Martin O’Connell, Mount Leader, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Martin O’Connell, Mount Leader, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

The death has occurred of Martin O’Connell of Mount Leader, Millstreet and formerly of West End, Millstreet, on Wednesday, December 10th 2025, suddenly but peacefully.

Pre-deceased by his parents, Dan and Sheila.

Deeply regretted by his cousins, godchild Úna, great neighbours, his work colleagues in Munster Joinery, relatives and friends.

May Martin rest in peace.

Lying in repose at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, West End, Millstreet, P51 XF86 on Sunday evening, December 14th from 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. with removal at 7.00 p.m. to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.

Requiem Mass on Monday, December 15th at 11.00 a.m. with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link here.

Aubane Social Club Christmas Events Diary 2025

Aubane Social Club Christmas Diary 2025

Aubane Set Dancing Party on Monday 22 December at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 at 9 pm Dancing to John Breen

 

Annual Christmas Day Climb of Mushera tales place on Thursday 25 December at 10.30am from Millstreet Country Park Gate.

Bucket collection on the morning of the climb. All proceeds to the running and Upkeep of Aubane Community Centre. Fund is now Open

Around the Fire at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 – on Sunday 28 December at 8.30 pm

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

 

 

Millstreet Community School Proudly Announces Major Redevelopment of Sports Facilities

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

People can support individual contestants in the upcoming Quid Games-we will publish links to them in the coming days.  Thanks to the many local businesses who are sponsoring and/or entering contestants.
Past pupils and others can support by donating here:  https://gofund.me/9fcbcd1bc

Teresa McAuliffe (née Finucane), Bolomore, Rathcoole & Moyvane, Co. Kerry

The death has occurred of Teresa McAuliffe (née Finucane), Bolomore, Rathcoole, Co. Cork / Moyvane,  Co. Kerry.

Peacefully at her home in Bolomore, beloved wife and best friend of John (Johnny) and dear sister of Mícheál, Mary, Bridie, Noreen and Betty. Sadly missed by her loving husband, brother, sisters, brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, kind friends and neighbours.

Requiescat in pace

Lying in repose at O’Callaghan’s Funeral Parlour, Kanturk (P51 RW89) on Sunday (Dec 14th) from 2.30pm to 4pm. Reception into St. John’s Church, Dromagh on Monday for Requiem Mass at 2 pm which shall be live streamed on www.mycondolences.ie. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. No flowers please, donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice. The family wish to thank the Home-care Team from Marymount for their great care given to Teresa.

Condolences

Magnificent Scoil Mhuire Millstreet BNS Christmas Carol Service 2025

Following Wednesday evening’s superb Nativity Concert with the very talented Pupils of Millstreet Presentation N.S. …. we were treated to a further truly magnificent Scoil Mhuire Millstreet BNS Christmas Carol Service 2025 on Thursday, 11th Dec. at St. Patrick’s Church.   One may view and listen to the performance here.  Here we share some of the magical images from Thursday evening.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Magnificent Scoil Mhuire Millstreet BNS Christmas Carol Service 2025”

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

 

Jeremiah (Jerry) O’Callaghan, Lackaduve, Carriganima

The death has occurred of Jeremiah (Jerry) O’Callaghan, Lackaduve, Carriganima,  Co. Cork / Macroom,  Co. Cork.

O’Callaghan (Lackaduve, Carriganima, Macroom) On December 9th, 2025, in the tender and loving care of Araglen Nursing Home, Jeremiah (Jerry) (Cattle Haulier), brother of Tim, Rose (O’Riordan) and the late Fr John and brother-in-law of the late Peadar. Deeply regretted by his brother, sister, nephews Tim Joe and Martin, niece Ann, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing in Fitz-Gerald’s Funeral Home Macroom (P12KX79) on Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm with removal to St. John the Baptist Church, Carriganimma (P12V259). Requiem Mass on Thursday at 1pm in St. John the Baptist Church, Carriganimma, Funeral afterwards to St Colman’s Cemetery Macroom.

No flowers.

Please leave your personal message of condolence for Jerry’s family in the link on RIP.ie

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Christmas Presentation This Friday

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Christmas Presentation by Eithne O’Keeffe, Boherbue will take place on Friday,12th December 2025 at 8.00pm in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet. Everyone is very welcome. Festive Blessings and Greetings to All. 🎄🎼👍🙏

Con Lynch’s Wonderfully Impressive New Publication

Available at a wide variety of Bookstores including “Wordsworth” Millstreet and also online https://www.corneliuslynchauthor.ie .

That Their Good Deeds may not be Forgotten
Author Con Lynch
Author Con Lynch
10,000 years – that’s the amount of service to God and to humanity given in 28 countries, across 6 continents and several cities, by over 200 Nuns, Brothers and Priests associated with the parishes of Clondrohid, Kilnamartrya and Macroom.​

They empowered the helpless, provided education and health-care for the poor, care and accommodation for the outcasts, the orphans, the elderly poor and those who were dying. They helped prisoners and empowered the helpless.​

From their Irish homes, they brought generosity of heart, nobility of mind and dignity of spirit to share with the wider world and they left an awesome, beneficent legacy.​

No profits will accrue to the author from this book but will instead be donated to charities that reflect the work of the 205 individuals whose awesome, beneficent service is outlined therein.

Comments

“A local book with national and international appeal …”​

“It is an exceptional retrieval of a treasured segment of our faith…”

“Tá an leabhar seo eisceachtúil ar fad, ar fad…” (This book is very, very exceptional)

https://www.facebook.com/reel/820605660806274

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

Benjamin (Benny) Murphy, Firmullagh, Moyne, Co. Longford & Millstreet

The death has occurred of Benjamin (Benny) Murphy, Firmullagh, Moyne, Co. Longford / Millstreet, Co. Cork.

The death has occurred of Benjamin (Benny) Murphy, Firmullagh, Moyne, Co. Longford and formerly of Coolikerane, Millstreet, Co. Cork, Sunday 7th December 2025 suddenly but peacefully.

Predeceased by his loving wife, Eileen, his parents Patrick and Sheila and his sister, Sr. Kathleen.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Brendan, Pat and Jerry; his sisters Judy, Peggy, Mary, Nora, Joan and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Benjamin Rest in Peace.

Benjamin will repose at St. Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe (Eircode N39 K603) on Wednesday (10th December) from 7.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm.

Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday (11th December) at 12 noon in St. Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery.

Benjamin’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed by clicking on the following link https://www.youtube.com/live/zlO59iPDuro

Please note there will be a Memorial Mass for Benjamin in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, Co. Cork at a later date.

Please note that the link provided to live stream the Funeral Mass is managed by an Independent Streaming Company and therefore the Funeral Director accepts no responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.

Messages of sympathy can be left in the Condolences section here. The Murphy family appreciate your sympathy and support shown to them at this sad and difficulty time.

 

Christmas Night Out with Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan

10 Days to Go!
Christmas Night Out with Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan
– Dec 20th, GAA Hall
The countdown is on! In just 10 days, we celebrate a great Christmas night out in town with comedian Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan at the GAA Hall at 20:00
Get ready for a festive evening filled with laughter, great company, and fantastic prizes.
🎟 Tickets to be purchased in advance – available through Eventbrite or from any executive committee member Contact: Emma Hickey 0868107460 for assistance with ticketing.
Raffle Prizes on the Night Include:
  • Signed and framed Cork Senior Football jersey
  • Signed and framed Cork Senior Hurling jersey
  • Brown Thomas vouchers
  • Luxury hampers
  • And more fantastic prizes!
🍻 Please support the local bars on the night as well—they’ve generously supported us throughout the year, and we encourage everyone to return that support while enjoying the festive atmosphere in town.
Join us for an unforgettable night this Christmas —this event could sell out, so secure your tickets today!

Eily’s Report – 9th December

Dia is mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my Report.

We were told to look out for it and the big moon did not disappoint. It rose to the East for the past couple of nights and it looked wonderful. It stood out in the sky  like a huge ball of cheese. The skies were not very clear so it played hide and go seek among the clouds, making you wait for its next appearance. It seemed a shame to waste it but you can’t stay looking at the sky all night, so reluctantly  finally I drew the curtains and sit by my lovely fire.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 9th December”

Magnificent Celebration of Culture and Inclusion at MCS

We thank John Magee, Chaplain at Millstreet Community School for the following report:

The Celebration of Culture and Inclusion event that took place on Thursday 4th December in Millstreet Community School was a remarkable event.  This is the twentieth year that the school has hosted such a gathering.  It really was a wonderful opportunity for staff, students, members of the local community and guests from further afield to celebrate Irish culture along with the wonderfully mix of other languages and cultures that exist in the school and the local community at this time. 

Students with an Irish background alongside their peers from countries other parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, sang, played music, danced, spoke about their own country and read self-penned poetry. 

We are grateful to the guests who accepted the invitation to attend: Bishop Ray Browne (Kerry Diocese), Imam Amr Hamad (Imam at the Cork Islamic Society) and Jennifer Cooney (WorldWise Global Schools Project Officer for the Munster region).  Aindrias Moynihan TD and Cllr Gobnait Moynihan also joined us for the celebration.  John Paul O’Shea TD had communicated in advance that he would unfortunately not be able to attend. 

 We were also very pleased to welcome Sara Hakim, the Director of Schools of Sanctuary Ireland.  Millstreet Community School was recognised as a Champion School of Sanctuary in November 2023 and the Celebration of Culture and Inclusion was certainly an example of this in action.

 Once the entertainment was over, it was time to move into the school canteen for the chance to taste food from different countries and traditions.  We are grateful to all the families who contributed to this wonderful spread.  In addition, special thanks goes out to O’Leary’s Family Butchers, Tony O’Brien Master Butcher, Capabu, Aroma Café, The West End Café and Sklep Polski Iwonka for adding to the culinary delights.

So another Celebration of Culture and Inclusion has come and gone, but it is sure to live long in the memory of those who were able to attend. On a damp dark winter’s night it was truly an evening of warmth, light and life. [read more …] “Magnificent Celebration of Culture and Inclusion at MCS”