by Jer Kennelly

THANKS: Fr. O’Connell, who worked in the Parish in June, thanks everybody for a wonderful welcome, and many great conversations. “You live in a very special Community”.

Confessions: Moyvane Saturday 6.45pm to 7.15pm. Eucharistic Adoration every Tues. after 10.00am Mass to 11.30am.

GAA Knockanure Lotto Results for June 28^th, Jackpot €4,600. Numbers Drawn: 1, 2, 12 and 31, No winner. Lucky Dips of €25 went to: 1. Joanne Buckley, c/o T. Collins, Lissaniska; 2. Michael Leahy, USA; 3. Breda Kiely, S.C.C Knockanure; 4. Maureen Leahy, Trien, and 5. Mary Flavin, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna. Next draw is on July 5th in the clubhouse. The Jackpot will be €4,700. All are welcome.

Lotto Results for June 21^st, Jackpot €4,500. Numbers Drawn: 7, 11, 18, and 29. No winner.

Lucky Dips of €25 went to: 1. Philomena Molyneaux, Knockanure; 2. Hannah Enright, Enrights Bar; 3. Tim Larkin, Carreuragh; 4. Eamonn O’Connor, Kilcolman, and  5. Brendan Horan, USA

Athea Cúl Camp which takes place from 11th – 15th July, catering for football and hurling. Book now by visiting www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie

RETIREMENT of our school Principal, Mrs Julienne Donegan. She began her teaching career in Scoil Chorp Chríost in 1990 and she took on the role of Principal in 2007. Under her guidance, the school progressed and delivered educational excellence. We wish you all the best as you embark on a new journey with your family, good health, happiness and success in your retirement. Your legacy will forever remain a part of Scoil Chorp Chríost. Go n-éirí an bóthar leat. Go raibh an ghaoth go brách ag do chúl.

PLAQUE and Thanksgiving Memorial Mass for Father Kevin McNamara, held at Moyvane Church on- 26 Jun 2022, tributes were paid to his work and his personality recalled, both in the parish and previous parishes, where he served. The plaque also commemorated all who died during the Covid epidemic. https://youtu.be/-6e6fcMW6i8

PARISH  Graveyard Masses will take place this year as follows: Friday 29th July at 8.00pm Ahavoher Cemetery; Tuesday 2nd August at 8.00pm Knockanure Cemetery, and Wednesday 3rd August at 8.00pm Murhur Cemetery.

DEATH of Pat Buckley of Lower Athea, Athea on Wednesday 29th June 2022 after a brief illness.

Predeceased by his parents Larry (Lar) & Marie. Fondly remembered by his cousins, other relatives.

Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea (2^nd July). Burial immediately after in Knockanure Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Ida Woulfe, Jerry Carey, Eileen Holly, Joe Thompson, Julia O’Connor, Mick Finucane, Mary Kirby, John Kirby, Richard Kissane, Bettie Moloney, Sheila Kennelly, Joe Woods McConville, John Patsy O’Sullivan, Margaret Aherne, Sr. Rosario Weir, , Sr. Anne Daye, Brendan Finucane, Dan Broderick, Rita Daly, Jennie Kennelly,

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.2nd July’22- Moyvane for Mary McElligott RIP, Month’s Mind & Husband Pat (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun.3rd July’22- Knockanure for Patrick, Mary, Mary Rose & Norah Kennelly at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Patrick Shanahan (2nd Aniv.) & Son John, deceased members of Shanahan & Egan families at 11.00am; Mon.4th July’22 Moyvane No Mass in Church

Tues.5th July’22- Moyvane Bridie Reilly nee Fitzmaurice, Glasgow & Leitrim Middle at 10.00am;

Weds.6th July’22- Knockanure a Private Intention 10.00am; Thurs.7th July’22- Moyvane for Elise Murphy (Aniv.) Ballyphehane, Cork at 10.00am; Fri.8th July’22-Knockanure a Private Intention at 10.00am; Sat.9th July’22- Moyvane for Ellen & Thomas Sheehan and Daughter Imelda (Aniv.) 7.30pm; Sun.10th July’22- Knockanure for People of the Parish 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Willie Brouder (Aniv.) 11.00am.

TEA DANCE at the Plaza Hall, Listowel on Sunday, 17th July at 3pm in aid of Ard Churam Fuchsia Centre for Dementia/Alzheimer.

FLEADH Cheoil na Mumhan in Newcastle West, July 10-16. Willing to help for a day contact 0879654451. The Fleadh competition timetable can be viewed on the Munster Comhaltas website.

TG4: Sunday 10/07 @ 21:30, The Fleadh Cheoil is back! After two years, the world’s largest festival of Irish music, song and dance returns to the place where it all began in 1951…Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. For eight days the streets will be bustling with performers, music lovers and those competing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Over the next four weeks our presenters, Dáithí Ó Sé and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin will travel the highways and byways, taking viewers on a trip across the four provincial finals in Sligo, Laois, Limerick and Tyrone.

MAGAZINE: The Ballydonoghue P M committee is seeking material for the 2022 edition of their Parish Magazine, Please e-mail to [email protected] or post to Lisselton Post Office.

TALK: Ballyheigue History & Heritage Group talk in the White Sands Hotel on Tuesday 5th July at 8.00pm. This year’s theme is: The Struggle for Irish Independence, as reflected in our community. It will be given by Mr Bryan Mac Mahon, who has done original research in this area. Everyone is welcome.

FUN DAY at Loughill takes place Saturday July 30th 1 pm till late ; Tournafulla and District Vintage Club Family Fun Day and a Tractor/Car run on July 10th. Proceeds to local organisations and Ukraine.

TINTEÁN Theatre Ballybunion on July 24th. 3 legends of traditional Irish music will perform at Ballybunion Arts Festival. Dermot Byrne is on the button accordion, Steve Cooney is on guitar and Dezi Donnelly will play fiddle. A great performance was given at Tintean on 1^st July by Natan Carter and Claudia Buckley and band, the audience really entered into the spirit of the night.

BEST Wishes to Kearney’s Home Baking, celebrating 30 years in business this year.

O’CALLAGHAN COACH: Offer the following trips to Knock: Sunday July 24th: Grandparents Day in Knock return day trip. Sunday August 21st – Monday August 22nd: Peggy Lynch’s Knock & Lough Derg overnight tour. Further details from O’Callaghan Coach Holidays on 064 6631095.