ROSARY at Knockanure Grotto every Thursday evening at 8pm, during May. Rosary at the Grotto Moyvane every Tuesday evening at 7pm.
FIRST Communion Ceremonies. Saturday 4th May Moyvane at 11am, and Saturday 11th May Knockanure at 11am.
PPC Meeting; Parish Pastoral Council meeting Thurs. May 9th in the Sacristy at 8pm.
Eucharistic Adoration: every Tues. after 10.00am Mass to 11.30am. Confessions: Before Mass or by arrangement. Baptisms: Saturday afternoons only from 12 noon to 4pm.
PADRE PIO prayer meeting at Castleisland on May 14th 2024 – (Second Tuesday).
ICA would like to acknowledge and thank Age & Opportunity and Sports Ireland for the financial assistance received recently. A guest speaker from Age Friendly Ireland will visit the Marian Hall on
Tue 7th May at 8pm. Age Friendly Irl. promotes a collaborative and co-ordinated effort in the community with the aim of ensuring that all are active, connected, healthy, engaged and happy in their environment. All are welcome.
HEALTH: A Free Health Awareness Event for Older People on Wednesday 15 May in the Rose Hotel from 10 am to 2pm. Information talks from Geriatrician, Dietician, Pharmacist , Physiotherapists. For further information please call 066 7104830.
Grow Mental Health- Friendly Community based groups for anyone experiencing mental health issue through 12 Step Program of connection, hope, identity by em-powering people to nurture their positive wellbeing by supporting personal growth through education, peer support and self-teaching. Contact Celia 086-1526966/ Danielle 086-1588626/Www.grow.ie
BALLYDONOGHUE GAA ANNUAL COFFE MORNING: Monday 6th May in the Clubrooms Coolard from 11 to 1 p.m. Proceeds to Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association.
BLOOD Donation Clinic in Foynes Community Centre on Tues. 7th May 4.50pm-8.10pm. New and existing blood donors are welcome. Appointments by phoning 1800 222 111.
GRAVES: “Moyvane/Knockanure Graveyard Committee” The committee are holding their annual AGM on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 8:30pm in the Marian Hall. All members are asked to attend and new members welcome.
DEATH of Pat Given of Cahirdown, Listowel, on 30th April 2024, husband of the late Lisha (December 2023), father of Séamus, Peter and John, brother of the late Mena Given and Anne Gavin, grandfather of the late Odhran. Missed by his family, his grandchildren Grace, Maeve, Hugo, Eva, Oscar, Jack and Cora, daughters-in-law Ann, Michelle and Susan, sisters Mary McCabe, Betty Ward, Sr. Kathleen and Sr. Bride, sister-in-law Frances, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
DEATH of Katrina Cotter (nee Crowley) Fennells Bay, Crosshaven, / Castleisland, On April 22nd 2024, beloved wife of Dave and mother of Patrick, Liam and David. Daughter of the late Pat and Kitty Crowley and sister of the late Maurice Pascal. Survived by, sisters Eilish, Breda, Maura and Noreen, brothers Padraig and Denis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her special niece Katie and nephews. Requiem Mass for Katrina was celebrated on Wednesday (24th April) at St. Brigid’s Church, Crosshaven, funeral afterwards to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Crosshaven. Sympathy to Breda and Mike Brosnan and the Crowley families.
DEATH of Seán Quinlan PC, Beenduff, Ballyduff, on 27th April 2024. Predeceased by his parents Will and Molly (nee Wynne), brother Mike Joe, sisters Catherine and Betty and his uncle Jimmy.
Survived by his wife Anne (nee Goggin), dear father of William and Patrick, daughters-in-law Sheila and Tara, his grandchildren Darragh, Shawna, Shannon and Holly, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousin Margaret, and extended family.
DEATH of Bernadette Kennedy (née Daly) Garryellen, Fedamore, April 27th, 2024, wife of the late Michael and Mother-in-law of the late Patrick. Survived by her daughter Mary (Russell), sons Patrick, Tom, Michael, Bobby and Connor, daughters-in-law Jill, Michelle, Elaine, Ailish, and Treasa, grandchildren, sister-in-law Pauline, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Bernadette was celebrated at St John the Baptist Church, Fedamore. Burial after in St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Meanus.
ANNIVERSARIES: Canon Michael Fleming, Fr. Colmcille Murphy, Nora Sheehy, Mike Brendan Sheehy, Paud Culhane, Tom Sullivan, Molly White, Dillon Boyer, Mick O Brien, Sean Ahern, Ellen Stack, Tom Stack,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.4th May’24 Moyvane John O’Connor (10th Aniv.) Moyvane South at 7.30pm;
Sun.5th May’24 Knockanure for Jackie & Padraig McMahon at 9.30am and Mass Moyvane for Nora Sheehy (1st Aniv.) at 11am; Tues.7th May’24 Moyvane a Private Intention 10am; Weds.8th May’24 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am; Thurs.9th May’24 Moyvane Private Intention at 10am;
Fri.10th May’24 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am; Sat.11th May’24- Moyvane for Paudie Hanrahan (1st Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun.12th May’24 Knockanure Maureen & Patrick Sweeney & deceased of Sweeney family. At 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane David Foley (Aniv.) and deceased of Foley & O’Connor families, Kilbaha at 11am.
St Brendan’s Day – Thursday 16 May 2024. Mass will be celebrated at Wether’s Well, Tubrid, Ardfert at 7.30 pm on Thursday 16 May in honour of St Brendan. All are welcome.
ROSARY FOR MAY: O’Connell’s Ave Grotto every Sunday in at 6pm. All welcome. Finuge Grotto every Tuesday at 8pm for the month of May. Killocrim Grotto every Friday evening in May at 8pm. All welcome.
RAMBLING HOUSE; Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Clounmacon Rambling house Friday, May 10. Ita’s Rambling House at the Desmond Complex is on the 3rd. Friday each month. Knocalucka is on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month.
ST JOHNS: May 10th Concert with Davie Furey; Wed 15th Concert with Ahmed Dickinson & Eduardo Martin; The Bridge, both at 8pm, details from 086 22566.
MUSIC: Yershovy family from Ukraine are in Kerry since 2022 and now live at Knockanure. They have performed in more than 50 concerts since their arrival here. The sisters recently performed at the MTU Cork School of Music.
STORYTELLING: Daisy Kearney will host an afternoon of storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall, Main St. Abbeyfeale on Sunday, May 5 from 3pm.
CARDS: Weekly Card Game at Athea GAA Clubhouse, and continuing on Tuesday evenings from 8pm – 10.30pm. All welcome, come along & bring a friend.
SET DANCING; Timmy Woulfe will commence a set dancing class for adult beginners in The Library, Athea on Monday, May 6. Contact him for further information on 087 9451247.
JIVING LESSONS at the Railway in Abbeyfeale Friday nights. 8.30pm. No partner required. Contact Tom 087 9360421.
DANCE: Social Dancing in Ballybunion every Tuesday night at 7.30pm.
Set Dancing for Beginners with Timmy Woulfe at the Library on Monday, at 8pm. For further information contact 087 9451247.
DEMENTIA INCLUSIVE LISTOWEL are holding a Memory Wellness and Dementia Awareness Event in Listowel Arms Hotel from 6.30pm – 9pm on Thursday, 16th May, 2024. Book with Deirdre 087 1880808.
GAA last week: Senior County League Moyvane 04-15 and Dromid P 03-09.
Congratulations to the Kerry U20 team on their victory over Cork in the Munster Final.
KNOCKANURE GAA Lotto results from Tuesday April 30th. Jackpot was €7,500. Numbers Drawn: 7, 9, 15, and 30. No winner but lucky dips went to: 1. Mike Collins, Lissaniska; 2. Ian Madden, Abbeyfeale;
3. Donal White, Athea; 4. Amanda O Connor, Keylod, and 5. Dublin Joe, c/o Kevin’s Bar. Next draw will take place in the clubhouse on Tuesday May 7th, all are welcome. Jackpot will be €7,600.
WINNERS; North Kerry Boys Primary Schools Skills Competition. We are proud of Darragh, Jack and Muiris who were placed first recently.
CONGRATULATIONS to Emma Heaphy and Abbie Mazzelle from Presentation Secondary Listowel who won the Best Project Award at SciFest 2024 at the MTU Kerry Campus recently. They will now represent Scifest@MTU Kerry Campus in The SciFest National Final in November. SciFest, founded in 2006.
SPORTS: Athea Community Games Annual Sports Day will take place on Sunday May 12th from 2 – 4pm, weather permitting.
MEALS on Wheels Knockanure/Moyvane would like to let people know that the meals are not just for the elderly. Anyone young or old can avail of the service. We deliver 3 days a week, Monday for Monday & Tuesday, Wednesday for Wednesday & Thursday and Friday for Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The service is handy for people who may be convalescing, after been in hospital or living alone or maybe just doesn’t like to cook. The meals are €6 for an average size and €8 for a large. The menu varies from week to week, there is soup and desserts if required. If you have any queries please contact Claire on 068-49799 or 087-1656631.
PLAY: Tarbert Theatre Players present “Separate Beds” by Sam Cree in the Community Centre Tarbert at 8 pm. Ring 087 448 4924 to book.
DOG SHOW: The Town Park, Abbeyfeale on Sunday May 19th at 2pm.
CUCKOO: Cuach KP, has arrived from Africa, two other Irish Cuckoos, also tagged in Killarney National Park in May 2023, are on their way back, according to news reports. They have a 9,000km journey back to us.
SWIFT DOC: A new minor injury medical clinic is opening this Wednesday at the Work Hub on Main St. Contact the clinic on 818009911 Monday-Friday 6-10pm and Saturday and Sunday 9-6pm.
MARCH FOR LIFE: Shining a spotlight on Ireland’s abortion law and calling for compassionate support systems for expectant mothers. The March for Life is more than just a demonstration; it’s a collective voice demanding change, unity, and empowerment for women facing challenging choices. Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, 2:00pm. Marching in Dublin from St. Stephen’s Green to Leinster House. All support welcome.
HOSPITAL; News reports say that every competitive GAA player, has had an injury that needs hospital treatment.
BIBLE: By popular demand, Pat Higgins and Sean O Mochain are continuing their ‘Journey through the Bible’ for the next six Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm in Athea Library. All are welcome, no experience necessary.
ROSARY RALLY – Knock – June 1st: The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, June 1st in Knock.
WELLBEING week was held at Coláiste Íde agus Iosef in Abbeyfeale recently, coordinator and teacher, Karen Meade, with the help of the well-being committee had activities to put the focus on well-being in every aspect of the lives of everybody.
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.
CLOTHES COLLECTION – The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a clothes collection in the Church car park on next Thursday 9th May from 8am to 10am. The proceeds are going to the Kerry Cancer support transport bus and the Tarbert LGFA. Bags can also be dropped at the Community Centre on Wed. 8th May from 6pm to 7pm.
LARTIGUE Listowel: Last train run at 4pm. The Summer Season recommenced on Monday May 1st. Check out the museum too when you visit. Further information 068 24393.
NEW MOON on May 8th.
COUNTY Fair in Tralee on the 11th and 12th of May, Racing in Killarney 12th to 14th of May.
DESMOND Castle NCW; Opening Times- 15 March – 05 November 2024. Daily 10:00 – 18:00.
Listowel Castle; open 23 May – 29 September 2024.
https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/desmond-castle-newcastlewest/
NANO NAGLE SCHOOL 10K WALK bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2pm sharp. Limerick Kerry greenway. Starting Kilmorna entrance finish The Square, Listowel. Every walker must register. For sponsorship card and to register call to Nano Nagle School or Christy’s bar The Square. No parking at Kilmorna so depart from The Square at 1pm. on buses provided. Refreshments ½ way & finish in Christy’s. All monies raised go towards Equine Therapy & Swimming Lessons.
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WALK IN NATURE: “All God’s creatures have a place in the choir” Walk in Templeglantine A nature walk led by Fr. Michael Long who is a Kiltegan Priest. On Monday May 6th beginning at 3pm in Templeglantine Hall where the walk will begin to Devon Wood which is about 20 minutes away. People can come from other places along the greenway to join us at the Templeglantine end of the Devon wood where Fr Michael will speak to us. All are welcome.
BALLYHEIGUE HERITAGE GROUP: Slí Bhreanainn – St. Brendan’s Way – Historic route will be officially opened by Bishop Ray Browne during a presentation Show at Ballyheigue Community Centre on Sat. next, 11th May – 11.00am. All welcome.
TRALEE Rowing Club is celebrating biodiversity in Tralee for Biodiversity Week on Sunday, May 19 at the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre. You are invited to drop in from 11am -1pm.
ALONE the organisation that enables older people age at home are looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call 0801 222 024 or see ALONE.ie/Volunteer for more info.’
DEMENTIA INCLUSIVE LISTOWEL are holding a Memory Wellness and Dementia Awareness Event in Listowel Arms Hotel from 6.30pm – 9pm on Thursday, 16th May. This is a free event to promote the importance of memory wellness and will include an input from Consultant neurologist Dr. Antoinette O’Connor from Tallaght University Hospital. Her research has focused on investigating accessible biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease, with a particular focus on early disease detection. This will be followed by a panel discussion . There will also be some information Stands open at 6.30pm. Places are limited. Booking is essential. To book please log onto https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/memory -wellness-information-event-tickets-860788982017 Or call/email Deirdre on 087-1880808 / [email protected]
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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.
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.
RALLY for Life Saturday 6th July at 1.30pm, at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square in Dublin city Centre.
CHURCH Anniversary Mass to mark the 120th anniversary of St Joseph’s Church at O’Connell Avenue, Limerick was held on Wednesday May 1st.
DUAGH SPORTS & LEISURE COMPLEX: A weekend of music takes place on Friday 24th May and Sat 25th. Tina Turner Tribute Act with Rebecca O’Connor takes centre stage with her tribute to the Legendary songstress. Tickets – €30. On Sat 25th rising star Jack Keogh and The Kilkenny’s will be belting out Country and Folk. Tickets – €25. There is also a Weekend Ticket option for €50. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member or ring 087-2684540 or on Eventbrite.ie.
DIOCESAN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION RETREAT will take place at Our Lady’s and St Brendan’s Tralee on Friday 31st May 2024. Presenters: Fr. Jim Lenihan/ Deacon Thady O’Connor. Mass Celebrant Bishop Ray. See Poster on notice board for details. Bookings: Margaret 087 297 6304, Breda 0876742306
GAA Kerry will be holding their Annual Golf Classic in Beaufort Golf Club on Friday 31st May.
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EVENTS MAY: Bealtaine 2024 Press Release Here
Here you will also find our Arts Events Listing. It features age-firendly arts and cultural events taking place outside of the Bealtaine Festival month of May.
Simply search by county to find an event near you. For arts organisations please register or log in to add events. Bealtaine is an Age & Opportunity Arts initiative, funded by the Arts Council and the HSE. https://bealtaine.ie/
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ASTRONOMY fans in Kerry have an opportunity to submit their entries for the ‘Reach for the Stars’ astrophotography, before Friday, May 10. Further information, including the competition guidelines and entry form, is available at www.reachforthestars.ie
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OPEN: Glin Knights Visitor Centre: The Glin Knights Visitor Centre reopens its doors for the summer, welcoming visitors from 10 am to 5 pm. Located on Lower Main Street in Glin, adjacent to Glin Library, entry is free for all.
CIVIL WAR Deaths; https://www.rte.ie/source/1433418-the-irish-civil-war-fatalities-project/
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BEO – Dé Domhnaigh 5 Bealtaine @ 21:30.
Gradam Ceoil TG4 honours and celebrates the musical heroes of our age. This year the awards will be held at the University Concert Hall, Limerick. The Traditional Musician of the year is Derek Hickey and the Young Musician is Macdara Ó Faoláin. Ryan Molloy will receive Composer of the year. Lifetime Achievement will be presented to Jean Butler and Singer of the year goes to Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin. The Kane sisters from Letterfrack will be awarded with Group of the Year and Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí will receive the Community Award.
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BULL SALE: Angus bull sales in Tullow and Thurles
Taking the second-top price was the first bull into the ring, Kilsarlaught Lord Harry Y611 who met his reserve at €4,500. Sired by Intelagri Maverick, the August 2022-born bull carried five stars on most traits with a DBI of €174. Bred by the Houlihan family in west Cork, he was secured for pedigree breeding.
Next in line, was Goulding Jumbo Y342 from Matthew and Rita Goulding from Co. Kerry. This bull again, carried a very high DBI of €165 and was knocked down at €4,000.
Sired by the herds’ stock bull Drumhill Eveready W827 he was out of the herds Jane line. This topped an impressive day for the Goulding herd who sold three bulls to average over €3,530.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/top-prices-from-angus-bull-sales-in-tullow-and-thurles/
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Kerry Writers’ Museum; events we have lined up over the next month. We continue our regular monthly events including Poetry in the Park (May 12th at 2 pm) and Listowel Rambling House (May 30th at 8 pm). As part of the Bealtaine Festival for older people we will host free art and storytelling workshops. We will commence a series of history talks highlighting prominent people from Listowel & North Kerry history. Come join us in Listowel to celebrate the month of Bealtaine.
Visual Art Workshop- Wednesday May 15th – 11 am to 1 pm
Kathy White House- Thursday May 23rd – 8 pm
Collecting Local Wisdoms through Story- Thursday May 30th – 11 am to 1 pm
museum box office on 068 22212.
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Kerry County Arts Newsletter 25 April 2024
To find out about our annual programme of opportunities and events, go to our dedicated website.
Website (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=9c887f4175&e=57e387efec)
Opportunities
Kerry County Council Writer in Residence 2024 – Emer Fallon
Call out to new and established writers across the county for the Writers on the Bus project.
This unique project will highlight the service provided by Local Link Kerry, while aiding writers living along the bus routes, in reducing their carbon footprint, connecting them with each other and providing them with a platform to share and showcase their work. From mid-April, Emer will be hopping on the buses, meeting fellow writers and chatting to them about their writing. She will provide a series of workshops, exploring themes such as ‘A Sense of Place’, ‘Grounding your Words’, and ‘A Deep Dive into the Weather’, with the aim of creating new work for display on eight of the buses. In addition, Emer is available to offer writing advice and feedback to individuals and groups of all writing levels and experience.
For further information and to sign up for Writers on the Bus, or for a group, or one-to-one, session with Emer, email her directly at
[email protected]
CULTURE NIGHT: Call Out for Proposals for Culture Night Kerry Events
We are currently seeking applications for events for Culture Night, which is taking place this year on Friday 20th September.
Deadline: 5pm, 4th June. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=1586087022&e=57e387efec)
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SWIM Estuary for St. Gabriel’s this Summer: Limerick based charity St. Gabriel’s Foundation is delighted to be the nominated charity of the Glin Estuary Swim this July. Swimmers will take on the mighty Shannon and swim from Coleman’s Castle, Labasheeda, Co. Clare to Glin Pier on Saturday July 13th. Swimmers can register their interest and get a sponsorship card from Swim Organiser Maria Geoghegan by emailing [email protected].
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JET FUEL: Ireland set ‘a new record’ for the amount of jet fuel used at airports last year according to the Sustainable Energy Authority.
They revealed 1.36 billion litres of jet kerosene were used to fuel planes across the country in 2023 – a 12.7 per cent jump from 2022 and “the highest annual energy demand in air travel ever recorded”.
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/money/other/ireland-s-jet-fuel-use-hit-record-levels-in-2023-says-the-sustainable-energy-authority/ar-AA1nZrxI?ocid=mailsignout&pc=U591&cvid=9886b3fc8e764ce899b7bc0089eb3fc5&ei=31
Shannon Airport are expecting to have 2 million passengers by end of 2024.
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Cabinet of Curiosities
When All the English Had Tails
Where did the myth that English men (and probably women) were hiding tails beneath their clothing come from? And what was that about eggs?
“Tails, tails!” That was the taunt the people of Paris flung at the English army in 1436 as the soldiers vacated the city that they had occupied for sixteen years.
https://daily.jstor.org/when-all-the-english-had-tails/?utm_term=When%20All%20the%20English%20Had%20Tails&utm_campaign=jstordaily_04252024&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email
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— The Olean Herald 22 February 1905
MRS. O’HERN’S FUNERAL.
Held From St. Bonaventure’s Church, Allegany, This Morning. This morning from St. Bonaventure’s church, Allegany, occurred the funeral of the late Mrs. Ellen O’Hern, widow of the late Patrick O’Hern of this city. The solemn requiem mass was celebrated at 10 o’clock, the Very Rev. T. F. Hickey, vicar general of the diocese of Rochester, preaching the sermon. Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery near the church.
Yesterday the solemn requiem high mass was celebrated at St. Elizabeth’s church, South Sharon, by her four sons, assisted by the neighbouring clergy. Her six sons acted as pall bearers. The church
was filled by sorrowing relatives and friends. In his sermon today at St. Bonaventure’s church Father Hickey said: “Mr. and Mrs. O’Hern were among the pioneers, who by labour and money assisted materially in erecting the first buildings of St. Bonaventure’s college, in which later their first son was raised to the holy priesthood. It is worthy of note that the early priests of St. Bonaventure’s, among whom were the present apostolic delegate, Most Rev. Dionide Folconio, were frequent visitors at the O’Hern home. Mrs. O’Hern had a great love for this church and for the Franciscan Fathers and for upwards of fifty years was a devoted member of the Third Order of St. Francis.”
“Christmas 1904, her third son was ordained priest by Rt. Rev. B. J. McQuaid at Rochester. On the following day she had the peculiar happiness of witnessing solemn high mass at St. Patrick’s cathedral, celebrated by her four sons and two nephews of the same name, Rev. Maurice and William O’Hern.” At this time Very Rev. Father Hickey spoke most eloquently of her queenly place among women, as the mother of three priests and a fourth one near ordination.
“Such is the life of one of God’s choicest women. Always humble, unassuming and kind towards everyone, she had a solid faith and piety that made her brave any and every sacrifice for the sake of her religion. Though mother of so many vocations, she was never known by a single word to influence any of her children in making a choice in life. Her part was prayer and example, the rest she left to God.”
Mrs. O’Hern was a remarkable woman in many ways. She was born at Duagh, county Kerry, Ireland. In the year 1839, her maiden name being Ellen Casey. She came to this country in the year 1850, when 11 years old. In June, 1857, she was married to her late husband at Cuba, N. Y.
[see also: Mary (Casey) O’Hern]
— The Olean Herald 22 February 1905
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Canon Sydney MacEwan ‘Bring Flowers of the Rarest’
https://youtu.be/-gv0S3M-mR8?si=hPe-qAOMifk0qgvh
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PRAYER OF ST. BRENDAN
Help me to journey beyond the familiar and into the unknown. Give me the faith to leave old ways and break fresh ground with You. Christ of the mysteries, I trust You to be stronger than each storm within me. I will trust in the darkness and know that my times, even now, are in Your hand. Tune my spirit to the music of heaven, and somehow, make my obedience count for You. AMEN.
ST BRENDAN THE NAVIGATOR List of Events 3rd of May to 19th of May.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/St-Brendans-Festival-Brochure.pdf
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Ardfert Cathedral- A trio of medieval churches devoted to St Brendan
Guided Tours of Ardfert Cathedral Ardfert
www.heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/ardfert-cathedral/
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D-DAY: Nearly 1,500 silhouette statues have been installed in France to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day
https://www.facebook.com/BritishMemorial
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D-Day: Facts on the Epic 1944 Invasion That Changed the Course of WWII
The Allied invasion of Normandy was among the largest military operations ever staged. Learn how many fighting forces took part, why it was called D-Day, stats on its planning, execution and more.
https://www.history.com/news/d-day-normandy-wwii-facts
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Rabies in West Cork 1885-1894
The one good news story here is that a young McCarthy girl from the Skibbereen District was bitten by a rabid dog. She went to Paris to be treated by Dr. Pasteur at public expense and made a full recovery.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4n3ap8RBzg-2OAJwNSxp8qP8dQbiMOW3tyNTjv7DdE/edit?pli=1
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Fleadh Abbeyfeale 2024
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2454315108112995
