SCHOOL: Scoil Chorp Chríost Parents Association are holding their
annual Family Fun Day Fundraiser on Sunday the 6th of September from
1pm-4pm. We have a children’s tractor run, hanging tough, penalty
shoot out, races, obstacle course and lots more activities on the day
as well as a bake sale. We also have a teddy bear hospital so remember
to bring your teddy bear to get checked out. We have a raffle as well
and some new activities on the day including face painting. Event
being held in the Knockanure GAA Pitch. Everyone welcome to join a
great family day out and join our great community spirit.
Congratulations: To all Students on their Leaving Cert results.
THANKS; Moyvane ICA Guild would like to acknowledge and thank the
Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Kerry
Co. Council for financial assistance under the Local Enhancement
Programme 2026. The funding received was €300.
GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for 18th Aug. 2026. Jackpot was E5.800.
Numbers Drawn were 27-3-15-17. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to ; Tim
Leahy, Tralee; Denis Flavin, Kilmeany; Michael Moore, Kilmorna; Anne
Marie Clancy, Knockanure; Breda Harley c/o John Barry. Next Draw 25th
August, and the Jackpot will be E5.900.
PATTERN: Ballyheigue Pattern Day: Tue 8th Sept at 11am. Join us as we
celebrate with Bishop Ray Browne Our Lady’s Birthday in Our Lady’s
Well & Grotto.
VISITORS FROM MEDJUGORJE; Fr Svet in conjunction with the Arthur
McCluskey Foundation will be in the Church of the Resurrection, Park
Road Killarney on Wednesday, August 26 for Rosary, Mass, Benediction,
Adoration and Talk by Fr. Svet. Commences at 7pm. Further
information from Tom Collins 086 838 0406.
PADRE Pio Devotions: Fr. Mossie Brick will resume with Padre Pio
Devotions in SS. Peter and Paul Church Ballyduff. V92 XR68, on the 1st
Tuesday of every Month commencing Tuesday 1st September at 7.30pm. The
St. Pio Glove will be available for blessings. The witness will be
given by Elma Walsh Mom of the late Donal Walsh.
DEATH of Timothy (Tim Joe) Sheehan, Moyvane North, Moyvane and
formerly of Kilbaha, Moyvane, on August 14th, 2026. Predeceased by his
parents Tom and Ellen, his siblings Jack, Tom, Dick, Danny, Sr.
Bernadette, Sr. Veronica, Imelda, Kay and baby Grace and nephew
Richard. Tim Joe is survived by his wife Eileen, sons Niall, Ciaran
and Ryan, grandchildren Ellie, Erin-Rose, Lacey-Mai and Luca, brothers
Con, Jim and Willie, sisters Eileen, Nuala and Margaret,
daughters-in-law Danielle and Nicole, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, extended family,
and neighbours. Funeral arrived to The Church of the Assumption,
Moyvane, on Monday with the Requiem Mass for Tim Joe being celebrated
at 11.00am, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery,
Moyvane.
DEATH of Sr. Mary Cunningham, Sisters of Mercy, Tralee and formerly of
Kilbaha, Moyvane on August 18th 2026. Sister of Timmy, Sr. Kathy
(Clonakilty) and Phil (UK). Predeceased by her parents John and
Catherine, her siblings Jimmy, Chris (Melody), Anne (Houlihan), her
niece Catriona and nephew Gerry. Survived by her nephews, John,
James, Gerry, Noel, James H, John H and Tom, nieces Caitriona,
Margaret, Mary, Edel, Catherine, Maria, Anne, Eileen, Jemma, Catherine
B and Rachel, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sister-in law Nora,
extended family, friends and Sisters of Mercy, Southern Branch.
Funeral arriving to Our Lady & St Brendan’s Parish Church, Tralee on
Friday morning for the Requiem Mass for Sr Mary, followed by interment
afterwards in New Rath Cemetery.
DEATH of Mary Tyndall, (née Lane), Clonagh Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
and late of Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow and Kilmorna, on August 13th
2026. Pre-deceased by her sons Anthony, Anthony and Denis. Survived
by her husband Tony, children John, Darren, Brendan, Brian and Ray,
daughters-in-law Cathy, Imelda, Ellen, Janette and Linda,
grandchildren Shannon, Luke, Chloe, Aishling, Kaithlyn, Zoe, Sophie,
Emily, Jake and Lauren, brothers Bill and Joe, sister Eileen,
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Removal from her
residence on Monday, Aug. 17th to arrive at St. Mary’s Church,
Maynooth for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Kilmacanogue
Cemetery, Wicklow.
DEATH of Rev. Mortimer Canon Stanley, late of Stella Maris, Doon Road,
Ballybunnion, and formerly of Flean, Ballyhahill, and the Dioceses of
Salford, St. Vincent’s Church, Norden, Rochdale, England, on Sunday
16th August 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents Joseph and Margaret,
brothers Patrick and Thomas, sisters Elizabeth and Mary Jo. Survived
by his brother Michael, sisters-in-law Mary and Ann, nieces Marie
(Donovan) and Michelle (Flannery) and their husbands Pat and Kieran,
nephew Pat Stanley and his wife Laura, grandnieces Ciara, Rachel,
Katie, Farrah, Libby, grandnephews Ronan, Paul and Ben, cousins, all
his other relatives, kind neighbours and friends, special thanks to
his carer Eileen Fogarty. Requiem Mass for Rev. Mortimer Canon
Stanley’s was celebrated on Thursday, 20th August in The Church of the
Immaculate Conception, Glin. Interment afterwards in Kilfergus
Cemetery, Glin.
ANNIVERSARIES: Betty Nash, Joan McCarthy, Morgan Flaherty, Brother
Robert Breen, Edward Mulvihill, John Pierse, Gerald Carmody, Henry
Weber, Bridie Moore, Eileen Ahern, Dannie Lynch, Sr. Paschal Hegarty,
Sr. Sheila McAuliffe, Pat Mulvihill, Phil Kerin, Peggy Enright, Sr.
Columba Relihan, Oliver McGrath, Aeneas Leane, Sr. Angela O Connell,
Sean Brennan, Sr. Mary Angela Dowd.
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 22nd Aug.’26 Moyvane for Eileen Lynch (2nd
Aniv.), Jack Mulvihill, Glenalappa & Martin Mulvihill, Nenagh
(Aniv.’s) at 7.30pm; Sun. 23rd Aug.’26 Knockanure at 9.30am; Tues.
25th Aug.’26 Moyvane at 7pm; Weds. 26th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 7pm;
Thurs. 27th Aug.’26 Moyvane for Denis “Dennie” Lynch (1st Aniv.)
Leitrim Middle, Mass 10am, followed by Eucharistic Adoration; Fri.
28th Aug.’26 Knockanure for Morgan O’Flaherty (Aniv.) at 7pm; Sat.
29th Aug.’26 Moyvane for Mossie Kearney (3rd Aniv.) Moyvane South ,
Liam Lynch & deceased of Byrne & Lynch families at 7.30pm; Mass Sun.
30th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 9.30am.
GRAVEYARD MASSES; the Moyvane/Knockanure Graveyard Committee would
like to thank the following: – Chief Celebrant Fr. Brendan Walsh, Fr.
Brendan O’Callaghan & Fr. Tom McMahon.
The Eucharistic Ministers, the Sacristans, the Choir & the Readers.
Donal O’Sullivan for providing the amplification system. Seamus
Clancy, Mike Brosnan & Aiden Stack for providing the car parking
facilities. The public for their very generous contribution to our
Graveyard Collection. And to everyone that helped in any way.
MASS Tralee: Requiem Mass of Peter Breen RIP 09:55 18-08-2026
https://www.churchservices.
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ST JOHNS: Music- Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 8pm, Peter Street bring
fiery fiddle tunes, soulful ballads and driving rhythms to Listowel,
with fresh energy and deep trad roots.; Theatre
Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 8pm Krapp’s Last Tape. Patrick McDonnell
plays Beckett’s Krapp, confronting recordings of his younger self in a
lyrical meditation on memory. Box office: 068 22566.
[email protected]
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SEANCHAI: Listowel International Storytelling Festival takes place
from Thursday September 17th to Sunday September 20th 2026 in various
venues throughout Listowel. Details from 068 22212.
HEARING: Blackberry Hearing is offering FREE hearing tests at Listowel
Physiotherapy Clinic, 97 Church St., Listowel, V31 TP83. Hearing loss
affects 1 in 3 over 65, often goes unnoticed for years. A simple
30-minute test can reveal whether you’d benefit from support-and many
people qualify for up to €1,000 off hearing aids through the PRSI
grant. Book with our qualified audiologists 01-697 8470.
LISTOWEL KARATE CLASSES: Kerry Martial Arts School are recommencing
karate and self-defence classes in Presentation Secondary School Hall
on Monday 31st August. All ages from 4 to adults welcome at 6pm.
Contact (089) 490 7724 for further information or search Kerry Martial
Arts School on Facebook.
STUDY: Kerry Education and Training Board are offering free classes in
Tralee in Computer Skills, Word Processing and Literacy through Driver
Theory, starting mid-September. Phone Ed on 086 074 9786 to apply.
GAA: Junior Club Championship – Round 3, Moyvane 1-14 to Ballylongford 1-11.
U14 North Kerry League Division 2 Final -Moyvane – 5-11 to Beale-
4-8, congratulations to u14s who had a great win in the final of the
North Kerry League recently.
GLIN Castle Open Day on Sunday, 23rd August, Gates open: 12 noon,
Last viewings: 5pm.
Glin Knights Visitor Centre, located on Lower Main Street, Glin, Open
daily from 10am–5pm.
TARBERT: 15th of August Mullally’s Berth Annual laying of flowers
followed by prayers for the families who were drowned in 1893 on the
River Shannon, also remembering our first year without Donal O Connor
Rip. Many relations of those lost in 1893, live in the parish.
EVENTS Athea Village; Sunday, 23 August 2026, Ceol by the Gale Music,
song & barbecue • The Gazebo, Athea at 4:00 pm; Saturday, 5 September
2026, West Limerick–North Kerry Cycle Challenge 90km & 50km circuits,
In aid of Athea Playground. Registration from 8:00am; Sunday, 6
September 2026, Athea Vintage Club Annual Road Run Vintage cars &
tractors. Registration 11:00am, Junior Road Run 12:00pm.
AGM: Athea Drama Group AGM on Thursday September 3rd at 8.30pm at Con
Colbert Memorial Hall. All members are asked to attend, with new
members especially welcome.
RACING: Athea Road Racing on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2026.
BUS TO PLOUGHING with Tom O’Connor, Cratloe, on Wednesday, September
16, contact Tom on 087 263 2096.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT NLN TRALEE: The National Learning Network
(NLN) Tralee is offering two training opportunities for anyone looking
to develop new skills, explore career options and progress towards
employment or further education. Sports, Recreation & Exercise – QQI
Level 5. This programme is designed for those interested in a career
in the sports and leisure industry, including future roles as coaches,
leaders and managers. It also provides opportunities to progress to
further training and education in this field. Introductory Skills
Training – QQI Level 3. This programme helps students develop the
knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make realistic choices
about further training or employment. It includes QQI Level 3
qualifications in Employability Skills and General Learning, along
with personal effectiveness and self-advocacy skills. If you, or
someone you know, might be interested in either of these
opportunities, please contact NLN Tralee for further information.
[email protected] or phone 066 712 2533. Clash Industrial
Estate, Tralee.
NEW CLINIC; Tom Fitzgerald Physiotherapist and staff have moved from
Main St. to the Killarney Road V94 AW77. Contact no 087 721 4265.
BEGINNERS SET DANCING WITH JOHN JOE TIERNEY at Con Colbert Hall
Memorial Hall Athea starting Tuesday, August 25 at 8.30pm for 6 weeks.
It’s for people who would like to dance the Reel sets and it’s on a
night to night basis. Further information John Joe 087 996 3859.
DUAGH FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING from 9-11pm.
DANCE: Timmy Woulfe 1st Anniversary Memorial Céilí in Athea on
September 6 from 3pm to 6pm.
KNOCK; The annual pilgrimage to Knock by the ex-members of the Legion
of Mary, will take place on Sunday, September 20: The Feast Day of St
Padre Pio is celebrated in Knock on this day. Coach leaving the Church
of The Assumption, Abbeyfeale at 7am. Stopping in Templeglantine and
Newcastle West. Breakfast in Kilcolgan and also stopping there on the
way home.
Contact Michael Lane: 068 32757.
ST JOSEPH MEN’S CAMINO – Every Camino changes us in ways we don’t
expect, every man needs one. Join men from across Ireland on Saturday
12th September for a 25km pilgrimage through the Boyne Valley,
beginning in Drogheda. The day includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary,
Confessions, fraternity, lunch and dinner, with after-dinner speaker
Fr. Mark Quinn. Open to men aged 18+. Cost: €65 (students €55).
Registration, accommodation and details are on
www.dominicans.ie/events
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RECYCLING; Free recycling Day in Abbeyfeale on 10th Sept from 10am to 4pm.
VINTAGE: Video link https://youtu.be/vW8YfEcZoTY
Filename Knockanure Vintage Run 2026.mp4
LARTIGUE MONORAIL & MUSEUM LISTOWEL offers visitors of all ages the
opportunity to experience a truly unique form of rail travel. In
addition to their trip on the train, visitors can also experience the
Museum’s models and displays and watch historic film of the original
railway, rate available upon request. 068 24393.
LOUGH Derg Pilgrimages 2026: for information and bookings contact 071
9861518 or [email protected]
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RACING Listowel begins 20th of September.
HISTORY: We’re building a living archive of the Irish in America
https://americaeire.org/
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ALONE: By volunteering with ALONE, you can help older people stay
connected, supported and independent at home through friendly visits
or phone calls. Join us today and find out more:
[alone.ie/volunteers] (http://alone.ie/volunteers) or call us on 0818
222024/086 059 1399.
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FULL Moon on the 28th;Farmers, food producers and gardeners are
welcoming the recent rains.
WATER: Water supplies across the country are experiencing water
shortages and reduced pressure.
https://www.water.ie/
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IFA PRESIDENT Francie Gorman has called on the Minister for
Agriculture Martin Heydon to reconvene the National Fodder and Food
Security Committee with “immediate effect”.
FODDER: Carter also pointed out that all the main stakeholders within
Ireland’s agri-sector fully recognise the valuable role that Irish
straw and native grains can play in alleviating the impact of the
drought and the implications this has had on fodder supplies over the
coming weeks and months.
Straw demand. Meanwhile straw prices have edged up over the last
number of days. Square bales (8x4x3) are currently available for
approximately €50 ex-farm.
https://www.agriland.ie/farmin
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IFA Campaign – CAP Post-2027
Protecting Irish Farmers, Food Security, the Environment and Rural Communities
Under the European Commission plans for the next EU budget covering
the period 2028 – 2034, a cut of c. €2.54bn (-24%) is proposed to the
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for Ireland. The European Union
budget is also known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
IFA is leading a campaign to increase this proposed allocation for the
CAP budget under the MFF to protect Irish farmers, food security, the
environment and rural communities.
https://www.ifa.ie/cap/
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RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month, Finuge
Rambling House takes place on the first Monday of every month,
Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Moyvane on 2nd Sunday
of the month; Clounmacon on the second Friday; 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.
BEACH Clean; Taking place from September 18th to 20th the Big Beach
Clean is held annually to mark the end of the summer bathing season.
HISTORY SOCIETY OUTING organised by the Tarbert Historical and
Heritage Society will take place on Tuesday 25 August and will be
guided by Dr. Declan Downey. This year’s outing will take place to
Portumna Castle and gardens visiting Killaloe Cathedral en route. The
bus will leave Tarbert at 8.30am on the day. Booking and registration
with, Joan on 086/158 1031.
TALK: National Heritage week, Dr Declan Downey (UCD) spoke on The
Medieval Churches of Murhur and Knockanure on Thurs. night 20th Aug.
at 7.30pm, Moyvane Village Hub V31VX57.
PRESENTATION: Monday morning 24th Aug. at 10.30am we gathered in
Moyvane Village Hub to remember our Volunteer Marie Behan RIP, Angela
(sister) will present a Painting in memory of Marie. Family, Friends
and Neighbours, all welcome.
FIRE: Dromcollogher Disaster Online Archive. Limerick Libraries will
develop a permanent online archive containing historical and archival
material relating to the fire, including national and local press
coverage from 1926, archival records and correspondence, local studies
materials, records relating to the memorial library established in the
1950s; and historical essays and research relating to the disaster. A
national commemorative postage stamp will issue on 3 September 2026.
https://www.gov.ie/en/departme
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Dromcollogher26
Bishop Brendan Leahy in Dromcollogher on Saturday evening, August
22nd, where he will celebrate Mass in St Bartholomew’s Church at 6pm,
marking the beginning of our commemorative events.
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STAGE: Looking for September plans? Interested in writing for the
stage? This beginner-friendly workshop is ideal for first-time writers
or any writer interested in exploring a new genre . Over four engaging
sessions, you’ll gain a better understanding of character, creation,
dialogue and play structure. Expect a mix of fun writing exercises and
examples in a relaxed environment . This free event ; no prior
experience is expected .
Click this link to sign up:https://forms.gle/YRcyu3Fys
the QR code on the poster
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Location: The Ashe Hotel, Tralee ( Limited spots available)
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KERRY CATTLE.
Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 329, 29 December 1888, Page 4
Kerry breed may be so improved as before long to equal the Jersey in
the quantity and quality of milk while greatly excelling that breed in
the quality of beef produced and hardiness of constitution. We have
now succeeded in establishing a register, which will doubtless form
the foundation of a Kerry Herdbook. Although the rules for entry in
the register were necessarily very stringent, in order to ensure the
quality of animals entered, we have received entries from a good many
breeders so that the prospects of my favourite breed of cattle are at
present decidedly promising. — Pierce Mahony, M.P. Kilmorna, Listowel,
in the Agricultural Gazette.
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November 23, 2004 at 7:44 am
Kathleen O’Brien Morales in Guestbook
I am trying to locate any members of the Flaherty family from the
Newtownsandes/Knockanure area. My grandmother was Mary Ann (Molly) who
immigrated to America in the early 1900s along with several
sisters.Catherine,Nora,Madge,N
Claire and all settled eventually in the Kansas City, Missouri area,
but Nora Flaherty returned to Ireland. She exchanged letters for
several years, until around 1971 when my mother (now 87) lost contact
with her. I think there was a brother William, but no children of
Nora’s that I know of. The remaining child of Molly (Aunt Anna) is now
84 and would love to know about some family members from this branch
of Flahertys. She was never able to make the trip to Ireland but my
parents visited and so did I.If anyone who reads this knows members of
that particular Flaherty family I would really like to let my aunt
know. Her health is not very good these days and this would be a great
boost to her. Thank you to anyone who replies.
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TIME: In Britain and Ireland, the Industrial Revolution ushered in a
new need for timekeeping as society moved from agriculture to
mass-scale factory work. With urbanization, fewer people woke with the
crow of the rooster or dinging of church bells. Instead, they relied
on other people—“knocker uppers” or “knockers up”—to wake them; with
destitution one shift away, many laborers could not afford to lose
work at any cost. They relied on human alarm clocks who used fishing
rod-like sticks, soft hammers, rattles, and peashooters to rouse the
sleeping by rapping on their windows.
https://daily.jstor.org/who-an
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CLIMATE:
Awareness of climate change is high, most participants view it as
important and are worried about it, but also feel that it is happening
somewhere else, to someone else, and lies in the future
Many feel that taking individual climate action is for people with
money living in urban centres.
The language used in discussions on climate is too complex and needs
to be made clearer
People need help in making specific plans to take climate action and
these plans are different for different sectors and different
populations
Engaging communities and networks is the most effective way to support
people more broadly in taking climate action
https://www.gov.ie/en/departme
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Part of the challenge for environmental campaigners is the scale and
apparent remoteness of the climate crisis. It’s not that we’re too
selfish to save the planet, but rather our psychological makeup means
that we find it harder to empathise with the needs of thousands of
people far away than with a single person in front of us. For survival
reasons, we also have a strong tendency to prioritise immediate
pressing concerns as opposed to problems in the future that we can’t
see.
The good news is that being more aware of our psychology offers up
plenty of ways to galvanise people into collective action to help
address climate change.
https://www.sciencefocus.com/s
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LIGHTS Off;
In this modern age, where climate anxiety often prevails among the
populace, re-engaging with simple actions like turning off lights can
illuminate the pathway toward a more sustainable future. Each small
action contributes to the greater, overarching goal of preserving our
planet for future generations. The next time you leave a room,
consider the implications of that tiny flick of the switch—it is not
merely a matter of convenience but a vital act toward our collective
survival.
https://agclimate.org/lighten-
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POPE: Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit, 10 Things to Know About San
Marino, Europe’s Third-Smallest Country
https://www.aciafrica.org/new
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ENTERPRISE: The ‘Local Enterprise Village’, an initiative of Ireland’s
various local enterprise offices, will be back at the National
Ploughing Championships this year.
Ploughing 2026 is taking place at Screggan, Co. Offaly from September 15 to 17.
The Local Enterprise Village will be open on those dates, and will
house all 31 of the local enterprise offices around the country.
https://www.agriland.ie/farmin
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HOMES: “Blocking the delivery of 1,150 homes on land zoned for housing
for over 15 years sends entirely the wrong message at a time when
housing supply has never been more critical,” the developer said.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/
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