Fungi Forever
These dedicated Fungi fans photograph their favourite dolphin every day and post the photos
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Craftshop na Méar
Craft is thriving in Kerry nowadays. Here are some of the lovely products on display in Craftshop na Méar, Listowel. If you are visiting, don’t forget to call in for a look around. There are loads of very affordable souvenirs in stock.
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You have to laugh
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| This photo was not taken in Listowel or even in Kerry |
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MacAuliffe’s bike has got a lick of paint…..lovely!
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From the archives some items with a Listowel connection
The Old Age Pensions Act 1908 introduced a non-contributory pension for eligible people aged 70
eligible, applicants had to be 70 years old, to have an income of less than £31.10.00 per annum and to ‘be of good character’. During the first three months of 1909, 261,668 applications were made in Ireland. By 31 March 1910, 180,974 Irish pensions had been granted. The level of take-up from those eligible in Ireland was 98%, as opposed to 45% in England and Wales, demonstrating the need for such a measure due to widespread poverty. The full pension of 5 shillings per week for a single person, or 7 shillings per week for a married couple, was available to those with an income of less than £21.00.00 per annum.
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Year of Census Extract1851
Surname of Applicant Wilmot
Christian name of Applicant Bessie
Applicant’s present address Mrs Bessie Wilmot O’Connor, 14 Nelson St , Tralee, Co Kerry
Surname of Father Wilmot
Christian name of Father Joseph
Maiden Surname of Mother Collins
Christian name of Mother Ellen
Residence Location – County Kerry
Residence Location – Barony Iraghticonnor
Residence Location – Parish Listowel
Residence Location – Townland Listowel Town
Residence Location – City-
NOLAN
Year of Census Extract1851
Surname of Applicant Nolans
Christian name of Applicant Bridget
Applicant’s present address The Secretary, Ministry Of Healths Whitehall S W 1
Surname of Father Nolans
Christian name of Father Jeremiah
Maiden Surname of Mother Stack
Christian name of Mother Mary
Residence Location – County Kerry
Residence Location – Barony Iraghticonnor
Residence Location – Parish Listowel
Residence Location – Townland Listowel Town
Residence Location – City-
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An old newspaper cutting
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The Irish Independent article on the launch of Listowel Food Fair 2014
is here:
Great photo, great cake!