The Kerryman (North Kerry)

KNOCKANURE

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MASS

Mass from Moyvane at 10am on Sundays on Youtube.

BLESSED WELL

The blessed well in Knockanure was always visited in May, also many homes decorated their May Altar with wild flowers.

HOLY COMMUNION

HOLY Communion for schools is postponed for time being.

BIKERS MASS

The annual Bikers Mass rememberin­g all who died through motorbike accidents will not take place on June 13th as arranged, a new date will be announced.

GRAVEYARD COMMITTEE

The committee have been in touch with regards Ahavoher Cemetery. They require someone to cut the grass and keep the place tidy and will be reimbursed for their efforts. Please contact Pat on 068 49218.

EASTER HOLY WATER

Close on 600 bottles of Easter Holy Water have been taken from in front of the Presbytery and from Hollys. We have run out of empty bottles but please note the container of Easter Water will be in front of the Presbytery if you would like to fill your own bottle.

MOYVANE DEVELOPMEN­T ASSOCIATIO­N NOTICE

MDA hopes everyone is safe and well in these unpreceden­ted times. A number of issues have arisen over the past few weeks: Some unauthoris­ed felling and removal of both mature and young trees from the Wood Walk has taken place. Dumping of ashes is taking place in the Wood Walk at the Knockanure Road end. Littering is on the increase, as is dog fouling, throughout the walk and village.

TIDY TOWNS

The competitio­n has been cancelled for first time in 62 years, we all can contribute to keeping places tidy and be prepared for next year’s competitio­n.

SWALLOWS

Swalllows have arrived and the cuckoo is singing, the Dawn Chorus is also at its best around 6am. Apple and blackthorn are flowering. Weather great for outdoor walks and work. BISHOP RAY has a reflection on Killarney Parish Newsletter.

COVID-19 HELPLINE

A special helpline which is free and confidenti­al, is available in Kerry to help people accessing non-emergency and non-medical services. The COVID-19 Kerry Community Response Forum includes over a dozen agencies and organisati­ons including Kerry County Council, Gardaí, and GAA. This freephone number 1800 807 009 will be available 8am to 8pm seven days a week. A text line is also available, people can text SUPPORT followed by their NAME to 50555. The helpline, which is manned by trained volunteers, is focused primarily on ensuring that vulnerable members of the community or those living alone can access deliveries

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