Craftshop na Méar, some signs and a few snippets from the archives

Fungi Forever

These dedicated Fungi fans photograph their favourite dolphin every day and post the photos

Here

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Craftshop na Méar

Craft is thriving in Kerry nowadays. Here are some of the lovely products on display in Craftshop na Méar, Listowel. If you are visiting, don't forget to call in for a look around. There are loads of very affordable souvenirs in stock.

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You have to laugh

This photo was not taken in Listowel or even in Kerry

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MacAuliffe's bike has got a lick of paint…..lovely!

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From the archives some items with a Listowel connection

The Old Age Pensions Act 1908 introduced a non-contributory pension for eligible people aged 70

eligible, applicants had to be 70 years old, to have an income of less than £31.10.00 per annum and to 'be of good character'. During the first three months of 1909, 261,668 applications were made in Ireland. By 31 March 1910, 180,974 Irish pensions had been granted. The level of take-up from those eligible in Ireland was 98%, as opposed to 45% in England and Wales, demonstrating the need for such a measure due to widespread poverty. The full pension of 5 shillings per week for a single person, or 7 shillings per week for a married couple, was available to those with an income of less than £21.00.00 per annum.

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Year of Census Extract1851

Surname of Applicant Wilmot

Christian name of Applicant Bessie

Applicant's present address Mrs Bessie Wilmot O'Connor, 14 Nelson St , Tralee, Co Kerry

Surname of Father Wilmot

Christian name of Father Joseph

Maiden Surname of Mother Collins

Christian name of Mother Ellen

Residence Location – County Kerry

Residence Location – Barony Iraghticonnor

Residence Location – Parish Listowel

Residence Location – Townland Listowel Town

Residence Location - City-

NOLAN 

Year of Census Extract1851

Surname of Applicant Nolans

Christian name of Applicant Bridget

Applicant's present address The Secretary, Ministry Of Healths Whitehall S W 1

Surname of Father Nolans

Christian name of Father Jeremiah

Maiden Surname of Mother Stack

Christian name of Mother Mary

Residence Location – County Kerry

Residence Location – Barony Iraghticonnor

Residence Location – Parish Listowel

Residence Location – Townland Listowel Town

Residence Location - City-

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An old newspaper cutting

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The Irish Independent article on the launch of Listowel Food Fair 2014

is here:
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/minister-tucks-in-at-family-deli-to-launch-towns-20th-food-fair-30413181.html

Great photo, great cake!