by Jer Kennelly
FIRST Holy Communion ceremonies 2025, Saturday 10th May Church of
Corpus Christi Knockanure @11am, and Saturday 17th May Church of
Assumption Moyvane @11am.
MICHAEL ENGLISH CONCERT. The postponed fundraiser will take place on
Sunday, May 11 in Moyvane church.
WALK: Darkness Into Light 2025, will take place at 4:15 a.m. on
Saturday, May 10, 2025. Moyvane Darkness into Light Sat. 10th May
4.30am. Register online on darknessintolight.ie or in person in the
Marian Hall on 9th May 2pm-8pm.
CLOTHES: Scoil Chorp Chriost will be holding a clothes bank collection
on the 14th of May all clothes donations would be greatly appreciated
and can be dropped to the polytunnel in the school yard anytime before
the 14th of May.
TRAINING: Moyvane LGFA is with Moyvane Gaa and Kerry Ladies Gaelic
Football. Give it a go and you won’t regret it. Every Wednesday
evening 6.30-7.30 in Knockanure GAA pitch.
POPE Francis we invite you to sign a Book of Condolences in Moyvane
Church and to Knockanure Church afterwards. May he rest in peace.
PADRE Pio Devotions are on Tuesday 8th April at 7.30pm in Castleisland
Parish Church.
ROSARY at the Grotto in Knockanure on Monday evenings at 8pm. Grotto
Moyvane at 6:45pm each Tuesday. O’Connell’s Ave Grotto every Sunday in
at 6pm. Finuge Grotto every Tuesday at 8pm for the month of May.
Killocrim Grotto every Friday evening in May at 8pm.
DEATH of Tom Mulvihill, Harrow, Middlesex, late of Upper Aughrim and
Seán Fitzmaurice, Birmingham, late of Leitrim Middle, who died
recently.
DEATH of David Stack, Park, Upper Athea, Athea, on Thursday, 24th
April 2025. Predeceased by his parents Hannah & Phil, brother John,
sisters Josie & Mary, brothers-in-law Bill Loftus & Leslie Wilson.
Sadly missed by his brother Philip (Limerick), sister Kitty (Cathy
Wilson), sister-in-law Hannah, nephews and nieces – Philip & Yvonne
(Stack), Carmel, Liam, Philip & Hilda (Loftus), other relatives.
Requiem Mass for David celebrated in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea
on 28th April, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea,
County Limerick.
ANNIVERSARIES: Bridie Cox, Jackie McMahon, Denis Collins, Canon
Michael Fleming, Fr. Colmcille Murphy, Nora Sheehy, Michael Andrew
Beasley O Flaherty, Mike Brendan Sheehy, Maurice Galvin, Bridget
Beaton, Ronald J Dougherty, Paud Culhane, Tom Sullivan, Molly White,
Dillon Boyer, Sean Ahern, Liam Breathnach,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 3rd May’25 Moyvane, 1.Paudie Hanrahan (2nd
Aniv.) Kilbaha & his brother Neilie & his wife Mena who died recently
in the UK, 2.Denis O’Connor (Month’s Mind) and his wife Maura (Aniv.),
Aughrim at 7.30pm; Sun. 4th May’25 Knockanure for Padraig & Jackie
McMahon (Aniv.’s) & his nephew Mathew McMahon Jr. who died during the
week at 9.30am, mass Moyvane for Margaret Sweeney (1st Aniv.) &
husband Eamonn (Aniv.), Woodgrove at 11am; Tues. 6th May’25 Moyvane a
Private Intention “Thanksgiving Mass” Mass followed by Eucharistic
Adoration at 10am, and Mass Knockanure for Noreen Moran (Month’s Mind)
at 7.30pm; Wed. 7th May’25 Knockanure a Private Intention at 7pm;
Thurs. 8th May’25 Moyvane a Private Intention at 7pm; Fri. 9th May’25
Knockanure a Private Intention at 7pm; Sat. 10th May’25 Moyvane for
David Foley (Aniv.), Kilbaha and deceased of Foley & O’Connor families
at 7.30pm; Sun. 11th May’25 Knockanure for Noreen & Patrick Sweeney
(Aniv.’s) Carrueragh at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Anne Prendiville
(Aniv.), Carrueragh at 11am.
COINCIDENCE: Palm Sunday, St Patricks Day and the Date of Easter. In
1940, an unusual coincidence took place when Palm Sunday (which is one
week prior to Easter Sunday) occurred on the same day as St Patrick’s
day. In Ireland, which has St Patrick as its patron saint, people were
able to wear both the shamrock and the palm on the same day. The next
such occurrence is in the year 2391.
TRIP: Listowel Parish Youth Group and leaders climb Croagh Patrick in
Co Mayo recently, remembering Pope Francis and the parishioners of the
parish with prayers and candles.
CHERISH THE LADIES: Celebrity Concert in conjunction with Fleadh by
the Feale with support from Colaiste Ide agus Iosef School Band on
Sunday, May 4. Doors open 7.30pm, Show 8pm.
GORTAGLANNA MONUMENT commemoration on Sunday May 11th @ 12.00 noon. All welcome.
SCHOLARSHIP: Mollie O’Riordan of Moyvane a Tarbert Comprehensive
Leaving Cert student, has received a US athletics scholarship to
McNeese State University.
IFA President Francie Gorman on carbon tax, beef and milk prices and
Mercosur; https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio
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SHOW: Kingdom County Show takes place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th
May 2025 at Ballymacthomas, Tralee.
RACES Listowel May 31st – June 2nd. Killarney 12th to 14th May.
ST JOHNS: Sat 10th Concert with Vladimir Jablokov Live at 7pm; Wed.
14th Theatre- Little women at 8pm, details from 068 22566.
TINTEAN Ballybunion Sat 10th of May will have Mick Flannery.
WRITERS WEEK Thursday 29th May; https://writersweek.ie/thursda
contact at [email protected] or box office 068 22566
DOG SHOW: at Abbeyfeale Town Park will take place on Sunday, May 18 at 2pm.
DANCING: Duagh Sports Centre V31K659– every Friday night 9-11pm.
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.
DANCE: The Plaza Hall, Listowel- Bank Holiday Monday 5th May. Dancing
from 3pm-5.30pm, Michael Collins Band
HELLO HOW ARE YOU? DAY; Join us on Saturday, May 10th for Coffee/Tea
and Cake from 11-2pm at the Market House in the Market Yard in NCW.
Say hello and ask ‘ How are you’. A simple ‘Hello, how are you? can
make a huge difference. Asking is just the first step – listening is
just as important. Take the time to really hear what someone is
saying today. Use this simple HELLO approach. H – Say Hello. E –
Engage with open questions L – Listen carefully. L – Learn how you
can help O – Offer support.
NEURODIVERSE; New social support group for parents / guardians meet
the first Thursday of every month in St. Ita’s Community Hall,
Abbeyfeale. All welcome to join. Further details are available from
Sharon on 087 780 5961.
LOUGH DERG Three Day Pilgrimages begins Friday 30th May until Friday
15th August. http://www.loughderg.org/2025.
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G.A.A CLUB at Ballydonoghue are holding a Coffee Morning in aid of
Kerry Parents & Friends Association, Listowel branch, on Monday B/H,
5th May in their clubrooms Coolard 11am. to 1pm
KNOCK: On 7 June, the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine at
Knock will host the 40th Annual All Ireland Rosary Rally.
Quote from Pope Francis
Rivers do not drink their own water, Trees do not eat their own fruit
The sun does not shine on itself and Flowers do not spread their
Fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a Rule of Nature. We
are all born to Help Each Other no matter how difficult it is. Life is
Good when you are HAPPY —
But much Better when others are Happy because of YOU.
ROME: There are 3 places available on the Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to
Rome 19th – 23rd May. For further information please contact: Nora
087-9318976.
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.
FARMERS: The study also found that a perceived lack of autonomy
amplified dairy farmers’ intention to leave the sector.
The farmers studied admitted to feeling powerless over key aspects of
their businesses, particularly aspects imposed by external factors,
such as milk contracts and governmental agencies, which culminated in
working conditions being perceived as more stressful. The study used
‘milk prices’ to illustrate this argument, indicating that the
unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of milk prices was deemed the
most challenging aspect, rather than the price itself.
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LAWNS: Turning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people,
wildlife and the climate. Here’s why ‘meadowscaping’ has become the
latest gardening craze. When Sara Weaner Cooper and her husband bought
their first home in Pennsylvania, they knew they didn’t want a
perfectly manicured front lawn like their neighbours. They wanted
something that was more than just turf – a flourishing, wild meadow
home to diverse species of plants and animals.
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SALE: Ballyduff NS: Jumble Sale Sun 11th May 11:45am in Community Centre.
FULL MOON on the 12th,Whitethorn now in full bloom, Lady’s Smock in
flower in meadows.
FILM: Kerry Filmmaker in Residence Jesse Gilbert is available to give
filmmaking workshops to Transition Year groups across the county. He
is also be offering workshops and clinics to community groups and
individuals interested in filmmaking. Secondary schools with
Transition Year groups, community groups and individuals interested in
working with Jesse can email [email protected]
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ESB: Slow progress on farm renewable grid connections. Farm scale
renewable electricity systems such as solar PV and wind turbines
continue to remain out of reach for many farmers, as the grid
connection process is still being developed.
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/
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FOOD Festival in Tralee from 16-18 May.
ART: annual Creative Arts Exhibition from Kerry College students at
Siamsa Tíre. The exhibition continues to Thursday, May 15, with free
admission for all.
SHOWER: How much money can you save by using a low-flow showerhead?
You can save up to $100 or more per year on your water bills by using
a low-flow showerhead.
https://www.watermedia.org/how
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TG4: Domhnaigh 11 Bealtaine @ 20:30, New series of Sloinne in which a
person goes in search of the history of their surname in each episode.
We travel all over the country learning about famous and historical
figures as well as the clans which shaped the history of Ireland. This
series will focus on the surnames Mac Gearailt (FitzGerald), Ó Briain
(O’Brien), Ó Néill (O’Neill), Ó Catháin (Keane), De Paor (Power), Ó
Loingsigh (Lynch) and Ó Gallachóir (Gallagher).
FEAST of Blessed John Sullivan is celebrated on Thursday 8th May. Born into a
Church of Ireland family in 1861, he later became a Catholic and was
ordained a Jesuit priest at the age of 46. He was renowned for his
care of the sick and all
those in need. He died in 1933. Feast of St. Lasair of Kilmeen is also
celebrated on Thursday. One of three sisters, Lasair, Latirian of
Cullen and Inion Bhuidhe of Dromtarriff, patrons of three adjoining
parishes of Duhallow, Co. Cork which are part of the diocese of Kerry.
Feast of St Brendan 16th of May.
PRAYER: Colum and Seosamh are two young men with non-verbal autism.
They spell to communicate. They have had a prayer ministry for some
years now and have a Facebook page called Silent Servants of the
Divine Mercy. They invite people to like the page and send their
prayer intentions to them. They then pray and offer their sufferings
for all the prayer intentions. They recently started a sodality called
Silent Servants of the Divine Mercy Sodality. The Sodality holds a
monthly online prayer meeting on Zoom. The hope is that other people
who cannot attend a prayer meeting in person can join them in praying
for the intentions of the Silent Servants. They particularly invite
other silent people or people with disabilities. Everyone welcome.
Next meeting Sun. 11th May 7pm. The meeting will be approx. 30mins.
Send a text to 086 4134847 if you are interested in attending the
meeting. A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent.
CONCERT: Kerry Choral Union Summer Concert at Saint Brendan’s Church,
Tralee Sun. May 11th 7.30pm. Tickets on sale at reception or at the
door on the night, €10 with all proceeds going to Recovery Haven Kerry
(Cancer support House)
GREENWAY: Kerry County Council spent over €80,000 on hiring social
media influencers and media journalists to promote the Kingdom of
Kerry Greenways since 2023. Many are remarking on the amount of
gravel, concrete and tar used in building greenway.
Dancing; https://www.facebook.com/reel/
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BIKE: Depending on your area, the average bike tune-up costs anywhere
between $60 and $100. Most shops offer two options – A Minor/Basic
Tune-up that costs $55 to $89 and a Major Tune-up that typically costs
between $119 and $150.
https://hobbybiker.com/average
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ABBEYFEAL have a fine car park lying idle in the middle of town, many
are talking about its cost and still idle. Badly needed for shoppers
and visitors.
Wall in the Cistercian cemetery and old tombs are now being repaired also.
WAR: Germany surrenders in Italy on May 2nd 1945.
SAD closure of Sisters of Saint Louis Mother house 2025- Mass of
Thanksgiving marks the closure of Monaghan Convent- by Úna Agnew SSL.
https://northkerry.wordpress.c
DRURY: Maggie from the lot
In the plough lands of Kilbaha there dwells a comely maid,
Its many the young and foolish heart she has betrayed
Loved by rich and poor though humble in her cot
Her name I won’t tell where she Dwells is always called the lot
Connell and Power like salmon in a scour they’re dying with the hatch
The man says that he’ll entertain them and the house they’ll thatch
Maggie she is wide-awake drawing them every hour
The Maid was smart and Won the heart and a watch from power.
About Maggie forester
Mickey Drury was married to Joan Carroll their children Paddy, born
1859, Jack was lame, Billy had his neck a bit twisted, Mick called
Ruck they had one sister
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Folklore search
https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/
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Kilbaha Moyvane Kerry School stories
At that time the people kept sheep. Twelve sheep were lost belonging
to Bob Stack and eight belonging to Bob Nolan. The snow was about
thirty feet from the ground near the ditches and in shady places
https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/
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Old Stack Stories
https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/
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SANDES: “Less than one hundred years ago, the farm now occupied by
Steven Stack, Moyvane, Newtownsandes, was owned by Steven Sandes, who
lived at Oakpark, Tralee.”
Less than one hundred years ago, the farm now occupied by Steven
Stack, Moyvane, Newtownsandes, was owned by Steven Sandes, who lived
at Oakpark, Tralee. Sandes had a steward called Watson looking after
the place. He had many servants as he was dairying. There was a fort
in one of the fields, traces of it can still be seen. One day Watson
ordered his workmen to level the fort fence. The men did not like to
meddle with the fort and refused till Watson would dig the first sod
off the fence. When he did the men levelled the fence. Watson always
rode on a saddled pony looking after the large farm and farm hands.
Some time after the knocking down of the fort fence Watson was riding
on the same pony on the [?] road and when opposite the fort on the
side of that road his pony suddenly fell dead.
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“James Cunningham and Myles Cunningham lived in the same farm house in
Kilbaha, now occupied by a man named Kearney.”
James Cunningham and Myles Cunningham lived in the same farm house in
Kilbaha, now occupied by a man named Kearney. James and Myles were
brothers. James Cunningham was my grand-father. He was a big able man
and was married to a woman named Woulfe from Cratloe near Abbeyfeale.
The Whiteboys had a great set on my grandfather. They wanted him to
join them and go with them. He had to hide from them several times.
One night when they came for him they couldn’t find him and for
revenge began jumping their horses over his potato pits till they
levelled them to the ground. They put Myles on his knees and made him
swear he was not James. James had to leave his house altogether and
did not return to it till the days of the Whiteboys were over.
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POPE: Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at 7:35 a.m. local
time. He was 88 years old. Catholics worldwide mourn this great loss
for the Church.
He was laid to rest on Saturday, April 25, 2025. Given this important
time in the Church, we thought it would be fitting to share with you
several videos from the papacy and death of Pope Francis.