MEAL: Christmas Meal at
Knockanure Community Centre for Active Retired will be held at
Knockanure Community Centre on Monday 12th December. Mass will
take place at 12 O’clock Sharp. Come and enjoy a great meal
followed by music and dance.Anyone wishing to attend please ring
Mary on 068 49799.
BUS from Ballylongford, Tarbert, Moyvane to Listowel every
Tuesday , details from 1890 528 528.
SHOW: Variety show in Knockanure Community Centre on Friday 16th
December at 8pm Sharp. Called ‘The Night before Christmas’
performed by students of Scoil Chorp Chriost Knockanure,
Followed by a host of top local entertainers. Proceeds on the
night will go to Scoil Chorp Chriost Knockanure and Knockanure
Community Centre.
MURHUR National School, Moyvane Presents the Children in a
Nativity/Variety Concert on Friday 16th at 7.30pm. Free
Admission, but donations if desired on the night in aid of
school.
SCHOOL: Scoil Chorp Chriost Knockanure, Our School is collecting
Lee Strand milk tokens. Please collect these tokens on the milk
cartons and give them to children attending the school or
alternatively drop them into the school.
CLOUNMACON Senior Citizens Party on Sunday next 11th December
at 2pm, all welcome.
EVENTS: Kerry Aware Relatives support meeting at the Meadowlands
Hotel on Dec. 7th at 8pm, details from 087 299 3142;
Ballydonoghue Magazine launch at Lisselton on 8th Dec. at 8pm;
Athea National School will be holding their annual School
Concert on December 8th; Unveiling of memorial to Fr Jerry Roche
takes place in Athea on Sun Dec. 11th at 2pm; Seanchaí Literary
Centre Listowel will host a Christmas Craft & Food Fair on
Sunday December 11th ;Donations of cakes, puddings, jams,
conserves,netc are required for the annual cake sale proceeds of
which go to the support of Fr. Tim Galvin, Fr. John Moloney and
two Missionary Sisters. The cake sale will be held on Sunday,
December 11 from 10.30 -1.30pm at St. Ita’s Hall;West Limerick
Toastmasters club will hold their last meeting before Christmas
with a Party night on Wednesday, December 7th in NCW; Set
Dancing at the Devon Hotel on Sunday 11th; Coursing at Newcastle
West on Dec. 10th and 11th; Going Strong, Christmas party at the
Top of the Town in Athea on 14th Dec. Mass at 12.30pm; Bazaar at
Tintean on 18th Dec from 4 to 7pm;
ADD/ADHD and co-existing conditions workshop in St. Ita’s Hall
Abbeyfeale on Wednesday December 14, 2011 for parents of
children attending National School. Time 11am to 12.30pm .For
further information please phone Clare on 068 32444 or Mary on
087 9382883.
ICA Christmas party at Ballygarry Hotel on 11th Dec;
ST JOHN’S: Fri. 9th , The Songbird of Paris, written and
directed by Martha Furey; Sat. 10th . A Christmas Magic Show at
2.30pm and 5pm; Mon. 12th Abba forever; Tues 13th , Film called,
My Afternoon with Marguerite and on Wed 14th A Christmas Variety
Concert from Killocrim N.S. details from 068 22566.
SIAMSA, Dec.; Big Maggie from 9th to 12th, details from 066 712
3055.
PRESENTATION of the Bene Merenti Medal to Mrs Sheehan took place
at Mass in Moyvane church on Friday last December 2nd 2011. Mass
of thanksgiving was celebrated by Fr Lucid assisted by former
Parish Priests of the Parish, Fr. Nolan and Fr. Fleming. Moyvane
choir sang a selection of hymns. Family members, friends and
Knockanure Sacristan congratulated Margaret Sheehan following
the ceremony; Shane Hanrahan gave a few words congratulating Mrs
Sheehan on receiving the medal from the Pope for her pleasant
and dignified attention to duty over many years, both in Moyvane
and before that in England. ICA ladies and helpers provided tea
and refreshments.
GAA Junior Club Football Championship Final result, Piarsaigh na
Dromoda 0-15 Kildangan of Tipperary 1-05. Sun, 27th Nov in
Moyvane, the local ICA provided refreshments at the match.
JOBS: World Youth Day brought over 4,500 jobs to Spain and
brought E354 million to their economy. Even atheists could see
the economic benefits of promoting travel to next years
Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. Why is our government silent?
BOOK: Abbeyfeale Writers Group have published their 1st edition
of Musings and Ramblings .
I.C.A. Family Fun Day which took place on Sunday Nov. 27th ;
Prize Winners on the draw card were as follows: 1st Prize –
Giant Hamper -Sponsored by Newtownsands Co-Op was won by Eamon
Lally, Ahalana; 2nd Prize – Turkey – Sponsored by Tom and Eileen
Roche, The Village Grill, was won by Marie Walsh, Aughrim; 3rd
Prize – Ham – Sponsored by Holly’s Gala, was won by Liam Roche
and Siobhan Delaney, Ahalana; 4th Prize – Home Made Christmas
Cake Sponsored by Esther Foley, was won by Catherine Hannon,
Woodgrove. Guess the Name of the Teddy – won by Sean Slemon,
Ahalahanna; Guess the Number of Sweets in the Jar won by Leah
Slemon, Ahalahanna.
ORGANIC College, The students at An tIonad Glas, Dromcollogher
are busy preparing for the Christmas Fair this Sunday, December
11th, Santa will make his annual visit to the College between
12-4pm and to celebrate there will be loads of stalls selling
juices, home baking, crafts, jewellery and much more. Every
one welcome.
NATIONWIDE programme on War 1 recently had a picture of memorial
with the name of John Barry of Knockanure inscribed.
WAR, Some locals who served abroad, John Kelly born 1870, John
Kelly, born 1880, both British Army War I and natives of
Newtownsandes, Daniel Scanlon 1942 US Draft Card, born
Newtownsandes; Patrick Joseph Casey of Knockanure and NJ 1942
Draft Card; Natives of Athea, Draft Cards 1942, John Joseph Dore
in NJ, James J Mullane Ill, Dan G O Connor Penn, Dan Joseph
White NJ; Duagh natives 1942 draft, Con Buckley NJ, Jeremiah T
Cronin Penn, James Dillon Ill, Denis Lyons NJ, Eugene P McCarthy
Mass, John Relihan NJ,; Two sons of John O Brien and Nora
Coffey of Duagh, Richard and Tim were killed in Flanders in
1915, names on Le Touret Memorial. Ballylongford, 1942 Draft
Cards, Matt Brassil Penn, Peter J Caverley? NJ, Michael Joe
Enright Conn, Martin Enright NJ, Tim Enright N J, Pat joe
Enright NJ, William Foley NJ, Mce N Joyce Mass, John O Connor
Ill and Dan J Sullivan Ill. Tarbert natives on the 1942 Draft
include, Henry J Anthony, Peter Bennett, Tim J Buckley, Wm
Butler, Pat J Collins, Kieran Coolahan, Tom F Dunne, Denis Egan,
Pat Enright, Ed J Fitzmaurice, Joe F Healy, Dan Keane, Ml
Lavery, R J Mangan, Pat E McElligott, Joe P O Connell, Ml O
Connor, Pat J O Connor, Pat O Connor, Dan PO Connor, Tim J O
Connor, A F Tanner and Ml J Wren.
DEPRESSION: Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and
bi-polar disorder takes place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear
of St. John’s Church, Tralee every Tuesday at 8pm. Relatives
meet at The Meadowlands Hotel on the first Wednesday of every
month at 8pm (next meeting December 7th). Call Kate on
087-2993142. Farm Stress Helpline 1800 742645.
“CHRISTIANITY can never come to us as a bargain; it can never be
had at wholesale price. We must be willing to pay the full price
of surrender and trust” William L. Krutza
RETREAT at Ardfert, Advent Reflection nights, Wednesdays,
December 7th & 14th from 8pm – 10pm. Facilitator Margaret
Culloty. Booking 066-7134276
ADORATION: Moyvane Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Wed. 10.00am to
7.00pm and Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm; Eucharistic
Adoration Listowel commencing this Sunday from 3 to 6pm and
will take place each Sunday of Advent in the Adoration Chapel
also on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after 10.30am Mass till 7pm.
CHOIR: Abbeyfeale Senior Choir will join with The Kerry Chamber
Choir in a Musical Celebration at the Church of the Assumption
Abbeyfeale on Sunday, December 11th at 7pm.
DEATH took place on December 2nd 2011 of Tess O Connor, nee
O’Connor, Caherhayes North, Abbeyfeale, and formerly of Rylane,
Duagh. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel and survived by
sons Denis (Newcastle West), Seán (Limerick) and Pat, daughters
Maureen (Newcastle West), Sheila (Duagh) and Joan Maria
(Listowel), brothers, sister-in-law, sons-in-law,
daughters-in-law. Following Requiem Mass at Abbeyfeale Church on
Sunday 4th Dec. 2011, Tess O Connor was laid to rest at Reilig
Ide Naofa, Abbeyfeale.
DEATH took place on November 30th 2011 of Sr. Carmel Danaher of
Presentation Sisters, Kilcock, Co. Kildare and Athea, Limerick
Sr. Carmel is survived by her nephew Fr. John Guiney SJ,
nephews and nieces. Following Requiem Mass at the Convent Chapel
Bagenalstown on Saturday December 2nd 2011, Sr. Carmel Danaher
was laid to rest at the Assumption Cemetery, Bagenalstown. Her
sister, Sr. Fidelma Danaher of the Presentation Order died in
2009, there were six children in their family.
DEATH took place on 30th November 2011 of Fr. John Walsh O.S.A.
of St Augustine’s College, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Waterford and
Late of Ballyline, Ballylongford. Requiem Mass for Fr Walsh was
celebrated at St Michael’s Church, Ballylongford on Friday
December 2nd 2011, he was laid to rest in the Walsh Family grave
at Lislaughtin Churchyard.
ANNIVERSARIES: Bridie Stack, Mike Holly, Margaret Dillane, Kay
Hollaway, Nora Flaherty, John Moore, Molly Manning, Tim
Kennelly, James O Connor, Maureen Foley, Nora Foran, Jane
Desmond, Johnny Broderick, Oliver Leahy, Peggy Moriarty, William
Finucane, John Collins, Peggy O Connor, Agnes Donovan, John P
Fitzgerald, Tom Relihan, Sean Brosnan, Fr Jerry Roche, Mass on
Tues. 6th at 7.30pm for, Julia, Paddy & Billy and the
deceased members of the Hanrahan Family; Mass on Wed. 7th at
7.30pm for Maureen Foley and the deceased members of the Foley
Family; Mass on Thurs. 8th Dec. Feast of The Immaculate
Conception at 10.00am for Tom Relihan; Mass on Fri. 9th at
7.30pm for Ollie Leahy; Mass on Sat. 10th at 7.30pm for Matthew
& Bridget Quinn; Mass on Sun. 11th at 10.00am for Jack
Goulding and 11.00am Mass in Moyvane is for Patrick Scanlon.
HOLY Day Thursday next 8th December is the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass
Knockanure 10am and Moyvane 11.00am Private Intention.
HOLY Day Dec. 8th Mass in Listowel on Wed, at 7pm and on
Thursday 8th at 11am and 1.10pm.
Christmas Cards of St. Mary’s Church, Listowel are on sale in
the Parish Office, at Jackie McGillicuddy’s shop, & Carmel’s
News agency.
ENROLMENT Ceremony for Knockanure children was held on Sunday
last 4th Dec. 2011 at Knockanure Church, many posters and
artwork of pupils and teachers were on display. The children
sang hymns and all joined in to applaud them at the end of a
lovely ceremony. Call to see the art display in the church
during the week.
READERS: Vigil, John Corbett & Marguerite Lynch; 11.00am,
Amanda Coulson & Aine O’Connor; Knockanure, 11th Dec.
Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.
Knockanure Notes – 4th December, 2011
December 4, 2011