by Jer Kennelly
the coming academic year 2025-2026. Please contact Anne at school
office telephone at 068-49130 or 087-7939134 or email
[email protected] . Mile Buíochas , Eoghan O’ Sullivan ,
Principal. Church Gate collection The Parents Association of Scoil
Chorp Chriost Knockanure National School will take place at all Masses
next weekend 14th & 15th Dec. All support is greatly appreciated.CHOIR: Local school children will perform Christmas Songs in the
church on Tuesday 17th at 7pm.
DEATH of Very Rev. Canon Patrick Kelly, Castletown Conyers, on
December 8th 2024, in his 100th year. Retired priest of Athea,
Ballyhahill, Rockhill & Bruree, Patrickswell, Ballybrown and Bulgaden
and previously in the Diocese of Ferns. Predeceased by his sister Mary
Carr and his brother Denis Kelly. Survived by his nieces and nephews –
Mary, Brian, Maurice, Mairéad, Colum, Christophene, Gemma, grandnieces
and grandnephews, former parishioners, Bishop Brendan Leahy and his
brother priests of the Diocese of Limerick.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mathew Thompson, Paudie O Connor, Tommy Kelly, Sr.
Dympna Mulvihill, Sheila Harnett, Maureen Sweeney, Bridie Cox, Nora
Lynch, Sr. Loreto Relihan, Patsy Meehan, Billy Enright, Tony Collins,
Nora Crane, Mary McKenna, Michael Foley, Kieran Hayes, Fr. Kevin
McNamara, Desmond Groarke, Pat Moloney, Mossie Brosnan, This is the
100th anniversary of the death of Annie Moore, the first person to be
processed at Ellis Island. She rests in Calvary Cemetery in Queens,
NYC.
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.14th Dec.’24 Moyvane 1.Denny & Kitty McEnery
(Aniv.’s) Tubbertoureen 2. Ellie Mai, Mike Joe, Seamus & Tom
O’Flaherty (Aniv.’s), The Village at 7.30pm; Sun.15th Dec.’24
Knockanure 1.Special Intention 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Bridie,
Jack & Connie Shine & deceased of the Shine families (Aniv.’s) at
11am; Tues.17th Dec.’24 Moyvane a Private Intention Mass followed by
Eucharistic Adoration 10am; Wed.18th Dec.’24 Knockanure a Private
Intention at 10am; Thur.19th Dec.’24 Moyvane a Mass of Thanksgiving at
7pm; Fri.20th Dec.’24 Knockanure for Fr. Kevin McNamara (Aniv.) at
7pm; Sat.21st Dec.’24 Moyvane for Ned (30th Aniv.) & Maureen Sheehy
(13th Aniv.), & deceased of Mulvihill & Sheehy families at 7.30pm;
Sun.22nd Dec.’24 Knockanure for 1.John & Margaret McElligott &
daughter Betty Neumann (Aniv.’s) Kilmorna & USA & deceased of
McElligott family, 2.PJ Nolan, his father Denis, grandparents Patrick
& Brigid Nolan (Aniv.’s)at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Baby Max
O’Connor & grandfather Paudie O’Connor (Aniv.’s) at 11am.
DUAGH LIVE CRIB opened on Sunday 15th December immediately after Mass
and will remain daily throughout the Christmas period.
LISTOWEL CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS: Will take place on Monday night,
December 16th at 8.00 p.m. The priests of the Pastoral area will be
present, and all are welcome.
GAA Lotto Results from Tuesday November 19th, Jackpot was €10,400.
Numbers Drawn: 11, 12, 18, and 21. No winner but lucky dips went to:
1. Dublin Joe, c/o Kevin’s Bar; 2. Kyle and Noreen Foran, Listowel; 3.
Sean & Nathan Barry, c/o John Barry; 4. Nicholas Kennelly, Knockanure,
and 5. Noelle Devlin, Tarbert. Lotto Results from Tuesday November
26th, Jackpot was €10,500. Numbers Drawn: 1, 8, 13, and 24. No winner
but lucky dips went to: 1. Gerard O Keeffe, Kilmorna; 2. Norella
Molyneaux, Knockanure; 3. Brendan O Carroll, Moyvane; 4. Pat Guerin,
c/o Kevin’s, and 5. Noreen Goulding, c/o Eleanor.
THANKS: Knockanure Community Text Alert: We express our sincere
gratitude to the community for your support on last Monday night at
Our Special Christmas Gathering. A wonderful Community spirit. To
Fr. Brendan Walshe PP, Fr. Tom McMahon, Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan for
the beautiful celebration of Mass. To our speakers,Liam Speedy Nolan
MCC, Fionnan Fitzgerald MCC and Listowel Gardai. To our Sponsors of
Spot Prizes, to Dermot Clancy and Denise O’Leary their contribution
towards the cost of the night €300.00 Mag’s Deli for the delicious
food, to all who helped out on the night and to Our Committee members.
Go raibh mile mhat agaibhe. Special Christmas blessings to all.
SAMARITANS Kerry will be holding their church gate collections at all
Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day across all Kerry parishes.
HOSPICE are giving you the opportunity to remember your loved ones by
sponsoring a light on the online Memorial tree. To shine a light for
your loved one, go to http://www.lighttoremember.com and add your own
personal tribute. Thank you for your support.
SVP would like to thank all who contributed to the recent Church gate
Collection. €1,507 collected. All monies collected will be spent
locally.
DANCING; Christmas Charity Social Dance will be held on Sunday,
December 15 with music by Ger Walsh at Tomáisíns Bar Dance Hall,
Lisselton, from 3pm-5.30pm, in aid of comfort for Chemo, If any person
needs a drive please contact any member of the committee or contact
Mag on 086 3750037.
DUAGH LIVE CRIB: The Memory Room along with Duagh’s Live Crib will
open on Sunday 15th December after Mass. We would appreciate any old
photographs to display in the Memory Room. They can be handed to
Therese Cronin, the Village Duagh. Photos will be scanned, and the
originals will be returned to you.
ST JOHNS: Monday 16th to Wed 18th at 6pm; Children- The Grinch Who
Stole Christmas, and on Sunday 22nd at 3pm Cinema Club Afternoon- The
Holdovers, details from 068 22566.
ADVENT bible study group, meet every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in
the Library Athea. For further details contact Pat on 087-2034626.
Advent Wreath at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea: Each Sunday evening
during Advent a short prayer ceremony will take place at 5pm, everyone
welcome to come along and join us as we prepare for the celebration of
Christmas.
CHRISTMAS TREE: Video link https://youtu.be/mA1_bCgKjUI Filename
Knockanure Christmas Tree and Tractor run Dec 2024.
DRAW: The annual ICA Christmas Draw took place at the Marian Hall
recently.1st Prize – Christmas Hamper won by Michelle Buckley,
sponsored by North & East Cork Creameries.
2nd Prize – Listowel Vouchers won by Trish Groarke, sponsored by the
ICA. 3rd Prize – Turkey Voucher won by Owen James, sponsored by
Corridan’s Garage, Moyvane. 4th Prize – Christmas Ham won by Nora
Fitzmaurice, sponsored by Stack’s Butchers, Moyvane. The ICA would
like to thank all sponsors and those who support the ICA draw every
year.
SEAWEED: However, methane emissions were down an average 37.7% in the
herd that were fed the seaweed supplement, in comparison to the
control group, which indicates that seaweed containing feed additives
are effective at combating methane emissions in grazing cattle.
While the control group continued to emit stable levels of methane
throughout the 10 weeks, the second group exhibited a notable
reduction in methane emissions after day 16 of introducing the
supplement into their diet.
https://www.agriland.ie/farmin
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RAMBLING month. Listowel on last Thursday of the month and 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.
SENIOR LINE: Would you like someone to talk to? Senior Line is
Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day
of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 4591.
HELP: Tiglin is a registered charity in the Republic of Ireland that
helps people overcome addiction, homelessness and other
life-controlling issues. We have assisted hundreds of people and their
families in improving their lives. This is because we believe and
invest in each person’s potential. We work with anyone in need of
help. Therefore we get results that benefit the whole of society.
https://www.tiglin.ie/mission-
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HOMESHARE, Householders with a room to spare are carefully matched,
with Garda vetted accommodation seekers (Homesharers). The Homesharer
provides 10 hours of practical support and companionship as well as an
overnight presence each week in exchange for their accommodation.
https://thehomeshare.ie/
RADIO Kerry and Fexco are to honour Kerry Heroes, who have shown
outstanding community spirit, courage, vision and leadership in the
last 12 months, you can nominate them. Closing date for receipt of
nominations is midday on Monday, December 16th 2024. email to
[email protected] or by post to Kerry Heroes, Kerry Today, Radio
Kerry, Maine Street, Tralee.
SSE RENEWABLES: The SSE Renewable fund opened on Monday December 2 and
will close on Friday January 10. Community based projects within a
20km radius of Tournafulla, Rathcahill, Dromada and Athea wind farms
in Limerick and Lenamore wind farm in Kerry are invited to apply.
Preference will be given to those within 5km. Application forms and
supporting guidance documents can be found on the SSE Renewable
website or call Anne Reynolds on 0868783104.
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EPA estimated 700,000km of hedgerows in Ireland, offers huge potential
to sequester carbon on farms, if properly managed.
SEANAD Elections, ballots must be in by 29th of January, details from
01 439 2424.
PLOUGHING Championships in 2025 will take place at Screggan,
Tullamore, from 16-18 September.
CHRISTMAS Mass Schedule; Christmas Eve: 6pm Moyvane, 8pm Knockanure;
Christmas Day 9.30am Knockanure, 11am Moyvane. Christmas Mass cards,
Concert/Raffle Tickets, available in the Parish Office. The Parish
Office will close at 1pm on 20th Dec.’24 and reopen 2nd Jan.’25.
FEAST of St. Flann is celebrated on Saturday 21st December. One of two
North Kerry saints (Cill Flainn) who founded the monastery of Doire na
bhFlann in Tipperary. Here in 1980 were discovered the beautiful set
of altar vessels –chalice, paten and strainer – which are now in the
National Museum
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JUBILEE 2025, Year in the Church.
A Jubilee Year is held every twenty-five years. Pope Francis will
officially open the year by opening a Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica
Rome on Christmas Eve. The beginning will be celebrated worldwide on
the following Sunday, 29th December Feast Day of the Holy Family in
every diocese worldwide, and thus at all our Masses that weekend. Pope
Francis has chosen the Jubilee theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. We are asked
to treat the year ahead as a year-long pilgrimage seeking together to
become more aware that truly Jesus Christ Our Saviour is with us each
day, – as our help, strength and guide. When we speak of ‘Hope’ we
mean ‘Hope in Jesus Christ’, Hope in our God, Father, Son and Spirit.
NOTRE DAME: People praying and singing while Notre Dame cathedral is
burning in Paris
https://youtu.be/V8CExIJyvAg?f
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LATIN MASS will be offered on Sunday 29th December 2024 at 12.00 noon
at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee, V92 DX62,
by Fr. Bernard Healy CC. More info from [email protected]
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CHRISTMAS REMEMBERANCE SERVICE For Loved Ones Lost To Suicide at which
you are invited to place a little ornament on the tree in memory of
your loved ones, Sunday December 15th at 3:30pm at the Town Hall,
Princes Quay, Tralee.
WANTED: THE Camogie Association appeal for historical materials to
contribute to the GAA Library and Archives. GAA Archivist Adam
Staunton can be contacted at [email protected] or 01 8192350.
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WALK: “Shannon Way Trail Upgrade Complete”
https://asdeevillage.com/news/
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Estuary Rollers Christmas Charity Run in Listowel 2024
https://www.facebook.com/reel/
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KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION LISTOWEL will hold a 5K/10K fun
run on Saturday 28th December on the Greenway Listowel at 12 pm .
Registration begins at 11am in Christys The Well. Buses available from
the Square to take walkers to the start point
VINCENT CARMODY will launch his new book, North Kerry Camera
Revisited, at the Listowel Arms Hotel on Sunday December 22nd at
5.00pm.
BILL KIRBY MEMORIAL 4 MILE WALK in aid of Kerry Hospice. Gathering at
the Brogue Inn, Tralee on St. Stephen’s Day at 11am and walk
commencing at 11.30am. Sponsorship Cards available from
Michael Fox O’Connor 087 9833075.
THOUGHT: It’s not what’s under the tree that matters; it’s who is
gathered around it.
By AC Wimmer- CNA Newsroom, Dec 7, 2024
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica on
Saturday, urging them to resist the “seduction of power” and instead
follow “the path of Jesus.”
“In spiritual life as in pastoral life, we risk focusing on what is
incidental and forgetting what is essential,” the pope cautioned. “Too
often, secondary things replace what is necessary, external
appearances overshadow what truly counts.”
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JOURNAL: 21st Edition of the Sliabh Luachra Journal – All Edited by
Donal Hickey, now available.
Articles include, The grave of nurse Ellie Buckley, born in Mountcain
in Knocknagree in 1913, was found in Lewisham in London, 75 years
after her passing in 1942. Dr. Elsie Quinlan / Sr Aidan, born in
Ballydesmond in 1914, was martyred by a riot mob in the East London
township in South Africa in 1952. Australian soldier George Nash, on
leave from the World War front in France in 1917,
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O’Connor Family
Patrick T O’Connor. He married ?. Woulfe. (Gortnaminch, Listowel) (For
the parents of ?. Woulfe please see page 2). Kerry Sentinel, August
6th 1910.
Reports the death of Mrs. Pat T O’Connor (nee Woulfe) of Gortnaminch,
Listowel. She was cousins of Rev. O’Connor, Rev. J. Hayes,
Ballylongford PP, Rev. P. Woulfe CC Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, Rev. W.
Shanahan, USA. Chief mourners were her husband Pat T O’Connor, Mrs. T
Devane, Mrs. J. Lamb, Mrs. Hartnett her daughters; Terence O’Connor
who was her son, Tom Woulfe her brother, T. McCarthy, Knockbrane, 1st.
cousin, James Woulfe, Beal Hill, James Woulfe, Ballyowe…?, Robert and
Matt Woulfe of Kilteen were nephews.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4, 25 January 1906, Page 9
KERRY— Death of a Religious.
In the cemetery attached to the Presentation Convent, Listowel, on
December 2, the remains of Sister Mary John, who had spent forty-six
years in religion were laid to rest. Deceased lady was a daughter of
the late Mr. John Grant, Listowel, and a grand-daughter of the late
Mr. Maurice Dalton, who was one of the first Catholics appointed to
the magistracy after the relaxation of the penal laws.
New Zealand Tablet , 8 November 1906, Page 27
Death of a Listowel Man.
The death recently occurred at his residence Killerin House, Listowel,
of Mr. Maurice O’Halloran. Deceased, who had attained his 53rd year,
was a member of an old local, family, and his loss is deplored by a
large circle of friends and relatives.
New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 29, 18 July 1907, Page 27
KERRY— A Venerable Religious.
Rev. Mother Austin, of the Presentation Convent of the Holy Cross,
Listowel, who has just died, was 84 years of age, and had been a nun
for fifty-seven years.
New Zealand Tablet , 27 August 1908, Page 23
MISSING FRIENDS
REIDY, Martin, native of Listowel, County Kerry left home many years
ago, last heard of in Australia, heard of recently as being in South
Island, New Zealand most anxiously sought. for by his father.
New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 22, 3 June 1909, Page 855
Otahuhu
An old and highly respected resident of this district (writes an
Otahuhu correspondent) passed away recently in the person of Mr. John
Mulvihill, at the age of 94 years. Deceased, who was a native of
Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, arrived in New Zealand nearly half a
century ago, and settled almost immediately in Otahuhu, where he has
since resided. He has always been noted as a fervent and zealous
Catholic, and his generosity in church matters was unsurpassed. He
died fortified with the rites of the Church.— R.l.P.
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ELECTRIC Planes; The world’s largest all-electric plane has completed
its maiden voyage, flying for 30 minutes in the skies above the US
state of Washington. Its safe landing in Moses Lake, about 300km
southeast of Seattle, is a milestone in a dream that’s been floating
about since the late 1800s – air travel powered by electricity. From
two French army officers strapping batteries to an airship in 1884 to
the prototypes, demonstrators and leisure craft that have been built
since, it’s been a long journey.
https://www.weforum.org/storie
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FIRE: On the night of Sunday 5 September 1926, a fire ripped through a
makeshift cinema in the
town of Dromcollogher, county Limerick. At the time of the
performance, there were about
150 people in attendance. With only one exit out of the building, many
people struggled to
escape. Despite heroic efforts to rescue those trapped inside
forty-eight people died. Many
more were injured. The youngest victim was James Kenny aged seven and
the oldest was
Mary Turner aged sixty-eight
https://tintean.org.au/2024/12
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ROMA: On the basis of a decree issued by Heinrich Himmler on 16
December 1942, the deportation of some 23,000 Sinti and Roma from
throughout Europe begins in February. The destination of the
transports is a part of the killing centre Auschwitz-Birkenau that has
been designated by the SS as the “Gypsy camp”. Within a few months,
most die of hunger, disease, or acts of violence by the SS. Numerous
children fall victim to the experiments of SS camp doctor Josef
Mengele.
https://www.coe.int/en/web/rom
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WINTER: Kari Leibowitz is a psychologist and the author of How to
Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult
Days. She spent a year at the northernmost university in the world in
Tromsø, Norway, studying why people living in the Arctic, where the
sun doesn’t rise for two months, don’t suffer from seasonal depression
at the rates you might expect. Today on the show, Kari explains how
our expectations can create a nocebo effect that makes winter feel
worse than it needs to, why breaking winter into three distinct
sub-seasons can help us appreciate it more, how Nordic practices like
hygge can make darkness feel cozy rather than oppressive, and why
getting outside and staying social — even when it’s cold and dark —
are keys to thriving during the season.
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