Knocknagoshel

The heart was put crossways on Knocknagoshel pensioners in recent times when 150,000 letters were issued by the revenue commissioners . After a most enjoyable festive season this news that they would have to hand back part of their dough left many speechless before news broke that these love letters were only for a tiny minority. All householders are now preparing to stumpup with their hundred euroes a household this is vital if the lorry is to be kept on the road. Ploughing Match - All roads lead to Abbeydorney on Sunday next for the annual Ploughing Match . This event in Abbeydorney is a mini All Ireland where along with the cream of ploughmen and ploughwomen can be seen in action but there also will be a litany of other side shows on view. Tom Mahoney and his fellow committee members are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring another memorable dayout in O’dorney. Hopefully now the weather will be kind . LATE BESSY GEANEY - The death occoured last week of Elizebth Bessy Geaney nee Doody , Castleisland and late of Loughfouder and Bunavalla, Knocknagoshel. Her remains were removed from Dave Leahy’s Funeral Home to St Mary’s Church and burial was in the new cemetery Knocknagoshel. Bessy as we knew her was just two months away from her 90th birthday and was most popular . Sincere sympathy extended to all her relatives and friends .

is LATE JOHN MURPHY - The death took place on the 16th December last of John Murphy of Barnes , England, and late of Listowel, county Kerry. John was married to Hannah Lenihan daughter of the late Kathy and Mossie Lenihan of Meenganaire , Knocknagoshel. John and Hannah lived and worked in England for many years where they raised their family of five boys . During their many visits to Hannah’s home place John enjoyed good company , music , a sing song and walking the countryside . John bore his illness with great dignity and courage. Interment took place in Richmond cemetery on the 29th of December. John is survived by his wife Hannah , sons Jansen, Michael, Maurice, Glenn and Ryan , their partners , and grandchildren Isable and Theodore, sisters and brothers and many relatives and friends . Ar Dheis DE GO raibh a Anam . LATE MOSSIE BRODERICK - Sympathy is extended to the relatives of Mossie Broderick , Lavalla , Brosna who died recently . A member of the farming community Mossie had also time for several pastimes , These included taking part in Drama, Wrenboys, Card playing and the Brosna coursing Club in days gone by. Dublin Star Of The Future - It was at a funeral in Knockane recently I metup with Michael Mc Carty. In the previous week Michael had received an All Ireland medal being a sub on the Dublin team that won last year’s All Ireland final. Michael has strong local connections as his mother happens to be Geraldine Walsh daughter of the late Eddie Walsh . Michael’s father is none other than Pat Mc Carthy a native of Coolenalig , Duagh . Michael is a fine strapping lad a most promising footballer in a Dublin panel quite capable of winning three in a row titles . It could well be possible Michael would face a Kerry team in 2012 that includes a first cousin of his from Knocknagoshel.

Lets hope

it transpires . Late Bridie Gallagher - The passing during the week of wellknow singer Bridie Gallagher brought back many happy memories for many in these parts , who remembered her singing in many of the neighbouring paris halls . The late Neilus O’connell of Abbeyfeale , was her manager for a time. Bridie was remembered during rambling house sessions in the past week in Scartaglin and Brosna when a number of her songs were aired. A STAR IN THE MAKING - Congratulations to Michael son of Eileen and Jimmy Cullinane , Knockatee, Cordal who performed his fluite in the Helix in Dublin . With the world at his feet Michael will be performing with the National Youth Organisation for the summer season in Waterford on July 20th, Cork City Hall on 21st July and The National Concert Hall in Dublin on July 22nd. Knocknagoshel GAA - Club Membership 2012: Membership for the 2012 season will remain the same as last year i.e. 50 for senior players, 30 for ordinary members and students & 20 for minor players. Remember that your membership will also entitle you to fully insured use of the safe, fully lit Cinder Eile walking track that encompasses the GAA pitch. North Kerry U21 C’ship 2011: The Knock/brosna U21s will play Duagh/finuge on next Sunday 22nd January 2012. The game will take place in Coolard with a throw-in time of 2PM. Votes of Sympathy: The recent AGM of Knocknagoshel GAA Club passed votes of sympathy for the repose of Pat (Mattie) O’connor, Raheenagh, Knocknagoshel and for all of the parishioners that passed away during 2011. Mat all of their souls rest in peace.