Looking towards Courthouse Road
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Two Jostle Stones in Ballincollig
According to Wikipedia a jostle stone is “A guard stone, jostle stone or chasse-roue (French lit. “wheel chaser”), is a projecting metal, concrete, or stone exterior architectural element located at the corner and/or foot of gates, portes-cochères, garage entries, and walls to prevent damage from vehicle tires and wheels.”
Nineteenth century towns were very dependent on the horse. These stones were put in place at entrances in order to jostle the cart wheels away from walls.
There are many jostle stones still in place in Listowel. Look out for them is you are walking in town.
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Listowel, an Autism Friendly Town
This sign is at Garvey’s Super Valu. Many businesses in town are adapting to make Listowel a more welcoming town for people with autism.
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At the October HorseFair
Market Street
A young horse man
These little miniature horses are Falabella. They cost about the same as your high end puppy. Of course you can’t ride them as they are far too small but they make lovely outdoor pets or companions for horses or donkeys.
This man from Galbally in Co. Limerick introduced these little ponies to this part of the world. Business was slow at the October horse fair but he says that there is steady demand for these lovely creatures.
These men were on hand to inform people about fire safety in the home this winter.
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One Hundred Years since The Lartigue
The beautiful replica train before its centenary run on Sunday September 29 2024. Pat Brodbin at the controls.
One of four flying gate wheels now it the museum
Martin Griffin and Jimmy Deenihan, two men who are passionate about the monorail and museum
Jimmy and Sean greeting the first passengers of the day
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People at Listowel Races 2024
The judges were Heidi Higgins and Rosanna Davison
Suitable shoes for racing?
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1945 death of a lady with a Listowel Connection
The Telegraph
Aug 16 1945 • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Late Miss C. Hewson The death has occurred of Miss Caroline Hewson, at the home of her late sister, Mrs F. J. Macgillycuddy, at Eagle Junction. Some weeks ago Miss Hewson fell and broke her hip. After several weeks in a private hospital she returned to her home at Eagle Junction, but did not rally from shock, which was too great for her advanced years. the Miss Hewson was second daughter of the late Mr William Minchin Hewson, and was borne at Finuge House, Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland. some years she lived at Stanthorpe, where she was widely known. Her surviving sisters are Mesdames For R M. King (Brisbane), and Murdo Mackenzie (Southport).
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A few more from my Book Launch
Carmel and Anne Marie
with my great friends, Geraldine and Bridget
Eddie, Mary and Carmel
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A Fact
Adult cats only miaow to communicate with humans.
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