Listowel Connection

This blog is a personal take on Listowel, Co. Kerry. I am writing for anyone anywhere with a Listowel connection but especially for sons and daughters of Listowel who find themselves far from home. Contact me at listowelconnection@gmail.com

Tag: Classic Cinema

Listowel Castle, new Garda Station in Castleisland and success at Newcastlewest Show

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On July 22, 2015

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Beauty on our doorstep


Ita Hannon took this haunting picture of Littor Point, Asdee.

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Back in the Saddle


Johnny Joy and Finuge Freewheelers out for an evening spin.

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Daniel O’Donnell on Tour


Daniel O’Donnell is on a tour around Ireland for a TV show he is making. Here he is having a game of draughts with his Donegal neighbor, Hughey Sweeney who is 104.

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Listowel Castle




May Langan pictured earlier this summer at Listowel Castle.

The castle is open every day to visitors. It is one of the many great Listowel attractions that every Listowel person should visit at least once.

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Song of the Sea

Have you ever heard of  a selkie?

No?

Well, they are mythical creatures who are women on land and seals at sea. Song of the Sea is a film all about selkies. It is a lovely Irish made animated full length family film.  The dialogue is lovely and you will recognize many familiar voices, the animation is simple but forceful, the pictures are lovely and the music superb. You will never look at a seal again without wondering.

What’s not to love about Song of the Sea?

 Bring the whole family.

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CastleIsland have a new Garda Station



On Ftiday last, July 17 2015 Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan and Minister for The Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan opened a new Garda Station in Castleisland. The following photos are from the Garda Síochána Facebook page.


members of the Garda band at the opening
Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O’Sullivan
Minister Deenihan inspects a guard of honour



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Latin in Kerry Catholic church registers



Above is a link to Kay Caball’s site. It has a translation of some of the most common names as they are entered in Latin in Kerry parish records. This is very useful if you are researching online through the old registers now available at National Library of Ireland Catholic parish registers

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Newcastlewest Agricultural Show 2015



I had a great day out last Sunday at Newcastlewest Show. I took lots of photos. Here are a few. When news is in short supply next week I’ll post a few more.


This minion, created from 2 round bales and tyres greeted us on arrival.

My brother, Pat and my niece, Elizabeth won the champion’s cup for the best ridden hunter with their horse, Sonny Bill.



There is always a Listowel connection. I met Mike Laffan of Kerry Group and his wife, Margaret supporting their local show by showing a bullock.

Listowel lady, Kelly St. John had a beautiful array of crochet goods for sale.

Style in Killarney, Duagh Summer Festival,and another trip to Athea.

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On July 17, 2015

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The Final 4 at Killarney Ladies Day July 16 2015



The winner was Edel Crowley, on the far left as you look at the photo.

This and lots more photos of stylish ladies at Fab Fillies




Our own very stylish Maria Stack with her friend Louise O’Connor in Killarney yesterday.

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In Athea with my family


My grandchildren were in Listowel for the Community Centre Summer Camp. They are among this group queueing for the cinema on the last day. They saw Minions. “Brilliant,” they said.

After the camp I took Sean and Killian to Athea. When I set my camera to black and white, the boys became part of the picture.

At Hanrahan’s Pet Farm we met this majestic fellow, lord of all he surveyed.

This is Blueberry Home Bakery and Coffee Shop

Jacqueline and Stephen were celebrating being nominated for an Irish Times Best Shops Award.

Athea is a really life affirming place.

I told the boys that I drank water from a pump just like this every day on my way home from school. I think the boys were thinking, “you and Finn McCool.”



They were fascinated by the “Flying Feet” monument to the Ahern brothers. Sean and Killian had never heard of the Hop, Step and Jump. They have now.


The boys posed as sentries at The Goold Monument.

I know nothing about its history. This giant celtic cross would appear to celebrate that rare species, a benevolent landlord.



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Killarney in 1954



“Although the caption says that BnM visited Russia later that year, the BnM visit was first. The Dusty mentioned in the background was Dusty Miller who was head of technical development in BnaM at that time. Dusty Miller was a name suited to BnaM, he worked on developing milling machines.” (Bord na Mona Heartland)



Apparently the purpose of the exchange visits was to share ideas on machinery design for harvesting and milling peat.



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Time to be getting your ass in gear



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Remember  ’56


Photo: Terrace Talk

This is a photo of the Kerry team who lost to Cork in the replay in 1956. Will history repeat itself tomorrow?

(Official Munster GAA poster from the internet)

Classic Cinema, waterslide in Cork and old school photos

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On November 28, 2012

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This corner of town is taking on a new aspect. Walsh’s Ballroom/ Morkan Tiles is now a Fitness studio. I haven’t visited but by all accounts it is popular. The Zumba craze has hit Listowel.

Across the road, the Classic Cinema extension is nearly finished.

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This is a photograph of the legendary Maureen O’Hara celebrating Thanksgiving 2012 with her family.

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This great picture was taken on the River Lee in Cork in 1907.

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Still no names for many in this 1960s team photo.

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Another from Scoil Realt na Maidine gallery

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New addition to The Square

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” All my trials, Lord,

Soon will be over…”

I took this yesterday on the way home from Tralee. The good news is that they have made great headway with the road works in recent weeks and it looks like we will be soon be using the brand new road. This will come as a welcome relief to commuters who have endured months of delays.

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