“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 – 1st August 2021 at 7pm on C103.  (S.R.)

Where The Road Takes Me – Sunday 1st August

Dancing fanatics amongst you must be getting itchy feet at the moment.  The Foxtrots, quicksteps,  jives, waltzes and even the clingers may not be too far away, as you await the green light for a return to the dance floor. 

On ‘Where the road takes me’ this week John Greene offers a gentle reminder of what the dancing days of old were really like, just in case you had forgotten, which is highly unlikely. 

We meet two members of one of the most popular local dance bands ever to grace a dance-floor.

Twenty years of non-stop  performing must come with stories attached and there are plenty.   Mad cats, fires, political bomb scares and jiving in your underwear just add to the excitement. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″

“Lunchtime Favourites” on CMS 1st August 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm

We invite you to submit your Requests for our weekly Music Request Show “Lunchtime Favourites” (Sunday, 1st August 2021) on Cork Music Station which is broadcast today from 12:30pm until 2.00pm.  This is our 31st Lunchtime programme of 2021 where our songs and music are full of variety.    All our usual features on today’s Show….  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 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 the images below (sourced from Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archives) during our Show.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)   Very special welcome to DJ Supreme, Barry O’Halloran who is presenting for the third week his new Sunday morning Show “Beautiful Sunday” from 10.30am to 12.30pm when Barry will hand over to “Lunchtime Favourites”.

Challenge Cycling Club from Galway pictured in Millstreet on Friday, 30th July 2021 during a brief stop while participating in the Mizen to Malin Challenge in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Seán Crowley and Lisa O’Shea pictured on their Wonderful Wedding Day (Sat. 31st July 2021) outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.
Fr. Billy Radley celebrated the Wedding Mass. We wish Lisa and Seán every Blessing and Happiness in the years ahead.
First Olympic Gold Medal in 1928 by Dr. Pat.
Two Bouncy Castles added to the joy of the final day of “Camp Camán” at Millstreet Town Park.
John Tarrant’s much appreciated promotion of our two Radio Shows on the “Corkman”.
Very colourful setting near entrance to Millstreet Town Park.
Wonderfully colourful nature in Millstreet Town Park.

[read more …] ““Lunchtime Favourites” on CMS 1st August 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm”

Michelle Runs in the 3000m Steeplechase this morning

The very best of luck to Michelle Finn who runs for Ireland in Heat 1 of the 3,000m steeplechase this morning at the Tokyo Olympics (1:40am Irish time). An unbelievable amount of hard work and commitment goes into qualifying and competing. We’ll be up late watching it.

Result: 9th in the heat for Michelle in a time of  9:36.26 which she was disappointed with, but it was 37C at trackside with high humidity. Brutal conditions, and a field that was strung out from the start were never contusive to a fast time. We’re all proud of you here.

[read more …] “Michelle Runs in the 3000m Steeplechase this morning”

Rail Works at Millstreet Station in 1988

Yesterday, the Irish Railway Record Society posted a video of railway works at Millstreet and Charleville on their Facebook Page. The first minute and a half is from Millstreet Station. To reminisce on how it was 33 years ago., just click on THIS LINK to watch the video (I think that you may need to be logged into facebook to view it).  [read more …] “Rail Works at Millstreet Station in 1988”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter 1st August 2021

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st August 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 whose anniversaries occur around this time:

ANNIVERSARIES:        Liam Barry, Lackabawn; Philip O’Shea, Minor Row; Danny Joe Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace; Angela Buckley, Aubane; Jer Lane, Ballinatona; Dan Casey, Carrigacooleen; Jeremiah, Margaret & Mary Dennehy, Mountleader; Mary Walsh, Knocknageeha; Denis Murphy, Lyreaoune; Gavin Tarrant, Rathcoole; Bill Crowley, Cork & Coole; Julia O’Riordan, Laught. 

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

Mass Intentions for THIS weekend:

Saturday 31st July:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.     Timothy & Nora Kelleher, Lislehane 

Sunday 1st August:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m. John & Bridget Murphy, Ballydaly

Cullen       10.15a.m. Margaret O’Mahony, Knocknageeha & her daughters: Theresa Twomey, Rathcoole & Marion Finnerty, Castleknock  

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Michael O’Sullivan, Rathduane 

Mass Intentions for NEXT weekend:

Saturday 7th August:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.     John Kelleher, Mountleader;  Denis Healy, Tullig

Sunday 8th August:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m. The deceased members of the McCarthy Families, Coolinarne & Boherbue

Cullen       10.15a.m. The deceased members of the Hickey Family, Gortnacreeha  

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   John Kelleher, Aubane; Bill & Peg Dunne, Murphy’s Terrace [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter 1st August 2021”

Truly Historic Axe Very Kindly Presented to Millstreet Museum

As we recall the First Anniversary of the late John Kelleher of Mount Leader, Millstreet we remember an historic occasion in the 1960s when John found a perfectly shaped and unused Stone Axe when digging in his garden at Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet.   On professional investigation by Archaeologists it was believed to have dated between 3500 and 2500 B.C..  We, at Millstreet Museum, are so delighted to accept this truly historic Stone Axe which is being very kindly presented by John’s wife, Margaret and son Jim.   This magnanimous gesture by the Kelleher Family of Mount Leader is greatly appreciated.   Within the next week the very precious historic Stone Axe will go on display at our Museum Centre in Carnegie Hall in memory of the late John Kelleher, gentleman supreme and sportsman par excellence.  Sincere thanks to Margaret and Jim for sharing such a treasure which will be admired for generations to come.  Here we illustrate the Stone Axe plus information from “Seanchas Dúthalla” in the 1970s.  (S.R.)

The Historic Stone Axe found at Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet by the late John Kelleher in the 1960s. We place a €2 coin near the historic item to illustrate the size of the precious Stone Axe. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

[read more …] “Truly Historic Axe Very Kindly Presented to Millstreet Museum”

John Kelleher, Mount Leader, Millstreet – Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

Acknowledgement and First Anniversary of John Kelleher, Mount Leader, Millstreet who died on 29th July 2020.

On the First Anniversary of John’s death, Margaret and Family wish to express  sincere gratitude to everyone for the great kindness and support shown to them following their sad loss.   Many thanks for your letters of condolence, Mass Cards, phone calls and online condolences.  To those who provided food and helped in every way – it was very much appreciated.   A special thanks to the late Dr. Pat Casey and all at Tullig Medical Centre and to Dr. Christine Walsh-McCarthy for her care at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet.   Thank you to the Forde Family for the beautiful music at John’s Mass.  Thank you to Director of Nursing at Millstreet Community Hospital, Margaret Collins and Staff for the exceptional care accorded to John during his final months.  Heartfelt thanks to the people who lined the streets for the Funeral.   We wish to thank Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. for celebrating John’s Mass and also Tarrant’s Undertakers for their help and professionalism.  Grateful thanks to Millstreet Ambulance Service – Declan and Pat – for arranging the Ambulance Escort and to the Gardaí for the Garda Escort.   Thank you to all our Friends and Relations for their much appreciated support during John’s illness and Funeral.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Lotto Plus 2 Winning Ticket Bought in Millstreet

Check your tickets !!! The winning €250,000 top prize for last night’s Lotto Plus 2 draw was purchased in Centra, West End, and hopefully it was someone local that has a lucky win.

The Irish Examiner interviewed assistant manager of the shop, Alan Dunne,  who said “there is a lot of excitement in the store. We have had a few customers in to eagerly check their tickets already and I’m sure there will be a good few more throughout the day too. It’s a lovely amount to win – I don’t think any of us would say no to that! It would be nice if it was someone local who has come into this bit of luck – hopefully they check their ticket soon and realise just how much it’s worth,”

Millstreet Meals on Wheels service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for anyone who needs it. 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 <email>

 

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club’s Next Competition

The next competition will be the “Credit Union 3 Ball Scramble” open to all adult and juvenile members. If interested please send your name to 086 8510423 before 6 pm on Monday 2 August. Teams of 3 players of mixed ability will be drawn. Competitors can play anytime during the following week up to 8pm on Sunday 15th August 2021.

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

“Radio Treasures” Weekly Show is on air tonight (Tues., 27th July 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.)

  1.  On tonight’s Show at 10.00pm we extend a special welcome to Sterre, Nina and Hidde from the Netherlands who arrived on 21st July 2021 to visit Millstreet for the entire day to experience the amazing town that hosted Eurovision 1993 .   The three University Students are doing a study on the History of Eurovision…and thoroughly enjoyed their Millstreet Experience and meeting with Noel C. Duggan especially.  And Millstreet is unique in this history of Eurovision.   Hear our Interview with  our  three  Dutch  Friends  at  10pm.

    Millstreet May 1993 at West End.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
  2. We have our usual Musings and Musical Treats.
  3. At 10.15pm we feature an Interview with FAI President, Gerry McAnaney as well as Ray Claffey and Cian O’Mahony.

    FAI President, Gerry McAnaney (second from left at back) visits on Friday, 23rd July 2021 the very successful Soccer Camp at Millstreet Town Park accompanied by Ray Claffey, Football Development Officer Cork (on extreme left at back). We shall have more detailed feature later. (S.R.)
  4. We listen to lots of happy songs and music reflecting our recent tropical climate.
  5. We reflect on Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Programmes.
  6. We chat about our Millstreet related news.
  7. We hear superb songs and music of the 1950s…and 1960s plus more!
  8. We remember our Faithful Departed.
  9.  And we chat about the images featured below:
    Outdoor dining at The Square with our Dutch Friends.
    Meeting with Noel C Duggan – highlight of Dutch visit to Millstreet.
    Darragh Cashman, Sportsman supreme – gets in some dedicated late evening training at Millstreet Town Park in advance of Saturday Match against Offaly.

    Filming of Michelle Murphy’s most recent Musical Video at Macroom.

    Colourful Carnegie Hall Millstreet at night celebrating PRIDE.
    Magnificent Gardens at Millstreet Day Care Centre.
    Our Dutch Friends meet with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.
    Meeting with many Friends at The Square.
    It is at The Kerryman’s Table where we recorded our Interview and took a selfie!

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

John O’Keeffe, Bosie, Idaho, USA & Keale, Derrinagree, Mallow, Co. Cork

The death has occurred of John O’Keeffe, Bosie, Idaho, USA & Keale, Derrinagree, Mallow, Co. Cork.

John passed away on the 25th of July 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Mourned by his wife Ruby, loving children John and Sarah, grandchildren and extended family. Beloved son of the late Larry and Mary O’Keeffe, brother of the late Neil, Nora, Henry, Mary, Sadie and Dan. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Billy and Brian, sister in law Winifred, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

John will be prayed for on Wednesday, 28th of July, at 7.30pm in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derrinagree.

“May John rest in peace”

Messages of Condolences can be left for the family on the link HERE.

Eily’s Report – 27th July

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

It doesn’t take us long to look for rain after we’ve been pleading for fine weather a short time before. What a shame it is that most of us need to have rain more than others. Since time began those involved in making their living from the land  often come in for great criticism because they need to get rain pretty often to grow the food and other necessities of life for man and beast. They love  fine weather like everybody else. Long sunny days helping them to work long hours in pursuit of their goals. But dry land produces no crops and they have look heaven wards for God’s free blessings on their labour. Last week were promised a fine spell, this week we are                  promised rain. Already we were getting warnings about the scarcity of water and the importance of not wasting it. Power washing and dripping taps were already being frowned upon. But then the chart looks like we’re about to change all that. As for me, I’m cleaning up my tubs and tanks and placing them under every down pipe in the hope that they will  fill up again and see my plants through the next dry spell.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 27th July”

“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 – 25th July 2021 at 7pm on C103.  (S.R.)

Where The Road Takes Me – Sunday 25th July

This week on Where the road takes me, John Greene continues and concludes a look at the judicial system of the 19th and early 20th centuries.  The programme also includes a look back at historic murders of the era and their outcome. 

This Week…….

Thomas Street in Mitchelstown in 1913 and the constant arguing of a father and son that eventually goes too far.

In Curraghmore in 1874, the brutal and cowardly murder and robbery of an elderly couple.  While local suspects were questioned, most people regarded it as the work of an opportunistic mobile serial killer. 

And in Rockmills near Castletownroche during  the height of the Land war, so called middle-men were regarded as more ruthless than landlords.  Motives and suspects are plenty in this brutal and depraved murder of a locally despised family.   But did they hang the real culprits, or was it a case of anyone will do.  [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″

“Lunchtime Favourites” on CMS 25th July 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm

We invite you to submit your Requests for our weekly Music Request Show “Lunchtime Favourites” (Sunday, 25th July 2021) on Cork Music Station which is broadcast today from 12:30pm until 2.00pm.  This is our 30th Lunchtime programme of 2021 where our songs and music are full of variety.    All our usual features on today’s Show….  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 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 the images below (sourced from Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archives) during our Show.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)   Very special welcome to DJ Supreme, Barry O’Halloran who is presenting for the third week his new Sunday morning Show “Beautiful Sunday” from 10.30am to 12.30pm when Barry will hand over to “Lunchtime Favourites”.

FAI President, Gerry McAnaney (second from left at back) visits very successful Soccer Camp at Millstreet Town Park accompanied by Ray Claffey, Football Development Officer Cork (on extreme right at back). We shall have more detailed feature later. (S.R.)
Colourful nature during our magnificent weather during this Summer of 2021.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter 25th July 2021

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

25th July 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 whose anniversaries occur around this time:

RECENT DEATHS:   Ann O’Riordan, Minor Row. 

ANNIVERSARIES:       James Kelleher, Pound Hill; Dick Kiely, Liscahane; Gillian Hartnett, Clara Road; Liam O’Driscoll, Lackabawn; Jackie Lane, Aubane; Michael & Madge Kelleher, Aubane; Julia McSweeney, Flintfield; Kathleen O’Keeffe, Knocknashinnagh; John, Mai & Michael John Naughton, Ahane; Paddy Dineen, Bristol & Carrigacooleen; Mary & the deceased members of the Lucey Family, Canovee. 

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

Mass Intentions for THIS weekend: 

Saturday 24th July:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.     Ann Keane, Pound Hill

Sunday 25th July:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m. Bridie Murphy, Ballydaly Lower (recently deceased)

Cullen       10.15a.m. William Hickey, Lisnaboy

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Niamh McSweeney, Killarney & Flintfield 

Mass Intentions for NEXT weekend: 

Saturday 31st  July:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.     Timothy & Nora Kelleher, Lislehane 

Sunday 1st August:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m. John & Bridget Murphy, Ballydaly

Cullen       10.15a.m. Margaret O’Mahony, Knocknageeha & her daughters: Theresa Twomey, Rathcoole & Marion Finnerty, Castleknock  

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Michael O’Sullivan, Rathduane

Rotas for Next Weekend 31st July/1st August   
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.30 p.m. Eimear Buckley Teresa Cronin-O’Leary;

Denise O’Mahony
  11.30 a.m. Eileen O’Sullivan Ann O’Flynn;

Gobnait Creedon
Ballydaly   9.00 a.m. Eileen Guerin
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Noreen Meade   

Millstreet Church:

Monday (26th July): Mass at 10.00a.m. for: Private Intention

Tuesday (27th July):  Mass at 10.00a.m. for: People of the Parish

Wednesday (28th July): Mass at 10.00a.m. for: Kathleen O’Shea, Glountane

Thursday (29th July): Mass at 10.00a.m. for: Mary & the deceased members of the Lucey Family, Canovee

Friday (30th July): Mass at 7.30p.m. for: Angela & Jimmy Buckley, Aubane 

CULLEN CHURCH:  Mass on Thursday 29th July at 7.30p.m. for Marion Finnerty, Castleknock & Knocknageeha [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter 25th July 2021”

House Available for Rent – Canon O’Donovan Centre

House Available for Rent – Canon O’Donovan Centre

There is a house available in the Canon O’Donovan Centre (Millstreet Day Centre) to rent from mid August. If you are interested in applying for this house please email <email> for an application form or ring the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer). The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd August 2021.

Millstreet Meals on Wheels service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for anyone who needs it. 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 <email>