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Cullen Pipe Band were delighted to lead All Ireland Intermediate Champions Rathmore home on a snowy Monday evening.
Feeling the post festive bulge? We are here to help.
Our 10 week Weigh In commences tomorrow night!
Local lady Marie O’Sullivan will oversee this years weigh in. Her expertise and knowledge in this field is a huge bonus. So how does it work? Just check in tomorrow night for your first weigh in and you will be given a sponsorship card.
Sponsorship card and funds raised will need to be returned on our final night. Continue to weigh in every Monday night to check your progress. How much does it cost? It’s free – however it is important to remember that this program is a vital fundraiser and all funds raised go to benefit those with Special Needs in our locality.
Heartiest congratulations to the 4th, 5th & 6th Class pupils of Cullen NS who have been selected to participate in the prestigious BT Young Scientists & Technology Exhibition – The Primary Science Fair in the RDS Dublin with their project on
“Aeronautical Engineering: How do Planes Fly?”
on next Thursday 12th January.
Best of luck everyone !
Cullen and DISTRICT Special Needs Association.
Annual Christmas Mass and Party
The season of goodwill began in earnest in Cullen last Saturday Dec.3rd, when we hosted our 39thAnnual Christmas Mass and Party. It was disappointing that this successful and such an enjoyable afternoon had to be abandoned in 2020 and 2021 in the best interest of all during those unusual COVID 19 times. However it was great to be back again, this party is the highlight of our year’s activities and has been part of our lives here in Cullen over 40 years. Weather conditions were excellent and we were thrilled with the turn out from afar as Tarbert, Mallow and Kanturk to, Newmarket, Millstreet, Gneeveguila, Knocknagree and Cullen. A large number of our special friends with their families, friends or carers attended. Many friendships are renewed and new ones formed at this annual get together. It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.
Incidentally Sat. Dec. 3rd, was a very special day – the United Nations sanctioned day, celebrated internationally to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, focusing on social inclusion, and is in its 30th year.
Mass was celebrated by Canon John Fitzgerald, and the local Choir added to the celebration with appropriate Christmas hymns and carols. Guests were then treated to festive refreshments and wonderful disco music kick-started the season of goodwill for all present, whose energy and enthusiasm could put many to shame. Our wonderful DJ, Sean Collins contributed in no small way to the success of the party. The excitement continued as each guest then received a Christmas gift. We were delighted to have a visit from the Kanturk/Millstreet branch of the Red Cross offering hand massage and nail painting to all guests, and this was very much enjoyed and appreciated.
Great credit is due to the organising committee, the hall committee, and the many wonderful helpers who did trogan work behind the scenes to ensure that everything was in order for the evening.
Many thanks to all who came and supported the afternoon to make it such a success.
Cullen and District S.N.A. wish all their special friends, supporters and sponsors all the Joys and Blessings of Christmas with the best of health and happiness in the New Year
Moira O’Keeffe (Sec.)
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Scór success for Millstreet and Cullen
Millstreet and Cullen enjoyed success in the Cork Scór Sinsir Finals on a staging at the Eire Óg GAA Pavilion, Ovens. Amidst exciting competition. Duhallow completed a hat trick of outright wins, thanks to a double recorded by Millstreet in addition to victory for Cullen.
Millstreet took victory in both the Novelty Act and Quiz with Muireann Vaughan representing Cullen enjoying success in Solo Singing. For good measure, Millstreet Ballad Group collected runner up place.
The Cork winners progress to the Munster Final in Cappamore, Co. Limerick on this Sunday, October 16.
Willie Fitzgerald would like to inform People of a Communication that he received from Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service Group Thanking People for the Support shown after the recent Fundraiser Car Run and Go Fund Me Page that was held for the Group,a Total of €3,858.46 was the Final Figure Collected and Bumbleance were most appreciative ofvtge Support they got in a Letter and Card that was forwarded on from them,it is the intention that Millstreet Vintage Club and Cork Music Station will put there support behind a Similar Venture again in 2023.
A Presentation was made last Friday Night July 22nd to Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service following the recent Bumbleance Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club and headed by Willie Fitzgerald,the Fundraising Event was a Giant Effort between Cork Music Station and Millstreet Vintage Club,an Impressive Total of €3,858.46 was the Final Amount collected following the Car Run and the CMS Go Fund Me Page Donation Campaign and Bumbleance Volunteer Richard Walsh was on hand to accept this fantastic amount of Money from Willie Fitzgerald and Crew at a Presentation held at Murphys Gala Shop on the Mallow/Killarney Rd, Richard was absolutely delighted with the Presentation to Bumbleance which does incredible work for very ill Children and said the Donation would be be very beneficial in continuing to keep this Vital Service on the Road,Willie Fitzgerald thanked everyone that supported the Cause and helped in anyway at all to make the Fundraiser the success that it was, Club Members and Friends along with some Vintage and Classic Cars were on hand to add there support at the Presentation to what is a very Worthy Cause.
We thank Sheila Fitzgerald for supplying the Photos.
After a 3 year Break due to Covid 19 Restrictions the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run made a welcome return back to the MVC Calendar last Saturday Evening, the Event which was again in Aid of Bumbleance Children’s Ambulance Service made its Comeback in fine style with over 90 Cars taking part, the starting point was the Cullen
Community Centre where the Bumbleance Ambulance was also on display, the Cars left Cullen just after 6pm and made there way on a Scenic Route up to Knocknagree, then on to the outskirts of Ballydesmond, Quarry Cross, Kilsarcon, and on to Castleisland before heading out the Abbeyfeale Road and then turning left and heading up into some spectacular views of the Countryside that brought the Cars down into the Finish at O`Riadas Bar and Restuarant near Ballymacelligott, the weather was favourable for the occasion which added to the atmosphere of the Event and this was followed by Refreshments and Musical Entertainment supplied by the Michelle Murphy Band, Danny Tobin and Heart to Heart at the Finish, again the Bumbleance Ambulance was on display at O’Riadas and a viewing of this very impressive Vehicle gives a person an idea of the great Work and Service this Voluntary Group carry out for seriously ill Children.
There was an open draw made before the start of the Run in Cullen for a Perpetual Trophy and this was won by Anthony Murray in his Toyota Starlet.
Millstreet Vintage Club and Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald would like to thank Everyone who came along to the Event, your Support was tremendous and much appreciated, a big shout out must go out to the People that helped out on Saturday Evening which made the Event a massive success, to all the Marshalls, Bike Marshalls, Registration/Sign On, Route Layout/Arrowing Crew, the hardworking Catering Crew in Cullen etc many many thanks for all your help, also thanks must go out to Cullen Pipe Band, An Garda Siochana, Cullen Community Centre, O`Riadas for great Food and Hospitality, Photographers and Media People, thanks also to Sean Radley for the Amplification System and finally many thanks to all the people that donated Spot Prizes for the Raffle namely, Moriarty’s Centra Farranfore, Kealy Coaches Cullen, The Pub Carriganima, Super Valu Millstreet, Murphys Gala Banteer Kanturk, Duggans Recovery, Liam O`Connor Garage, and Dan Barry Crash Repairs.
We hope you Enjoyed the Event and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Photos by Tom Corbett, Ross O’ Mahony, Ray Corkery and Richard Norton.
For anybody that may have not been at the Event on Saturday Evening last but would like to make a Contribution to Bumbleance you can still do so on a Go Funde Me Page organised by Corkmusicstation and Willie Fitzgerald, this Go Fund Me Fundraiser Page will remain Live until the end of June and can be found on the Link Below.
Its all Systems go now with just 2 days left to go to the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on this coming Saturday Evening June 18th,the Run which is in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Motorcycles,Vans Trucks etc, the Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre(Eircode P51 YY06) just off the Killarney/Mallow Road with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp,the Cullen Pipe Band will lead the Run away from the start in Cullen and it will take in a Scenic Route with views of Mushera Mountain, Clara Mountain, The Paps, Mangerton and Carrantuohill especially if the Weather will be good,the second part of the Run will on a clear Evening give the possibility of seeing up into as far as Limerick and Clare so a very Scenic Route is promised,the Run will End up at O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by the very Popular Michelle Murphy Band,also on the Evening there will be a Draw with some nice Prizes to be Won,Entry for the Run will be by Donation and its all for a great Cause in Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service, there is also a Go Fund Me Page set up as well so if you wish you can make a Donation to Bumbleance on there in the Link here at https://gofund.me/f9c5351a
For further Details on the Car Run you can Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874, Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.
With less than 2 weeks to go now to the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on Saturday Evening June 18th Preparations are well advanced for the Run which will be in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc, the Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre(Eircode P51 YY06) just off the Killarney/Mallow Road with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp,the Cullen Pipe Band will lead the Run away from the start in Cullen and it will take in a Scenic Route with views of Mushera Mountain, Clara Mountain, The Paps, Mangerton and Carrantuohill especially if the Weather will be good,the second part of the Run will on a clear Evening give the possibility of seeing up into as far as Limerick and Clare so a very Scenic Route is promised,the Run will End up at O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by the very Popular Michelle Murphy Band,also on the Evening there will be a Draw with some nice Prizes to be Won,Entry for the Run will be by Donation and its all for a great Cause in Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service, there is also a Go Fund Me Page set up as well so if you wish you can make a Donation to Bumbleance on there in the Link here at https://gofund.me/f9c5351a
For further Details on the Car Run you can Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874, Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.
Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run is taking place on Saturday Evening June 18th, the Run will be in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc, the Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre(Eircode P51 YY06) with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp, the Cullen Pipe Band will lead the Event away from the start in Cullen and it will take in a Scenic Route with views of Mushera Mountain, Clara Mountain,The Paps, Mangerton and Carrantuohill especially if the Weather will be good,the second part of the Run will on a clear Evening give the possibility of seeing up into as far as Limerick and Clare so a very Scenic Route is promised,the Run will End up at O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by the very Popular Michelle Murphy Band,also on the Evening there will be a Draw with some nice Prizes to be Won, Entry for the Run will be by Donation and its all for a great Cause in Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service, for Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.
Cullen NS First Holy Communion which took place on last Saturday the 30th April.
(Pictures – Geraldine Dennehy)
Save the date: Feis Laitiarain 2022 will take place on Sunday, June 12th in Cullen G.A.A. grounds starting at 12 noon.
More details to follow in the near future.
A Presentation was recently made to Cullen National School by Millsteeet Vintage Club following the Charity Tractor Run that the Club ran for the School back on the 27th February,an astounding €3,441.50 was the proceeds from the Tractor Run and School Principal Eileen O’Mahony thanked everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club for organising a resoundingly successful
and most entertaining Event,Eileen went on to say that the School was deeply grateful for and appreciative of these fundraising monies which will go towards further upgrading the Schools IT Equipment & Facilities with Ipads for the Schools Junior Classes and Chrome books for all other Classes & Computer Skills Classes for our Senior Classes,the Club in turn were delighted to be part of such a great Group in Cullen and hopefully this will become an Annual Event
Below are some Photographs from the Presentation on the Night and we thank Danny Lane for these Images.
Cullen Village, Mallow, Co. Cork & Mount Alvernia Hospital, Mallow, Co. Cork. Paul passed away peacefully on 7th March 2022 in the exceptional and loving care of the staff of Mount Alvernia Hospital, Mallow. Predeceased by his twin Peter, and brothers Tom, Willie, Denis, Martin, Johnny, his sisters Maria, Lizzie, Hannah Mary, Nora Mai, Julia and Katie, his brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and his friends in Mount Alvernia Hospital, Mallow who looked after Paul with such respect, dignity and kindness, for which we will be forever grateful.
Reposing on Tuesday, 8th March, at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 9th March, at 12 midday at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen, followed by burial in Cullen Cemetery.
May his gentle soul rest in peace
If you wish to leave a message of condolence for Paul’s family, please use this link
Childminder required in Cullen area for a 6 year old girl, school drop off to Boherbue. 2/3 mornings a week.
Contact 087 9438356 for more info
