by Jer Kennelly
crowned winners of the TG4 Réalta agus Gaolta, recently. The sisters
Kseniia (19), Yevlaliia (17), Olena (15), Nataliia (12) and Sofiia
(8)), impressed both judges and audiences with their Irish-Ukrainian
folk tunes on violin and cello.TG4 and Adare Productions are back with a new series of Réalta agus
Gaolta; the search to find Ireland’s Most Talented Family. To enter
contact;
Apply now at www.tg4.ie/realtaagusgaolta. Or for further information
contact: 083 1326559 or Email: [email protected]
CONCERT: Michael English Concert Sun. May 11th, tickets available in
the Parish Office.
2nd Collection at Masses 12th & 13th Apr. for Family Services/Accord
COLLECTION: There will be a church gate collection on Saturday, April
5th and Sunday, April 6th in aid of Dogs for the Disabled. This
charity is based in Cork and train assistance dogs for children and
adults with physical disabilities, providing them with a better
quality of life and independence. As there are long waiting lists,
they are currently fund raising to renovate an old building and train
more dogs. They receive no government funding and any donation you can
give will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance for your
kindness.
REFLECTION: Let each day be lived as though it was the last in a long
line of happy fulfilling life. If God grants us another tomorrow, let
us remember to accept it with a happy heart.
A THOUGHT- Always tell people how you feel. Tomorrow is not guaranteed
to anyone, and regret can last a lifetime. After they are gone no
matter how loud you cry, they will not hear you.
THANKS: Moyvane ICA sincerely thank all who contributed to their
recent Daffodil Collection. The total collected for the local branch
of the Irish Cancer Society was €1476.80.
Exercise Classes continue at the Marian Hall every Mon.1:30pm – 2:30pm
with Conor O’Neill. No need to book, just turn up on the day! All
welcome.
Chiropodist: Care of the Aged Moyvane/Knockanure, Chiropodist will
attend Marian Hall Monday 7th of April at 10am. For appointment
contact Elaine on 068-49692.
PADRE Pio Devotions on Tuesday 11th February at 7.30pm in Castleisland
Parish Church.
DEATH of Alan Kennelly, Lisaniskea & Knockanure, Kilmorna, on Friday
28th March, 2025. Husband of Amy (Nee McElligott), Doting father of
Caoimhe and Cathal. Survived also by his parents Paddy and Cathy, his
brother Adrian, sister-in-law Margo, nephews Colm and Eoin and his
niece Tara. Remembered by David and Siobhán McElligott, his
sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, extended
family, work colleagues at Beasleys, neighbours and wide circle of
friends. Requiem Mass for Alan was celebrated on Thursday at
Knockanure Church. Interment afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Elena Goulding, Tom Sheehan, Sr. Philomena Griffin,
Bridget Carmody, Sr. Gerard O Connor, Patricia King, Sr. Imelda
Kennelly, Anthony Relihan, Mike Brosnan, Hannah Stack, Mary Sweeney,
Betty Greaney, Nora Enright, Joseph O Connor, Michael Loughlin,
Vincent Doherty, Kathleen McGrath, Fr Tom Hickey, Kathleen Woulfe,
Christy O Connell, Joe Boland,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 5th Apr.’25 Moyvane 1. Michael Brosnan (2nd
Aniv.) & Parents Charlie & Nora Brosnan (Aniv.’s), 2. Jerry & Nodie
Brosnan (Aniv.’s), 3. Paddy Kearney (Month’s Mind), 4. Eileen Kearney
(Month’s Mind) Kilbaha at 7.30pm; Sun. 6th Apr.’25 Knockanure at
9.30am, and mass Moyvane for Tom Foley (Aniv.) at 11am; Tues.
8th Apr.’25 Moyvane a Workers Mass at 7am and 10am mass for a Private
Intention, Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration at 10am; Wed. 9th
Apr. Knockanure a Private Intention at 7pm; Thurs.10th Apr.’25 Moyvane
a Private Intention at 7pm; Fri.11th Apr.’25 Knockanure, 1.Theresa &
Mike Kennelly & Nana Maureen, (Aniv.’s) 2.Mike & Betty Greaney (12th &
3rd Aniv.’s) & Tony Horgan who died recently at 7pm; Sat. 12th Apr.’25
Moyvane for William Hudson (2nd Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 13th Apr.’25
Knockanure Palm Sunday for Christina Dillon, (Month’s Mind) at
9.30am, and mass Moyvane for John Shanahan & his Dad Patrick (Aniv’s)
& deceased of Shanahan & Egan families at 11am.
ADORATION in The Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Abbeyfeale will take place
every Thursday and Friday during Lent following 10am Mass until 8pm
each evening.
GRAVEYARD Masses 2025, Mon. 4th Aug.’25 @ 8pm – Ahavoher; Tues. 5th
Aug.’25 @ 8pm – Knockanure and Weds. 6th Aug.’25 @ 8pm – Murhur.
GAA: Minor North Kerry League Div 1 Rd 1: Moyvane 2-11 to Finuge 3-10.
Kerry LGFA, Kerry and West Limerick Credit Union continue their
sponsorship of the Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup. 37 teams from across
the county are competing across six divisions.
N.K.H.B CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS – Friday, 11 April, 7.30pm – a
Centenary Mass at Lixnaw Church to be celebrated by former Kilmoyley
and Kerry hurler Rev. Maurice Brick – followed by light refreshments
at An Ceolann Cultural
Centre, Lixnaw, one of many events to mark occasion.
DANCE CAMP: Con Colbert Hall, Athea. April 22 and 23 from 1-3pm.
€20 for two days. Learn to Freestyle dance, Line dance, jive and
waltz from age 5-11 years.
ATHEA CÉILÍ: A Céilí will be held in the Con Colbert Memorial Hall
Athea on Sunday April 6,from 3-6pm. Music by Taylor’s Cross Band .
Refreshments will be served. It is a fundraiser for the hall.
BEST Wishes to Athea Vixens who travel to Barcelona to compete in the
Thomas Sola basketball Championship, to compete against teams from
across Europe in both U16 and U18. Vixens come from Athea, Glin and
surrounding areas. Congratulations to Lios Tuathail AC Athlete and
National Champion Sophie O’Flaherty in the U14 High Jump at The
National Finals recently in Athlone. Congratulations to Mollie O
Riordan, Killarney Valley AC and from Moyvane was named Junior Track &
Field Athlete of the year at the Kerry Athletics awards night
recently.
ST JOHNS: Saturday 12th, Theatre with- I Do Not Like Thee Dr. Fell,
presented by Laois Fourth Wall Theatre Group; Monday 14th Children’s
Easter Theatre, 12 noon and 2pm; Tuesday 22nd Drama Workshop; Wed.
23rd Film- Inside Out 2, Seanie Horan of Kilmoyley, his new art
exhibition, called Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way, in St John’s Theatre,
Listowel for the month of April. more contact [email protected]
or our box office 068 22566.
SWIM CAMP: West Limerick Sports Complex Monday, April 14 – Friday
April 18/ Tuesday April 22 – Friday, April 25. Details 06977551.
EASTER MONDAY: Join us for an unforgettable Wellbeing Event at
Barnagh on Easter Monday, April 21. Take part in a 5/10 K run or walk
or take on a 20K cycle or take part in a wellness session or demo by
our yoga instructors, PT’s nutritionist and much more.
RUN BALLYBUNION on Easter Saturday, April 19th. Visit the website
www.RunBallybunion.com and follow the links to book your spot!
RUN: The Regeneron Great Limerick Run is the biggest mass
participation sporting event outside Dublin, on May 4th 2025.
KNOCKFIERNA WALK: The Knockfierna climbers are climbing Knockfierna in
aid of the Brothers of Charity on Sunday April 13, at 2.30pm. People
are asked to bring a snack for a cup of tea in the Rambling House
afterwards. All are welcome.
STACK’S MOUNTAIN Half Marathon & 10k which takes place on Saturday 26th April.
SINGING Club; Philip Enright’s Ramble Inn Friday, held their monthly
session on April 4 from 8pm.
FLEADH BY THE FEALE Traditional Music Festival will be officially
launched on Friday, April 11th at the Ploughman bar, Abbeyfeale.
MUSIC: Seanchaí Songwriters Group at Kerry Writers’ Museum. Calling
all songwriters – Whether you’re an experienced lyricist or just
starting out, join a welcoming creative space to share ideas, get
inspired and refine your craft. Meeting from 7-9pm on the second and
last Thursday of the month. For more information call or text Karen on
087 630 3308.
MUSIC: Teach Siamsa Finuge is delighted to announce a Concertina
Masterclass with Greta Curtin on Tuesday, April 16th from 2:00pm to
4:30pm.
Booking is available on Eventbrite and for further information please contact
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ARTS: To find out about annual programme of opportunities and events,
go to our dedicated website. Website
(https://kerrycoco.us10.list-m
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GROW MENTAL HEALTH Support Group meetings Wednesday nights in the
Shanchai Centre, 24 The Square, Listowel. V31 RD93 at 8pm, it was well
supported in 2024, for more information contact Jerry Cronin 086 027
1990.
TALK WITH JOHN LONERGAN: Everyone welcome to a free talk at the
Desmond Complex NCW on Thursday, April 10 at 7.30pm on ‘How to be
happy and content’. John Lonergan is former Governor of Mountjoy
Prison.
SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES: Mondays at the Plaza Hall, Listowel. Classes
include waltzing, jiving, quick step, line dancing and much more.
Beginners 7p.m. – 8p.m. Advanced 9 p.m. For bookings call or text
087-7451631.
SENIOR LINE is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people
open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 4591.
BRIDGE CLUB: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club meet on Thursday evenings in St.
Ita’s Day Centre. New members very welcome. Contact Nora Quirke 087
7615480.
SPRING Clean: visit the website www.nationalspringclean.org and
register for a free clean-up kit.
SCHOOL: Participation in the School Milk Scheme had declined at a rate
of approximately 20% per annum between 2010 and 2017. Reasons for
falling participation included the level of parental contribution
being too high, children opting to drink water over milk, spillages,
food waste, adoption by children of non-dairy lifestyles, and the
storage of milk in schools.
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IFA: Friday, April 11th
IFA President Francie Gorman and IFA Director General Damian
McDonald will meet French Ambassador HE Céline Place in the Irish Farm
Centre.
IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle, IFA Director General Damian
McDonald and Director of Organisation James Kelly will meet with
Nicholas Tarrant from ESB Networks in the Irish Farm Centre.
IFA Policy Executive Max Potterton will attend a Tillage Industry
Ireland meeting with Prof. Kevin McDonnell from UCD to discuss the
crop science degree programme.
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RUN BALLYBUNION will take place on Easter Saturday, April 19th.
Ballybunion Hospice Branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation are holding
their annual Good Friday Walk on Friday 18th April, starting at 11am
from Ballybunion Garda Station.
TINTEAN Ballybunion Sat 19th April George Murphy and the Rising Sons,
with special guest Brian O Brien.
RAMBLING House; 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.
CULTURE Night 2025 will take place on Friday, September 19. Proposals
are sought for events across Kerry. Contact, visit the website
arts.kerrycoco.ie/culture-nigh
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TIDY TOWNS: The national SuperValu Tidy Towns competition is an annual
contest organised by the Department of Rural and Community
Development. The competition is supported by the title sponsor
SuperValu and many other agencies.
https://www.tidytowns.ie/compe
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SUMMER MARKET Ballybunion, now inviting people to contact by email on
ballybunionsummermarket2025@ou
from 31st May, 10am-3pm in McMunns garden.
MARKET: “Abbeyfeale Market is a group of traders and crafters from
Abbeyfeale and surrounding areas bring you a wide range of gifts, hand
crafted products, home baking and so much more. They can be contacted
through the Abbeyfeale Community page on FB. Coming to you the second
Friday of the month Friday 10 am – 2pm. Also the last Saturday of the
month from 11am – 3pm.
CAMINO: “Have you ever dreamed of walking the Camino. This September
join the MSC Missions as we walk the shaded lanes and valleys of the
Camino Frances walking from Saria to Santiago in Spain. We will then
visit Fatima for a short pilgrimage. We are being led on this
spiritual journey by Fr Tony Horgan MSC. For more details of this
pilgrimage ring Valerie at 021 454 3988 or email
[email protected]
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MARRIAGE: Accord Tralee are recruiting new members for Counselling and
facilitating pre-Marriage courses. Open evening Meadowlands Hotel
Tralee Mon. 28th Apr.’25 from 7.30pm-9pm. All welcome. Contact
066-7122280 or [email protected].
POETRY: The Limerick Writers’ Centre April is Poetry Month in Limerick
for 2025. With over 13 events and more than 20 performers throughout
April.
visit aprilispoetryfestivallimerick on Facebook.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE from Cork Airport with Spiritual Director Group
Leader Jim Keogh, departing from Cork with Aer Lingus on 4th June
2025.Everyone is welcome! .For further information and full details
please contact Jim Keogh 087 2678793 /064 661 8981.
Chrism Mass 15th Apr., Join us for in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney
for Chrism Mass at 7pm. At this Mass, the Holy Oils for use in the
Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Ordination and Anointing of the
Sick are blessed for the year ahead. Also, Bishop Ray and the priests
will renew their commitment to priestly service. That renewal will
speak of dedication to Christ; seeking to become more like Him; and
imitating his service as Shepherd.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/
HOSPITAL: 87,366 people presented to the emergency department at UHL
in 2024. Of those presenting, 6,062 left the hospital without
completing their treatment.
BLOOD: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is now accepting
patients with Hereditary Haemochromatosis (HH) to give blood, who meet
certain conditions in relation to their HH maintenance, and also meet
standard blood donation criteria at all blood donation clinics
nationwide, including community clinics. These patients/donors do not
require a prescription to attend their local blood donation clinic
(excluding weekly Stillorgan Friday therapeutic clinic).
—————–Your blood may no longer be discarded and could now
be used to save others’ lives.
https://www.giveblood.ie/can-i
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KIDNEY: Ireland has an estimated 500,000 individuals living with
chronic kidney disease. Many are at significant risk of progressing to
kidney failure and premature death. Just over 5,400 of these
individuals have already developed kidney failure and are receiving
treatment with either dialysis or a kidney transplant.
https://www.limerickleader.ie/
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TB: Research scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute
(AFBI) are confirming that bovine tuberculosis (bTB) can be fully
eradicated in Northern Ireland. The issue was discussed at a recent
Omics’ conference hosted by the organisation in Belfast. AFBI
virologist, Dr. Adrian Allen, made the point that herd testing and the
selective removal of reactor bovines alone had previously managed to
get bTB disease levels down to extremely low levels.
https://www.agriland.ie/farmin
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MTU Kerry Campus new Healthcare Simulation Centre, this million-euro
facility, supported by Higher Education Authority funding, will
enhance clinical training capabilities of MTU’s plan to double nursing
student intake by 2030.
FULL Moon on 13th. Dandelion and daisy are becoming more plentiful.
Blackthorn is in flower, Flowering and Black currents are also in
flower and so are plums.
FEAST of St. John the Baptist de la Salle (1651-1719) is celebrated on
Monday 7th April. The founder of the Brothers of Christian Schools –
the De La Salle congregation. He is the patron saint of Teachers.
Feast of St. Aodhán of Cill Eachra, south of Templemore in Tipperary,
is celebrated on Friday 11th April. According to legend, on returning
to his monastery he found his fellow monks complaining of hunger and
by his prayers an apple tree bearing fruit grew at once in front of
his church.
TRÓCAIRE 2025: Next month we will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of
Laudato Sí’. Have you read Laudato Si’? Would you like to learn more
about it? Find out more at trocaire.org/our-work/working-
Ireland/parishes/laudato-si Laudato Si’ Week runs from May 19th – 26th
2025. How could your parish celebrate it? We will have ideas and
events keep an eye on our website trocaire.org
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WATER, anyone who goes for a walk is accustomed to the sight of mains
water leaking, both in street and countryside, often for long periods.
ACCORD TRALEE: Recruiting new members for Counselling and facilitating
pre-Marriage courses. An open evening will be held in the Meadowlands
Hotel Tralee, V92 DC83 on Monday 28th April 2025 between 7.30pm and 9.
pm. More information will be provided. All are welcome. Contact No 066
7122280. [email protected].
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IRISH SYNODAL PATHWAY – WHAT ARE THE PRIORITIES?
The Irish Church will be having a Synodal Assembly in October 2026.
What should the priorities be for this gathering? Join the discussion
through our Spring Gatherings either in person or online during the
first half of April. For more information look under Diocesan News on
the www.dioceseofkerry.ie
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GRIEF: Elizabeth Garry Brosnan explores Grief and Loss – diocese of Kerry
https://youtu.be/jxvOQBCD__A?f
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TALK: Beyond Optimism: The Gospels as a Key Source of Christian Hope.
Fr Séamus O’Connell will lead a morning of reflection on the journey
from optimism to hope, on Saturday 12 April, 10.15 am – 12.45 pm in
Our Lady and St Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Tralee. All are welcome.
TRIP to Inisfallen. There will be a pilgrimage (Mass and Talk) to
Inisfallen Island, Killarney, on 15 May 2025. If you wish to go on
this pilgrimage call Tigh na Sagart on 066-9156131. It is essential to
book your place.
HISTORY: The next meeting of Tarbert Historical Society will be on
Friday 25 April when Patrick Lynch will talk on ‘Irish men who fought
and died in the Spanish Civil War 1936- 1939.
GAA: History of the North Kerry Board
When County Convention of 1924 adopted a Listowel motion calling for
the setting up of Divisional Boards to promote Hurling and Football
all over Kerry, the stage was set for eighty six exciting years and
eighty six tumultuous years in North Kerry.
Maurice McGrath, the then Postmaster of Listowel was the genius behind
the motion and it was fitting that he should be the first President of
a North Kerry Board. Six Clubs affiliated for the new League,
Ballydonoghue, Ballylongford, Duagh, Faha, Listowel and Moyvane. Five
pound grant was given to each team, five sets of jersies were to be
obtained, Listowel having their own already and the winners were to
get a set of gold medals while the runners up received a football. The
competition was won by Moyvane in that famous match known as the
“North Kerry All Ireland”. But it was not the first league in North
Kerry. In 1918/20 leagues had been run under the aegis of a league
Board set up under the auspices of Listowel club. Listowel won the
1918 league, and Dromlought (Ballydonoghue) that of 1919/20.
http://northkerryfootball.com/
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FLOWERS: Let Dandelions Bee
One of the best actions you can take to help pollinators is reduce
mowing. This helps local, native wildflowers emerge naturally over
time. In March, Dandelions begin blooming. Research shows they are the
most important source of nectar and pollen for pollinators on the
island of Ireland, so ‘Let Dandelions Bee.
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Brief Life History of Morgan John
When Sir Morgan John O’Connell was born on 1 January 1739, in Diocese
of Kerry, Ireland, his father, Daniel O’Connell, was 40 and his
mother, Maire Ni Dhuibh O’Donoghue, was 41. He married Catherine
‘Kate’ O’Mullane on 16 April 1771, in Diocese of Cork, Ireland. They
were the parents of at least 9 sons and 12 daughters. He died on 27
May 1809, in County Kerry, Ireland, at the age of 70, and was buried
in Ireland.
https://ancestors.familysearch
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TEMPERANCE: Boston Pilot (1838-1857), Volume 4, Number 47, 20 November 1841
Very Rev. T. Mathew —Progress of Temperance. Last Sunday being the day
which was announced as that on which the Very Rev. Mr. Mathew would
arrive at Newtownsandes, to preach a charity sermon for the completion
of the parish chapel of Murhur, and to administer the sacred pledge of
temperance, twenty two thousand of the sober and exemplary
teetotallers of Clanmaurice, Iraughticonnor, Trugheriackmy, swelled by
countless auxiliary accessions from Glin, Loughill, Askeaton, Adare,
Newcastle, Abbeyfeale, and even from Clare, were assembled at
Newtownsandes as early as eleven o’clock, to welcome the great
benefactor of Irishmen once more to Kerry. The immense, the
overwhelming, and constantly augmenting numbers of the multitude could
not have been less than 100,000. About twelve o’clock the holy
sacrifice of the mass was celebrated in the chapel, and at its
conclusion the illustrious Apostle of Temperance delivered a most
eloquent and impressive sermon, in the course of which he exhorted his
idolizing auditory to contribute each his mite towards the completion
of the temple of God.
After a long and soul-awakening sermon, this Indefatigable labourer in
the vineyard of the Lord, proceeded to administer the sacred pledge to
numerous thousands who were arranged around him, by the praiseworthy
exertions of Mr. Sub-Inspector Fletcher and his efficient police, in
batches varying from 500 to 700 postulants each. Foremost among the
gentlemen who attended and contributed literally to the completion of
the chapel, we observed the Knight of Glin. The Rev. Mr. Mathew was
detained until a late hour by his pious labours in the cause of
temperance, and then retired to the residence of the Rev. Mr. Long,
where a select company was invited by the hospitable parish priest to
meet him. [Limerick Reporter.
https://newspapers.bc.edu/?a=d
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The Female Convicts Research Centre promotes interest in the female
convicts of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), by encouraging and
facilitating research.
From 1803 to 1853, 13,500 female convicts were transported to Van
Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), as punishment for crimes, mainly theft.
After serving their sentences they were released into the community.
Their transportation left a lasting legacy. The Female Convicts
Research Centre encourages research into these female convicts, mainly
through its database, website and seminars.
https://femaleconvicts.org.au/
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SHATTERPROOF: Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist and
researcher and the author of Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of
Constant Chaos. Today on the show, Tasha explains why the concept of
resilience rose to prominence in the 2010s, how resilience can be
improved a little as a skill, but is largely an exhaustible capacity,
and how you know when you’re hitting your “resilience ceiling.” We
then talk about the more sustainable skillset and strength of becoming
shatterproof. We discuss the potential to grow forward instead of
simply bouncing back, the psychological needs that have to be met to
become shatterproof, and research-backed tools for thriving in life
instead of just surviving.
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Saint John Paul II’s Blood-Stained Shirt Relic —————————-
“You can still see the pope’s blood stains on the relic, and you can
make out three distinct holes,” Sister Maria Rosario of the Daughters
of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul told Rome Reports.
“They are holes caused by bullets. Not because there were three
bullets, but since the shirt was folded over itself, because of how he
was standing.”
Sister Maria also explained how the relic came to them: through nurse
Anna Stanghellini, who had preserved the undershirt in her closet for
many years.
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Breeding Rabbits 1963;
Raising rabbits for meat is a different type of farming venture.
Two thousand rabbits a year are bred in Knockanure in County Kerry on
the farm of Betty Budd.
Miss Budd’s farm produces more than two thousand rabbits a year for
the table. On average, she keeps around 500 live rabbits. The rabbits
are fed with high protein pellets at a cost of around £37 a tonne.
https://www.rte.ie/archives/20
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