Listowel Thread

SandhillRoad

Announced at Church this morning:
Peg Shuster, nee Keane, late of Church Street,had passed away.R.I.P.

Cherry Tree

I'm sure everyone on the Listowel thread joins me in wishing Tadhg continued good health following his recent illness.
He is a brave man to undertake the New York marathon. I hope he reaches his fund raising target. Maybe we'll see another little jig at the finish line!

Lovely writer

Cherry Tree wrote:

I'm sure everyone on the Listowel thread joins me in wishing Tadhg continued good health following his recent illness.
He is a brave man to undertake the New York marathon. I hope he reaches his fund raising target. Maybe we'll see another little jig at the finish line!

unfortunately the news from down under about our Tadhg is not good. We may not see a jig for a while.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/kennellys-injury-jinx-strikes-again-695405.html

SandhillRoad

Lovely writer wrote:

unfortunately the news from down under about our Tadhg is not good. We may not see a jig for a while.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/kennellys-injury-jinx-strikes-again-695405.html

Thanks LOVELY WRITER for bringing this to our attention.

Our best wishes to Tadhg for a quick recovery.

SandhillRoad

AnBealBocht

SandhillRoad wrote:

Announced at Church this morning:
Peg Shuster, nee Keane, late of Church Street,had passed away.R.I.P.

I am writing from Listowel.
I talked to Denis Keane ( from Dublin), Peg's brother, Sat. am.
Peg was a wonderful friend to both of us during our early days in UCD x 1962/1963.
I met her at Writers' Week x 2005.
May she rest in peace, R.I.P.

SandhillRoad

A grand job done by all.







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SandhillRoad

Sister Cities
RESOLUTION 647
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING LISTOWEL, COUNTY KERRY, IRELAND AS A SISTER CITY TO THE CITY OF SHAWNEE, KANSAS.

WHEREAS, the City of Shawnee has joined with Sister Cities International it its commitment to the goal of enhancing global understanding between communities in the United States and communities in other countries; and

WHEREAS, it is felt that this affiliation has promoted a better understanding of other people and has brought about a meaningful exchange of knowledge, culture and friendship; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shawnee wishes to expand its involvement with the Sister City Program in a continuing effort to further global friendships:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SHAWNEE, KANSAS:

That the City of Shawnee, Kansas, hereby officially acknowledges its affiliation with Listowel, Ireland, as a sister city joining together to enhance mutual understanding and to share cultural heritages.

ADOPTED by the City Council this 8th day of July, 1985.

APPROVED AND SIGNED by the Mayor this 8th day of July, 1985.

_____________________________
Thomas A. Soetaert, Mayor

SandhillRoad

Mention these to Vincent Carmody.
One is in the Ballybunion yard and the other 2 are in the Listowel yard.



BALLYBUNION








LISTOWEL yard - images 1 & 2


Notes on the reverse mention the location as being the Listowel Yard. On the reverse is the photographer/publisher name, The Real Photograph Company of Southport.

SandhillRoad

cpowen

Cherry Tree wrote:

I hope this helps. You will need to magnify it to see anything.

Thanks Cherry Tree great map

SandhillRoad

I have posted some great images of Ballybunion Golf Course in the Ballybunion forum. Go check it out.

warboy

So much green in the middle of the town.

SandhillRoad

Price of a Pint

Dr Mc Guires old house.....I think.

Bob Dylan Fan

It's the house on the Castle grounds - The Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre - Look at the number on the door - 24 The Square, Listowel, Co Kerry.

Price of a Pint

I concur with Bob Dylan Fan.........should have looked at church more closely.
Round one to you !

SandhillRoad

Bob Dylan Fan wrote:

It's the house on the Castle grounds - The Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre - Look at the number on the door - 24 The Square, Listowel, Co Kerry.

Job well done. Congrats to BDF

SandhillRoad

With a priceless view

SandhillRoad

It is either 18th or 19th Century. Probably French. . I have seen it the movie " A Tale of two Cities"-- where it is strapped to a mans back as he carries sacks of provisions.
The vertical leather part is to the persons back and the 2 leather straps go over the shoulders. The 'curved ' part folds up.
I want to know what it is called.
Thanks a lot.
Any viewers in TOULOUSE ?

SandhillRoad

It needs some TLC, but mid 19th Century and made for
the Irish market.
Chess and Backgammon in Book form.
20 inches tall and 10 inches wide (when closed)

Knocknagree

I have lots of information (in print) about your grandfather. Would like to make contact privately. Have sent you a personal message. New to this "thread." Not quite sure of how it works.

Awayyablaggard wrote:

Hello again SandHillRoad,

You're a mine of information!

You're also correct that the world is now VERY small - I never envisaged this conversation that's for sure!!

Meta is still doing well, although she is now 94 years old! My mother is Hilary, and my aunt is Gloria. I will certainly mention "HETTI MARTINI" to both of them but have to say that I am intrigued!!

Jack did mention Aisha (I recall him saying she was Turkish) and, if memory serves me correct, I met her when I went to Listowel some 24/5 years ago although she was quite ill at the time.

Frank & Suzy went to Africa in the early 1960's as Frank secured a teaching post there I understand.

I visited Frank's grave when I was there but am grateful for your directions as I am not so sure I could find it that easily without. I'm hoping to be there at Easter as I want to take my family there. My kids have been home a few times but never to Kerry - I'm hoping to have a wee holiday and do some research whilst there!

My mum is now frantic trying to work out who you are as you obviously know her and her family (you have her at a distinct advantage!) so she has asked that I email you! She'll check with Gloria about HETTI MARTINI as she doesn't recall the name herself.

SandhillRoad

A hearty welcome to KNOCKNAGREE from all in the Listowel Forum.

scojones

Anyone going to the Listowel races in September?

Arcade

A photo taken in St Patricks hall 1962.

Arcade

A photo taken in St Patricks Hall in Listowel 1962.

warboy

Aerial (from model aircraft) video of the island and edge of town. More new angles to see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQFQO7o0TdI

Miss Cellaneous

Found this on You Tube also . Pity the picture is so dark
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=UMb4-j2FUOE

SandhillRoad

There is a concert in Main Street.
Here's our attraction.



http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=LQvkNDnwLvU

SandhillRoad

Miss Cellaneous wrote:

Found this on You Tube also . Pity the picture is so dark
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=UMb4-j2FUOE

What pub is the location ?