Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 24th Sept. 2023

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

24th Sept. 2023

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 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS: Donal Kelleher, Ploverfield.

 Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 23rd September:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Liz Hickey, Clara Road (recently deceased);  Bill, Mick, Hugh & the deceased members of the Kelleher family, Killowen;  Con & Kate Murphy, Shanaknuck.

Sunday 24th September:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Mary Carr, Shanaknuck (recently deceased);  Donagh O’Leary, Ballydaly;  The deceased members of the Cremin Family, Gortavehy.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Nuala, Denis J. & their son Jerome O’Riordan, Dromsicane.

ANNIVERSARIES: Séamus O’Connor, Tullig; Joan Daly, Main Street; Tom Murphy, Main Street; Mary Dineen, Knocknapogue; Billy O’Sullivan, Coalpits; Denis & Nora O’Sullivan, Inches; Mary O’Keeffe, Glountane; Helen O’Shea-Rampellberg, Murphy’s Terrace & Belgium; Billy Gleeson, Glounthaune; Dermot O’Callaghan, Shronebeha; Mary Collins, Fedamore; Noreen Dennehy, Rathcoole; Tom & Hannah Sheahan, Glenleigh.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 30th September:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Eansie Twomey, The Bridge (recently deceased);  Catherine & Seán Buckley, The Hall, Kilcorney;  Jer, Kathleen & Nora Mary Lane, Ballinatona;  Gerry Healy, Murphy’s Terrace & Wicklow.

Sunday 1st October:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Jimmy & Mary Walsh, Knocknageeha;  John & Jane O’Riordan, Two Gneeves & their son, Seán (recently deceased).

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Eileen O’Riordan, Dromsicane (1st Anniversary);  Christine & Frank O’Riordan, Dromsicane;  Kitty O’Donoghue, Macroom.

Exposition Of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday in Millstreet Church 10.30am-7.30pm.

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

CONFESSIONS in Millstreet Church on Saturday at 12.30p.m. 

Rotas for next weekend 30th September/1st October
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Mary Ita Cronin Group B: T. O’Leary-Cronin; K. O’Leary; C. Buckley; M. Reardon
  11.30 a.m. Raymond Gilbourne Group C: K.  Kelleher; M. Casey; B. Fitzgerald; M. Buckley.
Cullen 9.30 a.m. Noreen Meade Irene Duggan

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

Monday 25th:  There will be no Mass.

Mass on Tuesday (26th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (27th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday (28th) for Noreen Dennehy, Rathcoole at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (29th) for Martin Geran, Grenagh (recently deceased) & the deceased members of the Guerin Family, Ballydaly at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 24th Sept. 2023”

Official Programme of 1973 All-Ireland Football Final

It’s fifty years since the historic 1973 All-Ireland Football Final in Croke Park – Cork v. Galway where Cork won the honour of being All-Ireland Champions and which had such a wonderful Millstreet presence in the mighty Team.   Here through the great kindness of Con Meade of Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet we share the Official 1973 Programme.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Official Programme of 1973 All-Ireland Football Final”

Query from Castletownbere Regarding Millstreet Connection

We recently received the following query from Castletownbere:  In bygone days the late Ben Casey was an R.I.C. Officer in Millstreet.  When his first wife passed to her Eternal Reward, Ben later remarried.   It is the decendents of Ben who have Millstreet connections are being asked to make contact.   Some 25 years ago on a visit to Castletownbere a relative of Ben who is now deceased presented his accordion  to the Millstreet related visitors (who most likely enjoy music).   For more details on this please contact millstreetmuseum @gmail.com or make contact by phone, WhatsApp or text (086 – 825 0074).   We shall then explain in greater detail why we received this query.  (S.R.)

Seeking Official 1948 Programme of Millstreet v. St. Vincents Football Match

Dan from Macroom who is a true enthusiast regarding the collection of Official Match Programmes over the many years is seeking one which is not in his present collection.   It’s the famous Cork Co. Football Final Match of 1948 Millstreet v. St. Vincents.  If anyone happens to have this Programme, Dan would be delighted to receive a copy or if it was shared online in digital format this would also be appreciated.   Such an online sharing could be emailed to:  millstreetmuseum @gmail.com or images could also be shared to WhatsApp (086 825 oo74) and I shall then share it with Dan and with Pádraig O’Driscoll who is enquiring on behalf of Dan.  (S.R.) 

Job Opportunities at Presentation National School, Millstreet

Job Opportunity

Presentation National School, Millstreet

School Cleaner

12 hours per week

For further details, contact Siobhán at principal.millpns @gmail.com

 

Job Opportunity

Presentation National School, Millstreet

Taxi Escort for 2 pupils with Additional Needs

Morning and Afternoon, Monday to Friday.

For further details contact Siobhán at principal.millpns @gmail.com

Family Seeking Long-term Rent House

A family of 4 is looking for a house for long-term rent, according to the program for Ukrainians.  We’re currently living at Green Glens Arena.  We really like your country and your city!!! We would like to stay here forever!!!  Find out our story, PLEASE!!!!  I am a mother who lost her eldest son in the war in Ukraine (he was 27 years old).  My husband is missing (he and his eldest son were in the same battle, the body has not yet been found)…. I took my younger sons from Ukraine (with very big problems).  I ask you to help us, please!!!  My phone number: 085 1139717

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 17th Sept. 2023

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

17th Sept. 2023

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 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS: Fr. Con Kiely, Ballydaly; Nellie O’Sullivan, Mahon.

 Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 16th September:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Alan & Tommy O’Connor, Minor Row;  Nonie, Dan & Mary Lehane, Tullig.

Sunday 17th September:

Cullen  9.30a.m. Jack Thade, Annie & the deceased members of the Murphy Family, Mologhroe;  Pat Kelleher, Lisnaboy;  Connie & Loretta O’Connor, Knocknagurrane;  Dánnie & Peggy O’Sullivan, Two Gneeves.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   J.D. & Noreen Murphy, Inchileagh & their daughter Mary;  Den Joe Kelleher, Station Road;  Eilish Twomey, Inches (1st Anniversary).

ANNIVERSARIES: Neily Dennehy, Lackabawn; Tadhg O’Driscoll, The Square; Richard Barrett, The Square; Paddy Healy, Pound Hill; Peter Desmond, Pound Hill;  Eddie O’Mahony, Murphy’s Terrace;  John Cronin, Murphy’s Terrace; Nellie Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace; Nora & Daniel O’Mahony, Cloghoulabeg; Kathleen O’Donoghue, Aubane; Tommy O’Riordan, Limerick & Knocknakilla; Tadhg Moynihan, Ballydaly;  Michael Murphy, Cahirbarnagh; Jerry O’Donoghue, Cahirbarnagh; Mary Twomey, Rathduane; Con Hickey, Gortnacreeha; James O’Mahony, Clonakilty; Hannah Coleman, Muinnygrogeen; John Hoare, Macroom.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 23rd September:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Liz Hickey, Clara Road (recently deceased);  Bill, Mick, Hugh & the deceased members of the Kelleher family, Killowen;  Con & Kate Murphy, Shanaknuck.

Sunday 24th September:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Mary Carr, Shanaknuck (recently deceased);  Donagh O’Leary, Ballydaly;  The deceased members of the Cremin Family, Gortavehy.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Nuala, Denis J. & their son Jerome O’Riordan, Dromsicane.

Exposition Of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday in Millstreet Church 10.30am-7.30pm.

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

MILLSTREET ALTAR SOCIETY for 24th Sept & 1st October: Group B

Rotas for next weekend 23rd & 24th September
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Eimear Buckley Group A: M. Kelleher; Mgt. O’Sullivan; J. Reardon; T. Buckley.
  11.30 a.m. Jerry Doody Group B: M. McSweeney; R. Murphy; J. Buckley; P. Sheehan
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Eileen Guerin Mary Guerin-O’Leary

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

Monday 18th:  There will be no Mass

Mass on Tuesday (19th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (20th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday (21st) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (22nd) for The Deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Cahirbarnagh at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 17th Sept. 2023”

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

 Thank you & stay safe…..Kind Regards…. Marie O’Sullivan, Manager

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

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation Friday, 15th September at 8.15pm

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation by Anne McCarthy, Boherbue will take place on Friday, 15th September 2023 at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet. Everyone is very welcome.

“Memories of a Summer Long Ago….Inishtooskert or “An Fear Marbh”

We thank Dr. Steve Dillon for this truly exquisite photograph entitled“Memories of a Summer Long Ago….Inishtooskert or “An Fear Marbh”…..
More irreverently known to the locals as “The Sleeping Bishop” for the Bishop of Kerry was the only one to have enough to eat, in famine times, as to develop a fat tummy!!

Magical image in the Kingdom of Kerry by Dr. Steve Dillon Tap on the photo to enlarge. (S.R.)

Two Dogs Found on the Millstreet to Macroom Road Today – Owner Now Reunited with Pet Dogs

Two dogs which were running free on the Millstreet to Macroom Road – looking lost and running on the main road avoiding cars were kindly picked up today (14th Sept. 2023) by a Driver and are now at the premises of Millstreet Veterinary Group.   Proof of ownership is required.  

UPDATE:  Thankfully, the Owner is now reunited with the Pet Dogs!

Magnificent Sunset Views from Clara Mountain

We thank Samantha Kay Sobotker Meyer for this wonderful selection of images which she recently photographed on an IRD Duhallow-led walk up Clara Mountain on Wednesday evening, 6th September 2023, with Alannah.  The pictures of the sunset were recorded at Clara Mountain’s summit.  (S.R.)

Seeking Millstreet Accommodation

A family from Ukraine living in Green Glens is looking for accommodation in Millstreet for long-term rent under the Ukrainian Refugee Program RP800.  About us: three women, 56, 25 and 23 years old.  That girl is 2 years old.  The girl goes to a local kindergarten.  One of the women works here. We really like your city and would like to stay.  My e-mail: marianahomziak @gmail.com Thanks for your attention.  I hope for a reply.  (We thank Mariana Homziak for the Notice.)

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.20 to 11.30pm on CMS

 On this Tuesday – 12th Sept. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Araglin at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.  (S.R.)

Please Note: “Radio Treasures” will not be broadcast next Tuesday, 19th Sept. 2023 as we shall be recording at the famous Knockalougha Rambling House near Listowel. 

Very special features tonight includes at 10pm an Interview with the Killarney Biddy Group as well as a very interesting Feature recorded in Freemount.   We also play Niall O’Brien’s new song “Memory of You Still”…plus lots more.  And we reflect on the recent O’Leary Clan Gathering (pictured below) sharing lots of images from their busy weekend.  Happy listening!  Tap on the pictures below to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.20 to 11.30pm on CMS”

Brendan & Grandchildren Remember Kathleen’s Seventh Anniversary

On the occasion of the recent Seventh Anniversary of the late Kathleen Murphy, Drishane Road, Millstreet there was a Family Get together following the celebration in St. Patrick’s Church of the Anniversary Mass today, Sunday 10th Sept. 2023.   Here we share a photo kindly shared by Alan Murphy of Brendan Murphy with some of his Grandchildren.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Fr. Cornelius (Con) Kiely, Ballydaly

The death has occurred of Fr. Cornelius (Con) Kiely, Ballydaly, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Peacefully at Abbeylands Nursing Home, Kildorrery, Co Cork, on Sunday 10th September 2023, Fr. Cornelius (Con) Kiely of the Society of St. James the Apostle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters Eileen McNulty, Mary Dillon, Sr. Agnes Kiely IJS and Mairéad Sherlock, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces and extended family, his fellow priests and people of the Archdiocese of Guayaquil and Portoviejo, Ecuador and his many friends. Predeceased by his brothers Timmy Joe and Fintan.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Monday 11th September 2023 from 6pm to 7.30pm with removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 12th September at 11am,  followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. 

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland – www.alzheimer.ie

If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for Fr Con’s family to view, you may do so in the Condolence link HERE.

Fr. Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap., Raheny, Dublin / Millstreet

The death has occurred of Fr. Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap., Raheny, Dublin / Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Fr Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap (Capuchin Friary, Raheny and late of Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Cork) passed peacefully (aged 91years) on 7th September 2023 in the wonderful care of his colleagues and friends in St Francis Hospice Raheny. Predeceased by his parents Denis and Teresa, his brothers Morgan, Fr Gerard OFM Cap, Con, Jerry, sister Margaret and beloved niece Teresa. Deeply regretted by his Capuchin Confrères, sisters-in-law Margaret and Nora, nieces and nephews Denis, Teresa, Fr James, Gerard and Kathryn, grandnephews and grandnieces Rachael, Ronan, Daniel, Aoife, Peter, Ella and Rían and his many friends both at home and abroad.

Reposing in the Chapel of the Capuchin Friary, Raheny (D05T9E4) on Friday evening, 8th Sept., from 3pm to 7pm. Evening Prayer with the Friars will be livestreamed at 7pm on www.memoriallane.ie/livestream. Funeral Mass in the Church of St Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin 7 on Saturday, 9th Sept., at 11am followed by burial in the Capuchin Cemetery, Rochestown, Cork (arriving at 4pm approx.)

The funeral Mass will be livestreamed on www.memoriallane.ie/livestream 
 Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Raheny (Donate Here).  The Condolence link is HERE.

Jimmy Galvin – Acknowledgement & First Anniversary

Acknowledgement and First Anniversary
 11th September 2022
In loving memory of Jimmy Galvin, Derrinagree and Millstreet                           
We, the family of Jimmy, would like to express our gratitude to all the hospital staff in Tralee General Hospital who took great care of our brother Jimmy while he was in their care. 
To Tarrant’s Funeral Services thank you for making the funeral arrangements easy for us during a difficult time.
Thanks to Fr. John for the beautiful Mass and to the Sacristan. 
To our friends, neighbours, family and all who attended the funeral, sent Mass cards and supported us through that difficult time, we thank you. A Mass is being offered for your intentions. 
“Softly from the shadows there came a gentle call. You closed your eyes and went to sleep and quietly left us all.” 
Jimmy’s Anniversary Mass is on 10th September 2023 in St Patrick’s Church,  Millstreet. 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 10th Sept. 2023

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

10th Sept. 2023

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 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS:   Fr. Eustace McSweeney, Tooreenbawn & Dublin 

 Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 9th September:                          

Millstreet Vigil 6.15 p.m. Tadgh & Timmy Moynihan, Ballydaly & Millstreet;  Denis & Joan Corkery, Shanaknuck. 

Sunday 10th September:                            

Ballydaly    9.30 a.m.    Joan & Denis Cronin & Jerh Noonan,  Coolinarne 

 Millstreet 11.30 a.m.  Jimmy Galvin, Murphy’s Tce. & Derrinagree  (1st Anniversary), Kathleen Murphy, Drishane Road;  Sheila & Denny Joe Cronin, Main Street.   

 ANNIVERSARIES: Christy Kelleher, Kilmeedy; Neily Duggan, Lackabawn; Donal Lynch, Kippagh; Michael Casey, Tooreenbawn; Han Radley, Minor Row; Dannie & Peggy O’Sullivan, Two Gneeves; Joan O’Rahilly (née Creedon) Ballyvouskill & N.J; Margaret O’Connor, (née Halliden) Rathcoole & Millstreet; Mary Cahalane, Courtmacsherry.                                                 

MASS INTENTIONS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: 

Saturday 16th September:                               

Millstreet   6.15 p.m.    Alan & Tommy O’Connor, Minor Row;    Nonie, Dan & Mary Lehane, Tullig.

 Sunday 17th September:            

Cullen          9.30a.m. Jack Thade & Annie Murphy & deceased members of Murphy Family, Mologhroe ;   Pat Kelleher, Lisnaboy; Connie & Loretta O’Connor, Knockngurrane;  Dannie & Peggy O’Sullivan, Two Gneeves.   

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.  John D & Noreen Murphy, Inchileagh & their daughter  Mary;   Den Joe Kelleher, Station Road.  

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday in Millstreet Church from 10.30a.m. to 7.30p.m. All welcome.  

Rotas for Next Weekend    16th & 17th September   

CHURCH  TIME  READER 

EUCHARISTIC 

MINISTERS 

Millstreet 

  6.15 p.m.   Maria Kelleher      Group E 
  11.30  a.m.     Pat Breen   Group A 

 

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Cullen 

9.30 a.m.   Maria Morley     Derry Morley 

MILLSTREET CHURCH: Mass times this week, unless there is a funeral

Mass on Monday (11th) Millstreet Active Retired at 10.00am 

Mass on Tuesday (12th) for Jimmy O’Sullivan, Newmarket at 10.00am

Mass on Wednesday (13th) for People of the Parish at 10.00am. 

Mass on Thursday  (14th) for Private Intention at 10.00am

Mass on Friday (15th) for Michael & Mary Collins, Fedamore at 7.30pm  [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 10th Sept. 2023”

O’Leary Clan Gathering Scheduled for Millstreet Visit This Saturday, 9th Sept. 2023

Patrick W. O’Leary from Louisville, Kentucky, USA on this Monday, 4th Sept. 2023 arrived in Ireland at Shannon Airport, firstly visiting Millstreet before proceeding to Macroom from where he will travel on a very regular basis to Inchigeela as one of the main Coordinators the O’Leary Clan Gathering.   On this Friday the Clan Gathering begins at Inchigeela in the afternoon where the International Visitors will at 4pm attend an open-air Mass celebrated by Fr. O’Leary with the recently renovated Castle in the background where the altar will be on a special rock as if it was a Mass Rock of bygone centuries.  At Joe Creedon’s Hotel following the celebration of Mass there will be a very interesting address by Helen Hallissey regarding  Art Ó Laoghaire.   On Saturday the Clan will leave Inchigeela at 10am arriving later at Carriganima where Joe O’Leary will address the Visitors within the coach.  We expect the O’Leary Clan Gathering to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church Grounds, Millstreet by 11.20am where they will be musically greeted by the wonderful sound of the Pipes.   Then, after a group photograph, a visit to the Church itself, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Millstreet Museum, the Pádraig Pearse Plaque at Corkery’s Bar, Lunch at the Wallis Arms Hotel, a visit to Drishane Estate with special focus on the castle, a visit to Drishane Cemetery from where I shall drive ahead of the coach to bring the Clan to the Kerryman’s Table at Mushera and St. John’s Holy Well where our Visitors will get an opportunity to view the truly exquisite panoramic scene during such amazingly fine weather.  I shall then leave the group as they proceed towards Coachford, Kilcreagh  Abbey and then returning to Inchigeela where I shall later join them for the special evening activities at Creedon’s Hotel.   Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Nigel at the Wallis Arms Hotel welcomes Patrick W. O’Leary.
Meeting with Ted McCarthy in Macroom on Wednesday. Ted also has Millstreet connections.

Millstreet Town Park Footpath Closed on Mon. & Tues. 11th/12th September

The footpath in Millstreet Town Park will be closed to the general public on Monday, 11th September and also on  Tuesday, 12th September 2023 to facilitate footpath repairs. Apologise for any inconvenience caused.  It truly is uplifting to note this necessary upgrading of the absolutely superb footpath surrounding the exquisite setting of the Town Park which is hugely popular and in constant use by the many local people as well as very many visitors.  (S.R.)

Magnificent “Tranquility Garden” Developed at the Boeing by the River Blackwater

A truly magnificent “Tranquility Garden” has been very creatively developed at the Boeing by the River Blackwater in the Dooneen/Dromsicane area.   Remarkable work has been carried out over the past several weeks by four supremely dedicated Volunteers assisted by willing helpers also.   Sincere congratulations to Mary and Ted Collins, Dooneen and to Francis and Frank O’Riordan, Dromsicane on completing such an inspiring Haven of Peacea  very beautiful Tranquility Garden – in memory of the late Eileen O’Riordan with the dedicated seat and tree in view of her always welcoming family home where she shared such great happiness, generosity and kindest to one and all.  Here we share a selection of images – many of which have been very kindly shared by Mary Collins – showing its gradual development over recent weeks.  Large amount of Visitors have been calling to view the development especially during this splendid weather.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

The original setting at the Boeing in advance of any of the recent developments.
The recent development almost completed.

Mary & Ted Collins dedicated enormous time and expertise at the highly praiseworthy Project.
Frank and Francis O’Riordan planting the very special Memory Tree in memory of Eileen. Both the O’Riordan Family and the Collins Family have worked tirelessly to bring the glorious Project to reality which will have such fruitful benefits for all now and always.

[read more …] “Magnificent “Tranquility Garden” Developed at the Boeing by the River Blackwater”