by Jer Kennelly
CEMETERY MASSES: The annual Cemetery Masses which were scheduled to take place on Monday 3rd August in Ahavoher, Tuesday 4th in Knockanure and Wednesday 5th in Murhur HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THIS YEAR DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE WITH REGARD TO C19. Please God they will resume again in August 2021. Please convey this message to those outside the Parish that usually attend.
NEWS – The Government has issued new guidance for places of worship. Churches can now allow gatherings of greater than 50 people as long as the requirements of social distancing are adhered to.
KNOCKANURE CHURCH: Due to the ongoing restrictions as a result of Covid-19 and the expense incurred in cleaning and related costs, the Church in Knockanure will remain closed until further notice. The Church in Moyvane is open for both public & private worship. The position will be kept under review. Thanking you for your understanding and co-operation.
MASS: Parishioners are encouraged to attend one Mass during the week as the dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holydays of obligation remains in place until further notice.
KNOCKANURE GRADUATION: Our prayerful good wishes and blessings to Sixth Class of Knockanure School who had their Graduation recently. We wish them every blessing as they start their journey in secondary school and we thank them for the blessings, memories and in particular the good example they gave to all their juniors in the school. The class of 2020 are as follows: Cian Halton, Jack Buckley, Tommy Clancy, Rachel O’Connor, Chloe Moore and Brona O’Connor.
PARISH BBQ & THANKSGIVING DAY CANCELLED: Our annual BBQ where we gathered after Mass to give thanks for all that is good in our parish community is cancelled this year. Hopefully, please God it will be extra special next year.
WORKING WELL: Volunteers who have come forward both as ushers and cleaners in Moyvane Church are working quite well. If anyone would like to lend a hand to the aforementioned teams please contact the Office.
SCHOOL: At a recent Board of Management at Scoil Chorp Chríost Knockanure the following votes of sympathy were passed – To The McElligott & Foley Family Kilmeaney on the death of Hannah Keane
To The Prendiville Family Carrueragh on the death of Anne
To Joan & The McEnery Family Tubbertooreen & Listowel on the death of Pat Joe McEnery
To The Buckley Family Moyvane & O’ Connor Family Direen Athea on the death of Bridget Buckley.
SYMPATHY: To Mike & Bernadette Gliroy & family & Bridie Sheehan & family on the sudden death of Bernadette’s mother-in-law Margaret Gilroy, Sligo whose funeral took place recently in Sligo. To Dermot Gallagher & family, Askeaton on the death of his wife Kathleen. Kathleen was a regular visitor to the Church in Moyvane and to social gatherings. We extend our sympathy to the Buckley and Keane families who are relatives here in the Parish.
DEATH: The brother of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, died on Wednesday July 1 2020, at the age of 96, the diocese of Regensburg has confirmed. Benedict XVI visited his brother in Regensburg last month after hearing he was seriously ill, and stayed in the diocese for four days during which the two brothers celebrated Mass together on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
DEATH occurred on 27 June 2020 of Martin Kennelly of Mylerstown Stud, Two Mile House, Naas, Kildare / Woodford Listowel. Husband of the late Sabina and father of Paul, Mary, Elizabeth, Martin and Sean. Missed by his family, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter,
DEATH took place on 26 June 2020 of Tom Sheahan, Ballyline, Ballylongford and formerly of Leitrim Middle, Moyvane. Husband of Margaret for 59 years; father of Mary, Thomas, Úna and Pat and grandfather of Patrick and Gerard, predeceased by his son-in-law Mike Barry; sadly missed by his brother Con, brother-in-law Willie, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Joann, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Burial in St. Mary’s New Cemetery, Tarbert.
DEATH of Kathleen Dillon (née Hartnett), Duagh Village, on June 27th, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Mattie. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Brenda and Jerry, nephews, and nieces.
ANNIVERSARIES: Joseph O’Keeffe, Bettie Moloney, Joe Woods McConville, John Patsy O’Sullivan, Sr. Rosario Weir, Brendan Finucane, Dan Broderick, Peg Vaughan, Michael Moloney, Mass Moyvane; Sat 4th at 7.30pm for Willie Pearse, Woodgrove (Months Mind); Sun 5th at 11.00am for Elsie Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni); Tues 7th at 7.30pm for Tessie Mulvihill, Pol Line (Anni) & her husband Denis their son Ben; Thurs 9th at 7.30pm for Bridie Reilly (nee Fitzmaurice), Glasgow & l/o Leitrim Middle; Fri 10th at 7.30pm for James McNamara, Ballylongford, Birthday Remembrance RIP; Sat 11th at 7.30pm for Pat Joe McEnery, Tubbertoureen, Moyvane (Months Mind), and Mass on Sun 12th at 11.00am for Paddy Connolly, Glenagragra, Glin (Months Mind).
OFFERTORY BASKETS: Very many thanks to all of you who continue to use the Presbytery letterbox to drop off your weekly offerings. Starting this weekend there will be baskets at the exit doors of Moyvane Church where you might wish to drop your offerings if you are attending Mass.
MIGHTY JOHN RAISES €44,500: Parishioner John McGrath, Ahalahana & Bruach na Gaile, has raised a whopping €44,500 through his soccer appeal for Kerry Hospice Foundation. John is an inspiration to us all and amid all that he is going through he managed to put his heart and soul into fundraising which will benefit Kerry Hospice enormously and all who use the facilities. Well done John, we are proud of you and all the family. Continued prayerful blessings to you.
CONGRATULATIONS: To Fr. Seán Jones who celebrated his 2nd Anniversary of Ordination during the week and it was nice that he got an opportunity to lead Mass on RTÉ on Thursday. Continued blessings to Seán.
DINNERS FROM KNOCKANURE: It is planned to continue for the foreseeable future dinners Monday to Friday. Thanks to chefs Paul and Gerry, all in the Centre and all who deliver them.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: A full road closure will commence between Knockanure football pitch and Knockanure church from Monday 6th until Friday 24th of July. This will be a full 24 hour road closure with no through traffic allowed. Diversion routes will be in place via the Athea-Listowel Road, N69 and Coilagurteen Road. Local access only will be permitted up to the road closure locations from Bambury’s Cross and the Ahavoher Graveyard. Contact Jerry Clancy at 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will take place on the Moyvane-Tarmons road at Newtownsandes Co-op on Monday and Tuesday 6th and 7th of July. Cable installation will continue on the L1010 in Tarbert from Wednesday to Friday the 8th-10th of July. Shane Sheehan 087/9829576.
THANKS TO SHANE: Very many thanks to Shane who ensured that the Offertory Boxes were delivered on time for their commencement on Sunday. He managed to get some helpers but overall his organisation was excellent to make sure that all got their Offertory Boxes on time. If any parishioner would like to join this scheme you can phone Jacqueline and she will arrange to have a box delivered to you. Thanks again Shane!
CONGRATULATIONS to Noreen and Michael Flavin who recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, they met in Listowel in 1968.
PHONE: A number of complaints are being expressed by locals on the response from a well-known providing company, the consumer appear helpless in dealing with them.
OBSERVATION: “In mothercare the man – oh no it’s a woman – opposite me carefully removes her mask before “coughing, then replaces it.
TOASTMASTERS in Listowel held their last meeting outdoors.
CARE for ILL; Rev Bruce Pierce, Care for the ill and elderly Horizons on 12 Jul 2020, at 9 on Radio Kerry Sunday morning. Rev Bruce visited the diocese earlier this year, pre- covid. He talks on Horizons about his journey into hospital chaplaincy.
LEAKING local mains water pipe has recently been fixed after many months of leaking.
FAMILY DAY at Kiltegan cancelled this year, it was a day where everyone was welcome.
ACCIDENTS: Many have noticed the increase in severity of accidents in homes, since the lockdown, people are being encouraged or forced to take on work, unfamiliar to them.
DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS: The following is a message from Bishop Ray:
Over the past few weeks the Consultors have been meeting. With three parishes to be filled, we cannot avoid some appointments. I am in the process of finalising them. Hopefully, there will be very few. The plan is to publish the appointments on Friday 17th July, to take effect on Wednesday August 5th .
COURSE: More than 500 people involved in their local parish have undertaken the Diocese of Kerry Course in Pastoral Ministry.
SUNDAY OBLIGATION: The dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation remain in place until further notice. One has the choice to watch Mass on Television, listen to it on the radio or on other forms of media. Those who are attending Mass can fulfil their Sunday obligation at any of the weekday Masses.
SCAM: Be very careful with any texts or calls from Bank of Ireland, according to media reports.
LOURDES: View all the Ceremonies and Videos from the Limerick Diocese’s Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes. https://www.limerickdiocese.org/lourdes/lourdes-virtual-pilgrimage-2020/
FARMERS’ MARKET REOPENS: The weekly market has returned to the small square, Abbeyfeale from 9-1pm every Friday.
Tralee VTOS; If you are interested in returning to education, Tralee VTOS have places on their QQ1 Level 3 and Level 4 courses beginning in September. For further information contact us at 086 0278978 or by emailing [email protected].
RETURNING TO WORK TRAINING PROGRAMME: FREE 3 part certified programme covering Infection Controls, PPE: Correct use and disposal, and Manual Handling. 11am to 1pm July 28th, 29th & 30th in NCW. Priority given to those in receipt of a Jobseekers payment. Contact Finn 087 759 1951, Eddie 087 653 5156 or email [email protected]
SOCIAL FARMING: Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on family farms as a form of Social Support service. Interested farmers & farm families who would like to hear more about Social Farming please contact James, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 366 3842 or email him [email protected]
ACCORD; are now offering over the phone counselling for couples, Individuals & family members during this time of unprecedented stress & pressure during these weeks of COVID-19. Call: 01 5313331. For those who are getting married in the next few months and due to the current restrictions, please send an email to [email protected], to find out the current procedures and to book your premarriage course as soon as possible
FAMILY Records at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/
IMMIGRATION: Between 1880 and 1920, an estimated four million Italians immigrated to America. Today their descendants make up more than 5% of the total U.S. population.
FUND: The Daniel Rudd Fund – (DRF) for Black Catholic Activities was established by the National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC) Board of Trustees on November 8, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a result of donations to the Congress to promote the ministry of African American Catholics. The Fund financially supports organizations who promote the NBCC Pastoral Plan. Applicants must be rooted in ministry with African American Catholics and familiar with the history and mission of the National Black Catholic Congress, and all programs must develop one of the priorities of the NBCC Pastoral Plan.
U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on aid to religious schools is a big win
NEWS: Green Peace say that four million hectares of Siberian forests went on fire last year; 30 people per day are reported miss in in North of Ireland, 83 per cent found within 24 hours; Single use plastic to be banned in Germany. Note a visitor to a local hospital was disgusted by the amount of material being discarded in bins.
CHINA Pigs; There are 310.4 million pigs in China – more than half of the world’s population. China makes 55 million metric tons of pork every year.
PAPERS: New York NY Irish American Advocate 1967 a – 0126.pdf
Con Dee death Advocate NY 1967- Jan 21
Chicago News BY O’LOUGHLIN One of Ireland’s daring, fighting, men of the Irish Republican Army whose story appeared for six weeks in a row in the Chicago column of the Advocate a year ago, has died suddenly in Chicago. He is Con Dee known to many around Chicago commanded the 8th Battalion of Kerry Brigade No. 1 in fighting the Black & Tans, fit was believed that he was the only remaining survivor of the May 12, 1921 Battle of the Valley of Knockanure. He died Tuesday in St. Anne’s Hospital. In 1925 Con Dee came to the U.S. and worked many years for the Bd. of Education in Chicago. On retiring in 1962 he established the River Forest Travel Bureau, 7427 North in the suburb. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Margaret Pierce Dee, three daughters: Ellen. Louise and three daughters: Ellen Louise, Honora Loretta and Mrs. Mary Rita Flynn, a sister, Rita and two brothers, William and Michael. Requiem Mass was offered on Saturday. Long, long ago, beyond the misty space Of twice a thousand years In Erin old there dwelt a mighty race, Taller than Roman spears. Like oaks and towers they had a giant grace Were fleet as deer. With wind and waves they made their “biding place.” These western shepherd seers.
Forty-seven years has almost passed since men like Con Dee fought for the freedom of Ireland. Successive Irish governments have done little, if anything, at home and at the United Nations. The apathy on the part of Ireland’s ambassadors to foreign nations is well known
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1967 a – 0084.pdf
https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
Con Dee Story
Advocate NY 21 Nov.1964.
BY O’LOUGHLIN; The story of Knockanure has been told and retold by many, but let us hear It from the only survivor of that tragic day. Con Dee, who made his home In our own city of Chicago most of his life, owns the River Forest Travel and Tours. So, here. Con Dee, In the name of his dead comrades, tells the story of Knockanure. “Ever since that day at Gortaglanna, I have always desired to relate the Incident which took the lives of three of Ireland’s best, sad put a lasting mark on my own spared being. I find It most difficult – for how is a man to describe death before his eyes and at his heels. In the last forty years, which have passed since this tragedy I have relived it every day of the month, every month of the year. Every day, the beloved Patrick Dalton. Patrick Walshe and Jeremiah Lyons offer their lives In the fight for the freedom of Ireland. This freedom moved many of Ireland’s boys to leave their homes and families, perhaps sacrifice even their lives. Some returned, others must live on In the memory of their families, friends and comrades. You read and hear the history of such tragedies. You are impressed, but soon you forget. Your children never will hear of these things. With your generation passes sit that you have known and loved. The next generation will bring with them their own tales, friends and heroes, but, God willing, never a war among themselves. Here is what happened previous to and after that day at Gortaglanna, May 12,1921 To be continued next
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1964 a – 0975.pdf
Con Dee story continued. Con Dee in the name of his dead comrades tells the story of Knockanure. (Cont.) May 1921. After 11 o’clock the same day a volunteer by the name of Buckley from Listowel came to Walshe with a dispatch which stated that a conversation of a certain woman in Listowel with the police was overheard by a bar-maid. This woman told the police that a mission was being held in Athea and that it was more than likely that the West Limerick Column would be attending devotions there. She also said that she would get all the Information she could from a friend of hers who had a religious good stand at the Mission. When I relayed the message to the others, we decided under the circumstances would we let the West Limerick column be trapped. We Immediately made arrangements for Paddy Dalton and I to proceed at once to Athea. Paddy Walshe had called a meeting of the Boy Scouts for mat night to be held at O’Connors of Gouhard. So it was decided that we should remain for the meetings as we depended a great deal on the Scouts-who had been organized by Batt of Guhard. They were active and alert in reporting everything of importance and were very depend-able in the carrying out of dispatches of Importance. Dalton and I decided that we’d make faster time if we travelled without arms. We felt time was of the utmost importance to forewarn our comrades. We travelled by way of Tullamore, Knockanure, along the river Gale to Kilbaha, where we stopped at Hanrahan’s and some refreshments. We continued along the river as far as possible and men cut across and arrived in Athea about 3 o’clock in the afternoon. We visited our good friend, Josie Liston and told her our mission. She immediately contacted the West Limerick Column and the local volunteers. That evening we contacted the local mailman and made arrangements to meet him next morning and censor the mail. We then went to devotions for at no time did any of the fighting men miss an opportunity to attend church if at all possible. After devotions, Patrick Dalton and I visited the Fathers who were staying at Danaher’s Hotel. We told them also of our mission. They were very angry to think such a thing could happen and wanted to have the woman put out of the village right away, but we objected as we thought we might get some information from the malls We attended devotions for three nights and visited with the priests until 11 o’clock each night. These missioners were splendid and most entertaining. I remember one Father Devine. When speaking of him in the village we would say: “Devine by name, Divine by nature”
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1964 a – 1038.pdf
Advocate Ny 23 Jan 1965; Con Dee from Chicago in the name of his dead comrades tell the story of Knockanure. But ere the guns could seal his fate, Con Dee had broken through, With a prayer to God he spurned the sod, and against the hill he flew. The bullets tore his flesh in two, Yet he cried with, passion pure, “For my comrades, death, revenge 111 get, In the Valley of Knockanure.” Sure enough, I was not long there when Bill Sullivan of Coilbee and Mr. Buckley, also of Coilbee, came and took me away. In great haste they took me to Sullivan’s where another of his brothers had the pony and cart ready. His sister, Han was waiting with a drink. I never knew that water could taste so good. The guiding light which led me to such courageous and patriotic people, like the Sullivan’s, the Buckley’s and the Dillons, I will always remember and thank God for the kindness and generosity of these people. It is people like them and of their courage who set Ireland free. In the meantime, Mr. Buckley sent his daughter to Listowel for a doctor . Some of the Doctors were not willing to take the risk, but this was not so of Dr. Enright. He assured her that he would lose no time and be on his way. He figured in order to avoid suspicion, the best thing was for him to go for a casual walk, accompanied by his sister. He didn’t carry his bag.
Con Dee story Advocate Jan 9 1965
BY O’LOUGHLIN; There was Walshe & Lyons & Dalton boys, they were young and In their pride In every house in every town they were always side by side. The republic bold they did uphold, though outlawed on the moor. And side by side they bravely died In the Valley of Knockanure. Con Dee, In the name of his dead comrades tells the story of Knockanure. A shot rang out. Jerry Lyons fell. While the Tans were in a state of temporary confusion, I grabbed the opportunity and started to run. I had gone a short distance when I felt I was shot In the right thigh. I almost fell but recovered and kept on running. Before the shooting took place a number of the Tans had gone to Knockanure Cemetery which is situated on a hill. I knew if I had any chance that I would have to run with the fall of the ground. So I ran towards Coilbee. In doing so I had to keep at close distance to the road In order to have the cover of the ditch. As I ran the truck proceeded along the road with me and kept on firing. A number of Tans on foot were chasing me from behind. They were joined by those coming down hill from the cemetery to the right. It looked- like there was no avenue for escape, in front of me the military were filling in a trench down the road. They too opened fire. It was just as if all hell broke loose. I had to change my course – but where? At one time I was so exhausted and parched with thirst, I had almost given up hope and surrendered. Then I thought of the promise we had made. If I could only last until one of the boys got to heaven, I d be safe. This thought gave me new hope so I kept on running, discarding some of my heavier clothing as I ran. I noticed a little house down in the bog below. I ran in. A tall slight man was pacing the floor. I never saw anybody so frightened. I asked him for a drink of water. He was so startled he never spoke a word and did not move. At this time the Tans were very close as I could see the sparks front their bullets in the yard. I started to run again. I saw a bright light right over me. I knew that I was safe and that no power on earth could get me. Parched and dry I remembered from my study of military and other training that any-thing in the mouth would relieve parching. I stooped down, picked up a pebble and put it in my mouth. I kept on running until I got out in the Coilbee Road. Mr. Carmody of Listowel was coming along with a horse and wagon. I got in, sat down and fainted, I must have been out only a short time because as I came to again, I noticed the light going In a different direction. I got out and asked Mr. Carmody to go to Sullivan of Coilbee as fast as he could and tell them that I d be in the field near their house and to come and get me. (To be continued
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London trip is banned GARDA sergeant In Co. Kerry has been refused permission, to go to London to receive In person an award for bravery. Sergeant William McCarthy, of Ballyheigue, and Mr. Patrick O’Connor, a farmer of Menegaihane have received several awards for their bravery in going to the rescue of two Dublin seamen off the coast of Kerry Head last June.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1965 – 0064.pdf
https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1965 – 0108.pdf
Con Dee contd.
The final chapter of Con Dees story of Knockanure: The next night I was moved to Long s of Guhard. Jerry Long was a member of the Flying Column from Longs, I was moved again to Michael Kissane’s of Lacca men to Patrick Kissane’s, the brother of Dick Kissane of Kilcox. From there to Jack O Connor’s of Larha and lastly I was moved to O Donoghue s. All of these people were most courageous and the Boy Scouts and Volunteers too performed devotedly and well. During this time, Thomas O Donoghue, Maurice Walsh of Gale Bridge and myself travelled to Tarbert. I returned to the column about the middle of June and took part in the various activities of this period. After that there were scattered incidents and raids. On the 11th of July we were at Mangan’s of Kilteeney. Pat Mangan was a member of the column. Some one came running in shouting; It s all over boys. A truce had been called. Bill Mangan went into Lixnaw and got a paper. Sure enough, It was all over. Bill came home loaded with everything he could buy in Lixnaw and gave a party. The golden sun is sinking now behind the Feale and Lee The pale, pale moon is rising far out beyond Tralee The dismal stars and clouds afar are darkened o’er the moor. And the banshee cried where our heroes died in the valley of Knockanure.
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1965 a – 0162.pdf
Listowel RIC
There are no spiritual shortcuts. To conquer racism requires a conversion to holiness, and a willingness to spread grace and charity to hardened hearts. Only through baptism into Christ’s Ascension can any fallen human being participate in the inner charity of the Trinity. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to transform our lives.
By Matt Hadro
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 26, 2020 / 02:00 pm MT (CNA).- A federal judge on Friday ruled that New York must allow indoor and outdoor religious services in the same way it would allow mass outdoor protests, or indoor shopping malls.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/federal-judge-rules-new-york-catholic-churches-can-reopen-in-line-with-businesses-20846
JULY 4; day itself marks the date, in 1776, on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the U S A Continental Congress.
https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/news/chronicles-insight-american-war-independence
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