by Jer Kennelly
FINUCANE FILM PRODUCTION invites you to a film reunion. A celebration of 30 years of film making in North Kerry/ West Limerick. Featuring a special screening Red Haired Mary made in 2003. This event will take place in the North Kerry Writers Museum Listowel on Friday 11th October, doors open at 7pm, admission E10. Refreshments will be served.
FESTIVAL: Moyvane village Festival October Bank Holiday weekend 2024
WEBCAM is up and running. For a Laptop/Mobile phone/Tablet. Go to Google Chrome, in your browser type in www.churchmedia.tv. Once in the site, click in ‘Find Church’, and type in the name of the Church, Moyvane. You will then see a photo of Moyvane & Knockanure Churches, click on either. Click on the play button to view live stream.
PASTORAL Letter: Moving Forward in Hope – Bishop Ray’s Pastoral Letter
There is a Pastoral Letter from Bishop Ray which provides an overview of the ongoing journey within the diocese this year. It also outlines the next steps for parishes and pastoral areas. Copies are available at the back of the church. Please take one to read.
ST PIO & 1st Friday evening Mass in Listowel 6.15pm.
Padre Pio Devotions Castleisland On Tuesday, October 8th (2nd Tuesday) at 7.30pm. Witness By – Tom Pa O’Connor.
DEATH has taken place of Joan O’Riordan (née Shine), Dirreen, Athea, on September 26th, 2024. Predeceased by her parents William and Anne. Joan will be sadly missed by her husband William, sons John Paul, Francis and Brian, daughters Annmarie and Moira, grandchildren Siún, Eóghan, Emily, Leah, Mark, Aoibhinn and Grace, sister Mary Anne, daughters-in-law Norma and Deirdre, son-in-law Ian, Brian’s partner Maura and Annmarie’s partner Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nephews. Funeral arriving to St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea, on Monday morning for Requiem Mass for Joan, followed by burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.
DEATH of Hannah Scanlon (née Nelligan), Direen, Athea, home, on Wednesday, 25th September 2024 (in her 103rd year). Predeceased by her husband Mick, daughter Dolores, grandson Sharath, sons Michael and baby Thomas. mother of Tim, Eileen, Catriona, Denis, Joan and John. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Margaret and Patricia, sons-in-law Chandra, Derry and Brendan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Requiem Mass for Hannah on Saturday, 28th September at 4.00 p.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea. Burial afterwards at Holy Cross Cemetery Athea.
ANNIVERSARIES: Tom Flavin, Mattie Quinn, Sr. Mary Hanrahan, Sheila Carmody, Sr. Marie Lyons, Bridie O Connor, John Paul Stack, Dan O Flaherty,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.28th Sept.’24 Moyvane- Joan & Gerard McEnery (Aniv.’s) at 7.30pm; Sun.29th Sep.’24 Knockanure for Tom Flavin, (Aniv.), Trien at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Johnny & Mena Hanrahan (Aniv’s) Ballygoughlin at 11am; Tues.1st Oct.’24 Moyvane a Private Intention, Mass at 10am followed by Eucharistic Adoration ; Wed.2nd Oct.’24 Knockanure for Margaret & Emmett Leahy (Aniv.’s) at 7pm, No Morning Mass; Thur.3rd Oct.’24 Moyvane a Private Intention at 10am; Fri. 4th Oct.’24 Knockanure- First Friday, Mass followed by confessions Private Intention at 10am, Mass Moyvane a Private Intention, Confessions at 7pm. Mass 7.30pm; Sat.5th Oct.’24 Moyvane for Mary Ellen Flaherty (Aniv.) Keylod at 7.30pm; Sun.6th Oct.’24 Knockanure a Private Intention at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Joseph O’Connor (Aniv.) Kilbaha at 11am.
LISTOWEL AREA PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING: takes place at St. Patrick’s Hall on, October 1st at 8.00 ,p.m. We ask the parish representatives of Listowel, Duagh, Lixnaw & Moyvane to be present.
EVENTS: Church gate collection for Murhur National School will take place 12th Oct- Saturday evening 7.30pm. 13th October Knockanure 9.30pm & Sunday 11am Moyvane. Parents Association.
CARE of the Aged Moyvane/Knockanure, Chiropodist will attend Marian Hall on Tuesday Oct 8th at 10am. For apt. Contact Elaine at 06849692.
Marie Heffernan, beautician and skincare specialist will attend the Marian Hall on Tuesday 1st Oct at 7:30pm. All welcome.
MEN on the Move continues on Thursday nights 7-8pm at the Community Centre, Moyvane. It’s not too late to join in. All welcome!
BALLYBUNION DIPPERS: Swim in Pink on Sunday 13th October at 12.30 p.m. On the Ladies Beach.
GAA: U15 North Kerry League Shield Final; Moyvane / Tarbert 4-18 to Duagh 2-02.; Bons Secour County Intermediate Semi-Final. Mkl Gaels 1-10 to Cloun/Moy 0-10.
DANCING Moyvane: Set dancing classes with Timmy Woulfe in the Marian Hall, Moyvane on Monday nights at 8pm. Everyone welcome.
ABBEYFEALE MARKET: the second Friday of the month Friday 10 am – 2pm. Also the last Saturday of the month from 11am – 3pm.
ARD CÚRAM COMMUNITY CHOIR – announce the resumption of the Choir. Weekly…. Thursday at 1pm in the Fuchsia Centre, Greenville, (hospital grounds).
RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel usually on last Thursday of the month, Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Clounmacon on the second Friday of the month. Ita’s Rambling House at the Desmond Complex is on the 3rd. Friday each month. Knocalucka is on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month. Josie’s Brosna 2nd Thursday of the month. Ballyhahill 3rd Wednesday in the Community Centre. John Barrett’s Bar, Glin 4th Tuesday. Tarbert last Saturday of the month at the Community Centre.
FREE PART-TIME COURSES – for adults starting shortly in Listowel. Food and Nutrition for Healthy Living. Learn Digital Skills for Everday Living. Drop In Digital Hub for support in all things Digital. For further information please contact Vivienne Canty, Kerry ETB Adult Literacy, 12 The Square, V31 ET91. Tel: 086-0749758.
ST JOHNS: Sat 5th at 8pm, Theatre with Sceptical Suffragette; Friday 11th Theatre – At War With Mercy and on Saturday 12th Exhibition with Mary Leahy, details from 068 22566.
RECONNECTING: For Older Persons takes place on 10th October in The Listowel Arms from 10.00am to 2.00pm. This year’s theme is Personal and Home Safety, and there will be speakers from Gardai, HSE, Fire Service and many more. There will be a host of Information Stands from Various Agencies. There will be Tea/Coffee and Scones provided. The Event is FREE however – Booking is Essential (No Walk-In’s). Please Register before 3rd October 2024. For further Information and Registration please contact Ed O’Connor –P: 087 7794765.
ST. PATRICK’S HALL AGM: takes place on Monday 30th September at St. Patrick’s Hall at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome.
LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE – BASE Gym: 3 months membership for €125, October to December 2024. No contracts, no joining fee, 7-day money back guarantee. Gym membership includes: Gym induction and 6 week base Gym programme. €2 fitness classes, unrestricted access. Support your local community centre the best deal in town. Call 068-22244 – offer ends 14th October 2024.
HOMECOMING Festival at Halloween takes place from 18th October to 1st November 2024 as part of the Global Irish Festival Series. The Festival is a truly unique opportunity for the thousands of Kerry people around the world to make the trip home and celebrate the culture of their home county, uncover shared histories and forge new, lasting connections.
https://www.discoverkerry.com/
BOOK: Mary Cogan launched her new book: Moments of Reflection, Mindful Thoughts and Photographs, on Saturday the 21st of September.
TRIP TO WESTPORT: by Fitzpatrick’s bus on Sunday 6th October: Listowel the Square 9am. onto Abbeyfeale bus stop opposite the Church 9.15am, Devon Inn 9.20am Newcastlewest bus stop opposite the Longcourt House Hotel 9.30am. on to Rathkeale House Hotel outside the Gate 9.45am. Adare Heritage Centre 10am and final stop Southcourt Hotel car park 10.15am. We will be calling to Sullivan’s Hotel Gort for breakfast and then going on to Knock Shrine. For more information contact Maureen 087 9845 102. We are heading to the Galway Markets on Sunday 10th November.
ARCHITECTURE Kerry: Events are scheduled from Wednesday 18th September to Saturday 12th October 2024. Music event in Finuge on 12th of October at 8pm, see link for many more events.
https://architecture.
BUDGET: The Council and Local Enterprise Office will have Peevers Slye Cotter (PSC Taxation Services) who will give a Budget 2025 Briefing in The Rose Hotel, Tralee on October 3 from 9.30am to 11.30am.
GOLF CLASSIC in aid of St. John’s Church and Ballybunion Tidy towns will be held on Friday 11th October on Cashen Course. 200 Euro per team Contact Mona:087 4063836.
SHINE A LIGHT FOCUS IRELAND: October 11th. for homeless. Info: shinealight.focusireland.ie
JON KENNY AT THE GLÓRACH: Saturday, October 5th is the date for an evening of songs, music and stories, curtains up at 8 pm and tickets can be booked at 0871383940, or www.glorachabbeyfeale.com.
MART IN ABBEYFEALE: A special event will be held at the mart on Saturday, October 5th at 11 am as it celebrates 50 years in existence.
BRIDGE RESUMES: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club has resumed in St. Ita’s Day Centre. New members very welcome. Contact Nora Quirke 087 7615480.
CAR BOOT sale NCW on 19th of Oct. from 8.30am to 1pm.
ABBEYFEALE RUGBY CLUB: The club are looking to provide an option for girls in the Abbeyfeale area to play rugby.
SR LUCIA: A special First Saturdays Conference, Sat. Oct. 12th, 10am-4pm, the Firgrove Hotel in Mitchelstown. Sr Lucia of Fatima explained the importance of this devotion by saying that whether there is peace or war in the world depends on the practise of this devotion. There will be Mass and speakers. We will also pray the Rosary, and do the 15 minute meditation together. Bring your own lunch or eat in the hotel carvery. For more details see firstsaturdays.ie
WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The Garry McMahon Traditional Singing Weekend will take place in Abbeyfeale from October 11-14.
MARATHON: The 2024 Cook Medical Mini Marathon will return to the University of Limerick on Sunday 6th October. In 2022 we saw the name changed from “Women’s Mini Marathon” to “Mini Marathon” in an effort to welcome everyone to come together to take part. Over the last three years, the event has raised over €150,000 for local charities.
https://limerickminimarathon.
EIGSE: This year’s festival marks the 25th anniversary of Michael Hartnett’s death in October, 1999. Gala Opening, Thursday, October 3, festival continues till Sunday 6th of October. Call on 087 483 4329.https://
DINGLE Irish Food Awards runs from October 3-5. https://www.irishfoodawards.
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FEAST of St. Therese of Lisieux is celebrated on Tuesday 1st October. Known as the “Little Flower”, she was a Carmelite sister and patron saint of the Missions. Feast of the Guardian Angels is celebrated on Wednesday 2nd October. Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on Friday 4th October. Founder of the Franciscan order and renowned for his love of God’s creation.
MASS – ST. MICHAEL’S WELL LIXNAW – Mon. 30th Sept, 12 noon & 7.30pm.
BIBLE Study on the Sunday Mass Readings which will prepare your Heart and Mind for Mass by studying the Word Of God, will take place in Athea Library starting on Wednesday October 2nd. 2024
RALLY: Kerry Motor Club upcoming Rose Hotel Winter Rally, scheduled for November 3rd.
https://motorsportireland.com/
REFLECT: Respect people who find time for you in their busy schedule, but love the people who never look at their schedule when you need them.
SHOEBOX: Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Since 2010, the Appeal has delivered 2.5 million shoeboxes to children in countries across Eastern Europe and Africa. Shoeboxes should be dropped off at one of hundreds of drop off points nationwide, or at your local DEALZ store by the 10th November. How to take part online https://www.teamhope.ie/
VINTAGE: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Sunday, September 22, held its annual traditional harvest day. The Talbot collection, where over 50 items of vintage machinery were on display.
FOOD VISION: An online ‘dashboard’ system to monitor the progress of actions under the Food Vision 2030 Strategy is currently being finalised and will be launched on a “phased basis” shortly, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue.
In response to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin Meath East TD Darren O’Rourke, the minister said that the dashboard is being developed to establish baseline environmental, economic and social data, and monitor progress against the goals.
The dashboard is currently being finalised, with a phased launch to stakeholders expected to begin shortly, the minister said.
https://www.agriland.ie/
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USA: The federal government controls 18.5 million acres of Utah’s land.
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INTERNET: Minister of Industry François-Philippe Champagne is calling an offer from Elon Musk to provide Canadians with cheap internet access “nonsense” after the Tesla owner said he could get the job done at less than half the cost of the federal government’s plan.
https://tnc.news/2024/09/16/
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ST KILLIAN was born in Mullagh, Co. Cavan in 640 AD, left Ireland from Killmacillogue, Tuosist Parish, Diocese of Kerry, and was martyred in Wurzburg, Germany in 689. His relics are visiting Mullagh and Cavan on Thurs Oct 3rd to Sun 6th, with Masses, processions, a concert, and times for veneration. Also historic visit – Mullagh is about an hour from Dublin and 15mins from Kells Co. Meath. Programme of events available on www.kilmorediocese.ie or on facebook at St Killians Heritage Centre. St Killian, Pray for us.
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HISTORY OF THE HILLS AND VALLEYS THAT SURROUND KNOCKANURE CHURCH YARD
By John Murphy.
The churchyard on Knockanure hill encircled by a large field affords a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. Rich in natural beauty history and local lore. Here is a roofless church where people prayed over 400 years ago. Down by the side of the hill is friars field in Barrett’s land where some Dominican monks found shelter after the Cromwellian and wars and lived there up to around 1804.Just a few fields away is the memorial to the three men who died at Gortaglanna. Pat Dalton, Paddy Wash and Lyons from Duagh the white cross marking where Mick Galvin was killed in the Kilmorna ambush of 1921 can be seen a short distance away. The broad wooded valley of the feale. The wood is the only thing that is left of the beautiful o Mahony Estate. The great house went up on smoke. Its resident at the time Sir Arthur Vicars was shot dead. The river Feale flows in a graceful curve before it seems to loose itself forever in the woods of Ballinruddery the home of the knight of Kerry. The castle still stands proudly in all its ruined glory. One old manuscript relates that the river got its name from Princess Fial. Out of modesty she went into deep water to avoid a gaze of a man and was drowned. Her husband a prince decided to name the river in her memory. On the hill of Duagh can be seen in the middle of which in a grove surrounded by a ditch. This is a Killeen. A burial place or unbaptised infants. Gorge Fitzmaurice the playwright lived near Duagh village. His plays portray the life style of the north Kerry rural scene a hundred years ago. In the hill beyond Duagh the river Smerla has its source. It flows down to meet the river Feale near Listowel. In 8 miles of its fertile valley, some 40 young men answered the call to the priesthood mostly in the 1920s to the 1950s period. More at link below
http://www.geocities.ws/
and more history below
https://northkerry.wordpress.
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MARRIAGE: Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland – Reignite the Spark in Your Marriage! Looking to deepen your connection and bring more joy, romance, and intimacy to your relationship? Join the Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend and rediscover the fun and passion in your marriage. Dates: Friday, 8th – Sunday,
10th November 2024; Venue: Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare.
Booking: Online only at www.marriageencounter.ie.
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