Athea G.A.A.

by Damien Ahern

Junior A Ladies

After a myriad of challenge matches, our Junior Ladies team now play Ahane in Athea on this Sunday (August 30^th) at 11am. Unfortunately, no supporters will be permitted to attend the match, but please follow Athea GAA’s twitter account (@AtheaGAA) for live updates throughout the match. The walking track will also be closed for the duration of the match. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

U12/U14 Ladies

U12s play Fr. Casey’s on Friday evening August 28^th in Abbeyfeale & U14 Ladies play Murroe/Boher on Wednesday evening in Murroe. Best of luck to both teams

Junior A Men’s

Junior A Championship Round 2

Athea 9-23 Hospital Herbertstown 0-05

We will go into the final round with an excellent chance to top the group and theoretically get a more favourable draw for the knockout stages. Newcastle West also won this weekend so the top two teams will play each other for that reward.

Just like last weekend this quickly became a one-sided affair. Early dominance gave us the confidence to pull away before the first water break. Mark Reidy, Darren Murphy, James Ryan, Kevin Murphy, Mark O’Connor and Gerard Ahern did most of the early scoring. This was made possible by the dominance of Mark Reidy and Jonathan Fitzgerald in midfield who were ably supported by the halfback line. Dylan Griffin and Jack O’Connor in particular, handled a lot of ball and set up continuous attacks. From here the half forward line of Gerard Ahern in centre forward and Brian O’Connor and Darren Murphy on either side were composed in possession. Their job was made easy by the excellent running of James Ryan, Mark O’ Connor and Kevin Murphy. James Ryan and Darren Murphy ended up with three goals each, all well taken, especially Darren’s second. Mark O’Connor was proving impossible to mark so our midfield could mix it up and kick ball straight into him when needed.

As the game wore on, we had the opportunity to make changes with many players getting in on the act. What was most impressive was the intensity the team kept up throughout (both teams in fact). Eamon had clear instructions given for all passages of play and despite the score line this never changed. This is the first game played since the new restrictions on supporters. It is a pity that so few will have witnessed one of our best days in terms of scoring.

Team: Kieran Hartnett, Padraig Reidy (0-01), Martin Chawke, Tommy Quaid (C), Dylan Griffin, Michael Reidy, Jack O’ Connor (1-00), Mark Reidy (0-04), Jonathan Fitzgerald (0-01), Brian O’Connor (1-02), Gerard Ahern (0-04), Darren Murphy (3-00), Kevin Murphy (1-04), Mark O’Connor (0-04), James Ryan (3-02)

Subs used: Jason Kelly, Sean Ryan (0-01), Andy Ahern, David O’Connor, Micheal Dalton.

Athea will play Newcastle West in Ballyhahill on Sunday next at 6pm with the top spot in Group 4 up for grabs. Be sure to follow @AtheaGAA on twitter for live updates from the match.

U16 Boys

We lost to Granagh/Ballingarry on Monday night despite scoring an impressive 1-15. Team – Tomas Ahern, Maurice Fitzgerald, Conor Mullane, James Hunt, Calum Buckley, James Lee, Daragh Reidy, Michael Walsh, Evan Curry, Daire O’Shea, James Broderick, Rory O’Mahony, Cillian O’Connor, Donnacha Barrett, Rory Cleary & Tadhg Ahern.

U14 Boys

Will play Knockaderry on Wednesday evening at 7pm at the High Field.

Well done to U14 hurlers; Ciaran Hunt, Jack Sexton, Louis O’Sullivan, Rory Cleary and James Hunt who played for Templeglantine U14 Hurlers last Wednesday V NCW.

U8s

Athea U8s footballers who played Newcastle West in Athea on Saturday morning. Each player played brilliantly – the future is bright!

The Athea U8s played their first match together against Newcastle West on Saturday morning last at the High Field. Each player played brilliantly and enjoyed the match. The future is bright!

Club Draw

Tickets continue to be on sale for our Club Development Draw 2020. Tickets are priced at just €50 which covers entry into all 5 draws. Tickets can be purchased online through clubforce by following the link – https://clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-athea-gaa-club-limerick/. Tickets can also be purchased by contacting any of the following sellers; Kevin O’Keeffe, Roger Ryan, Paul Curry, Matthew Tierney, Neddie Hunt, Pat O’Sullivan, Mossie Ahern, Gerard Ahern, John Hunt, Ger Collins, Liz O’Sullivan, Dan McMahon, Martin Chawke, Podge Reidy, Mark Reidy, Oliver McGrath, Ned Mahony, Magella Dalton, Declan Dalton, Pa Ahern, Kathleen Mullane or Timmy Enright. Tickets also available to purchase at Athea & District Credit Union. Many thanks to everyone for your continued support, allowing us to continue to invest in our facilities at Pairc na nGael and continuing to support all of the above teams and activities

T.J. Ryan’s visit to Athea

by Jer Kennelly

REACH ACTIVE WORKS:  Permanent road resurfacing will take place between Ahavoher Graveyard and Knockanure substation, works will be completed under a stop and go system. (Weather dependant).  Minor works will continue along the Kilmorna, Trien, Athea and Moyvane – Knockanure Roads next week, all works will be complete under stop and go or traffic light traffic management system.  Jerry Clancy – Liaison Officer Reach Active- 086/6072159.

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE:  ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people, call 0818 222 024

FIRST COMMUNICANTS – MURHUR N.S: Originally scheduled for May 23rd the following children from Murhur N.S. celebrate their First Holy Communion on Saturday 22nd.   Ruby, Katelyn, Hannah Mai, Kayla, Micheál, Aideen, Conor, Myles, Jasmine, Nathan and Kieran.  Special thanks to their teacher Deborah O’Flaherty.

BLOOD Transfusion clinic at Ballybunion on 27th August from 5 to 8pm, ring first to book at 061 306 980.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday’s from 11am. to 3pm. at the Main Altar in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel.

MAINTENANCE Service for older people, contact 068 23429.

SYMPATHY to the relatives of Alan Smyth, Sallynoggin, Dublin, who died on August 12, 2020.

ANNIVERSARIES: Madge Fitzgerald, Betty Nash, Joan McCarthy, Mick Barrett, Shane Courtney, Bridie Moore, Sr. Evangelist Cantillon, Mary McLoughlin, Geraldine Hegarty, Pat Mulvihill, Phil Kerin, Peggy Enright, Sr. Columba Relihan, Denis McGrath, Henry Brosnan, Mass Moyvane; Sat 22^nd at 7.30pm for Mary & Ned O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen; Sun 23^rd  at 11.00am for Patrick Shanahan, Kilbaha (Months Mind); Mon 24^th at 7.30pm  for Kathleen Gallagher, Askeaton (Rec Dec); Wed 26^th at 7.30pm for Bridie Moore, Glenalappa; Fri 28^th at 7.30pm for Liam Lynch, Leitrim Middle & Deceased of the Lynch & Byrne families; Sat 29^th at 7.30pm for Peggy Enright, Church Road (1stAnni), and Mass on Sun 30^th at 11.00am for Seán Larkin, Maurice & Mary Dowling & Hillary Dowling.

Knockanure Church – Sun 23^rd at 9.30am mass for Jimmy Ruddle, Glin (Rec Dec.). Sun 30th             9.30am for Parishioners.

TREES: Talk on line was given by Tom Dillon at Seanchai on heritage Trees of Kerry on 20th of August. He mentioned trees planted by Parnell at Kilmorna, the great man last visited there in 1891, shortly before his death. By the way Kilmorna had some great avenues of trees, before it was divided. Tom also mentioned the Knight of Kerry and the Herbert Family mentioning the great number and variety of trees they planted. Muckross yew tree is said to be the oldest tree in Ireland. Of course Queen Victoria also planted trees in Killarney. Today we can see some old trees still remaining where, substantial farmers once lived and also in Town Parks.

GREAT to see recordings of past Fleadh’s on TG4, brought back memory of great days in Listowel.

BEST WISHES to Micheal O’ Muircheartaigh on celebrating his 90^th birthday, mention Newtown to him and he will recall an incident at a football match held there.

NATURAL World; from September 1^st to October 4^th Christian churches around the world focus on prayer and action to protect the natural world or creation. Blackberries are getting more plentiful daily.

LATIN: The Traditional Latin Mass will be offered at church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee on Sunday 30th August at 12 noon.

ALARMS: Muintir Na Tíre have issued Asdee with free carbon Monoxide alarms. This scheme is specifically for residents living in the Asdee area and who are aged 55 years and over.  However the scheme is also available to residents who are under the age of 55 if they are living alone or deemed vulnerable for the purpose of this scheme.

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.

BALLYHEIGUE: Please note : Due to Covid19 restrictions Mass on 8th September 2020 will not be celebrated in Our Lady’s Well and Grotto. A Mass will be streamed Live  at 11.00am on the day from St Mary’s Church .

ARD CHÚRAM DAY CARE CENTRE: wishes to acknowledge and thank the Covid-19 Emergency Fund & the Department of Rural & Community Development for the grant that Ard Chúram received to help support the delivery of meals on the weekends during the Covid emergency to their clients.

ALONE support line is open seven days a week, 8am -8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.

BUILT Heritage photographs are being sought as part of Architecture Kerry competition, details from [email protected]

JOBS: virtual recruitment event on 27th August, register at Virtualrecruitment.ie
More Information from: 087 64 6 3 175 or by Email: [email protected] or check out: https://expo.virtualrecruitment.ie/event/3920

HERITAGE: archaeological work was undertaken on behalf of Kerry County Council and overseen by archaeologists from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

This, and other Story Maps, can be accessed through the TII Story Map webpage at: https://www.tii.ie/technical-services/archaeology/storymaps/

EDUCATION; announcement involving extensions for 11 educational institutions nationally to create space for 8,000 additional students. With distance learning will the extensions become white elephants?

WRITING Competion sponsored by Irelands Own, closing date 25 Sept. 2020

WEARING OF A MASK IN ENCLOSED SPACES MANDATORY:  You are also reminded to wash your hands, I am told that most people do not know how to wash hands properly.

“He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster.”

“No power can maintain itself if only hypocrites represent it.” Two quotes from – Nietzsche

SUNDAY  READINGS: https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/cinews.php?feature=sunday

WEATHER is very wet for some time past and some cattle are being housed, lucky that the forecasted storms were tame affairs. Many were waiting for a chance to save some hay and the more they waited worse were the prospects.

PAPERS: New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 0328.pdf

20 Aug 1932

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Rev. John Molyneaux and Rev. Jas. Maher, both in charge of important parishes in Des Moines, U. S. A., are amongst the many clergy who visited the old country this year to attend the Eucharistic Congress. They are both staying presently in their respective homes in North Kerry, after a short holiday abroad. Father Maher is staying with his sister, Mrs. Dillon, and Fr. Molyneaux, who was son of the late Patrick Molyneaux, Church street, Listowel, is residing with his brother and sisters.

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The Feast of St Anne was reverently observed In Glin Parish Church on Tuesday. Good congregations visited the Masses celebrated by Rev. Fr. O’Carroll, P. P., Glin, and Rev. Fr. King, Capuchin Order, Rochestown, Cork. Large numbers received Holy Communion In honour of St Anne. ————-

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 0387.pdf

8 Oct 1932

Sister M. Alphomus, who died at the Presentation Convent, Mitchelstown, was a native of Kilmallock district, and was a sister of the late Father Fenton, P. P., Athea.

Deep regret is felt in Tournafulla at the death of Guard Wm. O’Connell, a native of Cobh, which sad event occurred at the Co. Hospital, Croom.

Death has taken place at Newtownsandes, Co. Kerry, of Mrs. Catherine Kissane, mother of the Rev. M. Kissane and Rev. E. Kissane, U S. A., and Joseph Kissane, Main street, Graiguenamanagh.

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The marriage took place at the Parish Church, Ross, of Paddy Enright, formerly of Listowel, now residing at Inchinattin, Rossmore, and Miss Annie O’Brien, Dunour, Castlefreke. Rev. J. Ambrose, CC., Clonakilty, officiated at the ceremony.

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 0488.pdf

31 Dec 1932

At Mount St. Mary’s Novitiate Sisters of Mercy Convent, Cove, the profession took place of Miss Eily Relihan. At St. Joseph’s Novitiate, Perthville, Australia, her sister, Miss Joan Relihan, was also professed. Both are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Relihan, Toor, Daugh, County Kerry.

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https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1932-1934 – 0609.pdf

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O’Carroll and Quirke—At the Parish Church, Ballyagran, by the Rev. Father McNamara, Patrick J., son of Patrick O’Carroll and the late Mrs. O’Carroll, Tullihinell, Ballylongford, Co, Kerry, to Ellen, daughter of William and Mrs. Quirke, Mountcollins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.

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The sudden death of Dr. Maurice Michael Murphy, Birkenhead, occasioned widespread and deep regret throughout the borough. Dr. Murphy was born In Brosna, Co. Kerry, and was son of the late Michael Murphy, Brosna, and brother of Mrs. T. T. Foley, Anglont House, Killorglln, Rev. T. A. Murphy, OSS R., Limerick, and P. M. Murphy, Brosna.

At the Convent of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, Ardfoyle, Cork, Sister Rosaril O’Shea, Waterford; Sister Hilda Egan, Galway; Sister Sylvester Hogan, B. Comm., Kerry; Sister Finbarr Healy, Cork, and Sister Kostka McDonnell, Kerry, made their religious professions.

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Sister Mary Catherine Barrett died in her 72nd year at the Convent of Mercy, Abbeyfeale. Deceased belonged to a well-known and highly respected West Limerick family, and left her home in Athea over half a century ago to join the Sisters of Mercy at Abbeyfeale.

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by Peg Prendeville

We are approaching the end of August and Back to School time which will be very different this year. I know that parents are very anxious about the whole thing and I can only hope that things will work out to everybody’s satisfaction. It is a nightmare for both parents and teachers who are trying to have everything in order. The children, who have been off for six months are excited to meet their friends again but are anxious about social distancing. My opinion is that children will not be able to resist running towards their friends and will be incapable of playing with each other holding the 2 metre rule. But we will see.  I am glad that I am at the age I am at and do not have the responsibility of finding a satisfactory solution. Hopefully there are people with good brains in the country who will see us through this time. There weren’t too many to be seen in Clifden last week though.

Congratulations to Darragh Mullane, grandson to Ta and Ita, and Harry Wallace, grandson to Tommy and Joan O’Connor, who received their confirmation in Loughill last week. The sacrament was conferred by Fr Austin instead of Bishop Leahy.

The numbers going to weekly Mass seems to have got smaller but that is understandable as many of the older generation, which is the generation who were going to Mass anyhow, are afraid to go out meeting too many people yet. Fr Austin always prays for those who cannot go for whatever reason. It is just another change to which we will have to get accustomed.

There has been no change in library opening hours to date. Abbeyfeale and Glin still remain shut. We await September to see what changes may be made. Meanwhile Newcastlewest is open Tuesday to Friday 10 to 1 and 2 to 4 for those who may be interested.

No change in Pub opening hours either so the Knockdown Arms remains closed ‘til further notice.