On Friday, 25th June 2010 Fr. Paddy O’Byrne celebrated his Golden Jubilee to the Priesthood beginning with a very special concelebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet  followed by a splendid musical recital by Millstreet Pipe Band outside the church as the very large congregation gathered in the church yard to greet Fr. Paddy.   A magnificent reception then took place at Green Glens where Denis Doody and his Staff of Kingdom Kitchen Catering Service arranged a spectacular and delicious banquet.   Tom Meaney as MC  introduced speakers Willie Neenan, Fr. Declan O’Connor, Bernie O’Byrne, William O’Leary and Fr. Paddy.    Connie and Tom of “The Kelt” with Pat Bucke provided marvelous musical entertainment joined by many local talented singers.   The night ended with Fr. Paddy encircled by his many family members and friends receiving a rousing and enthusiastic reception. Special photographs during that night of celebration included the cutting of a very beautiful cake and the assembly of many athletes with whom Fr. Paddy ran …. just a few years ago!  (Seán Radley for www.millstreet.ie )

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The girls I knew from the Bush bar where might they be today?
Perhaps some might be living now in cities far away
Whilst some found love with local men and in Duhallow stay
And in the backyards of their homes their children romp and play.
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The Murphys Mary and Eileen and their friend Catherine Moore
Where these three women live today can’t say that I feel sure
And blond haired Rita Murphy from the road by Mushera hill
Did she find love near to her home and live near Aubane still?
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The O Brien sisters from near Rathmore they lived in Millview Lane
They found true love in the Bush bar and the memories remain
Of Breda Tarrant with the sweet singing voice she has a heart of gold
I keep on going back to the past back to the days of old
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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1019 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful rich, warm, Tuesday morning, after a night of soft rain.

There is never a dull moment. We had no less than two major celebrations here in Millstreet this week past week. It started on Wednesday morning at the presentation Convent School when teachers and pupils were among the large crowd to spring a surprise event on Sean Radley, to mark his retirement after over 30 years of dedication as a remedial teacher. The unsuspecting Sean was asked to unveil a plaque on the schoolyard wall. Little did he think that it was dedicated to his good self. It read as follows. This Garden  is dedicated to Sean Radley our esteemed Colleague and Friend who planted seeds of Friendship, Love, and Learning in this school. Mile Buiochas. June 2010.

And what a fitting tribute to a man who has given so much.  Further speeches and presentations made and the day grew into a Fun-day for all, In brilliant sunshine. Bounching Castles, face-painting, games and a barbeque.

Sean wasn’t allowed to touch a camera. Geraldine Dennehy filled in for him on this special occasion.

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2010 January - RSS Supervisor Tim Ring making deliveries on foot when the van could go no further in the snow in Kilcorney Co Cork

Duhallow Community Food Services is an award winning community enterprise providing a subsidised meal service to those that are not in a position to cook for themselves and are isolated because of age, illness, lack of transport or other disadvantages that result in living in a rural area. In order to supplement the cost of producing the “meals on wheels” service, Duhallow Community Food Services expanded the business into two other key facets, bakery and contract catering. For family and community events, celebrations and gatherings, Duhallow Community Food Services offer a selection of meal options. Typically this service is used for christenings, communions, confirmations, home entertaining and wider community events.

from the Duhallow Community Food Services website

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Cullen Pipe Band took first place at the British Championships in Grade 3A held in Annan Scotland on June 26^th.

Congrats to Millstreet Junior Hurlers who beat Tullylease in the preliminary round of the Duhallow Hurling Championship in Kanturk today by 6-10 to 2-8, scoring more goals than England left in today! The next round is against Banteer next weekend.

Also congratulations to St.Johns who defeated Lismire in the replay of Junior B County Qualifier Semi-Final by 1-13 to 0-8.

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time – 27^th June, 2010

Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P. Fr. David Gunn C.C. & Fr. Micheál Manning A.P.

Tel Nos. Millstreet  029-70043  /  Cullen  029-79028   / Mobile 087-7752948

Email:  <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:

MONDAY-TUESDAY-FRIDAY

10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 26^th June:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.   Neily O’Leary, West End   

Cullen Vigil      8.00 p.m. Daniel & Ellie Mai O’Keeffe, Mologhroe

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A Fujifilm S5600 Camera in a black leather camera case was lost in Millstreet around June 17th, somewhere between the Playground in the Town Park and Tanyard Wood. Contains rechargable AA batteries and 1Gb memory, but more important are the photos. If you know where it is, please contact 086-3560505.

The camera was returned thanks to one of our Polish residents.

Genealogists and family historians all over will be delighted to hear that the 1901 census of Ireland has been online for some two weeks now. There are only two complete censuses relating to Ireland: those conducted in 1901 and 1911.  The 1911 census went online just under a year ago, and contains slightly more information about each individual, but the 1901 census includes the following:

• Name and surname
• Relation to head of family
• Religious profession
• Education
• Age
• Sex
• Rank, profession or occupation
• Marital status
• Where born
• Irish Language
• Specified illnesses

The census is hosted on the nationalarchives.ie website, and you can navigate the Census in two ways:

1. Using the Search facility on the site, or by
2. Browsing Millsteets District Electoral Divisions of the time: Coomlogane, Drishane, Keale, Cullen, Crinnaloo, Rathcool, Skagh, Kilcorney (listed as Kilcarney).

Back to Education Initiative (B.T.E.I.)

ECDL Computer Course

Monday September 6th (10.00am – 1.00pm)

For 25 Tuesdays in:
Mallow Return to Education Centre
Lower Beecher Street, Mallow

This Free Part-time BTEI Course is offered to:

1. Those receiving any Social Welfare Payment, or
2. Those with a Medical Card/GP Only Card, or
3. Those without Leaving Certificate

Contact: BTEI (022 55452). A previous FETAC Level 4 Computer module recommended

Millstreet Recycling Centre

Opening Hours: Sunday/Monday: closed.  Tues/Weds/Thurs: 09:00-16:30. Fri: 09:00-15:30 Sat: 09:00-14:30

Tel (029-30971) Fax (029-30966)

Domestic Waste is now accepted at this Civic Amenity Site. Also, Household Waste (black bag), Carpets, Mattress, 3 piece Suites.

Materials Accepted For Recycling

Electric & Electronic Waste (fridges, freezers, cookers, TV, washing machines, florescent tubes, light bulbs, mobile phones)
Batteries & Car Batteries
Flat Glass
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by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report  1018 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this glorious Tuesday morning.

A very successful meeting was held at St Joseph’s Gardens on Thursday last. Organised by the social services, it was  attended by representatives of Respond , members of many of our local  voluntary organisations, as well as residents This first meeting of the group was chaired by Steve Kelly Community worker with the HSE. Many interesting topics were discussed but its main function was to promote more liaison between the residents and the Millstreet community at large. 19 of the 32 apartments are now occupied.

Next meeting will be held on September 2nd.

Annual Mass at St. John’s Well this Thursday June 24^th at 8pm.

And on Sunday 27^th they have a climb of Mushera mountain taking off at 2pm

Mass will be celebrated this Friday evening June 25th at 7pm in our Parish Church to mark  the Golden Jubilee of Fr. Paddy O Byrne.

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Game on Tuesday 22nd Junior Football Championship: Millstreet -v- Kanturk – cancelled no new date fixed.

Saturday 26th June: Jnr Football Championship in Millstreet: Knocknagree -v- Lyre at 8.00p.m (Lyre won easily)

Sunday 27th: Jnr. Hurling Championship: Millstreet 6-10 to 2-8 Tullylease in Kanturk at 2.30p.m.

Thursday July 1st: Minor Football league -v- Youghal in Youghal @ 7.45p.m.

Saturday 3rd July: Winners of Millstreet 0-12 to 1-18 Banteer in Newmarket at 8.00p.m.

Saturday 3rd July: U14 ‘B’ Iomáint County Championships – Millstreet 2-16 to 2-8 Thomas Russells @ Banteer, 3:30pm

Tuesday 6th July: Minor Football Championship Millstreet 0-6 to 3-10 O’Donovan Rossa in Dunmanway at 7.30

Friday July 9th: Jnr. Fball Champsionship: Millstreet -v- Rockchapel in Knocknagree at 7:30p.m. (note change of date and time)

Tuesday July 12th Minor Hurling League Millstreet -v- Nemo Rangers in Millstreet at 7.30p.m.

Thursday July 15th Minor Hurling C’ship Millstreet -v- Ballinascarthy in Ovens.

PRESS RELEASE

Want to Make a Difference? Become a Master Composter!

Issue date: June 16, 2010

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn everything you need to know about home composting and how to help people reduce waste. Cork County Council are looking for a few dedicated volunteers throughout the county to take part in an EPA sponsored master composter programme. The aim of the programme is to develop a base of community volunteers to promote the prevention of food and garden waste at home as well as encourage home composting. The programme is looking for people who have an interest in protecting our environment, who want to make a differnce in their community and who want to meet like minded people and have fun.

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Parish Newsletter – Ballydaly, Cullen, Millstreet

Twelveth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 20^th June, 2010

Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P. Fr. David Gunn C.C. & Fr. Micheál Manning A.P.

Tel Nos. Millstreet  029-70043  /  Cullen  029-79028   / Mobile 087-7752948

Email:  <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:

MONDAY-TUESDAY-FRIDAY

10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS: Betty Twomey (nee Corcoran) Banteer & Dooneen

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 19^th June:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.   Jimmy Coleman, Murphy’s Terrace

Cullen Vigil      8.00 p.m. Cornelius Duggan, Lisnaboy

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On Friday, 18th June 2010 Frank Kirke, musician supreme and dedicated teacher (in Newbridge, Co. Kildare) arrived in Millstreet for what he thought would be a quiet family get together at the Wallis Arms Hotel. Instead there was a surprise 50th Birthday Party arrranged where not only family but also many friends has assembled to honour this true gentleman who formerly lived at West End, Millstreet and was a wonderfully talented member of Millstreet Pipe Band.   After a splendid meal and speech the night continued with a marvellous music session in McCarthy’s Bar at the Square. Here we share some images below of the very happy occasion.   Special thanks to Millstreet website loyal visitor, Pádraig O’Driscoll for alerting us to this most pleasant and uplifting occasion.

(Seán Radley for www.millstreet.ie )

Padraig, Frank and William, Drishane Fete 1988 (left) and in McCarthy’s Bar 2010 (right)

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Hi all,

Father’s Day is virtually upon us and, if this takes you by surprise or you had forgotten the exact date then Millstreet Country Park is here to tell you that Sunday 20th June is the one to remember.

Father’s and Grandfather’s sadly usually end up with generic gifts for Father’s Day from their loved ones, simply because of the lack of real options for Father’s Day gifts. Dads can be tough to buy for, and depending on their interests, there may be no obvious choice.  So how about something more thoughtful than a tie for Dear Old Dad this year?

Fancy doing something different? Then why not take your Dad outside this year? Why not visit Millstreet Country Park and plan a number of Father’s Day activities and make this special day an enjoyable and memorable event for him and for the whole family.

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Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1017 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely  sunny Tuesday morning.

There is an important notice here from our Garda Siocana to let you know that tomorrow Wednesday June 16^th is National Firearms Licencing Awareness Day.

All gun holders are asked to renew their licences on that day. Garda Stations will be open from 10am to 6pm.

Millstreet Development Group have criss-crossed out town with banners telling all and sundry that from  to-day, June 14^th to the 19^th, every shop and business is giving big discounts, 39 in all, turning Millstreet into a real bargain–town for the next few days. Do come and sample these once-off bargains  and while you are here,  go to see our beauty spots,  Tubrid Well,  the Country Park,  The Green Glens Complex, the picturesque view from our Wind-farms, and lots more.  And have a meal or snack in any one of our varied food outlets.

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The 2010 Cork City Marathon was run a week ago on the June Bank Holiday (Monday 7th June). It was a terrible day with all the runners drowned to the skin, but spirits were high regardless. There were a few Millstreet runners who took part mostly in the relay. These were:

• #512 Joanne Carroll 03:45:48
• #3660 Road Runners (Mixed team) 03:42:55 (Humphery Hickey, Aoife O’Connell & Maeve Neenan)
• #3902 The Jolly Joggers (Mixed team) 04:14:40 – included Mairead O’Connell
• #3482    Millstreet Tae kwon-do   Mixed Team    05:04:01 – (They were raising money to send some of their team to the world championships)
• #4096 Runners Loft @ Maher (All male Team) 02:29:03 – included Tony Kelleher (formerly from Minor Row)
• There were a few more locals running, but I’m unsure of the team names they ran under.

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Kitten found in the Minor Row / Tanyard area. Black in colour with a white chest, very friendly and well looked after. Contact 087 2823646.