Some Listowel Public Sculptures
This artwork in The Square depicts the River Feale which runs through the town and a ring fort or lios from which the town takes its name.
A constant reminder of the contribution of nuns to the the town.
Bryan MacMahon, Údar agus Oide, a Patrician, whose influence is still felt in Listowel and further afield.
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Two Men I met on the Street on Friday
Denis Walsh of The Advertiser has a busy day on Fridays, delivering his very popular publication to North Kerry businesses.
Denis took a minute to pose for me with his friend, Martin McCarthy, star of Widows’ Paradise.
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Then and Now
Some places change and some stay the same.
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From The Tralee Chronicle of 1879……the start of the line
A meeting of the Directors of the Limerick and Kerry Railway Company
was held at Mr M’Elligott’s Hotel, Listowel, on Tuesday last, the Earl
of Devon presiding. Other Directors present George Sandes, VC, Major
Crosbie, F Sandes, George Hewson,Edward Curling, Messrs Michael Leahy,
Newcastle West; Denny, Tralee, Solicitors to the Directory;Mr
Barrington, CE, and Thomas Nunan ?, Secretary, were also present.
The meeting was chiefly for the disposal of preliminary business and
to organise the taking of shares, for which purpose local committees
were appointed. Lord Devon headed the share list, and subsequently
paid the usual deposit on same into the bank. It was stated at the
meeting that if the people most interested in the project subscribed
at once for the shares on the favourable terms they are now offered at
the Directors would be in a position to invite tenders from
contractors on favourable terms so as to allow the contractors of the
line being at once proceeded with. It was also said that a large
number of shares had been subscribed for. Among the most prominent
shareholders is Lord Listowel, from whom a letter was read expressing
regret that he was unable to attend the meeting. After leaving the
meeting Lord Devon in passing through Abbeyfeale, came in for an
ovation, the inhabitants turning out en masse to greet him, headed by
the local brass band.
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Colourful Spirits at the Red Door
I was in Newcastlewest on Thursday last for an Art Exhibition by our local art group, Colourful Spirits.
The opening night was really well attended. I’ll bring you more photos in the next few days.
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The Drama Group are on the Road
Listowel Drama Group made a great start to their festival tour in Knockaderry on
Friday Mar. 4 2016.
They posted a few photos of the scene backstage on their Facebook page.
Taken from the wings before curtain up
The stars are in make up
Chief cook and bottle washer, John Kinsella, gets a rare moment of relaxation.
