming will be held at Moorepark on June 4th, register by texting “macra” with your name and address to 51444. Moorepark Food Research Centre open day is on June 9th;
ST JOHN’S: Wed. 3rd of June, Doug Mc Leod; Fri. 5th Agustin Maruri a Spanish guitar player; Tuesday 16th Folk Music from the Americas; exhibition this month by John Morris, details from 068 22566.

SIAMSA have Tearmann nightly Wed. to Saturday, excluding Fri & Sun; Oilean runs from Monday to Saturday excluding Fri. and Sun., details from 066 712 3055. For retired people film called Some Like It Hot will take place at Siamsa Tire on Thursday, June 4th at 2pm.

TROJAN Workers for Comhaltas and the community Sean Broderick, Michael Dowling and Maureen O Donnell were honored with a special get-together in Listowel recently.

We also remember Henry Lyons who was the first chairman of the Blennerville Windmill restoration committee when it opened twenty years ago; Henry has many relations in the Parish.

EVENTS: Cork and Kerry will meet in Killarney on June 7th; Sunday June 7th a fun day will be held at Fr Casey’s GAA Field in aid of Dromtrasna N.S.; Ceili will be held at Tournafulla on Friday night June 5th; Set Dancing workshop will be held at the Mermaids on each Tuesday, details from 087 9451 247; Soccer, Bulgaria v Ireland on June 6th; AIB in Listowel have Photo Journalism Display till June 5th; Tarbert House is now open to the public, Monday to Saturday; The Association of Irish Musical Societies are to meet at the INEC on June 13th;

DYSLEXIA Awareness day will be held at the Desmond Complex on Saturday June 13th, details from 069 62222.

JOBS: It costs €11.5 million a year to keep 1,000 people on Social Welfare and €16.5 million to keep the same number on CE Schemes. Planning rules imposed in the good times could now hinder local job creation, a review should start now.

AWARE: The Tralee Aware group offer support for those who are sufferers of depression and for their families and friends every Tuesday at 8pm in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’s Church. Contact 066 7128010.

GROW: Community Mental Health meets every Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Day Care Centre, Boherbee at 8pm. Contact: Una Chambers, 087 2389461.

(OCD): you are invited to the OCD Support Group which meets on the 1st Thursday of each month in a room at the Meadowlands Hotel from 8pm – 9.30pm. (Next meeting Thursday, June 4th).

BED PUSH by staff of Tesco in Abbeyfeale is on June 6th in aid of Make a wish foundation .

BEST Wishes to Mary Lyons who is retiring from teaching at Listowel Community College.

OUTING by students and teachers of Knockanure School to Dublin took place last week. Hope all enjoyed the long day out.

Speaking of outing watch your baggage weight or the airline may charge you up to E100 for a stone over weight, small print and a play on words hide charge.

ELECTIONS for Europe and the County Council takes place on June 5th .

KDYS, Listowel are running Summer Camps,for age 10 – 13 years olds in Moyvane and Listowel, details from 068 23744.

BIOENERGY Conference takes place on Wednesday 17th June at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny. For further info www.sei.ie/bioenergy2009 or contact Paul Dykes (SEI REIO) on 023 8863393 E [email protected]

HOSPICE needs volunteers for their Sunflower Day, details from 068 23035.

VOTERS List for 45 years ago; Trien, Margaret, Thomas, Bridie, Nora and Bartholomew Flavin; Richard and Ellen Horgan; William, Bridget, Timothy Wm, Hannah and Mary Leahy; John McElligott; Mary (Senior) and Timothy Scanlon; Michael, Julia, Belle, and Kathleen Sullivan. Shronebeirne, Hannah Barrett, Diarmuid, Timothy J, Sean, Philomena N.T. Hannah NT; John, William, Margaret, Mrs Eileen, and Thomas Broderick; Catherine, Jerry and Michael Brosnan; Norah Cahill; Jerome, Francis Junior and Mary Carroll, David, Thomas and Michael Dillon; Kerry, Nelius and Daniel Heffernan; James Keane; Patrick and Mary McElligott; Nora and Edward Murphy; James and Betty O Connor. Sluicequarter, Patrick Dillane; Norah, Mary and Hannah Dillon; Patrick and Betty Doody; Ellen and James Gould; John and Elizabeth Horgan; Daniel and Margaret Lane; Hannah and John Joe Moloney; Rea, Dan and Denis Brosnan; Margaret Buckley; Mary (Flannigan), Jeremiah, Catherine and Bridget Clifford; William Junior, William and Ellen Connell; Michael, Martin, Margaret and Patrick Corridan; Nora and Michael Flynn; Daniel and Julia Lane; Mathew and Mary O Connor; Mary Josephine, Robert and Hannah Stack.

THOUGHT: “So you say you can’t take it, the price is too high. The feelings are gone it seems the rivers run dry. You never imagined it could turn out so rough. You give and give and give and still it’s never enough. Your emotions have vanished that once held a thrill, you wonder if love could be alive in you still. But that ring on your finger was put there to stay, you’ll never forget the words you promised that day. Jesus didn’t die for you because it was fun, He hung there for love because it had to be done, and in spite of the anguish his word was fulfilled, cause love is not a feeling it’s an act of your will.” Don Francisco.

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ADORATION: Moyvane Wed. 10.00am to 7.00pm and Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm. Adoration in Abbeyfeale each evening Monday to Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Eucharistic Procession takes place in Listowel on Sunday 14th June.

MASS: Fr. Sean Maher who was recently ordained is expected to offer Mass in Listowel on Saturday 6th June at 7.30pm.

DEATH took place on May 24th `09 of Anna (Nancy) O Flaherty nee Murphy of Lisaniskea, Kilmorna Listowel. Nancy was predeceased by her husband Denis J and is survived by her sons Jim and Tim, daughters Kathleen and Mary. Requiem mass in Knockanure Church on Wednesday May 27th for Nancy was celebrated by Fr Lucid assisted by Fr McMahon, Canon Kelly and Fr Moore. Hymns were sung by Stephen Donegan. Nancy O Flaherty was laid to rest at Ahavoher beside her husband Denis J O Flaherty who died on June 24th 1987 aged 64 years.

DEATH has occurred of Brendan Buckley who was born at Keylod to Eddie Buckley and Peg Kennelly. Brendan lived at Kilcolman and is survived by his wife Joan, children Michael, Chris and Kathleen. Brothers Tony, Neilus and Gerard, he was predeceased by his sister Kathleen and brother Michael. Following Requiem Mass at Kilcolman Church on Tuesday June 2nd `09, Brendan Buckley was laid to rest at nearby graveyard.

DEATH has taken place of Betty Meehan of Moyvane South; she is survived by her husband Michael Meehan and children Denis, Garry, Helen and Betty. Following Requiem Mass at Moyvane Church on Monday June 1st `09, Betty Meehan was laid to rest beside her father Garrett O Connor who died on June 9th 1984, her mother Lily Scanlon died 25th of July 1954 and is buried at Murhur Churchyard.

ANNIVERSARIES: Maurice Connor, David Flynn, Owen McGillicuddy, Hannie Fitzgerald, Sr. Maureen Griffin, Chris Sweeney, Mairead Moroney, Hannah Doyle, Sr. Emilian Bunce, John Costelloe, John Moriarty, Fr Tim Enright, Fr Con Herlihy, Br. Hermes O Connor, Bridget Kennelly, Tom Connor, Bill Barry, Hannie Mulvihill, Sadie Shanahan, Howard Flannery, Eugene O Sullivan, Elizabeth Emmery, Paddy Doody, Sr. Gabrielle Galvin, MASS for the week beginning Tues. June 2nd 8.00pm for Brid Brouder; Wed. 3rd at 9.15am for Kathleen Dore ;Thurs. 4th at Knockanure 8.00pm For the People of the Parish; First Friday 5th at 8.00pm in Moyvane for Denis, Nora & Michael Moloney; Sat. 6th at 8.00pm for John, Dan & Bridie Kearney, The Village; Sun.7th 11.00am Mass in Moyvane for Hughie Fitzmaurice.

SCHOOL: Our Lady’s School of Evangelisation, Knock, Co Mayo are now inviting applications for September. details contact 094 9388245 or 087 2351294 or www.olseknock.com

ROSARY RALLY: at Knock will take place on Saturday, June 6th – Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Coaches from Tralee at 7am, Contact 066 7124519.

CERTIFICATE in Counseling commencing September, more information from 066 7122931 or [email protected]

OPEN-AIR MASS: Tralee Town Council are organising a Garden Festival in the Town Park Tralee on weekend June 20th/21st. As part of this event, the 12 noon Mass on Sunday, June 21st will be celebrated in the Town Park .

MASS; There will be a Sunday Evening Mass at 6.15pm in the Cathedral in Killarney for the months of June, July and August .

JUBILEE Mass for Fr. Linnane is on Friday June 19th at Listowel Church.

DAY of Recollection / Meditation with Fr Pat Murray S.C.A on June 13th in the Desmond Complex, NCW Theme is If we are present to the present moment then we are also present to eternity. For booking please contact Catherine Ambrose 069-77562.

ADORATION: Moyvane, Sunday 4 to 5pm; Wed. 10.00am to 7.00pm and Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm. Adoration in Abbeyfeale each evening Monday to Friday from 6pm to 8pm; Listowel every Tuesday and Wednesday. Eucharistic Procession takes place in Listowel on Sunday 14th June.

First Friday of the Month, Usual Communion Rounds, Knockanure in the Morning and Moyvane in the Afternoon.

Diocesan Collection on 6th & 7th June for the Education of Priests.

Confessions on Saturdays at noon and on request.

READERS: Vigil Michelle Corridan & Chloe Mulvihill; 11am David Murphy & Noelle Nolan; Knockanure 10am Mary Flaherty & Siobhan Fitzgerald

COLLECTORS for June, Vigil, Tom Quinn & Tom Moloney; 11am Annamarie Sheehan & Ester Foley and Knockanure Siobhan Fitzgerald.