CONGRATULATIONS to Fr. Pat Ahern, who will be honoured on August 14th by Comhaltas for his contribution to Irish Music and song at a special event at Drogheda, he will be accompanied by many other Kerry performers, who will also be taking part.
WISHING the very best of luck to Moyvane/Knockanure u15 girls futsal team who are representing Kerry as well as Munster in the Community games all Ireland National finals in UL on Sunday August 18th.Team : Megan Large, Keira Large, Lauren Duffy, Ava Fitzgerald, Mary Kearney, Nicola Kennelly, Tara Enright & Kelly Enright.
VINTAGE Day in Knockanure on 18th of August.
GAA Knockanure Lotto Results; There was no winner of the €5500 on Friday 2nd August. Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 20, 22. Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Jaret Byrne, c/o John Barry; 2. Gerard & Bridget O’Connor, Inchimore; 3. Pippa Woods, c/o Flynn’s Bar; 4. May Quirke, Rathoran, and 5. Patrick Toomey, 59, Collins Park Abbey.
There was no winner of the €5600 jackpot on Friday 9th August. Numbers drawn were 8, 18, 26, 27.
Lucky dip winners of €25 each were; 1. Dan Costello, Kilmorna; 2. Aishling Griffin, Ardfert; 3. Liam Kearney, Moyvane South; 4. May, Teresa, Bridget, c/o Kevin’s, and 5. Sonny Long, Tournafulla.
Next draw on Friday 16th August with jackpot up to €5700.
GRAVEYARD Mass in Parish of Moyvane Knockanure is now in its 25th year. We thank all who have kept the flag flying all these years. Only one of the original workers, is still a part of the team, which is being augmented year by year with new recruits. This year weather caused some confusion, but all worked out in the end.
SYMPATHY to To Mary and Pat Leahy, and Family of Clounbrane on the death of their grandchild baby Leah Erin O’Donoghue in Australia.
DEATH: Sympathy to Sr. Delia, Kieran and Con Curtin on the death of their sister Maureen Airey of Ballingarry.
DEATH took place on 1st August 2019 of Margaret McElligott (nee Spillane), 3 St. Patrick’s Terrace, Tarbert. (Peggy Mac), wife of the late Johnny. Predeceased by her son-in-law James O’Brien. Survived by sons Michael and Gerard, daughters Mary, Mairead, Kay, Martina, Angela and Jacqueline, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.
DEATH of John McAuliffe of Gortdromasillihy and Lake Carmel, New York took place on 25th July 2019, he is survived by his wife Maria and Family.
ANNIVERSARIES: Jim Harnett, Billy Buckley, Tom Begley, Georgie O’Connell, Brendan Daly, Tom Moloney, Sr. Rose Flynn, Mary Keane, Kay Horgan, Josie Loftus, Bridget Hayes, Brid Flavin, Jeff Eager, Sr. Kathleen O’Connell, Patricia Danaher, Mss Moyvane; Tues 13th at 7.30pm for Mossie O’Connor, Glin Road; Wed 14th at 7.30pm VIGIL: Feast of the Assumption Margaret O’Connor, Ballybunion (Rec Dec) (mother of Noreen O’Connell, Ahalahana); Thurs 15th at 11.00am HOLY DAY: Special Intention (get well); Sat 17th at 7.30pm for Gerald Tierney, Woodgrove & Ballingarry and Mass on
Sun 18th at 11.00am for John Grinsell, Clounprohus.
Knockanure Mass; Thurs 15th at 10.00am a HOLY DAY: Feast of the Assumption for Parishioners;
Fri 16th at 7.30pm for Ellen Collins, Lisaniskea (Anni), her husband Laurence & their son Maurice, and mass on Sun 18th at 10.00am for Deceased Clergy who served in the Parish.
HERITAGE Week runs from 17th to 25th August, list of events available, at tourist offices and libraries.
FLOWERS; This is the most colourful time of year along out roads, with an abundance of wild flowers.
ROADS in the parish are a constant topic of conversation, the disruption to business people, will never be repaired, whatever about the roads. The council and the two promoters of the underground pipes, should coordinate more closely and save the taxpayer money also.
GRAVEYARD MASS – St. Mary’s Cemetery Tarbert – Friday 16th August at 7pm.
JOHN SPILLANE COMES TO THE GLÓRACH, Abbeyfeale on Friday, August 16.
SEISIÚN weekly shows of traditional entertainment continue at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights, 8.30pm.
GROW; Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.
SHANNON DROWNING – 126 years ago, seventeen local people were lost in the Shannon Drowning on the 15th August 1893 and we invite you to join us at the Memorial Plaza on Thursday 15th August at 12.30pm for a Service of Remembrance. Afterwards we will walk to Mulalley’s Berth to lay a wreath at the Memorial Stone. Everybody welcome.
CELEBRATING HERITAGE WEEK – at Tarbert Bridewell. Guided tours on Sat. 17th Aug. at 11am and 12 Noon. Experience our new Audio Visual and Digital sound System by the Tarbert Theatre Players.
TOUR: The Limerick Writers Centre presents their annual tour of West Limerick and Maigue Poets Country on Friday August 16. It will take in Adare, Knockfierna, Kilmallock and Croom, remembering Michael Hartnett, Daithi O’Brouder, Sean O’Tuama, and many more. It will depart from Dolans Pub Limerick at 11.30am.
ROSE Festival Tralee 17th to 21st August.
ROSARY: Our Lady of Fatima -The Rosary will be said on Main Street, Killarney, on Tuesday 13th August, at 3.00pm. All welcome.
RTE are coming to Athea at the end of August.
A YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE – is being held in Dublin from 31st Aug. to 1st Sept. titled “Seek Beauty; Find Truth”. It is a weekend of speakers, workshops and craic aimed at the 18-40 age group. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor 2 young adults to attend. Contact Patricia on 087-9048659.
ST JOHN’S: Wed 14th– CLASSICAL FAVOURITES
The German classical pianist Tilman Reimers will perform works by; Beethoven, Greig, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Brahms and Mendelssohn.
Fri 16th– THEATRIX STAGE SCHOOL PRESENTS
Summerschool performance featuring a cast of thousands! Directed by Jo Jordan
Sat 17th– PAT SHORTT- HEY!, The genius of comedy presents his new live show. 25 years on from his first visit to St. John’s.
Fri 23rd– RED HURLEY IN CONCERT
Once the king of Ireland’s pop music scene in the 1970s and early 80s Red is without a doubt one of the best male voices of all time.
CONCERT IN OUR LADY AND ST. BRENDAN’S CHURCH TRALEE: Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra on Tuesday 13th August at 8 p.m.
CONCERT IN DUAGH: The Conquerors, Shaun O’Dowd, Ronan Collins, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerney in concert on Thursday, September 5 in Duagh Sports Complex. Tickets Geraldine 087 2684540.
TRIP: Great Southern Trail August 31st visit to Ardmore, Dungarvan and Youghal, On Saturday 31 August a coach will depart from the Market Yard, Newcastle West at 8a.m. to visit the South Coast.
Our first stop will be for breakfast in the Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, more from Tel: 06962344 from 5-6pm.
A YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE – is being held in Dublin from 31st Aug. to 1st Sept. titled “Seek Beauty; Find Truth”. It is a weekend of speakers, workshops and craic aimed at the 18-40 age group. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor 2 young adults to attend. Contact Patricia on 087-9048659.
NEW BOOK – Fr. Sean Sheehy, Listowel 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 for North Kerry. They are on sale in the Listowel Parish Office.
LISTOWEL NOVENA PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Wednesday 21st August. Fare €25 per seat with Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel. Coach will leave: The Square, Listowel at 7am., The Church Bus Stop Abbeyfeale at 7.20am. & Longcourt House Bus Stop, Newcastlewest at 7.35am. For further enquires call 087-3966399.
BETTER BALANCE, BETTER BONES A physical activity programme to improve your strength and balance. Thursday 22nd August 1pm. Listowel Community Centre. Pre-booking essential and limited place available call Sinead on 0852537742.
CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage September 8th 2019, Knock Shrine 2.30pm.
WORDS – “There is so much good in the worst of us and so much bad in the best of us, that it ill beholds any of us to find fault with the rest of us.” – Anon.
GARABABDAL movie, only God knows ” was shown in Tralee omniplex, recently. This movie follows the story of 4 young girls who claim to have had apparitions of Our Lady ,St. Michael the archangel and the baby Jesus. These apparitions occurred during the 1960’s. The messages that were given to the children are still being investigated by the Vatican. There were also messages of a warning and a great miracle to the world .This movie has been seen by thousands of people. Garabandal was also supported by St.Padre Pio and St.Teresa of Calcutta.
PLOUGHING: The 88th National Ploughing Championships will take place in Fenagh in Carlow from September 17-19.
DESMOND Castle Newcastlewest, It is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Admission and guided tours are completely free of charge. Call 069 – 77408 to find out more.
MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday, August 31 in Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . All tickets purchased included in entry for free pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork or Dublin. Booking fees apply. Contact Sean O’Shaughnessy 0862959380.
CONSIDERING A CAREER IN THE DEFENCE FORCES: Sarsfield Barrack in Limerick will host a tour and information morning on Monday, August 12 for those interested in a career with the Defence Forces. Prebooking essential so contact Finn on 087 7591951.
LOUGH DERG 2019: Last day to begin the Three Day Pilgrimage is Tuesday 13th August. One Day Retreats resume on Saturday 17th August and continue on specific days until Sunday 29th September. For bookings or further information telephone Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9851518 (from NI 00353 71 9861518). Email: [email protected]
DIPLOMA IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL STUDIES: Closing date for applications for the course running in UL is Friday August 16. Contact Dr. Sancha Power on 061 234297 or email [email protected]
HSE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME -The FREE PHEW (Programme for Healthy Eating and Weight Management) programme is run by HSE Community Dieticians to help those who are overweight or obese, to lose weight successfully. This group-based course is run over 6 weekly sessions, each session runs for 1½ hours. There are follow-up sessions every 3 months after the initial 6 week programme. The next programme will be in Tralee in September 2019. If you would like to attend, please contact your GP for referral to the programme.
MANAGE YOUR DIABETES -A FREE self-management 4 week course for diabetes, facilitated by a Registered Dietician, will be on offer in Tralee in September. The course helps you understand diabetes and what you need to do to manage your diabetes. Each session is 2½ hours long. Topics such as understanding diabetes, weight management, controlling your blood glucose and limiting possible complications of diabetes are covered in this course. To apply for the course you can apply online at www.hse.ie/xpert or contact Monica O Sullivan at 064 6670763.Places are limited.
CREATION: The Season of Creation is celebrated throughout the Christian world from the 1st of September to the 4th of October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
MEDALS: Gymnast Agnes Keleti survived the Holocaust to win 10 Olympic medals. At 98, she’s as feisty as ever.
NEW BOOK – BORN for HARDSHIP, a memoir of John Roche of Castleisland. Just over a year and a half ago, Johnnie Roche, published a comprehensive account of the National Farmers’ Association march on Dublin in 1966.
Now he’s back with a memoir of his life and 66 years of involvement in voluntary bodies in his native Castleisland.
EMIGRATION: Griffin
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Died at Grosse Isle without relatives 1847
E Connell & sisters on Urania, Richard Griffin and brothers on Clarendon
Asylum for widows and children Toronto 1847/48
Matt Tierney a 14y sent to Dr Barton, Ellen Nash a 25y sent to W H Edward,
Hugh Tierney a 10y sent to James Johnson Wagon Maker,
John Gallivan a 16y sent to Richard Butler a Smith, Peggy Purcell a 7y sent to John Desmond, Kitty Casey a 12y to John Connor a Farmer, Mary Casey a 10y to Peter Ouster, Peter Kearns a9y to Michael O Connor a farmer,
Michael Kearns a 7y to Michael Noland a farmer, Pat Grant 13y to Chas Doherty a farmer of Toronto Town’p, Martin Grant a 6y to Joe Auger a Farmer, Anne Noon a10y to Tom Cunningham a farmer, John Noon a 10y to Do, Bernard Flaherty a 10y to John Callaghan,
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Plenary meeting with representatives from Churches, Faith Communities and Non-Confessional Organisations,
St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, Thursday 4 July 2019
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