“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Perth in Scotland & Cullen Pipe Band

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 154 relating to Glantane near Mallow…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.   Lots of special recordings in tonight’s Show.  At 9.30pm a visit by Cullen Pipe Band winning the grade 4A Pipe Band Competition at the Lisburn & Castlerea Contest in Moira, Co. Armagh on Saturday, 14th June 2025 …. under quite rainy conditions!  At 10pm we meet a wonderful Family from Perth in Scotland who recently visited Millstreet Museum.  Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

A teaching colleague from our Class of 1970 who appeared in last night’s brilliant television documentary regarding Football in Ireland.
Noel C. Duggan meeting with our Saturday Guests on a Tour of Millstreet – Bandon History Society.
Musical Windows in advance of this Saturday’s Busking Festival.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Perth in Scotland & Cullen Pipe Band”

Millstreet Vintage Club 6th July 2025

The countdown begins

Millstreet Vintage Club Circuit of Ireland Stages Revisited is taking place on Sunday 6th July in aid of Dillion Quirke Foundation.

Sign on from 10:00am in Kilshannig GAA Sports Complex Glantane, Mallow (P51 E0YH). Refreshments will be served before the run
Take off @12noon

This year we will revisit 3 old Circuit of Ireland stages. It promises to be a great day out & a scenic route planned.
Entry fee is €20 per car.
All vintage & classic cars very welcome
For details contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873

If you cannot attend the day but would like to contribute to the charity you can do this by clicking on the link below or scanning the Qr code on the poster.

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MillstreetVintageClub2

Eily’s Report – 17th June

Dia is mhuire diobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

It’s great to be packing and going off on holiday, but alas coming home is never easy. The tiredness sets in and is in no hurry leaving. But the memories of a wonderful trip never go away and with a few pictures and leaflets to sustain special moments, you can’t go wrong.     Fifty three senior citizens climbed aboard Darren Keely’s super bus in the West End on Monday June 9 and for the next five days it was enjoyment all the way. We were booked into the beautiful Arklow Bay hotel in County Wexford. It was ad lib breakfast every morning and a four course dinner on our return in the evening. Our days were full and varied. We went to Glendalough and Powerscourt House  in brilliant sunshine. Also the National Park in Wexford and boarded the infamous Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross. There was time for shopping and a visit to a lovely four acre Lavender Farm where we were treated to fresh scones and tea/coffee on the house.  Everywhere we went we were shown videos of the places we were in and guides to make sure we got the most out of our stay. The weather was delightful and the scenery was sublime. Wicklow is a beautiful county. All along the way the lust green fields and crops made you say a silence prayer to thank the Good Lord for it. Their landscape shows no evidence of damage by wind and rain, it is easy to see that they get much less harsh weather than we do. We were alerted to Irelands biggest bridge just on time to view it properly as our coach moved over it.  The Rose FitzGerald-Kennedy Bridge spans the river Barrow between Counties Kilkenny and Wexford.   It is awesome, different to any we’ve seen so far in Ireland. The enjoyment continued on into the evenings when after dinner some took scenic walks of the local area, others who were not so adventurous enjoyed a game of forty five but all were into the ballroom to finish the day with music, song and dance.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 17th June”

Wonderfully Successful Schools’ Sports 2025

Blessed with magnificent weather the Annual School Sports took place at Millstreet Town Park on Monday, 16th June 2025 with many schools enthusiastically participating.   Several medals were won by very talented athletes in all the schools.   The highest score went to Presentation N.S., Millstreet and the prestigious Cup was presented to the winning school.  Judging by the superb atmosphere throughout the various races and different age groups … all the schools had the winning feeling participating in such a cheerful and energetic manner.   Here we focus on the aftermath of the exciting day demonstrating the tremendous dedication of the splendid Volunteers who coordinate the hugely enjoyable event in such a professional manner.  We also meet the many successful participants with their medals from Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS.  Tap on the sixteen images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Schools’ Sports 2025”

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne to Celebrate Mass at Tubrid Holy Well on Thursday at 8pm

Peaceful Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet – May 2021.

Marking his 65 years of priestly ministry since 19th June 1960, Fr. Paddy O’Byrne will celebrate Mass at Tubrid Holy Well this Thursday, 19th June 2025 at 8pm.  Everyone is very welcome.   We congratulate Fr. Paddy on such a magnificent milestone following 65 years of wonderfully dedicated service to the Church not only here in Ireland but also in Nebraska, USA and beyond.  (S.R.)

Mary Abina Hayes (née O’Leary),  Dysert, Dromagh & Macroom

The death has occurred of Mary Abina Hayes (née O’Leary),  Dysert, Dromagh, Co. Cork / Macroom, Co. Cork.

Hayes (Dromagh); On June 12th 2025 peacefully at home in Dysert, Mary Abina (neé O’Leary, Dromlee, Macroom), beloved wife of the late Tony and loving mother of Louisa, John, Maurice, Thelma and the late Timmy and Marguerite, dear sister of Elizabeth, Christina and the late Peggy. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchildren, Shauna, Caoimhe, Saoirse, Colin, Kayla, Olivia, Pippa and Ruby, sons-in-law Denis and Tom, daughter-in-law Bernie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer (P51 N922) on Sunday June 15th from 6pm to 7.30pm. Reception into St John’s Church, Dromagh (P51 W983) on Monday June 16th for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Fursey’s Cemetery, Banteer.

Messages of sympathy for the family may be left via the link here.

Summer Sunshine shines favourably for The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run

The Summer Weather came out in force for The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Car Run held on last Saturday Evening where 75 Cars signed on for
the Event which was in Aid of BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service,the starting point was the Cullen Community Centre where the Bumbleance Ambulance was also on display.

The Cars left Cullen just after 6pm and made there way on a Scenic Route up to Knocknagree and then on to Ballydesmond, Sugan Road,Cordal and over to Castleisland before heading out the Abbeyfeale Road and then turning left and heading up into some spectacular views of the Countryside that brought the Cars down into the Finish at O`Riadas Bar and Restuarant near Ballymacelligott, the weather played its part being most favourable for the occasion where the views on the Countryside travelled never dissappoint particularly on a fine Summer Evening and once we reached the finish this was followed by Refreshments and Musical Entertainment supplied by Sheila Conor Brosnan Barry O Halloran Sheila Heery and Tim Joe and Anne O’Riordan.

At the Finish of the Event the BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service Vehicle was again on display at O Riadas Bar Ballymacelligott and a viewing of this very impressive Vehicle gives a person an idea of the great Work and Service this voluntary group carry out for seriously ill Children.

There was an open draw made before the start of the Run in Cullen for a Shield sponsored by Cork Music Station and this was won by Ray Corkery in his Toyota Corolla.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group and Event Organiser Declan Ryan would like to thank everyone who came along to the Event, your support was tremendous and much appreciated,a big shout out must go out to the People that helped out on Saturday Evening
which helped make the Event a great success, to all the Marshalls, Bike Marshalls, Registration/Sign On, Route Layout/Arrowing Crew, the hardworking Catering Crew in Cullen etc many many thanks for all your help, also thanks must go out to An Garda Siochana,Cullen Community Centre, Sheila Fitzgerald of The Corkman, John Tarrant of the Corkman, Discover Duhallow Magazine O`Riadas for great Food and Hospitality, Photographers and Media People, also many thanks to all the people that donated great Spot Prizes for our Raffles and we congratulate all the winners of Spot Prizes on the Evening, and we hope everybody enjoyed the Music Song and Dance at the Finish in O’Riadas.

For anybody that may have not been at the Event on Saturday Evening last but would like to make a Contribution to Bumbleance you can still do so on a Go Fund Me Page organised by Corkmusicstation and Willie Fitzgerald,this Go Fund Me Fundraiser Page will remain Live until the end of June and can be found on the Link Below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9w4kt-cork-music-station-supports-bumbleance?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US&attribution_id=sl%3A93ea0575-bfc9-45da-98b0-90d9a9907462

Photos Courtesy of Sidney Flynn and Backroad TV.

 

Support Theresa Cleary Challenge 21km

I’m taking part in the challenge 21k for down syndrome centre Cork.

 

We’re walking / jogging / running from Haulbowline to Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

 

Down Syndrome Centre Cork provide great support and services and has been a great source of fun, learning and support for pur family.

 

Donations can be made to the Down Syndrome Centre Cork through this link.

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th June 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Most Holy Trinity

15th June 2025

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 5pm

RECENT DEATHS: D.J. Sheehan, Kilmacrane; Dan Joe Horgan, New York & Ballydaly.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 14th June, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Jerry Reardon, Drishane Road;  John C. Sheehan, Tullig.

Sunday 15th June, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Eddie & Peg Forde, Mologhroe & their daughter Sheila Brennan, England & Paddy & Helen Morris, Cork;  Danielle Cara O’Sullivan, Cullen.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tadg & Kathleen Crowley, Drishanebeg;  Tom Radley, Minor Row.

ANNIVERSARIES: John & Margaret McCarthy, Lackabawn; Nora Dennehy, Lackabawn; James, Joan & the deceased members of the Daly Family, The Bridge; Jerh Twomey, Murphy’s Terrace; Mary Lehane, Mount Leader; Michael O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg; Kate Doody, Ploverfield; Phyllis O’Connor, Lisnasheershane; Mary O’Connor, Mologhroe; Seán O’Riordan, Two Gneeves & Mayo;  Monsgr. Donal Mulcahy, Los Angeles;  Jeremiah McSweeney, Rathcoole. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 21st June, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Finbarr Healy, Minor Row.

Sunday 22nd June, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. John O’Brien, Ballydaly;  Mary Carr, Shanaknuck & London.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Maureen & Martin Moran, Ballyvouskil;  Pádraig O’Foghlaidh, Listowel.

 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday in Millstreet Church between 10.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.

LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday night in Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.

PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 15th June: Fr. John Fitzgerald (087) 7752948

DATES TO NOTE

Tuesday 24th June:   Mass in St. John’s Well at 8.00p.m.

Thursday 3rd July:   Mass in Cullen Cemetery at 7.30p.m.

Thursday 24th July:   Mass in Old Cemetery, Cullen at 7.30p.m.

Rotas for 21st & 22nd June, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Maura O’Sullivan Group B
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen Group C
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Ronnie Lyons Eileen Guerin

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

Mass on Monday (16th) for Millstreet Parish Eucharistic Adorers, deceased and present at 7.30p.m. All welcome.

Mass on Tuesday (17th) for Sheila Creedon, Liscahane (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (18th) for Harry Johnston & Mary Twomey, Kiletra and Amanda Fitzgerald, Murphy’s Terrace; James, Joan & the deceased members of the Daly Family, The Bridge at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (20th) for Mary Cronin, Dooneen, Sr. Veronica & Fr. Dan Cronin at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th June 2025”

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run for BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service happening on this Saturday Evening June 14th

Today is the day for the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run for BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service which is taking place on this Saturday Evening June 14th, Declan Ryan is heading this Event and Declan and all the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Team welcome you to Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) where Sign on will be from 4.30pm with Take Off at 6pm.

Refreshments will be served at Registration with a great Starters Prize and Spot Prizes to be Won.

All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc are very Welcome to join us.

So why not head over to Cullen Community Centre later and help support a great cause and come along for a spin as well to our destination which is O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot where we will have Free Food and Music with the Entertainment on the Night being supplied by Tim Joe and Anne O’Riordan,Sheila Fitzgerald, Barry O’Halloran and Sheila Heery plus there will be more Spot Prizes to be Won as well on the Night,we would love to have your Company.

For people that may not be able to go to the Car Run but might still like to contribute to Bumbleance you can do so on the go fund me page set up by Cork Music Station who are once again running a fundraiser for Bumbleance, the link for the Go Fund Page can be found below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9w4kt-cork-music-station-supports-bumbleance/cl/s?lang=en_US&ts=1749144337&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3A59c80402-58e5-4380-b35d-ad1e598c70e2

For more Details Contact Declan Ryan on 087 2201557.

 

Friends of Millstreet Hospital Annual Church Gate Collection in Cullen this Sunday

FRIENDS OF MILLSTREET HOSPTIAL Annual Church gate collection this Sunday (15th June 2025) in Cullen.  Collection in Millstreet & Ballydaly next weekend 21st/22nd June.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Dan Joe Horgan New York and late of Ballydaly.

  The death has occurred of Dan Joe Horgan New York and late of Ballydaly

On June 11th 2025, peacefully, at his residence , in the presence of his beloved partner Kathleen. Pre deceased by his son Sean, parents John & Bridget, brothers Mick ,

Jerry, and sister in law Peggie.
He will be sadly missed by his lovely partner Kathleen, nieces Bridie & Mairead, nephews Dan and John, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends in Ireland and New York.
May he Rest in Peace.
Dan Joe will be laid to Rest in Millstreet at a later date.

CMS Live Concert Broadcast Tonight Promoting Bumbleance Run on Saturday

Tonight, 12th June 2025 from the Cullen Studio of Cork Music Station a special live broadcast featuring many very talented Musicians and Singers may be heard from 9.15pm until late.  This is especially in aid of the upcoming Bumbleance Car Run this Saturday, 14th June from Cullen to O’Riada’s in Ballmacgelligott.   Happy listening!

Dromtarriffe Vintage Club Vintage Car Run happening on Sunday July 13th

The date is set for the next event being hosted by Dromtarriffe Vintage Club which is a Vintage Car Run in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association which will take place on Sunday 13th July.

We welcome all Vintage & Classic Cars to the Event which will be based out of Dromtariffe G.A.A. Grounds.

Registration is by Donation from 11am and the run departs at 1pm.

Looking forward to seeing you all again.

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Robert (Bob) McConnell, Knocklyon, Dublin

The death has occurred of Robert (Bob) McConnell, Knocklyon, Dublin.

Robert (Bob) McConnell – Late of Knocklyon, Dublin 16. June 11th, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Ann and family.

Beloved husband and best friend of Ann and much-loved brother of Barbara, June and Billy. Bob will be very sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law Pat, Jan and Meg, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass will take place this Friday (13th June) at 11am in St. Colmcille’s Church, Knocklyon, D16 R799 followed by Cremation in Newlands Crematorium.

(House Private Please).

To view the Cremation Service live in Newlands Chapel, please click ​here.​​​

No flowers please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross (donate below) or the Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses (donate here).

” A special word of thanks to all the wonderful carers who looked after Bob during his illness”.

To leave a private message of condolence, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section here.

All enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue on (01) 490 7601.

(Bob was the beloved husband of Ann Fitzgerald and brother-in-law of Pat Randles, Minor Row, Millstreet.)

DJ Sheehan Kilmacrane, Banteer, Cork

The death has occurred of DJ Sheehan Kilmacrane, Banteer, Cork

On June 10th, peacefully in the presence of his loving family and under the exceptional care of the the staff of Mallow General Hospital, DJ, beloved husband of Mary (née O’ Keeffe) and loving father of Dan, Laura, Rebecca and Rachel, son of the late Denis.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and children and deeply mourned by his family, mother Eileen, brother Denis, sisters Susan (Cremin) and Ursula, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunt, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

Reposing in Grace’s Funeral Home (P51 WDX8) on Thursday, June 12th from 7pm followed by prayers at 8.30pm. Reception into St. Joseph’s Church, Lyre on Friday, June 13th for requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Messages of sympathy for the family may be left via the link here 

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

 

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Kerry Mountain Rescue Fundraiser & Cullen Feis

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 153 relating to Glenduff…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.   Lots of special recordings in tonight’s Show.  At 10pm a visit to Drishane where we meet members of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team.   Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)
 [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Kerry Mountain Rescue Fundraiser & Cullen Feis”