Covid 19 in Listowel Co. Kerry and a look back to 2016 Ard Churam Opening

A Curlew photographed by Ita Hannon

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A Quiet Sunday Morning in Lockdown Listowel,  May 31 2020

An almost empty Lidl carpark

John B. Keane Road

Listowel fire station

Upper William Street

St. Patrick's Hall

Carmody's Corner, junction of Charles Street and William Street

William Street

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Here a sign, there a sign, everywhere a Covid sign

Main Street

One of our links with the outside world, the humble post box

Just a few cars in The Square

Entrance to Erskine Childers' Park

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Photos I took at the Official Opening of Ard Churam in 2016

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Made in Stag Cutlery, Listowel

Vincent Doyle found this old one among his souvenirs

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A Word of Caution in Rhyme

An easing of covid restrictions,
Has some people having conniptions,
They fear a new wave,
From being too brave,
Let’s hope that’s just wrongful predictions. 

Our poet, Róisín Meaney, has just published her 17th novel, The Restaurant. If you have enjoyed her little rhymes, you may enjoy her book. She deserves our support in thanks for keeping our spirits up in lockdown.

St. Mary's Listowel, Some Shops, A Crane, a Buzzard and some photos from the park

A Buzzard

Photo: Chris Grayson

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A spot of gardening at The Castle

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We're nearing the end of lockdown....Phew!

The signs they are a changing.

Then a few days later, when I was on Market Street the tune had changed.

Barbers and Hairdressers are still closed.

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Sanctuary Lamps and Mosaics in St. Mary's

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Dr. Dónal Daly's

John R's and Listowel Florist are open in a limited capacity

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At Louise Carey's

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By the River

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Jimmy and Ruth O'Quigley out for a stroll on June 1 2020.

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A Welcome Place to Rest While Walking in The Park

Listowel Town Council have cut an extra path around the park.  Is is now easier to walk and maintain social distance.

Shakespeare spoke of the primrose path. We have a daisy path.

Old Killorglin Postcard, Halo Health, Some Bog Pictures and a Feared Princely Visit in 1885

Photo: Tom Fitzgerald

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Yarn Bombing

Marie Moriarty spotted this intriguing piece of craftwork in Listowel Town Park.

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Charles Street Neighbours

Dermot Mahoney shared this photo on Facebook.
The ladies are Maggie Stack holding Edward Grimes and Kitty Mahony holding baby Dermot.

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William Street Upper

Halo is open.

Work has begun on Dress to Impress.

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On Church street

I met Jimmy Deenihan, Donal O'Sullivan and Charlie Nolan.

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A Very Old Killorglin postcard

Judy MacMahon found this old postcard during her Covid  clearout.

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2020 A Good Year for Turf

Photos; Bridget O'Connor

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The Prince of wales  was Not Welcome in 1885