Knockanure Notes March 2024
2024 March 6 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
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?.
RAMBLING HOUSE will be held at Knockanure on the First Thursday of the month, and Clounmacon Rambling House on 9th of March.
CONGRATULATIONS to Breda Murphy who was the winner of the Knockanure Parents Association Split the Bucket for February, she won E285. Next draw 21st of March 2024. Best Wishes also to Theresa Lynch who won the Murhur School, Split the Bucket.
Congratulations to Joe Murphy, who recently received an Award from the Listowel Municipal District and Mayor Jimmy Moloney, for his contribution to the Arts in Listowel for the past 30 years.
Best Wishes to Fr. Pat Ahern, who began to lay the foundations of Siamsa Tire in 1963.
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 .
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: Diocese has 5 men currently preparing to be Permanent Deacons of Service for our Diocese. Bishop Ray celebrated 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.
ST PIO devotions in Castleisland Church on 12th of March.
DEATH of Eileen Walsh (née Hanrahan), Clountubrid, Listowel and late of Kilbaha, Moyvane, on February 26th, 2024, wife of the late Eddie Walsh and mother of Edward, Mary, Helen and Elizabeth. Sadly missed by her family- son, daughters, grandchildren Eddie, Fiona, Michelle, Ellen, Jennifer, Karen and Niamh, sons-in-law Maurice Kelly and Padraig Hayes, sisters Anna Mai Hanrahan, Breda Scanlon, Mary Stack and Margaret Scannell, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews,and nieces. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Listowel, on Thursday at 11.15 am, with the Requiem Mass for Eileen being celebrated by Canon O Connor and Father Carmody. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel.
DEATH has recently taken place of Kathleen Killeen, nee Cronin of Knockanure Village and of Highgate, London. Requiem Mass and Burial have taken place in London.
ANNIVERSARIES: Elizabeth Flaherty, Siobhan Stack, Marie Sweeney, Tom Hegarty, Liam O Sullivan, Hannah Keane, Hugh Goulding, Fr. Pat Quinlan, William Moloney, Fr Stephen Kennelly, Mary Riordan, Bill Walsh.
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.2nd Mar.’24- Moyvane for Mai Riordan Nolan (Aniv.’s) & deceased of Riordan & Grogan families & Catherine Fitzpatrick 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; Tues.5th Mar.’24 Moyvane for Peggy Wallace (Aniv.) at 10.00am; Weds.6th Mar.24-Knockanure for Tom & Bridie Flavin (Aniv.’s) Trien at 10.00am;
Thurs.7th Mar.24- Moyvane for Catherine O’Connor (Aniv.) Church St. Glin at 10.00am; Fri.8th Mar.’24- Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am
Sat.9th Mar.’24- Moyvane for Patrick Hayes (4th Aniv.) Clounbrane at 7.30pm; Sun.10th Mar.’24
Knockanure for Hannah Keane (4th Aniv.) at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Carol Ann Flahavan (Aniv.) at 11.00am.
BIBLE: Lenten Scripture Reflection: A Journey through the Bible, Every Wednesday evening during Lent in the Library, Athea from 7.30pm-8.30pm. Followed by a cuppa and chat. Presented by Pat Higgins 087 2034 626 and Sean O Mocháin 087-2321 375.
THANKS: to Denis, Eamonn and Grainne for their generosity in presenting a Connect 4 game to Knockanure School on behalf Mulvihill Motors Moyvane.
PLAN: Moyvane Community Development Plan 2024-2029 Launched on Friday, March 1, 2024 in the Marian Hall, Moyvane. Minister for Education, Norma Foley, TD, officially launch the plan. This plan came from consultation and engagement process, which took place during 2021/2022. The plan provides a roadmap with a list of short, medium, and long-term goals. A big crow attended the meeting, speakers were recorded and will be available shortly.
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Village Decline by Tom Moore
The sounds of the anvil as one entered the village
The rattle of the milk tanks on the cobbled street
The hum of the chatter from farmers around
The women in shawls, big boots on their feet.
These are the scenes from an age long ago
When our local villages were so full of life
Alas these days we’ll not see anymore
As our villages now are lonesome and quiet.
There once was a time when each door was open
Trading in groceries, hardware and more.
Dressmakers and tailors and butchers were thriving
Each door was wide open, each building a store.
There were no big supermarkets but none lacked for nothing
As each little shop had all one would need
Thimbles and knotting needles or brown bags of sugar
Shoe polish or wellingtons or some turnip seed.
The arrival of the motorcars soon brought some changes
As people got excited and travelled to towns
Where the shops were much bigger and seemed to be brighter
And more of a choice and a flavour were found
Soon along came the busses who gathered all peoples
Pick them up at their doors and drove on for miles
Sure it looked like great progress as they chatted and bantered
But their local shopkeepers were left without smiles
Now our shops are all closed down and our villages sleepy
And gone too is the banter and buzz of it all
Never more will we hear the sound of the anvil
Or the chop of the cleaver at the butcher stall
There’s none about now to tell of hear a new story
Walking the streets can be dreary and cold
With no doors wide open with someone to talk to
Our progress has backfired. My story is told.
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DANCING: Tarbert Comprehensive pupils TYs learned how to waltz, jive and line dance, with Norella Molyneaux recently. Norella is a past pupil of the Comp Next week it’s the turn of group 2.
ST JOHNS: Saturday 2nd March to Wednesday 6th March- Big Maggie performed by Listowel Drama Group. Listowel Drama Group present their 80th anniversary production of John B. Keane’s play
Performed by: Imelda Dowling-Garvey, Tina Enright O’ Connell, Pa Sheahan, Tom Collins, Helen Lane McPhillips, Owen MacMahon, Kevin Barry, Cora O’Brien, Liz Horgan, Madeleine O’Sullivan, Máire O’ Connor, Frank McNerney, Jim Halpin and a host of others.
Big Maggie in Irish on Sat 9th at 8pm. Details from info@stjohnstheatre.ie or box office 068 22566.
DRAMA: Athea Drama Group are rehearsing their upcoming production of ‘Turning Mammy’ by John McDwyer. The cast is made up of Julie Moloney, Johnny Corkery and Mary Ellen Tierney. The play will be staged at Con Colbert Hall, Athea on March 16th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 23rd & 24th at 8pm. To book please text 0876926746.
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.
NIGHT AT THE DOGS with Scoil Mhuire Knocknagoshel National School at The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday March 8th. 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.
DAFFODIL DAY: Friday March 22nd.
CHELTENHAM Preview night at Christys Bar Listowel on March 5th in aid of Kerry Parents & Friends.
SWIM on 18th March with Ballybunion Dippers swimming group for their annual ‘Swim in Green’ fundraiser in aid of the Ballybunion Sea And Cliff Rescue Service.
FURNITURE Up cycling Class starting Tuesday, 5th March, from 12.30pm – 3.00pm, at the College of Further Education & Training, Abbeyfeale V94 CF10. Bring your old small piece of furniture, phone 068-31198.
MICHAEL COLLINS Musical Drama will be performed at the INEC Arena Killarney on 5th,6th and 7th of March.
WRITERS Museum Listowel; Join us for this month’s Literary Listowel event taking place on Thursday 7th March at 11am where we invite you to share your love for literature and enjoy some amazing stories from talented local writers as we celebrate World Book Day. Poetry in the Park | Sunday 10th March from 2pm to 4pm in Kerry Writers’ Museum Listowel.
SUSTAINING Guidance; The Institute of Guidance Counsellors will have their annual Conference in Munster Technological University on March 8 and 9. Theme, “Sustaining Guidance into the Future,” is aligned with the United Nations’ seventeen sustainable goals aimed at transforming the world.
WANDER Wild Festival in Killarney from 22nd to 24th of March.
MEMORIAL RUN: Knockdown are preparing for the Patrick Langan Memorial Run on March 24th. This year will honour Patrick who, with Dave Noonan, was the founder of the club. The proceeds are in aid of Mid-Western Cancer Foundation UHL and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. (Mid-West Branch), this year.
BLOOD: the IBTS, it needs 3,000 units of blood every week to maintain the national blood supply.
Ballybunion Blood Donation Clinic Community Centre Ballybunion on Tues. 5th Mar.’24 from 4.50pm–8.10pm. Phone 1800 222 111 for appointment. New Donors urgently needed. The hospitals requirement for blood is now 6% higher than for the corresponding period last year.
FALL in Prices; Producer prices for dairy products have fallen by 28.4% in the 12 months to January 2024, latest figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have shown.
In general, producer prices for food products have dropped by almost 10% over the one-year period. Meat and meat products, for example, were down by 9.8%, the CSO said.
Between January 2023 and January 2024, producer prices for vegetable and animal oils and fats fell by 5.3%, while grain milling, starches animal feeds dropped by 6.2%.
Cow category was the largest increase in the overall beef kill to date in 2024.
More at https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/cso-producer-prices-for-dairy-down-28-4-on-2023/
ROSE of Tralee, apply here https://roseoftralee.ie/
DRAW: West Limerick Sports Complex caters to over 2000 people per week. Planning to purchase a 2 acre site. A chance to win a NEW 2024 Peugeot 2008 Car!. Tickets are available at Reception, over the phone on 06977551 or at a link on website http://www.wlsc.ie
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SIAMSA Tire: 3rd March, Tenor Patrick Feeney live in Concert 3rd of March and Dances Like a Bomb, Celebrating the Strength of mature bodies, details from 066 7123 055.
KILLARNEY Wander Wild, Ireland’s Great Outdoors Festival, taking place between the 22nd and the 24th of March, link. https://wanderwildfestival.rezgo.com/details/357776/saturday-night-concert-special
GUIDE: West Limerick Tourism has produced an A5 52-page magazine style visitor guide. This brochure is being distributed through Tourist Information Offices, visitor attractions, car hire companies, accommodation providers and other relevant outlets. A pdf version of the brochure is also available and can be viewed at: http://www.visitwestlimerick.com
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KERRY EDUCATION: Our Vision, Our shared vision is that Kerry ETB will be an innovative leader in the design and delivery of quality-assured and sustainably delivered education and training opportunities in Kerry. Our Mission. To achieve our vision, Kerry ETB will continue to promote the development of a lifelong and life-wide learning society in Kerry so that all persons have equal access to education and training opportunities. https://www.kerryetb.ie/what-we-do/
RADIO Kerry Bingo proceeds of €81,488, covering the period September 2023 to February 2024, each of the following charities received €20,372, Kerry Cancer Support Group; Kerry Hospice; Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House and Comfort for Chemo Kerry.
CANS: Recently walking down the street met a host of students on their lunch break. Most of them had cans and processed snacks. Gone is the day when students used home lunches and recycled bottles.
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.
—NEW Moon on March 10th. Land is very wet at present, and there is a plentiful supply of grass, after the mild winter. Daisy and Dandelion are appearing, I notice in Listowel, fresh leaves of the dandelion were being cut by trimmers.
TG4; Ag tosú Déardaoin 21 Márta @ 21:30. Exploring the working lives and personal narratives of 8 agricultural contracting families from diverse locations over a 12 month period ‘Contractors’ offers a unique, practical and personal insight into contemporary life in rural Ireland. Featuring 8 contracting crews from Meath, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Cavan and Donegal the series highlights their professional challenges, the high and lows of their daily routine and their hopes and dreams, presenting a no-holds barred portrait of 8 extraordinary crews for hire – all members of an agricultural sub-economy without which farming would not be possible.
NUA – Ag tosú Dé Máirt 12 Márta @ 21:30, Introducing the latest instalment of Glór Tíre, Ireland’s only Country Music Competition series, celebrating yet another year of exceptional Irish Country Music.
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ANNIVERSARY at UL: 30 years of ‘firsts’: UL’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance marks anniversary with spectacular cultural celebration. There was a love of music and dance in the air on the UL campus this Valentine’s Day as the festive event began a year of celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the internationally renowned Academy. Dr Sandra Joyce, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – who served as Director of the Irish World Academy from 2013 to 2022, said: “Situated within the ‘Home of Firsts’ at UL, the Academy has truly elevated that reputation across three decades with a series of global ‘firsts’, as the very first academy in the world to offer both a full degree in Irish traditional music, and undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in Irish dance. https://www.ul.ie/news/30-years-of-firsts-uls-irish-world-academy-of-music-and-dance-marks-anniversary-with
For more information on the year of celebration, see http://www.irishworldacademy.ie.
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A major international conference taking place at University of Limerick later this year could be worth an estimated €3m to the local economy.
The Kemmy Business School (KBS) at University of Limerick will host a major international conference from 26 – 29 June.
The Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics (SASE) has chosen UL to host its annual conference which will attract over 1500 delegates from more than 60 countries, making it the largest known gathering of its kind in the region and university.
In attracting attendees from countries like Argentina, Australia, Chile, Columbia, Egypt, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, most EU countries, the US and Canada, it is estimated the conference will be worth up to €3 million to the Mid-West region.
Previous conferences have been held in New York, Chicago, Kyoto, Amsterdam, Rio de Janeiro.
https://www.ul.ie/news/major-international-conference-taking-place-at-ul-worth-eu3m-to-local-economy
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PILGRIMAGE: St Mary’s Listowel parish pilgrimage Assisi, San Giovanni & Rome, 18th–25th Oct.’24, direct flight ex Cork. Led by: Canon Declan O’Connor. Bus pick up from Listowel Church. For details contact: Barters Travelnet 92 St Patrick’s St, Centre, Cork, T12 DP84 Tel.: (021) 485 1700 Email: info@travelnet.ie
VOCATIONS: ‘Hook of Faith’ Webinar on Priestly Vocations on Tuesday 5th March from 8pm to 9pm. For further details please email thehookoffaith@gmail.com
PAPERS: Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, Wednesday, December 02, 1885; Page: 3
Destitution of the Labourers in Listowel
LISTOWEL. On Sunday evening a meeting of the principal shopkeepers of Listowel was held at St. Michael’s College. On the motion of the Rev D R Harrington, seconded by Mr John Stack, M P, the Very Rev Canon Davis took the chair. After some general discussion on the destitution of the unemployed labourers, and the best method of relieving it, the meeting seemed to agree that relief should be afforded by giving employment, and that no works should be undertaken for which the purchase of material would be necessary. The following resolution was subsequently adopted –” We the undersigned shopkeepers of Listowel, pledge ourselves not to give anyone Christmas presents-this year, and to contribute, in lieu of those presents, a substantial donation to the fund in aid of the unemployed labourers of the parish.” The shopkeepers present then signed the pledge, and
a sum of over £90 was realised on the spot. The chairman then requested Father Harrington with Messrs Stack, M P; P Kirby, Richard Stack and John Horgan to wait upon the other shopkeepers of the town for their signatures to the pledge and their subscriptions. These gentlemen were on foot from an early hour on Monday, and were, most successful. Useful works will be opened immediately.
FREESTONE V. LIMESTONE AND THE TRALEE TOWN COMMISSIONERS.
TO The Editor of the Kerry Evening Post
Dear Sir, –We expected great things from the now Commissioners, but certainly not freestone upon our roods and streets, which is of no use whatsoever except to make mud and give employment to men and horses removing same to some convenient places either for friends or for sale. Under the old system the County Surveyor would not allow such an imposition upon the public, but the commissioners, while fighting and squabbling about trifles, are blind to such important and expensive jobbery. Is there any person responsible for such deception, or how long shall such things continue?—Yours truly, A Tralee Man, Ballymullen, Dec.2. 1885.
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Irish Examiner 1841-current, Wednesday, January 16, 1850; Section: Front page, Page: 1
THE TRALEE UNION AT CHRISTMAS 1848 & l849
When in the Tralee Board-room on Tuesday last, we took the pains to make a comparison between the extent of destitution, and the expenditure in the issue of relief, during the last week of 1848 and that of 1849. Though the general condition of Ireland is so depressed that we can hardly find a place in the surrounding waste of ruin whereon to rest the foot of hope; yet the result was rather favourable, as showing a largely decreased extent of pauperism, and consequently diminished outlay of the Union funds.
On the last Saturday of 1848 there were seven thousand and forty three persons in the receipt of relief in the Tralee Union—including 4,861 on the out-door relief lists while on Saturday last the numbers were only two thousand six hundred and twenty-six, with no outdoor-relief, showings diminution of 4,417, or sixty-three per cent. The contrast in the expenditure is almost as favourable—the calculations giving a diminution of fifty five per-cent, on three hundred, pounds, the expenditure in in-door and out-door relief in the last week of 1848. We have no doubt that if the contrast between 1849 and 1850 should be made a month hence, it would give a result even more favourable to the latter than that exhibited above for the increase of destitution during the month of January, 1849, was full seventy per cent. We do not anticipate that it will reach anything like that amount during the current month. From these, figures we may infer that the poor law expenditure in Tralee Union for the twelve months ending July, 1850, will not much if at all, exceed half that of the corresponding period of the preceding years.
The following particulars from the Listowel Union show a diminution of expenditure between the last and the current seasons equally gratifying. The expenditure for four weeks ending in December, 1848, was £404, for in-door, and £1,318 for out-door relief, in all £1,722 ; during the four corresponding weeks in 1849 the cost of in-door relief was £345, and that of out-door £566—in all £911. These figures give a decrease in expenditure of nearly forty-seven per cent. Much of this saving may, however, be locally accounted for, because in 1848 the Union was managed by a paid Board, the most reckless in Ireland, while in 1849 it was under the care of the local gentry who had an interest in its well-being, and were practically acquainted with the
country.— Tralee Post.
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NATURE LAW: Leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs Mattie McGrath has said that Irish MEPs are “abandoning” family farms following the European Parliament’s approval of the final version of the Nature Restoration Law.
The law was passed (Tuesday, February 27) with 329 MEPs voting in favour, and 275 voting against.
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FUTURE: 87% of Kerry Co-op milk suppliers say controlling future milk processing and value-added operations is somewhat or very important. That is according to the findings of a survey carried out by Ifac on behalf of the board of Kerry Co-op.
1,563 out of 2,840 suppliers responded to the survey, which was conducted between November 29 and December 23, 2023, giving a response rate of 55%.
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TROCAIRE BOXES: are available at the back of the church.
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Kerry Diocese 2000 Green Glens
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Professor Robert Clancy has found similarities between long covid and long post covid vaccination syndrome. Here he shares new findings on the theory and practical medical management of these two conditions. Thank you, Professor, as always for sharing your time and expertise.
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CONGO: Tadhg Quinn, Purt Yard, Abbeyfeale
“In September 1961 he was part of the Irish contingent of United Nations peacekeepers deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to stop the country descending into chaos.
Five Days in Jadotville
“What unfolded over five days in Jadotville was a little-known but amazing story of heroism, against-all-odds soldiering and feats of courage,” Mr. Wade continued.
“A film, The Siege of Jadotville, tells the true story of how these 157 Irishmen, led by a tactically astute commander, Cmdt. Pat Quinlan from Waterville, Co. Kerry, repelled a force of 3,000 attackers, killing 300 of them — while suffering no fatalities.
Date Published: Wednesday, February 28th 2024. Date of Death: Wednesday, February 28th 2024.
The Late Tadhg Quinn, Purt Yard, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
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OVERSEAS Prisoners; Since 1985, the Irish Bishops’ Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) has been dedicated to supporting Irish people in prison abroad and their families, ———————————-
The ICPO is an important pastoral initiative of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, and interested penfriend volunteers are encouraged to email info@icpo.ie or visit the ICPO, and the website for further information is http://www.icpo.ie. Media queries should be directed to info@catholicbishops.ie.
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DISCUSSION: All welcome to webinar on: ‘The Last Priest in Ireland? It Depends on You’
On Tuesday, 5 March, at 8.00pm, the Bishops’ Council for Vocations, in collaboration with ‘The Hook of Faith’, will host a vocations webinar entitled ‘The Last Priest in Ireland? It Depends on You’. All are welcome to participate in the discussion.
https://zoom.us/j/98142844289?pwd=WmFGTlJZa2RYdmZPVjN3V0hya2RYQT09#success
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TAIZE: Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé, France. Interested in coming to Taizé this
June? The diocese will be taking a group of young adults on this amazing pilgrimage from Sunday, June 23rd to Sunday June 30th 2024. Please contact Tomás Kenny for more information on 086 3683778 or email Tomás at tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie.
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ST MARY’S LISTOWEL PARISH PILGRIMAGE ASSISI, SAN GIOVANNI & ROME: 18TH –
25TH October 2024, Direct flight ex Cork. LED BY: Canon Declan O’Connor. Bus pick
up from Listowel Church. For details contact: Barters Travelnet 92 St Patrick’s St,
Centre, Cork, T12 DP84 Tel.: (021) 485 1700 Email: info@travelnet.ie
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EVANGELIUM IRELAND: next Apologetics Conference for young Catholics at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth on Saturday 16th March. Cost: €38 including lunch, refreshments and evening social. To register visit http://www.evangelium.ie
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RADIO MARIA: Fr. Eamonn McCarthy will speak at each of Listowel masses on weekend 9th and 10th march promoting Radiomaria.
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ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE CLG SEEKING MARRIAGE PREPARATION FACILITATORS
If you have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and have the enthusiasm to
be part of the Accord team in supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage
Accord wants to hear from you!
Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to marriagepreparation@accord.ie
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ARTS: Kerry County Arts Newsletter 29 February 2024
View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/23dec2cc70b2/arts-events-and-opportunities-in-kerry-and-nationwide-13675609?e=57e387efec)
Kerry County Council Arts Office Website
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CYCLE: Leisure Cycle taking place next 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.
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2024 March 13 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
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
ST PIO Prayer Meeting with Fr. Mossy Brick, at Castleisland Church Tuesday, March 12 at 7.30pm.
ICA will sell daffodils before bingo on Thursday 14th March and also after all masses in Moyvane and Knockanure on 16th and 17th March. All proceeds will go to the Listowel Branch of the Irish Cancer Society.
COLLECTION for Emigrant Services at Masses weekend 16th & 17th March.
CONFIRMATION: Wednesday March 20th @11.30am. Please keep those receiving the Sacrament in your prayers. Bishop Ray will be the chief Celebrant.
PARISH: Eucharistic Adoration: every Tues. in Moyvane after 10.00am Mass to 11.30am. Confessions: Before Mass or by arrangement. Baptisms: Saturday afternoons only from 12 noon to 4pm. 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 and Knockanure: Stations of the Cross 7.30pm; Easter Vigil (Moyvane) 9pm; Easter Sunday 9.30am (Knockanure) and 11am (Moyvane), St. Patrick’s Day, this year the readings are of Sunday, according to Church Law. Following on from the Moyvane and Knockanure Parish Gathering held on Tuesday 5th March 2024 those nominated to organise were happy with the attendance and wish to thanks all those that attended. There was an open and frank discussion and a readiness to engage from those present. A full report will be sent to the Diocesan Offices and synopsis published in next week’s Mass Newsletter.
BLOOD DONATION CLINIC: Will take place at the Listowel Arms Hotel on Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th March 2024 4.50 pm – 8.10 pm. Please Phone 1800 222 111 for appointment. New Donors welcome.
DEATH of Florence (Florrie) Mullin (née Walsh), Woodgrove, Moyvane, on March 4th, 2024. Predeceased by her parents Molly and Patrick Walsh, her brothers Jack and Eddie Walsh. Florrie is survived by her husband Gerry, daughters Kerry, Fiona and Tina, sons-in-law Johnny, Andrew and John, grandchildren Sean, Tadhg, Niall, Arya, Shéa, Jack, Brody and Scott, sister Joan, brothers Benny and Tommy, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Funeral mass was celebrated at the Church of The Assumption, Moyvane, on Friday morning, followed by burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATH of Michael (Mike) Kennelly, Rathea, Listowel, and New York on March 3rd, 2024. He was son of Tim Kennelly Gortacloghane (1887-1966) and Maggie Stack. Brother of the late Mary, Peg, Kitty, Breda, Denis and Sheila. Mike is survived by his wife Pat, son Michael, daughters Teresa and Margaret, grandchildren Bobby and Emma, brother Bill, sisters Noreen, Joan and Teresa, daughter-in-law Jennifer, son-in-law Terry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Mike was celebrated at Church of Our Lady of The Assumption, Rathea, followed by burial afterwards in Kilshenane Cemetery, Tralee Road, Listowel on Wednesday.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mickey Meehan, Tommy Moran, Paula Kavanagh, Patsy Hayes, Josie Keane, Bernie O Connor, Phil Dore, Jeremiah McCarthy, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Sr. Perpetua O Keeffe, John Molyneaux, Geraldine Dowling,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.9th Mar.’24- Moyvane for Patrick Hayes (4th Aniv.) Clounbrane at 7.30pm; Sun.10th Mar.’24- Knockanure for Hannah Keane (4th Aniv.) at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Carol Ann Flahavan (Aniv.) at 11am; Tues.12th Mar.’24- Moyvane a Private Intention at 10am; Weds.13th Mar.24- Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am; Thurs.14th Mar.24- Moyvane a Private Intention at 10am, and Mass for Teddy Keane RIP (at the request of GAA) at 7pm; Fri.15th Mar.’24- Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am; Sat.16th Mar.’24- Moyvane for Sr. Augustine O’Connor RIP late of Inchamore, died recently in Sacramento at 7.30pm; Sun.17th Mar.’24 – Knockanure, St. Patrick’s Day
Kitty & Mossie Flaherty (Aniv.) at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for John & Mary Stack (Aniv.’s) Aughrim at 11am.
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?. There was a good discussion in the Marian hall Moyvane last week, many ideas were floated, mass by live link, with local input, mass being celebrated in the parishes in rotation, Deacons and speedier training for priesthood for older members of the community. Pastoral Council to relieve work of the priest. Leave priest who are able continue in parishes, without age limit.
GAA Knockanure: Apologies for the lack of results posted here over the past fortnight but we were locked out of our page due to technical issues. Results are always posted weekly in local shops and pubs. Please see below for results from the 20th, 27th February and, March 5th. Lotto Results from Tuesday February 20th, Jackpot was €6,500. Numbers Drawn: 6, 2, 5,and 10. No winner but lucky dips went to: 1. Marie and Nicola Kennelly, Knockanure; 2. Tom Madden, Abbeyfeale; 3. Timmy Keane, Moyvane; 4. Lily Moore, Tralee, and 5. Tracy Moore, Tralee. Lotto Results from Tuesday February 27th, Jackpot was €6,600. Numbers Drawn: 6, 13, 17, and 21. No winner but lucky dips went to:
1. Kathleen Carmody, Moyvane; 2. Jen, Angela and Eddie Kelly, c/o Goulds Shop; 3. Brendan O Carroll, Moyvane; 4. Bridget O Flaherty, Knocknasna, and 5. Tom Fitzgerald, Kilmeaney. Lotto Results from March 5th, Jackpot was €6,700. Numbers Drawn: 4, 5, 7, and 14. No winner but lucky dips went to: 1. Liam Kearney, Moyvane South; 2. Noreen and Kyle Foran, Listowel; 3. Moss Dowling, c/o O Briens Bar; 4. Eamonn O Connor, Kilcolman, and 5. Laura, Mairead and Rose Sheehy. Thank you all for your continued support! Our next draw will take place in the clubhouse on Tuesday night, March 12th, all are welcome! Jackpot will be €6,800.
CONGRATULATIONS to Johnny Cronin dance teacher and his pupil Holly Fealey a native of Brosna, she performed a solo dance on, An Ríl Deal, on TG4 recently.
LGFA Moyvane will host a Spring Academy for all U8s school girls in the Community Hall on Saturdays, March 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 7th, at 11am.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY in Abbeyfeale: Celebrating 30 years of Fleadh by the Feale ‘‘Fleadh le cheile, Manaistir Na Feile’’. Prizes for: Best Window, Best Float, Most Festive Lady, Best Dressed Family, Best Blinged Bike, Best Blinged Buggy. Details contact Kathleen 087 6253154.
‘TURNING MAMMY’: Athea Drama Group’s offering for 2024 is ‘Turning Mammy’ by John McDwyer – it will be on stage in the hall in Athea on Saturday, March 16, 17, 18, 21,23 and 24. Book 087 6926746.
GLÓRACH, Abbeyfeale; ‘God rest his soul’ a comedy by John Hank Regan and performed by the Abbeyside Players from Wednesday, March 13. Book on 087 1383940.
DEVELOPMENT Plan for Moyvane, which was launched recently, details and pictures at https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/moyvanedevelopmentassociation
ST JOHN’S: Sunday 10th at 5pm, Concert with Christine Tobin, A Thousand Kisses Deep; March 12th 14th, and 15th at 6pm Children- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Tuesday 12th at 8pm Cinema Club; and on 20th and 21st at 7pm, Presentation Convent School Theatre- The Crucible, details from 068 22566.
VINTAGE RUN: Knockdown Vintage Club Annual Charity Vintage Run takes place on Sunday, March 24. This year the proceeds are in aid of two charities: Mid-Western Cancer Foundation UHL, and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. (Mid-West Branch).
SCOR: County Scór na bPáistí finals which will be held in the Tínteáin Theatre, Ballybunion on 23rd March.
MUSIC: Ceoltóirí na Ríochta: Practice for their trip to New York for St. Patrick’s Day, their performance can be seen in the Presentation Secondary School, Listowel on Sunday, 10th March at 6pm. A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed, everyone is welcome.
AWARDS: THE County Final of the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards is being held on Friday March 15th at The Business & IT Building, MTU, Dromtacker, Tralee. National Finals will be held in Mullingar on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
EDUCATION: Kerry Education and Training Board recently launched their Youth Work Plan 2023-2027 and the Local Creative Youth Partnership Strategic Plan.
COLLEGE LISTOWEL: The following evening courses in Listowel will be held every Monday and Tuesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and they are: Animal Grooming / Care Skills Drawing (Art, Craft & Design) / Digital Marketing Digital Photography / Payroll / Person Centred Focus on Disability / Train the Trainer. You may sign up for any of the above courses through the following FETCH website link: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/
COMEDY PLAY: Ray O’Sullivan presents Stones, a Comedy Play, on Thursday 14th of March at INEC club play starts @8pm. Tickets (064) 667 1555.
SHANNONSIDE WOMEN’S GROUP Tarbert – are meeting on next Tuesday 12th March at 3pm in the Community Centre. New members welcome.
TARBERT 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.
SWIM with the Ballybunion Dippers on Ladies Beach on Monday 18th march at 12 noon. Proceed to Ballybunion Sea Rescue.
FESTIVAL: Wander Wild Festival in Killarney, which takes place from 22nd to 24th March.
VISIT: Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, will visit MTU Kerry campus in Tralee on Thursday 14 March. To visit 40 Ukrainian students studying there.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mike the Pies who have won Hot Press “Special Commendation Award 2024” at the Hot Press/ IMRO Venue awards in Dublin recetly.
WALKS: on Tuesday March 12th at 7pm in the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West meet the Limerick Rural Recreation Officer. For more information contact Caitriona Scully by email cscully@wlr.ie or phone 069 662 98. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, recently announced National Walks Scheme with 62 new trails in 17 counties.
ROME: St Mary’s Listowel parish pilgrimage Assisi, San Giovanni & Rome, 18th–25th Oct.’24, direct flight ex Cork. Led by: Canon Declan O’Connor. Bus pick up from Listowel Church. For details contact: Barters Travelnet 92 St Patrick’s St, Centre, Cork, T12 DP84 Tel.: (021) 485 1700 Email: info@travelnet.ie
DANCE in the afternoon at Lisselton on 24th of March from 3pm to 5.30pm.
BARDIC Festival at Ballydonoghue from 21st to 24th of March, details from 087 625 7705.
SIAMSA Tire, have Pat Shortt and Faye Shortt on Sat 16th of March, contact 066 712 3055.
TAIZE: Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé, France, interested in coming to Taizé this June? The diocese will be taking a group of young adults on this amazing pilgrimage from Sun. 23rd June-Sun. 30th June’24. Please contact Tomás Kenny 086-3683778 or email Tomás at tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie.
FATIMA: Led by Fr. Noel Spring – Travel Date: 10th – 15th May 2024. 4 Star Hotel Fatima Group Leader Maureen Harty: 066-7131328 Should anybody be interested contact directly at Barters Travelnet, Cork. 021 4851700 or email Karen kcallaghan@travelnet.ie
MARRIAGE: Worldwide marriage encounter weekend will be held in the Focolare Centre Prosperous, Co. Kildare, Friday 26th Apr.-28th Apr.’24. Register online http://www.marriageencounter.ie.
AIRPORT: A total of 419,281 passengers went through Kerry Airport in 2023.
WRITERS Museum in Listowel: ‘In Focus’ Photography Exhibition by students of Kerry College | Thursday 14th March at 7pm .
ESB: Bill Cullen, a dairy farmer from Galbally, Co. Limerick, said: “The average farmer is a jack of all trades. “We do a bit of plumbing, a bit of piping, a bit of construction. Sometimes, we take on work that we are not qualified to do.” Unless you are a certified electrician, that work includes anything to do with electricity. To make maintenance safer, ESB Networks has identified seven electrical safety risks on farms, and tips for how to avoid them.
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MILK: Domestic milk intake in January was down by over 22% when compared with the same month in the previous year, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) said.
Data published today (Wednesday, March 6) shows that milk processors and co-ops took in an estimated at 140.1 million litres in January 2024.
This is a decrease of 40.4 million litres (-22.4%) on the January 2023 figure and down 43.2 million litres (-23.6%) when compared with same month in 2022.
SURVIVED Titanic: Miss Ellen Mary Toomey was born in Kilcornan, Co Limerick, Ireland on 2 February 1862.1 She was the daughter of John Toomey (b. circa 1839) and Mary Brandon (b. circa 1835), both farmers. Her known siblings were: Mary Ann (b. 1859, later Mrs Patrick Joseph Kelly), Catherine (1860-1937, later Mrs Michael Delaney), Bridget (1869-1922, later Mrs William Hanney), and Patrick (b. 1870)(2). When Ellen first left Ireland to settle in the USA is not clear but contemporary news reports suggest that she had been living in Indianapolis, Indiana for many years. On the 1910 census she is living at 1218 North Pennsylvania Street in Indianapolis and was described as an unmarried Irish maid servant to a surgeon, Orange G. Pfaff and his family. She had been joined in Indianapolis by two sisters, Catherine Delaney and Bridget Hanney who in 1912 lived at 434 West Morris Street and 911 Bates Street, respectively.
https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/ellen-mary-toomey.html
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TITANIC: Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the April/May 2012 issue of Irish America magazine, marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
The scope of the tragedy was grand not only in its raw numbers but in naming among its victims are members of some of the world’s most famous families, including the Guggenheims and the Astors. Yet, there was a human scale – acts of individual heroism, gallantry and compassion, and fragments of the story of the young Irish in steerage that showed courage and generosity, luck and life-saving wit.
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/the-irish-who-lived-and-died-on-the-titanic
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DEATH Limerick of Limerick people on Titanic; O’Loughlin, Dr William Francis Norman – Tralee, Co Kerry; Colbert, Patrick – Kilconlea, Abeyfeale, Co Limerick, Dooley, Patrick – Patrickswell. Co Limerick, Foley, Joseph – Mountplummer, Broadford, Co Limerick ; Godfrey, Johanna “Hannah” – Pallasgreen, Co Limerick; Lane, Patrick – Limerick City, Co Limerick; Moran, Daniel James – Askeaton, Co Limerick; O’Brien, Thomas – Pallasgreen, Co Limerick; Ryan, Patrick – Askeaton, Co Limerick; Scanlan, James – Rathkeale, Co Limerick;
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/irish-lost-their-lives-titanic-remembered
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At least 79 of the 1,517 passengers and crew who died when RMS Titanic sank were born in Ireland. Built in Belfast, the Irish connections of the White Star liner were many and varied.
https://turtlebunbury.com/document/ireland-titanic
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SIXTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24865, 3 May 1946, Page 2
MR AND MRS J. DWYER Mr and Mrs John Dwyer, 555 Manchester street, will celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Dwyer are well known in Christchurch, as Well as in many other parts of the Dominion where Mr Dwyer was stationed during his 43 years’ service in the Police Force. Mr Dwyer was for nine years Superintendent of Police in the Canterbury district. He retired from the service in 1922, on which occasion he was accorded a public farewell. Mr Dwyer, who was born in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, came to New Zealand in 1878 on the sailing ship City of Auckland, which was wrecked, on the Otaki coast. Many and varied are the experiences which Mr Dwyer can recall. For his rescue work during the Cumberland street fire in Dunedin in 1882, he was presented by the City Council with a silver medal for valour. He also holds the Australasian Royal Humane Society’s award for bravery, which was presented to him in 1893 for his attempt, in very dangerous circumstances, to rescue a man from drowning in Oamaru harbour.
When the then. Prince of Wales visited Christchurch in 1920, Mr Dwyer was probably one of the happiest men in the city, for in recognition of the excellent work of the police in Christchurch, the Prince presented him with a gold tie pin.
Mr Dwyer has been associated with many cases which have made police history in New Zealand, and wherever he has been stationed he and Mrs Dwyer have won the respect and affection of those among whom they have lived. Mrs Dwyer, Who was born in Australia, came to New Zealand at the age of seven years. Mr and Mrs Dwyer were married in St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin, by the Rev, Father P. Lynch. They have one son, Mr Philip Dwyer, of Gisborne, and three, surviving daughters, Mesdames N. Lyttelton (Auckland), David Lusk (Fendalton) and F. B. Freed (Wellington). There are three grandchildren.
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WEDDING: Which Irish wedding traditions today match those of our ancestors?
Many of the customs and superstitions associated with the ritual of an Irish marriage have been modified over the years. Our grandparents’ weddings looked very different from their grandparents’ weddings, and so on back in time.
Some of Ireland’s oldest wedding traditions, such as Strawboys gatecrashing the wedding party for entertainment, are still alive and well at rural Irish weddings today. Whereas others are relatively new. Did you know that “Something old, something new…” was introduced by the Victorians?
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PHONE LOST: We spoke to Steve Wilson, a Senior Director at security experts Norton, for some advice about what to do if you lose your phone. Norton develops a range of software for protecting user security and privacy, including Norton 360 Deluxe.
“Our smartphones and computers are more than just devices—they are often lifelines to our personal and professional lives, holding everything from sensitive emails to personal pictures,” says Wilson. “The moment you realise your phone, tablet or computer is missing can be stressful, but it’s crucial to take immediate action to protect your digital identity.”
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HISTORY: The Historical Setting of Dún Lughaidh
St. Louis Secondary School Dundalk is of comparatively recent origin but Castletown, the area in which it is located, has a long history of human settlement. In these pages we will outline some of the interesting events that have taken place in the immediate area of Dún Lughaidh over the centuries.
https://stlouisdundalk.ie/old-castletown-dundalk
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FOOD: 8. Microwaving zaps all the nutrients.
Microwave ovens are often blamed for destroying the nutrients in food or, even worse, blasting what we eat with radiation. While it’s true that microwaving can change the nutritional composition of food, it doesn’t do it any more than other cooking methods like sautéing, roasting, or pressure cooking. According to Geiger, how much depends on exactly what food and what nutrients you’re looking at. For instance, thanks to its relatively quick cooking time and lack of water, microwaving leads to less loss of vitamins A and C and less degradation of B1 and B6, a study in Frontiers in Nutrition found. And in case you were worried that the radiation from the microwave could pose a health risk, you can rest easy: There’s just no reliable link there. So if microwaving is a convenient way to get yourself to eat more nutrient-dense food on a consistent basis, then go ahead and nuke it up, Geiger says.
https://www.self.com/story/healthy-cooking-myths
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How Dolly was cloned
The practice isn’t allowed in Europe ― in 2015, the European Parliament voted to ban the cloning of all farm animals.
But that doesn’t mean lab experiments aren’t being facilitated on EU grounds, said Lovell-Badge.
“The field where the cloning procedures are actively being pursued (including in Germany) is for agricultural animals as a way to help generate or propagate pigs or cattle with valuable genetic characteristics,” he told DW.
For example, he said, cells from an animal could be edited by scientists. Then the cloning methods could be used to derive animals carrying the new genetic trait, such as disease resistance, or to make them more suitable as organ donors for humans.
https://www.dw.com/en/25-years-of-dolly-whats-become-of-the-worlds-first-cloned-sheep/a-60864024
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HEDGEROWS Ireland, An Taisce and the Environmental Pillar have called on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to take decisive action to reduce fireblight risk, including halting the importation of hawthorn plants.
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POPE’S catechesis on Wednesday focused on the vice of pride, which the Holy Father argued was the “great queen” of all the vices.
“Those who give in to this vice are far from God, and the correction of this evil requires time and effort, more than any other battle to which the Christian is called.”
Pope Francis related the vice of pride to that of vainglory, the topic of last week’s general audience, cautioning: “If vainglory is a disease of the human self, it is still a childish disease when compared to the havoc pride is capable of.”
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NUMBER of Priests; Last year, the Vatican reported that while the number of Catholics worldwide increased by 16.2 million in 2021, the number of priests decreased by 2,347. As a result, on average there were 3,373 Catholics for every priest in the world (including retired priests), a rise of 59 people per priest.
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate reports that in 1965 there were 59,426 priests in the United States. In 2022, there were only 34,344 . Over much the same period, the number of Catholics has increased to 72.5 million in 2022, from 54 million in 1970.
Priests are also getting older. In 2012, a CARA study found that the average age of priests rose to 63 in 2009, from 35 in 1970.
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GREEN Card; The United States issues 55,000 Green Cards every year through the Diversity Visa Program, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery.
Applicants are selected by a random computer generated drawing organized by the United States.
Anyone who meets the entry requirements imposed by the US authorities can get a chance to win the lottery with just a few simple steps.
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CONFIRMATION: Wednesday March 20th @11.30am. Please keep those receiving the Sacrament in your prayers. Bishop Ray will be the chief Celebrant.
The ICA will sell daffodils after all masses in Moyvane and Knockanure on 16th & 17th Mar. All proceeds will go to the Listowel Branch of the Irish Cancer Society.
DEFIBRILLATOR: Our local First Responders will give a talk and demonstration on how to use a defibrillator. This will be held at the Marian Hall at 7:30pm on Tuesday 19th of March. There is no charge on the night but donations will be gratefully accepted. This is a great opportunity for everyone to gain as much information as possible on the use of a defibrillator!
THANKS: Knockanure Development Association would like to acknowledge the Financial Assistance received from Kerry County Council under Community Support Fund 2023.
FEET: Chiropodist will attend Marian Hall Monday 25th of March at 10.20 am, for appointment contact Noreen on 068 49238.
REPORT of Parish Gathering of March 5th; Please find a copy inside the door of the Church. Many thanks for it to Brenda Clancy, Joan Flynn and Shane Hanrahan.
DRAW; Split the Bucket, being held by the Knockanure Parents Association is being postponed to 27th of March, due to confirmation.
DEATH of Philomena King (née O’Keeffe) (Minna, Inverin, Co. Galway and formerly of Duagh, Kilmorna, 9th March, 2024. Predeceased by her parents Margaret & Cornelius, brothers & sisters. Survived by her husband Peter, daughters Margaret Hannan (Galway), Mary Murphy (Boston) & Helen Waldron (Boston), son Patrick (New York), grandchildren Brendan, Laura, Blake, Shane, Hannah, Seán & Conor, great-grandchildren Thomas & Robert, sister Peg Mulvihill, (New York) sons-in-law John Hannan, Martin Murphy & Brian Waldron, daughter-in-law Mairead, sister-in-law Pauline O’Keeffe (England), nieces, and nephews. Requiem Mass for Philomena was celebrated in Minna Church on Tuesday, 12th March. Burial afterwards in Réalt na Mara Cemetery, Furbo.
ANNIVERSARIES: Dan Liston, Billy Looney, Robert Nolan, Aileen Kennelly, Brendan Leahy, Tom Moore, Nellie Carbury, Jo Timoney, Ellen O Keeffe, Betty Murphy, Margaret O Connor, Eddie Kennelly. MASS INTENTIONS:
Sat.16th Mar.’24- Moyvane for Sr. Augustine O’Connor RIP late of Inchamore, died recently in Sacramento at 7.30pm; Sun.17th Mar.’24- Knockanure St. Patrick’s Day Kitty & Mossie Flaherty (Aniv.) at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for John & Mary Stack (Aniv.’s) Aughrim at 11am; Tues.19th Mar.’24 Moyvane a Private Intention at 10am; Weds.20th Mar.24 Knockanure, a Private Intention at 10am, and Moyvane Confirmation 11.30am; Thurs.21st Mar.24 Moyvane Private Intention at 10am;
Fri.22nd Mar.’24 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am
Sat.23rd Mar.’24 Moyvane for Michael “Mickey” Flaherty Sr. RIP. Recently Deceased, Keylod at 7.30pm; Sun.24th Mar.’24- Knockanure for Tim & Hanna Leahy, son Michael, daughter Peggy Horan & husband Brendan (Aniv.’s) Trien, Kilmorna at 9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Michael, Anne & Denis Hanrahan, (Aniv.’s) The Hill at 11am
FULL Moon on the 25th March. Land is now very wet, we did not get the floods predicted, but the constant drizzle, with a few short breaks of dry weather, has livestock owners worried.
SCOR: County Scór na bPáistí finals which will be held in the Tínteáin Theatre, Ballybunion on 23rd March.
GAA Knockanure 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 will take place in the clubhouse tonight 30th Feb., all are welcome. Jackpot will be €6,500.
BADMINTON: The Division 1,3 & 5 Mixed Doubles Championship 2024,held recently the second last county championship of the season took place in Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre in association with CPC.ie. The winners of this competition go forward to represent Kerry in the Munster Mixed Finals in April. Division 3: Winners: Alvin Fahad Rahman (Killarney) & Jessica O’Loughlin (Kingdom). Runners Up: Arthur Chute (Listowel) & Carmel Hudson (Moyvane). Congratulations to Moyvane who went to the final of the grade D&E Shield competition, but were beaten by team from Centenary in Cork
SWIM IN GREEN: Fundraiser in aid of Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue on Monday, March 18 with the Ballybunion Dippers swimming group.
‘TURNING MAMMY’: Athea Drama Group’s offering for 2024 is ‘Turning Mammy’ by John McDwyer – it will be on stage in the hall in Athea on Saturday, March 16, 17, 18, 21, 23 and 24. Book 087 6926746.
GLORACH Abbeyfeale; Abbeyside Players, bring a new comedy to the venue, God rest his Soul. Written by Waterford man John Hank Regan. The play opened on Wednesday, March 13th, with further dates on the 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd and 24th. Curtains up at 8 pm, and booking at 0871383940.
ST JOHN’S: Transition Year students from Presentation Secondary School will be staging their production of Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ on Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday March 21 at 7pm. Fri 22nd at 7pm, Concert with Kerry School of Music and on Sat 23rd- Comedy with Colm O Regan, Climate Warrior, details from 068 22566.
Ciorcal Comhra will be at St John’s again on 5th of April at 11am, a free Irish event.
RALLY: Maurice Collins Memorial Rally on Easter Sunday 31st March, Tractor Run on Saturday and Car Run on Sunday Morning.
EASTER CAMP: Children aged 5-12. Tuesday –Friday, April 2-5 from 10-12 noon. Book on 068 22212. €20 per child. Kerry Writers Museum, Listowel.
‘WHY I HAVEN’T MET OPRAH YET? :Dee Keogh brings her acclaimed one woman show to Kerry Writers’ Museum on Wednesday March 20th before it premiers in New York. Doors open at 7.30 pm, performance at 7.45 pm. Tickets €10, available from the museum box office on 068 22212.
TRANSITION YEAR STUDENTS FROM ST. JOSEPH’S SECONDARY SCHOOL are performing their Variety Show ‘Spotlight’ in the Tintean Theatre on Tuesday 19th March at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are Adults 15 Euro children are 12 Euro. Tickets are available from the school or on the door on the night.
BALLYDONOGHUE BARDIC FESTIVAL: 21st to 24th March. THURSDAY, March 21st Mass at 7.30 p.m. for the families of the parish and beyond that have lost loved ones on our roads. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Ray Browne. Followed by readings by Local authors in Tomaisins. Official launch is Friday night at 8 p.m. in Tomasin function rooms. Mc is Joe McGill. Don Stiffe will be in concert. Tickets 15 Euro. Sunday morning caint and comhra with Matt Mooney.
CONGRATULATONS to Duagh Lyre u13 and u16 Chess Teams who won gold at the Kerry Community Games recently.
LISTOWEL Writers’ Week
Ireland’s oldest literacy festival in Listowel, Co. Kerry. Celebrating our 53rd festival in 2024.
https://www.facebook.com/writersweek
POPE new book; Pope Francis’ autobiographical book entitled “Life. My Story in History,” written with Vatican journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona, set to be released on March 19 by HarperCollins.: The book spans over 300 pages and covers all aspects of Pope Francis’s life, from his relationship with his family, especially with his grandparents, their emigration to Argentina in 1929, a “little derailment” during his seminary period, and World War II with its dramatic atomic epilogue.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/podcast/the-young-vatican/2018/10/synod-youth-2018-stay-tuned.html
WOMEN: In February 2023, research revealed the obstacles faced by female non-fiction writers, who are less likely to receive media coverage and recognition for their work than their male counterparts, with a significant pay disadvantage. Out of the top 500 bestselling non-fiction books in 2022, only 30% were written by women. Prompted by these findings, the Women’s Prize Trust has launched an all-new prize for narrative non-fiction, which is open to all female writers who are published in the UK and write in English. https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/community/womens-prize-non-fiction-partnership
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CPR AED- Training for Teens has been arranged for the following dates: Thursday 28th March;
Thursday 4th April; Thursday 11th April; Thursday 18th April, time 18.00 – 21.30 each night.
Venue: Con Colbert Memorial Hall, please contact Helen Brosnan on 087 6103840.
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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,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.
DAFFODIL DAY: Friday, March 22.
RAMBLING house will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday March 20, at 8.00pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers welcome. Listowel Rambling House will take place on Thursday March 28th at 8 pm, at Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel.
VINTAGE RUN: Knockdown Vintage Club Annual Charity Vintage Run takes place on Sunday, March 24. This year the proceeds are in aid of two charities: Mid-Western Cancer Foundation UHL, and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. (Mid-West Branch).
RADIO MARIA: Radio Maria is a Catholic radio station, available via Saorview on television, – Saorview channel 210. It can also be listened to via their website radiomaria.ie Each day they have Mass, Rosary and other prayers, and Christian music and hymns. Also, discussions and talks on all aspects of the Christian faith and the Catholic Church.
SPRING BREAK. Sunday 28th April, – Thursday 2nd May. We will start off our holiday with breakfast in Tuam, Galway then onto Knock, Co. Mayo where we will have a break. Our last break will be in Sligo before arriving at The Great Northern 4 * Hotel, you can relax, go for a walk around the hotel or avail of complimentary use of the Leisure Centre before we have dinner, four course with an excellent choice of menu. After dinner we will go to the Atlantic Ballroom in our hotel where you can enjoy dancing or relaxing listening to the great music being played. After a full Irish Breakfast we will board Fitzpatick’s bus traveling to a different place and doing something different each day. We will be picking up passengers, Listowel the Square, Abbeyfeale bus stop opposite the Church, NCW bus stop opposite Longcourt Hse Hotel, Rathkeale House Hotel, Adare Heritage Centre and the South Court Hotel Limerick. For more information and booking contact Maureen 087 9845102.
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BIKE Maintenance : https://murfelectricbikes.com/pages/a-guide-to-bike-maintenance-and-upkeep
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CONSECRATION: The Legion of Mary Annual Consecration to Our Blessed Lady on Sunday 24 March at 3 pm, in the Prince of Peace Church in Fossa. All are welcome.
ABROAD for St Patrick’s Day: Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Finucane, was accompanied by Head of Finance, Angela McAllen, and Director of Corporate Services, Christy O’Connor, they are to meet with representatives of IDA North America and Tourism Ireland-North America and attend a reception hosted by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD. On Friday, Cllr Finucane will visit and lay a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial in New York and meet with the Kerry Association. Many other activities are also planned.
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WALK: Joe Aherne, Athea, is walking 100 miles in the month of March raising funds for The Irish Heart Foundation at The Mater Hospital. Wishing to donate contact Joe on: 086 8155614.
RUN SUNDAY MAY 5TH, Great Limerick Run is the biggest mass participation sporting event outside Dublin. https://greatlimerickrun.com/gallery/
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FUNDING by County Council of €750,000 in support for community groups and projects around the county under the Community Support Fund for 2024, announced recently.
SPRING CLEAN: nationalspringclean.org – the online resource for An Taisce’s National Spring Clean, Ireland’s nationwide anti-litter campaign which takes place during the whole month of April.
In 2023 , 5,640 groups registered to carry out clean-ups throughout the country – Volunteers who participated in the Spring Clean 2022 collected an estimated 2,600 tonnes of litter.
The 12th County Clean-Up will take place on April 6th and a call will go out to individuals and communities across the county to get involved in the annual litter collection effort.
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LARTIGUE: We are delighted to be opening for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. The Lartigue Monorail & Museum will open from Saturday March 30th through to Monday April 1st.
The Summer Season will recommence on Monday May 1st.
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PLANS: New Fortress Energy – Shannon LNG is to lodge a planning application with An Bord Pleanála, for the development of a power plant and battery storage system on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank.
PERMITS: Data provided by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) shows that 252 work permits were issued for the sector in January, while 590 were granted in February.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing accounted for around 12% of the 6,874 permits issued during the period. The sector had the third highest number of work permits, after health and social work (2,520) and information and communication activities (1,104).
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WIN: welcome the Senior Boys Gaelic Football All Ireland Champions received on their return to the Comp. Tarbert Comprehensive School GAA win. https://fb.watch/qOL_mqJxgR/
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PUBLIC AA MEETING: of the Green Lane Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, on Good Friday, March 29th at 8.30pm, in Prehab No 1, Presentation Convent, Green Lane, Castle Street. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. All are welcome.
KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMMAGE TO FATIMA: 4 *Hotel/Half Board. Guided Tour led by Fr. Noel Spring from 10th to 15th May. Contact Maureen Harty 0667131328/Travelnet: 0214851700.
DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZÉ, FRANCE: Interested in coming to Taizé this June? The diocese will be taking a group of young adults on this amazing pilgrimage from Sunday, June 23rd to Sunday June 30th 2024. Please contact Tomás Kenny for more information on 086 368 3778 or email Tomás at tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie
ANNUAL ST PIO AND ST PHILOMENA PILGRIMAGE to San Giovanni and Mugnano will take place from 15th –19th July led by Michael O’Connor and Spiritual Director, Fr Sean Jones. For further information and booking please contact Michael 087 2677656 or JWT 01 2410800. The First Class relic of St. Pio is available from Michael or anyone who would like a blessing. Many Healings, Miracles and graces have taken place through the intercession of St. Pio
RECITAL St. Charles Touring Choir, Illinois, USA, this choir will sing a variety of uplifting choral music under the direction of Mrs. Monica Bertrand and Mr. Michael Molloy in the Cathedral on Wed 27th of March at 5pm .The concert is free and open to the public.
40 HOUR FOR VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD: in St. Brigid’s Chapel, Church of the Resurrection Killarney: Thursday 5th May beginning at 5 p. m. Finishing with Holy Mass on Saturday 23rd May. 0876884124.
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ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE CLG SEEKING MARRIAGE PREPARATION FACILITATORS
If you have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team in supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage Accord wants to hear from you! Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally.
Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to marriagepreparation@accord.ie
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ARTS: To find out about annual programme of opportunities and events, go to our dedicated website. Kerry Arts Office Arts Festivals & Events Calendar 2024.
Old Knockanure Church
The old cloisters at Knockanure Church were built in 1649. The chief man at the building of it was Father Moriarty of Castleisland.
There were five friars in it for years, the head brother was Brother James Keane.
There are two beautiful violin players buried in the old Abbey. They were drowned in the Gale on Saturday 11th June 1752. The place where they were drowned is called the Fiddlers’ Hole at a place called Tubber. The friars lived about three quarters of a mile west of the Church at a place called Carrueragh. Father Mortimer OConner is also buried in this Church. He was born in the field that the church is built on. He died in Arda in 1781. The meaning of Knockanure is the hill of the Yew-Tree. Knockanure chapel was built in Father Sheehy’s time in 1865. The youngest Friar in Ireland at that time was Friar Toban
https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4613713/4611471/4651758
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GOLDEN JUBILEE celebration of Knockanure Church was held on Friday 25th April 2014. Preparations for the event were being made over the past weeks. Many helpers were involved, the sacristan Margaret Carmody was chief organiser. Bishop Browne concelebrated the mass assisted by Fr Lucid , Fr McMahon, Fr O Callaghan, Canon Fleming, Fr Tarrant, also attending on the night was Fr Moore, Canon O Connor and seminarian Sean Jones. The choir and school children put on a fine performance in singing hymns. A yew tree was planted and plaque erected to mark the occasion. The evening was wet and blustery curtailing some activities, most retired to the Community Centre for refreshments and were entertained by Gerard and Christy.
It was remarked that all who worked on the construction of the church are decease bar one.
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KNOCKANURE: The name of this Parish is pronounced in Irish, Cnoc an Iubhair, ‘the Hill of the Yew’.
… On the hill of Knockanure, which is situated three Irish miles to the East of Listowel, is a Church in ruins which is comparatively modern, with a burying ground attached to it, which is without wall or fence, but is much frequented. There is a patron held at Knockanure Cross on the 15th of August, where it is said there is a holy well called Tobar Righ an Domhnaigh
https://www.logainm.ie/en/1110
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St Patricks Day Limerick
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FLOWERS: Blooms are a booming business, and the global cut flowers industry is worth up to $55 billion USD a year, according to Rabobank. In the US alone, Mother’s Day accounts for 26 percent of all holiday purchases of cut and potted flowers, on par with Christmas and Hanukkah and exceeded only by Valentine’s Day.
But behind the beautiful bouquets can be significant environmental and human costs. Here’s how the flower industry is impacting the planet — and what you should ask before you gift again.
Imported cut flowers are often flown thousands of miles in refrigerated airplane holds
The country that is the world’s largest consumer of cut flowers is the US, with a majority of imported flowers from Colombia and Ecuador. In Europe, most imported flowers sold there are from equatorial East Africa.
The single largest producer of cut flowers in the world is Colombia, which exported an estimated 660 million stems in 2020.
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HUGH O’Neill; Ivan Little- Sun 10 Mar 2024 at 21:00
Archaeologists from Queen’s University are to carry out a survey of what is believed to be an ancient fort in Co Londonderry.
The remains of the man-made island dwelling, known as a crannog, emerged after a swamp in Maghadone, near Moneymore, dried out following a drought.
This fort may have been used by Hugh O’Neill, the last of the O’Neill chieftains, as a hiding place before the Flight of the Earls more than 400 years ago.
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NITRATES: The Teagasc director said that if there was a further decrease to the nitrates derogation farm profitability would “be reduced by up to 29% (€700/ha) on the most severely affected farms (Band 3)”.
“Over 2,000 farmers were affected by the cut to 220kg of organic N per hectare, but further reductions would affect even more farmers, and the impact would progressively increase as the level of stocking rate cut increases,” Prof. O’Mara detailed.
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IFA protested at a recent full meeting of Kerry County Council, asking the Council to write to the President of the European Commission; the Taoiseach; and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, to highlight the level of red tape the agriculture sector faces.
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HEALTH: Incidence of clinical lymphoedema in patients attending the UHL service, at 1.5 per cent, is drastically lower than international figures which come on at between 21 and 30 per cent internationally. Of 294 breast patients seen in the first 19 months of the project, 43 showed early signs of lymphoedema. Of these, 30 resolved with treatment with 13 continuing to undergo treatment to reverse or reduce the swelling.
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RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY will host a free Lymphoedema Awareness Talk with UHK Physiotherapists Mary Hickey & Keira O’Brien on Wed. 27th May – 7.00pm. For more info or to book your place, call 0667192122 or reception@recoveryhavenkerry.com
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KERRY COLLEGE LISTOWEL: The following evening courses in Listowel will be held every Monday and Tuesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and they are: Animal Grooming / Care Skills Drawing (Art, Craft & Design) / Digital Marketing Digital Photography / Payroll / Person Centred Focus on Disability / Train the Trainer. You may sign up for any of the above courses through the following FETCH website link: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/
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FEAST of St. Joseph , husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on Tuesday 19th March. It is also the feast of St. Laichtin of Bealach Gabhra, Co. Cork, patron of Ballylongford parish. Feast of St. Enda of Cill Eanna, Co. Louth is celebrated on Thursday 21st March. Like St. Kevin of Glendalough, he wished for solitude to devote himself to God and so travelled to the Aran Islands off the Galway coast
RAILWAY: The four larger stations survived for freight and occasional passenger trains until Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West and Rathkeale closed in 1975 with Listowel following suit in 1977.
The Great Southern Trail group has been commemorating this February weekend every decade since 2003. In that year there were multiple events throughout West Limerick.
“In 2013, a walk westward from Abbeyfeale was prevented from crossing the Kerry border. Ten years on, it is great to see that Listowel and Kilmorna have now joined the Greenway,” said Liam O’Mahony, Chairman of the trail group.
“Let us not wait another ten years to extend from Listowel to Tralee. In Limerick we hope the reopening of the Foynes to Limerick service will also facilitate a parallel Greenway linking Limerick City to Adare, Askeaton, Foynes, West Limerick and North Kerry.”
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2023/01/23/remembering-limericks-railway-link-to-listowel
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OURDOORS: We’re big proponents of getting outdoors here at AoM.
Spending regular time in nature comes with a whole host of benefits. It reduces stress, fights depression, improves focus, and can even speed up recovery from injuries and illness.
Spending time outdoors is also just good for a man’s soul. The wild can induce awe and wonder, which keeps us humble and grounded.
So, how much time in nature do you need to get these benefits?
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NEWCASTLEWEST REPAIR CAFE: Coming soon – a new free series of environmental talks and workshops in the Weigh House, Market Yard, Newcastle West. This series is open to attend to anyone in the community looking to learn about recycling, biodiversity, the natural world and more. Taking place on the last Wednesday of the month from March onwards, further information Andi at amothersoul@wlr.ie
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WASTE: launch of Ireland’s first ever National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy took place at the Gardens International in Limerick City. This first of its kind plan, adopted by local government, aims to stop waste growth over the next six years, preventing over a quarter of a million tonnes of waste. It provides a roadmap to a more circular economy, including increased waste prevention, more recycling, and improved reuse and repair practices.
The plan also recommends additional State investment of €40 million to achieve the desired outcomes.
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FASHION: By 2050 the fashion industry will use a quarter of the global carbon budget, the use of materials and water will become increasingly problematic, 22 million tonnes of microplastics will be dumped into the ocean, and carbon emissions will rise from 2% of the global industry to 26%
https://bcome.biz/blog/sustainable-fashion-where-we-are-today-and-why-matters
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THE KERBY A. MILLER COLLECTION
Daniel Shehan, Voyage Journal, Limerick to Montreal, 1 June 1841
Description
This manuscript includes the first pages which are missing from the other version of Shehan’s voyage journal (although it does not contain the concluding pages). Below I have transcribed only those first pages missing from the other copy– which has already been transcribed. The pages which are duplicated in both copies do not differ materially from one another. [Shehan writes to his parents and family of his safe arrival in Canada and describes his passage with Margaret from Limerick city via Scattery harbour, mentioning the death of a child on board their ship and birth of a baby.]
Irish Emigrant Letters and Memoirs from North America
https://imirce.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms?pageTitle=Home+-+University+of+Galway+Digital+Collections
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WALK: The Shannon Way.
There is a way marked walk from Knockanore to Ballylongford that needs a little maintenance and publicity. Not many people are aware of it. I did see someone walking their dog. Maps and information sign boards would go a long way in creating awareness of this walk that has wonderful views from the top of Cnoc an Oir. You have a 360 degrees view of the Shannon and Cashen Estuary, Loop Head, Mount Brandon and the Reeks. The walk goes through Lowland raised bogs, country Boreens and quiet back roads.
I would love to see this being developed (Geoff Hunt 2019)
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Film maker may have Moyvane connection.
A short film about obsessive-compulsive disorder from the point of view of a young woman.
The director, Amber Clarke-McGrath, won the ‘highly commended’ prize for this film at the Cinemagic Young Filmmaker 2022 competition.
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Newsletter Insert for 3rd Sunday of Lent
Trócaire’s Country of Focus for Lent 2024
Malawi is one of the twenty poorest countries in the world and experiences considerable water
stress. ‘Water stress’ means that Malawi is particularly vulnerable to drought and extreme
weather events, which are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate crisis. Over one
third of Malawi’s population does not have access to clean water. Rural communities in Malawi
face significant challenges in accessing clean and reliable water sources.
What is Water Justice?
In a just world everyone would have access to sufficient supplies of safe and affordable water;
however, for many people around the world, this does not happen. This is an injustice.
Obstacles that block access to safe water are the root cause of this injustice. These obstacles
arise from issues such as drought, flooding, restricted access to safe water sources, pollution or
a lack of control over local water sources. Other issues can increase people’s vulnerability to
water injustice, such as climate change, migration, conflict and population growth. Ongoing
water injustice will result in increasing numbers of people being pushed into poverty, as it
affects health, sanitation, livelihoods, education and more.
Adapted from Trócaire Lenten Resource 2024
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2024 March 27 Knockanure
KNOCKANURE
CONFIRMATION: was celebrated on Wednesday March 20th in Moyvane Church, Bishop Ray was the chief Celebrant. Thanks to the Teachers, Parents and all who worked on the preparation.
https://media.ascensionpress.com/2018/11/05/the-key-to-keeping-the-faith-after-confirmation
FEET: Chiropodist will attend Marian Hall Monday 25th of March at 10.20 am, for appointment contact Noreen on 068 49238.
PARISH: Easter Greeting, Best Wishes for an enjoyable and Blessed break and Celebration of our Faith. Confessions at St. Mary’s Church Listowel on Mon. 25th Mar. 8pm. Carry a Cross for Holy Week: You are invited to take a little wooden cross from the back of the Church in Knockanure and let it represent for you anyone you wish to pray for, or worry you have, or burden you are carrying. Return this little cross to the foot of the Cross (at the left of the Altar) on Good Friday……..come sit and pray a while…. …… Stations of the Cross will be held at 7.30p.m. in Knockanure Church, so come and allow Jesus to take your worry upon himself. “Return to me with all your heart.” Joel 12:2
FINANCIAL Report for 2023. A copy of this audited report is available. Thank you for your support, noting especially the value of the Tax Rebate on charitable Donations. This year we also received €13,277 from the Insurance to compensate for loss during Covid.
CRISM Mass, Killarney, Mass of our Lord’s Supper (Chrism) will take place on Tuesday evening March 26th at 7.00pm. There will be refreshments after the Mass in St. Brendan’s College refectory. All welcome.
LEGION of Mary in the Diocese are having their annual Consecration to Our Blessed Lady on Sun. Mar. 24th 3 pm Prince of Peace Church Fossa. All welcome.
Legion of Mary https://www.legionofmary.ie/news/article/concilium-bulletin-july-2013
DEATH of Anna Mai Hanrahan (née Hanrahan), Shrone, Ballylongford and late of Kilbaha, Moyvane, on March 19th, 2024. Predeceased by her husband Seán and sister Eileen Walsh. Mother of Siobhán, Enda, Michael and Seamus. Survived by – daughters, sons, grandchildren Seán, Clara, Emily, Liam, Julia, Eleanor and Harry, sisters Breda Scanlon, Mary Stack and Margaret Scannell, brother-in-law Denis Scannell, daughters-in-law Marian and Deirdre, nieces, nephews, and None Hanrahan,
Funeral arriving to St. Michael The Archangel Church, Ballylongford, on Monday with the Requiem Mass for Anna Mai being celebrated at 11.00 am, followed by burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tarbert.
ANNIVERSARIES: Thomas O Connell, Con O Carroll, Mary Bridget Crean, Maureen O Connor, Kathleen O Sullivan, Billy Enright, Michael Donal O Sullivan, Sr. Eileen Kiely, Brendan Galvin, Jimmy Kirby, Michael Murphy, Fr. Mort Danaher, Tom Moore, Vincent Donegan, Con Colbert, Dympna Hobbs.
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.23rd Mar.’24- Moyvane for Michael “Mickey” Flaherty Sr. RIP. Recently Deceased, Keylod- Vigil Mass at 7.30pm; Sun.24th Mar.’24 Knockanure Palm Sunday for Tim & Hanna Leahy, son Michael, daughter Peggy Horan & husband Brendan, (Aniv.’s) Trien, Kilmorna at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Michael, Anne & Denis Hanrahan, Aniv.’s The Hill at 11am; Tues.26th Mar.’24- Moyvane a Private Intention at 10am; Weds.27th Mar.24- Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am; Thurs.28th Mar.24 Moyvane Holy Thursday- Exposition – Repose till 12 midnight; Fri.29th Mar.’24- Moyvane- Good Friday at 3pm, and Knockanure- Stations of the Cross at 7.30pm
Sat.30th Mar.’24-Moyvane- Holy Saturday Vigil Mass at 9pm; Sun.31st Mar.’24- Knockanure- Easter Sunday at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane at 11am. Eucharistic Adoration: every Tues. after 10.00am Mass to 11.30am in Moyvane Church.
DIVINE Mercy Novena: begins on Good Friday and continues until. Divine Mercy Sunday, 7 April 2024.
ST PIO Prayer Meeting at Castleisland on April 9th 2024 – (Second Tuesday).
LATIN Mass will be offered on Sunday, 31st March, at 12.00 noon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, by Fr. Bernard Healy. More information from LatinMassTralee@gmail.com
LISTEN IN TO RADIO MARIA IRELAND on Thursday morning 28th Deacon Thady O’Connor will be in conversation with Margaret Carmody chairperson of the Kerry Diocesan Eucharistic Committee. RMI is on Saorview 210 on your TV or on the App Breakfast Show at 8.30 am.
TROCAIRE OFFERINGS: Reminder to return your Trocaire Offering to the Church during the Holy Week.
LGFA has announced that Kerry & West Limerick Credit Unions are sponsors of the Donal Curtin Cup.
33 clubs from across the county compete in over 200 games for the Donal Curtin Cup.
HOSPICE MEMORIAL GOOD FRIDAY WALK/RUN The Annual Good Friday Listowel Hospice Walk/Run will commence at 10am from St. Patrick’s Hall on 29th March and will go up along the Greenway. Registration takes place from 9.30am with distances of 3k, 5k or 10k to choose from. There will be refreshments in the hall afterwards so even if you don’t feel up to walking, do call in for a cuppa and a chat. Sponsorship cards are available from Committee Members and JK Sports. Contact Eileen 087 9865275 / Jenny 086 3934134 / Siobhán 087 6464799. Donations can also be made through the Listowel Hospice Instagram or Facebook page.
LITTER: The 12th County Clean-Up will take place on April 6th and a call will go out to individuals and communities across the county to get involved in the annual litter collection effort.
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VINTAGE RUN: Knockdown Vintage Club Annual Charity Vintage Run takes place on Sunday, March 24. This year the proceeds are in aid of two charities: Mid-Western Cancer Foundation UHL, and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. (Mid-West Branch).
WALK: Joe Aherne, Athea, is walking 100 miles in the month of March raising funds for The Irish Heart Foundation at The Mater Hospital. Wishing to donate contact Joe on: 086 8155614.
RUN SUNDAY MAY 5TH, Great Limerick Run is the biggest mass participation sporting event outside Dublin. https://greatlimerickrun.com/gallery/
RALLY: Maurice Collins Memorial Rally on Easter Sunday 31st March, Tractor Run on Saturday and Car Run on Sunday Morning.
THE FUREY Brothers; Venue name: Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion. Date: Friday 29 March 2024 (Doors open 19:00).
ST JOHNS: The Patrick Pearse Motel’. The play, first presented in Dublin in 1971, is now presented by The Lartigue Theatre Company. 2 Apr 2024 until — 7 Apr, Details from 068 22566. Chat in Irish with Gabriel Fitzmaurice, and visitors at 11am on Friday 5th and every First Friday of the month. Art Exhibition by Damian Daly on Sat 6th at 1pm.
KATIE GOING ON TOUR: Written by Therése Prendeville, granddaughter of the great Mary Jo will be in St. John’s on Thursday, April 11, the Schoolyard Theatre, Charleville on Saturday, April 20 and back in the Glórach, Abbeyfeale on Sunday, April 21.
SIAMSA: Tralee Musical Society comedy Sister Act which will be staged from April 9th to April 13th.
Tickets can be booked at the Siamsa Tíre box office on 066-7123055 or via the website: https://siamsatire.com/
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,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.
RING of Kerry Cycle; Recovery Haven has been chosen as a Tier Two beneficiary of the charity cycle which takes place on July 5 and are now asking the public to sign up on their behalf.
WRITERS: Creative Writing and Storytelling with Sonia Elston & Godfrey Coppinger | Friday 5th April at 10am in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel. Embark on a storytelling adventure with Sonia Elston and Godfrey Coppinger in Creative Writing & Storytelling! Let your imagination soar in this interactive session where you’ll create and illustrate your own unique story with expert guidance.
This workshop, and all our Easter workshops are €20 per child. To book a place call Kerry Writers’ Museum Ticket Office on 068 22212.
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..
ARTS: To find out about annual programme of opportunities and events, go to our dedicated website. Kerry Arts Office Arts Festivals & Events Calendar 2024.
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TARBERT 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.
SHANNONSIDE WOMEN’S GROUP – are meeting on Tuesday 26th March at 3pm in the Community Centre. New members welcome.
NEWCASTLEWEST REPAIR CAFE: Coming soon – a new free series of environmental talks and workshops in the Weigh House, Market Yard, Newcastle West. This series is open to attend to anyone in the community looking to learn about recycling, biodiversity, the natural world and more. Taking place on the last Wednesday of the month from March onwards, further information Andi at amothersoul@wlr.ie
CONGRATULATIONS to Eamonn Ó hÁrgáin from Lixnaw on being appointed to the board at TG4.He is President of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and he worked for 21 years with Foras na Gaeilge as a Director and Board Secretary.
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FLEADH BY THE FEALE: May Bank Holiday W/E. Tickets on sale for Celtic Steps The Show at Colaiste Ide agus Iosef on Saturday, May 4 and The Mulcahy Family in the Glórach Theatre on Sunday, May 5. Log onto https://linktr.ee/fleadhbythefeale to purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
MUSIC: Applications are open at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, for our Master’s in Liturgical Music and Diploma in Church Music. Visit sppu.ie/courses or call 01 708 4778 for more information.
Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) will host a FREE Lymphoedema Awareness Talk with UHK Physiotherapists Mary Hickey & Keira O’Brien on Weds. 27th Mar. 7pm. Contact 066-7192122 or email: reception@recoveryhavekerry.com
RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Video link https://youtu.be/hgydA1_Dnn0 Filename St Patricks Day Ramblinghouse Listowel
WOKE: Noelle Mering Commentaries- March 22, 2024
A recent study by Finnish researchers confirms what perhaps seems a bit obvious: The woke movement is making people miserable. More disturbingly, the embrace of woke ideology correlates not only with unhappiness, but also with higher levels of mental instability, such as anxiety and depression. While this study is rife for political snark, it should instead be met with concern. As I have argued elsewhere, woke ideology is fueled by breaking people, and this is more evidence of its effectiveness to that end.
Abigail Shrier’s insightful new book, Bad Therapy, underscores one area of the breakdown: the broad expansion of therapeutic approaches on adolescents coupled with the contraction of parental authority. As I see it, this trend manifests in two concerning ways. Firstly, therapy is increasingly imposed unnecessarily in school settings, with a blanket presumption of mental fragility that may or may not exist. This approach risks inducing in students the very instability it claims to seek to cure. Secondly, when therapy is genuinely warranted outside of school settings, it is often so captured by woke ideology that it can exacerbate, rather than resolve, the underlying issues.
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FULL Moon was on 25th. Land very wet at present, still waiting for a dry spell, plenty of grass due to mild winter. The flowering Current is in bloom, so is the Blackthorn with a fine display of white flowers. Plum trees are also white with blossoms. Daffodil and Narcissus are in their prime.
PAPERS: https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
18 Jan 1936
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1935-1936 – 0488.pdf
The surviving bullocks of the old “Irish Long Horn” breed, the property of Ed Dwyer, Barnagree
House, Roscrea, were sold at the Christmas fat stock show in Dublin Wednesday, and realized a record price. The animals, which weighed a ton each, were the heaviest beasts on exhibition for a number of years
At St. Austin’s Church, Grassendale, Liverpool, by Rev. Wm. Shanahan, Xaverian College, Brighton, Edmund Shanahan, Tullig, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry, was married to Renee, daughter of the late W. Jones and Mrs Jones, Stella Maris, Waterville, Co. Kerry,
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Old King Frost had the country around Mountcollins at his mercy during the past week and has rendered traveling on the roads a very hazardous business. Local blacksmiths are kept busy preparing animals in order that they may have a grip on the icy surface.
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The death has taken place of Thos. Cloney, harbour master, Tarbert Island, Co. Kerry. His family has been associated with the harbour at the Island for many years.
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The people of West Kerry are experiencing the coldest weather on record for the past week, but conditions are softening owing to rainfall. The people witnessed the unusual spectacle of seeing Dingle Harbour frozen, especially from the Wood Cottages to Bumham and right across the harbour to Reenbeg Peninsula. It was interesting to see flocks of sea birds resting on the ice. Fishermen state
that it Is over 30 years since the harbour was last frozen.
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Farmers representing Kilocrim, Enniscore, Gortnaminch, Finuge and Gortscossane districts of North Kerry attended a meeting at the Temperance Hall, Listowel, Monday, in connection with the proposed new national school area embracing these districts.’ Very Rev. P. J. Canon Fitzgerald, P. P., Listowel, presided.
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The Minister for Education has again refused to sanction the allocation of scholarships made by the Kerry Co. Council, and has asked the Council to allocate the scholarships according to the terms of the scheme.
At a special meeting of the Kerry Co. Board, D. J. Bailey presiding, a resolution of sympathy was unanimously tendered to the relatives of the late J. McDonnell, Ballyduff. Mr. McDonnell was a member of the hurling team which won all-Ireland honors for Kerry in 1891.
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The following were the prices paid for farm produce at the weekly market held in Tralee: Potatoes, 4s. per half-quarter (10 stone); hay, 40s. to 60s. per ton; straw, 30s. to 40s. per ton; turnips and mangolds, 9d. to Is. per cwt.; oats, 8tfd. per stone; barley, lOHd. per stone; turkeys, Is. Id. to Is. 3d. per lb.; butter, lOd. per lb.; eggs, 15s. per 120.
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As expected, the Guards returned to Foynes Barracks last week-end, after an absence of about six years. Sergeant McGilllcuddy, Guards Whelan and Hannan have arrived from Shanagolden to take up duty here.
A large funeral procession accompanied the remains of the late Timothy D. O’Connell of Caherlane to the Abbeyfeale Parish Church Friday. Deceased belonged to an old and highly respected West Limerick family and had attained the fine old age of 86.
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At a special meeting of the Knocknagoshel Coursing Club J. O’Donnell, presiding, a vote of sympathy was unanimously tendered to the brothers, sisters and relatives of the late Nurse Margaret Walsh.
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2024; 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.
PAINTING: Glin Church: On Monday 11th March painting began at Glin church. For the next number of weeks Wednesday and Friday Masses will be said in Cloverfield Day Care Centre at 10am for the duration of the painting. (No Reconciliation in Glin church due to church being painted).
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Quote of the Day
In a nutshell the Council tells us that the priest and laity must work together in order that the Church, the Body of Christ, may fulfil its mission to preach the gospel to every creature.
Without the priest there can be no fullness of the lay apostolate. Without the laity there can be no fullness of the priesthood for the priest must have members just as Christ himself had members.
Without the twelve, without the seventy-two, above all without Mary, there would be no Church, no Body of Christ in the modern world. Without the priest the vast potential of the laity remains untapped. A great reservoir remains just that – it does not flow into life-giving circulation. Instead it stagnates.
Dr. Finola Kennedy, Economist
https://www.legionofmary.ie/news/article/march-allocutio-2024
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