AIB Club Matchplay Draw 2021 at Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

Present for the AIB Club Matchplay Draw at Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club this Sunday evening (13th June 2021) – from left: Tommy Tucker, Nicholas Pomeroy, Barry Fraser, Shane Browne, Joan Casey and Pat Breen. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

[read more …] “AIB Club Matchplay Draw 2021 at Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club”

“Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 13th June 2021 at 7pm on C103.  (S.R.)

Where The Road Takes Me – Sunday 13th June

He’s been singing for over fifty years, and been more than adaptable to any challenges the ever-changing music industry has thrown at him. 

This week on Where the road takes me, Red Hurley joins John Greene to talk about the career that he loves, with a number of his songs included too.

There are hundreds to choose from, many of  which made it to No. 1 in the charts and many more the Top Ten. 

Representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest is also up for discussion and why it would be a bad decision for the likes of Westlife and Kodaline to do the same.  And…..The tension while performing in England during the IRA’s bombing campaign in the 1980s. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″

“Lunchtime Favourites” on CMS 13th June 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm

We invite you to submit your Requests for our weekly Music Request Show “Lunchtime Favourites” (Sunday, 13th June 2021) on Cork Music Station which is broadcast today from 12:30pm until 2.00pm.   This is our 24th Lunchtime programme of 2021 where our songs and music are full of variety.    All our usual features on today’s Show….But today we very especially focus on favourite songs to reflect the wonderful weather of Summer with songs of the 1950s and 1960s…And our special guest singer is Dean Martin with some truly excellent songs.    And we also include songs by Davy Ryan plus music by the Shandrum Céilí Band and the Clare Céilí Band and a host of wonderful Local Singers including  Jim Lyons, Breeda Tarrant, Film Music and more.   And we feature some wonderful Classical Favourites.   Just email your requests anytime either to corkmusicstation @gmail.com OR to millstreetmuseum @gmail.com or text/WhatsApp to 086 825 0074.   Or check out the Seán Radley Facebook Page.    And we chat about these images below (sourced from Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archives) during our Show.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Millstreet’s New Polytunnel at Main Street.
Cathal and Paul from DPlant Polytunnels of Co. Wexford with Marie Twomey of Millstreet Adult Learning Centre. A special Interview with all three will be broadcast on www.corkmusicstation.com on this Tuesday at 10pm outlining the great work of the Centre and the construction of the very impressive new Polytunnel.
Summer nature at Millstreet Town Park where on Saturday temperatures were in the mid 20s!

Here we feature Summer Nature in the Clara Road area where bees are thrilled with the variety of flowers!

[read more …] ““Lunchtime Favourites” on CMS 13th June 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter 13th June 2021

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

13th June 2021

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

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

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Parish Office Opening Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time:

RECENT DEATHS: Kathleen Crowley, Drishanebeg; Bridie Murphy, Ballydaly; Abina Spain, Kanturk; Patrick Lyne, London & Barraduff; Sheila Judge, Australia & Scotland. 

ANNIVERSARIES:    Tadg Crowley, Drishanebeg; Tom Radley, Minor Row; Anthony Price, Minor Row; Jerh Twomey, Murphy’s Terrace; James Burke, Murphy’s Terrace; Michael O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg & Church Street; Paddy Joe Cotter, Liscahane; Ellen O’Donnell, Liscahane; Arthur & Kitty Moynihan, Flintfield; Msgr Donal Mulcahy, Los Angeles & Aunagloor; Daniel Duggan, Carriganima; Patrick Casey, Ballymakeera. 

MASSES FROM MILLSTREET CHURCH WILL CONTINUED TO BE STREAMED ON CHURCH SERVICES – churchservices.tv/Millstreet

Mass Intentions for THIS weekend:

Saturday 12th June:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.     Jason Heelan, Lombardstown

Sunday 13th June:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m. People of the Parish

Cullen       10.15a.m. The deceased members of the Curtin family, Knocknageeha

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Paul Kelleher, Lower Kilmeedy (recently deceased)

Mass Intentions for NEXT weekend:

Saturday 19th June:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.     Ellen & Willie Cronin, Knocknakilla

Sunday 20th June:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m. John O’Brien, Ballydaly  

Cullen       10.15a.m. Patie & Julia Hickey, Mologhroe;  John T., Elizabeth & William O’Connor, Kiskeam

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.  

             Millstreet Church:

Monday (14th June): Mass at 10.00a.m. for: Msgr Donal Mulcahy, Aunagloor & Private Intention

Tuesday (15th June):  Mass at 10.00a.m. for: People of the Parish

Wednesday (16th June): Mass at 10.00a.m. for:  James, Joan & the deceased members of the Daly Family, Main Street.

Thursday (17th June): Mass at 10.00a.m. for:  Private Intention

Friday (18th June): Mass at 10.00a.m. for:  Private Intention 

CULLEN CHURCH:  Mass on Thursday 17th June at 7.30p.m. for Danielle Cara O’Sullivan, Cullen [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter 13th June 2021”

An Invitation to Join the Sanctuary Runners Movement

An Invitation to Join the Sanctuary Runners Movement
Sanctuary Runners was established in 2018 to enable Irish residents to run alongside, and in solidarity with, people seeking asylum in Ireland.    You may have seen the movement featured in the national press recently. Over half of those who took part in this year’s virtual Cork City Marathon on 6th June were Sanctuary Runners. The team stretched from Tokyo to Paris and Cork to San Francisco.

We thank John Magee for this very interesting feature. (S.R.)

Efforts are being made to re-establish a Sanctuary Runners group in Millstreet. Niamh Ní Chonchuir who is Sanctuary Runners regional officer covering the Cork and Kerry area explained, “We’d love to invite you to join us in setting up a Millstreet Sanctuary Runners’ group. Our aim is to build solidarity through sport bringing together citizens, migrants, asylum seekers & refugees.  If you would like to run, walk or jog with us in Millstreet please get in contact by email to info @sanctuaryrunners.ie.”

This is the link for the RTE clip about the virtual Cork City Marathon and Sanctuary Runners:     https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0606/1226360-sanctuary-runners-cork-marathon/  [read more …] “An Invitation to Join the Sanctuary Runners Movement”

Kathleen Crowley (née Collins), Drishanebeg

The death has occurred of Kathleen Crowley (née Collins), Drishanebeg, Millstreet.

On 10th June 2021,peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tadg, mother of the late Denis Declan and sister of the late Ted Collins. Sadly missed by her loving family Jerry, David, Noel, Finbarr, Declan and Elaine (Dennehy), daughters-in-law Maria, Margaret, Dolores, Joanne, Hannah, son-in-law Anthony, her brother Vincent, sisters-in-law Kitty and Nora, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. [rip]

A private family Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, 12th June, at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. House private. Messages of sympathy may be left on the RIP Condolence Page.

Retirement of Margaret Collins, Director of Nursing at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet

Sincere Congratulations to Margaret Collins, Director of Nursing in St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet on her retirement after 5 years and 5 months of wonderfully dedicated service. A presentation on behalf of the Staff  was made to Margaret on Thursday, 10th June 2021.  We wish Margaret many years of health and happiness.   (We thank Marie Morley for alerting us all to this important occasion and for sending us the excellent image and caption….S.R.)

Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Rose Lodge Nurseries

Beautiful June rose stock just in, based in Rathmore “Rose Lodge Nurseries”

Specialise in top quality roses, order today and get delivered in 2 to 3 days! Some of my stock are available from Guerin’s Shop Ballydaly, and orders can be dropped off there for collection if desired.

Contact 087 9858133 to order.

Ground cover roses, patio roses, shrub roses, ramblers and climbers available in variety of colours!! Treat yourself to some summer colour!!

Support local and spread the word! 👍🏻😊

More information on their Facebook page 

Fundraising for European Championship and World Cup 2021

Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Here are the young people (4 couples) of Acrobatic Rock-n-Roll Irish Association who are going to go to Sochi (Russia🇷🇺) to represent Ireland 🇮🇪and Dance Sport Federation of Ireland @dancesportfederationofireland at the 🏆European Championship and World Cup @wrrc_official in Sochi Open – 2021 (26-27 of June, Olympic Park) in the discipline 💥Acrobatic Rock-n-Roll. Children Category (up to 12 years old): ✅Turek Filip and Baksalary Anastazja,  Millstreet, Co. Cork.   Juveniles Category (up to 14 years old): ✅Muzyk Mikolaj and Muzyk Maja, Kanturk, Co. Cork.   Juniors Category (up to 17 years old): ✅Witkowski Oliwier and Zdrzalik Nikola Mallow, Co.Cork ✅Jarosz Denis and Wiecek Justyna, Killarney, Co. Kerry.   Taking part in 2021 European Championship and World Cup in Russia is a huge challenge because of very expensive tickets😢, visas and long trip ingeneral but we try our best to make it happen. And now we want to ask all of you to help our team 🙏 to take part in this huge competition and international event and represent Ireland in Russia. You can 💰donate and share by this link https://www.gofundme.com/f/irish-team-trip-to-russia-european-championship?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet👍 We are grateful for any help😘 Let’s do it together!💪https://gofund.me/e28d52ab
To view the video of the magnificent dancing tap on this link:

Eily’s Report – 8th June

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a chairde, and welcome to my weekly report.

The first week of June is already over, in little over another week we will have the longest day of the year on June 21st.  Some years ago accompanied by  two family members we were delighted to be invited to Finland by a guest of my B&B to come and spend that mysterious night with him and his family. They set up the party on their island which was a short boat ride from the mainland. We didn’t go to bed, we wanted to experience the phenomenon first hand. It being so far North, nights can be cold in Finland  but our hosts made sure that we were fully supplied with padded zip up body suits to make sure that nothing was going to spoil the  occasion that we came so far from to see. There was no dawn. The previous day just continued on into the next. Days were brighter but nights were far from being dark and I found it hard to go to sleep but a couple on nights awake soon took care of it and we slept sound after that. During our stay we learned a lot about how they live in Finland and especially on an island. There is never a shortage of fresh fish, they use nets to keep them alive in the sea until they need them but only a few days supply at the time. No need to stock up, the sea is at hand all the time. The sea at that point was dotted with lots of similar islands and at midnight they all lit their fires and waved and greeted one another because of the night that was in it.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 8th June”

“Radio Treasures” This Tuesday on CMS from 9.30 to 11.30pm

“Radio Treasures” Weekly Show is on air tonight (Tues., 8th June 2021) on Cork Music Station from 9.30 to 11.30 (Irish Time).   Feel most welcome to contact the Show on corkmusicstation@ gmail.com or on Text/WhatsApp 086 825 0074 or check out the Seán Radley Facebook.  Happy Listening!  (S.R.) 

On tonight’s Show at 10pm we repeat (at the request of many Listeners) a brief interview with three ladies recorded in Banteer 1983 in the presence also of Seán Buckley where we hear about their meeting with Ansty and the Tailor of Gougane Barra, an early Kilcorney Feis and the challenges of the Troubles of the 1920s in Ireland.   And we feature the splendid recording of Niamh Kavanagh with the Students and Band of Millstreet Community School which presently may be viewed on YouTube…with their version of “I’m still standing” and “Mustang Sally”. We also listen to accordion waltzes by Gary Blair.  And we share a most enjoyable comic sketch by the great Brendan Grace entitled the “Farming Independent Programme” in which Brendan mimics the voices of three people!  We hear the operatic voice of Maureen O’Hara.   For our pictorial feature we share images of nature and of 1993.   And we have our Musings and Updates.   And there’s more … much more!!  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Summertime 2021 at West End, Millstreet.
Station Road Entrance to Millstreet Town Park….through the Willie Neenan Memorial Gate.
A very special crossing outside Millstreet Presentation N.S. with the wonderful assistance of the Junior Traffic Wardens in May 1993.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” This Tuesday on CMS from 9.30 to 11.30pm”

Bridie Murphy (née Fitzpatrick), Ballydaly, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Bridie Murphy (née Fitzpatrick), Ballydaly, Millstreet, Co.Cork.

On June 6th, 2021, peacefully, at home, in the presence of her loving family, Bridie, beloved wife of the late Donnacha and predeceased by her granddaughter Vivienne, her sister Mary and her brother James. Lovingly remembered by her family Helena (Collins), Mary, Timmy, Dermot, Anne Marie, Bernard and Seán. Sadly missed by her brother Denis, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.

A Thiarna an Dóchais déan trócaire uirthi.

Bridie’s funeral Mass will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly on Wednesday 9th June 2021 at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet in accordance with current government guidelines.  Condolences.

“Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 6th June 2021 at 7pm on C103.  (S.R.)

Where The Road Takes Me – Sunday 6th June

Once Flower Lodge, home to Cork Hibernians, Páirc Uí Rinn is now one of the GAA’s strongholds in Cork and named after one of the greatest hurlers of all time. 

Christy Ring was a very close friend of the late Paddy Martin, the Taoiseach’s father and on this week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’, Mícheál Martin joins John Greene in the Stadium to talk about his life and times. 

You’ll find the conversation moving swiftly from one subject to another.

Growing up in Turner’s Cross, soccer, hurling, dancing, the Gaeltacht, his international boxer father, becoming leader of his party and later Taoiseach, taking on the powerful tobacco industry and of course Covid-19 are some of the many subjects up for discussion.  [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″

“Lunchtime Favourites” 6th June 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm

We invite you to submit your Requests for our weekly Music Request Show “Lunchtime Favourites” (Sunday, 6th June 2021) on Cork Music Station which is broadcast today from 12:30pm until 2.00pm.   This is our 23rd Lunchtime programme of 2021 where our songs and music are full of variety.    All our usual features on today’s Show….But today we very especially focus on favourite songs to reflect the wonderful weather of Summer with songs of the 1950s and 1960s.    And we also include songs by Davy Ryan plus music by the Shandrum Céilí Band and the Clare Céilí Band and a host of wonderful Local Singers including  Jim Lyons, Breeda Tarrant, Film Music and more.   And we feature some wonderful Classical Favourites.   Just email your requests anytime either to corkmusicstation @gmail.com OR to millstreetmuseum @gmail.com or text/WhatsApp to 086 825 0074.   Or check out the Seán Radley Facebook Page.    And we chat about these images below (sourced from Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archives) during our Show.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

The magic of International Cross Country Eventing at Drishane this weekend.

Shane O’Leary pictured this Sat. 5th June 2021 at the official opening of the magnificent new Munster Drone Services Centre at Drishane Road, Millstreet.  Full feature to follow later.

From left – Jerry Collins with Customer Denis Healy and Staff Member Jamie O’Sullivan on the final day of business at Macroom Road on Sat. 5th June. We wish Jerry and Family and also Jamie every good luck in the future having provided such a truly magnificent Service over the past three decades- forever obliging, helpful and cheerful.

One of the many television cameras at Drishane capturing the exciting action of the International Eventing in such exquisite scenic settings.
Photographer Supreme – Geraldine Dennehy – capturing superb images at Drishane.
Ted O’Connor with his faithful pet dog enjoying the beauty of Green Glens during this weekend’s International Show.

[read more …] ““Lunchtime Favourites” 6th June 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter 6th June 2021

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

6th June 2021

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

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

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Parish Office Opening Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time:

RECENT DEATHS: Mary O’Callaghan, Kiskeam;  Sr. Mary O’Riordan, Matlock, Derby & Islandbrack, Boherbue.

ANNIVERSARIES:    Bridget (Ciss) Murphy, 12 Tanyard; Con Linehan, Dooneen; Con Dennehy, Aunagloor; Julia Mary Murphy, Rathudane House; John Graham, Coolikerane; Kate Doody, Gortnafinnoige; Tom & the deceased members of the Cronin family, Knockduff; Dan & Lena Buckley, Cahirbarnagh; Michael & Kathleen Cremin, Cork & Flintfield. 

MASSES FROM MILLSTREET CHURCH WILL CONTINUED TO BE STREAMED ON CHURCH SERVICES – churchservices.tv/Millstreet

Mass Intentions for THIS weekend:

Saturday 5th June:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.     Dermot Murphy, Clara Road;  Donal Cowman, Drishane Road

Sunday 6th June:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m. People of the Parish

Cullen       10.15a.m. The deceased members of the Cremin Family, Coalpits.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Jerome Dineen, Laharn;  Ellen, Patrick & the deceased members of The O’Doherty Family, Clara Road.

Mass Intentions for NEXT weekend:

Saturday 12th June:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.     Jason Heelan, Lombardstown

Sunday 13th June:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m.  

Cullen       10.15a.m. The deceased members of the Curtin Family, Knocknageeha

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Paul Kelleher, Lower Kilmeedy  (recently deceased)

             Millstreet Church:

Monday (7th June): No Mass

Tuesday (8th June):  Mass at 10.00a.m. for: Con Dennehy, Aunagloor

Wednesday (9th June): Mass at 10.00a.m. for: Private Intention & for those starting exams

Thursday (10th  June): Mass at 10.00a.m. for: Private Intention

Friday (11th June): Mass at 7.30p.m. for: Paddy Joe Cotter, Liscahane

Saturday (12th June):  Mass at 10.30a.m. for:  Breeda Kelleher, Station Road (recently deceased)

CULLEN CHURCH:  Mass on Thursday 10th June at 7.30p.m. for People of the Parish

Please continue to contact our Parish Office to book for all weekend Masses & Thursday night Mass in Cullen.  [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter 6th June 2021”

What we Love – Art Exhibition

Herlihy’s Centra in the West End, and the Millstreet Primary Schools Parents Assn would like to thank the children from the Primary Schools for their Art work.  There is plenty of room for more Art, so its not too late to hand it in and it is definitely worth a visit as the pictures below don’t do the art justice.

Also the Parents Assn would like to remind everyone that the Go Fund Me page is still going and thank everyone who has given money so far.