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Listowel Garda Station in February 2023

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Nearly There

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Brompton Cocktail

This old medicine bottle turned up a few years ago. It was dispensed in Keane Stack’s Pharmacy so it definitely had some medicinal intent.

Liam Grimes solved the mystery for me. This is a Brompton Cocktail. It was given to relieve the pain of terminally ill patients. It got its name from the fancy London hospital where it was first dispensed.

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In the Garden of Europe

The statue of Schiller is looking fairly bare these days. Not too long now until it will be surrounded by yellow roses.

At the other end of the Garden is the Holocaust memorial. Chains and iron bars surround railway sleepers, a horrible reminder of Europe’s dark days.

Rough translation; Will remembering help?

If you stand with your back to the holocaust memorial you can see Schiller, author of Ode to Joy.

This is a good spot to sit and ponder. Listowel Tidy Town’s have obliged us with a seat.

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The Honan Chapel, UCC

When I visited UCC recently I made my way to the Honan chapel. In my day there used to be daily mass in the Honan and it would be packed. That was when we had a resident chaplain and Tigh an tSagairt was a meeting place for anyone in need of company.

The beautiful stone carving around the door has featured in many a wedding photo.

The lighting on the day had this pink tinge which made photographing difficult. Above is just a small detail of the magnificent carving on the pews.

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Carrauntoohil, tennis players, a Brampton Cocktail and Hansel and Gretel and NEWKD workers

Photo: Kerry Climbing

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There is always someone who knows




Last week I posted this picture of an old bottle from a Listowel Pharmacy. The ingredients looked pretty lethal to this untrained eye.

Liam Grimes solved the mystery for me. This is a Brompton Cocktail. It was given to relieve the pain of terminally ill patients. It got its name from the fancy London hospital where it was first dispensed.

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Juvenile Tennis Players in Action




Photos; Danny Gordon

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Friends in the St. Vincent de Paul shop




Three of the lovely volunteers who work so hard in the best charity shop in town.

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When Pantomime Tickets Cost 50p




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One for the Diaspora




If you like an evening of music with a great Irish tenor, then you should try to get to hear this young man who is fast making a name for himself. You can see all the dates of his 2019 U.S tour on his website. He could be coming to a church or other venue near you. You’ll enjoy him.

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North Kerry Home Maintenance Service for Older People


NEWKD Maintenance Service for Older People operates from the old post office building in Upper William Street.


I have had these three lovely men powerwashing and painting for the last few days. I feel so blessed to have this reliable trustworthy service available to me.

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