Listowel Thread

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BISHOPS
A Joint Christmas Message from bishops Brendan Leahy, Roman Catholic Bishop for the Diocese of Limerick, and Trevor Williams, Church of Ireland Bishop of the Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe.

Christmas Message

Many of us in the past few days have been or will be welcoming home sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, as well as many other cousins and relations for the festive season. There’s excitement and emotion in the air because the bonds that link us, though often taken for granted, are deep. It is good to come and be at home for Christmas. There we breathe the air that has shaped us in so many ways.

It’s true, of course, that we need to be careful about becoming too misty-eyed about Christmas. Perhaps we overdo the perfect home bit during this season. And yet, it is right to have this occasion once a year when we focus on the notion of home.

The Christmas Nativity scene presents us with a home, simple in material things but rich in spiritual value. In the narrative we hear of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as well as their guests, the shepherds and kings, not to mention creation’s representatives in the animals. The Christmas scene speaks to our heart because it is tender. It captures something of the desire each person has in his or her spiritual DNA for a home, a place of love and care, a sanctuary of peace, solidarity and being true to ourselves.

But why did Jesus come on earth if not to offer us the building tools to make of our world a home? By putting into practice the art of loving that he lived and taught, we find ourselves creating and re-creating continuously a home with others wherever we find ourselves.

For instance, while we were still sinners, the Son of God came among us so here we find a first step: take the initiative in loving others; don’t wait to be loved. Jesus came for everyone because God wants all to be saved. So here we have another step – our love must be universal, without exclusion. Indeed, just as God, who was rich, became poor for our sake, so too our love must prefer the poor, just as Jesus did.

It’s a strange paradox of today’s world that while we admire so many and look to celebrity stars we easily forget Jesus, the One who more than anyone else has shaped Ireland and all of Europe. He has provided the values and example that have inspired for generations. Not only that, but since he, the Son of God, in becoming human, associated himself with everyone, he is to be discovered and loved in each person we meet. As one of the Church Fathers of the first centuries, Gregory of Nazianzus, reminds us: ‘Before it’s too late, since the end of our life comes quickly, assist Christ, help Christ, nourish Christ, clothe Christ, honour Christ by inviting him to your table.’

In Limerick this Christmas there’s new energy around. The Limerick City and County councils are uniting. The revised Regeneration Plan as well as the Economic and Spatial Plan have been launched. We have an airport, Shannon, on our doorstep that is crucial for us all and, gladly, rebounding. There’s now the promise of new jobs. The Limerick City Year of Culture is also now upon us. Let’s thank God for all of this and celebrate as we should.

But let’s also recognise that all of us in Limerick are now being offered a golden opportunity to rediscover our calling to first and foremost create a home for people. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, on hearing of Limerick, people’s reaction would be: “it’s a great place; you feel so much at home there”. Each of us can do our part, starting from wherever we are, but also reaching out to people or situations we might naturally avoid. To decide to make of all our neighbourhoods, our workplaces, our city, our towns, our villages, a home, a place of sanctuary and peace, a place of relationships of mutual love – it’s the great invitation that comes to us this Christmas.

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Townsville Daily Bulletin 6 Oct. 1954 QLD
A well known South Townsville resident, Mrs. Hanora McCreadie, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 78. A native of Listowel, Ireland, Mrs. McCreadie came to Townsville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Maher, as a baby in arms, and she had spent her long lifetime as a resident of the South Side. She is survived by five sons, Hughie (Cairns), Jack (Innisfail), Sid and Les (Townsville) and Eric (New Guinea) and two daughters, Mrs. W. Young and Miss Heather McCreadie (Townsville). Her husband predeceased her about 20 years ago. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning.
Catholic Press 21 March 1929 Irish Viscount.
RENOUNCES RICHES.
'If thou will be perfect, go sell what thou hast and give to the poor and thou shall have treasure in Heaven. St. Matthew xix., 21. 'We are happy in the thought that we are carrying out the Bible teaching and giving everything we have to the poor,' said a member of the new society, Neighbours, Ltd., which has been founded by Viscount Ennismore (the eldest son of the Earl of Listowel), with the object of enabling wealthy persons women and men to give their money to the poor. Explaining to the 'Evening News representative how the society was formed, he said that at meetings in a charitable institution in the East End of London several men decided to give up their wealth. 'It involves many thousands of pounds,' he added, 'but none of us grudge it.' It was possible that a suggestion would be made to Sir Oswald Moseley now Mr. Oswald Moseley to join it. After an allowance was made to the members of £3 a week for a single man and £4 for a. married man, it was understood that these men would try to earn their own living. If through sickness or accident they could not do this, an additional allowance would be made to them from a reserve fund. Lord Ennismore stated that he should have inherited an enormous fortune, 'but his views had raised an obstacle between him self and his father. He was disposing of his inherited wealth, and hoped, in future, to be known as Mr. Hare. Lady Listowel, the Viscount's mother, when interviewed, said: 'He has told me very little about it. I don't know what it means..


Freeman’s Journal 28 Jan. 1899
DEATH OF MR. T. O'CONNOR.
The death occurred recently at Lynn, Massachusetts, of Mr. Thomas O'Connor, in the 75th year of his age. Mr. O'Connor, who was born at Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland, was the brother of Very Rev. Dr.0'Connor, Missionary Apostolic, and of the late Dr. Morgan O'Connor, Knight of St. Sylvester, Wagga Wagga, Australia. A brother and sister survive him Mr. James F. O'Connor, 48 Spring-street, Lynn, and Mrs. M. Gertrude O'Connor, Presentation Convent, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland


Taken from Cairns Post.27 June 1939.
(Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, June 26. 1939 Two civic guards were wounded at Fermoy (County Cork) when a Republican procession clashed with the police. Troops and armoured cars were called out. Later the men barricaded themselves in the college at Listowel and broadcast Republican proclamations. The police scaled the walls and drove them out.
NEW YORK CLASH.
By Rival Factions. Police Restore Order. (Australian Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, June 25.1939; Rioting occurred between hundreds of Father Coughlin's followers and a section of the audience of 18,000 in Madison Square Garden addressed .by Judge J. R. Rutherford. The police poured in and ejected the combatants, who were driven down Broadway by mounted reinforcements until dispersed. Five were taken to hospital and two to gaol.
Father Coughlin's supporters consider that-Judge Rutherford's Watch Tower Society is anti-Coughlin. Father Coughlin has resumed his broadcasting, and is rapidly returning to the public eye. He is the centre of bitter feeling because it is charged that he is preaching' anti-Semitism.
NAZI ARROGANCE. COLOGNE, June 25.1939
The Minister for Propaganda (Dr. Goelbels) in a speech referred to Mr. Chamberlain's comment of June 24, saying, "England stands as an idiot. She cannot compete with our might, it does not matter if English Ministers attempt to threaten. There is no force behind their threats. The Japanese strip the English naked. They can do nothing."
JAPANESE PROPAGANDA. The publisher, Toshihiko Ito. bought a building in Hong Kong in order to publish a Japanese propaganda paper in English, circulating in the Far East and Australia.
AMERICAN SUPPORT. ON SIDE OF FRANCE.
WOULD PREVENT WAR (Australian Associated Press. PARIS, June 25.1939 The Foreign Minister (M. Bonnet), in a speech, said if the United States made known that they would be on the French side at the start of a conflict, the spectre of war would be definitely banished.




Argus 25 April 1882
DESPERATE AFFRAY AT LISTOWEL.
LONDON, April 23. 1882.
A gang of marauders attacked a house at Listowel, county Kerry, at midnight on Friday last. The police were hurriedly summoned and a desperate affray ensued.
which resulted in 20 of the gang being wounded and captured.
MR. PARNELL IN KILMAINHAM
GAOL.
LONDON, April 23.1882
Mr. C. S. Parnell, the member for Cork, who was released on parole on the 10th April 1882 surrendered himself to the authorities, and is again confined in Kilmainham gaol.
THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
LONDON, April 23. 1882
The House of Commons of the Canadian Dominion has unanimously adopted an address to the Queen praying Her Majesty allow autonomy to Ireland, and to grant an amnesty to all political offenders who have been concerned in producing the present disturbed state of ' that country.

ANTI-IRISH RIOTS AT CRANBORNE.
LONDON. April 24. 1882
The anti-Irish riots at Cranborne, in Dorsetshire, have been suppressed, and the town is now quiet.

DISBANDMENT OF INDIAN REGIMENTS.
LONDON, April 24.1882
Great reductions are contemplated in the strength of the native army in India.
Four Indian cavalry regiments and 19 infantry regiments are about to be disbanded.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
BURIAL OF DARWIN.
LONDON, April 24. 1882
The remains of the late Dr. Charles Robert Darwin, the eminent naturalist, will be interred in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday.

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Listowel Church Newsletter 29 Dec. 2013.

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

Thought
When people love each other, they are content with very little. When we have light and joy in our hearts, we don't need material wealth. The most loving communities are often the poorest. If our own life is luxurious and wasteful, we can't approach poor people. If we love people, we want to identify with them and share with them.
Jean Vanier

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Description of Collection
United Anti-Nazi Conference Records, 1935-1939
MSS 72

This is a small collection of correspondence, clippings and fliers from Aaron Kertman, the Executive Secretary of the United Anti-Nazi Conference in Los Angeles. The committee sponsored Mme. Sonja Branting in 1935 and William Francis Hare, Earl of Listowel in 1936, to speak on the threat posed by the Nazi regime in Germany. The Conference also organized a mass anti-Nazi protest and parade in Boyle Heights on November 22, 1938.
Background
The Los Angeles office of the United Anti-Nazi Conference was formed in 1935 with Chaim Shapiro as President and Aaron Kertman as Executive Secretary. The Conference brought together Jewish and anti-fascist groups, including labor unions, for the common goal of raising awareness of Nazi anti-Jewish policies and actions that were occurring in the mid and late 1930s. To this end they sponsored speakers from Europe to give testimonies, across the United States, about Nazi activites. In particular: Mme. Sonja Branting from Sweden and William Francis Hare, Earl of Listowel of the United Kingdom. The Conference organized a major protest parade on November 22, 1938 in Boyle Heights. 10,000 turned out to hear denunciations of Hilter and Nazism.
Extent
1 folder
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research. Researchers may make single copies of any portion of the collection, but publication from the collection will be allowed only with the express written permission of the Library's director. It is not necessary to obtain written permission to quote from a collection. When the Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research gives permission for publication, it is as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
The collection is available for research only at the Library's facility in Los Angeles. The Library is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Researchers are encouraged to call or email the Library indicating the nature of their research query prior to making a visit.

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10 June 1939 Argus Melbourne.
REV. J. J. GALLIVAN
The Rev J J Gallivan, a veteran member of the priesthood, died at North- cote early yesterday morning, In his 83rd year Born in Listowel County Kerry, Ireland on February 8 1856 Father Gallivan was ordained to the priesthood In All Hallows College Dublin on June 24, 1880 and came to the Melbourne arch-diocese in the following November After serving as a curate at Kilmore. He was appointed parish priest at Gisborne in 1886 and in 1911 he took charge of the Sunbury-Bulla parish where he remained till 1923 completing 43 years service in the Kilmore Gisborne and Sunbury districts In April 1923, he was appointed to the charge of St Joseph’s parish Northcote and he held that position up to the time of his death
Solemn Office and Requiem Mass will take place at St Joseph's Church Northcote at 10 am to-day, and Archbishop Mannix will preside The funeral will leave the church for the Sunbury cemetery Arrangements are In the hands of Alfred Allison


OBITUARY. Northern Argus SA 24 May 1935

LATE MR. JOHN DEE. On April 2- 1935, passed away one of the later colonists from the Old Country. Mr. John Dee arrived in South Australia from County Kerry in the year 1881. He was born in Listowel in 1859, spending his early youth there and married Miss Ellen Larkin, second daughter of John Larkin, of Listowel. Mr. Dee, with his wife, came to South Australia in the sailing vessel Ashmore, and settled in the lower North districts, taking up land at Port Clinton, and later at Balaklava and in the Hill River district, where he engaged in mixed farming for several years. Members of his family are settled in these districts. Mr. Dee retired from active farming twelve years ago, living on his property at Sheoak Log, near, Gawler. Having always enjoyed excellent health, it was not until the close of his life approached that he experienced any illness. He died at the age of 70 years and is survived by his wife and nine children, four sons and five daughters, also two grand-children.

22 May 1930
Sister Mary Sylvester Harnett.
On Easter Sunday, 20th May 1930, Sister Mary Sylvester Harnett passed away, after an illness extending over many months. Born near Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, Sister Mary Sylvester, who was a sister of the late Rev. Father D. A. Harnett (Cooma), and the late Rev. Father T. Harnett (Bega), entered the Convent of the Good Samaritan in 1894. Until about two years ago, when failing health obliged her to relinquish teaching, she was actively engaged in the work of the schools. Forest Lodge, Newtown, Marriekville, Manly, Wollongong, Rozelle, and Port Pirie (South Australia) were, in turn, fields of labour for this efficient and cultured teacher. Her last years were spent at St. Scholastiea's Convent, Glebe Point. On Monday, 21st ult., Requiem Mass was celebrated in the convent chapel by Rev. Father D. Furlong, and at 2 p.m., after the last Absolution had been given by Rev. Father E. G. Par ker, the funeral left by motor for the cemetery at Rookwood. Rev. Dr. Sheehy (a cousin of Sister M. Sylvester), assisted by Ven. Archpriest McDonnell, P.P., Rev. Fathers R. McElligott, P.P. (cousin), P. Walsh, P.P., and P. Galvin, P.P., officiated at the graveside. — R.I.P.


2 Feb. 1934 Longreach Leader Queensland.
MRS. WILLIAM JOHNS.
The 'death occurred in Brisbane on 26th January,1934, of Mrs. William Johns, relict of the late Mr. Wm. Johns. The late Mrs. Johns, who was 75 years of age, was born in Balleygrenan, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, in 1858. She came to Queens- land in the Buranda, landing In Brisbane in 1886. The last 28 years of her life were spent in Longreach, excepting the last 5 months when she resided with her daughter, Mrs. F. J. Anderson, Brisbane. She entered the Brisbane Hospital on the 25th January, passing away the following, day. The late Mrs. Johns, whose
husband predeceased her 6 months, ago In Longreach, is survived by 3 daughters and one son.
Freeman’s Journal 1 July 1909
DEATH. MULVIHILL.— June 6th, 1909, Trinity Sun- day, Michael Mulvihill, born at Drombeg, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, at his late residence, 190 Keppel-street, Bathurst, N.S.W., Australia. Aged 84. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Irish and American papers please copy.

14 June 1918 Gordon, Egerton and Ballan Advertiser

Bachelor Dies at 92.
Staunch Teetotaller and Non Smoker.
Patrick Keefe, a colonist of 64 years, and a resident of Bacchus Marsh for over half a century, has died at the advanced age of 92 years. He was born at Listowel, Ireland, on 17 March, 1826, where he joined the. Irish constabulary. In Australia he was a mounted const able, and was stationed at Kyneton, Rochester, Boort, Donald, Majorca, and Bacchus Marsh. He had many exciting adventures to tell of bush rangers and cattle " duffers." Subsequently he settled on the land. He was a staunch teetotaller and was not slow in expressing himself on the subject. He has stated that his savings in this direction, and from tobacco smoking enabled him to take two trips back to his native land. | Mr Keefe was never married, he apparently preferred to paddle his own canoe, and he had a pretty long trip up the river of life.

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Please add some St Michael's College men to the site, we could have a gathering for them here

mikehn

Listowel did'nt escape the foul weather, some of our trees in the park bit the dust.

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JANUARY 2014
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 John O Connor, Ballybunion Road.


ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Michael Kelly, Charles St & Woodlawn, Seamus Buckley, Patrick Street, Annie Mai O Connor, Tullamore, Listowel, Elizabeth O Connor & Deborah Canty, O’Connell’s Ave.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday
4th Elizabeth Gillespie, Months Mind & Edward Gillespie Dirha East
/ Tim Flaherty, Derry / Teresa Bambury, Gortaglanna, Kilmorna /
Jackie & Robert Twomey & Deceased Family, Ballahadigue /
Tom & Eileen O Halloran, Bridge Road 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
Monday 6th 11.00am
Bridie Cronin, Ballinruddery 1.10pm
People of the Parish 7pm
Tuesday 7th Peg Kelly, Duagh /
Timothy Foley & Deceased Family Members, Gurtcreen 10.30am
Wed. 8th Dr. Joe Devine, Church Street 10.30am
Thur. 9th Maltida, Patrick & Johnny Kelly, 6 Crosses /
Tom Keane, The Lodge 10.30am
Friday 10th 10.30am
Saturday 11th Claudia Costello nee Shine, Month Mind &
Joe, Sheila & John Costello, Dirha Cottages 10.30am
George McEneaney, Gortacrissane, 1st Anniversary /
Ned Moriarty, College Lawn / Peter Murphy, Ennismore /
Dan & Teresa Downey & Mary Ahern, O’Connell’s Ave. Vigil
Sunday 12th People of the Parish 9.00am
Stuart, Justin & Damien Stack, William St. /
Christy Sommers & Deceased Family Members, Billerough /
Sheila Broderick, Coolnaleen 11.00am


Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on Sunday, 5th Dec., Fr. Brick, 0872935969.
2nd SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 5th JANUARY, 2014.

CHURCH NOTICES

NEEDS OF THE HOLY LAND ANNUAL DIOCESAN COLLECTION: will be taken up at all Masses this 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 this Monday - January 6th It is a Holy Day of Obligation. As we will not have a Vigil on this Sunday evening, we have three masses on Monday: Morning mass at 11am, 1.10pm. (lunch time) and 7pm. (evening time). We invite you to join us.
PUBLIC TALK The Diocese of Kerry will host a public talk by Mary Kenny in The Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney on Wednesday January 8th 2014, beginning at 8.00 pm. Mary Kenny is a well-known journalist, whose columns appear regularly in the Irish Catholic. There is no charge for the talk and all are welcome.
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 “Man’s highest life does not involve self expression but self sacrifice”. R.H. Benson. I God calling you to be a Priest? Contact Vocations Director. Fr. Liam Lovell liam.lovell@yahoo.ie Mob: 087-1640867.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Sat. 25th January 10.30 am - 5.00pm Day of Reflection with Brendan Comiskey SS.CC - "To be baptized is to be called by God into a special place …". Booking 066-7134276 email: ardfertretreat@eircom.net
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS: Once again, many thanks to you all who have already handed in your Christmas Offering at the Christmas masses. 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.

Just a Thought
Having began a New Year, for many it is a time to make new resolutions and reflect a little on our lives. Give time to the lonely and elderly … Seek out a forgotten friend … Share some treasure ... Give a soft answer. Encourage youth … Apologise if you were wrong … Try to understand … Think first of some else … Appreciate … Be kind … Be gentle … Laugh a little … Laugh a little more … Express gratitude … Pray … Go to Mass … Mend a quarrel … Welcome the stranger … Gladden the heart of a child … Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth … Thus may the celebration of our Mass be a real expression of Christian community living … Speak your love … Speak it again … And speak it still once again … And allow the Child King to fill your heart with Christmas Joy throughout 2014.


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

CONGO
Dáil Éireann - Volume 617 - 28 March, 2006


Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the inquiry that is to be established into the events surrounding the Niemba ambush in the Congo in 1960; the length of time he expects this inquiry to last; the remit of the inquiry; the personnel involved in the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12078/06]
Mr. O’Dea:On Question Time on 23 February 2006, I undertook to ask the military authorities to revisit this matter in light of the questions raised on that date. The Chief of Staff has appointed a senior officer to examine all aspects of the Niemba ambush in the Congo in November 1960. The senior officer will also examine all records in military archives, interview former Army Privates Kenny and Fitzpatrick and other survivors of the unit who may be in a position to contribute and also the authors of any books or articles related to the ambush. I will contact the Deputy when this process has been completed.



DAIL Volume 598 - 01 March, 2005

86. Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence if, further to his reply of 26 January 2005, there is further information on an appropriate form of commemoration for the Irish soldiers involved in the events in Jadotville more than 40 years ago while on service with the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6704/05]
Mr. O’Dea: As outlined to the House on 26 January 2005, detailed consideration was being given to the most appropriate form of commemoration for those involved in the events in Jadotville and I am pleased to be in a position to report on the progress made since then.
I have decided that a plaque will be situated in Athlone to commemorate the events at Jadotville and the very significant contribution of A com[1137] pany and of the 35th battalion, as a whole, to the UN peace support mission in the Congo. To this end, discussions are ongoing at present in the Western Brigade regarding the siting of this plaque.
I have also decided that portraits of Lieutenant Colonel McNamee, 35th battalion commander, and Commandant Quinlan, company commander A company, will be commissioned and arrangements in this regard are under way. Once completed, it is intended that these portraits will hang in the Congo Room in the United Nations Training School in the Curragh.



DAIL: Volume 579 - 05 February, 2004

Mr. M. Smith: The Irish people are immensely proud of the role played by the soldiers who went to the Congo and participated in subsequent missions. Eleven of the soldiers who were killed in the Congo were married. Four of their widows have died and three have remarried. The current value of the lump sum given to the widows at that time is €77,000. The lump sum that is payable in similar circumstances at present is €81,000. I think most of what I have said demonstrates that the schemes are generous. If Deputy Sherlock wishes, I will consider any specific case where there is a need for greater compassion. It seems the overall scheme is reasonably generous and does not need to be reopened, but I am perfectly happy to examine any individual case of obvious hardship.


DAIL: Volume 633 - 07 March, 2007

Mr. O’Dea: The Niemba ambush occurred almost forty-six years ago. It was the first such action involving the horrific deaths of Defence Forces personnel on a scale which still remains unique. It has never been very far from public consciousness and I would like again to publicly acknowledge the sacrifice made by all the members of the patrol at that time and extend my deepest sympathies to the families of all those who died.
On the 8th of November, 1960, an eleven man patrol, commanded by Lt. Kevin Gleeson was attacked by a large number of Baluba tribesmen while on patrol from their base at Niemba and were quickly overwhelmed. There are two principal areas of continuing controversy in regard to the record of this ambush concerning Trooper Browne who was killed, and Private Kenny who survived. The first question is where exactly did Trooper Browne die. From the extensive research and interviews carried out by Col. Behan, both from military and civilian sources, his final conclusion is that Trooper Browne fired his weapon to distract the Baluba attackers from their task of beating Private Kenny to death. He further concludes, on the balance of probabilities, that Trooper Browne managed to then escape his pursuers, wounded or otherwise, making his way to the village of Tundula only to be killed by hostile Balubas two days later. Therefore, the previous supposition that he died at the ambush site and that Baluba tribesmen carried away his remains cannot be substantiated. Likewise, the conclusion outlined above that he died at Tundula cannot be definitively substantiated.
The second area of controversy in regard to the record of the Niemba ambush is what did Trooper Browne do to contribute to the survival of Private Kenny. The report clearly concludes that prior to his escape from the ambush site, Trooper Browne fired his weapon at the Balubas who were intent on beating Private Kenny to death, thereby distracting them and saving his life. The Medal Board convened in 1961 awarded Trooper Browne the Military Medal for Gallantry.
Despite Col. Behan’s research of all the available reports, consultation, interviews and direct [652] evidence, there is no absolute certainty achievable in regard to these two matters of controversy.
However, all the material assembled by Col. Behan, including the statements of the interviews with both Mr. Kenny and Mr. Fitzpatrick will be added to the Unit history and other associated papers held at the Military Archives thereby creating the fullest and clearest record possible of this tragic event.
Since the completion of the report, both Mr. Kenny and Mr. Fitzpatrick have asked me to hold an independent inquiry on the matter. However, I do not believe that any further inquiry or investigation will resolve the facts in this case. Rather than focusing further on the specific circumstances which are in dispute, I would prefer to focus on how best the contribution of Mr. Kenny and Mr. Fitzpatrick can be suitably recognised and honoured. However I would like to advise the House that I will be meeting with each of the men tomorrow. The Chief of Staff has proposed that appropriate public recognition of Mr. Kenny and Mr. Fitzpatrick be arranged on the day of an overseas parade where both could receive an appropriate presentation such as a plaque or scroll. The UNIFIL review of troops, which is scheduled for Cathal Brugha Barracks at the end of April would appear a suitable venue and occasion. A liaison officer has been appointed to keep Mr. Kenny and Mr. Fitzpatrick informed of developments with this proposal.
Once again I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly recognise and acknowledge that both Mr. Kenny (particularly in view of the serious wounds and injuries he sustained), and Mr. Fitzpatrick survived a horrific encounter with hostile forces, displaying courage, fortitude and tenacity in order to survive until finally rescued. I commend them both for the selfless service they have given their country.
Question No. 108 answered with Question No. 95.

Knoc

Listowel Church Newsletter 12 January 2014

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 Dora Buckley, Tanavalla.
Padraig (Paudie) Horan, Cherry Tree Drive.
Kathleen Heffernan nee Duggan, Rathfarham, Dublin late of Dirha West.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Agnes O Mahoney, Gortacrissane, Denis Curtin, Coolacarig, John McElligott, Skehenerin, Michael Dillon, Meen, Lily Griffin, O’Connell’s Ave.
MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday
11th George McEneaney, Gortacrissane, 1st Anniversary /
Ned Moriarty, College Lawn / Peter Murphy, Ennismore /
Dan & Teresa Downey & Mary Ahern, O’Connell’s Ave. /
John Joe Halpin, Dirha East / John Maher, Drombeg Vigil
Sunday
12th Special Intention 9.00am
Stuart, Justin & Damien Stack, William St. /
Christy Sommers & Deceased Family Members, Billerough /
Sheila Broderick, Coolnaleen 11.00am
Monday 13th Denis B. O’Sullivan, Bolton’s Cross 10.30am
Tuesday 14th Sr. Joan Harnett, Presentation Convent , Killarney & Duagh 10.30am
Wed. 15th Sol & Jane Frost, Co. Clare /
Frances Mulvihill, Clountubird & Niall & Noel Mulvihill &
Deceased Family Members, Derry 10.30am
Thur. 16th Thomas Maher, Dirha West 10.30am
Friday 17th Betty Chute, Church Street 10.30am
Saturday 18th Eileen Moriarty, William Street, Months Mind 10.30am
Phyllis McKenna nee O’Brien, Ballyhadigue & London 1st Ann. /
Anne McElligott, Convent Street /
Elizabeth Browne, St. Brendan’s Tec. /
Mary O Connor & Deceased Family, Skehenerin /
Mary Buckley, Finuge /
Stephen & Ellen O’Flynn, Ardagh, Limerick Vigil
Sunday 19th Fiona O Connor, The Square 9.00am
John & Julia Stack & Deceased Family Members, Killocrim 11.00am


Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on Sunday, 12th, Fr. Kennelly, 0872931064.


BAPTISM OF OUR LORD 12th JANUARY, 2014.

CHURCH NOTICES

LECTIO DIVINA (SACRED READING) GROUP Resumes their weekly meetings on Tuesday January 14th after 10.30am. Mass, in the Parish Meeting room. New members are always welcome.

MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING in the Parish Meeting Room Monday January 13th at 7.30pm. All welcome.

LISTOWEL AREA PASTORAL COUNCIL representing Lixnaw, Moyvane, Listowel and Duagh will take place in Duagh Presbytery on this Tuesday night (January 14th ) at 8.00 p.m.
LISTOWEL PARISH CONFIRMATION TEACHERS MEETING: will meet on Wednesday next (January 15th ) at 1.15 p.m. in the Presbytery.
LISTOWEL PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on this Wednesday January 15th at 8pm. in the Presbytery. All members are asked to attend.

VOCATIONS Baptism of the Lord “After their Baptism, Christians walk in newness of life, the life of the new creation, the life of the age to come” (Alan Richardson). Is God calling you to be a Priest? Contact Vocations Director. Fr. Liam Lovell liam.lovell@yahoo.ie Mob: 087-1640867.



COMMUNITY NOTICES

ALZHEIMER'S CARERS SUPPORT GROUP The monthly meeting of the Alzheimer's Carers Support Group takes place at the Listowel Family Resource Centre on Tuesday January 14 at 12 noon, New members welcome.

LISTOWEL'S TIDY TOWNS GROUP'S first meeting of 2014. This will take place on Tuesday January 14th at 8pm in St. Patricks Hall. All welcome.

NEKD "Attention Ladies, NEKD are running A FREE Personal Development course starting in Listowel Family Resource Centre. This course is FETAC Accredited . Information meeting on Thursday 16th January at 10am at the Family Resource Centre Listowel."

LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE in conjunction with the Kerry Education and Training Board plan to run a variety of interesting courses for adults commencing shortly. Each of the below courses are part-time and therefore will not affect the social welfare payments of participants. Community Education courses will include; Cookery for Men, Cooking On A Budget; Sugan Chairs, Sewing, Interior Design, Rejuvenate Your Garden, Parents Plus (Teens), Beginners Computers and Incredible Years Basic Parent Programme. Back to Education Courses are free to those in receipt of a social welfare payment for those who have not completed their Leaving Certificate. There are no age limits. Potential courses will include; Cookery for Men (Level 3), Digital Photography (Level 3), Horticulture (Level 3 and 4), Personal Development (Level 3), Spreadsheets (Level 3 ) and Women's Cookery (Level 3), Other courses at the centre include; Body and Mind Relaxation, German (Beginners) and refresher Computers Ongoing groups at the centre include; a Knitting and Crochet club, a camera club, an art club, Women's Group on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning and a social dance group on Monday evenings. For further details contact Bridie/Molly on (068) 23584.

AnBealBocht

From afar, I am grateful to ' Knoc ' for taking up the task so recently accomplished by ListowelWriter, Actually, ' LovelyWriter ' ( sorry about that) i.e. that of posting " St. Mary's Weekly Newsletter '. It provides us abroad with a great deal of information. Thanks, Knoc---you are following upon noble footsteps.

Knoc

577 WALCOTT, JOHN, Croagh, Co. Limerick, Esq.
27 March 1730. Narrate, 1 p., 2 May 1738.
His wife Elenor Walcott. A settlement to her dated 22, 23 Dec. 1712. William
FitzGerald, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Esq., and Charles Smith, Newcastle,
Co. Limerick, Esq., trustees. His brother William Walcott. John Minchin,
eldest son of his cousin Edward Minchin of Glanahilty, Co. Tipperary, Esq.
Charles Minchin third son, Humphrey Minchin fourth son, Francis Minchin
fifth son and Wallcott Minchin sixth son of said Edward Minchin. Paul
Minchin of Ballynakill, Co. Tipperary, Esq. Persons in possession of estate
to take surname of Wallcott.

His wife to enjoy the mansion house of Croagh, and lands called Clonegraige,
the Pigeon's close, the wood als. Killadam, and the Raheens including the
mount and cony warren.

Witnesses: William Acton, Limerick, clothier, Samuel Hulett, Limerick,
gent., William Smith, Limerick, gent.
Memorial witnessed by: William Smith, Humphrey Minchin, Dublin, gent.



Connaught Journal
Galway, Ireland
Monday, March 10, 1823
Volume 69 Price 5 Pence
PROVINCIAL INTELLIGENCE
LIMERICK
March 3-Monday and Tuesday, Mr. Serjeant TORRENS, Assistant Barrister LLOYD,
and a full Bench of Magistrates, held a Sessions under the Insurrection Act
at Rathkeale. Eight men were tried, amongst whom John PURCELL and William
M'CORMACK, for serving illegal notices, were convicted and sentenced to
seven years transportation. The Court adjourned to Friday next at Limerick.

On Saturday night, a party of armed insurgents attacked the house of Mr.
Darby MURPHY, within one mile of Listowel; and having set fire to the
premises in different parts, the whole of this extensive concern, consisting
of a commodious dwelling-house and several out-offices, were consumed to
ashes.

A large stack of hay, the property of a farmer named IRWIN, tenant to Luke
WHITE, Esq. was consumed by fire on Wednesday night last, on the lands of
Ahadab, near Dromcolliher.

On Friday night, a waste house was set fire to on the lands of Ballyowen,
near Newcastle, and consumed, the perpetrators having previously driven four
cows there out.

March 3- Last night a number of armed Whiteboys visited Mr. NAGLE's house of
Bregogey near Battevant; and set fire to the Out-offices; viz. a Stable,
containing a large quantity of Potatoes; a Barn, containing forty bags of
Wheat; thrashed, three stacks of Oats, one large rick of hay, and a large
stack of Turf, the entire of which was consumed, save a small quantity of
Wheat which was saved by the Military and Police from Buttevant.

On Wednesday, the 12th instant, Thos. BOLTON, a wood-ranger, in the
employment of Lord Viscount Hawarden, was attempted to be assassinated by a
miscreant who was seen lurking near the wood, armed with a blunderbuss and
pistol, the former of which he discharged at BOLTON, happily, however,
without effect.

April 1823 Connaught Journal
Galway, Ireland
Thursday, April 3,1823

We received the following this morning from our Newcastle Correspondent,
dated yesterday:- "On Sunday night, a dairyman, of the name of HARTNETT,
residing on the farm of Fanen, the estate of Luke WHITE, Esq. wa most
barbously beat, cut, and maimed with a sword or scythe, by the Rockites- his
death is hourly expected. Same night a poor man, named CLOVANE, acting under
driver to Mr. WHITE's Agent, had his house nad every article therein
consumed to ashes, near these lands, supposed by the above party. Several
fires were seen on the same night, in the neighbourhood of Listowel, county
Kerry. There is a house this moment on fire near Kilmeedy. We perceive the
flames from town."

On Friday night, four in calf cows, the property of Mr. WALL, apothecary of
Doneraile, were shot, and seven tons of hay burned near that town.--Mr. WALL
was present when Surgeon CHAMBERS, of the 22d regiment amputated HICKIE, the
Insurgent's arm, which is supposed to be the cause of such an outrage on his
property.--Chronicle

Knoc

1916

'I See His Blood upon the Rose'
by Friar Jack Wintz, OFM



I have reflected upon this poem in past E-spirations, but it’s such a prayerful poem that I wanted to revisit it.

“I See His Blood upon the Rose” is a perfect reminder of God’s great gift of love as revealed through the suffering and rising of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word. In this poem, all created things seem to remind the poet of God’s incredible love, dramatized through the person of Christ.

About the Poet, Joseph Mary Plunkett

Born in Dublin in 1887, Joseph Plunkett wrote many poems of rare, mystical force. Plunkett was one of the signers of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic and was imprisoned by the English army. He was executed in 1916 for his part in the 1916 Easter Rising. Shortly before his execution on May 4, he married his fiancée, Grace Gifford, in the jail’s chapel. Plunkett was 28 years old.

Because of his great love for the Incarnate Word—and the Word’s close connection to all created things—Plunkett saw Christ’s destiny and great love as forever entwined with this earth and this universe.

“I See His Blood upon the Rose”

I see his blood upon the rose
And in the stars the glory of his eyes,
His body gleams amid eternal snows,
His tears fall from the skies.
I see his face in every flower;
The thunder and the singing of the birds
Are but his voice—and carven by his power
Rocks are his written words. All pathways by his feet are worn,
His strong heart stirs the ever-beating sea,
His crown of thorns is twined with every thorn,
His cross is every tree.”

My Line-by-Line Meditations

I see his blood upon the rose
When we gaze at a rose—or any other part of this universe—we see not only the individual beauty of the rose, but also the intensity of God’s care behind that rose and behind the universe itself.

And in the stars the glory of his eyes
In the stars, we see not only the glory of his death and total self-giving, but also the glory of his risen body and his death-conquering gaze.

His body gleams amid eternal snows
When we look at snowcapped mountains or other snowy vistas, we might see glimpses of Christ’s pale body, as when taken down from the cross—or his glorified, transfigured body shining brighter than snow.

His tears fall from skies
Again, behind the lovely everyday processes of nature, we can’t help seeing the love of our Great Lover—and the tears he shed over Jerusalem or during his agony in the garden.

I see his face in every flower
Every flower, indeed everything in this universe, reminds us of Christ. As St. Paul tells the Colossians (1:16), “All things were created through him and for him.” We recall, too, that St. Francis saw in the beauty of flowers the One who is Beauty itself.

The thunder and singing of the birds/Are but his voice
Singing birds and all other sounds of nature communicate one thing: God’s great love for us.

And carven by his power/Rocks are his written words
Christ, the Word made flesh, is truly intermingled with the universe. Creation itself is a reflection of the Word through whom “all things came to be” (Jn 1:3).

All pathways by his feet are worn
At the Incarnation, God made this world his home. Every path, trail, and road of this earth has taken on an elevated dignity and meaning because of the pathways Christ took while accomplishing his mission on earth. All paths remind us of the pathway he took to save us—the Way of the Cross.

His strong heart stirs the ever-beating sea
In the sea pounding against the jagged coast, we get glimpses of Christ’s mighty heart pounding with love for us.

His crown of thorns is twined with every thorn
Every thorn is somehow intertwined with Christ’s crown of thorns. Indeed, in every created thing we see Christ’s saving love.

His cross is every tree
Behind every tree, we can see Christ’s cross—and the Creator’s unconditional love.

Knoc

Michael Collins bike
by Donal O’Regan

The original 1919 Rudge Whitworth deluxe double bar bicycle was found only a few weeks ago by Marty Mannering of GoEco.
Marty and his team spent seven months looking for the custom made bicycle which has two crossbars.
“We started in Clonakilty in the Michael Collins Museum but they didn’t know where it was,” said Marty.
The sleuth then interviewed a number of people including Michael Collins’ grand-niece Mary Bannotti.
“I was told as far as the museum was aware that a priest had the bike in Clonakilty. He was the last known person to have it.
“We went down the line of trying to establish who this priest was and this led us to the person who now owns the bike,” said Marty.
They wish to remain anonymous but they kept the bike in immaculate condition, says Marty.
“His family, the Michael Collins Museum, and Rudge Whitworth, are all happy it is the original bike. It matches all photographic evidence and we haven’t had anyone contradict us,” said Marty.

Knoc

7 July 1917 Kerryman.
Listowel Fair, small with few buyers, beef scarce at about 1s 3d per lb, mutton scarce at 1s 1d. Springers, 1st class £25 to £30; 2nd class £10 to £20, two year old heifers, 1st class£13 to £18, 2nd class £10 to £13; Yearlings £6 to £8; dropped calves from a week to a month old. From £2 to £3.
Mr Michael Dillon, Knockanasig, sold a very handsome red bull, three years old, to a Co. Limerick purchaser for £52.
Pig Market, bacon made 122s per cwt dead weight; bonhams from 30s to 45s a piece.

Death has taken place of Mr M A Lehane, son of Mr T Lehane, Listowel. Deceased was studying at the Irish College, Paris, when his health broke down.

17 Sept. 1908 Catholic Press NSW.
MISSING FRIENDS. Any person knowing the whereabouts of Maurice O Connell native of Athea, County Limerick, Ireland, who came to Australia about the year 1863, kindly communicate with P. Naughton, Rawdon Island, Hastings River. NSW.
Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW 24 Sept. 1892
Missing Friends; WILLIE M'COY, late of Carramere, will write to his Mother he will hear something to his advantage. Last heard of four years ago, when in Sydney. MARGARET M'COY, Curramere, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, Ireland

INFORMATION wanted of JOHN WALSH,. late of Athea, Co. Limerick, who left home in '81 ; last heard of in the employ of Mr. Foley, on the Darling River. Reply to John Raleigh (late of Ballyhahill), Cungegong, Moatefield PO.. N.S.W.



10 June 1939 Argus Melbourne.
REV. J. J. GALLIVAN
The Rev J J Gallivan, a veteran member of the priesthood, died at North- cote early yesterday morning, In his 83rd year Born in Listowel County Kerry, Ireland on February 8 1856 Father Gallivan was ordained to the priesthood In All Hallows College Dublin on June 24, 1880 and came to the Melbourne arch-diocese in the following November After serving as a curate at Kilmore. He was appointed parish priest at Gisborne in 1886 and in 1911 he took charge of the Sunbury-Bulla parish where he remained till 1923 completing 43 years service in the Kilmore Gisborne and Sunbury districts In April 1923, he was appointed to the charge of St Joseph’s parish Northcote and he held that position up to the time of his death
Solemn Office and Requiem Mass will take place at St Joseph's Church Northcote at 10 am to-day, and Archbishop Mannix will preside The funeral will leave the church for the Sunbury cemetery Arrangements are In the hands of Alfred Allison


OBITUARY. Northern Argus SA 24 May 1935

LATE MR. JOHN DEE. On April 2- 1935, passed away one of the later colonists from the Old Country. Mr. John Dee arrived in South Australia from County Kerry in the year 1881. He was born in Listowel in 1859, spending his early youth there and married Miss Ellen Larkin, second daughter of John Larkin, of Listowel. Mr. Dee, with his wife, came to South Australia in the sailing vessel Ashmore, and settled in the lower North districts, taking up land at Port Clinton, and later at Balaklava and in the Hill River district, where he engaged in mixed farming for several years. Members of his family are settled in these districts. Mr. Dee retired from active farming twelve years ago, living on his property at Sheoak Log, near, Gawler. Having always enjoyed excellent health, it was not until the close of his life approached that he experienced any illness. He died at the age of 70 years and is survived by his wife and nine children, four sons and five daughters, also two grand-children.

22 May 1930
Sister Mary Sylvester Harnett.
On Easter Sunday, 20th May 1930, Sister Mary Sylvester Harnett passed away, after an illness extending over many months. Born near Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, Sister Mary Sylvester, who was a sister of the late Rev. Father D. A. Harnett (Cooma), and the late Rev. Father T. Harnett (Bega), entered the Convent of the Good Samaritan in 1894. Until about two years ago, when failing health obliged her to relinquish teaching, she was actively engaged in the work of the schools. Forest Lodge, Newtown, Marriekville, Manly, Wollongong, Rozelle, and Port Pirie (South Australia) were, in turn, fields of labour for this efficient and cultured teacher. Her last years were spent at St. Scholastiea's Convent, Glebe Point. On Monday, 21st ult., Requiem Mass was celebrated in the convent chapel by Rev. Father D. Furlong, and at 2 p.m., after the last Absolution had been given by Rev. Father E. G. Par ker, the funeral left by motor for the cemetery at Rookwood. Rev. Dr. Sheehy (a cousin of Sister M. Sylvester), assisted by Ven. Archpriest McDonnell, P.P., Rev. Fathers R. McElligott, P.P. (cousin), P. Walsh, P.P., and P. Galvin, P.P., officiated at the graveside. — R.I.P.


2 Feb. 1934 Longreach Leader Queensland.
MRS. WILLIAM JOHNS.
The 'death occurred in Brisbane on 26th January,1934, of Mrs. William Johns, relict of the late Mr. Wm. Johns. The late Mrs. Johns, who was 75 years of age, was born in Balleygrenan, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, in 1858. She came to Queens- land in the Buranda, landing In Brisbane in 1886. The last 28 years of her life were spent in Longreach, excepting the last 5 months when she resided with her daughter, Mrs. F. J. Anderson, Brisbane. She entered the Brisbane Hospital on the 25th January, passing away the following, day. The late Mrs. Johns, whose
husband predeceased her 6 months, ago In Longreach, is survived by 3 daughters and one son.
Freeman’s Journal 1 July 1909
DEATH. MULVIHILL.— June 6th, 1909, Trinity Sun- day, Michael Mulvihill, born at Drombeg, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, at his late residence, 190 Keppel-street, Bathurst, N.S.W., Australia. Aged 84. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Irish and American papers please copy.

14 June 1918 Gordon, Egerton and Ballan Advertiser

Bachelor Dies at 92.
Staunch Teetotaller and Non Smoker.
Patrick Keefe, a colonist of 64 years, and a resident of Bacchus Marsh for over half a century, has died at the advanced age of 92 years. He was born at Listowel, Ireland, on 17 March, 1826, where he joined the. Irish constabulary. In Australia he was a mounted const able, and was stationed at Kyneton, Rochester, Boort, Donald, Majorca, and Bacchus Marsh. He had many exciting adventures to tell of bush rangers and cattle " duffers." Subsequently he settled on the land. He was a staunch teetotaller and was not slow in expressing himself on the subject. He has stated that his savings in this direction, and from tobacco smoking enabled him to take two trips back to his native land. | Mr Keefe was never married, he apparently preferred to paddle his own canoe, and he had a pretty long trip up the river of life.

Knoc

See several more people on army pension site
Listowel members Cumann na mBan
http://mspcsearch.militaryarchives.ie/docs%5Cfiles%5CPDF_Membership%5C9%5CMA-MSPC-CMB-115.pdf

CMB/115
Title Listowel District Council Division Scope and Content Listowel District Council covered 6th Battalion, Kerry I Brigade IRA area and was comprised of eleven (11) branches: Listowel, Ballylongford, Newtownsands, Asdee, Tinuge, Bedford, Coilbee, Duagh, Knockanure, Behins, Tarbert. The strength on 11 July 1921 was 216 and was 137 on 1 July 1922. These figures are drawn from the strength of each branch given in the record. However, figures vary between listings. The names of the Captains, Secretaries and Treasurers are given for each branch, along with their respective addresses. They are listed by appointment and location. - See more at:

Knoc

Church News Listowel 19 January 2014
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: Theresa Enright, Coolnaleen
Eily O Donoghue, died in London late of Dirha East.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Michael Conway, Killorglin, Denis Ward, Rathkeale.
MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday
18th Phyllis McKenna nee O’Brien, Ballyhadigue & London 1st Ann. /
Anne McElligott, Convent Street /
Elizabeth Browne, St. Brendan’s Tec. /
Mary O Connor & Deceased Family, Skehenerin /
Mary Buckley, Finuge / Pat Horgan, Charles Street /
Stephen & Ellen O’Flynn, Ardagh, Limerick Vigil
Sunday
19th Fiona O Connor, The Square 9.00am
John & Julia Stack & Deceased Family Members, Killocrim 11.00am
Monday 20th Agnes Buckley, Denis O’Sullivan, Kathleen Daly &
Denis B. O’Sullivan, William Street /
Eileen Kelly, Ballygologue Park 10.30am
Tuesday 21st Jeremiah & Julia Duggan & Frances Mulvihill, Derry 10.30am
Wed. 22nd Special Intention 10.30am
Thur. 23rd Timothy & Tony Buckley, Gortnaminch 10.30am
Padre Pio Evening Mass 7.00pm
Friday 24th John Enright, Dromerin 10.30am
Saturday 25th Bill Heffernan, died in England & Joe Moloney, died in New York, both late of Woodford & Recently Deceased 10.30am
Mary Regan, Dromin, 1st Anniversary /
Jim (Jimmy) Galvin, Finuge / Sheila Loughnane, 6 Crosses /
John Curtin & Deceased Family Members, Dromin /
Mossie Carmody, Skehenerin /
Baby Tori Murphy-Mulvihill, Stokers Lawn /
Jack & Peggy Finucane &
Hannie O’Mahony, Clounprohus, Moyvane Vigil
Sunday 26th Sergeant Andrew Tracey, Charles Street &
Mary Anne, Seamus & Kevin Tracey 9.00am
People of the Parish 11.00am


Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on Sunday, 19th, Fr. Broderick, 0879061255.


2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 19th JANUARY

CHURCH NOTICES

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME PROGRAMME: for our First Holy Communion children and their parents for the month of January is taking place on Saturday night next (Vigil) – 7pm. 25th January – All the First Holy Communion Children and their parents are asked to attend. Meeting of the organising parents will take place on Thursday evening at 6.00 p.m. in the Presbytery.
SERVICE OF LIGHT: For the First Holy Communion Class of the Presentation Primary School and their parents and teachers will take place on Thursday night in the Hospital Chapel at 8.00 p.m.
PADRE PIO EVENING MASS: will take place next Thursday evening 23rd January at 7.00p.m. Beginning with the Rosary followed by mass and Benediction. The Padre Pio healing glove will be available for blessings on the night.
GOT CAUGHT ON CCTV: There were a number of incidences when the Church Shrines were either broken into or attempted over the Christmas period. Fortunately it was all captured on our recently installed CCTV and the footage has been passed onto the Gardai.
DISCOVERING NEW LIFE WITH MATTHEW’S GOSPEL Fr. Seamus O'Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth and a priest of the Diocese of Kerry will explore over two nights - Jan 31st and Feb 7th, A Gospel for a New People: Discovering New Life with Matthew's Gospel in St. Brendan's Pastoral Centre, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Each evening will begin at 7.30pm and will conclude at 9.15pm. €10 with prior registration. Please bring a Bible or the Gospel of Matthew. To book a place email francesrowland@dioceseofkerry.ie or tel. 064-6632644

COMMUNITY NOTICES
LISTOWEL BAZAAR MISSION GROUP would like to invite all area collectors, all tickets sellers or anyone one who helped out in the Boy’s School Hall during our recent Bazaar to a social function in the Parish Meeting Room at 7.30pm. on Wednesday January 22nd. Refreshments will be served on the night. Fr. Séan Sheehy will celebrate mass.
NANO NAGLE SOCIAL which had to be cancelled before Christmas will now take place in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Friday, 31st January . Music by Heart and Soul. Lots of spot prizes on the night. Tickets are available from the School. Phone 068 21942. All welcome.
NORTH KERRY BASED CHARITY, ARD ĊÚRAM DAY CARE CENTRE FOR OLDER PEOPLE For the first time ever an exclusively North Kerry based Charity, Ard Ċúram Day Care Centre for older people has been selected as one of the main beneficiaries for the 2014 Ring of Kerry Cycle. We are looking for people to support us by cycling in this year’s cycle that takes place on Saturday July 5th 2014. Planning permission has been granted for a new purpose built centre in the hospital grounds in Listowel, construction is scheduled to commence by July next. All money raised by the group from the cycle will go towards the development of the centre. By registering with us you ensure that funds raised by you go directly to our project. Anyone interested in cycling for the Day Care Centre, please contact Breda Dowling 087 6424888. Finbarr Mawe 087 2316017. Mike Moriarty 087 9521324. For further information on the Day Care Centre please visit www.ardcuram.com
LISTOWEL RAMBLING HOUSE at the Seanchaí Centre, on Thursday January 23rd from 9 pm. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music, song, dance & storytelling in an informal setting. Admission free, tea/coffee served. For more information tel. (068) 22212/57927.

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More Local Listowel area news
PADRE PIO devotions in Lixnaw will take place on Tuesday Jan. 21st. The witness will be given by Fr. Kevin McNamara.
PADRE PIO evening Mass in Listowel will take place on Thursday evening 23rd January at 7.00p.m. Beginning with the Rosary followed by mass and Benediction. The Padre Pio healing glove will be available for blessings on the night.

EXERCISE: Walking program in the Moyvane sportsfield at 8pm every Tuesday night. This program will be tailored to anyone who has an interest in walking and increased levels of physical fitness. Any questions to 087 3966658.
DRAMA CLASS: Animation Drama Group starts on Tuesday 21st January at 4pm in Knockanure Community Centre, open to children 6 to 12 years of age. Runss for 14 weeks, places are limited, contact Ann McGrath on 087 9673 269.
CRAFTS: Craftshop na Méar next class will be on January 25th and we will learn about wet felting. We will bring a jam jar and come away with "a work of art" The taster class including a light snack in Scribes and it starts at 2.00 p.m.
BEST WISHES to Gerard Barrett and some local cast who are preparing a new film.
DRAMA in Athea on the 23, 26th and 30th January, with Athea Drama Group.
WRITERS’ WEEK closing date for entries in Novel competition 1st Feb. 2014.
GAA in Knockanure held their AGM on Monday Jan. 20th at 9pm.
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE at Fr. Casey’s, Abbeyfeale will feature the music of Big Maggie on Sunday, January 26th. Dancing from 3-6pm.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Sat. 25th January 10.30 am - 5.00pm Day of Reflection with Brendan Comiskey SS.CC - "To be baptized is to be called by God into a special place. Booking 066-7134276 email: ardfertretreat@eircom.net
DANCE; Clounmacon GAA dance will be held at the Arms Hotel on 31st Jan. 2014.
DIGITAL: 121 Digital are courses set up in schools which provides students with knowledge to educate adults on how best to use their mobile phone, laptop or tablet.
VISIT: students & staff of St Mary’s College in Morago, California were in the district last week.
RAMBLING HOUSE was held in Finuge Friday night 17th at the thatched house, entertainment with Musicians, singers and storytellers.
RAMBLING HOUSE at the Seanchaí Centre, on Thursday January 23rd from 9 pm. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music, song, dance & storytelling in an informal setting. For more information tel. (068) 22212

BAZAAR MISSION GROUP in Listowel would like to invite all area collectors, all tickets sellers or anyone one who helped out in the Boy’s School Hall during our recent Bazaar to a social function in the Parish Meeting Room at 7.30pm. on Wednesday January 22nd.
NANO NAGLE SOCIAL which had to be cancelled before Christmas will now take place in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Friday, 31st January . Music by Heart and Soul. Lots of spot prizes on the night. Tickets are available from the School. Phone 068 21942. All welcome.

DEATH took place at Lower Athea on 12th January 2014 of Nellie O Sullivan, nee Enright wife of the late Bernard. Survived by sons Benny, Tom, Tadhy, Tim, Pat, Con, Dan, and Jerry, daughters Helen, Maryann, and Joan. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters, Mary, Peg and Nance and brother, Michael, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, great grandchildren, Requiem Mass was celebrated for Nellie in St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea. the 14th of January 2014 followed by burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea
SYMPATHY is extended to Fr. John O’Shea PP Abbeyfeale on the death of his brother.


WALK in aid of Rathfredragh Cheshire Home will be held on Sunday 26th January 2014. The starting point is the top of Barna, walking the railway line to Newcastle West, and on to Rathfredragh via Lacey’s Cross and the Bruff Line. Transport will be available from Newcastle West to Rathfredragh if anybody requires it. The walk will commence at 10am.
DANCING: The West Limerick Set Dancing club’s workshop weekend will run from Friday 7th February to Sunday 9th February at the Devon Inn Templeglantine.
PANTO: A bus will travel to Puss n Boots performed by Killorglin players in the I.N.E.C. Killarney on Sunday, February 16, pick up at the bus stop outside the Church in Abbeyfeale at 4.45pm. performance commences at 6pm. Contact Maureen 087 9845102.
PILGRIMAGE: Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima, May 8th to15th 2014. Flight from Kerry Airport to Faro Return. 5 nights / 2 nights Algarve(seaside). Spiritual Director: Fr. Noel Spring, Ballybunion. More from Tel. 066 7131328.
PRAYER: Afternoon of Prayer will be held at Scartaglen Church on Jan. 26th , John Delaney will attend.
MEDITATION: A six-week course in meditation will commence shortly at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. The course which will commence on Tuesday January 21st will teach participants a number of meditation techniques including: how to stay in the present moment and how to transform, stress and worry into peace, ease and contentment. The course will aim to teach participants how to nurture their own self awareness. The classes will be led by Jason Gorham and will commence on Tuesday January 21st at 7pm. For further details contact (086) 215 4657.
ACCORD Counselling and Pre-Marriage Course Services
Accord offers one to one, couple, bereavement and relationship counselling. Our counselling is provided by professional counsellors in a confidential environment. We also provide approved Pre-Marriage Courses. For more details contact 066- 7122280 Accordtralee@eircom.net or www.accord.ie
WORLD Day for Migrants and Refugees, 19th, January, 2014.
SERMON: “The test of a good preacher is that the congregation goes away saying Not “What a lovely sermon”. But, “I will do something” (St. Francis de Sales).
Is God calling you to be a Priest? Contact Vocation Director. Fr. Liam Lovell. Mobile 087 1640967 liam.lovell@yahoo.ie

SCANLON: Leo Glynn. He is interested in learning more about the Scanlon’s and Audley’s from Athea. Perhaps you can help.
Leo’s great grandparents were John Glynn & Catherine (Mahon) Glynn - Aughinish, County Clare) - his grandfather John Joseph Glynn was born in Aughinish, County Clare – he has his birth record.
His mother was Catherine (Audley) Glynn and her mother was Bridget (Scanlon) Audley from Athea. His grandfather was Michael Audley from Liss Headford, County Galway. He is not sure if it was on the Audley or Scanlon side but his mother he believed was related to the Mullane's - she had a very close relationship here with sisters Agnes and Lovey Mullane and he believe Tim Mullane was their brother here in Kansas City area.

DEATH on 23 Feb. 1884 of Fr William Foran in Victoria. — The Advocate records with deep regret the death of the Rev. William Foran, which took place at St. Arnaud. Father Foran was a native of Listowel, North Kerry. He received his early education at the Killarney Seminary, and subsequently continued his studies in Belgium and at the Irish College, Rome, where he was ordained for the diocese of Kerry. Father Foran arrived in Melbourne in October last, in company with other priests destined for the Australian mission. For awhile after his arrival he stayed at St. George’s Presbytery, Carlton. He next wont to St. Arnaud. The cause of death was consumption. Father Foran was only about twenty-four years . of age. His brother, the Rev. John Foran, is a priest of the diocese of Kerry. — RJ. Note Fr John Foran is buried at Murhur Churchyard, he died in 1906 aged 56 years and was PP of Prior.
THOUGHT: “Even in the winter, even in the midst of the storm, the sun is still there. Somewhere, up above the clouds, it still shines and warms and pulls at the life buried deep inside the brown branches and frozen earth. The sun is there! Spring will come! The clouds cannot stay forever”. Gloria Gaither.
SCHOOLS: Catholic Schools Week begin on Sunday January 26th 2014 and end on February 2nd 2014. Resources for primary and post-primary schools are available on www.catholicbishops.ie/catholicschoolsweek/ .
WEDDING: Congratulations to Emma Mullane, daughter of Kathleen and Paddy Mullane, Templeathea and Dave Mulvihill, son of Ann and Noel Mulvihill, Barragougeen, Moyvane who were married in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on 3 January 2014. Fr. Patrick Bowen PP celebrated the Mass. The bridesmaids were Katie Lynch, sister of the bride and Deirdre O’Riordan, twin sister of the groom. Best man was Gerry Walsh and groomsman was Francis O’Riordan.
A KERRY MAN AT THE NORTH
18 Oct 1884 Freeman’s Journal
Among the seven Arctic explorers rescued by the Thetis and Bear was Maurice Connell, of Company B, 3rd Cavalry, a native of the County Kerry. Connell was so emaciated and exhausted, when rescued that for some days afterwards he was not able to realize the fact that he had been snatched out of the very jaws of death. He did not hear the awakening scream of the steam whistle.
When his comrade shook him up from his prostrate position in the camp and told him of succour at |hand, he wildly exclaimed; ' For God's sake let me die in peace.' A teaspoonful of brandy applied to his lips called back the fleeing life spark, for Connell could not have survived more than a few hours. he was. by far the weakest of the seven survivors, and the strongest must have surrendered within 48 hours. The story told by Connell from previous memory of their starving experiences is simply heartrending ; how they burned the hair off their sealskin boots and coats, cut them into strips, boiled them into a stew and ate voraciously of them until the stomach rebelled and nausea and weakness ensued in several cases. nature gave no call for 12, 15, and even 18 days, and then bloody haemorrhage and consequent weakness ensued, prostrating the
victims for several days. The difficulty of keeping heat in the body was very great. The rule of the camp was to permit no one to sleep more than two hours. He was awakened roughly and called upon to shake himself, beat his hands and pound his feet and restore circulation. This was found absolutely necessary to prevent torpor and possible death, the usual accompaniment of intense cold. Through all these hardships and sufferings Connell maintained the traditional character of his race for mirth and drollery, and many a quaint Irish story and rich Irish jest made ice-packs of the Arctic seas echo with the laughter of his comrades. We congratulate Connell on his safe return
BOOK: The Tralee launch for the new book 'The Earls of Desmond by the Author Gerald O'Carroll at O Donnell’s Bar Mounthawk.
ARMY RECORDS: www.militaryarchives.ie contains material relating to the payment of service pensions to surviving veterans, and allowances and gratuities to wounded/disabled members and the dependents of veterans of the Irish Volunteers, the Irish Citizen Army, the Hibernian Rifles, Na Fianna Éireann, Cumann na mBan, Óglaigh na hÉireann/Irish Republican Army and the National Army who had been wounded or were casualties while on active service variously during the period from April and May 1916 to 30 September 1923.

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LISTOWEL in the papers
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The Catholic Press (NSW : 1895 - 1942) Thursday 8 January 1942

M.B.E. to Catholic Doctor

COURAGE IN AIR RAID.

An Irish Catholic who has distinguished himself in the raids on Britain is Dr. John Joseph McCarthy, of Listowel, Kerry, until recently medical officer of the Islington Mobile United. For his services he has been awarded the M.B.E. When houses were demolished and gas and water mains fractured, Dr. McCarthy, helped by members of a rescue party, repeatedly entered a gas-filled tunnel made through the debris to attend casualties and give oxygen to a trapped man. As a result, nine lives were saved.



Goulburn Herald Wednesday 6 December 1893
THE ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN SAMUEL. AMPUTATION NECESSARY. Sir Saul SAMUEL, Agent General for New South Wales, is visiting Listowel, in county Kerry, Ireland, where his son, Captain H. Saul Samuel, recently received a serious wound as the result of a shooting accident. Captain Samuel's Leg has been amputated, and he is now on the road to recovery.


1Dec 1869 Brisbane Courier
MARRIAGE.

Martin-Collins-On the 29th November at St Stephen s Church Brisbane by the Rev R Connolly Mr Robert Martin of Roma son of Mr Robert Martin of Portaferry, County Down to Catherine Collins of Brisbane, second daughter of Michael Collins of Listowel, County Kerry Ireland


28 July 1930 Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW
TERRORISM IN IRELAND

CIVIC GUARDS AT NORTH KERRY (Special to "The Miner.")

Dublin. July 27. 1930
A Superintendent and all the avail- able guards have, arrived at Listowel (North Kerry), to investigate a series of outrages believed. to be due to Agrarian resentment. The occurrences include the firing of revolver shots through windows, blowing down of portion of a house, the raid of another house by armed men, and the cutting of telephone wires. Nobody was killed or injured, and no arrests have been made.



Freeman’s Journal 18 April 1907
GOLDEN WEDDING. GEARY— MULVIHILL.— At the residence of James Burns, Esq., Fitzroy-street, Tumut, in the year 1857, by the Rev. Dr. Bermingham, Patrick, son of Michael Geary, of Drumcolloher, Co. Limerick, to Johanna, daughter of Michael Mulvihill, of Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland.


Argus Melbourne 19 APRIL 1944
OBITUARY ARCHPRIEST HOWELL
Very Rev Archpriest Denis Howell, 83, died at a private hospital at Malvern on Monday. He was one of the oldest and best known' priests in the Ballarat diocese, where he was a diocesan consultor and examiner. For 15 years he had been parish priest at Colac, and he had previously served at Horsham, Nhill, Stawell, and Maryborough. He was born in Limerick 'Ireland, was educated at All Hallows' College, Dublin, and was ordained at Listowel, Co Kerry, in 1888. He spent all his priestly life in the Ballarat diocese.


South Australia Register 2 March 1882
SMITH— COLLOPY.— On the 28th |February, at Adelaide, by special licence, by the Rev. W. S. Moore, Harry Smith, fifth son of the late James Smith, Birmingham, England, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the late James Collopy, Square, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland.


Freeman’s Journal 1 July 1909
DEATH. MULVIHILL.— June 6th, 1909, Trinity Sun- day, Michael Mulvihill, born at Drombeg, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, at his late residence, 190 Keppel-street, Bathur'st, N.S.W., Australia. Aged 84. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Irish and American papers please copy.


Argus Melbourne 4 July 1856

On the 1st inst., at the Roman Catholic Church, St. Kilda, by the Rev. P. W. Niall, Mr. Denis O'Callaghan, merchant, Fryer's Creek, and late of Killarney, county Kerry, to Mary, the eldest daughter of P. Moore,

Listowel, county Kerry, and niece to the late Rev. P. Dunn, P.P., Killarney, and the Rev. F. ...., late of Melbourne.


18 Jan 1898 Morning Bulletin Rockhamption
MINING NOTES.

story from Queenstown

-Patrick Galvin, his wife, and sister have reached here from Klondyke, having travelled from Now York by the Canard Liner Lucania He is described as the 'Irish Millionaire,' and is possessed of immense wealth He says he declined an offer of £200,000 made to him before Leaving Klondyke for the purchase of some land there, and that be disposed of one of his claims for £20,000 when coming over here to spend the winter with the old people in County Kerry His party travelled by the Dalton trail They started with eleven pack horses and arrived with four Galvin walked 574 miles and his wife 150 miles of the journey Their provisions ran low, and they were compelled to live on flour and water, which he described as being most sustaining and nourishing Speaking of the climate, be said nobody need be afraid of it, for although he had seen a temperature registered of 87° below zero, the climate on the whole is clear and healthy, and the weather from April to June is the finest be ever saw He emigrated to Klondyke four years ago a poor man, and now returns to his native land a rich one He brings a large nugget of gold, which he is exhibiting, for his father in Listowel, County Kerry

Argus 1 June 1880
SHANAHAN.—On the 31st ult., at 27 Palermo-street, South Yarra, Margaret Stack, wife of Edmond
Shanahan, late of Listowel, County Kerry, aged 60 years.

MR. M. LYNCH

Mr. Michael Lynch, who died at the age of 75 at his residence. 'Glenoe,' Stone Hut, on January 3, as the result of an accident, was one of the best known residents of the Middle North. He was a son of the late Michael and Margaret Lynch, of Glenoe Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, and when 17 years of age left Ireland in the ship Lady Joslin. arriving at Port Adelaide on Christmas Eve. 1876. After thre*

months in Adelaide he obtained work on the farm of Mr. John Cook, near Laura, and subsequently took over the sawmill at Wirrabara Forest formerly owned by his father-in-law, Mr. Bathern. . For 37 years he was engaged in timber cutting, and carried out large and important contracts. In 1888 he purchased the farm upon which he had first worked in South Australia. He subsequently acquired a farm at

19 Jan 1933
Wirrabara and a substantial acreage at Wirrabara Forest, as well as a large holding in the Johnburg and Orroroo district. For many years he was a member of the Booyoolie District Council, and was one of the oldest members of the Laura Jockey Club. He leaves a widow, formerly Miss Annie Bathern, three sons— Messrs. Patrick Lynch, of 'Glenoe,' Stone Hut; Thomas Lynch, of Wirrabara; and Dr. John A. Lynch, of Brisbane — and five daughters — Mesdames Peter Vandeleur, of Three Springs (W.A.), and Clem Hennessy, of Orroroo, Misses Margaret and Eileen Lynch, and Sister K. Lynch. There are ten grandchildren.


The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW 23-4-1918
Very Rev. Father Madden, parish priest of Yarrawonga for nineteen years, died at the age of 60 years, of heart failure. De ceased was a native of Listowel, county Kerry, Ireland, and was ordained in .1881. He came to Australia immediately after wards. A requiem mass was celebrated' by
Bishop -M'Cartny of Bendigo, the interment took place in a vault in the Sacred Heart Church.

Freeman’s Journal 31 July 1887
MUNICIPAL POLITICS IN .LONDON. A MUNSTER MAN SUCCESSFUL.
Never in the history of local municipal life has the struggle for seats on the vestries of the Metropolis been so keen and determined as at the recent elections, the last of which took place early in June. The vestries, of which there are over thirty in Lon don, control and manage the lighting, scavenging, paving, etc., of their respective parishes, and besides are vested with the power of making and levying all rates required for parochial and municipal purposes.
At one time access to them was quite easy, but since their chairmen have been made J.P.'s (ex officio) and the numbers of their members have been reduced, admission is at a premium. A notable suc cess was achieved in Fulham by Mr. Francis C. Silles, who resides at 'The Hollies,' in that parish, and who was returned second on the poll for the populous Sands 'End Ward. Mr. Silles is a native at Listowel, County Kerry. His father, Mr. Richard Belton Silles, is a J.P. for the County Clare, and is (Connected with property on both sides of the Shannon . Mr, Francis Silles is the only Catholic member of the Fulham Vestry He intends to stand in (the Nationalist interest for a southern Irish constituency at the next General Election.

Freemans Journal 31 July 1887
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LITTLE MAUD MACCARTHY. THE CHILD VIOLINIST*
As 'little Maud MacCarthy' (daughter of Dr. Charles MacCarthy) is to return to Sydney with her , mother towards the end of the present year, the fol lowing should be interesting reading : — Miss Maud MacCarthy, the child violinist (writes fchc London coiwspondent of the Dublin Freeman, June 19), though bo^'n in Australia, is of Irish origin, tthe is without doubt .fchfi most extraordinary child who is now before the .public, and what is more, her i£*ifts do not seem to lie merely in the direction of
exceptional brilliancy. Her technique is at present not as astonishing as.the higher qualities of ;her play ing. For a girl iai a short frock to play s. Brahms sonata is wonderful an any case, but when one hears iheer play it with completes appreciation of its mean ing, admirable, pleasing, and expressive — in fact, igiying &n excellent ' reading' in the strictest sense, criticism ajust be dumb. Senor A*bos, who is train ting Miss MacCarthy at the Royal College of Music, ?deserves great Jvcmour for his skilful supervision of iher studies. He himself, I understand, claims no , ?more than that. He pays Miss MacCarthy requires -no teaching in ifche ordinary sense of the term, and iher playing is not that of xaasmly a well-taught pro digy, but bears the etaopap o-f individuality. When tier tone has grown stronger — it is already remark ably fiweet and sympathetic — she will ,be ,a jd&nger- ?ous rwai to the best of the older players. .Q»e .can ?only hope that she will not be over-trained or hur ffted on. In a^ notice ,of Miss MacCarthy's concert in St. f James's Hall, London, the St. James's Gazette says1 — 'That Miss Maud MaeOarthy contributed her full share of the music will readily be believed. She joined Miss Fanny Davies in i easterly performance ot urahm s line sonata in G .ipajor, playing afterwards as solo pieces (to Miss Fanny p^aviss' ac companiment) the romance and gipsy movement from Wieniawski'g concerto and the ' Zigeunerwei- j sen' (Gipsy Dances) of Sarasate. The simple/ .naive, but wonderful and poetical little girl has! rmuch of the style and something of the tone .of Senor ? Atbos, her excellent professor; Rnd she plays with ifire.qr with feeling, according to the character of the ?music entrusted to her, but always like a true artist. t Some day she may even play better than she plays now. But eke is already strangely near perfec tion.' The Time3 describes her playing of one selection ?88' faultless.'


Brisbane Courier 8 Oct 1895
KING-HEWSON.-On the 7th September 1895, at St. Andrew's Church, South Brisbane, by the Rev. A. R. Rivers, Reginald MacDonnell, eldest son of T. M. King, Under Secretary, Treasury Department, to Helena, fifth daughter of William Minchin Hewson, late of Finuge House, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland.

Camberra Times
Sudden Death Of

Dean Griffin

The Very Rev. Dean D. Griffin, one of the earliest priests in Canberra, died suddenly at Bega yesterday after becoming ill while celebrating Mass.He was 56, and Dean of the South Coast at the time of his death. Born in Listowel, in County Kerry, he was curate to the late Monsignor Haydon in Quean- beyan from 1925 to 1928, when Canberra was part of the Quean- beyan parish.
Dean Griffin served throughout the diocese, being appointed parish priest at Bega in 1950.
He founded the diocesan Holy Name Society and was diocesan consultor at the time of his death.
Last year, he was decorated by the Pope with the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for his

work for the society over the past 25 years. Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Bega on Monday morning and the Archbishop of the Canberra-Goulburn diocese, Archbishop O'Brien, will preach.

31 Aug 1939 Catholic |Press NSW
Bishop of Salford.
MONSIGNOR H. V. MARSHALL APPOINTED. MANCHESTER, August 11, 1939
Bank Holiday brought to the 300,000 Ca tholics of the Salford Diocese the ' news that the Holy Father has given them a new Bishop, Monsignor Henry Vincent Marshall, who has already been adminis tering the diocese for 10 months since he was appointed Vicar Capitular after the death of Bishop Henshaw. The Bishop elect is 55. he was born at Listowel,County Kerry, on the feast of St. Vincent de Paul, July 19, 1884, and ordained priest at All Hallows College, Dublin, on June 24, 190S. During the last three years of Bishop Henshaws life, Monsignor Mar shall was his Vicar-General. Former Bishops of Salford with the lengths of their reigns were: Bishop Tur ner, 21 years; Cardinal Vaughan, 20 years (then translated to Westminster) ; Bishop Bilsborrow, 10.5 years; Bishop Casartelli, 21 years; Bishop Hcnshaw, 13 years.


World’s News 30-4- 1921
A PRINCESS OF SORROWS.
IF there be any simple-minded people who believe that to be born a king's daughter is to be born to happiness, the life story of Princess Louise of Belgium, eldest daughter at King Leopold II., should suffice to undcctln them.

Married, for reasons of State, when a girt of seventeen, to a husband who detested her, and who eventually divorced her; imprisone4 for seven years in a lunatic asylum, though, in fact, quite sane; and eventually reduced well nigh to beggary owing to the war, aba has surely, if ever a woman did, plumbed tlM depths or human misery. Even the Bolshevik* pitied her. Once, at Budapest, after the Revo lution, she was being searched by Hungarian Red Guards. When the soldier saw the .traits to which she was reduced, he turned to his comrade, saying: "Here is a king's daughter who is poorer than I am."

Yet this penniless fugitive had at one time or another been an honoured guest at most «t the Courts of Europe, including that of Queen Victoria, of whom she has drawn a striking pea picture in her newly-published volume of reminiscences, entitled "My Own Affairs."

Princess Louise's sister, the Countess Lon yay, married the Crown Prince Rudolph, who was found dead in his hunting-box at Meyar ling beside the dead body of his mistress, Man Vetsera.

This terrible tragedy, according to the PriS cess Louise, was a case of murder followod by suicide. Rudolph was so torn by conflicting emotions, between his love for his wife and his infatuation for the other woman, that In determined to end it all, and did so.

A WOMAN EXPLORER WHO HAS MAPPED THE LIBYAN Desert MRS ROSITA FORBES.
Mrs. Rosita Forbes has Just accomplished a remarkable exploit which entitles her to take rank as a notable explorer. She has travelled from Cyrenaica to Egypt by an entirely new route; has mapped hitherto unexplored districts; and has visited Kufra. She is the second European to reach this oasis, the headquarters of the Senussi, and, to accomplish this, had to disguise herself as an Arab woman, taking the name of Silt Khadija, wearing Moslem dress, speaking Arabic, and reciting the Koran. She found the Journey very perilous; was chased by a robber hand; nearly parched with thirst and, on another occasion, almost starved. She discovered uncharted wells, and made the Journey to Siwa by a waterless route never before followed by a European.

World’s News 30-4- 1921
After being blind from birth, Ellen Shanahan 114, died in Listowel, Kerry, Workhouse Infirmary. Twenty years ago, when she was 91 she entered the workhouse in consequence of a fractured limb. This is believed to be a record period of sightlessness. The woman missed the Battle of Trafalgar by a couple of years, and was old enough to remember the Battle of Waterloo, in June, I815. She past a sightless life without a complaint.

Story
The head of a Government department at Washington (said Mr. Ford) wanted a car, and rang up the garage where they were kept. "Sorry," came the reply, "We've only a couple of Fords in Just now." "All right, send one along. And, I say, while you're about it, send a squirrel with it, will you?"
"Squirrel? What do you want a squirrel for?" asked the puzzled garage keeper. "To pick up
the nuts."
Sunday Times Perth 16 March 1930.
MOUNT BARKER MEDICO Death of Dr. E. N. Bateman ALBANY, Saturday.
Dr. Edgar Noel Bateman died at Mt. Barker on Friday from pneumonia. A son of Godfrey Bateman. L.L.D, of Kingston, Dublin, Dr. Bateman was born at Listowel)., near Kingston, County Kerry, Ireland, on December 25, 1888, he graduated at Trinity College, Dublin. Be came to Western Australia when 25 years old and practiced at Nannine and Youanmi. He enlisted In 1914 and served for four years in Palestine rising to the rank of Major. He was awarded the O.B. E. for distinguished service end returned to Youanmi. Later he practised at Northampton and Went to Gnowangerup in 1921 and Mt. Barker at the beginning of the present year. He leaves a widow and two children.

Maitland Daily Mercury 11 June 1920
Death of Popular Prelate. The death occurred at Junee on Wednesday night, from pleuro-pheumonin, of the Right Rev. Monsignor Buckley, who was over ?? years of age He was born at Listowel, near Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. His first, station in Australia was as curate at Wagga for many years. Later he had charge of Junee parish and subsequently was appointed to the charge of Wagga parish, and was also raised to the position of Vicar-General of Goulburn diocese He became one of the consulters to his Lordship, Dr. Gallaghor, between whom and Monsignor Buckley a strong bond of affection existed. On the creation of the new Wagga diocese Monsignor Buckley accepted from the Right Rev. Dr. Dwyer the choice Of parishes, and chose his old parish, Junee, and returned there about two years ago. During his long residence in Wagga Monsignor Buckley made many, warm friendships among all classes and creeds.


19 Sept 1907
MRS. J. M'GRATH. In the death of Mrs. M'Grath, relict of: the late John M'Grath, of Fennelly/s Bazaar, Sydney, on Friday night last, the Catholic community has lost one of its most earnest workers. Particularly so will the Cathedral parish deplore Mrs. M'Grath's death, in as much as she was associated with all charitable movements there for over twenty-five years. She had not been enjoying the best of health for some months past,, and she .was at last compelled to seek medical assistance. However, despite the assiduous attention and skill of Dr. Howes, the sufferer's health gradually got worse, and she passed peacefully away at her residence, 'Felbridge, Edge Cliff road, Woollahra, fortified by the rites of Holy Church, at the hands of the Rev. P. O'Reilly. She was also visited in her illness by the Rev. P. B.. Kennedy, O.F.M., and the Rev. M. Sherin, as well as the Sisters of the Little Company of' Mary, one of whom nursed Mrs. M'Grath. Deceased was 61 years of age, and a native .of Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, and arrived in new South Wales when a girl. She left one daughter, Mrs. Higgins, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place- on Saturday afternoon last, the remains being interred in the Catholic portion, of the Waverley cemetery.

14 Aug 1897 Freeman’s Journal
THE WILL OF AN EX-IRISH M.P.

The will suit of Gibson v. Stack, which had been at hearing for the last two days in. the Probate Court, before Mr- Justice Gibson and a special jury, was settled on June 26. The will in dispute was that of the late Mr. John Stack, ex-M.P., of Lis towel, County Kerry, who died on the 6th of last March, having left the whole of his property, valued at £15,000 or £16,000 to Thomas and

Bridget Gibson and their children. Mrs. Gibson is the sister of the testator. The will was disputed by the testator's brother, Mr. Edward Stack, who pleaded that it was not executed in accordance with the statute ; that the deceased at the time of making the will was not of sound mind, memory, and understanding ; that it was procured, by the undue influence of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson ; and that the deceased did not know and approve of the contents of the will. According to the terms of the settlement, Mr. Edward Stack gets £5000 and his costs out of the estate, and all imputations on both sides are withdrawn.

SHOCKING WASTE OF FOOD. In making inquiries at the city dustyard as to the 'finds' on the streets after the Jubilee celebrations, London learns that the amount of food picked up, particularly from the neighbourhood of the large stands, was enormous. There is no doubt hundreds of pounds' worth of food were wasted. The dustcarts brought in hundreds of broken loaves, piles of half-finished sandwiches, great sirloins of beef, heaps of cooked vegetables, scores of unopened tins of fish and meat, and unfinished champagne bottles by the dozen. Much of the food came from restaurants, where a large stock had been laid in, for which there was no demand. All the food, of course, thus thrown away, among the dust to be carted off by the vans was' wasted. There were no finds among the Jubilee litter, such as sometimes come to hand after the visit of unusual crowds to city streets. Not even a solitary article of jewellery or a copper coin was discovered.

22 Feb. 1943 The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser (NSW
Mrs. J. L. Moran, of Bribbaree, recently received advice that her mother relic of the late James D Griffin had passed away at Fourhane Listowel, County Kerry. Eire, on February 8, at the age of 76 years.

5 June 1880
Shanahan -On the 31st May 1880, at 27 Palermo street, South , Yarra, Margaret Stack, wife of Edmond Shanahan, late of: Listowel, County Kerry, aged 60 years.

Catholic Press 16 April 1931
Miss Johanna O'Connor.

On Tuesday, 31st March 1931, at the residence of her nephew, Mr. Harry O'Connor, of Collins street, Tempo, the death occurred of Miss Johanna O'Connor in her 89th year. Born at Lenamore, near Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, the late Miss O'Connor left her native land as a young woman, to reside for a few years with some of her family at Alderney, in the Channel Islands, she returned to Ireland for a short period before emigrating to Australia in the early days. Soon after her arrival in Sydney she settled in business, and until about two years ago lived almost under the shadow of St.Mary's Cathedral Basilica. Her piety and charity were an inspiration. She was one of the oldest, best-known and most respected members of the Cathedral parish. Her kindness, courage and cheerfulness endear ed her to a wide circle of friends. Her busi ness ability and tact, no less than her firm ness and uprightness of character, engender ed confidence in those of her friends who sought her advice or enlisted her sympathy. She was always ready to assist the needy, and eager to help anyone in trouble. Many an act or sacrifice and of kindness that she performed was hidden altogether from the eyes of the world. The late Miss O'Connor, who, until' a short while ago, was possessed of a robust constitution, was a regular at tendant at daily Mass throughout her life. She was a woman of great faith. Her love for Ireland, her native land, was deep and abiding; but she also loved Australia, the land of her adoption, with a true and ar dent affection. Rev. Father Smith, of Tempe, was in constant attendance on the deceased during her long illness. Her remains were interred at Rookwood Cemetery on the 2nd inst. The chief mourners were 'Miss Gillet, Miss Mary Ann O'Connor, Mr. Harry O'Connor, and many other nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand-nephews. — R.I.P.

Sunday Times Perth 28 May 1911
LEEHY, News wanted of Patrick Toomey Leehy, a native of listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland, who left Limerick City about twenty-two years ago for Australia; last heard of In Melbourne about twenty years ago


30 Oct 1936 Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW
MRS. CATHERINE O'KANE
IT is with regret that we record the death of Mrs. Catherine O'Kane, relict of the late Hugh O'Kane, of 'Carmel,' Lloyd George -avenue, Concord, and formerly of this district, which took place on Monday, last, October 26, 1936 at the age of 75 years. The late Mrs. O'Kane had been residing with her daughter, Mrs ' Lily Macpherson, at Concord, until three months ago, when she

was admitted to Lewisham Hospital to' undergo treatment for an internal trouble, to which she ultimately succumbed. A native' of Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late John Burke. Fifty five years ago, when a young girl of- twenty, she migrated to this colony, and, obtaining, employment, lived in various parts of Sydney for a time. On one occasion she was employed by Judge Josephson at his beautiful home at Vaucluse. Four years after her arrival here, the young Irish lassie' was married at Mt. Carniel to Hugh O'Kane, also a. native of Ireland, the Rev. Father Collins perforating the ceremony. The young, couple resided in various parts of Sydney after their marriage, . when 43 years ago, they took up a selection at Vineyard, where, they lived for a considerable period, making many friends and endearing themselves to the people generally. Mr. O'Kane died in

December, 1908: — 28 years ago— but his wife continued to live on at the Vineyard until. 1926, when she left the district to reside in the suburbs, and subsequently with her. daughter at Concord. During her sojourn in . this district, the late Mrs. O'Kane made many friends by her kindly disposition and generous nature. She was a good Christian woman, a devout Catholic, seldom missing; Mass when she was able to attend, and took a keen interest in church matters generally. She was the last surviving member of a family of eleven and leaves a family of three sons and two daughters, viz., Mar garet (Mrs. Douglass, Summer Hill), William (Darlinghurst), Hugh (Riverstone), Frank (Newcastle and Lily (Mrs. Maspherson, Concord). A daughter (Kathleen) and ' two sons (Hugh and John) predeceased their mother. A Requiem Mass for the repose of the sour of the late Mrs. O'Kane was celebrated at St'. Mary's Church, Concord, on, Tuesday morning, at 7 o'clock, and the funeral left the church at 10 a.m. for the Catholic cemetery, Rookwood, the remains being interred in the same grave as her husband. Rev. Father Bond, parish priest, who celebrated the Requiem Mass in the church,' also performed the last sad rites: at the graveside.

15 Dec. 1926 Advertiser Adelaide
Mr. Daniel Kennedy, who died at his residence, South-terrace, Adelaide, on Monday, was for several years well known in Port Pirie as a contractor and farmer. A native of' Listowel. County Kerry, he arrived in the State in 1877. He engaged in agricultural pursuits in Crystal Brook for a few years Subsequently he undertook water carting at Broken Hill shortly afterwards going to Port Pirie, where he embarked in the carrying business, when the Broken Hill Proprietary Company called for tenders for carting coal, and coke—the refinery at that time being a separate department from the smelters —he was successful for many years in retaining the work. He also secured the carrying in connection with the work at Port Pirie. In 1905, Mr. A. ? ? became managing partner, and the firm's! operations underwent considerable expansion. Mr. Kennedy also owned a number of farms in the district. He left Port Pirie to settle in Adelaide in 1906. Although he had not enjoyed good health for several years past he took much interest in the progress of Port Pirie, and regretted being unable to visit the town on the occasion of the "Back to Pirie" movement. A. widow, and one son, Eric Daniel, survive him The funeral will. take place in the Port Pine Cemetery this afternoon on the arrival of the train from Adelaide.

22 Aug 1952 Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.
Four New Domestic Prelates in Diocese
News has been received from Rome that four priests of the diocese of Rockhampton have been raised to the dignity of Domestic Prelates. They are Right Rev. Monsignor P. J. O'Keeffe, parish priest of St. Theresa's, Rockhampton; Right Rev. Monsignor W. McElhinney , parish priest of North Rockhampton; Right Rev. Monsignor J. P. Murtagh, parish priest of St. Peters, Rockhampton; and Right Rev. Mon- signor P. M. Bannan, parish priest of South Mackay.
The appointments were announced yesterday by His Lord Ship, Most Rev. Andrew Tynan, D.D, Bishop of Rockhampton.
Monsignor O'Keeffe was born In Listowel, County ' Kerry. Ireland, where he received his secondary education at St. Michael's College. He studied for the priesthood at the Urban College, Rome, where he was ordained. He arrived in Rockhampton in November, 1907, and during the next six Fears served as assistant priest at Mackay, Barcaldine and Rockhampton. In 1914 he was appointed -parish priest of Bowen. He was transferred to Mt Morgan in 1919, to Bundaberg In 1929 and to his present parish (St Theresa's, Rockhampton) in 1935.


31 Dec. 1857 The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW
MARRIAGES. On the 23rd Dec 1857, by special license, at West Maitland, by the Very Rev Dean Lynch, Mr. Cornelius Coghlan, of Singleton, to Miss Mary Teresa Collins, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland.

DONNELLAN.—March 20, at his residence, Church-street,

Death; 8 May 1874 The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW
Paddington, Patrick Kennelly Donnellan, builder, second son of Michael and Mary Donnellan, Listowel, county Kerry, Ireland.

.OBITUARY, 13 July 1911 Catholic Press NSW
Rev. Father Kissane. It is with regret: we announce the death of Rev. Father Michael Kissane, of the diocese of Ballarat. He was a native of Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, and made his ecclesiastical studies in All Hallows College, Dublin, where he was raised to the priesthood five years ago. Full of missionary zeal and earnestness he came out to labour for souls in Ballarat; but God had other designs for him. From the start his health gave way, and, after a very short period of active work in. the sacred ministry, he went north to Queensland, in the hope of shaking off the lung trouble that threatened him. There he remained for three years, but to no avail. He then gave up the struggle, and, a few weeks ago, came to the Sacred Heart Hospice, Sydney, to prepare for the end. He had many friends amongst the Sydney priests, who remembered the singular sweetness and simplicity of his character in college days. 'They came to cheer his last hours, and were in turn edified by the calmness and piety with which he waited the Master's, call. The Right Kev. Monsignor Carroll was untiring in his ministrations, and the. Mother Prioress and Sisters did what that enlightened charity could suggest. The end came on Tuesday morning, .July 4, when he gave back his soul to God in the spring tide of priestly fervour. The remains were convoyed to St. Francis' Church, Albion street, and, with the kind approval of his Imminence the Cardinal, the Administrator, Rev. Father Kelly, made all ' arrangements for Divine Office and Solemn 'Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning. Rev. Father P. Sheehy, St. Patrick's College, Manly, was celebrant; Rev. Father E. McAuliffe, St. ' Mary's, was deacon; Kev. Father R. McElligott, St. Francis', was sub-deacon. Rev. Father it. O. Regan, Mosman, was Master of ceremonies; and the chanters were Rev. Father ,John Kelly, Adin., St. Francis', and Kev. Father T. Phelan, P.P., Lewishim. In choir were Kev. Fathers M. Kirby, .J. O 'Sullivan, M. O'Farrell, P. Nulty, M. O 'Kelly, T. Vaughan, P. Power, T. Barry, P. Tuomey, J. Halpin, P. Murphy, . O '.Sullivan, P. Walsh. In the afternoon the funeral left for Rookwood Cemetery, and the remains of the young priest, rest amongst the departed priests of Sydney.

13 April 1933 The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW
OBITUARY.REV. DR. P. J. SHEEHY.
The death took place on Tuesday after a long illness, of the Rev Dr P J Sheehy parish priest of Holy Trinity Church Granville and one of the leading members of the Roman Catholic priesthood In the State Dr Sheehy was in his 54th year. A native of County Kerry, Ireland Dr Sheehy began his early training at Listowel County Kerry and continued his studies at All Hallows College Dublin He was ordained in 1902
A book "Australia Illustrated . was the means of deciding Dr Sheehys future career and he arrived in Sydney in 1902 His first appointment was to Redfern as assistant priest He was next stationed at Moss Vale where he attracted Cardinal Morans attention by winning a prize for an historical essay Cardinal Moran decided that Dr Sheehys literary ability could be used to the best advantage on the staff of St Patricks College Manly During his 15 years there Dr Sheehy was professor of the whole round of ecclesiastical sciences In 1902? a Doctorate of Divinity was conferred on him Two years later he was appointed sub-editor of the Catholic Press newspaper In 1926 he was appointed to Granville Dr Sheehy was a prolific historical writer and one of his most notable efforts was a character sketch of Archpriest Therry in 1921 He had a profound knowledge of Church music and for 29 years annually took the leading part in chanting the Passion during the Holy Week ceremonies at St Marys Cathedral In the presence of a large congregation a Solemn Office followed by a Requiem Mass was sung in Holy Trinity Church Granville yesterday morning Archbishop Sheehan pre- sided The celebrant was the Rev Father R McElllgott who gave the last absolutions in the Church and also recited the prayers at the graveside in the Rookwood Cemetery School children from Holy Trinity School Granville St Josephs School Guildford and Blessed Oliver Plunkets School Harris Park formed a guard of honour in Granville At the church the cortege was preceded by members of the local branches of Children of Mary Hibernian and A H C Societies

The following clergy were present at the Requiem Mass -Right Rev Monslgnor E. Brauer, Rev Fathers, E Bond, T Barry, P Brady M S C, P Butler, M S C, J Bergin C M, Joseph Bowers B A, J Byrne, J P Considine, P F Cunningham, L. Carroll, J Cusack, W P Clark, E J Corish SJ, P Dempsey, P J Donovan (Leichhardt! P J Donovan M S C, M F Farrell, J Ferrari, J Fitzpatrlck, P Galvin, Gerard Chester C P, W J Geer?, W Hawe, T Harrington, C Heffernan, P M Haydon (Canberra) Right Rev Dr T Hayden, Rev Fathers M Kiely, R Lonergan, Right Rev Monsignor T Moynagh, Rev Fathers T Morrissey CSSR, T McManus CSSR, L McCarthy MSC, J McDonald, R McElligott, W McNally, F McDermott, Rev Dr E O Donnell, Rev Fathers W O Flynn, Frs O Brien, E J O Donnell, M O Kelly, Very Rev E O Brien, Fathers Edward O Brien, Peter Power, E G Parker, M O Donoghue J Mulhern, J J O Driscoll, J Purcell, Rev Prior R J Roche O P, Very Rev A J Perkins (provincial Missionaries of the Sacred Heart) Very Rev
T Phelan (chancellor of the archdiocese, Very Rev Monslgnor Robert Peoples, Rev Fathers J J Peoples, J P Rafterty, P J Reeve, E Rohan, Rev Dr C Roberts, Rev Fathers W Stevens, M Slat tery, J Smith (Tempe) M Tansey, J C Thompson, C M (vice rector St Johns College) L Tosl,? T Vaughan (Katoomba,) E Walsh (Darlinghurst) P walsh (Mascot), J Walsh (Liverpool), Rev Dr James Wigmore C M, Rev Fathers T Wallace, R B Coughlan, D F Connaghan, P J O Donnell (Parramatta), N McNally, W J Fahy, J Freeman, P Piquet S M, FS McNamara OFM.
Others present were Messrs J M White (Crown Solicitors Office! W J Considine, L P Goldstein (Katoomba) the Mayor of Granville (Mr H J Epps) Dr O Gorman Hughes and Mr J O'Donohue

29 May 1886 Brisbane Courier Qld
IPSWICH.FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS
May 28. 1886. AT the Police Court yesterday, before the Police magistrate, Timothy Jones was charged by the police with having committed a breach of section 7 of the Postage Act by posting a newspaper with writing on it other than that allowed by law Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined the minimum penalty-£5. As he could not pay the fine and had no goods to levy upon, he was ordered to be imprisoned for twenty four hours It was a copy of the Tele graph which was posted, the direction being " For John Kelly, care of Mrs Cook, Tanavalla, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland ' The following query was written on the margin of one page Did Faley marry that girl since ? ' And in another place were the words (the writer apparently not having been well up in spelling), " From Tim Jones, Ipswich. Good luck, John How are the spuds' Did Matt get married yet '' Jones, doubtless, was ignorant of the fact that he was committing a breach of the postal regulations when he penned the despatch, but his conviction will possibly be beneficial in deterring others from offending in a similar manner




Northern Argus Clare SA 22 June 1888
HEARTLESS PERSECUTION Of A WOMAN.
A special court composed of Captain B. A. Massey, B.M., and Mr. Cecil Roche, R.M., was held at Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ire land, to hear a charge against Thomas Dowling, secretary of the suppressed branch of the Lixnaw National League, and Mortimer Galvin, who were prosecuted for having at Monument, on April 15, unlawfully intimidated Norah Fitzmaurice because she had given evidence at the prosecution of Daniel Hayes and Daniel Moriarty, for the murder of her father, James Fitzmaurice, on January 31st. evidence was given by five policemen to the effect that on Sunday, the 15th, they escorted Norah Fitzmaurice to the Lixnaw Roman Catholic chapel. She was protected fay 20 armed men. Dowling was seen going about among the crowd before mass began, and then he entered the chapel. Just before the part of the service called the Gospel was reached the defendants got up off their knees, and, in consequence of signals given by them, the majority of the congregation, numbering about 50 persons, left the chapel and re fused to return. No expression was made use of, nor was anything said to Norah Fitzmaurice. The defence was that the case had no foundation in law, and that the defendants did what they were perfectly entitled to do. As a matter of taste they might have done what was wrong, but their prosecution was in excess of the criminal law. Captain Massey, in delivering the judgment of the court, said that no scene could be more revolting than that displayed towards the girl, even in a house of prayer. She had been described as a wretched girl ; but, on the contrary, she was a brave, courageous, and truthful girl, whose acts had been born out as upright and conscientious by a jury of her fellow-countrymen. The case was a part and parcel of the dread system of boycotting that was carried on in the country — sympathy with murderers. He had seen a good many instances of different kinds of sympathy with murderers ; but this surpassed them all, leading as it did to what he might say was the desecration by the people of their own house of worship. The sentence of the court was that Thomas Dowling and Mortimer Galvin be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for six months each. Mr. Roche said he desired to add a few words to the judgment delivered by his colleague. The girl Norah Fitzmaurice's only offence was that she gave truthful evidence of the foul and cruel murder of her own father. In any civilised country the poor girl would be an object of pity and compassion. Was there any sympathy or compassion for her among the population around Lixnaw? They found her, on the contrary, subjected to the most cruel persecution ; they found her enemies tracking her into the house of God, insulting her, and there exposing her to what was the greatest possible form of intimidation by forbidding others to worship God in her presence. The defendants appealed, and were admitted to bail, themselves in £200 and two sureties of £100 each in separate bonds. On Sunday Norah Fitzmaurice at tended divine service at Lixnaw without being the object of the least hostile demonstration.— News of the World, April 29.1888


DOODY—RYAN.—On the 4th January, at St. Ignatius' Catholic Church. Norwood, by the Rev. Father Peters, John Doody, second son of Thos. Doody, Listowel, County Kerry. Ireland, to Nora Ryan, eldest daughter of M. Ryan, of Mount Pleasant. 6 Jan 1888


3-4-1888
LYNCH -March 29, at his residence, Shamrook-hill, Little Hartley. Mr. Maurice Moynahan Lynch, second son of Maurice Lynch, Esq., late Barrack-master of Listowel, co. Kerry, Ire- land, aged 69 years. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

21 Jan 1937 Catholic Press
Sydney Priest's Mother.

MRS. CATHERINE TUOMEY PASSES. SOLEMN REQUIEM MASS CELEBRATED.

On January 4 1937 Rev. Dr. P. Tuomey, parish priest of Dulwich Hill, sustained a sad loss in the death of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Tuomey, who passed away, at the age of 74 years, in her native town, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. — R.I.P. Mrs. Tuomey 's husband predeceased her some years ago. Of her family of 18 children three sons have entered the priest hood — Rev. Fathers James Tuomey and Michael Tuomey, distinguished members of the Catholic clergy in the United States, and Rev. Dr. Patrick Tuomey, pastor of Dulwich Hill. One daughter, Sister Dominic, is a member of the Holy Cross Order in the United States. Solemn Requiem Mass Celebrated. On Monday morning last, 18th Jan 1937 in St. Paul of the Cross Church, Dulwich Hill, Solemn Office was intoned and Requiem Mass celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Tuomey. The celebrant of the Mass was Rev. Father J. F. Byrne; deacon, Rev. Dr. P. Tuomey, P.P.; sub deacon, Rev. Father T. O'Farrell, P.P., and the master of ceremonies Rev. Father J. Ferrari. Rev. Fathers P. J. Brennan and P. J. Reeve were the cantors. Very Rev. Father J. J. O'Driscoll, P.P., V.F., 'presided on the sanctuary.' Other members of the clergy present included: Very Rev. Fathers E. O'Brien, P.P., V.F., T. Phelan, P.P. (Chancellor of the Archdiocese), E. Macken, CM. (Provincial), M. Hanigan, CSS.E. (Provincial), P. Doherty, P.P., J. McDonald, P.P., P. Murphy, P.P., Very Rev. Dean J. J. Norris, P.P., Rev. Fathers' E. Rohan, P.P., J. Breen, P.P., D. Conaghan, 'P.P., P. Galvin, P.P., C. Lynch, P.P., J. Kissane, P.P., R. Darby, P.P., P. Walsh, P.P., M. O 'Kelly, P.P., E. J. McMahon, P.P., Thomas O'Farrell, P.P. J. Halpin, P.P., J. Peoples, P.P., W. Stevens, P.P., G. Bartlett, P.P., J. McCormack, P.P., E. Teehan, P.P., J. O 'Reilly, P.P., E. McElligott, P.P., J. P. Considine, P.P., H. McGuire, P.P., J. P. Rafferty, P.P., C. Foley, P.P., E. McAuliffe, P.P., R. Lonergan, P.P., T. Dunlea, J. O 'Flaherty, M. Coffey, J. O 'Sullivan, W. Geer, C. Murphy, B. Hudson, T. Kennedy, D. Hannan, L. Tosi, V. Hollands, D. Galvin, J. Collins, V. Folkes, T. Wallace, J. Egan, M. Crehan, Raymond, C.P., Pascal, C.P., G. Walling ton, A. J. Hickey, M. Nelan, J. J. Mulhe ren, M. E. Walsh, M. A. Sheehy, J. M. Kelly, C. Keller, P. J. Kennedy, F. Lloyd, J. Smith, C. Smithwick, A. R. E. Thomas, T. Leen, T. Kerr, J. F. Delaney, W. E. Fitz gerald, P. Croke, E. Clune, J. Fitzpatrick, J. Purcell, T. Scanlon, P. F. Cunningham, J. Wall, A. Sobb, J. C. Bartley, O.F.M., W. Clark, W. Williamson, C.SS.R., L. Car roll, J. J. Deely, M. Kiely, J. Meaney, R. S. Ford, W. K. Bush, J. Carroll, J. F. Mc Cosker, T. Keogh, T. Harrington, P. Flanagan, T. Downey, M. Kennedy. Also present were Messrs. W. J. Coogan, L.C., O.B.E. (president, Particular Council, St. Vincent de Paul Society) and members of the local conference; Bros. S. P. Sullivan (bursar), representing A.H.C. Guild; Bros. H. J. Myers and J. E. Fox (representing H.A.C.B. Society); Messrs. F. McGee (church secretary) ; Aldermen J. Lynch, J. Collins (Alexandria Council) ; Alderman Miller (Erskineville Council); Messrs. E. A. Dwyer, M. J. Hacket, W. Whitty and R. Lynch.
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Catholic Press NSW 24 June 1937
Bribharee.

At St. Columba's Church, Bribbareo, on Saturday, the 12th June 1937, a singular honour was conferred on Miss Agnes M. Griffin and Mr. John L. Moran, when they began their married life with the blessing of his Lord ship Eight Rev. John Barry, D.D. (Bishop of Goulburn). After he had solemnised the marriage, his Lordship celebrated the Nuptial Mass, and was assisted by Rev. Fathers D. J. Griffin (Bribbaree), J. But ler, B.A. (Michelago). Rev. Father J. Morrison (Young), was also present. In the pretty little rural church, where her brother, the Rev. Father D. J. Griffin is parish priest, and which had been her special care and pride ever since he was appointed to Bribbaree, the bride made a radiant picture of happiness as she knelt at Holy Mass to receive from his Lordship the solemn blessing of Mother Church in the new state she had undertaken. Despite the fact that the ceremony was arranged for the early hour of 6.45 a.m., the little church was almost filled with well Wishers as the 'bride-to-be left her brother's presbytery, where she had been his housekeeper and faithful companion during the busy years in which his spare moments have been devoted to the organisation and service of the Goulburn Diocesan Union of the Holy Name Society. The bride is the daughter of the late James D. Griffin and Mrs. Catherine Griffin, of Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, and she is the baby, of a grand old Irish family, of 11. She came to Australia in 1933, and upon her brother's appointment to the charge of the parish in 1934, she came to Bribbaree. The bridegroom, Mr. John L. Moran, is the son of a well-known pioneer family, the late Martin Moran and Mrs. Hanorah Moran, 'Merrylands, ' who came to the Bribbaree district from Victoria, almost half a century ago, and during those well-nigh 50 years Mrs. Moran has been one of Bribbareo's foremost Church workers, and her indomitable spirit and maternal devotedness were borne witness to a few weeks ago when the whole of her family gathered together to celebrate her 70th birthday. The bride was escorted to the altar by Mr. John Davis, postmaster, Cowra, who has been an intimate friend of her brother ever since his arrival in Australia in 1921. Mr. Kevin Dunn (nephew Moran (sister of the bridegroom) were best man and bridesmaid, respectively. The immediate relatives were entertained to a wedding breakfast by Mrs. Moran, sen., at Merrylands, where Father Butler presided. The happy; couple were the recipients of many valuable gifts. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Moran are making their future home at Bribbaree, where a new cottage is being erected for them.


29 Aug 1904 Sydney
M'AULIFFE -August 9, at his residence, 62 Macquarie-

street South, Florence M'Auliffe, third son of the late Florence M'Auliffe, Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ire- land, aged 63. Requiescat in pace.
5 Nov 1929 The Brisbane Courier (Qld.
One of the very early pioneers of the Georgetown district, Mrs. J. B, Sloane, died at St. Anthony's, Cairns, the funeral taking place at the Marty street cemetery. The late Mrs. Sloane, who was born at Listowel, County Kerry (Ireland), was 67 years of age, and arrived in Queensland 40 years ago. She married Mr. Sloane in 1889, at Charters Towers, and together they sought their fortune at the diggings at Etheridge and Gilbert, Mt. Hogan, Oakey Creek, and other centres, finally settling down at the dairy between Forsayth and Georgetown. After many years' toil and sacrifice their venture prospered, and Lornevale station, which has taken the place of the dairy, is regarded as one of the most favoured holdings in the district.

23 Dec 1936 Catholic Press
Dr. Sheehy 's Panegyric. At the close of the Mass the Rev. Dr. P. J. Sheehy preached an eloquent and impressive sermon from the words, 'It is appointed' unto man once to die.' In the course of his remarks, he said that such was the decree God had promulgated by St. Paul; and because of that decree they were assembled there that day. Proceeding, the preacher said that once again that decree had come into force among the ranks of the Sydney priests, and so they mourned the untimely departure from their ranks of the late Father Daniel Byrne. Only a few weeks previously they had mourned the departure of some of the older priests, some of whom had spent 50 fruitful and edifying years in the mission field of Christ; but in the case of Father Byrne they mourned one . who had not reached his 25th year in the ministry, and their sympathies went out to his afflicted people. 'Our sympathies go out to his flock,' said Dr. Sheehy, and their shepherd had been taken from them. He who had worked among Christ's people had been called to his reward. His voice from the pulpit was a witness to Jesus Christ among his people. That voice is stilled, and his pastoral heart that loved his people was still in death. Our sympathies go out to his relatives, to his brothers and sisters here, and in the old homestead in Ireland. This will be a sad day in that old home in County Kerry. When the news of his death arrives the sunshine and verdure will have gone from the hills ' of the old place. A priest who was an honour to his race has -been called to his reward by the Prince of Pastors. A Priest of High Ideals. Proceeding, the preacher went on to say that' they' had discharged a more serious function, not founded upon natural sympathy, but upon the teachings 0f the Church. They had offered on the altar the, dreadful and tremendous sacrifice of Christ's Body and Blood. They had joined their prayers in ecclesiastical chant, bespeaking from God mercy on the soul of their departed pastor. Many of. them had. known Father Byrne from his earliest years. 'I had the privilege,' said Dr. Sheehy, 'of knowing him almost from boyhood. He was born in Kerry, of an excellent, pious family, where the name of God and His sacred Mother were honoured and revered. Such a training ennobled Father Byrne's life and he desired the dignity of the priesthood.' The preacher then explained the late priest 's excellence in his ecclesiastical studies, and stated that Father Byrne was foremost among the students of his class at All Hallows, and was remarkable for his piety, as he (the speaker) could testify. In that respect his piety was exceptional and edifying. Father Byrne applied himself for the work of the mission, and from Dublin went to Rome to' perfect his studies, and there he was ordained and later came to Australia. Dr. Sheehy stressed' the fact that during the 24 years of Father Byrne's life here he was always a good priest, and said that when a man was called a good priest there could not be a higher compliment paid him. A priest, he said, was a man of many details many obedience’s and many allegiances but had a vow that bound him strictly to these in the spirit and the letter. A priest must be responsible to his Divine Master, and he must be humble and simple. The intrigues of the world were not for him, and the trickery and deceit which were weapons for some men were not to be found in Father Byrne. The priest must be fashioned after his Divine Master, Whom he served. He gave the life, giving Sacraments to his people morning after morning in the church, and on the altar he offered up the Holy Sacrifice of God's Body and Blood for the salvation 'of the world. A good pastor had many, responsibilities and duties. Not merely must he preach the Gospel of Christ Crucified but also to live a life of high integrity. Such, said Dr. Sheehy, was the life of Father Byrne. Nature made him a man of high character and of high ideals. He loved nature 'and he loved poetry, music and art. He loved those things that in the or der of nature served to ennoble life. He was always zealous in the work of his ministry, and he was indefatigable'- in instructing the children whom he loved so well. His preaching was eloquent and well informed. , His voice and message were a model of Christian piety, and he led the way himself., as a good pastor. The Burial.

Continuing, Dr. Sheehy said that in the ways of inscrutable Providence their good' pastor had gone to his reward, but the ways of perfection, he said, were thorny ways on the hills of sanctity which every priest was bound to climb. It may be that in the best order of priestly life there might be some slight imperfections or stain attracted during life's pilgrimage, so that there may be need for the purifying of the soul in the intermediate or penal state. That day, therefore, they lifted their voices in earnest prayer to the God, Who made Father Byrne a priest of Jesus, Whom he served, and pray that eternal rest be granted unto him, and that perpetual light shine upon him.' In conclusion, the preacher said that Father Byrne had left his father, his mother, brothers, and sisters, faithful in the mission of the Son of Mary, and they prayed that she would be his mother that day, and in her blue mantle take his soul under her holy protection. While they lamented his death, and prayed for the repose of his soul, let all remember, priests and people, that one day they must soon follow Father Byrne, and he prayed that God would give them a good life to prepare for an edifying death, such as that of their late pastor. At the close of the sermon the Final Ab solutions were pronounced by Father Mc Elligott, and at 2 o'clock the funeral left the Church for the Rookwood Cemetery, where Monsignor O 'Gorman, assisted by the clergy, officiated at the graveside. The cortege was a representative and lengthy one. The local branches of the Catholic friendly societies led the procession from the church.

Among the relatives present were Mrs. Mc Namara, Melbourne (sister), Very Rev. Father John Byrne, P.P. (Wangaratta, Vic), and Rev. Father D. Byrne (Melbourne), and Mr. Herbert Armstrong (cousins). The A.H.O. Guild was represented by Bros. J. J. Ryan and Gaskin (S.); the Hibernians, by Bros. R. J. Driscoll (P.P.), W. Johnson, J. J. Cleary, G. Dowell, D. Duffy, and L. Cummins, of Belmore branch, and the Foresters by Bros. Kelly, C.R., and Bro. Williams (S). Father Byrne's Illness. The late Father Byrne had not been in good health for some time, but his death followed an illness of but brief duration. He entered St. Joseph 's Hospital on Wednesday, 8th inst., and passed away on the following Monday, fortified with all the rites of Holy Church. He was born at -Listowel, Kerry, Ireland, in the year 1878, and was a member of a well-respected family, who had given several of their children to the. Church. At an early age the young member of the pious family expressed a solid conviction of his vocation to the priesthood, and he entered the Seminary at Listowel, where he spent four or five years. He maintained a high standard in his studies, and won the approbation'' of the professors there. Afterwards he had a distinguished career at All Hallows College, Dublin, for six years, and then went to Rome to complete his ecclesiastical course. After his ordination in the Eternal City young Father Byrne came to Sydney in the year 1903, and was first stationed at Strathfield, and later several country parishes had the benefit of his zeal, particularly Picton. About eight years ago he was appointed to Auburn, where he completed the church, and equipped the parish in a way that was an example for many others to follow. Gifted with a genial personality, Father Byrne was imbued with high ideals, while his charitable activities among the poor and needy will never be forgotten. — RIP
F J 6 July 1895
Fr Carr
A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF FATHER CARR. As the late Father Carr was known all over New South Wales and Victoria, a short sketch of his life and labours will be of interest. The Rev. Richard Joseph Carr was born in Listowel, county Kerry, Ireland, and was the son of Michael Carr, of Ballylongford, and brother of the late Thomas Carr, M.D., of South Melbourne, and Dr. Michael Carr of the same place. First went to a private school in Listowel, and afterwards for his theological training to All Hallows' College, Dublin, where he passed through a most distinguished course. About 1877, he was ordained for the Diocese of Goulburn in New South Wales, his first mission being Yass, under Dean O'Keeffe, a strong friendship growing up between these two priests, which was continued to the end. About 1880 Father Carr was removed to Wagga under Dr. Bermingham, his cousin, Father Buckley, being there also at the same time. He was then appointed Inspector of Catholic schools, which position he filled with marked ability for five years. About twelve years ago Father Carr was asked to take a district in the Sandhurst diocese, and was sent to Heathcote, and afterwards transferred to Nagambie, where he remained for some years, and lastly took charge of the important pariah of Chiltern. In each of these places Father Carr endeared himself to his congregation, and earned the respect and esteem of all classes of the community. Father Carr built a church whilst at Heathcote, and three churches in the Nagambie parish, and since his appointment to Chiltern reduced the debt considerably there and a beautiful convent at Wodonga now stands as a testimony of his zeal. Besides the relatives already mentioned of Father Carr, the latter has a sister, a nun in Belfast, Ireland; and Mr. P. J. Nolan, C.E., South Melbourne, is also a cousin. — R.I.P.

Wagga Wagga Adv 11 May 1893
Fatal Accident in a

Steeplechaae.

TOUCHING the sad and premature death of young Mr. Cussen announced in our columns the Irish Daily Independent says :—" Mr. G. Cussen who rode Harry High-Over at Multyfarnham Races recently, and sustained what at the time was considered to be some slight injuries when his mount came down at the second last fence, died from the effects of the fall. The unfortunate gentleman, who was well-known and respected in Mullingar, had been for a long time one of the most valued officers of the Bank of Ireland in that town. He was an ardent sportsman and a well-known follower of the chase but this was his first essay over a racecourse. His mount was considered to be a clever and accomplished hunter. As is usual in accidents of this nature, it was at the very smallest fence that the animal fell, it being a fly fence of not more than three feet in width, with a fringe of brush about thirty inches in height, slightly higher on the landing than on the taking off side, where a little bank of about fourteen inches of earth was on the edge of the cut or drain. The horse on landing tripped the bank, and rolled over, catching Mr. Cussen as he did so.
The deceased young gentleman was the third son of Mr. Richard Cussen, of Creveen and was a brother to the late Dr. Cussen, of Listowel. Our readers all through Kerry and far outside of it will join in our earnest expression of sympathy with the family which has suffered this awful sudden bereavement following in so short a time on the death of the older brother.
The young gentleman above referred to, was a brother of the Rev. Father Cussen who is acting as R.C.C. in Wagga.

Sydney Morning Herald 17 Feb 1886
IRELAND. IRELAND.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/result?q=listowel+kerry&s=180
The Dublin correspondent of the Tim« writes : A gentleman who has been obliged to employ emergency men sent 23 or 24 cattle into the fair near Tralee a few days ago. They were of good quality, and were sold without difficulty to a stranger. A local butcher, however, who saw the sale, got up on a bale), and, addressing the people, said the cattle were boycotted. The bargain was immediately broken off. The sumo butcher lately took a farm on the seashore where the people had been in the habit of drawing seaweed, and his consistent patriotism has been shown in his refusal to allow them to take any more weed. Examples of this kind might be multiplied by the score in every part of the country where the League is dominant. Its power is not exercised against landlords alone. It is now dictating terms to the banks, and threatening to boycott them if they do not obey its orders. It was recently attempted in Listowel, in Kerry, in which a farmer who
borrowed from the bank was pressed for payment. He . complained to the local league that the bank demanded to be paid in full, and it appears, from a report in the Kerry Sentinel of a meeting, which Mr. Sheehan, M.P., and Mr. Stack, M.P., were present, that a deputation, to be headed by 'Father Pat,' was appointed to wait on the manager and offer him one-half his debt. The result of this view is not yet known, but the bank must borrow. No man can deal with his workmen, his caretaker, or his servant as he thinks fit. If they are members of the League they can defy him. If he displeases the League his servants will be ordered to leave his employment, and he must submit to take the consequences. There is nothing to mitigate or counteract the tyrannical and treasonable influence of the League."

An extraordinary incident occurred in connection with the meet of the County Limerick hounds at Rockhill, near Bruree. There was a large meeting of horsemen, but before the hunt commenced the Rev. Mr. Sheehy, of Bruree, who was arrested during the land agitation, attended, accompanied by a large gathering of the country people. The rev. gentleman went to Mr. John Gubbins, the master of the hunt, and asked if he was prepared to settle with his tenants. Mr. Gubbins replied that he had offered his tenants a reduction of 25 per cent. The Rev. Mr. Sheehy re-joined that what was required was a permanent settlement. As a result of the interview, Mr. Gubbins refused to be dictated to, and said he was not prepared to refer the dispute to arbitration. The Rev. Mr. Sheehy threatened that until Mr. Gubbins settled with his tenants hunting would not be permitted. The crowd who bucked up Father Sheehy cheered him enthusiastically, made it was evident from their aggressive demeanour that they would have offered violence if Mr. Gubbins had persevered' in the hunt. Some of the dogs were beaten off, and Mr. Gubbins, seeing the state of feeling shown, wisely decided to return home.

a man named Ryan, who had bought turf from a boycotted farmer, was pursued into the chapel where he went to attend Mass by an excited crowd, and had to seek the protection of the parish priest from the violence of the people. Before leaving, the man promised to return the turf on the following day to the obnoxious farmer, and the neighbours accordingly attended for the purpose at the man's residence to see him carry out his promise. The turf was then stacked in a wagon,' and led the horse in the direction of Mr. Griffin's, the boycotted farmer's house, about a mile distant. The crowd, which numbered several hundred, followed the wagon. In passing through the village of New Pallas, the procession was further swelled by the villagers and constabulary

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. On the procession reaching Mr. Griffin's house, they found himself and his three sons armed with guns and prepared to resist the return of the turf; but on the police interfering with regard to the threatened use of the firearms, the Messrs. Griffin quickly allowed the turf to be placed in the yard. Amid cheers of the throng

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Cumann na mBan North Kerry sample members.

IRA
Cumann na mBan list Taken from Army Archives
In 1913, a number of women held a meeting in Wynn's Hotel, Dublin, for the purpose of forming an organisation for women who would work with the Irish Volunteers. The result was Cumann na mBan

ASDEE

Mrs Blake, nee Foley Captain. Maggie Relihan sec, Asdee Ballylongford. Mrs W Finucane, nee Coughlin, treasurer, Larha, Asdee. Mrs Moran nee Deenihan, Mary A Russel. Mrs J Walsh.
Annie O Connor.

BALLYLONGFORD

Mrs J Ahern, nee O Brien, Sec, Ballyline. Mrs J O Sullivan, treasurer, Ballylongford. Mrs Moriarty. Nell Creedon, Ballylongford. Josie Walsh, RIP. Mrs W O Sullivan, nee Walsh, Derry, Listowel.

BEHINS
Mrs D ODonoghue nee Molyneaux, Captain. Mrs J Carey ?, nee Murphy, Sec, Behins. Nora and Lizzie Greaney. Miss Mary Buckley, Greenville. Mrs J Cahill, RIP. Maggie Hayes, Mary A Murphy. Hannie Murphy. Joe McLoughlin. Nora Stack. Nellie and Tessie Keane. Mrs D Curtin nee Lyons, Furhane. Nellie Mahony. Mrs G Stack, nee Curtin, Treasurer. Mary G Casey GS. Mrs G Stack GS, Limerick.

BEDFORD
Margaret Barrett, Captain, Bedford. Mrs M Galvin, nee O Donnell, USA. Mrs R Donoghue, Treasurer, , Bedford. Mrs Michael Regan, nee Kelly, Church Street, Listowel. Mollie Browne, Jersey City, NJ. Mrs E Quirke, nee Browne, 200 Dwight St, Jersey City. Nellie Leahy, Bedford. Mollie Halpin, USA. Nora O Donoghue, Bedford. Hannie Joyce.




COILBEE
Mrs J Carmody, Bridge Street, Ballylongford.Lizzie McCoy, USA. Mrs Mary Kirby, nee O Sullivan Derrindaffe, Duagh. Mrs Nolan,nee O Sullivan, Trieneragh. Mrs G Fitzgerald, nee O Sullivan, Coolkeragh. Ellie O Sullivan. Mollie Fitzgerald, Derry. Hannah Fitzgerald, Derry, Nellie and Bridie Ned Walsh. Nellie McNamara. Nellie Lyons. Catherine O Connor, Nellie Rohan. Ciss O Connor. Mary and Kit J Walsh. Elsie Walsh. Mary Faley. Nellie Moloney. Annie J Lyons. Mary P O Connor. Mary M Walsh. Ellie Walsh. Tess Lyons. Nell Barry.

DUAGH


Katie Foley, Captain. Johanna O Connor, Mrs McAuliffe, Sec, Kilcara. Minnie O Connor, Kilcara. Madge and Lizzie Galvin. Mary Faley. Babe Lyons. Tess McElligott. Nora Fitzgerald. Ellie Broderick. Julia Cahill.
Mary A Relihan, Foildarrig, treasurer. Mrs M O Connell, Foildarrig. Ciss Maher, Toor. Mary McMahon, Knockavallig. Mrs A Beasley, Ballybunion. Mrs Broderick, Islandanny.




Names of girl assistants but not members of C na mBan.
Bedford; Mrs A Loftus, nee Mangan Bedford. Margaret Barrett. Katie Kennelly. Mrs Michael Regan, Church Street, Listowel. Mollie Browne, Bedford. Mrs E Quille, 200 Dwight, St, ? City. Nellie Leahy, Bedford. Mrs O Donoghue. Mrs John Galvin, USA. Miss J McElligott, Bedford.
Mrs Imelda Wilmott, Charles Street, Listowel, cook at the barracks, was not a member, bur was active in procuring material from barracks.

FINUGE
Maggie Woulfe, Finuge, Captain. Nora O Sullivan, Sec, RIP. Maggie Sheehy, treasurer, RIP. Kate Cronin. Nora M Deenihan. Lizzie Carmody, Ennismore. Mrs P O Sullivan, nee Woulfe, Finuge. Maggie Galvin, Finuge. Joe Twomey, Finuge. Susie Hannon. Jane Kissane. Hannie Harnett. Nora O Connell. Mrs P O Sullivan.


KNOCKANURE

Mrs P O Callaghan, Captain, Knockanure. Mary O Carroll, USA. Madge Dunne, USA. Hannah Casey, Knockanure. Mollie Flavin. Mrs J Goulding, Knockanure.


NORTH KERRY 1st July 1922
Listowel; Mrs T Brennan, nee Murphy, Church Street, Listowel, District Council, Sec, North Kerry, Treasurer, Listowel Branch.
Mrs M Healy , nee Cremins, Captain. Ciss Cahill, Upper William Street, Listowel. Nora Buckley, Church Street. Josie Browne, Church Street. Ciss Mahony, married name not known. Mrs R Woulfe, nee Mulvihill, Finuge. Maggie Stack, Church Street. Mrs M E Walsh, Tarbert. Mrs D Brassil, nee Doody, Ennismore. Mrs J O Donovan, nee Walsh, ? ,Loughill. Mrs E Browne, RIP. Josie Enright. Mai Enright, RIP. Mrs G Ryan, Thurles. Mrs M Enright, nee Boyle , RIP. Mrs J O Donoghue, nee Fitzgerald, Dublin. Mrs McLoughlin, nee Dillon, Dundalk. Maggie Coughlin, USA. Mollie Walsh, USA.


NEWTOWNSANDES
Marie Moore, Captain, Nurse. Mary O Grady, Sec. Nts, Bridie Kissane, Treasurer, Mrs J Keane nee Collins Ballygrennan, Mrs C O Farrell, nee Culhane, Church Street, Listowel. Mrs Dalton, nee Cunningham, Glin. Mrs Culhane, nee Goulding, Glin. Mrs D Grady, nee Kearney, NY USA. Pidge Kearney Nts. Mollie Larkin USA. Mrs J O Sullivan, nee Larkin Market St, Listowel. Brenda Moore, Keylod, Nts. Kathleen O Connor England. Mrs Hegarty, nee O Connor Listowel. Kate O Connor Claar Nts. Mrs Marron, nee O Connor Clonmel. Mrs Leane nee O Grady NY. Ellie O Sullivan Australia. Mrs Culhane nee O Sullivan Kinard, Glin. Mrs J Dillon nee Stack, Trieneragh, Duagh. Liz Barrett, Nurse Croom Hospital. Mrs O Carroll, nee Culhane, Church Street, Listowel. Nellie O Sullivan, Australia. Check Marie Moore, Nun.



TARBERT

Bridget Egan, Captain. Josephine Buckley, Sec. Mrs B Hayes, treasurer, nee Walsh, Doonard, Tarbert. Mrs Rohan,? nee Crowley, Catlegregory. Annie Finucane. Mary Ita Nolan, USA. Julia Egan. Ellie Sheahan. Mollie Keane?. Annie and Bridie Curnane. Deborah Egan. Mary Kelly. Daisy Wren. Mai Finucane. Mary Walsh. Kitty Murphy.
List from Mai Brennan nee Murphy, Church Street, Listowel.

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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: Geoffrey O' Connor (Senior) Church Street, Caherciveen. (Husband of the late Sheila O’Connor nee Keane late of William Street, Listowel).
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Martin O Quigley, Church St, Mairead O Halloran nee O’Connor, Ballygologue Rd, James Loughnane, Ballygologue Pk, James O’Sullivan, Gortnaminch.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday
25th Mary Regan, Dromin, 1st Anniversary /
Jim (Jimmy) Galvin, Finuge / Sheila Loughnane, 6 Crosses /
John Curtin & Deceased Family Members, Dromin /
Mossie Carmody, Skehenerin /
Baby Tori Murphy-Mulvihill, Stokers Lawn /
Jack & Peggy Finucane &
Hannie O’Mahony, Clounprohus, Moyvane /
Kitty Mahony, Charles St. Vigil
Sunday
26th Sergeant Andrew Tracey, Charles Street &
Mary Anne, Seamus & Kevin Tracey 9.00am
People of the Parish 11.00am
Monday 27th Bibi Harnett, requested by Padre Pio Prayer Group 10.30am
Tuesday 28th Betty & John Sheehy, Duagh 10.30am
Wed. 29th Special Intention 10.30am
Thur. 30th Tom O Connor, Shrone 10.30am
Friday 31st Winfred Millward, Lartigue Village 1st Anniversary 10.30am
Saturday 1st Michael, Mary & Lil Foley, Cahirdown /
William & Bridie Doyle, Knockane /
Eileen & John O’Connell, Ballygologue & Mary & Johnny Dunford, Moyvane & Kitty Moore, Listowel /
Patsy & Chris Walsh, Market Street 10.30am
Jim Flahive 1st Anniversary & Kathleen Flahvie, Church St. /
Miriam Carey, Convent St. 1st Anniversary /
Betty McCarthy nee McElligott, Convent St. /
Michael Bambury, Gortaglanna, Kilmorna /
Nora Kenny, Patrick St. /
Joe Shanahan, Dromin /
Eddie & Anne Browne, Coolagown Vigil
Sunday 2nd Denis, Michael & Agnes Kelly, Charles St. 9.00am
Noreen Hilliard, Billerough 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on Sunday, 26th, Fr. Lawlor, 0876794112.


3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 26th JANUARY

CHURCH NOTICES
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK begins on this Sunday 26th January. Each of our Schools both at Primary and Secondary level will be celebrating with their own events.
FEAST OF ST. BRIGID: Saturday next, Feb. 1st is the Feast of St. Brigid. To mark the Feast, the Children from 5th & 6th Classes from St. Bridgid’s National School, Duagh are participating in the Junior Entrepreneur Project. The children have created hand-made, clay, magnetic St. Bridgid’s crosses as their idea for their project. The Crosses are €3.00 each and will be available to purchase after 10.30am. mass on Saturday morning next. The Crosses will be blessed beforehand at the 10.30 a.m. Mass and are very suitable to place on your fridge door.
CANDLEMAS DAY Sunday next (2nd Feb.) is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and is Candlemas Day. Candles for use during the coming year by the parishioners will be blessed at all Masses.
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE & BLESSING OF THROATS is taking place on Monday, 3rd February. In anticipation of celebrating the Feast the traditional Blessing of the Throats will take place after each of the Masses next weekend.
RETREAT FOR MEN & WOMEN at Ardfert Retreat Centre on Thursday 6th February at 8pm. If interested contact: Jackie, 21529/0872683417, Matt, 21420, Michael, 21596, Mossie, 21725, Michael, 21168, Bernard, 22942, John, 0861617528 & Mary 0874138371. In preparation for the Retreat, Sr. Elizabeth of the Ardfert Retreat Team will address us on the work that takes place at our Diocesan Retreat Centre in Ardfert at all masses next weekend.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

KDYS LISTOWEL : It has come to our attention that sponsorship cards have been used illegitimately in Listowel and Duagh over the past week. All official blue sponsorship cards have been recalled. If you are approached to buy a line or sponsor a KDYS, Listowel Youth Club event, please be aware that this may be a forgery. An Garda Siochana are also aware of this.
LISTOWEL FOOD FAIR: Are holding a meeting on Wednesday 29th January at 8pm. in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Anyone wishing to make a contribution are welcome to attend.
VINCENT DE PAUL LISTOWEL would like to thank sincerely all those who contributed so generously to our annual appeal before Christmas for funds which help us in our on going work with those who might be experiencing difficulties in these trying times. You can be assured that all monies received goes back into the community of listowel and its interlands. Thank you all from all the members of Vincent De Paul.
MEALA BEREAVEMENT AWARENESS GROUP The monthly meeting will take place at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Wednesday. January 29 at 7pm. All welcome
ADULT LITERACY & BASIC EDUCATION, LISTOWEL Take the first step and join our classes which are confidential, free and lots of fun. You could also learn one to one. Classes commencing shortly are Personal Development, Job Seeking and Interview skills, Maths, Literacy. Call Mary on 068 23866 / 086 7969627.
MEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP are having their meeting in Recovery Haven (Cancer Support House) Tralee, on Wednesday 29th at 7.30pm. All men with any type of Cancer, at any stage of their journey are welcome to join this new group. We are having a talk on "Diet for Optimum Health" by Erina MacSweeney (Nutritionist). Any queries please contact Siobhán on 066-7192122.
CARE BRIGHT HAVE INVITED Alice Taylor to speak next Wednesday night 29th January at 7pm. at the Listowel Arms Hotel. We are a not for profit homecare provider and we will be providing employment in the Listowel area soon but first of all we need to tell people that our services are available. Ideally, we would like if people could call/text their name and number of seats they require to 0858173413 we know not everyone would have access to a phone, so they are welcome to show up on the night.

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War 1 Records
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Irish Army Archives
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Don’t Think Little of Yourself!

by Friar Jeremy Harrington, O.F.M.


I hate to see people suffer because they worry about the wrong things and misread what God thinks of them. They feel guilty for past sins—sins for which they have been forgiven. They worry that a fleeting emotion, an uninvited feeling, or a persistent temptation is a sin. They demand of themselves inhuman perfection. All these worries keep them from feeling the warmth of God’s love.

I’ve found the approach of Jesuit Peter van Breemen helpful for me and for others. He writes: “Don’t think little of yourself because God does not think little of you. Ask God for the gift of seeing yourself as God sees you—beloved beyond all measure.” Seeing yourself as God sees you is a worthy goal.

Does that mean we ignore our faults? Not at all. We may even be able to see our faults more clearly. We will have the energy and grace to discern—with the help of the Holy Spirit—whatever hinders our relationship with God or others. It could be our pride or unwillingness to forgive. To use a medical analogy, dealing with symptoms is not enough. We need to identify the cause. God helps us do that and gives us grace to overcome our sins. When we fall, God is there to pick us up, get us on our feet, and help us learn from our mistakes. God walks with us on our journey, always loving us.

With God’s help, we face up to our sins and weaknesses, beg pardon for them, and never forget that we are “beloved beyond all measure.”

Human before God

As St. Francis of Assisi said, “I am what I am in God’s sight. Nothing more, nothing less.” What he's saying is this: I am a sinner, but a forgiven sinner. I am a work-in-progress. God, in both patience and love, is still helping me to be more like his Son.

Franciscan theologian Michael Guinan asks the crucial question: “What does it mean to be human before God?” He finds two answers in Scripture. One, “To be human is to be a weak, fallen creature prone to sin and death. We cry out to God and God enters our world to save us. . . . As true as this answer is,” Father Guinan notes, “in itself it is inadequate.”

He calls the second answer the blessing tradition: “To be human is also to be created by God, to be God’s image entrusted with responsibility to share in God’s dominion over creation. We have not only been saved by God, we have also been blessed by God.”

Van Breemen follows the blessing tradition in reminding us “to see ourselves as God sees us—beloved beyond all measure.” St. Paul says “the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.” He adds, “where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more.” We are coworkers, co-heirs, daughters and sons of God.

Do you find it easy to “see yourself as God sees you—beloved beyond all measure”? As always, I welcome your reflections or comments. Peace!

Knoc

2014 January 29

Knockanure Moyvane News

EXERCISE: Walking program in the Moyvane sportsfield at 8pm every Tuesday night. This program will be tailored to anyone who has an interest in walking and increased levels of physical fitness. Any DRAMA CLASS: Animation Drama Group starts on Tuesday 21st January at 4pm in Knockanure Community Centre, open to children 6 to 12 years of age. Runs for 14 weeks, places are limited, contact Ann McGrath on 087 9673 269.
questions to 087 3966658.
DANCE; Clounmacon GAA dance will be held at the Arms Hotel on 31st Jan. 2014.
NANO NAGLE SOCIAL which had to be cancelled before Christmas will now take place in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Friday, 31st January . Music by Heart and Soul. Lots of spot prizes on the night. Tickets are available from the School. Phone 068 21942. All welcome.
CRAFTS: Craftshop na Méar next class will be on January 25th and we will learn about wet felting. We will bring a jam jar and come away with "a work of art" The taster class including a light snack in Scribes and it starts at 2.00 p.m.
FEAST: Feb 2nd: World Day of the Sick. Feb 2nd: Presentation of the Lord. Feb 3rd: Feast of St Blaise
DRAMA in Athea on the 30th January and Feb. 1st and 2nd, with Stop it Nurse, presented by Athea Drama Group.
AGM of Parish Liturgy Group and Parish Pastoral Council will be held on the coming Tuesday 28th January, 2014 in The Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8.00p.m. All parishioners all welcome to the meeting to become part of both groups. It is an essential part of our Parish and Churches that we have strong committees to help in the running and maintenance of our parish.
RENEWAL: Eucharistic Adoration: A parish renewal of Eucharistic Adoration will take place on the week-end of 15th /16th February in both Churches. A presenter from the Diocesan Committee will attend all Masses to speak on Eucharistic Adoration outlining to parishioners to become adorers and pledging one hour per week in order to ensure we have Eucharistic Adoration ongoing in both Churches.
THANKS: Moyvane Playground Management Company
wish to thank all local businesses who have contributed so far. An　acknowledgement　sign of every contributor's name will be　temporarily　erected on site. 　Any businesses who wish to help out with this worthy project, please contact our treasurer Martin Mulvihill 087 6761353. Closing date for getting　acknowledgement　on this sign is the 7th 　February　2014.
THANKS: The Listowel Branch of “The Irish Wheelchair Association
would like to thank you for your consistent support and your very generous contribution to our Annual Church Gate Collection last weekend which totalled €684.00.
WRITERS’ WEEK closing date for entries in Novel competition 1st Feb. 2014.
LOCAL MAN: Sat 8th Feb 10am - 4.30pm Exploring John Moriarty's Vision and Wisdom with Michael Joyce & Josephine Fitzgibbon.
Tues. 11th Feb. Celebration of Married Love 8.00pm - House Team and married couple. Bookings 066-7134276. E.mail: ardfertretreat@eircom.net
BEREAVEMENT Group meeting at Listowel FRC on 29 Jan. at 7pm.
REQUIEM Mass for Maighread Scanlon nee O Callaghan was celebrated in Knockanure Church on 20th January 2014, Fr. Brendan O Callaghan was celebrant assisted by Fathers Tom McMahon, Declan O Connor ,John lucid, Joe Nolan, Paul Dillon, Martin Hagerty, Dan Ahern, Liam Keane, Denis Dwyer, John O Connor. Sean Ahern and Clare Keane sang the hymns. Maighread O Callaghan went to Knockanure School and later taught there for about 14 years. She went to Listowel Convent for her secondary school and went to Careysfort College for her teacher training, her first job was in Arklow. After teaching in Knockanure she lived in Olden with her husband Tony Scanlon for some years, they then moved to Galway and continued to live there for the rest of their lives. The local school children provided a guard of honour for their former teacher. Maighread Scanlon was laid to rest beside her husband Tony and parents at Ahavoher Graveyard Knockanure. Family and friends gathered at the community Centre afterwards, a familiar setting as both her father Paddy O Callaghan and herself taught there.
DEATH took place on 20th January 2014 of Eileen Collins of Moyvane and late of Annascaul. Eileen is survived by her husband Jimmy, son Shane, daughters Carmel and Catherine, and her mother Kathleen, her son-in-law James, daughter-in-law Rimma, and grandson Liam, brothers John, Mike, and Tom, sister-in-law Annette and brother-in-law James. Requiem Mass for Eileen Collins was celebrated on Thursday the 23rd of January 2014 in Moyvane Church. followed by burial in Ahavoher Cemetery Knockanure.
DEATH has taken place of Sr. Mercedes Meade of the Sisters of Mercy, Monasterevin on Jan. 19th, 2014, at the Catherine McAuley's Nursing Home, Limerick; Survived by her nieces Mary and Joan, her nephews Brendan, John and Tom, her Mercy Community and her many friends. Requiem Mass for Sr. Mercedes was celebrated at St Peter and Paul's Church, Monasterevin on 21st January 2014, followed by Interment in St Evins Cemetery.
Sr. Mercedes was daughter of Jack Meade of Kilmorna and Catherine Fitzmaurice of Moyvane. She was predeceased by all of her siblings, Bridie Meade who died in November 2013, her brother Joe and sister Hannah Moloney who died in March 2010.
DEATH took place on 24th January 2014 of Eileen Galvin nee Relihan of Leitrim East and formerly of Knockreagh. She was predeceased by her husband Brendan, sons Gerry and Pat, and sister Josephine and survived by her sons John, Tom, Eddie, and Mike, daughters-in-law Chris, Kathleen, Deirdre, and Patricia, brother Eamon, sisters Phil and Lulu, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass for Eileen Galvin was celebrated in Moyvane Church on Sunday 26th January 2014, she was laid to rest in Ahavoher Cemetery afterwards.
DEATH took place recently in England of Sister Aquinas Liston of Dirreen, Athea.
ANNIVERSARIES: Maureen Moran, Cathal Kennelly, Nora Hunt, Fr Jer Downey, Bridie McElligott, Helen Roche, Michael O Regan, Mai Trant, Michael Bambury, Eileen Holly, Davie McMahon,William Hudson, Mary Enright, Sean O Histon, Sr. Peter Hudson, Anthony Kennelly, Sheila O Connor, Bridget Neville, Pat Barrett, Patie Enright, Mike Brosnan, Bridie Stack, Jer Woods, Bill Buckley, Nell Kiely, Eileen Ahern, Mary Fitzgibbons, Brendan Keane. Mass on Tues. 28th at 7.30pm for John Dore, Months Mind. Mass on Wed. 29th at 7.30pm for Jerry & Jenny O’Carroll. Mass on Thurs. 30th at 7.30pm for Margaret Bearsley, Months Mind. Mass on Fri. 31st at 7.30pm for Deceased members of the Sheehy Family, Aughrim & Bill O’Connell. Mass on Sat. 1st 7.30pm for Martin & Mary Mulvihill. Mass on Sun. 2nd at 10.00am for James & Catherine Flaherty
FEAST: Mon. 3rd Feast of St. Blaise Mass with the blessing of throats at 7.30pm.
CHURCH NEWS: Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request.
AGM of the Parish Pastoral Council with be held in the Marian Hall on Tuesday 28th January at 8pm.
Adoration; Moyvane Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Wed. 10.00am to 7.00pm. Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm.
Readers: Vigil, John Corbett, 11.00am Amanda Coulson & Aine O’Connor. Knockanure: 10.00am Gerard Leahy & Brenda Clancy.
GRANDPARENTS Day. Catholic Schools Week 2014 will be celebrated from Jan26th to Feb 2nd.
DANCING: The West Limerick Set Dancing club’s workshop weekend will run from Friday 7th February to Sunday 9th February at the Devon Inn Templeglantine.
SINGING Club in Abbeyfeale will hold their night on Feb. 6th at 9.30pm.
COURSE: Occupational First Aid Course : Names are being taken for an occupational first aid course (Fetac level 5) to commence shortly at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to provide first aid within the workplace. For further detials contact Molly on 068 23584.
KDYS LISTOWEL : It has come to our attention that sponsorship cards have been used illegitimately in Listowel and Duagh over the past week. All official blue sponsorship cards have been recalled. If you are approached to buy a line or sponsor a KDYS, Listowel Youth Club event, please be aware that this may be a forgery. An Garda Siochana are also aware of this.
TALK: Tommy O'Connor will give a talk on the history of Ardfert hurling in Ardfert Retreat Centre at 8pm on Jan. 30th.
LISTOWEL FOOD FAIR: Are holding a meeting on Wednesday 29th January at 8pm. in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Anyone wishing to make a contribution are welcome to attend.
ADULT LITERACY & BASIC EDUCATION, LISTOWEL Take the first step and join our classes which are confidential, free and lots of fun. You could also learn one to one. Classes commencing shortly are Personal Development, Job Seeking and Interview skills, Maths, Literacy. Call Mary on 068 23866 / 086 7969627.
www.duaghns.scoilnet.ie The pupils of Mrs Keanes class are involved in the Junior Entrepreneurs Project. This year they have chosen to
produce a fridge magnet of St Brigid’s Cross
THOUGHT: “No ray of light can shine if severed from it’s source; without my inner light - I lost my course” (Angelus Silesius). Is God calling you to be a Priest? Contact Vocation Director. Fr. Liam Lovell. Mobile 087 1640967 liam.lovell@yahoo.ie
USEFUL numbers: (1) Suicide Helpline 1800 742 745. (2) Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800 742 645. (3) Yana (You are not alone) 068 21188. (4) Living Links Kerry ( Loved one who have experienced death by suicide) 087 9006300. (5) Psychiatric unit TGH 066 7126222.
MEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP are having their meeting in Recovery Haven (Cancer Support House) Tralee, on Wednesday 29th at 7.30pm. All men with any type of Cancer, at any stage of their journey are welcome to join this new group. We are having a talk on "Diet for Optimum Health" by Erina MacSweeney (Nutritionist). Any queries please contact Siobhán on 066-7192122.
CARE BRIGHT HAVE INVITED Alice Taylor to speak next Wednesday night 29th January at 7pm. at the Listowel Arms Hotel. We are a not for profit homecare provider and we will be providing employment in the Listowel area soon but first of all we need to tell people that our services are available. Ideally, we would like if people could call/text their name and number of seats they require to 0858173413 we know not everyone would have access to a phone, so they are welcome to show up on the night.
PANTO: A bus will travel to Puss in Boots performed by Killorglin players in the I.N.E.C. Killarney on Sunday, February 16, pick up at the bus stop outside the Church in Abbeyfeale at 4.45pm. performance commences at 6pm. Contact Maureen 087 9845102.
PILGRIMAGE: Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima, May 8th to15th 2014. Flight from Kerry Airport to Faro Return. 5 nights / 2 nights Algarve(seaside). Spiritual Director: Fr. Noel Spring, Ballybunion. More from Tel. 066 7131328.
NEW LIFE WITH MATTHEW’S GOSPEL Fr. Seamus O'Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth and a priest of the Diocese of Kerry will explore over two nights - Jan 31st and Feb 7th, A Gospel for a New People: Discovering New Life with Matthew's Gospel in St. Brendan's Pastoral Centre, Rock Street. Each evening will begin at 7.30pm and will conclude at 9.15pm, prior registration. Please bring a Bible or the Gospel of Matthew.
To book a place email francesrowland@dioceseofkerry.ie or tel. 064-6632644
USEFUL WEBSITE: OneStepUp.ie provides local contacts and useful resources for those looking for a particular course or information on further education and training opportunities in Ireland.
MAURA NOLAN; Will release her latest production with two public launches. The first will be in St, Ita’s Community Hospital, Newcastle West on Thursday, 30th January at 2 pm followed by a second launch at the Top of the Town, Athea on Friday, 14th February at 9pm

MUSIC: Ceol Luimnigh Concert
A party was held for residents of Killeline Nursing Home, Newcastle West on Sunday, January 12th 2014. The following Ceol Luimnigh members provided the entertainment which was enjoyed by all the residents and staff. Tom O’Donoghue, John Mullins, Ide Hession, Martin Keyes, Donie Lyons, Terence O’Mahony, Ned McGee, Con Warren, Mary O’Keeffe, Pat Daly, Pat Curtin, Sean O’Gorman, Martin Enright, Pierce Rowsome, John O’Riordan, Con Herbert, Tom O’Riordan, Irene Reidy, Mary Lynch, Daithí O’Riordan. Red Cross members, Josie O’Keeffe, Norah Dooley and Pat Dalton MC.
‘ST0P IT NURSE’: Athea Drama Group presents a production of the comedy ‘Stop it Nurse’ by Sam Cree. Performances will take place in Con Colbert Memorial Hall, Athea on Sunday 26 and Thursday 30 Jan. continuing Saturday, February 1 and Sunday 2 at 8pm nightly. The show is set in the men's surgical ward of a hospital which is run by the stern ward sister (Hannah Finnegan) who is aided by hard working nurse Holmes (Claire O Connor) and the not so bright trainee Freda Ferguson (Karina Buckley) The play tells the story of opposing supporters Sammy Mc Cracken (Damien Ahern) and Felix Devlin (Jack Denihan) who collide on the way into the Cup Final between Athea United and Carrig Celtic. Their hospitalisation ends the peaceful stay of the agreeable Bert Cooper (Donal Woulfe) and Harold Smiley (Roger Ryan) who has a strange sense of humour and likes to see pain inflicted on others. When the eccentric spinster and hospital visitor Miss Cherry (Annette O' Donnell) distressed Phyllis (Laura Quille) and her tank-like brother Mad McGurk (Tony Halpin) together with cantankerous Martha Cooper (Margaret Reidy) and Bert's bit on the side Dolores (Margaret Mary Mullane) are added to the equation. The Play is directed by Theresa O'Halloran
SONG: The Boys of Sweet Duagh: by Tade Gowran
Oh sad mournful is the tale that I am forced to tell
From Ballyheigue to Abbeyfeale we'll mourn their loss as well
Where are the men who raised the flag when freedom's sword did draw
Who trampled down the English flag, the boys of sweet Duagh.

When Kerrymen from far and near attended the Brosna raid,
They were the first to appear and started the blockade,
With motor car prepare for war; with hatchet, rope and saw
They first came on to lead the van, the boys of sweet Duagh.

Sad was their fate I must relate; no danger did they fear
In youth and bloom they met their doom the solders ambush near.
No friendly voice, no warning sound advised them to withdraw,
The Saxon bayonets did surround our boys of sweet Duagh

Surrounded by the Khakie clan, what could our Fenians do?
I'm proud to say one Kerryman from the soldiers did break through
He warned the company in the rear and told them what he saw
He saved his comrades then and there; that boy from sweet Duagh.

McMahon brave, Fitzgerald true and Relihan also,
Mulcaire and Stack, brave heroes too were captured by the foe.
And Jimmy Joy that noble boy who broke the English law,
They died to see their country free, those boys of sweet Duagh.

The car drove on; their leaders gone what rescue could they make?
The volunteers then did retreat, their hearts were fit to break.
The boys were trapped, the raid was stopped the forces did withdraw
'Twas hard to face their native place the boys of sweet Duagh.
In Wormwood Scrubs with labour hard two years they did remain
But England's power is dead and gone we will have them back again.
God bless our men in jail within, the bravest Ireland saw
So may we see old Ireland free and the boys of sweet Duagh.

POEM by Dick Carmody .
God’s Acre

God’s Acre bids me enter through the well trodden stile of crafted limestone
Man’s handiwork separating the living from the dead, the busy from the rested
Therein repose the remains of the unmentioned, unlisted and oft forgotten
In distant times of want, denial and inhumanity they came here for final rest
Alone they sometimes sought it out, cold refuge against an even colder neglect
Last faltering steps taken to meet their Maker in the soft embrace of Mother Earth
Or in make-shift carts a final journey shared from workhouse or roadside refuge
Drawn over limestone paths by souls rehearsing their own inevitable last journey.
In our own time of plenty and opportunity we still seek out this relic from the past
Stepping inside from a world speeding by, we each find our own personal recess
Arriving to repose the burdens of our living with the memories of those deceased
The Stations, the Grotto, the Altar and the Cross all give us comfort on our way
Departing we are relieved, comforted and renewed by this sanctuary to our dead
God surely chose his Acre wisely, its great value not being of our choice or making.
©Dick Carmody January, 2013

Martin Luther King
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Knoc

Listowel History from the papers
Australasian Chronicle 10 April 1840
Miscellanea.
A CONTRAST BY LORD LISTOWEL. IRELAND IN Tory Times.-I call to mind the year 1822, when my house was fortified in an un usual manner, panels of wood being lined with iron to make them slug-proof, and the light of heaven shut out from the principal apartments by permanent barricades. Then was the time when, as it were to compensate for this darkness by day, we were illuminated by night by the torch of the incendiary when every night brought with it a panoramic view of property in flames-when soldiers were quartered in the houses of the gentry for their protection, and when the same gentry took arms and ball-cartridge with them when they retired to rest, as regularly as they took their chamber-lights. IRELAND AT PRESENT.-The very same localities in which those disastrous events occurred have been remarkable of late years for perfect tranquillity as well as rarity of crime. During this period the doors and windows of our houses might have been at any time left unclosed by night, without the slightest apprehension of danger, either to life or property. I say it with confidence, that the south of Ireland, presenting the great counties of Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, and, I may add, a portion of Tipperary, could not be more tranquil than it is at present, or than it has been during Lord Normandy's administration.

15 June 1916 Argus
Kitchener. With the loss of Lord Kitchener the Empire loses one of its few great men. Perhaps when all elements - attainment, purpose, and personality - are taken together, he was the greatest man of all. His whole heart was given to his work, his whole will - and it was a strong one - was bent to the task of making Britain a great military nation in the short space of two years. He did it. His work was accomplished, and it was a work the immensity of which must fill every thinking man with amazement and admiration. He made an army of 5,000,000 men out of the raw material in that incredibly short space of time. It was fitting that Ireland, which has given us so many of our greatest generals, should be able to claim him too, so far at least as his birthplace is concerned. Horatio Herbert Kitchener was the second son of Lieut.-Colonel H. H. Kitchener, of the 13th Dragoons. Colonel Kitchener had settled in Ireland at a small country house near Listowel, and it was there that on June 24, 1850, his famous son was born. Appropriately enough the name of the house had the ring of battle in it - Gunsborough. A few years later Colonel Kitchener removed with his family to Crotta House, Ballylongford, County Kerry, and here the Kitchener boys were educated and brought up. At the age of 18 he entered the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.-' Argus.'

21 June 1916 Mortlake Dispatch Victoria.
KITCHENER'S BOYHOOD.
SCHOOLMATE'S RECOLLECTIONS.
dreaded deep water. The human note.
Mr. Michael Byrnes, of the Central Hotel, Henty, an ex-resident 0f Wagga, where he is well known, and, where several of his sons are in business, was a schoolmate of Lord Kitchener. Mr. Byrnes re lated many interesting- facts concerning the late War Lord's early life.
playmates TOGETHER.
"It is over 55 years ago," says Mr. Byrnes, "since Lord Kitchener went to the old National School at Kilflynn, sweet County Kerry, which I attended. It was half-way between Listowel and Tralee, and his father, Colonel Kitchener, had a farm called Crotta Domain. My recollections of the boy Kitchener are very distinct, although it is so many years ago. We were neighbours and playmates together, and always the best of chums. We were just about the same age, both under 10 years, and we were both nature lovers, and rambled about the beautiful countryside in each other's company. Although there was nothing very remarkable about the boy in the way of cleverness at school, yet I've always vividly re membered him through the long years. No doubt he had a personality. He was a very strange boy in many ways, very reserved and studious. He didn't mix with the crowd of schoolboys in their pastimes. He preferred being by himself very often, not that he was stuck up in any shape or form, and although not many of his school mates shared his confidences, he was liked and respected by the whole of them, and enjoyed a popularity which was strange, considering his studious moods and attitude of aloofness. He never cared for football or hurling, but was passionately fond of horses. He was always happy on horse back, and loved to follow the hounds. The sight of the hunts men and the dogs, and the sound of the horn, always woke him out of his usual seriousness, and he used to get very excited and enthusiastic when the meets were on.

NO SIGNS OF CLEVERNESS.
"At school he was not by any means a dull boy, but, as I said before, he didn't, to our minds, show any signs of cleverness. The masters, however, thought a lot of him, and he always managed to get through his lessons without difficulty.
"The boy Herbert was always terribly frightened of his father, Colonel Kitchener, who was a dour and silent man, and a regular martinet. We were all afraid of the old man, who used to chase us out of the woods, but as long as Herbert was with him we felt all right.
"Every summer we boys used to spend a month at Banna Strand, a little watering place on the sea. Young Kitchener always came with us, and we always stayed with uncles and aunts of mine who lived there With all my family .he was a great favourite, and the womenfolk particularly were fond of the gentlemanly, quiet lad. Strange to say, he had a dread of deep water ; a big wave would always drive him back to shore, and he would never go in any depth. The remarkable thing was that he was utterly fearless in every other direction. Looking back, on his extraordinarily boyish fear of the deep sea, it appears' uncannily pathetic now that he has found a lonely grave in the depths of the ocean. But the boy loved to wander by the sea, and our holidays were always happy outings. When young Kitchener left the school, and the neighbourhood, there was general regret.

RE-UNION IN SYDNEY. ! When Lord Kitchener visited
Australia in 1910, continued Mr. Byrnes, I determined to see him, and came down to Sydney for the purpose. I went up to Government House, where he was staying, and met the late Colonel (then Captain) Fitzgerald, his A.D.C. saw in a newspaper a statement that Colonel Fitzgerald's chief duty was keeping people- away from Lord Kitchener, and I quite believe it. The gallant soldier was gentlemanly and affable to me in every way, but he put me through a regular catechism. I told him I was a schoolmate of the general's in County Kerry, Ireland and he wanted to know the names of the towns. I replied that there was no town it was between Tralee and Listowel. 'But he said, there is a Tralee in England and a Listowel, too.' He Puzzled me for a minute. I couldn't make out what he was driving at. Evidently he doubted and was trying to trip me up. at last he put down all the particulars on paper, and took them to Lord Kitchener. I hadn't to wait a minute before Lord Kitchener came out with outstretched
hands, and gave me a welcome warm enough to gladden the heart of any fellow Irishman, He remembered me at once after all the years, and I was a pleased and happy man. There are some stories of the late Lord Kitchener that convey the idea that he was official and unapproachable, but my experience of him on that, to me. memorable morning, showed that he was possessed of indeed very human qualities. He was frankly delighted in meeting a friend of his childhood, and I spent a happy hour with him in his room, reminiscing over old times. There was nobody amongst my family that he didn't inquire after, and his recollections of our schoolmates and chums, many long since dead, was wonderful. He said he was truly happy to meet me, and that I was the only schoolmate of that old school in County Kerry that he had met since he left the place. There was nothing of the stern soldier about him that day ; he was just like a warm-hearted boy, and was kind ness itself to me. He thought I had a wonderful memory, bringing back people and events of so long ago, but there was nothing that he himself forgot. All the little happenings of our boyhood were brought out of the past, and he appeared to fairly revel in our mutual recollections. When my visit was concluded he said he was astonished how quickly and pleasantly the time had gone.

"With such personal and intimate recollections of a great man," concluded Mr. Byrnes, ' 'can you wander that I feel deep sorrow over his tragic death, and a great big pride in having known him, and enjoyed his friendship, both in the days of our childhood together in sweet . County Kerry and in the recent years of his illustrious career.

Western Star Roma Advertiser 24 Nov 1886
Capture of Moonlighters.
Home News, October 1.1886
Considerable satisfaction is expressed among the law abiding classes in the south west of Ireland at the clever coup by which some moonlighters were frustrated a few nights since by the gallant action of the police. This is looked upon as having connection with General Buller's visit to the district, and a feeling of satisfaction and increased security begins to be felt at this successful commencement of what is hoped to be a new regime of law and order. The details of the affair are as follow:—A police patrol obtained information that a party of moon lighters would visit the house of a man named James Mangan at Feales Bridge. They went to the house and secreted themselves in the kitchen. Before long a knock was heard at the back door, whereupon the police went out at the front of the house, came round to the back premises, and there met the marauders face to face. The con stables called upon them to surrender, the reply being a discharge of firearms. The police returned the fire, discharging twelve shots from different volleys. The moonlighters, retreated, but nevertheless fired again, discharging seven rounds. Con stable Power, who was in charge of the patrol, ran among the moonlighters as one of them fell under the fire of the police. He caught a second man and made him a prisoner, the others escaping for the time. The affray lasted only ten minutes. Con stable Power had the fallen man put into a cart, and not being able to get a horse, drew it himself to the police hut. The other constables brought along the other prisoner, who was also wounded in the hand. Power's prisoner had buckshot wounds in his right thigh, he was identified as Richard ' Mahoney, a plasterer, from Castleisland. The second man is Michael Griffin, of Knocknagoshel, a labourer. The police from the hut immediately searched the neighbourhood and made four more arrests. Medical attendance was procured for the wounded man, and the prisoners were conveyed to Listowel under a strong escort. Mahoney's

wound is not dangerous, though he is at present weak. The names of the other prisoners are Mathew and William Dillane, Mathew Connor, and Michael Reily. The magistrates at Listowel are engaged investigating the affair, and Mahoney and Griffin have been, sent for trial at the assizes. The others are remanded.

Intelligence received in Dublin on Sept. 27 from county Kerry states that five youths were arrested in a yard at Castleisland when preparing for a moonlighting expedition. Special vigilance is being shown by the patrols throughout Kerry, and they are all under arms. A correspondent, telegraphing from Castleisland, gives the following particulars:—" It appears that the police observed a party of young men strolling about the town whom they suspected to be concerned in the many outrages which have taken place in the district recently, and which have gained for Castleisland its un enviable name. The police kept them in view until they saw them go round to the back of the houses at the top of the town. The police who were in charge of Sergeant O'Donnell, numbering five, lay in wait in a field adjoining for some time. Finding that those whom they were watching did not come out soon again, they fallowed into a large yard which is common to several houses. Here they found the men in the act of disguising themselves. The police surrounded them immediately and took them into custody. On searching them they found, either in they possession or on the ground beside them, three revolvers, a long sword, a dagger, and a store bag containing ammunition The prisoners were taken at once to the police barracks, where their names were taken down. They all reside in Castleisland and the neighbourhood.'

Freeman’s Journal 28 May 1879
DEATH OF A VETERN POLITICIAN.
Saunder's Irish Daily News of Tuesday, March 88, says : — ' One of the last links which bind us to the period of which Lever and Maxwell wrote has been dissolved. Mr. Maurice Leonard, a well-known and universally respected solicitor of Listowel, has gone to his last account. He had reached the venerable age of seventy-five. Educated at Clongroves Wood College— then, as now, our first Catholic

College. He was indentured to Mr Corney Delaney, the famous Southern solicitor, who was for many years member of Parliament for Clare. Under the guidance of Mr. Delaney he conducted the memorable Clare election, canvassing in many parts of that county as agent for Daniel O'Connell. This was the first action which brought him into public notice, and he ' kept the souvenir,' and could tell of those days up to the time of his death. A friend of O'Connell, Shiel, and The O'Gorman Mahon, he took a leading part in political struggles of North Kerry during nearly half a century. Well known as a hard rider and a keen sportsman and follower of the Derrynane hounds, he quickly endeared himself to the country people of Kerry, and his great intellectual powers and business capacity at once ensured him an extensive practice. For the last thirty-nine years of his life he acted as agent and solicitor to the Earl of Listowel, and the tenantry of that estate will long deplore the loss of honest Maurice Leonard. His family, one of the oldest and most respectable of North Kerry, his education, much superior to that of the gentlemen of his day, and his genial hearty nature, caused his society to be sought for, not only in his own county, but through the neighbouring Counties of Clare and Limerick. When a poor tenant was unable to pay his rent he was often known to make good the sum on the estate he administered, and even on those of the neighbouring land lords. During the famine his large-hearted conduct elicited praise and hearty gratitude, and now, when he is gone, many will heartily grieve over the loss of an old friend and staunch protector.'
MONAGHAN.
A young man, while employed ploughing a field in a village called Scotstown, within a few miles of Monaghan, ploughed up some valuable ancient ornaments. The articles consist of two semi circular ornaments, about the size of a man's little finger. These ornaments are of, pure gold, fluted, and having small dices which turn upwards. Together with these, he found some bronze rings, perfectly whole, and some fragments of broken ones. The golden ornaments have the appearance of ladies' cloak fasteners used some centuries ago, whilst the appearance of the rings would suggest to one that a likeness existed between them and the ring money which formerly circulated in Ireland. The gold which is contained in the first mentioned articles is worth £4 Michael H. Gill, head of the great Dublin publishing firm, died on March 20th,1879 at the age of 86. Mr. Gill never took a prominent part in public affairs, but he never was with out influence in his day and generation. He contributed, perhaps, more than any other person to the elevation and extension of one Dublin's industries— printing. When, many years ago, he became lessee of the College Printing office, printing was at a low ebb in Dublin. There were fewer journeymen than there are employers now. The business was carried on principally in. the attics, kitchens, or outhouses of places of residence, in back streets, and the character of the work was in the main deplorable. A practical and tasteful workman, a business like and strict, though thoughtful, master, Mr. Gill soon had the affairs of the College office in order. The outcome of the rise of Irish national life, consequent on the Emancipation Act, O'Connell's agitation, and the interest excited in the country by the Ordnance Survey, bore fruit in the preparation of works of the first importance relating to Ireland, such as ' The Annals of the Four Masters,' .' Petrie's Round Towers,' the publications of the Archaeological Society, besides others of a more popular character that were published by Mr. Duffy. The printing of most of these important books (many of them illustrated) was confided to Mr. Gill, and Ireland soon saw a trade raised to the dignity of an art. Mr. Gill subsequently entered into partnership with Mr. M'Glashan. The extensive publishing and printing firm has for many years past been carried on under the entire control of his son, Mr. Henry J. Gill, T.C. A report having gained some circulation that the Duke of Leinster had served the authorities at Maynooth College with notice to quit, we (Irish Times), on inquiry, are in a position to state that the rumour is but partially correct. It appears that his Grace some time ago had drawn up a certain form of lease, the conditions of which all the tenants on the estates, with the exception of the College, accepted. When the latter was communicated with on the subject with respect to a small piece of land, consisting of about three fields, which they held from the Duke, the Bursar replied that he was unable to agree to the proposed lease till the meeting of the governing board in June. Mr. Hamilton, the agent of his Grace, as the gale day was in the present month, served with a notice to quit with respect to the three fields before mentioned.' but' appended to the document a note to the effect that if the lease were agreed to the notice would be withdrawn.


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MRS. J. B. SLOANE.

One of the very early pioneers of the Georgetown district, «and certainly one of the best known, in the person of Mrs. Sloane, passed to the Great Beyond last Tuesday, at St. Anthony's, Cairns, and her remains were interred in the Martyn Street cemetery on Wednesday, Mrs. Sloane was born in Listowel, County Of Kerry, Ireland, 67 years ago and came to this country over 40 years ago. She I met and married Mr. Sloane in 1889 at Charters Towers, and together they sought their fortune in the diggings .

14 June 1921 Western Argus
SIR A. VICARS' DEATH Sir Arthur Edward Vicars, who was murdered outside his residence, Kilmorna House, near Listowel, Ire land, last April, was born at Leamington in 1864. He was educated at Magdalen College School, Oxford. In 1893, while he was still under 30, he was appointed Ulster King of Arms and Registrar and Knight Attendant on the Order of St. Patrick, in succession to the late Sir Bernard Burke. He held this. office until 1907. Sir Arthur Vicars was, thoroughly versed in the sciences of heraldry and genealogy, and took a keen. interest in art and archaeology. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and a trustee of the National. Library of Ireland. His knowledge of Ex Libris was great, and he formed a large and valuable collection of book plates. In the performance of his duties' as Ulster King of Arms, Vicars showed energy and initiative. During his reign Queen Victoria and King Edward paid State visits to Ireland, and the ceremonial was, on both occasions, largely under his direction. He founded an Heraldic Museum at the Office of Arms . in Dublin Castle, and at his instance the, offices of Dublin Herald and I Cork Herald, which had long been in abeyance, were revived. He was knighted in 1896, and in 1903 was created a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. On July 6, 1907, the Irish Crown jewels, which were officially in Sir Arthur Vicars' keeping, were found, to have disappeared. The circumstances were most mysterious, and at the time gave rise to a great deal of speculation and rumour. The jewels, which included some very valuable diamonds, had been kept in a safe in an outer office. and not in the strong room, while evidence pointed to the fact that this safe had been opened with one or other of two keys., both of which were in his possession. In the autumn of 1907 Sir Arthur Vicars was relieved of his office. In January, 1908, Lord Aberdeen appointed a Viceregal Commission in order to investigate the circumstances of the loss of the Regalia and "to inquire whether Sir Arthur Vicars had exercised due vigilance and proper- care as the custodian thereof." Sir Arthur Vicars objected through his counsel to the terms of reference, and to the absence of any power on the part of the Commissioners to compel the attendance of witnesses or to ex amine them upon oath, and refused to appear before it.. After hearing police and other evidence, " which it regarded as sufficient, the Commission reported that it could not acquit Sir Arthur Vicars of want of proper care in the custody of the keys of the safe. For some time after this finding Sir Arthur Vicars continued to press for a full public and judicial inquiry, and his 'claim was the subject of questions in Parliament ; but Mr. Birrell, the Chief Secretary of the day, refused to con cede it. From 1908 until his death. Sir Arthur Vicars resided in County Kerry. On May 6. 1920, Lord Ask read in the House of Lords a letter from him, in which 'he de scribed a night raid upon his-house, Kilmorna, near Listowel. Hearing a loud knocking upon his door, he was called upon to open it. He re fused to do so; but the raiders broke it down, entered -the house, and, levelling guns 'at him, demanded the key of his strong room. This he would not surrender, whereupon the ringleader lined up ten of his armed men, counted' one, two, three," and then stopped. Sir 'Arthur Vicars still refused the key, but. consented to lead' the raiders 'to the strong room. ' After strenuous though fruitless 'efforts' to break into it they withdrew .

Freeman’s Journal Sydney 11 Dec 1886
JOHN DILLON, M.P., ON THE LAND FIGHT.

A large and enthusiastic open-air demonstration (says the Dublin Freeman, Oct 30 1886, was held in the village of Newtownsandes, on Monday , under the auspices of the Irish National League. Two brass bands enlivened the proceedings by discoursing National airs.

Mr. John Dillon, M.P., who was received with, loud and prolonged cheers, said — Rev. chairman and men of North Kerry, I think you will agree with me when I say that the time has come in North Kerry when the farmers of this country have got to decide whether they will make a stand at last for permission to live and feed their families on the land here, on which they were born, or whether they w:ll consent to go down one man after another, before the evicting land lords of North Kerry. (No, no.) Now, it has been said that if we let the people alone they would have a very much better time than we went round the country. It has been said that if the people of Ireland trusted as they used to trust in bygone days to the forbearance of their landlords that they would have better times, a great deal, than they would ever get from the National League. (No, no.) A Voice — We'd be in the workhouse but for you.
PEACEABLE, YET OPPRESSED. .Mr. Dillon — You have tried that policy for a great many years. The people of North Kerry have been peaceable people, they have been a rent paying people, under the greatest oppression, and under some of the worst landlords that live in Ireland to-day. They have struggled to meet their demands and pay the rent even when that rent was increased to an amount beyond human endurance, and what I ask you is this — What have you gained by that policy ? (Nothing-.) What have you gained to-day by peaceable means and by patience and by long- endurance and by trusting to the forbearance of the landlords ? You have gained this — that you have made Mr. George Sandes of North Kerry. (Boo.) Now., the policy which we wish the people of Ireland to adopt, and which, if they adopt only in the spirit of brave men, in the spirit in which the people of South Galway met the evictors of Clanricarde — if the people of Kerry only adopt our policy in that spirit, I say the day is at hand when George Sandes will leave North Kerry with his tail be tween his legs, like a dog who got a good kicking. (Cheers.) The yoke has been planted on your necks because you were patient and enduring, and if you will take that policy and take your stand like men, as the men of Woodford have done — if you will teach the sheriff of Kerry to evict you with with five hundred men like the people of Woodford — teach them, as they taught them, that it would take a thousand men of the British army and Irish constabulary to put a Woodford tenant out of his home ; that it would take them three days to do it ; if you teach the landlords of Kerry that so long as they use a man as their agent like George Sandes, that they will have to get their rents penny by penny, and get them by force out of every tenant, I tell you the landlords of North Kerry won't have George Sandes as their agent very long. (Cheers.) The people of this county, if they want to have an end of oppression, and rack-renting and insult, must confederate together and take means to get rid of this agent, and when you have succeeded in showing to the landlords of Kerry that

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when, they have .bad agents' and 'tyrannical agents that that means difficulty, and trouble and danger in getting their rents, then I say that the land lords will very soon get' rid of Mr. George Sande's just as they got rid of Mr. Samuel Murray Hussey in the south. '(Boo!) As long as Kenmare's tenants paid their rents to Samuel Hussey so long they had the pleasure of Samuel Hussey as their agent; but they entered into a confederation; they refused to pay any more rents on these estates as long as Samuel Hussey was agent ; and Samuel Hussey got the sack. (Laughter and cheers.) , A LANDLORD DEVICE. That is the policy which you must adopt, but before -I enter at greater length into the general policy recommended by the League, I wish to say a few words preference to the. statements of the county court' judge of this county on last Saturday in Listowel courthouse, not far from here. There were; I understand, some fifty or sixty ejectments, and the county court judge announced in court that he would give the best terms very good terms, he said — to those tenants who would come into court and show that they were willing to pay, anxious to pay, and were not influenced by any combination against the payment of rents. In other words, any man who would break the line by betraying his comrades would get the best terms. Now that is all very well— A Voice That is an old trick. Mr. Dillon : Now that is all very well; 'but. I'd like to know before the National League started in Kerry and before this agitation; 'rose, did you find the county court judge so, civil ? It is the old policy, when the people are strong, to send men to say, 'We will reward anybody who will become traitor and turn his back' upon -the people. But from those very men who offer; you those terms you would have got no mercy-had it not: been for this- agitation. I tell you all. he. has power under the law to give, no matter what he say is this — he has power to give you time to pay. He said, as I am told, in Listowel court-house on Saturday to one man who had .£90 rent— Will, you. pay and I will reduce it to £60 ?/Well the unfortunate tenant thought that was very extraordinary, for I venture, to say that, he never heard, it from a County Court Judge before. He (the tenant) said, ' Will it be wiped out altogether, your honour 'It will,' says the' judge ; 'but will you pay if I reduce it to .£60?'. 'Begorra,I will try said the man. 'Very well,' said the judge ; ' I will make an order that you pay .£20 now, .£20 in December, and ,£20 in February.' The tenant thought it a good arrangement, and so it was. It was a better arrangement than he would have got if the judge and the landlords were not afraid of the League. THE DECEIT OF THE DODGE. The judge had no power to forgive a shilling ; but the landlord put him up to this trick in order to break the line, and so they were trying to set the people disputing amongst themselves in order that they would get them all to pay up. Wow, if the people are fools enough to be taken in by such policy as that, you are greater fools than I ever thought you were, because if by such policy the landlords recognized that the agitation was broken, and on the various estates the people were betrayed, and some made settlements and some got no settlements, what mercy would they get next year or the year after when there was no agitation in the country ? They would go back to the old system, and there would be no mercy shown. (Cheers.) Let us consider the case of the man whose rent was reduced by .£30 out of -£90, This man, I believe, owed two or three years' rent, and he was to pay up everything before March next. But I think the landlord was making an exceedingly good bargain, and the tenant was so rejoiced at not being decreed on the spot that he might possibly have thought he was doing pretty well, but he was only doing what every landlord in Kerry would be delighted to do— namely, to get his tenant to pay instalments on account, leaving the whole rents against him ; that is to say, the balance the county court judge persuaded him was swept away he can be decreed for the moment the landlord thinks he has a penny. COMBINATION Men of North Kerry, the one policy by which the people can save themselves; from! the rack rents prevailing round Listowel is to carry out the combination, and let no man go behind his neighbour's back and get terms. That moment the landlord will get courage, -and come down upon you, and the words that were spoken in Lis towel Courthouse on Saturday show clearly that the people should join together, and then the landlords would begin to shake in their shoes. If it be true because: you have succeeded in keeping farms vacant from which; the right owners have been evicted, that, the landlords already begin to show the white feather, to some extent, what will be the effect if the people really stand as men by their programme, and show that on an estate where justice will not be done the rent must be dragged out by main force and law ? I am not one of those who would seek to mislead the people in this matter, and tell them they might not have to suffer something. But where they say that the present rents are breaking their backs, and where they say their neighbours on the same estate are reduced to poverty and ruin by these rents, I ask you whether it is wiser for you, as sensible men, to make a stand now while there is hope, or to let the landlord deal as he used in the past with them, one by one, until they go down to ruin.

A UNITED FRONT. If they resolved to make a struggle they should study United Ireland of last week. Let them as far as they can carry out the policy which was recommended in that paper. Let them show a bold and united front to the landlord, and I am perfectly convinced on my part that although some may have to suffer a little, they should not continue to submit patiently to a policy which like a wasting disease would kill them in the end. I say to every tenant in this ' parish who has got a copy of United Ireland — copies of the plan will be published and circulated in a few days— to post it on the wall of his house, and by and bye it will give him instructions what to do if an emergency turns up. (Cheers for William O'Brien.) There is no use in beginning a fight unless you intend to go .through it with the landlord, for what -makes the landlords go on is they believe you are not in earnest; when they see you are determined they always give in.' ((Cheers.)

Turn' the 'cattle into money. 1 ;On any estate were the tenants made up their minds they could not live and pay the rents demanded they must sell off their cattle— at all events get rid of a considerable number, and put the money aside,' because there is no use in pre tending that a man can resist successful the incursions of the sheriff if he has any consider able number of cattle, and it is a great deal better for him to turn them into money and put the money aside until the battle is over. (Cheers.) I don't say every man can do it, but if the cattle are cut down to fewer heads it will be easier to remove them when the horns blow. Now, that being the state of the case, I give very little for any estate where the sheriff finds a horn before him. I hope he will find plenty to blow horns, but very few horned beasts, and then if they try the other dodge and try to evict you out of your homes you can meet them there also. (Cheers.) I have gone around through many estates in this county during the last two or three days. I have gone over Lord Ormathwaite's and Mr. Supple's estates and some other estates, and all I can say is if you are afraid of going out of those farms over which George Sandes is agent then I have nothing more to say to you. If you are so much in love with Lord Ormathwaite's farms and rents, if you are afraid to be evicted out of these homesteads, there is no use in speaking to you at all, because a more miserable condition for a human being to be placed in I can't imagine than to be labouring year after year, knowing all the time he is doing nothing for himself and nothing for his wife and children, but everything he makes going into the hands of a man who does not care a straw if the tenant and his family went into the workhouse to-morrow. It would be better for them to collect all the money and keep it, not to pay the landlord, but to put off the evil day.
THE COST OF EVICTING. I don't think there is much chance in North Kerry of anybody else taking the land on you once you are put out. I am sure, nobody will touch it! (Cheers.) I was at Woodford the other day at the house of. Tom Sanders, where I witnessed a most amusing sight. There were two Emergency men in the house, and five policemen were there to take care of those two men. I made a calculation, and I found out that it cost Lord Clanricarde .£8 a week to pay emergencymen on his two farms, 'and it cost the Government .£27 a-week to keep the police. If Lord Ormathwaite begins that game, instead of having tenantry and rack-rents, he will have costly emergencymen and derelict farms. If you will be brave men the Ormathwaites and Supples will have trouble and difficulty in collecting their rents. I am convinced that you will succeed, and that very soon (cheers), and you will not alone succeed, but you will have all the evicted tenants reinstated. If you struggle and work half as hard to defend your rights as you worked in the past to make rack-rents for those men, there can be no more doubt than that to-morrow's sun will rise that you will hold the field, as Father O'Connor said, and that you will hold your own fields at a price which will enable you to live decently. (Cheers.) Mr. Harrington's speech. Mr. T. Harrington, M.P., then came forward amid cheers. He said this was the first occasion on which he had the honour of taking part with them in a great demonstration of the men of the combined counties of Limerick and Kerry. They had been engaged in this struggle now for a pretty long time, and he could not help asking himself the question put by his friend Mr. Dillon, who had just addressed them, how it is that this battle which you entered upon a few years ago with so much determination has not been brought sooner to a happy close. If they followed out the lines that had been suggested to them by Mr. Dillon, boldly and with determination, there was not the slightest shadow of doubt but victory would soon sit upon their banners.

8 Sept 1892 Freeman’s Journal
NORTH KERKY ELECTION.

RETURN OP MR, SEXTON. The poll for North Kerry was declared as follows : — Sexton (N) 2858 Burke (F) 776 Nationalist majority ... 2082 Mr. Thomas Sexton, M.P., addressed an enthusiastic meeting outside the Listowel Courthouse, after the declaration of the poll. In the course of his speech Mr. Sexton said : — I have no doubt that the patriotic spirit and the common- sense of the Irish people will prevail, and, when they will

have time to consider and reflect upon the lessons of the general elections, that the spirit of faction will be crushed and the unity and universality of the patriotic spirit will once more prevail through out Ireland. (Cheers.) Fellow-countrymen, what is the position to-day of the men who called us seceders Out of 81 National members re turned to the British House of Commons, our party comprise 72. (Cheers.) Those who at tempted to fasten upon us the designation of seceders are nine in number to-day. The facts are plain to-day before Ireland and the world. Not only have we the sympathy of: the Irish race in America, in Australia, but we incontestably proved by the constitutional mode of Parliamentary election that we have the confidence and enthusiastic support of the vast majority of the Irish race at home. (Loud cheers.) I take up with a willing heart and a determined will the commission you have given me. What do I understand by that commission? You instruct me first of all that it is my duty, and the duty of my colleagues of the Irish party, to prevent any man, any faction, or any body of men, for any cause, or at any time whatever, to embarrass and attempt to delay, or to attempt to defeat, the National cause of Ireland. (Cheers.) That cause must not only proceed, but it must proceed as

rapidly as possible. We must suffer no one to embarrass or delay it. (Cheers ) I understand your commission to mean that you know that our country has friends, and that our country has enemies, and you direct your representatives, and among them my humble self, that we must not help the enemies of our country, and we must not hurt the friends of our country ; but our duty is, and our course must be, to give aid and support to the friends of Ireland, and strongly and uncompromisingly stand out against her foes wherever we may find them. (Loud cheers.) I accept your commission. I accept it in the spirit of a man desiring that all the faculty that God and nature gave him should serve and advance his country. (Cheers.) I shall act with diligence in the dis charge of your commission, and I entertain the humble trust that my labours as your representative may result to the benefit of the people of North Kerry} as well as the honour of our native land and the welfare and contentment of our people. (Loud cheers.) Among the congratulatory messages received by Mr. Sexton was one from the Nationalists of Belfast.
THE NORTH SOBERING DOWN. 3 Sept 1893

A WELCOME CHANGE.

The sobering effect of the elections on our 12th July friends (says the Belfast Weekly, July 23) has been remarkable. By common consent, the 12th was a very dull day in Belfast, and the attitude of. the brethren very unlike what it was on some former July anniversaries . ' It was the most quiet 12th of July ever known,' says one authority, and another adds : ' There was at the various meetings very little bluster or defiance in the old fashion.' This is very pleasing, indeed, and something to be truly thankful for. It shows that the Orangemen are not so foolish as to talk of war, or even of lining the ditches, in the event of a Home Rule Ministry coming into office. Indeed it is clear that the flatness of the 12th was due entirely to the fact that the Government majority was then known to have disappeared, and that in its place a Home Rule majority was rapidly taking its place. We thus see a very different state of affairs from that which was pictured so alarmingly not so long ago, when we were told that the Orangemen would rise at the first sign of Mr. Gladstone's restoration to power The beneficent change is, we are glad to say, largely due to the wise action of some of the Orange leaders themselves, and this, too, is most gratifying, because it augurs well for the preservation of the peace daring the altered times that are now before us. We were told sometime ago, and again a time ago, that Ulster would. fight, and would tight to the death, rather than allow Home Rule to Ireland and to themselves, and peaceable people who desired to see justice done, yet were threatened with riots if they insisted upon it, were alarmed because of the threats conveyed. But the Orangemen are not as bad as they were represented to be. They are not going to fight, and on the 12th they gave us a foretaste and pledge, as it were, of their peaceable disposition. Archdeacon leaver is a shining light among the brethren, and a good an interpreter of Orange sentiment and feeling as to be found among the entire body. At the meeting on Tuesday in the Gardens this Orange parson delivered a speech, and in that speech he delicately, of course, proceeded to touch upon the present crisis, not in a fire-eating style, but in a truly prayerful spirit. He began by referring to the Imperial ' destruction ' of their Established

Church over 20 years ago by Mr. Gladstone Commons comparison, and reminded his bearers that he was one of those who opposed that ' destruction.' But; another destruction was, he said, threatened now, and he added, ' In the providence of God, Mr. Gladstone was then successful, and it might be that he would now succeed.' Did Archdeacon Seaver rouse his audience to fury at the bare idea of such an outrage on the Protestant liberties of the North-East corner, or did he call on them to take up the sword, and march forth to meet the foe ? Not at all- His advice is very different. It is worth knowing, and deserves to be spread far and wide. ' They, as Christians,' said Archdeacon Seaver, ' should leave everything in the hands of Him who worked all things according to His will, and to do honestly their duty in the place to which God had called them. The, short-sighted mortals, did not always know what was best for them, and they should commend themselves into the hand of the Lord to do as He thought right.' Here surely is the proper Christian spirit to display in all times of tribulation and trial, and, as we read the loving words of the Archdeacon and see the wise counsel he has given, we begin to lament that such counsel, if it; was given, was not followed in 1886

Had. it been followed how different might not the history of that stormy period have been ! The question will now, of course, be revived, and will be studied carefully in the light of Dr. Seaver's candid advice addressed to his Orange brethren ' We,' he added, ' short-sighted mortals, do not always know what is best for us, and we should commend ourselves into the hands of the Lord to do as He thinks right.' Noble words, worthy or a great occasion ! How much wiser than the vain vamping’s of those who called on the Orangemen to line the ditches and to eat up the (Queen's forces, and do many other foolish things !

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Freeman’s Journal 14 April 1894
THE PRIESTS AND EDUCATION.
(to the editor.)
Sir, — The Bulletin of last week tries to prove the truth of its accusation that priestly influence is adverse to the spread of education. To sustain this, charge it mentions the ignorance prevailing in the South West of Ireland. This slander of the Bulletin is but the prolonged jeer of the Protestant England of the latter and early part of the present century, who, after having cut off the priests and driven the people to hell or Con naught,' pointed them out to Europe with a finger of derision as compounds of ignorance, poverty, and vice due, of course, to priestly influence and Romanism, The Bulletin scribe, who jumped off to the South west corner of Ireland, reminds us of an English Protestant of this century who, to detect the abuses of popery, travelled in a country whose language he did not know. He saw hanging on the door of a Cathedral-church in Belgium a large card on which were printed church regulations. The poor fellow, not knowing Flemish, mistook the regulations for a list of the sale of indulgence, translated them as such, and then skedaddled back to London to publish there his awful revelations. Why did not the Bulletin confine its search to Australia ? Or why, in its flight, did it not alight on some one of the intermediate countries of Italy, France, or Spain ? In the latter countries literature has received polish and perfection from priests and from men educated in their schools ; and in their ranks you have men the most gifted in science and eloquence. The infidel Voltaire confessed so much. But the Bulletin was in the S. W. corner of Ireland, where Voltaire never was ; and it assures us that priestly authority obtains there more than anywhere else. Why then, in Clare at the last general election, were the Parnellite members, to whom the priests were opposed, returned by a large majority ? Why at the Kerry election, which took place before the Ballot Act passed into law, was the candidate of Bishop Moriarty beaten by an overwhelming majority ? Why were not the efforts of; bishop and priests able to suppress the Fenian rising of '67 in that county ? The truth is, the Irish people are loyal to their priests and religion, as all Catholics should be ; and they can distinguish between loyalty in religion and slavishness in politics With regard to education. Take Kerry, for instance, the most South-westerly. In a large portion of that county Irish is the vernacular, and it is almost as difficult to teach the children English as it is French or German, nevertheless

besides the National schools, which in a sense are Catholic, that are scattered throughout the county, there are four large institutions for high education established and taught by priests. One at Killarney, teaching the sciences and languages, has 300 boys, including boarders and day -pupils. There is an average attendance of 130 at a similar institution in Listowel, while in Tralee at the two schools conducted by priests, there are 180 and 6O respectively. Furthermore, the Christian Brothers have several schools, in some of which modern languages are taught. I need not enumerate the schools of high education under the care of Nuns. I trust the Bulletin scribe will notice these schools from his balloon the next time he takes his round-the-world flight. Yours, &c. ONE EDUCATED BY PRIESTS.

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5 Aug 1835 Sydney Moniter
COUNTY KERRY -ELECTION. The threat's and intimidations which have been used far exceed the powers of description ; however, the annexed copy ,of notice which was posted upon the chapel of Listowel. intended for Lord Ennismore's tenants, will show the state of this --unfortunate-country TH EPATRIOT'S CURSE, ""Electors of Kerry-Our county election takes place on Tuesday next, and Kerry, nay Ireland, expects that every man this day will do his duty and waiving all prologue, I declare at once-that whatever creature clothed in human nature--whatsoever, base wretch, political renegade, or hire ling ruffian oh ! the weakness of language to describe him), shall be found-so vile, treacherous, and corrupt, as to vote for the Knight of Kerry, or any such sham reformer (a man who circumscribed the spirit of patriotism within the wizard circle of the Protestant interest-who was brought over to side with the Ministry by Burgundy, kind words or counselling, or by bribery, intrigue and pension list expansible ad infinitum), should never be seen in public but as a loathsome object, at which the slow-moving-finger of scorn shall be pointed at.--Amen. - " May his conscience prove the worm that ever gnaweth upon the vitals, until he be reduced to that degree of emaciation, that a surgeon might practice osteology on his carrion frame.--Amen' May a sea of dreams, tumultuous and spectral visions, nightly fright the placidity and calm of his sleep, and may he nightly repose himself in sheets contaminated and adulterous.-Amen. "' May his children prove ungrateful and dis obedient ; and should he need a crutch, may they push It from their old limping sire, and with it beat out his brains -Amen. " My his daughters to general filth becoming Amen. In time, may his country disregard him, his friends and neighbours despise him may ,the young children spout him, as' he moves along. may domestic strife drown him in perpetual confusion and-riot, and-when the angel of death shall hover over him, may the awful reflection blast him in his last hour, " I might have saved my country might, but did not.' Readers, all say-Amen, Amen, Amen. Correspondent of the London Times.


22 July 1920
Freeman’s Journal
HOW SINN FEIN COURTS , WORK.
REMARKABLE GROWTH OF TRIBUNALS. CASES IN MANY COUNTIES.
Sinn Fein Courts are gradually making their appearance in many centres, and are dealing with criminal and civil cases of all kinds (writes the Irish 'Weekly Independent. ) At a Volunteer court-martial in Kerry, at which three men were charged with breaking into a store and stealing a quantity of wine and beer, the accused pleaded guilty, and signed an undertaking to be of good behaviour in the future, and to do all in their power to prevent others committing an offence, and they also undertook to abstain from drink.
imprisonment from the date of their arrest. Volunteer advocates appeared for the prosecution and de fence. . At Banemore, about 5 miles from Listowel, Volunteers arrested three young men, who were charged with throwing down the fences of Mr. J. Lamb, Tralee. When the fences were interfered with before, the local forces of Sinn Fein reconstructed the boundaries. It is alleged that the trouble arose out of the -refusal of Mrs. Lamb to give away her holding for distribution among uneconomic holders. 'The destination of the prisoners is unknown' (says the 'Kerry People') 'but it is believed to be a kind of phantom island some 50 miles remote from- Ballybunion, and called the Limbo of the Atlantic.


13- 2-1897 Chronicle Adelaide Moving Bog.
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Moving bogs are by no means of uncommon occurrence in Kerry. Most bogs, indeed, move a little after heavy rains, and subside again when the dry weather takes off the moisture, but occasionally a bog moves a considerable distance. As a rule they move slowly, and the people living around them have ample notice— sometimes many days' notice. The movement of this bog is distinguished from the others (the Freeman'^ Journal points out) in its suddenness, the loss of life that it occasioned, and. the widespread devastation that it wrought. The last great movement of a bog .in Kerry occurred nearly- twenty years ago, in the neighbourhood of Ballylongford, north of Lis. towel. There, as in Dunmore in Galway, the movement was slow, as the ground was level,, but the peat encroached gradually on the surrounding country, and a number of people.

French View of Ireland 1888
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7 March 1929 Freeman’s Journal
.The Late Edmund M'Sweeny

News of the death of that ' staunch Irish Republican, Mr. Edmund M'Sweeny, which occurred at his home, 'Bay View,' Canberra-street, Randwick, on Sunday, February 24th, came .as a sad blow to

his numerous relatives and friends'. He had been in failing health for months prior to his decease, and had known for some time that his days were numbered ; yet he faced death as he faced life, cheer fully and unafraid. The prophetic words of Joseph Plunkett, written in 1916, could be aptly applied to him: 'Because I know the spark Of God has no eclipse, Now death and I embark And sail into the dark With laughter on our lips.' The' late Mr M''Sweeny was a man of sterling character and an exemplary Catholic. In every activity that furthered Irish freedom or culture he was' an earnest advocate and worker. Two , things particularly characteristic of him were joy in serving Ireland and unobtrusiveness in rendering service. He never sought praise or reward for anything he did. In association with his life-long friend, the late Dr. Chas. W. M'Carthy he-was an active member of the committee; which erected the magnificent '98 memorial in Waverley Cemetery, under which lie the hallowed 're- ,, mains of Michael Dwyer (the Wicklow Chieftain) and his wife. He was at one time secretary of the Irish 'National Foresters, and was a foundation member of the Irish National Association, of which he was for many years president. During the stirring days in Ireland,, when : Sinn Fein -was -fighting for the liberty of small nations, Mr. M'Sweeny's patriotic' efforts to aid his fellow countrymen at home earned for him six months' internment as a political prisoner in Darlinghurst military gaol. . The late Mr. M'Sweeny was born in County Tipperary 68 years ago. His parents ' belonged to Ballydonohoe, County Kerry, midway between picturesque Ballybunion and Listowel, to which place they returned when Mr. M'Sweeny was eight years of age. On reaching manhood he went to -' New Zealand, where he taught school for a while at Auckland. After spending a few years at various occupations in both ; North and South Islands, he came to - , Melbourne and thence to Sydney, where he engaged in business. Mr. M'Sweeny married Miss O'Connor, a distant relative of the O'Rahilly, who was killed in the 1916 rising. Four of Mrs. M'Sweeny's sisters entered religion in Sydney, joining the Sisters of Charity. During his last illness, he was nursed by his de voted wife and her sister, Miss Teresa O'Connor. He was frequently visited by ' Father Smith, P.P., who administered the Last Sacraments, by the Sacred Heart - Fathers, by his sister-in-law, Sister Mal achy, and other Charity Sisters, and by many relatives and friends. The funeral which took place at. Waverly Cemetery 'was largely attended, the number present bearing eloquent testimony to the high regard in which Mr. M'Sweeny was held by the Irish and Catholic community. The chief mourners' were Mrs. M'Sweeny (widow), Mr. W. J. M'Sweeny (son), Mr. Henry M'Sweeny . (brother), Miss Kate M'Sweeny (sister) , Miss Norah M'Sweeny. niece), Mr. Bertoli (nephew), Mr. Edward O'Connor, Mr. Timothy O'Connor, Mrs' O'Connor, Miss Nellie O'Connor and Miss Marianne O'Connor. Others present at the graveside included Mr. Candricki L.C., Mr. David Broder (Newcastle) Mr Jerry Woods, Mrs. M. Woods, Miss Gillet, Mr. M. Mullaley, Mr. ,J. J. O'Brien, Messrs. W. and R. Stack, Mr. and Mrs. J Sheehy, Mr. W. Dignam, LL.B., Mr. Jack Doyle, LL.B., - Mr. Mulholland, Mr. and Mrs. P O'Halloran, Mr L. O'Doherty, Mrs. J. Murphy, Mrs. Wallace, Miss ,M. Neville, Miss S. Cochrane, Mrs. Bohun, Mrs. and Miss Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. Saint, Mrs.'Mo loney, Mr. W. Kane, Mr. Wilfrid Conroy, Mr. Fitzgibbon, and Mr. P. Gallagher. . Members . of the Irish National Association acted as a bodyguard, and carried the body of their late esteemed president from the hearse to its last resting place. They also placed a permanent wreath on the grave done in the Republican colours — orange, white and green. The burial . ceremonies were conducted by the. late Mr. M'Sweeny's 'nephew, Rev. Father Reginald O'Connell, C.SS.R., of Pennant Hills, assisted by the Rev. Father E. O'Brien, P.P., of Mosman, cousin of, deceased.

Knoc

Listowel Church Newsletter Feb. 2nd 2014
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: Michael Leahy, Birmingham, England, late of Shrone.
Sheila Keating nee Painter, Derbyshire, England, Dirha Cottages.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Anthony Kennelly, Smerla Bridge, Denis, Michael & Agnes Kelly, Chares St, Murish Bunyan, Convent Cross, Patricia Kearney, Clieveragh Pk,
Maire & Aodán O Donnchadha.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday
1st Jim Flahive 1st Anniversary & Kathleen Flahvie, Church St. /
Miriam Carey, Convent St. 1st Anniversary /
Betty McCarthy nee McElligott, Convent St. /
Michael Bambury, Gortaglanna, Kilmorna /
Nora Kenny, Patrick St. /
Joe Shanahan, Dromin /
Eddie & Anne Browne, Coolagown Vigil
Sunday
2nd Denis, Michael & Agnes Kelly, Charles St. 9.00am
Noreen Hilliard, Billerough 11.00am
Monday 3rd Eddie Harnett, Gortnaminch 10.30am
Tuesday 4th Mai Sheehan, Finuge 10.30am
Wed. 5th Teresa Wolfe & Deceased Family Members, Bridge Road 10.30am
Thur. 6th People of the Parish 10.30am
Friday 7th 10.30am
First Friday Evening Mass 7.00pm
Saturday 8th John & Lena Mulvihill, Killarda 10.30am
Teresa (Terry) Enright, Coolnaleen, Months Mind /
Miriam Carey, Convent St. 1st Anniversary /
John Keane, Ballygrennan /
Margaret (Madge) O’Donoghue, Beal, Asdee /
Bridget (Bridie) Kelliher, O’Connell’s Ave /
Martin Whelan, Finuge Vigil
Sunday 9th People of the Parish 9.00am
Paddy, Nell, Gerard (Gugs) & Thomas Moloney &
Kit Dee nee Moloney, Woodford 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on Sunday, 2nd, Fr. Declan O’Connor.

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD CANDLEMAS DAY 2ND FEB.

CHURCH NOTICES
CANDLEMAS DAY: This Sunday 2nd Feb. is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and is Candlemas Day. Candles for use during the coming year by the parishioners will be blessed at all Masses.
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE & BLESSING OF THROATS is taking place on this Monday, 3rd February. In anticipation of celebrating the Feast the traditional Blessing of the Throats will take place after each of the Masses this weekend and after 10.30am. Mass on Monday.
FIRST FRIDAY: Friday next is First Friday of the Month of February. Masses: 10.30am. and 7pm. Confessions: Thursday straight after 10.30am. Mass. & again on Saturday after 10.30am.
COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK & THE HOUSEBOUND As Friday next is the First Friday of the Month, Canon Declan will be doing his usual calls to the Sick & Housebound on Wednesday & Thursday. The Parish Office will make contact as to the time of his arrival. Should anybody new wish a visit from the priest, contact the Parish Office.
LOURDES HELPERS ANNUAL CHURCH COLLECTION will take place at all Masses next weekend Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th Feb. after communion. Fr. Nicolas Flynn, Diocesan Director wishes to thank the Parish of Listowel for the amount raised in 2013 it was €1,510.00. The Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year will help 46 sick, infirm and frail pilgrims that require substantial voluntary help – doctors, nurses and general helpers.
ACCORD COUNSELLING & PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE SERVICES Accord covers a range of issues including, bereavement, suicide, fertility and relationship counselling to both individuals and couples. This service is provided by professional counsellors in a confidential environment. We also provide approved Pre-Marriage Courses. For more details contact 066-712-2280 or accordtralee@eircom.net or www.accord.ie
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE Wednesday 14th May 2014, €609.00 full inclusive for 7 nights. Departing from Cork contact Bridie 066-9477674 or 0876654296.

INTERESTING STATISTICS FROM OUR PARISH FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS
Year 2011 2012 2013
Baptisms 89 84 69
Confirmation 78 83 88
Marriages 13 19 14
Funerals 63 52 71


COMMUNITY NOTICES

LISTOWEL LIBRARY – MEMBERSHIP 2014 Good news! It now costs only €5 to join the library for a year (it used to be €12), and for that you may borrow up to 8 items at a time. As always, membership is free for people 65 years and over, primary and secondary school students. Items are loaned for a three week period, and there is also free Internet and WiFi access for members. Online resources available to members include Newspapers Online and Encyclopedia Britannica. Joining is easy; just bring some identification and proof of address and you can join on the spot. Support your local library!
RECOVERY HAVEN (CANCER SUPPORT HOUSE) has a Walking Programme 'Strides for Life' beginning on Tuesday 4th February 2014. It is aimed at those who have experienced cancer and would like to get back into exercise and improve their health and general wellbeing. 'Strides for Life' is run in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society. The Group meets every Tuesday @ 10.30am at Recovery Haven, Tralee. Any queries, please contact Siobhan @ 066 7192122.
LISTOWEL TIDY TOWN'S GROUP will hold their 2014 A.G.M. on Wednesday February 5th at 8pm in The Mermaids. We need fresh ideas and extra hands, so please come along and share your ideas and suggestions towards an even better "Lovely Listowel".

Knoc

More North Kerry News Jan- Feb.


AGM of North Kerry Football Board at the Mermaids, Feb. 4th at 8pm. North Kerry Bord na nOg AGM is on Feb. 6th at 8pm in the Mermaids.
SCOR Senior Finals will be held in Asdee 22nd Feb at 7pm, details from 087 610 3393, entries Scor na bPaisti, please contact the same number.
BARD of the Yucon will be presented at the Bridewell, Tarbert on Feb. 11th at8pm.
WRITERS WEEK closing date for entries March 1st.
LOCAL MAN: Sat 8th Feb 10am - 4.30pm Exploring John Moriarty's Vision and Wisdom with Michael Joyce & Josephine Fitzgibbon. Tues. 11th Feb. Celebration of Married Love 8.00pm - House Team and married couple. Bookings 066-7134276. E.mail: ardfertretreat@eircom.net
ANNIVERSARIES: Ann Kelly, Denis Noonan, Noreen Hillard, Eileen O Connell, Sr. Thomas O Connor, Charley Bartishell, Dr Jack McGuire, John Keane, John Dore, Joan Philips, Sr. Irene Stack, Nora Walsh, Nora Behan, Maureen Kennelly, Catherine Halpin, Michael Reidy, James Lynch, Humprey Doody, Maurice Enright, Kieran O Sullivan, Celia Mahony, Eileen O Connor, Nellie Hannon, Padraig Liston, Mary Rathay, Noreen Mullane, Michael Scanlon, Francis O Carroll, Nell O Mahony, Sr. Lilia Carey, Ned Stack.
INTERNET SKILLS for farmers, details from 068 21023.
DANCING: The West Limerick Set Dancing club’s workshop weekend will run from Friday 7th February to Sunday 9th February at the Devon Inn Templeglantine.
ST JOHN’S: Thursday 6th, The Nation and Blackwell Bluegrass Band. Friday 7th, Embarrassing Mother, details from 068 22566.
SINGING Club in Abbeyfeale will hold their night on Feb. 6th at 9.30pm
COURSE: Occupational First Aid Course, For further details contact Molly on 068 23584.
ADULT LITERACY & BASIC EDUCATION, LISTOWEL Call Mary on 068 23866 / 086 7969627.
WIN: Tarbert Comprehensive girls won the Munster final on January 14th beating Carrigaline 3-10 to 1-12. On the way to the final they beat schools in Castleisland, Milltown, Lisdoonvarna, and Rockwell.
MATTHEW’S GOSPEL Fr. Seamus O'Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth and a priest of the Diocese of Kerry will explore over two nights - Jan 31st and Feb 7th, A Gospel for a New People: Discovering New Life with Matthew's Gospel in St. Brendan's Pastoral Centre, Rock Street. Each evening will begin at 7.30pm and will conclude at 9.15pm, prior registration. Please bring a Bible or the Gospel of Matthew.
To book a place email francesrowland@dioceseofkerry.ie or tel. 064-6632644
GATHER BY THE FEALE 2014 this year, July 16-20, 2014, the festival will be based on the arrival of the Vikings and their routing by Brian Boru.

CUMANN na mBAN.
KNOCKANURE

Mrs P O Callaghan, Captain, Knockanure. Mary O Carroll, USA. Madge Dunne, USA. Hannah Casey, Knockanure. Mollie Flavin. Mrs J Goulding, Knockanure.
NORTH KERRY 1st July 1922
Listowel; Mrs T Brennan, nee Murphy, Church Street, Listowel, District Council, Sec, North Kerry, Treasurer, Listowel Branch.
Mrs M Healy , nee Cremins, Captain. Ciss Cahill, Upper William Street, Listowel. Nora Buckley, Church Street. Josie Browne, Church Street. Ciss Mahony, married name not known. Mrs R Woulfe, nee Mulvihill, Finuge. Maggie Stack, Church Street. Mrs M E Walsh, Tarbert. Mrs D Brassil, nee Doody, Ennismore. Mrs J O Donovan, nee Walsh, ? ,Loughill. Mrs E Browne, RIP. Josie Enright. Mai Enright, RIP. Mrs G Ryan, Thurles. Mrs M Enright, nee Boyle , RIP. Mrs J O Donoghue, nee Fitzgerald, Dublin. Mrs McLoughlin, nee Dillon, Dundalk. Maggie Coughlin, USA. Mollie Walsh, USA.
NEWTOWNSANDES
Marie Moore, Captain, Nurse. Mary O Grady, Sec. Nts, Bridie Kissane, Treasurer, Mrs J Keane nee Collins Ballygrennan, Mrs C O Farrell, nee Culhane, Church Street, Listowel. Mrs Dalton, nee Cunningham, Glin. Mrs Culhane, nee Goulding, Glin. Mrs D Grady, nee Kearney, NY USA. Pidge Kearney Nts. Mollie Larkin USA. Mrs J O Sullivan, nee Larkin Market St, Listowel. Brenda Moore, Keylod, Nts. Kathleen O Connor England. Mrs Hegarty, nee O Connor Listowel. Kate O Connor Claar Nts. Mrs Marron, nee O Connor Clonmel. Mrs Leane nee O Grady NY. Ellie O Sullivan Australia. Mrs Culhane nee O Sullivan Kinard, Glin. Mrs J Dillon nee Stack, Trieneragh, Duagh. Liz Barrett, Nurse Croom Hospital. Mrs O Carroll, nee Culhane, Church Street, Listowel. Nellie O Sullivan, Australia. Check Marie Moore, Nun.
TARBERT
Bridget Egan, Captain. Josephine Buckley, Sec. Mrs B Hayes, treasurer, nee Walsh, Doonard, Tarbert. Mrs Rohan,? nee Crowley, Catlegregory. Annie Finucane. Mary Ita Nolan, USA. Julia Egan. Ellie Sheahan. Mollie Keane?. Annie and Bridie Curnane. Deborah Egan. Mary Kelly. Daisy Wren. Mai Finucane. Mary Walsh. Kitty Murphy.
List from Mai Brennan nee Murphy, Church Street, Listowel.

Knoc

More Local papers from Australia.

Mass for Fr D Leahy of Knockanure 14 Oct 1909
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The subject' of my discourse, the late beloved pastor of the district, was born in March, 1867, ordained priest 1890, died August 21st, 1909. He was born in the parish of Knockanure, Kerry, Ireland, ': of truly Catholic and wealthy parents, and at an early age he was sent to the well-known classical school at Listowel, and from there to the great Missionary College at Carlow, where he read a distinguished course and was ordained priest in June, 1890. Soon after he left for Australia, and was appointed by the late Dr. Lanigan, then Bishop of the Diocese of Goulburn, to assist the Very Rev. Father Butler at Cootamundra,

28 Nov 1940 The Catholic Press (NSW : 1895 - 1942)
Thursday 28 November 1940.
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War, Redmond, Craig Missions.
The death has occurred in Ireland of the Very Rev. Canon P. J. Fitzgerald, P.P., V.F., Listowel, Ireland, who had been for a number of years attached to the Archdiocese of Melbourne. He was for a time at St. Mary's, Geelong, and will be remembered by many in Australia. Canon Fitzgerald, who had been ill for some months, was born at Kilmoyley, Ardfert, County Kerry, 69 years ago, was educated at St. Brendan's Seminary, Killarney, . and at Maynooth, where he was ordained. Having served as curate in some Kerry parishes, he was appointed Administrator at Killarney, and later P.P. of Castletownbere. He became P.P. of Listowel in June, 1935. He was brother to Dr Maurice Fitzgerald, Dublin, and of Mrs. Lawlor, ex National Teacher.— R.I.P.

Catholic Press 2 June 1938
Rev. Father L J. Barry, one of the Mill Hill Fathers who came specially to assist at the Newcastle Missionary and Eucharistic Congress, is returning to his missionary outpost at Sarawak, Borneo, being anxious to continue his activities among the Dyaks in that little known island territory. For 50 years the Church did not make much progress among the tribes of the Dyaks, but to-day there are 12 missions with 24 priests, carrying on the divine work of saving souls, while the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, founded by Cardinal Vaughan in England, are doing heroic work in the schools attached to each missionary centre. To-day there are about 6500 Catholics in Sarawak under the wise leadership of the Very Rev. Father A. 'W. Hopfgar, Prefect Apostolic. Father Barry left Sydney by the Dutch liner Nieuw Zeeland on Monday, 23rd ult. 23 May 1938.
Very Rev. Father Maurice Byrne, parish priest of Wangaratta (Vic), will celebrate the golden jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood on June 24. Born in County Kerry, Ireland, he was educated at St. Michael 'b College, Listowel, and All Hal lows College, Dublin, where lie was ordained on Juno 24, 1888. To mark this great occasion a Solemn High Mass will be celebrated at Wangaratta on June 21. The celebrant will be Rev. Father J. Egan, with Rev. Father Armstrong as deacon, and Rev. Father Bowman as sub-deacon. Rev. Father Lehane will act as master of ceremonies, and the occasional sermon will be preached by Rev. Dr. Flynn.

26 Feb 1931 Freeman’s Journal
Formerly parish priest at Warrackna beal, Rev. Timothy P, Lynch passed to his eternal reward, aged 62 years, at East Malvern (Vic.) on Thursday night, 12th Feb. 1931. Father Lynch, who, because of failing health, retired twelve months - ago, was a native of Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland. He was educated at, St. Michael's College, Listowel, and pursued his studies at All Hallows, where he was ordained. Coming to Australia in 1892, Father Lynch became attached to the Ballarat diocese. He was stationed at Casterton first, and was subsequently Administrator at Koroit. He was, later, appointed parish priest at Portland, and in 1905 was given charge of the Warracknabeal parish. Rev. P. Lynch, Bungaree, is a nephew, and Mr. P. B. Lynch, Parkville, Mr. John Lynch, Ireland, and Mr. Jeremiah Lynch, San Francisco, are brothers. Rev. Sister Philomena, of the Presentation Convent, Killarney, - Mrs. O'Carroll and ''Mrs., ' Walsh, Ireland, are sisters.


Freeman’s Journal 17 April 1924
A zealous and devoted pioneer, priest in the archdiocese of Melbourne, the Rev. Father D. B. Nelan, P.P., died on Tues Say night of last week at St. Monica's Presbytery, Essendon. For some time he had been seriously indisposed, and his death therefore was not unexpected. By his parishioners he was held in the greatest affection, and his demise is keenly regretted throughout his extensive parish. Deceased was one of a family of six to enter the religious life — four priests and two nuns. His brother priests, who predeceased the pastor of Essendon, were the Very Rev. Dean Nelan (Colac), Rev. Father John Nelan, and Rev. Father Daniel Nelan. Sister Mary Brendan (Convent of Mercy, Gee long) and Mother Austin (Presentation Convent, Elsternwick) are his sisters. The Sisters of Charity were in constant attendance on the deceased, and Sister Brendan was at her brother's bedside before he died. The Rev. Father R. Collins, P.P., of South Melbourne, a lifelong friend, was with Father Nelan for the greater part of Tuesday. Father Nelan, who was close on 72 years of age, had given forty-five years of his life to the sacred ministry. Born in Ballybunion, North Kerry, Ireland, deceased studied in a classical school at Listowel, and completed his ecclesiastical studies in All Hallows College, where he was ordained in 1879. He was a classmate of his Grace the Most Rev. Dr. P. Delany, Archbishop of Hobart, and the Very Rev. Father T. Lynch, P.P., of St. Kilda. Arriving in Victoria soon after his ordination, Father Nelan's first appointment was to North Melbourne, then known as Hotham. Father Nelan's curacy ended at Kyneton, and he was afterwards ap pointed by Archbishop Goold as parish priest of Keilor. With the growth of population, Essendon supplanted Keilor as the chief centre, and Father Nelan eventually removed to Essendon, where he was parish priest for thirty-nine years. His Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne (the Most Rev. Dr. Mannix) pre sided at the Requiem in St. Monica's, Essendon, on Thursday. Among the 100 priests present was the Right Rev. Dr. John Barry (Bishop-Elect of Goulburn. The various Orders of Sisters and the Christian Brothers were represented, as likewise parish organisations. The Archbishop gave the Final Absolution at the catafalque. The funeral, headed by the children of the parish schools, proceeded to the Melbourne General Cemetery. R.I.P.

Knoc

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL 9th February 2014
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: John Doyle Senior, Clounmacon.
PJ Browne, of St. Brendan’s Tce. Who died in Dublin
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Bridie Flavin, Knockane, John Carrig, Tarbert, Timmy Canty, O’Connell’s Ave, Anne O Keeffe, Ballygologue Rd, Bridget Buckley, O’Connell’s Ave, Bridget (Bridie) Kelliher & Deceased Family Members, O’Connell’s Ave, Maurice O’Connor, Charles St.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday
8th Teresa (Terry) Enright, Coolnaleen, Months Mind /
Miriam Carey, Convent St. 1st Anniversary /
John Keane, Ballygrennan / Martin Whelan, Finuge
Margaret (Madge) O’Donoghue, Beal, Asdee /
Bridget (Bridie) Kelliher, O’Connell’s Ave Vigil
Sunday
9th William Harnett, Church St, 1st Anniversary 9.00am
Paddy, Nell, Gerard (Gugs) & Thomas Moloney &
Kit Dee nee Moloney, Woodford 11.00am
Monday 10th William & Nelly Moloney, Charles St. /
John & Nellie Moloney, Charles St. /
Paddy & Catherine (Babe) Healy & Deceased Family, Convent St 10.30am
Tuesday 11th Brother Thomas Sheehy, Duagh /
Catherine Culhane & Deceased Members of the Culhane &
Sheehan Families, Glin 10.30am
Wed. 12th Teresa (Mackey) Sheehan, Church St. 10.30am
Thur. 13th Jerry & Kathleen Dunlea, Main St, Ballylongford 10.30am
Friday 14th Jerry Senior Nolan & Deceased Family Members O’Connell’s Ave / Jack, Betty & David & George Sweeney, Convent St. 10.30am
Saturday 15th Maura & Michael Chapman, Greenville /
Sinead Collins, Feale Drive &
Hannah Curtin nee Barry, St. Brendan Tec. 10.30am
Paudie Horan, Cherry Tree Drive, Months Mind /
Robert McElligott, Convent St. /
Sarah Clancy, St. Brendan’s Tce. /
William McMahon, Gortaglanna, Kilmorna /
Ian McCarthy, Derrindaff, Duagh Vigil
Sunday 16th Bryan, Kitty & Gary McMahon & Deceased Family, Church St 9.00am
Jack Carmody, William St, 1st Anniversary /
Jack Nolan, Avation Drive 11.00am
Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on Sunday, 9th, Fr. O’Connell 0879267038.

KERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES HELPERS ANNUAL CHURCH COLLECTION will take place at all Masses this weekend after communion. The fund this year will help 46 sick, infirm and frail pilgrims that require substantial voluntary help – doctors, nurses and general helpers. Thanks
5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY 9th FEB.

CHURCH NOTICES
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES 2014 LITURGY COMMITMENT SERVICE: for the candidates their parents / guardians, their teachers and their sponsors will take place on Wednesday next 12th February at 8.00pm. at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. The guest speaker this year is Mr. Mark Leen, Tralee. Please note that there will be a practice for the above with the candidates and their teachers at 11.00 a.m. (sharp) on this Monday and Tuesday mornings.

MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will take place on Monday February 10th at 7.30pm. in the Parish Meeting Room. All welcome.

LISTOWEL PARISH ENVELOPES 2014
The Listowel Parish Envelopes to be used at the various times of the year for the ‘offerings’ which support the capital expenditure and running costs of your Parish and your Priests are due to be distributed again before the first weekend of March. The ‘envelope system’ has been a great success with 447 householders using them in the year 2013. There are many benefits as we can record in a confidential manner (known only to the Parish Secretary) the offerings that you give. The big benefit is: should your total offerings in a calendar year for everything be in excess of €250.00, the Parish can claim a tax rebate. For the year 2012, a total €15,999.44 was raised in the Tax Rebate System with 88 householders surpassing the €250.00. You are probably aware that the Minister of Finance announced changes in the operation of the Donation Scheme in the Budget of December 2012 which came into effect the Finance Act 2013. The purpose of the changes is to simplify the administration of the scheme for eligible charities by eliminating the confusion that existed between donors that were PAYE and self-assessment. For the year 2013, all donations from PAYE and Self Assessed with be treated with the same tax relief of 31%. Furthermore, a new enduring declaration will be valid for 5 years.
The envelopes are as follows: The Parish Capital Envelope which is orange supports all the capital expenditure and running costs of the Church, Presbytery, Diocesan Levies and the wages of the Parish Staff etc. The Priests Offerings: The 4 envelopes marked Spring-Easter Dues (green) / Autumn Dues (yellow) and the November Offerings (purple) and Christmas Offerings (white) is what supports your priest or visiting clergy. These envelopes have replaced what was traditionally known as the Station Dues. Your offerings can be placed on the Offertory Basket at any weekend mass, whether you are in Listowel or at a neighbouring parish, or it can be handed into the Parish Office, or you may decide to make your offering to each fund by direct debit regularly or in a once off payment annually. Choose the system that suits you best. We are very much aware of the times we live in, so any contribution you can afford is much appreciated and we are very grateful. Again, a breakdown of the Parish Accounts for the past year (2013) will be published after Easter to both the Diocesan Office and the Parishioners of Listowel. We encourage as many as possible to use the ‘envelope system’ because of the tax benefits to the Parish. Should you wish to use the ‘envelope system’ and not already on the list please contact the Parish Office and we will get you registered. We wish to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for your great generosity and support throughout the year. May God reward you.
Listowel Parish Finance Council: Canon Declan O’Connor P.P., Jim White, Shane O’Donoghue, Mike O’Sullivan, Maura Joy & Margaret Broderick

COMMUNITY NOTICES
SCOIL RÉALTA NA MAIDINE, Listowel will introduce a new Junior Warden Scheme on Monday 10th Feb. Specially trained Junior Wardens will be on duty each school day from that date from 8.55 a.m. to 9.10.am and from 2.50 p.m. to 3.00.p.m. New road markings and parking restrictions will apply outside the school. The Board of Management and staff urge all those collecting children to exercise caution and fully co-operate with the Junior Wardens for the safety of all children attending school.
LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP are hosting a Tea Dance Sunday 16th February at 2.30pm. to 6pm. in the Listowel Arm’s Hotel. Admission €5.00. All welcome.

SCOIL RÉALTA NA MAIDINE, Listowel Boys School open Day on Wednesday 19th Feb. 2014 from 11a.m. – 12.15 p.m.. Parents and prospective students are invited to view our school during school hours.
LISTOWEL WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION Wishes to thank everyone who contributed and help with their recent collection the amount raised was €1,486.00.
COMMUNITY GAMES COMPETITIONS FOR ART U:8 (over6), 10, 12, 14, 16 Model Making, U:10 (over8), 12, 14, 16 and Handwriting U:10 (over8) take place on Monday 10th Feb. at 6.15pm. in St. Michael’s College. Please bring your pencils, crayons, paints & play dough for model making paper provided. Admission €2.00 further information contact 0876701245.
HISTORY IRELAND will host a Hedge School on the topic 'Before Banna : politics, society & sport in Kerry 1912-1916' in the Seanchaí - Kerry Writers' Museum, Listowel on Friday February 14th at 7.30 pm. Admission free. Tel. (068) 22212.

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KNOCKANURE NEWS

RENEWAL: Eucharistic Adoration: A parish renewal of Eucharistic Adoration will take place on the week-end of 15th /16th February in Knockanure and Moyvane.
TG4. Knockanure will feature on TV on 13th Feb. at 10.30pm.
SCOR Senior Finals will be held in Asdee 22nd Feb at 7pm, details from 087 610 3393, entries Scor na bPaisti, please contact the same number.
EXERCISE: Get in shape and feel great. Every Thursday at 8.30 pm in Knockanure Community Centre. All levels welcome. Ring Maggie at 0879866533
MAURA NOLAN’S ALBUM. The second launch will be at the Top of the Town, Athea on Friday, 14th February at 9pm.
BARD of the Yucon will be presented at the Bridewell, Tarbert on Feb. 11th and 12th at 8pm.
HEALTH and Wellbeing event is being held at the Malton Hotel, Killarney on 20th February, details from 064 6638000.
HISTORY Discussion will be held at Seanchai on 14th February at 7.30pm. Tel. (068) 22212.
LECTURE on Cantillons of Ballyheigue at Tralee Library by Bryan McMahon on 25th February at 7.30pm.
DEATH took place on 1st February 2014 of Patsy Stack, Clounlehard, Ballyhahill and late of Gortdromasilihy, Moyvane. Patsy was predeceased by his wife Nora Kenrick and is survived by his family, P.J., Kay, Hazel, Rachel, Linda, Nora and Tom. Following Requiem Mass in Ballyhahill Church Patsy Stack was laid to rest at Ahavoher Graveyard, Knockanure.
DEATH took place on 5th February 2014 of Ned O Keeffe of Knockbrack, Abbeyfeale, He was predeceased by his wife Mary and survived by his sons Tom, Mike and Eddie, daughter Marie Stack Moyvane, sisters Mary and Lily, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, Following Requiem Mass at Church of the Assumption Abbeyfeale, Ned O Keeffe was laid to rest in Reilig Íde Naofa Abbeyfeale.
DEATH has taken place of Annie (Nan) Duggan nee O’Connor peacefully at her residence The Commons Ardagh, in her 96th year on 24th January 2014. Nan was the oldest living person in the Ardagh/Carrigkerry Parish. She was laid to rest in Ardagh Cemetery on Monday 27th January 2014, survived by her daughters Mary, Anna, and Bridget, son John. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
DEATH took place on 28th January 2014 of Jo Heffernan nee Danaher , Kincora Mews, Church Road, Raheen, late of O’ Connell Avenue) she was born at Ballyhahill. Jo was predeceased by her husband Dan and son Daniel and survived by children, Jo, Su, Orla. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law Johnny, Peter and Brad, grandchildren, Ciara, Daniel, Clodagh, Caroline, Clare, Rebecca and Ben, brother Mons. Mort, sister Anne, Following Requiem Mass at Raheen Church, Jo Heffernan was laid to rest in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy.
DEATH took place on 30th January 2014 of Fr. Eddie Morrissey, of Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale and formerly Brosna, served as Parish Priest at St. Edward’s, Rusholme, Manchester.
Predeceased by his sisters, Rachel, Kitty Mc Loughlin in Dungarvan, Sheila Lyons and Mary O Dowd of Castleisland, and Sr. Margaret Mary, Convent of Mercy, Abbeyfeale. Survived by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, fellow clergy and friends. Following Requiem Mass in Brosna Church Fr Eddie was laid to rest afterwards in the Grounds of Brosna Church.
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Quinn, John Foley, Vera McDermott, Nora Sullivan, Billy Fitzgerald, Sr. Austin Brosnan, Catherine Mulvihill, Billy Murphy, Teresa Sheehan, Fr Dan Griffin, Bridget Kelliher, Bryan McMahon, F X Martin, Mary B Healy, Stephen Donegan, Nora Quaid, Christina Melody, Sr. Patricia O Brien, Hannah Murphy, Catherine Kennelly, Richard Sheehan, Mary Teresa Kennelly, Peg Stack, Sr. Hannah Carmody, Mary Fitzmaurice, Jack Quaid, Patcheen Mulvihill, Micky Reidy, Billy O Sullivan, Bill Fitzmaurice, Peggy Gordon, Mass on Thurs.13th at 7.30pm for Jack & Mary Guiney & their sons William, Jim & John. Mass on Fri. 14th at 7.30pm for Brendan Keane and all the deceased members of the Keane Family. Mass on Sat 15th 7.30pm for Dan & Bridie Keane & their son Danny. Mass on
Sun. 16th at 10.00am for Mary Teresa, Patrick & Nora Kelly and the
11.00am Mass is for Noreen Kiely. Mass onTues. 18th at 7.30pm for Tom O’Connor.
CHURCH NEWS: Parish Pastoral Council / Liturgy Group meeting will take place next Tuesday 11th February at 8.00pm in the Presbytery. All welcome. Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request.
Adoration Moyvane Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm,Wed.10.00am to 7.00pm. Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm
Readers: Vigil, Michelle Corridan, 11.00am Paul & Anthony Kiely. 10.00am Mary O’Flaherty & Cian Rogan
MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will take place on Monday February 10th at 7.30pm. in the Listowel Parish Meeting Room.
THANKS: Nano Nagle Fundraising in Máiréad’s Bar, a total of €1,500 was collected. These funds go directly to the Nano Nagle School. Thanks to Máiréad, the musicians and singers and especially to the patrons who contributed so generously.
SAMARITANS Information Evening (recruiting new volunteers) on Wednesday 19th February at 8pm in the Carlton Hotel, Tralee. For more information, contact 087 2058519.
FREE: The Irish Cancer Society’s free volunteer delivered transport service, Care to Drive, is available to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment who are attending Kerry General Hospital. For more information, contact your healthcare professional at the hospital or call on 01 2310 566.
STUDY: The Priory Institute: Become a member of our learning community and study theology from the comfort of your own home (Bringing theology home). Application deadline is 17th February, 2014. Phone 01 404 8124 enquiries@prioryinstitute.com www.prioryinstitute.ie
LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP are hosting a Tea Dance Sunday 16th February at 2.30pm. to 6pm. in the Listowel Arm’s Hotel.

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HUNT begins at the Ploughman’s Bar Abbeyfeale on Feb. 12th.
GATHERING at the INEC from 19th to 23rd.
JOBS: The Rural Employment Service (RES) works with individuals who are long term unemployed You can contact Dearbhla or Finn in the Round House, Newcastle West on 069-61316 and Brenda, WLR Main Office, Newcastle West on 069-62222.
MARRIAGE Encounter Weekend in Killarney from 14th - 16th November, 2014, contact 064 6644319 www.marriageencounter.ie
VOLUNTEERS are required to teach older people basic computer skills in Newcastle West. Volunteers Contact Irene at West Limerick Resources on 069-66298 or email iocallaghan@wlr.ie.
Recovery Haven:. ‘ Strides for Life’ is run in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society. The Group meets every Tuesday at Recovery Haven, Tralee. Any queries, please contact Siobhán @ 066-7192122.
BOOK: “The Earls of Desmond”, by Gerald O’ Carroll, will be launched at O’ Donnell’s Bar and Restaurant, Mounthawk, Tralee, on Thursday, 13th February 2014 from 8.15pm
DIABETES Information Night will be held on Tuesday, 18th February 2014, at 7.30p.m. at the Carlton Hotel, Fels Point, Tralee. Guest speaker will be Angela O’ Riordan, a diabetes nurse specialist. All are welcome.
STROKE Support Group meet the last Friday of each month in Baile Mhuire Care Centre, Tralee, from 11.30am to 1.15pm. This is an ideal place for people who have had a stroke to meet. Support, information, encouragement and light exercise takes place. Next meeting Friday, 28th February 2014. All welcome.
FIRST FLIGHT: Knight of Glin, who died Sept 2011, his mother Veronica. Veronica’s aunt, Amy Guest, wanted to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic but her family would not allow her, so she sponsored, Amelia Earhart who flew across the Atlantic, landing in Wales on June 17, 1928. Amelia Earhart’s grand nephew, Geoff Earhart from Denver Colorado, is engaged to be married to Sarah O’Brien, The Hill, Ballyhahill.
BROTHER Michael Canice Collins
Michael Collins was born at Glin Road, Moyvane, County Kerry on 13 May 1914, the third eldest of a family of eight. When he was eight years old, and his youngest brother only one, his mother died, leaving his father to rear the children on his own. Two of the children, Michael and Tim, entered the Presentation Brothers; James, a Redemptorist, became a bishop in Brazil; Pat, a Salesian Father, was Principal of Warrenstown Agricultural College; Maudie became Sister Mary Theophane, a member of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word in the USA.
Michael entered the Presentation Brothers at Mount St. Joseph, Cork on 20 February 1932 and made his final profession of Vows in 1937. He graduated from the National University of Ireland (Cork) with an honours B.Sc.. in 1940, and obtained the Higher Diploma in Education in 1941. He taught at the Presentation Colleges in Cork and Cobh and spent the last years of World War II teaching in Reading, England.
Following a request from Dr. Finbar Ryan OP, Archbishop of Port of Spain, the Presentation Brothers opened a new College in St. George's, Grenada, and took over the existing St. Mary's College in Castries, St. Lucia. Brother Canice was one of the group of three who went to St. Lucia, his companions being Br. Macartan Sheehy and Br. Lawrence Reynolds.
Br. Canice combined the duties of Superior of the community and Principal of the College. On the night of 19 June 1948 fire raged in the town of Castries, threatening to destroy it completely. Br. Canice persuaded the firefighting authorities to destroy all the old wooden buildings along one street which lay in the path of the flames, thus creating a firebreak. His initiative and leadership saved much of the town from destruction. An editorial in the local newspaper commended the Brothers for "striving to promote a spirit of initiative and cooperative action". Br. Canice's efforts both in education and in controlling the "Great Fire of 1948" were acknowledged in the King's New Year's Honours List of 1949 when he was awarded the MBE.