On the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, two young women from County Limerick embarked on a new journey by entering the Convent of Mercy in Bantry as postulants. Miss Liston, hailing from Cloonara, Feenagh, comes from a family with deep connections to convents in Limerick, Cork, and England. The other postulant, Miss Tierney of Ballyagran, happens to be her first cousin. Despite promising prospects and contented worldly life, these dedicated individuals chose to heed the calling of their faith, embracing a path of teaching, nursing the sick, assisting the less fortunate, and providing solace to the afflicted. Their selfless decision reflects their commitment to alleviating the suffering of fellow human beings and honouring God’s glory.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 11 October 1904