Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 19th May 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Pentecost Sunday

19th May 2024

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

Telephone Nos.:  Landline:  029 70043  &  Mobile: 087 775 2948

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Noreen Cashman, Tullig & Youghal; Ann Cronin, Headford; Padraig Foran, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford.

Mass Intentions for this Weekend:

Saturday 18th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John Barry, Lackabawn & his parents Dan & Margaret.

Sunday 19th May:

Cullen   9.30a.m. The deceased members of the Lehane & McKelvey Families, Lissanika;  Mary Agnes Murphy, Rathduane.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Jack Corkery, Liscahane;  Jimmy & Kathleen Cashman, Clara Road;  Tade Corkery, Dooneen.

ANNIVERSARIES: Nell Twomey, Pound Hill; Maimie Twomey, Mill Lane; Tony Galvin, Main Street; Matt, Ellen & the deceased members of the Cleary Family, Murphy’s Terrace; Bob O’Sullivan, Canon Eugene O’Sullivan & Fr. Pat Joe O’Sullivan, Gortavehy;  Nan & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Gortnacreeha; Julia Hickey, Cullen; Tim & Nora Kelleher, Lislehane; Hugh O’Keeffe, Glountane & Boherbue; Timmy O’Callaghan, Shronebeha; Joan Cronin, Curraraigue; Denis Hallissey, Kilbrittain; Katrina Hickey, Ballyvourney; Nuala Joyce, Tralee.

Mass Intentions for Next Weekend:

Saturday 25th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Dr. Michael Feeley, Clara Road;  Donal McCarthy, Aubane;  Margaret & the deceased members of the Lehane Family, Cahirdowney.

Sunday 26th May: 

Ballydaly   9.30a.m.  Connie McSweeney, Gortavehy.

Millstreet 10.00a.m.  Mass for our Polish Community – celebrated by Polish Chaplain Fr. Mario

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Denis O’Hare, Coole;  Peggy & Denny Twomey, The Bridge.

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Monday 20th: Funeral Mass for Noreen Cashman, Tullig & Youghal at 11.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (21st) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (15th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

No Mass on Thursday 23rd 

Mass on Friday (24th) for the deceased members of the O’Riordan Family, Tullig & the Duggan Family, Carriganima at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 19th May 2024”

MGC Final Presentation of the Season Tonight at 8.15

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Final Presentation of the Season which will be shared by Annabelle O’Sullivan will take place on Friday, 17th May 2024 at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet.     Everyone is very welcome.

Millstreet Day Centre (Canon O’Donovan Centre) by moonlight.

Millstreet Library – Bealtaine Arts & Crafts Workshop

For Bealtaine, Millstreet Library hosted an Arts & Crafts workshop. The library buzzed with creativity and camaraderie.  The arts & crafts workshop was led by the talented artist Amanda Wright who focused on the intricate art of macrame.  The ladies who participated immersed themselves in the project, creating beautiful and unique creations. Under Amanda’s expert guidance, attendees not only learned the delicate techniques of this age-old craft but also enjoyed a fulfilling and joyous experience.  The workshop was a testament to the community spirit of Bealtaine, bringing people together to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship.

Noreen Cashman, Tullig House

The death has occurred of Noreen Cashman, Tullig House, Millstreet, and formerly of Bandon & Youghal. On May 16, 2024, NOREEN departed this life peacefully at Kilbrew Nursing Home, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Predeceased by her sisters Estie & Eileen, brothers Paddy, Denny, Bill, Fr. Mike, and Jim. Sadly missed by her sisters Agnes & Cecily (LA), Stella (NYC), and extended family members at home and abroad. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral home on Sunday (May 19th) from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. House private to family. Requiem Mass on Monday (May 20th) at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet which will be streamed by Millstreet Church. Funeral to St. Mary’s Cemetery afterwards.

The AIB Community €1 Million Fund

The AIB Community €1 Million Fund

The AIB Community €1 Million Fund enables customers, the public and our employees to support the local charities that matter most to them, within their region. The Fund supports charities across six regions in Ireland, Northern Ireland & Great Britain.

The 2024 AIB Community €1 Million Fund is open for nominations from 8 May until 12 June 2024. The 2024 charities are announced in September 2024.

Please see full details on Community Fund (aib.ie) to nominate your chosen charity.

HUGE thanks to everyone that donated to the fundraiser – Ireland’s Fittest Family Superstars

Danny & Gillian O’Riordan & their teammates Brendan & Mark would like to say a HUGE thanks to everyone that donated to their fundraiser – Ireland’s Fittest Family Superstars that took place last weekend in the Meath Eco Park.
The course was gruelling & the heat of the day didn’t help but the Ardfallen team finished in a very respectful 11th place!
They raised the most money from all teams competing & this was mentioned many times throughout the day so again a huge thanks to everyone that donated – it’s all going to an amazing cause – The Irish Hospice Foundation in honour of Danny & Gillian’s aunt Noreen who passed away in July 2022.
Donations are being accepted until June 11th for anyone that would still like to contribute & help get them over the €3,000 mark!
Danny, Gillian, Mark & Brendan
Team Ardfallen

[read more …] “HUGE thanks to everyone that donated to the fundraiser – Ireland’s Fittest Family Superstars”

Millstreet Meals on Wheels service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.

 A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.

 If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer) or email info @millstreetdaycentre.ie

 

Millstreet Library

Our Knit & Natter group were thrilled to receive handmade crocheted blankets from Millstreet Community School Transition Year Students along with their teacher Jennifer O’Donoghue. It is inspiring to see different generations coming together, sharing skills, and spreading warmth.  Here’s to more moments of intergenerational joy.

Book Launch – Land War to Civil War 1900-1924: Donoughmore to Cork and Beyond

Book Launch by The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy

Land War to Civil War 1900-1924:

Donoughmore to Cork and Beyond

By Gerard O’ Rourke

Friday 24th May at 8 p.m.

Community Centre, Stuake, Donoughmore (Eircode P32 FP49)

Everyone Welcome to a night of reminiscence, music, and conversation.

Book will be available in local and surrounding outlets and online at www.donoughmore.ie

For every copy sold €15 will be donated to Cancer Care Services in Cork.

 This new publication paints a compelling picture of Ireland during the period 1900-1924 in the context of the parish of Donoughmore, Co Cork. It explores, examines, and explains how in a remarkable display of perseverance a road to self-government was achieved. Building on the well-received Ancient Sweet Donoughmore: Life in an Irish Rural Parish to 1900 (2015) it broadens its scope, encompassing events in Cork City, Manchester and beyond giving a more expanded study of the period.

Land War to Civil War: Donoughmore to Cork and Beyond chronicles this development of a new invigorated nationalism which saw a reawakening of social, cultural, and political aspects of national identity. The visits of renowned Irish politicians Michael Davitt and William O’Brien to Donoughmore facilitated that resurgence. The area became one of the centres of attention along the road to independence in Cork and incidents such as the executions of Mrs. Lindsay and Geoffrey Compton- Smith propelled it to the forefront of international news.

The heroism displayed by ordinary men and women in putting their lives in danger in an era of intense vigilance and intimidation is captured in an incisive manner. This is aptly portrayed in the story of the Wallace sisters in Cork and by the previously unrecognised work of Mary Healy in Manchester.

Civil war brought out the worst in human nature and hunger strikes, executions and emigration created intense rancour and left a residual memory difficult to eradicate. On a lighter note, readers will be enthralled to hear of stories such as the IRA soldier who became a monk, the story of the ‘Moon Car’ which threatened to upsurge the treaty between Ireland and Britain and the ‘Titanic’ connection with Donoughmore.

 

 

“Radio Treasures” Tonight 9.15pm to 11.30pm

On this Tuesday – 14th May 2024 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme (no. 95) from the  splendid Archival Series where the focus is on A Variety of Guests  at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear on Sunday night at 10pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  Please note that our CMS Website is now back  in operation but there are also other ways to listen to CMS by using the “Radio Garden” App, by the “Tune In” App or by Alexa.   At 9.30pm we continue with Episode Two of our new series on Charleville.    Lots more of our regular items also.   Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.   Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Enjoying the recent Tractor Run in Millstreet.
Danny and Peter providing the superb music for Sunday’s Annual Bealtaine Tea Dance at the Wallis Arms Hotel.

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

2024 Coaching takes place on
Tuesdays 21 & 28 May
Juveniles (under 18) 6.00 – 7.00 pm
Adults 7.00 – 8.00 pm

2024 Membership

Family €25
Adult €20
Juvenile (under 18) €15
Senior Citizen €15
Please pay subscriptions to the Club AIB Bank Account 
IBAN: IE77 AIBK 9361 5421 723266
BIC :AIBKIE2D

After paying please TEXT  086 8790777 with your NAME and amount of SUBSCRIPTION paid. Otherwise Club will have no record of your membership.

The 1982 Munster Regional Trout Angling Championships

The above is a video for the 1982 Munster Regional Trout Angling Championships.  It was my late father Jerry Sheehan of Liscahane who organised the staging of the event which was normally held on the river Suir.

There are many anglers in this video from Millstreet some of whom are long deceased  and were indeed some of the best anglers in the country back then.

The competition was won on the day by local man Pat O’Sullivan of Bolomore,  Rathcoole.

It certainly brings many memories back to me and I am quite sure that it would do likewise for family and friends of the people seen on the video.

Thank you to Jack Sheehan for submitting this to Millstreet.ie

Eily’s Report – 14th May

Dia is Mhuire dióbh go léir a cairde and welcome to my Report.

Fondest greetings everyone and I hope you’re allenjoying the beautiful weather. There was a host of fixtures planned for the entire weekend, from Darkness into Light, First Holy Communions, Vintage Run, Dancing at the Wallis for our ARA and their friends from other Clubs,  to name but a few. Plus the lovely weather for others to make plans of their own.  During the previous week our farmers were busy gathering in the silage, following all the weeks and months of rain and others getting their turf cut, all making sure that the coming winter will  be good for both man  beast.  I trust that all who had a good and successful time will give thanks to the Good Lord for his wonderful gift of fine weather that made it all possible.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 14th May”

Strong Turnout for the Millstreet Vintage Club Vintage Tractor Run in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital

The first ever Vintage only Tractor Run ran by Millstreet Vintage Club got a great Turnout of 40 Pre 1994 Tractors with a great variety of models taking to the Road on a Scenic Route on Sunday last just after 1pm,the beneficiary of the Event was Millstreet Community Hospital and the Tractors did a drive through the Hospital Grounds at the beginning of the Route with the Hospital Residents sitting out to view the Tractors as they took on a 36km Route in favourable weather conditions.
The Vintage only concept was met with very favourable feedback from everyone who took part in the event and it’s hoped that this type of event can be built up and improved on for the future going forward.
Event Organiser Dan Barry would like to thank the Canon O’Donovan Centre Millstreet for providing the sign on venue and parking along with looking after everyone with Refreshments before they took to the Road and also wishes to thank all the Sign On Crew and the Marshals for keeping the Event running smoothly, also Dan would like to thank the Media and Photographers for there promotion of the Event and finally the John Barry Perpetual Trophy Winner was Tom Linehan in his Ford 4000.

We Thank Daniel Lane for the Photos.

Report by
Bernard Crowley
Club PRO.

Childminder Required

Hi Everyone – I am looking for a childminder .

Monday to Thursday .

For two children .

One is in summer camp from 9 to 1 each day and the other is 18 months. We would like for the children to be minded in their own home with their own toys and surroundings.

If this is something that would interest you, please reach out to me. Also college students if looking for something during the summer holidays.

Cheryl 085 767 8188

The General Public are very Welcome to come along to see the Vintage Tractors at the Millstreet Vintage Club Vintage Tractor Run happening in Millstreet Tomorrow Sunday May12th

The General Public are very Welcome to view the Vintage  Tractors before the Run today Sunday which is being ran by Millstreet Vintage Club and organised by Dan Barry .

The Tractors can be viewed at the Canon O’Donovan Centre from 11am right up to when they hit the road at 1pm,the beneficiary from this Event is Millstreet Community Hospital, and the Run will be exclusively open to VINTAGE TRACTORS only and the Criteria required for to take part will be that your Tractor will have to be 1994 or Older to participate,this is the first time the Club will be running a Tractor Run for Vintage Tractors only and is an interesting concept and hopefully one that catches on for future Events.

Entry Fee is €20.

For more details give Dan Barry a Call on 087-2680011 and he will be happy to answer any queries you may have.