Tribute to Tim Joe, Sr Mary, Fr Mort and Fr Philip Sept2026

Timothy (Tim Joe) Sheehan, Moyvane North, Moyvane and formerly of Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, on August 14th, 2026, in the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry, surrounded by his loving family. 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 will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, 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, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral arriving 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.

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Sincere sympathies to Tim Joe’s family, his wife Eileen, sons Niall, Ciaran and Ryan and the extended Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. Tim Joe was always there to lend a helping hand when he was needed. His work ethic was second to none and he was a perfectionist in his work. He was also a great party man and above all a true gentleman. He will be sadly missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Tom and Mairéad Moore and family, Glenalappa

Deepest sympathies on the passing of Tim Joe may his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Brendan and Myra Lynch Bedford Listowel

Sincere Condolences to the immediate and extended Sheehan family on the death of Tim Joe. Ar dheis Dé a anam.

— Michael and Anne Marie O Brien (Hanrahan), Carlow + Kilbaha

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Paddy, Mairead & Patricia Lynch, Gortdromagouna, Moyvane

Sincere sympathy to the extended Sheehan family on the death of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Cllr. Liam Galvin

Sincere sympathy to Timmy’s family, his brothers and sisters, all the Sheehan families and extended family on the sad passing of your beloved Timmy.

May you find strength and comfort to help you through this time of sorrow and may his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam dílis’

— Mary T Mulvihill & family (Kelly’s Athea)

Fond memories of your days with Mc Curtains Seven Kings.. Reliable hands at half back or centre field and a genuine nice person.

Deepest sympathy to your wife. family and extended circle of friends.

RIP Tim.

— Vincent/Katherine Fahey. Seven Kings. Essex

Condolence to Sheehan family on the passing of ur dad rip

— Jim Jimbo Kenrick Shanagolden

Deepest sympathy to Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe……a good friend and a thorough gentleman.

May his gentle soul rest in Heavenly peace.

— John Ward, Abbeyfeale.

Condolences to The Sheehan Family at this sad time. RIP.

— Jimmy Moloney

Our deepest sympathies to all of the Sheehan family on your huge loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this really sad time. Tim Joe was a wonderful character who was fantastic to recount and regale stories of his days in England while playing a game of golf together in Ballybunion. Níl sé imithe uainn ach imithe romhainn. May Tim Joe Rest in Peace and you will be forever remembered by all of us in Ballybunion Golf Club.

— Seán and Annemarie Healy Listowel

Sincere condolences to Eileen and family on the passing of Tim.

— Annette John Simon Luke Kenny

sincere sympathy to the extended Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe May he rest in peace

— Joe mc Carthy Loughill/ Kilbaha

Thinking of Niall, Ciaran and the rest of the family at this sad time.

— Gareth Harteveld, Listowel

My sincere condolences to Eileen, the boys and all the wider Sheehan family….

I have been fondly remembering Timmy and all of the happy memories back in the White Heart.

You will be sadly missed by so many until we meet again my old friend, rest in peace.

— Donal O’Brien, Forestgate London.

Sincere condolences to Jim & all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim. May he Rest in Peace.

— Theresa Kelly, Ardagh.

Rest in peace and our condolences to the family.

— Don Peteranna & Family

Sending our deepest sympathies to Eileen, Ciaran, Niall, Ryan, & the extended Sheehan family during this difficult time. May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Tommy & Eilish Kearney

Deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family and extended families on the sad passing of Tim Joe.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

— Aidan Hanrahan, Chairman Ballybunion GC

Sad to hear of the passing of Timmy. I worked with him for a year or so in London in 84/85. We had some great hard days grafting together any many a bit of craic over a pint or two. Deepest condolences to Eileen and family. May Tim rest in peace.

Kevin Christie- Co. Tyrone

— Kevin Christie

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and family and to the extended Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe. He was an absolute gentleman and will be sadly missed by his many friends. May Tim Joe now rest Peace .

— Leona & Neilus Lynch

Our condolences to Willie and all the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Carmel and Eamonn Fitzgerald

Deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family and extended families on the sad passing of Tim Joe.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— John & Mary Holly, Tarmons.

Sincere condolences to all the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. May Tim Joe rest in peace in his Heavenly Home.

— Marie & Jerry Quane.

Sincere Sympathy to Eileen ,Jim Willie and the Sheenan family on the passing of Tim Joe, may he rest in peace.

— Mike and Marian Hanrahan Shrone lower

Sincere condolences to all the Sheehan family. So sorry to hear of Tim Joes passing.

May he rest in peace.

— Aoife Greaney and Shane Ward

Our deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Margaret & Mike Scanlon Aughrim Moyvane

So sorry to hear about Tim Joe .Rip……condolences to all the family

— Denis Lynch and family

Sincere sympathies to all the Sheehan family on your great loss at this very sad time.

May Tim Joe Rest in Peace.

— Richard & Liz Vaughan- Athea

My prayers and sympathy to the Sheehans on their loss. He was a delight to deal with as I discovered when he did a job for the church while I was in Moyvane.

— Brendan Carmody S J

Sending our deepest condolences. Thinking of the Sheehan family at this difficult time

— Larry and Deirdre O Neill

My deepest sympathy to Eileen and family on the sad passing of Tim Joe also sympathy to the extended Sheehan family. May his gentle soul rest in Peace

— Margaret Carmody Knockanure Moyvane

Our Deepest sympathy to all the

Sheehan families on Tim Joe death

May he rest in peace.

— Ned and Marie Moran Keylod Moyvane

Sincere sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and all Sheehan family at this very sad time. May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Joe Kearney & family Moyvane

Sincere sympathy to Willie & extended Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Eleanor O’Sullivan Listowel

Sincere condolences to the Sheehan family at this sad time.

— Dan & Siobhan Broderick

Our Deepest Sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan & the extended Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe 🕊️

May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Aidan Theresa Emma & Rebecca Houlihan Lisselton

Sincere condolences to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan, Con, Jim, Willie, Eileen, Nuala, Margaret and extended family and friends on the sad passing of Tim Joe.

A true Moyvane legend and a gentleman through and through who loved his work and had time for everyone young and old.

Many the great night was had in The Boro and great sing songs took place with Tim Joe and fellow singers. Grace was a favourite and sung with gusto.

May Tim Joe Rest In Peace.

— Pat & Breda Kissane, Tarmons

Sincere Sympathies on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Tim and Kathleen Collum (sister of Pat O Connor, Essex, London

Deepest sympathies to Willie, Jim and the extended Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe.

R.I.P.

— Bryan & Monica Quille, Listowel.

Sending heartfelt condolences to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan and to all the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

— Karen and Kieran Hurley, Aughrim

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe may he rest in peace

— Padraig and Marie Murphy Sandhill Road Ballybunion

Sincere condolences to Eileen and all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Timothy, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Tom Ambrose (Tenekilla)

My sincere condolences to all the Sheehan family on Tim Joe’s passing. May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Eddie Galvin formerly Moyvane

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and all the Sheehan and extended families on the sad passing of Timmy Joe. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

— Phil, Teresa &Johnny Mullane

Sincere sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Tom& Brigid Moore, Keylod , Moyvane

RIP Timmy. Remembering you from some great times in Seven Kings. Sincere condolence to your loving wife and family and thoughts and prayers offered.

— Eileen Coakley, 7 Kings, Ilford

Our deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan Family

on the passing of Tim Joe.

May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace

— Ned and Eileen Bolger Coolbeha Listowel

My sincere sympathy to the family, may the late Timothy rest in peace

— Danny Healy Rae

So sorry to learn of Tim Joes passing

Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this very sad time

— Kev and Marcelle smith (listowel)

Deepest sympathy to all Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe .Rip

Johnny and Helen Wren

— Johnny wren

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and family and extended family’s on the sad passing Tim Joe. One of life’s true gentlemen. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Tom & Kay O Hanlon. Moyvane.

Sincere sympathy to Eileen Niall Ciaran Ryan and all the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim joe a real gentleman who will be missed may Tim rest in peace

— Kevin and Joan Kiely Moyvane

Our deepest sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and the entire Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe.

May he rest in peace.

— Gabriel &Brenda Fitzmaurice

Deepest condolences to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran & Ryan on the sad passing of Timmy. We played golf together many years ago in Ilford and again when we both returned to Ireland. He was one of the good guys, most kind and gentle people I have ever known and he will be missed by Eileen , the boys and many, many people both here and London. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— James & Catherine Mc Namara Kilmeena Westport

Sincere sympathy to Eileen Niall Ciaran Ryan Willie Con Jim and all extended families on the sad passing of Tom Joe. May Tim Joe rest in peace

— John and Brenda Cahill Moyvane/Mullingar

Deepest Sympathy to the Sheehan Family on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace

— Jerry & Ann Woods Knockanure

Sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. Condolences to all his family and friends x

— Linda and Gary Mcnee

Sincere sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran & Ryan, also to his brothers Con, Jim & Willie, sisters Eileen, Nuala & Margaret and extended families on your sad loss. May Tim Joe’s gentle soul Rest In Peace.

— Pat Scanlon Moher

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Sincere sympathy to Eileen and family and to the extended Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe ,a wonderful smile and brilliant work ethic .May Tim Joe now rest in Heavenly Peace .

— Louis and Mary Donovan

Sincere condolences to Eileen and all the Sheehan family. Sorry for your loss. May Timmy rest in eternal peace.

— Tom Fahy and Marie, Leytonstone, London

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family on Timmy  passing ,,he was a lovely gentleman who visited our home in Drumshanbo co Leitrim a few times as were great friends in Seven kings London for many years, our thoughts and prayers goes to you. At this sad time,

May he rest in peace.

— Aidan & Cherri Heron (Australia)

Sincere condolences to Eileen and family and the extended Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— John Joe & Mag Kelliher, Banemore

Deepest condolences to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan and Tim Joe’s extended family on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

Alan Kearney, Moyvane

— Alan Kearney, Moyvane

Sending Condolences To Timothy’s Wife And Family to All The Sheehan Family to his Neighbour’s and Friend’s and to all who knew him .Sending Wishes Of Strength.

— Eileen Bambury-McCague. New York.

Sincere condolences to Eileen and boys on the sad passing of Timmy . We are thinking of you all and he will be sadly missed . May he rest in peace .

— Liam and Carolyn Barrett. Essex

Sincere condolences to all the family at this sad time. Always a very happy man with a smile. May Tim Joe rest in peace

— Myles and Sinead Kearney

Our deepest condolences to the Sheahan families on the passing of Timmy Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Willie & Christine Stack, Carrueragh Knockanure

Sincere Sympathies to Eileen & Family, also to all the Sheehan families on the passing of Tim Joe, May Tim Joe rest in peace

— Padraig Hanrahan, Aughrim

Deepest sympathies to all the Sheehan family.

— Pat and Joan Herbert Kilflynn

Sincerest condolences to the Sheehan family, may Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Kieran Marcella and Darragh Mulvihill Killsinon

Our sincere condolences to all the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— John and Mary Carmody, Derry House, Listowel

My condolences to Eileen and family also to Jim and con on the sad passing of Tim Joe a great character may he rest in peace

— John Hession co mayo

Condolences to all the Sheehan family of Kilbaha. Fond memories of lovely neighbours and of Timmy Joe as a young man coming home to visit from the U.K. Sad to say farewell, may he be at rest now.

— John Scanlon, Kilbaha (Los Angeles)

Deepest sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciara, Ryan and the extended Sheehan Family on Tim Joe’s passing. Rest in peace Tim.

— Tom and Eileen Roche

Sincere condolences to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Mike Scanlon – Moyvane (London)

I was sorry to learn of the passing of my fellow Kilbaha man Timmy Joe. My sincere sympathies to his wife and children and to his brothers Con, Jim, Willie, his sisters Eileen, Nuala and Margaret and to his extended family. He possessed a lovely, genial personality and was always a pleasure to meet. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

— Seamus Kennelly, Gorey

Deepest sympathies to the

Sheehan family on the passing

of Tim Joe.

May he rest in peace

— Jim Dore, Bunaghra

Deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Richard Harnett Castleisland

Our deepest sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan and to the extended Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Bridget, Louise & Timmie Keane, Moyvane

Sincere condolences to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Timmy Joe. Timmy was a true gentleman and one of the finest, most precise craftsmen I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. His workmanship was second to none. Rest in peace Timmy.

— Greg and Karen Healy, Loughfouder, Knocknagoshel

Deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family on Tim Joe’s passing. An absolute gentleman, it was always a pleasure to meet him, especially on the golf course in Ballybunion. He’ll be sadly missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

— Noel Twomey, Murhur

Sincere sympathy to Eileen & sons, his sisters & brothers, & extended family on the sad passing of Tim Joe.

A true gentleman. He will be sadly missed. Rest in heavenly peace Tim Joe.

— Bernie Stackpoole

Deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe RIP

— Declan and Ann Finucane Moyvane

Sincere sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan and to the extended Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim. Tim was a kind and gentle man and will be greatly missed by all of us who were privileged to have known him. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— Tom O’Keeffe, Athea

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and all the Sheehan families on the sad passing Tim Joe, it was a pleasure to meet him,, a true gentleman, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Con and Teresa Kennelly Tarbert sincere sympathy to Eileen f

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Deirdre O’Callaghan

Our deepest sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan. His brothers Con, Jim & Willie, sisters Eileen, Nuala & Margaret and the extended Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe. He was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

— Ita & Tadhg Buckley, Glin Rd, Moyvane

Sincere Sympathy to Eileen & Family, also to all the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe.

May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Mary & Tom Hanrahan, Moyvane.

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe may his soul rest in peace

— John and Cora Sheahan Glin

Deepest sympathy to Eileen Niall Ciaran Ryan and extended Sheenan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May God comfort you all ln my prayers. TIM Joe was a gentleman a great favourite with everyone may he rest in eternal peace

— Julia Stack Aughrim Moyvane

My sincere sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan; siblings Con, Jim, Willie, Eileen, Nuala, Margaret and extended family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in heavenly peace.

— Josephine Scanlon Moyvane/London

Sincere sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Bridget Kiely Moyvane

Deepest Sympathy to all the Sheahan family May Tim Joel rest in Peace

— James &Theresa Kelly Ballyguiltenane

Ciaran, Niall & Family,

So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you both and all the family at this very difficult time.

Sorry we can’t be there in person to pay our respects as we are away at the moment.

With deepest sympathy,

Jonathan, Eilish & all at Partyrock Travel

— Jonathan Shaw

Sincere sympathy to the entire Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe a real gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace

— Paddy and birdie O’Connor Kilbaha

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Timmy May he rest in peace.

— John and Anne Long . Ballybunion

Deepest sympathy on the death of Tim Joe May he rest in peace

— Julia and Denis Ryan Glin

Sincere sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and the extended Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe. A true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Mary Collins (ex Moyvane Post Office)

With deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

Pat O’Connor & Family

— Pat O’Connor

Our deepest condolences to all Sheehan family and extended family members on the sad passing of Tim Joe. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Tim Joe rest in eternal peace.

— Michael & Bridie O Carroll, Lenamore

Our Deepest Sympathies to the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe.

May Tim Joe Rest In Peace.

— Sen. Mike Kennelly.

Our deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family. May he rest in peace

— Tom & Lorraine Leahy, Brosna

Deepest Sympathy to the Sheehan Family on Tim Joe’s passing, may he R.I.P.

Our sincere sympathy to you James on the death of your uncle and to all the extended Sheehan families may he rest in peace

— Mal Helena Mitchell Menlough Ballinasloe Galway

Sincere sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the death of Tim Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Rest in Peace Tim Joe.

— Brian & Anne Cunningham. Listowel (Kilbaha)

Deepest Sympathy to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— TJ & Kathleen Mulvihill, Athea

Sincere Sympathy to all the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe. He was a True Gentleman. May he rest in peace.

— John and Theresa Ryan Tarbert.

Deepest sympathies to Jim and his family on the passing of your brother. May he rest in peace.

— Mike and Sinead Barry

Sincere condolences to all the family on Tim Joes passing x

— Grace Scanlon

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and all the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe .

May he rest in peace.

— Sinead & Louis Hanrahan, Kilbaha & London

Our deepest condolences to all the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. Our prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.

— Johnny & Breda Kissane

Our deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe .may he rest in peace .

— Tim &Catherine Lenihan. Athea.

Our sincere condolences to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan; also sympathy to Con, Jim, Willie, Eileen, Nuala, Margaret and the extended Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

— James & Mary Moloney, Leitrim Middle

I didn’t expect to be writing condolences for Tim Joe so soon after meeting him back home 6/8 weeks ago.

Another good friend has passed to his eternal reward.

Eileen & family, siblings & extended Sheehan family – my sincere condolences on the passing of Tim Joe.

May he Rest in Peace.

— Denis Holly London

Our Deepest sympathy to Eileen, son’s Niall, Ciaran, Ryan & their families his brothers & sisters and extended Sheehan family on Tim’s passing.He was a true gentleman, hard worker, best singer of Grace, master card player who always said “keep them together & hold one for the last day” which he did & banged the table, we will miss you on Wednesday card nights May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Seamus &Noreen Roche

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family. Tim Joe had a wonderful nature with a ready smile always.

Ar dheis lamh De go raibh a anam dilis.

— Ned and Madeleine O’Sullivan Listowel

Our sincere condolences to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran & Ryan, to his brothers, to his sisters & all extended families on the very sad passing of Tim-Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Pat & Mary Leahy, Clounbrane, Moyvane.

Our sincere condolences to Eileen, the boys and all the extended Sheehan family.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— Paul O’Brien and family, Ballyline.

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Deepest condolences to the Sheehan family on the passing of Timothy may his gentle soul rest in peace

— Brendan and Maureen Cole Mullingar and London

Our sincere condolences on the sad passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. We will be thinking of you all over the next few days, weeks and months. Niall, Ciaran and Ryan we are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing we are thinking of you all

— Aoife & Adrian McElligott, Loughill

Our deepest sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan and all of the extended Sheehan families on the passing of Tim Joe, A true friend and gentleman, will miss him and the sing songs, Rest in peace Tim

— Tom & Margaret O Connor Glin Road

Deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family . May his soul rest in peace

— Josephine McDonnell Bruree

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehan families on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Clodagh O Callaghan

Deepest sympathies to Ciaran and Family

May Timothy Rest In Peace

— Aidan Deasy, Tullamore

Deepest sympathy to Willie and the Sheehan family on your very sad loss. May Tim Joe Rest in Peace.

— Sean and Ita ( Lane) Walsh, Cragg, Castleisland.

With deepest sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and the extended Sheehan family on your loss. May Tim Joe Rest in Peace

— Billy Carr, Aughrim / Kilkenny

Sincere sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan brothers Con, Jim, Willie sisters Eileen, Nuala, Margaret and extended Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe. He was a true gentleman always greeted you with a smile, always had time for a chat no matter how busy he was, happy memories of sing songs in his company. Thinking of ye all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace in his heavenly home.

— Nelius and Margaret Clancy Knockanure

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe, may he now rest in peace.

— Bill & Teresa Kelly, Lixnaw

Sorry for ye loss may Tim Joe rest in peace

— Gerard Scanlon and Dienna Scanlon Moyvane Listowel

Deepest sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan and the extended Sheehan family on the passing of your beloved Tim Joe. May he rest in heavenly peace. He was a true gentleman.

— Kathleen Galvin & family

My sincere sympathies to Eileen and the family on the death of Tim Joe

I met Tim in London, he employed my boyfriend Noel Hession. I also had the pleasure of meeting Eileen. I am very sorry to hear this news

Tim was considered a great gentleman. We liked him very much.

— Louise Scarlett Sinclair

Deepest sympathy to the Sheahan family’s. Tim Joe was a fine gentleman, great company on our many golf outings. May he rest in peace.

— Joe J O Connor

Deepest condolences all of Tim Joe’s family at this sad time You are in our thoughts

Rest in peace Tim Joe

— David and Siobhán McElligott Knockanure

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family. Rest in Heavenly peace Tim Joe.

— Julia Collins Dromin Listowel

Ciaran, Niall and Ryan my sincere sympathy to you on the lost of your dad and Mrs Sheehan on the loss of you husband. May his soul Rest In Peace

— Denise McGlynn

Would like to offer our deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Tim Joe may he rest in peace

— Tom m Mary Kelly Ballylongford

Sincere Sympathy to Eileen sons Niall Kieran Ryan his brothers Con Jim and Willie sisters Eileen Margaret Nuala and all extended family. Timmy Joe was a powerful force of good nature and great comradeship. May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

— Liam Hanrahan

Deepest condolences on the passing of Tom Joe ..a true hard working gentleman hell be greatly missed sympathies from Tim and Trish Ahern of Ahern concrete Athea

— Tim and Trish Ahern

Deepest sympathy & condolences to all the SHEAHAN family on the sad passing of cousin TIMMY.MAY HE REST IN PEACE

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— Pat Mc Sweeney, Ballyguiltenane, Glin

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family on the death of Tim Joe may he rest in peace.

— Donie and Anne McGrath Glin

To Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and all the family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May Tim Joe rest in peace .

— Pa & Chloe O Connor

Our deepest sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan & all the extended Sheehan family at this difficult time. May Timmy Joe’s gentle soul rest in peace

— Mairead O Sullivan & Family Lenamore Ballylongford

Sincere sympathy to Eileen ,his sons ,and all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe ,May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Cal and Catherine Flynn Ahalahana

Deepest sympathy Eileen ,niall Ciaran Ryan and all the sheehan family on the sad loss of Timmy a pure gentlemen to meet and always would chat to u prayers &thoughts with u all

— Hannah &Tom Hanrahan

Sincere sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe may he rest in peace

— Bj O’Connor Clarr Margaret O’Connor Inchamore

Condolences to all the family and may his soul rest in eternal peace

— Jim Fitzgerald

Sincere condolences to Willie and family on the passing of your brother Timmy. May he rest in peace.

— Eamon & Sue

Deepest sympathy to Eileen and all the Sheehan and extended families. I’m very sorry for your great loss at this sad time. May the late Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Michael Healy-Rae TD

Sincere Sympathy To the Sheehan Family On The Death of Tim Joe May He Rest In Peace.

— Connie Nolan.

Our sincere condolences to Eileen and the Sheehan family. Remembering the good times in London.

— Mary McGrath & family

Condolences to all the Sheehan Families on the passing of Tim Joe may he rest in peace.

— Joe &Peggy Barrett Knockanure

My deepest sympathy to Niall, Ciaran, Ryan & all the Sheehan family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace

— Jamie Grimes

Our deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe from your cousins the Lyons in Tarbert

— Lyons family, Tarbert

Sincere sympathy to Eileen Niall Kieran Ryan and the extended Sheehan families. I’ll miss our Thursdays in Ballybunion. Tim Joe always great company and a gentleman may he rest in peace. Sorry I won’t make funeral Pius

— Pius Collins

So very sorry to hear of Timmy’s passing, a gentleman, always kind and thoughtful. With sincere sympathy to Eileen, his sons, siblings and all their families. May his beautiful soul rest gently. You will be remembered with great fondness Timmy.. x

— Mary Lynch, Glin Road, Moyvane and NY

My sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe

May he rest in peace.

— Noreen Healy Moyvane

Our deepest sympathy to Eileen and all the Sheehan family on the death of Tim may he rest in peace amen.

— Tim-Nell Ring and Family Blarney.

To Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and all extended Sheehan families. We offer our sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May his gentle soul Rest in heavenly Peace.

— Chas, Mary, Brendan & Eilish Curtin, Listowel Rd.

Sincere sympathy to Willie and all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. Rest in peace.

— Noel Galvin

Deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved brother, father and grandfather Timmy Joe. RIP, a dear family friend since childhood.

— Lily Hanrahan

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe ,may he rest in peace

— Michael and Marie O Keeffe Ballyhahill

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and family, to Jim ,brothers and sisters on the passing of Tim Joe. May he Rest in Peace.

— Derry Reen

Condolences to all the Sheehan families on the passing of Tim Joe a lovely fellow and an unreal worker (May he Rest in Peace)

— Bill Nolan  Sixmilebridge

Deepest sympathy to all Sheehan families on the passing of Timothy. May he rest in peace

— Pat and Anne Kiely, Tieraclea, Tarbert

On behalf of everyone in the club, we offer our sincere sympathies to Willie and the entire Sheehan family on the death of Tim Joe.

May he Rest In Peace.

— Listowel Races Supporters Club

Our sincere condolences to Eileen and all the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Tom and Toni Quilter Woodford Listowel

Condolences to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace 🙏.

— Sean Kavanagh

So sorry to here of Tim Joes death a great worker and lovely man may his gentle soul rest in peace Margaret Dalton Athea

— Margarer Dalton

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family and extended families on the passing of Timmy Joe. He was a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

— Colm & Noelle O’Callaghan

Sincere sympathy to Eileen & all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Timothy.

May he rest in peace.

— Pat, Helena & Hollie Murphy. Donoughmore

Deepest Condolences to Eileen , Niall, Ciaran and Ryan & all the extended Sheehan family , on the sad passing of Tim Joe . He was a lovely person and a true gentleman . May his gentle soul rest peacefully .

— Joanne & Steve Brassil and family Moyvane

My sincere condolences to Eileen Ciaran Niall Ryan & all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe my thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time he was a gentleman & a great neighbour to me since I moved next door to him

My his soul rest in peace

— Kathleen Gallagher Moyvane

Deepest sympathy to his wife Eileen, son’s Niall, Ciaran, and Ryan and extended Sheehan family on Tim’s passing. He was a gentleman He was hard worker who took great pride in his work, He also had great sense of humour. May he rest in peace.

— Daniel and Helen Hartnett Ballypierce Newcastlewest

My deepest condolences to the sheehan family on the passing of tim joe.

An absolute gentleman

May he rest in peace

— Thomas o Hanlon

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the passing of Timothy RIP

— Ta and Ita Mullane Knockdown

Condolences Eileen and the family on the passing of Tim Joe RIP

Maggie and peter madden co cork

— Maggie and peter madden

Sincere condolences to Eileen and family R I P. Denis O Neill and family

— Denis O Neill

Heartfelt condolences to you Eileen on the passing of your beloved husband Tim-Joe , to Niall, Ciaran & Ryan we sympathise with you on your dad’s passing, may your cherished memories of Tim-Joe give you comfort in this sad time ,to his brother’s and sisters and extended family members we hope time will ease your aching hearts , god rest his gentle soul , Amen.

— Jimmy & Eileen Jones

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Condolences to the Sheehan family may he rest in peace

— Mike Buckley Lisroe Duagh

Sincere condolences to all the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe our cousin May he rest in peace Tim Joe Harry and Tom

— Tom Riordan Dirreen

Deepest Sympathy to Eileen & family on the passing of Timothy also to Willie on the loss of your Brother. Timothy will be missed by family ,neighbours and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

— Denis and Marian Costello. Blackrock. Tralee/Abbeydorney.

Sincere sympathy to all Tim Joe’s family. May he rest in peace.

— Con Scanlon

My sincere condolence to Margaret and extended Sheehan family on the sad passing of dear Tim. May he now rest in peace

— Fiona Poucher limerick

Sincere Sympathy to the Sheehan Family and extended Families on d passing of Tim Joe. He would always stop and chat on his way from d shop he will b missed from d village. Rest in Peace in your Heavenly Home Tim Joe.

— Mary Kearney Moyvane V

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY

— DAN KIELY

Sending my sincere condolences to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and all the family at this difficult time. You all will be in my thoughts & prayers. May he rest in peace

— Sarah O’Connor – Glin Road Moyvane

Condolences to Timmy’s family at this sad time. With deepest sympathy Brenda Goulding and family, London.

— Brenda Goulding

Deepest sympathy on Tim Joe passing. i had the pleasure of meeting him on a daily basis when I worked in Moyvane. A pure gentleman. May he rest in peace.

— Olivia Allen

Sincere condolences to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Timmy. May he RIP. Tydings family, Asdee.

— Jeremiah Tydings

Our deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Johnny & Mairead Lane. Pilgrim Hill. Kilmorna. Listowel.

Sincere condolences Ciaran and family thinking of ye all.

— Catriona O Connell

Very sorry to hear of Timmy’s death. Fond memories of him in London.

Condolences to his wife, children and entire family circle. May he rest in eternal peace. Amen

May mc Coy and Family. Cullyhanna.

— May mc coy

My sincere condolences to the Sheehan family on your sad loss.

— Cllr Michael Foley

Sincere condolences to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Toddy Carey

Sorry for your loss

— Thomas Stritch

Sincere sympathy to Ciarán and all the Sheehan family at this very sad time.

May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Anthony Kenny

Sincere condolences to the entire Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe – a true gentleman at all times.

May he Rest In Peace.

— Con & Ann McCarthy, Listowel.

Sorry for your loss

— Thomas McEllistrim

Heartfelt sympathy to dear Eileen Niall, Kieran, Ryan and the Sheehan family on the death of a wonderful man, Tim Joe. May he rest in Heavenly peace.

— Bridget Carr, Lr. Aughrim, Moyvane.

Sorry for your loss

— Thomas McEllistrim

Sincere Sympathy to the Sheehan family and extended families on the passing of Tim Joe, may he rest in peace.

— Jim and Bridie Foley Kilbaha Moyvane

Deepest sympathy to Willie and all the Sheehan family on Tim Joes passing

— Pat Hayes Kilflynn

Condolences to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe may he rest in peace thinking about you all at this difficult time

— Denis and Margaret Hegarty Glin

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe may he rest in peace

— Joe & Lucy Guiney

Deepest sympathy to Willie and all the Sheehan family on Tim Joes passing Ar Dheis De go raibh a hAnam Dilis

— Kathleen and Paddy Collins Knocknagorna Athea

My deepest sympathy to Tim joes wife Eileen and family on his sad passing . May he Rest in peace .

— Margaret Foley an Tochar ban bar. Kilmoyley

Our deepest condolences to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and the Sheehan family. May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Gina Sheehy & Eddy Gaynor

Sincere sympathies to all the Sheehan family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.

May Timothy Rest in Peace.

The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

— Michael Cahill TD

Deepest sympathy to all the Sheehan family, wife Eileen and his sons on the death of your dear Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Moira Morrissey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary..

Deepest sympathy to the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Timmy Joe. May he rest in peace.

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— John Mary Patricia and Jack Goulding

Deepest sympathy to Tim’s wife, their children, all his siblings, Willie, Nuala, the extended Sheehan family & his friends at this difficult time. May Tim rest in eternal peace. Amen.

— Gerry & Norella (Moriarty),Listowel

Sincere sympathy to Willie and all the Sheehan families on the sad passing of Tim Joe, May he rest in peace.

— Lawrence and Kathleen Costello and Family

Always such a lovely man and had many happy times with Timmy & Eileen. Best family to babysit for. A hardworking man and a true Moyvane man. Rest in peace Tim Joe.

— Elaine Foley

To all the Sheehan Family so sorry for your loss. Tim Joe was a pure Gentleman and always had a kind word about everyone

— Olivia Solley, Jack and Nicco

Our sincere condolences to Eileen Niall, Ciaran and Niall and all the better halves and grandchildren.And our condolences to all the extended Family. I WISH TIM JOE A GREAT JOURNEY OF HAPPINESS THAT WE WILL ALL FOLLOW.

— Liam Speedy Nolan Eileen and Ellie Mai.

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family at this very sad time.

May Tim Joe rest in peace.

— Norma Foley

Deepest condolences to the Sheehan and

extended family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Noreen & John Curran

Condolences to Margaret and all the Sheahan family on the sad passing of their brother Timothy. May he rest in Heavenly peace

— Mary Dundon Adare

Deepest sympathy to you Margaret and all the Sheehan family on the sad passing of your dear brother, may Tim now rest in eternal peace .

— Theresa Nolan Athlone

Deepest sympathies Eileen, Niall, CIaran, Ryan and extended Sheehan family. In our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Tim Joe was a lovely man. May he rest in peace.

— Tricia and Con Noonan

Sincere condolences to all the Sheehan family on the passing of timothy, may he rest in peace.

— Johnny o Sullivan Knocknagorna Athea

My sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe.

— Dr John Buckley.

Sincere condolence to Eileen and family may Tim Joe rest in heavenly peace

— Teresa and Maurice Heffernan Moyvane

Our deepest sympathies to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran, Ryan and all the family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May his gentle soul Rest In Heavenly Peace x

— David & Breda Moloney

Just Heartbroken.

Rest in peace Timmy.

— Murt and Margaret.

Our sincere sympathy to Tim Joes wife Eileen his sons relatives and many friends on his passing. May he rest in everlasting peace.

— Paddy and Kathleen Mullane Athea

Sincere sympathy to Eileen & Family & extended family on the passing of Tim Joe. May Tim Joe rest in peace. A lovely fellow, always pleasant & helpful & a good neighbour.

— Madge Groarke & Family. Moyvane

Deepest condolences to the Sheehan family on the sad passing of Tim Joe. May he rest in peace.

— Tony Carey, Greenville, Listowel

condolence to all the family, rip Tim.

— Sean o Connor

Sincere condolences to his wife Eileen, sons Niall, Ciaran , Ryan, brothers and sisters and extended family. Tim was a great friend to me and many and loved nothing more then a sing song and was always the star. He was a gentleman and had great pride in his work. RIP Tim my friend.

— John Scanlon

My sincere condolences to Ciaran and Niall and all the Sheehan family my heart is broken for ye all at this difficult time i have no doubt that yer dad is at peace and in heaven stay strong he is in gods hands x

— Jim quirke. Tralee

Sincere sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran ,Ryan and all the Sheehan families on the passing of Timmie Joe.

May he Rest in Peace.

— Johnny & Elaine Barrett ,Carrueragh

Sincere condolences to Ryan and all the Sheehan family may he rip

— Christine o Sullivan James Mulqueen

My sincere sympathy to Eileen Niall Ciaran and Ryan and all the Sheehan family Timmy Joe was a pleasure to meet at any time an exceptional worker and i have great memories of him working were. May he rest in peace

— John & Kathleen Woods

Sending our condolences to the Sheenan family.

May his soul rest in peace

— Linda Daly

Sincere sympathy to Eileen, Niall, Ciaran and Ryan and all the family. Tim Joe was a true gent. RIP. Thinking of you all x

— Caroline Gleeson & Shauna

Condolences to all the Sheehan families on the passing of Timothy (May he Rest in Peace)

— Tommy &Theresa Allen Ahafona Ballybunion

My deepest condolences to Eileen and the Sheehan family. Thinking of ye all at this difficult time.

— Sharon Murphy ( O’Neill)

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My thoughts are with you Eileen and your family. I fondly remember the old London nights. Timmy was a true gentleman and always a pleasure to be in his company. Take care. X

— Michael O’Donoghue

Deepest sympathy to Sheehan on passing of Tim Joe may he.rest in peace

— Anna tony Horgan Oldcastle Kerry

Deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family on the passing of Tim Joe rip

— Mary Mcenery  Listowel

Sincere condolences to all the family may timothy rest in eternal peace

— Sarah Barry And Family

Heartfelt sympathies to you Eileen and boys and families on passing of Tim. You did Tim proud. May Tim rest in peace x

— Teresa & Ian Fitzell/Murray Tralee

So so sorry for ye’re loss, Eileen, Niall, Cíaran, Ryan & the extended Sheehan family. Tim Joe was a fabulous person, may he Rest In Eternal Peace.

— Kathy (Brosnan, Moyvane), Gav, Kai & Kali-Rae Lenihan, Cork

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehan family his wife Eileen sons Niall Ciaran Ryan his brothers sisters all his in laws on the sad passing of Tim Joe may his dear soul rest in peace

— Micky o Carroll Tullamore.

A really lovely man. True gent R.I.P

— Tony Emma & family

Nigel and myself are absolutely heartbroken, never forget him giving me away on our wedding day, thinking of you all, love you all, he’s at peace now

— Bridie wright

RIP Timmy gone but not forgotten you done a fine job along with Eileen in bringing up 3 fine boys in Niall, Ciaran and Ryan

— Mark Hanrahan

Eileen, my sincere condolence to you and all your Family on the passing of Timothy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

— Miriam O’Neill

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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.

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Our most sincere condolences to The Cunningham family, Kilbaha, Moyvane and to Sr. Mary’s community on her sad passing. Suaimhneas sioraí dá hanam uasal.

— Gerard and Julienne Donegan, Kilbaha, Moyvane

Sympathy to all the cunningham family

— Patrick Egan

Sincere condolences to the Cunningham Family and the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr Mary. May her Kind and gentle heart soul rest in eternal peace.

— Helen O Shea Fatima Home

Sincere condolences to the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr. Mary. May she rest in peace.

— Mairead ,John O Shea, Oakpark, Tralee

Sincere sympathy to all of the Cunningham family on the passing of Sr. Mary. May she rest in peace.

— Tony Palles

Sincere Sympathy to my great friend Timmy and Nora to SR. Kathy a classmate in Kilbaha School and to all family connections. May SR. Mary REST IN PEACE,

— Liam Hanrahan Moyvane

Sincere sympathy to the Cunningham family on the sad passing of Sr. Mary. May she rest in peace.

— Paddy & Mairead Lynch, Gortdromagouna, Moyvane

Our Sincere sympathies to the

Cunningham Families at this very sad time.

May Sr Mary rest in peace.

— Sen. Mike Kennelly.

Deepest sympathy to the Cunningham family on the passing of Sr. Mary. RIP

— Leo Finucane

Sincere sympathy to the Cunningham family Kilbaha on the passing of Sr. Mary, may she rest in heavenly peace.

— Kennelly family Leitrim East

So sorry to hear of Sr. Mary’s passing. Deepest sympathy from her former colleagues at St. Ita’s and St. Joseph’s school. Throughout the years she made a huge contribution to the lives of her students. Ar Deis De go raibh a anam dilis.

— T. J and Gertie Barry

Sincere Sympathy to the family and extended families on the passing of Sr. Mary, may she rest in peace.

— Jim and Bridie Foley Kilbaha Moyvane

Sincere Sympathy to Timmy Nora &all the Cunningham family on the sad passing of Sr Mary our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time may she rest in peace.

— Joe & Betty Aherne Glenagore Athea

My sincere condolences to Sr Kathy on the death of your beloved sister , to the extended Cunningham family and the Sisters of Mercy . Remembering Sr Mary as a very as very gentle , prayerful and lovely person . May she rest in peace.

— Eilish Ashe , Annascaul.

Deepest sympathy to all the Cunningham and extended families. I’m very sorry for your great loss at this sad time. May the Sr Mary rest in peace.

— Michael Healy-Rae TD

Kathy, Timmy and Phil I offer you my deepest sympathy on the death of your dearly loved sister, Mary, you are all in my prayers as are the extended families on your sad loss. May Mary rest in peace in the presence of her Lord whom she served so faithfully and generously in all her Mercy Ministries.

— Sr Nuala

Sincere sympathy to Timmy & Nora, the Cunningham families and extended family & to those in her community, on the sad passing of your beloved Sr. Mary.

May you find strength and comfort to help you through this time of sorrow. May she now Rest in Peace in the company of the Lord.

‘Leaba í measc na Naomh go raibh aici’

— Mary T & Denny Mulvihill & family (Kelly’s Athea)

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Kathy and all members of the extended Cunningham family on the death of Sr. Mary. May she rest in peace, Amen.

— Michael Culloty

Our sincere sympathy to Timmy Nora and all the Cunningham family and Sr Mary’s relatives and friends on her passing . May she rest in Eternal peace.

— Kathleen and Paddy Mullane Athea

Sincere sympathy to Timmie, Nora and to the extended Cunningham family, on the death of Sr Mary. May she rest in peace

— Rita Murphy

Sincere sympathy to the Cunningham family and the Sisters of Mercy at this very sad time. May Sr. Mary rest in peace.

— Norma Foley, Tralee

With deepest sympathy and condolences to Mary’s family and friends.

— Kieran McNulty

My sincere sympathy to the family, may the late Sr. Mary rest in peace

— Danny Healy Rae

Sincere sympathy to Timmy, Nora, Sr. Kathy and all the extended Cunningham family on the death of Sr. Mary RIP.

— Anne Heaphy, Ballylongford.

Sincere condolences to Sr. Kathy, her family and the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr. Mary.

May you find strength, comfort and peace together during this sad time and may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eileen Kelly and family, Skerries

— Eileen Kelly

Deepest sympathy to Timmy, Nora and all the Cunningham family, friends and relations of Sr Mary ,on the occasion of her sad passing .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult days. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

— Patsy and James Hayes Fairystreet Athea

Condolences to Sr. Kathy, Timmy ,the Cunningham family and the Sisters of Mercy on the death of Sr. Mary.

May she Rest in Peace

— Mary Garrick Naas

Sincere sympathy to Timmy Nora and extended Cunningham family also Sisters of Mercy on the death of Sr Mary Ar Dheis De go raibh a hAnam Dilis

— Kathleen and Paddy Collins Knocknagorna Athea

Sincere sympathy to the family and Community of Sr Mary Cunningham, remembered for her kindness, service and commitment as teacher and educator in Scoil Eoin —

Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh ag Sr Mary.

— Pádraig Ó Donnabháin

To Sr Mary’s family I offer my condolences, it was a pleasure knowing Sr Mary in Fatima. Always so nice and loved to chat and would always recite the pome about Knockanure to me, May Sr Mary RIP x

— Trisha Lynch Flynn x Fatima

My sincere sympathy to all Sr Marys family and the Mercy sisters on her sad passing, May She rest in peace

— Anne McAuliffe, Fatima home

Sincere sympathies to all the Cunningham family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.

May Sr. Mary Rest in Peace.

The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

— Michael Cahill TD

We wish to express our deepest sympathies to you, Timmy, and your extended family, as well as to the Mercy Sisters, on the sad passing of Sr. Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

— Maureen and Cyril McHale (Dublin)

Sincere condolences to the Cunningham family and the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr.Mary. May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— Staff of St Ita’s & St Joseph’s School

My deepest condolences to the Cunningham family and Mercy Sisters

on the passing of Sr Mary may she

Rest in peace in the garden of heaven God’s blessings to you all

— Treasa Walsh Muing Tralee

May Mary Rip a gentle and kind hearted woman deep condolences to all her family

— Kay Sheehan (ex Fatima carer)

To Sr Kathy and all the family and to Srs of Mercy we offer our sincere sympathy.. The Lord has gained what you have lost . May she rest now in peace.

— Davidine Grimes and O’Sullivan Family

Sincere sympathy to Sr.Kathy and all the family on the sad passing of Sr. Mary.

May she rest in peace.

— Carmel Guiney, Ballybunion

Our deepest sympathy to Kathy, Jemma and your extended family. May Sr Mary rest in peace

— Martin and Marion Hayes, Waterfall, Cork

My sincere condolences to the Cunningham Families on the Death of Sr. Mary. knew Ann from my time as Chairman of I. F. A

— Tom. Lawlor. P. C.

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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.

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Tribute

Deepest sympathy to the extended Stanley family on the sad death of Rev. Mortimer Canon Stanley.

May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. He visited us on a number of occasions when he helped out in Causeway.

Fear uasal.

Leaba I measc na Naomh go raibh aige.

— Tadhg / Íde Barrett Causeway

Sincere sympathy to Michael and Mary and all the family on the sad passing of Father Mortimer. May he rest in peace.

— Mary King, Templeglantine

Our deepest sympathies go to the family and friends of Father Stanley. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Simon & Melanie Oliver

Deepest sympathy to Michael and the extended Stanley family on the sad passing of Canon Mortimer. May his soul rest in peace.

— Kitty McCoy and family.

Sincere sympathy to Marie Michelle and all extended families RIP

— Sheila Treacy

Deepest sympathies to Pat and all the Stanley family at this time. May he rest in peace

— Jennifer & John Slattery, Newtown

Deepest sympathy to Michael and all the Stanley family on the passing of Fr. Mort. May he rest in peace.

— Norma Nolan. South Cappa.

Most sincere sympathy on the passing of Rev. Mortimer Canon Stanley.

May his soul rest in Heavenly peace.

Amen.

— Mary Griffin. Causeway.

Sincere sympathy to the Stanley family on the death of Fr. Mortimer

— John and Margaret Cregan

Deepest sympathy to Michelle and all the Stanley family on the death of Rev. Mortimer Canon Stanley. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Mary Frances and Liam Buckley

I offer my sincere sympathy to Michael, Mary, Ann, and all the Stanley family and friends at this sad time. May Canon Mort rest in peace.

— Angela Tobin

Sincere sympathy to Michael Mary Ann & extended family on the sad passing of Rev Cannon Mort. We have great memories of him during the Summers in Ballybunnion. May

he rest in eternal peace.

— Anne & Jim Allis

Sympathy to all the Stanley family on the passing of Rev. Mort. May he rest peacefully.

— Ger and Elaine Connolly ,Glin.

Sincere Sympathy to Michael, Mary, & all the Stanley family on Fr Mortimer passing May he rest in peace.

— The Murphy family Gortnagloss.

Sincere sympathy to the Stanley family on the sad passing of Fr. Mort. May he rest in peace.

— Gerard & Margaret Reidy, Kilteery, Loughill

Sincere sympathy to Michael and Molly on the sad passing of Reverend Mortimer may he rest in peace

— PAT AND EILISH SHEAHAN ASHFORD CO LIMERICK

Deepest condolences to all the

Stanley and sexton families on

The death of rev Mortimer

— John sheahan Glenmore strand

Mike and I wish to offer our sincere condolences to all Fr Stanley’s family on the passing of Fr Mort. We have lovely memories of him when he was at St Kentigerns Parish in Fallowfield for several years. He was a man of great strength and courage a true friend, and most of all a man of God. May he R.I.P

— Christina Heneghan (Manchester)

My sincere sympathy to the family, may the late Rev. Canon Mortimer rest in peace

— Danny Healy Rae

Sincere sympathy to the Stanley family on the sad passing of Mort. May he rest in peace.

— John Bernie and Eimear Daly Knockane Listowel

Sincere condolences to the family of Fr Stanley. Fond memories of him announcing in church that I was Fr Jaak Thora’s granddaughter!  I think the whole congregation did a sharp intake of breath! My girls enjoyed many a youth club holiday, as did I. My Uncle Jack, who was a missionary priest, respected Ft Stanley greatly and always valued his welcome when he came to visit us. My only regret is that I didn’t make an effort to go and see him in later years. Remembered with much fondness, Jackie, Jeny and Suzy Holt

— Jackie Holt

Sincere sympathy to Michael and all of the Stanley family on the passing of Fr. Mort. We had lovely times with him when he took us to the beach as children. He was a wonderful family friend and great man. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Miriam Nolan. South Cappa and Naas.

— Miriam Nolan

My prayers& good wishes as I celebrate Holy Mass for fr. Stanley this morning in my parish in Wigan.I spent two summer placements with him in Rochdale in the summers of 1980&1981,training for the priesthood. He was a kindly, welcoming, gentle man, so very dedicated to his priestly work, so very talented in so many practical ways too! May he rest in peace & rise in glory!

— Fr. Kevin Foulkes, priest of Salford Diocese

Our deepest sympathies to all of the Stanley family on your huge loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this really sad time. Níl sé imithe uainn ach imithe romhainn. May the Canon Rest in Peace.

— Seán and Annemarie Healy Listowel

Sincere sympathy to Pat, Laura, and extended family of Canon Stanley on his recent passing. May he rest peacefully.

— John and Margaret Tuohy Portroe

It is with deep sorrow, our family offers our condolences on the passing of Father Stanley. We will forever be grateful for the kindness, love, and spiritual care he showed to our family over the years.We have many fond memories of Fr Stanley at St Vincent’s Parish not only as parishioners but also as a close friend. May he rest in eternal peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Andrea Karaaziz ( Russell)

— Andrea Karaaziz

Sincere sympathy to Mike, Mary, Ann and the extended family on the death of Fr Mort. He was a lovely friendly man and a pleasure to meet in Ballybunion. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— Noelle Danagher, Cratloe

Our deepest sympathy to Michael, Mary and the extended Stanley family on the sad passing of Fr. Mort. He was a true gentleman and we always enjoyed his company. May he rest in peace.

— Donal & Evelyn Canty Croagh

Sincere sympathy to Michael and all the Stanley families on the passing of Rev. Stanley. May he rest in peace.

— The Relihan Family Adare

Deepest sympathies and condolences on the recent passing of Rev. Cannon Stanley. May he Rest in Peace.

— Niall Collins TD

My sincere sympathy to Michael, Mary and the Stanley family on the sad loss of your dear Rev Canon Stanley. May he Rest In Peace in the arms of the Lord. Sorry as I am not able to attend his funeral Mass.

— Martin Loughman Inagh Drive

Our sincere condolences to Michael and his family on the passing of canon Mortimer the light of heaven shine on his gentle soul Rest in eternal peace

— Patsy and Noreen Regan Shannon (Flean Ballyhahill)

Sincere sympathy Ann ,the extended Stanley family ,on the death of Fr Mort ,may his gentle soul R I P.

— John and Gemma Costello Glin.

Sincere sympathies to the Stanley family on the loss of Canon Mortimer. May he rest in peace .

— Patsy Walsh

Our sincere sympathy to Michael, Mary, Ann & your extended families at this very sad time for you all. We all grew up in Ballyhahill & were great friends & neighbours. We often met Canon Mort in Ballybunion since he retired and lived there. May he rest in peace.

— Marie, Irene & Noreen Sheahan

Our deepest condolences to Michael, Mary, Ann and extended families on the sad passing of Rev Canon Mortimer. We had fond memories with him on the beach in Ballyb. May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Christy, Marie Shanahan & family Kilcornan

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Stanley family on the sad passing of Canon Mort..

Always a gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Ar dheis de go raib a hAnam dilis.

Michael and Vera Nash, Limerick.

— Michael and Vera Nash.

Our sincere sympathy to all of Canon Morts family. He was such a beautiful man, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Norah and Tony Butler Charleville.

Sincere sympathies to the Stanley family on the loss of Fr Mort. We have fond memories of him from Rochdale and Ballybunion. May he rest in peace .

Tom and Gillian Stack

— Tom Stack

Deepest sympathies to the Stanley Family on the passing of Fr. Mort. May he rest in peace

— Ian Caroline & Elaine Stack Kilteery

Sincere sympathy to all the Stanley family on the death of Fr Mort . May he rest in peace .

— Ann Corbett Loughill

Our sympathy to Michael, Mary & Ann on the passing of your beloved Canon Mortimer.

Condolences to all the extended Stanley family. May Rev Mortimer rest in peace.

— Gerald & Nora FitzGerald Glin, Co Limerick

Our deepest sympathy to the Stanley family on the death of Fr Mort.

May he rest in peace.

— The O’Brien family Fleanmore

Many fond memories of Canon Stanley over the last 50 years. Youth Club trips and outings and a great visit to Jersey. Enjoyed bring you back a big sack of Jersey potatoes. Thanks for the time and effort you devoted to the parish. You will be sadly missed by all. Condolences to all the family.

— Kieran and Angela Heakin

Sincere sympathy to all of Fr Mort’s relatives and friends here at home and in the parishes he served in Salford. May his great Faith be rewarded . Solas sìoraì dà anam dílis.

— Fr John Ahern Farranfore

Rest In Peace Fr. Stanley. Condolences to all the family.

— Majella O’Connor Ballybunion

Deepest sympathy to all the Stanley and extended families. I’m very sorry for your great loss at this sad time. May the late Rev Mortimer canon Stanley rest in peace.

— Michael Healy-Rae TD

Deepest sympathy to all of the Stanley family on the death of Rev. Mortimer Canon Stanley. May he rest in peace.

— Aidan Hanrahan, Chairman Ballybunion GC

Sorry for your loss

— Thomas McEllistrim

Sincere sympathies to all the Stanley family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.

May Rev. Mortimer Rest in Peace.

The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

— Michael Cahill TD

Deepest condolences to Mike, Mary, Marie, Michelle, Pa and all the Stanley family on the passing of Fr Mort. He was a pure gentleman and will be truly missed by all who knew him. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May he rest in eternal peace

— Kit and Pa Moloney

Our sincere sympathy to all the Stanley family on the death of Canon Mort. May he rest in peace.

— Tom, Olive O Sullivan, South Cappa

Our deepest condolences to Laura, Pat and all the Stanley family on the passing of Rev. Mortimer . May he rest in peace .

— Jenny & Eric Ryan, Newtown

Sincere sympathy to Ann and the extended Stanley families on the sad passing of Mort

May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Mickey and Marian Mulvihill Glin

Thoughts, prayers and may God bless you. Many memories and love and prayers to Frs family

— Win and Mike McGhee

Sincere sympathy to the Stanley family on the passing of Fr. Mort R.I.P.

— Joe and Barbara Curtin and family Ballyhahill

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Mary, Marie, Dermot, Patrick, Michelle and the extended Stanley family on the passing of Fr. Mort. Great memories of him visiting Elm drive from England.

Rest in peace Fr. Mort

— Tommy & Marie Ryan

Condolences to the Stanley and extended Family on the death of Rev. Mortimer may he rest in peace

— Mossie, Ann and Martin Scannell The Hill Abbeyfeale

On behalf of John, myself and our family, we want to extend our condolences to Canon Stanley’s family and friends. Dear Mort, we were truly blessed the day you walked into our home, into the heart of our family in 1973. You led by example, your humility, humour and friendship made our lives richer. Your hands- on approach and your many talents made our parish thrive. You were a man of courage, a man of integrity and most of all a man of God. Your deep faith and trust in God were inspiring. We will always remember you with gratitude and love. Rest now, in peace.

Mary Scott

— Mary and John Scott

Deepest condolences to Mike, Mary ,Marie, Michelle, Pa and all the Stanley families on the passing of Fr Mort. We have fond memories of Fr Mort when he assisted in our Wedding ceremony, Rest in eternal peace Fr Mort, you will be deeply missed by all that knew you xx

— Paul and Linda Donovan

Condolence Book for Rev. Mortimer Canon STANLEY (Ballybunion, Kerry) | rip.ie

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So sad to hear of Mort’s passing. We always enjoyed our visits to him. Such a gentle person.

May he rest in peace. All the Danahers in Woodcliffe.

— Margaret Hennessy

Our deepest condolences to the Stanley family on the passing of Fr. Mort may he rest in peace.

— Mary and Connie McAuliffe Kilteery Loughill

My deepest sympathy to Michael, Mary and all your family who mourn the loss ofyour dear uncle Mort My great friend Mort you will be remembered in my Mass. May you rest in eternal peace

— Fr. Tom Mc Mahon Kilmorna

Sincere condolences to all the Stanley Family. May Rev. Mort Rest In peace.

— Patricia and Paul Lancaster

Our sincere sympathy Michael, Mary and the Stanley family on the sad loss of your dear Canon Mortimer .May he Rest in Peace in the arms of the Lord.

— Attracta and Fachtna O’Driscoll Lansdowne Pk

Sincere sympathy to the Stanley family on the death of Fr. Mort. He was a kind, gently friendly man whom I knew as a neighbour in Ballyhahill . May he rest in peace .

— Seamus and Maureen Dillane . Templeglantine,

Sincere Condolences to Fr Stanley’s family. May he rest in peace.

— Teresa O’ Sullivan Ballybunnion.

Deepest sympathy to Stanley .family on. sad passing of Fr may he rest in peace.

— Anna Tony Horgan Liselton.

Sincere condolences to all Fr. Mortimer’s family. He was always very friendly, kind and courteous to me in his dealings in the office. It was always a pleasure to meet and chat with him. May Fr. Mortimer rest in eternal peace.

— Geraldine O Connor Parish office Ballybunion

Deepest Sympathy to the Stanley Family on passing of Fr Mortìmer. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.

— Mary Ita Keane (Crowley)

Sincere sympathy to the Stanley family at this very sad time.

May Fr Mortimer rest in peace.

— Norma Foley

We’d like to express our deepest sympathies to the Stanley family for the loss of Rev. Mortimer Canon Stanley. We knew Mortimer for the last 65 years and he will be deeply missed. From Paddy, Anna, Lisa, Diane, Patrick and Phil.

— Paddy & Anna Heneghan and family

Deepest sympathy to Fr Stanley’s family. May his gentle soul Rest in peace .

— Tim and Catriona Kennelly Doon Road Ballybunion

Deepest sympathy to the Stanley family on the death of Rev. Mortimer Canon Stanley. May he rest in peace.

— Richard O’Donoghue TD

Sincere sympathy to the Stanley family on the passing of Fr Mort

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— Patsy and Eileen O Connell Ballyhahill

Deepest sympathy to the Stanley family on the sad passing of Fr Mort riip

— Sean Brosnan Ballybunion

My deepest condolences to Fr Stanley’s family. Fr Stanley has been a great friend to me and my family since my childhood, through my 20’s when I was fundraising for the Global Challenge and since his retirement, visiting him in Ballybunion. He had great faith in people and in god and a wonderful capacity for gratitude, may he rest in peace.

— Ciara, formerly St Vincent’s Parish, Rochdale.

Our condolences to the Stanley family on the passing of Mortimer. May he rest in peace.

— John Helen and Sharon Sheehy Ballyhahill

Deepest sympathy to Michael and the extended family on the passing of Fr Mort. He was a great help to us in Causeway/Ballyduff parish over many years. A wonderful Priest and I used love to visit him in his home in Ballybunion. May you rest peacefully Fr Mort and may God reward you for all your good work.

— Mike and Betty Guerin Ballyduff.

Sincere sympathy to the Stanley family and extended families on the passing of Canon Stanley . RIP

— Fidelma Cross and Pat Kennelly

Condolences to the Stanley family on the sad passing of Father Mortimer may he rest in peace

— Denis and Margaret Hegarty Glin

Sincere condolences to the Stanley family and extended families of Rev. Mortimer may he rest in peace

— Gerard Danaher Ballyhahill

Deepest condolences Michael, Mary and the extended Stanley family on the passing of Fr Mort. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

— Karl & Geraldine Gibbons

Sending my love and prayers to Fr. Stanley’s family. He was my Parish Priest at St Vincent’s. He gave so much to the parish and I have many fond memories at youth club on a Friday, or trips to Wales in the summer. He made us so welcome when we came to visit him in his home in Ireland. A truly wonderful man who will be missed.

— Deborah Holding

Our sincere condolences to Michael and the Stanley family on the passing of Mort. Thinking of you all during this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Christy and Mary Kirwan

Sending sincere condolences to Fr Stanley’s family, he was our parish priest at St Vincent’s Church in Rochdale for many years and a good friend to our family, a lovely man! May he rest in peace.

— Joanne James

My sincere sympathy to Michael and all of the Stanley family on the death of Canon Mortimer Stanley. I have fond memories of Fr. Mortimer when he stayed at my cousins the Halpin’s of Quarryhill , Kilmallock. Fr. Mortimer and my late cousin John Halpin were very good friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— James O’Loughlin Ballyclough Limerick

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Rev. Fr. Philip O’Connell

The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Philip O’Connell

Chapel Street, Tarbert, Kerry

Fr. Philip was born to Eternal Life, peacefully on June 3rd 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of Our Lady of Fatima Home, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Fr. Philip is predeceased by his parents Jerry and May (nee O’Connor), his brother Denis and his sisters Esther and Kathleen.

Fr. Philip will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brothers Wim and Jerry, his sisters Carmel (Polly) and Anne, The Most Reverend Bishop Ray Browne and fellow priests of the diocese, brother in law Brian, sister in law Vera, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

 Requiem Mass for Rev. Fr. Philip O’Connell will be celebrated on Tuesday (June 10th) at 11am. Interment to follow in the Chapel Yard.

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We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Phil. We were very fond of him and always loved meeting him. He had a wonderful sense of humour and was a truly kind and gentle person. May God rest his soul in peace.

— Pete & Joan Kiely Tarbert

I wish to convey my sincere sympathy to the O Connell family on the death of Rev. Fr. Philip. May he Rest In Peace.

— Pat O Connor, Derrylea, Tralee.

Sincere sympathies to Polly, Wim, Derry and and Anne as well as to Vera and Brian on the passing of our first cousin Fr. Philip.

I hope you (and Philip) have had a chance to read the many well-deserved tributes paid to him on the condolences.

Unable to travel but was blessed to be able to watch the celebration of his long life as a priest, on the web.

Who now to perform family baptisms, first communions, confirmations, weddings and funeral masses?

— Gerard (and Mary) Cagney – Dublin and Croom.

Sincere sympathy to fr. Philips family and extended families at this sad time.

— AnnFinucane Piermount

Sincere sympathy to fr Phillip s family and to the bishop and priests of the diocese, I have good memories of his time in Kenmare .

— Nell Crushell

Sincere Sympathy to all the O’Connell & O’Connor families on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. Remember great chats with him on his visits to Connor & Noreen’s house in Lucan. May he rest in peace.

— Ann & Dan Lynch. Dublin

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Father Philip, may he rest in heavenly peace.

— Martin and Mary Kennelly Moyvane

Sincere sympathy to all the O Connell family on the sad passing of Fr Philip may his soul rest in peace

— John and Cora Sheahan Glin

Sincere sympathy to Anne& Brian and the whole O Connell clan on Fr. Philips passing from this world. When I met him first he was 100% Tarbert man, he finished 90% Bally man.

RIP.

— Garry Brassil

Sincere sympathy to all the O’Connell family on the loss of Fr Philip. We were in the same class in secondary school and among the few left of the class of 1953. A bright and intelligent student, and always good company with a sense of adventure. Leaba I measc na naomh tuiltey aige.

— John Falvey, Tralee

Sincere Sympathies to Rev. Fr. Philip’s relatives especially his nieces Maura and Siovan on your great loss.

At this difficult time may kind words and messages of support help to ease the grief and sadness you are feeling right now.

May ye find comfort in memories that will be cherished in yer hearts and may ye find strength in the hard days amongst each other.

Rest in Peace Rev. Fr. Philip

— Elizabeth Hankard Cork ex Lislaughtin

Sincere Sympathy to Ann Brian and O Connell family on the death of Fr Philip. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Helen Timmy Shauna Walsh

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— Helen Timmy Shauna Walsh

Fr. O’Connell was a special friend to us in Eyeries and we loved when he came to visit. He was a very kind person and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Fr. O’Connell.

— Sean O’Dwyer & family

I wish to offer my sincere sympathy to Wim. Jerry, Maura, Siovan and all the extended family on Father Phil’s sad passing.

Rest in Heavenly peace Father Phil.

— Fergal Ward, Tarbert.

Heartfelt sympathy to Wim, Jerry, Siovan, Maura and all the O’Connell family and extended families on the sad news of Father Phil’s passing.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace in Heaven.

Father Phil was so dignified, gentle and kind; he will be missed by all who knew him.

— Fiona Ward. Tarbert/Adelaide

Thoughts are with Fr Phillips Family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

— Amy Kennelly

Sincere Sympathies to all the O’Connell family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.

May Fr. Philip Rest in Peace.

The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

— Michael Cahill TD

Our sincere condolences to Ann, Brian and all the O’Connell families on the passing of Fr. Philip, may he rest in eternal peace and happiness

— Mary & Brendan Horgan, Duagh

Sincere Sympathy to the O Connell family and to Brian on the passing of Fr. Phil RIP

— Mike and Marian Hanrahan

Deepest sympathy to Anne, Derry, Wim and the extended family on the death of Philip.

— Donal.

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. Phil. He was such a kind man of whom I have many fond memories growing up in Ballylongford.

— Annette Enright, Ballylongford/Westport

Deepest Sympathy to the O’Connell Family, Bishop Ray, Clergy of the Diocese on the death of Fr. Philip.

We were blessed to have him as our Priest in Glenbeigh/Glencar.

May his gentle soul rest in peace in his heavenly home after a long service to the Church and Communities where he ministered.

You are all in our thoughts and Prayers at this sad time.

— Marian & Kathleen McCann, Boheshill, Glencar, Co. Kerry

Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Philip.

Fond memories of Fr. Philip at Carhoona with Siovan and Maura and at the Comprehensive also.

Leaba i measc na naomh aige.

— Thomas and Sarah Prendiville

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. As a former Chaplain, he is remembered with great fondness and always maintained a keen interest in the School. May he rest in heavenly peace. On behalf of the Board of Management, Staff and Students of Tarbert Comprehensive.

— Richard Prendiville, Principal

We were very saddened to hear of Fr Phil’s passing. We loved chatting with him on his walks around the village. He was always pleasant, easy going and witty. Our sincere condolences to the O’Connell family on your loss. Rest in eternal peace, Fr Phil, in your heavenly home.

— Liam & Mary Walsh, Tarbert

Sincere sympathy to Anne and Brian, Wim, Jerry, Polly and all the O’Connell family on the death of Fr Phil.

We were blessed to have him as our parish priest for 16 years. It was always a pleasure to meet him.

May he now rest in peace.

— Mike and Eileen McEllistrim

Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell family and extended families on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. May his kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— John & Mary Holly, Tarmons.

Our sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family, Bishop Ray and his fellow priests on the death of Fr Philip. May his kind and gentle spirit rest in peace.

— Mary & Mairead O’Sullivan, Tralee

Comhbhrón ar bhás Fr. Philip. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wim, Jerry, Carmel (Polly), Anne, the O’ Connell, O’ Connor, extended families, Bishop Ray, Priests of Kerry as well as the various parishes where Fr Philip ministered in over his long and fruitful priesthood, on the passing of your brother, uncle, cousin, colleague, friend and anam cara. A true servant of God, gentle, wise, humorous, intelligent, unassuming and deeply spiritual. May he rest peacefully after a long life of great service to our Church and our community bringing love, joy, faith and humanity to others.

My mother Pearl O’ Connor (first cousin)

and all the West Cork O’ Connor cousins were very fond, grateful and proud of Fr. Philip. I have lovely memories of a number of visits with him in recent years in Tralee and Ballylongford.

Sagart dílis daonna, Saoi, Anam cara ar lár.

Leaba i measc ceol na naingeal ar dheis Dé go raibh ag a anam dílis.

— Diarmuid, Julie & Ó Dálaigh family. Midleton & Drinagh

Sincere sympathy to Anne,Brian and the O Connell family on the passing of Father Philip.

— Bob o sullivan

Sincere condolences to the O’Connell family and extended family on the passing of Fr. O’ Connell. Rip.

— Robert and Eileen Beasley

Sincere sympathy to Wm, Jerry, Polly, Anne extended O’Connell Families on the death of Fr. Phil. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Tessie Holly / Ned & Mary Holland

Sincere Sympathy to all the O’Connell and extended families on the sad passing of Fr. Philip.

May he Rest In Peace.

— Timmy, Annie & Michael Madden, Kenmare.

Our sincere sympathy to Anne and Brian and to all of the extended O Connell family at this sad time

Fr Phil was a lovely man. He was a great friend to both of us. We will all miss his kind and gentle ways, and of course his rogish smile !

Good bye our dear friend and May the road rise to meet you and May the wind be always at your back

Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilish

RIP FR PHIL

— Jim and Anne Costello Ballylongford

Deepest Sympathy to Anne & The O’ Connell Family on the sad passing of Fr. Phil. May he Rest in Peace.

— Cecilia Flavin

Brón ar an mbás – Sincere sympathy to the family of Fr Philip and to Anne and Brian McCarthy —

Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh ag Fr Philip

— Pádraig Ó Donnabháin

Sincere condolences to all the O’Connell family, Bishop Ray, fellow Priest’s, and wide circle of friends on the sad passing of Fr Philip. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Mary McGill Parish Secretary Cahersiveen

Fr Phil was an absolute gent. May he rest in eternal peace and comfort

— Emma Fox

Our sincere condolences to Anne and Brian and all the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr Phil. He was a true gentleman and the kindest and friendliest Parish Priest, we were blessed to have him for 16 years in Ballylongford. Rest in peace Fr Phil in your Heavenly home.

— Mike & Eilish Wren

Sincere sympathy to Wim and the extended O Connell family on the sad passing of Fr Philip RIP

— Eamon and Eileen Kissane Rahavanig Ballybunion

Sincere condolences to all fr. Philips family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Anne Walshe Tullamore Listowel

Deepest sympathy to Anne, Brian and all of the O’Connell families on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Niall and Nicola Heaphy

Our deepest sympathy to all the O’Connell family on hearing the passing of Fr. Phil. May he rest in peace

— Maurice & Patricia McEllistrem Ballybunion

Deepest sympathy to all of the O’Connell and extended

families on the passing of Fr. Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Denis Holly

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Philip. Rest in peace Fr. Phil.

— Hughie & Helen Dineen, Lenamore

Our sincere sympathy to Jerry and all the O’Connell family and friends on the passing of Fr. Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Shane, Aoife & Eabha Dalton, Kenmare

My sincere condolences to Wim, Polly, Jerry & Anne, and to all the O’Connell family & relatives on your bereavement.

Fr Philip’s deep spirituality & intellect, his gentle pastoral approach, his warm friendship & sparkling wit impressed me and all who knew him. He was a true priest & gentleman whose discreet and diligent service to God and His people is fondly remembered in all the testimonials on this website. May you his family and priestly fraternity take comfort in the high esteem in which he was held and in your lovely memories of him.

Lux Perpetua Luceat Ei, Domine, Cum Sanctis Tuis in Aeternum!

— Declan M. Downey, Tarbert & UCD

Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Phil. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Maurice Holly Pulleen

Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Fr Philip to all the O’Connell families, Bishop Ray Browne, his fellow Priests, relatives and friends.

Many happy memories come to mind when we think of Fr. Philip and he will be greatly missed by the Community.

Peace to his Gentle Soul.

— Des Breda O’Connor & Family

Deepest sympathy to the O Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

— Gabrielle O Donovan Loughill

We remember Fr Phil as a true friend through times of joy and times of sorrow. May he Rest in Peace. We extend our sincere sympathy to Wim, Derry, Polly, Ann, their families and the families of his deceased siblings.

Regrettably, we are away and unable to be present at the funeral.

— Áine, Anne & Tom Carey, Tarbert and Ennis.

Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell family and extended Families on the passing of Fr Phillip A Lovely kind Gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Jeremiah & Anne O’Connell Tarbert

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Phil.

May his gentle soul rest in Eternal Peace

— Kieran & Maureen Culhane, Kilelton, Ballylongford

Condolences to the O’ Connell family on the passing of Fr Phil. I knew Fr Phil for a long time from the Comp to his time as parish priest in Bally. He was a nice pleasant man and great company to be in. One day playing golf with the Bally society he finished up in a bunker up near the lip. I said to him best of luck getting out of there. I’ll get out of there no problem he said, got into the bunker and threw the ball out on the fairway. RIP Fr Phil.

— Eamon & Siobhan Walsh

Deepest sympathies to Brian and Anne on the passing of Fr. Philip.

— Gene & Loreto Dowling, Banna

RIP Fr. Phil.

— Margaret, Eamon Stack, Ballinoe

Deepest condolences to the O’Connell family and all extended relatives on the passing of Fr. Philip.

Fr. Philip came to Scariff just days before his retirement as Parish Priest of Bally to officiate at my wedding to Claire-Anne — a gesture we will never forget.

He was a true gentleman: kind, approachable, and open-hearted in his ministry. He will be deeply missed.

May he rest in peace.

— Chris and Claire-Anne Enright. Ballylongford and Scariff

Sincere sympathies to Fr Phil’s family & friends. He was always a great colleague and a gentleman. May he rest in peace. Fr. Declan

— Fr. Declan O’Connor PP Listowel

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Phil. May he rest in peace.

— Pat and Bernadette Kelleher

Sincere condolences to Jerry and all the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Joe Doyle & family, Ashgrove, Kenmare

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Our sincere sympathy to all of Fr. Phil’s family on his sad passing. May his gentle soul rest peacefully

— Gerard and Kathleen O Connor Lisselton

Deepest sympathy to Jerry and the O Connell family on the passing of Fr. Phillip. May he rest in peace in the happiness of Heaven.

— John and Eileen O Sullivan Post Office Kenmare.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Rev.Fr Connell. May Fr. Philip rest in peace.

— Mairead &Seamus Kenmare

Sincere sympathies to the O’Connell family, and friends of Fr Phil. May he rest in peace.

— Naofa and Patricia Finucane, Ballylongford

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Jerry, Wim, Polly and the extended O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr Phil, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Rosa Bambury Ballylongford

Sincere sympathy to all the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Rev. Fr. Philip. R.I.P.

— Ann, Joan and Tom Walsh, Moyvane.

Deepest sympathy at this sad time may he rest in peace

— Tommy and Cora Keane Ballylongford

Would like to offer our deepest sympathy to all the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr Phil may he rest in peace

— Tom n Mary Kelly Ballylongford

Michael, Sheila and the extended O Connell family please accept our condolences on the passing of Fr  Philip. You are in our thoughts.

— Linda and Brian O Carroll

Deepest sympathy to Anne ,Brian and the O Connell family on the sad passing of Fr.Phil. May he rest in Gods care.

— John, Ann Jackman & Family

Sympathy to Fr Philip’s family.

A kind and gentle man, a wise and holy priest. Rest in peace.

— Kenmare parishioner

Rest in peace Fr. Phil you were a genius at 9o’clock mass on a Sunday morning, when I was an altar boy, but you were a great guide in the Comp in later years, yourself and Fr. Crean were the two best chaplains we could possibly have had, thanks in this hour of sadness

— Raymond Finucane

Sincere condolences to Anne, Brian and the extended O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip.

May he rest in peace.

— John & Ann Woods, Ballylongford

Sincere sympathy to Wim, Jerry, Polly, Ann, Brian & Vera and Fr Philips nieces and nephews, to whom he meant the world. I know you will miss his counsel and wisdom.

We were blessed to have known him and experience his easy wit. He was a wonderful example of goodness and how to make this world a better place .

God reward you Fr Phil.

— Kay Diggins, Tarbert

Our deepest sympathies to Anne and Siblings and to the extended O’Connell Families and to Brian McCarthy and Family on the sad death of Fr .Philip .May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.In our thoughts and prayers.

— The McNamara Family, Ahanagran

Sincere condolences to all the O’Connell family on hearing the passing of Fr.O Connell

Rest in peace

— Patrick & Breda Creedon Ballylongford & Cork

Sincere sympathy to Michael Sheila and all O Connell family on passing of Fr Philip. May he rest in peace.

— John and Mary Keane Shravokee Clonlara

Sincere sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

— The Finnegan family, 37 Henry Street, Kenmare

Sincere sympathy to Anne and Brien and all the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr Phil. We were very lucky to have had him as Parish Priest in Ballylongford for 16 years. He was a great support in times of grief and great company always. His sermons were comforting and thought provoking. He was very welcoming to Bally priests who came home on holidays. It was great meeting him at graveyard Masses after he retired. He had a special place in the hearts of Bally people and we considered him one of our own. RIP Fr Phil

— Breda Ferris Ahanagran

Deepest sympathy to Wim, Jerry, Polly, Anne & all Fr Phil’s nephews & nieces on his death, he was a soft spoken, kind, gentle & witty man. May Fr Phil’s soul rest in eternal peace.

— Shane & Niamh Wall , Tarbert

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the death of a lovely, gentle and kind Fr. Philip. May he rest in peace!

— Roger Barrett

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Brian and family, and the extended O’Connell family on the death of Fr. Philip. He was always a very pleasant and engaging man to meet on visits back to Bally. May he rest in peace.

— Dan Mulvihill, Ballylongford and Ballincollig

My sincere sympathy to Anne and all the family on the death of Fr. Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Joan Mulvihill

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Brian & extended O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Eleanor O’Sullivan Listowel

So sorry to hear of fr phils passing .may he rest in peace. condolences to the o Connor and all the extended family .he will be missed ..

— John and Emer o Sullivan Tarmons

Deepest sympathies to the O’Connell families on passing of Fr. Phil, a gentle, kind, understanding man, was great company and a wonderful teaching colleague at the Comp. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís

— Christy Killeen

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Phil.

— Mary Hennessy & James Carrig

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the death of Fr Philip. He had a lovely gentle way with people and I recall how Fr Philip and the late Fr Lawlor confirmed us in the faith when Bishop Murphy was unable to attend.

May Fr Philip rest in eternal peace now. Remembering him in prayer.

— Anthony Hanlon Asdee and Cork

Sincere sympathy to Anne and Brian, as well as to the extended O’Connell family, on the passing of the late Fr. Philip.

May he rest in peace along with all those who have gone before him.

— Kathleen Griffin, Coolagown, Listowel.

Deepest sympathy to Anne Wim, Derry and Polly on the sad passing of Fr. Phil. May he rest in peace.

— Paddy and Noreen Collins

Sending my sincere sympathy to Polly, Whim, Derrick and Ann . What fond memories I have of Fr. Phil growing up on Chapel St. The Connell family and Langan family go back many years to not being only great neighbours and ever better friends.

— Mary Rose Langan Gala- Chapel St/Conesus, NY

You were a wonderful addition to the community when PP in Ballylongford always time for a chat & kind word Rest In Peace Father Philip Thoughts & Prayers with your family & friends

— Parishioner

Deepest sympathy to the O, Connell family and extended Families on the passing of Fr Phillip A Lovely kind Gentleman may he rest in peace

— JOHN GOULD BALLYLONGFORD

Sincere sympathy to the family, friends, neighbours and Bishop Ray and all the priests of the Diocese, on the passing of Fr .Philip. He as such a quiet unassuming man loved by all. May he Rest in Peace.

— Paddy and Katherine Walsh and family Caherbarnagh Waterville

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Brian, Jerry and extended O’Connell families on the death of Fr.Philip RIP.

— Anne Heaphy and family, Carrigafoyle.

Our sincere sympathy to the O’ Connell family on the sad passing of Rev. Fr. Philip. He was a wonderful priest in our Parrish. May he rest in peace.

— Brian and Mary Coughlan, Asdee

Sincere sympathies to the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Phil. May he rest in peace.

— John and Bernie Kennelly, Ballylongford

Our sincere sympathy to all of Fr Phil’s family and friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— The Dee Family Ballyline Ballylongford

Sincere condolences to all the O Connell family on the passing of Fr Philip. He was a lovely, kind man with a great sense of humour and a great card player. We had lots of laughs over the years and will miss him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís

— Angela Brosnan. James Rochford and family, Kenmare

Sincere sympathy to O’ Connoll family and extended family on the sad passing of Fr Philip a lovely gentleman May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Michael and Nuala O’Sullivan Waterville

Sincere sympathies to Fr Philip’s family at this time. We enjoyed meeting with Fr Philip from time to time in West Cork and Kerry. He was always great company.

— Kathleen Hayes and family Drinagh

Rest in Peace Fr. Philip

— Mary

My Sincere Sympathy to Anne, Brian and the O Connell family on the death of Fr Philip , May His Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

— Maureen Walsh , Asdee

Deepest sympathy to all the o Connell family. May Fr Phill rest in peace.

— MIKE& MARY McCarthy

Sincere condolences to Ann and Brian and the o Connell family on the passing of Fr Philip, May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

— Kevin and Maura Mangan

Deepest sympathy to the family of Fr O’Connell such a lovely kind person when he was in Dromid parish may Fr Philip soul rest in peace amen

— Mary Jo Fitzpatrick and family Kilmakerin Waterville

Our Sincere condolence to the O’Connell

family and extended families on the passing of Fr Philip.

We have lovely memories of his time with us in Ballylongford. Rest in peace Fr Phil.

— Christy & Anna Marie Donovan Ballylongford

Sincere condolences to Fr. Phil’s family. May he Rest in Peace.

— Mary McNamara-Cronin, Asdee

Deepest condolences to the O’Connell family. Fr Phil did great work as the local priest in Ballylongford. He did a lot to involve the community, especially us when we were children in the masses and will be fondly remembered.

— Patrick Flavin, Ballylongford

Heartfelt Sympathy to Ann and the extended family , you are all in my

Prayers.

Rest In Peace Rev. Fr. Philip

— Maria Mangan Curtin Listowel

Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell family. Rest in peace Fr Philip.

— Tina & Brian Hennessy Clounamon Ballylongford

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY ON THE DEATH OF FR PHIL A LOVELY PRIEST AND GENTELMAN MAY HE REST IN PEACE

— DAN KIELY

Deepest sympathy to all the extended O Connell family on the passing of Fr. Phil. May he rest in peace.

— Denis & Aoife Cregan

My sincere sympathy to all the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr Philip. May he rest in peace.

— John Collins, Killarney

Our sincere sympathy to Wim Jerry, Polly and Anne on the passing of Fr. Phil. We will miss his presence in Tarbert, always ready for a chat and a joke. One lovely calm and friendly priest.

— Michael and Kitty Kelly. Tarbert.

Our deepest sympathy to Wim, Jerry ,Carmel and Anne and

to all the extended Families on the Death of Fr Philip

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

— Ned and Eileen Bolger Coolbeha Listowel

We were saddened to hear of Fr. Phil’s death. Our condolences to Wim, Jerry, Polly, Anne and extended families. We always loved his succinct sermons at Mass. You came away remembering the core message that stayed with you for the day. A kind gentle soul with a great sense of humour. Rest peacefully Fr. Phil in the light of heaven

— Micheál and Patricia Lanigan

May Fr. Philip rest in peace.

We have fond memories of him blessing our home and for celebrating the baptism of our first child.

He was so warm, gentle and caring.

Sending you all consolation at thia difficult time.

Adrienne & Conor Tralee

— Adrienne & Conor O Donnell

deepest sympathy to all Fr phils family may he rest in peace

— john and maliosa Flahive Ballyline and sydney

Saddened to hear of Uncle Philip’s passing, he was a frequent visitor to us in Loughrea and we always enjoyed having him around. He had such a warm demeanour and I have lovely memories of those visits. He will be missed.

— Ide O’ Connell & family in South Korea

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Sincere sympathy to O’Connell n extended family of passing of Fr Phil. He was a lovely priest and also ceremony of my wedding 20 years ago. May hes gentle soul r.i.p

— Liz (Carmody) n Tom Finucane Duagh

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Brian and the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. May he rest in peace.

— John Anthony and Teresa Culhane

Sincere sympathy to Wim, Polly, Jerry and Ann and the extended O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Phil. May he rest in peace.

— Tom and Josette O’Donnell

Deepest sympathy to all the O’ Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Brendan and Phil Gildea Tarbert.

Sincere sympathy to the family relatives and friends of Fr ,Philip rip. He was a fabulous priest,, I was at many of his masses in the Bons chapel . He always had a lovely few words in his homily. A very devout priest. May the good Lord grant him a wonderful life ahead.

— Mary Ann Murphy Ballycarbery Manor

Deepest sympathy to the o Connell family on the sad passing of fr Phil especially his sister Anne and brother in

Law Bryan he was a lovely priest and was missed when he retired he was always ready for a chat may he rest in peace

— Mossie. Mary and Paudie Moroney main st Ballylongford

Sincere Sympathy to all the O’Connell Families on the very sad passing of Fr. Philip. May Fr. Philip gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

— Josephine O’Dea, Tralee.

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fr. Philip RIP

May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Mary Curtin OLFH

Sincere sympathy to the family on the passing of father Phil. We will miss him in Chapel Street. May he rest in peace.

— Nuala Carmody & family

Sincere sympathy to all the O Connell family on the death of Fr. Philip. May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Mary Carmody,

Sincere condolences to the O Connell family on your sad loss. May Fr Philip rest in peace

— Mlchael and Mary Bambury Cork and Ballylongford

Sincere condolences to Ann Brian and family, and the extended O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Philip. Rip.

— Patsy and Theresa Coughlan

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell

family on the passing of Fr Philip

from this life.I have lovely memories of his time with us in

Dromid. May his gentle soul

Rest In Eternal Peace.

— Bridie O’Sullivan Coomastow

Sympathy to the O’Connell family & extended families on the passing of Fr. Philip.

— Tommy Moriarty, Mary &Maurice Flavin, Ballylongford

Sincere Sympathy to the O’Connell family and friends on sad passing of Fr Philip.

May he Rest in Peace.

— Grainne O’Connell

It is with such sadness to hear the passing of Fr. Phil. Always a gentleman and a pleasure to deal with. Deepest sympathy to all the O’Connell family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Suzanne & Daniel Harrison

Deepest sympathy to o Connell family on passing of fr Philip may he rest in. peace .

— Anna. Tony Horhan Liselton

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the passing of Rev. Fr. Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Jim & Maureen Friel Tarbert

Heartfelt Sympathy to the O’Connell family’s on the Passing of Fr. Phillip he was loved by all of us when he was in Dromod parish, may Fr Phillip Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

— Eileen & Jamesy O Sullivan Dromid

Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell Family On The Death of FR, Philip may he Rest peace.

— Vincent Purtill Ballybunion

Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell family on the death of our former neighbour Fr. Philip. He was excellent company who loved a sweet treat when he visited. He always concelebrated funeral Mass for our neighbours and our own Community Mass something which we all really appreciated. May his gentle soul RIP

— Knockmoyle Residents Committee

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Father Phil. Enjoyed many good chats with him when he called to the school. He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed a good laugh. Phil was a very kind and well respected man during his time in Bally. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

— Jackie and Eilís Walsh

Our deepest sympathy to Wim, Jerry, Polly, Anne and all the extended O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Phil. One of the kindest men you’d ever meet. He thought is in the Comp and also married us.

Thanks for the wonderful memories Fr. Phil & may you rest in eternal peace.

— Breda & James Lavery

So sorry to hear Fr Philip has passed away . Deepest condolences to his immediate and extended families. A priest for every age group , lovely memories of his time with us in Ballylongford/Asdee . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

— Ena Kearney and family Asdee

Condolences to the O’Connell family.Fr Phil will be fondly remembered by us.He was the main celebrant at our wedding.He was always calm & had a great sense of humour Suaimhneas síoraí air.

— Fiona Lanigan & Tony Byrne ,Maynooth, Co.Kildare.

Deepest sympathy to Jerry, Wim and sisters Anne, Polly and brother in law Brian and all the extended families, on the the sad passing of Fr Phil. Miss our chat on the island road. May Fr Phil rest in eternal peace.

— John and Susie Foley

Sincere sympathy to all of Fr. Philip’s family. May his soul rest in peace. It was always a pleasure to attend his masses.

— Maurice & Helen Lynch & family, Ballynoneen, Asdee.

Sincere sympathy to all the o Connell family on fr. Philip death. May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Mark Fitzgerald Dromid

My sympathies to the O’ Connell family, Siován and Maura on the passing of Fr Phil.

He will be fondly remembered.

May he rest in peace.

— Ina McGrath

Sincere sympathy to all the O’Connell and extended family on the very sad passing of Fr. Philip. A very kind, considerate, compassionate man who will be greatly missed. He is happy in heaven. RIP

— Ger McDaniel

Deepest Sympathies on the passing of Father Philip..

MAY HE REST IN PEACE…Amen

— Kay &Eileen Dunlea

Sincers sympathy to the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr Philip .May he rest in peace

— Maurice and Mairead Wren Matthews, Ballylongford/ London.

Sympathies Wim Jerry Polly and Anne and all the O Connell family on Fr Phils passing . He waa very special to us and we loved his visits to Thutles very much. We are thinking of you all especially at this time

May Fr Phil rest in Peace and may his good deeds go with him

May and Anne cousins Thutles

— Mary and Anne

Condolences to you all on your loss.

— Garry Foran and family Pulleen

Sad to hear that Fr. Phil has died. He was lovely to meet and chat on the Island Road. My deepest condolences to all the family at this sad time. Trocaire De ar a anam uasal dilis

— Mary Holly Tower Co Cork

We’re very sad to hear of Fr Phil’s passing.

Always a gentleman and great for a quiet chat. He will be sadly missed.

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family and his many friends and colleagues.

RIP Father Phil

— Liam and Noreen Liddy, Cooraclare

It is with deep sadness that we heard of Fr. Philips passing. A regular visitor to our house during and after his ministry in Kenmare. He was my mother’s card playing partner in bridge and winning or loosing never bothered him too much.

Rip Fr Phil and condolences to all family members and friends.

Arthur and Margaret O Sullivan and family

— O Sullivan Family, Gortamullen House, Kenmare

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip, a lovely approachable man. May he rest in peace

— Michael and Agnes Keane, Cork and Tarbert

My sincere sympathy tp all the O’ Connell family. My thoughts and prayers are with ye all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

— Sheila Hanrahan Ahanagran Ballylongford

Deepest sympathy to Anne Brian and all the O’Connell family on the death of . Fr, Philip!

May Fr Phil rest in peace!

Sheehy family

Clounamon

— Teresa Sheehy

Deepest sympathy to the family of Rev.Fr. Philip O’CONNELL RIP.

— Jim and Kay O’Connor, Larha, Asdee..

Sincere sympathies to you Siovan and Maura and all the family on Uncle Philips passing. Rest in Peace Fr Philip.

— Shaun Ward and Joan McDermott Athenry

Sincere sympathy to Fr Philip’s family. May he rest in peace.

— Thomas and Catherine Hayes. Beale.

Deepest sympathy to Wim, Jerry, Polly, Anne and to all the extended family on the sad loss of your beloved Fr.Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Rosaline and Mike Geoghegan

Deepest Sympathy to oConnell Family and Extended Families on the Passing of Fr Philip a Gentman May he rest in peace

— Tom Holly Tarmons

Sincere sympathies to all of the O’Connell and McCarthy families on your sad loss. May Fr. Phil rest in peace.

— Bernie and Jim Stack. Rusheen

Deepest sympathies to the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Eamon Hennessy

My sincere sympathy to the O’Connell families on the death of Fr. Philip.

May he Rest in Peace

— Margaret Fitzell

Deepest Sympathy to all the O’Connell Family on the sad passing of Fr. Phil. He was a true gentleman with a great sense of humour, always ready to stop and pass the time of day. May your gentle soul Rest in Peace Fr. Phil.

— Tom and Mary O’Connell, Doonard Lr, Tarbert.

Sincere condolences to all the O’Connell family, extended family, wide circle of friends, Bishop Ray and all the clergy on the sad passing of Fr Phillip. A most loving, kind and gentle human being. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Mary McGill Parish Secretary Cahersiveen

Sad to hear of Father Philips passing, a man of the people and a gentleman, condolences to all his family. May he rest in peace

— Brendan Carroll Ballymacasy Ballylongford

My sympathy to Fr. Philip’s family. His interest and encouragement in parish events, during his time with us,were greatly appreciated. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar an sagart uasal.

— Dónal Sleator, Kenmare

Sincere sympathy to all the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Philip. May Fr. Philip rest in peace.

— Frank & Pauline Sugrue Waterville

So sorry to hear of Fr. Phil’s passing Sincere sympathy to O’Connell family. As our P.P he wil be remembered with affection.Leaba I measc na Naoimh go raibh aige

— Jim&Ann Lanigan

Sincere sympathy to the O Connell family and extended relatives of Fr.Philip O Connell a lovely kind and respected man. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Jeremiah and Bridie O Shea Canuig Dromid

Deepest sympathy to all the family. Rest in peace Fr. Philip. We did a weekend retreat with Fr. Philip in the 70s, in Ardfert, when we were in secondary school. He was a gent then and l always enjoyed meeting him in later years, for a chat.

— A former Pres. student.

Sincere sympathy to Fr Phil’s brothers Wim and Jerry to his sisters Polly, Ann and to his brother in law Brian. He was a kind and lovely gentleman we had many laughs together. He was a devout and caring priest.Rest in peace Fr.Phil

— Liam and Mary Purtill

Deepest sympathy to Siován and Maura on the passing of Fr. Philip. Lots of memories of Fr. Philip in Carhoona when we were children.

Condolences to Wim and Anne also to Brian and Vera.

Rest in Peace Fr.Philip.

A gentleman.

— Miriam and John O Connor. Dublin. (Tarbert).

Condolences to Brian, Ann and Fr. Philip’s extended family.

— Jerry McMahon

Very sad to hear about his passing. He was a lovely man with a great sense of humour. He was always very good to my brothers and I whenever we went down to visit him in Ballylongford or Tarbert. A true gentleman like his brother Denis before him. Rest in peace father Phil  from your grandnephew in Perth, Australia

— Calvin Finn

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So sorry for your great loss

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

— Paddy and Carmel Fitzell

Sincere sympathy to all the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. Always a gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— The Fox Family, Tarbert

Deepest sympathy to all the O Connell family on the passing of Fr. Philip , May he rest in eternal peace.

— Michael & Bridie O Carroll, Lenamore

Sincere condolences to you Jeremiah, and all the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Phil he was always a pleasure to meet a lovely gentleman. Rest in peace now Fr Phil.

— Aileen Ryan

Deepest sympathy to the O Connell

family on the death of Fr. Philip.

His faith, his quiet, gentle, unassuming and accepting presence along with his intelligence and wit were a gift to everyone he encountered,

especially his parishioners, during his long and happy ministry as a priest.

May he rest in peace and rise in Glory.

— Jean McGearailt. Kenmare

Sincere sympathy to Fr Philip’s family at this very sad time. Great memories of his time in Kenmare, loved and respected by all.

He said mass for our parents 50th anniversary in their home, it was a truly memorable occasion, his presence was special, as it was in all aspects of his time in the parish.

Thank you Fr Philip, may your kind heart and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— The Falvey Family, Templenoe..

So sorry to hear of fr phill passing. He was a kind and lovely man. He was good say mass morning and night rest in peace

— Bronagh Enright

Sincere condolences to the O’Connell And extended family, on the sad passing of Fr Philip. A Priest for the Ages, always approachable and You always came away from His company feeling much the better for the encounter. A very Knowledgeable and Practical Person, whose council was always appreciated. May Fr. Phil Rest In Eternal Peace.

— John Stack, Kilpadogue, Tarbert

So sorry to hear of fr Phil’s a kind and lovely man. He was good to say mass morning and night rest in peace

— Bronagh Enright Monastvion

So sorry to hear of the death of Fr. Phil. Sincerest sympathy to Brian, Anne, Wim & Carmel. We all loved Fr. Phil when he was our Parish priest In Ballylongford. Always so helpful & caring on any occasion. “ May you now Rest in Peace Fr. Philip .

— Beatrice Carmody, Kilelton, Ballylongford.

My sincere condolences to the O’Connell family on your sad loss.

— Cllr Michael Foley

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Brian and all the O Connelly family.

May Father Phil rest in peace.

— Brendan Flahive

Sorry for your loss

— Thomas McEllistrim

Our sincere sympathy to O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr Philip a lovely gentleman May his gentle soul rest i peace

— Michael and Nuala O’Sullivan Waterville

Sincere sympathy to the O Connell family on the death of Fr. Philip. He was a lovely ,pleasant gentleman May his gentle soul rest in peace .

— Tom and Joan Mulcaire , Doonard ,Tarbert .

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on Fr. Philip’s passing. He tutored me in Adult Education in the early 70s and our paths crossed many times since. A gentle and kind priest who ministered in many parishes with empathy and dignity. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

— Finbarr Mawe

To all of Fr Philips family .fond memories of when he taught in the comp in Tarbert .He always came across as a very lovely calming priest .He had respect for everyone no matter who they were .Rest in peace Fr. Philip in Ur heavenly home .

— Breeda Scanlon Moyvane .

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on Fr. Phil’s passing. May he rest in peace.

— Elizabeth O’Connor, Tarbert and Cavan

Sympathy to all the o Connor family

— Patrick Egan

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

— The Sheahan family, Ballyline.

Deepest condolences to Anne, Brian and the extended O’ Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip, a lovely, quiet unassuming man.

May Fr. philip Rest In Peace

— Eric and Mary o Neil

Our heartfelt sympathy to the O Connell family and extended family members on the death of Rev. Fr Phil. May his gentle soul rest in peace. He was a wonderful priest.

— Eamon and Anne Mulvihill, Clounamon, Asdee

Heartfelt condolences to Ann, Brian and all of Fr. Philip’s family on his sad passing. Thinking of you at this time. May Fr. Philip rest in eternal peace.

— Nuala O Donoghue Kilcolman Asdee

Deepest sympathy to the o connell family on the sad passing of Fr Philip .He was a wonderful man he will be sadly missed .May his gentle soul rest in peace

— Helen Sheehy Aughrim Moyvane

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell families on Fr. Phil’s passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Paul & Kerry Hayes, Ballylongford

Sincere sympathy to the O’ Connell Family on the death of Fr Philip. He was a lovely, kind Priest who had a great sense of humour and we have very happy memories of him calling in for a cup of tea with my mother, Maureen during his time as Parish Priest in Waterville . May Fr Philip rest in Peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

— Laoise King

Heartfelt sympathy to all the O’Connell family on the passing of Fr. Philip.

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Rest in peace Fr. Phil.

— Maurice & Noreen O’Connor and family

Sincere sympathy to the O’ Connell families on the sad passing of Fr .Philip. May he rest in peace.

— Aileen Wren Ballylongford

Sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Fr Philip, may he rest in peace

— Tom o Gorman, Clounamon, Asdee

Sincere sympathy to all the O’Connell family and extended families on the sad passing of Fr. Philip.

Fr. Philip was a very kind and gentle person who was very well liked during his ministry in Glenbeigh.

— Kevin and Patricia Griffin, Glenbeigh

Sincere sympathy to the o’ Connell family on the death of Fr Phillip…we knew him in Tarbert, Eyeries etc…great company and he will be missed….imeasg na naomh go mbeidh sé. Mick and Mary Mc

— McNamara…Tarbert and Dingle

Our deepest sympathy to Ann and all the extended family on the passing of Fr. Phil. May he rest in peace.

— Máire O’Sullivan & Peter Cooke

Condolences to the Family on the passing of Fr.Phil . May he rest in Peace.

— Sarah McElligott and Family.

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell Families Relatives Neighbour’s and Friends of Fr Philip, A Priest and a Gentleman RIP.

— Patrick Mary and Kelly Family Tarbert

Heartfelt sympathy to the O Connell family on the death of Fr. Philip a lovely neighbour and friend. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Rest in Peace Fr Philip

— Joe and Sheila Langan and family, Chapel Street

Sincere condolences to Jerry and all the O’Connell family.

Fr Philips legacy as well as his sincere ministry included his community work.

He was one of the main movers of the effort to establish Kenmare co-op mart.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— James and Mary OFarrell Kenmare

Sincere Condolences to the O Connell Family on the death of Fr Philip a lovely quiet gentleman May Fr Philips gentle soul rest in Peace

— Mary Daly Spunkane Waterville

Sincere sympathy to Wim and Ann the extended O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip . May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

— Steve & Marie Dowling

So sorry to hear of Fr ,Phil’s passing. He was a kind and lovely man.

Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.

— Michael and Helen Ryan, Dromid, Waterville.

Deepest condolences to all the O’Connell Family and friends. Fr Philip was a wonderful priest who left a lasting impression in the parish of Dromid and beyond. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Siobhan, Bryan and Family – Dromid & Dublin

— Siobhan Ryan Davern

Sincere sympathy to Fr Philip’s family & friends on his sad passing, may he rest in peace.

— Stack family, Tullahinell.

Rest in peace Fr O’Connell who was a regular visitor to our house in Glenbeigh when he was based there a long time ago. Always a lovely, gentle man.

— Agnes O’Riordan

Sincere Sympathies to all the O’Connell family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.

May Fr. Philip Rest in Peace.

The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

— Michael Cahill TD

Our sincere sympathy to Fr. Phil’s family at this sad time.

May he Rest in Peace.

— The O’Brien family Ballylongford

Deepest sympathy to The O Connell Family on the sad passing of our dear friend Fr Philip. May he rest in peace.

— James Angela & all the Brosnan’s Kenmare & Australia

Deepest sympathy to all Fr Philip’s family.

A very dear friend, Phil was a wonderful teaching colleague. Kind, witty, great company.

A very understanding man, Phil was a great help to me in difficult times as he was to many others.

He is in heaven.

— Ned and Madeleine O’Sullivan

Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell families on Fr. Phil’s passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Gerard & Mary Buckley

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Philip’s family and friends on his passing. May he rest in eternal peace.

— Maria O’Donovan Listowel

My sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family on the death of Fr Philip. May his soul rest in peace.

— Rory O’Connor

Sincere sympathy to all the O’ Connell family and extended family on the passing of Rev. Fr. Phillip O’ Connell . He was a gentleman and such a lovely person . You will be missed .May he rest in peace

— Lawrence Cotter

So sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. Phil. He was a gentle person, a kindly man, and had a goodness of heart. May he Rest In Peace. Condolences to all the O’Connell family.

— John Downey, Tarbert & Maynooth

Sincere condolences on the passing of Fr Phil. What a lovely person he was. Rest in peace

— Denise O Neill

Our Deepest sympathies to the O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip. He was a lovely person to talk to and had a great sense of humour. Always enjoyed his sermon ever week. May he rest in his eternal peace.

— Mattie Joe &Lisa Mulvihill Asdee

Deepest Condolences to all the OConnell and extended families on the death of Fr. Phil .May he rest in peace.

— Jerome & Annemarie Dee Ahanagran Ballylongford

Sincere condolences to Wim and the extended O’Connell family on the sad passing of Fr. Philip.

May he Rest In Peace.

— Con McCarthy, Listowel

Philip was a great friend of mine. I extend my sympathies to his family and friends. I will remember him in mass this weekend. May he rest in peace.

— Msgr. James J. Kelly

So sad to hear of Fr. Phil’s passing. Sincere sympathy to all the O Connell family, relations & friends. May he rest in peace.

— Donie & Mary O Connor, Steeple Rd.,

Deepest sympathy to all the Connell and extended families on the death of Fr.Phil. May he rest in peace.

— Pat and Anne Kiely, Tieraclea, Tarbert

So sad to hear of the death of a lovely person with a great sense of humour. Our deepest sympathy goes to all his family and esp to his brother in-law Brian. Rest in Heavenly peace Fr. Philip my dear friend.

— Jim and Noreen O’Connor Asdee

Our Deepest Sympathies to Fr Philip’s Family on his sad passing.

May Fr Philip Rest In Peace.

— Sen. Mike Kennelly.

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Sincere sympathy to the O’Connell family at this very sad time.

May Fr Philip rest in peace.

— Norma Foley

Condolences to all the family on the passing of Fr Phil Gone to his eternal reward He is now resting in Heavenly Peace Amen

— Martin and Annette Flavin Ballybunion

0ur sincere sympathy to Anne and Brian and to all of the Connell family at this sad time

Fr Phil was a lovely man

May he rest in peace

— Jim and Anne Costello Ballylongford

Sincere condolences to Ann,Brian and family and to all of Fr. Philip’s family , friends and those who mourn his loss my sympathies

He was always a very kind approachable priest while he was in our parish.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— Anna Deegan

Deepest sympathy to all the O’Connell and extended families. I’m very sorry for your great loss at this sad time. May the late Rev. Fr. Philip rest in peace.

— Michael Healy-Rae TD

We are very sorry to hear of the death of Fr. Philip, who celebrated Mass in our hospital Chapel on many occasions over the years. Everyone loved his quiet, unassuming nature, his ease with himself and others, and his sense of fun.

Our sympathies to his siblings and extended family, as well as to Bishop Ray, his brother priests and past parishioners.

May Fr. Philip rest in Peace, and may all who mourn him find some comfort in their faith and hope, along with their warm memories of him.

— Owen McCarthy, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Fr. Philip. He was such a lovely person and priest. May his soul rest in peace. My sympathy to all his family members.

— Danny Finucane

Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell family and the Mc Dermott family and friends of fr Philip rest in peace  RIP Fr philip

— Thomas Nash

Anne and Brian you have our deepest sympathy on the passing Of Fr. Philip. May he now Rest in Peace.

— Derry and Marie Reen Listowel

Very sad to see Fr. Philip has passed away.

My condolences to all the family at this sad time

— Breda Ahern

Fr Philip Rest in Peace

Condolences to your family and friends….

— Tom and Liz Sheehy Glin

Deepest condolences to the O’Connell McDermott and Hogan families on the sad passing of Fr. Phil May he rest in peace

— David & Siobhán McElligott and family

So sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Phil. Such a kind and gentle man. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Another neighbour gone to his eternal rest. Missed our chats as he walked around the new graveyard while he said he’s prayers. R. I. P.

— Michael and Mary Veronica Fitzgerald and family Tarbert 0

Sincere condolences to Jerry and Anne and family at this sad time . Fr. Philip will be deeply missed . I only knew him for a short time he was a pleasure to deal with . May he rest in peace.

— Michaela Cusack KRC

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Renewables The Earth needs them

 The COP28 climate summit in late 2023, finding new sources of more sustainable power was rightly high on the agenda, with 118 governments pledging to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030.

The initiative, led by the European Union, the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates, clearly links the tripling of renewable energy with the removal of CO2-emitting fossil fuels from the world’s energy network by 2050. The cross-section of nations supporting such an endeavour is reassuring. From Nigeria and Brazil to Chile and Barbados, political leaders from all sides, including heavy polluters and those countries most at risk from the climate crisis, put aside their differences and agreed something must be done

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22 October 2025

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has announced that the world needs to increase its yearly renewable capacity additions to at least 1,122 GW to meet the 11.2 TW target of the COP28 UAE Consensus for 2030 (IRENA press release, 14/10/2025).

    The “Delivering on the UAE Consensus: Tracking progress toward tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030” estimates that during 2024 the world added 582 GW of new renewable capacity.

    Global energy intensity is also required to increase from its recorded 1% in 2024, requiring a 5% annual improvement between 2025 and 2030.

Additionally, the report recommends to direct about US$1.4tr per year towards developing renewable capacities (US$624bn in 2024), of which around US$670bn yearly should be dedicated towards modernising and expanding electricity grids.

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Renewable energy – powering a safer and prosperous future

Energy is at the heart of the climate challenge – and key to the solution.

Most of the greenhouse gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere come from burning fossil fuels to produce energy, mainly for electricity and heat. In 2023, the power sector was the largest source of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The science is clear: to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, emissions must be reduced by almost half by 2030, and reach net-zero by 2050.

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Battery

Honeywell’s Battery Energy Storage Systems offer technology, software, and services to help optimize operations, reduce carbon footprint, and deliver significant cost savings to industrial companies, independent power producers, and utilities.  Our vendor-agnostic Li-ion battery solutions integrate energy control with a range of DC block and power conversion systems. Combine new and traditional energy generation to improve redundancy and grid stability.

Advantages include:  • Grid stability • Revenue stacking • Reduced electricity costs • Improved business continuity • Reduced auto-producer backup and emissions

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Solar

Welcome to Solar Classrooms, an online reference series for those interested in learning more about the main components in solar PV systems. Curated by Solar Power World’s editorial team, each installment is a digital content hub with comprehensive background information, current trends and video content about solar and energy storage installation.

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The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined the HSE €645,000 for keeping paper medical records in battered conditions, after it found documents containing patients’ personal data destroyed by mould, contaminated with animal droppings and covered in rubble.

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Solar

“Once operational, the project intends to supply up to 120MWac of installed solar capacity or 174,000 megawatt hours provided to the national grid each year. That’s equivalent to the energy needs of 40,000 households, per year,” they said.

Circal added that Tarmon Solar Farm will not just bring a clean and renewable energy source but will also bring benefits both to society and the environment, including a Community Benefit Fund to a value of €7.1m approximately over the lifetime of the scheme.”

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ENERGY

A Growth Opportunity for Illinois

Illinois’ first energy-storage procurement could create meaningful opportunities for developers, communities, energy investors and property owners.

Utility-scale battery projects require suitable land, access to electrical infrastructure and the ability to successfully navigate local zoning and permitting requirements. As the state moves toward its 3,000-megawatt goal, identifying and responsibly developing appropriate sites will be an important part of the process.

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Community Solar

Community solar, sometimes called a solar garden or shared solar is a way for people to benefit from clean energy without needing panels on their own property. Instead of everyone worrying about whether their roof is the right size or angle, a group of people can subscribe to a larger solar project built in an ideal location.

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Renewable -Delays are stalling progress

Renewable generators need a modern, reliable grid, but key projects like the long awaited second North–South Interconnector, Mid Antrim Upgrade, and Mid Tyrone Project are years behind schedule. Without these projects, the grid can’t handle the clean electricity already being produced, forcing generators to shut down in a process called ‘dispatch down’. This wastes cheap, renewable power and increases reliance on fossil fuels. This is often due to network constraints, particularly in wind–rich areas like the northwest, preventing electricity travelling from generation points to demand centres where it is needed.

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 Improvements in air quality

Reducing CO2 emissions directly leads to cleaner air. Using clean energy sources like wind and solar power reduces harmful air pollutants such as nitric oxide and sulfur dioxide, known to cause respiratory problems and cardiovascular diseases.

Better air quality means people breathe cleaner air. This reduces the incidence of asthma and other lung diseases and improves overall lung function, especially in children and the elderly.

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Emissions.

  There is strong evidence and scientific consensus on the disproportionate contribution of countries and households with the highest income or wealth to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recent studies show that globally, the top 10% of individuals (ranked according to income, wealth, or emissions) contributed 45–49% of total global emissions, while the global bottom 50% emitted 7%–13% of the total (1–4). This group was also responsible for nearly one-quarter of the increase in global emissions since 1990. Their per capita emissions, averaging about 70 tons of CO2 annually, are significantly higher than the average of 6 tons for the global population (5, 6).

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Middle Class

A middle-class couple would normally be seen as a success if they had their own large, detached home, two cars in the driveway, nice holidays, a golf course lifestyle and children lined up for private school. But when he handles middle class divorces, the family solicitor Andrew Newbury of Pannone finds that a growing number of such couples have borrowed their way to apparent prosperity.

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ENERGY: Ireland relies on imported natural gas for about half its energy needs and is therefore highly exposed to turmoil on international energy markets.

European natural gas surged to a five-month high this week as the war in the Gulf remains mired in stalemate, dimming the outlook for global supplies and the region’s preparedness for the forthcoming winter.

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ENVIRONMENT: Explore 6000+ Environmental Topics

REPAK Resource Awards Celebrate organisations and businesses delivering real Impact through waste prevention, recycling, Enter before 31 August For the chance to win. https://repak.ie/resource-awards/

FRUIT: Blackberries and plums will be out of season soon and the haws will be ripe shortly.

Hunter-Gatherer Culture Was Once A Way Of Life. From woodland to wetland, seashore to backdoor, edible plants, nuts and fruits flourish all around us. Part of the joy of foraging is that anyone can do it, no matter where you live.

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CREATION: Season of Creation 2026 The Season of Creation begins on Tuesday, 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and continues until 4 October, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. All are invited to participate in an activity or take action to care for creation. Further info http://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/justice

CO2 emissions reductions  leads to cleaner air. Using clean energy sources like wind and solar power reduces harmful air pollutants such as nitric oxide and sulfur dioxide, which cause respiratory problems and cardiovascular diseases.

ENERGY: Ireland relies on imported natural gas for about half its energy needs

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Using electricity smarter

 From June 2026, all major electricity suppliers will be required to offer dynamic tariffs, where the price of electricity changes every 30 minutes in line with wholesale market conditions.

For the first time, households will be able to see day by day, hour by hour, when electricity is cheap, abundant and increasingly renewable. Prices will typically fall when wind and solar generation are high and rise during peak demand when we are forced to rely more heavily on gas.

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WIRES BILL:

In that context, the Government’s Private Wires Bill is a practical, sensible and badly needed reform that deserves broad public support.

At its simplest, the Bill would allow a wind or solar farm to connect directly to a nearby large energy user – such as a factory, hospital or data centre – through a privately built electricity line.

Today, it is possible for a factory to install a wind turbine on its own site – like Astellas Pharma in Kerry or Janssen Biologics in Cork – but not to connect direct to a wind or solar farm further away.

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Statkraft says that the company’s goal when it sets out on any project is to develop trust and understanding with stakeholders and to support their communities, empowering them to achieve their own goals and create unique and tangible benefits of the green energy transition in ways that significantly impact them.

As part of its development process, the company employs a Community Engagement Strategy, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, but also with the company’s own core values: We Act Responsibly, We Grow Together and We Make an Impact.

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PROJECTS: “Budget 2027 is an opportunity to tackle some of the practical barriers that are still slowing projects down and holding back the next phase of renewable energy delivery,” Power said.

“These are practical changes that can help us build renewable energy faster, strengthen our energy security and make better use of the clean energy we can generate here at home.”

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ESB Fines: But the multi-million euro fines of the ESB, every year since 2019, were not for blackouts caused by storms or poor weather conditions, but by faults in their own system.

However, the company – whose CEO Paddy Hayes enjoys a basic salary of €318,000 – this weekend refused to provide figures for how many outages its 2.2m customers have endured in recent years. They were also unable to provide a breakdown of where these outages occurred.

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FRONT Groups: . Leverage Front Groups and Camouflage Actions

Reframing the discussion on fossil fuels is much more effective if it appears that these favourable narratives are coming from diverse and independent voices. One tactic for achieving this is by funding front groups to share and promote the same agendas. Fossil fuel companies and trade associations have been found to spend millions of dollars funding think tanks, front groups, and civic foundations (Beder, 2014; R. Brulle & Downie, 2022). These fossil-fuel funded think tanks and organisations then go on to spread misinformation and narratives of climate change scepticism, while maintaining an appearance of independence (Beder, 2014). This helps to keep favourable narratives in the public sphere by pushing them from multiple sources.

Within this range of tactics is the practice of astroturfing, where corporations will sponsor fake grassroots organisations, which are designed to appear as though they are representing everyday citizens (Beder, 1998; Cho et al., 2011; Keller et al., 2020). These practices can rely on social media as well, setting up fake accounts and driving up engagement on particular topics to give the appearance of a coordinated grassroots movement (Chan, 2024; Keller et al., 2020; Kinder, 2024). While carefully masked behind local community concerns, following the funding and membership of these groups can demonstrate the presence of vested interests.  

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LOBBY GROUPS: First quarter of 2026, finding that another 568 local governments hired fossil fuel lobbyists to work

The research by F Minus and Make Polluters Pay reviewed congressional lobbying disclosures for the first quarter of 2026, finding that another 568 local governments hired fossil fuel lobbyists to work on non-climate related issues during that time, some of which included climate adjacent issues, like healthcare and home insurance.

Dozens of lobbying firms were identified by researchers as working on both sides of climate action. James Browning, the founder and executive director of F Minus, said local governments who hire these firms to lobby for climate mitigation, disaster relief, and wildlife conservation likely don’t know that the same firms are working for clients like ExxonMobil and the American Petroleum Institute (API), which critics say are pushing to further dependence on fossil fuels. “They are locked into these relationships with big firms and may also not know they are the ones blocking climate efforts,” Browning said.

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Solar

“Once operational, the project intends to supply up to 120MWac of installed solar capacity or 174,000 megawatt hours provided to the national grid each year. That’s equivalent to the energy needs of 40,000 households, per year,” they said.

Circal added that Tarmon Solar Farm will not just bring a clean and renewable energy source but will also bring benefits both to society and the environment, including a Community Benefit Fund to a value of €7.1m approximately over the lifetime of the scheme.”

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GREEN: Vula Tsetsi, Co-Chair of the European Green Party:

“Price rises in energy costs are not just an economic pattern, it is a political failure that leaves people in Europe permanently exposed to shocks along the supply chain. Every crisis in the fossil fuel market becomes a price shock for European households.

But this situation is not inevitable. A renewable energy system that delivers stability, autonomy and protection for people in Europe is possible.

Europe cannot remain in the hands of fossil fuel interests and lobbies that profit from this dependency

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Using electricity smarter

 From June 2026, all major electricity suppliers will be required to offer dynamic tariffs, where the price of electricity changes every 30 minutes in line with wholesale market conditions.

For the first time, households will be able to see day by day, hour by hour, when electricity is cheap, abundant and increasingly renewable. Prices will typically fall when wind and solar generation are high and rise during peak demand when we are forced to rely more heavily on gas.

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WIRES BILL:

In that context, the Government’s Private Wires Bill is a practical, sensible and badly needed reform that deserves broad public support.

At its simplest, the Bill would allow a wind or solar farm to connect directly to a nearby large energy user – such as a factory, hospital or data centre – through a privately built electricity line.

Today, it is possible for a factory to install a wind turbine on its own site – like Astellas Pharma in Kerry or Janssen Biologics in Cork – but not to connect direct to a wind or solar farm further away.

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Statkraft says that the company’s goal when it sets out on any project is to develop trust and understanding with stakeholders and to support their communities, empowering them to achieve their own goals and create unique and tangible benefits of the green energy transition in ways that significantly impact them.

As part of its development process, the company employs a Community Engagement Strategy, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, but also with the company’s own core values: We Act Responsibly, We Grow Together and We Make an Impact.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Ireland needs to reduce emissions more than 10% every year to meet legally binding targets, but in 2025 they only fell by 2%.

SOLAR: Ireland has moved from virtually zero solar PV capacity to 2.2GW in under four years, with a goal to deliver up to 8GW of capacity by 2030 as part of its climate action plan. However, coordinated planning, grid upgrades and the deployment of longer duration energy storage and additional low-carbon inertia services will be required to ensure that goal is achieved.

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KERRY Home coming 27 July 2026: Video link https://youtu.be/E3DvVZ9sZWc

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RED TAPE: David Murphy- By David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Enterprise Minister Peter Burke have written to other Cabinet members asking them to cut red tape for business and respond with a list of actions by the end of September. The development follows a report by economist Alan Barrett, who is chairman of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council, which highlighted the regulatory burden on firms as an issue for Ireland. ———————–

Ireland ranking below the mean of other member countries in terms of ease of doing business.

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WASTED energy was ‘such a missed opportunity’ because it could be used’ with no extra cost to the Government because ‘we’ve paid for it already’, according to Mr Wyley.

Cathal Lee, EnergyCloud’s co-founder, told the committee it was a ‘moral question’ why people ‘look away’ from such large energy waste. He added: ‘There’s no one entity responsible for using this waste and therefore it doesn’t get measured and it doesn’t get addressed.’

Mr Lee said there was ‘no joined-up approach’ to tackling the issue and that various departments had been reluctant to take responsibility for the waste.

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North Kerry West Limerick Papers

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 0617.pdf

15 April 1933

The profession took place in the Presentation Convent, Waterford, on Tuesday of Miss Rose O’Sullivan, Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, In religion Sister Evangelist. The ceremony was performed by Ven. Archdeacon Byrne, Vicar Capitular of the diocese of Waterford and Lismore.

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Death; The death of William Doyle, Killomeroe, Lisselton Cross, at the age of 92 years occurred this week. Deceased was a well-known figure in North Kerry, being for years a surveyor and land valuer.

William Casey, Inches, Rathmore, Co. Kerry, purchased the noted Rochestown farm, with an ideal bungalow residence and extensive range of out-offices, all situate at the back of the Rochestown College, and only four miles from the City of Cork, at £1,450 and fees.

Glin people tender Michael Wall, Ballydonoghue, Glin, their deepest sympathy on the death of his mother, Mrs. Julia Wall, Listowel, late of Kilmorna.

Glin people also tender to Patrick McCarthy, N. T., Ballygoughlin, Glin, their deepest sympathy on the death of his father, John McCarthy, Kilmeedy.

Miss Annie Mangan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mangan, Glin, was married recently In Dublin to Guard Toolan, Dublin.

Monday occurred the death of Mrs. Simon O’Connor (nee Downey) Upper Main Street, Castleisland. The deceased leaves a young family, with whom, as well as her bereaved husband

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We regret to record the recent death of Mrs. Thomas McKenna, Cahernade, O’Dorney. Nurse McKenna, as she was popularity known, was only married a short time, and leaves one little child too young to realize the tragedy of the death of her mother. The funeral from the Bon

Secour Home, Tralee, to O’Dorney Parish Church, and afterwards to the family burial ground, Kilmolley, was the largest seen in North Kerry for many a day

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WAR: 14 Powerful Images of the Mass in the Midst of War

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Limerick Walking Tours

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A photograph taken by D. Hogan of the ruins of the Garrison Church barracks in Limerick in July 1922.

Image courtesy of the National Library of Ireland

Limerick city was the scene of tensions between the Free State Army and the IRA long before the Civil War officially began. When the British Crown forces began withdrawing from their barracks in the south, the Provisional Government’s policy was that the local army unit was to take control of any evacuated barrack in their locality regardless of whether they were pro or anti-Treaty.

However, Limerick city was regarded as too strategically important to be left under the control of the IRA’s Mid-Limerick Brigade who opposed the Treaty. In March 1922 the 1st Western Division of the National Army was ordered to advance from Clare into Limerick city, to take over the two military barracks being evacuated by the British resulting in a tense armed stand-off with the local IRA. Eventually an agreement was brokered between the two sides and the Government forces withdrew leaving the city in undisputed Republican control.

On 28 June, after three further months of negotiations aimed at preventing conflict, the Free State Army, acting on Michael Collins’ orders and armed with artillery borrowed from the British Army, attacked Rory O’Connor’s anti-Treaty IRA faction in the Four Courts beginning the Civil War. Senior IRA leader Liam Lynch had escaped from the Dublin fighting and upon O’Connor’s capture became Chief of Staff of the IRA.

Acting on Lynch’s orders the IRA began consolidating their positions in the rest of Ireland and formed a strongly defended frontier stretching from Limerick city to Waterford dubbed the ‘Munster Republic’. As soon as word of the shelling of the Four Courts spread, IRA units from Cork and Kerry began marching to Limerick to re-inforce the IRA garrison there.

A force of 400 Free State troops managed to infiltrate the city under the cover of darkness. They were commanded by two of the most successful flying column leaders of the War of Independence, Michael Brennan from East-Clare and Donnachadh O’Hannigan from East Limerick. The Free State forces commandeered several buildings in the city centre including the former RIC Barracks in William Street, Cruise’s Hotel and Limerick Prison but were far outnumbered by the 700 IRA Volunteers under Liam Lynch’s command who held the city’s four military barracks.

Brennan’s troops were poorly armed and ill-prepared for a fight, so he approached Lynch seeking a new peace agreement similar to the one brokered in March:

“The holding of Limerick was the holding of the whole south and west … My whole fright was that Lynch would attack me before the guns turned up, because we couldn’t last. I had to keep him talking to keep him from attacking. We met and we met altogether about a dozen times. We used to meet in the presbytery of the Augustinian church where we argued and argued.”

Brennan and O’Hannigan signed an agreement with Lynch on 7 July which called for a meeting of the leading military commanders from both armies ‘in the interests of a united Ireland, and to save our country from utter destruction’. Liam Lynch believed this was a major success, which would lead to republican control of all of Munster.

Furthermore, he hoped that it would take the three Free State military commanders involved in the negotiations – Brennan, O’Hannigan and Seán Mac Eoin – out of the war along with the thousands of troops loyal to them. However, four days later when Free State reinforcements arrived from Dublin, Brennan immediately sent word to Lynch that the agreement was cancelled.

Fighting in the city began with a failed Free State attack on the IRA garrison in the Ordnance Barracks (now the Limerick Court Office on Mulgrave Street) and the battle soon spread to other areas of the city centre through Roche’s Street, Thomas Street and William Street.

The crack of rifle fire, the dull thud of grenades exploding in distant streets meant that the news of the outbreak of hostilities soon reached the ears of the anti-Treaty IRA garrisons in more far-flung posts, many of whom received no official notice of the ending of the ceasefire agreement with the Free State Army until they were attacked.

The following day fierce fighting broke out in the docklands area along Henry Street, Cecil Street, Steam Boat Quay and Bishop’s Quay as Free State soldiers launched a sweeping attack from the centre of the city towards the docklands where the IRA held Russell’s Mills, the GPO and Daly’s Bakery.

The republicans managed to repel the Free State attack, inflicting minor casualties. The fighting for much of the week was of a similar nature – running street battles, surprise attacks followed by swift retreats, single armoured cars sent out to launch dramatic attacks on fortified buildings with little effect.

After eight days of fighting the Free State soldiers had managed to capture a few commercial buildings that had been commandeered by the IRA. They had not been able to force them from any of the city’s four barracks. The Free State Army had made several determined attacks on the isolated republican garrison in the Strand Barracks (now the Castle Court Apartments on Clancy’s Strand) but the IRA Commander Connie McNamara resisted calls to surrender, promising his Free State opponents that

“I will not surrender while I have ammunition left”.

It was the arrival of reinforcements and artillery on Wednesday 19th July which changed the fighting decisively in favour of the Free State Army. Artillery fire reduced part of the Strand Barracks to rubble forcing its republican defenders to surrender. Realising that none of their positions could withstand artillery fire, the IRA gave the order to evacuate and burn their remaining positions at the Castle Barracks, the Ordnance Barracks and finally the New Barracks to prevent their occupation by the advancing Free State Army.

Madge Daly recalled that the very last group to leave the New Barracks as the buildings became a blazing inferno were her comrades in Cumann na mBan:

“The IRA in the New Barracks were supported by Cumann na mBan. The hospital there was run by Nurse Laffan and Nurse Connerty, a Limerick girl home from New York. When the Republicans evacuated the city, the women remained in the barrack until all the men had got clear, and then returned home ready to undertake any duty the Republic required.”

On the morning of 21 July the Republicans retreated towards the rural towns of Adare and Kilmallock where some the Limerick IRA Volunteers attempted to mount a new defensive line. Many of the Cork and Kerry fighters departed to continue the ‘defence of the Republic’ in their home counties. At least twenty-six people were killed during the fighting in Limerick city including nine Free State soldiers, five anti-Treaty IRA Volunteers and a dozen civilians.

IRA veteran Tom Kelliher later recalled the dismay he and his comrades felt during the retreat from Limerick:

“We were in a tight situation and in the end, we had no chance against them. Retreat became inevitable and when it came, [it] resembled a stampede. … We fell back through Adare, finally ending up in Buttevant … We felt hopelessly disillusioned and disheartened. The whole flaming struggle seemed to be leading nowhere.”

Liam Lynch knew that the capture of Limerick city had been a major victory for the Free State Army, and he wrote to Ernie O’Malley:

‘The agreement reached at Limerick was broken by the enemy … I believe we will eventually have to destroy all our posts and have to operate as of old in flying columns.’

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Peter Robinson List

https://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/ships/canada/PeterRobinson.shtml

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Edward T. Costello living in Arlington, Virigina is visiting Kerry  ( May 13-25) to search for information on his  gt gt grandfather Michael Costello.

Michael Costello (1782-1826) and his family, reportedly from the Listowel area in County Kerry, left Ireland for Canada in 1825 as a member of a group of some 600 Irish families that were resettled in Ontario, Canada under the leadership of Peter Robinson (the Peter Robinson Settlers).  Each adult member of the family was given 100 acres of land and equipment and supplies to assist in settlement.  The immigration plan both reduced land pressure in Ireland and helped settle sparsely populated areas of Canada. Descendants of the original group (who settled in Ennismore Township) of Peter Robinson Settlers can be found both in Canada and the United States. Any information or insights concerning the Michael Costello family would be appreciated to 086-8269870.

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5 June 1937

            New York NY Irish American Advocate 1937-1938 – 0212.pdf

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…A Priest The death took place at the Parochial House, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, on Monday last, of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Michael …

…by the Pope From St. Michael’s he went to Rathkeale as parish priest in 1901 and was made a Domestic …

…Committee, which had several thousand acres of land drained in Rathkeale a few years ago, and was also chairman of the old Rathkeale Electric Light and Power Company. He was a brother of …

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Turf Competition

For several hours the 121 teams kept at work without noticeable pause, going through the processes of cutting, clamping, footing and stacking with untiring enthusiasm.

Mr. de Valera, with the Bishop of Clonfert, went among the competitors and watched them with interest.

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3 Feb 1940

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1940-1942 – 0064.pdf

Fifty delegtes representing 24 G A .A. Clubs attended t h e annual convention of t h e London County Board, G. A. A., a t Lewishan.

Rev. J o h n Cremin, President of I h e Board, a n d a native of Kerry, who

presided, said t h a t he was particularly grateful to know t h a t t h e prestige of the G.A.A. in London was sufficient to a t t r a c t t h e many thousands of

people to Mitcham Stadium on Whit Monday—the greatest number t h a t

ever assembled a t an Irish function in London.

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27 Sept 1941

            New York NY Irish American Advocate 1940-1942 – 0784.pdf

he cups. Father John Cremin (Kerry), Chairman of the London Co. Board,

received the Football Cup, and thanked the Gaels of Britain for their efforts

to keep the G.A.A. flag flying. Father Spain (Tipperary), Captain of the Liverpool hurling selection also spoke.

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The Killarney story: how Con and Anne Stack turned fibreglass water tanks into a global engineering firm

Anne and Con Stack will be inducted into the prestigious Cairde Chill Airne ‘Order of Innisfallen’ – the highest honour the town of Killarney can bestow. Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 – 07:52

Alan Healy

A husband and wife team from Kerry who saw their company grow from a small operation in a shed in their back garden to a multi-national enterprise that now employs over 600 people will receive the Order of Innishfallen honour in Killarney.

Start small and think big was always the motto of Con and Anne Stack, who will be recognised in their hometown in the coming weeks. Con, originally from Moyvane, initially served an apprenticeship in a knife-making factory in Germany, followed by a managerial role in a US multinational in Shannon.

He moved to Killarney in February 1969 to take up the role as manager of Ross Products, a company that specialised in the manufacture of cardboard boxes, on Lewis Road. He soon identified a market for cutting-edge fibreglass and glass-reinforced products, with no capital required, and he operated from a shed at his home, with his Ballyduff native wife, Anne (née Leahy), by his side and playing her part.

Very soon, an opportunity arose to create a product for the then-thriving Pretty Polly factory in Killarney, and Con spotted a requirement to manufacture fibreglass water tanks to replace galvanised steel models, which were experiencing problems with rust.

Son, Michael, remembers his mother dropping the five children to school before spending the day working alongside her husband. Con left his post in Ross Products in 1980, and his company moved operations to an IDA-supported, purpose-built unit before the growth and the need became such that the current Tricel plant in the Ballyspillane Industrial Estate was developed.

The remarkable dedication shown and groundwork put in by Con and Anne Stack in the early days paid handsome dividends as Killarney Plastics became a key part of global engineering company Tricel.

Tricel develops, manufactures and distributes an extensive range of innovative products mainly across Ireland, France, Denmark and the UK, and it provides specialist services to customers in over 50 countries worldwide.

With 14 companies within the group, it currently employs 620 people, 200 of whom are based in Killarney. Con and Anne remained full-time in the business until they passed it on to their children. Now enjoying their retirement, they have four sons, Michael, Con, Richard and Robert and a daughter Graine.

The Order of Inisfallen is a civic honour – a joint initiative between Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and Kerry County Council – that recognises those who have made exceptional contributions to the local economy and to the tourism industry.

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Martin Mulvihill

Collection of Traditional Irish Music — Volumes 1–4 (complete in two books)

$135

Book Description

Author: Mulvihill, Martin

Publisher: Inis Cathaigh Publishers

Edition: Reprint of the original 1986–prepared manuscripts

Condition: Fine

Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket, As Issued

Two large plastic-comb bound quartos in pictorial wraps, issued together in the original decorated box; 11 inches tall. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal handling; Still Gift Quality. Original box shows minor handling. Prefatory Introduction by Brendan Mulvihill, biographical essay by Dan Neely, tributes, an alphabetical index of tunes by type, and appendices – Mulvihill School selections; brief composer/collector biographies. Contents present the full four-volume Mulvihill corpus—well over 2,300 tunes/settings (reels, jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, slides, polkas, marches, set dances, airs), drawn from Abbeyfeale sources, England, and New York, with classroom versions used in Mulvihill’s teaching. A pillar of the Irish-American fiddle tradition and an NEA National Heritage Fellow (1984), Mulvihill compiled, edited, and transmitted a repertoire that shaped New York session practice for decades. Subjects: Reels, jigs, hornpipes, slides, polkas; Set dances and marches; New York Irish session repertoire; Liam S. Donnelly (transcription/arrangement); NEA National Heritage Fellow Martin Mulvihill; Manuscript-to-print tune transmission; Traditional music—tune books; Irish/Irish-American music; Fiddle pedagogy; Ethnomusicology

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A Few from the Inbox

The following are, for the most part, dealt with but I thought someone may have something to add to these queries.

Aubrey Malone was looking for a photograph of Con Houlihan for a book he is writing.

Mattie Lennon was seeking news of a departed old friend, Denis Dennehy of Ballyduff.

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This distinguished gentleman is Patrick Marshall.

Here is the gist of the email from his great granddaughter, Pat Marshall.

“I found you online and hope you don’t mind me writing to you.

My name is Patricia Marshall and I have been tracing my Marshall ancestors.

I am 80 and none of my Marshall family in Liverpool is alive to help. ( I live in Canada now)

From his discharge papers, I found out that my great-Grandfather, Patrick Marshall was born in Listowel to Daniel Marshall and Abigail Gallivan ??? in 1832

He went to Tralee to join the military and was posted in the Caribbean, China and the Crimean War. He married a Catherine O’Grady  from Kinsale in the Roman Catholic Chapel in Kinsale in 1866. At the time he was stationed in the Cork Barracks.”

Kay Caball is herlping Pat out on this one.

Kay is also on this one below …

Ellen Foley wrote

 I am writing to see if there’s info or a resource about what Listowel was like when the Peter Robinson Settlers left Ireland in 1825. My great-great-grandparents were Mary Keane Galvin and Garret Galvin. My great grandma was Ellen Galvin Sullivan. I have a lot of information about what it was like once they got to Canada. But not much about why they left. There’s some indication that they felt they were lucky to have been chosen. However, I’ve visited the area and while I realize the English were taking land from the Irish, it feels like a major risk to get on a big boat with your children and sail for more than a month to a place you had never seen. I sense that my people were either born risk takers (like I am) or they were horribly threatened by extinction if they stayed. What was it like in Listowel in 1825 for peasants like Mary and Garret. They had a passel of children and they became very successful farmers in Ennismore. They must have had some training or education of sorts.

With Kay’s help she is looking at Dingle and Rathea as the sites of her emigrant grandparents’ original homes.

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Kathy Farsaci, Shanahan relation. Nov 2025

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On the Feast of All Souls, I want to especially remember in prayer the following family and friends!

Daniel, George, Genevieve, Gerald, William, Catherine, Katherine, Elvina, Francis, John, Lenora, Joseph, Bridget Agnes, JoHannah, Lewis, Richard, Larry, Kate, Jane, Carol Ann and Richard O’Donnell; Bob, Francis, Millie, Clifford, Clifford Jr., Jeannie, Ernest, Laura, Frank, Libbie, David & Alice Whipple; Morris, Agnes Shanahan; Catherine (Babe) & Vince Slocum; Agnes, Ron & Lucille Dougherty; Nora & Dan O’Sullivan; Roy, Kate, Jim, Laurie, Murray, Murray Jr, Richard, Daniel & Dennis Palmer; Georgia Goeller; Mary & Jim Mallette; Bethel Granger; Dickie DeLing; Helga & Earl Cummings, Wayne, Harry & Leona Rasmussen; Jim Coughenour; Ernestine, Bill, Ila, Eddie & Winnie West; Marsha Clark; Jonathan Green; Jimmer Harrington; Scott Warner; Pete Cicconia; James Salvatore; James R (Skip) & Sally Miller; Patrick Flavin; Bobby & Maureen Henning; Mickey Darland; Kay Aldrich; Peg & Jack Owens; Sissy Stanford; Eileen & Jerry Coyne; Bob & Alice Markell; Monsignor James K Bennett; Joanel & Ray Delap; Michael, Michael Anthony, Sandra, Anna Elayne, Larry, Doris, Charlie, Rose, Joseph, Anthony, Benjamin, Francisco, Maria, Albert, Betty, Frank & Ida Farsaci; Anna, Gordon, Ben, William, Richard, Dorothy & Ronald Foster; Lucy & Joe Geremia; Louise Farsaci & Larry DeMartino; Harold & Angie Conti; Klare Teegarden; Joe Hudgins; Carl & Paul Nardone; Aldea & Gilbert Parenteau; Jack & Kitty Cassalia; Dorothy & Lewis Redwood; Andy Navetta; Christopher Hudgston; Virginia Fletter; George & Evelyn Lott; Joann & Buz Adams; Matt & Jeanne Donner; Alice Beliveau; Emily & Frank Edwards; Mary Ann Harrington; Al Bateman; Shirley & Stan Billick; Bill Niemeier; Betty Niemeier Foreman; Lil & Ken Mader; John Foreman; Chris Christeson; Herb & Ellie Kusche; Tom & Nancy Lawson, Bob Malone; Marion & Victor Oakes; Jim O’Connor; Art & Bunny Pendleton; Florence Bieber; Barbara & Jane Donnell; Bill Fitzgerald, Marv Gade; Jud Judkins; Don Moorehead; Nancy & Carl Peterson; Dick & Mickie Tappan; Tom Trebilcock; Sam & Millie Whalen; Marie White; Rose Tyskewicz; Darrel & Kathy Reinhart; John Stoeckinger; Jerry Custode; Bea Patterson; Grace & Julius Walter; Bob Coakley; Mary McKoloy; Jeanne Ann Tanner; Johnand Ruth Decozio; Edward & Florence Lippert; Pete Kellyman; Thomas, Grace, Patty & Helen Lynch; Ro Quigley; Matt Taylor; Flo Ann Easton; Les & Betty Serens, Bonnie Serens Batson; Jessica Marino Smith; Richard Bell; Earl Forsthoff; Jack Joyce; Jim Carollo; Daniel Cuenya; Kay Botko; Nick Monfredo; Evelyn Ulsh; Kimberly, Ed, Betty, Marilyn and Jim Glassford; Michelle Longo; David Allen Martel; James Albert Battaglioli; Mrs. Jacquin; Sam and Ray Previtire; Frank Farsaci; Ruth James; Libbie Whipple Costello; Jim Williams; Walt Wychules; Richard Iaffaldano; Frank Shackelford; Ed Walsh; John Krynock; Tom Ryan; Earl Sr., Luigi, Ann & Earl Jr. Nudi; Maugee Roberts; Ellie Murray; Rick Kufta; Pedro Rodriquez; Bert Paradis; Jack & Ellen Cotter; Roger Gustav Anderson; David M. Brandon; Jerrold Landstra; Frank Morgan; Doug Draeseke; Jack & Ellen Cotter; Liz Elledge; Jack & Sandra Thomas; Merry Pearson; Maureen Ryan Meckley; Maureen Corrigan; Beth Dawson; Jack & Shirley Maloney Whipple; Dawn Farsaci Monteleone;  Pedro Rodriquez; Richard E. (Dick) DeLing; Myrna Wilder; Russell Brandon; Chris Kroeger; Rosemary Coyne; John Kyle; Pedro Alberto Garcia

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Sat, 15 Feb, 2020 – Irish Examiner

Faction fighting in Ireland lasted from the start of the 18th century to the end of the 19th, yet has received little attention from historians.

Faction Fights

Similarly, in the mid-1600s, the O’Briens, lords of Co. Clare, who owned the lordship of Tarbert, settled many Clare families in North Kerry, including the Mulvihills; this created resentment among several local families, and ‘led to many bloody fights’.

The Cooleen faction mostly comprised ‘representatives of old Kerry families’, chiefly the Flahertys, as well as the Ahernes, the Bání O’Connors and the Sheehys. Another account also numbered the Houlihans, the O’Callaghans and the Roches in their ranks.

On the other side, the Lawlors and Black Mulvihills were supported by the Walshs, the Keanes, the O’Briens, the Sullivans and the Enrights.

The Cooleens and the Lawlors often met at Listowel.

Indeed both groups were characterised in 1826 as ‘Listowel factions’.

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EDMOND2 GALLAGHER was born in 1839 near Dromreask, Glin County Limerick. He died on 12 Apr 1911 in Glin, Co.Limerick. He married Mary McMahon, daughter of Patrick McMahon, on 30 Jan 1865 in Chapel of Glin, Co. Limerick. She was born in 1842 near Dromreask, Glin County Limerick. She died on 25 Feb 1907 in Glin Co. Limerick.

Notes for Edmond Gallagher: My thanks to whoever compiled this information on the Gallagher family.

He joined the British Army on 9 March 1858 in County Limerick. His enlistment papers state that he was 19 years of age, born near Glin, Parish of Glin. He served 20 years and 169 days. He was discharged at his own request on 30 August 1878. Because he had served at least 18 years in total, he was entitled to a military pension. He intends to live in Glin, according to his discharge papers. He served 5 years and one month in Malta, as well as 2 years and four months in the East Indies. In 1873 he was on Spike Island, Cork Harbour, when his daughter Mary Ellen was born. He rose to the rank of Sergeant.

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Amelia Wilmot (1874-1955) – recovering a lost revolutionary (her)story

May 15, 2018

1901 Census, NAI

Like many daughters of tradesmen in rural Ireland she attended the local school for a few years, and by 1901 she was 24 and living, at home, with her widowed father and siblings. This is when her life takes an somewhat unexpected turn. By 1905, she was in Aldershot in England, where she married John Wilmot, a Private in the 8th Hussars (The King’s Royal Irish), on April 9th.  This is not as unusual as it seems however, as John Wilmot was  also from north Kerry, from Knocknagoshel, where he was born in 1877, the son of Daniel Wilmot, an agricultural labourer, and his wife, Mary Bunworth.  There could be several reasons why John joined the 8th Hussars in December 1899, at Tralee

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GAA Athea by George Langan

Jim Barrett: An Iconic Figure in Athea GAA Circles

When reflecting on the iconic figures in Athea GAA circles, several names stand out, such as Mick and Sean Dalton and Johnny Mullane from Knocknagorna, Dan Liston and Jimmy Hayes from Dirreen, Tom Barrett, Fairystreet, Timmy Woulfe, Cratloe and Eoin Liston, Sonny Murphy from the village. Among these esteemed individuals, Jim Barrett from Fairystreet, brother of Tom, is a name that deserves special recognition. ————————-

When reflecting on the iconic figures in Athea GAA circles, several names stand out, such as Mick and Sean Dalton and Johnny Mullane from Knocknagorna, Dan Liston and Jimmy Hayes from Dirreen, Tom Barrett, Fairystreet, Timmy Woulfe, Cratloe and Eoin Liston, Sonny Murphy from the village. Among these esteemed individuals, Jim Barrett from Fairystreet, brother of Tom, is a name that deserves special recognition.

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DESERVED PRESENTATION:  Joan Pollard Carew and the committee of the Sweets of May set dancing festival made a presentation to Timmy Woulfe Athea in the Abbey Hotel Ballyvourney on Saturday May 11th. Joan and Pat Murphy paid well-deserved tributes to him in the company of his daughter Bernadette and grandson Philip. Timmy is loved and admired throughout the world of set dancing, and especially in the West Limerick/North Kerry area where he continues to teach and inspire! Timmy have given decades of his life reviving, recording and making notes of sets and also teaching and promoting set dances. Joan presented Timmy with a specially commissioned crystal plaque in acknowledgement and appreciation for his enormous contribution to Set dancing.

By Carrig Side – 21/5/24- by DomhnallDB under News

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Galaxy of set dancers preparing to descend on Abbeyfeale

Fri 28 Feb 2003

HUNDREDS of dancers, including many from America, Luxembourg and England, will descend upon Abbeyfeale this weekend for the 11th annual set dancing workshop hosted by the West Limerick Set Dancing Club.Events will get underway on Friday night with a céilí by the Four Courts Céilí Band at the Railway Bar, commencing at 9.30pm.The workshop takes pla

By Eileen Lane

HUNDREDS of dancers, including many from America, Luxembourg and England, will descend upon Abbeyfeale this weekend for the 11th annual set dancing workshop hosted by the West Limerick Set Dancing Club.

Events will get underway on Friday night with a céilí by the Four Courts Céilí Band at the Railway Bar, commencing at 9.30pm.

The workshop takes place on Saturday at the Convent Hall from 10.30am to 5.30pm and again on Sunday from 11am to 1pm. Dancers will receive tuition from Pat Murphy of Mayo and Betty McCoy from Dublin.

A céilí will also take place at the Convent Hall on Saturday night at 9.30pm with The Abbey Céilí Band and again on Sunday afternoon at 2.30pm with the Taylor’s Cross Céilí Band.

A new addition to this year’s programme is a traditional step dancing event with Celine Tubridy from Dublin and an underage step dancing workshop with John Fennell of Cooraclare.

Celine Tubridy will teach at the Convent Hall and John Fennell will hold his event in the community centre, New Street. Both events will get underway at 10.30am on Saturday morning.

“The junior workshop will be confined to under 17s and will concentrate on reel set dancing. As attendance is limited to forty, booking in advance is advisable with basic skills the only requirement,” according to Timmy Woulfe, PRO of the West Limerick Set Dancing Club.

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New York, Saturday, January 8, 1977

            New York NY Irish American Advocate 1977 – 0038.pdf

Maurice Woulfe, 6, died when a fire swept through his family’s

farmhouse at Cratloe, Athea, Co.Limerick, His father, mother and

six other children were able to climb to safety from a first floor window.

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SUNDAY- JAN. 16th

The newly formed branch of me Traditional Irish Musicians will condnct their first session of the New Year from 3 pm to 7 pm in Our’Lady of Victories

school hall- Lynn St, and Harriet Ave,, Harrington Park, N J ,

All lovers of Irish music are invited to avail themselves of an opportunity to participate, either by attending and Joining In at the playing session or Just

to listen?

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Plans for the 1977 N.Y. St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Thursday, March 17th on Fifth Ave,, New York, are well advanced, reports Parade Chair-

man, Judge James J. Comerford

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1929

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1928-1929 – 0830.pdf

James 0Driscoll and John Mangan, sons of John O’Driscoll. postmaster,

Glin, and Patrick Mangan, merchant, Glin, passed with honors at the recent

Intermediate Examinations

Killarnev U.D.C. accepted the tender of M. O’Connor, Klllarney, for the

erection of six houses, all stone, at £3,108

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The death took place Friday night at Lawside Convent of Mercy of Sister

Mary Patrick,’one of the best known nuns in Dundee. Her own name was

Agnes Conway, and she was bom in Limerick 56 years ago.

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The death occurred of Mrs. Annie Curtin, of Knockulcare, Mountcollins,

at the grand old age of 92 years.

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Woulfe and Cotter—At St Munchin’sChurch, Limerick, by the Rev. J. Cotter, James, son of the late Richard Woulfe, Cratloe, Athea, to Mary Anne,

daughter of Mrs. Cotter and the late William Cotter, Kilconlea, Abbeyfeale.

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June 18 1910

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1911 – 0212.pdf

In Laurel Hill Convent, Limerick, on Saturday, the reception took place as a member of the Order of Miss M. M. O’Sulllvan, Feenagh, Charlevllle, a niece of the Rev. F. Conway, C. C., Tournafulla. Her names in religion is Sister Mary Colomba.

While Dr. M’Carthy, of Abbeyfeale, was driving a motor car In Limerick yesterday he collided with Private Walker, of the Black Watch, who w a s

cycling. T h e automobile went over the bicycle, but Walker, who escaped with

slight bruises, was conveyed to his quarters by Dr. M’Carthy.

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Richard E. Woulfe, of Cratloe, Athea, Co. Limerick, a man of remarkable intelligence, has died, aged 86. Deceased knew O’Connel), and possed a big store of folk-lore, tradition, and local history. The chief mourners were Messrs. M. R. Woulfe, Inland,Revenue, Dublin (son), Mr. Woulfe, Board of Education, do., and Richard Woulfe, stockbroker, (grandsons). Edward Woulfe White,

solicitor, Athea; M. Murphy, rate collector Abbeyfeale (nephews), M. Woulfe, Inland Revenue, Clonmel; R. J. Woulfe, D. C.;’ M. J. Woulfe, Castleisland; M. H. Woulfe, Newcastle West; J. D. Harnett, auctioneer (cousins).

JOB: James H . Bray a well known Irishman and Advocate subscriber is opening an Irish Village at Rye Beach, Portchester, New York and has anopening for the  season for two Irish girls who are two good stop dancers.

They will get  a week each a n d found. Write or call on Mr. Bray at

once at 15 King St. Portchester, N Y.

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A meeting of the principal inhabitants of Brosna, Knockgoshel, Mount

Collins, and Rockchapel, was held at Brosna with a view to getting a railway extension to Brosna. T h e Rev. A. W. Murphy. P. P., presided, and said there was an urgent, necessity

for such a line, Brosna being In the h e a r t of a large grazing district, where twelve Important fairs are held in the year. In the district are seven creameries, turning out t h e best butter in Ireland, the carriage of which, with coal and other goods to and from t h e creameries, would yield a big traffic. On the motion of the Chairman, a committee was appointed to press on the object of the meeting.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1943

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1943-1945 – 0455.pdf

Amongst those on whom the National University at Dublin conferred the degree of LL.B., was Patrick

Woulfe, B.A., nephew of Dr. T. Woulfe Bruff, and of John and James Woulfe, Cratloe East, Abbeyfeale. Son of Maurice Woulfe, Castleisland (formerly of Cratloe, Abbeyfeale), he is

In his final year as a law student for the profession of solicitor, being apprenticed to Mr. Walsh, solr., Dublin. Although only in his twenties, Kerry County Council has nominated him as a Governor of University College, Cork

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Thomas G. Shaughnessy, Engineer a n d Railroad Executive A Son of Garryowen.

Thomas George Shaughnessy, first Baron Shaughnessy of Montreal, and of Ashford, Co. Limerick, was the son of Thomas Shaughnessy, a native of Ashford, who became a policeman in the United States. He was born on the 6th of October 1853.

He was educated In the ordinary,- primary schools and when sixteen years old obtained employment in t h e Milwaukee a n d St. Paul Railway. In the beginning he disliked his work intensely, and studied law in his spare time in order to get out of it. However, as promotion began to came rather quickly he settled down to it.

In 1879 he was appointed general storekeeper, and in 1882 general purchasing agent to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. When this company were building their railway across

Canada, “on faith and credit,” it was said t h a t ” t h e one bright spot in the darkness was the success of the Indefatigable and resourceful S h a u g hnessy.” Eventually in 1899, he became president of the company.

Shaughnessy’s great work for engineering was adequately recognized. I n 1901 he was knighted, in 1907 created K.C.V.O., in 1916 raised to the peerage and in 1921 received the honorary degree of D . C.L.. , from Trinity College. Shaughnessy’s mother, like his father er, was Irish, and in 1880 he married another Irishwoman, Elizabeth Bridget Nagle, by whom he had two sons a n d

three daughters. He died a t Montreal on 10th of December. 1923.

Shaughnessy has been described by a contemporary as neither obstinate nor arrogant but wont to place great trust in his own judgment . . . with a quick wit and a keen sense .of humour . . . well-informed and a omnivorous reader in spite of the defects in his early education . . . fond of music but cared little for pictorial a r t . , . habitually drank a pint of champagne with his dinner . . . fond

of billiards and bridge . . . owned some racehorses . . . played golf . . . w a s  Roman Catholic.

—Robert Herbert,

in Limerick Leader.

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The Controller of Censorship was under fire again in t h e Dail, when the reasons for the prohibition of the publication of the “Wolfe Tone Annual, 1944,” published by Brian O’- Higgins, were sought by Mr. J. Larkin. Jun.

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SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1938

            New York NY Irish American Advocate 1937-1938 – 0642.pdf

Member of A Popular and Well Connected Family

The death of Patrick Heffernan at the age of 64 years at the old family homestead at Kilmanihan, Brosna; Co. Kerry, came as a great shock to his many friends and relatives.

He was a brother of Rt. Rev. Dr. John Heffernan, C.S.Sp., Vicar Apostolic of Zanzibar.

He took a prominent part in all the district organizations, aiming at the successful development of

farming on modern lines, and in every national movement. The burial took place Wednesday last in the  family plot at Brosna. The funeral was attended by a cortege, extending from the home of the deceased, all the way into Brosna.

The chief mourners were—Mrs. Heffernan (widow); William (son), Margaret, Mary, Eily, Kitty and Mrs. Patrick McKenna, Dublin (daughters); Rt. Rev. Dr. John Heffernan, Michael Heffernan, N.T., Knocknagoshel (brothers) ; Nellie, Mary, Mrs. Fitzmaurice, Listowel, and Mrs. P. O’ Connell, New York (sisters); P. McKenna, Irish Press (son-in-law) ; Mrs. Leahy, Tournafulla (aunt)Mrs Purie Creaghe Harnett, Shanbally; Edmond Leahy Tour; Mrs. T. O’Brien, Purt; Mrs. P. Flanagan, Mount Collins; Mrs.

O’Connor, do.; John P. Woulfe, Glin; M. P. Woulfe, Cratloe; Mossie Breen, Brosna; J. Breen, Customs and Excise, Dublin; Mrs. F. T. O’Keeffe, Mrs. P. A. O’Connor, Abbeyfeale; David Fitzmaurice, Listowel; Jerh. Fitzmaurice, Brosna; Mrs. D. P. Cotter, Abbeyfeale (cousins).

Rev. P. Lynch, P.P., officiated at the graveside, assisted by Rev. Dr. R. A. Harnett, C.S.Sp, St.Mary’s, Rathmines, and Rev. R. Fitzgerald, A.M.

The Committee of Fealebridge and Headleybridge Co-operative Dairy Society, Ltd., on the proposition of Mr. John Cahill, presiding, seconded by Mr. T. Horgan, passed a voted of sympathy with Mr. Michael Heffernan, N.T., and the other relatives of the late Patrick Heffernan. P. Elliott, manager, and members of the staff, were associated with the vote.

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A chance conversation between Right Rev. Dean Rowan a n d a n inmate of t h e Co. Home, Killarney, let to the discovery of a mural tablet in St. Mary’s Protestant Church, Killarney, bearing

the inscription, “Rev. Arthur Hyde. Sacred to t h e Memory of a Beloved Parent*—A.H.”

There is much speculation locally as to whether this tablet was erected by the late Rev. Arthur

Hyde, father of Dr. Douglas Hyde, to commemorate his father. Dr. Hyde h a s been informed of

the matter by Mr. Graham, proprietor of the Glebe Hotel

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Over 40 families in the Glencolumbkille Gaeltacht area of Co. Donegal suffered a big loss last year by the failure of their potato crops in the land known as t h e Glebe Warren.

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            New York NY Irish American Advocate 1928-1929 – 0830.pdf

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Aug 3 1929 ?

Sister Mary Bonaventore Woulfe, daughter of the late J. P. Woulfe, Cratloe, Abbeyfeale, whose death has occurred at Abbeyfeale, was an outstanding educationist in a Community of Sisters who have raised their fine schools to a high educational standard.

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The death of John Barrett, of Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale, at the fine old age of 78, removes a well known and highly respected agriculturist from West Limerick.

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His many friends and acquaintances will be very sorry to learn of the resignation from his post as station master of the Newcastle West terminus of William Kennelly

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A decree for £5 was given against Patrick Shine, principal teacher, Glenbrohane National School, In respect of a claim by a pupil, Patrick Hayes, for alleged assault. Notice of appeal was served

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On Sunday an Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament took place at the beautiful little chapel (St. Catherine’s) which is attached to the County Medical Hospital, Rathass, Tralee.

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To celebrate the golden jubilee of the Convent, of Mercy, Buttevant, which was formally opened by the late Most Rev. Dr. Croke In 1879, Most Rev. Dr. Browne presided at a solemn high mass in the beautiful new edifice which has been constructed as an extension to the convent.

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Rev. Charles Doyle, Brooklyn, is spending his holidays in his native town, Killarney

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Dr. Fogarty has sanctioned the proposal by the Nenagh clergy to celebrate high mass, followed by benediction, on the Hill of Grange, about two miles outside Nenagh, on a Sunday in the present month, in memory Of Daniel O’Connell, who held his historic meeting on this hill in May, 1843

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            New York NY Irish American Advocate 1925-1927 – 1230.pdf

20 Aug 1927

James Lane, Meenkilly House, Abbeyfeale, was attacked by a bull in a field near his house and knocked down, but three of his dogs came to his aid, and saved him from serious injury. Mr. M. P. Woulfe, Cratloe, who received serious injuries when attacked by a bull. Is progressing favourably.

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A party of farmers from Co. Cork visited the Shannon Power Works, by arrangement, Starting at Ardnacrusha, they proceeded to Blackwater, Clonlara, and O’Brien’s Bridge, viewing the various phases of the works, which were explained In detail

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The marriage took place in St. Joseph’s Church, Limerick, of John Slattery, Munster and Leinster Bank, Limerick, and Miss Catherine M. Kennelly, daughter of J. P. Kennelly, Clare View House, Limerick. The bridegroom is a native of Kinsale .

The ceremony was performed by Very Rev. P, Kennelly, P. P., V. F , Victoria, Australia, uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. J. Kennellv. Professor St, Peter’s College, Freshford, Liverpool, brother of the bride, and other priests.

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The death has occurred of Richard Fitzgerald, Glin. His son Richard died In New York less than two

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DEATH: Mrs. Boland, widow of the late R. Boland, died at her residence, Toomevara. She was mother of Right Rev. Monsignor Boland, Duluth, U. S. A., and of Mr. E. Boland, merchant, Nenagh. Four of her daughters became nuns.

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Miss Mary Burns (Sister M. Philomena of the Sacred Heart), was professed at the Presentation Convent, Tralee, where also Miss Maureen Mc-Elligott (Sister Mary Bernadette), daughter of E. McElligott, Tipperary. and formerly of Listowel; Miss Moriarty (Sister Mary de Lourdes), Killarney, and Miss Sayers (Sister Mary Charles), Dingle, were received.

Most Rev. Dr. O’Brien officiated, and Most Rev. Dr. Pallca, Rome, and sixty priests were also present. The reception took place at the Mercy Convent. Doon, of Miss Nellie Shanahan (Sister Mary Stanislaus), daughter of the late P. Shanahan, of Union Hall. Very Rev. Canon Horan officiated

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At an examination held under the auspices of the Limerick County Council, about four weeks ago, Miss Mary F. O’Connell, of Meenakill, Abbeyfeale, got second place out of a number of 30 entrants.

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Rev. Edward J. Godfrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Godfrey, Millmount, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, was one of the priests ordained here at St. Joseph’s New Cathedral, on Saturday, by Bishop Turner. Fr. Godfrey Is nephew of Mr. James Godfrey, Farranfore, Co. Kerry, and of Miss Godfrey, Edward street, Tralee.

Colonel Daniel Moriarty of the “Old Seventh” Infantry, Illinois National Guard, was buried from his home, 11722 Longdoow Drive, Chicago, recently. Colonel Moriarty was born in Brosna, County Kerry, on March 21, 1860, his father and mother being Maurice and Mary Moriarty. Some 36 years ago he was married to Deborah O’Connor in Brosna, after which they came to Chicago

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For many years past the hay crop has not been so light in Clare as this year. In past years where 14 trams of hay was got this year’s yield is only seven in the same amount of land. This is accounted for by the wet and cold weather experienced In June.

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It Is- learned from several sources that supplies of small fruit, such as gooseberries, black currants and raspberries, are splendid this year In Waterford gardens

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1925-1927 – 1224.pdf

BULL: This makes the sixth case in the district of attacks by bulls.

Cases In West Limerick. James Lane. ex-J. P., of Meenkilly House, Abbeyfeale, was attacked in a field adjacent to his house by a bull. He was knocked down and would have been killed if three of his dogs

who witnessed the attack had not counter-attacked and drove off the bull. Mr. Lane was injured but not seriously.

Michael Woulfe, Cratloe, was also attacked by a bull, but is now progressing favourably after the injuries he received. Attacks of this kind seem to be more frequent lately as many farmers in complying with the new regulations stock bulls older than were generally employed formerly

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Thomas O’Dea, an Irish-American, was fined £50 9s at Dundalk Thursday for attempting to smuggle wearing apparel, two gramophones a clock and more

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Concerning the Limerick laces, Mrs. Slattery says: “The lace were woven by women and girls. There is

rather an interesting legend about their origin. It is said that many years ago a. good housewife of Limerick came out of her cottage one morning and, just as she seated herself to begin her usual needlework, a cobweb fell from the cottage roof Into her lap. As she examined its delicate design she fancied it duplicated in real lace. See paper for more

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1913-1915 – 1096.pdf

No death in recent years has caused such a painful  sensation In West Limerick as that of Rich. J. Woulfe. ,D. C . of Cratloe. Abbeyfeale. Which occurred on June 7 at the Limerick County Infirmary succeeding an operation after four days illness. Few

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A funeral nearly four miles long followed to Athea cemetery the remains of P. J. Woulfe, Cratloe, Abbeyfeale who had been for nearly forty years a member of the Newcastlewest Board of Guardians

He was the owner of several fine race horses. His death is widely  regretted in Limerick and Kerry.

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A popular East Cork Nationalist has passed away in Patrick Aherne, R . D. C, whose demise at the age of seventy-two years, took place on Friday at his residence, Springfield, Mogeely, after a short Illness. He was a member of the East Cork Executive, U. I. L.

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Addressing National Volunteers at Killarney, Colonel Moore said that if, at the end of the war, they could show a powerful army of volunteers, Home Rule would be secure, but if they were merely a collection of disputing clans, calling each other bad names, all would be lost.

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The fife and drum band of the Munster Fusiliers was present at a recruiting meeting in Tralee, when M. J. Byrne, solicitor, presided; and addresses were delivered by Rev. Father Arendt, Brussels; The O’Mahony, W. E. G. Loyde, Young Ireland Branch, U. I. L., Dublin, and others.

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On Monday last, Dr J Clancy M.D. Cornor held an inquest in the neighbourhood of Ballyheigue on thebody of a woman named. Johanna Murphy, aged 45 years. From the evidence, it appeared the defendant was driving from Tralee to her home, when she fell out of the cart sustaining a fracture of the spine, to which she shortly afterward succumbed.

T h e death ol Jas. .M. Woulfe at the early age of 41?, removes from Brosnan

One of the most respected inhabitants.

The funeral on Monday was extremely large and was attended by numbers of people from Brosna, Rockchapel, Knocknagoshel, Mount Collins and Athea parishes. Very Rev. Canon Murphy, P. P., V. F,; F a t h e r s O’Flaherty and Daly, C. C, and Father Woulfe; Athea (cousin) officiated at the grave side

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Michael Collins Ballybehy, Abbeyfeale died Sat Morning, one of the Old Time Nationalists and had two sons serving in Flandesr with the Munsters.

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Mahony of Listowel to America

When Mike Mahoney, who now lives in North Carolina was doing a genealogy course, he researched and documented the story of his Listowel ancestors who emigrated to the US in the early 1900s.

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Eamonn Casey’s work in London in the 1960s was primarily focused on addressing the housing and welfare issues faced by Irish emigrants. He was a trailblazing figure in this area and is remembered for his dedication to social justice.

Key Aspects of his Work in London

    Irish Emigrant Chaplain: Casey was assigned as a chaplain to the Irish community in Slough, near London, in 1960. He witnessed firsthand the dire housing conditions and discrimination faced by many Irish immigrants, who were often denied accommodation with signs like “No Irish.”

Founding of the Catholic Housing Aid Society (CHAS): In response to the crisis, he established the CHAS, a non-denominational organization that provided advice and practical assistance to people in poor housing. It helped people save money for home deposits and even bought and rented out properties.

Co-founding Shelter: His work with CHAS led to his collaboration with other housing campaigners. He played a pivotal role in the formation of Shelter, a leading British housing and homelessness charity. Casey served as the organization’s chairman, where his energetic and inspirational leadership helped lay the groundwork for what would become one of the country’s largest housing associations.

Social Activism: Casey’s work in London positioned him as a passionate and visible advocate for the marginalized. He was a charismatic figure who used his platform to highlight the plight of the homeless, even appearing on a BBC documentary about his work. His time in London solidified his reputation as a progressive and socially conscious clergyman, which he carried with him when he returned to Ireland to become a bishop.

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Obituaries overlook Casey’s inspired work in London housing

Posted on March 24, 2017 by insidecroydon           

JOHN HOWES remembers an Irish Catholic bishop who scandalised the church, but who had laid foundations in south London to help find homes for thousands of families

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1940-1942 – 0884.pdf

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1943-1945 – 0539.pdf

PAGE 6 The Advocate SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1944

Any name having the prefix “De” may rightly be presumed to be of

Anglo-Norman origin. Among the most famous of the “De” Irish names is that of De Lacy or as it is sometimes written, Lacey. In Gaelic it is written de Leis, and in Norman times was written de Laci, meaning of Lacy or Lassy in France. The De. Lacys came over to England with William the Conqueror and thence to Ireland in the 12th century. At the time of the Anglo-Norman invasion, Hugh de

Lacy was granted the whole of the province of Meath, but since he had no son to inherit the estate, this vast territory passed away into other families.

A highly distinguished branch of the family settled in Co. Limerick where they had several castles. Like other of the Norman families they “became more Irish than the Irish themselves”. Pierce Lacy of Bruff was a celebrated captain in the wars against Elizabeth. Several of the De Lacys became famous in the service of Continental powers, notably Count Peter de Lacy, born in Co. Limerick in 1678, who was a celebrated military Commander in Russia, and his son, Maurice, Marshall de Lacy, who was no less famous in the Austrian service.

Another Maurice de Lacy, also born in Co. Limerick, in 1740, became a general in the Russian army. The de Lacys were also distinguished in Spain where Count de Lacy was a famous general and diplomat in the 18th centuary.-

Knockanure Notes August 2026

Knockanure Notes August 2026

2026 August 5 Knockanure

Knockanure

VINTAGE Rally in Knockanure on 16th of August Registration at 12.30pm, all proceeds to Palliative Care Kerry.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for 28th of July 2026; Jackpot was E5.500.Winning Numbers were; 2-5-17- 20, no winner. Lucky Dips went to, Kay Mulvihill, Moyvane; Theresa Collins, Lisaniskea; A & E Harley, c/o John Barry; Breda McMahon; Mike O Sullivan, Moyvane. Next Draw 4th August, and next Jackpot E5.600.

THANK you to Margaret Carmody for painting/upgrading the statues in the lovely Grotto in Knockanure. The newly planted flowers this year brings fresh beauty to our parish Grotto. Caring for sacred spaces keeps old traditions alive and our newly painted, bright Grotto is an invitation for quiet prayer and peace. Mile buiochas Margaret. From Knockanure Tidy Towns Committee.

COLLECTION at Masses weekend 1st & 2nd Aug. for John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney. This acts as a focal point for the catechetical and adult faith education programmes of the diocese, supports Primary/Post Primary Religious Education.

GRAVEYARD Masses 2026; Mon. 3rd Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Ahavoher Cemetery on Tues. 4th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Knockanure Cemetery; Weds. 5th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Murhur Cemetery. Graveyard;  Mass at Lislaughtin Abbey – Friday 7th August @ 7pm. Kilnaughtin Cemetery – Thursday 13th August @ 7pm.

Holy water will be available at the Graveyard Masses, please bring a bottle.

DEATH of Maurice (The Bear) Walsh, Ballygoughlan, Glin, and formerly of Leitrim East, Moyvane, on July 24th, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Jackie and Nora Walsh (née Mulvihill). Husband of Frances (née Collins), father of Noreen and Marie, proud granddad of Jack,  brother of Mary, Brendan, Joe, Timmy, Sean, Micheál, Jerry, Betty-Ann and Pat. Missed by Noreen’s husband Colm, Marie’s partner Conor, Jack’s partner Laura, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family. Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Wednesday for the Requiem Mass for Maurice Walsh, followed by burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tarbert.

ANNIVERSARIES: Barry Leah Erin O Donoghue. Fr. John Kennelly, John Denihan, Betty Griffin, Mary Cronin, Tony Costelloe, Sean Redmond, Elizabeth Walsh, Mary Cullinane, Tom Scanlon, William Hanrahan, Lizzie Burns, Joe Kearney, Kitty Barrett, Fr. Noel Moran, Sr. Francis O Sullivan, Fr. Daniel J Casey, Paddy Kennelly, Mary Fitzgerald.

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 1st Aug.’26 Moyvane for Mortimar “Franko” Galvin, Month’s Mind, Nodie & Jerry Brosnan (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 2nd Aug.’26 Knockanure for Tom Flavin Special Remembrance & his wife Bridie, Trien at 9.30am; Mon. 3rd Aug.’26, Ahavoher Graveyard Mass at               8pm; Tues. 4th Aug.’26 Knockanure Graveyard Mass at            8pm; Weds. 5th Aug.’26 Murhur Graveyard Mass at 8pm; Thurs. 6th Aug.’26 Moyvane Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm and mass at 7pm; Fri. 7th Aug.’26 Knockanure, First Friday Mass followed by Confessions at         10am, and mass Moyvane for Joe & Mary Lynch & their grandson John Lynch (Aniv.’s) at 7pm;  Sat. 8th Aug.’26 Moyvane for Mary Cronin (Aniv.) & deceased of Cronin family, Leitrim West at  7.30pm; Sun. 9th Aug.’26 Knockanure for Paddy Kennelly, Knockanure (1st Aniv.) at 9.30am.

WELCOME: Fr. Sean Maher, native of Smearla Bridge, who was ordained in 2009 for the Boston Diocese. Will concelebrate all the masses weekend 8th & 9th August in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Takes place each Friday in Duagh Church from 3.00 p.m. in the afternoon. Public Rosary starts at 6.00 p.m.

BEST WISHES to Danielle O Carroll, daughter of Betty & the late Brendan O Carroll Moyvane

South / Seefin House Listowel and Jason Moohin son of Graham & Wendy Moohin Mackay, Queensland Australia who got married on 11th June 2026. The couple reside in Queensland.

KERRY Win: ZuCar All Ireland U18 B Championship final in Tullamore recently…

Kerry 1-12 to Tyrone 1-10. KERRY team : C O’Mahony; R Daly, A Brosnan, S Ní Shéaghdha; J Lee O’Connor, E Dillane, A Doyle; L Griffin, C O’Sullivan; S Flynn, M Teahan (capt.), F Lynch; E Evans, N O’Donoghue, K Cummins. Subs: T O’Sullivan for F Lynch H/T, S O’Sullivan for N O’Donoghue 43, I Wynton for R Daly 51, B Curtin for K Cummins 58, S O’Halloran for S Flynn 60 + 15et, S Heaseman for E Evans 60 +20 et.

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DRAMA: Kerry Writers Museum is at Listowel County Kerry. Mining our Memories: An Introduction to Researching your Amateur Drama Histories on Saturday 15th August in Kerry Writers’ Museum as part of Heritage Week 2026.

ST JOHNS, on Friday August 14th lecture on Killmallock: from Friary to Famine, details from 068 22566.

FILMMAKER: Jesse Gilbert  Kerry Filmmaker in Residence 2026.

Jesse is available to individuals looking for advice and information about filmmaking and can be contacted at jgilbertfilm@gmail.com.

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WRITERS MUSEUM: BOOK: Teresa – No Little Flower, Book Launch – Saturday August 1st at 2 pm, at Kerry Writers Museum. No Little Flower, a biographical memoir by Teresa Kennelly Fogarty which details her life growing up on a farm in Rathea in North Kerry, and her journey from religious life to marriage.; Thursday 6th August – Ian O’Shea & James Gornall, An evening of traditional and folk music; 13 August – Frances Kennedy & Sonny Egan, A delightful night of stories, songs and laughter. Contact  068 22212, kerrywritersmuseum@gmail.com

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National Heritage Week August 15th from 11 am to 2 pm, An Introduction to Researching your Amateur Drama Histories. Cultural Heritage is managed by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and can be viewed at https://nationalinventoryich.ccs.gov.ie/

HERITAGE TRIP: St Kieran’s Heritage Association are organising a trip to Dublin on Saturday August 8. They plan to visit Bodenstown Cemetery, Kilmainham Jail, Christchurch Cathedral, St Patrick’s Cathedral etc. To book a place phone Richard at 086 8060 480, before Wednesday July 29.

OLIVE STACK Gallery; Olive has been making art for as long as she can remember. The Olive Stack Gallery opened its doors in Listowel, Ireland in 1998, it has been at the heart of the community for 28 years. Olive Branches: An Artist Gathering; Listowel Visual Arts Week July 31st – August 9th 2026.

Following on from a wonderful Artist Gathering in 2025, we’re delighted to announce the dates for Listowel Visual Arts Week 2026! Over ten days of creative energy in the heritage town of Listowel, Co. Kerry — join us for exhibitions, life-drawing sessions and workshops led by past artists in residence and friends, offering a unique opportunity to learn, connect and create together.

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TINTEAN Ballybunion; Coming up on Sat 8th August is Elvis the Vegas Experience- John Coates a 2023 European Elvis champion and a multi award winning Elvis is coming to the kingdom, he is a member of the International Elvis tribute artist hall of Fame, and recorded in sun studios Memphis where Elvis recorded many of his earliest hits. Doors open at 7pm.

Also coming up on Wednesday 12th August is Radio Kerry’s Country by the Sea Hosted by the ever-popular Billy Donegan and accompanied by the Ryan Turner Band, this year’s concert brings together an outstanding line-up of country music favourites. Doors open at 7.30pm.: visit http://www.tintean.ie

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BALLYBUNION RUN; Ballybunion Running Club will host their 5K Colour Run on Saturday, August 15th at Ladies Beach, Ballybunion. With a 1K kids’ run at 10.30am and the adults’ 5K at 11am, it promises to be a great family day out. Funds raised will support Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue and Scoil Íosagáin

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2011; Long live the Jubilarians!

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LISTOWEL REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026, will take place on Saturday afternoon / evening August 15th, at The Square in Listowel.

PUCK FAIR; Monday, August 10, 2026 – Wednesday, August 12, 2026 .

FLEADH Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast for the very first time. From Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 August 2026.

SPEED Limit: Kerry County Council has prepared the Draft Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws Maps 2026.  These maps show proposed changes to speed limits in built-up and urban areas across the county.  The public can review the plans and make a submission during the consultation period.  See kerrycoco.ie

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DUAGH FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING Friday night.

VINTAGE DAY: Carrigkerry Sensory Garden fundraising vintage run and family Day will take place on Sunday August 2.

PALATINE HERITAGE EXPERIENCE RATHKEALE : Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

OPW  announced that admission to heritage sites will be free for all visitors under 18 throughout August 2026.

GLIN CASTLE Open day at Glin Castle, Sunday, August 23rd.  Tours of the Castle and Gardens available. There will be a dramatic display of medieval battle re-enactments and weapons display from that era. Funds raised go towards Glin Development.

KNOCK: The annual pilgrimage to Knock by the ex-members of the Legion of Mary, will take place on Sunday 20th September: 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.

Depending on numbers the fee, hopefully, will be €30. Thanks in advance for letting us know by contacting one of the following as this will enable us to allocate the size of bus or coach.

Michael Lane: 068 32757; Gerard Callaghan:  087 2980841; David Davy:  087 0994272.

EVENT: Samhain Chiarraí; The full programme will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information visit: http://www.discoverkerry.com/SamhainChiarrai

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DANCE: Timmy Woulfe 1st Anniversary Memorial Céilí in Athea on 6th September from 3pm to 6.

BUS STOP: Five north Kerry villages to receive bus stop platforms and signage. Listowel Municipal District councillors approved plans for bus infrastructure at Abbeydorney, Ballyduff, Ballylongford, Causeway and Moyvane.

YOUTH 2000 Summer Festival | 13th–16th August for young people aged 16–35 Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. Donation-only event. Free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Youth Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. Register/more info. youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland.

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TG4: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann! The world’s largest festival of Irish music, song and dance will be held in Belfast for the first time ever. For eight days the streets will be bustling with performers, music lovers and those competing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. Doireann Ní Ghlacáin and Cathal Ó Curráin will travel the highways and byways, taking viewers on a trip across the four provincial finals in Portlaoise, Lismore, Mohill and Warrenpoint to catch up with some of Ireland’s emerging musical talent. NUA – Dé Domhnaigh 2 Lúnasa @ 21:30.

CROAGH PATRICK MEN’S CLIMB OF REPARATION AND CONFERENCE, Saturday 22nd-Sunday 23rd August. Phone 094 937 5993 to book. Details from http://www.humanlife.ie or email mail@humanlife.ie for details.

BREAST Cancer Ireland’s Very Pink Run 2026. Participants can take part by running, jogging or walking. Registrations for the event are now open on http://www.verypinkrun.ie

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HOLY SIPRIT PRAYER MEETING You are invited to a healing afternoon, worship, song and music,  Divine Mercy Chaplet, Laying on of hands for healing with Janice Carrig on Sunday, August 30 at 3pm at the Desmond Complex, Newcastlewest, Enquiries to 087 980 4524.

FRUIT crop in Tralee garden, apples, plums and pears were showing signs of an abundant crop.

RENEWABLES: 8 countries now generate over 99% of their electricity from renewable energy

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Ireland needs to reduce emissions more than 10% every year to meet legally binding targets, but in 2025 they only fell by 2%.

SOLAR: Ireland has moved from virtually zero solar PV capacity to 2.2GW in under four years, with a goal to deliver up to 8GW of capacity by 2030 as part of its climate action plan. However, coordinated planning, grid upgrades and the deployment of longer duration energy storage and additional low-carbon inertia services will be required to ensure that goal is achieved.

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KERRY Home coming 27 July 2026: Video link https://youtu.be/E3DvVZ9sZWc

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RED TAPE: David Murphy- By David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Enterprise Minister Peter Burke have written to other Cabinet members asking them to cut red tape for business and respond with a list of actions by the end of September. The development follows a report by economist Alan Barrett, who is chairman of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council, which highlighted the regulatory burden on firms as an issue for Ireland. ———————–

Ireland ranking below the mean of other member countries in terms of ease of doing business.

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WASTED energy was ‘such a missed opportunity’ because it could be used’ with no extra cost to the Government because ‘we’ve paid for it already’, according to Mr Wyley.

Cathal Lee, EnergyCloud’s co-founder, told the committee it was a ‘moral question’ why people ‘look away’ from such large energy waste. He added: ‘There’s no one entity responsible for using this waste and therefore it doesn’t get measured and it doesn’t get addressed.’

Mr Lee said there was ‘no joined-up approach’ to tackling the issue and that various departments had been reluctant to take responsibility for the waste.

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FORESTRY: Welcome to our Forestry for You webpage. Whether you are considering forestry for the first time, expanding an existing forest, or exploring new opportunities for your landholding or community, this page provides practical information and guidance to support your forestry journey.

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EU regulation: If you sell physical products to consumers in the EU, a new regulation will affect your online shop. From 27 September 2026, EU rules require shops to show standardised guarantee information, so shoppers can clearly see their rights before they buy.

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ASHE Memorial repairs; The project is funded through THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme which awarded €7 million in funding to the Ashe Memorial Fall in September 2025.This regeneration programme is co-funded by the EU and Government of Ireland through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

ATHEA Heritage Trail was launched on Saturday July 25th, a trail of 20 points of historical importance around the parish. Leaflets left at Collins Shop. The information was gathered by Thady Hunt and Jamie Kelly, and the graphics designed by @rachaelgraingerillustration

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2026 August 12 Knockanure

Knockanure

VINTAGE Rally in Knockanure on 16th of August Registration at 12.30pm, all proceeds to Palliative Care Kerry.

ROSARY will be recited at Our Lady’s Grotto in Moyvane on Saturday 15th August at 7:00pm.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for August 4th; Jackpot was E5.600. Winning Numbers were 9-14-15-18. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to; Pat White, c/o John Barry; Craig Shannon, Ploughmans Bar; Kathleen Flynn, Abbeyfeale; Lily Moore, Tralee; Tara and Joe. Next Draw August 11th and the Jackpot will be E5.700.

RAMBLING House at the Village Hub, Moyvane, Sunday 9th August from 7pm-10pm.  Music, song and story.  Refreshments will be served.  All welcome.

PLEASE join Recovery Haven on Friday August 14th at 6.30pm at Tralee Bay Wetlands for what promises to be another hugely memorable and special Celebration of Light Ceremony, in association with the Rose of Tralee International Festival

DEATH on Saturday 1st August 2026  of  Imelda O’Reilly (née Sheehy) Dundrum, Dublin / Moyvane.  Wife of the late Patrick (Patsy), grandmother of the late Sadhbh, and Mum of Conor, Aoife, Maedhbh, Fergal, and Nessa.

Imelda will be remembered by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Cian, Aisling, Caoimhe, Eadaoin, Cadhla, Síne, Deirdre, Dara, Maggie, Niamh, and Áine, sister Norma, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law Una and Nadia, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends.

Removal on Saturday morning 8th August to Holy Cross Church, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Pats Carmody, Paddy Keane, Fr. Michael O Connor CSSR, Sr. Ita Rochford, Bridie O Carroll, Mary T Hegarty, Nora Stack, Betty Moody, Bridie Leahy, Michael Scanlon, Gerard Greaney, Kay Horgan, Patricia  Morton, Danny Sheehan, Brid Flavin, Michael Enright,

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 8th Aug.’26 Moyvane for Mary Cronin (Aniv.) & deceased of Cronin family, Leitrim West at                7.30pm; Sun. 9th Aug.’26 Knockanure for Paddy Kennelly, Knockanure (1st Aniv.) at 9.30am; Tues. 11th Aug.’26 Moyvane at       7pm; Weds. 12th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Thurs. 13th Aug.’26 Moyvane, Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm             and mass at 7pm; Fri. 14th Aug.’26 Knockanure for Ellen, Laurence & Maurice Collins (Aniv.’s) Lissaniskea at 7pm; Sat. 15th Aug.’26 Moyvane, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for Michael Scanlon (Aniv.), Tim Lynch (Aniv.) & deceased of Lynch family, Aughrim, Jackie Lyons (Aniv.) at 7.30pm, and Mass Sun. 16th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 9.30am.

REVIVAL FESTIVAL 2026 – THE SQUARE Listowel  –  Saturday evening  –  15th August. The Square will be closed off for parking. Please note, because of traffic & restricted parking with the Concert beginning at 7.00 p.m. the Vigil Mass on Saturday 15th August, will take place at the earlier time of 6pm.

NEW MOON on the 12th.The first of the blackberries are ripe. St Joseph’s Lily is in full bloom, and the haws are turning red.

ECLIPSE: Ireland will experience its first solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, Dingle Peninsula has been named the best place in Ireland to witness when the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun. On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will have the moon’s shadow race across our planet. The narrow path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and a small portion of Portugal. Across a much wider region—including parts of Canada and the northern United States—the moon will partially cover the sun.

HEATWAVE: South Korea a blistering heatwave which has brought its highest ever temperatures.

A high of 42.5C was recorded recently in the southern city of Yangsan.

DRAMA: Kerry Writers Museum is at Listowel County Kerry. Mining our Memories: An Introduction to Researching your Amateur Drama Histories on Saturday 15th August in Kerry Writers’ Museum as part of Heritage Week 2026.

ST JOHNS, on Friday August 14th lecture on Killmallock: from Friary to Famine, details from 068 22566.

FILMMAKER: Jesse Gilbert  Kerry Filmmaker in Residence 2026.

Jesse is available to individuals looking for advice and information about filmmaking and can be contacted at jgilbertfilm@gmail.com

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DUAGH FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING.

TINTEAN Ballybunion; on Wednesday 12th August is Radio Kerry’s Country by the Sea Hosted by the ever-popular Billy Donegan and accompanied by the Ryan Turner Band, this year’s concert brings together an outstanding line-up of country music favourites. Doors open at 7.30pm.: visit http://www.tintean.ie

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GAA: Minor County League Div 5 Shield Final. Moyvane 4-16 to Castlegregory 2-14 ; Moyvane Team, 1. Jack Barrett, 2. Paul Mansfield, 3. Oisín stack, 4. Padraig Kissane, 5. Aaron Moloney, 6. Donnacha O’Connor, 7. Liam Cussen (Captain),  8. James Kissane, 9. Darragh Scanlan, 10. Shea Culhane, 11. Daragh O’Donoghue, 12. Oran Stack, 13. Jai Stack, 14. Jer Mulvihill, 15. Conor Buckley, 16. Jack O’Connor, 17. Conor Kennelly, 18. Jack Ahern, 19. Cian Fitzgerald, and 20. Anthony Sheehy.

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LISTOWEL REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026, will take place on Saturday afternoon / evening August 15th, at The Square in Listowel.

PUCK FAIR; Monday, August 10, 2026 – Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

BALLYBUNION RUN; Ballybunion Running Club will host their 5K Colour Run on Saturday, August 15th at Ladies Beach, Ballybunion. With a 1K kids’ run at 10.30am and the adults’ 5K at 11am, it promises to be a great family day out. Funds raised will support Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue and Scoil Íosagáin

ABBEYFEALE TOURIST OFFICE Open for the month of August from 11 – 2pm. Volunteers needed for the Saturdays.  Contact Maurice on 086 1631 639.

GLIN CASTLE Open day at Glin Castle, Sunday, August 23rd.  Tours of the Castle and Gardens available. There will be a dramatic display of medieval battle re-enactments and weapons display from that era. Funds raised go towards Glin Development.

EVENT: Samhain Chiarraí; The full programme will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information visit: http://www.discoverkerry.com/SamhainChiarrai

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LISTOWEL, Jerry Kiernan, Memorial weekend will be held on Sat. 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August.

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.

DANCE: Timmy Woulfe 1st Anniversary Memorial Céilí in Athea on 6th September from 3pm to 6.

ENTERTAINMENT: Féile Thrá Lí delivering five  days of free family entertainment, live music, spectacular parades, street performances and cultural celebrations during the Rose of Tralee  Festival from 14th to 18th of August.

VISIT A CHOCOLATE FACTORY.  SATURDAY 12th SEPTMBER. TUAMGRANEY, CO. CLARE

Also we hope to visit the oldest church in Ireland in continuous use, St Cronan’s church is a 10th century Church of Ireland, previously Roman Catholic church. There is a lot of interesting history.   Fitzpatrick’s bus will pick up at points en route.  Listowel 8.30am. Duagh 8.45. Abbeyfeale 9am. Newcastle West 9.15.am and where necessary.   For more information and booking please contact Maureen  087 98 45 102.

IRISH PALATINE HERITAGE EXPERIENCE RATHKEALE : Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

ARDNACRUSHA: There are public tours of Ardnacrusha Power Station running from now until September 4, these are free and must be booked online

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CARS: Two hundred supercars, hypercars and novelty cars in Limerick on Saturday, September 12, where their drivers will make a pit stop at Pery Square, arrive at 5pm, and then depart the following morning from the Greyhound track at Dock Road, Limerick at 10:45am.

EXHIBITION: at Siamsa Tíre by Gráinne Mulligan’s ‘Threading Memories’ was officially opened with special guest Jimmy Deenihan. Through a series of paintings, thread drawings and archival material, the artist returns repeatedly to a crocheted quilt made by her grandmother over one hundred years ago in Beale, County Kerry.

MACRA 60th National Autumn Rally, takes place from 23-25 October 2026 at the Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, Adare.

MARATHON: Cook Medical Mini Marathon is taking place on Sunday October 4th on the grounds of the University of Limerick.

KNOCK: Diocese of Kerry National Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday. 22nd Aug.’26. 

CONFERENCE: “Embrace the Grace” is the title of the Young Adult Catholic Conference (18-40) being held Sat. 29th Aug.’26 from 9.30am-6pm at the Legion of Mary, De Montfort House, Morning Star Avenue, Dublin 7 DO7 VAO3. Tickets are on Eventbrite.ie.  The Legion of Mary in Kerry want to sponsor 2 young unwaged adults to attend.  Please contact Patricia 087-904 8659.

LOUGH Derg Pilgrimages 2026: three-day pilgrimages, for information, contact 071 9861518 or info@loughderg.org

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ABIDE IN HIS LOVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, 20–22 November. Join women from across Ireland for a faith-filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr. Mark Wharton, Fr. Barry Braum, Fr. Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin and more. Register now: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com

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BREAST Cancer Ireland’s Very Pink Run 2026. Participants can take part by running, jogging or walking. Registrations for the event are now open on http://www.verypinkrun.ie

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HOLY SIPRIT PRAYER MEETING You are invited to a healing afternoon, worship, song and music,  Divine Mercy Chaplet, Laying on of hands for healing with Janice Carrig on Sunday, August 30 at 3pm at the Desmond Complex, Newcastlewest, Enquiries to 087 980 4524.

HERITAGE: National Heritage Week August 15th from 11 am to 2 pm, An Introduction to Researching your Amateur Drama Histories. Cultural Heritage is managed by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and can be viewed at https://nationalinventoryich.ccs.gov.ie/

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STREET ROSARY ON MAIN STREET KILLARNEY. This will be held on Thursday 13th August at 3 p.m. to coincide with the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima in 1917. We will recite the Rosary and pray for peace. We look forward to welcoming you.

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ATHEA MEN: Speaking ahead of the cycle Teddy Mulvihill said: “This August, my brother Jonathan and I will be taking on a huge challenge – cycling from Mizen Head to Malin Head, covering the entire length of Ireland over 5 days (600+ km). We’re doing this in memory of my best friend, BJ Potter from Pomeroy, who tragically lost his life to mental health struggles a year ago. This journey carries deep personal meaning for us. We will begin the cycle on August 11th – my 50th birthday – and finish on August 15th, which is BJ’s daughter Eimear’s 14th birthday.

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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.

GRAVEYARD Knockanure mass 2026, Video link  https://youtu.be/7jvut0g1YZc

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ROADS: Since 2019, road deaths in Ireland have increased by 31%, while they have fallen by 15% across the European Union in spite of “an eye-watering increase in spending by the Road Safety Authority,” according to Deputy Pa Daly.

CALLING ALL CURTINS/Mac CURTINS.  14 International gathering of the Curtin Clan will take place in the Metrople Hotel , Mc Curtin Street, Cork from October 9-11.  See www. Curtin .org for full details.

HISTORY: Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, August 12, 1988; Page: 16

Knockanure both rich and. pure, A church that needs no steeple,

It’s every sod was made by God, And likewise all its people.

THUS wrote Dan Keane, the genial secretary of the Knockanure Sports Committee. Like Johnny

Murphy and Sean Broderick, Dan has lifelong associations with Knockanure sports — formerly and

perhaps more familiarly known as Pattern Day at the Cross.

History Comhaltas 1950

Comhaltas came to Kerry in 1959. In 1959/60 and 1960/61 records of registration of a Moyvane

Branch can be seen. Little else in that regard is known to current members. There are suggestions

that Jerry Nolan was Chairman and Ann Marie McEnery was secretary.

Moyvane/Knockanure Branch was not always a combined entity. Dan Keane, our longest standing

member and still our President, recalls being invited by Mary O’Carroll a native of Knockanure to

help found a branch. Their first meeting was held in the old school in Knockanure (which in the last

few years was renovated into a community centre). The first Chairman there was Jackie McMahon,

Vice Chairman Dan Keane, Secretary Tom Flavin, and Treasurer Mary O’Carroll.

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PLANNING:  in February, approval was granted by Kerry County Council for the new cinema, in Dingle including an expanded, on-street reception and hospitality area, and a new black box space behind it which would be multi-purpose. The decision was appealed to  An Coimisiún Pleanála.

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WAR: How Belfast ‘rose to the occasion’ during one of the UK’s worst WW2 raids —————————– About 1,000 people were killed between 7 April and 6 May 1941 as the German Luftwaffe targeted docks and factories in Belfast which were contributing to the war effort. There were four major raids, with bombs hitting half of the houses in the city, leaving 100,000 people homeless.

The worst attack came on Easter Tuesday – 15 April – when 200 German bombers attacked the city.

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SOLAR: When reading about climate change, good news is hard to come by—hard but not impossible. Take, for example, this new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, which states that renewables hit a milestone not seen since World War II this year. The U.S. added 32.4 gigawatts of solar capacity, which shatters the 2021 record of 23.6 gigawatts. That represents 52 percent of all added energy capacity in the U.S., with natural gas coming in a distant second with only 18 percent.

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OIL and gas industry’s public influence methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated as they hire major public relations firms to promote their false narratives and generate astroturf groups.

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WILD WEST: Fifty cattle were shot dead in a field near Fivemiletown, Co Tyrone, in what a local councillor has described as like a scene from the “wild west”. Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs officials carried out the operation on 29 June 2026. See the Farmers Journal.

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CATTLE exports: Brittany Ferries has confirmed to Agriland its plans to end its livestock transport services from Ireland to mainland Europe. This development will have a significant impact on the trade of Irish calves to customers located on mainland Europe. The ferry company told Agriland it will be making no further comment at this time in relation to the decision.

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BEEF: 17,602 tonnes of beef valued at €124 million was imported into Ireland in the first five months of 2026, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, Heritage, and Place’ will take place from Friday September 11 to 13

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 KEY TAKEAWAY: Traditional, active moorland management is essential. Unlike unproven rewilding, these time-tested practices sustain upland biodiversity, prevent devastating wildfires, and fuel the economic survival of Britain’s rural communities. Britain’s moorlands are truly special and for generations they have been shaped and maintained by the dedicated people who live and work there, from farmers to gamekeepers.

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DISPLAY: The Frances Quillinan Collection is on display in Saint Mary’s Cathedral until August 31.

Her contributions to housing, heritage conservation and urban development have left a lasting imprint on Limerick.

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SHOWER: To save energy and water is essential for the climate and the environment, and good for your finances as well. Luckily it’s easy to do in the shower. With the following EcoSteps you can reduce this energy and water usage for your showering by more than 60%.

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CYCLE: Tour De Munster;

100 amateur cyclists set off  from Cork City on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster raising  funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.

A record-breaking 25th anniversary in 2025, raised €543,000, Tour de Munster has  generated more than €5.5 million for Down Syndrome Ireland since 2001.

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STONE Walling:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dry-stone-walling-tickets-1995947854763?aff=oddtdtcreator

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VINTAGE Rally in Knockanure on 16th of August Registration at 12.30pm, all proceeds to Palliative Care Kerry.

ROSARY will be recited at Our Lady’s Grotto in Moyvane on Saturday 15th August at 7:00pm.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for 11th August 2026.Jackpot was E5.700. Winning Numbers 4-3-13-26. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to; Donal Enright ”Bar”; Maureen McAuliffe, c/o Ploughmans; John Barry, Knockanure; Denis Flavin, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna; Pat O’Connor, Keylod. Next Draw August 18th and the next Jackpot is E5.800.

REVIVAL FESTIVAL 2026 – THE SQUARE Listowel –  Saturday evening-  15th August. The Square will be closed off for parking. Please note, because of traffic & restricted parking with the Concert beginning at 7.00 p.m. the Vigil Mass on Saturday 15th August, will take place at the earlier time of 6pm.

GLIN CASTLE Open day at Glin Castle, Sunday, August 23rd.  Tours of the Castle and Gardens available. There will be a dramatic display of medieval battle re-enactments and weapons display from that era. Funds raised go towards Glin Development.

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LISTOWEL, Jerry Kiernan, Memorial weekend will be held on Sat. 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August.

The Revival Music Festival is back to a 1 DAY FESTIVAL to rock out Listowel with new line-up. Saturday 15th August 2026. The Square, Listowel.

DANCE: Timmy Woulfe 1st Anniversary Memorial Céilí in Athea on 6th September from 3pm to 6.

ANNIVERSARIES: Patricia Danaher, Mary Stack, Eileen Lynch, Nora O Connor, Mary Dillon, Eileen Cronin, Timothy Carr, Tessie Holly, Jack Martin Mulvihill, Elsie O Sullivan, Joan Keane, Danna Mulvihill,

MASS INTENTIONS: Fri. 14th Aug.’26, Moyvane Vigil Mass at 6pm, and Mass Knockanure for Ellen, Laurence & Maurice Collins (A/v’s) Lissaniskea at 7pm; Sat. 15th Aug.’26 Knockanure, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass 10am, mass Moyvane for Michael Scanlon (Aniv.)

Tim Lynch (Aniv.) & deceased of Lynch family, Aughrim, Jackie Lyons (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 16th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 9.30am; Tues. 18th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Weds. 19th Aug.’26 Moyvane for Jeremiah Mulvihill, Paddy Connolly & deceased of Mulvihill & Connolly families

Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm, mass at 7pm; Thurs. 20th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Fri. 21st Aug.’26 Moyvane at 7pm; 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.

Knockanure Grotto, Fr Brendan Walsh PP blessed our newly upgraded Grotto, Painted and Planted, on Saturday 15th August Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady after 10.00a.m. Mass.

FESTIVAL Tralee; Sunday- Alt-rock fans, Waveflyer fronted by Tralee woman Molly Brosnan) on stage from 8pm to 9pm. They’re followed by The Groove Gurus until 11pm ;  Monday, Folk music fans are in for a treat when The Dublin City Ramblers on the stage from 7.30pm to 9pm. Then you can hear the memorable songs of Bagatelle from 9.30pm to 11pm. Tuesday , the final night of the Féile will see two great local bands bring the entertainment in The Square to a close. First up is the fantastic Bon Jovee on stage from 7.45pm to 9pm with Renovator from 9.30pm until 11pm.

WAR of Independence; Summer Sessions & National Heritage Week at Kerry Writers’ Museum

The War of Independence in North Kerry Saturday August 22nd – 11 am. Produced by Jimmy Deenihan in 2021 as part of the Decade of Centenary Programme, the documentary, narrated by Joe Stack. Details from 068 22212.

WRITERS MUSEUM Listowel: Thursday, 20 August, singer-songwriter Noelle O’Sullivan who has established herself as one of Ireland’s distinctive contemporary folk artists, blending heartfelt song writing with evocative storytelling. During her performance, Noelle will feature songs from her latest album, Rolling on the Inside. The Summer Sessions conclude on Thursday, 27 August, with another evening of music, stories and community spirit at Listowel Rambling House.

ST JOHNS: Youth Theatre- The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals on 19th and 20th Aug, ; Sat 29th from 4pm to 7pm; Performance- Distillation by Luke Casserly  details from 068 22566.

EU: There is likely to be an EU Council meeting in October which will be chaired by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin. This will see further negotiations around the shape of the next MFF budget, of which CAP is a part. Those deliberations will have a bearing on the future of farming from 2028 onwards.

POPE chooses theme on AI and war for World Day of Peace 2027’ The 60th World Day of Peace will take place on Jan. 1, 2027.

TEN students and apprentices from Kerry will compete in WorldSkills Ireland at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from September 16th – 18th. registe, visit http://www.worldskillsireland.ie

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EVENT: Samhain Chiarraí; The full programme will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information visit: http://www.discoverkerry.com/SamhainChiarrai

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TARBERT THEATRE PLAYERS; AGM of Tarbert Theatre Players will take place on Wednesday 19 August at Tarbert Community Centre at 8pm.

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.

HEARING: Blackberry Hearing is offering FREE hearing tests at Listowel Physiotherapy Clinic, 97 Church Street, Listowel, V31 TP83. Hearing loss affects 1 in 3 people over 65 and 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 on 01-6978470.

HISTORY: We’re building a living archive of the Irish in America   https://americaeire.org/

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PRAY  for all the Leaving Cert students receiving their results  Friday 21st August and CAO offers on Wednesday 26th Aug.’26.

KNOCK: Diocese of Kerry National Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday. 22nd Aug.’26.  See Church Noticeboard for further details.

MARRIAGE Enrichment Weekend 2nd to 4th Oct.’26.  Marriage Encounter Ireland invites married couples to a residential Weekend from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October 2026 at the “Focolare Centre” “Curryhills”, Prosperous, Co. Kildare.

Step away from daily distractions to deepen your communication, renew your love, and rediscover the joy of your marriage, see.marriageencounter.ie

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DEMENTIA Inclusive Listowel working group have decided to establish a Dementia Café in Listowel. The café will be a space where people with Dementia, their families or carers can come to meet, have a cuppa and relax. The Fuchsia Café will be held in the Listowel Arms on the last Tuesday of every month from 10.30am – 12pm.

GROW SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS on Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in the Seanchai centre, Kerry writers museum the square Listowel, All men and women welcome, for more information either attend or ring Jerry Cronin 086 027 1990 or http://www.grow.ie

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DANCE CLASS: A reels set dancing class commences in Con Colbert Hall Athea on Tuesday August 25th, at 8.30pm. Contact 087 996 3859.

BUTTER ROAD CAMINO Starting in Listowel  Thursday 20th to 24th Aug. 117km 2 great causes, Mellon Educate South Africa & Breakthrough Cancer Research. Well done to the 12 Students.

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.

ATHEA DRAMA GROUP AGM, will take place on Thursday September 3rd at 8.30pm at Con Colbert Memorial Hall. All members are asked to attend, with new members especially welcome.

HEALTH: Beyond the near-total elimination of existing health insurance arrangements, there’s the cost. Medicare for All plans are all astronomically expensive, with multiple estimates finding that a Sanders-style law would cost over $30 trillion over a decade, and as much as $100 trillion over a longer time horizon.

Even in a world where government spending sometimes seems to not matter, where laws and budgets with eye-popping spending and deficit figures attached pass as a matter of routine, those are the sort of figures that give lawmakers actual pause. They would require essentially upending the federal budget, and much of the economy, as we know it.

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LISTOWEL, 168th Harvest Racing Festival from Sunday 20th to Saturday 26th of September. Visit http://www.listowelraces.ie

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JERRY KIERNAN 5 KM ROAD RACE Sunday 23rd at 1pm. minor traffic disruptions from 12.50pm to 2.30pm., parking restrictions in The Square, Listowel.

OPW; vegetation clearance works on the River Feale at Listowel Bridge are scheduled to commence from 1 September 2026.

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.

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BALLYINE MASS: Mass will be celebrated at the Mass Rock on Monday August 17, at 7pm to mark the Feast of the Assumption. Ballyine Shrine was officially opened on August 15, 1954, to mark Marian Year.

 PUCK FAIR: Video link   https://youtu.be/t-WYHBiEWAs

Filename Killorglin Puck Fair 2026.mp4

EMBRACE THE GRACE – is the title of the Young Adult Catholic Conference (18-40) being held on Saturday 29th August from 9.30am to 6pm at the Legion of Mary, De Montfort House, Morning Star Avenue, Dublin 7 DO7 VAO3. Tickets are on Eventbrite.ie. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor two young unwaged adults to attend. Please contact Patricia on 087-9048659 for more information.

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE Help and Hope for families and friends of problem drinkers Kerry Meetings. Abbeydorney Mondays 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Shannow F.R. Centre, B92 H924 / Ballyheigue Sundays F.R. Centre, V92 N225 / Tralee Wednesdays 11am. – 12noon, St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre V92 XA36. Al-Anon Family Groups Confidential Helpline 01873 2699.

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CURTINS/Mac CURTINS.  14 International gathering of the Curtin Clan will take place in the Metrople Hotel , Mc Curtin Street, Cork from October 9-11.  See www. Curtin .org for full details.

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Sarah Collins

Business Journalist- 7 Aug 2026 5:30 AM

Large firms paid an extra €1.1bn in corporation taxes in July on foot of a higher 15pc minimum rate, the first windfall resulting from changes to global tax rules.

Exchequer returns for July also reveal a heatwave-induced Vat bounce and surging income tax, an indication that the jobs market is still buoyant.

Overruns in day-to-day health and education spending total over €500m in the year to date, leading to warnings from economists and the fiscal watchdog.

Total corporation tax revenues for July were €1.3bn, up on the same month last year, but only because of the multinational windfall.

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The seven phone calls that could save you thousands

Do you ever wonder how much money you could save on your regular bills if you just invested a little time? The small incremental wins that mightn’t seem like a lot, but really add up?

You might be surprised by how much you could save by picking up the phone. It’s basically the modern-day version of finding change down the back of the couch.

Frank Conway, founder of Moneywhizz.org, joins Katie Byrne on Money Talks to explore the big savings that are just a little phone call away.

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Life events can have a big impact on your financial wellbeing. So, we have put together this 3-minute quiz to let you explore how well you are prepared for the unexpected!

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COST of Living: Dublin Airport

Around 123,000 passengers walked through the terminals every single day in July,

The single busiest day was Sunday 12 July, when 133,472 people came through the doors.

Close to 22 million people have now travelled through the airport so far in 2026, up 5.2 percent year on year.

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To save energy and water is essential for the climate and the environment, and good for your finances as well. Luckily it’s easy to do in the shower. With the following EcoSteps you can reduce this energy and water usage for your showering by more than 60%.

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GREENWAY HUB: at Ardagh Station House. The €6.6 million development will convert the Ardagh Station House and goods shed into an up-to-date visitor centre.

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DEACONS: The Ministry of Permanent Deacons was introduced in the Diocese of Kerry on Sunday Sept 13th 2009 by Bishop Bill Murphy.

The role of the Permanent Deacon involves three major areas of ministry: Liturgy, Sacred Scripture and Charity.

1. Liturgy.

(a) Preparation for the sacraments and officiating at Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.

(b) Distributing the Eucharist at Parish Liturgies and bringing the Eucharist to the sick and dying.

(c) Presiding at Benediction and other prayer services.

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AWARD; The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has announced that 22 nominations have been submitted for the 2026 Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award. The 12th annual award ceremony will take place in Killarney on the evening of Friday, October 30 2026.

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Listowel Races – It’s Out Of This World

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BRAIN Freeze;

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Got ice‑cream brain freeze? Here’s what is happening

Published: August 13, 2026 11.03am BST

With temperatures forecast to reach around 37°C in places, reaching for an ice cream or an icy drink might seem like an excellent idea. There is, however, one small hazard to eating your frozen treat with too much enthusiasm: brain freeze.

That sudden, stabbing pain is officially classified as a cold-stimulus headache. The International Headache Society describes it as a headache caused by eating, drinking or inhaling something very cold. “Ice-cream headache” and “brain freeze” are much easier to say while clutching your forehead.

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ECLIPSE: A total solar eclipse created a stellar spectacle for millions of people on Wednesday.

This celestial phenomenon occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow on our planet that completely blocks the sun’s light from some areas of the world.

People in Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small portion of Portugal witnessed the skies go dark for about two minutes. Those in Spain enjoyed a rare sunset eclipse and watched a crescent sunset afterward.

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THE KILLARNEY ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP: are organizing a pilgrimage to Italy visiting places associated with St. Pio. The group will also be going to Assisi where they will be able to venerate the mortal remains of St. Carlo Acutis. Contact Michael Clifford at 095 130 9835.

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WATER: Customers are being asked to continue avoiding non-essential water use and to play their part in protecting supplies for homes, businesses and essential services.

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Sarah Collins

Business Journalist- 7 Aug 2026 5:30 AM

Large firms paid an extra €1.1bn in corporation taxes in July on foot of a higher 15pc minimum rate, the first windfall resulting from changes to global tax rules.

Exchequer returns for July also reveal a heatwave-induced Vat bounce and surging income tax, an indication that the jobs market is still buoyant.

Overruns in day-to-day health and education spending total over €500m in the year to date, leading to warnings from economists and the fiscal watchdog.

Total corporation tax revenues for July were €1.3bn, up on the same month last year, but only because of the multinational windfall.

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The seven phone calls that could save you thousands

Do you ever wonder how much money you could save on your regular bills if you just invested a little time? The small incremental wins that mightn’t seem like a lot, but really add up?

You might be surprised by how much you could save by picking up the phone. It’s basically the modern-day version of finding change down the back of the couch.

Frank Conway, founder of Moneywhizz.org, joins Katie Byrne on Money Talks to explore the big savings that are just a little phone call away.

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Life events can have a big impact on your financial wellbeing. So, we have put together this 3-minute quiz to let you explore how well you are prepared for the unexpected!

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COST of Living: Dublin Airport

Around 123,000 passengers walked through the terminals every single day in July,

The single busiest day was Sunday 12 July, when 133,472 people came through the doors.

Close to 22 million people have now travelled through the airport so far in 2026, up 5.2 percent year on year.

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To save energy and water is essential for the climate and the environment, and good for your finances as well. Luckily it’s easy to do in the shower. With the following EcoSteps you can reduce this energy and water usage for your showering by more than 60%.

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GREENWAY HUB: at Ardagh Station House. The €6.6 million development will convert the Ardagh Station House and goods shed into an up-to-date visitor centre.

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2026 August 12 Knockanure

Knockanure

VINTAGE Rally in Knockanure on 16th of August Registration at 12.30pm, all proceeds to Palliative Care Kerry.

ROSARY will be recited at Our Lady’s Grotto in Moyvane on Saturday 15th August at 7:00pm.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for August 4th; Jackpot was E5.600. Winning Numbers were 9-14-15-18. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to; Pat White, c/o John Barry; Craig Shannon, Ploughmans Bar; Kathleen Flynn, Abbeyfeale; Lily Moore, Tralee; Tara and Joe. Next Draw August 11th and the Jackpot will be E5.700.

RAMBLING House at the Village Hub, Moyvane, Sunday 9th August from 7pm-10pm.  Music, song and story.  Refreshments will be served.  All welcome.

PLEASE join Recovery Haven on Friday August 14th at 6.30pm at Tralee Bay Wetlands for what promises to be another hugely memorable and special Celebration of Light Ceremony, in association with the Rose of Tralee International Festival

DEATH on Saturday 1st August 2026  of  Imelda O’Reilly (née Sheehy) Dundrum, Dublin / Moyvane.  Wife of the late Patrick (Patsy), grandmother of the late Sadhbh, and Mum of Conor, Aoife, Maedhbh, Fergal, and Nessa.

Imelda will be remembered by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Cian, Aisling, Caoimhe, Eadaoin, Cadhla, Síne, Deirdre, Dara, Maggie, Niamh, and Áine, sister Norma, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law Una and Nadia, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends.

Removal on Saturday morning 8th August to Holy Cross Church, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Pats Carmody, Paddy Keane, Fr. Michael O Connor CSSR, Sr. Ita Rochford, Bridie O Carroll, Mary T Hegarty, Nora Stack, Betty Moody, Bridie Leahy, Michael Scanlon, Gerard Greaney, Kay Horgan, Patricia  Morton, Danny Sheehan, Brid Flavin, Michael Enright,

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 8th Aug.’26 Moyvane for Mary Cronin (Aniv.) & deceased of Cronin family, Leitrim West at                7.30pm; Sun. 9th Aug.’26 Knockanure for Paddy Kennelly, Knockanure (1st Aniv.) at 9.30am; Tues. 11th Aug.’26 Moyvane at       7pm; Weds. 12th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Thurs. 13th Aug.’26 Moyvane, Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm             and mass at 7pm; Fri. 14th Aug.’26 Knockanure for Ellen, Laurence & Maurice Collins (Aniv.’s) Lissaniskea at 7pm; Sat. 15th Aug.’26 Moyvane, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for Michael Scanlon (Aniv.), Tim Lynch (Aniv.) & deceased of Lynch family, Aughrim, Jackie Lyons (Aniv.) at 7.30pm, and Mass Sun. 16th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 9.30am.

REVIVAL FESTIVAL 2026 – THE SQUARE Listowel  –  Saturday evening  –  15th August. The Square will be closed off for parking. Please note, because of traffic & restricted parking with the Concert beginning at 7.00 p.m. the Vigil Mass on Saturday 15th August, will take place at the earlier time of 6pm.

NEW MOON on the 12th.The first of the blackberries are ripe. St Joseph’s Lily is in full bloom, and the haws are turning red.

ECLIPSE: Ireland will experience its first solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, Dingle Peninsula has been named the best place in Ireland to witness when the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun. On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will have the moon’s shadow race across our planet. The narrow path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and a small portion of Portugal. Across a much wider region—including parts of Canada and the northern United States—the moon will partially cover the sun.

HEATWAVE: South Korea a blistering heatwave which has brought its highest ever temperatures.

A high of 42.5C was recorded recently in the southern city of Yangsan.

DRAMA: Kerry Writers Museum is at Listowel County Kerry. Mining our Memories: An Introduction to Researching your Amateur Drama Histories on Saturday 15th August in Kerry Writers’ Museum as part of Heritage Week 2026.

ST JOHNS, on Friday August 14th lecture on Killmallock: from Friary to Famine, details from 068 22566.

FILMMAKER: Jesse Gilbert  Kerry Filmmaker in Residence 2026.

Jesse is available to individuals looking for advice and information about filmmaking and can be contacted at jgilbertfilm@gmail.com

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DUAGH FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING.

TINTEAN Ballybunion; on Wednesday 12th August is Radio Kerry’s Country by the Sea Hosted by the ever-popular Billy Donegan and accompanied by the Ryan Turner Band, this year’s concert brings together an outstanding line-up of country music favourites. Doors open at 7.30pm.: visit http://www.tintean.ie

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GAA: Minor County League Div 5 Shield Final. Moyvane 4-16 to Castlegregory 2-14 ; Moyvane Team, 1. Jack Barrett, 2. Paul Mansfield, 3. Oisín stack, 4. Padraig Kissane, 5. Aaron Moloney, 6. Donnacha O’Connor, 7. Liam Cussen (Captain),  8. James Kissane, 9. Darragh Scanlan, 10. Shea Culhane, 11. Daragh O’Donoghue, 12. Oran Stack, 13. Jai Stack, 14. Jer Mulvihill, 15. Conor Buckley, 16. Jack O’Connor, 17. Conor Kennelly, 18. Jack Ahern, 19. Cian Fitzgerald, and 20. Anthony Sheehy.

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LISTOWEL REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026, will take place on Saturday afternoon / evening August 15th, at The Square in Listowel.

PUCK FAIR; Monday, August 10, 2026 – Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

BALLYBUNION RUN; Ballybunion Running Club will host their 5K Colour Run on Saturday, August 15th at Ladies Beach, Ballybunion. With a 1K kids’ run at 10.30am and the adults’ 5K at 11am, it promises to be a great family day out. Funds raised will support Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue and Scoil Íosagáin

ABBEYFEALE TOURIST OFFICE Open for the month of August from 11 – 2pm. Volunteers needed for the Saturdays.  Contact Maurice on 086 1631 639.

GLIN CASTLE Open day at Glin Castle, Sunday, August 23rd.  Tours of the Castle and Gardens available. There will be a dramatic display of medieval battle re-enactments and weapons display from that era. Funds raised go towards Glin Development.

EVENT: Samhain Chiarraí; The full programme will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information visit: http://www.discoverkerry.com/SamhainChiarrai

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LISTOWEL, Jerry Kiernan, Memorial weekend will be held on Sat. 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August.

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.

DANCE: Timmy Woulfe 1st Anniversary Memorial Céilí in Athea on 6th September from 3pm to 6.

ENTERTAINMENT: Féile Thrá Lí delivering five  days of free family entertainment, live music, spectacular parades, street performances and cultural celebrations during the Rose of Tralee  Festival from 14th to 18th of August.

VISIT A CHOCOLATE FACTORY.  SATURDAY 12th SEPTMBER. TUAMGRANEY, CO. CLARE

Also we hope to visit the oldest church in Ireland in continuous use, St Cronan’s church is a 10th century Church of Ireland, previously Roman Catholic church. There is a lot of interesting history.   Fitzpatrick’s bus will pick up at points en route.  Listowel 8.30am. Duagh 8.45. Abbeyfeale 9am. Newcastle West 9.15.am and where necessary.   For more information and booking please contact Maureen  087 98 45 102.

IRISH PALATINE HERITAGE EXPERIENCE RATHKEALE : Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

ARDNACRUSHA: There are public tours of Ardnacrusha Power Station running from now until September 4, these are free and must be booked online

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CARS: Two hundred supercars, hypercars and novelty cars in Limerick on Saturday, September 12, where their drivers will make a pit stop at Pery Square, arrive at 5pm, and then depart the following morning from the Greyhound track at Dock Road, Limerick at 10:45am.

EXHIBITION: at Siamsa Tíre by Gráinne Mulligan’s ‘Threading Memories’ was officially opened with special guest Jimmy Deenihan. Through a series of paintings, thread drawings and archival material, the artist returns repeatedly to a crocheted quilt made by her grandmother over one hundred years ago in Beale, County Kerry.

MACRA 60th National Autumn Rally, takes place from 23-25 October 2026 at the Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, Adare.

MARATHON: Cook Medical Mini Marathon is taking place on Sunday October 4th on the grounds of the University of Limerick.

KNOCK: Diocese of Kerry National Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday. 22nd Aug.’26. 

CONFERENCE: “Embrace the Grace” is the title of the Young Adult Catholic Conference (18-40) being held Sat. 29th Aug.’26 from 9.30am-6pm at the Legion of Mary, De Montfort House, Morning Star Avenue, Dublin 7 DO7 VAO3. Tickets are on Eventbrite.ie.  The Legion of Mary in Kerry want to sponsor 2 young unwaged adults to attend.  Please contact Patricia 087-904 8659.

LOUGH Derg Pilgrimages 2026: three-day pilgrimages, for information, contact 071 9861518 or info@loughderg.org

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ABIDE IN HIS LOVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, 20–22 November. Join women from across Ireland for a faith-filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr. Mark Wharton, Fr. Barry Braum, Fr. Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin and more. Register now: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com

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BREAST Cancer Ireland’s Very Pink Run 2026. Participants can take part by running, jogging or walking. Registrations for the event are now open on http://www.verypinkrun.ie

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HOLY SIPRIT PRAYER MEETING You are invited to a healing afternoon, worship, song and music,  Divine Mercy Chaplet, Laying on of hands for healing with Janice Carrig on Sunday, August 30 at 3pm at the Desmond Complex, Newcastlewest, Enquiries to 087 980 4524.

HERITAGE: National Heritage Week August 15th from 11 am to 2 pm, An Introduction to Researching your Amateur Drama Histories. Cultural Heritage is managed by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and can be viewed at https://nationalinventoryich.ccs.gov.ie/

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STREET ROSARY ON MAIN STREET KILLARNEY. This will be held on Thursday 13th August at 3 p.m. to coincide with the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima in 1917. We will recite the Rosary and pray for peace. We look forward to welcoming you.

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ATHEA MEN: Speaking ahead of the cycle Teddy Mulvihill said: “This August, my brother Jonathan and I will be taking on a huge challenge – cycling from Mizen Head to Malin Head, covering the entire length of Ireland over 5 days (600+ km). We’re doing this in memory of my best friend, BJ Potter from Pomeroy, who tragically lost his life to mental health struggles a year ago. This journey carries deep personal meaning for us. We will begin the cycle on August 11th – my 50th birthday – and finish on August 15th, which is BJ’s daughter Eimear’s 14th birthday.

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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.

GRAVEYARD Knockanure mass 2026, Video link  https://youtu.be/7jvut0g1YZc

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ROADS: Since 2019, road deaths in Ireland have increased by 31%, while they have fallen by 15% across the European Union in spite of “an eye-watering increase in spending by the Road Safety Authority,” according to Deputy Pa Daly.

CALLING ALL CURTINS/Mac CURTINS.  14 International gathering of the Curtin Clan will take place in the Metrople Hotel , Mc Curtin Street, Cork from October 9-11.  See www. Curtin .org for full details.

HISTORY: Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, August 12, 1988; Page: 16

Knockanure both rich and. pure, A church that needs no steeple,

It’s every sod was made by God, And likewise all its people.

THUS wrote Dan Keane, the genial secretary of the Knockanure Sports Committee. Like Johnny

Murphy and Sean Broderick, Dan has lifelong associations with Knockanure sports — formerly and

perhaps more familiarly known as Pattern Day at the Cross.

History Comhaltas 1950

Comhaltas came to Kerry in 1959. In 1959/60 and 1960/61 records of registration of a Moyvane

Branch can be seen. Little else in that regard is known to current members. There are suggestions

that Jerry Nolan was Chairman and Ann Marie McEnery was secretary.

Moyvane/Knockanure Branch was not always a combined entity. Dan Keane, our longest standing

member and still our President, recalls being invited by Mary O’Carroll a native of Knockanure to

help found a branch. Their first meeting was held in the old school in Knockanure (which in the last

few years was renovated into a community centre). The first Chairman there was Jackie McMahon,

Vice Chairman Dan Keane, Secretary Tom Flavin, and Treasurer Mary O’Carroll.

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PLANNING:  in February, approval was granted by Kerry County Council for the new cinema, in Dingle including an expanded, on-street reception and hospitality area, and a new black box space behind it which would be multi-purpose. The decision was appealed to  An Coimisiún Pleanála.

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KNOCKANURE Search in papers; https://irishnewsarchive.com/?a=q&hs=1&r=1&results=1&txq=knockanure&sf=&advtxq=&advop=AND&advtxnr=&advtxnt=&advopnr=0&advopnt=0&e=——-en-20–1–img-txIN———-1-1-1-1-1-1-community——-INA-mr-all——-

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WAR: How Belfast ‘rose to the occasion’ during one of the UK’s worst WW2 raids —————————– About 1,000 people were killed between 7 April and 6 May 1941 as the German Luftwaffe targeted docks and factories in Belfast which were contributing to the war effort. There were four major raids, with bombs hitting half of the houses in the city, leaving 100,000 people homeless.

The worst attack came on Easter Tuesday – 15 April – when 200 German bombers attacked the city.

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SOLAR: When reading about climate change, good news is hard to come by—hard but not impossible. Take, for example, this new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, which states that renewables hit a milestone not seen since World War II this year. The U.S. added 32.4 gigawatts of solar capacity, which shatters the 2021 record of 23.6 gigawatts. That represents 52 percent of all added energy capacity in the U.S., with natural gas coming in a distant second with only 18 percent.

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OIL and gas industry’s public influence methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated as they hire major public relations firms to promote their false narratives and generate astroturf groups.

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WILD WEST: Fifty cattle were shot dead in a field near Fivemiletown, Co Tyrone, in what a local councillor has described as like a scene from the “wild west”. Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs officials carried out the operation on 29 June 2026. See the Farmers Journal.

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CATTLE exports: Brittany Ferries has confirmed to Agriland its plans to end its livestock transport services from Ireland to mainland Europe. This development will have a significant impact on the trade of Irish calves to customers located on mainland Europe. The ferry company told Agriland it will be making no further comment at this time in relation to the decision.

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BEEF: 17,602 tonnes of beef valued at €124 million was imported into Ireland in the first five months of 2026, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, Heritage, and Place’ will take place from Friday September 11 to 13

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 KEY TAKEAWAY: Traditional, active moorland management is essential. Unlike unproven rewilding, these time-tested practices sustain upland biodiversity, prevent devastating wildfires, and fuel the economic survival of Britain’s rural communities. Britain’s moorlands are truly special and for generations they have been shaped and maintained by the dedicated people who live and work there, from farmers to gamekeepers.

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DISPLAY: The Frances Quillinan Collection is on display in Saint Mary’s Cathedral until August 31.

Her contributions to housing, heritage conservation and urban development have left a lasting imprint on Limerick.

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SHOWER: To save energy and water is essential for the climate and the environment, and good for your finances as well. Luckily it’s easy to do in the shower. With the following EcoSteps you can reduce this energy and water usage for your showering by more than 60%.

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CYCLE: Tour De Munster;

100 amateur cyclists set off  from Cork City on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster raising  funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.

A record-breaking 25th anniversary in 2025, raised €543,000, Tour de Munster has  generated more than €5.5 million for Down Syndrome Ireland since 2001.

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STONE Walling:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dry-stone-walling-tickets-1995947854763?aff=oddtdtcreator

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WEED is but an Unloved Flow

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2026 August 19 Knockanure

Knockanure

VINTAGE Rally in Knockanure on 16th of August Registration at 12.30pm, all proceeds to Palliative Care Kerry.

ROSARY will be recited at Our Lady’s Grotto in Moyvane on Saturday 15th August at 7:00pm.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for 11th August 2026.Jackpot was E5.700. Winning Numbers 4-3-13-26. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to; Donal Enright ”Bar”; Maureen McAuliffe, c/o Ploughmans; John Barry, Knockanure; Denis Flavin, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna; Pat O’Connor, Keylod. Next Draw August 18th and the next Jackpot is E5.800.

REVIVAL FESTIVAL 2026 – THE SQUARE Listowel –  Saturday evening-  15th August. The Square will be closed off for parking. Please note, because of traffic & restricted parking with the Concert beginning at 7.00 p.m. the Vigil Mass on Saturday 15th August, will take place at the earlier time of 6pm.

GLIN CASTLE Open day at Glin Castle, Sunday, August 23rd.  Tours of the Castle and Gardens available. There will be a dramatic display of medieval battle re-enactments and weapons display from that era. Funds raised go towards Glin Development.

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LISTOWEL, Jerry Kiernan, Memorial weekend will be held on Sat. 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August.

The Revival Music Festival is back to a 1 DAY FESTIVAL to rock out Listowel with new line-up. Saturday 15th August 2026. The Square, Listowel.

DANCE: Timmy Woulfe 1st Anniversary Memorial Céilí in Athea on 6th September from 3pm to 6.

ANNIVERSARIES: Patricia Danaher, Mary Stack, Eileen Lynch, Nora O Connor, Mary Dillon, Eileen Cronin, Timothy Carr, Tessie Holly, Jack Martin Mulvihill, Elsie O Sullivan, Joan Keane, Danna Mulvihill,

MASS INTENTIONS: Fri. 14th Aug.’26, Moyvane Vigil Mass at 6pm, and Mass Knockanure for Ellen, Laurence & Maurice Collins (A/v’s) Lissaniskea at 7pm; Sat. 15th Aug.’26 Knockanure, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass 10am, mass Moyvane for Michael Scanlon (Aniv.)

Tim Lynch (Aniv.) & deceased of Lynch family, Aughrim, Jackie Lyons (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 16th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 9.30am; Tues. 18th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Weds. 19th Aug.’26 Moyvane for Jeremiah Mulvihill, Paddy Connolly & deceased of Mulvihill & Connolly families

Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm, mass at 7pm; Thurs. 20th Aug.’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Fri. 21st Aug.’26 Moyvane at 7pm; 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.

Knockanure Grotto, Fr Brendan Walsh PP blessed our newly upgraded Grotto, Painted and Planted, on Saturday 15th August Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady after 10.00a.m. Mass.

FESTIVAL Tralee; Sunday- Alt-rock fans, Waveflyer fronted by Tralee woman Molly Brosnan) on stage from 8pm to 9pm. They’re followed by The Groove Gurus until 11pm ;  Monday, Folk music fans are in for a treat when The Dublin City Ramblers on the stage from 7.30pm to 9pm. Then you can hear the memorable songs of Bagatelle from 9.30pm to 11pm. Tuesday , the final night of the Féile will see two great local bands bring the entertainment in The Square to a close. First up is the fantastic Bon Jovee on stage from 7.45pm to 9pm with Renovator from 9.30pm until 11pm.

WAR of Independence; Summer Sessions & National Heritage Week at Kerry Writers’ Museum

The War of Independence in North Kerry Saturday August 22nd – 11 am. Produced by Jimmy Deenihan in 2021 as part of the Decade of Centenary Programme, the documentary, narrated by Joe Stack. Details from 068 22212.

WRITERS MUSEUM Listowel: Thursday, 20 August, singer-songwriter Noelle O’Sullivan who has established herself as one of Ireland’s distinctive contemporary folk artists, blending heartfelt song writing with evocative storytelling. During her performance, Noelle will feature songs from her latest album, Rolling on the Inside. The Summer Sessions conclude on Thursday, 27 August, with another evening of music, stories and community spirit at Listowel Rambling House.

ST JOHNS: Youth Theatre- The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals on 19th and 20th Aug, ; Sat 29th from 4pm to 7pm; Performance- Distillation by Luke Casserly  details from 068 22566.

EU: There is likely to be an EU Council meeting in October which will be chaired by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin. This will see further negotiations around the shape of the next MFF budget, of which CAP is a part. Those deliberations will have a bearing on the future of farming from 2028 onwards.

POPE chooses theme on AI and war for World Day of Peace 2027’ The 60th World Day of Peace will take place on Jan. 1, 2027.

TEN students and apprentices from Kerry will compete in WorldSkills Ireland at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from September 16th – 18th. registe, visit http://www.worldskillsireland.ie

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EVENT: Samhain Chiarraí; The full programme will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information visit: http://www.discoverkerry.com/SamhainChiarrai

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TARBERT THEATRE PLAYERS; AGM of Tarbert Theatre Players will take place on Wednesday 19 August at Tarbert Community Centre at 8pm.

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.

HEARING: Blackberry Hearing is offering FREE hearing tests at Listowel Physiotherapy Clinic, 97 Church Street, Listowel, V31 TP83. Hearing loss affects 1 in 3 people over 65 and 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 on 01-6978470.

HISTORY: We’re building a living archive of the Irish in America   https://americaeire.org/

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PRAY  for all the Leaving Cert students receiving their results  Friday 21st August and CAO offers on Wednesday 26th Aug.’26.

KNOCK: Diocese of Kerry National Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday. 22nd Aug.’26.  See Church Noticeboard for further details.

MARRIAGE Enrichment Weekend 2nd to 4th Oct.’26.  Marriage Encounter Ireland invites married couples to a residential Weekend from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October 2026 at the “Focolare Centre” “Curryhills”, Prosperous, Co. Kildare.

Step away from daily distractions to deepen your communication, renew your love, and rediscover the joy of your marriage, see.marriageencounter.ie

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DEMENTIA Inclusive Listowel working group have decided to establish a Dementia Café in Listowel. The café will be a space where people with Dementia, their families or carers can come to meet, have a cuppa and relax. The Fuchsia Café will be held in the Listowel Arms on the last Tuesday of every month from 10.30am – 12pm.

GROW SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS on Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in the Seanchai centre, Kerry writers museum the square Listowel, All men and women welcome, for more information either attend or ring Jerry Cronin 086 027 1990 or http://www.grow.ie

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DANCE CLASS: A reels set dancing class commences in Con Colbert Hall Athea on Tuesday August 25th, at 8.30pm. Contact 087 996 3859.

BUTTER ROAD CAMINO Starting in Listowel  Thursday 20th to 24th Aug. 117km 2 great causes, Mellon Educate South Africa & Breakthrough Cancer Research. Well done to the 12 Students.

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.

ATHEA DRAMA GROUP AGM, will take place on Thursday September 3rd at 8.30pm at Con Colbert Memorial Hall. All members are asked to attend, with new members especially welcome.

HEALTH: Beyond the near-total elimination of existing health insurance arrangements, there’s the cost. Medicare for All plans are all astronomically expensive, with multiple estimates finding that a Sanders-style law would cost over $30 trillion over a decade, and as much as $100 trillion over a longer time horizon.

Even in a world where government spending sometimes seems to not matter, where laws and budgets with eye-popping spending and deficit figures attached pass as a matter of routine, those are the sort of figures that give lawmakers actual pause. They would require essentially upending the federal budget, and much of the economy, as we know it.

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LISTOWEL, 168th Harvest Racing Festival from Sunday 20th to Saturday 26th of September. Visit http://www.listowelraces.ie

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JERRY KIERNAN 5 KM ROAD RACE Sunday 23rd at 1pm. minor traffic disruptions from 12.50pm to 2.30pm., parking restrictions in The Square, Listowel.

OPW; vegetation clearance works on the River Feale at Listowel Bridge are scheduled to commence from 1 September 2026.

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.

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BALLYINE MASS: Mass will be celebrated at the Mass Rock on Monday August 17, at 7pm to mark the Feast of the Assumption. Ballyine Shrine was officially opened on August 15, 1954, to mark Marian Year.

 PUCK FAIR: Video link   https://youtu.be/t-WYHBiEWAs

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EMBRACE THE GRACE – is the title of the Young Adult Catholic Conference (18-40) being held on Saturday 29th August from 9.30am to 6pm at the Legion of Mary, De Montfort House, Morning Star Avenue, Dublin 7 DO7 VAO3. Tickets are on Eventbrite.ie. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor two young unwaged adults to attend. Please contact Patricia on 087-9048659 for more information.

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE Help and Hope for families and friends of problem drinkers Kerry Meetings. Abbeydorney Mondays 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Shannow F.R. Centre, B92 H924 / Ballyheigue Sundays F.R. Centre, V92 N225 / Tralee Wednesdays 11am. – 12noon, St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre V92 XA36. Al-Anon Family Groups Confidential Helpline 01873 2699.

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CURTINS/Mac CURTINS.  14 International gathering of the Curtin Clan will take place in the Metrople Hotel , Mc Curtin Street, Cork from October 9-11.  See www. Curtin .org for full details.

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Sarah Collins

Business Journalist- 7 Aug 2026 5:30 AM

Large firms paid an extra €1.1bn in corporation taxes in July on foot of a higher 15pc minimum rate, the first windfall resulting from changes to global tax rules.

Exchequer returns for July also reveal a heatwave-induced Vat bounce and surging income tax, an indication that the jobs market is still buoyant.

Overruns in day-to-day health and education spending total over €500m in the year to date, leading to warnings from economists and the fiscal watchdog.

Total corporation tax revenues for July were €1.3bn, up on the same month last year, but only because of the multinational windfall.

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The seven phone calls that could save you thousands

Do you ever wonder how much money you could save on your regular bills if you just invested a little time? The small incremental wins that mightn’t seem like a lot, but really add up?

You might be surprised by how much you could save by picking up the phone. It’s basically the modern-day version of finding change down the back of the couch.

Frank Conway, founder of Moneywhizz.org, joins Katie Byrne on Money Talks to explore the big savings that are just a little phone call away.

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Life events can have a big impact on your financial wellbeing. So, we have put together this 3-minute quiz to let you explore how well you are prepared for the unexpected!

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COST of Living: Dublin Airport

Around 123,000 passengers walked through the terminals every single day in July,

The single busiest day was Sunday 12 July, when 133,472 people came through the doors.

Close to 22 million people have now travelled through the airport so far in 2026, up 5.2 percent year on year.

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To save energy and water is essential for the climate and the environment, and good for your finances as well. Luckily it’s easy to do in the shower. With the following EcoSteps you can reduce this energy and water usage for your showering by more than 60%.

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GREENWAY HUB: at Ardagh Station House. The €6.6 million development will convert the Ardagh Station House and goods shed into an up-to-date visitor centre.

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DEACONS: The Ministry of Permanent Deacons was introduced in the Diocese of Kerry on Sunday Sept 13th 2009 by Bishop Bill Murphy.

The role of the Permanent Deacon involves three major areas of ministry: Liturgy, Sacred Scripture and Charity.

1. Liturgy.

(a) Preparation for the sacraments and officiating at Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.

(b) Distributing the Eucharist at Parish Liturgies and bringing the Eucharist to the sick and dying.

(c) Presiding at Benediction and other prayer services.

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AWARD; The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has announced that 22 nominations have been submitted for the 2026 Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award. The 12th annual award ceremony will take place in Killarney on the evening of Friday, October 30 2026.

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BRAIN Freeze;

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Got ice‑cream brain freeze? Here’s what is happening

Published: August 13, 2026 11.03am BST

With temperatures forecast to reach around 37°C in places, reaching for an ice cream or an icy drink might seem like an excellent idea. There is, however, one small hazard to eating your frozen treat with too much enthusiasm: brain freeze.

That sudden, stabbing pain is officially classified as a cold-stimulus headache. The International Headache Society describes it as a headache caused by eating, drinking or inhaling something very cold. “Ice-cream headache” and “brain freeze” are much easier to say while clutching your forehead.

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ECLIPSE: A total solar eclipse created a stellar spectacle for millions of people on Wednesday.

This celestial phenomenon occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow on our planet that completely blocks the sun’s light from some areas of the world.

People in Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small portion of Portugal witnessed the skies go dark for about two minutes. Those in Spain enjoyed a rare sunset eclipse and watched a crescent sunset afterward.

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THE KILLARNEY ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP: are organizing a pilgrimage to Italy visiting places associated with St. Pio. The group will also be going to Assisi where they will be able to venerate the mortal remains of St. Carlo Acutis. Contact Michael Clifford at 095 130 9835.

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WATER: Customers are being asked to continue avoiding non-essential water use and to play their part in protecting supplies for homes, businesses and essential services.

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  2026 August 26 Knockanure

Knockanure

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

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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.

info@stjohnstheatre.ie

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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. tralee@nln.ie 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 http://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 info@loughderg.org

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RACING Listowel begins 20th of September.  

HISTORY: We’re building a living archive of the Irish in America

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 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/YRcyu3Fys2rW6F9i8 or scan the QR code on the poster

Questions? Email: clodaghmargueritehealy@gmail.com

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,Nanna. She married John J O’Brien from 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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POPE: Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit, 10 Things to Know About San Marino, Europe’s Third-Smallest Country

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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.

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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/news/munster/arid-41899120.html?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-ie

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Carbon and Solar August 2026

emissions.

  There is strong evidence and scientific consensus on the disproportionate contribution of countries and households with the highest income or wealth to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recent studies show that globally, the top 10% of individuals (ranked according to income, wealth, or emissions) contributed 45–49% of total global emissions, while the global bottom 50% emitted 7%–13% of the total (1–4). This group was also responsible for nearly one-quarter of the increase in global emissions since 1990. Their per capita emissions, averaging about 70 tons of CO2 annually, are significantly higher than the average of 6 tons for the global population (5, 6).

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Middle Class

A middle-class couple would normally be seen as a success if they had their own large, detached home, two cars in the driveway, nice holidays, a golf course lifestyle and children lined up for private school. But when he handles middle class divorces, the family solicitor Andrew Newbury of Pannone finds that a growing number of such couples have borrowed their way to apparent prosperity.

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SOLAR: More than a third of U.S. GHG emissions result from the burning of fossil fuels for electricity usage in buildings and homes. Solar energy produces clean, emissions-free electricity and can feed this electricity directly into the U.S. grid. https://seia.org/initiatives/climate-change/

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ENERGY: However, imported fuels still dominate Ireland’s energy system:

Overall, almost four-fifths (78.2%) of Ireland’s energy requirement continued to be met through imports in 2025, substantially higher than the latest available EU average of 57.3%; Almost 93% of those imports were fossil fuels, with Ireland importing all of its oil and coal requirements and more than 82% of its natural gas;

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BATTERIES:

In the 2020s Denmark proved molten salt storage technology could provide an answer to the dilemma of decarbonising heavy industry, too. The leading wind power nation unveiled a 1GWh large-scale molten salt battery project earlier this year, which can store clean electricity for up to two weeks by heating the salts to approximately 600C. When needed, the hot salt is circulated through a generator that produces high-temperature steam that can be used directly in industrial processes.

Sand Much like renewable electricity can be stored by heating salt, clean energy can be stored in sand. In the small town of Pornainen in southern Finland, thousands of tonnes of sand help store energy used to heat schools, libraries and town halls. This should allow the district to end the use of oil in its local heating network completely and reduce the use of wood chips by about 60%.

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GREENWAY: A total of €9,950,000 has been allocated for greenways in Co. Kerry so far this year. The number was shared by Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien in reply to a question by Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

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GRANTS up to €70,000 available to turn a vacant house or building into a permanent home. 173 vacant houses in Kerry have been brought back into use through the vacant property grant.

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RENEWABLES: 8 countries now generate over 99% of their electricity from renewable energy

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Ireland needs to reduce emissions more than 10% every year to meet legally binding targets, but in 2025 they only fell by 2%.

SOLAR: Ireland has moved from virtually zero solar PV capacity to 2.2GW in under four years, with a goal to deliver up to 8GW of capacity by 2030 as part of its climate action plan. However, coordinated planning, grid upgrades and the deployment of longer duration energy storage and additional low-carbon inertia services will be required to ensure that goal is achieved.

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RED TAPE: David Murphy- By David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Enterprise Minister Peter Burke have written to other Cabinet members asking them to cut red tape for business and respond with a list of actions by the end of September. The development follows a report by economist Alan Barrett, who is chairman of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council, which highlighted the regulatory burden on firms as an issue for Ireland. ———————–

Ireland ranking below the mean of other member countries in terms of ease of doing business.

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WASTED energy was ‘such a missed opportunity’ because it could be used’ with no extra cost to the Government because ‘we’ve paid for it already’, according to Mr Wyley.

Cathal Lee, EnergyCloud’s co-founder, told the committee it was a ‘moral question’ why people ‘look away’ from such large energy waste. He added: ‘There’s no one entity responsible for using this waste and therefore it doesn’t get measured and it doesn’t get addressed.’

Mr Lee said there was ‘no joined-up approach’ to tackling the issue and that various departments had been reluctant to take responsibility for the waste.

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GREEN: Being green is centred around white, middle-class activists

Another example of this is the fact that rich countries send their trash in crates to developing countries. In June 2019, The Guardian exposed the way that developed countries actually get rid of and process their trash. They don’t. They reported that last year, “an equivalent of 68,000 shipping containers of American plastic recycling were exported from the U.S. to developing countries that mismanage 70% of their own plastic waste.” Developed countries pack their trash away and send it off to poor countries to sort through the trash for them. They do this because of the cheap labour they get from poor countries, like Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Not only does this harm the environment of developing countries, it puts the health of the cheap labourers at-risk. https://quchronicle.com/68545/opinion/is-environmentalism-a-classist-issue/

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INDIA: Ishan Kukreti- Published on:  26 Nov 2019, 3:44 am

Between 2016-17 and 2018-19, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), along with its 10 regional offices, gave permission to cut 6,944,608 trees across the country for various projects. The data was provided as a response to a question asked in the Rajya Sabha on November 25, 2019.

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Europe agrees to cut emissions 90% by 2040

Published Wed, Dec 10 20258:17 AM EST Updated Wed, Dec 10 20259:09 AM EST

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Low Carbon

Bridging the Gap – the Role of Equitable Low-carbon Lifestyles – Emissions Gap Report 2020: Chapter

Authors

United Nations Environment Programme

Abstract

This chapter from the technical report Emissions Gap Report 2020 offers an analysis of the pivotal role equitable low-carbon lifestyles play in closing the global emissions gap. It underscores that household consumption accounts for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions, with a stark imbalance between high and low-income groups

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Greenhouse gas emissions per person vary greatly among countries. In the United States of America and the Russian Federation per capita emissions are almost three times the world average of 6.6 tons of CO2 equivalent, while in India and the African Union they are less than half the world average. Globally, the 10 per cent of the population with the highest income account for nearly half of all emissions.

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GRID: Complex, time-consuming approval processes delay new infrastructure on the electric grid: “Connecting to the grid is a really extensive process. It requires a lot of back and forth between the developer and the transmission authority, and it requires a series of studies on grid impacts. In the past, we had large, decentralized fossil fuel plants that were going through this process. But now that there are a lot of small, decentralized renewable plants, there are more challenges associated with this permitting. So, it’s leading to longer approval times.” (4:25)

GREENHOUSE gas emission targets are not in line with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement temperature goal

Countries’ mitigation commitments according to their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) fall below those need to meet Paris Agreement targets. The IPCC estimates that a global GHG emissions reduction of 43% by 2030 (from 2019) is necessary to be on track to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting temperature to 1.5°C by the end of this century.

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RURAL: Ireland’s rural areas are central to the country’s economy, society and territorial identity. Compared with many OECD countries, they show strong economic performance and relatively favourable demographic trends, particularly in regions with good access to urban labour markets. Yet, persistent spatial disparities between urban and more remote rural areas create distinct policy challenges. This report examines Ireland’s rural development approach

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OECD reports on Ireland

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TARGETS: Ireland is not yet on track to meet its climate targets. Greenhouse gas emissions per capita are amongst the highest in the OECD area (13.2 tCO2e compared to an OECD average of 9.9 in 2022) and the potential of the circular economy to reduce emissions is underexploited. The circular material use rate, standing at 2%, is far below the EU27 average of 12.2% (2024). Greater efforts are needed for accelerating decarbonisation and promoting the circular economy to meet targets.

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“The World Health Organization (WHO) tells us that direct chemical pollution of the air, land, water and workplace is causing two million deaths per year,” she said.

“As any athlete will tell you, beating a target is better than meeting a target, so I call on governments, the chemicals industry and everyone involved to go above and beyond what has been agreed to protect people and the planet upon which we all depend.”

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FASHION industry is one of the world’s most polluting sectors, responsible for up to eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. It consumes vast amounts of water – 215 trillion litres annually, equivalent to 86 million Olympic-sized swimming pools – and relies on thousands of chemicals, many of them harmful to human health and ecosystems.

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ENERGY: More than 300 delegates from across Ireland’s renewable energy, agriculture and industrial sectors gathered yesterday (Wednesday, June 24) for the second annual Biomethane Day Ireland.

The event highlighted the growing momentum behind biomethane as a key pillar of Ireland’s energy transition and climate ambitions.

The conference, held in Dublin, brought together farmers, project developers, technology providers, contractors, energy off-takers, large energy users, policymakers, investors and industry experts.

For some highlights from Biomethane Day 2026, check out Agriland’s video below.

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SOLAR: Our climate, and our democracy, are melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history―if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance. Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind―and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay.

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To identify the most common false claims regarding wind, solar and electric vehicles, the authors of the Sabin Center’s new report first reviewed social-media groups and websites created to oppose renewable energy projects or policies, as well as existing coverage about misinformation. The authors then developed transparent, fact-based responses to these false claims, relying to the greatest extent possible on peer-reviewed academic literature and government publications. The authors designed the report so that members of the public can cultivate balanced and informed opinions on frequently-contested topics related to renewable energy and electric vehicle deployment.

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The Greenhouse Effect

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that regulates Earth’s temperature.

How It Works

  The Sun emits energy that reaches the Earth.

    Some sunlight is reflected back into space.

    The remaining energy warms the Earth’s surface.

    The Earth releases heat as infrared radiation.

    Greenhouse gases trap part of this heat, keeping the planet warm.

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Fuel Is the Variable You Control

Of the three things a fire needs — heat, oxygen and fuel — fuel is the only one open to management on the ground. The report makes this the pivot of its adaptation case. As fire weather worsens, keeping fuel loads down on fire-prone ground becomes the primary lever land managers hold.

On managed burning, the report sets out the working land manager’s position directly: burning is used to reduce fuel load and maintain the heather mosaic, and land managers argue this lowers the risk of intense wildfire.

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Why this matters

Natural England has published a number of “Definition of Favourable Conservation Status” documents, including one for blanket bog. These documents matter because they can influence how public bodies think about restoration, protected sites, peatland management and future regulatory decisions.

Quick summary

  Restrictions on moorland burning are often defended on climate grounds: burning releases carbon.

   Peer-reviewed research cited to Parliament found peatland wildfires caused around 90% of UK fire-related carbon emissions, 2001–2021.

  Correctly executed burns do not ignite or heat the peat, and are estimated to emit around 3% of a wildfire’s emissions.

 Restricting managed burning to protect carbon lets fuel build for the wildfires that actually release it.

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National Trust restoration

In April 2019 a wildfire tore across Marsden Moor in West Yorkshire, a site under active National Trust restoration, with gullies blocked, leaky dams installed and extensive Sphagnum planting, and where controlled burning is not used.

It burned regardless. And it kept happening: a University of Manchester study records large wildfire events on the restored estate in February and April 2019, March 2020, April 2021 and twice in March 2022, with the Trust reporting some £700,000 of cumulative damage since 2019.

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The seven phone calls that could save you thousands

Do you ever wonder how much money you could save on your regular bills if you just invested a little time? The small incremental wins that mightn’t seem like a lot, but really add up?

You might be surprised by how much you could save by picking up the phone. It’s basically the modern-day version of finding change down the back of the couch.

Frank Conway, founder of Moneywhizz.org, joins Katie Byrne on Money Talks to explore the big savings that are just a little phone call away.

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Life events can have a big impact on your financial wellbeing. So, we have put together this 3-minute quiz to let you explore how well you are prepared for the unexpected!

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COST of Living: Dublin Airport

Around 123,000 passengers walked through the terminals every single day in July,

The single busiest day was Sunday 12 July, when 133,472 people came through the doors.

Close to 22 million people have now travelled through the airport so far in 2026, up 5.2 percent year on year.

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To save energy and water is essential for the climate and the environment, and good for your finances as well. Luckily it’s easy to do in the shower. With the following EcoSteps you can reduce this energy and water usage for your showering by more than 60%.

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Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 –

Elaine Loughlin

The OPW has paid out more than €31m in rent for properties across the country so far this year, leading to calls for a value-for-money review of leasing accommodation.

In Dublin, eight buildings have cost more than €1m each in rent so far this year, the most costly being Meisian Plaza, which houses the departments of health and children. The State has paid just over €4.4m so far this year for the offices under a 25-year lease secured in 2017.

Tribute Sister Consolata

Tribute July 2026

DEATH of Sr. Consolata (Mary) Bracken of Presentation Sisters, Cahirdown, Listowel and formerly Cahirsiveen, on 20th July 2026, sister of Brenda, Teresa (Sr. Leonie), Genie, Ita, Ann and the late Johnny, sister-in-law of the late Sean & Peter. Sadly missed by, her brothers-in-law Eamonn and Jack, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephew, great-grandniece, relatives, neighbours and by her Presentation Family.

Requiem Mass for Sr. Consolata was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel, Interment afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel.

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Sincere condolences to all the Bracken family in the passing of Sr Consolata, may she rest in peace .

— Pearl Dineen and family , Cahersiveen

Deepest sympathy to Teresa and the Bracken family. Sr. Consolata was a true lady whose love for music and education always shone through. It was a privilege to collaborate with her for the Presentation Day masses and to listen to her talk of her time at Presentation Listowel so fondly. Her kindness and dedication will always be remembered.

— Emma Kelly (Teacher, Pres Listowel)

So sorry to hear about Sr Consolata, condolences to her family and friends. She was a wonderful teacher, she was my music teacher, my favourite. RIP Sr Consolata

— Margot Sugrue

I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the Bracken family and the Presentation community on the death of Sr. Consolata.She was beautiful inside and out and everyone who met her felt that.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

— Mairéad O’Sullivan. Listowel.

Heartfelt sympathy to Genie, Jack and family, the Bracken family, the Presentation community, and all who were privileged to know and love Sr. Consolata. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— Mary O’ Brien & family, Millmount, Mullingar

I’m very grateful that my first experience of school was in Babies under Sr Consolata. She must have been very young then but she was already a superb teacher. Thanks to her I associate nuns with warmness, encouragement and dedication.

— Eimer Walsh

Sincere Sympathies to all Sr Consolata family, may she Rest in Peace

— Gene & Áine Young

Sincere sympathy to Genie ,Ita and all the extended families on the sad passing of Sr Consolata .May she rest in peace.

— Nuala Daly

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Anne Reidy

Deepest Sympathy to Genie, Ita and all extended families on the sad passing of Sr.Consolata may her gentle soul rest in peace

— Derry & Maura Corcoran

Condolences to the Bracken family on the passing of Sr. Consolata. What a wonderful life, well lived. A fantastic, inspiring educator, an amazing musician and choir master. She will continue to live in the hearts of very many students. For me she was a truly amazing person, having taught me in junior infants, third class and then for music in secondary school. Rest in peace and thank you for all the encouragement Sr. Consolata ( Mary). Sing with the angels.

— Peggy Linnane former Pres. Student.

Deepest sympathy to Brenda, Teresa, Genie, Ita, Ann and all extended family and Presentation Sisters who are grieving for Mary. She was a beloved family member, a generous, gifted and kind Presentation Sister, and a faithful and true follower of Nano Nagle. The choir that she loved sang her beautifully into her heavenly home where she is enjoying being reunited with her beloved parents and all who loved her. United with you in love, prayer and gratitude for Mary Consolata whose life has touched so many. The music of her loving presence will continue to echo in our hearts.

— Regina Daly, Presentation Sisters, New Zealand

She was a lovely woman. Quite, compassionate and very wise. My condolences to all of her family especially Sr. Teresa

— Rosaleen Fairtlough

Sr Consolata taught me when I was 4 years old. She left me with an abiding memory of being a very musically gifted, kind, caring and emotionally intelligent person. She had an aura of calm around her and carried her authority gently without ever needing to raise a cane to a soul. Unlike so many of her contemporaries. She was a guiding light and a great ambassador for what a lovely nun could a be. I was delighted when she moved to live next door to my father. It was always a pleasure and a special treat to visit and spend time with her. She loved people and took a great interest in everyone she met. Rest in peace and my sincere condolences to all her remaining family, friends and those who will miss her.

— Jane Catherine Bloom (nee Crowley)

Sincere sympathy to all the Bracken and extended family. May Sr. Consolata rest in peace.

— Tom Horgan, Waterville.

Sr Consolata was a very young nun when she taught me in “Babies” class. Such a kind, warm and gifted teacher who understood how to encourage learning in very young children. There was never a raised voice or cross word. In later years she brought the boys and us girls together in a teenage choir. Unheard of in those days. I have such fond memories of that time. She was a woman before her time. I will always be indebted to her for her protection as a very young child and her guidance in later years. May she rest in peace she certainly has earned it. Condolences to all her family and friends.

— Clem Crowley

To all the Bracken family, extended families, the Presentation Sisters, we offer our sincere sympathy on the passing of Sr. Consolata from this life.

Obviously a leader who had a positive influence on a great number of people.

May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

— Kieran & Eileen O’Shea

May you Rest in Peace Sr Consolata. My condolences to all your family at this time.

— Cecelia Lyons

I was really saddened to hear of Sr Consolata’s passing. I have such lovely memories of my first day at school and in her class for a whole year. The joy and care she gave us children was truly amazing. She was so musically talented and definitely gave me my love for music. She had music classes on a Saturday morning and invited children from all classes too attend. She thought so many instruments I learnt the tin whistle and proud always Sr Consolata taught me with such passion. I loved meeting her in town from time to time and always time to chat and her beautiful smile always. Rest in forever peace Sr Consolata you were a lady and most of all a kind caring teacher/person privileged too have known.

— Margaret Doyle

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family and the Presentation Sisters on the sad passing of Sr Consolata, lovely memories of her as a kind teacher. May she rest in eternal peace

— Jean Clancy Ballyheigue/ Knockanure

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Sr. Consolata . It was a pleasure to have met Mary and her family. May her gentle soul rest in peace with the Angels in heaven.

— Lawrence Cotter [ Fatima Tralee ]

Deepest sympathy to you Auntie Genie, to Brenda, Teresa, Ita Ann, nieces, nephews and all the Family.

Fond memories growing up of a kind gentle lady that she was.

May Mary Rest In Eternal Peace

— Ciara (nee O Sullivan)and Jonathan Myhill and Family

My deepest condolences to all the family, friends, colleagues and past pupils of Sr. Consolata Bracken. Consolata was an institution in Listowel and beloved by so many local people. I have fond memories of her organising an Easter Passion Play in was involved 41 years ago when I made my confirmation. She was kind, intelligent and supportive. May She Rest in Peace.

— Seán Wixted, Ballinruddery, Listowel

Sincere Condolences to the Bracken Family. May she Rest in Peace.

— Aileen and Donall Farrell

My deepest condolences to Sr. Consolata’s sisters, to Eamon & Family, to Therese. John, Sadhbh & Muireann, to her colleagues and her many friends. I know she will be forever loved and remembered. What a wonderful legacy she has left behind. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

— Maureen O Connor, Ohermong

My deepest sympathy to Brenda ,Sr Teresa, Catherine and extended families on the sad passing of your beloved Sr Consolata, (Mary).May her gentle soul rest in peace ,

— Kathleen O Leary, Clondrohid , Macroom.

My sincerest sympathy to my longtime friend Sr Leonie and all of Sr Consolata’s family on your great loss.

I greatly admired Sr Consolata who taught me in babies and in leaving cert. She was kind and enthusiastic, fair and good humoured.

I will miss her.

— Marie Mulvihill Lavery

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken Family and Presentation Sisters on Sr Consolatas passing. She was my teacher in “Babies” and through to secondary school. I have fond memories of her- firm but kind and gentle with a twinkle in her eye! A life well lived. May she rest in peace.

Marie O’Halloran

— Marie O Connor

Sincere Sympathy to The Bracken Family and Sr. Consolata’s “Presentation Family” on her passing.

She gave 100%to everything she undertook. She instilled in us a great love of music and singing and had a genuine interest in each of us girls. Those school musicals remain some of my favourite memories of secondary school.

May she Rest In Peace now, her life’s work done.

— Maria Griffin.

Jeanie Jackie, Ita, Eamonn and all of the Bracken family, please accept our sympathy on the passing of Sr Consolata . RIP. Sorry we were unable to attend the funeral. X

— Noreen ( cuhoo)& Patrick Donnelly. Baslicon. Waterville.

Our deepest condolences to the Bracken family & Presentation Sisters on the sad passing of Sr. Consolata.

She was lovely person, great teacher & was a wonderful musician. May she rest in eternal peace.

— Tony, Mari Carey-Woods, Norma, Greenville/ Ncw/Naas.

Deepest condolences to Eamonn, Ita, Louise, the extended family and the Presentation sisters on the passing of Sr Consolata(Mary).May her gentle soul rest in peace

— Danny and Shirley Sheehan, Dromahane

Sincere sympathy to the Bracken family on the passing of Sr. Consolata. I have fond memories of her that will always stay with me.

— Fergal & Olga Mawe, Bellewstown & Listowel

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace

— Bill and Mary Moloney, Ballygologue Park

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family and to the Presentation Sisters on the sad passing of Sr. Consolata. She was a truly exceptional musician and she instilled a great love of music and singing in her students and in all those she mentored. She has left a lasting legacy in the wonderful Listowel Church Choir. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

— Norma Sheehan

Sincere Sympathy to all Sr Consolatas family. May she rest in eternal peace

— Diane Baker

My deepest condolences to Threasa and family on the sad passing of Sr. Consolata she will be sadly missed by all. She was indeed an angel with a beautiful smile .Rest in peace Consolata.

— Josh Corbett fatima home Tralee

Deepest sympathy to her family and to the Presentation Sisters on the death of Sr. Consolata. Go raibh leaba aici i measc na naingeal.

— Billy & Sheila Ryle, The Spa, Tralee

Deepest sympathies to the presentation sisters and Eamonn and Ita English Cahirciveen on the passing of sister Consolata, Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.

— Patjoe Fitzgerald & family, cahirciveen

Deepest sympathy to all Sr. Consolata’s

family on her sad passing .

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Mike & Helen Kissane

Sincere condolences to her sisters, their families, the Presentation sisters and all who loved Sr. Consolata on her passing. Such a lovely lady she was, firm but fair and always sincere and kind. She put 110% into everything she did. School life was all the better with her guidance and support. Rest gently now Sr. Consolata in your well deserved heavenly home….x

— Mary Lynch, Glin Road, Moyvane and NY

Deepest Sympathy to all the Bracken families and the Presentation Sisters on the passing of St Consolata. May she Rest in Peace.

— Michael & Anne Musgrave

Deepest sympathy to Brenda, Teresa (Sr Leonie), Genie, Ita, Ann, nieces, nephews all the family and the Presentation Sisters. May Mary (Sr Consolata) rest in peace.

— Phil & Jane O’Neill Cahersiveen

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family on the sad loss of Sr. Consolata May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

— Mary & John Quirke Killorglin

My deepest condolences to the Bracken family on the passing of Sr Consolata. She was a lovely person and dedicated to the Listowel Choir group . She will be fondly remembered in my thoughts . May she rest in peace.

— Kathleen O Sullivan

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family on the sad passing of Sr Consolata.

May she rest in peace.

— Johnny and Jane Walsh Rocky Rd Cahirciveen

My deepest condolences Anita and all the Bracken and Presentation family on the passing of dear Sr Consolata. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I will be forever grateful for being a student in the late 70’s when you moved to the secondary. The passion you brought to the classroom, going above and beyond with encouragement, support and extra piano lessons in preparation for our exams. You were one of those teachers who left an indelible mark on my life.

May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace in the arms of the heavenly choir of angels Sr Consolata

— Kay (carr) Karim

Heartfelt sympathies to Sr. Consolata’s family, The Presentation Sisters, and her many loyal friends at this very sad time for you all.

At her inspiring funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church today, Sr. Consolata’s beloved Listowel Choir did her proud with their beautiful hymn repertoire, sending their cherished director and mentor on her final journey with their uplifting rendition of” The Bells of the Angelus”.

Suaimhneas sìoraì dà hanam uasal dìlis.

— Annabelle Reen O’ Sullivan

Sincere sympathy to all the family.

R.I.P.

— Bernadette Griffin Listowel

Sincere Sympathy to the Bracken Family and all extended Family on the death of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Dan & Deb Garvey Deelis.

My sincere sympathies to the family of Sr Consolata at her passing

— Eileen Foran Coolard Liselton

Sincere condolences to the Bracken family at this sad and difficult time, may Sr Consolata rest in peace

— Convent Street Clinic

A lady that lived her values everyday. And everyone who encountered Sr Consolata benefitted from these values.

— Carmel Kelly

It is with deep sadness that I offer my condolences to the Bracken family and to the Presentation Sisters on the passing of such a sweet soul. Sr. Consolata wove a lovely thread in my life from Babies class to Secondary School and beyond. Her presence radiated a deep commitment to her vocation and we are all the better for it. I loved meeting her when I came home and she often offered words of wisdom to sustain me in my vocation. I am sure that the Heavenly Choir was in full voice welcoming her home.

Ni crioch ach athfhas.

— Sr. Noreen Holly, New Jersey

Sincere sympathy to the Bracken Family & the Presentation Sisters on the passing of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Bernadette & Paul O’Sullivan, Faha, The Glen, Cahirciveen,

My sincere sympathy to the Bracken Family & the Presentation Sisters on the passing of Sr. Consolata. She gave me great help when I decided to take music for leaving cert and cover the course in one year. Sr. Consolata gave me extra help whenever a free class presented itself and guided me through the year. I will always remember her selfless service and dedication to her pupils. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

— Regina O Connor Walsh

Deepest sympathy to Sr Consolata’s wide family and friends. A legend to us she taught, me in Babies. Her influence on our lives was immense and her holy pictures from the great painters which she had on an easel in class gave me a great love for renaissance art. Suaimhneas sioraí dá hanam dilís

— Miriam Hilliard

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family and the Presentation Sisters on the sad passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

— Jimmy and Annmarie Musgrave.

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken Family on the passing of Sr. Consolata.

In gratitude for her kindness to Jean.

— Josephine and Jean Hussey, Greenville.

There is a sadness. Bean uasal álainn. Sympathy and thoughts with Teresa and family on the passing of your sister Mary. A past tenor will fondly remember. Rest peacefully Sr. Consolata 🕊️

— Jerry Hannon, Listowel and Dublin

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Sincere sympathy to Sr. Consolata’s family, the Presentation Sisters, her friends, former colleagues, and all who mourn her sad loss.

She greatly enhanced our community with her musical talents in the schools and our church over many years.

Rest in Peace.

— Rose Wall

Our sincere sympathy to Sr. Consolata’s family, Presentation Sisters and friends. We have precious memories of Sr. Consolata when our girls Denise and Ciara were going to the convent. She worked tirelessly for the good of each pupil even keeping a watchful eye outside the school gates! At that time she introduced the book scheme to the school which was then at its early stages. She was firm but fair. Rest peacefully Sr.Consolata a rest you truly deserve. Thank you for all your outstanding work.

— OConnor Family, Loughanes, Lisselton.

Deepest sympathy to Sr.Consolata’s family and the presentation community on her passing.She was a wonderful teacher and a lady. May she rest in peace.

— Mary (Cantillon) O’Leary Dunmanway Co. Cork

My sincere condolences to all the Bracken family on your sad loss. Some teachers can make a big impact on you. Sr  Consolata was one of those teachers for me. She was very kind and empathetic to me when I changed schools in 5th year. I will always be grateful to her for her kindness to me. An inspirational leader and person. May she rest in peace.

— Patrice Gleasure

So sorry to learn of the death of Sr. Consolata.

My sympathy to her family and to her Presentation Sisters family.

May she Rest in Peace

— Dónal Cronin-formerly of St. Mary’s High School Midleton.

Our sincere sympathy to the Bracken family on the passing of Sister Consolata after a lifetime of dedicated and devoted service.

Ar dheis laimh De go raibh a anam dilis.

— John and Kate Ann O’ Donoghue and family, Caherciveen

Deepest condolences the Anne and the extended Bracken family on the sad passing of your sister Mary. The wealth of memories in these messages stand as testament to a woman of great character, whose legacy will be long and far-reaching. May she rest in peace .

‘Ní críoch ach athfhás’.

— Ber O Sullivan formerly St Pats Drumcondra

My deepest sympathies to Sr. Consolata’s family, friends and her Presentation Community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

As an ex student of Sr. Consolata’s it was my great pleasure to have known her and to have had years of written communication from her. I will miss her letters and her news of Listowel.

May she now rest in peace.

— Peggie Tobin-Joines, Church Street and Auckland

Sincere sympathy to Teresa and the extended Bracken family on the passing of Sr. Consolata. Condolences also to the Presentation Community, Sr. Consolata’s former teaching colleagues and the Listowel Parish Choir members.

May the fond memories you all have of her be a comfort to you in your grief and may the late Sr. Consolata rest in peace along with all those gone before her. I expect though she is already busy directing a Heavenly Choir!

I will always appreciate the education Sr. Consolata provided in the theory, history and composition of music and also for her being ‘instrumental’ in introducing the pupils to musical theatre through the shows and operettas for which she was Musical Director.

Sr. Consolata, “Thank you for the music”!

— Kathleen Griffin, Coolagown, Listowel.

Our deepest sympathies to Louise, Ita and Eamonn English, to the extended Bracken Family and The Presentation Sisters on the sad loss of your beloved Sr. Consolata(Mary). I understand how much She was loved and respected by you All. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— Roberta & Liam Tobin, Mallow

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken families and extended families and the presations sisters on the sad passing of Sr Consolata May. her. gentle soul rest in peace amen

— Mary Jo Fitzpatrick and family Kilmakerin Waterville

My deepest sympathy on Sr Consolatas passing may her gentle soul rest in peace

— Bernie Mc Eneaney (past pupil)

Our sincere sympathy to the Bracken Family & the Presentation Sisters on the passing of Sr. Consolata. May her gentle soul rest in peace

— Nuala Susan & Angela Keane Cahirciveen

Bless your kind soul, your gifted talents and skilled leadership, through you we found our voice. May you rest with the angels in heaven now Sr. Consolata ️ My sincere condolences to your family, friends and your dear Presentation sisters.

— Deirdre Enright

On the passing of sr Consolata,

Paudie and I extend our deepest sympathies to all family members. May Mary rest in peace.

— Marion O’Neill O’ Shea Direen Cahirciveen

To Sr. Consolatas family, and her niece Therese, I send my sympathies.

She influenced my earlier years … I do believe I may have been in the first class she taught, back in the early sixties.

She fostered over many years, my appreciation of music…. From the little triangles and tambourines in what we called “babies” class to the many years of piano classes, the National School Choir and later in her sharing of her musical talents to the parish…. She always encouraged, always had a smile and kind word. It was lovey to reconnect with her again in recent years… I am sad she has departed for the Choirs of Heaven… May Sr. Consolata Rest in Peace.

— Brenda O’Halloran, Bridge Rd., Listowel

Rest in peace Sr Consolata. Thank you some much for the kindness you showed me many years ago when I was your pupil. I have thought about you many times and so saddened when I saw this obituary. You had a very kind heart and you gave me the courage and strength I needed in a difficult time. I will always be grateful to you. Deepest condolences to all the family.

— Past pupil

My deepest sympathies to Sr. Consolata’s family, the Presentation Sisters, her friends, former colleagues, and all who mourn her passing.

As a former student of Presentation Secondary School, Listowel, I remember Sr. Consolata with immense respect, gratitude and affection. She was an exceptional Principal whose dedication to her students and to the school was evident in everything she did. While she set very high standards, these were always underpinned by genuine care, kindness and an unwavering commitment to helping every student achieve their potential.

Sr. Consolata gave her heart and soul to Presentation Secondary School and to the wider Listowel community. She possessed a remarkable work ethic and led by example, always placing the interests of her students and school community first.

As a student, I always felt supported, encouraged and valued under her leadership. She combined strength with compassion and had a unique ability to make every pupil feel known and cared for. The legacy she leaves behind in the Presentation School, in Listowel Parish, and in the lives of the many young people whose paths she influenced will endure for generations.

May her years of devoted service, faith and commitment now be rewarded with eternal peace. May she rest in peace.

— Joanne Kissane

My deepest & heartfelt sympathy to you Brenda, your sisters, your family & the extended Bracken family on the death of your beloved Mary. May she rest in peace.

Be assured of a special remembrance in prayer as you lay Mary to rest.

— Breda OGrady, Rath, Caherdaniel

Deepest condolences to Therese and the English & Bracken families on the sad passing of Sr Consolata. May she Rest in eternal Peace.

— Paudie & Anne Murphy

Sincere condolences to all the Bracken family and presentation sisters on the passing ofSr Consolata. May Mary rest in peace

— Breda and Seamus Johno O Sullivan Caherciveen

Sincere condolence to the Bracken family on the death of Mary,may her gently soul rest in peace

— Denis and Lily O Sullivan Athlone

Deepest Sympathy to the Bracken family and the presentation sisters on the passing of Sr Consolata RIP

— Sean and Kathleen Coffey Marian Place Cahirciveen

RIP Sr. Consolata,such a lovely woman always. Deepest condolences to family & Friends

— Margery porter & Family

Sincere sympathy to Anita all the English family on the passing of your dear Aunty Mary.. May her gently soul rest in peace .

— Edel & Colman O’Flynn and family, Ballincollig

Sincere Sympathy to Brenda Teresa Genie Ita Ann @Mary extended family on her sad passing may Sr Consolata now rest in peace

— Mary @ Tadhg OSULLIVAN Cahersiveen

Sr. Consolata brought innumerable blessings to Listowel and the wider North Kerry area through her work as a teacher, and her gifts in music. We all owe her a huge debt of gratitude. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aici anois. My sympathy to her family and the Presentation Sisters.

— Maurice O’Mahony, Ballydonoghue

Deepest Sympathy to Brenda ,

Teresa , Genie and Ann to hear of Mary’s passing . May she rest in peace ,

Thinking of you all at this sad time ,

Des and Mary Shanahan

— Mary Shanahan ,

Sr. Consolata and relations, extended family, sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies on my fe interactions with her, to be fair and a good principal of the Presentation Secondary School, Listowel.

Above all though, she was the sound of my youth throughout the 1980s as organist with local church on Sunday mass, esoecially up until in recent times at Christmas, distinctive and stylised, a master at her music. She will be sorely missed as a result. Specialised in her area.

May God grant her serenity in his Kingdom of heaven.

— Micheal Kelliher & Family

My sympathies to all the family of Sister Consolata.

May she rest in peace.

— Maura Burke, Kenmare

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken and English family on the passing of Sr Mary Bracken

— Timothy Gearldine Keating

To Sr Consolatas family in Cahirciveen & her second family in Pres Listowel, I send my deepest sympathies. She was such a good, kind, gentle human being & always a pleasure to meet. Rest in peace now Consolata x

— Anne Browne (nee Dore), Castleisland & Charles St., Listowel

Sending everyone our sincere condolences. I have vivid memories of Mary in Skerries, laughing with my Dad Johnny. May she rest in peace now and be laughing once again with my Dad. Love to everyone xx

— Joan (Bracken) & Dave Evans

Our sincere sympathy to all the Bracken family & Sisters of the Presentation Order on the sad passing of Sr. Consolata ( Mary).May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Bridget & John Sugrue, Riverview, Cahersiveen

Condolences to all Sr. Consolatas family and friends. She was tough but fair and did her best everyday to encourage and support. She was a great friend of my dad’s and sang beautifully at his funeral including his favourite “The West Awake” which meant so much. RIP

— Gabby Mc Grath

Very sorry to learn of Sr. Consolata’s passing. Sincerest sympathies to Teresa, the Bracken family and the Presentation Sisters. Sr. Consolata’s life was an example of humble service and she made a huge contribution to Listowel Parish. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Shane O’ Donoghue & Geraldine Connaughton

Sincere sympathy to you Mary and the wider Bracken family on the death of Sr Consolata

May she Rest in Peace

Joan Scally Athlone

— Joan Scally Athlone

My sincere condolences to the extended Bracken family and the presentation sisters on the sad passing of

Sr.Consolata (Mary)

A lovely character always , I remember her many visits to the “Cut Above”

May she rest in peace !

— Brendan O’Shea, Brendan’s Tce, Caherciveen

Sincere sympathy to all the Bracken & Presentation Sisters on the passing of Sr Consolata . Such a lovely lady . May she rest in peace .

— Ann Marie Leahy ex Pres Listowel

Sincere sympathy to all who loved and will miss Sr. Consolata, the Bracken, English and O’Sullivan families, her Presentation sisters and the many people who had the good fortune to have crossed paths with her and have such fond memories of a wonderful lady and mentor. May her gentle soul Rest in eternal Peace.

— Anne Clifford Tullig Cahirciveen (nee Kelly, Canburn)

Sincere sympathy to Ita and The Bracken Family on the passing of Sr.

Consolata.May she rest in peace.

— Pat and Maura O’Leary, The Glen,

My sincere sympathy to Sr Consolata’s family & friends on her sad passing. She was a lovely person. May she RIP.

— Karen Doyle, ex Pres Listowel student

Sincere sympathy and condolences to all of Sr Consolata’s family and to all the presentation sisters on the sad passing of Sr Consolata she was a lovely lady may she rest in peace

— John and Eileen o Connor Ahascra Liselton

Sincere condolences to Brenda, Teresa, Genie, Ita, Ann and Mary’s extended family on her sad passing. May She rest in Peace.

— Maurice and Breda Lynch, Cloghanelineghan

Sincere sympathy to the Presentation Sisters and the Bracken Family on the sad passing of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Gerard Stack, ( Ex. William Street)

Sincere condolences to all Sr Consolata’s family, friends and the Presentation Sisters at her sad passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Mary McGill Parish Secretary, Cahersiveen

Deepest condolences to the all the Bracken family on the passing of Sr. Consolata, thoughts and prayers

— Kieran Mac

Sincere sympathy to all the Bracken family on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

— Jimmy and Phil Curran

Sincere sympathies to all of Sister Consolata family and the presentation sisters. She was great. Always committed and hardworking. And dedicated to her students and her choir.

— Catherine Pierse

So sorry to hear of Sr. Consolata’s passing; condolences to her family, her fellow Presentation sisters and many friends. Her life of giving and touching so many of us will always be remembered with love and great fondness.

May she rest in peace.

— Colette O’Connell, ex Pres Listowel

Heartfelt sympathy to all Sr. Consolate’s family & Community also her many close friends on the passing of Sr. Consolata. My memories of her are her kind, caring & gentle nature. Rest in peace now Sr. In your Heavenly home.

— Josie Molyneaux

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family and the Presentation Order. Sr. Consolata was a lovely lady may she rest in peace

— Marian & Pierce Walsh

Sincere sympathy to Brenda, Teresa, Genie, Ita and Ann and the Presentation Sisters on the sad passing of Mary. I have very happy memories of the Bracken family as my neighbours many years ago. May Mary rest in peace.

— Mary Clifford, Bridge Street, Cahersiveen

Sincere sympathy to her sisters nephews nieces and extended Bracken family and present ion sisters on the passing of Sr Consolata may her soul rest in peace.

— Jackie O Sullivan Renard

May the light of Heaven shine on you now Sr. Consolata, you were my light, when l started primary in 1963, so nice and caring always. My sympathy to all your family & many friends.

— Norella Moriarty.

Our sincere condolences to the family, may the late Sr. Consolata rest in peace

— Danny & Johnny Healy Rae

Sincere sympathy to all the English family on the passing of your lovely Aunt Mary,special mention to Ita on the loss of your sister.

Thinking of you all at this sad time.

— Susan Sands and Seamus Sands

I extend my deepest sympathy to the sisters nieces and nephews of Sr Consolata, and the extended Bracken families, and to the Presentation Sisters. May Sr Consolata’s gentle soul rest in peace.

— Many Musgrave Cahersiveen

May Sister Consolata’s memory be forever a blessing ……

— Michael E Holly corner house Tarbert

Condolences to Sr. Consolata’s family and community. May she rest in peace.

Anne McSwiney and Anne Tarrant

— Anne McSwiney

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I am so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sr Consolata. My deepest condolences to her family, the Presentation Sisters, and close friends. As my Principal in Pres Listowel, I remember her in such a fond way. As a student I felt safe, minded and supported, while also knowing I was receiving the best education under her realm. A deserved heavenly rest after a life of true devotion.

— Brídín Kissane

Sincere condolences to Teresa and all of the Bracken family on the passing of Sr Consolata. We have many fond memories of both her and Teresa on Christmas morning in Woodford down through the years where we had great fun and sing songs which she loved. She will be greatly missed by all of us. May Sr Consolata rest in peace.

— Ann & Con McCarthy and Family

Our deepest sympathy to the Bracken family and the Presentation Sisters. May Mary rest in peace.

— Denis & Mary English, Garristown, Co. Dublin.

Sincere condolences to Sr. Teresa the Bracken family and Presentation sisters on the passing of Sr. Consalata. What a lovely lady she was.

So kind and welcoming to me when I joined the Parish choir. You will always remain in my heart Sr. Consalata. Rest in peace now.

Maud Kelly

— Maud Kelly

Sincere Sympathy to the Bracken family and to the Presentation Sisters on the death of Sr. Consolata.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal,Naofa .

— Anna Bermingham

Our deepest condolences to the extended Bracken families and to the Presentation Sisters on the passing of Sr. Consolata

— Patrick & Mary Golden, Cuascroum. Cahersiveen

My heartfelt condolences go out to all of Sr Consolata’s immediate family and especially her beloved sisters of the presentation nuns. She brought great joy to so many people‘s lives in her teaching career and her amazing passion for teaching the piano and playing weekly at church, so loved by many she will never be forgotten and will always be remembered. Take your flight now your journey is over. It’s time for you to rest in the hands of our beloved Mary .Thank you Sr Consolata for your love and great memories sleep well

— Lesley-Anne Hannon Formally The Square Listowel

Sincere sympathy to Brenda and all the Bracken Family and to the Presentation sisters on the death of Mary.

May she rest in peace.

— Maureen O Leary

We remember with fondness and gratitude our dear friend, musical director and mentor Sr Consolata. She truly loved the parish choir and we loved her equally in return. She worked tirelessly to leave us a rich repertoire of beautiful liturgical music. Sr Consolata’s unwavering commitment to music, education and the Listowel community was truly remarkable. She inspired generations through her talent, dedication and generosity of spirit, leaving a legacy that will live on in the hearts and voices of all.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Teresa, the Bracken family and the Presenation Family on the passing of Sr Consolata. Suaimhneas sioraí dá hanam uasal séimh. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

— St Mary’s Church Parish Choir, Listowel

Deepest sympathies to the Bracken, English, O Sullivan and presentation sister families on the loss of Sr Consolata, May her precious and gentle soul rest in peace. Holding Sr Consolata and you all in our thoughts and prayers.

— TJ & Selina O Connor and Family

We offer our deepest condolences to Teresa, to the extended Bracken family and to the Presentation Sisters on the passing of Sr. Consolata. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time as you grieve her loss. May her gentle soul rest in the Lord’s embrace.

— Mercy Sisters, Kerry

Deepest sympathy to Sr Consolatas family, and the Presentation Sisters, lots of lovely happy memories, rest in peace Consolata , Nora Scanlon.

— Nora Scanlon

Deepest sympathy to all the family. Such a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace

— All at Listowel Physio Clinic

My deepest sympathy to all the Bracken family.

— Helen Broderick

Leonie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your beloved Mary rest in the loving arms of our God. You are in the thoughts and prayers of all of us in Regina Residence.

— Sr. Rosemary O Sullivan, California

Our condolences to Brenda, Teresa, Genie, Ita, Ann, Neices, Nephews, the Presentation Sisters, Friends & relations on the passing of Mary ( St Consolata )

We always enjoyed meeting Mary she was light hearted & interested in everyone. Our thoughts & prayers are with ye all at this sad time.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Martin & Eleanor O’Sullivan, Bredagh Cross, Drimoleague

Deepest sympathy to the family of Sr. Consolata on her very sad passing, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Stephen Stack

Deepest Sympathy to the Bracken Family & the Presentation Sisters on the loss of Mary. May she rest in peace

— Helen Doyle & Family. Cahirciveen

My deepest condolences to the Bracken family & relatives of Sr. Consolata, and to her Presentation Community. Ever so gracious and gentle, Sr. Consolata always impressed me with her deep spiritual calm, her wisdom, her kindness and her impressive musicianship and culture. My fellow members of St. Mary’s Church Choir in Tarbert and I will always treasure her advice when our parish was presented with the pipe organ from the former convent chapel in Listowel in 2008 – a gift that is greatly cherished by Tarbert parish.

Lux Aeterna Luceat Eia, Domine!

— Declan M. Downey, (Tarbert & UCD).

We were very sad to hear of the passing of Sr Consolata, our teacher in babies as it was known back in the day. Together with Sr Claire we got a wonderful start in school.Sr Consolata was a kind and caring teacher making us all feel safe in her care.She was also our music teacher in secondary school.Her music filled the church of St Marys in good times as well as sad times. In later years she always asked after us all with a genuine concern ,many of us following her into the teaching profession. Rest easy now Sr Consolata, your work on earth is done. May flights sing thee to thy rest and from all us Pres girls a huge thank you.

— Kaye, Margaret Donovan, Listowel.

My sympathies to the Bracken family and the Presentation Sisters on the death of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Fr. J Fitzgerald

My deepest sympathy to Teresa, to all the Bracken family, to the Presentation sisters and to Sr. Consolata’s many friends.

It was truly a privilege to have known her and to have witnessed her dedication and talents in practice. She was the kindest of people and her legacy will long be remembered in Listowel.

May she Rest in Peace.

— Mary Moylan, Listowel

Deepest sympathies to all following the passing of Sr Consolata, to her order, family and friends and to the many students she taught and cared for over the years who speak so highly of her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

— Norma Moriarty

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family and the presentation sisters on the sad passing of st.consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Mark and Helen Dickenson and family Killarda

Sincere sympathy to Genie and all the family on the passing of sister Consolata.

May she rest in peace.

— Michael O’Sullivan, East End, Cahirciveen

Our sincere sympathies to Teresa, the Bracken Family & Presentation Sisters on the sad passing of Sr. Consolata. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rest in peace Sr. Consolata.

— St Vincent de Paul Committee Listowel.

Rest in peace.

— Moira Keane

On behalf of the Board of Management, staff and pupils of Presentation Primary, Listowel, we extend our sincere condolences to the family of Sr. Consolata and to the Presentation Sisters at this very sad time.

She was a very kind and caring person who gave generously of her time and talents.

She has left a lasting legacy and we remember with great gratitude her invaluable contribution to the school community and to Listowel.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílís.

— Kay Murphy, Principal

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Carmel & John Sugrue. Over the water, Cahersiveen

Sincere sympathy to Teresa and the Bracken family, the Presentation Sisters on the passing of Sr. Consolata.

May she rest in peace.

— Seán and Ethna Galvin Listowel

We offer our deepest sympathy to Teresa, the Bracken family and the Listowel Presentation community on the sad passing of Sr Consolata. She was a great teacher, a wonderful principal, and we all owe her a great debt of gratitude on her total commitment to Listowel and the Pres community.

As somebody who worked with her for over twenty years and especially through twelve musicals, where she was Musical Director of most, I can vouch for her musical talent, her generosity, and for the value she attached to this approach to education in the careers of all her students.

I regret very much that it is not possible for me to attend her funeral and to mourn her passing together with her family, her friends and her former colleagues.

May Consolata rest in peace.

— Tony, Mary Frances and the Behan family.

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Sr Consolata May she rest in peace.

— Mike Mac Cahirsiveen

Sincere condolences to the family of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Ann McNamara Lisselton

My deepest sympathies to Sr. Consolata’s family and to the Presentation Sisters at this very sad time.

Thinking of you all and hoping you find comfort in the many precious memories you shared with her.

I will always be grateful for Sr. Consolata’s kindness, patience, and encouragement during my teenage years. She gave so generously of her time, teaching us to sing and play music, and those memories will stay with me always.

Thank you, Sr. Consolata. May you rest in peace.

— Maria Fuller Glenoe & Clonskeagh

I offer my deepest condolences to Teresa and all of Sr. Consolata’s family who have always been so dear to her and always so proud and caring of her. My sympathies too to her sisters in Presentation and to everyone who is in mourning for her at this time. Sr. Consolata was a profoundly kind and caring person. She brought these qualities in abundance to her role as school principal. She was one of the hardest workers I ever met. She had an enviable capacity for remembering names and families and always enquired about past pupils. She shared her enormous musical talents generously. She was the driving force behind every musical event in school in her time. She worked tirelessly with the parish choir where she made a whole new set of friends.

Sr. Consolata was well known in school for her charitable care of less well off families. Many received one of her Christmas hampers, which she organised quietly and distributed herself year after year. I was not surprised then that she joined the local branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society when she retired. All through my experience of her, Sr. Consolata never asked anyone to do something she was not willing to do herself. No job was too menial or too tedious.

She has left Listowel a massive legacy. Her touch will be felt for generations.

Guím go gcloise sí ceol na n-aingeal go síoraí.

— Mary Cogan

Condolences to Sr Teresa, the Bracken family and Presentation Sisters on the passing of our lovely Sr Consolata . You were devoted to your Choir and you left us with great memories. Never to be forgotten Rest in Peace.

— Áine Guerin

Sincere sympathy to all Sr Consolata’s family and Presentation sisters on their very sad loss,she will be sorely missed. May she rest in eternal peace.

— Anne O’Carroll, Kilmorna, Listowel

Sincere sympathies to the Bracken family and our dear neighbour Teresa on the passing of Sr. Consolata. She was a gifted person in many ways, but particularly in music and her positive way in encouraging everyone. Beannacht Dé go lena h-anam dílís.

— Jim and Colette Daly, Cahirdown

Deepest sympathies to all the families on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

— Willie and Aine ODriscoll

Deepest sympathy to all the family. Rest in peace Sr. Consolata.

— Maurice & Dolores O’Connor

Our deepest Sympathy to the Bracken family and to The Presentation Sisters a truly wonderful woman. May she rest in peace.

— Declan & Izabella Mawe

Thinking of all Sr. Consolata’s family and the Presentation community at this sad time.

Sr. Consolata was such a lovely warm person with such a beautiful smile. It was always so lovely to be in her company. My deepest condolences and love to Teresa.

— Allyson

I send my Deepest Sympathy to all the Bracken family and extended family also to her other family The Prsentation Sisters on the sad passing of Mary (Sr Consolata ) Sleep Well Mary

— Deirdre O Shea Dublin and formerly Caherciveen

Deepest Sympathy to all the Bracken families and the Presentation Sisters on the passing of St Consolata. May she Rest in Peace.

— Joan O’Neill, Cahirciveen/Dublin.

Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family, and also to The Presentation Sisters, on your sad loss. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Denis and Olive Kavanagh

Sincere sympathy to the Bracken family and the Presentation Sisters. May Sr. Consolata rest in peace.

— Margaret Watters

Deepest Sympathy to all the Bracken family on the passing of Sr Mary .

She was a lovely lady . May her gentle Soul Rest In Peace

— Eugene & Mairead O’ Neill , Bahaghs, Caherciveen .

My deepest sympathies to the Bracken family and Presentation sisters. Sr Consolata, was such a lady, a brilliant teacher and principal, always willing to help anyone in need. I was so lucky to have the pleasure of Sr Consolata play my wedding music. She will always be fondly remembered. May she Rest In Peace.

Christina (past Pres girl)

— Christina McElligott

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Sr Consolata. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

— Eileen and John Joe O’Shea Clahane linehan Cahersiveen

Sr. Consolata, my unforgettable infant teacher, choir mistress, primary school and beyond, ready help with music for my mam, Patricia’s, funeral, angel on earth, may her soul rest in peace. Go raibh leaba i measc na naoimh aici.

— Elizabeth Gillen ( Kearney)

My deepest condolences to entire family. May Sr. Consolata Mary Bracken rest in peace.

— Beata Blaszczak

My heartfelt condolences to Teresa (Sr. Leonie),the Bracken family and to the Presentation community on the passing of Sr. Consolata – my former teacher, Principal, choir mistress and friend. May you rest in peace now in the company of those who have gone before you after a lifetime of selfless service. 🕊️

— Muireann O’Sullivan & family, Finuge and ex. Pres. Listowel

Sincere sympathy to Teresa, the Bracken family and the Presentation community on the passing of their beloved Sr. Consolata.

Each year Sr. Consolata took great care in choosing the music and guiding the Pres. girls in preparing them for our annual Presentation Day celebration in the parish church.

Her care, kindness for people and enthusiasm for music has left a life long legacy in the hearts of so many in the surrounding areas of Listowel.

May you rest peaceful Sr. Consolata among the choirs of angels in heaven. Amen.

— Katie McNamara Purcell (Pres. Listowel)

Sincere sympathy to the Bracken family and the Presentation Sisters at this very sad time.

May Sr. Consolata rest in peace.

— Norma Foley

Sincere sympathy to all the Bracken family and all who mourn Sr Consolata. She was a formidable lady ,always kind and just and gave her heart and soul to her principalship in the Pres.She only had the best interests of us her pupils at heart. I remember her fondly. Codladh sàmh agus i measc na n-aingeal.

— Helen Harnett

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Consolata’s family and loved ones on her sad passing, she taught me in babies and third class and again in first, second and third year in secondary school. I remember her kindness and gentleness her patience and encouragement. May God reward her for her goodness and may her gentle soul Rest in Peace

— Mary Collins (O ‘Sullivan)

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family and the presentation order may Sr Mary rest in peace

— Noreen Devane portmagee

So sad to learn of Mary passing from this life. May she rest in Peace, be rewarded for all her Goodness & Loveliness & send Blessings to all her Families.

Sincere Sympathy to Teresa who cared for her Sister so generously – you have been ‘a Beacon of Light’ for all of us. Condolences to the Presentation Sisters & all the Bracken Family.

— Mary Fairtlough & Family, Caragh Lake

Thinking Of All The Happy School Days We Had With You Sr Consolata In Babies Class And Again In First Class You Were A Gentle loving Kind Hearted Teacher Who Taught Us Right From Wrong You Sure Deserves The Best Bed In Heaven Rest In Peace Sr Mary Consolata

— Rena Heaphy Scanlon

Deepest sympathy to SR Consolata’s family & the Presentation Sisters on her passing .May she rest in peace .

— Joe & Eileen o Sullivan Caherciveen.

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I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Sr. Consolata, a gentle lady and a brilliant musician. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bracken family and the Presentation Sisters, as you mourn her loss. May she rest in peace.

— Ann O’Neill

Deepest sympathies to Sr. Consolata’s family on her passing. She was so lovely and always had time for a chat and had a great sense of humour on her visits to Pres Listowel. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Aileen O Leary (SNA; Pres Secondary Listowel)

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Consolata’s family on her sad passing, she taught me in babies, third class and again in secondary school, lovely memories, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace

— Helen Lyons

Sincere sympathy to the Presentation Sisters & the Bracken family & extended family on the passing of Sr. Consolata. What a kind person & wonderful teacher, especially in music.

— Madge Groarke & Family, Moyvane, Listowel.

My deepest sympathy to the Bracken family on the loss of Sr Consolata. May she rest in peace

— Sandra Clancy

My sincere condolences to all relations

— Tom Walsh Listowel

Sincere sympathy to Jennifer and the Bracken family on the passing of their beloved Sr.Consolata (Mary),may she rest in peace.

— Thomas and Hazel Crowley Newcestown, Co Cork

Sr Consolata was the musical director of our choir in St Mary’s Church, Listowel and was so dedicated to her commitment. She gave 110 per cent always and we were all one big happy family. She had a huge interest in all of us and and was kindness and gentleness personified

I am privileged to have known you Sr Consolata and will always keep you in my heart I’m sure you are now in the arms of your Lord and his Blessed Mother both of whom you served so sincerely.

Our condolences to you Sr Teresa who cared for Consolata so lovingly when her health declined and to all your sisters and extended family You are all an example of what family is about

Condolences also to your other family, the Presentation Sisters.

May you rest in peace in your Heavenly Home Sr Consolata which you so richly deserve

— Kevin & Martha Woulfe. Listowel

Very sorry for your loss

— Thomas and Shauna Crowley

Deepest sympathy to Sr Cosolata’s

Family and the Presentation Sisters

May she rest in peace

— Betty Eitel (Relihan)

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Sr Consolata today. Everyone had their favourite teacher and she was mine so I stayed in her music class for six years! She was a wonderful teacher so passionate and enthusiastic when listening to various score and always made it fun!! My heartfelt sympathies to Brenda Catherine Miriam and to all the Bracken family. My she rest in peace.

— Una Lynch Clondrohid Macroom

Deepest sympathy to all the Bracken and extended families. I’m very sorry for your great loss at this sad time. May the late Sr Consolata rest in peace.

— Michael Healy-Rae TD

Sincere sympathies. Sr. Consolata taught me in infants and again at secondary level. Fond memories.

— Carmel Hanrahan

RIP Sr. Consolata, such a lovely woman always. My condolences to the Bracken family

— Lainey Keane, Listowel

Deepest sympathy to the family of Sr Consolata, a truly remarkable teacher.

She was an inspiring educator who encouraged and motivated so many girls in Presentation Convent Listowel-Primary and Secondary school to follow their dreams!

She will be remembered with great affection and gratitude.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Karen (O’Sullivan) McAuliffe .Listowel and Newcastle West

My deepest sympathy to Bracken family & Presentation sister’s on passing of a wonderful lady. May Sr Consolata Rest in Peace

— Julie Gleeson

My sincere sympathy to all Sr Consolatas family Presentation sisters on her passing a beautiful lady a great teacher always had a time for a chat may uou rest in peace Sr Consolata

— Agnes McCarthy Listowel

Sincere condolences to Sr Consolata’s family & her Presentation family.

Such a gentle woman. I had her in “babies” class, Leaving Cert for music & she played the organ for my wedding mass. I often thought about how lovely she was. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dílis

— Elaine O Sullivan(Lawlee)

Deepest sympathy to all of Sr. Consolata’s family and Presentation Sisters.

I had the privilege of having Sr.Consolata as my music teacher and principal. She was inspiring, patient, kind and so understanding of all her students. I have very fond memories of her.Dermot and myself were so honoured to have her play the music at our wedding.

Go lonraí solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

— Dermot & Catherine Brady, Kilmessan & Belvedere Road.

Deepest sympathy to the Bracken family and The Presentation Sisters on the sad passing of Sr. Consolata. I have fond memories of Sr. Consolata as principal during my years in Pres. She was firm but always fair and always had her girls best interest at heart. Suaimhneas sioraí dá hanam dílis.

— Máire Stack, Ballybunion & former Presentation student.

Sincere condolences to the Bracken family on Mary’s sad passing. She was a wonderful, kind and caring person. She will be badly missed. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

— Pádraic and Breda McNamara Athlone

Deepest sympathy to all the Bracken family and the Presentation family on the death of Sr. Consolata. May she rest peacefully

— Sinead O’Sullivan Main Street Cahersiveen

My sincere condolences to Ann and all of the Bracken family on the death of Mary. Also to her family in the Presentation Convent. May she rest in peace.

— Mary McCarthy Cahersiveen/Dublin

Condolonces to all of Sr. Consolatas family & also her Presentation sisters , she was a lovely lady. Rest in Peace.

William, Kathleen, Adam, Stephanie & Reece Fitzell, Kilcolgan, Tarbert and River Cottage, Ballylongford.

— William & Kathleen Fitzell, Tarbert

Sincere Condolences, have very fond memories of Sr Consolata teaching me

In babies, third class, first second and third year and meeting her in Listowel town at times. She was always kind. May she R.I.P.

— Breda Curtin

In Loving Memory of Sr. Consolata

Your life was a beautiful reflection of God’s love, marked by compassion, humility, faith, and selfless service. As a devoted Presentation Sister, you touched countless lives with your kindness, wisdom, and gentle spirit. Your unwavering commitment to prayer, education, and care for others will remain an enduring inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing you.

I rejoice in the gift of your life and trust that you now rest peacefully in the loving embrace of our Lord.

May God grant you eternal rest, dear Sr. Consolata, and may perpetual light shine upon you. Your Presentation family will always cherish your memory and continue to be inspired by your faithful witness.

May Sr. Consolata rest in eternal peace, and may her Presentation family find comfort and strength in the memories of her faithful life.

— Sr Joan O’Neill Presentation Tralee

Sincere condolences to all the family. Rest in peace Sr. Consolata.

— Anna Walsh

Sincere condolences to the family of Sr. Consolata .

What fabulous chats we always had.

May Sr. Consolata rest in the peace of god she served so faithfully.

— Kay McDonnell Listowel

Our sincere condolences to you all at the sad passing of Sr Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Jacinta Kennedy & family

Sincere condolences to all who mourn Sr Consolata, she served Listowel selflessly, as a principal, musician, neighbour and citizen. May she rest in peace

— Siobhan Sheehy

Deepest condolences on the passing of Sr. Consolata. It was a privilege to care for her. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with her Sisters and loved ones.

— Sonia Cherian, Our lady of Fatima home

Sincere sympathy to all the Bracken family on the sad passing of Sr Consolata, she was principal in my time in Presentation Convent Listowel, she was always fair, kind and thoughtful and made our time there a happy time ,thank you for all your hard work and may you rest in peace.

— Helen Whelton

RIP Sr Consolata, I have such fond memories of my time in pres. You were a force to be reckoned but you always had your girls best interests to heart, you took care of us all and made sure we did our best, you would just appear out of no where at times and put the fright of god in us, i have many a fun story. I have often taught about you with such fondness. My condolences to all your family and friends. Rip

— Kathleen o Keeffe

Sincere condolences to all of Sr. Consolata family and extended family also to all her Presentation family.May she rest in peace.

— Phil Murphy and family. Carhan Road Cahersiveen

It was a privilege to know Sr Consolata. She was a wonderful compassionate & inspiring teacher.

In more later years it was a true blessing for our late parents to have Sr Consolata as a neighbour and a dear family friend.

Her exceptional kindness and unwavering support to our family was so much appreciated and will never be forgotten.

Our deepest condolences to Teresa, to her family and her Presentation sisters.

Sr Consolata has made an incredible contribution to the life of Listowel as a teacher, musician and Presentation sister but it is her genuine warmth, comfort, humour, care and love that we will remember most fondly.

We will all hold her in our hearts.

Rest in Peace Sr Consolata.

— The Landers family

Sincere sympathies to all the Bracken family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.

May Sr. Consolata Rest in Peace.

The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

— Michael Cahill TD

Deepest sympathy to the family.

— Peggy Hilliard

Rest in Peace Sr Consolata thank you for all your time in Secondary school always kind always fair…

— Tima Harnett

Sending my condolences to Sr. Consolata’s family and friends. She was a tough little cookie that put the fear of God in you with those keys but also she had a heart of Gold who would do anything for her girls xx R.I.P Sr Consolata xx

— Marie O’Driscoll

My sincere condolences to Sr. Consolata’s family and the Presentation sisters. She was a wonderful person, a great teacher and an outstanding musician. I have wonderful and fond memories of our musical journey together over the years. She will be greatly missed. Sleep well Consolata- Now in the arms of Jesus.

— Joan Mulvihill

My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the family of Consalata, Mary Bracken.

We were in the B Mus class of 74/ 77 with Prof. Fleischmann. We got a wonderful training that has stood to us over the decades. Rest peacefully dear friend, your musical and leadership talents will not be forgotten.

Remembering you in Music

Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh agat agus suaimhneas doibh siùd atà fagtha faoi bhroin.

— Eileen Burton , nee Mulligan. Cloghroe, Cork.

Sincere condolences to all who mourn the loss of Sr Consolata at this sad time, she always maintained a great interest in the school and enjoyed meeting new staff and students over the years. May she rest in eternal peace.

— Claire O Riordan (Teacher, Pres.Sec Sch Listowel)

Deepest condolences to the family and Presentation Sisters on the death of Sr. Consolata. May she rest in peace.

— Stephanie and Bob O’Mahony & family

Sincere condolences to Sr. Consalata’s Family and The presentation Sisters on her Passing. May she rest in eternal peace.

— Deirdre McCarthy New street Cahirciveen

My deepest condolences to Sr. Consolata’s family and The Presentation Sisters. Sad news today, she was one of the best. Always smiling, worked endlessly and treated all equally. RIP Sr Consolata.

— Anne Healy, Listowel and Dublin

My deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of a lovely lady Sr Consolata ,thank you for all the lovely chats we had in supervalu. May you rest in peace now in the arms of the angels

— Kay Halpin supervalu Listowel

My deepest condolences to Sr. Consolata’s family and The Presentation Sisters.

Fond memories from my school days in Pres 1991 to 1996. May she rest in heavenly peace 🕊️

— Joanne Riordan, Lisselton

Leonie, sincerest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your sister, Sister Consolata. Remembering you here in Nano Nagle Place, Cork. RIP.

— Margaret Harte

A lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

— Julia Galvin

On behalf of the Board of Management, staff, and students of Presentation Secondary School, Listowel, we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Sr Consolata. As former principal and teacher, she gave many years of dedicated service to our school community and will always be remembered with great fondness and affection. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, the Presentation Sisters, and all who knew and loved her at this sad time.

Codladh sámh i measc na naomh agus na n-aingeal.

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Knockanure Notes July 2026

2026 July 1 Knockanure

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GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw results for 23rd June 2026; Jackpot was E5.000 and winning numbers were 6-7 -18 and 32. No winner. Lucky Dips went to: Cloe Goulding, c/o Eleanor; Marguerite Dwyer “O Brien’s”; Mike O Sullivan, Moyvane; Mikey Costelloe, Kilmorna, and Norella Molyneaux, Knockanure. Next Draw June 30th and the next Jackpot, E5,100.

NKL Div 3 Result- Moyvane B 4-12 to Listowel Emmets B 4-5.

KNOCK: Annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Wednesday 1st July. Leaving Listowel 7.00am, Knockanure 7.10am, Moyvane 7.20am, Tarbert  7.30am, Glin 7.40.  As the Coach is fully Booked, if anyone who has booked and is not travelling would they please contact Nuala and Margaret as there is a waiting list of people wishing to travel.  Contact Nuala 068 36166, Margaret 087 2976304

DAY CARE: Ard Chúram Day Care provides a welcoming day service for people aged 65+ in Greenville, Listowel. This service operates Mon.-Fri. 10am–3pm. Each day includes enjoyable activities in a friendly, social environment. Guests are welcomed with tea & scones on arrival, followed by a freshly prepared full lunch. If you or a loved one would like to attend please phone 068-22986

SAINT Pio Prayer Group hosts a monthly Mass in Listowel, which includes the Rosary at 6.00 p.m and Mass at 6.15 p.m followed by Benediction, on the First Friday of each month. All are welcome.

DEATH of John Collins, Hawthorn Drive, Listowel and formerly of Lisaniskea, Kilmorna on June 22nd, 2026. Husband of the late Bridie. John will be sadly missed by his son Michael, sisters Eileen and Kathleen, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, niece, cousins and friends. Funeral to St. Mary’s Church, Listowel, on Thursday morning at 10.15am for the the Requiem Mass for John , followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sean Casey, Pat Buckley, Margaret O Mahony, Josephine Walsh, Maryanne Nolan, Josie Liston, Catherine Carew, Jerry Carey, Eileen Holly, Joe Thompson, Garry Meehan, Mary Kirby, John Kirby, Richard Kissane.

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 27th June’26 Moyvane for Maura & Denis O’Connor (A/v’s) Aughrim, Paddy Connolly (6th Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 28th June’26 Knockanure at 9.30am; Tues. 30th June’26 Moyvane for          Richie & Mary Brosnan (Aniv.’s) Coilagurteen at 7pm; Weds. 1st July’26 Knockanure for Betty O’Neill (Aniv.) at 7pm; Thurs. 2nd July’26 Moyvane            for Jim & Ann Cunningham (Aniv.’s), Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm to 7pm; Fri. 3rd July’26 Knockanure First Friday, Mass followed by Confessions 10am and mass Moyvane, Mass followed by Confessions 7pm; Sat. 4th July’26 Moyvane at 7.30pm, and mass Sun. 5th July’26 Knockanure at 9.30am.

DUAGH ANNUAL CEMETERY MASS: will take place in Springmount Cemetery on Thursday, July 23rd at 8.00 p.m. with Fr Brendan Walsh.

FOUR Ballyduff men were honoured by Bishop Ray Browne for their work in restoring headstones and tombs at  Rattoo Graveyard.

PARISH: 2nd Collection at Masses  4th & 5th July for Sick & Retired Priests

The Parish Secretary Maria, is taking Annual Leave from Weds. 8th July-Weds. 22nd July inclusive.  Please contact the Office before/after this time to obtain Baptismal Certs., book Masses, etc. During this time, Fr Brendan may be in the Parish Office, Weds. To Fri. from 12noon to 1pm when possible.

The Offertory envelopes for the new envelope year are now being distributed.

NOVENA in Limerick: https://www.redemptoristslimerick.ie/live-webcam/

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HORSE and Pony Race Athea on  Sunday July 5 on Helen and Michael O’Keeffe’s farm.

BEACH: Citizen Science Workshops at Blue Flag beaches. Workshop Schedule, Thursday, 3 July Ballybunion – 11:30am.The workshops are free to attend and will last approximately 90 minutes. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and attendees are advised to wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Learn more at https://streamscapes.ie/education/kerryblueflags/

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TIDY: Moyvane Development Assoc. Tidy Towns clean-up every Tues. at 7pm in the village.

CON CURTIN FESTIVAL:  The traditional festival in Brosna village from Friday June 26 to Sunday June 28. Concert on Friday night in the parish hall from 8pm with Peter Street. Workshops on Saturday followed by a singing evening, fiddle recital, and a traditional Mass at 7pm. Busking in the square on Sunday from 1.30pm followed by a set Céilí at 3pm.

POLISH-Irish Family Festival aims to celebrate friendship, cultural diversity, community spirit, and the positive contribution of the Polish community to life in Kerry, with inclusive day out for families of all backgrounds. Sunday 28th, taking place at the Island of Geese, from 12 noon to 8pm.

SEISIUN 26: The Summer Seisiún Show at the Devon Inn Hotel Templeglantine is due to commence on Thursday July 3, at 8.30pm. A night of music, story, song and dance is presented by members of the Templeglantine Comhaltas branch.

CONGRATULATIONS on the 25th anniversary of Kerry Writers’ Museum, in Listowel.

REFLECTION: Being beautiful has very little to do with how you look.

It’s in how you make others feels, and how you treat yourself when no one’s watching. Beauty lives in kindness, in patience, in quiet strength. It’s not what the world sees – it’s what your heart radiates.

GROW SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS on Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in the Seanchai centre, Kerry writers museum the square Listowel, All men and women welcome, for more information either attend or ring Jerry Cronin

086 027 1990 or www.grow.ie

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NEW HERITAGE SERIES will be launched on Tuesday 30 June at St. John’s Theatre, Listowel. The event will focus on the profound impact of the Great Famine on Listowel and its residents. More at St. John’s Listowel.

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WILD Bee Festival will be take place on July 4th and 5th at Tralee Bay Wetlands.

RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday 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.

FR. SEAN’S RETIREMENT: A weekend parish celebration will take place at both Masses, Ballybunion on 11/12th July. Everyone is welcome to come along for tea, coffee and refreshments to in the school hall in Scoil Iosagain on Sunday 12th July after 11.30 a.m. Mass to meet and say farewell to Fr. Sean. 

PRIORY INSTITUTE ONLINE SUMMER COURSE: Course will examine a selection of Pope Paul’s writings. For further information: prioryinstitute.com

BLOOD Transfusion Service (IBTS) has issued an appeal to members of the public as we enter the holiday season.

The need to rebuild blood stocks is especially important as 2026 has seen a spike in demand for blood. Castleisland Community Centre on Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd July from 4:50pm – 8:10pm. New Donors always welcome. Phone 1800 222 111 for appointment.

BALLYBUNION SUMMER MARKETS running every Sunday until August 30th.

CAR BOOT SALE:  Rathfredagh on Sunday July 5th, details from 087 608 3126.

CAR BOOT SALE: will be held in Newcastle West Community Centre on Saturday July 11, from 8am to 1pm.

MUSIC and set dancing session, at the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry   continues on Tuesday’s from  9pm to 11.30pm, for the summer months.

FITZPATRICKS OF LISTOWEL -LOUGH DERG –  3 Day Pilgrimage – 10th to

12th July – €185 – Call 087 396 6399.

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 Email: station@lartiguemonorail.com

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SUMMER FESTIVAL: summer festival in Killarney from June 28 to July 30.Festival will  feature street parades, outdoor cinema, live bands, and street theatre. Timed to run alongside the Killarney Races, the Killarney Regatta, and the Ring of Kerry Cycle.

VINTAGE Run at Tournafulla on Sunday 12th July.

CLASSES: Glin Pier and Lifesaving Classes 2026: (subject to availability of instructors).  Week 1 Swimming/Life Saving Registration Sunday 5th July – Classes Monday 6th July from 8:30am, Exam 11th July.  Week 2: Swimming/Life Saving Registration Sunday 2nd August, Classes Monday 3rd August from 8:30am, Exam 8th August.  Any queries email: limerickcounty@watersafety.ie

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ST JOHNS: Art Exhibition by Tetiana Teslyeva of Ukraine on Sat 4th at 5pm; Summer Camp- Drama Camp with Jo Jordan week 1 Monday 13th details from 068 22566.

SONGWRITERS: Seanchaí Songwriters Group at Kerry Writers’ Museum

Calling all songwriters – Whether you’re an experienced lyricist or just starting out join a welcoming creative space to share ideas, get inspired and refine your craft. Meeting from 7-9pm on the second and last Thursday of the month

For more information call or text Karen on 087 630 3308.

DANCEHALL ERA: Performer Jade O’ Connor is looking to interview people who attended social dances in Kerry to add these historical accounts of the Dancehall Era to Kerry’s archives. She would love to hear about the halls you frequented, the dances you danced, music or bands you loved, romances or friendships you had, and any other stories related to the time.

Email jadeoconnor86@gmail.com (mailto:jadeoconnor86@gmail.com) or call 087 985 0367 to organise a time to speak with Jade.

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ATU, St. Angela’s College, Sligo, is inviting applications for the following programme beginning Autumn’26: Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School with Online Delivery. The programme is open to: Qualified primary school teachers; Qualified post-primary school teachers who wish to transfer to primary school teaching. Parents, sacramental preparation teams, and parish catechists with a specific interest in the area may also apply.

Closing date for Applications is Friday, 14th August’26. For further information contact Mary Kearns, Senior Administrator, Education Department, ATU St Angelas, Louth Gill, Sligo, E.mary.kearns@atu.ie or visit  www.atu.ie

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ERRY LIFE & FAMILY are holding a Rally for Life in Tralee on Saturday 11th July, assembling at the Immaculate Conception Church Car Park, Rathass, at 2.30pm, proceeding towards Boherbee, Castle St and the Mall, concluding in the Square with some guest speakers.

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE, MEXICO: October 2027 for 10 days.  The most famous Catholic site in Mexico, where Juan Diego reported visions of the Virgin Mary in 1531. Visitors can see the miraculous cloak with the Virgin’s image and attend mass at this major pilgrimage destination. Spiritual director, Fr. Brendan Walsh, Total cost €2,700, for more information contact Mairead on 087 600 4379.

SWIM: Charity Swim Glin: takes place this year on Saturday 25th July.

FARMERS: Basic Income Support for Sustainability

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HAY: Great to see many saving hay at this time, after all the wet weather over past months, land is generally able to take the weight of the large tractors.

WEATHER: Advice for pet owners

The minister also suggested the steps you should take to ensure pets are safe in hot weather including: Ensuring plentiful supply of drinking water both inside and outdoors; Ensuring access to suitable shade or shelter away from direct sunlight;

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Kerry Examiner 1840-1856, Tuesday, May 12, 1846; Page: 3

FARM OPERATIONS FOR MAY

The past month having been one of deluging rains with occasional days of hard drought, has not only very much hindered the sowing of spring corn, and retarded vegetation, but has also left the land in a condition very unfavourable for ploughing and preparing for green crops. Some degree of extra activity will, therefore, be required to make up for lost time ; and if the weather continue good, the late sown seeds may even yet produce as good a crop as those earlier got in.

(The article give advice on planting all crops and varieties to use, see paper)

Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Wednesday, April 14, 1852; Page: 3

Notwithstanding the continued drought, now near six weeks, we don’t hear the farmers complaining of its effects upon the crops or even upon the grass lands, so mild has  it been at the same time – The scarcity of water for dairy cattle is the only inconvenience felt.

Kerry Examiner 1840-1856, Tuesday, April 27, 1852; Page: 2

The Weather- The Crops; The continued drought of the last 2 months has at length been interrupted by a copious and welcome fall of rain in different parts of this county. On Thursday last in the direction of Caherciveen it rained to such a degree as never was witnessed in this county by any of the present generation not even by the oldest inhabitant. About Killarney the rain also fell abundantly, but in the neighbourhood of Tralee we have had comparatively but little wet. The weather has again resumed its former state, dry and sunny with a cold, sharp wind prevailing either from the North or East; The young potato stalks are about a foot over ground in many places, and all, we understand, look most healthy and promising. The same may be said of the grain crops

Tralee Chronicle and Killarney Echo 1843-1881, Friday, July 08, 1859; Page: 4

 “We regret to find many complaints in Ireland of the continued drought, from which the barley crop is said  to have suffered, and oats are much in need of rain. In some counties farmers have been obliged to put their stock on their meadow lands, and if rain should not come within a few days the green crops will be seriously injured.—Weather suited for one description of crop is injurious to the other—wheat requires dry weather, and is consequently looking well, but we hear this crop has not been extensively sown this year.—Dublin Evening Post.

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IRISH: 4,600 people to become Irish citizens.

Judge Paddy McMahon, who is presiding officer at the ceremonies, will confer the attendees with Irish citizenship.

The Department of Justice said applicants from 139 countries and across almost all 32 counties on the island would make “a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens” in the ceremonies.

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HOUSING: The State of the Nation’s Housing 2026

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AUGHINISH: High Court quashes approval to Aughinish Alumina for ‘red mud’ extension in Limerick. AAL has been trying to secure planning permission for the BRDA for the past five years and first lodged plans direct to ACP in 2021.

Mr Justice Holland’s ruling is the second time that the High Court has quashed a grant of permission by ACP on the BRDA plans.

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HOSPITAL; the second 96‑bed ward block to progress on the UHL campus in recent times, following the successful completion and occupancy of the first 96‑bed ward building in 2025, along with two 16-bed rapid builds in 2024 and 2025. https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/contracts-signed-for-second-96-bed-block-in-university-hospital-limerick-8747752

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FOSSIL Fuel interests; The Energy and Policy Institute (EPI) has been working for more than ten years to research and document how fossil fuel interests are fighting to block new wind and solar farms by spreading disinformation about clean energy to try to undermine the strong, bipartisan support for renewable energy that exists among the public. In this report, EPI reviews and summarizes key findings from this research

https://energyandpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/How-Fossil-Fuel-Interests-Are-Fighting-to-Kill-Wind-and-Solar-Farms-Before-They-Are-Built-1.pdf

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Scientists who track climate action said it’s crucial to watch the language for loopholes. “We need to phase out of fossil fuels completely without a back door,” said New Climate Institute’s Niklas Hohne. “At this conference, there’s actually many back doors being proposed at the briefing table … mainly for prolonging the life of fossil fuels, and one is to talk about ‘unabated’ fossil fuels.”

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GLOBAL warming is caused by the emission of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. The main contributor to greenhouse gases is fossil fuels. When we burn fossil fuels to extract the energy contained in them, this is an unwanted byproduct. These gases rise up in the atmosphere and form a blanket around the planet, trapping the sun’s heat inside.

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STORIES: Read the real-life stories of users whose lives were changed by MyHeritage.

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WAR:

It might be hard to imagine how a little metal ball could change the course of a battle, an entire war, and even the trajectory of history.

Take, for example, the shots fired in April 1775 by Colonial rebels at British troops near Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Those opening rounds of the American Revolution were, as the saying goes, “Heard Round the World” for how they inspired liberty-seekers across the globe.

But they could’ve been for naught without Sgt. Timothy Murphy’s trigger skills two years later when British Gen. Simon Fraser tried rallying troops near Saratoga on Oct. 7, 1777.

“That man on the grey horse is a host unto himself, and must be disposed of,” said the American commander, Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold.

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2026 July 8 Knockanure

Knockanure

PARISH Secretary Maria, is taking Annual Leave from Weds. 8th July-Weds. 22nd July inclusive.  Please contact the Office before/after this time to obtain Baptismal Certs., book Masses, etc. During this time the Parish Office will be open on a reduced hour’s basis, Weds. To Fri. from 11am to 1pm.

2nd Collection at Masses this weekend 4th & 5th July for Sick & Retired Priests

With over twenty priests now retired, this fund provides for the ongoing support and care of those who have given their lives in priestly ministry.

RALLY: Kerry Life and Family have organised a Rally For Life in Tralee for the 11th of July. Assembling at the Immaculate Conception Church Rathass at 2.30pm and proceeding to the square Tralee where the people will be addressed by guest speakers. All Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS to Teresa Griffin of Fairy St, Athea who recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

TIDY: Moyvane Development Assoc. Tidy Towns clean-up every Tues. at 7pm in the village.

HEALTH: Irish Heart Foundation talk on keeping your heart healthy, at Listowel Community and Family Resource Centre, John B. Keane Rd. Weds. 8th July @12pm. Refreshments provided. Info call (087) 4132 521/(068) 23584.

CONGRATULATIONS to Clodagh Keane of Knockanure N.S. who won a Gold Medal in the Kerry Community Games art competition.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw results for June 30th 2026. Jackpot was E5.100. Winning Numbers were 4-13 29-30. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to; Noel and Bridget, c/o Kevins; Kathleen Flynn, Abbeyfeale; Eamon and Mags Whyte, Lissaniskea; Shannon McNamee, Kingdom Bar; and Kevin Flynn, Duagh. Next draw July 7th and the next Jackpot E5.200.

GAA NKL Div 3Result Ballydonoghue B 4-9 to Moyvane B 2-6.

GRAVEYARD Masses 2026; Mon. 3rd Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Ahavoher Cemetery

Tues. 4th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Knockanure Cemetery; Weds. 5th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Murhur Cemetery.

DEATH of Friederike “Icke” Weber of “Farranoge” Kilmorna, Listowel and formerly Solingen, Germany, on 25th June 2026. As we mourn Icke’s passing, we celebrate and remember the love and laughter she always brought into our lives. She cherished the life she built with her husband, the late Henry (died August 2025), and three children, Christian, Eva and Astrid, in her adopted home of Listowel. Sadly missed by her  family, her grandchildren Killian, Lauren and Madeline, sons-in-law Klaus and Calvin, daughter-in-law Lisa, brother Karl-Bernhard, brother-in-law Ulrich, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

DEATH of Mortimer (Franko) Galvin, Barragougeen, Moyvane, on June 26th, 2026.  Son of the late Michael and Hanora. Franko will be sadly missed by his brother Liam, sisters Mary and Noranne, aunt Mary, brothers-in-law Pat and John, sister-in-law Margaret, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrived to The Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Tuesday, with the Requiem Mass for Franko being celebrated at 11.00am, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

 DEATH of Thomas O’Brien, Bruach Na Gaile, Moyvane and formerly of Benmore, Ballyduff, on June 24th, 2026. Brother of the late James and Michael and uncle of the late Arianna and Michaela. Thomas will be sadly missed and  remembered by his partner Carol, son James, parents Margaret and Jim, grandmother Roseann, brothers Patrick and John, sisters Linda, Nora and Rose, uncles, aunts, Carol’s mother Anne, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephew, grandniece, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrived to The Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Monday morning for the Requiem Mass for Thomas, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

DEATH of Jerome Stack, Tullig, Castleisland,  and formerly of Killocrim, Listowel, on June 29th 2026. Predeceased by his parents John and Julia Stack. Survived by his wife Brenda (O’Donovan), his family, Deirdre, John, Sharon and Sinéad, sons-in-law Anthony (O’Donovan), Dave (Hearns) and Brendan (O’Donovan), daughter-in-law Ellie (Heffernan), his grandchildren, Caoimhe, Cian, Aoife, Dearbhla, Oisín, Fionn, Aoibheann, Naoise, Callum and Isabelle, his brother Seamus, sisters Kit Horan(Moyvane) and twin sister Joan Doherty, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends including those in the Amateur Drama Association .

Removal from his residence on Thursday morning (July 2nd) arriving to Castleisland Parish Church for Requiem Mass at 11am . Burial afterwards in Tobar na bhFionn Cemetery Cordal.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mickey Flavin, Joe Gunn, Bridie McEnery, Sheila Kennelly, Mike O Halloran, Dano Lyons, John Patsy O Sullivan, Margaret Aherne, Micky Barry, Fr. Jack Fitzgerald, Joe Halpin, Sr. Rosario Weir, Sr. Anne Daye, Dan Broderick, Rita Daly, Jennie Kennelly, Tony McCarthy, Noreen O Connor, Michael Moloney, Jimmy Ruddle, Ronin Christopher Essen, Daniel Stack.

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 4th July’26 Moyvane at 7.30pm;Sun. 5th July’26 Knockanure     at 9.30am; Tues. 7th July’26Moyvane at 7pm; Weds. 8th July’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Thurs. 9th July’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Fri. 10th July’26 Moyvane for Nora Scanlon (nee Mulvihill) Month’s Mind, Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm and Mass at 7pm; Sat. 11th July’26 Moyvane at 7.30pm; Sun. 12th July’26 Knockanure for Daniel Stack (1st Aniv.), Christopher Higgins (4th Aniv.) at 9.30am.

ST JOHNS: Thursday 16th at 8pm, Concert with Yershovy Sisters, Strings of Hope. Drama Summer Camp with Jo Jordan, Weeks 13th July & 20th July

Call Jo on 087 610 4224.

SEANCHAI: Literary Listowel takes place on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am. Poetry in the Park’ on the middle Sunday of every month at 2 pm.

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REFLECTION: Always control your “M”, Mouth, Mind, Mood, & Money.

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR FR. SEÁN of Ballybunion, We warmly invite everyone to join us for a special weekend of celebration on 11th–12th July. A parish celebration will take place at all Masses as we come together to thank Fr. Seán

DANCING IN DUAGH: Every Friday night 9- 11pm.

TINTEÁN THEATRE Ballybunion, ‘Step into the world of bubbles’ Matinee Sunday 19th July @ 3pm.

HORIZON FESTIVAL BALLYBUNION Taking place 10th – 12th July, an outdoor music festival taking place at the former Atlantic Hotel site & Marine

Car Park.

BALLYBUNION SUMMER MARKETS running every Sunday until August 30th.

CAR BOOT SALE: will be held in Newcastle West Community Centre on Saturday July 11, from 8am to 1pm.

MUSIC and set dancing session, at the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry   continues on Tuesday’s from  9pm to 11.30pm, for the summer months.

FITZPATRICKS OF LISTOWEL -LOUGH DERG –  3 Day Pilgrimage – 10th to

12th July – €185 – Call 087 396 6399.

SUMMER FESTIVAL: summer festival in Killarney from June 28 to July 30.Festival will  feature street parades, outdoor cinema, live bands, and street theatre. Timed to run alongside the Killarney Races, the Killarney Regatta, and the Ring of Kerry Cycle.

VINTAGE Run at Tournafulla on Sunday 12th July.

Rewild Festival 2026 event, returns to the old Dunloe Golf Course on July 11.

RACING, Cork on 10th, Limerick on 11th and Killarney on 13th.

FAMILIES: services provided to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. A pragmatic responses that could improve life for families of people with an intellectual disability. Multi-annual funding would also help by allowing providers to plan. It may also be helpful to review the wider impact of HIQA (the Health Information and Quality Authority) inspections. The expectations placed on services can sometimes be counter-productive, reducing capacity at a time when families are desperate for places.

You can read a full analysis giving an overview of where we are today and how the State could best respond – here:

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LIBRARY Events: https://www.facebook.com/KerryLibrary

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ATHEA: An RTÉ News report broadcast on 25 April 1966 from RTE Archives

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RATHKEALE: open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Irish Palatine Heritage Experience.

AWARD: THE Ireland-U.S. Council recently presented its 2026 Excellence in International Business Award to Maurice Regan, recognising his remarkable success in Ireland and the US, and acknowledging his philanthropy. Under Regan’s leadership, his firm, JT Magen, has since 1992 delivered some of the most iconic and complex projects in the United States, including major corporate headquarters, the construction of the first-ever Apple Store in New York City – The Ireland-U.S. Council for Commerce & Industry, Inc. was founded in 1963 to build business links between America and Ireland, and to develop dialogue and improved understanding between leaders in business and government on both sides of the Atlantic.

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PLACES of Sanctuary Ireland is a network of groups in towns, cities and local communities which share the objectives of promoting a culture of welcome, and inclusiveness right across every sphere and sector of society, so that wherever people seeking sanctuary go they will feel safe, find people who welcome them and understand why they are here, and have opportunities to be included in all activities.

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LISTOWEL PARISH JOINING KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK 2026: on Saturday, August 22nd   Only 12 seats left.  To book a seat contact Listowel Parish Office 068-21188 or email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie

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HISTORY: Almost 200,000 Irish historical records released online

Updated / Tuesday, 30 Jun 2026. Mr Wallace said that the newly released records were compiled from copies that were made before 1922.

“So, this was like a public state archive. People used it for legal cases, for doing local history, for doing family history. They went in, they made copies, not knowing it was going to be destroyed.

“And those copies ended up all around the world, all around Ireland, north and south, all around Britain.

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The London Event; Join the Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS) for a special London event as part of its 90th Anniversary International Lecture Series. Founded in 1936, the IGRS is the world’s oldest organisation dedicated to Irish family history. For nine decades, it has championed the preservation and understanding of Ireland’s rich documentary heritage.

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TRIP: Youth 2000 Summer Festival | 13th–16th August

Calling all young people aged 16–35! Join us at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation-only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included.

Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Youth Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. To register or find out more, visit youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland.”

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WILLIE CLANCY Summer School  is held each July in Milltown Malbay, takes place from Saturday July 4 to Sunday July 12. On Sunday July 5, Taylors Cross Céilí Band will be playing in the Mill Marquee from 9.30pm

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ATU, St. Angela’s College, Sligo programmes Autumn’26: P/Time Cert. in Religious Education for Primary School with Online Delivery. Closing date Fri. 14th Aug.’26. For further info. visit www.atu.ie

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GRAVEYARDS: Earlier this year, Skibbereen Heritage Centre added substantially to its Cork Graveyards Database, bringing the total to 109,385 burial records from over 170 graveyards throughout the county. All are free to search online.

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DUBLIN PORT, WELCOMING EXPLORERS SINCE 1707. Dublin Port is a place of discovery, heritage, and connection. Stroll or cycle along the Dublin Port Greenway  and enjoy the scenic views, or step into the past at our Distributed Museum, uncovering the rich maritime history that shaped the city.

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ARTS: The Anam Arts Festival is a three-day celebration of music, words, and hidden corners of Tralee. Held on July 3rd–5th, it welcomes locals and visitors to experience the town in a whole new way. With a focus on emerging and established Irish talent, events take place in some of Tralee’s most unexpected and atmospheric spaces. https://anamtralee.ie/#hero

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EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath and some of his cabinet met with IFA National Council today in the Charlemagne Building in Brussels. The discussion focused on key issues such as CAP, CBAM and Trade, while also discussing the work Commissioner McGrath does under his portfolio · Jun 24, 2026

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EU: Ireland has been allocated a potential €15.3 million share of the European Commission’s proposed €540 million fertiliser support package.

FATHERS: As compared to mothers, fathers are sometimes thought of as a secondary, almost superfluous, parent.

But my guest says that fathers actually saved the human race, and continue to do so today. Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist, a pioneer of fatherhood science, and the author of The Life of Dad. Today on the show, we talk about the role of fathers in human history and how their main role continues to be teaching kids the skills they need to take risks, become independent, and navigate the world beyond their family. We also talk about the physiological changes that happen when a man becomes a father and how dads are just as biologically primed as mothers to parent.

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RACE: Kerry’s own Majella Diskin placed a stunning fourth individual placing in the women’s 70-74 category, conquering a brutal 7.79km uphill race with an 851m vertical climb. Even better – her incredible performance helped secure team gold for Ireland. But Majella, a former Castleisland Community College teacher,  was back in action on Sunday for another ‘up and down hill race – and the results brought “Absolutely monumental news from the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in Czechia,”

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SAINT: Who was Saint Oliver Plunkett?

St Oliver Plunkett, who was born in Loughcrew, County Meath, was the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, who became the first Irish saint in almost 700 years when he was canonised in 1975.

Having been admitted to the Irish College in Rome, he was ordained a priest in 1654. However, the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland had defeated the Catholic cause,  meaning that the public practise of Catholicism was banned, and Catholic clergy were executed.  It was therefore not possible for Plunkett to return to Ireland, and he petitioned to stay in Rome, where he became a professor of theology.

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FARMERS: The CSO’s Farm Structure Survey 2023 indicates a total of 133,174 farms operating in Ireland with 17,519 (13.2%) of those operated by female farm holders. Additionally, notable improvements can be seen in the cohort of 299,725 farm workers with data indicating circa 34% of farm workers in 2023 were female. This represents an increase of over 7% in female farm workers in the three-year period 2020-2023. Farm Structure Survey 2023 (cso.ie)

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MILK Price: One solution according to Noel Murphy would be the introduction of an EU wide Voluntary Milk Supply Reduction Scheme. Measures like this were introduced by the European Commission in 2016 in response to “exceptional market pressures” at that time following the abolition of milk quotas.

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FASHION industry is one of the world’s most polluting sectors, responsible for up to eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. It consumes vast amounts of water – 215 trillion litres annually, equivalent to 86 million Olympic-sized swimming pools – and relies on thousands of chemicals, many of them harmful to human health and ecosystems.

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ENERGY: More than 300 delegates from across Ireland’s renewable energy, agriculture and industrial sectors gathered yesterday (Wednesday, June 24) for the second annual Biomethane Day Ireland.

The event highlighted the growing momentum behind biomethane as a key pillar of Ireland’s energy transition and climate ambitions.

The conference, held in Dublin, brought together farmers, project developers, technology providers, contractors, energy off-takers, large energy users, policymakers, investors and industry experts.

For some highlights from Biomethane Day 2026, check out Agriland’s video below.

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SOLAR: Our climate, and our democracy, are melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history―if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance. Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind―and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay.

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To identify the most common false claims regarding wind, solar and electric vehicles, the authors of the Sabin Center’s new report first reviewed social-media groups and websites created to oppose renewable energy projects or policies, as well as existing coverage about misinformation. The authors then developed transparent, fact-based responses to these false claims, relying to the greatest extent possible on peer-reviewed academic literature and government publications. The authors designed the report so that members of the public can cultivate balanced and informed opinions on frequently-contested topics related to renewable energy and electric vehicle deployment.

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BLACKBERRY: Like all blackberries, the Himalayan blackberry is not a berry but rather an aggregate fruit of multiple drupelets, with each drupelet containing an individual seed. These sweet fruits attract birds and other animals in the summer, which encourages seed dispersal and the rapid spread of the plants through their feces. In addition to reproducing through seeds, Rubus armeniacus may also clone itself through vegetative propagation, which occurs when the stem tips root as they come in contact with the ground, contributing to its aggressive growth strategy.

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Venezuela? Irish connection to the South American country of Venezuela, there is actually a rich history there! Daniel Florence O’Leary: Born in Cork in 1801, O’Leary is a literal national hero in Venezuela. 1815, his older brother moved to Killarney, County Kerry, to practice as a medical doctor. Daniel Florence O’Leary joined the British Legion to help South America fight for independence from Spain, became the personal aide-de-camp and close friend of Simón Bolívar, and his remains are buried in the National Pantheon of Venezuela right next to Bolívar.  The Irish Legion: Hundreds of Irish volunteers fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence in the early 1800s, leaving a lasting historical bond between the two nations.

General Arthur Sandes (from County Kerry) Arthur Sandes is a legendary military figure in South American independence. Born in Kerry, he arrived in Venezuela in 1818 as part of the Irish Legion.

Dr. Thomas Foley, a medical doctor from Kerry, as the Inspector General of his Military Hospitals.

Tralee native Eamon Stack. Stack, a Kerry man who lived in Caracas, has been a prominent voice in Irish media coordinating updates and raising awareness for friends, family, and victims following the severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela recently. 

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OECD reports on Ireland

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TARGETS: Ireland is not yet on track to meet its climate targets. Greenhouse gas emissions per capita are amongst the highest in the OECD area (13.2 tCO2e compared to an OECD average of 9.9 in 2022) and the potential of the circular economy to reduce emissions is underexploited. The circular material use rate, standing at 2%, is far below the EU27 average of 12.2% (2024). Greater efforts are needed for accelerating decarbonisation and promoting the circular economy to meet targets.

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CANADA: Dominion Day? It recalls July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created a new Dominion – a self-governing entity with its own parliament, laws, and destiny, yet rooted in the constitutional traditions of the Crown.

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DROWNING: How to Save Someone From Drowning

Every summer, millions of Americans head to pools, lakes, rivers, and beaches looking to cool off. But the water demands respect. More than 4,000 people die from unintentional drowning in the United States each year — an average of about 11 deaths every day — making drowning one of the nation’s leading causes of accidental death. And that sobering number is ticking up, making the above rescue tips even more necessary. 

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2026 July 15 Knockanure

Knockanure

GRAVEYARD Masses 2026; Mon. 3rd Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Ahavoher Cemetery

Tues. 4th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Knockanure Cemetery; Weds. 5th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Murhur Cemetery.

– St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tarbert on Friday 31 July at 7pm.

SYMPATHY: At a recent Board of Management the following votes of sympathy was passed to

The Horgan Family Kilmorna on the death of Timmy Horgan, and The Kennelly Family Knockanure on the death of Gerry Keane Ballincollig Co. Cork.

ANNIVERSARIES: Gerald Fitzgerald, Ciss Dore, Margaret Noon, Fr. John Quinlan, Maura O Connor, Christopher Higgins, Con Kearney, Nodie Brosnan, Sr. Vianney Buckley, Paddy Cronin, Peggy Horan, Timmy Noonan, Fr. William Buckley, Tom Sullivan, Margaret Horgan, Nora Mulvihill, Mike Sheehan, Sr. Anne Bernadette Sheehan,

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 11th July’26 Moyvane at 7.30pm; Sun. 12th July’26 Knockanure for Daniel Stack (1st Aniv.)Christopher Higgins (4th Aniv.) at 9.30am; Tues. 14th July’26 Moyvane for Nora Dore & her daughter Kathleen Dore (Aniv.’s) at 7pm; Weds. 15th July’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Thurs. 16th July’26 Moyvane, Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm and mass at 7pm; Fri. 17th July’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Sat. 18th July’26 Moyvane   for Timothy Noonan (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 19th July’26 Knockanure for        Nora & Jimmy Moore & their son Willie (Aniv.’s)               at 9.30am.

PARISH Secretary Maria, is taking Annual Leave till 22nd July.  Please contact the Office before/after this time to obtain Baptismal Certs., book Masses, etc. During this time the Parish Office will be open on a reduced hour’s basis, Weds. To Fri. from 11am to 1pm.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw results for July 7th 2026; Jackpot was E5.200. Winning Numbers 14-24-29- 30. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to the following, Dublin Joe, c/o Kevins; Nelius Clancy, Knockanure; John and Eileen Enright; Bridget Flaherty; Dara & Ava Neville, c/o G Buckley; Next Draw on July 14th and the next Jackpot E5.300.

Listowel Emmets Split the Bucket winner on 30th was June, was Maureen Moloney received a cheque of €802.50.

GAA: County League Div 4- Skellig Rangers 1-16, Moyvane 0-7.

ST JOHNS: Summer Drama Camp with Jo Jordan, week 2, Monday 20th, details from 087 6104 224.

Thursday 16th Concert with Vershovy Sisters, Strings of Hope, details from 068 22566.

Kerry Writers Museum Listowel County Kerry. Open Mic at Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 11am for Literary Listowel, a welcoming open mic gathering celebrating writing, reading, storytelling, and the spoken word. Bring a poem, a story, an extract from your work, or simply come along and enjoy a morning of creativity, conversation, and inspiration. No booking required – just bring your words and join us.

LECTURE held  at St John’s recently, Three speakers at The Great Irish Famine “An Gorta Mór” in Listowel Workhouse Union, talk on 30th June. Were: Elizabeth Stack, Michael Guerin and Kay Caball Moloney.

CONGRATULATIONS to Nicky and Anne McAuliffe who were recently presented with an award in Miltown Malbay for their devotion to teaching Irish traditional music since the early 1970s.

Music Miltown Malbay July 2026;

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TINTEÁN THEATRE Ballybunion, ‘Step into the world of bubbles’ Matinee Sunday 19th July @ 3pm.

Also coming up on the 24th July at 8pm is Kerry-born country-pop artist Kaylene returns home to perform a special headline show. Originally from Listowel and now based in Abu Dhabi.

HORIZON Festival in Ballybunion from July 10 to July 12 The event will see two stages, and 19 acts.

OYSTER:  Ballylongford Oyster Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend Friday 31 July to Monday 3 August.

TRIP: Youth 2000 Summer Festival | 13th–16th August

Calling all young people aged 16–35! Join us at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation-only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Youth Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. To register or find out more, visit youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland.” More; https://www.youtube.com/live/mz3M8pr243M

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COMMEMORATION: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks marked the National Day of Commemoration, annual event honours all Irish men and women who lost their lives in past wars or while serving with the United Nations. Held on Friday 10 July- Sunday 12 July 2026.

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RALLY: Kerry Life and Family have organised a Rally For Life in Tralee for the 11th of July. Assembling at the Immaculate Conception Church Rathass at 2.30pm and proceeding to the square Tralee where the people will be addressed by guest speakers.

COLLECTION: Senior Citizen’s Annual Church Gate Collection at all Masses on the weekend of the 18th & 19th July’26.

BON Secours Hospital Tralee are  sponsors of The Academy of Dance, supporting its  dancers as they prepare for the World Finals of the Dance World Cup. Dancers will compete in both the Acro Dance and Classical Ballet categories, Dance World Cup is taking place in Dublin from July 8 to July 18.

THANKS: Ger Kennelly Vintage Run, wish to express their gratitude to everyone who helped make the recent vintage run such a success. A special thank you to all the fantastic car/bike owners, volunteers, local businesses for their generous donations, those who sold tickets & and bought tickets, those who supplied food on the day.  A total of E 6010 has been presented to both, Nano Nagle special school and Moyvane Community Centre,   This would not be possible without the incredible Community spirit, Thank you.

RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday 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.

TEASING has almost entirely negative connotations these days. It is the word evoked by sullen-faced parents to describe a misfortune befallen their child: “Jimmy is being teased at school.” It is largely associated with bullying. It is thought of as a form of expression that divides. Yet teasing has in fact long functioned to bring people together

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CHARITY: World Vision’s credibility; The resources we receive are a sacred trust from God, through our donors, on behalf of the most vulnerable. Trustworthy charities must have financial transparency, so we are regularly held accountable by independent third-party organizations.

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MURAL: Work is continuing to prepare a new home for Jim Dunn’s Mural which was once located in between Mullanes and Batts Bar. The new home for the mural will be Con Colbert Memorial Hall, to the front of the sports hall.

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Horizon Radio

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IFA and Farming

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IFA Report  

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ICMSA: Mr O’Brien said they are seeing a cashflow deficit coming our way this year due to reduced output prices, increased input costs and a very long winter. “The positives of last year are being ‘eaten up’ and farmers are worried that they will find themselves stretched for cash. So ICMSA is advising our members to talk to their banks about their cashflow requirements and make sure they have some contingency in place, in the event of cash becoming tight. 

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BEEF: Supermarket chain Lidl has launched “a major Irish beef promotion across 26 European countries”.The promotion comes following Ireland’s success at the most recent World Steak Challenge. The promotion focuses on four cuts of Irish steak sourced by Lidl from Dawn Meats and Liffey Meats. The supply contract is valued at €10 million, which increases Lidl’s beef exports to more than €32 million this year.

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RING of Kerry Cycle 2026, Main Beneficiary Charities 2026

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Video link   https://youtu.be/j4sei7q4vsk

Filename,  Charity Ring of Kerry Cycle July 2026.

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LIBRARY: Listowel Library on Thursday 16th from 10.00am – 1.00pm, we welcome Aisling

from Kerry County Museum with her mobile museum of historical artefacts. From the Stone Age to the revolutionary era, Kerry Museum will transport you through time with their handling collection. You can even bring along your own artefacts from home! No need to book – just call in with your grown up.

BLOOD DONORS URGED TO ATTEND CLINIC • Listowel Arms Hotel • Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th July • 4:50pm – 8:10pm. • New Donors always welcome. • Phone 1800 222 111 for appointment

RACING Killarney on 15th and 16th; Galway races begin on the 27th.

NEW Moon on the 14th. Lovely weather, great drying, but forecasters are warning of dangers in high temperatures. When men were saving hay with the pike, not a word about dangers of heat, and sun.

Irish Independent 1905-current, Tuesday, 17 April, 1934; Page: 5

BRAVE IRISH PASTOR HOW HE DEFIED INCENDIARIES HIS WORK IN ENGLAND

There is much regret in Catholic centres in Manchester at the departure of Rev. Vincent Marshall, who has been pastor of St. Malachy’s, Collyhurst, for 14 years, during which he had to make a strenuous struggle on behalf of his congregation. Father Marshall, for health reasons, has been transferred to a parish near Preston. Father Marshall is a native of Listowel,

and first, cousin to the Ven. Archdeacon Marshall, P.P.. V.G.. of Kenmare and Mr. H.J. Marshall, Solr. Listowel. He was sent to Collyhurst from Wales in 1927 to open a Mission.

INCENDIARISM.

Despite opposition, he secured a room, where his little congregation heard Mass. On one occasion an effort was made to prevent Mass being celebrated there, and on three occasions the place was fired by incendiaries. After a long period of suffering. Father Marshall saw his life’s ambition realised in the building of the present fine school, Church and presbytery, at a cost of £IO.OOO. Latterly he has been prominent in connection with the slum clearance in Manchester, and, successfully fought, the rights of the now very large number of Collyhurst Catholics to be re-housed in flats in the same district. Last year the parish presented Father Marshall with £500 on the occasion of his silver jubilee, and he devoted it to church purposes.

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TOUR: Newgrange Farm is delighted to team up with Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland again for the Newgrange Farm Archaeological Park and Newgrange Chamber tour.

Anthony – author, photographer, tour guide and archaeological discoverer – will lead a tour of the archaeological monuments and their associated mythology on Newgrange Farm. The tour includes a visit to the Newgrange monument chamber with OPW guides.

The tours will take place on July 15th and August 12th.

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Greenhouse gas emissions per person vary greatly among countries. In the United States of America and the Russian Federation per capita emissions are almost three times the world average of 6.6 tons of CO2 equivalent, while in India and the African Union they are less than half the world average. Globally, the 10 per cent of the population with the highest income account for nearly half of all emissions.

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GREENHOUSE gas emission targets are not in line with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement temperature goal

Countries’ mitigation commitments according to their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) fall below those need to meet Paris Agreement targets. The IPCC estimates that a global GHG emissions reduction of 43% by 2030 (from 2019) is necessary to be on track to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting temperature to 1.5°C by the end of this century.

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The Greenhouse Effect

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that regulates Earth’s temperature.

How It Works

  The Sun emits energy that reaches the Earth.

    Some sunlight is reflected back into space.

    The remaining energy warms the Earth’s surface.

    The Earth releases heat as infrared radiation.

    Greenhouse gases trap part of this heat, keeping the planet warm.

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RURAL: Ireland’s rural areas are central to the country’s economy, society and territorial identity. Compared with many OECD countries, they show strong economic performance and relatively favourable demographic trends, particularly in regions with good access to urban labour markets. Yet, persistent spatial disparities between urban and more remote rural areas create distinct policy challenges. This report examines Ireland’s rural development approach

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GRID: Complex, time-consuming approval processes delay new infrastructure on the electric grid: “Connecting to the grid is a really extensive process. It requires a lot of back and forth between the developer and the transmission authority, and it requires a series of studies on grid impacts. In the past, we had large, decentralized fossil fuel plants that were going through this process. But now that there are a lot of small, decentralized renewable plants, there are more challenges associated with this permitting. So, it’s leading to longer approval times.” (4:25)

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State must ensure an adequate return on assets.

Investment in energy capacity is paid for by user fees; it isn’t a charge on the Government budget.

Unfortunately, the failure to introduce water charges a decade ago means that Uisce Éireann isn’t a commercial State company like the ESB. This delayed necessary investment in the 2010s, and now all of the €7.7 billion to be invested in water and sewerage out to 2030 must come from the government budget, leaving less cash for other public services.

Over the next five years, the State plans to invest almost €30 billion in housing, 9 per cent of national income. This will double the value of the housing stock owned by State bodies. However, when the cost of maintenance and management of the current public housing stock is factored in, the rental income represents a rate of return of under 1 per cent on the State’s assets.

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ABOUT 15,000 new businesses, set up across Ireland in the first six months of 2026.

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2026 July 22 Knockanure

Knockanure

COLLECTION: Senior Citizen’s Annual Church Gate Collection at all Masses on the 18th & 19th July’26.

CHIROPODIST. Contact Noreen at 068 49238 for an appointment on Saturday, July 25 beginning at 10.00am.

GRAVEYARD Masses 2026; Mon. 3rd Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Ahavoher Cemetery on Tues. 4th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Knockanure Cemetery; Weds. 5th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Murhur Cemetery.- St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tarbert on Friday 31 July at 7pm. DUAGH: Cemetery Mass will take place in Springmount Cemetery on Thursday, July 23rd at 8.00 p.m.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jack McKenna, Nancy Langan, Mary Scanlon, Hannah Ferguson, Bill Enright, Nora Moore, Mary O Donoghue, John Martin Hegarty, Patrick Shanahan, Lil Stack, Bridie Wynne, John McAuliffe, Maureen Airey, Doreen Beasley, T D Sullivan,

MASS: Sat. 18th July’26 Moyvane for Timothy Noonan (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 19th July’26 Knockanure for Nora & Jimmy Moore & their son Willie (Aniv.’s) at 9.30am; Tues. 21st July’26 Moyvane at 7pm; Weds. 22nd July’26 Knockanure  at 7pm; Thurs. 23rd July’26 Moyvane        Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm and Mass at 7pm; Fri. 24th July’26 Knockanure at    7pm; Sat. 25th July’26 Moyvane for Liam Lynch (A/v.) & deceased members of the Lynch family, Aughrim

Denis Corridan (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 26th July’26 Knockanure at 9.30am.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw Results for 14th July 2026; Jackpot was E5.300. Winning Numbers 7-17-23-24. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to, Sheila Costelloe, Killorglin; Timmy Leahy, Ballygologue Park; John and Eileen Enright, Lissaniskea; Dan Costelloe, Kilmorna; and Bridget Keane c/o Enrights Bar. Next draw on 21st July.  Next Jackpot E5.400.

GAA: NKL Div 3 Final Result, Moyvane B 1-13 to Ballydonoghue B 1-10. Congratulations to Juniors on a win in the final of the North Kerry League.

VINTAGE in Knockanure on 16th August, registration at 12.30pm.

FOOD Waste; EPA estimated that the average household in Ireland wastes E60 per month of salvageable food.

SEAI should provide grants for Battery storage according to ICMSA:  

SEISIUN 26: The Summer Seisiún Show at the Devon Inn Hotel Templeglantine on Thursday at 8.30pm. A night of music, story, song and dance is presented by members of the Templeglantine Comhaltas branch. The shows are held in July and August.

DANCING IN DUAGH: Every Friday night 9- 11pm

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IFA: Wednesday, July 15th, IFA Lobbying of Oireachtas Members ahead of Budget 2027 in Dublin Mansion House.  IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle attended the 2026 Mary Robinson Climate & Nature Conference in Ballina, on Friday, July 10th.

IFA want more investments to help Ireland reach climate targets.

SCHOOL: Over 3,800 payments for families in Kerry for Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance recently.

OYSTER FESTIVAL:  Ballylongford Oyster Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend Friday 31 July to Monday 3 August.

TINTEÁN THEATRE Ballybunion, ‘Step into the world of bubbles’ Matinee on Sunday 19th July @ 3pm, on the 24th July at 8pm Kerry-born country-pop artist Kaylene returns home to perform a

special headline show.

PATTERN DAY – SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST, BALLYBUNION.

GALWAY, Racing begins on 27th July.

GLIN: there will be a lifeguard at the pier for the Summer months and swimming lessons will be on offer. The annual swim from Clare to Glin pier July 25th. This year the swimmers are sponsored to raise funds for the ‘Cancer Clinical Research Trust’

 –  Open day at Glin Castle, August 23rd. There will be a dramatic display of medieval battle re-enactments and weapons display from that era. Funds raised go towards Glin Development.

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The Dan Paddy Andy Festival Lyreacrompane, over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday 31 July to Monday 3 August 2026.

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16TH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR & HONDA 50 RUN Donations on the day with proceeds to Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes & St. Joh O God, Castleisland. Sunday 2nd August. Ballymac vintage.

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.

Video link https://youtu.be/ecz9sLrD-rI

Filename Moyvane Rambling House 12July2026

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FINUGE: Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend Festival, 31st July to 3rd August 2026.

TG4 – a new archive research service which enables you to step back in time and look over 9,000 + programmes from 1996-2008. Registration is required to access this service see below.

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LISTOWEL PARISH JOINING KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK 2026: on Saturday, August 22nd.  To book a seat contact Listowel Parish Office 068-21188 or email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie

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ANNUAL NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Celebrating the 6th world day for grandparents and the elderly. All are welcome. Sunday 26th July 2026. Knock Shrine – Chief celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin commencing at 2:30pm with the Anointing of the Sick, A Day of Grace and Blessing for the whole Family as we honour Grandparents and the Elderly. Please join us. Visit our website for

resources: http://www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE, MEXICO: October 2027 for 10 days. The most famous Catholic site in Mexico, where Juan Diego reported visions of the Virgin Mary in 1531. Visitors can see the miraculous cloak with the Virgin’s image and attend mass at this major pilgrimage destination. Spiritual director, Fr. Brendan Walsh, for more information contact Mairead on 087 600 4379.

CROAGH PATRICK MEN’S CLIMB OF REPARATION AND CONFERENCE, Saturday 22nd-Sunday 23rd August. Phone 094 937 5993 to book. Details from http://www.humanlife.ie or email mail@humanlife.ie for details.

 TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS will be celebrated on Sunday 2nd August at 12.00 noon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, by Fr. Bernard Healy. Tea &coffee in the Kerry Life & Family Centre, Upr Rock St. (next to Cremur Heating), after Mass.

TRALEE: Fr. Teddy Lenihan served as hospital Chaplain in UHK, Tralee and has been appointed Parish Priest of our Lady  & St Brendan’s. Tralee. He will be on sabbatical for 3 months until mid-October.

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AWARD: Dr Lawlor, founder of State of Mind Ireland, received recognition for her inspiring journey, and commitment to continuing the vision she originally created alongside her late brother, Dr Martin Lawlor, who lost his life in a hit-and-run incident in December 2018.

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GRAVES: Mass grave in Pennsylvania could contain remains of over 100 Irish railroad workers;   https://irishheritagenews.ie/mass-grave-in-pennsylvania-could-contain-remains-of-over-100-irish-railroad-workers/

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FLOWERS: Great to see all the wild flowers along the side roads and on waste ground. Video link https://youtu.be/AWCba79yuV0

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LOCAL

Moore- Moyvane Church

Michael Moore born 13th May 1869 Claar son of Pat Moore and Joan Kennelly; Mary Moore born Moyvane 6th Jan. 1862 daughter of Pat Moore and Joan Kennelly; William Moore Moyvane born 31st Jan. 1864 son of Pat Moore and Joan Kennelly; Catherine Moore Claar born 24th April 1867 to Pat Moore and Joan Kennelly; Bridger Kennelly Leitrim Moyvane born 1st Sept 1855 to Con Kennelly and Margaret Moore; James Moore Gortdromagowna born 13th Dec. 1841 to William Moore and Joan Connell; Marriage 7th Feb. 1836 William Moore and Joan Connell Aughrim; Con Moore Aughrim born Jan. 1833, Margaret Moore born Sept. 1835, and Joan Moore born 22nd Dec. 1837 all three children of John Moore and Mary Nolan, sponsors Joan Moore were Denis Nolan and Nora Riordan.

Marriage, James Kennelly, Leitrim and Joan Mulvihill 1st March 1832.

Martin Kennelly Gortdromosillihy born 1873; Joan Kennelly Glennalappa born 2nd July 1837; Joan Kennelly Bauragoogeen born 18th July 1837; Joan Kennelly born 2nd May 1841; Joan Kennelly Glennalappa born 14th July 1832; Joan Kennelly Glennalappa 7th June 1832; Joan Kennelly Poul born 17th Oct. 1838. Joan Kennelly Leitrim born 8th Jan. 1831;

Michael Dowley born 7th June 1841 Newtown to Michael Dowley and Margaret Griffin; Mary Deely Newtown born 15th June 1840 to John Deely and Mary Poore?; Joan Foran Murhur born 27th Jan. 1862 to Pat Foran and Catherine Moran; John Enright Aughrim born 13th Nov. 1876 to Dan Enright and Mary O Connor; Ann McMahon Dronvoher born 24th June 1835 to Tim McMahon and Mary Cahill;

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ARDNACRUSHA TOUR: Guided tours of Ardnacrusha Power Station are open the public to September 4, on weekdays only. Upwards of 30 people can be accommodated on the tour which take approximately 90 minutes. It was Ireland’s first national Hydro-electric station, and it attracts large crowds for the tour each summer. The tours are free, but bookings are essential and can be made at www.esb.ie/ardnacrushatours,

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AMERICA: This Simple White Line Is America’s Greatest Unsung Innovation, You know about the lightbulb and the iPhone. This is the unknown story of another ingenious creation that changed a nation.

By Ben Cohen, July 3, 2026. Over the past 250 years, America has produced the world’s most valuable inventions. The lightbulb. The internet. The telephone and the iPhone. Since the founding of the United States, we have built airplanes, refrigerators and Costco. We dreamed up the microchip and we gave the world chocolate-chip cookies. But the greatest American innovation that you won’t ever find on a list of America’s innovations might just be one that you see every day. It’s an unsung idea that changed a nation and spread all over the world—and it was driven by one guy. In the 1950s, around the time Jonas Salk cracked the polio vaccine, a metallurgist named John V. N. Dorr became the champion of a different lifesaver: a white line on the right side of the road.

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GREEN: Being green is centred around white, middle-class activists

Another example of this is the fact that rich countries send their trash in crates to developing countries. In June 2019, The Guardian exposed the way that developed countries actually get rid of and process their trash. They don’t. They reported that last year, “an equivalent of 68,000 shipping containers of American plastic recycling were exported from the U.S. to developing countries that mismanage 70% of their own plastic waste.” Developed countries pack their trash away and send it off to poor countries to sort through the trash for them. They do this because of the cheap labour they get from poor countries, like Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Not only does this harm the environment of developing countries, it puts the health of the cheap labourers at-risk. https://quchronicle.com/68545/opinion/is-environmentalism-a-classist-issue/

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INDIA: Ishan Kukreti- Published on:  26 Nov 2019, 3:44 am

Between 2016-17 and 2018-19, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), along with its 10 regional offices, gave permission to cut 6,944,608 trees across the country for various projects. The data was provided as a response to a question asked in the Rajya Sabha on November 25, 2019.

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Europe agrees to cut emissions 90% by 2040

Published Wed, Dec 10 20258:17 AM EST Updated Wed, Dec 10 20259:09 AM EST

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EU: Jørgensen hinted at the EU executive’s upcoming electrification strategy, a draft of which Euronews has seen. Expected to be unveiled on 17 July, it is intended to be the driving force to ultimately reach energy sovereignty.

 After several delays, the EU executive is set to propose an electrification target for 2040, arguing that widespread adoption of electric technologies could save roughly €200 billion in fossil fuel imports by the same year, cut fossil fuel demand and greenhouse gas emissions. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/exclusive-more-grids-more-electricity-less-fossil-fuels-energy-leaders-tell-euronews?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-ie

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FOOD: Catholic Relief Services to receive $235 million in food aid for Sudan, Ethiopia; “More than 110,000 metric tons of U.S.-grown agricultural commodities” will be delivered under an agreement in principle between Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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VENEZUELA EMERGENCY APPEAL Your compassion can help the local Church care for those affected and begin assessing the long term needs of devastated communities, Please donate to ACN’s emergency appeal through their website. https//www.acnireland.org

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DIOCESAN CHANGES 2026: Bishop Ray Browne wishes

to announce the following changes to the appointments

of clergy in the Diocese of Kerry:

Retirements:

*Fr Patsy Lynch, Ballinskelligs.

*Fr Sean Hanafin, Ballybunion.

*Fr Richard O’Connor, Professor in Theology, in Rome.

*Fr Maurice Brick, Castleisland.

Appointments:

*Fr Padraig Walsh, Our Lady & St Brendan’s Tralee to be

Parish Priest in Castleisland.

*Fr Teddy Lenihan (Hospital Chaplain) to be PP our Lady

& St Brendan’s.

*Fr Kieran O’Brien Adm. Killarney to be PP Rathmore.

*Fr Pat O’Donnell, Rathmore to be Adm. Killarney.

*Fr Gearóid Walsh, Ballymacelligott to be PP Ballybunion

*Fr David Kibet-Rugutt, Tralee to be PP Ballinskelligs.

*Fr Vitalis Barasa, Killarney to be PP Ballymacelligott.

*Fr Sean Murphy, Kenmare to minister in Killarney.

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2026 July 29 Knockanure

Knockanure

VINTAGE Rally in Knockanure on 16th of August Registration at 12.30pm, all proceeds to Palliative Care Kerry. 

HEART: The Irish Heart Foundation are having a talk in Listowel Community and Family Resource Centre on Weds. 29th July at 12pm.  Free event. All Welcome.

PARISH: 2nd Collection at Masses next weekend 1st & 2nd Aug. for The John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney. This acts as a focal point for the catechetical and adult faith education programmes of the diocese, supports Primary/Post Primary Religious Education. Sixth World day for Grandparents and the Elderly Sunday 26th July 2026. Baptisms: Saturday afternoons only from 1pm to 3pm.

Funerals may be recorded, please contact Fr. Brendan/Maria in Parish Office.

GRAVEYARD Masses 2026; Mon. 3rd Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Ahavoher Cemetery on Tues. 4th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Knockanure Cemetery; Weds. 5th Aug.’26 @ 8pm – Murhur Cemetery. Graveyard Mass at Templeathea 30th July at7pm.  Mass in Reilig Ide Naofa, Hill Road, Abbeyfeale on Tuesday, July 28 at 7pm. Tarbert: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tarbert — Friday 31st July at 7pm. Lislaughtin Abbey – Friday 7th August @ 7pm. Kilnaughtin Cemetery – Thursday 13th August @ 7pm.

GAA: Congratulations to Moyvane u10s who travelled to Milltown Castlemaine recently for a blitz in aid of the Kerry Palliative Care, competing against teams such as Milltown/Castlemaine, Beaufort & Laune Rangers before defeating Keel in the C group final. Club players, Jack Larkin, Liam Stack and Seanie Kissane competed in the club skills competition in the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Draw results; Jackpot was E5.400. Winning Numbers were 11-16-27-30. No Winner. Lucky Dips went to; Trish Rogan, Lisaniskea; Callum Buckley, Templeathea; Dessie & T J Finucane; Prince & Bridgot, c/o Kevins and Denise Collins, Lisaniskea. Next Draw on July 28th and the next Jackpot is E5.500. 

DEATH of Sr. Consolata (Mary) Bracken of Presentation Sisters, Cahirdown, Listowel and formerly Cahirsiveen, on 20th July 2026, sister of Brenda, Teresa (Sr. Leonie), Genie, Ita, Ann and the late Johnny, sister-in-law of the late Sean & Peter. Sadly missed by, her brothers-in-law Eamonn and Jack, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephew, great-grandniece, relatives, neighbours and by her Presentation Family.

Requiem Mass for Sr. Consolata was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel, Interment afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel.

DEATH of Dan O’Sullivan, Leitrim West, Moyvane, and formerly of Lower Athea, Athea, on July 16th, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and Bernard, sister Maryann and his nephew Kieran. Dan is survived  by his wife Anne-Marie, his children Sophie and Daniel, brothers Benny, Tadie, Tom, Con, Jerry, Pat and Jim, sisters Helen and Joan, aunts Mary and Peg, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrived to St. Mary’s Church, Listowel, on Tuesday for the Requiem Mass for Dan, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Mary O Carroll, Moss Gaire, Michael O Connor, Paudie Mullane, Canon James Neville, Nellie  Ahearn, John O Connell, Jimmy Dillane, Kieran Curtin, Peggy Mac Elligott, Brother Tom Sheehy,

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 25th July’26 Moyvane for Liam Lynch (A/v.) & deceased of Lynch family, Aughrim, Denis Corridan (Aniv.) at 7.30pm;

Sun. 26th July’26 Knockanure at 9.30am; Tues. 25th July’26 Moyvane Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm, Mass at 7pm; Weds. 29th July’26 Knockanure     at 7pm; Thurs. 30th July’26 Knockanure at 7pm; Fri. 31st July’26 Moyvane for Marie & John P. Welsh, Anna J. & Jeremiah Welsh, Diarmaid Welsh, Tullamore, Listowel, Ellen & Patrick Welsh & Baby Robin Welsh, Barragougeen at  7pm; Sat. 1st Aug.’26 Moyvane for     Mortimar “Franko” Galvin, Month’s Mind, Nodie & Jerry Brosnan (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 2nd Aug.’26 Knockanure for Tom Flavin Special Remembrance & his wife Bridie, Trien at 9.30am.

THE COMMUNAL FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS Saturday 1st August, commencing at 9.45am, in St. Mary’s Church Listowel. Introductory Prayers 9.45am, followed by the Rosary, with a 15 minute mediation after Mass, Confession available.

KNOCK: Consecrate yourself to the Eucharist on the Feast of Our Lady of Knock! Human Life International Ireland will be leading a 33 Day Consecration to the Eucharist online with videos uploaded each day. Starting 19 July – 20 August, on the HLI Ireland YouTube Channel. You can participate by watching the videos, or get the book “How to Be His” by Fr Jesse Maingot OP.

ABIDE IN HIS LOVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, 20–22 November 2026. Join women from across Ireland for a faith-filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr Mark Wharton, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin, Register now:

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WOMEN: Spiorad Ban Chiarraí’ or ‘Spirit of the Kerry Women’ by the award-winning Irish sculptor Elizabeth O’Kane, was unveiled in Tralee Town Park recently.

RADIO. Sad to see West Limerick 102FM closing down, great credit to all the performers, who brought joy to many of us. Hard to compete in media environment. RTE brought in €383.4m in 2025 compared to €380.4m in 2024.

DRAMA: Kerry Writers Museum is at Listowel County Kerry. Mining our Memories: An Introduction to Researching your Amateur Drama Histories on Saturday 15th August in Kerry Writers’ Museum as part of Heritage Week 2026.

ST JOHNS, on Friday August 14th lecture on Killmallock: from Friary to Famine, details from 068 22566.

VINTAGE DAY: Carrigkerry Sensory Garden fundraising vintage run and family Day will take place on Sunday August 2.

OPW  announced that admission to heritage sites will be free for all visitors under 18 throughout August 2026.

FUNDS: funding of €46,946.50 for 12 cultural festivals, summer schools and community events across County Kerry under the Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme 2026, announced recently.

DANCE: Timmy Woulfe 1st Anniversary Memorial Céilí in Athea on 6th September from 3pm to 6.

FRUIT: All the black Currents and gooseberries gone. Apples and plums scarce on many trees, but a few trees in Listowel have a good crop.

MILK: Dairygold and Teagasc have launched a new four-year joint programme to support Dairygold milk suppliers in building profitable, sustainable and resilient dairy farm businesses. According to the co-op, the initiative represents a significant investment in the knowledge, skills and future of dairy farming across the Dairygold catchment area. The new joint programme, launched on the farm of Kieran and Colm Kennedy, Buttevant, Co. Cork, builds on the partnership between Dairygold and Teagasc, which began in the early 1990s.

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JOB: School Cleaner. The Board of Management of Ballyguiltenane National School invites application for the post of part time cleaner.  The post will be for 5 hours per week, times during the week are negotiable. Duties will include general cleaning and maintaining a good standard of hygiene within the school.

Previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous. Please include the contact details for two referees with your application. This appointment is subject to current Vetting requirements. Applications, which should include a CV and letter of application, should be sent by email to office@ballyguiltenanens.ie or post to The Chairperson of the Board of Management, Ballyguiltenane National School, Glin, Co. Limerick.V94 T2W9 on or before Tuesday 4th of August 2026.

FARM SAFETY WEEK 2026; Make sure you’re following the Irish Farmers’ Association on all our social channels so you don’t miss the incredible content and important safety messages we’ll be sharing.

GREENWAY: A total of €9,950,000 has been allocated for greenways in Co. Kerry so far this year. The number was shared by Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien in reply to a question by Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

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GRANTS up to €70,000 available to turn a vacant house or building into a permanent home. 173 vacant houses in Kerry have been brought back into use through the vacant property grant.

BON Secours Hospital Tralee new in-house MRI and CT imaging service from Monday July 27. Representing a €2 million investment.

FULL Moon on 29th of July. We are having a dry spell, big change from last year. Watering pot plans is a never ending job. But wild flowers along some roads are flourishing. Beautiful smell of meadow Sweet is a gift to the senses.

JEWELLERY Workshop with Olive Stack – Mon Aug 3rd 2026

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FINUGE: Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend Festival, 31st July to 3rd August 2026.

GALWAY, Racing begins on 27th July.

CLASSIC CAR & HONDA 50 RUN: at O’Riada’s Bar & Restaurant, Ballymacelligott, on Sunday August 2nd. Registration from 9.00am, Run departing at 11.00am. All Vehicles welcome. Donations kindly accepted for the Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Sick & Helpers Fund and the St. John of God, Oilean Beo, Castleisland. Contact Ballymac Vintage Club: George 087 281

4845 / Paul 087 698 9878.

TINTEAN: Coming Fri 31st July at 8pm Hermitage Green in Ballybunion. Doors open at 7pm. visit www.tintean.ie

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MARKET: Ballybunion Summer Markets running every Sunday until August 30th from 11am-3pm.

PHOTOS: North Kerry Events

Here is a collection of photos of some events taken over the years. Open the album and you will see thumbnails of all the images in the album. Click on a photo to see enlargement and click on or hover over a photo to see its reference number and caption. As I get names I will caption the images. If anyone would like copies of pictures please contact me and if you can add names to pictures please make contact tonysphotoarchive@icloud.com

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KERRY: Sporting and cultural life in Kerry in the early 20th century

View the photo gallery Nothing defines Kerry as much as its success in winning All-Ireland football championships. By 1911 Kerry was on its way towards establishing itself as the most successful footballing county in Ireland. Ironically, however, it was a team from the hurling heartlands of north Kerry which was the first to bring All-Ireland glory to the county. The Ballyduff team which won the 1891 All-Ireland hurling final played in their everyday trousers and their bare feet. It was Kerry’s only All-Ireland hurling championship and it has long since been smothered by the success of the county footballers.

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GLIN Castle and Garden Tour on 23rd August.

OYSTER FESTIVAL:  Ballylongford Oyster Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend Friday 31 July to Monday 3 August.

DAN PADDY ANDY  The Dan Paddy Andy Festival Lyreacrompane takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday 31 July to Monday 3 August.

CRAFT FAIR & CAR BOOT SALE- On Sunday 2nd August (12- 4pm) there will be a craft fair and car boot sale at Sheehan’s Thatched Cottage, Finuge.

PATTERN DAY – SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST, BALLYBUNION.

EXERCISE WITH ANN MAARIE Sunday, August 9 from 11-1pm in Listowel Community Centre with all proceeds to Kerry Women’s Centre, Tralee. Contact 087 720 6449.  €10 per person.

KENMARE FAIR DAY Saturday, August 15 The Feast of the Assumption – the annual Fair Day takes place in Kenmare. 

SEISIUN 26: at the Devon Inn Hotel Templeglantine every Thursday at 8.30pm. A night of music, story, song and dance is presented by members of the Templeglantine Comhaltas branch.

PARK RUN — Abbeyfeale Town Park, Páirc Cois Féile. Abbeyfeale Town Park will host its very first Park Run on Sunday 26th July, with a 10:30am start at the Basketball Court in Páirc Cois Féile. The event has been organised and will be run on the day by the Park’s voluntary Board of Management

YOUTH 2000 Summer Festival | 13th–16th August for young people aged 16–35 Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. Donation-only event. Free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Youth Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. Register/more info. youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland.

SOLAR: More than a third of U.S. GHG emissions result from the burning of fossil fuels for electricity usage in buildings and homes. Solar energy produces clean, emissions-free electricity and can feed this electricity directly into the U.S. grid. https://seia.org/initiatives/climate-change/

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ENERGY: However, imported fuels still dominate Ireland’s energy system:

Overall, almost four-fifths (78.2%) of Ireland’s energy requirement continued to be met through imports in 2025, substantially higher than the latest available EU average of 57.3%; Almost 93% of those imports were fossil fuels, with Ireland importing all of its oil and coal requirements and more than 82% of its natural gas;

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In the 2020s Denmark proved molten salt storage technology could provide an answer to the dilemma of decarbonising heavy industry, too. The leading wind power nation unveiled a 1GWh large-scale molten salt battery project earlier this year, which can store clean electricity for up to two weeks by heating the salts to approximately 600C. When needed, the hot salt is circulated through a generator that produces high-temperature steam that can be used directly in industrial processes.

Sand Much like renewable electricity can be stored by heating salt, clean energy can be stored in sand. In the small town of Pornainen in southern Finland, thousands of tonnes of sand help store energy used to heat schools, libraries and town halls. This should allow the district to end the use of oil in its local heating network completely and reduce the use of wood chips by about 60%.

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MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has said that under current conditions, young people would be ‘insane’ to get involved in farming. He said: “The figures are stark and they’re clear to hear. The average age of farmers rose from 55 to 57 between 2010 and 2020.

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BOOK: Kerry Mental Health Association  has endorsed the a new book by Dan O’Donoghue titled “Self Employed – The Forgotten Community” which was launched at The Brehon Hotel, Killarney on Thursday, June 11.

The book is a guide for self-employed individuals who want to build a business that supports their lives – not consumes them. The Tralee-based author challenges the hustle-driven mindset and offers a smarter, more sustainable way to succeed.

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SMOKE: Trump is the latest American politician to blame Canada for the cross-border smoke.

TAGGING: Justice Minister, Jim O’Callaghan secured €2.1 million in Budget 2026 for electronic tagging.

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EMBRACE THE GRACE – is the title of the Young Adult Catholic Conference (18-40) being held on Saturday 29th August from 9.30am to 6pm at the Legion of Mary, De Montfort House, Morning Star Avenue, Dublin 7 DO7 VAO3. Tickets are on Eventbrite.ie. The Legion of Mary in Kerry would like to sponsor two young unwaged adults to attend. Please contact Patricia on 087-9048659 for more information.

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FREE EVENT| All ages welcome Satrurday , 1 August | 2-4

Spraoí Chiarraí ‘In Concert’ Spraoí Chiarraí is a local performance youth mentorship project of up and coming Irish Folk & Traditional Musicians & Singers in Co. Kerry in a concert atmosphere each summer.  Directed and produced by Tim O’Shea a veteran of The Folk & Traditional Music scene.

Venue:  St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Kenmare Place, Killarney

Contact:  Tim O’Shea T:  (087) 2814550; E:  timoshea99@hotmail.com

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THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS will be held Sunday 2nd August at 12.00 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass. Tea & coffee served in the Kerry Life & Family Centre, Upper Rock St. Tralee,  after Mass.

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CROAGH PATRICK MEN’S CLIMB OF REPARATION AND CONFERENCE Saturday 22nd- Sunday 23rd August. Phone 094 9375993 to book. Details from

http://www.humanlife.ie or email mail@humanlife.ie for details.

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Bits and Pieces July 2026

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Today, Mícheál Ó Siochrú, bilingual poet and novelist, lives with his family near the picturesque village of Castleconnell which he has lovingly described in his writings as “an enchanted haven nestled in the leafy embrace of sylvan splendour, dancing all day to chirping melodies until lulled at twilight by Shannon’s somnolent murmurings.”

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Experts say ADHD s frequently missed in women and girls because symptoms can present differently than in men. Many women are not diagnosed until adulthood, when they seek answers for lifelong struggles with focus, organisation, anxiety or feeling constantly overwhelmed.

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Why are wildfires decreasing in Canada while the damage from wildfires increases at a dangerous pace?

Canada’s wildfire peak was in 1989 when over 12 thousand wildfires were recorded by the federal government and burned 7.5 million hectares. In 2023, just under seven thousand wildfires burned a staggering 17 million hectares of land. So what is the cause of this statistical anomaly?

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By Sabrine Amboka

Nairobi, 17 July, 2026 / 11:50 pm (ACI Africa).

The President of SIGNIS Africa and Chairperson of the African Organizing Committee for the SIGNIS World Congress has expressed readiness to welcome participants from across the globe to Kigali, Rwanda, for the first-ever SIGNIS World Congress to be held on the African continent.

In his July 16 interview with ACI Africa, Fr. Walter Chekwendu Ihejirika said preparations for the SIGNIS World Congress, scheduled to take place from August 3-8 at Saint Famille Hotel in Kigali, are in their final stages after nearly two years of planning.

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Denis trains with Tara Dore School of Dance and Cantarina Music and Dance School, where he has developed his skills across dance and musical theatre.

His award-winning performance was choreographed by Dr Trish Melton, whose creative vision and expertise helped showcase Denis’s exceptional stage presence and versatility.

“Securing a World Silver Medal at an event of this calibre is an extraordinary achievement and reflects Denis’s exceptional talent, dedication, and commitment to his craft,” said Tara Dore.

“Denis’s World Silver Medal is a proud achievement for his family, teachers, choreographer, and everyone who has supported him throughout his journey. His success is a testament to years of hard work, perseverance, and passion, and marks an exciting beginning to what promises to be a bright future in the performing arts,” added Tara.

This latest success follows another major milestone in Denis’s career. At the 2025 Dance World Cup Finals in Burgos, Spain, he was awarded a full scholarship to Brighton Academy in recognition of his outstanding potential.

This September, Denis will take the next step in his professional journey when he begins his Musical Theatre training at Brighton Academy.

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Reflect

Every landscaping expert will offer this simple advice for keeping a beautiful lawn:

Kill the weeds.

But if you look for a second opinion, the Ultimate Authority will tell you differently. God, who created the first lawn — and, significantly, the First Garden makes room for weeds. He’s not quick to pull them up. He’s more patient than we are. That’s just one of the heartening lessons from this Sunday’s Gospel, which offers us abundant messages of wisdom and hope that serve as reminders of our Creator’s merciful love.

The parable we encounter this Sunday about the weeds and the wheat is unique to Matthew — and it represents another great example of how Jesus was able to take ordinary things, objects familiar to anyone in 1st century Galilee, and spin a tale to teach a larger lesson and make some valuable points.

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97-Year-Old ‘Living Martyr’ Cardinal, Who Forgave His Torturers: ‘Love Your Enemies; Pray for Your Friends’ Albanian Cardinal Ernest Simoni, who spent 18 years in jail for the faith, shares with the Register his advice for those facing persecution and grave suffering today and offers encouragement for young people: ‘With Jesus everything is beautiful.’

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Zelda Caldwell Books

July 17, 2026

Clocking in at more than 1,100 pages — with a tongue-tripping title to boot — the novel Kristin Lavransdatter, about a rebellious young woman who defies the sexual mores of 14th-century Norway — might not sound like an obvious choice for a Catholic book club.

Yet, more than a century after its publication, the book has become a staple for countless Catholic literary circles in the United States, prompted by the arrival of a readable new English translation from Penguin Books in 2005 and a compelling narrative built around a flawed but relatable heroine, who struggles with the consequences of sin before ultimately finding forgiveness and peace.

Now, there’s a surprising twist to the story: The novel’s Norwegian author, Nobel Prize-winner Sigrid Undset, whose own real-life conversion to the Catholic faith shares similar themes, is on a path to possible sainthood.

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CLEARY: “good royal drama” — one that happened over two centuries ago.

Pataki tells the true story of Desiree Clary, a 19th-century Frenchwoman who fell in love with Napoleon Bonaparte, who went on to become the French Emperor and then broke her heart. Turns out getting jilted by the 5-foot-7-inch Bonaparte wasn’t such a bad thing for Clary, who eventually married Jean Bernadotte and became the Queen of Sweden for 26 years.

Though Napoleon is one of Europe’s most famous and chronicled leaders, Desiree’s story is largely untold, says Pataki, 35, the daughter of former New York Governor George Pataki.

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LEAHY: Have you always thought the surnames Lahey and Leahy were variations of the same name? Think again! Lahey and Leahy originate from two different Gaelic surnames. Lahey, Lahy, Lahiff, Lahiffe, Laffey, and Lahive all originate from the Gaelic surname O Laithimh, which itself is a variant of O Flaithimh. O Flaithimh derives from the Irish word flaitheamh, which means lord or ruler. By the 16th century, the name was found in Galway, Clare, Tipperary, and Kilkenny.

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Denis Fahey

Mon Apr 26 2021 – 19:01

Shortly before his death on May 5th, 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte, in exile on St Helena, wrote a codicil to his will, bequeathing 10,000 francs (about £500) to a former sub-lieutenant in the army, Marie André Cantillon, in recognition of his attempt to assassinate the Duke of Wellington.

In February 1818, the soldier, a distant relative of Richard Cantillon, the famous economist and, like him, a descendant of the Cantillons of Ballyheigue, Co Kerry, had taken a pot shot at the Duke while the victor of Waterloo was riding through Paris. Happily for Wellington, the bullet missed its mark and happily for his would-be assassin a sympathetic jury acquitted him of attempted murder because the bullet hadn’t been found and, therefore, there was no proof that it had been fired.

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/bonaparte-denis-fahey-on-napoleon-s-irish-connections-1.4548227

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Thomas Moore

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For the 16th-century saint and philosopher, see Thomas More. For other uses, see Thomas Moore (disambiguation).

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore, by Thomas Lawrence

Thomas Moore, by Thomas Lawrence

Born      28 May 1779

Dublin, Ireland

Died       25 February 1852 (aged 72)

Sloperton Cottage, Bromham, Wiltshire, England

Resting place     St. Nicholas’ Churchyard, Bromham, Wiltshire, England

Occupation         Poet, writer, lyricist

Language             English

Alma mater        Trinity College Dublin (BA)

Middle Temple, London (LLB)

Period   Georgian era, Victorian era

Literary movement         Romanticism

Notable works  Irish Melodies

Memoirs of Captain Rock (1824)

Lalla Rookh (1817)

Letters & Journals of Lord Byron

The Last Rose of Summer (1803)

Spouse Elizabeth Dyke

Thomas Moore (28 May 1779 – 25 February 1852) was an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist. Widely regarded in his lifetime as Ireland’s “national bard”, his fame and reputation rested primarily on the popularity of his Irish Melodies. In these, Moore set to old Irish tunes verses that spoke to a narrative of Irish dispossession, loss, and resistance. In his romantic work Lalla Rookh (1817), in which these same themes are explored in an elaborate orientalist allegory, Moore achieved wider critical recognition and popularity. Translated into several languages, and adapted and arranged for musical performance by, among others, Robert Schumann, the chivalric verse-narrative established Moore as one of the leading exemplars of European romanticism.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

19th July 2026

Dear Friends of the Sacred Heart Church,

Today we celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. During these summer Sundays, Holy Mother Church frequently invites us to lift our minds above the concerns of this passing world and to contemplate our true homeland: Heaven.

To attain Heaven is the common goal of every Christian life. Sacred Scripture and the liturgy continually remind us that there are, in a sense, two kinds of people. There is the worldly person, whose thoughts and efforts are directed solely towards earthly success, comfort and gain. In contrast stands the faithful Christian, whose eyes remain fixed upon the eternal reward promised by Our Lord. While fulfilling the duties of daily life with diligence, he never loses sight of the Kingdom of Heaven, for which every sacrifice is worthwhile.

Throughout the Holy Gospels, Our Lord employs simple images drawn from ordinary life to teach us about this heavenly Kingdom. He compares it to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a great tree, to a precious pearl sought by the merchant, to a hidden treasure discovered in a field, and to many other familiar realities. These humble comparisons remind us that although Heaven begins mysteriously and often unnoticed in the soul through grace, it is destined to become our everlasting joy if we remain faithful to God.

Please make a note in your diary of an important event for our beautiful church. We shall have the great privilege of welcoming Bishop Athanasius Schneider to the Sacred Heart Church on Sunday, 2nd August. His Excellency will celebrate and preach at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. I warmly encourage everyone to make a special effort to attend this occasion. I am certain that Bishop Schneider will be greatly encouraged to see a large congregation gathered in prayer.

Earlier this week I made a brief visit to our Sister Adorers in Ardee, where they are conducting their annual summer camp for young girls. It was a particular joy to recognise, among the over thirty participants, several familiar faces from Limerick. The girls proudly showed me the rosaries they had made during their workshop, the beautiful hymns they had learned in preparation for Holy Mass, and the flower bouquets they had arranged in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

By a happy coincidence, my visit also coincided with the day of their cooking competition. I was delighted to be invited to serve as one of the judges and greatly enjoyed sampling the impressive efforts of these young souls.

I shall be celebrating Holy Mass in Ardee this Sunday before travelling to France this evening for a week’s holiday. During my absence, please be assured of my prayers, and I kindly ask you to remember me in yours.

I also received encouraging news from Canon Malinowski, who is currenly in Rome. He is making good use of his time there through study, visits to the many holy places of the Eternal City, and moments of prayer and devotion. We look forward to welcoming him back at the end of July.

Wishing you a blessed week,

Canon Lebocq

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Reflect;

St. Paul tells us today in Romans that “the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought.”

There are times when suffering, injustice, or the sheer weight of the world leaves us unable to find words. In those moments, silent presence before God is itself a form of intercession.

The Holy Spirit prays within us “with inexpressible groanings,” uniting our wordless cry to the compassionate heart of Christ.

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“These three short parables recall the coming of the kingdom of God in history, its action in human lives, and the way it grows, expands, and transforms the world from within,” Pope Leo said.

Through these images, he continued, Jesus warns against thinking of God principally in terms of power, domination, and triumph.

“Instead, God favors smallness, a sign of his discreet love, by which he leaves us free to accept or reject him,” the pope said. “His love makes its presence felt even among the weeds, acts in a hidden and invisible way like the smallest of all seeds, and leavens the dough without making a sound.”

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From the outside looking in, Catholicism can seem like a million rules and regulations. How can anyone be expected to know them all, much less be able to follow them all?

But a few verses from Micah today — like Jesus’ offering of the two greatest commandments — sum them all up. The foundation, the basic principles, are very simple: “to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.”

But . . . simple is not the same as easy. Living those fundamentals takes effort on our part and, of course, the grace of God.

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Peruʼs bishops offered prayers and expressed their solidarity with the victims of an earthquake that struck Saturday night in the Junín region — located in the countryʼs central Andean zone — leaving at least five people dead, more than 20 injured, and hundreds affected.

The earthquake, which occurred around 9 p.m., was centered in the district of Chongos Bajo, in the Chupaca province of the Junín region — situated in Peruʼs central Andes, some 193 miles east of Lima — according to the National Civil Defense Institute (INDECI, by its Spanish acronym).

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THOUGHT: someone who had terminal cancer once said, “don’t be sad for me, we all come to this world to be tourists, enjoy life, go sightseeing, do good deeds, I just so happen to be leaving earlier than others”.

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The Croom Workhouse.

The hospital has its origins in the Croom Workhouse and Infirmary which opened in 1852. It became Croom County Hospital in 1924, St Nessan’s Orthopedic Hospital in 1956 and the Mid-Western Regional Orthopedic Hospital in 2006. Following the establishment of the Graduate Medical School at the University of Limerick, it became the Croom Hospital in 2013 when the hospitals in the greater Mid-West Region became part of a single operating and governance structure known as the UL Hospitals Group.

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To study Arctic Ocean

The Tara Polar Station left the port of Lorient on Sunday. For over a year, this floating laboratory will drift with the pack ice to study Arctic Ocean biodiversity and the impacts of climate change in the region. ———————

Twelve countries, including Germany, Canada, the United States, Spain, Switzerland and Japan, are taking part in the mission.

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A CSIC team and universities in Spain, Portugal and the UK say the European rabbit is in fact two species split 2 million years ago, one now in decline.

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Insurance

New figures from Irish Life show that it paid €985.3m in claims last year across its life assurance and health insurance businesses, which equates to almost €4m every working day.

Irish Life Assurance paid €404.3m in protection claims, while Irish Life Health paid €581m across 974,663 health insurance claims. The company has over over 1.6 million customers here.

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ENGLAND: Reeves wrecked your finances by favour­ing wel­fare over workers

Chan­cel­lor’s ill-judged policies cost the nation dearly – and helped bring down the Prime Min­is­ter. By Noah East­wood

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When we think of summer, we tend to think of warm, languid, blue-skied days. Pool parties and backyard BBQs. Beach balls and popsicles. Sunshine and smiles.

And it can indeed be an idyllic season. If you live somewhere that’s very cold and snowy in the winter, summer is your reward for enduring those dark days. The season is more temperate and the outdoors is in prime condition for enjoyment.

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St. Lawrence of Brindisi, whom we honor today, was a brilliant theologian and peacemaker—a Doctor of the Church whose gifts served Christ and his people in an outstanding way. Yet the Church’s great saints also remind us of the many “hidden” holy people whose names history will never record.

St. Lawrence of Brindisi, help us to recognize and imitate the quiet saints in our midst.

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Gemma Flores Interviews

July 20, 2026

“No contact.” It’s a short phrase signifying a painful process wherein people completely cut themselves off from loved ones who they believe have hurt them. It’s also the subject of best-selling author Noelle Mering’s upcoming book, No Contact: How a Seductive Ideology Broke Families and Friendships and How We Can Repair Them.

In No Contact, Mering explores the increasing number of people who have stopped speaking with parents, family members and friends, often over politics or religion. While the exact number of “no contact” cases is difficult to measure, Google searches for the related term “family estrangement” have surged since 2021, indicating the practice’s growing prevalence.

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Tim Busch Commentaries

July 20, 2026

America is experiencing a period of profound polarization. Researchers have documented a growing ideological divide over the past several decades, while surveys show that many Americans feel exhausted by the constant conflict that surrounds public life. Social media has amplified this trend.

Many of us increasingly receive our information from sources that reinforce what we already believe rather than challenge us to understand those who think differently.

Yet polarization is not merely a political phenomenon. It is deeply human, so it has also found its way into the Catholic Church. There is, alas, a broad divide between “conservative” and “progressive” Catholics. While it cannot tear the Church apart, given the Church’s divine founding and purpose, this division nonetheless wounds the Body of Christ.

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Speaking English has been central to success of Ireland and its emigrants

On the downside for Ireland, speaking a global language has made us complacent on the need for better language skills

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The Israeli currency has reached its strongest position compared to the dollar in decades

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Sister Sasagawa’s Chilling Prophecy Is Unfolding?

What if one of the most mysterious warnings ever connected to the Catholic Church is beginning to make sense in our own time?

In this video, we explore the story of Sister Agnes Sasagawa and the reported messages connected to the Marian events of Akita, Japan. From the strange events surrounding the statue to the warnings that shocked believers around the world, this story has continued to raise questions for decades.

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By: Livia Gershon

May 26, 2026- The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR.

For most of us, work is a central part of life. And the systems of ethics we live by tend to reflect that. As religious studies scholar Jeremy Posadas notes, that includes modern Christian thought, which often treats work as an essential part of being human. He writes that even when Christians call for dignity for all and an end to poverty, they often frame this in terms of concepts like a “living wage.”

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Brush-maker that’s swept the competition aside

Trade Names For over 200 years Varian Brushes has adapted to meet the challenges of the times, writes Rose Doyle

Wed Sept 28 2005 – 01:00

Trade NamesFor over 200 years Varian Brushes has adapted to meet the challenges of the times, writes Rose Doyle

Varian Brushes, in various guises and never more colourful than they are today, have been around for more than 200 years.

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Dying Woman Has Vision of Jesus After Man Prays One Hail Mary: ‘You Saved My Life’

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3 Things Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Is Asking Every Parent to Do Right Now

In his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo XIV turned directly to parents, and what he said is something every family needs to hear.

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Doctors gave the richest man alive one year to live so he gave his fortune away and lived another 44 years. #PurposeOverProfit #LegacyMatters See less

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By Silas Isenjia

Kampala, 18 May, 2026 / 11:42 pm (ACI Africa).

Uganda has postponed the 2026 Martyrs’ Day celebrations, traditionally held on June 3 at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, because of the Ebola outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from where thousands of pilgrims travel annually for one of the world’s largest Catholic gatherings.

In a press release ACI Africa obtained on Sunday, May 17, Uganda’s President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is quoted saying the decision follows consultations with key stakeholders in the East African nation.

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ENERGY: However, short-term relief cannot come at the expense of long-term resilience.

Government must seek to cut our reliance on imported oil and gas while accelerating the

transition to a cleaner, homegrown, secure energy system. This includes rejecting new

long-term fossil infrastructure under the guise of security, for example the new LNG

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Batteries are another example of future-focused resilience development. Onsite

generation with battery storage can provide backup electricity and reduce peak system

stress. However, support schemes for battery storage were reduced in 2022, and

reintroducing further targeted supports for batteries should be considered as part of a

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To address both the current fossil fuel crisis and our climate targets, the Government

must urgently move to finalise and publish the Climate Action Plan 2026. This Plan can

be a key driver of accountability for energy affordability and reducing reliance on fossil

fuels.

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Specialists from Harvard Health Medical School have shed light on why this citrus fruit, and its juice, should be cut out of your diet when on particular medications. The chemical interaction between certain drugs and the fruit can prove problematic, occasionally resulting in “toxic” consequences.

Statins undergo breakdown in the intestines via an enzyme called CYP3A before reaching the bloodstream, a mechanism that gets interrupted following grapefruit consumption. Grapefruit juice contains furanocoumarins, compounds that block CYP3A, resulting in increased drug absorption and potentially rendering it “toxic in some cases”.

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MEMORY: Most recently, it appeared in the television series “The Pitt,” set in a hospital emergency department. When the digital patient board suddenly went offline, medical student Joy Kwon saved the day by effortlessly reciting from memory every lost detail – names, rooms, doctors, conditions, vitals. It’s a gripping moment. The stakes are high, recall is perfect, and the implication is clear: Some people have minds that function like high-resolution cameras.

The idea of photographic memory is simple and powerful: Experience is captured objectively, stored completely and retrieved perfectly. See it once, keep it forever

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NAZIS: Like many Holocaust survivors, Daniela Gerson’s grandparents lived by the vow to “never forget, never forgive” the annihilation of their Polish Jewish hometown at the hands of the Nazis.

They took less interest in commemorating their own story of survival by leaving their beloved Zamość, Poland. Before understanding the mass extermination to come, they escaped to the Soviet Union — a route that turned into a decade of wandering exile, from Siberian labor camps to Central Asia and displaced persons camps in Austria and Germany.

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Limerick Church

Sunday after the Ascension

17th May 2026

Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Church,

“God has ascended in the midst of cries of joy, and the Lord at the sound of the trumpet, alleluia.”

Our Lord has ascended to the Father! His earthly mission is complete. Let us give thanks and praise to the Risen Lord for the greatness of His Redemption.

The Paschal Candle, symbol of Christ’s presence on earth in the new order of creation, was extinguished this past Thursday after the Gospel recounted His Ascension into Heaven.

As the Apostles watched Our Lord ascending, two angels appeared to them, saying: “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into Heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into Heaven.”

The angels declare to the Apostles that Christ will come again in glory from Heaven, descending upon the clouds, as Our Lord Himself foretold before the high priest: “[…] you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the power of God, and coming on the clouds of Heaven.”

For the time being, we accompany the Apostles in waiting for the coming of the Paraclete — the Comforter. Once Pentecost arrives, the liturgical cycle will have “caught up” to man’s present condition of joyful expectation for the Second Coming of Christ. In preparation for Pentecost, we began the novena to the Holy Ghost on Friday, which will conclude on the feast itself. You are encouraged to make fervent acts of expectation during this coming week in anticipation of the completion of the Divine Mission: “Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love!”

As the Apostles continued watching Our Saviour ascending into the clouds, the angels gently urged them toward action: “Why do you stand here?” Though deeply attached to their Master, they could not remain fixed in sorrowful contemplation. They were called to continue Christ’s work of evangelisation while awaiting the fulfilment of His promises.

In this spirit of evangelisation and preparation for Pentecost, we will hold our May Marian procession this Saturday, May 23rd, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Please come and honour Our Lady during this beautiful month dedicated to her.

The shrine to Our Lady for the month of May has now been erected. It is deeply edifying to see already so many people coming to pray there. This month belongs especially to Our Lady, and we warmly encourage you to foster devotion to her. Please feel free to place flowers at the communion rail — we will gladly arrange them for the honour of Our Blessed Mother.

For the coming Pentecost weekend, I will be away at the Chartres pilgrimage with Canons Poucin and Henry, together with a wonderful group of Irish youth from our apostolates in Limerick, Galway, and Belfast. Please keep these young pilgrims in your prayers. Many profound and transformative graces are received during pilgrimages, and the youth of today will form the Church of tomorrow.

Wishing you a blessed and fervent preparation for Pentecost,

Canon Lebocq

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ANDES: “The high-altitude Andes are known for being a rich region for understanding human evolutionary adaptation – for instance, hypoxia, in which tissues do not get enough oxygen,” says anthropologist Abigail Bigham of the University of California, Los Angeles.

“This new research highlights how the Andes are useful for understanding human evolutionary adaptation to other selective environmental pressures like diet.”

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Brave Irish

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Thursday, 02 November, 1916; Page: 7

LATE LIEUT DOWNING RESOLUTION OF THE KERRY GRAND JURY.

Before the Grand Jury at the Tralee Quarter Sessions were dismissed, the following resolution was handed to his Honor:—”That that foreman and members of this Grand Jury desire to express to Mr. Francis H. Downing and Mr. Francis Creagh Downing, Clerk of the Crown and Peace for the county, and their respective families, their deepest sympathy in the sad and irreparable loss which they have suffered by the death of Lieut Geoffrey Downing, Middlesex Regiment, and to mark their appreciation of the high sense of duty in this young brave Irish officer, whose death was the direct result of his duties on active service. The Grand Jury trust that the healing blessings of Divine Providence will be bestowed richly on the bereaved parents and  grandparents  and their families for whom the entire County of Kerry have had at all times most deservedly held the very highest respect and regard.”

Irish Independent 1905-current, Thursday, 16 November, 1916; Page: 2

BRAVE IRISH AIRMAN

Capt. S. E. Cowan, M.C., R. F.C. has been awarded a second bar to his Military Cross. He fought a long contest with seven enemy machines, bringing one down in flames. He displayed great skill and gallantry. This heroic, officer, who is only 19 Years.

Irish Independent 1905-current, Wednesday, 09 May, 1917; Page: 3

A Brave Irish Sailor. When the bottom, of the engine room of H.M.S. Zulu was blown out by an explosion and Stoker Smith buried in debris, with his head just over the rapidly-flooding compartment, he was rescued, at great personal risk, by Michael Joyce, engine room artificer, and by Stoker Walter Kimber, both of whom the King has decorated with the Albert Medal, second class. Windfall for Irish Charities.

The late Mr T Butler, D.L. Ballycarron, brother of late Sen. Butler left £22,628 to various charities.

Irish Independent 1905-current, Saturday, 13 July, 1918; Page: 5

A BRAVE IRISH NURSE

 Nurse Kerrigan, daughter of Mr. John Kerrigan, of Dowra, Co. Cavan, served in Serbia with an American Red Cross detachment from Sept. 1914, to June, 1915; was prisoner in the hands of the Austrians for 10 days at the fall of the town of Belgrade, and decorated by the Serbian Government contracted typhus, and was subsequently invalided home; on recovery joined the American Red Cross for duty in France, where she served from 1915 to the present date; and was. Decorated-by the French Government with Les Palms.

Irish Independent 1905-current, Friday, 07 July, 1922; Page: 14

BRAVE IRISH OFFICERS LEAD THEIR MEN IN BATTLE VAN.

An tOglach no. 4 War Series; States An Irish Army, led by Irish officers, flying the Irish flag, which they have carried to victory over the external enemy, is maintaining the authority of an Irish government, chosen by the people against internal treason.

Mentions the number of officers killed and wounded, as they lead their men and not wanting to risk their soldiers where their officers are not afraid to lead.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Tuesday, 08 April, 1930; Page: 8

BRAVE IRISH LIFEBOAT MEN.

Awards for Rescue At Sea. Seven brave lifeboat men, tanned and weather beaten, wearing their familiar blue jerseys, received awards of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at Claxton Hall, Westminster, yesterday, for bravery in saving life at sea. Among them were; Coxswain James Wickham and Mr W J B Moncas, hon. secretary, Rosslare Harbour, Co Wexford. Coxswain Wickham received a second service clasp to the silver medal he won in 1914. While Mr Moncas was awarded a bronze medal. The presentation ceremony took place at the annual meeting of the Institution and Mr William Graham President of the Board of Trade, said that since the foundation of the Institution 106 years ago they had saved 62,000 lives. The medal was presented by Admiral Sir Roger Keys.

Irish Independent 1905-current, Monday, 07 November, 1932; Page: 6

BRAVE IRISH SEAMEN HONOURED BAY OF BISCAY GALE RESCUES

 Seaman H. Callaghan, of Lower Aghada . Rostellans, Co. Cork; Seaman J. Stanton, Ballinacurra, Co. Cork; Seaman A. Sharkey, Clogher Head, Co. Louth: Sea man A. Daley, and Seaman J. Whelan Liverpool Sailors’ Home, were, at a meeting of the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society, awarded the society’s bronze medal and a vote of thanks for saving life during a Bay of Biscay gale.

The official, story states that, following a wireless message from Ushant that the Belgian steamer Schlestad’s engine-room was flooded, the Cunard liner, Lancastria, which was on a pleasure cruise from Liverpool to the Mediterranean, went to her aid. Two other vessels were standing by, and one of them poured ” slick ” oil on the sea, which greatly facilitated the lifeboat work.

A lifeboat was lowered from the Lancastria, and when Capt. Dolphin called for a volunteer crew. Seamen Callaghan, Stanton, Sharkey, Dailey and Whelan came forward . The passengers watched the rescue work, which was dangerous and difficult on account of the heavy sea running, and they were loud in their admiration of the boat crew’s gallantry.

The shipwrecked men were transferred to the liner, but the lifeboat had to be abandoned, as the work of taking it on board again would have endangered the men’s lives.

The passengers collected £58 for the boat’s crew

Irish Independent 1905-current, Tuesday, 17 April, 1934; Page: 5

BRAVE IRISH PASTOR HOW HE DEFIED INCENDIARIES HIS WORK IN ENGLAND

There is much regret in Catholic centres in Manchester at the departure of Rev. Vincent Marshall, who has been pastor of St. Malachy’s, Collyhurst, for 14 years, during which he had to make a strenuous struggle on behalf of his congregation. Father Marshall, for health reasons, has been transferred to a parish near Preston. Father Marshall is a native of Listowel,

and first, cousin to the Ven. Archdeacon Marshall, P.P.. V.G.. of Kenmare and Mr. H.J. Marshall, Solr. Listowel. He was sent to Collyhurst from Wales in 1927 to open a Mission.

INCENDIARISM.

Despite opposition, he secured a room, where his little congregation heard Mass. On one occasion an effort was made to prevent Mass being celebrated there, and on three occasions the place was fired by incendiaries.

After a long period of suffering. Father Marshall saw his life’s ambition realised in the building of the present fine school, Church and presbytery, at a cost of £IO.OOO. Latterly he has been prominent in connection with the slum clearance in Manchester, and, successfully fought, the rights of the now very large number of Collyhurst Catholics to be re-housed in flats in the same district. Last year the parish presented Father Marshall with £500 on the occasion of his silver jubilee, and he devoted it to church purposes.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Friday, 08 October, 1915; Page: 7

NATIONAL CAUSE IN KERRY. SECRET ENEMIES OF HOME RULE EXPOSED .

 (From our Correspondent).  Mr. Thomas O’Donnell , M.P., and Mr . MI  Conway, U.l.L. Organiser, delivered important addresses to the Nationalists of Castlegregory, West Kerry, at a public meeting held to  organise the United Irish League in the district. Mr. Michael O’Donnell, J.P., presided.

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The Irish Party had emancipated the Irish farmer and the Irish labourer, restored the- evicted tenant. , the wounded soldiers of the- land war, and by the establishment of Die National University, with its county scholarships, they had enfranchised the intellect of young Ireland and given, at least, to the Catholic Nationalist majority freedom and equality in the matter of University education. ” I am proud myself,” said Mr. O’Donnell amid cheers, “to be the means of emancipating many of the tenant farmers of West, Kerry, and I shall always find comfort, and, if I may say so, a pardonable pride, in the reflection that I took some part in reversing the confiscations of old and undoing the wrongs and ravages of the past, and of placing my fellow-countrymen securely and firmly upon the soil of their native land.” Referring to land purchase, he said the Irish Party had won for the Irish farmers advantages which no English party ever proposed for the farmers of England, who were still rent-paying-slaves, mere tenants-at-will, for whom land reform was an untenable dream, and who had no more chance of getting land purchase than of getting a piece of the moon, The achievement of the Irish Party in emancipating the Irish tenant farmer was unique in the history of the world. It was almost the only case in which the confiscators were compelled to restore the lands they had confiscated and stolen, and to make some measure of restitution and justice to those whom they had wronged (cheers). The Norman conqueror still owned the lands of England, and the descendants of similar invaders in other countries still held a grip of the confiscated soil which nothing could shake, but in Ireland the confiscations of Cromwell and Elizabeth and Henry VIII. had been reversed and undone and the native race had possession of their own again (cheers). He would ask those who styled themselves Sinn Feiners particularly to remember that great fact when they spoke so flatteringly of German rule. It had come to his knowledge that people were going around saying that if the Germans conquered Ireland the farmers could tear up their purchase agreements. That statement was correct in so far as the purchase agreements would undoubtedly be torn up, not bv the farmers but by the agents of the  Kaiser to whose exchequer they would be compelled to pay a crushing land tax, if they were not, as seemed certain, disinherited and evicted as the Polish landowners were being to-day by the Germans. In 1886—by a strange coincidence the year which saw Parnell at the height of his glory in Ireland—Bismarck passed a law which provided that the land; of Poland should be purchased by Germany from the Polish landlords and transferred to German planters. Since then the wholesale eviction of the Polish tenant farmers  had systematically proceeded. They were actually torn out of the soil and uprooted from their homes to make room for the foreigners and strangers (shame). That was not a matter of ancient history like Cromwell in Ireland. It did not conclude with Bismarck, because the most cruel and drastic of all appropriation laws was passed through the Reichstag by the present German Chancellor, Dr. Von Bethman, in 1904 a year after the Wyndham Act had been passed which had brought relief and comfort to thousands of tenant farmers in Ireland (cheers). These were facts, and he challenged anyone to dispute them. In the conquered provinces the German Empire had left no effort untried to burn out the national language and traditions of the people. The Polish language was banned in Poland, and in Alsace-Lorraine the pople were penalised for speaking their native language, French. The leaders of French patriotism in Alsace, like the Abbe Wetterlec, had been compelled to fly to France for their lives, and even children and young girls were chastised and imprisoned for dropping a chance French expression at play, or in casual conversation. “Do we want,” added Mr. O’Donnell amidst cheers, “such a tyrannical and autocratic Government as that to confiscate our land, to penalise our language and root out our national traditions with fire and sword If it was “done In the past in Ireland it is not at least taking place today, it can never take place again, and every human effort is being made to make restitution for the past (cheers). After all  the cruelties and the wrongs inflicted on us by England belong to the tragic misunderstandings and misapprehensions of the past. They were practised in the days of bigotry and ignorance, and no Englishman can now be found who would defend them, whereas the wrongs of Germany are being inflicted to-day in the full noontide of modern civilisation, and are being inflicted with unparalleled ferocity by a people who claim to be the most civilised and cultured in the world. All these infamies are being defended by their professors, advocated by their statesmen, condoned by their Press and endorsed with rapture and enthusiasm by the whole German people (cries of “too true”). If ” continued Mr. O’Donnell , I am to be called a recruiting sergeant I say that I am proud of it and glad to have assisted in Ireland’s contribution to the defence of civilisation and to saving our own land in particular from acts of inhumanity and barbarism that have shocked all mankind and have left Germany without an ally except the deluded Austrian and the unspeakable Turk (cheers). He went on to say that the Irishmen who shouldered a rifle in this war were fighting against the only nation that slaughtered non-combatants and threw bombs on the civil population , against those who bombarded cathedrals and universities in defiance of all decent military usage, and in this connection he reminded them that in the recent Balkan war the Servians and the Greeks, who are now called out-throats , spared the temples of the Mohomedans and the Turkish mosques (hear , hear). But apart from the general struggle which it was the world’s duty to wage against German militarism, the part that Irishmen had played in this war showed the British people that the fullest, measure of Home Rule might be conceded to Ireland without being a menace or a danger to the Empire. If Ireland took her place in a moment of peril like this, surely no one could deny that she could be relied upon to take it again with even greater enthusiasm and unanimity when she was admitted to the family of free self-governing peoples which composed the British Empire (loud cheers). The bottom had been knocked out of the Unionist argument that Home Rule would lead to the dismemberment of the Empire. The lesson of South Africa and Ireland had shown that Home Rule was the true foundation of Imperial unity and that the distrust and ill-feeling that must arise from Unionism and Carsonism was the real danger of imperial security and union (cheers). Many of the young men who called themselves Sinn Feiners and talked cheap treason and mouthed pro-German sentiments would perhaps go a little slower if they remembered that such silly talk could do England no harm and Germany no good, but would be used by Sir Edward Carson and the Unionists when the war was over to paint Ireland in the darkest colours of disloyalty and rebellion, and misrepresent Home Rule as a folly and a danger. Indeed  before waiting for the war to be over at all, a Unionist newspaper in Ulster had seized on the Sinn Fein stupidity to misrepresent the true attitude of Ireland in this war. He quoted an extract from the “Northern Whig,” commenting on the account of “Irish Pro-German intrigues in the United States,” refers to “energetic gentlemen like Dr. Dernburg and his willing tool, Mr. Matthew J. Cummings, of Boston,” observing that their activities “were not confined to America.” “It would not be permissible,” says the “Whig,” “nor would it be desirable, to publish  what we know about German and Irish American plots in Ireland during the past twelve months. The public have been gradually coming to the conclusion that the money so lavishly spent on the seditious and anti-recruiting  propaganda could not have been obtained without some outside help, and that this help must have been coming from Germany. The conclusion was correct. The journey of a good many communications has been ‘ Berlin to Ireland, via New York,’ and the return journey is by the same route. The whole business has failed in America, and we scarcely think it will do much real harm in Ireland, seeing that the Home Rule Act is not in operation and that the Government knows all about it. But it is impossible to avoid wondering how serious the trouble might have become under an Irish Parliament. The idea is not a pleasant one, and the inevitable thought arises what a fortunate escape we have had.” ‘ In conclusion Mr. O’Donnell appealed to all to join the League and elect representatives to attend the great County Convention at Tralee on the 31st October, and declare the unalterable loyalty of Kerry to the policy and programme of the Irish Leader (cheers).

Mr. Michael Conway, U.l.L. Organiser, who was received with cheers, said he was glad to find himself for the first time amongst the sturdy Nationalists of West Kerry and to stand, on that platform by the side of his friend Mr Thomas O’Donnell (cheers for O’Donnell), who was one of the most brilliant and untiring of the Irish representatives in Parliament (renewed cheers). For fifteen years he had represented that constituency with great honour to himself and with great advantage to the people who sent him to Parliament. It was fifteen years since he first saw Mr. 0’Donnell and heard him speaking from a platform at the Rutunda in Dublin, in the early days of the United Irish League, when it was being established in Dublin by a distinguished Kerryman who was as true and brave an Irish Nationalist as ever loved or worked for his country—the late Mr. Timothy Harrington (cheers). On that occasion Mr. O’Donnell was looked forward to with particular interest, because- he was perhaps the youngest member of the Irish Party and the newest recruit in the National vaults, and had carried to victory in a hotly contested election the banner of that unity which happily succeeded the Parnell split, and to which all the subsequent political progress of Ireland was due. In the years that elapsed since then the Irish Party had worked earnestly for the benefit of Ireland, and while their opponents had done nothing but obstruct or misrepresent the Party, Mr . Redmond and his colleagues had won substantial concessions for every section of the Irish people (cheers). He went on to refer to the blessings of land purchase, which freed the tenants from the slavery of landlordism and established peasant proprietorship. They had also curbed Orange ascendancy by the establishment of Local Government ; they had enfranchised the intellect of Ireland by the establishment of a National University; and brought hope and comfort to the weak and oppressed by the many measures of reform, from labourers cottages to old age pensions (cheers). He concluded a telling address by calling upon all Nationalists to rally to the standard of the United Irish League. He expressed pride at the glorious part Ireland had taken in the present war, and said he felt sure that the sun of freedom would sink again on a renovated Belgium, a resurrected Serbia, an emancipated Poland, and a self-governing Ireland (loud cheers).

A committee was then appointed to make the local branch of the National Organisation a success.

PAPERS on Irish

Protecting Irish Immigrant Girls.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 47, 20 November 1902, Page 3

Protecting Irish Immigrant Girls.

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Since its organisation, 19 years ago, it has been the custom of the Mission of Our Lady of the Rosary, for the protection of Irish immigrant girls, New York, to issue an annual address to its patrons and supporters. The statement given out this year by Rev. M. J. Henry, the zealous director of the mission, is of the most interesting character. You are aware, he says, that New York, Boston, and Philadelphia are the three ports on the Atlantic seaboard through which Irish immigrants enter the United States. From the record of three landing places we learn that during the year ending June 30, there came from Ireland into the realm of Uncle Sam 28,846 immigrants of both sexes. Naturally, you will be anxious to know how this report compares with that of last year. The comparison is— for year ending June 30, 1901, 30,257 for the year ending June 3O, 1902, 28,846. This record shows a falling off to the extent of 1,411.

lt would be interesting to find a cause for this decrease. Admittedly, this has been a very prosperous year for the United States. Intending emigrants from Europe are nowadays kept well informed of the industrial conditions of this country. The more prosperous the times, the larger the immigration. In proof of this I may state that 100,000 more immigrants landed at New York this year than the year previous. In the face of such conditions, we must trace the decrease in the number of immigrants from Ireland to some great and potent influence. It may be that the dwindling of the Irish population for years past has had an appreciable effect upon emigration. Perhaps with the improved condition of labour in Ireland, young men and young women are not so anxious to leave their homes as they used to be. We would rather find the cause in the movement against emigration, which the Irish bishops, the Irish parliamentarians, and the Irish press have inaugurated. The result of their united efforts is the check that was put upon reckless emigration during the past 12 months. We have always been in sympathy with such a movement. We welcome the day when Ireland, with her industries resurrected, will be able to maintain her own children, and when there will be no further need in the land of the stranger of a home for the Irish exile.  The port of New York admits by far the largest number of immigrants. The total for the year was 493,262, or nearly half a million. To this aggregate Ireland contributed 19,391. Of this number 10,650 were females, mostly young girls. There are many, I presume, who will hear of the mission’s existence for the first time. On their account we will briefly summarise the extent of its charity. First.— lt exercises a moral influence over steamship lines to protect the immigrant on board of their vessels Second. It watches over, guides, and assists at the landing depot those immigrant girls who intend to proceed by rail or steamboat to their destination. Third. It examines the claims and fitness of relatives and friends who call for the immigrant. Fourth.— lt provides a home free of charge for those girls whose friends do not call on the day of arrival, or who have no friends at all, or who are unable to proceed on their journey. Fifth. It tries to locate relatives of those who bring indefinite addresses. Sixth. It secures positions in good families for those ready to go to work. From this you will see that the work allows plenty of room for the exercise of charity. The fathers of the mission, together with Agent Patrick McCool, are at Ellis Island on the arrival of the Irish girls. Every attention is given to their guidance and comfort. It is wonderful how a cheery welcome or a kind word from a priest will lighten the weight of care and anxiety from young Irish hearts. ‘All Irish girls left over at the landing depot are in the evening brought to a pleasant home provided for them, where they are welcome to remain without paying for board and lodging. Of these there were 1,835 during the year. They remained with us some for a night and some for a week.  Connected with the home is a free employment bureau. Positions in good families were secured for about 400 girls during the year. The unprecedented demand upon us for servants is a silent but eloquent tribute given by the public to the purity, the honesty and the fidelity of the Irish girl.

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Hi John

Collins Family

Both families married, but I cannot say that I am related to the Collins family of the Highlanders section of Coolprivane townland, whom settled in Galway township, Peterborough, Onatario, Canada.

I have seen, a Collins family of the Highlanders section of Coolprivane townland, whom married, a Clancy family member, of Coolprivane townland, Ballyporeen, County Tipperary.

The Collins family emigrated to Canada in the year of 1852.

The Collins family were given a farm in Galway township, Peterborough, Onatario, Canada, with certain tasks to be achieved in one year.

The overseer told them they had to have the rocks removed from the rough farmland and make walls on the farmland, that you would see in County Galway, as part of the contract, so that the Collins family, could take ownership of the farm in Galway township, Peterborough, Onatario, Canada.

The Collins family, also had to remove trees and tree stumps also, within that year, as part of the contract, to take ownership of the farm, in Galway township, Peterborough, Onatario, Canada.

The Collins family, magnificently fulfilled those tasks, within the allotted year.

From Joe Williams

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Gone but not Forgotten July 2026

Fr Sean O’Connor O.S.A.

Members of the extended O’Connor family, neighbours, and friends gathered at the ancestral homestead of Fr Sean O’Connor O.S.A. at Doonasleen, Knocknagree, to celebrate his 100th birthday. Fr Sean travelled from the Augustinian Community at Abbeyside, Dungarvan, County Waterford, where he currently lives, to mark the milestone at his childhood home.

Fr Sean was born on 9 June 1926 alongside his twin sister, Peg. He grew up on a farm with his parents and six siblings, all of whom are now deceased. He was baptised in Kiskeam but his family regularly travelled to Sunday Mass in Knocknagree.

He attended the old two-story school in Knocknagree, where he was taught by Miss Dennehy, an educator he later honoured in a poem titled “My first Teacher”. He recalls encountering the blind fiddler Tom Billy Murphy on his school journeys, which helped foster a lifelong love of music inherited from his mother, Maggie Jones, who played the concertina.

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Out and About in the Irish Region

by Máirín Delaney, Coordinator

Micheál Hughes SSL’s Months Mind

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The death has occurred of Fr. Michael O’Connor O.M.I. Dublin / Ballyhahill, O’Connor, Michael Fr. O.M.I (Dublin & Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, on June 21st, 2026, Predeceased by his parents Michael and Nora (née Dalton) and Mary (Mini) Minihan, a great friend to the family after Michael’s father died.

Deeply missed by his many cousins, Oblate confreres, the many people with whom he worked with and for in Dublin, London and Edinburgh, and his wide circle of friends. Removal on Tuesday evening (June 23rd) to Church of Mary Immaculate (Oblates) Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore arriving at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (June 24th) at 12pm followed by burial to the Community Cemetery.

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Forgotten Stories

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The bishop told the seven nuns to run.

Take off your habits. Put on ordinary clothes. Disguise yourselves. Slip out of the city before the killers come.

You can live, he told them. Just go.

Their Mother Superior said no.

She told the bishop something he never forgot. “Do not stop us from dying with you.”

Taiyuan, China. 1900.

Here’s how they got there.

They were nuns of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Seven women from across Europe. Three from France. Two from Italy. One from Belgium. One from the Netherlands.

They had left their homes and crossed the world to a city in inland China. They arrived in 1899.

Their work was simple and humble. They ran an orphanage. It cared for around two hundred children. And they ran a small hospital to nurse the sick.

Their leader was Mother Marie-Hermine of Jesus. A barrel-maker’s daughter from France. Her parents hadn’t even wanted her to become a nun. She had to convince them.

She once wrote that adoration of the Blessed Sacrament was half of her life. The other half was making Jesus known and winning souls for him.

One of the others, a Belgian sister, worked in the hospital. She was so warm and funny that the Chinese gave her a nickname. The laughing foreigner. They loved her.

These were not warriors. They were nurses and teachers. They fed orphans and healed the sick.

Then the storm came.

It was called the Boxer Rebellion.

A violent uprising swept across China. It was aimed at foreigners. And it was aimed at Christians.

The country was being carved up by European powers, and the rage boiled over. Mobs rose up to drive out the foreigners and wipe out the Christian faith.

Tens of thousands of Chinese Christians were killed. Missionaries were hunted. An imperial order went out. Christians must renounce their faith, or die.

The violence rolled toward Taiyuan.

The bishop knew what was coming. He told the sisters to flee. To strip off everything that marked them as Catholic nuns and escape while they still could.

It was the sensible thing. The safe thing.

Mother Marie-Hermine refused.

She told the bishop they had come to China to give their lives if it came to that. They had come to shed their blood for Christ if they had to.

And now that the moment had arrived, she would not run from it.

Do not stop us, she said, from dying with you.

The other six stood with her.

Seven women chose death over abandoning their mission, their orphans, and their bishop.

On July 5, 1900, the mobs raided the Taiyuan mission.

They seized everyone. The bishops. The priests. The seven sisters. The Chinese seminarians and lay workers who served alongside them.

The prisoners were given the same choice as every Christian in China that summer. Deny your faith and live. Hold to it and die.

They held to it.

For four days they were held captive. Waiting. Knowing what was coming.

Then, on July 9, the end arrived.

That afternoon, the prisoners were brought out. Bishops, priests, the seven women, the Chinese Christians. All of them together.

They were stripped to the waist. Tied together. And dragged through the streets of the city to the governor’s residence.

There, by the order of the governor himself, they were executed.

One after another. Beheaded.

The seven nuns died alongside the bishops and priests they had refused to abandon. Alongside the Chinese Christians they had come to serve.

Seven women from France, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Killed together in a courtyard in inland China. For running an orphanage and refusing to deny their faith.

Mother Marie-Hermine got exactly what she had asked the bishop for. She died with him. Not apart. Not in hiding. With him.

Here’s what makes their story matter.

They were the first martyrs their religious order had ever known. Their founder back in Europe did not even hear of their deaths until months later. The news reached her in September, and it broke her heart.

And then, for a long time, the world simply moved on.

Seven nuns killed in a faraway uprising in a faraway country. A footnote in a much larger massacre. Easy to forget.

But the Church did not forget.

In 1946, the seven sisters were beatified.

In the year 2000, Pope John Paul II declared them saints. Canonized together with more than a hundred other martyrs of China. Bishops, priests, and ordinary Chinese believers who had also chosen death over denial.

Saint Marie-Hermine of Jesus. And her six companions.

They had every chance to live. A bishop personally begged them to save themselves. All they had to do was take off their habits and walk away.

Not one of them did.

Their crime? Caring for orphans and the sick in a land that had turned against their faith, and refusing to abandon their people when it cost everything.

Their legacy? Seven women who answered the offer of survival with a single sentence.

Do not stop us from dying with you.

They didn’t run. They stayed. And they died together, exactly as they chose.

Seven women chose death over a disguise, and the world moved on like it was a footnote.

Send it onward, and you’re the one who knows the names history was happy to lose.

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Sister Aquilina Relihan, aged 93, entered into eternal life on June 19, 2012, at The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. Born in Kerry, Ireland, on March 22, 1919, to John and Mary (Broderick) Relihan, she was baptized Catherine. Sister Aquilina entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1936, professing perpetual vows in 1945. Sister served in the Congregation’s educational facilities in Texas & Louisiana. Sister Aquilina is survived by brothers: Thomas and John Joe, her sister, Josephine Tarrant, her nephew Fr. Joseph Tarrant, other relatives in Ireland and by her community the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Chapel followed by Interment in the Convent Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, 4503 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209. Arrangements

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February 26th 1910

I had a letter from cousin Michael Griffin the same time as yours. I never meet any persons newly out from home. The latest I met was Father Hunt from Athea he held a Mission in our Chapel. He was the best missioner I ever heard. I hope you will let me know how things are.

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Farewell to Bernard ‘Barney’ Martin

There is always a sadness in any community or family when a member dies. This morning we laid to rest in the Dalgan Community Cemetery,  Barney Martin. At the same time there was a deep sense of gratitude for his very long life. Even though it has been many years since we were together in Student Catholic Action in Manila, the bond of friendship remained.. Barney certainly endeared himself to the people of the Philippines, particularly to the students and staff of University of the East; to the people of Chile and in his final years to the Community here in Dalgan and particularly the staff at the Dalgan Nursing/Retirement Home.

Deepest sympathies to his brother Richard also a Columban and his sisters Susan and Francis, sister-in-law Anna and to his many nieces , nephews and to his wider selection of family and friends; and to his many friends in the Philippines, Chile and Ballymena.

Thankfully we were blessed with good weather for his funeral and burial. After tha burial all were invited for lunch. Many thanks to the Catering staff in Dalgan.

Funeral Mass

Fr Conal O’Connell was the Principal Celebrant  which was very fitting as they would have known each other very well in the Philippines.  It was very fitting that Kevin McHugh, a fellow Co Antrim colleague was the homilist. On the altar were Enda Loyd, Archdiocese of Dubkin, and former Volunteer priest with the Columbans in Chile. Enda gave a moving tribute in Spanish. Also on the altar was Columban Brendan Kelly, recently arrived from the Philippines and also from Co Antrim.

At the end of the Mass, David Kenneally,  Regional Director,  thanked Barney for his long and dedicated years of service as a Columban Missionary. David led the Prayers of Final Commendation.

Fr Ray Husband, led the Prayers at the Cemetery which concluded with the singing of the SALVE REGINA. 

Removal Service.

Bernard Mulkerins led the Removal Prsyer Service where he welcomed everybody. He thanked God for Barney’s long and dedicated life at the service of so many people,  particularly in the Philippines and Chile

Kevin  McHugh’s Homily: Kevin is from Cushendun in the Glens of Antrim.

‘As you know, Fr Barney had been a resident  of the Dalgan Nursing Home for several years. Every time he was wheeled into the Dining room he never failed to say: ‘Good morning,  everybody’, or ‘Hello, everybody’. I want to carry on the custom by saying to you all: ‘Good morning, everybody’. I joined bot Barney and Dick in the Philippines in 1960.

After a few years in the Philippines, Barney was appointed as a Chaplain to the University of the East in Manila, which at that time had around 30,000 students. (It is double that figure today) Both Barney and Conal worked in SCA.

Barney’s gift in helping others

Columban Superiors recognised Barney’s gift in helping students to mature. In 1974 he was assigned to the Region of Ireland, as a member of the Vocations team. I add a little anecdote here. It is amusing but true

In the Summer of 1978, a young man arrived at Dowdstown House on the Dalgan grounds, where the members of the Vocation team lived. He had heard about the Columbans and was interested in finding out a little more before he would consider applying

A big man met him at the front door and asked him what he was doing. When he replied that he was a butcher the big man wad puzzled and was about to say you are at the wrong door when a younger priest came to the rescue. It was Barney Martin.

After a long chat with Barney the butcher said he would make a formal application. He was accepted, sold his two butcher shops. He came to Dalgan and was ordained. He is very active in ministry.  If Barney had not been on the spot.. who knows what would have happened?

Appointment to Chile

Barney spent 24 years in Chile working in various places. “In Santiago,  after years of hard work he had formed a Christian community  in a new low-income.. high-density social housing area on the Eastern side of the city. He started by hanging out on the streets with a smiling presence and patient listening…inviting people to gather for a Sunday Mass on a street corner.

Now a thriving parish

What began as a small group of ‘hangers on became what is now a thriving parish. Barney was no ‘armchair missionary’ but a priest who literally ” walked the talk”. He shopped in the local market, took the bus, and had a smile for everyone, with the usual greeting, ‘Como established hoy?’  – ‘How are you today ‘?

A man of the Gospel

Barney was a man of the Gospel. He lived it among those on the margins of society. His simple lifestyle reflected his radical option for the poor. The Beatitudes were his way of life. He presented the person of Jesus as Good News to people struggling for a sense of hope and security, love and forgiveness, peace and fullness of life.

His heart was still with the students in Manila.

Although he was happy and fulfilled in Chile his heart was still with the students in Manila. In 2004 he took up his last overseas appointment … back to the University of the East in Manila where he would spend a further fourteen years.

A great listener

His colleagues who had known and worked with him during his first stint in Manila noted that Barney had benefited greatly from his time in South America. He was now more gregarious, more relaxed and had become a great listener.

Many admirers

His Office became a sort of a counselling room where the students knew they could open their hearts, share their problems and receive a compassionate hearing. He had many admirers and some of them continued to greet and chat with him on the IPhone when he retired to Ireland.

In the Nursing Home in Dalgan

His gentle manner won the admiration of fellow residents and members of staff.

Barney was prepared to die

He could say with St Paul

‘I am already being poured out like a drink offering and the time for my departure is near.

I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.

Now there is in store for me the crown of r, righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day’.

Conclusion

Later this morning you will hear the following consoling words…words that we Christians believe…there is life beyond the grave…life with God.

‘In Jesus Christ, who rose from the dead, our hope of resurrection dawned.

The sadness of death gives way

to the bright promise of immortality’.

PS: Sharing some photos. Rest in peace Barney and thank you. PR

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Sister Eileen Enright in Sacramento Cal. 2004 was a native of Lyrecrompane mentioned in Catholic Herald.

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Just a Thought!

Life was meant to be embraced, not just endured;

treasured, not just tolerated; savoured, not just survived;

advertised, not just avoided; illuminated, not just ignored;

and most of all, life was meant to be Celebrated!

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Knockanure School Choir many years ago. Leo Finucane, Moyvane has full video Uploaded on Jul 2, 2015 at 3:44 pm

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The death has occurred of Sr. JULIA SMG, (SHEILA) HOWARD

Euston & Roehampton London, Liverpool and formerly of Ballintobeenig, Tralee, Kerry

viewed on the following link https://vimeo.com/641248040/4aOa933bea

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DEATH of Nora Scanlon (née Mulvihill), Moher, Moyvane and formerly of Aughrim, Moyvane on June 3rd, 2026. Nora is predeceased by her husband Patrick, her parents John and Hannah, brother Patrick Mulvihill, sisters-in-law May Mulvihill, Mai Costello, Betty O’Connor, Sr. Eileen and Sr. Josie and brother-in-law Fr. John Scanlon. cherished by her children, Hanna Marie, John, Josephine, Norma, Pat and Mike, her  grandchildren Patrick, Maurice, Sarah, Róisín and Seán, son-in-law Ben, nieces Anna Marie and Caroline, nephews John and Andrew, relatives, and friends. Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Saturday for the Requiem Mass for Nora, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

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Page Eighteen – June 16, 1976 – Patriot

            Cuba NY Patriot 1976 – 0460.pdf

Fr. Gerald Kenealy, O.M.I

Pa., a son of the late John L. Kenealy and the former Eleanor Fitzgerald Kenealy. . He had been a priest for 53 was a preaching apostate in the Oblate Congregation’s missionary work in the United States. He also had been pastor of Catholic

Oblate Seminary in Washington. D.C., being ordained in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 1923

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ANNIVERSARIES May 2026: Sr. Johannah O’Connor Farranpierce and London (1st Anniversary),

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Micheál Hughes SSL (RIP)

by Úna Agnew SSL, Patricial Ebegbulem SSL, and St Louis Grammar School Owo Past Pupils

Micheál Hughes SSL (RIP)

Úna Agnew SSL, on behalf of the Rathmines Community

We, her sisters and friends in the Rathmines communities sadly bade farewell to our dear Sr Micheál, alias Peggy Hughes, at her funeral Mass in Our Lady of Refuge, Rathmines Church, and burial in Kilmisheogue on May 11.2026 May she rest in the peace she so ardently longed for.

Micheál considered herself to be a native of Donegal! It is there she was born in 1928, yet it wasn’t long until she found herself in Cork, where she attended the Model School, followed by a Gaelscoil. Her father came from Tyrone, not far from Dungannon, so that when Tyrone played in Croke Park, Micheál always cheered for Tyrone. Her family teased her relentlessly because of her passion for Stair na Clainne, her family story. She was always in search of new pieces of information and especially curious about how her mother from Pollok Shaw in the Southside of Glasgow met up and married her father, the handsome young Donegal teacher from Tyrone.

Her father became a school inspector and, having served in Cork, was then transferred to Limerick, where Micheál eventually grew up. She attended Laurel Hill Primary school when a certain Mother Benigna considered her one of her star pupils. Clochar Lughaidh Monaghan Secondary School was chosen for her in 1941 because of its strong Gaelic tradition… and the rest is history. She entered the convent in 1946, studied Irish and Latin in UCD, and came to teach in St Louis Secondary School, Carrickmacross, in 1953. She was an enthusiastic, commonsense Latin and Irish teacher there, from 1953 to 1955. She inspired us as pupils, especially when she got her call to our African Missions, she dressed up in her white African habit and had her photo taken with us, a photo we treasure to this day. She served as a teacher in Kumasi, Ghana, and in Kano, Ondo, Owo, and Ikere, Nigeria, for close to 30 years, until she finally returned to Ireland, not to retire, but to take up several voluntary posts in Adult Literacy and Adult Education, including Adult Education Volunteer in the Harolds Cross and Rathmines areas. She even took her turn managing the St Louis Heritage Centre in Monaghan from 1989 to 1982 and was still volunteering in matters concerned with social housing in Marmion Court until 1997.

She took a few breaks over the years, one to refresh her French at the Institute Catholique in Paris in 1976, and another to update her Theology and Spirituality in Milltown, in 1988/89. As a community sister in Rathmines, she loved the opportunity to sing at Mass on special feast days. She kept the community annals and was a real go-to person when clarity was needed regarding some historical fact. She was devoted to our St Louis charism and to ecology and never failed to celebrate and publicly exhibit our founding fathers and mothers whenever the appropriate occasions arose. She was much missed when failing health forced her to retire to Killtipper Woods Care Centre in 2022. Cecily O’Flynn SSL and her Rathmines sisters were her faithful visitors right to the end. May she rest in peace.  

A tribute to Micheál Hughes SSL

Patricia Ebegbulem SSL

Today, I received with deep sadness, the news of the passing of Sr Micheál Hughes SSL at the age of 98 in Ireland. Though she had lived a long and fruitful life, her death feels deeply personal to me, because I have lost someone with whom I shared community life, mission, and cherished memories in Nigeria.

I had the privilege of living with Sr Micheál in two St Louis communities – Owo and Ikere-Ekiti. During those years, I came to know her as a woman of extraordinary simplicity, humility, and compassion. She was truly a community person: supportive, approachable, peaceful, and always willing to make sacrifices for others. Her presence brought warmth and quiet strength to community life.

What stood out most profoundly in Sr Micheál was her exceptional love for children, especially disabled and physically challenged children. Her concern for them was not superficial or occasional; it was deep, practical, and wholehearted. While we were in Ikere-Ekiti, she would move through the streets, highways, and byways of the town, searching for children with deformities, particularly those with disabled legs, desiring to help restore dignity and hope in their lives. She often followed them into their homes, speaking with families and looking for ways to assist them. Her compassion knew no boundaries.

Sr Micheál also worked closely with the Lilian Fonds Foundation, dedicating herself tirelessly to the care and rehabilitation of vulnerable children. She saw Christ in the suffering and responded with love, patience, and tenderness.

Her past pupils in Owo remember her fondly for her simplicity, kindness, understanding, and genuine concern for every child entrusted to her care. She touched countless lives quietly but profoundly, leaving behind memories that will continue to inspire generations.

Sr Micheál lived a life of service, humility, and love. She gave herself generously to the people of Nigeria and especially to the poor, the weak, and the forgotten. Her legacy is written not only in institutions or projects, but in the hearts of the many people whose lives she transformed through simple acts of compassion.

As we mourn her passing, we also thank God for the gift of her long, fruitful, and dedicated life. Though she has gone home to the Lord she served so faithfully, her memory and example will continue to live among us.

May the gentle and compassionate soul of Sr Micheál Hughes rest in perfect peace. Amen.

A tribute to Micheál Hughes from the Past Pupils of St Louis Grammar School, Owo, Nigeria

With deep sadness, yet with gratitude to God for a long and impactful life, we pay tribute to our beloved Rev Sr Mary Micheál Hughes, who peacefully passed away in Ireland at the ripe age of 98. Sr Micheál served faithfully and excellently as Principal from 1963 to 1976, years that many still remember as a remarkable era of discipline, academic excellence, moral instruction, and genuine care for students.

She was far more than a school administrator – she was a mentor, motivator, mother figure, and role model to countless young people whose lives were shaped by her leadership. Her passion for education and character formation left an enduring mark on all who passed through her guidance. Firm yet loving, Sr Micheál was a true disciplinarian whose corrections came from a place of sincere concern and deep compassion. She believed in bringing out the best in every child and inspired many to strive for excellence, integrity, and self-confidence. One remarkable quality that endeared her to generations of students was her extraordinary ability to know every student by name. Despite the racial differences and the large number of students under her care, she carried each name in her heart and made every child feel seen, valued, and important. That personal touch reflected the depth of her love, commitment, and genuine interest in the lives of her students. Her leadership was distinguished by dedication, wisdom, humility, and a strong sense of duty. She created an atmosphere where learning flourished, values were upheld, and students were encouraged to become responsible and successful individuals. Even decades after her years as Principal, memories of her kindness, strength, encouragement, and inspiring presence have remained alive in the hearts of her former students and all who knew her.

Though she lived a long and fulfilled life, her passing is still deeply felt. Yet we take comfort in knowing that she lived a life truly well spent, a life devoted to God, education, service, and humanity. As she answers the final call of her Creator, we pray that the good Lord grants her eternal rest and everlasting peace. Rev Sr Mary Micheál lives forever in our hearts. Her life of service to humanity positively affected many generations, those of us she trained and nurtured and the generations we passed the baton on to – our children, other people’s children, our students, etc., whose lives God gave us the grace to mould and nurture.

Thank you Rev Sr Mary Micheál. Good night. Rest peacefully, dear Rev. Sr. Mary Micheál Hughes. Your legacy of excellence and love will never be forgotten.

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A snapshot of the Motherhouse in 1926

by Máirín Delaney, Communications Manager

The 1926 census was the first census of the Irish Free State and marks a significant moment in the development of independent Ireland. Last month, the data from this census was made available to the general public for the first time in a fully searchable digital format. This has caused huge excitement, as it provides a unique snapshot of people across the Irish Free State following the revolutionary years that preceded this date. The census provided the government of the day with a statistical picture of the new Irish state and its people and allowed the government to plan for its citizens in the years immediately following independence. In accordance with the National Archives Act, 1986, after 100 years, the census returns must be formally transferred from the Central Statistics Office (who have legal control of this information) to the National Archives, and released for public inspection. So it is only now, 100 years later, that the original, completed census forms providing details of families and individuals across the 26 counties in 1926 can be released for the first time, and can be found on http://www.nationalarchives.ie.

I was pleased to have the opportunity to examine the archives for information regarding my grandfather, who was 20 years old in 1926 and lived to be 100 years of age. When I finally found the census return for his household, it was like bringing him alive again, imagining what his life was like in the 3-room house on a small farm on poor rocky land in remote west Clare, with his mother, father, older brother and younger sister. On that day in 2026 all his family members were listed as speaking fluent Irish and all three children were listed has helping on their father’s farm.

These revelations peaked my interest and I couldn’t resist seeing what I could find out about the Motherhouse in Monaghan in 1926! So, below, here is the information I can reveal about the Motherhouse in Monaghan on the night of April 18, 1926. It is important to note that only the people that were physically present in the Motherhouse on the night of April 18, 1926 were recorded in that location, whether they lived there or not! And equally, residents that were not present in the Motherhouse on the night of April 18, 1926, were not recorded.

    There were 88 people present in the Motherhouse on the night of the census.

    66 of those present were Sisters of St Louis.

    The remaining 22 were housemaids, ranging in age from 13 to 25.

    It is possible that 16 of these 66 sisters had yet to make their first profession and so were in the early stages of formation; these 16, although identified as sisters in the “personal occupation” section, did not have the “Sr M.” title before their name; instead they were listed by their first name and surname, with no religious title.

    Sisters were born in 22 of the 32 counties. Not surprisingly, 20% (13 sisters) were born in Monaghan. Other counties where sisters came from were Antrim (4), Armagh (4), Carlow (3), Cavan (2), Clare (2), Cork (3), Donegal (5), Down (1), Dublin (3), Galway (2), Kerry (2), Kildare (1), Leitrim (2), Limerick (2), Longford (1), Mayo (5), Roscommon (1), Tipperary (5), Tyrone (2), Wexford (1). One sister was born in Great Yarmouth, England and the county of birth was not listed for another sister.

    The housemaids were born in Monaghan and surrounding counties (Tyrone, Fermanagh and Cavan)

    It seems that one pair of biological sisters was present in the Motherhouse that night – Sr M S Curran (age 39) and Sr M K Curran (age 30) – both were born in Newport, Co Mayo.

    40 of the 66 sisters were able to speak Irish but English was their first language. The remaining sisters did not declare that they were able to speak the Irish language.

    The Census Forms were all signed by the Assistant Superior, Sr M Raphael Nugent, who was probably the most senior sister present in the Motherhouse that night. Mother General M Stanislaus McCarthy was not present in the Motherhouse on the night of the 1926 census. She could not be located elsewhere that night in the 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland, so it is possible that she was present in one of the convents in Northern Ireland that night. Unfortunately, the Northern Ireland 1926 census was destroyed during the Second World War, so we have no way of knowing for sure where she was on that night. Interestingly, she doesn’t appear either in the 1911 census, but she was listed in Carrickmacross Convent in the 1901 census.

To view the original census forms for the Motherhouse from April 18, 1926, click on the image below, or click HERE for the information on the National Archives website. There was a total of 10 forms completed that night, all signed by the Assistant Superior, Sr M Raphael Nugent.

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History of the Catholic Church in Australasia : from authentic sources

Moran, Patrick Francis, Oceanic Publishing, Sydney, NSW, 1895

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DEATH OF THE REV. DEAN MAHONEY.

Colonist, Volume XLVI, Issue 10708, 4 May 1903, Page 1 (Supplement)

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but very saddened by the thought of the long days of weary illness which he suffered while yearning to see once more the people with whom he had faithfully laboured for over a quarter of a century, and the place where, we believe it is not too much to say, he had not a single enemy. The late Dean Mahoney was born at Garrydoolis Pallas Green, County Limerick, on the 31st July, 1848. He was educated at Mount Mellary Seminary, Waterford, and St. Mary’s College, Dundalk. His studies were completed at Dublin at a time when Archbishop Redwood was a professor there. The Dean was ordained as a priest at Dundalk College by the late Most Rev. Dr. McGettighan, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland. On February 10th, 1874, he landed in New Zealand, and early the following year came to Nelson to succeed Father Binsfield as the’ assistant of that venerated

(Break)

The first mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father George Mahony and the one at half-past nine by the Rev. ‘ Father Clancy. Throughout the masses special prayers for the departed were said and the choir rendered parts of the second mass in the Gregorian chant while an offertory “Out of the Depths” (De profundis), was also sung. The Rev. Father Clancy, in addressing the congregation, returned thanks on behalf of the

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DEATH of Sr Mary Joseph Barrett, (Religious Sisters of Charity) May 8th, 2026 (Providence, St. Mary’s Merrion. Dublin) Predeceased by her parents John Barrett and Nora Barrett nee Lynch, her brothers William and Patrick, and her sister Nora. r.i.p. Survived by her sister Joan, her brother John, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends, her community in Merrion, and the Congregation of the Religious Sisters of Charity. Funeral Mass celebrated at 12 noon on Friday 15th May in Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Ave. (A94 NW53) followed by burial in the community cemetery, Donnybrook (D04 P7D0)

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DEATH of Luke Keane, Bóthar na Sagairt, Bunavalla, Knocknagoshel, died on 11th May 2026. Survived by his wife Thérèse, son Maurice, daughters Norma (Ballybunion), Myra (Ballybunion), Michelle (Knocknagoshel) and Delia (Dublin), grandfather to grandchildren Daithí, Luke, Máire and Holly, and his brother Tom. Predeceased by his parents Mossie and Nóra, and his sister Bríd Moynihan. Fondly remembered by his sons-in-law David Tyrrell and Scott Berry, brothers-in-law Fr. Tim Cullinane SMA and Timmy Moynihan, sisters-in-law Margaret Keane, Marie Collins and Patricia McGillycuddy, niece Noreen Keane, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

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Sean O’Connell

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Anna “Sr. Mary Brendan” O’Connell

Anna O’Connell was probably born in Lahardane about 1845. Although her baptism record can’t be found the tombstone in the old Knockanure graveyard confirms her as the daughter of James O’Connell and Anna Hennessy. She joined the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary order and served as “Sister Mary Brendan” at the Presentation Convent and School in Listowel. She was recorded as aged 54 in the 1901 census of Ireland and aged 60 on her death at Listowel on the 4th of November 1904. She was initially buried in the Presentation Convent cemetery but reinterred in the Listowel cemetery when the convent was sold. Attendees at her funeral listed as cousins and friends were:

Mr T Kissane, Lacca.

M Byrnes, Inch.

Mr and Mrs Maurice Keane, Main Street Listowel.

J O’Connor, Coolkeragh.

Mr and Mrs W. Keane, Ballygrennan.

Mrs O’Connor, Lisselton.

Miss Keane, Lisselton.

Maria Kissane, Lacca.

Mrs O’Shea, Tullamore.

P. Grady, Glouria Lisselton.

Mrs Murphy, Cool Ballylongford.

Miss Fitzgerald, Greenville Listowel.

Mrs Cremins nee Hennessy, Glin.

Mr E Hennessy, Lahardane.

Are any of these families descendents still living in the area?

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Sean O’Connell

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Does anyone have any info on this Wall family?

Hanging at the Cross  (where the two streets meet in Newtownsandes)

My father remembered the Whiteboys. There was a landlord in Kilbaha named Wall. There was another in Moyvane named Sandes. Sandes knew the names of all the Whiteboys in the district. So did Wall. The Whiteboys trusted Sandes, but they were afraid Wall would tell all their names. So they decided to do away with Wall. Wall was afraid of them. He made up his mind to take a house in Glin, and went the Kerry line to Glin about the house, but he came back this (Newtownsandes) way. The Whiteboys watched him; they attacked his house that night, and the firing went on till morning. In the morning they set fire to the house and Wall was burned to death.

Two hundred soldiers came from Limerick the following day. They were to kill everybody they met, but Sandes met them over on the Tarbert road near Johnny Nesk’s and told them not to touch anybody, that he would have all the Whiteboys arrested, that he knew them all. The soldiers did no harm then. They went to Kilbaha, and the first they met were my father and my uncle Johnny threshing in the haggard. Sandes said, “They’re two honest boys, they’re a widows sons, they never did harm to anybody”. So they did nothing to them. My father was about eighteen at that time.

Sandes gave the names of all the Whiteboys and they were arrested and tried in Tralee. Three of them were sentenced to be hanged. One of them was ordered to be brought to Newtown to be hanged. His name was Neill (pron. Nayle). He was the ringleader. He was brought to Newtown by the soldiers. They drove two poles in the ground below at the Cross and put another pole across. They then put him standing in a horse’s car and put the rope round his neck and then pulled away the car and left him hanging there. He was hanging there all day. The soldiers use to come often and give him a swing for sport, and leave him swinging away for himself. All the doors were shut that day, you wouldn’t see a head out the door. In the evening they took him down and carried him off to Tralee in a car, but they lost him above at Shea’s height in Clountubrid. They turned back and found him again and carried him off.

The other two were hanged in Tralee. One of them was Mulvihill, I do not know who the other was.

Wall lived in Kilbaha where the road turns up to Jimmy Kennelly’s house.

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Out and About in the Irish Region

by Coordinated by Máirín Delaney

Sisters Choral Group of the 1970s

Monaghan Choral Group mid-1970s

We love this photo above. We think it was taken in 1975, but we are not sure where it was taken. After some research by Enda McMullan SSL (with a lot of help and input from sisters across the Irish region), the conclusion is that it was most likely taken either when the sisters performed alongside Harry Grindle and the Ulster Orchestra in Monaghan, or alongside Eric Sweeney in Trinity College Dublin. If any Musings readers have more exact information we would be delighted to hear from you. A huge collaborative effort also took place in recent weeks in identifying the sisters in the photo – most have been identified; we are not sure of the sisters with the question mark beside their name and six sisters we could not identify (indicated by a number) but again, we would love to hear from you if you can identify any of these sisters!

Front row (left to right): Cletus Hammersley, Trea O’Donnell, Teresina O’Boyle, Fionnuala Ni Chuill, 5, Camilla Murphy, Fionnuala O’Hanlon, Margaret Flynn, Dorothy McMahon, Noel Ingoldsby, Ann Matthews, Helen Power, Mary Connellan.

Second row (left to right): Catherine MacGuinness, 2, Senan?, Ann Lynott, Vera McGrath, Catherina Gibbons, Eithne Kingston, Vivian Ní Dhuibhne, Rosemary Kelly, Camillus Dillon, Mairead Heaney, Bridín Moloney, Mercy Mitchell, Imelda Smyth, Mary Hassett.

Third row (left to right): Linus Mohan, Theresia, Kitty Fitzsimons, 4, Dympna Moen, Carmel Gibbons, Helena Masterson?, Anne Jordan, Meabh Ní Uallacháin, Bríd Carr, Treasa O’Keeffe, Mary Gibbons, Mary Clancy, 14, Ann Concannon.

Fourth row (left to right): Joan Morris, Eileen Monks?, Ursula O’Keeffe, Mona Lally, 5, Nollaig Hannaway, Máire Cannon, Gertude McGill, Mairead Conole, Concepta O’Keeffe, Marie Christine Colbert, Benedict McKenna, Bernadine Moran, Philomena Morris?, Dorothy McCluskey (between rows), Breda Mackin.

Fifth row (left to right): Pauline Johnson, Mairead Hughes, Marie Grignon Hayes, Ellen Holden, Margaret Murray, Nathanial Woods, Margaret Nolan, Eithne McCluskey, Meave O’Reilly, Gemma Gibbons, Barbara McHugh, 12, Teresa Brett?, Eileen McElvaney.

Sixth row (left to right): Margaret Healy, Catherine Dunne, Rosalie Corish, Patricia Murphy, Margaret Mary Joyce, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Mary Finan, Sheila Flood, Medina Kennedy, Lucille Foley.

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Sisters of St Louis

Reflections on SSL CBR’s Health Awareness Talk

by Margaret Petirin SSL and Christie Udebor SSL

As we continue to navigate the complexities of healthcare and wellness, events like the Sisters of St Louis Community-Based Rehabilitation (SSL CBR)[1] Health Awareness Talk reminds us of the power of knowledge and community. On March 10, 150 participants from St Louis Catholic Hospital, Owo, and local parishioners came together to learn, share, and grow.

The event kicked off with a grand welcome from the Matron of St Louis Catholic Hospital, Agnes Adeluyi SSL, who set the tone for a day of empowerment and inspiration. On behalf of the SSL CBR coordinator, Victoria Orifunmishe SSL, she extended a warm welcome to all participants, including Mr Mike Ologbese, SSL CBR Stakeholder Committee member, and the Sisters of St Louis Owo and Oka communities working in healthcare.

But the day almost didn’t happen as planned. Victoria Orifunmishe SSL and Christie Udebor SSL had set off from Akure to Owo, to facilitate the health awareness talk, but their journey was cut short due to a kidnapping incident on the Akure-Owo expressway. The road was blocked, and vehicles were stuck for hours. Both sisters had to make the tough decision to return to Akure, and Sr Victoria promptly requested Sr Agnes to facilitate the program, and she was more than ready. With her instrumental role in planning the event, the transition was seamless.

With a theme of “Strengthening Health Response to Disability, Prevention, Early Identification, and Early Intervention”, the event was educational. The incredible presentation by Dr Antonia Titi Abe SSL had everyone hooked! She broke down complex health concepts into relatable, actionable advice that left everyone feeling empowered and inspired.

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California sisters visit the Juilly Community in France

by Bríd Long SSL

I had the pleasure of accompanying Terry Dodge SSL on a working visit to Juilly, France, for two and a half weeks last month. We were warmly received by the small community of two, Christiana Arokoyo SSL from Nigeria and Dorothy Abuah SSL from Ghana. Both sisters have spent a number of years in the Villa, caring for the archives of our foundation, maintaining the house and garden, welcoming the occasional visitor, receiving one or two villagers for a weekly Mass and engaging in some parish and school ministries when they are able. Theirs is a lonely and largely hidden service to the Institute.

Terry, delighted to spend time with her “set” Christiana, went to work immediately, helping to purchase living room furniture, replace the broken refrigerator and freezer, updating equipment in the archives, encouraging the community to donate many of the surplus pots, pans and dishes accumulated over the past 50 years, and ably chauffeuring us wherever we needed to go in the little Peugeot 106 that everybody had insisted could not be driven much beyond the confines of the village.

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Sister and Associate meet Irish Minister for Climate and Environment in Brasilia for St Patrick’s Day celebration

by Margaret Hosty SSL

Minister Darragh O’Brien, the Irish Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for Transport visited Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, for St Patrick’s Day. As is the custom, the Irish Embassy put on a great party and invited all the Irish and those with Irish links. For the first time in over 20 years, I decided to go to the party and invited associate Suely Marinho to come with me. I must admit we had ulterior motives… a chance to meet the Irish Minister for Climate and Environment. The party was great even though we didn’t know anyone except Mr Martin Gallagher, the Irish Ambassador and Mr Maurice Nolan, Deputy Head of Mission. And of course we met Minister O’Brien. We went prepared with photos to show him about our collective recycling project which we have been running at Grupo AAVE for over 25 years. We explained how the project works: how people who are poor and living with HIV collect recycling material and bring it to AAVE where it is weighed, noted in the person’s file and sold at the end of each month. The contributors earn both food and money according to the amount of material contributed. The minister was very interested and asked us to send him all the information and photos to his official government email. We did so and included in the email the following positive contributions of our recycling project, which contributes to:

    caring for our environment;

    prevention of flooding (as recycling material is removed from roads before it reaches drains);

    disease reduction by removing material where the aedes aegypti mosquito proliferates. (This mosquito causes dengue, zika, chikungunya and yellow fever);

    human dignity and mental health; and

    poverty reduction by enabling participants to earn both food and money. As such, it reduces the need for begging.

We ended the email as follows, “The project is a very good fit for service users at Grupo AAVE as it does not require expensive equipment or a high level of formal education. Participants work at their own time and pace. Some bring materials every day to AAVE. I know that as Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy you will find this a very interesting and worthwhile project. Hopefully you will see a way you can contribute to support our efforts in caring for all forms of life. I am attaching some photos of this aspect of our work with people who are poor, marginalized and living with HIV”.

We look forward to a response from him in due course.

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Watch: 1926 Census records to be released to public https://share.google/gpqBJzMfTF4ccKwbh

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The death has occurred of Sr. Nora Nash, OSF, late of Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, Aston, Philadelphia, USA, formerly Carnagh, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick Sister Nora passed peacefully in Assisi House on Friday, January 30, 2026. Deeply regretted by her sisters Mary, Teresa and Eileen; her sisters-in-law Cheryl, Mary, and Shelia; her brother-in-law Frank Dillon; her treasured nieces and nephews; grand nieces and grand nephews, many friends and her Franciscan family.

All services will be held in Assisi House on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 9:30am, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11am Interment of Ashes will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Aston, USA.

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Sr. Anne Prendergast, formerly of Caherbreagh, Ballymacelligott, Tralee, Co. Kerry and The Poor Servants of the Mother of God, died peacefully in her 86th year, on 14th April 2026 in Brentford, London, sister of Helen (Casey) and the late John & Michael.

Sadly missed by her Community in London, her brother-in-law Richard (Ballyduff), nieces and nephews, her cousins, relatives and her many friends.

Funeral to take place in London on the 6th May (streamed at Poor Servants of the Mother of God).

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Very Rev. Tom O’Connor of The Diocese of Leeds and formerly of Lissereen, Abbeydorney.

Canon Tom died peacefully on Tuesday 24th March, 2026, at his home in Otley, Yorkshire.  Predeceased by his parents John and Julia (née Shanahan), brothers Donal and Denis, brother-in-law Den Leen, sisters-in-law Betty O’Connor and Sheila O’Connor and nephew J.J. O’Connor.  Sadly missed by his brother Gerard, his sisters Eilish Leen (Ardfert), Sr. Mary Teresa (Brentford, U.K.), sister-in-law Phil, nieces, nephews, relatives, The Clergy of the Diocese of Leeds and Kerry and a large circle of friends and parishioners.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral arriving to Our Lady & All Saints Church, Otley on Friday April 10th at 7.30 p.m.  Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday April 11th at 12 noon in St. Anne’s Cathedral, Leeds (streamed on http://www.leedscathedrallive.org.uk)

Requiem Mass will also be celebrated for Canon Tom in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney on Saturday April 18th at 11.00 a.m. (streamed on http://www.churchmedia.tv/st-bernards-church-abbeydorney) Interment afterwards in Kyrie Eleison Abbey Cemetery, Abbeydorney.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to Cafod (https://cafod.org.uk/) and Catholic Care (https://catholic-care.org.uk/)or care of The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.

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Information about Sr Lucy but I found the following data base excellent for information about Irish-born nuns in Australia:

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Macleay Argus (Kempsey, NSW : 1885 – 1907; 1909 – 1910; 1912 – 1913; 1915 – 1916; 1918 – 1954)

Mon 30 Mar 1953 Page 4

TRIP TO IRELAND FOR CASINO PRIEST

TRIP TO IRELAND FOR CASINO PRIEST

The Rev. Father J. C. Relihan, who has been Administrator of St-. Mary’s Parish,

Casino, for the past 11 years, is leaving shortly for an extended holiday visit to his

home town, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland.

The Rev. Father Relihan is fondly remembered as Assistant to Rev. Father Morris at Kempsey in -1941, and for a time he was stationed at Smithtown immediately following the death of the late

Father O’Regan.

At Casino, on March 24, over 1200 people attended a public valedictory extended to Rev. Father Relihan in Casino Civic Hall, where the Mayor, Aid. R. W. Manyweathers, referred to the guest as “a real citizen, and a spiritual adviser and friend who had shared their joys and tribulations throughout the years.”

The Rev. Father McEvoy, of Kempsey, was among the many visiting clergy who attended the function.

The Bishop of Lismore, Most Rev. P. J. Farrelly, D.D., said the church buildings which Fr. Relihan had erected at Casino were standing monuments to his work, but his greatest monument was the affection he had built up in the hearts of the people of Casino.

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GALVIN, Sr. Mary – Duagh – 09/12/2021- Formerly of Duagh, Co. Kerry.

Predeceased by her brother Dan and very recently by her sister Sr. Patricia. Sadly missed by her sister Sr. Stanislaus, brother Gerard, niece Máire, nephews Pat & Liam, nieces-in-law, nephew-in-law, grandnieces & grandnephews, her Sisters of Mercy Community and her many friends. Funeral arriving for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick on Sunday, 12th December, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

Date of Death: Thursday 9th December 2021

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Joan O’Carroll Date of Death:  Saturday 12th July 2025

The death has occurred of Joan O ‘ Carroll (née Barry) of Doonferris, Lisselton and late of Lahardane, Ballybunion. Predeceased by loving husband John Martin, her parents, Joe and Maggie Barry, brothers Fr Bob and Denis, brother-in-law, Eamon, sister-in-law, Kathleen Ester Barry, niece Deirdre Barry.

Devoted mother to Marina McSherry, Jackie Kelliher and Jenny O’Neill, grandmother to Kevin & Laura O’Neill, Barry, Tracy & Sean Kelliher, great granddaughter Caoimhe, mother-in-law to Jerry McSherry, John Kelliher and James O` Neill. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sister Margaret Taylor (Syracuse), brothers Tom Barry (London), Patrick Barry (Duagh), brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the home of daughter, Marina and Jerry McSherry, Lisselton (V31YC85) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Monday the 14th July Requiem Mass will take place in St.Teresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue, Lisselton on Tuesday 11.00am followed by burial in Kilconly Cemetery, Ballybunion.

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The death has occurred of

Sister Mary Stephen O’Connor, Kilmorna, Listowel, Kerry

Sister Mary Stephen O’Connor of St. Mary’s Convent Brentford, London and formerly of Kilmeaney, Kilmorna, Listowel, passed away peacefully on 16th November 2025 in Maryville Care Home, The Butts, Brentford, London.

Sadly missed by her sister Ellen Hennessy, (formerly of Kilmorna, Listowel, latterly of the Spa Tralee and currently of Áras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel), her nephews & nieces Michael, Anne, Maura, Carmel, John & Seamus, her Community in the Congregation of the Poor Servants, relatives and friends.

brother-in-law James Hennessy.

Requiem Mass for Sister Mary Stephen will take place on Monday (8th December) at 11 a.m. in St Mary’s Convent Chapel, Brentford, London, (live streamed on https://mcn.live/Camera/poor-servants-of-the-mother-of-god-b-rentford) followed by burial in the Convent Cemetery.

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    WexfordPeople.ie    News

Sr. Marie Therese will be fondly remembered

February 27 2008 12:11 AM

Many people in Wexford were saddened to hear of the death of Sr. Marie Therese Breen, a St. John of God nun who taught in the Faythe school for many years. Sr. Marie Therese died in the loving care of her congregation at the St. John of God Convent in Newtown Road on Friday, February 22. She had been ill for a few weeks.

Many people in Wexford were saddened to hear of the death of Sr. Marie Therese Breen, a St. John of God nun who taught in the Faythe school for many years.

Sr. Marie Therese died in the loving care of her congregation at the St. John of God Convent in Newtown Road on Friday, February 22. She had been ill for a few weeks.

Aged 89, Sr. Marie Therese was a native of Abbeydorney, County Kerry, who joined the John of God Sisters in Wexford in 1936.

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Piece of Family History

Emigration in 1946

By listowelconnection

On April 1, 2022

In Listowel, Schools

John Anthony Hegarty found this interesting piece of his family’s history.

He writes; My Mother Mary Kennelly (Hegarty), her sister Eileen Kennelly (Sr.Mary Angela) from Pallas, began from St.Michael Convent Newmarket -On -Fergus to Ville De Matel. Many others from Listowel lived there.

This is a record came across , 3 sisters made trip via SNN-LON-JFK to Houston County, Texas.

Eileen Kennelly was 22 from Pallas with  Mary M Clancy 20 BallyCashel, accompanied by St.Mary Cahill 48, Shanagolden .

Trained to be teacher, later returned to Mercy Convent Trim. Later she left nuns, and married Terence O’ Conor. She was teaching in a few places finally to Oughterard,Co.Galway. She is buried inBohermore Cemetery Galway City.

Regards

John-Anthony Hegarty