Listowel Thread

Knoc · 01-11-2013 5:34pm

Notes from Tom Ahern edited.
From Tom Ahern

Stephen Goulding, son of John and Mary, Carrigkerry, will be standing for the Labour Party in next year’s Limerick County Council local elections which will be held in May. He is presently living with his wife and family in Newcastle West and is very involved in community and volunteering and would be a great asset and a strong voice for our area. He is presently the Deputy Principal of Listowel Community College, after a number of years spent teaching in Desmond College Newcastle West. Stephen is also National Treasurer of the Principals & Deputy Principals association of the TUI. He is a member of Newcastle West & District Lions Club, Newcastle West AFC and the Arra Players Drama group. He is also a Board member of West Limerick Resources since 2010 and was appointed to the board of Leargas last year by Minister Ruairi Quinn. Stephen is also a Volunteer broadcaster on West Limerick 102 and presents a weekly Sunday review programme.

Knoc · 01-11-2013 5:43pm

More Details welcome on
Margaret Quinn who was from County Kerry. Her mother was Mary Moore, who was from (Moyvane) Newtownsandes and her father was John Moore. The Moores had farmed the same land for at least 7 generations, as per a book written by her cousin Michael Moore. Family lore says that Maggie came with two sisters, Catherine and Julia, in a passage to NYC (?). Catherine reportedly died on the boat. Maggie would not come down from the deck for fear of becoming ill. Her sister Julia, I believe, married a Mulvihill and lived in NY. Maggie continued on to Kentucky and lived with her brother Jamie (Arthur James Quinn) until she married Tom Quirk who was also from Ireland.

jezzag · 03-11-2013 11:10am

Hi Tom. Sorry we (the Crusaders) weren't around. Last weekend was the Dublin Marathon so a good chunk of us were up there slogging ourselves around the capital. Next time you visit please let us know and we'll show you some of the North Kerry back roads. We meet Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Sometimes other days too.

Tom Joad wrote: »

That's perfect - exactly what I was looking for.
Much appreciated.

bertie sterling · 04-11-2013 2:26pm

Listowel Emmets Monthly Draw Results - October:
1st Prize €250
Siobhán O'Mahony, Cahirdown, Listowel.

2nd Prize 3 x €100
Seán Healy. Dublin.
Frank Hughes, Inch, Listowel.
Mossy Mulvihill, Bunaghara, Listowel.

3rd Prize 6 x €50
Ger Dillon, Bridge Road, Listowel.
Kevin Enright. Shrone East, Listowel.
Indoor Soccer Group C/O John Hartnett.
Billy Enright, Ballylongford.
Liam Nolan, Moyvane.
Caroline Riordan, O'Connell's Avenue, Listowel.

The next draw will take place on Wednesday 27th November at the Clubhouse in Frank Sheehy Park.

2013 North Kerry Minor Football Championship Final:
Listowel Emmets 3-09 Ballydonoghue 2-06
Emmets and Ballydonoghue played out a very entertaining North Kerry Minor Championship final in good underfoot conditions in O'Sullivan Park, Finuge on Saturday last, despite the inclement weather. The weather certainly put the crowds off from attending but those that braved the elements were treated to a great game of football with both teams a credit to their clubs in how they played. Great credit is due to the Finuge club for having their pitch in great condition for the match also. It was the Listowel side that got off to the better playing against the wind where David Keane converted to open the scoring this was quickly followed by another converted free. The young Bryan Sweeney playing at centre field got a fine fetch and found the waiting Michéal Stack who turned well and sent the ball low to the back of the Ballydonoghue net and with eleven minutes gone in the clock Emmets led by 1-02 to 0-01. Ballydonoghue however, responded brilliantly with an excellently executed goal to leave the bare minimum between the sides, it looked like Ballydonoghue would get the upper hand as they went one in front again the marks man of the day Micháal Stack linked well with David Keane to send his second of the day to back of the Ballydonogue net leaving the half time score Emmets 2-03 Ballydonoghue 1-05
Emmets started the Second half as they did the first with a fine point from play aided by the breeze from David Keane. Ballydonoghue found their feet at midfield and began to dominate but were unable to convert from their possession, David Keane again for the Listowel side converted a free from a foul on Micheal Stack. Ballydonoghue built from the back finding Jack Foley again who passed on to Paudie Lyons who inched past Paul Kennedy to leave the sides 2-05 to 2-06 in favour of Emmets.
It was Emmets David Keane again to the fore as he sent over two unanswered points one a converted free. As Emmets intercepted a Ballydonoghue Kick out David Keane shot for point again the ball hit the upright to the waiting Bryan Sweeney who shot low to the back of the Ballydonoghue net as Emmets led with 3 minutes to go by 3-08 to 2-06. From the kick out John Keane linked well with Jake Moriarty to sending over another point to leave the full time score Emmets 3-09 Ballydonoghue 2-06. As stated previously this was a great game to watch and highly entertaining. These two teams had met in the North Kerry Minor League final where Ballydonoghue thought them a lot of lessons in football and its great to see that the Emmets boys learned from that and put on such a magnificent display. Mike Flavin Secretary of the North Kerry Board presented the Jotty Holly Memorial Shield to an elated Listowel Emmets Darragh Leahy.

2013 North Kerry U-21 Football Championship ¼ Final:
Listowel Emmets and Castleisland Desmonds were due to meet last Monday but Castleisland Desmonds could not field a team and Listowel Emmets received a walkover and are now into the Semi-Final.

2013 Credit Union County Senior Football League Division 2 - Round 11:
Finuge V Listowel Emmets
Date: Sunday 17th November
Venue: Finuge
Time: 2.30 P.M.

Scor na nÓg:
The North Kerry Finals of Scor Na nÓg Sponsored by Eileen and Paddy Horgan, Amber Filling Station, Tarbert Road Listowel took take place in the Marian Hall Moyvane last Saturday night November 02nd.

Congratulations and well done to Saoirse Kennedy who won the North Kerry Final of the Solo Singing. Best of luck to Saoirse at the County Final on 01st December in Foilmore.

Well done also to our Music Group made up of Edel Quinn, Aisling Keane, Emily McCarthy, Fionnuala Trench, Meabh Trench. Unfortunately it was not to be their night. They were pipped at the post for 1st place by Ballydonoghue. We hope to see you all back again next year.

The County Final will take place on Sunday December 01st at 2.30 P.M. in the Community Centre, Foilmore.

Listowel Emmets Ladies:
Exciting times for Emmets Ladies as we have been nominated for Club of the Year. Only three clubs are nominated with Fossa and Dromid making the short list with Listowel. The winner will be announced at the Kerry Ladies Awards night on the 16th of November at the Heights Hotel in Killarney. Anyone who wants to attend contact Ann McNamee (087 969 1324) for tickets for the Social.

Well done to our brilliant Emmets girls, Rachel Costello, Finola Keane, Orla O’Donoghue and Oliva Stack who played for Kerry in the U13 Development Squads blitz on Sunday in Limerick. Meanwhile Sophie Lynch, Rebecca Mason and Shannon Sheehy have been taking part in the U14 Kerry Trials. The 3rd and Final Kerry U14 Open Trial will take place on Sunday the 10th of November in Cloon Pitch Killorglin All players to be there at 10.00 A.M.

The next phase of Minor trials take place in John Mitchell's next Sat 9th November from 10.00 A.M. to 12 midday.

Inspite of the storm force winds and driving rain a great day was had at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial game featuring a selection of Emmets Ladies against the formidable Garda Ladies. A big thank you to all those involved with organizing the game, to those who helped out on the gate and most importantly all those who brought the lovely cakes and sandwiches to feed us all on such a wet and windy day. All money raised will go to the Listowel Kerry Friends and Parents.

As we are now coming to the end of the season Graham Shine has organised a fitness schedule to keep us going over the winter months. Graham will hold a fitness, toning / conditioning class on Sunday mornings for aged 15 - adults. The class will be €7.00 euro per person. 14 players per session.

Finally congratulations to Saoirse Kennedy on winning the North Kerry Coiste Scór na nÓg solo singing final last week. Edel Quinn, Aisling Keane, Emily McCarthy, Fionnuala Trench and Meabh Trench came 2nd in the Instrumental music final.

2013 New York Senior Football Championship:
Congratulations to former Listowel Emmets player Kieran O’Connor who played a major role in helping Kerry win the 2013 New York Senior Football Championship. They beat Leitrim in the Final 0-14 to 1-07 to win the title for the 26th time. Kerry went into the game as rank outsiders as Leitrim were going for their 4th title in a row. Kieran who is a former Kerry Minor and U-21 played a brilliant game at full back. He was tough to get past all through out the game and he won the ball on numerous occasions to turn defence into attack. When Kieran left for America he was a major loss to Listowel Emmets but it’s great to see him doing so well and we wish him all the best for the future.

Knoc · 08-11-2013 5:03pm

Listowel Church Newsletter November 10 2013
ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL

RECENTLY DECEASED: Patrick (Paddy) Murphy, Bedford.

Maureen Hayes nee Pierse, Gortacrissane.

Patrick, (Paddy) Murphy, died in England late of Greenville.

Maurice Curtin, Athboy, Co. Meath late of Charles St.

Helen O’Keeffe nee McQuaide, England & Charles St.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE: Tony O’Connor, O’Connell’s Ave, Patsy Barrett, Killocrim, Paddy Canty, O’Connell’s Ave. & Ballygologue Pk, Sr. Mary Tarrant, Dingle,
Catherine & John Flavin, Dirha Cottages, John Sayers, Greenville.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday,
9th November Martin Lynch, Steeple Rd, Tarbert, Months Mind /
Maureen Keane, William St, 1st Anniversary /
Gerard Molyneaux, Clounmacon / Irene McElligott/
Michael & Kathleen Cody, Ballybunion Rd /
Norma Ryan, Skehenerin /
Phyllis McMahon, Clieveragh Park /
Al Doyle & Deceased Members of the Chute Family, Market St. / John Sayers, Greenville /
Vera Enright, Ennismore /
Con & Bridget Hickey & Deceased Family, O’Connell’s Ave. / Paddy Horgan, Charles St. & Bridie Nolan, Kilmorna Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday,
10th November Helen O’Keeffe nee McQuaide, England & Charles St /
John & Tom Daly, Bridge Road /
Winfred Millward, Lartigue Village, Birthday Remembrance
Jack Kelly, Finuge / Thomas, Peggy & Tom Kelly, Killocrim 9.00am
Danny & Nora O Donoghue, Bedford 11.00am
Monday 11th Teresa Sullivan nee Lucey & Bill Joe Lucey, Charles St. 10.30am
Tuesday 12th Bridie & Tom Carmody, Duagh /
James, Mary Anne & John Enright, Dromerin &
John, Brendan & Martina Guiney, Charles St. /
Timothy & Josephine O’Sullivan, Convent Cross 10.30am
Wednesday 13th Nora Hayes, O’Connell’s Ave. 10.30am
Thursday 14th Maire Keane, The Lodge 10.30am
Friday 15th Jeremiah Broderick, Gale Cross, Ballybunion Rd. /
Ann Looney, Skehenerin 10.30am
Mass for our Dead on November Lists 7.00pm
Saturday 16th Margaret Stack, Charles St. 1st Anniversary 10.30am
John Neville, Ballinruddery, Months Mind /
Mon. Michael Leahy, Listowel /
Finbarr McAuliffe, Church St. /
Teresa & Michael Bambury, Gurtaglana /
Tony & Stephen Whelan, Finuge /
Sean Boland, Market St. /
Nellie & Jackie O’Flaherty, Greenville /
Holy Souls / O’Sullivan & O’Connor Families, Bunagara /
Dr. Robert Corridan, The Square Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday 17th World day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims 9.00am
People of the Parish 11.00am

32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 10th NOVEMBER

CHURCH NOTICES

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery this Sunday 10th Fr. Broderick – 087 9061255.

SPECIAL PARISH CHRISTMAS CARDS of St. Mary’s Church, are now on sale in the Parish Office, €1.00 each or Pack of 6 for €5.00.
TEAMPILL BAN FAMINE GRAVEYARD The Rosary will be prayed in Teampill Ban Famine Graveyard at 3pm each Sunday from November 10th onwards. All welcome.
MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will take place on Monday 11th November at 7.30pm. in Parish Meeting Room.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP: Annual Mass deceased members of the Active Retirement group will take place on Tuesday 12th Nov. at 3pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. All welcome.
GAEL SCOIL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CANDIDATES Service of Light will take place on Thursday 14th at 1pm. in the School.
MASSES FOR THE DEAD ON NOVEMBER LISTS: We thank you all who have handed in your November List of your Dead and offering. The names on the November Lists will be remembered at the special November Masses for the Dead. Our next Mass for the Dead is on Friday night next at 7.00 p.m. Also they will be included at the 10.30 a.m. Mass on Saturday morning. Your November List can be found in the purple envelope in your box or use the loose purple envelopes at the back of the church this weekend. The other Masses for the Dead will take place on the Friday evenings during November - 15th; and 22nd. We bring to your attention the Poster in our Church opposite Our Lady’s Altar containing the names of the Deceased of the past year (Nov. 1st, 2012, to 31st Oct., 2013). The special Annual Mass for the Deceased on this List organised by the Parish Liturgy Group, will take place on Friday, November 29th at 8.00pm. All are most welcome to join us.
TRÓCAIRE EMERGENCY APPEAL to help the people of Syria - a second collection will taken up at all Masses next weekend 16th & 17th November after Communion. Over 8 million people are in desperate need of life-saving shelter, food and medicine. Trócaire has been delivering vital emergency aid. This special collection will help to get food, water, clothing, shelter, medical and psycho-social supports to those most in need.
WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS The United Nations adopted a resolution which calls for governments all over the world to mark the third Sunday in November each year as World Day of remembrance for road traffic victims. It was created as a means to give recognition to victims and the plight of their loved one who must cope with the emotional and practical consequences of these events. St. Mary’s Church will hold a Mass for the North Kerry Area on Sunday 17th November at 9am. Observation of this day provides an opportunity to draw the public’s attention to road traffic crashes, their consequences and costs, and the measures which can be taken to prevent them.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

CLOUNMACON CENTRE Mass will be celebrated at the centre on Wednesday night Nov. 13th at 7.30pm. for the late Margaret Buckley. All are welcome.
LISTOWEL BAZAAR MISSION GROUP 2013 The Annual Bazaar for 2013 will take place on Friday November 29th and Saturday 30th at Scoil Realta Na Maidne (boys school hall). From 8pm. to 12 midnight approx each night. We again appeal to your generosity to donate any item which is suitable for auction to make up Hampers (no clothes please). “No Flyers” will be distributed this year. If your area is not collected you can hand in your donation to the Boys School Hall on Wednesday Nov. 27th after 2.30pm. We thank you for your generous support in the Past.
NIGHT VIGIL TO KNOCK SHRINE Saturday 7th Dec. For bookings contact: Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel Tim 0862508796 fare: €25 per seat leaving the square @4.30pm.
JUNIOR BADMINTON meeting Tuesday 12th November in the Community Centre at 8pm. for all parents.

Knoc · 08-11-2013 5:05pm

OBITUARY. 30 May 1918 Sepparton News Vic.
Dr McKenna.
It is with the greatest regret that we announce the death of Dr. McKenna, which took place at his late residence, Maude street, Shepparton, last Tuesday after noon. Though the sad event was not unexpected, it nevertheless ,'caused general feeling of deep sorrow throughout this community, among whom Dr. McKenna's long and blameless life and valuable services had earned him universal esteem.
The deceased gentleman' who was 60 years of age, was born at Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland and was educated .for the, most part at Cork, taking his degree as M.D. at Queen's University. He came to Australia 33 years ago, and for a short time he practised at Brunswick and at South Melbourne, but soon came to Shepparton, where he followed his profession, till attacked by the lingering illness to which he eventually had to succumb. His chief medical advisor, during his long sickness, which he bore with exemplary patience, was Dr. Dcvlno, of Melbourne.
Dr. McKenna married Miss Elizabeth O'Callaghan, of Hawthorn, who survives' him. Their family consisted of five sons and four daughters, all of whom are alive. One of his brothers is Arch priest McKenna. of Geelong, and one of his daughters is a nurse, and is at present working in a military hospital in France.
Dr. McKenna, so long as he was
able, look an active part in the public life of Shepparion. For a long period lie was health officer to the Shire council, and lie was also an efficient J.P., being noted on the J.eneh for the shrewdness which enabled him to seize upon the salient points of a case, ar.'< for bis unvarying resolve |o .
justice. He was well versed in current literature, and one of his menial relaxations was the study of astronomy'. But he was no recluse, and look a keen interest in the turf, being always ready to do his best for the local racing- club, and he was. also, for some time, a well-known figure on the bowling green. Although his illness had for a considerable lime forced him to withdraw from anything public, he was none the less one' of the prominent members of the community, and throughout the large circle of his friends and acquaintances. I here, is to-day a general feeling of loss, combined with one of genuine, sympathy for those he has left behind him.
The funeral, which look place this afternoon, was very largely attended, representative men and old friends' assembling from long distances, in .spite of bad. roads and threatening weather, to pay the last tribute of respect to a man of such sterling merit. Ser vices were held in the Roman Catholic Church and at the cemetery. The Rev Fr. Hogan officiating on both occasions
The funeral arrangements .were in the bands of Mr. \V. F. .Bowen.

bertie sterling · 11-11-2013 3:34pm

2013 Credit Union County Senior Football League Division 2 - Round 11:
Finuge V Listowel Emmets
Date: Sunday 17th November
Venue: Finuge
Time: 2.30 P.M.

Emmets Coiste na nÓg:
2013 U-16 North Kerry Championship Quarter Final:
Finuge 2-09 Listowel Emmets 1-09
Our U-16s made a spirited exit from this years North Kerry Championship in their Quarter Final match against Finuge played in Finuge last Sunday. While the Finuge pitch was in great shape considering the recent poor weather, the rain which fell throughout the game made things difficult for both sides. Finuge opened the scoring with a point from play, which was followed by a great goal by Emmets captain and full forward Con Gorman who fisted a high ball to the net. Points from Jack Healy from play, and Sam Tarrant from a free put Emmets into a 1-02 to 0-01 lead after 15 minutes. Finuge stormed into the game with a goal of their own and two further points from frees to put them ahead by 1-03 to 1-02 with 23 minutes gone. A great point from play by Tom Melvin levelled matters but Finuge scored three further points from frees before the break with Jack Healy scoring a lovely point from play for Emmets to leave the half-time score at 1-06 to 1-04 in favour of the home side.

As in the first half Finuge opened the scoring in the second half with a point from play which was cancelled out by a great point from play by John Leahy who unfortunately Emmets lost to two yellows, shortly after Finuge scored two further points to put them 4 points clear with 15 minutes to play. Emmets moved Cathal Keane, who was having a great game at centre-back to midfield, and this helped them to put more pressure on the Finuge boys and four unanswered points (3 from frees from Sam Tarrant and a lovely point from play from Bryan Sweeney) levelled matters and it appeared as if the momentum had swung Emmets way but with 2 minutes on the clock Finuge put a great move together which finished with a great shot to the Emmets net. The Emmets boys played to the end and put a great length of the field move of their own together which finished with a great effort from Bryan Sweeney hitting the post and rebounding into play. Time ran out for us then and Finuge were the winners on a scoreline of 2-09 to 1-09.

Well done to them and we wish them well in the Semi Final. The Emmets boys played with great heart all through and to a man can be very proud of their efforts. Conor Beasley was solid in goals all through, the full-back line of Feidhlim Roberts, Shay McKenna and Ciaran Pierse battled manfully all day with a special mention to Ciaran Pierse who had an outstanding hour considering he is so young at U-14. Jack Wall, Cathal Keane and Niall Collins in the half-back line stuck to their task well, looking to launch attacks at every opportunity. Our mid-fielders Tom Melvin and Bryan Sweeney worked tirelessly, tracking every run and lending assistance in attack when in a position to do so with the afore mentioned Cathal Keane making a huge contribution when moved to this sector later in the game .Oran Pierse, Jack Healy, Sam Tarrant and John Leahy in the half-forward line contributed the most to our scoring and the full-forward line of David Sheehan. Con Gorman and Darragh McCarthy worked very honestly all day and the Greenville 3 came very close on occasions to adding to our scores.

The Emmets supporters responded to the bravery of the boys play and cheered them on well throughout. We wish those players who are leaving the U-16 age group and Coiste-na-nÓg well in the future, encourage them to keep at it and thank them for their efforts down the years in Coiste-na-nÓg. Well done and our thanks to the management of Tommy Sweeney, Nick Roberts and Seán Moriarty and we wish them the best in 2014.

Team: 1. Conor Beasley 2. Feidhlim Roberts 3. Shay McKenna 4. Ciaran Pierse 5. Jack Wall 6. Cathal Keane 7. Niall Collins 8. Tom Melvin (0-01) 9. Bryan Sweeney (0-01) 10. Sam Tarrant (0-04) 10. Jack Healy (0-02) 11. Oran Pierse 12. Darragh McCarthy 13. Con Gorman Capt. (1-00) 14. David Sheehan 15. John Leahy (0-01).

Listowel Emmets Ladies:
Fingers are crossed for Emmets Ladies as we have been nominated for Club of the Year. Only three clubs are nominated with Fossa and Dromid making the short list with Listowel. This is a fantastic recognition for our club, and all down to the hard work done across the year from everyone associated with Listowel Emmets. Here's hoping we take the honours! The winner will be announced at the Kerry Ladies Awards night this Saturday, November 16th at the Heights Hotel in Killarney.
Also on the night Emmet’s Breda Lane will receive her 1st Senior Munster Championship Medal from that thrilling final against Cork this summer, along with her National League Division 2 medal.
Earlier this week we saw the legendary Kerry player Mary Jo Curran being inducted to the Hall of Fame at the TG4 All Star Awards. A stalwart of ladies football who continues to serve the sport with her involvement at school, club and county level.
Meanwhile future All Stars in the making! Leah Henry and Rebekah Garvey have been selected for the U16 Kerry County Panel. Well done girls, a great achievement and a fitting reward for your commitment to training.
As we are now coming to the end of the season Graham Shine has organised a fitness schedule to keep us going over the winter months. Graham will hold a fitness, toning / conditioning class on Sunday mornings for aged 15 - adults. The class will be 7 euro per person. 14 players per session. The first circuit training class will be this Sunday November 17th in St Michael’s College Hall at 11.00 A.M.

Listowel Emmets Monthly Draw:
The next draw will take place on Wednesday 27th November at the Clubhouse in Frank Sheehy Park.

Progressive 41 Card Drive: continues every Wednesday night in the Clubhouse at 9.00 P.M.

Knoc · 15-11-2013 4:32pm

Listowel Church Newsletter Sunday 17 Nov 2013.

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL

RECENT DEATH Mossie Molyneaux, Woodford.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE: Tommy Sheahan, The Square, James O’Sullivan, Bedford.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday,
16th November John Neville, Ballinruddery, Months Mind /
Mon. Michael Leahy, Listowel /
Dr. Robert Corridan, The Square /
Finbarr McAuliffe, Church St. /
Teresa & Michael Bambury, Gurtaglana /
Tony & Stephen Whelan, Finuge /
Sean Boland, Market St. /
Nellie & Jackie O’Flaherty, Greenville /
Holy Souls / O’Sullivan & O’Connor Families, Bunagara /
Tommy Sheahan, The Square /
Patrick & Nora Carey & Deceased Family, Convent St.
Pa Ahern, Mary & Willie Keane & Deceased Family &
Catherine & Michael Dillon Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday,
17th November World day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims 9.00am
Tim & Mary Horan, Ennismore 11.00am
Monday 18th Jeremiah Kelliher, Greenville /
Peggy Walsh & Dr. Johnny Walsh, The Square /
Sr. Fintan Ryan, Birthday Remembrance 10.30am
Tuesday 19th Nell Murphy, Joan Ryan, Mary Looney &
Juliet & Paddy Ryan, Cork 10.30am
Wednesday 20th Agnes Buckley, Denis O Sullivan, Kathleen Daly &
Denis B. O’Sullivan /
Paddy, Patrick & Mary Dillon, Gortacrissane /
Sonny O’Carroll, O’Connell’s Ave &
Denny O Carroll, Convent St. 10.30am
Thursday 21st James Nolan & Nora Mary Keane, Tanavalla /
Thomas (Tom) O’Sullivan, Finuge /
Presentation Sisters Feast Day 10.30am
Friday 22nd Jule Scanlon, Bridge Road 10.30am
Mass for our Dead on November Lists 7.00pm
Saturday 23rd JJ Rowan & Deceased Family Members, O’Connell’s Ave. /
Mary McGrath, Woodford /
Bridget Hannon, Gortcreen 10.30am
Patrick Lane, Coolnaleen, Months Mind /
Tony Brennan, Listowel & Newcastlewest, 1st Anniversary/
Jack McElligott, Shrone West /
Pat O Connor, Craughtoosane /
Peg O Connor, Greenville & Kit McDevitt /
Patrick Hayes, Gortnaminch Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday 24th John, Jack, Stephen & Mike Enright, Ballinahadigue &
Tom Kennelly, Coilbee / Murt & Eileen Daly, Knockane 9.00am
Denis & Mary McCarthy, Tarbert /
Tommy & Bridgie Hannon, Courthouse Road 11.00am

33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 17th NOVEMBER

CHURCH NOTICES

TRÓCAIRE EMERGENCY APPEAL to help the people of SYRIA & PHILIPPINES - a second collection will taken up at all Masses this weekend 16th & 17th November after Communion. Over 8 million people are in desperate need of life-saving shelter, food and medicine. Trócaire has been delivering vital emergency aid. This special collection will help to get food, water, clothing, shelter, medical and psycho-social supports to those most in need.
MINISTERS OF PRAYER will meet on Tuesday next, Nov. 19th at 8pm. in the Parish Meeting Room. Frances Rowland of the Diocesan Team will be present with us.
CREDIT UNION MASS will take place on Wednesday next Nov. 20th at 8pm at Centre.
SCOIL REALTA NA MAIDNE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CANDIDATES Service of Light will take place on Thursday next, Nov. 21ST at 8pm. in the School.
MASSES FOR THE DEAD ON NOVEMBER LISTS: Our next Mass for the Dead on November Lists is on Friday night next, Nov. 22nd at 7.00 p.m. They will be included at the 10.30 a.m. Mass on Saturday morning. The other Masses for the Dead will take place on the following Friday Nov. 22nd. We bring to your attention the Poster in our Church opposite Our Lady’s Altar containing the names of the Deceased of the past year (Nov. 1st, 2012, to 31st Oct., 2013). The special Annual Mass for the Deceased on this List organised by the Parish Liturgy Group, will take place on Friday, November 29th at 8.00pm. All are most welcome to join us.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME PROGRAMME for our First Holy Communion children and their parents on Saturday night next, Nov. 23rd, at the Vigil Mass. All the First Holy Communion Children and their parents are asked to attend.
SPECIAL PARISH CHRISTMAS CARDS of St. Mary’s Church, are now on sale in the Parish Office, €1.00 each or Pack of 6 for €5.00.
JOURNEYING IN HOPE an evening of prayer & reflection, Tuesday 19th at 7.30pm. St. John’s Church, Tralee. Guest Fr. Mark Patrick Hederman, Abbot of Glenstal Abbey. Light refreshments served in the Parish Centre afterwards. All most welcome.

CCTV & INDUCTION LOOP SYSTEM: The Parish Finance Council are happy to announce that we now have installed a CCTV and Induction Loop System in our Church. This is in keeping with best practice of Health and Safety for all our patrons in our church. We remind those with hearing aids to get the benefit of the Induction Loop System you must turn it to the ‘T’ position. We have also had to do a major job in renewing over thirty bulbs of our lighting system and replace some of the lights.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

LISTOWEL BAZAAR MISSION GROUP REMINDER Our Bazaar for 2013 will take place on Friday night November 29th & Saturday 30th in Scoil Realta Na Maidne (Boys School) Door open at 8pm. each night. Our collectors will be calling to your area in the next forthnight. We depend on your generosity to make up our own Hampers or any item suitable for auction. We thank you for your support in the past. If your area is not collected, you can hand in your donation to the Boys School hall on Wednesday November 27th after 2.30pm. Again we thank you for your great support in the past.
NIGHT VIGIL TO KNOCK SHRINE Saturday 7th Dec. For bookings contact: Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel Tim 0862508796 fare: €25 per seat leaving the Square @4.30pm.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE The monthly meeting of the carers group at Listowel Family Resource Centre takes place on Monday. November 18th at 12 noon. Further details from (068) 23584.
KERRY INGREDIENTS a memorial mass will be held for deceased members of Kerry Ingredients Listowel at St. Michael’s Church, Lixnaw on Tuesday 26th Nov. at 8pm.

Knoc · 15-11-2013 4:35pm

Kit Ahern entered Senate 1964
11 March 2008 Dail Report
Senator Donie Cassidy: I pay tribute to Kit Ahern, a former member of this House and Dáil Éireann, who died recently at the age of 92. [1717] Although a native of Limerick, she spent her adult life in Ballybunion, County Kerry, following her marriage to Dan Ahern and went on to become an active member of Kerry County Council.
I had the pleasure of knowing Kit personally. She was a truly wonderful person, a formidable woman who worked tirelessly promoting the welfare of rural Ireland and, in particular, the quality of life for Irish women. Kit was passionate about the Irish language, our culture and the arts and used every opportunity to promote all things Irish. She first came to prominence as president of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association, ICA, between 1961 and 1964. Kit and her ICA colleagues travelled the length and breadth of Ireland recruiting new members and instilling a sense of optimism for the future of rural Ireland. The ICA was involved in many battles to bring running water and electricity to rural Ireland, the basic essentials of day-to-day living.
Kit was appointed to Seanad Éireann by the then Taoiseach, Seán Lemass, in 1964 and subsequently retained her seat on the cultural and educational panel in 1965. She contested the general elections in north Kerry in 1965, 1969 and 1973 and secured a seat in the Dáil in 1977 under the then Taoiseach, Jack Lynch. It was the first time two Fianna Fáil Deputies were elected to the north Kerry constituency, the other being the late Tom McEllistrim, also a Member of this House and whose family continues to be represented in Dáil Éireann. She served one term in the Dáil as a Deputy and, on losing her seat in 1981, subsequently retired from national politics. However, despite all her achievements, Kit never lost sight of her humble roots and once described herself as “the first pleb to be elected president of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association”.
She was a wonderful woman and a great person to know. She worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of north Kerry and rural Ireland. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. We on this side of the House will remember her as a great friend who served in both Houses of the Oireachtas. The people of Kerry have lost a loyal and true person. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam.

Senator Ned O’Sullivan: Kit Ahern was a cousin of mine. She was a person I greatly [1721]admired and whom I was proud to support during her long and successful political career. She was an individual of great vision and with a strong sense of duty to serve her country and community. She was driven primarily by a desire to ensure women received political equality at a time when that principle was not universally acknowledged. She was president of the ICA prior to her involvement in politics and she worked hard to develop home industry for housewives at a time when there were few opportunities for women outside the home.
Kit was honoured to receive a nomination to the Seanad from the then Taoiseach, Seán Lemass, on two occasions, in 1964 and 1965. As Senator Alex White observed, she accepted the nomination to the Seanad as a tribute to mná na hÉireann. She was subsequently elected to the Seanad in 1969 and 1973 on the cultural and educational panel before finally being elected to Dáil Éireann in 1977, on the fourth attempt, after coming close on two occasions prior to that. Just before her death she joked to me that the new configuration of north Kerry and west Limerick gave her reason to think of coming out of retirement at the age of 92. Her political battles in north Kerry, not all of them with members of other political parties, are part of the folklore of political life in the county. Kit used to say it is not a question of the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. She always displayed great courage in adversity.
She was a great supporter of all things Gaelic. Bhí fíor-ghrá ag Kit dár gcultúr dhúchais. Bhí sí dílis don teanga Gaeilge i rith a saol. She was a loyal and dependable individual. Her integrity was important to her and there could be no compromise on matters of principle. This was the reason for her decision to join the Progressive Democrats Party under the leadership of her close friend, Des O’Malley, a man she admired greatly and who is admired by many of us in north Kerry. This decision was respected by her former colleagues in Fianna Fáil and although she made many new friends, she never lost her old ones. However, her decision gave me many sleepless nights at the time.
Her late husband, Dan, and her brother, Eoin, were her greatest supporters. She was proud of all her family, with a special pride in the achievements of her nephew, Eoin “The Bomber” Liston. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue her work in the Seanad and to pay tribute to her in this Chamber. I thank the Leader for arranging this tribute to Kit. On behalf of her family, I thank all those who have spoken so kindly of her.

bertie sterling · 18-11-2013 2:29pm

Promotion to 2014 Credit Union County Senior Football League Division 1

Congratulations to our brilliant Senior Football team who have been promoted to Division 1 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League for 2014. The lads were written off in many quarters as the whipping boys of Division 2. The panel began training in January and they gave everything they had all year long. The management team of Mikey Kennelly, Paddy Walsh and Kieran Lynch deserve great credit for keeping the lads so focussed for such a long period of time. They also won the North Kerry League Division 1 title and were cruelly denied in the County Intermediate Semi Final losing by 1 point to St. Mary's Cahersiveen. They began their County League campaign on Sunday 07th April and will now take their place among the elite of Gaelic Football in Kerry in 2014.

2013 Credit Union County Senior Football League Division 2 - Round 11:
Finuge 1-05 Listowel Emmets 1-13

This was a must win game for Listowel Emmets if they wanted to be certain of remaining in Division 2 for 2014. They also had an outside chance of being promoted to Division 1 depending on the outcome of other games. Finuge who had already been promoted wanted to go up as Champions.

Listowel got off to a flying start. After 15 seconds of play Noel Kennelly won possession and went scything through the Finuge defence. Noel was just about to take dead aim at the Finuge when goal he was dragged down. The referee had no hesitation in awarding Listowel a penalty. Cormac Mulvihill stepped up and expertly drove the ball low and hard to the Finuge net. Bryan Murphy then slotted over a beautiful point in the 2nd minute to give the visitors a 4 point lead. Finuge needed to settle and they did when full forward Enda Galvin pounced for an opportunist goal un the 4th minute. Listowel were very dominant in most areas and pushed forward once again. Conor Cox picked up possession and kicked over his 1st point of the afternoon. Fergus Fitzmaurice responded for the home side with a free in the 10th minute.
Finuge’s defence tightened up and were now making it more difficult for Listowel to get scores.

Conor Cox kicked over a brilliant point in the 16th minute to give Listowel a 2 point lead. Finuge won and converted another free in the 20th minute to narrow the gap to just 1 point 1-02 to 1-03. Noel Kennelly tapped over a close range free in the in the 21st minute. Listowel were starting to get on top again and Conor Cox kicked over another Listowel free in the 23rd minute to give Listowel 3 point lead. Finuge put over another free in the 25th minute. Listowel Emmets finished off the half strongly when Noel Kennelly dove over a massive long range point to give Listowel a 3 point lead at the break.

Half Time: Finuge 1-03 Listowel Emmets 1-06

Listowel knew what they had to do if they were to avoid relegation, stay where they were or advance to the top Division of Gaelic Football in Kerry. They came out for the 2nd half in a very determined mood. Conor Cox set the tone with another brilliant point in the 31st minute. Listowel wing forward Maurice Whelan then put over a point to extend the visitor’s lead to 5 points. Listowel were really taking the game to Finuge and Cormac Mulvihill punched over a point to give Listowel a 6 point lead after 35 minutes. Jamie Barry then picked up possession and drove over the score of the afternoon from what looked an impossible angle in the 36th minute much to the delight of the Listowel supporters. Listowel were now 7 points in front and Cormac Mulvihill who was having a fine game stretched this lead to 8 points after 38 minutes 1-03 to 1-11. From here on both defences got on top and scores were hard to come by. Enda Galvin put over Finuge’s 1st point of the 2nd half from a free in the 45th minute.

Listowel never looked like being caught and Conor Cox converted another free in the 48th minute to restore Listowel’s 8 point advantage. Listowel were much the better team and Finuge had no answer to the onslaught. The game was now over as a contest. Enda Galvin tapped over another Finuge free in the 50th minute. The final score of the afternoon came in the final minute of the game when Maurice Whelan kicked over his 2nd point. Listowel’s win guaranteed their status in Division 2 but other results ensured that they were promoted to Division 1 for 2014.

Listowel Emmets: 1. Shane Quinn 2. Brendan Guiney 3. Jack McGuire 4. John Heaphy 5. Ger McCarthy 6. Denis Walsh (Captain) 7. Jamie Barry (0-01) 8. Noel Kennelly (0-02) 9. Micheál Lynch 10. Maurice Whelan (0-02) 11. Cormac Mulvihill (1-02) 12. Brian McGuire 13. Billy Doyle 14, Conor Cox (0-05) 15. Bryan Murphy (0-01) Subs: Seán O’Mahony, Jake Moriarty, Darren Halpin, David Keane, Darragh Leahy, Rici Halpin, Darragh Broderick, John James Buckley, Eimhin O’Brien, Rici Hanley, Paul Kennedy, David Sheehy.

2013 Bernard O'Callaghan Memorial North Kerry Senior Football Championship Quarter Final Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion:

Listowel Emmets V Knockngashel
Date: Sunday 24th November
Venue: Duagh
Time: 1.00 P.M.

Listowel Emmets Ladies:

We were pipped at the post by Fossa! Congratulations to all at Fossa Ladies on winning Club of the Year. A great night was had by all Emmets club delegates who attended the Awards Night. It was great to see the 2013 & 1993 teams being celebrated and inspiring to see so many successful sportswomen in one room.

Emmets Ladies AGM will be held on Sunday December 15th at 6.00 P.M. The AGM is the most important meeting of the year and is open to everyone in the club. All parents and coaches are invited to attend. Member’s opinions and views are vital for the continuing success of our club, any feedback on the past year will be greatly appreciated. The AGM will review the work of the previous year and elect officers and committee members. All officers and managers are requested to have reports to present on the night.

The Kerry development squads continue, well done to the Listowel Emmets girls participating. We look forward to the girls displaying all their skills in 2014.

Graham Shine has organized a fitness schedule to keep us going over the winter months. This is a fantastic opportunity to avail of a fitness program tailored to your individual needs.
The classes are only €5 euro per person and open to those aged 15 to adult every Sunday in St Michael’s College Hall at 11.00 A.M.

Scór na nÓg:

Best of luck to Saoirse Kennedy representing Listowel Emmets in the Solo Singing Category next Saturday night.
The North Kerry Semi Final will take place in the Community Centre in Knocknagashel on Friday November 22nd at 7.00 P.M.

The County Final will take place on Sunday December 1st at 2.30 P.M. in the Community Centre in Foilmore.

Table Quiz is now a separate competition to be run under the Scór Banner. Competition will take place on Saturday 30th November. Venue & Time to be confirmed next week.

Listowel Emmets Monthly Draw:

The next draw will take place on Wednesday 27th November at the Clubhouse in Frank Sheehy Park.

Progressive 41 Card Drive: continues every Wednesday night in the Clubhouse at 9.00 P.M.

Knoc · 22-11-2013 6:24pm

Listowel Oarish Newsletter 24 November 2013
ST. MARY’S CHURCH LISTOWEL

RECENT DEATH: Mossie Molyneaux, Woodford,
Eva Murphy nee McCarthy, Church Street.
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Devey, Willow Place.
Eileen O Sullivan, died in North Carolina, America late of Greenville.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE: Ellen Halpin nee O’Sullivan, Dirha Cottages, Johnny O Sullivan, Ennismore, Eddie Flaherty, Charles St, Ellen Halpin nee O’Sullivan, Dirha Cottages & Johnny O’Sullivan, Ennismore, Margaret Duggan, Inch, Mary & William Lucey, Charles St. & Martin & Dorothy Jordan, Charles St. & Kilkenny, Kit Rowe nee Moriarty, Coolacarig, Eileen & Jimmy O Sullivan, Greenville.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday,
23rd November Patrick Lane, Coolnaleen, Months Mind /
Tony Brennan, Listowel & Newcastlewest, 1st Anniversary/
Jack McElligott, Shrone West /
Pat O Connor, Craughtoosane /
Peg O Connor, Greenville & Kit McDevitt /
Patrick Hayes, Gortnaminch /
Ellen Halpin nee O’Sullivan, Dirha Cottages &
Johnny O Sullivan, Ennismore /
Hilary Dowling, Tarbert Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday,
24th
November John, Jack, Stephen & Mike Enright, Ballinahadigue &
Tom Kennelly, Coilbee / Murt & Eileen Daly, Knockane /
John Griffin & Julia Griffin nee Stack, Fourhane 9.00am
Denis & Mary McCarthy, Tarbert /
Jimmy Harris, Greenville /
Tommy & Bridgie Hannon, Courthouse Road 11.00am
Monday 25th Batt & Maryanne Carmody & Deceased Family, Abbeydorney /
Jimmy Harris, Greenville /
Private Intention / Vivi Carey, Cahirdown 10.30am
Tuesday 26th Richard & Margaret Roche & Deceased Family, O’Connell’s Ave 10.30am
Wednesday 27th Matty Walsh, Garrard House, 1st Anniversary &
Paddy Walsh Inch 10.30am
Thursday 28th Patrick, Nora & Maura O Keeffe, Ardfert 10.30am
Padre Pio Evening Mass 7.00pm
Friday 29th Mamie & Ned Joe Galvin, Clounmacon /
Joan Healy nee Reidy & Deceased Members of
the Reidy Family 10.30am
Holy Souls – Annual Mass for the Deceased 8.00pm
Saturday 30th Bill O’Sullivan, Coilbee, Birthday Remembrance 10.30am
Patrick O’Regan, Ballyheigue /
Maurice, Annie & Patrick Relihan, Ballylongford /
Tom, Bridget, William & Sean Thornton, Gortnaminch /
Jimmy Clancy, St. Brendan’s Terrace /
Andy Sayers, Cahirdown Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday 1st People of the Parish 9.00am
Moss & Lena Hannon, The Square 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery this Sunday 24th Fr. Declan 087 0908949 emergencies only.

34th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 24th NOVEMBER

CHURCH NOTICES

KILLOCRIM NATIONAL SCHOOL Service of Light for First Communion children will take place on Tuesday next, Nov. 26th at 8pm. in the School.
PARISH LITURGY GROUP meet on Tues. 26th Nov. at 8pm. in the Parish Meeting Room
KILLOCRIM ANNUAL GROTTO MASS Wednesday 27th November at 8pm.
PADRE PIO EVENING MASS: will take place next Thursday evening at 7.00p.m. beginning with the Rosary followed by mass and Benediction.
LISTOWEL PARISH MISSION REVIEW: Having celebrated a very successful Mission last month, many felt it would be a worthwhile venture to review what we learnt from it. A follow up meeting for all the volunteers and all involved in the Mission will take place with Fr. Seamus Enright on Thursday night next 28th November at 8pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. All are welcome to attend.
SPECIAL ANNUAL MASS FOR THE DECEASED : . from Nov. 1st 2012 to Oct. 31st 2013 will take place on Friday night next, November 29th at 8.00pm. This Mass is organised by the Parish Liturgy Group. We invite relatives, neighbours and friends and all of you to remember your loved ones as we bring the month of November to a close.
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL will meet on Saturday 30th Nov at 2.30pm. in the Presbytery.
ENROLMENT OF CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES FOR 2014: Will take place at the Vigil Mass at 7pm. on Saturday night next 30th November. All candidates and their parents are asked to attend.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: In preparation for Christmas will take place each Sunday of Advent in the Adoration Chapel from 3pm to 6pm and also every Tuesday & Wednesday. You are invited to drop in and spend time before the Blessed Sacrament.

Applications are invited for the position of
“Sacristan for St. Mary’s Church, Listowel”
Our Sacristan, Billy Moloney will be retiring after 29 years of outstanding service to our Parish in mid February 2014. The Parish Finance Council now wish to invite applications for the position of two part time sacristans for St. Mary’s Church commencing early in the New Year. Each successful candidate should have:
(a) A good understanding and knowledge of all aspects of Parish life.
(b) The skills of confidentiality, honesty and all times uphold the ethos of the Catholic Church.
The positions will be part time. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the Sacristy which will include attending all Church ceremonies. In accordance with Diocesan Child Protection Regulations the successful candidate will have to be Garda vetted.
Applications to: Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P., The Presbytery, Listowel.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 6th December 2013

COMMUNITY NOTICES

LISTOWEL BAZAAR On Friday night next Nov. 29th & Sat. 30th at the Boy’s School Hall at 8pm. You may hand in your donation into the Boy’s School Hall from 3pm. to 5pm. (No Clothes Please) on Wednesday 27th & Thursday Nov. 28th also area collectors are to hand in their items.

NIGHT VIGIL TO KNOCK SHRINE Saturday 7th Dec. For bookings contact: Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel Tim 0862508796 fare: €25 per seat leaving the Square @4.30pm.

NANO NAGLE 8TH ANNUAL SOCIAL will take place on the 29th November in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Tickets are €30. Music by Heart and Soul followed by a disco with DJ Fatz. Tickets are available from Nano Nagle School 068 21942.
SET CEÍLÍ at Clounmacon Community Centre on Friday 29th November at 9.30pm. Music by: Donie Nolan Band. Everyone welcome.
FUNDRAISING NIGHT in aid of ARAS MHUIRE NURSING HOME LISTOWEL: Hard Times - A story of Land, Love and Greed. This film will be screened at The Classic Cinema, Listowel on Friday 6th December @ 8pm. All proceeds donated to Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel - Registered Charity No. 10443. Tickets cost €10 and are available at Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel or on the door on night of Film. Your support, would be greatly appreciated.
WOMEN'S AID are currently raising awareness of issues surrounding domestic violence, as part of the 'One in Five' campaign an information seminar will be held at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Wednesday. November 27 from 10am-12 noon. The event will highlight the various issues surrounding domestic violence against Women in Kerry. The morning will culminate with the releasing of balloons to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and the 'One in Five alike. All are welcome further details available from (068) 23584.
MEALA BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Monthly Meeting takes place at the Listowel Family Resource Centre on Wednesday. November 27th at 7pm. New members welcome.

Knoc · 22-11-2013 6:25pm

Big Maggie
Big Maggie on stage in Listowel till Monday 25th Nov. Great Night at St John's. CAST P Brosnan, D Walsh, E Murphy, C Walsh, D Woulfe, S Egan, M Keenan, N Buckley, P Hayes, C Fitzgerald, G O Connor, C Foley, A Thornton, T Collins, A O Donnell, B Daly, N Keenan Director, Lights J Murphy, Stage Management B Daly, Artwork C Keenan, Continuity M Purcell and F Hunt. Big Maggie by John B Keane.
BEST WISHES to Billy Moloney Listowel Sacristan who will be retiring in mid February 2014, after 29 years of outstanding service to Listowel Parish.

Knoc · 22-11-2013 6:26pm

Kentucky Irish American Louisville August 12, 1899,

No death of recent date has caused
more profound sorrow in Ireland than
that of Mrs. Pierce Mahony, which occurred at her home in Sutton, County
Dublin, July 27, Mrs. Mahony belonged
to a well-known Kerry family, the Raymonds, and was in every respect an ornament to Irish womanhood. She was a
lady of exceeding culture, and her great
personal charm was the admiration of all
who ever had the privilege of coming
within her gracious influence. To the
Irish cause she was passionately devoted,
and her bereaved husband by her decease
loses a lifelong companion who was in
complete sympathy with all his aims.

SHH 22 April 1911
from Benziger comes a tiny, vest-pocket sort of a book in prose and verse, "Lays and Legends of our Blessed Lady," compiled by a member of the Presentation
Community, Lixnaw, County Kerry, Ireland. 92 pages.

bertie sterling · 25-11-2013 8:07pm

Sympathy:
Listowel Emmets would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Molyneaux family, Woodford on the recent death of Mossy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion - 2013 Bernard O'Callaghan Memorial North Kerry Senior Football Championship Semi Final:

Listowel Emmets V Brosna
Date: Sunday 01st December
Venue: Moyvane
Time: 2.30 P.M.

Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion - 2013 Bernard O'Callaghan Memorial North Kerry Senior Football Championship Quarter Final:

Listowel Emmets 1-15 Knockngashel 0-12
Played in ideal conditions for this time of year in Duagh, this was an entertaining fixture pitting division 5 underdogs Knocknagashel against newly promoted division one outfit Listowel Emmets in this Senior North Kerry Champioship Quarter Final.

While Knocknagashel put up a good battle, Emmets always looked in control of the game with Conor Cox dominating in the forward line with 10 points, 5 coming from play.

Knocknagashel worryingly broke through the Emmets rear guard a number of times in the first half and kicked a number of impressive scores from centre forward and midfield but Emmets responded well with Conor Cox landing a couple of big scores off either foot.

Billy Doyle, Bryan Murphy and Aengus Fitzgerald all chipped in with well taken points in the 12th, 20th and 31st minutes respectively.

Emmets went in at half-time leading 0-10 to 0-07.

The second half saw a slightly more broken period of play with a number of short stoppages. Listowel maintained their lead with Cox again finding his range on the 44th minute.

The only goal of the game came at the 47th minute from the boot of Cormac Mulvihill and Noel Kennelly landed a massive point with his right in the 66th minute to all but finish the tie as a contest.

Emmets introduced Darragh Keane, Jake Moriarty and David Leahy in the second half to make their Senior North Kerry Championship debuts.

Listowel Emmets Scorers: C. Cox 0-10 (5f), C. Mulvihill 1-00, N. Kennelly 0-02 (0-01f), B. Doyle 0-01, A. Fitzgerald 0-01.

Teams: Listowel Emmets: 1. Shane Quinn 2. Jack McGuire 3. Brendan Guiney 4.John Heaphy 5. Ger McCarthy 6. Denis Walsh (C) 7. Jamie Barry 8. Noel Kennelly 9. Michéal Lynch 10. Maurice Whelan 11. Cormac Mulvihill 12. Bryan Murphy 13. Aengus Fitzgerald 14. Conor Cox 15. Billy Doyle.

Subs used: Jake Moriarty for Jamie Barry, Darragh Leahy for Maurice Whelan & David Keane for Billy Doyle

Subs not used: Seán O’Mahony, Darren Halpin, Martin Flavin, David Keane, Darragh Broderick, Rici Halpin, John James Buckley, Eimhin O’Brien, Paul Kennedy, David Sheehy and Brian McGuire.

Listowel Emmets Ladies:
Emmets Ladies AGM will be held on Sunday December 15th at 6.00 P.M. The AGM is the most important meeting of the year and is open to everyone in the club. All parents and coaches are invited to attend. Member’s opinions and views are vital for the continuing success of our club, any feedback on the past year will be greatly appreciated. The AGM will review the work of the previous year and elect officers and committee members. All officers and managers are requested to have reports to present on the night.

Scór na nÓg:
Well done to Saoirse Kennedy who represented Listowel Emmets in the Solo Singing Category last Friday night at the the North Kerry Semi Final in Knocknagashel.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be for Saoirse on the night even though she sang brilliantly. The standard in the solo singing was extremely high which is a testament to how strong traditional singing is in the county amongst our young people.

The Table Quiz is now a separate competition to be run under the Scór Banner. The Quiz will take place next Saturday night 30th November in the Intermediate School Killorglin at 8.00 P.M. Best of luck to the Emmets Quiz team made up of Daniel Sheehan, Shawn Carey, Eddie Brown and Jack O Donovan and their mentor Mary Catherine Sheehan.
The winners on the night will go straight through to the All Ireland Final.

Listowel Emmets Monthly Draw:
The next draw will take place on Wednesday 27th November at the Clubhouse in Frank Sheehy Park.

Progressive 41 Card Drive: continues every Wednesday night in the Clubhouse at 9.00 P.M.

Knoc · 29-11-2013 7:19pm

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL Newsletter, December 1st 2013

ST. MARY’S CHURCH LISTOWEL

RECENT DEATH: Mary (Moll) Skehan nee Aherne, late of Clounmacon.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE: Mary Healy, Greenville, Tom Dowd, O’Dowd’s Road, Toddy O’Connor, Church St, Debra Guiney, Gortcreen, Carol & Sean McCarthy, Killocrim, Joan Keating, Dirha Cottages, James Healy, Tanavalla.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday,
30TH Patrick O’Regan, Ballyheigue /
Maurice, Annie & Patrick Relihan, Ballylongford /
Tom, Bridget, William & Sean Thornton, Gortnaminch /
Jimmy Clancy, St. Brendan’s Terrace /
Andy Sayers, Cahirdown Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday,
1st December People of the Parish 9.00am
Moss & Lena Hannon, The Square /
Noreen Anne McCarthy, Skehenerin 11.00am
Monday 2nd Pat Fitzgerald, Abbeyfeale & Cork 10.30am
Tuesday 3rd James Joy, O’Connell’s Ave 10.30am
Wednesday 4th Deceased Members of the Traveller Community in Kerry &
Kelly Purcell, Charlie McCarthy & Geraldine Dillon. Requested by Kerry Travellers Association 10.30am
Thursday 5th Kitty Healy & Deceased Family, Convent Street 10.30am
Friday 6th Mass of Thanks Given 10.30am
Paddy Murphy, Months Mind & Mary Murphy, Bedford /
Tim Kennelly, Bedford /
Phil McDonagh, O’Connell’s Ave. 7.00pm
Saturday 7th Maureen Hayes (nee Pierse), Gortacrissane, Months Mind 10.30am
Patsy Lyons, Clieveragh /
Helen McConnell & Deceased Family, O’Connell’s Ave. /
Margaret Lynch, Glin, Limerick /
Michael (Bunny) & Mary Dalton, Charles Street /
Dan Hayes, Bridge Road /
Mary Ellen & Donie Harnett, Patrick Street /
Michael McAuliffe, Church Street /
Margaret (Peggy) Scanlon, Pollagh /
Margaret (Peg) Brennan, Gortcreen /
David Cronin, Coolagown /
Maira Kelliher, Lartigue Village /
Eleanor Culbert (nee Moore), Charles Street Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday 8th Michael Meehan, Lartigue Village /
Tom & Bridie Buckley, Finuge 9.00am
John & Josephine Woulfe, Patrick’s St. &Ballygologue Rd /
Willie Doyle, Fourhane /
John O Halloran, The Meadows & Church Street /
Peggy Stack nee Griffin, O’Connell’s Ave & London 11.00am
1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT 1st DECEMBER

CHURCH NOTICES

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: in preparation for Christmas is taking place each Sunday of Advent in the Adoration Chapel from 3pm to 6pm. We also have our usual adoration every Tuesday & Wednesday. You are invited to drop in and spend time before the Blessed Sacrament.
COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK & THE HOUSEBOUND: Friday next (Dec. 6th) is the First Friday, Canon Declan will be doing his usual calls to the Sick & Housebound on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday afternoons. The Parish Office will make contact as to the time of his arrival. Anybody new who wishes a visit from the priest, please contact the Parish Office, 068-21188.
FIRST FRIDAY MASS: at 10.30am & 7.00pm. Confessions on Thursday straight after 10.30am Mass and also on Saturday after the 10.30am Mass.

Feast of Immaculate Conception being celebrated on MONDAY, Dec. 9th
As December 8th falls on a Sunday this year, the Feast of the Immaculate is being celebrated on the following day, Monday 9th December. While it will not a Holy Day of obligation, we will still celebrate the Feast with two masses: 11.00 a.m. & 1.10 (lunch time) to facilitate workers.

Applications are invited for the position of
“Sacristan for St. Mary’s Church, Listowel”
Our Sacristan, Billy Moloney will be retiring after 29 years of outstanding service to our Parish in mid February 2014. The Parish Finance Council now wish to invite applications for the position of two part time sacristans for St. Mary’s Church commencing early in the New Year. Each successful candidate should have:
(a) A good understanding and knowledge of all aspects of Parish life.
(b) The skills of confidentiality, honesty and all times uphold the ethos of the Catholic Church.
The positions will be part time. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the Sacristy which will include attending all Church ceremonies. In accordance with Diocesan Child Protection Regulations the successful candidate will have to be Garda vetted.
Applications to: Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P., The Presbytery, Listowel.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday next 6th December 2013

COMMUNITY NOTICES

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Will be taken up at all Masses next weekend 7th & 8th Dec.
NIGHT VIGIL TO KNOCK SHRINE Saturday 7th Dec. For bookings contact: Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel Tim 0862508796 fare: €25 per seat leaving the Square @4.30pm.
FUNDRAISING NIGHT in aid of ARAS MHUIRE NURSING HOME LISTOWEL: Hard Times - A story of Land, Love and Greed. This film will be screened at The Classic Cinema, Listowel on Friday 6th December @ 8pm. All proceeds donated to Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel - Registered Charity No. 10443. Tickets cost €10 and are available at Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel or on the door on night of Film. Your support, would be greatly appreciated.
WHAT IN THE WORLD? which starts on RTÉ One Television on Monday 2 December at 11.15. hard-hitting television documentary series seeks to raise greater public awareness of global economic inequalities and human rights violations.

Knoc · 29-11-2013 7:24pm

Kerry History taken from The Sacred Heart Review Boston

11 Nov 1911, The Sacred Heart Review.
The Right Rev. Richard A. O'Connor, D. D., Bishop of Petersborough, Canada, recently celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. Bishop O'Connor was born at Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, April 15, 1838.

5 March 1910 SHH
Mrs. Bridget Doherty, mother of the late Rev. Daniel Doherty, died this week at her home, 8 East Concord street, after a sickness of several months. She was seventy-three years of age and was born in County Kerry, Ireland. For several years she taught in St. Stephen's Sundayschool. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

SHH 22 Feb 1913
The Right Rev. Denis Mary Bradley, first Bishop of Manchester, N. H., born at CastleIsland, County Kerry, Ireland; consecrated June 11, 1884; died Dec. 13, 1903; first alumnus of St. Joseph's seminary, Troy, to be elevated to the episcopacy.

SHH 21 March 1903
The Very Rev. Dean Healy, pastor of St. Augustine's Church, Balmain, Sydney, NSW., died Jan. 11. 1903 was born in County Kerry, Ire., in 1837; studied at the Irish College, Paris, and at Maynooth College, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1864 in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney. Two months later he started for the Australian mission for which his life was spent. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

13 Nov 1915 SHH
John Shay, 113 years old, the oldest man in Louisiana, was buried in New Orleans, Oct. 24. Mr. Shay was born in County Kerry, Ireland, in 1802, according to members of his family. He came to this country in 1850 and settled in New Orleans. During the Civil War he served as a Quartermaster in the Union Army.

SHH 20 Dec 1913
Michael Shine, a native of Co. Kerry, Ireland, died recently in Holyoke aged seventy-one years. He had been a policeman in Holyoke since 1869, and during his long term of service never had a complaint entered against him, and never received a reprimand from the head of the department. He retired from the police force last June.

Knoc · 02-12-2013 3:49pm

Burial Mount St Laurence Cemetery Limerick.
John McCormac
Age at Death: 32 years
Burial Date: July 15 1958
Mount Saint Lawrence Burial Register ID: 53917
Burial Register Comments: Listowel

John Quain
Address: Listowel
Age at Death: 18 years
Burial Date: August 14 1922
Mount Saint Lawrence Burial Register ID: 34008
Burial Register Comments: Killed at Listowel

John Hanly
Address: Listowel Co. Kerry
Age at Death: 33 years
Burial Date: October 30 1894
Mount Saint Lawrence Burial Register ID: 17190

Michael Prendergast
Address: Listowel Co. Kerry
Age at Death: 23 years
Burial Date: August 30 1896
Mount Saint Lawrence Burial Register ID: 18328

Anne McAniff
Address: Listowel Co. Kerry
Age at Death: 37 years
Burial Date: January 16 1897
Mount Saint Lawrence Burial Register ID: 18509

Mary Loftus
Address: Rathea Listowel
Age at Death: 83 years
Burial Date: April 22 1917
Mount Saint Lawrence Burial Register ID: 30927

Peter Stenstrom
Address: Listowel Co. Kerry
Marital Status: Married
Age at Death: 52 years
Burial Date: September 19 1933
Mount Saint Lawrence Burial Register ID: 39512

Kathleen Murphy
Address: O'Curry Street Listowel
Marital Status: Single
Burial Date: January 10 1981
Mount Saint Lawrence Burial Register ID: 61596

Knoc · 02-12-2013 3:52pm

Old Newspapers
Limerick Chronicle 9th July 1825.
A man named James Conway was murdered within a few miles of Listowel, on Monday, for simply driving his cow into a field where a bull was at pasture; the owners perceiving he wanted to have the benefit of the animal, without their permission, set upon him and beat him so unmercifully that death was the immediate consequence. Two of the assailants, William Doolan and Michael Doolan, were committed to Tralee Gaol the next day, for murder.

24 June 1808
Monday last, a fool-hardy fellow named Moore, a slater by trade, undertook for the trifling wager of a gallon of porter, to ascend to the Ball on the Spire of St, Patrick's Steeple, Dublin, which a late storm had thrown from its perpendicular direction. After passing to the upper scaffolding, which did not approach to within twelve feet of the terrific point of his destination, he clambered up by his hands and knees, and placed himself astride on the apex of the Spire that had been thrown into a horizontal position. In this tremendous state of peril, he had continued but a few seconds, when to the horror of the astonished spectators, the whole gave way, and with the Ball, and about one ton of the fractured stone-work, the unfortunate man was precipitated in a moment from a height of 200 feet; his weight carried him thro' three stages, when his cloths became entangled, and exhibited him suspended between heaven and earth. Merciful Providence, however, and his own exertions, enabling him to seize some of the scaffolding, and he succeeded in regaining a safe footing. He came down through the Church and was carried off by the crowd, to enjoy the triumph of a Gallon of Porter, won at such a tremendous risk. The Ball broke through to the fourth scaffold, and the stone work fell in St. Patrick's Close, without further injury than tearing up the pavement, into which it sunk upwards of 3 feet.
Limerick General Advertiser 18-8-1818
Friday, Richard Wall and James Wall of Shanagolden in County Limerick, were lodged in Ennis jail, under committal of Bindon Scott, Esq. charged with burglary and robbery committed in the dwelling house of Mr. Michael O'SHAUGHNESSY, of Enniscorker Island, in this County.

Limerick General Advertiser 23 March 1813
By the Rev Mr Ellard, at Kilmallock church, Maurice Creed Parker, of Hermsbrook, to Eliza, third daughter of the late James Wall, of Kilbaha, County Kerry,

bertie sterling · 03-12-2013 2:58pm

Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion - 2013 Bernard O'Callaghan Memorial North Kerry Senior Football Championship Semi Final:
Listowel Emmets 0-12
Brosna 0-11
Con Brosnan Park in Moyvane was the venue for this North Kerry Senior Football Championship semi-final between Listowel Emmets and Brosna.
While Brosna dominated large parts of this game Listowel Emmets showed superior fitness and a mental toughness that saw them coming back from a 5 point deficit to eventually win the game by a single point.
Brosna started the game very brightly and found themselves 2 up after three minutes. Emmets managed to stay in touch during the half through the boot of Conor Cox from the dead ball. With Jamie Barry wearing no. 7 but playing at wing forward adding the only score from play for Emmets in the first half.
Emmets attacking movements seemed to consistently break down and it was obvious that Brosna were not there just to make up the numbers. They attacked in waves and put 9 points on the board at half time compared to Emmets 6.
The second half seemed to show improved urgency from Listowel but Brosna maintained the high standard they set in the first half during the early exchanges.
The 45th minute was a turning point in this game as Emmets began to start dominating midfield and Bryan Murphy put over a lovely score off the right.
Emmets began to drag themselves back into the game with well taken scores from Noel Kennelly on 49’ and Cox again on 51’. Improved tenacity in the tackle and a tightening up of matters in defence saw Listowel start to pick up a few valuable scores and Brosna began to stutter slightly registering only one score in the final third of the game.
Though still not playing with any great fluidity Emmets found themselves 0-12 – 0-11 up with 8 minutes on the clock. The final ten minutes of the game were nail biting for the black and amber support as Brosna made a number of last minute efforts to salvage a draw but to no avail as Emmets march onto a North Kerry Championship Final on the 15th December against the winners of Finuge and Desmonds.
Scorers: C. Cox 0-9 (0-7f), B. Murphy 0-1, N. Kennelly 0-1, J. Barry 0-1.
Teams Listowel Emmets: 1. S. Quinn 2. J. McGuire 3. B Guiney 4. J. Heaphy 5. G. McCarthy 6. B. McGuire 7. D. Walsh 8. N. Kennelly 9. M. Lynch 10. C. Mulvihill 11. J. Barry 12. B. Murphy 13. A Fitzgerald 14. C. Cox 15. D. Sheehy.
Subs Used: M. Whelan for A. Fitzgerald, J. Moriarty for G. McCarthy
Subs: M. Whelan, J. Moriarty, D Leahy, D. Keane, D. Broderick, D. Halpin, J. J. Buckley, M. Flavin, E O’Brien, P. Kennedy, J Harnett.
Listowel Emmets Monthly Draw Results - November:

1st Prize €250
Lilly Morris, Coilbee, Listowel.

2nd Prize 3 x €100
Jack Hennessy, Asdee.
Seán Croghan, Australia.
John Galvin, Ballincollig, Co. Cork.

3rd Prize 6 x €50
Brian Mulvihill, Derry, Listowel.
Pat & Collette Keane, Derry, Listowel.
John Shanahan, O'Connell's Avenue, Listowel.
Tim Leahy, Athea, Co. Limerick.
Jackie Hegarty, Lisselton, Ballydonoghue.
Niamh Galvin, Clounmacon, Listowel.

Scór na nÓg:
The Table Quiz took place last Saturday night 30th November in the Intermediate School Killorglin. The standard was so high it kept everyone on the edge of their seat until the very end. At full time 3 teams were neck and neck. Listowel, Spa/Muckross and Curragh. It took 2 tie breakers before the winners were finally announced. Spa/Muckross took a lead of 1 point on the 2nd tie breaker and made it through to the All Ireland Final. Well done to our Emmets team made up of Daniel Sheehan, Shawn Carey, Eddie Brown and Jack O Donovan who put on a tremendous performance, we are all very proud of you. We hope to see you back again next year. A big than you to their mentor Mary Catherine Sheehan for all the hardwork and organisation she has put into preparing the team.

Emmets Coiste na nÓg

Emmets U16s: host the touring AFL Wanders on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December in Frank Sheehy Park Listowel, this year the Wanders have brought two touring teams so Ballydonoghue GAA Club kindly came on board to host and board a team of players and the Listowel Emmets Club sincerely thank them for their efforts. Games will take place at 7.00 P.M. on both nights and it promises to be a great occasion for all involved.

Progressive 41 Card Drive: continues every Wednesday night in the Clubhouse at 9.00 P.M.

Knoc · 06-12-2013 8:05pm

Listowel Church Newsletter December th 2013
ST. MARY’S CHURCH LISTOWEL

PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm). Phone 068 21188.
Canon Declan O’Connor, P.P/ Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies). Email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie. Notices for Parish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am. Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office. Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass. Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on: www.dioceseofkerry.ie

RECENT DEATH: Ann Sloan Andrews nee Downey, O’Connell’s Ave.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE: Patrick Carmody, Skehenerin, Eugene, Mai & Jack O’Brien, Cahirdown, David Bunyan Junior, Convent St, Patrick O’Connor, O’Connell’s Ave, Derry Tatton, Island View, Margaret O’Sullivan, Bedford, Catherine Brennan, Skehenerin, Sheila Galvin, Upper Dirha West.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday,
7th Helen McConnell & Deceased Family, O’Connell’s Ave. /
Margaret Lynch, Glin, Limerick /
Michael (Bunny) & Mary Dalton, Charles Street /
Dan Hayes, Bridge Road / Patsy Lyons, Clieveragh /
Mary Ellen & Donie Harnett, Patrick Street /
Michael McAuliffe, Church Street /
Margaret (Peggy) Scanlon, Pollagh /
Margaret (Peg) Brennan, Gortcreen /
David Cronin, Coolagown / Maria Kelliher, Lartigue Village / Eleanor Culbert (nee Moore), Charles Street Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday,
8th December Michael Meehan, Lartigue Village /
Tom & Bridie Buckley, Finuge /
Bridget Toomey, Dirha Cottages 9.00am
John & Josephine Woulfe, Patrick’s St. &Ballygologue Rd /
Willie Doyle, Fourhane /
John O Halloran, The Meadows & Church Street /
Peggy Stack nee Griffin, O’Connell’s Ave & London 11.00am
Monday 9th Nora Kelly, Coolnaleen / Special Intention 11.00am
Mary Walsh, Dirha East /
Timothy Oliver (Ollie) Leahy, Kilmorna & England
1.10pm
Tuesday 10th Gerald (Jettie) Lawlee, Shrone, 1st Anniversary 10.30am
Wednesday 11th Baby Andrea Loughnane, Clieveragh Road 10.30am
Thursday 12th Kevin Casey, Woodford /
Deceased Members of the Stack & Buckley Families, Gurtcreen & Greenville 10.30am
Friday 13th Luke Slowey, London, Roslea Fermanagh 10.30am
Saturday 14th Robert & Kevin Broderick & Kay & Don O’Leary, William St. 10.30am
Mossie Molyneaux, Woodford, Months Mind /
Eva Murphy, Church Street, Months Mind /
Margaret Carmody, Knockroe Drive, 1st Anniversary /
Danny Barrett, Clieveragh & Ballygologue Pk, Birthday Rem./
William & James Scragg, Lixnaw & England /
Breda Walsh, Finuge Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday 15th Eileen Marle, Burntwood House, Bedford, 1st Anniversary 9.00am
Joseph & Hannah Walsh & Deceased Family, Dirha East /
David O’Brien, Kilmeany 11.00am

2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8th DECEMBER 2013

CHURCH NOTICES

FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Since the December 8th falls on a Sunday this year, we are celebrating the Feast of Immaculate Conception on this Monday, 9th December with two masses. The first will be at 11.00 a.m. and the second is at 1.10 p.m. (lunch time). While it is not a Holy Day of obligation this year, you are welcome to honour Our Lady by attending either of these masses.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: in preparation for Christmas is taking place this Sunday afternoon from 3 – 6pm in the Adoration Chapel and each Sunday of Advent along with the Tuesday and Wednesday adoration days. You are most welcome to join us.
ROSARY IN O’CONNELL’S AVE to mark Feast of Immaculate Conception will take place on this Sunday 8th Dec. at 6.00pm. All welcome.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MASSES THIS WEEK:
Kerry Parents & Friends Mass on Wednesday next 11th Dec. at 2.00pm.
St. Michael’s College, Thursday next 12th Dec. at 12noon.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN YOUTH COLLECTION: in aid of the KDYS (Kerry Diocesan Youth Service) will be taken up after Holy Communion in all churches of the Diocese next weekend December 14/15. The KDYS has been working with young people in the Diocese of Kerry since its foundation in 1971. It provides an invaluable service to thousands of young people through its network of youth clubs, projects and centres. Proceeds from the collection will fund the on-going development of youth clubs and projects right across the diocese.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME PROGRAMME: for our First Holy Communion children and their parents for the month of December is taking place on Saturday night next (Vigil) – 7pm. 14th December – All the First Holy Communion Children and their parents are asked to attend.
SPECIAL 11.00 A.M. MASS NEXT SUNDAY: As we prepare for the Christmas and the Nativity, the Presentation Primary School children and Staff are very kindly hosting the 11.00 a.m. Mass on Sunday next, Dec. 15th with prayers and song. All are welcome.
VATICAN QUESTIONNAIRE Pope Francis has announced that in October 2014 an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will take place in the Vatican to discuss the theme: ‘The pastoral challenges for the family in the context of evangelisation’. A preliminary document and questions have been prepared to initiate the discussion. Bishop Ray says, " In preparation for this Synod, I would appreciate if you would share with me your responses to the questions posed. This will help to inform me as I prepare to meet with the other bishops in Ireland and frame the pastoral issues facing family life in Ireland today.” For further information, www.dioceseofkerry.ie
SPECIAL PARISH CHRISTMAS CARDS OF ST. MARY’S CHURCH: are on sale in the Parish Office, €1.00 each or Pack of 6 for €5.00. (Please note there only a few left)

CHRISTMAS PENITENTIAL SERVICE / CONFESSIONS: will take place on Monday, Dec. 23rd at 8.00 p.m. here at St. Marys Church. It will include a Solemn celebration of Reconciliation / Confession. It will consist of a short penitential service followed by the opportunity of individual confession with a number of priests present. We appeal to as many people as possible to avail of this opportunity on Dec. 23rd for their Christmas confession.

A CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR will take place in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel on Sunday December 15th from 11 am. Admission free.
LISTOWEL LIBRARY CLOSURE Listowel Library will be closed for building works from Monday December 9th to Saturday December 14th inclusive. Re-opening on Monday Dec. 16th at 10am.

Knoc · 06-12-2013 8:09pm

Listowel in Newspapers
Freeman’s Journal 6 March 1812.
On January 28th, 1812 at Bristol, Hot Wells, after a lingering illness of more than two years continuance, Ann Bowerbank aged 26; and on Saturday evening the 9th ult. At the house of her brother T F Bowerbank, Vicar of Chiswick, Iasbel Bowerbank, only surviving sister, aged 22, following their youngest brother Edward, aged twenty three, and their sister Mary, aged twenty four, to the grave, within a period of ten months. — the circumstances attending the deaths of these four young persons are very remarkable. — their brother Edward arrived from India; labouring under deep consumption: his sister Mary came to Bristol to see him, at Chiswick, but would not be persuaded of his danger, until she had heard the decided opinions of the medical attendant to an indifferent person, for which purpose she concealed herself behind the curtain. "Now" said she, "I am satisfied — I hope I shall not survive him." She was taken ill next morning and, after twelve days died, preceding the object of her tender solicitude to the grave by exactly a month. – Similar, but more awful, has been the fate of poor Isabel. For several months past it has been her repeated declaration, both by letter and words, that anxious as she might be to have health and strength to administer to the comforts of her lingering sister, yet, as soon as be scene of her suffering should close, life would become indifferent to herself. On the 5th inst. Her sister was buried. On Friday she accompanied her brother to Chiswick, where she arrived without the least fatigue on Saturday. On Sunday, after a few hours of apparently trifling indisposition, from which she appeared to be fast recovering, in the act of making some refreshment, she raised her eyes, and, without least change of feature or posture, immediately expired! — They were four of the six children of the late Rev Edward Bowerbank, Rector of Croft and Baringham, and Prebendary of Lincoln.

Limerick Standard 18-5-1840
At Listowel church, by the Rev Dawson Massy, George Purdon Bevan Esq eldest son of Henry Bevan, George Esq of Lemon Field and Carras in this county to Janet eldest daughter of George Cashel Esq of Bedford House Co Kerry and niece to Prof Wilson of Edinburgh.

Limerick Standard 12 June 1838
Established church clergy removed as magistrates . Rev Edward Croker .Rev Charles P Coote .Invested with new Commissions for Kerry . William Meredith of Dicksgrove George Cashel Listowel . Richard Meredith of Dicksgrove .

Freeman’s Journal 13-10-1808
Yest morn, the wife of Mr Jessen a compositor on this paper, was safely delivered of a son being his twenty-seventh child - He is now in his 70th year of his age and full of health, spirits and hilarity.

Listowel Priest on Blab and Tans
The Washington times. Washington D.C. January 17, 1921,

SAYS BLACK AND TANS BEAT CITIZENS OF U. S.
PARIS, Jan. 17 1921, Father James J.Troy. European representative of the
National Catholic War Council of the American Legion, a chaplain with the Rhine occupation forces, returned to day from a visit to Ireland. He said:
"Even American citizens visiting outlying villages in Ireland are being
beaten and then terrorised, under threats of death, into not reporting
their grievances. I can personally vouch for one case. John O'Keefe.
born and raised in the United States. who is now living in Listowel, County
Kerry, was stopped by 'Black and Tans.' who attempted to search him.
"'No, you don't.' said O'Keefe, 'I'm an American citizen. 'Well, this is how we treat Americans.' replied the leader of the 'Black and Tans.' hitting O'Keefe on the head
with his ride butt. O'Keefe was beaten senseless. When he recovered
he was warned that if he reported his experience the cottage where his parents are bedridden would be blown up. I was a personal witness to hundreds of outrages at Listowel. The 'Black and Tans' invaded a country fair and searched us all. They made
the men kiss their boots and cry 'God gave the King' at the point of their revolvers. Others were forced to have their heads shaved and were then beaten. "On New Year Eve the 'Black and Tans' invaded a cottage at Ballydonoghue, where they tore a son from his mother's arms. They cut the sign of the cross on his chest with their
bayonets, cut off his hands and other wise mutilated the body. "Furthermore, I can vouch for the truth of the statement that the British are using girls as hostages to
protect their armoured trains from attack."

bertie sterling · 11-12-2013 3:35pm

Sympathy:
Listowel Emmets GAA Club would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Costello and Shine families of Coolaclarig and Listowel on the recent death of Claudia. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

2013 Listowel Emmets GAA Club Annual Flag Day:
Listowel Emmets held their Annual Flag Day in the town last Saturday. We would like to thank everybody who gave so generously. Your kindness is very much appreciated.

Fixtures:
Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion - 2013 Bernard O'Callaghan Memorial North Kerry Senior Football Championship Final:
Listowel Emmets V Castleisland Desmonds
Date: Sunday 15th December
Time: 2.30 P.M.
Venue: Shannon Park - Tarbert

2013 North Kerry Novice Football Championship Final:
Listowel Emmets (C) V Brosna (B)
Date: Sunday 15th December
Venue: Shannon Park - Tarbert
Time: 12.30 P.M.

Result:
2013 North Kerry Novice Football Championship Semi Final:
Listowel Emmets (C) 2-06 Knockanure 1-08

Listowel Emmets (C) put in a brilliant display of football to beat Knockanure and qualify for 2013 North Kerry Novice Football Championship Final. This a thrilling contest from start to finish. Wing Forward Derek Dillon scored an excellent goal for Listowel in the 9th minte to give Listowel a 1-02 to 0-00 lead. Knockanure stormed into the game to lead by 1 point at Half Time 1-02 to 1-03. Knockanure pulled 2 points clear early in the 2nd half and were playing the better football. Listowel never gave up and Dara Hughes kicked over an ecellent point in the 45th minute to level matters. A minute later Listowel Captain and Full Forward Seán Carey scored a superb goal to put Listowel in front 2-05 to 1-05. Dara Hughes put over another point to put Listowel 4 in front with 12 minutes remaining. Knockanure then took over and dominated the last 10 minutes. They kicked over 3 rapid points to cut the gap to just a solitary point. The Listowel Emmets defence held firm in the dying moments to win by a point. Both teams deserve great credit for a very entertaining game.

Listowel Emmets: 1. Paul Kennedy 2. Michael O'Connor 3. Billy McElligott 4. Shane O'Driscoll 5. Bryan Greaney 6. Declan Mawe 7. Brendan Kelly 8. Pa Galvin 9. Tom Walsh (0-01) 10. Conor Walsh (0-01) 11. Tom Rahilly 12. Dara Hughes (0-03) 13. Derek Dillon (1-00) 14. Seán Carey (Captain) 1-01 15. Jack Hartnett
Subs: Mike Dalton, Edward McCarthy & John Hartnett.

2013 Australian Wanderers Tour:
The Australian Wanderers (a touring U-16 Development Squad of the best young talent from all over Australia) had a very enjoyable trip to North Kerry last weekend. They played Ballydonoghue U-16's on Saturday night and on Sunday night they played Listowel Emmets U-16's. Both games were played under light at Frank Sheehy Park in Listowel. They were highly entertaining and were very well attended. Listowel Emmets would like to thank the The Wanderers and their management team, Ballydonoghue GAA Club and everybody who helped out to make the event a massive success.

Listowel Emmets Ladies:
Due to the North Kerry Championship Final the Emmets Ladies AGM has been rescheduled to Monday December 16th at 7.30 pm. The AGM is the most important meeting of the year and is open to everyone in the club. All parents and coaches are invited to attend. Members opinions and views are vital for the continuing success of our club, any feedback on the past year will be greatly appreciated. The AGM will review the work of the previous year and elect officers and committee members. All officers and managers are requested to have reports to present on the night.

Our fabulous Emmets Ladies Christmas Elves are busy helping out Santa in the Listowel Christmas Grotto every Saturday and Sunday. Great work Sarah Moriarty, Sarah O’Brien and Maime O’Flynn! You will all definitely be on Santa’s good list this year.

Progressive 41 Card Drive: continues every Wednesday night in the Clubhouse at 9.00 P.M.

Knoc · 13-12-2013 4:54pm

Listowel Church Newsletter 15th December 2013
ST. MARY’S CHURCH LISTOWEL

PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm). Phone 068 21188.
Canon Declan O’Connor, P.P/ Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies). Email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie. Notices for Parish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am. Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office. Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass. Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on: www.dioceseofkerry.ie

RECENT DEATHS Claudia Costello, Coolaclarig.
Betty Neumann nee McElligott, died in America late of Lissanaskea, Kilmorna.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE: Mary Hanlon, O’Connell’s Ave, Anne & Kevin Croghan, Charles St, Patrick Healy, Willow Place, Jack Danagher, Cahirdown, Rocci Domenicna, Jack & Margaret Whelan, Market St.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday,
14th Mossie Molyneaux, Woodford, Months Mind /
Eva Murphy, Church Street, Months Mind /
Margaret Carmody, Knockroe Drive &
Moybella Lisselton, 1st Anniversary /
Danny Barrett, Clieveragh & Ballygologue Pk, Birthday Rem./
William & James Scragg, Lixnaw & England Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday,
15th December Eileen Marle, Burntwood House, Bedford, 1st Anniversary 9.00am
Joseph & Hannah Walsh & Deceased Family, Dirha East /
David O’Brien, Kilmeany /
John Sexton, William Street 11.00am
Monday 16th Anne & Kevin Croghan, Charles Street /
Joseph McCool, Feale Drive 10.30am
Tuesday 17th Patrick & Kathleen Stack, Gurtcreen 10.30am
Wednesday 18th Patrick Joseph Mulligan, Dublin 10.30am
Thursday 19th Jack & Nell O’Connell & Denis Kelly &
Bill Sullivan, Gortcreen / John Joy, Ballygologue Road 10.30am
Padre Pio Evening Mass 7.00pm
Friday 20th 10.30am
Saturday 21st Pat, Tim & Patrick Lane, Coolnaleen 10.30am
Hannah & William Corkery, Lixnaw &
John Joe Foley, Killarney /
James, Annie & Seamus Denney & Anne Reilly, Co Cavan /
Sr. Basil McAuliffe, Church Street /
Tom Keane, Derry / Breda Walsh, Finuge /
Laurance & Ellen Collins, Kilmorna &
Michael, Mary & Michael (Junior) O’Connor, Patrick St. /
Daniel B. Joy, Gortnaminch / Kitty Bowden, Kilmorna Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday 22nd Peter McCarthy (Junior), Tanavalla 9.00am
Edmond Murphy, Behins 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery this Sunday 15th December Fr. Moore 087 6751706.

CHRISTMAS OFFERING ENVELOPES 2013 are available in your offering Envelope Box. Should you not be using the envelope system, there are loose white envelopes at the rear of the Church. These can be placed on place at special collection after Holy Communion at Christmas masses. Thank you for your continuing support and generosity.

3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT 15th DECEMBER 2013

CHURCH NOTICES

ANNUAL DIOCESAN YOUTH COLLECTION: in aid of the KDYS (Kerry Diocesan Youth Service) will be taken up after Holy Communion in all churches of the Diocese this weekend December 14/15. The KDYS has been working with young people in the Diocese of Kerry since its foundation in 1971. It provides an invaluable service to thousands of young people through its network of youth clubs, projects and centres. Proceeds from the collection will fund the on-going development of youth clubs and projects right across the diocese.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER: We invite you to take home a lovely Christmas Newsletter specially printed for our Parish detailing the times of the schedule of our Christmas Services this year. It is available at the back of the Church and also available in the Parish Office. It is free and a nice read.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: in preparation for Christmas is taking place this Sunday afternoon from 3 – 6pm in the Adoration Chapel.
GAEL SCOIL ANNUAL CAROLS SERVICE in St. Mary’s Church, on Tuesday 17TH, at 11.15am.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MASSES THIS WEEK:
Nano Nagle, Tuesday 17th Dec. at 1pm. in the Convent Primary School Hall
Scoil Realta Na Madnie, Wednesday 18th Dec. at 9.30pm. in the School Hall
Listowel Community Hospital, Wednesday 18th Dec. at 2pm.
Listowel Community College, Thursday 19th Dec. at 12 noon in the College.
PADRE PIO EVENING MASS: will take place next Thursday evening 19TH DECEMBER at 7.00p.m. Beginning with the Rosary followed by mass and Benediction.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH SPECIAL PARISH CHRISTMAS CARDS: on sale in the Parish Office, Pack of 6 for €5.00. (Please note there only a few left).

PLEASE NOTE OUR CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES 2013
Tuesday, December 24th Christmas Eve Vigil at 6.00pm &
Mass of the Nativity at 9.00pm
Wednesday, December 25th Christmas Day at 9.00am & 11.00am
and an extra Mass at 12.30pm.

CHRISTMAS PENITENTIAL SERVICE / CONFESSIONS: will take place on Monday, Dec. 23rd at 8.00 p.m. here at St. Marys Church. It will include a Solemn celebration of Reconciliation / Confession. It will consist of a short penitential service followed by the opportunity of individual confession with a number of priests present. We appeal to as many people as possible to avail of this opportunity on Dec. 23rd for their Christmas confession.

Review of Safeguarding Children: Tuesday last (9th December) saw the publication of the Review of Safeguarding Children in the Diocese of Kerry. The report is welcomed by Bishop Ray Browne who has given a firm commitment to implement the report’s recommendations. The Bishop’s statement and the full report are available to read on the Diocese’s website @ www.dioceseofkerry.ie

COMMUNITY NOTICES

LISTOWEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE is having a remembrance Mass on Thursday Dec. 19th at 12 o clock for the deceased students and staff of Listowel Community College. Families and friends of the deceased are invited to attend this Mass.
ST. MARY’ S CHURCH TARBERT Mass for deceased E.S.B. employees of Tarbert Power Station will take place on Tuesday 17th @ 8pm. Light refreshments served afterwards. All Welcome.
A CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR will take place in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel on this Sunday December 15th from 11 am. Admission free.

LISTOWEL MISSION BAZAAR GROUP say a sincere “Thank you” to all our sponsors, to the people that gave so generously, to the area collectors & to all who helped out The amount raised will be know at a later date.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD The next children's liturgy will be held on Saturday December 28th at 7pm Mass. The children's liturgy happens during the mass while the readings are being read. The children will gather before the liturgy of the word and returning during the notices. The leaders will take the children to the meeting room which is located at the side of the church. The actual mass here is transmitted on the screen in this room. The leaders will read the gospel with the children and the parents who wish to accompany them at a level they will understand. They then discuss the meaning of the gospel and do an activity to further help them to reflect on it. It is pitched to suit primary school children.

Knoc · 13-12-2013 4:57pm

BALLYGUILTENANE JOURNAL: This years edition again contains a host of photos and articles; George Langan continues his family tree, have a look at langangeorge.wordpress.com for an insight into his extensive collection. Tom Ahern continues with his usual interesting articles, which include his first Munster Hurling Final at Thurles in 1973, Dubliners, John Sheahan and West Limerick connection, he also recalls Deels Views and Desmond News. David O Riordan has several articles and pictures. Eileen O Brien recalls Christmas in Earlier Times. Louis Byrne remembers the Franciscans in Limerick. Patrick Lynch remembers Monakyle Graveyard and gives us Random Thoughts. Joe Quill has a wide ranging information page. Clounleharde School Reunion is recalled. Peg Prendeville, make report on trips to Krakov and Inisheer. Estuary swim is recalled by Marie Geohegan. Well deserved to Pat Brosnan also included.
Obituary of many who passed away during the year. Tom Donovan has Songs. Dillane Family Glenstar a History. Writers Week Trip to historic sites recalled. Frank Phelan remembers Sam Ryder’s Cup and more. Ann Gardiner gives us Christmas Compromise and Jer Kennelly has a number of pictures and snippets from home and abroad.

Knoc · 13-12-2013 5:01pm

SEARCHING FOR
May 30, 1857
County Kerry
Of Eugene Madden, of Ballyconnery, Parish of Liselton, who was learning the carriage-making trade in Paris, Kentucky, about 3 years ago. Information received by his brother, Edward Madden, Keokuk, Iowa.

12 July 1856
Of JAMES GRANT, who left Listowel [co. Kerry] 6 years ago. - Please address his brother, Michael Grant, Wappelo, Louisa county, Iowa.

21 Feb 1857
Of RICHARD HEARTNETT, and his sons, Michael, James, Thomas and Jeremiah, and daughter Honora, of the county of Kerry; when last heard from were in Burlington, Iowa, one year ago last May. Please address his son-in-law, Michael Moore, Osage City, Cole county, Mo.

Of EUGENE MADDEN, of Ballyconnery, parish of Liselton [co. Kerry], who was learning the carriage-making trade in Paris, Kentucky, about 3 years ago. Information received by his brother, Edward Madden, Keokuk, Iowa.

Of PATRICK DOWNEY, of Ballynahown, parish of Knocknacashill [co. Kerry]; when last heard from was in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, went to Missouri, and is supposed to be now in Iowa. Please address his sister Mary (who has been anxiously enquiring about him for four years) care of Dennis Rahilly, 6 Pearl street, New York.

20 Feb 1858
Of LAWRENCE CUSIC, native of parish Newtownsands [co. Kerry]; when last heard from was in Sidney, Ohio, and moved to Iowa. Information received by his sister, Hannah Cusic, Crawfordsville, Montgomery county, Indiana.

1860 Of JEREMIAH GALVIN, native of parish Dwa [co. Kerry]; when last heard from he worked on the North Mo. Railroad outside Warrenton county, two years ago. Any person knowing anything of his whereabouts will confer a favor by writing to his father, Murty, Otumaway, Wappelo county, Iowa.

Freeman’s Journal 13 Aug 1917
SERGEANT-MAJOR'S DEATH-The death in action of Sergeant-Major John Hennessy,Leinsters, has occasioned keen regret in his native town, Listowel. The deceased was 21 years in the army, and served through the South African war,
and was about receiving a commission when he was killed by a shell. He was the son of the late Mr. D.C. Hennessy, journalist, and author of the "Lays of North Kerry."

bertie sterling · 16-12-2013 2:17pm

Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion - 2013 Bernard O'Callaghan Memorial North Kerry Senior Football Championship Final:

Listowel Emmets 1-08 Castleisland Desmonds 0-10

This was a hard fought but very entertaining North Kerry Senior Football Championship Final that never failed to thrill the large attendance for the full hour. The game was played in wet and slippery conditions but both teams gave everything they had from start to finish.

Castleisland looked less nervous than Listowel during the opening exchanges but the two chances they had resulted in wides. Castleisland were moving the ball better but the Listowel defence were breaking up their attacks. Bryan Murphy had a goal chance for Listowel in the 5th minute but his shot was wide of the target. A minute later Murphy registered the 1st score of the game with a well-taken point. Both defences were playing very well and both sets of forwards were finding it very hard to make an impact on the game. Castleisland corner forward Cian O’Connor put over a free in the 11th minute to bring the sides level. A minute late O’Connor put over another free to put Castleisland in front. Castleisland were now dominating the game and were looking dangerous when they came forward. In the 15th minute Tomás Lynch was given a great through ball as he ran into space approaching the Listowel goal. His shot had Listowel goalkeeper Shane Quinn beaten but it hit the bottom of the upright and trickled wide. This was a major let off for Listowel.

In the 17th minute Cian O’Connor put over his 3rd free of the game to give Castleisland a 2-point lead. Castleisland were putting the Listowel defence under serious pressure. In the 18th Thomas Hickey who was causing the Listowel defence numerous problems drove over a brilliant point to give Castleisland a 3-point lead. Within the same minute midfielder Pat Fitzgerald drove over another Castleisland point. Listowel were being ripped apart and their supporters were starting to get very anxious. Listowel introduced Tadhg Kennelly for Ger McCarthy who went into the game with a hamstring injury after 19 minutes. Maurice O’Connell extended Castleisland’s lead with another point in the 20th minute. Thomas Hickey who was having a brilliant game drove over his 2nd point in the 25th minute to give Castleisland a 0-07 to 0-01 lead. Listowel had no answer to the onslaught and they looked a beaten side with a mountain to climb. Castleisland had taken the game by the scruff of the neck and were on top in every sector. Listowel looked rattled but as most people know you should never write them off. They went on a rare foray into the Castleisland half and won a free, which Conor Cox converted. The Listowel midfield and half forward line finished off the half a lot better. In 1st half stoppage time Listowel were given a real lifeline when Cormac Mulvihill struck for a goal. The Castleisland goalkeeper Marc O’Connor blocked his attempt but the ball rebounded off his teammate and into the net for a very fortuitous goal against the run of play. Listowel were back in the game now just trailing by 2 points. Moments later Tadhg Kennelly found his brother Noel with a great pass who gave the ball to Conor Cox who kicked over an amazing point from what looked an impossible angle. Listowel were just 1 point behind as referee Mike Hennessy blew for half time.

Half Time: Listowel Emmets 1-03 Castleisland Desmonds 0-07

Listowel Emmets came out for the 2nd half looking very fired up. They needed to up their game from what they produced in the 1st half and they did. Listowel were back on level terms in the 31st minute when Conor Cox put over his 3rd point of the game from a free. Both defences were giving nothing away and scores were hard to come by. Both sides were intent on minimising mistakes. Thomas Hickey put over his 3rd point of the game from a free in the 35th minute to put Castleisland back in front once again. There was to be no score for the next 15 minutes and possession was evenly divided. The game was poised on a knife-edge and the next score would be vital. Both teams were giving everything they had and the game was always highly entertaining. Bryan Murphy had a goal chance in the 43rd minute for Listowel but his punched effort went wide. One Listowel player who was really involved all over the pitch was Cormac Mulvihill. He was having an outstanding game breaking up attacks at one end and setting them up at the other.

Listowel really needed a score and they got it in the 50th minute when Conor Cox drove over a massive free from over 50 yards out. The sides were level again for the 3rd time 1-05 to 0-08. In the 53rd minute another Cox free put Listowel into the lead for the first time since the 11th minute again with another free from long range. The game became very tense and as both sides battled for possession. Any mistake would now be very costly. Castleisland swarmed forward and Thomas Hickey won and converted a free to level matters once again for the 4th time. The tension was almost unbearable as the game ebbed and flowed into the final minutes. In the 58th minute Conor Cox got on the ball and kicked over a point to put Listowel in front once again 1-07 to 0-09. Castleisland kept their heads and showed great bottle as they passed the ball around very well in the 1st minute of 3 additional minutes. They won a close range, which Thomas Hickey expertly converted in the 61st minute to level the game again for the 5th time 1-07 to 0-10. The game looked to be heading for a draw but Listowel attacked once again. Conor Cox received a pass from Noel Kennelly. Conor had to run away from the goals to make space to shoot. He shot from a very acute angle and put over an amazing point to give Listowel Emmets a certain victory as the 3 minutes of injury time has elapsed. The umpires after a deliberation with the referee decided that the ball had gone over the bar. This was the last action of a pulsating contest that neither side deserved to lose.

Conor Cox was awarded the Man Of The Match before Listowel Emmets Captain Denis Walsh accepted the Eamon O’Donoghue memorial cup from North Kerry Board Chairman Billy Enright much to the delight of the large Listowel Emmets following. This was Listowel Emmets 14th time to win the Championship.

It was a great pity that it had to end in controversial circumstances. Sport can be very cruel and Castleisland Desmonds were devastated to have lost such a great game of football. It looked as if they had put the game beyond Listowel’s reach after 25 minutes but Listowel showed great grit and determination to get back into a game they had no right to be in. They also had to do this against Brosna in the Semi Final when they were 5 points down early in the 2nd half. The Listowel Emmets defence of the McGuire brothers Jack and Brian, Brendan Guiney, John Heaphy and Denis Walsh deserve great credit for the way they kept their heads when things were not going their way. Goalkeeper Shane Quinn didn’t have a lot to do but his kick outs were very well judged all afternoon. Shane is the 2nd Listowel Emmets man in the modern era to win North Kerry Championship keeping a clean sheet in all games. The last was Derek Dalton in 1997. Special mention also has to go to Noel Kennelly who was playing in his 12th North Kerry Senior Final (his previous 11 were 95, 97, 98, 98 Replay, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 10 Replay). That is some feat. He now has 6 Championship medals and he will only turn 34 on Christmas Day. Noel played in his 1st Final in 1995 when he was just 15 years of age. He is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest Listowel Emmets player of all time.

Listowel Emmets were in 4 competitions in 2013. They were promoted from Division 2 to Division 1 of the County League, were beaten by a point in the County Intermediate semi final by St. Mary’s Cahersiveen, won Division 1 of the North Kerry League and have now captured the North Kerry Championship. The management team of Mikey Kennelly, Paddy Walsh and Kieran Lynch deserve great credit for overseeing such a successful year.

Castleisland Desmonds have had a good year. They may have only won a County Shield title but very importantly they have been promoted straight back up from Division 3 to Division 2 of the County League. They have an abundance of young talent which if it is guided in the right direction could be a potent force for years to come.

Listowel Emmets: 1. Shane Quinn 2. Jack McGuire 3. Brendan Guiney 4. John Heaphy 16. Ger McCarthy 6. Denis Walsh 7. Brian McGuire 8. Noel Kennelly 9. Micheal Lynch 10. Jamie Barry 11. Cormac Mulvihill (1-00) 12. Bryan Murphy (0-01) 5. Maurice Whelan 14. Conor Cox (0-07(0-04F)) 15. David Sheehy.
Subs Used: Tadhg Kennelly for G. McCarthy, Aengus Fitzgerald for M. Lynch & Jake Moriarty for Jamie Barry.

Substitutes: Billy Doyle, Sean O’Mahony, Daragh Leahy, David Keane, Daragh Broderick, Darren Halpin, John James Buckley, Martin Flavin, Eimhin O’Brien, Eddie J. Walsh, Jack Hartnett, Paul Kennedy.

Castleisland Desmonds: 1. Marc O’Connor 2. Tadgh O’Connell 3. Maurice Lynch 4. Barry Lynch 5. Stan Divane 6. Dennis O’Connor 7. Maurice Hickey 8. Pat Fitzgerald (0-01) 9. Ciaran O’Callaghan 10. Maurice O’Connell (0-01) 11. Seán Lynch 12. Tomás Lynch 13. Cian O’Connor (0-03(0-03F)) 14 Thomas Hickey (0-05(0-03F)) 15. Shane O’Connor

Substitutes: Ger Reidy, Barry O’Neill, Niall Mitchell, Pa White, Neilus Lyons, Michael Walsh, Patrick Hickey, Gearoid McCarthy, Donagh O’Connell, Mike Brosnan

Knoc · 20-12-2013 4:32pm

Listowel Church Newsletter 22 December 2013
ST. MARY’S CHURCH LISTOWEL

RECENT DEATHS John Donoghue, died in England late of Rathea.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE: Bridie Sayers Greenville, Kathleen Griffin, Coolagown, Pauline & Michael Kennedy, Ballysimon, George Sweeny, Convent St.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday,
21st Hannah & William Corkery, Lixnaw &
John Joe Foley, Killarney /
James, Annie & Seamus Denney & Anne Reilly, Co Cavan /
Sr. Basil McAuliffe, Church Street /
Tom Keane, Derry / Breda Walsh, Finuge /
Laurence & Ellen Collins, Kilmorna &
Michael, Mary & Michael (Junior) O’Connor, Patrick St. /
Daniel B. Joy, Gortnaminch / Kitty Bowden, Kilmorna Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday 22nd Peter McCarthy (Junior), Tanavalla 9.00am
Edmond Murphy, Behins 11.00am
Monday 23rd Jack & Mamie O’Connor & Angela Caslin /
Bridie & Michael O Donnell, The Square /
Peggy & Christy Murphy, Church St. 10.30am
Tuesday 24th
Christmas
Eve. Joan & Tom Keating, Dirha Cottages,
Teresa Healy, Ballyhalla,
Richard O’Connell, St. Brendan’s Terrace,
Joanne Fitzgerald, London & Dell Painter, London /
John & Maureen Joy, Ballygologue Road 10.30am
Deceased Members of the Hickey & Coppinger Families &
Noreen Buckley, Listowel & England /
John, Ned & Paddy Fealy, Ennismore &
Joan, Hannah & Dan Walsh, Craughatoosane /
Pauline & Michael Kennedy, Limerick /
Dec. Members of the Corridan, Fitzgerald & Moriarty Families /Josie Doyle, Bridge Road / Bridie Sayers, Greenville /
Michael & Michael Junior McDonnell, Clare & London /
Pauline & Michael Kennedy, Ballysimon /
Robert & Catherine Stack, Moyvane 6.00pm
Mass of the Nativity for the People of the Parish 9.00pm
Wednesday 25th
Christmas
Day John & Myra Prenderville, Tarbert 9.00am
Christmas Day Mass for People of the Parish 11.00am
Charlie Chute, Greenville 12.30pm
Thursday 26th Kitty & Thomas O Shea & Deceased Family, Cahirdown /
Edel O Halloran, Church St. 10.30am
Friday 27th Eileen & John Griffin & Deceased Family, Bridge Rd 10.30am
Saturday 28th Joe Carroll, St. Brendan’s Terrace /
John Joe McGrath, Woodford 10.30am
Patrick Duggan, 1st Anniversary, Dirha West & Ballygologue Pk.
Bill O’Sullivan & Deceased Family Members of the
O’Sullivan & Brown Families Coilbee & St. Brendan’s Tec. /
Carmel Walsh, Ballygologue Pk. Vigil
7.00pm
Sunday 29th Teresa Greaney & Jane Kelly, Finuge 9.00am
Bartishell Family, Convent Street /
Con, Nancy & John Keane, Church Street /
Tadgh Laide, Ballygologue
11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery this Sunday 22nd December Fr. Tarrant 068-41152.

4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT 22nd DECEMBER 2013

CHURCH NOTICES
CHRISTMAS PENITENTIAL SERVICE / CONFESSIONS: will take place on this Monday night (Dec. 23rd) at 8.00 p.m. at St. Marys Church. It will include a Solemn celebration of Reconciliation / Confession followed by the opportunity of individual confession with the priests of our Pastoral Area present. Confessions will be available after mass also on this Monday and Tuesday after the 10.30 a.m. Mass until 12.00 noon.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD The next children's liturgy will be held on Saturday night next (Dec. 28th ) at 7pm Mass. We are delighted to facilitate our children with this liturgy which takes place during the mass while the readings are being read. The children will gather before the liturgy of the word and returning during the notices. The leaders will take the children to the meeting room which is located at the side of the church. The actual mass here is transmitted on the screen in this room. The leaders will read the gospel with the children and the parents who wish to accompany them at a level they will understand. They then discuss the meaning of the gospel and do an activity to further help them to reflect on it. It is pitched to suit primary school children.
CHRISTMAS OFFERING ENVELOPES 2013 are available in your offering Envelope Box. Should you not be using the envelope system, there are loose white envelopes at the rear of the Church. These can be placed on place at special collection after Holy Communion at Christmas masses or handed into the Parish Office. Thank you for your continuing support and generosity.
ADORATION CHAPEL WILL BE CLOSED ON THE 24th & 25th DECEMBER.
OUR CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
We invite you to share in the following Christmas celebrations with us.

MASSES
CHRISTMAS EVE (Tuesday, December 24th)

6.00 p.m. Vigil (with Listowel Parish Folk Group)
This Mass is particularly suited to children

9.00 p.m. Christmas Night Mass of the Nativity
(with Listowel Parish Choir)

CHRISTMAS DAY (Wednesday, December 25th )

9.00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m.( with Listowel Parish Choir)

& 12.30 p.m. (Extra Mass with Listowel Parish Folk Group)

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS:
From 1.00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23rd (Christmas Eve) to
10.00 a.m. on Friday morning, January 3rd 2014

Wishing you all a Happy and Holy Christmas

Knoc · 20-12-2013 4:36pm

Helen was in Sudan and came home a short time ago.
Posted on December 19, 2013 by helenacodyre
This post took me a while to write for a whole host of reasons.
1) For a while I couldn’t quite process the fact I was back. Of course, I was looking forward to starting my new job and getting stuck into that new adventure. I missed my friends in London but I didn’t want my life in South Sudan to be over. I thought that my next post would be a “Farewell Post”
2) I just didn’t know what to say. I couldn’t find the words to explain how much I missed being in South Sudan. I couldn’t quite describe in a way that would make sense to anyone else how I never cried leaving Nairobi and how I didn’t stop crying for about 3 days after I got back to London. I didn’t know how to admit that I didn’t want to see anyone or talk to anyone once I got back.
3) My life in London is so very different to the life I led in South Sudan that I really didn’t know how to draw any parallels.
That first week back in London was I realise now and without any shadow of doubt, one of the worst weeks of my life. Of course, Fr. John and Fr. Tim were so supportive and understood how I felt. Once again, they proved how fortunate I am to be able to call them friends.
My father too understood. I had heard the story of his return to Ireland after his first tour of duty in Katanga – that faithful trip where he and the other men of A Company were taken captive after the Siege of Jadotville. He described arriving home to our small country town at Christmas time and how he just could not relate to people. What he had done in that time in the 60s was so out of the ordinary, so far away, that no one understood what he had been through. So, we Facetimed while I was still in London and he listened to me be lonesome and watched me cry….and then he told me to toughen up….and he was right.
He made me realise how happy and lucky I was to have kept and shared my journal. It meant that when I returned, my friends and family had some sense of life in South Sudan. Dad didn’t have this crutch and so his detachment from those around him was so much more severe.
He returned to the Congo and I will return to South Sudan.

Knoc · 24-12-2013 1:59pm

Listowel Church Newsletter Christmas 2013
S T. M A R Y’ S C H U R C H L I S T O W E L

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE: James (Jim) O’Sullivan, Charles St, Paddy, Margaret, Mossie, William, Kitty & Lily Foran, Shronoun, Stephen Roche, Bedford, Brother Edward O’Sullivan, Listowel & Dublin, Nora Naughton, Knockaclare.
Eternal Rest Grant to them O Lord, May they rest in peace. Amen.

MASSES
Christmas Eve Deceased Members of the Hickey & Coppinger Families & Noreen Buckley, Listowel & England /
John, Ned & Paddy Fealy, Ennismore &
Joan, Hannah & Dan Walsh, Craughatoosane /
Pauline & Michael Kennedy, Limerick /
Dec. Mems. of the Corridan, Fitzgerald &
Moriarty Families /
Josie Doyle, Bridge Road / Bridie Sayers, Greenville /
Michael & Michael Junior McDonnell, Clare & London/
Pauline & Michael Kennedy, Ballysimon /
Robert & Catherine Stack, Moyvane Vigil 6pm
Christmas Night Mass of the Nativity 9.00pm

Christmas
Day John & Myra Prenderville, Tarbert 9.00am
People of the Parish 11.00am
Charlie Chute, Greenville 12.30pm

Christmas Offering Envelopes: ‘Mile Buiochas’ for your generous Christmas Offerings already received. Should you not have an envelope, there may be some at the back of the church or use any envelope and place on the special collection at Christmas masses or drop into Offertory Basket at any time. Thank you for your ongoing support.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD The next children's liturgy will be held on Saturday December 28th at 7pm Mass. The children's liturgy happens during the mass while the readings are being read. The children will gather before the liturgy of the word and returning during the notices. The leaders will take the children to the meeting room which is located at the side of the church. The actual mass here is transmitted on the screen in this room. The leaders will read the gospel with the children and the parents who wish to accompany them at a level they will understand. They then discuss the meaning of the gospel and do an activity to further help them to reflect on it. It is pitched to suit primary school children.
May the peace of Christ be with you and may you enjoy
a very Happy & Holy Christmas

Nollaig Faoi Shéan is Faoi Mhaise Díbh go léir

THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST 25TH DEC.
Thank You – ‘Míle Buíochas’
As we celebrate another Christmas and bring 2013 to a close, I feel that I’m very privileged and it is my honour to work with you as your Parish Priest here in Listowel. It has been a great year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all sincerely for the support that you give to your Parish and to me personally throughout the year. It takes a lot of people to make a Parish active and to keep it going in these challenging times. It could not happen only that we are blessed with good staff, Denise (Parish Secretary) and Billy (Sacristan) and his family and a lot of volunteers who are dedicated to our Parish. Many of you work behind the scenes and you might feel your work sometimes goes unnoticed but each person in their own right plays their part and each does it so well.

I thank the Parish Finance Council who keeps an eye on the Parish Finances. I thank the Parish Pastoral Council for their guidance and the Safeguarding Children Committee for their support. Thanks to the Parish Liturgy Group who co-ordinate the various ministries and liturgies. The Eucharistic Ministers, the lectors / readers, Minsters of Prayer, the Children’s Liturgy Group leaders, the collectors, the counters who count the offerings weekend after weekend, those who help to distribute the envelopes, the Parish Choir, the Parish Folk Group, their members, directors and musicians. We are blessed to have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament weekly in our Parish. Thank you all who make it possible. Thank you to the Priests of the Pastoral Area for your support. And we have the Padre Pio Prayer Group who run their monthly meeting - and I’m not forgetting my Altar Servers, their parents and teachers for their support. You all do a great job and your help is much appreciated.

To those who clean the church - not alone is this done for Christmas, but it is done quietly all year around. Those who donate flowers and look after both inside and outside the church and Presbytery grounds throughout the year. So many visitors remark on how well each place looks. This is a tribute to you, so take a bow. To those of you who put up both Cribs and those who are available at a moments notice to do the various maintenance jobs throughout the year, your help is much appreciated.

We are dependant on each other for friendship, support and finance. Thank you for your generosity and kindness. I pray that God will bless and reward you and your family with all his gifts this Christmas and throughout the new year of 2014.

God Bless Fr. Declan

MASSES NEXT WEEK
(Thursday 26th December to Sunday 29th)

Thurs, 26th Tom & Kitty O’Shea & Deceased Family, Cahirdown /
Edel O Halloran, Church St. 10.30am
Fri, 27th Eileen & John Griffin & Deceased Family, Bridge Road 10.30am
Sat, 28th Joe Carroll, St Brendan’s Tec. /
John Joe McGrath, Woodford 10.30am
Patrick Duggan, 1st Anniversary, Dirha West & Ballygologue Pk. /
Bill O’Sullivan & Deceased Members of the
Sullivan & Brown Families, Coilbee & St. Brendan’s Tec
Carmel Walsh, Ballygologue Pk /
Molly Nolan, Avation Drive / Larry Buckley, Tanavalla Vigil
Sunday 29th Teresa Greaney & Jane Kelly, Finuge /
Elizabeth Stokes, Mullingar & Limerick 9.00am
Bartishell Family, Convent Street /

Con, Nancy & John Keane, Church Street /

Tadgh Laide, Ballygologue 11.00am

ADORATION CHAPEL WILL BE CLOSED ON THE 24th & 25th DECEMBER.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS:
From 1.00 p.m. (lunch time) Tuesday, Dec. 24th 2013
To 10.00 a.m. on Friday morning - January 3rd 2014

ST. MARY’S CHURCH LISTOWEL
CHRISTMAS DAY 2013

O COME LET US
ADORE HIM
JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL

PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm).
Canon Declan O’Connor P.P. Phone: 068 21188 / Parish Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies only).
Email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie. Notices for Parish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am. Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office. Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass. Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on: www.dioceseofkerry.ie

RECENT DEATHS Eileen Moriarty, William Street.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Noreen Flaherty nee James, O’Connell’s Ave, John & Eileen Griffin, Bridge Road & Joan Sharry, Patsy Breen & Jimmy Griffin, William Bartishell, Market Street, John O Mahony, Ballygrennan.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday
28th Patrick Duggan, 1st Anniversary, Dirha West & Ballygologue Pk. /
Bill O’Sullivan & Deceased Members of the
Sullivan & Brown Families, Coilbee & St. Brendan’s Tec
Carmel Walsh, Ballygologue Pk /
Molly Nolan, Avation Drive / Larry Buckley, Tanavalla Vigil
Sunday
29th Teresa Greaney & Jane Kelly, Finuge /
Elizabeth Stokes, Mullingar & Limerick 9.00am
Bartishell Family, Convent St. /
Con, Nancy & John Keane, Church St. /
Tadgh Laide, Ballygologue 11.00am
Monday 30th Denis, Denny & Thomas O’Carroll, Charles St. & South Kerry / George Sweeney, Convent St. 10.30am
Tuesday 31st Jackie Jennings & Margaret Roche, O’Connell’s Ave. /
Pat & Kit Dowling, Bridge Road 10.30am
Wed. 1st
NEW YEAR’S
DAY Peggy O Dell Moloney 1st Anniversary & Deceased Members of the O’Dell & Families, Charles St /
Brendan Guiney, Charles St. 10.30am
Thur. 2nd Michael O’Neill, Ballygologue Road /
Paddy Scannell, Bunagara 10.30am
Friday 3rd Kathleen Hartnett, 1st Anniversary, Clieveragh & The Square 10.30am
1st Friday Evening Mass 7.00pm
Saturday 4th Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Lartigue Village & Charles St. Birthday Rem. 10.30am
Elizabeth Gillespie, Months Mind & Edward Gillespie Dirha East
/ Tim Flaherty, Derry / Teresa Bambury, Gortaglanna, Kilmorna /
Jackie & Robert Twomey & Deceased Family, Ballahadigue Vigil
Sunday 5th Maureen & Donal O Donovan 1st Anniversaries, William St. 9.00am
Baby Mark Grace, Kenny Heights / Bob Kelly, Dirha /
Christy O’Connor, Coolnalaught & James Culhane &
Pat Galvin, Moyvane 11.00am

THE HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY 29th December, 2013.

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on Sunday, 29th Dec., Fr. Spring, 0872935969.

CHURCH NOTICES

NEEDS OF THE HOLY LAND ANNUAL DIOCESAN COLLECTION: will be taken up at all Masses next weekend (Sat. Jan. 4th / Sun. Jan. 5th 2014) after communion throughout the Diocese of Kerry. This collection provides assistance to those in need in the Holy Land and helps fund 36 Dispensaries, 21 Charitable Institutes, 120 Centres of Education and also housing projects for the deprived.
FEAST OF EPIPHANY OF THE LORD: takes place Monday week - January 6th It is a Holy Day of Obligation. As we will not have a Vigil on the Sunday the Masses will take on that Monday at 11am, 1.10pm. and 7pm.
FATIMA 2014 Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage 8th – 15th May 2014. Spiritual Director: Fr. Noel Spring, Ballybunion. Enquires to Premier Travel 021-4277700 or Maureen Harty 066-7131328.
VOCATIONS “Behind every vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life is the strong and intense prayer of a Grandmother or Grandfather, Mother or Father” (Pope Francis). Is God calling you to be a Priest? Contact Vocations Director. Fr. Liam Lovell liam.lovell@yahoo.ie Mob: 087-1640867.
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS: Many thanks to you who have already dropped in their Christmas Offering. Your generosity is much appreciated. If you haven’t already done so you may still drop in your envelope to the Parish Office or place your offering on the Offertory plate at own your convenience in any envelope. Milé Buiochas.

MESSAGE OF POPE FRANCIS FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY WORLD DAY OF PEACE IS:
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/francesco/messages/peace/documents/papa-francesco_20131208_messaggio-xlvii-giornata-mondiale-pace-2014_en.html

COMMUNITY NOTICES

LISTOWEL MISSION BAZAAR GROUP say a sincere “Thank you” to all our sponsors, to the people that gave so generously, to the area collectors & to all who helped out. Amount raised at a later date.
LISTOWEL TIDY TOWNS GROUP want to wish everyone in Listowel a Happy and Healthy 2014. A big “Thank you” to all who helped win a 6th Gold Medal this year and here’s wishing for even more success next year. With everyone working together we can do it!
CONCERN COLLECTION: The staff and students of Tarbert Comprehensive School would like to thank those who helped and contributed so generously to their recent collection for Concern.. The amount raised in Listowel was €1,411.93.
SOUTHWEST COUNSELLING CENTRE / KERRY LIFELINE provide a support service over the Christmas holidays. Tel 064-6636416 to arrange appointment with a counsellor or call 1life helpline 1800247100 for 24 hour Tel support. Text HELP to 51444. Thanks to everyone for supporting all of our fundraising efforts in 2013.

Bliain Nua Faoi Shéan is faoi Mhaise Díbh go léir
Wishing you all a Happy, Holy Peaceful 2014

God Bless Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P.

Knoc · 24-12-2013 2:02pm

Wisdom of 100 years ago.
OUT OF THE SHADOWS.
By M. M. Warner.
When the shadows of your heart assemble
In memory's sombre halls,
And the skeleton of life's regrets
Your aching heart appals;
. When your very soul seems freezing
For the warmth of a hope that's lost.
Like a scuttled ship that's cast away
On angry waves storm tossed;
When your heart is full of sorrow,
When fears oppress your mind;
When friends and those you love the best
Seem cruel and unkind;
Then seek some weary brother,
Whose hope in life is dim,
And soothe his fevered, throbbing b'row;
Relight the hope in him.
As you gently lead him upward
To realms of hope's bright light,
You both have left the shadows
And the world again seems bright.
Christmas, 1913.