by Peg Prendeville

The world lost a quiet gentleman last week when John Paul Galvin of Asdee passed away having suffered from ill health for many years. John Paul was father to Fiona Prendeville of Glenbawn. In a bitter sweet time for his family – wife Martina and children Fiona and Ronan, John Paul, a dialysis patient passed away on March 12, one day before World Kidney Day last Thursday. He was well respected in his local community in Asdee having been a member of the Church choir for many years. He was also the founder of the local soccer club and a founding member of Scór. He loved his guitar and was always at hand to play for any occasion if requested. Sincere sympathy to Martina, Fiona and Ronan, his son-in-law James and his five grand-daughters Amy, Clodagh, Eva, Saibh and Áine. I’m sure he is now making music in Heaven with all those gone before him.

All the St Patrick’s Day marches were very colourful all over the country. I watched them from the comfort of my armchair! Isn’t it amazing how many people and countries celebrate this day. A tiny little island like ours has made such an impact all over the world. Makes one proud to be Irish until I see Conor McGregor cosying up to President Trump and despair floods in again! Why do the media show this as it only inflates their egos even more. Two men who have no respect for the women of this world but because they have lots of money can get away with murder. It makes me very mad.

Let’s hope that the upcoming Vintage day in Knockdown on March 30th will lift the spirits. The monies will go to the two charities Cystic Fibrosis and The Little Blue Heroes Foundation. No doubt it will be a very successful day thanks to the energetic committee members who put in an awful lot of work behind the scenes.

Ballyhahill Rambling House takes place this Wednesday at 8pm in the Parish Hall. Always a great night of entertainment. Be there.

by Marian Harnett

DEATHS:  We offer our sympathy to Denis and family on the death of Merce Hobson, Knockbrack.  May she rest in peace.  We also offer sympathy to Nora Mary and Jimmy on the death of their father Mike Curtin Dromtrasna Collins.  May he rest in peace.

ABBEEYFEALE FOR AFRICA FUNDRAISER:  Plans are underway to hold a table quiz in Thomas T.J’s on Friday, March 28.  More details to follow.  Your support will be welcome as we continue to keep the late Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan in our thoughts.

WEST LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION TALK WITH JOHN LONERGAN:   Everyone welcome to a free talk at the Desmond Complex V42 WT20 Thursday, April 10 at 7.30pm on ‘How to be happy and content’.  By John Lonergan former Governor of Mountjoy Prison.

FUNDRAISER FOR MILFORD AND SYMPTOMATIC BREAST UNIT:  An afternoon Fundraising Dance will be held on Sunday 30th March at the Railway Bar, Abbeyfeale in aid of Milford Hospice and the Symptomatic Breast Unit at University Hospital Limerick. Dancing 3-6pm Music is by Tennessee Two.Tickets are €10. This was originally to be held at Fr Casey’s but had to be postponed due to weather conditions and flooding. People who purchased tickets for original venue will have them honoured. Tickets available from An Siopa Milseán. Further details from Mary on 087 6377310..

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EASTER 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.

EASTER SWIM CAMP:  West Limerick Sports Complex Monday, April 14 – Friday April 18/ Tuesday April 22 – Friday, April 25.  Details 06977551.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE LAUNCH:  Friday April 11 at 8.30pm in the Ploughman Bar, The Square, Abbeyfeale.

7. CASEY’S MOTHER’S AND OTHERS:  Training every Thursday on the pitch at 7.45pm.  All welcome.

NEURODIVERSE PARENTING GROUP-ABBEYFEALE:  Thanks to all who attended the first meeting. The group will continue to meet the first Thursday of each month from 7pm – 9pm in St. Ita’s Community Hall, Abbeyfeale. The next three meeting dates are Thursday 3^rd of April, Thursday 1^st May and Thursday 5^th of June. All welcome to join.  Further details are available from Sharon on 087 7805961.

LEAVING CERT ORAL IRISH REVISION COURSE:  Halla Inse Bán, Templeglantine, Saturday March 22^nd 9.30 – 12.30pm.  Booking essential.  0879904329/087 6269792.

LES MISÉRABLES:  April 10 -13 at Broadford Community Centre.  If you were in the Glórach last Friday night you’ll have got a taster of wonderful singers and songs.  Booking 089 4586990.

ADORATION FOR LENT:  Adoration in The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will take place every Thursday and Friday during Lent following 10am Mass until 8pm each evening.   A chart is available on the altar rails to allow people to put their names down and commit to an hour a week to spend with the Lord.

TROCAIRE: This year, Trócaire’s Lenten campaign focuses on Guatemala,a country which is one of the least responsible for causing the climate crisis, yet is bearing the brunt of the consequences. We tell this story through, Ilma, Julio and their family. Find out more at
trocaire.org

CLOUNMACON Community Centre on Friday 4th of April at 8pm, are having a two hour documentary named Father and Son. Telling the story of Paddy Finucane T D and his son Mick. Paddy spent 26 years in the Dail, Included in documentary, footage of Gale River in Moyvane in the 1940’s; Also footage of the Brick and Cashen Drainage works in the 1950’s. Donal Bill Sullivan’s story when he found Con Dee in Coilbee bog on May 12th 1921, is also included. Refreshments served admission E10.

KNOCK: Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration National Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place this year on Sunday 6th April. 2025. As of now a Coach is organised from Killarney travelling through Abbeyfeale at 7.30am. Seats are €35 and if you would like to travel Breda  :087674 2306 or Margaret: 087 297 6304. This being Jubilee Year it is important that Eucharistic Adoration is successful in every parish.

CANCER CARE:  Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) will be running an ONLINE 6 week Building Better Caregivers Programme, beginning on Tuesday March 18th from 10.30am-1pm.  If you are supporting someone with cancer then this may be for you.  Call us on 066 7192122 for further information..

ROAD RACING IN ATHEA:   The club has applied to Motorcycling Ireland and the Road Racing Alliance of Ireland (RRAI) to run on September 13 and September 14, 2025.

VINTAGE ROAD RUN: Knockdown Vintage Club will host their Annual Charity Road
Run on Sunday 30th March 2025. Margaret Culhane   Hon. Secretary 087
230 3918 .

THREAT OF TSUNAMI :According to a recent study named “Probabilistic tsunami in the Mediterranean Sea”, a violent tsunami is expected to hit the Mediterranean coasts within the next 30 years, reports the media Demotivateur. The prediction was already made public by Unesco in 2022. According to this new study, certain areas are more exposed to the dangers of this tsunami. Among them, Southern Spain, the Balearic Islands, Valencia, Malaga…, and the Spanish Atlantic coast could be hit by waves up to 6 metres high, a phenomenon that would be immediate and could strike Spain in just 25 minutes.Southwest Spain, the Basque Country, Cantabria, and the Arabian Peninsula, however, would be spared (with waves of half a metre).

ACCORD CLG: are recruiting experienced practitioners to train in Couple Counselling Therapy. Applications close 30/04/2025. Info:@accord.ie

COMMUNITY CHORAL GROUP:  Following a very successful meeting and great interest, Sing Cois Feile Alive will meet Tuesdays @ 7pm in St. Itas Community Hall. Thank you to all who attended the meeting and who are keen to support the choral group development. No singing experience is necessary just an open mind, some positivity, and a willingness to learn. This promises to be a great social space. Further details are available from Dearbhla @ West Limerick Resources by email to [email protected] or call 087 6750869.

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.

ENROLMENT IN SCOIL MHÁTHAIR DÉ:  Enrolment Applications are now being invited from Parents/Guardians wishing to enrol their children in Scoil Mháthair Dé. Application Forms are available by contacting the school office on (068 – 31701) or by calling to the school

LOUGH DERG Three Day Pilgrimage begins Friday 30th May until Friday
15th August. http://www.loughderg.org/2025.html

ADHD: More than half of all the mothers reported using acetaminophen while pregnant. The researchers found that children whose mothers used acetaminophen during pregnancy were at a 13 percent to 37 percenthigher risk of later receiving a hospital diagnosis of hyperkinetic
disorder, being treated with ADHD medications or having ADHD-like behaviours at age 7. The longer acetaminophen was taken — that is, intothe second and third trimesters — the stronger the associations. The risks for hyperkinetic disorder/ADHD in children were elevated 50 percent or more when the mothers had used the common painkiller for more than 20 weeks in pregnancy.

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/use-of-acetaminophen-during-pregnancy-linked-to-adhd

DIOCESE OF LIMERICK – INVITATION TO SING AT THE CHRISM MASS: The Diocesan Choir will sing at the Chrism Mass in St John’s Cathedral on Wednesday 16th April (Spy Wednesday) at 7.30 pm. Fortnightly rehearsal has commenced on Monday 24th February at 7.30 pm in Limerick Diocesan Centre, St Munchin’s, Corbally, Limerick. V94 925C. All choral singers welcome – contact your local parish office or Choir Director or St John’s Cathedral 061-414 624 for a list of music to bring with you.

.LIVING WELL:  HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare are running the ‘Living Well’ programme which is a free of charge group self-management programme for people with long term health conditions or their carers.

The programme, which is run in a friendly and non-intrusive manner, addresses topics such as fatigue, sleep, pain, stress, physical activity, healthy eating, difficult emotions, low mood, depression and general wellbeing.  It takes place over 6 weeks, 2.5 hours per week with up to 15 people on the programme.

A programme has commenced on Thursday March 6^th at Newcastle west Community Centre at 10.30am and continues for 6 weeks, finishing on Thursday April 10th. Prior registration is necessary, numbers are limited, call Philip at 087 1799396 to register or for more information.

DONEGAL, DERRY BREAK 7-10 APRIL:  Thank you to everyone who has confirmed their booking with payment, All  must be fully paid by  Friday 14th March, thank you for your co-operation.  We have a full entertaining and very interesting itinerary planned.  There will be refreshment stops, Breakfast Galway, Knock and Drumcliffe Sligo guided tour..  Afterwards onto our hotel The Great Northern giving time  if you wish to avail of complimentary use of the Leisure Centre, or take a short walk around the hotel taking in the beautiful view of the bay or just relax before dinner ar 7pm.

For more information please contact Maureen 087 9845102.

MAUREEN WRITES:  “You  can drop off used unwanted candles to Top Stitch, 2, Church Street, Newcastle West . Both Candles and used postage stamps can be dropped into the Castleisland Community Museum Monday to Friday 12 noon to 4.30pm..  All used postage stamps can be dropped into a big box under the table in the church porch side entrance. Newcastle West. Please note that the alterations shop ’Fit for you’ opposite the church is now closed and will no longer be doing business  so please do not leave  bags of  goods outside the door.  Used and unwanted candles can now be dropped into Top Stich  2, Church Street Newcastlewest,  Community Museum in Castleisland will accept food bags of non-perishable food for the people in Ukraine, used unwanted  candles can also be left and used postage stamps, candles are melted down and new candles made for the Ukrainian soldiers to use in the trenches to heat a cup of hot chocolate and warm their  hands  Stamps collected are used to raise money to help 120 young girls in Myanmar who are looked after by the Servite nuns to feed, clothe, put roof  over their head and educate them.   Conditions there are extremely difficult  now that the army have taken control and prevent the young girls attending school.

Y0GA CLASSES:  Every Monday in St. Ita’s Day Care from 7-8.30pm with Mike Houlihan 087 2732591.

RUN BALLYBUNION; The event will take place on Easter Saturday, April 19th. Visit the newly redesigned website www.RunBallybunion.com and follow the links to book your spot!

HIRING FOR JOB ON GREENWAY:  Bike Hire Assistant 3 days a week.  Contact [email protected]

CALLING ON YOUNG MISICIANS:  You are welcome at the Creative Music Hub every Tuesday evening in St. Ita’s Hall from 4-6pm.  Contact Noreen Cotter or email Dearbhla at St. Ita’s  [email protected] or call 087 6750869.

4. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE:  Meals on Wheels Menu – Available to everyone.  Collect from the Centre or have it delivered.  Menu this week; Wednesday, March 19  Chicken  Curry and Rice or Glazed Ham.  Thursday March 20 Toddy’s Homemade Sausages or Turkey Steak.   Friday, March 21 Fish or Meat Alternative.  Please let the staff know if you require a Gluten Free or Vegetarian Option.  Price List; Soup €1, Main Course €9, half portion €6, Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €4. 0.Dessert €2.  Phone 068 518

NEW ABBEYFEALE BOOK LAUNCHED:  Local writer, Raymond Fennelly, has published a new book entitled “Abbeyfeale In Print. What The Papers Said.”  The book takes a nostalgic journey back in time and delves in to old newspaper accounts of the happenings in Abbeyfeale and “Abbeyfeale In Print” is now available in An Siopa Milseán on Main Street. It can also be ordered online from Amazon or borrowed from the local library. Any profits will be donated to charity.

SOCIAL DANCING:  Duagh Sports Centre V31K659– every Friday night 9-11pm.  Next Friday it’s Peter Burke.

IRISH DANCING CLASSES:  Instructer Brenden Croghan ADCRG 0868109819 Tuesdays at Teach na Feile, New St., Abbeyfeale.

TAI CHI CLASSES:  Tai Chi is a gentle set of movements promoting wellbeing for all ages.  It helps to reduce Stress, Improve Mood, and Reduce Bone Loss.  Started Tuesday, February 4 in Templeglantine Hall at 10am.  Further information call John Sherlock 083 2080878.

USED CHRISTMAS CARDS:  If you want to get rid of your old Christmas cards Ann Brennen will take them in the Old Weigh House in the Market Yard, Newcastle West for her Crafty Corner Group which meet every Tuesday.   Cards can be dropped off between 6.30 -7pm.   Thank you.

FUNDRAISER FOR MOYVANE CHURCH AND A DONATION TO THE AXEL HORGAN FUND: Next Sunday night March 23 the concert starring Michael English is on in Moyvane. Tickets for the concert are selling fast here in Abbeyfeale as we remember the wonderful concert with Michael here in the Church of the Assumption some years ago.  Contact Batts, An Siopa Milsean or Kathleens Foodstore to reserve your tickets.   Axel Horgan from Listowel was two years old last May, he is the grandson of Margaret Curtin nee O’Donnell formerly of Clash, Abbeyfeale.   The O’Donnell family are long standing members of the community here in Abbeyfeale.    Tickets at €30 for the Michael English Concert which will benefit Moyvane Church are on sale in Abbeyfeale in Kathleen’s Foodstore, Convent St., Batt’s in the Square and An Siopa Milsean.  The tickets for the draw for the trip to NYC .are also on sale at €10 each at the above shops and a portion of the money raised on their sale will be donated to the Axel Horgan fund.

JUBILEE YEAR IN THE CHURCH: Please include Pope Francis in your prayers as he battles ill health.   A Jubilee Year is held every twenty-five years. Pope Francis has officially opened the year by opening a Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome on Christmas Eve. The beginning was celebrated worldwide on 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 ‘Hope’ we mean ‘Hope in Jesus Christ’, Hope in our God, Father, Son and Spirit.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:  West Limerick Independent Living are looking for dedicated Personal Assistants to join their team in NCW.

AQUA Dome, re-opening again following a significant closure period. The replacement of the 30-year-old filters, and the planned work to update the air filtration systems in 2025 is costing €850,000.” Check the web site www.Aquadome.ie for changes

.ADORATION IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL:  Eucharistic Adoration in Abbeyfeale from after 10am Mass every Friday until 7pm.and during Lent on Thursday as well.  Adoration also takes place each Friday in Duagh Sacristy from 3.00 p.m. in the afternoon. Public Rosary starts at 7.00 p.m. Mass starts at 7:30 p.m.

ACCORD NOW SEEKING MARRIAGE PREPARATION FACILITATORS: Currently
recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you are supportive of marriage in the Catholic Church and have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team that supports couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage then Accord wishes to hear from you! Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to[email protected] and for further information see
www.accord.ie..

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 0860271990.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:   The Church Yard will be locked on the evening before a Funeral in the Parish to facilitate parking for families.

CHURCH RADIO:  A new Church radio system has been installed in the church which will allow parishioners who are confined to home to listen into Mass and other services.  Tune in on 105.900 FM.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 2025: will take place with a return coach from Kerry via Shannon Airport on Sunday, 11th May and return on Thursday, 15th May. Contact Karen at Barters Travelnet, Cork at 021 – 4851700 or email: [email protected] Spiritual Director: Fr.Noel Spring.

LISTOWEL KARATE CLASSES: Kerry Martial Arts School are continuing karate and self-defence classes in Presentation Secondary School Hall on Monday evenings. All ages from 4 to adults welcome at 6pm. Contact 0858403898 for further information or search Kerry Martial Arts School on Facebook.

SOCIAL DANCING AT THE DAYCARE:  Classes have started at St. Ita’s Day Care Centre on Tuesday nights.

ROCKCHAPEL NEWS:  Card game Wednesday nights at 8.30pm in the Community Centre.

PILGRIMAGE:  Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 10 – 17 Sept 2025 Cork to Dubrovnik. Ph 016852244/ email: [email protected]. Further information from Group
Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen 087 1517696. Spiritual Director Fr Francis
Nolan 087 2100 273.

YOUTH MUSIC CLUB IN ABBEYFEALE:  Foroige have set up a club for 3^rd and 4^th year Secondary School students every Tuesday 4 -6pm in St. Ita’s Hall.  Registration €10 with a weekly charge of €3.  For more information contact Emma on 086 4134777.

YOUTH CHESS CLUB:  Additional Volunteers are needed to help open a Foróige Youth Chess Club in  Abbeyfeale which will run every second week.  If you know how to play chess and are available to be Garda vetted and can give an hour and a half twice a month then get in touch with Emma Browne Foróige on [email protected] or call her on 086 4134777.

ABBEYFEALE YOUTH CLUBS: Limerick Youth Service are calling all parents of current 1^st and 2^nd year students to help out for an hour and a half one evening a week to get our youth clubs up and running.  Without the help of parents it is not possible to have youth clubs.  Contact Noreen Cullinane 087 2353306.  Training will be provided and if enough people get involved parents will not have to commit to weekly club meetings.  Garda vetting is mandatory.  I was a leader over 20 years ago and I can tell you we had as much fun as the young people between trips out and getting to know the  children and the other leaders.

DANCING WITH TIMMY:  Set dancing classes with Timmy Woulfe continue in the Marian Hall, Moyvane on Monday nights at 8pm.  Everyone welcome.

ABBEYFEALE 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.

BIBLE STUDY:   Study 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 on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm

BALLYHAHILL SET DANCING CLASSES:  Every Monday night 8-9.30pm in the Hall.  Everyone welcome.

WL102FM NEW PRESENTERS REQUIRED:  People who are interested in getting involved in radio presentation, sound production, research etc. should take this opportunity to learn a new skill and have something different to put on their CV –  contact 069 66200.  It’s a great opportunity for TY students.  Free training will be provided.

PLOUGHING Championships in 2025 will take place at Screggan, Tullamore, from 16-18 September.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: The Diocese of Limerick is running a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome from March 20 -26, 2025. Bishop Leahy will lead the pilgrimage. For further details contact MYRIAM TOURS on 057 –9355050.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR:   Children can be brought to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 5.30pm for practice before Mass. It is open to children from 1st to 6th Class. New Members are most welcome. Contact Noreen Cotter 087/4158722.   The new choir really enhances our Saturday evening Mass and we have to congratulate Riona Curtin and all the children on the work they put in from 5.30pm every week to have new hymns beautifully sung.

BAPTISMS:  Baptisms in Abbeyfeale are celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. And on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times to book.

PRAYER FOR SAFE TRAVEL TO ST. CHRISTOPHER:   Dear Saint Christopher, protect me today, in all my travels, along the road’s way. Give your warning sign, if danger is near so that I may stop, while the path is clear. Be at my window, and direct me through when the vision blurs, from out of the blue. Carry me safely, to my destined place, as you carried Christ, in your close embrace. Amen.

VIGIL FOR PALESTINE:  Abbeyfeale’s Vigil takes place on Wednesday from 6-7pm in the Square, Abbeyfeale. The weekly Listowel Vigil for Palestine takes place every Tuesday, 6pm – 7pm in The Square, Listowel.  All Welcome.  For information email [email protected]

COLLEGE OF FET ABBEYFEALE:  Courses available include childcare, local history, computers, Payroll Manual and Computerised, Bookkeeping Computerised and Manual, Upholstery, Furniture Upcycling, Woodturning, Local History and much much more.  Phone 06831198 to find out more.

SHANNONDOC NCW:  Monday Midnight – 8am, 6pm – midnight.  Tuesday, midnight -8am, 6pm –midnight.  Wednesday, midnight – 8am, 6pm to midnight.  Thursday, midnight – 8am, 6pm to midnight.  Friday, midnight – 8am, 6pm – midnight.  Saturday 24 hours, Sunday 24 hours. Public Holidays 24 hours. The GP out-of-hours is for all ages.  It is by appointment only.  There is no walk in service.  Telephone 061 459500/0818 123500.  Email: info @shannondoc.ie  When you phone the service they will take your details, such as;  name and date of birth, address and phone no., a description of the medical issue, your medical card or GP visit no.  Your call will be referred to a triage nurse.  They will phone you back.  Keep your line free so you do not miss their call.

RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday 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 2^nd Thursday of the month.  Ballyhahill 3^rd Wednesday in the Community Centre.  John Barrett’s Bar, Glin 4^th Tuesday.  Tarbert last Saturday of the month at the Community Centre.

BLOOD DONATIONS:  3,000 units needed per week to maintain the national blood supply.  Phone 1800222111 for details of local clinics.  The hospital requirements are 6% higher than this time last year. New donors are welcome. Please phone 1800 222 111 for an appointment. They are urgently seeking an additional 2,000 blood donations over the next four weeks.

RADIO MARIA: Radio Maria is a Catholic radio station, available via Saorview on television, – Saorview channel 210. It can also be listened to via their website radiomaria.ie   Each day they have Mass, Rosary and other prayers, and Christian music and hymns. Also, discussions and talks on all aspects of the Christian faith and the Catholic Church. It is run by many dedicated people and deserves our support. Tune in and find programmes that you enjoy.

GRINDS AVAILABLE:  Maths and all Science Subjects grinds available online or in person – Junior Cycle or Leaving Cert.  Contact Tiernan 089 4391334 [email protected]

LEARN HOW TO MAKE FILMS at Kerry College: Learn Screenwriting, Directing & Producing; Develop Film & Television Content; Coached & Mentored By Industry Professionals; Get Your Projects Industry Ready; Full Time Course, 40 Weeks https://www.cdftv.com/ Meet the instructors; https://youtu.be/vYgotCbbA2Q?feature=shared

HOLY SPIRIT MINSTRY: Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting last Sunday of each month at the Desmond Complex at 3pm.   Everyone welcome. Rosary, Divine Mercy, Scripture and healing.  The world is so in need of prayers.

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.

CHURCH NOTES:  Co Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area:   Fr Denis Mullane

087/2621911.  Fr. Tom Mangan. 087/2348226.  Fr Willie Russell 087/2272825. Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030. Fr James Ambrose (Retired) Tel 087/7740753.   Divine Mercy Meetings will take place every Monday evening after 7 pm Mass. Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.

Divine Mercy Prayer Meeting every Monday after 7pm Mass.  Novena to St. Anthony every Monday during 7pm Mass.

Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email: [email protected] 01 2107906. Information and Support for Birth Mothers – whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500.   Parish Envelopes The collection envelopes for our parish were delivered in January. If there is anybody who wishes to use the envelopes system and did not receive a box please contact Anne 0868661651 at the office or the church. 068/51915. If you are new to the parish or would like to receive a box contact Anne also. Online Donations Donate through the Parish Website www.abbeyfealparish.ie You can now make your weekly offering to the parish, through the parish website. Click on to the parish website at www.abbeyfealeparish.ie and you will see a Donate button on the right-hand side on the front page of the website. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to make your donation to the parish collection. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT:  SOCIAL welfare recipients could be missing out on a top up payment worth nearly €1,200.The Living Alone Increase is an extra payment for people who are living alone and getting a social welfare payment. Itis paid through €22 a week payment
https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/irish-news/social-welfare-ireland-recipients-missing-34697324.

Test your panic alarm once a month and always carry it on your person.  It won’t be any use if you hang it on the bannister or keep it in a press.  It doesn’t matter if you set it off by accident, that’s what you’re paying for.  Wear a high viz jacket every time you go out on the public road.  We have a few left over from the Christmas lunch, if you want one, ring 087 6866450.  Do you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).  The EHIC lets you access public healthcare in other EU and EEA countries for free, or at a reduced rate.  The card lasts for up to 4 years and can be renewed online.  https://bit.ly/42UuGWI

Have a power pack fully charged so that if the power goes out you can charge your mobile phone.

Be Winter Ready;   Layers are the way to go.     Try to avoid going out in wind or when there is ice or floods. Keep warm, eat well and avoid unnecessary travel.  Eat regular hot meals, drink plenty of fluids and avoid unnecessary travel. If you’re struggling with electricity and gas bills, you can’t be disconnected during winter:  1-11-2024 -31-3-2025(vulnerable customers).  9-12 2024 -17-1-2025 (all other domestic customers).  You are a priority service customer if you register with the CRU as being critically dependent on electrically powered assistive devices.  https://bit.ly/3YpFI6g

Check that you have a working smoke alarm and a carbon alarm.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66.  Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Susan Daly, Catherine Daly, Marian Harnett .Annette Collins.

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COLLECTION: Knockanure Community Text Alert: will hold their Annual Church Gate collection on
Saturday/Sunday 22nd/23rd March 2025 at both Churches in the Parish.
CONCERT: A fundraising concert for the upkeep of the Parish will take place in Moyvane Parish
Church on Sunday 23rd March at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. We are delighted to welcome back
Michael English and his band, it promises to be a wonderful night. Tickets for the concert are
available at the Parish Office (068 49308).There is also a fundraising draw, the amazing prize is
return flights for two people to New York, plus four nights in the Fitzpatrick Hotel.
Concert tickets are €30.00. Draw tickets are €10.00 . A donation from the draw will be given to the
Axel Horgan Charity, Listowel. Final Meeting Thurs. 20th at 7pm in Moyvane Church regarding the
Concert.
AGM: Moyvane Development Association will hold their AGM on Wednesday, March 19th at 8.30pm
in the Marian Hall. The Committee would love to welcome new members and invite all community
members to come along on the night.
ICA will sell daffodils in support of the Irish Cancer Society after all Masses in Moyvane and
Knockanure on Saturday 22nd March and Sunday 23 rd March. Daffodils will also be on sale before
Bingo on Thursday 20th March. Your support would be greatly appreciated!
COLLECTION at Masses this wkend 15 th & 16th March for Emigrant Services. This collection supports
the ongoing ministry to Irish people in the Irish Church’s Emigrant mission in the U.K. and the U.S.A.
and parts of Europe. This support of the Church community is particularly valued by Irish emigrants,
for whom things do not run smoothly.
DRAW: Knockanure Parents Association next monthly draw on the 27th March.
THOUGHT: A bad attitude is like a flat tyre – you cannot go anywhere until you change it.
TROCAIRE: This year, Trócaire’s Lenten campaign focuses on Guatemala
DEATH of Margaret (Madge) Kiely (née O'Callaghan), Aughrim, Moyvane, and late of Blarney Street,
Cork City, on March 11th, 2025. Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mick), son Stephen, daughter
Noreen, brother Michael, sisters Bridie and Mary. Survived by her sons Michael, Philip, John, Billy,
Kevin, Paul and Thomas, daughters Mary, Ann, Mage and Eileen, daughters-in-law Betty, Breda,
Eleanor and Joan, sons-in-law Kevin, Larry, Kieran and Dara, grandchildren Christopher, Paul, Eoin,
Rebecca, Brian, Shane, Catherine, Mags, Jimmy, Kieran, Annemarie, Michelle, Jane, Amy, Michael,
Sarah, Caoimhe, Róisín and Emma, grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, great-grandchildren Liam,
Jack, Peter, Molly, Colm, Maggie, Holly, Robyn, Kevin, Leia, Kiva, Ciarra, Chloe, Kari and Ned, brother
Philip, sisters Phyllis and Annie, sister-in-law Betty, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and
grandnieces. Funeral arrived at The Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on Friday morning for the
Requiem Mass for Madge, followed by burial afterwards in Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane.
DEATH of Maurice (Moss) Kelliher, Lartigue Village, Clieveragh, Listowel, on March 10th, 2025. Sadly
missed by his wife Mary, sons Maurice and John, grandchildren Sive and Ailbhe, brothers, sisters,
brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friend.
Requiem Mass for Moss was celebrated in Listowel Church, followed by burial afterwards in St. John
Paul II Cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel.
DEATH of Christina Dillon (Nee Horgan) 29 Liosarda, Listowel and formerly of Horgan's Nurseries,
Trien, Kilmorna, on 8 th of March 2025. Predeceased by her brother Timothy, Grandmother Mary
Healy and mother-in-law Patricia. Survived by her husband Tom, son Ian, daughter Charmaine,
grandchildren Autumn, Oran, Asha and Heidi. Her parents Timmy and Mary Horgan, sister Helen,
brothers Richard, John, Michael, Jeremiah and Joe, father-in-law Thomas Dillon Snr., sons-in-law
John and Austin, uncle Tony, aunts Mary and Margaret, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-
law, grandnieces, grandnephew, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. Requiem mass, for

Christina was celebrated at Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure on Wednesday morning requiem
mass. Interred afterwards in John Paul 11 cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel.
DEATH of Cornelius (Neilie) Hanrahan, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, UK and late of The Lane,
Kilbaha, Moyvane, on February 7th, 2025, in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire. He is predeceased by his
parents Patrick and Julia, brothers John M, Fr. Michael and Paudie. He survived by his wife Mena,
daughter Julia, son Michael, grandchildren Sinéad, Ben, Lewis and Niall, great-granddaughter Eliza,
daughter-in-law Sharne. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, his sister Lily, brothers Timmy,
Liam and Frank, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family.
Neilie's funeral took place in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire on Tuesday March 11th, 2025. May he
rest in peace.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Perpetua O Keeffe, John Molyneaux, Geraldine Galvin, Billy Looney, Robert
Nolan, Brendan Leahy, Tom Moore, Nellie Carburg, Jo Timony, Eddie Kennelly, Bridie Scanlon, Aileen
Kennelly, Jack O Grady,
MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. 15th Mar.’25 Moyvane Patrick Hayes (Aniv.) at 7.30pm; Sun. 16th Mar.’25
Knockanure Margaret & Michael Flynn (Aniv.’s “Do this in Memory of Me” Mass at 9.30am, and
Mass Moyvane “Do this in Memory of Me” Mass a Private Intention at 11am; Mon.17th Mar.’25
Knockanure St. Patrick’s Day for Kitty & Mossie Flaherty (Aniv’s.) Glenalappa at 9.30am, and Mass
Moyvane a Private Intention at 11am; Tues. 18th Mar.’25 Moyvane Workers Mass at 7am- Moyvane
Private Intention- Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration at 10am; Wed. 19th Mar. Knockanure a
Private Intention at 7pm; Thurs.20th Mar.’25 Moyvane Private Intention, Get Well Mass at 10am;
Fri.21st Mar.’25 Knockanure Private Intention at 7pm; Sat. 22nd Mar.’25 Moyvane Private Intention
at 7.30pm; Sun. 23rd Mar.’25 for Knockanure Tim & Hanna Leahy (Aniv’s) Trien at 9.30am, and mass
Moyvane Private Intention at 11am.
MASS: livestreamed on https://churchmedia.tv/knockanure
MASS for Fr. Kelly, who served in Athea for many years, was remembered at the 11 o’clock Mass on
Sunday, March 16th.
POPE: 12th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis., elected on Wednesday 13th March 2013.
AGM: Moyvane Development Association will hold their AGM on Wednesday, March 19 at 8.30pm
in the Marian Hall.
COMMUNITY CONNECT DRIVE AND DROP: Saturday 22nd March in Listowel Community Centre.
Help gather much needed essential items for pregnant mothers and families with new babies.
ACCORD CLG: are recruiting experienced practitioners to train in Couple Counselling Therapy.
Applications close 30/04/2025. Info: @accord.ie
LARTIGUE Theatre Group are rehearsing for this year’s performance of ‘The Country Dressmaker’ by
George Fitzmaurice. The play will run in St. John’s from 2nd April to Monday 7th April 2025.
LOCAL Link; Please contact us to book your seat for door-to-door bus services. You can contact us on
066 7147002 or by emailing [email protected]
RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY: will be running an ONLINE 6 week Building Better
Caregivers Programme, beginning on Tuesday March 18th from 10.30am-1pm. If you are supporting
someone with cancer, this may be for you. Info 066 7192122.
ST PATRICKS Day Listowel; Taking place on Monday March 17, there will be lots of activities taking
place in the town.
ABBEEYFEALE FOR AFRICA FUNDRAISER: Plans are underway to hold a table quiz in Thomas T.J’s on
Friday, March 28. More details to follow
UBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: led by Bishop Ray Browne will take place from 19th to 23rd May
2025. For more details ring Nora: 087 931 8976.
COMMUNITY CHORAL GROUP: Following a very successful meeting and great interest, Sing Cois
Feile Alive will meet Tuesday 18th of March @ 7pm in St. Itas Community Hall. No singing experience
is necessary just an open mind, some positivity, and a willingness to learn. Further details are

available from Dearbhla @ West Limerick Resources by email to [email protected] or call 087
6750869.
TEA DANCE IN THE MARQUEE Abbeyfeale: Sunday, March 16 dancing to DJ Jeremiah Roche from 4-
7pm. Admission €10. Teas served. Sunday March 16: Lego Workshop – The Marquee 12.30 – 2pm.
Tickets €10 Booking Michelle 087 4134792. Drumming Session 2.15 -3.30pm Free Event, Afternoon
Tea Dance 4-7pm Tickets €12. Music DJ Jeremiah Roche. Pub Entertainment Railway Bar with
Michael Collins. Murphy’s Bar Music with Aidan Guinane. Cellar Bar; Music with Sean Tierney. John
Mike’s; Resident DJ. Monday March 17: Mini Soccer Camp Boys and Girls 6 -13 Abbey Utd. Soccer
Club 11-1pm Free. Memory Lane Photo Booth – Leens Hotel Laneway 1-2pm. Puppet Show in the
Marquee 2pm. Traditional Music and Dancing 3pm. Craft Market in the Square 1-4pm. Face
painting, Crepe Van, Dog Show, Balloon Twisting. Parade 4pm. Pub Entertainment: Murphy’s Bar;
Michael O’Brien Band followed by DJ Aidan. Thomas TJ’s: Dan Shine and friends. Cellar Bar.
CHARITY Social Dance will take place on Mother’s day Sunday 30th March at Tomáisíns Bar Dance
Hall, Lisselton, from 3pm to 5:30pm, with music by Mike Condon. All proceeds will go to the flood
victims of Listowel. Admission is €10 and includes refreshments. Enjoy an afternoon of music,
dancing, lively chats, and tea, contact Mag at 086 375 0037.
JOB: We are hiring! Music Generation Kerry is expanding its team of Musician Educators. If you are
passionate about securing the musical futures of Kerry's children and young people, we want to hear
from you! Person specification and application form available here:

Musician Educators – Music Generation Kerry

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CLOUNMACON Community Centre on Friday 4 th of April at 8pm, are having a two hour documentary
named Father and Son. Telling the story of Paddy Finucane T D and his son Mick. Paddy spent 26
years in the Dail, Included in documentary, footage of Gale River in Moyvane in the 1940’s; Also
footage of the Brick and Cashen Drainage works in the 1950’s. Donal Bill Sullivan’s story when he
found Con Dee in Coilbee bog on May 12 th 1921, is also included. Refreshments served admission
E10.
ART in the Park Exhibition at Kerry County Museum, Tralee, opening of the exhibition is at 2pm on
March 29 and will be opened by Minister Norma Foley. Visit the exhibition until the 19th of May,
Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 am until 5 pm.
GRANT to support artists, audiences for arts, high standards of practice in literature, and community
engagement with literature, across all genres. The deadline to apply is Thursday 20th March 2025,
1pm, submissions to [email protected]
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POOL: Tralee Sports Complex, March 31 is the date for the re-opening of the pool.
FARMING: The President of ICMSA, Denis Drennan, has said that farmers will be “fascinated” by the
announcement that the CSO is to launch a new Agri-Environment Indicator Resource aimed at
establishing the “understanding the dynamic relationship between agriculture and the environment”
and updating the CSO’s data under various agri headings including Land Use, Biodiversity &
Ecosystems Services, Climate & Environmental Impact, Soil Health and other areas.
Mr Drennan said that he looked forward to hearing the CSO announcement of similar 'deep dive'
into the data around those other sectors identified as requiring action on environmental grounds
such as urban waste water treatment, data centres and the impact of the Dublin Airport cap.
https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sponsored-content/1746862/icmsa-query-cso-deep-dive-into-
agri-
data.html?utm_source=Newsletter%20Limerick%20Live&utm_medium=Newsletter%20Email&utm_
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CONGRATULATIONS to St Michael’s College, Listowel, students, Michael Heaphy, Mark Griffin and
Robbie Scanlan who designed a motorised and magnetic slurry tank cover which won the top prize

at an event in Pallaskenry Agricultural College on February 28. In the Agri Aware Farm Safety First
national competition.
MUSICAL production of Moana Jr. supported by Bryan Carr, Laura Daly and staff from the
Presentation school, Listowel the girls staged their musical production of Moana Jr., recently.
Principal, Katherina Broderick congratulated the cast and the choral group of first year students, and
all involved.
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.
VINTAGE ROAD RUN: Knockdown Vintage Club will host their Annual Charity Road Run on Sunday
30th March 2025. Margaret Culhane Hon. Secretary 087 230 3918.
SOCIAL DANCING: Duagh Sports Centre V31K659– every Friday night 9-11pm
ADORATION: Eucharistic Adoration in Abbeyfeale from after 10am Mass every Friday until 7pm.and
during Lent on Thursday as well. Adoration also takes place each Friday in Duagh Sacristy from 3.00
p.m. in the afternoon. Public Rosary starts at 7.00 p.m. Mass starts at 7:30 p.m.
UL CREATIVE WRITING FESTIVAL 2025;
When & Where: UL Creative Writing festival takes place over three evenings (Wednesday 9th April,
Thursday 10th April, and Friday 11th April 2025) and one full day, Saturday 12th April, at UL.
How to book: Choose the Day or Days you wish to attend and book at uch.ie

DAY 3-4: Weekend Festival – UL CREATIVE WRITING FESTIVAL 2025

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SOCIAL DANCING every Tuesday at 7:30 PM upstairs in the Community Centre, The Old Central
Ballroom.
ST JOHNS: Theatre- Sailor Beware on Friday March 21 st at 8pm, details 068 22566.
https://www.stjohnstheatre.ie/
POETRY: Sunday 16th March at 2pm in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel an afternoon of poetry,
storytelling, and spoken word at our Poetry in the Park open mic event!
James McGrath, a 97-year-old poet and artist from Santa Fe, New Mexico, has generously relocated
his treasured poetry and Irish collection to its new home in Listowel. A long-time supporter of
Listowel Writers’ Week and the Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival, James has also sponsored an annual
$200 prize for writers over 75.
TINTEAN Ballybunion: American Drifters on 28th March 2025 and Springsteen a tribute on 29th
March 2025, more at https://www.tintean.ie/
ALONE are seeking volunteers in the ATHEA area. Full training and support provided. If interested,
please contact Caroline on 086-4040910.
SCOR: The North Kerry Final of Scor na bPaistí was on Sunday March 16th in Ballylongford
Community Hall starting at 2pm.The winners from North Kerry will go through to the Co Final which
takes place on Sunday March 30th in the Tintean Theatre Ballybunion.
KNOCK: Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration National Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place this year
Sat/Sun. 5th/6th Apr.’25. As of now a Coach is organised from Killarney. Please contact Breda 087-
674 2306/Margaret 087-297 6304.
SPRING Clean is Ireland’s successful anti-litter initiative. Taking place during the whole month of
April.
BEST WISHES to Athea Owners Pat O’Sullivan and John McAuliffe with his sons in law Kevin O’Connor
and Stephen Hanrahan along with Derry O’Carroll from Duagh celebrated a win at Towcester
recently, when the Liam Dowling trained De Lahdedah won the English Greyhound Derby.
SOLARBank Corporation is an independent renewable and clean energy project developer and
owner. It specializes in distributed and community solar projects across Canada and the United
States. The company develops solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and EV Charging

projects. These facilities supply electricity to utilities, commercial, industrial, municipal, and
residential off-takers. SolarBank has a development pipeline exceeding one gigawatt. It has
successfully developed renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of over 100 megawatts.
https://carboncredits.com/solarbank-moves-forward-with-7-2-mw-north-main-community-solar-
project-in-new-york-suun/
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TRÓCAIRE 2025: As Lent approaches, our thoughts turn to Trócaire and the communities
throughout the world with whom they work. This year, Trócaire’s Lenten campaign focuses on
Guatemala, a country which is one of the least responsible for causing the climate crisis yet is
bearing the brunt of the consequences. This week we tell this story through, Ilma, Julio . LIma and
Julio have four children, and you can see their photo on our Trócaire box this year. They depend on
farming for their livelihood. Like many families and communities Trócaire work with, they are
experiencing increasingly erratic weather patterns due to climate change. This is having life-changing
consequences on their livelihoods, wellbeing and future. Find out more at trocaire.org
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WALK: Celebrate Pilgrim Path Week at Lough Derg by joining us along the Pilgrim Path this Easter
Monday 21st April 2025. We also welcome all walking / rambler groups who wish to experience the
Path. Free Event | Booking Required | Donations Welcome. Email [email protected] or
telephone +353 (0)71 986 1518 for booking info.
CAMINO WALK: Joe Dowling from Ballinabearna, Old Mill is participating in the Camino Charity Walk
again this year. It is a 300km walk over 2 weeks in Portugal during Easter. All monies raised will go to
the designated charity this year which is ”Vision Ireland” formerly known as NCBI. Joe is seeking
sponsorship for his walk, phone on 087-6335440 or email [email protected].
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RADIO Kerry has signed a new 10 year broadcast license with Coimisiún na Méan.
FEAST of St. Joseph is celebrated on Wednesday 19th March, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary: “A
man of faith, love and fortitude in time of trial”. Feast of St. Laichtin of Bealach Gabhra
(Donaghmore in Co. Cork) is also celebrated on 19th March. Secondary patron of the parish of
Ballylongford. The shrine of St. Laichtin’s Hand is to be seen next to the Lislaughtin Cross in the
National Museum.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE from Cork Airport with Spiritual Director Group Leader Jim Keogh,
departing from Cork with Aer Lingus on 4 th June 2025.Everyone is welcome! .For further information
and full details please contact Jim Keogh 087 2678793 /064 661 8981.
MOON: For 77 minutes last Friday morning, the moon entered the Earth’s shadow, taking on a
reddish hue.
PAPERWORK and regulations are stifling innovation. The EU should now pay Ireland for the any extra
American imposed tax on us at the present time.
ANXIETY: Below are the five spiritual remedies they recommend for fighting anxiety:
1) Live in the present.
https://www.churchpop.com/5-spiritual-remedies-for-overcoming-anxiety-through-the-power-of-
jesus/?utm_campaign=ChurchPop&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=350769485&utm_content=350769
485&utm_source=hs_email
POST, report from National Archives in England; Due to the new EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) we
are currently unable to accept any orders for delivery to the EU and Northern Ireland. We apologise
for any inconvenience caused.
Papers NZ
Lake Wakatip Mail, Volume I, Issue 25, 25 July 1863, Page 4
The prevalence of scurvy in this place is frightful, and every day fresh victims are added to the list of
sick. We can scarcely obtain anything here but rusty bacon and flour, without the sign of any
vegetables; and this, with the constant exposure to every inclemency of the weather, will affect the
strongest constitution. There are three I saw the other day in a dreadful state, unable to move or

speak, whose condition I will not trust my pen to write, for fear you should think I am exaggerating;
but leave your imagination to picture the direst form of that terrible disease, aggravated by neglect.
I send you their names, to verify my statement, and for the purpose of directing the attention of
their friends or relations to them. They are as follows:—Hayes, native of Abbeyfeale, County
Limerick; Cahill, Newcastle West, County Limerick; Donegan, native of Charleville. County Cork. This
last is getting somewhat better, but poor Cahill is very bad. Another man, named Hartnett, of Kerry,
started from here when extremely ill, and succeeded in reaching Queenstown after great difficulty. I
hope that with the improvement in living and proper attendance he will be able to obtain there, that
he is getting better."
nz/newspapers?items_per_page=10&snippet=true&query=hartnett+county+Kerry
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https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1911 – 1067.pdf
SATURDAY, JULY 6 1912
Another June wedding which attracted much attention in, Chicago was that of Mr. Timothy F.
Broderick, of Coollaha, Co. Kerry, a very popular Kerryman in this city, also member of the K. of C , R.
A. N..L, C. A., and Miss Julia Allen, of Killarney a very popular lady in Irish societies in this city. The
ceremony was performed on Saturday, June 29, in the Church of St. David, Thirty-second street and
Emerald avenue, which was a mass of light and flowers. The bride wore a dress of white
morganette lace over white satin and a large white picture hat.- She carried a shower bouquet, of
Killarney roses and lilies of the valley'. She was attended as bridesmaid by Miss M. Sullivan, of Firies,
Co. Kerry. She also looked charming. Mr. H. Goulding, cousin, served the groom as best man. , Mr.
M. Broderick and D. J. Hickie acted as ushers. After the ceremony all were driven in automobiles to
6144 Peoria street, where, a good time was held till morning. The present from the friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Broderick were numerous and beautiful. Among those noticed by our reporter were
Senator John Broderick and family, Michael and family, Daniel and family, Patrick and family,
Maurice brothers, Mr, and Mrs. E. Flavin, sister; H. Goulding , D Goulding, Lillie Goulding, Josie
Goulding, and D. J. Hickie, cousins; Miss Nora Broderick, E. McCarthy, cousin of the bride and brother
to D. McCarthy, the famous Kerry footballer; Miss Sullivan, Miss Cashen, Miss Scanlon, Miss Neligan,
T Kilgannon, M. Lynch, T. O'Brien, J. McCarthy, Mr. Daly, Mr. Casey, Mr. McAuliffe and several others
too numerous to mention.
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Mulvihill – Shea: One of the pretty west events of the week was the wedding of Mr. John Mulvihill,
that, popular hotelman, to Miss Shea, on Wednesday. June 26. Mr. Mulvihill is a native of Dirha,
Listowel, Co. Kerry, and Miss Shea also comes from the kingdom. She Is a native of Caherciveen. Co.
Kerry.
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The following address was delivered at Celtic Park Thursday, July 4, at the festival and games In aid
of the Killarney Cathedral. Father Griffin spoke from the platform erected on the grounds Inside the
enclosure. He finished his address in Gaelic, which was listened to with intense interest:
(See paper for speech)
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IRELAND.
Home Newspapers & Gazettes Browse Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 – 1875)
Fri 14 Sep 1860 Page 3
IRELAND.
The following, extraordinary and mysterious. Story appeared the other day in the Freeman' Journal:
Tarbert, Friday, July 6.-The discovery on Wednesdays, July. 4, of a fearful attempt at assassination
has startled the good folk of, Tarbert, and has occasioned considerable uneasiness to the family
against whom the annihilation was intended. It appears that about three weeks ago a nice little box
was directed to Colonel Patterson, Tarbert-House. On the direction card were the names

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/60498186?searchTerm=tarbert
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MORIARTY: How we arrive into Ireland is central to the nature of our belonging here. This is
something the late John Moriarty realised and wrote about.5 Do we descend upon this island from a
cloud, wrapped in a mist, like the Dananns? Or do we sail across the rough seas, like the Milesians,
with their flotilla of ships – a Spanish Armada of the prehistoric world – to take Ireland, partly due to
jealous longing, and partly for vengeance? If we do that, we will never belong here, and we might
end up like one of those voyagers of old, setting sail into the perilous ocean of the west, chasing
dreams and shadows in the far-off turmoil of a tumultuous Atlantic. Taken from
Anthony Murphy (Mythical Ireland) [email protected]
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CANADA: A 2023 RBC report suggested that foreign workers could address Canada’s labour gaps. It
said that the healthcare sector was short 144,000 workers and the construction industry was short
64,000 workers.
https://www.junonews.com/p/liberals-open-pathway-for-
thousands?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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SULLIVAN: Jim O’Sullivan advises that all O’Sullivans are welcome to join a clan
gathering.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThis is a unique opportunity for Sullivans and O’Sullivans all
over the world to visit their ancestral home in one celebration of the clan’s heritage.
u003cbru003eThey are hosting a World Record event on the Beara peninsula, in the Cork/Kerry
area, from 30u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e May to 2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e June
2026. u003cbru003eThe event will be hosted by the Chieftain of the O’Sullivan Clan, Kelly Sullivan,
who was presented with the chain of office by the Cork and Kerry County Mayors on the steps of
City Hall in Boston in 2023. u003cbru003eThis is a family event, and we hope you can fill in the
Google form (see website below) so we can book you in for the
event.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eEmail Jim at
[email protected] for more information:
https://osullivanclan.orgu003cbru003e
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AUSTRALIA: What’s On at the Celtic Club Melbourne. The Celtic Club is an organization that
celebrates and supports pride in Irish heritage and culture, as well as the broader Celtic community.
We provide opportunities for our members and guests to benefit from, learn about, and enjoy Gaelic
language, Irish music, art, culture, and more.
For further information please visit us here: https://www.celticclub.com.au/whats-on
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SHEEP Farm: By Chris McCullough
A UK-based investment group has just purchased the world’s biggest sheep farm, based in Australia,
that stretches to 1,046,323ha and has a rated carrying capacity of 87,421 sheep. ————————-
Rawlinna Station is located on the Nullarbor Plain, 400km east of Kalgoorlie in western Australia,
World’s largest sheep farm. This huge farm features a renowned boundary exclusion fence, to keep
out wild dogs, that spans some 400km in length.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/worlds-largest-sheep-farm-in-oz-sold-to-uk-investment-
group/
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BITCOIN: At its core, cryptocurrency is typically decentralized digital money designed to be used over
the internet. Bitcoin, which launched in 2008, was the first cryptocurrency, and it remains by far the
biggest, most influential, and best-known. In the decade since, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
like Ethereum have grown as digital alternatives to money issued by governments.
https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-
cryptocurrency?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Trump%20Creat

es%20a%20%20Strategic%20Bitcoin%20Reserve&utm_campaign=The%20Morning%20Dispatch_TM
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SISTERS: By Tessa Gervasini
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 10, 2025 / 07:00 am
The annual celebration of Catholic Sisters Week is observed March 8–14 to honor the women who
have taken religious vows, acknowledge their tireless work, and encourage more women to explore
religious life.
“Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight
injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace,
create community, and offer hope, but for one week, we shine the spotlight on women religious,”
the Catholic Sisters Week organization states on its website.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/262633/catholic-sisters-week-2025-kicks-off-
celebrating-religious-sisters-around-the-
world?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=351152469&utm_content=3511
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OLIVE STACK Gallery: Residency Testimonials
https://www.olivestack.com/pages/artists-residency-testimonials
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Register Motor vehicles Limerick
https://s3-eu-west-
1.amazonaws.com/archives.limerick.ie/Digital+Archive/Government+Collections/L.MT+Registration
+of+Motor+Vehicles/L.MT.1.1.pdf
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BOOK: The remarkable story of how Denis Brosnan became the first general manager of Kerry Co-op
over 50 years ago is told in a new book by journalist Con Dennehy.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41590459.html
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FOREST: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has launched the new
NeighbourWood scheme within the Forestry Programme 2023-2027.
The first element of the scheme, is to provide support for silvicultural works designed to enhance
existing forests and to increase their attractiveness, biodiversity and suitability for recreation.
Potential operations include the removal of invasive species, coupe planting to reinvigorate stagnant
canopies, and the replacement of existing conifer stands with native woodland.
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dafm-launches-new-neighbourwood-forestry-scheme/
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NETTLES: Stinging nettles have been used medicinally for millennia. Nettles can help strengthen the
immune system, making them a beneficial herb for several ailments.
https://www.medicinenet.com/16_benefits_of_stinging_nettle_7_side_effects/article.htm
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DANDELION: 14 Amazing Health Benefits of Dandelion
Dandelion is often considered a pesky weed. However, it is actually a powerful medicinal herb that
has been used for centuries for its various health benefits. This vibrant yellow flower, found in many
parts of the world, is packed with essential nutrients and compounds. From its roots to its leaves and
flowers, every part of the dandelion plant offers unique health benefits. In addition, they are also a
common ingredient in herbal teas and supplements. In this article, we will explore 14 fantastic
health benefits of dandelion.

14 Amazing Health Benefits of Dandelion

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PARADE in Limerick: the International Band Championship on Sunday, March 16 from noon, and the
main St Patrick’s Day parade on Monday . More information on all events at 061-556000 or from
https://www.limerick.ie/stpatricksfestival
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CATHOLIC News: As Ireland, north and south, celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day this Monday, 17 March,
Bishop Fintan Monahan is urging all road users to take extra care