“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday Features Highlights of Cullen Feis 2025

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 158 relating to Skibbereen…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 15th July 2025…Feast of St. Swithin.…features a variety of topics tonight including:

  10pm…Highlights of St. Laitiarain’s Feis in Cullen 2025

10.15pm …The continuing wonderfully positive reaction to “Nationwide’s” recent television feature regarding Knockalougha Rambling House.  And the outstanding reaction to Luke Ryan’s magnificent Lego Masterpieces.

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.)

Today, 15th July 2025, is St. Swithin’s Day.
On a recent visit to Millstreet Museum – from left:  Andrew Roche with his wonderful Chicago visitors – Wojcieck, Aneta and Syvwia. Their superb Radio Interview will be broadcast on Tuesday, 22nd July at 9.30pm.
The current issue (No. 143) of Discover Duhallow is now available free of charge in various local outlets and online featuring Fr. Jim Kennelly’s Retirement celebrations plus lots of Millstreet related images.

A wonderfully welcoming sign recently seen on a school door.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday Features Highlights of Cullen Feis 2025″

Millstreet Library Knit & Natter Group Supports Dementia Care in Bantry Hospital

A heartfelt initiative recently came full circle when Teresa Bohane, Head Dementia Nurse at Bantry Hospital, put a call for help – asking if knitting groups in Cork County Libraries could create “Twiddle Muffs” for patients living with dementia.  Rising to the occasion, Millstreet Library Knit & Natter Group answered with enthusiasm, crafting an impressive collection of 40 – 50 twiddle muffs.

Their beautiful creations were officially presented last Friday at a special event hosted by Cork County Council Library & Arts Service, as part of their Age-Friendly programme.  The occasion also marked the launch of the second edition of Come Sit awhile, a collection of dementia-friendly stories.  Attendees enjoyed a series of readings, including the winning entries from the Age Friendly short story competition.

Fiona Foley, Senior Project Manager at the HSE’s National Dementia Office, spoke at the event, highlighting the therapeutic importance of storytelling and reading aloud for people living with dementia.

The presentation of twiddle muffs was a highlight of the afternoon, with the Millstreet knit & Natter group receiving well-deserved recognition for their dedication and creativity.  They were treated to a warm & welcoming event, complete with refreshments and a celebratory atmosphere.

Millstreet Library was proud to coordinate the group’s participation, including arranging transport via the excellent CART (Carriganima Area Rural Transport) service, which ensured everyone could travel comfortably to Bantry for the event.

A sincere well done to all involved in making this meaningful collaboration a success.  We look forward to the next inspiring project.

[read more …] “Millstreet Library Knit & Natter Group Supports Dementia Care in Bantry Hospital”

Improving Tourism in North Cork

I am working with Cork County Council, Pure Cork and Failte Ireland in trying to get some more traction on Tourism in North Cork.

Failte Ireland in conjunction with Cork County Council have already developed two itineraries initially – see links below – and want to do more…

Breathtaking Scenery & Wonderful People in North Cork

https://www.purecork.ie/plan-your-trip/inspiration/breathtaking-scenery-wonderful-people-in-north-cork

Awaken Your Senses in North County Cork

https://www.purecork.ie/plan-your-trip/inspiration/awaken-your-senses-in-north-county-cork

I have gone through the above itineraries, and I have noticed we have lots more attractions such as your own we could include.

In that light, I am hoping you can register the Kerryman’s Table/The old Kerry Butter Road on the on Pure Cork website by clicking on the following link – Adding Your Event, Festival or Business | Pure Cork

You can also register on Fáilte Ireland’s Trade Portal – https://services.failteireland.ie/

By offering all what have on offer in North Cork, we can make it a very attractive tourism spot.

If you have any queries, please get in touch.

John Paul

John Paul O’ Shea TD

Dáil Éireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Constituency Office: Strand Street, Kanturk, Co Cork. P51CP83

Tel; 029 20264 Mobile: 083 4436246

 E-mail: <email>

Website: www.johnpauloshea.ie

A poem/Video by Steven O’ Riordan ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final

A poem/Video put together by Steven O’ Riordan, Dromtarriffe/Millstreet, Ahead of the All-Ireland final this Sunday.  The poem was written by Steven.

(All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final – Cork v Tipperary. Cork will play Tipperary in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final on Sunday July 20th at 3:30pm in Croke Park. It will be an all-Munster GAA Hurling All-Ireland Final for the sixth time when Cork take on Tipperary.)

🇮🇩 Up the rebels

Eily’s Report – 15th July

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

Oh the good old summer time, the good old summer time, strolling by the shady lanes with my baby mine. Maybe that’s a bit outdated for someone of my age, but a fine spell crosses all divides and maybe my feet may not skip along to a lively tune as they used to, believe me the mind never gives up, never fails to rise to the beauty of a fine day ,better still an fine spell. The world is full of things to do when the weather is good. Too good sometimes I suppose when crowds flocking to  the  seaside at the weekend had to be halted because of traffic jams which would block our safety services if there was an emergency. Thankfully there was no emergency and a great time was had by all. Our Active Retired members took a one day  bus-trip to County Clare. Where they enjoyed a cruise on  the Shannon and visited the famous Foynes Flying Boat Museum. These Flying Boat services were world renowned during the second World war. It was the hub of Aviation  during the years 1939/45. Over the years it has been visited by heads of state, film stars etc. such as JFK. Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt.  It’s also the birth place of the much enjoyed Irish Coffee.  Our members were invited  to try their hand at making one. It’s all shown on screen where the visitor can learn the story of this important place in our country. Well done to our organisers who booked this interesting place for their one day outing which they enjoyed in brilliant sunshine.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 15th July”

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

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Presentation to BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service happening next Wednesday Evening at 8pm

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will make a Presentation to the BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service with the Proceeds from our
recent Car Run at the Boeing Car Park by the Blackwater just outside Millstreet on next Wednesday Evening July 16th at 8.00pm, Everybody very Welcome to Attend.

Sr. Aidan (Rita) Fitzgerald (Infant Jesus Sisters), Nazareth House & Kilbrittain

The death has occurred of Sr. Aidan (Rita) Fitzgerald, Nazareth House, Dromahane, Co. Cork / Kilbrittain, Co. Cork.

Sr. Aidan (Rita) Fitzgerald (Infant Jesus Sisters), Nazareth House, Dromahane, Mallow and formerly of Kilbrittain.

Sr. Aidan died very peacefully in the tender and loving care of the staff at Nazareth House, Mallow on Sunday, July 13th, 2025.

Deeply regretted by her sisters Mary O’Leary and the late Chrissie, Joan and brother Willie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, the Infant Jesus Sisters, Mallow, her community in Penang, Malaysia where she spent 58 years and where she is much loved and appreciated by her numerous past pupils and friends.

May Sister Aidan Rest in Peace

Lying in repose O’Keeffe’s Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Mallow (P51 XE2T) on Monday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30pm, followed by Prayers.

Reception into St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Tuesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am, prior to burial in Drishane Cemetery, Millstreet.

The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed at:  https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

The family would like to thank the management, nurses and staff of Nazareth House Nursing Home for their care shown to Sr. Aidan during her time in the home.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence for Sr. Aidan’s family, please do so by clicking on the condolence section here.

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Gerald (Gerry) Cronin, Meenskehy, Derrinagree

The death has occurred of Gerald (Gerry) Cronin, Meenskehy, Derrinagree, Co. Cork.

Gerald Cronin, Meenskehy, Derrinagree, Mallow, Co. Cork and formerly of London, died in Mallow Hospital on Thursday, 10th July 2025.

Son of the late John (Dromscarra) and Kathleen (née Connolly – Carrick-on-Suir).

Much loved brother of Tim, John and Carol and cousin of JJ, Maria and Cathy. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

A special mention for his old friend Gary who never forgot a birthday, his cousins in Carrick-on-Suir who he remembered fondly, also for his kind carers who helped him to stay in Meenskehy for the last few years.

Reposing at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derinagree on Tuesday, 15th July 2025 from 6.00pm – 7.30pm.
Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Wednesday, 16th July 2025. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on http://www.mycondolences.ie/

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link 

 

 

Wonderfully Successful Millstreet GAA Cúl Camp 2025

Blessed with glorious weather, Millstreet GAA Cúl Camp held this past week, 7th to 11th July 2025, was an outstanding success due to the great enthusiasm of the 135 Participants and the superb coordination of Róisín Roche and her magnificently dedicated Team.   On Friday, Sports Stars Mia Lawlor and Darragh Cashman arrived, were accorded a royal welcome, signed jerseys and addressed in an inspiring manner the many young Participants.   And then a delicious Barbeque prepared by Tony O’Brien and Eoin was served to the delighted gathering thus ending a truly splendid Millstreet Cúl Camp 2025.  Here we share some 27 images illustrating the concluding day of the exciting week-long experience.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
 [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Millstreet GAA Cúl Camp 2025”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 13th July 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

13th July 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:  Maureen (Mary Ann) Kiely, Knocklyon & Cullen; Tommy Ring, New York & Cullen; Eileen O’Leary, Killarney & Shanaknuck.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 12th July, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Mary & Thomas Healy, Clondrohid & the deceased members of the Healy, Kelleher, Scriven & Kenny Families;  Con & Eileen Murphy, Killowen.

Sunday 13th July, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Johnny, Bridget & Paul Hickey, Cullen;  Val & Kate O’Leary, Cullen;  Mary Byrne, Ahane.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Jerome Healy, Gurrane;  Sheila Ronan & Catherine Desmond, Liscahane;  Liam Coffey, Drishane Road.

ANNIVERSARIES: Eileen & Eugene Cronin, Dromnahilla; Teresa Murphy, Minor Row; Mary Kiely, Liscahane; Sheila & Peg Casey, Clara; Bunnie Morley, Lislehane; Angela Ring, Eagloune; Seán & the deceased members of the O’Riordan Family, Knocknagree; Tommy O’Connor, Killorglin; Patrick & Mary Murphy, Dunmanway, their son Pat Joe & daughter Sheila O’Farrell; Fr. Batty Desmond, Carriganima; Martin Geran, Ballydaly & Grenagh.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 19th July, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Séamus O’Sullivan, Rathduane;  Jimmy & Angela Buckley, Aubane;  Denis & Kathleen Healy, Tullig Cross;  Breeda Hickey, Claraghatlea.

Sunday 20th July, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Bridget & John O’Leary, Gortavehy;  Margaret, John Joe & the deceased members of the Buckley Family, Toorbonia.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dorothy & Christy Fitzgerald, Macroom Road;  Flor & Tess McAuliffe, Murphy’s Terrace, their daughter Mary & the deceased members of the McAuliffe Family;  Mary Lucey, Canovee.

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

LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday in Parish Centre 7.30 – 8.30p.m.  

Rotas for 19th/20th July, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Maria Kelleher Group A
  11.30 a.m. Michael Cashman Group B
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Eileen Guerin Mary Guerin O’Leary

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

Mass on Monday (14th) for Nora & Michael Kelleher, Kilmeedy Upper at 10.00a.m.

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

No Mass on Wednesday & Thursday

Mass on Friday (18h) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 13th July 2025”

Dromtarriffe Vintage Club Vintage Car Run taking place on this coming 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 tomorrow Sunday 13th July.

The Club 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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Maureen (Mary Ann) Kiely, Knocklyon, Dublin & Cullen

The death has occurred of Maureen (Mary Ann) Kiely, Knocklyon, Dublin / Cullen,  Co. Cork.

KIELY, Maureen (Mary Ann) (Knocklyon, Dublin and Cullen, Co. Cork), 9th July 2025, Passed away (peacefully) after a long illness. Beloved daughter of the late Hanorah and Roger, much loved sister of the late Eilís, Seán, Conor, Martin, Der and Sheila. Deeply regretted by her sister Ann (Nan), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Fanagan’s Funeral Directors, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham on Sunday afternoon (13th July 2025) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm with prayers at 5.30pm. Removal Monday morning to the Church of the Nativity, Cullen, Co. Cork to arrive for 12.00pm Funeral Mass followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. If you wish to view the Funeral Mass you can do so by logging on to the following link: to follow.

Condolence link.

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

 

Neil’s Outstanding Original Painting of The Gearagh near Macroom

Renowned Artist, Neil Kelleher of “Adrivale”, South Douglas Road, Cork (often referred to as “The Flower House”) is putting one of his many painting masterpieces up for sale.   The exquisite painting relates to the famous Gearagh near Macroom.   Neil’s superb painting of Cork’s pre-1955 Opera House is now on permanent display at the Opera House and featured on RTÉ’s “Today” television programme in recent times.   To enquire about the Gearagh painting (illustrated below):  085 863 4474.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Neil’s Outstanding Original Painting of The Gearagh near Macroom”

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 157 relating to East Cork…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 8th July 2025…features a variety of topics tonight:

  10pm…Yasin from Norway & Finland visiting Millstreet.

9.45pm...Gerry Murphy’s upcoming Book Launch and Developments in his native Churchtown, Co. Cork 

9.30pm…Millstreet Eurovision Stamps displayed in Montenegro plus a review of the  recent splendid participants in the recent superb Millstreet Busking Festival.

10.15pm …The wonderfully positive reaction to “Nationwide’s” recent television feature regarding Knockalougha Rambling House.  And the outstanding reaction to Luke Ryan’s magnificent Lego Masterpieces.

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.)

The very special prayerful atmosphere at Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet on the recent occasion of the celebration of the 65th Anniversary to the Priesthood of Fr. Paddy O’Byrne.
Members of the Galvin Family enjoying the recent very successful Millstreet Busking Festival 2025.
Catherine O’Sullivan’s very special floral arrangement at her home in Crinaloo, Kilcorney.
Truly entering into the spirit of the recent very successful Millstreet Busking Festival 2025.
Yasin from Norway and Finland on a recent visit to Millstreet … His Radio Interview and Harmonica playing at 10pm.
Bringing the superb international dimension to the recent very successful Millstreet Busking Festival 2025….wonderfully talented members of a Ukrainian Family in colourful traditional costume.
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. having just imparted his blessing at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Millstreet pictured with Liam Flynn who takes care of the outdoor floral feature at St. Patrick’s Church.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday”