McKenna’s Corner Aug 2023
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Lixnaw Carnival Queen
Listowel’s own Betty Stack was once Lixnaw’s Carnival Queen
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Presentation Convent, Listowel
Margaret McGrath was remembering her beloved sister, Betty and her dear aunt Sr. Gemma and she sent us these memories of the convent.
Some teachers from the secondary school who went to say goodbye to the sisters before the convent closed.
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An Official Guide to Listowel
In the 1960s Listowel UDC brought out an official guide to the town. Wolfgang Mertens purchased a copy when he came to town to attend Writers’ Week 1969. He kept his copy and now shares it with us.
God and Mammon
Listowel was well served with churches and banks.
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The Canvas is ready
The nearby Mill Lane mural
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Listowel Men Reunited at Wilco
Enjoying the concert on Saturday night were David Reen, Seán O’Sullivan, Gavin Buckley and Bobby Cogan, all with a Listowel connection.
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A Fact
Indonesia is the world’s largest island country. It has more than 13,000 islands.
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