2024 February 7 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS: ST PIO devotions in Castleisland Church on February 13th 2024 – (Second Tuesday).
PARISH: Confessions: Before Mass or by arrangement. Baptisms: Saturday afternoons only from 12 noon to 4pm. 2nd Collection at Masses 10th/11th Feb. for Lourdes Helpers. The Kerry Diocese hopes to begin its pilgrimages to Lourdes again this year and so need helpers and assistants. They wish to have a collection to help fund this event including the Lourdes Helpers. Please assist.
2nd Feb. (Friday) Presentation of the Lord. Candles blessed at 10am Mass in Knockanure and in Moyvane at Vigil Mass on Saturday. If you wish to have a candle blessed, come forward with it at that time. 3rd Feb. (Saturday) Feast of St. Blaise. Throats will be blessed after all weekend Masses for those who so want. Confirmation will be celebrated this year Weds. 20th March in Moyvane at 11.30am. Bishop Ray will be the main celebrant.
FEBRUARY is the month of the Holy Family. Sunday 11 February 2024 is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick.
POPE: The pope called for the special year last February to help prepare Catholics worldwide for the Holy Year, which begins with the opening of the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 24.
LETTER from Bishop; https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2024/01/pastoral-letter-from-bishop-ray/
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for NEWKD’S HOME VISITATION SERVICE FOR OLDER PERSONS IN NORTH KERRY. The Home Visitation Service offers once a week visitation for social purposes, to support an older person and to link them to other existing community services in the area. The visits take place every Tuesday and last approximately 45 minutes. Contact, edoconnor@newkd.ie Office: NEWKD Office, 20 William St. Upper Listowel.
BEST WISHES to John Sweeney, Moyvane. John was our inaugural winner of our monthly, Split the Bucket Fundraiser. Thanks to the Parents Association for all the work.
ADORATION takes place each Friday in the Sacristy in Duagh Church from 3.00 pm in the afternoon. Public Rosary starts at 7.00 pm Mass starts on Friday evening at the time of 7:30 pm. Moyvane Eucharistic Adoration: every Tues. after 10.00am Mass to 11.30am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Abbeyfeale, every Friday from 10.30am to 7.00pm. Adoration will be held on Wednesday ,Thursday and Friday during Lent.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mikey Joe Walsh, Michael Sheehy, Mossy Kennelly, Sean Broderick, Jack Shine, Irene Nolan, James G O Callaghan, Mary Clancy, Fr. Tim Galvin, Nan Hurley, Sr. Mary O Connor, Sr. Margaret Austin Stack,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.3rd Feb.’24- Moyvane- Michael “Mick” O’Flaherty Jr. Recently Deceased at 7.30pm; Sun.4th Feb.’24- Knockanure for Jerry & Mary Enright (Aniv.) The Village, Knockanure at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Brendan “Ben” Mulvhill & Denis Mulvihill (Aniv.’s) Leitrim West at 11am; Tues.6th Feb.’24- Moyvane a Private Intention at 10.00am; Weds.7th Feb.’24- Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Thurs.8th Feb.’24- Moyvane a Private Intention at 10.00am; Fri.9th Feb.’24- Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat.10th Feb.’24- Moyvane for John Sheehy RIP, Recently Deceased at 7.30pm; Sun.11th Feb.’24 Knockanure for Catherine Culhane (Aniv.) Ballyguiltenane deceased of Culhane & Sheahan families at 9.30am, and Moyvane mass for Jack Shine (Aniv.) at 11.00am.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE 2024: R.D.S., Ballsbridge, Dublin on February 23rd, 24th, 25th. For information contact 086 0529008. A bus travelling Divine Mercy conference at the RDS on 23/24/25 Feb., Contact Paudie 0868630511 or Megan 08301288329 for details
LISTOWEL AREA PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING: Representing the parishes of Listowel, Lixnaw, Duagh and Moyvane, will meet on Tuesday 6th February at 8pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall.
SICK: February 11 is World Day of the Sick, an observation introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses.
International Day of Human Fraternity February 4, 2024.
CAMOGIE; Kerry Camogie social was held recently with 130 players, their families and board officials were present at the Rose Hotel, Last year the seniors won the National League Division 2A title and the minors the All-Ireland Camogie ‘C’ final.
FEET: Care of the Aged Moyvane/Knockanure – a chiropodist will attend the Marian Hall, Mon. Feb. 5th at 11 a.m. For an appointment contact Noreen 068-49238.
SCHOOL: Murhur N.S. Moyvane, Enrolment Application Forms for September 2024 are available by email at info@murhurns.com or by contacting the school at 068 49522 9:30am-12:30pm.
Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure is currently accepting enrolment for the coming academic year 2024-2025. Please contact Anne at school office telephone at 068-49130 or 087-7939134 or email scoilchorpchriost@gmail.com
MUSIC Workshop for Lent and Easter 2024, the purpose of the workshop will be to introduce new music for both liturgical seasons. On Weds. 7th Feb. the workshop will take place in the John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney at 7:30pm. On Thurs. 8th Feb. the workshop will be repeated in St John’s Parish Centre, Tralee, also at 7:30pm. The two workshops are to facilitate musicians from both north and south of the diocese. All choir directors, choir members, musicians, cantors and all involved in music ministry are welcome to attend. Music will be provided on the night. Please contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 or email Tomás at tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie if you’d like to attend.
NORELLA MOLYNEAUX Dancing- Monday nights Clounmacon Community Centre, V31PF95 at 8pm. and Wednesday nights in Lyreacrompane Community Centre at 8.15pm. All ages welcome.
TINTEAN Ballybunion; Kilfenora Ceili Band on Feb. 4th.
CONCERT: The Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival Committee present Brendan Begley and Steve Cooney in Concert at Tomaisin’s, Lisselton, on Saturday, Feb 3rd at 8.00pm. Tickets €15. Available at Tomaisin’s and Ryan’s Mace or call/text Noelle on 086 845 1263.
GAA Knockanure Lotto Results from Tuesday January 16th January. Jackpot was €6,000. Numbers Drawn: 3, 21, 22, and 29; No winner but lucky dips went to:1. Pat Mulvihill, Knockanure; 2. John Shanahan and Katie, c/o Kevin’s Bar; 3. Kathleen Flynn, Abbeyfeale; 4. Sandra Stack, Bunagara, and
5. Ann and Richard O Connor, Keylod. Lotto Results from Tuesday January 23rd January. Jackpot was €6,100. Numbers Drawn: 11, 17, 19, and 26. No winner but lucky dips went to: 1. D&M Collins, Lissaniska; 2. David Harley, c/o John Barry; 3. Jamie O Connor, Kilmeaney; 4. Kyle Foran, Clonshan, Dublin, and 5. Breda Kiely, SCC, Abbeyfeale. The next draw will take place on Tuesday 30th January, all are welcome. Jackpot will be €6,200. Match; North Kerry League Division 1B Round 1
Moyvane 1-12 and Ballyduff 2-09.
WE WON AGAIN! Murhur National School, Out of 61 entries from 16 schools in 9 counties in Ireland, The children in the Senior Room were awarded 2nd place in Best Learning Journey in the All-Ireland 3D Printing Sustainability Challenge. They received this award for their communication, resilience, engagement, teamwork and enthusiasm. We now go forward to represent Ireland at a European Online Showcase as one of only 4 award winners from Ireland! The children also won prizes – a €300 voucher for science equipment, a 3D printer toolkit kit & a class trio to Stryker manufacturing in Cork.
RAMBLING HOUSE Clounmacon will be restarting on Friday 9th February. Everyone welcome to come along. It will be the second Friday of every month at 8.30pm.
LISTOWEL COMMUNITY GAMES: Quiz Competition U14 over 11: Quiz competition will be held in Listowel Emmets clubhouse at 7p.m on Friday Feb 9th. Registration @ 6.30p.m. €2 per child. €5 per family. Gymnastics – If anyone is interested in participating in Gymnastics please text Karena on 087 2035865 by Friday 8th March. Boys & Girls Individual Events – Under 9/Over 7, Under 11/Over 9, Under 13/Over 11, Under 15/Over 13.
LISTOWEL ST. PATRICKS DAY COMMITTEE will hold their AGM on Tuesday 6th February at 7pm upstairs in Christys Bar, all welcome.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP – (over 55’s) meet in Tarbert Bridewell every Friday between 10.30am and 12 Noon. We have different activities every week followed by refreshments. New Members are welcome.
FLOWERS are making progress, a daffodil and furze bush, and also the shoots of bulbs are thriving, including garlic.
MAGAZINE: Kilflynn Chronicle is now available at usual outlets.
BADMINTON: Kerry County Championship competition took place recently in Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre. Division 3; Ladies: Winner: Adele O’Brien (Killarney), and R-Up: Bridget McCarthy (Moyvane)
DANCING every Tuesday Night at the Old Central Ballroom in Ballybunion at 7.30pm.
Dance at Lisselton on 25th of Feb. from 3pm to 5pm in aid of Kerry Emigrants. Dance at the Plaza Listowel on 5th Feb., from 3 to 5pm.
DRAMA Festival Kerry, will be held in Castleisland from 1st to 9th March 2024.
ROADWORK ; County Council advise Road Users that Water main Replacement and Road Pavement Works will take place from the Church of Assumption in Abbeyfeale to Mount Mahon from Monday 29th of January – Friday 29th of March .
OPEN MIC: ‘Literary Listowel’ Readings take place on the first Thursday of every month, from 11 am.
FR. TIM GALVIN: On Saturday, February 10 following the 6.30pm Mass which will be offered to mark his 1st anniversary, Fran Leahy originally from New St. and who volunteered with Fr. Tim in 2015 and 2016 as well as returning again in 2023 will present a slide show showing some of the work that was enabled by the donations he received from home. It will take place at St. Ita’s Day Care Centre and tea and biscuits will be served. Everyone is welcome.
ST JOHN’S; Sat 10th– Comedy- A Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney at 8pm; Wed 14th– Classical Ora Quartet . Sunday 18th at 5pm Traditional- Ronan O Snodaigh & Myles O Reilly, details from 068 22566.
CONCERT: A fundraising concert in aid of Tournafulla Community Hall on Saturday, February 10 will star Denis Curtin, Donie Nolan and friends, The Wright Sisters, Willie and John Larkin, Tournafulla Church Choir and the local Wrenboy Group. Tickets are available from The Homestead. Doors open at 8pm.
“THE BANSHHEE OF CROKEY HILL” Abbeyfeale Drama Group present “The Banshee of Crokey Hill” by Tommy Marren at the Glórach on Tuesday, February 13, Thursday 15, Saturday 17, Sunday 18 and the following week.
DRAMA AND WELLBEING CLASSES 5-12 YEAR OLDS: Glórach Theatre began on February 3 from 3 – 4.30pm.
HEALTH: In conjunction with Operation Transformation, Athea GAA will host the Annual Ireland Lights Up Walks on Thursday evenings from 7pm – 8pm, running till February 29th.
BUS from Athea to Croom and back again to Athea, takes about three hours if you stay on the bus.
VALENTINES Day celebrate with Afternoon Tea in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel on Wednesday 14th February, from 3pm to 5pm, for an afternoon filled with prosecco, gourmet sandwiches, homemade scones, and a mouth-watering selection of bite-size desserts.
To make this occasion even more special, we will have live entertainment to serenade you!
Tickets are available at just €20 per person. Ticket Office on 068 22212.
EVENT: The Island of Geese, Tralee is the location for the Youth Mental Health Awareness Day on March 2, facilitated by Kerry County Arts Office and local partners Munster Technological University.
RECOVERY Haven received funding from the National Lottery in 2023, to continue offering free hydrotherapy classes for its clients.
CLOSING DATE Writers Week; This Award is for a work of Literary Fiction by an Irish Author published between the 1st February 2023 and 31st January 2024. Closing date Monday 19th February 2024. Prize: €20,000, several other competitions, their closing date Feb and March, contact https://writersweek.ie/competitions/
THE HEALY RAE’S: A dance will be held at The Gleneagle Killarney celebrating 50 years in Politics by the Healy Rae’s on Friday, February 9 at 8.30pm.
DINNER: Athea GAA & LGFA, Dinner Dance Fri 1st March in the Devon Inn. These can be booked by contacting any member of the team / committee or Liz O’ Sullivan 087 6699783 or Mary Ita Casey 0874141157.
CHINA: culture, history and traditions of China with music, instruments, dress, the Dragon Dance in the Square on Saturday, February 17th from 1-4 pm.
NEW Moon on 9th of February.
CALF Feeding: Farmers have been reminded not to feed ‘waste milk’ to their calves where whole milk is being fed to calves on farms this spring.
Milk from cows which have been treated with antibiotics cannot be used for human consumption within a given withdrawal date, and farmers have been reminded that this milk should not be fed to calves.
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ARTS: annual programme of opportunities and events, go to our dedicated website.
Opportunities- Creative Ireland Kerry – Creative Communities 2024
OLD Farmers; Dr. Conway said: “Farmers and their families remain a critically important component of rural life throughout Ireland. This fundamental point must be recognised by governments and society as a whole. “Many farmers feel they don’t want, nor need, to retire, once they reach 65 or 66
years-of-age. “They feel they still have lots to offer, and this is absolutely correct. There is no substitute for experience. “For a government simply to push ahead with a finance-heavy retirement package is not the right approach to take when it comes to dealing with the issue of farm succession.” https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/older-farmers-still-play-vital-role-within-rural-communities-academic/
PILGRIMAGE to Lourdes Limerick; both Diocesan and Youth Pilgrimages takes place in June, details from 061 35 0000.
SICK; When the Irish census was taken, returns were obtained respecting disease, and a curious and interesting report, embodying the result of this inquiry, has been presented to Parliament. It is supposed that no such account has ever been taken in any country. The number of the sick in Ireland on the 30th of March, 1851, was 104,495, or about 1 in every 62. of the population — somewhere about five-sevenths of the number who die in a year. In order, however, to find how many of the population were by circumstances unavailable as working members of the community, we are reminded that we must take into account 250,611 persons who were inmates of workhouses, 3,436 confined in lunatic asylums, 2,271 in asylums for the aged and infirm, 3,839 in hospitals, and 15,609 in prisons, amounting in all to 275,766 persons provided for by the country, while 48,291 were labouring under sickness at their own homes; altogether amounting to 324,057 persons, or one in every 201/4 of the community. This amount of unavailable population differs materially in the four provinces, and the variation exhibits in some degree the proportion of poverty, sickness, and crime in these different localities. Thus, in Ulster, we find one in 47.36; in Leinster, 1 in 22.63; in Connaught, 1 in 20.19; and in Munster, 1 in 11.78. The Census Commissioners reckoned the deaf-dumb, the dumb, the blind, and the insane among the sick. There was one person deaf and dumb in every 1,380 of the community, the total number being 4,747, and seven-eighths of them were born deaf and dumb. There were 433 persons dumb, but not deaf-also mostly born so; they were generally paralytic or idiotic, but there were instances of persons dumb only, without other defect. Nearly 100 of the deaf and dumb were married, and there were six instances of the intermarriage of deaf and dumb persons; of the 216 children of all these marriages only two were deaf and dumb. Muteism, it appears, is often manifest in several members of a family derived from a common stock, but the defect is seldom transmitted direct from parents to children. Generally the deaf mute was one only in a family of several children, oftenest the first or the last child; in one instance the 29th child, all the 29 being born of the same parents. Only 232 of the deaf and dumb were in public institutions for the instruction of persons so afflicted. Deaf-dumbness prevails most in the rural districts presenting mountain ranges. There were 7,587 blind persons — one in every 864; more than half of them were married, and two-thirds were above 40 years old; 19 persons were deaf, dumb, and blind. There were 5,074 lunatics (one in every 1,291), and 4,906 idiots (one in every 1,336), the great majority of the latter so born; above 1,000 of the lunatics and above 3,500 of the idiots were neither in asylums, gaols, nor workhouses. The Census Commissioners remark that the number of those who are at large demands the serious attention of the State. Of the 250,611 persons in workhouses, 42,474 were labouring under disease; of the 15,609 persons (debtors, accused, and criminals) in prisons, 1,072. There were 577 debtors in prison; the prisoners convicted of crimes were one in 526 of the population.
Of the whole number of the sick in Ireland, 1 in 118 had smallpox, 1 in 30 influenza (partially epidemic at the time), 1 in 189 was in childbed, 1 in 10 had disease of the chest. 191 persons were returned (chiefly from hospitals and by the police) as ill from the effects of cold, exposure, or starvation. 501 of the sick were under one year old; 464 were 90 and upwards. More were between 10 and 15, than of any other period of life.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~econnolly/oextracts/oemccombs1855.html
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https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1935-1936 – 0442.pdf
14 Dec 1935
James Ambrose, Whamgona, Stratford, New Zealand, applied for the old age pension.
Result—he learns of sum of £635 awaiting him to the Irish Courts.
This unusual drama was revealed before the Master of the High Court in Dublin, Friday, when an order was made for payment of the amount to the claimant.
Edward Fitzgibbon on behalf of James Ambrose, said claimant, whose family resided near Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, was left £200 under his father’s will, which was made in 1897, two years after claimant had gone to New Zealand. As a result of Court proceedings in 1918 £317 was placed to his credit and the amount now was £636
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FOUR IRISH NUNS PASS ON
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Irish doctors disagree with the theory advanced by D r . A. Stephens, of London, that the National health of the Irish people was degenerating.
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T h e Government has appointed a Commission to make a full inquiry into the condition of houses and the rent being paid in all towns and cities in the Irish Free State.
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The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Tobin, widow of John Tobin, Abbeyfeale, was largely attended. The chief mourners were Tim and Dan Tobin, Abbeyfeale, and Jack Tobin, Dublin, sons ; Sergeant Hayes , Wicklow, Sons in-law; T. R. Collins, Listowel brother; M r s . K. Finnegan, Dublin, niece; J . Collins, Croom, nephew.
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T w o hundred fat cattle, 300 tons of potatoes, and a general cargo left Dublin yesterday for Morocco by the Limerick Steamship Co.’s boat Kyleclare.
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Sale of Kilkenny Castle Library
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SCHOLARSHIP: The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers Japanese Studies Student Scholarships to Irish undergraduates born between April 2, 1994 and April 1, 2006 to study at designated Japanese universities for a period of one year as part of their degree, in order to deepen their understanding of the Japanese language and Japanese culture and affairs. The scholarship is for one year at a university decided by MEXT.
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17 October 1978
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 1978 Nobel Prize for Physics in two equal parts: one to Professor Piotr Leontevitch Kapitsa, Institute of Physical Problems, USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow, for his basic inventions and discoveries in the area of low-temperature physics;
and the other, to be shared equally between Dr Arno A. Penzias and Dr Robert W. Wilson, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Holmdel, New Jersey, USA, for their discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation.
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SISTERS: There are about 155 Sisters of St Louis in the Irish Region. The Irish Region encompasses Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Most sisters in the Region have reached official retirement age. However, apart from sisters who are ill or very frail, most sisters continue to actively serve others and make the world a better place. We have, however, largely moved from active corporate ministry to one of collaborative outreach and prayerful solidarity with local communities and the wider world. Many sisters are involved in internal ministry and care of each other. Some are also involved in pastoral and prayer ministries, retreat work, chaplaincy, spirituality and religious formation. Still other sisters continue to be active in education in both community and formal settings. This includes second chance education opportunities, teaching English as a second language, acculturation programmes and homework clubs for migrants, development education with particular reference to climate change and the integrity of creation, Governance, strategic development and trusteeship roles.
At least 100 sisters who are currently members of the Irish Region have lived and been in ministry in Belgium, Brazil, California, England, France, Ghana, Liberia, or Nigeria.
https://www.stlouissisters.org/ireland
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TG4 Dé Domhnaigh @ 20:30; In each episode a special guest will have the opportunity to trace their family history and surname. This will take them as far back as possible in history. We are fortunate enough in Ireland to still have many of our archaeological heritage sites which means that guests can visit an old stronghold associated with their clann’s name. We will cast an eye on other people who have held that same surname, some famous and infamous. Some of the surnames will include O’Flaherty, Murphy, Joyce, O’Donnell and more.
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FOREST: FII said that conifers produce the valuable softwood timber products that are needed for construction and other sectors such as pallets, fencing, packaging, and bioenergy.
The latest data from the latest National Forest Inventory shows that Ireland’s forests will produce enough timber for 1.4 million homes by 2040.
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The Little-Known Story of When the Masons Tried to Kill Don Bosco
St. John Bosco. CNA Staff News- January 31, 2024
History notes how much the Freemasons hated St. John Bosco, the founder of the Salesians — whose feast the Church celebrates on Jan. 31 — but less known are their attempts to kill him.
The two assassination attempts ordered by Freemasons against Bosco can be found in The Biographical Memoirs of Don Bosco and was recounted in the June 1, 1980, issue of the Salesian Bulletin, the official publication of the Salesian Family.
According to these accounts, a former student of Bosco named Alessandro Dasso showed up at the gatehouse in late June 1880 asking to speak to the priest.
“His eyes were full of anguish,” the account related. “Don Bosco received him with his usual kindness,” but faced with the “growing agitation” of the young man, the founder of the Salesian family asked him: “What do you want from me? Speak! You know that Don Bosco loves you.”
At these words, Dasso “fell to his knees, burst into tears and sobs,” and revealed the truth.
According to the story, the young man was a Freemason and the group had sentenced Don Bosco to death. Twelve men’s names had been drawn, and they were to carry out the order.
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CHURCH: Moving Forward- Webinar- Lay Leaders in Parish on Monday Feb 12th at 7.30 pm.
This webinar will feature guest speakers from Innsbruck (Austria) dioceses and Liverpool, sharing stories on their efforts to strengthen lay leadership in parishes without resident priests. They will talk about initiatives they have taken, what has worked well, where they are struggling, and what they see as their direction for the future. It will also feature Fr. Gerry O Hanlon SJ, who will set the stories in the context of the next stage of the synodal process.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K1ZVeq_IQNSy7Oy0zN6zcA#/registration
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SOLAR: Redemptorists came to Limerick in 1851 to preach a mission in St John’s Cathedral, are now installing solar panels on their monastery.
WHAT NEXT 2024
Dive in, Discover Dance at WHAT NEXT dance festival 06-10 February 2024
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THE LOURDES HELPERS FUND: Over 50 years ago Kerry Diocese decided to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes to enable assisted (sick) pilgrims visit the shrine. This year is the 50th pilgrimage with assisted pilgrims (due to the pandemic assisted pilgrims were unable to travel some years). This year is sort of a new beginning or restarting of the pilgrimage. The theme for this year in Lourdes is “come here in procession” which Our Lady asked St Bernadette. As we return, we need helpers, nurses, and the need to inform people (who need assistance) to join us in 2024.
Daycare centres/nursing homes are invited to inform their service users who may wish to travel with us. The Pilgrimage has changed in many ways over the past 50 years, but the main purpose is still the same, to take the sick to Lourdes and for this we need helpers. Many are students and thus require help to finance the trip. This collection goes towards that effort. The Lourdes Helpers Fund also helps assisted pilgrims who may not be able to afford to pay the full fare and would like to go to Lourdes. The collection for the Lourdes Helpers will be taken up as a second collection after communion on the weekend of the 10th/11th February 2024.
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STUDY THEOLOGY ONLINE is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Register before February 14. Find out more on our website, prioryinstitute.com Click here to see a 2 minute introductory film Prioryinstitute.com
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Listowel Rambling House 25 January 2024
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CYCLE: Leisure Cycle taking place Sunday 10th March. 2 routes, one for your beginners’ cyclists, while the other one is more challenging! Both routes have food stops! Registration can be done online on Cycle Ireland! We are fundraising for the Butterfly club in Rathkeale.
FEET: Podiatry/Chiropody at Cloverfield Glin: Podiatry/Chiropody service starting Friday 12th Feb 2024 at Glin Daycare, Cloverfield, with a fully Insured, SCPI And CORU Registered Podiatrist. Services available include Routine Foot Care and Advice, Diabetic Foot Assessment, Treatment for Nails Thickened/Fungal, Corns/Callus/Dry Skin, Ingrown Toenails. Booking essential at Glin Daycare, Cloverfield 068 26033
INNOVATION AWARD 2024
The European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards) highlights the success of individual and collective actions in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
https://sustainable-energy-week.ec.europa.eu/awards/guidelines-awards-2024/innovation-award-2024_en
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December 2015, No. 3 Vol. LII, Sustainable Energy
As Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), I accepted with pleasure the opportunity to write about the remarkable transformation of the energy sector by renewable energy technologies. The topic was suggested to me in the gracious invitation by the UN Chronicle, and we will come to it in a moment, for it says a lot about where renewable energy is today and how it is perceived.
But first, we need to talk about why renewable energy is so important. The world is facing an unprecedented turning point. Climate change represents a real and imminent threat to the prosperity that many enjoy today, and that millions aspire to and are working towards. But of course, it is more than this. It is about the survival for the most vulnerable of this planet’s citizens, and about the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity that we should be safeguarding. The changing climate is largely being driven by emissions from burning fossil fuels, although there are other important contributors. To stem climate change we must reduce our consumption of these carbon-intensive fuels. Renewables can and must be a central part of this plan.
https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/how-renewable-energy-can-be-cost-competitive
2024 February 14 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
ST PIO devotions in Castleisland Church on February 13th 2024 – (Second Tuesday).
PARISH: Eucharistic Adoration in Moyvane: every Tues. after 10.00am Mass to 11.30am.
Confessions: Before Mass or by arrangement. Baptisms: Saturday afternoons only from 12 noon to 4pm. 2nd Collection at Masses 10th & 11th Feb. for Lourdes Helpers. The Kerry Diocese hopes to begin its pilgrimages to Lourdes again this year and so need helpers and assistants. They wish to have a collection to help fund this event including the Lourdes Helpers. Please assist.
ADORATION; Takes place each Friday in the Sacristy in Duagh Church from 3.00 pm in the afternoon. Public Rosary starts at 7.00 pm Mass starts on Friday evening at 7:30 pm. Adoration Listowel, takes places each Tuesday and Wednesday, beginning immediately after the 10.30 a.m. Mass, until 8.00 p.m
DEATH of James (Jimmy) O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, Athea, on the 5th February, 2024. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary and nephew Paudie Mullane. Jimmy is survived by his family, brother Johnny, sisters Mary B. Mullane (Athea), Peggy Barrett (Knockanure) and Phil O’Sullivan (Athea), aunt Peggy Dalton (Athea), sister in law Margaret, brothers in law Conor Mullane and Joe Barrett, nephews, niece, grand-nephews, and grand-nieces. Requiem Mass for Jimmy was celebrated in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea, on Thursday, and burial afterwards in the family plot in Holycross Cemetery, Athea.
DEATH took place of Michael (Mickey) Flaherty, Keylod, Moyvane, on Sunday 4th February, 2024, in his 95th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary Ellen, son Michael Jnr., grand-daughter Heidi and grandson Michael Daniel, parents Timmy and Mary, brothers and sisters. Survived by his children, Mary, Tadhg, Helen, Kate, Angela and Liz, 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, brothers in law Brendan and Dan Joe, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Requiem Mass for Mickey was celebrated at the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Wednesday. Burial in the family plot in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATH has taken place of Dan Culhane, Killeaney, Glin, on February 1st, 2024, in his 90th year. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, brother Thomas and sister Annie. Dan is survived by his wife Julia (Carr), family- Michael, Thomas, Brigid (Leahy, Clarina), Donal and Brendan, brothers Jack and Moss, sister Kitty (Moyvane), cousin Mary McSweeney, grandchildren Cian, Niamh, Liam, Maeve, Róisín, Marykate, Áine, Cáit, Ava, Daniel and John Michael, son-in-law Mark Leahy, daughters-in-law Breda, Karena and Johna, sisters-in-law Nora and Breda, nephews, and nieces.
Requiem Mass for Dan was celebrated on Monday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin followed by burial afterwards in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin.
DEATH of Mary O’ Rourke, née Stack, Ballyhoulihan, Glin, and formerly, Main Street, Glin, on 1st February 2024. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Tess, her sister Margaret and recently her father-in-law Pascal O’Rourke (Abbeyfeale). Mary is survived by her husband Michael, son Patrick, daughters Teresa, Sarah and Ann-Marie; brother John (Stack, Tarbert), sisters Josephine (Mulvihill, Moyvane) and Teresa (Egan, Tarbert), Uncle Eddie (Stack, Moyvane), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and grand-nephews. Requiem Mass for Mary was celebrated at Glin Church on Saturday, 3rd February, followed by burial in Kilcornan Cemetery.
ANNIVERSARIES: Jerry Sheehy, Fr. Jim Finan, Sr. Aquin Enright, James Connolly, Stephen Casey, Hannah Ferguson, Betty McCarthy, Sr. Margaret Stack, Joe Mackessy, Bridie McElligott, Tom Kennelly, Billy Leahy, Johanna Dell, Paudeen Moloney, Bridie Moloney, Philomena O Connor, Dorothy O Sullivan,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.10th Feb.’24 Moyvane for John Sheehy RIP Recently Deceased at 7.30pm; Sun.11th Feb.’24 Knockanure for Catherine Culhane (Aniv.) Ballyguiltenane and deceased of the Culhane & Sheahan families at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Jack Shine (Aniv.) at 11.00am;
Tues.13th Feb.’24- Moyvane for James Fitzmaurice (12th Aniv.) Leitrim Middle and Dublin at 10.00am; Weds.14th Feb. Knockanure Ash Wednesday at 10.00am, Moyvane Vigil Mass at 7.30pm
Thurs.15th Feb. Moyvane Private Intention at 10.00am; Fri.16th Feb.’24 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat.17th Feb.’24 Moyvane for Peter and John McGrath (Aniv.’s) at 7.30pm;
Sun.18th Feb.’24 – Knockanure Billy Leahy (Aniv.) at 9.30am and Mass Moyvane for Martin & Mary Mulvihill (Aniv.’s) at 11.00am.
FUTURE: Webinar: Planning for the Future of Parishes, Mon. Feb. 12th @ 7:30 pm. During this webinar, speakers from Austria and England will discuss lay involvement in their parishes. They will share the initiatives undertaken in their parishes, what has worked well, what has been challenging and what they see as the hope for the future. This webinar is in preparation for the upcoming parish gathering as part of the diocesan planning process, Moving Forward in Hope. Go to http://www.dioceseofkerry.ie to register.
FIRST Communion: Webinar; First Holy Communion – Journeying with your Child, Weds. Feb 21st at 7.30pm, for all parents and guardians of children preparing for First Communion. The guest speaker is Dr Patricia Kieran, parent and lecturer at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Register for the webinar on http://www.dioceseofkerry.ie
BEST Wishes to Dan Broderick of Lacca East who recently celebrated his 94th birthday.
LENT: Diocese of Kerry YouTube channel. During Lent, consider listening to and reflecting on three videos of talks given online in the diocese in recent months:
• Bishop Brendan Leahy describes the Synod that he participated in in Rome over the four weeks of October. • The talk for parents in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation given by Dr Dan O’Connell of Mary Immaculate College Limerick. (Title, ‘Confirmation Talk’) • The talk given by Dr Jessie Rogers, scripture scholar, of St Patrick’s College Maynooth on coping with significant change in the Church. (Title, ‘Moving forward in Hope’) You can access them via the diocesan website or via Google. Google … ‘YouTube Diocese of Kerry Channel’ … then click on ‘Diocese of Kerry – YouTube’ … then click on ‘videos’. The three videos should be in one of the top rows.
A TRIBUTE TO FR. TIM GALVIN: On Saturday, February 10th following the 6.30pm Mass in Abbeyfeale, Fran Leahy who volunteered with Fr. Tim in 2015 and 2016 as well as returning again in 2023 following his death will present a slide show showcasing some of the work that was enabled by donations Fr. Tim received from home. It will take place at St. Ita’s Day Care Centre. Everyone is welcome.
SCHOOL: Murhur N.S. Moyvane, Enrolment Application Forms for September 2024 are available by email at info@murhurns.com or by contacting the school at 068 49522 9:30am-12:30pm.
Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure is currently accepting enrolment for the coming academic year 2024-2025. Please contact Anne at school office telephone at 068-49130 or 087-7939134 or email scoilchorpchriost@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE Writers Week; This Award is for a work of Literary Fiction by an Irish Author published between the 1st February 2023 and 31st January 2024. Closing date Monday 19th February 2024. Prize: €20,000, several other competitions, their closing date Feb and March, contact https://writersweek.ie/competitions/
TINTEAN Ballybunion Dublin City Ramblers on 24th February 2024, nkartstheatre@gmail.com
ST JOHNS: Wed 14th – Classical with Ora Quartet at 8pm; Three separate Readings over three nights with local playwright Dick Walsh from 15th to 17th at 8pm, details from 068 22566.
SOCIAL DANCING Duagh, to Mike Condon February 16 and Norah Hickey on February 23.
Clounmacon Dancing Classes every Monday night at 8pm.
CARDS: Thursday evening try your hand at a game of 41, which runs every Thursday night at 8.30pm. Simply show up on the night or give Donie a call on 087 973 8100.
CLOTHES Bank at Knockanure School on 14th of March, clothes can be dropped off at the school between 9.10am and 3pm.
“THE BANSHHEE OF CROKEY HILL” Abbeyfeale Drama Group present “The Banshee of Crokey Hill” by Tommy Marren at the Glórach on Tuesday, February 13, Thursday 15, Saturday 17, Sunday 18 and the following week.
DRAMA AND WELLBEING CLASSES 5-12 YEAR OLDS: Glórach Theatre starting February 3 from 3 – 4.30pm.
RAMBLING HOUSE: Ita’s Rambling House will be held at the Desmond Complex on Friday February 16, at 8pm. Rambling house will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday February 21, at 8.00pm. Knocalucka is on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Waltzing, jiving etc have started in the Plaza Hall, Listowel on Monday 7.00-8.00 pm, Advanced: 8.00-9.00 pm. For bookings, please contact 087 7541631.
SET DANCING: On Sunday February 18th a set Céilí will be held in Halla Tadhg Gaelach from 3-6pm with music by Star Of Munster from Clare. Con Colbert Hall Athea is the venue on Saturday February 24th from 9pm. Music by Uí Bhriain.
DANCING CLASSES: Set dancing classes are held in Ballyhahill Hall at 8pm; Marian Hall Moyvane on Monday’s; Con Colbert Hall Athea at 9pm, on Tuesday’s, and Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse Abbeyfeale at 8.30pm on Wednesday’s.
NORELLA MOLYNEAUX Dancing- Monday nights Clounmacon Community Centre, V31PF95 at 8pm. and Wednesday nights in Lyreacrompane Community Centre at 8.15pm. All ages welcome.
EVENT: The Island of Geese, Tralee is the location for the Youth Mental Health Awareness Day on March 2, facilitated by Kerry County Arts Office and local partners Munster Technological University.
ACTIVE Travel Investment Programme for 2024, about €1bn allocation available nationwide.
DINNER: Athea GAA & LGFA, Dinner Dance Fri 1st March in the Devon Inn. These can be booked by contacting any member of the team / committee or Liz O’ Sullivan 087 6699783 or Mary Ita Casey 0874141157.
JOB: in the Tarbert CE Scheme; 1. Heritage / Coffee Shop Assistant – Tarbert Bridewell. Job Ref #CES-2317277; 2. Parish Hall Caretaker – Community Centre Tarbert. Job Ref # CES-2317286. No experience is needed for any of these positions as full training will be provided to the successful candidate. Please apply for any of these positions by contacting Jackie on 086-3266991 or email jackiekissane@asdeeballylongfordces.ie – CE Scheme rates apply.
CHINA: culture, history and traditions of China with music, instruments, dress, the Dragon Dance in the Square on Saturday, February 17th from 1-4 pm.
KERRY EMIGRANTS: An afternoon tea dance in aid of the Kerry Emigrants will take place in Tomáisíns, Lisselton on Sunday, February 25 with music by Eddie Lee.
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY: Celebrate with Afternoon Tea in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel on Wednesday 14th February, from 3pm to 5pm, Ticket Office on 068 22212.
KERRY defeat Cork; http://traleetoday.ie/photos-report-kerry-make-it-three-wins-on-the-trot-after-defeating-cork/
PRAYER: The Worldwide Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse takes place in Ireland on Friday 16 February. The Day of Prayer is an initiative of Pope Francis and was first marked in Irish dioceses in 2017. At Mass that day parishes are asked to light a ‘Candle of Atonement’ on the altar. The candle symbolises repentance, light in the darkness, and hope
BADMINTON on 2nd of February in the Tralee Sports and Leisure Complex on Feb. 2nd, Helen Browne, Moyvane, was winner of CPC.ie Kerry Div 2 Ladies Singles Championships. The Kerry Juvenile Championships in Killarney with the girls’ and boys’ doubles. Players from Moyvane, Annauscaul, Castleisland, and Tralee contested finals, but Listowel contested all eight finals and won all eight.
RARE: this year Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day. The day of romance and a day of fasting at the beginning of Lent. The ashes come from burnt Palm Branches from Palm Sunday of last year. Ashes on our forehead that day are an indication of our desire to become more like Jesus, living as He wants us to live. The gospel on Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6: 1-18) reminds us of the three traditional practices of Christianity: Prayer, Fasting (Denying ourselves things we enjoy and
Making Sacrifices) and Almsgiving (Giving to those in need). Ash Wednesday is a day of Fast and Abstinence from Meat.
KERRY College open week 19th to 23rd of February, 066 714 9696.
TROCAIRE Packs are available in most churches. They contain the Trócaire Box and information on Trócaire’s work, helping very needy people in the Developing World.
ST PATRICKS Day Parade in Listowel, details from Christy Walsh at 087 826 4544.
NEWKD’s Home Visitation Service is a free service for people over the age of 60 in the North Kerry area and is a social visiting service. It is an initiative by NEWKD’s Rural Social Scheme and is supported by HSE’s Community Works Department, Public Health Nurses, Local Link, An Garda and our dedicated volunteers. We are actively looking to recruit volunteers for our service in all parts of North Kerry. Without volunteers it will be very difficult to expand our very valued service. Anyone interested in volunteering please feel free to contact Ed O Connor (068) 23429 or 087 7794765. Email: edoconnor@newkd.ie Office: NEWKD Office, 20 William St. Upper, Listowel.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE 2024: R.D.S., Ballsbridge, Dublin on February 23rd, 24th, 25th. For information contact 086 0529008. A bus travelling Divine Mercy conference at the RDS on 23/24/25 Feb., Contact Paudie 0868630511 or Megan 08301288329 for details.
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES: Three Day Pilgrimages begins Friday, May 31 until Thursday 15th August. https://www.loughderg.org/2024season/
PILGRIMAGE to Lourdes Limerick; both Diocesan and Youth Pilgrimages takes place in June, details from 061 35 0000.
CAMINO: A group from Athea are hoping to do 100km of the Camino Frances from Sarria to Santiago from June 12-19. Average walk 20km per day, please contact Denise on 086-6095716.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE: A bus will be travelling to the Divine Mercy conference at the RDS on February23/24/25. Contact Paudie 0868630511 or Megan 08301288329 for details.
BOOK on Fourknocks ; Fourknocks archaeology, astronomy and mythology a small passage-tomb situated less than 10 miles from the giant megalithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Excavated in 1950 by Patrick J. Hartnett, and open to the public. The book will run to around 150 pages and will feature full colour photographs, illustrations and diagrams. It will also have generous footnotes and a comprehensive bibliography.
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STORY: The Dingle Lit Short Story Competition, in partnership with Dingle Distillery, is open to all writers on the island of Ireland, writing in either English or Irish. Writers are invited to submit previously unpublished work. Entries will be accepted from Monday December 4th 2023, through to midnight on Thursday, February 29th, 2024. https://dinglelit.ie/shortstory/
LAND is very wet at present, the birds are singing in the evening, the first of the plum trees are flowering and the nettle is reawakening. The weather forecast is generally greatly exaggerating the extremes, no wonder there were never so many going abroad, despite the high cost of living.
RAIN: The wettest year in Muckross was recorded in 2015 with a total of 87 and three quarter inches of rainfall. The driest year 1971 in Muckross a total of 48 and a quarter inches.
The total at Muckross on December, 31 2023 was a total of 75 Inches of rainfall.
In 1943, Muckross recorded 63 and a half inches of rain.
1974-03-23 Irish People
GAA: IrishPP1974-03-23-019_page20
KERRY-S.F.L: Div. 1-Laune Rangers 0-10, Listowel 0-4; Tarbert 2-14 Sneem 0-3; Glenbeigh 5-3, Dr. Crokes 2-7;Tralee Austin Stacks 0-14, Spa 2-5; Dingle 1-6, Kenmare 0-9; Waterville 1-9, John Mitchels 1-3; Desmonds 3-6, Ballylongford 3-5.
Div. 2-Killarney Legion 0-9, Kilcummin 0-9; Moyvane 0-10, Kerins-O’Rahillys 0-2; Keel 2-5, Glenflesk 1-4; Ballymacelligott 1-9, Rathmore 1-9; Lispole 5-7, Gneeveguilla 0-9.
Div. 3A-Templenoe 1-8, Fossa 0-3; Currow 3-5, Skellig Rangers 0-7; Gaeltacht 2-10, Scartaglen 1-4;
Valentia 5-14, Renard 0-1; Listry 3-13, Firies 0-3.
Div 3B-Aunascaul 2-7, Cordal 0-2; Beale 3-5, St. Senans 04; Churchill 9-12, Ballydonoghue 0-1; Castlegrogory 4-11, Ballyconry 1-3.
Div. 4A-Laune Rangers (B) 0-9, Currow (B) 0-7.
Div. 4B-Duagh 2-10, Listowel 0-1; Austin Stacks (B 2-11, Knockanure 1-2.
https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IP/id/6822/rec/43
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SAVE US: Can Intellectual Humility Save Us from Ourselves? Intellectual humility is defined as a willingness to admit you’re wrong. It could be just the idea for our self-righteous times.
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LATE: There’s an unspoken timeline that people supposedly need to follow to have a successful life: be a good student in high school, get into a good college, and then get a good job right after you graduate. But you’ve probably met successful people whose lives didn’t follow this kind of linear arc and neat timeline, and maybe yours didn’t either. Their young adult years weren’t very auspicious, and they didn’t come into their own and find their bearings until after college, or even much later. My guest today explores the upsides of this kind of trajectory in his book: Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early
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CHESS: Thanks to a charity called, the Gift of Chess, a young girl who just arrived in the U.S. from Colombia last year is now a nationally ranked player.
New York City has come up with a new pilot program to deal with the migrant crisis.
The highest court in the land is considering a case involving herring fishermen that may have an impact on certain religious liberty cases.
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25TH NATIONAL PIONEER BALL, on Saturday 6th of April in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Mass at 6pm at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Dinner Dance at the Annebrook House Hotel 0449353300, Ball Tickets €40. Further information from Daisy 087 6544626 or Dermot 085 7201646.
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HISTORY: My father Jack Moran arrived in New York on April 5th, 1923. He was from Athea, a small village in County Limerick. He loved New York. And Brooklyn.
My mother was born in Kerry and raised in Limerick but she didn’t meet my father until she came to the States in 1927. The Irish in New York would all get together for parties and they met at one of those parties.
My mother was nine years younger and she had the prettiest blue eyes. They got married in 1928, had me in 1929, and my brother in 1931. At some point my father started to work at the Stock Exchange. He ran what they called “the car” – the elevator from the first floor to the sixth. It was for “Members Only,” and he was fascinated by the way the “members” dressed. He loved nice clothes.
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/photo-album-jack-moran-on-tar-beach-94773299-237697051
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Talking to Andrew McCarthy, the star of iconic 1980s movies like Pretty In Pink, Less Than Zero and St. Elmo’s Fire is a bit like talking to a teenage bedroom poster that somehow magically answers back. ———————————–
I have to ask him about his own Irish background, an important undercurrent in the book and in his life. “When you’re an Irish American it’s such a part of your identity, you know? I went back for a travel story for National Geographic Traveler, to find my roots which turned out to be in Duagh, County Kerry. It was odd because I thought I was a Cork man, which as you know is sort of like waking up and discovering your Boston Red Sox fan, when you thought you were a Yankees fan your whole life. So that was a shock.”
“But I first went to Ireland in 1986 and the first time I landed there, I felt at home in a way that was great. And I’ve been going back ever since and then I married an Irish woman (novelist and screenwriter Dolores Rice). We have a home in Dublin and it’s become a whole thing.”
https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/cahirodoherty/andrew-mccarthy-book-brat-80s-story
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PLASTIC: Six of the containers went overboard with Maersk saying that none of the container cargo is officially listed as hazardous material. There is no word about what else was in the boxes, but one of them contained 1,050 bags of the nurdles (less than 5 millimeters in size). Each sack is reported to hold 55 pounds of the nurdles. Greenpeace estimates that are 22,500 nurdles per pound which means there could have been nearly 1.3 billion nurdles in the container. Maersk told the Associated Press that the vessel’s owners hired multiple cleanup specialists to support the efforts to remove the plastics from the beaches.
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PLASTIC: On May 25 2021 explosions were heard on the ship, and containers began falling into the ocean. Piles of plastic pellets meters deep engulfed the nearby Sarakkuwa beach. There was so much plastic that “you could not see the sand,” says Muditha Katuwawala, founder of the environmental organization the Pearl Protectors. “It was really scary.”
https://cen.acs.org/environment/pollution/marine-plastic-spill-xpress-pearl-nurdle/101/i3
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FAMILY: Romance and Scandal in the Big Irish House.
Let’s take a look at the Earls of Clancarty, the LePoer-Trench family of south east County Galway.
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By Reporter 11 Jul 2023
THINK AHEAD – WHAT IS IT?
Think Ahead Planning Packs, developed by Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), are easy to read guides for patients, their families, and caregivers to start putting their affairs in order for their end of life. With Think Ahead, people can make their care wishes known, appoint somebody to act as their healthcare advocate, keep track of important documents, and more. In the 10 years since Think Ahead was initially launched, it has become a key advance care planning resource for people in Ireland. Planning ahead can reduce stress or anxiety people may feel when facing dying. Using Think Ahead can also reduce conflict between family members. Over 100,000 people have already received a version of Think Ahead through their GP, at events, or by ordering from IHF.
Visit http://www.thinkahead.ie . Call IHF on (01) 679 3188. Email – thinkahead@hospice foundation.ie
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BREAKFAST: One make-ahead meal I’ve been enjoying recently is a high-protein breakfast bake. I got the idea from a fella named Johnny Hadac on Instagram who serves up easy, affordable meal prep recipes for people looking to lose weight/eat better.
This breakfast bake takes about 15 minutes to prep. The thing that takes the most time is dicing up your veggies. Bake time is about 35 minutes.
When you’re done, you’ll have six tasty, high-protein, low-carb mini breakfast casseroles that will leave your belly feeling nice and full, but without a ton of calories.
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SLAVES: By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, 08 February, 2024 / 8:15 pm (ACI Africa).
On the 10th International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis urged people to take concrete actions to “combat this global scourge.”
“Let us help one another to be more responsive, to open our lives and hearts to our sisters and brothers who even now are being bought and sold as slaves. It is never too late to take action,” Pope Francis said in a message published Feb. 8.
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St Patrick’s Race Day at Geelong Race Track.
16 March 2022; This was great fun last year even though the weather was extremely hot and windy. Every person who attends and mentions The Geelong Irish Society, will get free entry and the GIS will get $20. Last year they had two marquees, being the base area, where people could leave their picnic stuff or sit in the shade. If you definitely think you will attend they can send you tickets in advance. Please let them know, geelongirish@gmail.com .
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CLOTHES: Knockanure National school is running a clothes bank collection on the 14th of March, clothes can be dropped to the school any day between 9.10 and 3 pm up to the 14th of March and your support would be greatly appreciated .
PARISH Office 068 49308, Web: dioceseofkerry.ie: Open, Weds.10.00am-12.00noon, Thurs. & Fri. 10.00am-1.00pm. Please ring during above hours to book Masses, Baptisms & Weddings. Eucharistic Adoration: every Tues. after 10.00am Mass to 11.30am. Confessions: Before Mass or by arrangement. Baptisms: Saturday afternoons only from 12 noon to 4pm. Confirmation: Let’s keep those preparing in our prayers as March 20th approaches. Pilgrimages 2024, Knock 24th August, Lourdes 29th Aug. – Sept. 3rd.
Easter Ceremonies 2024, Palm Sunday: Blessing of Palms at Vigil Mass & 9.30am Knockanure.
Holy Thursday: Moyvane 8pm. Exposition – Repose till 12 Midnight. Good Friday (Moyvane): 3pm, Knockanure: Stations of the Cross 7.30pm. Easter Vigil (Moyvane) 9pm. Easter Sunday 9.30am (Knockanure) 11am (Moyvane).
PASTORAL Council meeting held on 9th Feb.’24, Mary Donovan, become Chairperson. Congratulations, Mary!
PLAN for Parish; Moyvane Development Association will launch the Moyvane Community Development Plan 2024-2029 on Friday, 1st March 2024 at 7.30pm in the Marian Hall. Minister for Education, Norma Foley, TD will be in attendance to officially launch the plan. This event is the culmination of an in-depth community-led consultation and engagement process, which took place during the winter of 2021/2022. All parishioners are invited to attend on the night and hear first-hand about the ambitious roadmap developed by our community for our community. Everyone welcome.
CANCER: Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) will be hosting a 6 week ONLINE Building Better Caregivers Course commencing 5th Mar. with an introductory session on 27th Feb. This course aims to support you as you are supporting someone with cancer. Please contact reception 066 7192122
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Baptist Kirby, Sr. Finian Hearney, Ella Ahern, Bridget Softley, Patrick J Flavin, Eileen Kennelly, Breda Woulfe, Bridie Stackpoole, Eileen McGrath, Ella Corridan, Richard Brosnan, Dan Hanrahan, Sr. Joan Mulvihill, Joan Browne, Colm Kennelly, Hannah Francis Daly,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.17th Feb.’24- Moyvane for Peter and John McGrath (Aniv.’s) at 7.30pm; Sun.18th Feb.’24- Knockanure for Billy Leahy (Aniv.) at 9.30am, mass Moyvane for Martin & Mary Mulvihill (Aniv.’s) at 11.00am; Tues.20th Feb.’24- Moyvane a Private Intention at 10.00am; Weds.21st Feb.’24- Knockanure Private Intention at 10.00am; Thurs.22nd Feb.; Moyvane for Tom & Nellie O’Connor & son Con (Aniv.’s), late of Birmingham & Glin Rd.at 10.00am, and mass in evening Moyvane for Sr. Mary Hanrahan, Recently Deceased of Kilbaha & U.K. at 7.00pm; Fri.23rd Feb.’24
Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat.24th Feb.’24- Moyvane for Jerry Brosnan (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun.25th Feb.’24 –Knockanure for Michael O’Connor (10th Aniv.) & son Tommy, Recently Deceased in Birmingham at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Bridie Moloney (1st Aniv.) Leitrim Middle at 11.00am.
STATIONS: On the Thursdays of Lent there will be the traditional Stations of the Cross in Duagh at 7pm. Listowel; a short Stations of the Cross after the 10.30 a.m. Mass each Friday morning during Lent.
ADORATION Takes place each Friday in the Sacristy in Duagh Church from 3.00 pm in the afternoon. Public Rosary starts at 7.00 pm Mass starts on Friday evening at the time of 7:30 pm.
DAILY MASS on RTE News Channel TV on Wednesday, 21st February at 10.30am will be from St.
John’s Church, Tralee.
JANICE CARRIG MINISTRIES will lead our Day of prayer for Healing at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Scartaglen this Sunday Feb 18th starting with Praise and Worship at 2.30, with Paddy Sheehan. Janice will conclude with personal prayer on a one to one.
THE WAR IN UKRAINE The weekend of the 24/25th February marks the second anniversary of the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Mindful of how many Ukrainians have taken refuge among us, please acknowledge and pray for the people of the Ukraine.
GAA Lotto Knockanure; Lotto Results from Tuesday January 30th January. Jackpot was €6,200.
Numbers Drawn: 1, 13, 19, and 30. No winner but lucky dips went to: 1. Caroline Foley, Abbeyfeale Hill; 2. Dara Neville, c/o Ger Buckley; 3. Ruth O Keeffe, Kilmorna; 4. Elvina McDermott, and 5. Pat O Keeffe, Kilmorna. Results from Tuesday 6th Feb., Jackpot €6,300. Numbers Drawn: 2, 14, 27, and 31.
No winner but lucky dips went to: 1. Peg Collins, c/o The Ploughman Bar; 2. Tady Finucane, Lissaniska; 3. Eilish Hantausld, c/o New Kingdom Bar; 4. Mag Lynch, Moyvane Village, and 5. Tom Harley, c/o John Barry. Next draw will take place in the clubhouse on Tuesday 13th Feb, all are welcome. Jackpot will be €6,400.
BUS: Kerry vs Dublin –Kerry GAA Supporters Club will take coaches to the NFL game Dublin vs Kerry in Croke Park on Saturday 24th February. This is a day trip. All seats must be booked by Thursday night 22nd February. For booking, please contact Donal O’Leary, John King or Martin Leane.
Munster Minor Championship – Round 1 Kerry 2-14 v Limerick 0-01. Kelly Enright and Leah McMahon among the scorers.
SPLIT the Bucket organised by the Knockanure Parents Association, next draw 29th of February.
Last Draw; https://fb.watch/qbwL5xSqSj/
GLÓRACH: The Korean/American film ‘Past Lives’ will be screening on Sunday, March 10th. the film examines the story of Nora and Hae Sung, classmates at primary school in Seoul, who have their deep friendship ended abruptly when Nora’s family emigrates. Two decades later, they meet in New York and over one week address notions of chance and circumstance and the choices people make that create a life. The film will commence at 7.30 pm, and tickets can be booked at 0871383940, http://www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or at the door
ART: THE Biodiversity and Creative Art Exhibition, now at Siamsa Tire in Tralee, curated and presented by participants with intellectual disabilities, was opened recently. A celebration of both environmental consciousness and creative artistic expression. The exhibition will remain open till March 19th. Contact Inspired at: 066 7117315 or e-mail info@inspired.ie. To make a purchase.
HEALTH AWARENESS DAY: The Island of Geese, Tralee is the location for the Youth Mental Health Awareness Day on March 2, facilitated by Kerry County Arts Office and local partners Munster Technological University.
ARTS: To find out about our annual programme of opportunities and events, go to our dedicated website. Website (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=dcdddbb794&e=57e387efec)
WELLNESS AND ADDICTION: St Kieran’s GAA Club present a free presentation on Addiction and Mental Health by Ciaran Carey at Ardagh Parish Hall on Friday February 23 at 7.30pm.
HEALTH: According to newspaper reports, St John of God Community Services, to be transfer to the HSE, proposed that transition process will be completed by August 15th 2024. Saint John of God Hospital in Dublin and Saint Joseph’s Shankill are unaffected, according to reports.
“THE BANSHHEE OF CROKEY HILL” Abbeyfeale Drama Group present “The Banshee of Crokey Hill” by Tommy Marren at the Glórach continues on Sunday 18, 20,22, 24 and 25. Doors open 7pm, Curtain 8pm. Booking 0871383940.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Waltzing, jiving etc have started in the Plaza Hall, Listowel on Monday, January 22 for Beginners: 7.00-8.00 pm, Advanced: 8.00-9.00 pm. For bookings, please contact 087 7541631.
SET DANCING CLASSES: Set dancing classes are held in Ballyhahill Hall at 8pm; Marian Hall Moyvane on Monday’s; Con Colbert Hall Athea at 9pm, on Tuesday’s, and Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse Abbeyfeale at 8.30pm on Wednesday’s.
CÉILÍ: Con Colbert Hall Athea is the venue on Saturday February 24th from 9pm. Music by Uí Bhriain.
RAMBLING HOUSE will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday February 21, at 8.00pm. Listowel on the last Thursday of the month.
EVENTS: Activity at Glin Library: Craft Group. meets fortnightly, (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10.30am. Open to all ages and abilities. Class is Free. Community Singing Group: meets every Tuesday from 11.30am. All welcome. Contribution box in place. Facilitated by Bernie Hayes, Askeaton/Ballysteen. The Book Group, meets monthly on the last Wednesday & Thursday of the month. (Feb dates 28th & 29th) All welcome. Class is Free. All events take place in Glin Library & everyone is welcome. A special word of ‘Thanks’ to our Librarian Deirdre who has a welcome for everyone & has encouraged all these events.
Sean nós Dance Class: Book your spot now. Ceol Corbraí Glin Community Hall starting Thursday 22nd February. Adults @7.30-8.30pm. For registration or for more information: WhatsApp “the location” + your dancers details to (087)194 2994.
BADMINTON: Ballyheigue badminton tournament in memory of Patrick Corridan took place recently. Results for Division 4: Winners: Niall O’Hanlon (Moyvane) & Laura O’Connor (Tralee), Runners Up: James Sheahan (Listowel) & Eileen McCarthy (Moyvane); Division 3: Winners: Niall O’Brien (Killarney) & Jeanelle Griffin (Moyvane), Runners-Up: Jason Russell (Tralee) & Jessica O’Loughlin (Kingdom Castleisland).
TROCAIRE BOXES: are available at the back of the church Please pick up a Box and return during Holy Week.
FUNDRAISING: Carol Liston O Connor & Family Fundraising Weekend from April 12 – 14th.
Tickets for the Fundraising Dance on April 12th at the Devon Inn are priced at €25, and raffle tickets for the raffle on the night are priced at 1 for €5, and 3 for €10. Tickets will be on sale at the GAA Club House on Thursdays from 7 – 8pm during Step to the Beat. Tickets contact Liz O’ Sullivan 087 6699783 or Mary Ita Casey 0874141157.
We will be promoting the events here, and on social media and the ask to all our readers and followers is to share the news and posts to help spread information.
The link to the gofundme page is – https://www.gofundme.com/…/wfqpm-help-carol-oconnor…
TEA DANCE; An afternoon tea dance in aid of the Kerry Emigrants will take place in Tomáisíns, Lisselton on Sunday, February 25 with music by Eddie Lee.
LACEY CUP: on Sunday, March 3, the 69th edition of the Lacey Cup will be hosted by Tralee Manor West Bicycle Club. The Manor West Hotel are offering a discount on accommodation. For full details, call 066 7194500. For event updates follow on social media or for further information please email traleebc.secretary@gmail.com
FESTIVAL: Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival Writing Competitions 2024. Closing Date: 29/02/2024, 5 p.m. 1. The James Award: Poetry (50 lines max) or Prose (2,500 words max), for writers 75 years young and above. 2. The Jer Lynch Poetry Award: Poetry (50 lines max); 3. Quiet Man Maurice Walsh Award: Short Story (2,500 words max); 4. Duais Phádraig Liath Ó Conchubhair: Dán (50 línte ar a mhéad) no Gearrscéal (2,500 focal ar a mhéad) as Gaeilge. Entry Fee: Adults, €10 for up to two entries in any combination. Pay via PayPal please on ballydbardfest.com or by cheque if posting. Phone Karen on 087 630 3308 if you need help. Prizes: James Award $200; Adults 1st. €150, 2nd. €100 and 3rd. €50 in each category. Email your entries to ballydbardfest@gmail.com or post to: Noelle Hegarty, Secretary BBF, Loughanes, Lisselton, Listowel.
REMEMBERING Maurice Walsh event Sunday 18th February at 3pm in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel, we pay tribute to the remarkable talent and legacy of the legendary Kerry writer, Maurice Walsh, on the 60th anniversary of his death. A celebration of Walsh’s contributions to literature, his remarkable storytelling abilities. An afternoon of poetry, story, drama and song while exploring the works of one of Kerry’s literary treasures. For more information on Maurice Walsh, his early years, achievements, literary career and accolades, go to website; https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/…/remembering-maurice…/
PLAY “A Tomb with a View” written by Norman Robbins will be staged in Ballyhahill Hall on four nights in April – 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th.
MAYNOOTH: Evangelium Ireland will host its next Apologetics Conference for young Catholics at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth on Sat. 16th Mar. Talks & workshops include: The Gift of the Priesthood, Intro to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger, Christian Marriage, Female Authors of the Catholic Revival, Christian Metaphysics, St Patrick. Mass will also be celebrated. Cost €38 including lunch, refreshments and evening social. View full programme/to register visit http://www.evangelium.ie or search ‘Evangelium Ireland’ on Eventbrite. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn and pray with other young Catholics!
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE; Group Leader: Maura Harksen. Spiritual Director: Fr. Francis Nolan, 11th September 2024 for 7 nights Return flights from Cork to Dubrovnik, 7 nights in Hotel Dubrovnik. Breakfast & Dinner each day. Full Religious Programme. €879, per person sharing. Optional: Travel insurance and single supplement. Joe Walsh guides and representative throughout. For details & bookings contact: Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen (Tralee) on 087 151 7696 or 066 7127143.
SEASIDE town of Ballybunion, County Kerry.
‘Radharc: Holidays in Ireland’ provides a unique picture of Irish life in 1963. During a visit to Ballybunion on the August bank holiday week Fr. Peter Lemass talks to local people and visitors about what Ballybunion has to offer.
The local doctor describes Ballybunion as, A cross between Miami beach and Piccadilly.
This episode of ‘Radharc’ was broadcast on 24 October 1963. The presenter is Father Peter Lemass.
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ABBEYFEALE County Limerick is the heart of Ireland’s creamery country.
At the calf market early on a Monday morning business is brisk. A familiar scene each spring in Munster, this is the cattle trade. Trading cattle has been a feature of rural life in Ireland for hundreds of years. Many of the calves are bought by dealers to be reared far from where they were born. Once the calf is sold, a farmer knows very little about what happens to the calf.
‘On The Land’ observes the trading taking place and speaks to some of the farmers about the future of their calves once they have been sold.
‘On The Land’ broadcast on 3 April 1966. The reporter is Patrick Jennings.
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FARMING: Former vice-president of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Thomas Duffy has said that Ireland needs to maintain the derogation for farming to remain “viable”.
In Agriland’s AgriFocus podcast this week, Duffy said that with derogation, farmers should also continue to move away from “bad practices”.
At the moment, only Ireland and Denmark continue to have the derogation.
Duffy said that as a country, Ireland will need to have research ready to prove why the farming landscape is different. https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/agrifocus-ireland-needs-derogation-for-farming-to-remain-viable/
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FEAST of St. Peter’s Chair is celebrated on Thursday 22nd February. It symbolises the position of the Pope as the guardian of the people of God. Feast of St. Finian of Clonard Co. Meath is celebrated on Friday 23rd February. One of the ‘twelve apostles of Ireland’. Students came from all over Europe to study at Clonard.
HISTORY: Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society events include the story of fifty years of Kerry Group, the centenary of the Kerry-Dublin All-Ireland of 1924, and the role of the railway in Killarney.
Founded in 1967 and has 600 members, https://www.kerryhistory.ie/
TITANIC: It is suspected that around 164 of the Titanic’s passengers were Irish, 110 of which lost their lives, while 54 survived.
One of the survivors, and the longest-lasting Irish survivor of the Titanic, was Cork woman Ellen ‘Nellie’ Shine. She died on 5 March 1993 at the age of 101.
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Great Famine in Moyvane & Knockanure
May 21, 2023Written by Kay Caball
The return for Moyvane was compiled by Fr, Long. Long had been a staunch supporter of Daniel O’Connell’s politics for a prolonged period, collecting money for his case during the 1830s and 1840s.
The statutory censuses had reported populations of 4,224 in 1831 and 4,651 for the combined parishes of Murher and Knockanure. The population was almost exclusively Catholic; only 6 of the 1831 population were identified as Protestants by the Public Instruction Commissioners.
Return of Revd. John Long, P.P. of Moyvane:
Number of deaths from 1st October 1846 to 1st April 1847? – 180, exclusive of children, of whose deaths there was no return kept, but I would venture to say there could not be less than 40.
Number of same known to be caused by famine? – 106 adults, besides children, and I would say from their tender age that a higher proportion of them, died by famine.
Number of deaths during the same period last year? – 40 adults, besides children. I mean by adults all those who receive the rites of the church in the last sickness. Full story at
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LOUGH Derg Pilgrim Path is open every day of the year, but on a number of special days each year you can get an insight to the history and nature along the ancient pilgrim way by one of our expert guides.The first of these opportunities is a free event, part of National Pilgrim Paths Week. Our Pilgrim Path Day event at Lough Derg is on Easter Monday (1st April). Further dates to undertake the Lakeshore Pilgrimage at Lough Derg are Sunday 26th May & Saturday 1st September. Booking essential for both. Further details and online booking at: www.bit.ly/LDpilgrimpath
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If you’ve ever read the classic book Endurance, you probably shivered and shuddered as you wondered what it would have been like to have undertaken Ernest Shackleton’s famously arduous Antarctic rescue mission.
The adventurer Tim Jarvis did more than wonder. When Alexandra Shackleton challenged him to re-create her grandfather’s epic journey, he jumped at the chance to follow in the legendary explorer’s footsteps.
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Donal Walsh, the Kerry teenager who touched so many lives when he came to prominence through his writings and subsequent appearance on RTE Brendan O’Connor’s ‘The Saturday Night Show’. Donal who fund raised tirelessly while battling Cancer has now had the Donal Walsh #Livelife Foundation set up by his family primarily in order to promote his anti-suicide #Livelife message. His parents Elma and Fionnbar visit schools and other venues where asked, to help promote his message.
The foundation will also assist in his other causes of providing age appropriate teenage facilities in hospital and hospice care centres.
To date we have given over €500,000 to various teenage projects and mental health facilities that will benefit the Irish teenager for years to come.
http://donalwalshlivelife.org/
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Gay Byrne 1934 – 2019
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PLAN for the future.
A meeting of all parties involved in the Castleisland parish will be held in the River Island Hotel on Wednesday, February 21st at 8pm. Discussions will centre around the following questions:
1. Without the presence of a priest to lead and coordinate, what aspects of parish life could we, the laity, take responsibility for and organise ourselves?
2. Where do we see scope for cooperation with neighbouring parishes in our pastoral area?
3. Given what Bishop Ray has said about reducing numbers and increasing age, what do we want to say to priests?
In his letter Bishop Browne mapped out the challenge ahead as he sees it.
A Valuable and Valued Resource
“I see the life of the 110 local church-communities as a valuable and valued resource for people now and into the future. In the light of fewer clergy, we need to explore how each local church-community can thrive with local leadership acting co-responsibly with the priests ministering to the parishes of the pastoral areas,” said Bishop Browne.
“A church can still be the centre point for community life, even if there is no weekend Mass.
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KERRY: The Diocese of Kerry YouTube channel. During Lent, consider listening to and
reflecting on videos of talks given online in the diocese in recent times: Bishop
Brendan Leahy describes the Synod that he participated in in Rome over the four
weeks of October. The talk for parents in preparation for the Sacrament of
Confirmation given by Dr Dan O’Connell of Mary Immaculate College Limerick.
(Title, ‘Confirmation Talk’); The talk given by Dr Jessie Rogers, scripture scholar,
of St Patrick’s College Maynooth on coping with significant change in the
Church. (Title, ‘Moving forward in Hope’) and a webinar on ‘Strengthening Lay
Leadership in Parishes’ in preparation for our Parish Gathering (see below).
Visit http://www.dioceseofkerry.ie or google diocese of Kerry youtube channel, click on
same, then click videos.
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SPECIAL EVENT at Kerry Writers’ Museum; Remembering Maurice Walsh Sunday February 18th – 3 pm. We invite you to join us this Sunday February 18th at 3 pm to pay tribute to the remarkable talent and legacy of the legendary Kerry writer Maurice Walsh, on the 60th anniversary of his passing. This unique gathering will be a celebration of Walsh’s invaluable contributions to literature, leaving you inspired and engrossed by his remarkable storytelling abilities.
Born in Ballydonoghue in 1879, Walsh was one of the most popular Irish novelists of the mid 20th century, penning such classics as ‘The Key Above the Door’ and ‘Blackcock’s Feather’. He is probably best remembered for his short story ‘The Quiet Man’ immortalised in John Ford’s 1952 film starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to indulge in an afternoon of poetry, story and drama exploring the works of one of Kerry’s literary treasures.
Admission Free. Light Refreshments served.
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Community Climate Action Programme
Strand-1 – Action: Building Low Carbon Communities: Kerry County Council have been given an allocation of €663,000 for projects under Strand 1. Under this scheme, communities will partner with Kerry County Council to carry out projects that have a direct climate action impact.
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PARISH Gathering; in his Pastoral Letter, “Moving Forward in Hope”, Bishop Ray invites all parishioners to participate in a consultation process to shape the future of pastoral areas and parishes. A consultation gathering will be held in our parish of Moyvane/Knockanure on Tuesday 5th March 2024 at 7.30pm in the Marian Hall, Moyvane. As preparation for the gathering, you are invited to reflect on the following three questions: 1. Without the presence of a priest to lead and coordinate, what aspects of parish life could we, the laity, take responsibility for and organise ourselves? 2. Where do we see scope for cooperation with neighbouring parishes in our pastoral area? 3. Given what Bishop Ray has said about reducing numbers and increasing age, what do we want to say to priests? Many thanks for your support and assistance for this consultation.
Nature Trail; 1. There will be some details from those organising the Consultation. 2. Currently, The Local Nature Trail is part of St. Brendan’s Trust (diocese of Kerry). It is being proposed by the diocesan property manager, that it be handed over to Kerry County Council with conditions that it remain a public amenity. Since it is linked to the parish through St. Brendan’s Trust, as parishioners, your views are welcome.
SCHOOL: at a recent Board of Management the following votes of sympathy was passed To the Stackpoole Family Athea on the death of Peter Stackpoole; To the Harding Family Kilmorna on the death of James Sheehy Duagh; To the O’ Flaherty Family Keylod Moyvane on the death of Mike O ‘ Flaherty Jr & Mike O’ Flaherty Senior; To the Carroll Family on the death of John O’ Carroll Dublin
To the Cronin Family the village on the death of Kathleen Cronin England.
Congratulations: To Philomena O’ Connor & Brian Kiely on their recent wedding.
CLOTHES: Knockanure National school is running a clothes bank collection on the 14th of March, clothes can be dropped to the school any day between 9.10 and 3 pm up to the 14th of March and your support would be greatly appreciated .
BROADBAND is being updated in the district at the present time, it is a pity so few will make use of it as most young people have left the district. It is only a matter of time when wireless will reign supreme.
SPLIT the Bucket organised by the Knockanure Parents Association, next draw 29th of February.
RAMBLING HOUSE will be held at Listowel on the last Thursday of the month, and Knockanure on the First Thursday of the month.
THE WAR IN UKRAINE the 24/25th February marks the second anniversary of the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Mindful of how many Ukrainians, please acknowledge and pray for the people of the Ukraine.
MASS: Rev. Fr. Thomas Relihan, Ione, California, U.S.A and formerly of Kilcara, Foildarrig, Duagh. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Brigid’s Church, Duagh, on Sunday, 25th February, at 11.30 am, live-streamed on http://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/parish/duagh.
DEATH of Sean Goulding, Knockanure, on February 20th, 2024. Predeceased by his siblings Tony, Sr. Teresa Brendan and Hugh and his sister-in-law Eileen. Sean is survived by his brother Denis, sister Maureen, sisters-in-law Brenda and Margaret, nephews, and nieces. Funeral arrived at Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure, on Saturday morning at 11.45 am, with the Requiem Mass for Sean being celebrated at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery.
DEATH of John Paul Cronin, Knockalougha, Duagh, on February 19th, 2024, brother of the late Michael, Mary Joe and Margaret O’Donoghue (Athea) and uncle of the late Margaret Slowey. John Paul will be sadly missed by his nephews Paddy, Denis and Michael, his nieces Theresa, Mary, Eileen and Christina, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Requiem Mass for John Paul was celebrated at St. Brigid’s Church, Duagh, on Thursday, followed by burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.
ANNIVERSARIES: Gerry Brosnan, Jack Flavin, Fr. John Lawlor, Tracy Kennedy, Martin Mulvihill, Nell Flavin,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.24th Feb.’24- Moyvane for Jerry Brosnan (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun.25th Feb.’24-Knockanure for Michael O’Connor (10th Aniv.) & son Tommy, Recently Deceased in Birmingham at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Bridie Moloney (1st Aniv.) Leitrim Middle at 11.00am;Tues.27th Feb.’24- Moyvane a Private Intention at 10.00am; Weds.28th Feb.24- Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Thurs.29th Feb.24- Moyvane a Private Intention at 10.00am; Fri.1st Mar.’24- Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat.2nd Mar.’24- Moyvane for Mai Riordan Nolan & Catherine Fitzpatrick (Aniv.’s) & deceased of Riordan & Grogan families at 7.30pm; Sun.3rd Mar.’24- Knockanure for Margaret & Michael Flynn (Aniv.’s) at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Henry & Bridie Stackpoole & deceased of Meade & Stackpoole families at 11.00am.
BIBLE: Lenten Scripture Reflection: A Journey through the Bible, every Wednesday until Mar 27th in the Library, Athea from 7.30pm-8.30pm. Followed by a cuppa and chat. Presented by Pat Higgins 087 2034626 and Sean O Mocháin 087-2321375.
ADORATION, Moyvane every Tues. after 10.00am Mass to 11.30am; Takes place each Friday in the Sacristy in Duagh Church from 3pm until public rosary at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm. It also takes place in Abbeyfeale Blessed Sacrament Chapel following Mass in the church at 10am and continues until 7pm. Adoration will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during Lent.
PERMANENT DIACONATE: We are delighted to announce that our Diocese has 5 men currently preparing to be Permanent Deacons of Service for our Diocese. Bishop Ray will celebrate this in a ceremony in Listowel on Sunday March 3rd at 11.30 a.m. Mass. The candidates include: Brian Godfrey, Listowel, Michael O’ Connell, Caherciveen, Chris Lynch, Killorglin, Linus Burke, Milltown & Shane Lehane, Tralee.
LENTEN DEVOTIONS Listowel: We will pray a short Stations of the Cross after the 10.30 a.m. Mass each Friday morning during Lent.
LENTEN SACRED SPACE: We bring your attention to our beautiful Lenten Sacred Space in front of our Altar and in front of Our Lady’s Altar in Listowel. A very special thanks to Martha from our Liturgy Group for the fabulous work she put into it.
LOTTO: Knockanure GAA Lotto Results from Tuesday February 13th, Jackpot was €6,400. Numbers Drawn: 5, 22, 25, and 30. No winner but lucky dips went to, 1. Denis Gould, Cree, Co Clare; 2. Tady Finucane, Lissaniska; 3. Donnchadh Woods, Knockanure; 4. Neilus Clancy, Knockanure, and 5. Eddie J Flaherty, Moyvane. Next draw in the clubhouse 20th Feb., all are welcome. Jackpot €6,500.
GAA: Munster PPS SFC ‘C’ Final (Corn Sheáin Mhic Mhurchaidh), Tarbert Comprehensive School 2-11 and Colaiste Pobail Bantry 1-13. Tarbert Comprehensive Team: Stephen Kearney (St Senans Foynes); Callum Buckley (Athea), Shane Stack (Tarbert), Michael Coolahan (Tarbert) 0-1; James Kissane (Moyvane), David Mulvihill (Tarbert), Fionn Mulvihill (Moyvane), Brendan O’Leary (Tarbert) 0-1, Paudie Finucane (Tarbert); Patrick O’Connor (Moyvane), Evan Curry (Athea) 0-1 (m), Shaun Wren (Tarbert) 0-2 (1f); Caolam Moriarty (Tarbert) 0-2 (2f), John Coolahan (Tarbert) 0-2, Jamie Moloney (Moyvane) 1-1. Subs: Tadgh O’Connell (Tarbert) 1-0 for F Mulvihill (43), Matthew Quinn (Moyvane) for Kissane (51), Darragh Mullane (Gerald Griffins, Ballyhahill) 0-1 for O’Leary (57).
PLAN: Moyvane Community Development Plan 2024-2029 Launch on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7.30pm, in the Marian Hall, Moyvane. Minister for Education, Norma Foley, TD will be in attendance on the night to officially launch the plan. This event is the culmination of an in-depth community-led consultation and engagement process, which took place during the winter of 2021/2022. The plan contains a wealth of interesting information about our parish and provides a roadmap with a list of short, medium, and long-term goals. We would like to extend an open invitation to our community to come along and join us for this special night. We would love to see a big attendance where you will hear first-hand about the ambitious roadmap developed by our community for our community.
BADMINTON Kerry Division 1,3 & 5 Doubles County Championship: some local winners; Division 3, Ladies: Winners: Adele O’Brien (Killarney) & Josie Gilbert (Ballyheigue). Runners-Up: Bridget McCarthy & Denise Collins (Moyvane). Division 1, Ladies: Winners: Edel Kenny & Miriam Rohan (Kingdom), Runners-Up: Deina Vesko (Listowel) & Helen Browne (Moyvane). Kerry Grade C team:
Donie Enright, Alan Nelligan, Ethan Tritschler, Kelvin McNally, Fergal Hannon, Sinead Galvin, Deina Vesko, Maeve Twomey, Edel Kenny, Miriam Rohan.
DOGS: Scoil Mhuire Knocknagoshel National School have a Night at the Dogs at The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday March 8th 2024. Tickets are available online at: http://www.knocknagoshelns.ie from the school office on 068 46011, from local ticket sellers and from Walsh’s Bar in the village.
DAFFODILL Day is planned for 22nd of March.
FESTIVAL: Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival Writing Competitions 2024. Closing Date: 29/02/2024, 5 p.m. 1. The James Award: Poetry (50 lines max) or Prose (2,500 words max), for writers 75 years young and above. 2. The Jer Lynch Poetry Award: Poetry (50 lines max); 3. Quiet Man Maurice Walsh Award: Short Story (2,500 words max); 4. Duais Phádraig Liath Ó Conchubhair: Dán (50 línte ar a mhéad) no Gearrscéal (2,500 focal ar a mhéad) as Gaeilge. Entry Fee: Adults, €10 for up to two entries in any combination. Pay via PayPal please on ballydbardfest.com or by cheque if posting. Phone Karen on 087 630 3308 if you need help. Prizes: James Award $200; Adults 1st. €150, 2nd. €100 and 3rd. €50 in each category. Email your entries to ballydbardfest@gmail.com or post to: Noelle Hegarty, Secretary BBF, Loughanes, Lisselton, Listowel.
ST JOHN’S: March 1st at 11am, free Irish session for Seachtain Na Gaeilge, with Gabriel Fitzmaurice and Dara O Cinneide, then at 8pm Comedy- Murder She Wrote; Sat 2nd to Wed. 6th Theatre, Big Maggie by Listowel Drama group at 8pm; Friday 8th at 12.30pm art exhibition- Women in View and on Sat., 9th Big Maggie in Irish. Tickets for all events can be booked from website stjohnstheatre.ie or by calling Box Office 068 22566.
ROSE: This year’s nominated charity for the Listowel Community Rose Event is Aras Mhuire Nursing Home. The event will be held in the The Listowel Arms Hotel on Friday 8th March 2024.
INEC Killarney, Gathering Traditional Festival 28th Feb. to 3rd of March. The Gathering Festival of Music & Arts returns to the Gleneagle Hotel.
DRAMA: Kerry Drama Festival at Castleisland 1st to 9th of March.
‘ROADSIDE’: A comedy in three acts by the Spike Players, Knocknagoshel in St. Ita’s Parish Hall in St. Ita’s Parish Hall, Raheenagh Eircode V42 ET85 Friday, March 8 . Doors open 7pm, Curtain 8pm. Admission €10. Reserve tickets 086 1649099.
PLAY: Athea Drama Group are rehearsing for their production of ‘Turning Mammy’ by John McDwyer. The play will be staged at Con Colbert Hall, Athea on March 16th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 23rd & 24th at 8pm
GLÓRACH FILM: The Korean/American film ‘Past Lives’ will be our next screening on Sunday, March 10th., the film examines the story of Nora and Hae Sung, classmates at primary school in Seoul, who have their deep friendship ended abruptly when Nora’s family emigrates. Two decades later, they meet in New York and over one week address notions of chance and circumstance and the choices people make that create a life. The film will commence at the same time of 7.30 pm, and tickets can be booked at 0871383940, http://www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or at the door on the evening.
LISTOWEL COMMUNITY GAMES – St Michaels College on Monday 26th Feb Art Competition: U8, U10, U12, U14 & U16 . Registration @ 5p.m. Competition starts at 5.30p.m. €2 per child. €5 per family. Paper supplied. Bring own materials. Handwriting Competition: U10 Over 6, U12 Over 6. Separate competition for Boys & Girls. Registration @ 5p.m. Competition starts at 5.30p.m. €2 per child. €5 per family. Paper supplied.
PRE CHELTENHAM-NIGHT at Christys the Well, Listowel on Tuesday 5th March in Aid of Kerry Parents and Friends at 9 pm.
MENTAL HEALTH: The Island of Geese, Tralee is the location for the Youth Mental Health Awareness Day on March 2, facilitated by Kerry County Arts Office and local partners Munster Technological University. Some events; Performances – amphitheatre and grass area- 1 & 3pm Spailp – Street theatre from Fanzini Productions (tent in grass area)- 1 – 1.30pm Music with Tralee Band Project- 1.45 – 2.15pm Music with Kerry Tutor Band- 2.30 – 3pm Performance by St. John’s Youth Theatre Listowel- 3.15- 3.45pm Performance by Martin Mahon, and 4 – 4.30pm Music with Kate Dineen.
CAREGIVERS COURSE: Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) will be hosting a 6 week ONLINE Building Better Caregivers Course commencing March 5th with an introductory session on February 27th. This course aims to support you as you are supporting someone with cancer. Please contact reception 066 7192122.
FUNDS: Community Support Fund 2024; The 2024 Community Support Fund was launched by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr. Jim Finucane and the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell on Friday 15th December, 2023. The Council has now issued a call for funding for the 2024 Community Support Fund which is offering supports to community-based projects and initiatives in Kerry.
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VINTAGE: Knockdown Vintage Club Annual Charity Vintage Run takes place on Sunday 24th March 2024. This year the proceeds are in aid of two charities: Mid-Western Cancer Foundation UHL, and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. (Mid-West Branch).
ROSE: Visit http://www.roseoftralee.ie for more information. Rose Selections taking place across 32 centres nationally and worldwide. The 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place from August 16th – 20th.
MILK Price: Kerry Group has announce its milk price for January supplies, it will pay 39.5c/L, including VAT, for milk supplied last month at 3.30% protein and 3.60% butterfat.
WIN: congratulations to Tarbert Comprehensive School students and trainers on their recent win in the Munster GAA PPS TUS Corn Sheáin Mhic Mhurchidh Under 19C Football Final in Banteer v CPS Bantry. Final score TCS 2-11 Bantry 1-13.
MTU Kerry campus will be hosting two workshops aimed at food system stakeholders to map out the priorities for sustainable and efficient food supply. The first workshop takes place on 4th March for the fruit, vegetable, fishing and food services businesses in MTU Kerry campus in Tralee, register via: https://forms.office.com/e/1ws0KKU48a.
The second workshop on 7th May asking livestock producers to get involved, and can register at https://forms.office.com/e/uVnK87CRjY.
BOOKS: Ireland Reads; https://www.irelandreads.ie/
RADIO MARIA: Catholic Station via Saorview on Television 210 channel. Also listen via website radiomaria.ie. Daily Mass, Rosary & other Prayers, music & hymns.
HELP: Volunteers Needed. The Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage (Thursday 20th to Tuesday 25th June 2024) is back in its full capacity for 2024, bringing a full team of workers and assisted pilgrims. If you would like to be a volunteer helper on the pilgrimage, please contact the organisers of the pilgrimage at the
Limerick Diocesan Office on 061-350000.
MAYNOOTH: Evangelium Ireland will host its next Apologetics Conference for Young Catholics at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth on Saturday 16 March. Talks and workshops include: The Gift of the Priesthood, Intro to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger, Christian Marriage, Female Authors of the Catholic Revival, Christian Metaphysics, St Patrick. Mass will also be celebrated. Cost: €38 including lunch, refreshments and evening social. To view the full programme and to register visit http://www.evangelium.ie or search ‘Evangelium Ireland’ on Eventbrite.
WASTE: In the EU, 60 million tonnes of food waste, are generated annually, and 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste are generated in the EU every year.
MICHAEL COLLINS Musical Drama will be performed at the INEC Arena Killarney on 5th,6th and 7th of March.
WANDER Wild Festival in Killarney from 22nd to 24th of March.
VISIT: British Honorary Consul for the southwest of Ireland, Katherine Fitzpatrick and a British Embassy delegation went on a three day visit to Kerry recently, visiting the RDI hub, Astellas, Fexco and MTU.
ART: exhibition at Limerick City Gallery of Art celebrates over 750 artworks donated to the public collections of Ireland by the country’s oldest arts charity, which marks its centenary this year.
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JOB: Lifeguards Wanted: Are you interested in working as a Beach Lifeguard? Clare, Fingal and Limerick are currently looking for lifeguards for the 2024 period. You will be responsible for performing rescues, administering first aid and the supervision of activities at the beach amongst other duties. For further information about these roles and many more can be found at https://watersafety.ie/careers/
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CONCERT: Fundraising Concert: Denis Curtin and his band will give a concert in the Devon Inn Hotel, in aid of a Defibrillator for Meenkilly N.S. The concert will take place on Saturday, March 2nd, 2004. Doors open at 7.45pm.
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RACE: L’Etape Ireland takes place on September 7th. Tour de France, two routes, starting in Killarney. Seeking to enter sign-up at https://ireland.letapebytourdefrance.com
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DEBT cancellation; The Biden-Harris Administration has now approved nearly $138 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 3.9 million borrowers.
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Contributed by Long, Patrick
McElligott, Thomas J. (1888–1961), police man, union activist, and republican, was born 2 April 1888 at Duagh, Listowel,Co. Kerry, second eldest of sixteen children of a small farmer named McElligott and his wife Julia (née McCarthy). He received a local national school education and joined the RIC 25 October 1907. He was posted in May 1908 to Co. Cork, and in November 1914 became acting sergeant. In March 1915 he went on the reserve force at the Phoenix Park depot, Dublin,
https://www.dib.ie/biography/mcelligott-thomas-j-a5655
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McElligott, Michael
Hagan, John, 1873-1930
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Holograph letter from Michael McElligott, Keel, Kilflynn, County Kerry, to the Holy Father. Serious complaint against his parish priest, Fr. J. O’Sullivan of Dorney, who has been refusing to attend at funerals, allegedly because a priest at a graveyard was ‘only a show off’. His own father and brother, and eleven listed parishioners were buried ‘like animals’. The priest does however see to funerals outside the parish when ‘rich people’ are involved. Emphasising that ‘us McElligott’s took no part in politics only earning our hire’. (Letter stamped ‘returned to’ Congregation for Religious, handwritten remark on the letter having been sent by the Archbishop of Dublin on 20 December 1923.) [2 November 1923- 9 January 1924]
https://repository.library.georgetown.edu/handle/10822/1073495
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WATER: Uisce Éireann said it took advice from the HSE concerning THMs and drinking water. It said the advice was that the “benefits of using chlorine to treat our drinking water are much greater than any possible health risk from THMs”.
This is also the World Health Organisation position which states that adequate disinfection should never be compromised to control THMs, added Uisce Éireann.
However, Friends of the Irish Environment, which made the original complaint about THMs in drinking water in 2010, said the issue was not about disinfection.
“Nobody wants to stop disinfecting supplies. What is required by the EU Drinking Water Directive is to eliminate the THMs,” said its director Tony Lowes (80). “People could do this themselves with a €70 charcoal filter, but Uisce Éireann needs to warn consumers about that.”
Tim O’Brien, Irish Times- 12 February 2024
https://epaper.irishtimes.com/titles/irishtimes/5088/publications/3276/pages/4/articles/1984122/5/5
ADVICE on water: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/water/drinkingwater/trihalomethanes/
YOUTH Pilgrimage to Taizé, France: Interested in coming to Taizé this June? The diocese will be taking a group of young adults on this pilgrimage from Sunday, June 23rd to Sunday June 30th, 2024. Please contact Tomás Kenny for more information on 086 3683778 or email Tomás – tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie.
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INDIA: Christianity, with approximately 28 Million Indian followers constitute 2.3 percent of India’s population. It is traditionally believed that Christianity was introduced to India by Thomas the Apostle, who supposedly landed in Muziris, Kerala in AD 52 and traveled along the coast to Goa spreading the word of Christ.
Roman Catholicism was first introduced to India by Portuguese, Italian and Irish Jesuits in the 16th century to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ among Indians. Most Christian schools, hospitals, primary care centers originated through the Roman Catholic missions brought by the trade of these countries. Evangelical Protestantism was later spread to India by the efforts of British, American, German, Scottish missionaries. These Protestant missions were also responsible for introducing English education in India for the first time and were also accountable in the first early translations of the Holy Bible in various Indian languages (including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu and others).
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BY: Fiona Audley- January 16, 2024
A WRITER whose research into the ‘disappeared’ led to the discovery of one of the bodies has revealed that the practice has been in use in Ireland for some 200 years.
Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc has spent the past decade researching the fate of the ‘disappeared’, those who were abducted by the IRA, secretly executed and had their bodies buried in remote bogs, lakes and woodlands never to be found again.
In 2018 Ó Ruairc’s research led to the recovery of the remains of one those victims, the British soldier Private George Chalmers, who had been executed by the IRA in 1921 and secretly buried in a remote bog.
The Clare-born historian, who has a BA in Archaeology from University College Dublin and a PhD in History from the University of Limerick, continues to research the brutal phenomenon.
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Reflection for Lent.
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NEW PARTY: In this episode Agriland editor Stella Meehan, is joined by independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice.
In this extended interview, Fitzmaurice discusses the reasons he decided to join a newly formed party, what he really thinks about the climate ‘crisis’ and who he would sit down with if his new political party had the opportunity to form a government.
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25TH NATIONAL PIONEER BALL Saturday 6th of April in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Mass 6pm: Cathedral of Christ the King. Dinner and Dancing: Annebrook House Hotel. Ball tickets €40.
For more information / tickets contact: Daisy 087 654 4626 or Dermot 085 720 1645
or leinsteryouthcommittee@gmail.com
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CHARITY: Mark Fleming Memorial Charity, Cars and Coffee Meet: A cars and coffee meet will take place at the Ferry Car park, Tarbert on Sunday April 21st. EVERYONE is welcome to the event and there will be ample parking for spectators, with Tarbert Power Station allowing the use of their car park. All proceeds of this event will be for the SADS department in The Mater Hospital.
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PRINCIPLES: Mike Pence launched the American Solutions Project, a $20 million organization that seeks to defend conservative principles from “the populist right and progressive left,”
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Céad Míle Fáilte; Welcome to Kerry
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REFERENDUM. Senator Michael McDowell – Ireland’s former Attorney General – has accused the government of “propagating lies” on the upcoming referendum, saying that it’s “about time” that the “disinformation campaign” stops. Watch the full interview with Ben Scallan now:
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A NOTE; As we pray for guidance as we plan for the future of our parish, I heard a fitting reflection recently. A poem called ‘Teamwork’. It reminded me of the Waterford hurler Dan Shanahan’s book entitled ‘There’s No i in team’. A community, parish or club will have no future if individualism takes over. Teamwork by Edgar A. Guest (1881-1959). It’s all very well to have courage and skill and it’s fine to be counted a star, but the single deed with its touch of thrill doesn’t tell the man you are;
For there’s no lone hand in the game we play, We must work to a bigger scheme, and the thing that counts in the world today Is, How do you pull with the team?
They may sound your praise and call you great, They may single you out for fame, But you must work with your running mate or you’ll never win the game; Oh, never the work of life is done by the man with a selfish dream, for the battle is lost or the battle is won by the spirit of the team. You may think it fine to be praised for skill but a greater thing to do is to set your mind and set your will on the goal that’s just in view; It’s helping your fellow man to score when his chances hopeless seem; It’s forgetting self-till the game is o’er and fighting for the team.
From Jim Lenihan
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