Millstreet International Horse Trials returns May 31 – June 1!

Just one month to go!
Millstreet International Horse Trials returns May 31 – June 1!

Join us in the beautiful Green Glens Arena for top-class jumping and dressage across all 4 days of competition and don’t miss the main spectacle – the thrilling cross country phase set on the stunning grounds of Drishane Castle which takes place on Saturday and Sunday.

With trade stands, food stalls, coffee, and a bar all located along the cross country course, it’s the perfect day out for all the family.

Watch the world’s top horse and rider combinations battle it out for glory – and best of all, admission is FREE!

Tea Morning in aid of Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Tea Morning in aid of Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Boherbue Community Hall on May 1st 2025

From 9:30am -12:30pm
All money raised are vital funds to support those affected by dementia and their families.
There will be a raffle on the day with prizes from Hayfield Manor, The Mad Monk, Fota House and many more.
We hope to see you there!

 

 

Timothy (Teddy) Leader Glenleigh, Kilcorney, Cork

The death has occurred of Timothy (Teddy) Leader,Glenleigh, Kilcorney, Cork

On April 28th 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Araglen House Nursing Home.

Pre-deceased by his wife Margaret; son, baby Timothy; brother JohnJoe; sisters Sr. Pauline (Kitty), Bridie and Mary.

Deeply regretted by his daughters Kathleen, Frances (Ring), Breeda, Liz (Buckley), Pauline (Buckley); son Mark; their partners Tim, Donie, Kevin, Noel, Ann Marie (Cooper); grandchildren Megan, Emily, Abby, Edward, Jack, Gerry, Peggy, Timothy, Kathryn; nephews; nieces; sister-in-law Mary O’Connor; brother-in-law Bernard Corkery; extended family, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, West End, Millstreet, P51 XF86 from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday 30th April. Reception into St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney, P51 FW65 on Thursday May 1st for requiem mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Drishane Cemetery.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

 

Eily’s Report – 29th April

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

It may still be Spring but the signs of summer are all around.  In spite of the chilly breeze  the leaves are budding out in every tree and shrub and the forty shades of green are outdoing one another in every hill and hollow.  It’s a joy to drive along (better still if you have a driver) and admire the gifts which Mother Nature has for us as the months of Spring slowly move on. Never have we seen such a cover of blossoms on our apple, blackcurrant, gooseberry,  plum trees. The humble blackthorn still holding out longer than them all. The mad drive by Mother Nature seems to be catching. Our wild life creatures are behaving like never before. Heated situations arise when the hunt for a place to  build a nest comes along. While taking a moment’s glance out the window of a city dwelling last week, I was just in the right place at the right time to witness and high-pitched battle going on between a pair of Blackbirds and a magpie. The latter took up a vantage point at the edge of the evergreen where the two were busy trying to put their home comforts together , but the mean magpie was taking it all in, then out of the blue the  returning blackbird flew into him, giving him a mighty sidewinder which sent him on his way with more than a flea in his ear.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 29th April”

Vintage Car & Motorcycle Run in Matthew’s Memory

Vintage Car & Motorcycle Run in Matthew’s Memory

James Healy of Watergrasshill and of Curracahill, Millstreet shares the following:     “As you may be aware my 6 year old little boy Matthew was killed on the 9th of February 2024.  This last year has been an incredibly hard time and I will remain forever heartbroken as a result of Matthew’s death, the support of good family, friends, colleagues and even strangers has helped me through it. Thankfully myself and Matthew did have a wonderful 6 years together, for which I will be forever grateful, Matthew was an intelligent, articulate, funny and socially conscious little lad, he was an absolute pleasure to be with, and it was the greatest honor and privilege of my life to have been his dad.

 The loss Matthew has suffered is enormous, is absolute, and final, everything has been stolen from him in this life. The only thing I can do for him now in this life is to honor his memory and to bring as much positivity in his name as possible despite all the devastation and destruction. Therefore, to celebrate and honor Matthew, we are again this year, planning to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Ireland in Matthew’s name, a charity which reflects Matthew’s fun and adventurous character. We are holding a motorbike and vintage car run with music etc.  afterwards in Watergrasshill village (details below) on Sunday 18th of May to celebrate his birthday, for which he should have turned 8 years old on the previous Saturday 17th May.

 The support received last year for this event was incredible and €38,645 was raised for Make-A-Wish Ireland, this support means so much to myself and my family as we make our way through this enormous grief. It was beyond heartwarming to witness so many turning out for my little man, both on the day and online, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support. I would really appreciate your support with this fundraiser again this year, if you can, you can donate via the link below or on the day if you are attending the event, everyone is welcome. I would also appreciate it if you could forward this to your own list of contacts.   Your support is greatly appreciated…..Thank you.”

Support Matthew Healy Memorial on iDonate.ie

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

Next “Radio Treasures” Broadcast on Tuesday 6th May

Tonight (29th Apr. 2025) on Cork Music Station at 8pm we broadcast Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Programme No. 147 relating to a special tribute to Jerry Clifford of Newmarket – this programme is repeated at 10pm on Sunday, 4th May.  There is no “Radio Treasures” transmission this evening but we hope to be back on air with the usual weekly Show at 9.15pm on Tuesday, 6th May 2025.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

John Magee,  Chaplain at Millstreet Community School, shares the following caption:  “I was sent this photo by one of the leaders of Group 126 on the Irish Pilgrimage Trust Lourdes pilgrimage that is taking place at the moment (over Easter 2025). 
All are helpers in Group 126…. Ally Moynihan and Evie O’Leary, Students at MCS are on the right.”  Well, well done to All the wonderfully inspiring Volunteer Helpers.  (S.R.)

Summer Bridge in Millstreet from Thursday 15th May

♠️Summer Bridge♣️♦️♥️

Summer Bridge in the Canon O Donovan Day Centre, Millstreet every Thursday night commencing May 15th 2025. Start time 7.30 pm…Please arrive and be seated by 7.10 pm.
              Everybody welcome.
For any further information please call Breeda O’Keeffe,  Secretary
087 677 5797
                           ♣️♥️

Magnificent All-Ireland Quiz Team Winners 2025

All Ireland Scór victory for Millstreet

Millstreet added to their run of success at the All Ireland Senior Scór Final in Castlebar on capturing the club’s  4th outright success.

At the outset, twelve teams from four provinces competed in search of national honours in a preliminary round, three progressing to the decider where Millstreet’s team of Jerry Doody, Con Healy, Pat Sheehan and John Tarrant held off the best intentions of Bornacoola (Leitrim) and Churchill (Kerry).

Cullen native Ríona Ní Loingsigh from Longford compered the proceedings as Bean An Tí, the attendance included GAA President Jarlath Burns.  Sincere Congratulations to Jerry, Pat, Con and John.  (S.R.)

Rosary taking place every Thursday Evening for Month of May from next Thursday May 1st at Aubane Grotto

Rosary will be recited at Aubane Grotto every Thursday starting next Thursday May 1st at 8 pm.

Everybody very Welcome to Attend.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 27th April 2025 – Divine Mercy

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Divine Mercy Sunday 

27th April 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:   Pope Francis; Dan Dennehy, Lisnaboy; Michael O’Donoghue, Millstreet.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 26th April, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Sheila Twohig, Murphy’s Terrace (recently deceased);  Carmel O’Sullivan, Drishane Road (1st Anniversary) & Jeremiah & Lil O’Sullivan, Minor Row;  Steve Dillon, Coomlogane (1st Anniversary).

Sunday 27th April, 2025:                Divine Mercy Sunday

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Kathleen & Nelius Guerin, Ballydaly

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Teddy O’Connor, Ballinkeen (1st Anniversary);  Eileen Cotter, Liscahane & Murphy’s Terrace & her parents Jimmy & Mary;  John & Ann Kelleher, Drishane Road;  The deceased members of the Desmond Family, Liscahane.

ANNIVERSARIES: Kitty Moynihan, Flintfield; Abina & Denis Lehane, Gneeves; Jeremiah & Bridget O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg; Philip, Bridget & the deceased members of the Dennehy family, Mill Road; Christy O’Connor, Knocknagurrane; Johnny Sheehan, Knockbrack.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 3rd May, 2025:    Our Lady of Fatima monthly First Saturday Devotions: Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15 minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass

Millstreet   6.15p.m.    People of the Parish

Sunday 4th May, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Jeremiah & Ellen Murphy, Knocknashinnagh & the deceased members of the O’Keeffe & Dunlea families.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Connie Lane, Cahirdowney;  Judy & Denis Buckley, Mountleader.

 DIVINE MERCY CEREMONIES in Millstreet Church on this Sunday commencing with Confessions at 2.30p.m. and the Chaplet at 3.00p.m.

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

MILLSTREET ALTAR SOCIETY for 4th & 11th May: Group B

PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 27th April: Fr. Pat O’Donnell (064) 7758026/ (086) 8351732. Sunday 4th: Fr. Tarrant (064)7751104/(086) 3978642

Rotas for 3rd & 4th May, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Liam Flynn Group E
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Lane Group A
Cullen 9.30a.m. Aisling O’Riordan Kathleen Mullane

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

Mass on Monday (28th) for Noreen Nixon (nee Murphy) Albany & Glountane, Cullen (passed away in October 2024) at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (29th) for Pope Francis at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (30th) for the deceased members of the Lucey & Kiely Families at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (2nd) for Danielle Nicholls, Clara Road (First Anniversary) 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 27th April 2025 – Divine Mercy”

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation by Margaret Moynihan Tonight at 8.15

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation by Margaret Moynihan, Killarney Road will take place on Friday, 25th April 2025 at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet.     Everyone is very welcome.

Eansie Twomey, The Bridge, Millstreet – Acknowledgement

Eansie Twomey, The Bridge, Millstreet
who died 13th August 2023
Acknowledgement

As we lovingly remember Eansie, we her family, wish to express our deep gratitude for the kindness and support shown to us on our sad loss of Eansie, our adored mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

They say it takes a community to raise a child, but it also takes a community to support and enhance the lives of our older community members. We especially remember and thank those who stopped to chat with Eansie and admire her beloved companion, Millie.

Friendship and community were of huge importance to Eansie. We wish to thank her long standing friends for a lifetime of friendship and the members of Millstreet Active Retirement Association, Reach Out Cancer Support Group and the Altar Society who contributed so much to Eansie’s quality of life and sense of belonging and allowed her to contribute to her community well into her 80’s.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who cared for Eansie, especially Dr Christine, Dr Liam and the team at Millstreet Medical Centre and Tom and staff at Mulcahy’s Pharmacy for their care and support to Eansie over the years. We also thank the paramedics and staff at CUH for their compassion and the dedicated home carers who provided care and comfort to Eansie.

We appreciate and thank all those who spent time with us, our friends and neighbours who visited us at home and brought food, those who attended Eansie’s rosary, removal and funeral, offered condolences, phone calls, mass cards, perpetual enrolments, floral tributes, letters, messages on RIP.ie, and watched the live stream of her funeral mass. A special word of thanks to Eansie’s friends and neighbours who stood in the Guard of Honour and along
the street on her final journey to Drishane Cemetery.

We extend our sincere thanks to Canon John Fitzgerald for celebrating her funeral mass, Fr. Paddy O’Byrne who concelebrated remotely and Sharon Lane for her kind help and guidance, to Clara Manley (Eansie’s goddaughter) who led the rosary and Siobhan Forde for the beautiful music, Davy Tarrant and Cora O’Riordan of Tarrant’s Funeral Directors for their kindness and professionalism, and Evelyn of Garden of Eve and the staff of The Wallis Arms
Hotel for helping us celebrate Eansie’s life.

As we cannot thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Aubane Social Club 50th Anniversary Celebrations Invitation

Aubane Social Club invite all Past Club Officers/Members overs the years as well as members of the of the Public to our 50th Anniversary Celebrations taking place on June 21st /22nd.

Check out our Poster below for Details.

 

Joe Hughes, Carrigaline, Co. Cork

The death has occurred of JOE HUGHES, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.

Hughes (Carrigaline and late of Coatbridge, Glasgow, Scotland) On April 23rd 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Cork University Hospital, JOE (late of St. Mary’s Special School, Rochestown), beloved husband of Marian (née Hickey) and dear father of Anita, Cormac, Joe Jnr. and Emma, brother-in-law of the late Michael, Gearóid, Pat and Colette. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Laragh, Jessie, Robyn, Liam and Rosie Mae, sons-in-law Colm and Hugh, daughters-in-law Aoife and Rachel, brothers Thomas and Alex, brothers-in-law Donagh and Martin, sisters-in-law Breeda, Clare, Maureen and Pam, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Forde’s Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Friday (25th) from 5.00pm until 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday (26th) at 12.30pm at Church of Our Lady and St. John, Carrigaline which may be viewed on (Link Here), funeral afterwards to The Island Crematorium which may be viewed on Link Here

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Irish Heart Foundation.

House strictly private please.

Joe – beloved husband of Marian (née Hickey) of West End, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Condolences link is here.

Michael O’Donoghue, Millstreet & Newmarket

The death has occurred of Michael O’Donoghue, Millstreet, Co. Cork / Newmarket, Co.  Cork.

On April 23, 2025, in the presence of his family, at The Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Michael, beloved husband of Breeda, 17 Drishane View, Millstreet and formerly of Charleville Road, Newmarket. Deeply mourned by his loving wife, son Troy, daughters Michelle, Lynette and Lorraine, adored grandchildren, treasured son-in-law and friend Nick, daughter-in-law, brother Dan, sister-in-law, niece, friend Anthony, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reception into St. Mary’s Church, Newmarket on Saturday at 11.30am followed by Requiem Mass at 12 noon which will be live streamed on the Newmarket and Taur Parish Facebook page. Funeral afterwards to The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy.

Messages of sympathy may be placed on the Condolences 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