Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd June 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

22nd June 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: Connie Hartnett, Banteer.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 21st June, 2025 

Millstreet   6.15p.m.  Finbarr Healy, Minor Row (First Anniversary

Sunday 22nd June, 2025:          

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. John O’Brien, Ballydaly;   Mary Carr, Shanaknuck & London. 

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Maureen & Martin Moran, Ballyvouskil;   Pádraig O’Foghlu, Listowel. 

ANNIVERSARIES: Kathleen Healy, Tullig Cross; Denny Kelleher, Minor Row; Kitty O’Sullivan, Mill View; Sheila O’Connell, West End; Neily O’Leary, West End; Jim Coleman, Murphy’s Terrace; Kathleen Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace; John & Catherine Kelleher, Carrigacooleen; Hannah O’Connor, Church Street & Cloghoulabeg; Stella Pomeroy, Willowbrook & London; Peter & Nora Desmond, Claramore; Nelius Guerin, Ballydaly; Patrick & Mary Murphy, Dunmanway, their son Pat Joe & daughter Sheila O’Farrell.  

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:  

Saturday 28th June, 2025 

Millstreet   6.15p.m.  Margaret Rohan, Lackabawn (First Anniversary);   Sheila Daly, Tullig. 

Sunday 29th June, 2025:          

Cullen 9.30a.m. Frank & the deceased members of the Naughton Family, Ahane;   Eileen & Peter Cronin, Knockduff;  Jimmy & Mary Walsh, Knocknageeha.  

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mary Sheehan, Tanyard Wood;   Victor & Margaret O’Hare, Cloghoulamore, Rev. Fr. Donal O’Hare & Rev. Fr. Brendan O’Hare, Cloghoulamore & USA. 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Tuesday in Millstreet Church between 10.30a.m. & 7.00p.m. (Please note change of time for this week only

LEGION OF MARY Monday night (23rd) in Parish Centre at 7.30p.m. (Please note change for this week only)  

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION 

After 11.30a.m. Mass this Sunday we will assemble outside the Church and process to the Square where there will be Benediction. We will then return to the Church for a Blessing and final Prayers.  Thank you for joining us and being part of our faith community 

Rotas for 28th & 29th June, 2025 

CHURCH  TIME  READER 

EUCHARISTIC 

MINISTERS 

Millstreet   

6.15p.m.  Liam Flynn  Group C 
  11.30 a.m.  Bernie Cronin  Group D 
Cullen  9.30a.m.  Noreen Meade  Irene Duggan  

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

Mass on Monday (23rd) for Neily O’Leary, West End at 10.00a.m. 

Tuesday 24th: Mass in St. John’s Well at 8.00p.m. 

Mass on Wednesday (25th) for Pat & Kathleen Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace at 10.00a.m. 

Mass on Friday (27th) Feast of the Sacred Heart for The Lucey Family, Toorenbawn & Private Intention at 10.00a.m. This will be followed by one hour of Exposition (10.30 – 11.30a.m.)  [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd June 2025”

Wonderfully Impressive Preparations for Busking Festival 2025

Saturday, 21st June 2025 – the longest day of the year – marks the greatly anticipated Busking Festival in Millstreet.  Tremendous has been the preparations that this great event requires.  Sincere congratulations to the superbly dedicated, hard working Team of Volunteers.  Every success on this splendid musical event – which so reminds us all of the unforgettable excitement some 32 years ago of Eurovision Week 1993 when some 25 windows throughout Millstreet were beautifully decorated by “Visual Image” representing the 25 countries participating in the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest.  Now in 2025 we view some of the very impressive approximately ten musical window displays as well as the colourful bunting feature.  More window photos later.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Wonderfully Impressive Preparations for Busking Festival 2025”

Briery Gap Macroom Diary of upcoming Events

Poster from the Briery Gap Macroom of upcoming Events happening at the Venue.

Please visit : http://www.brierygap.ie

Email : <email>

Find us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/1NxTZWGJGB/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/brierygapcc?igsh=MXRkMTJtbjRpNDl3Zg==

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Perth in Scotland & Cullen Pipe Band

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 154 relating to Glantane near Mallow…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.   Lots of special recordings in tonight’s Show.  At 9.30pm a visit by Cullen Pipe Band winning the grade 4A Pipe Band Competition at the Lisburn & Castlerea Contest in Moira, Co. Armagh on Saturday, 14th June 2025 …. under quite rainy conditions!  At 10pm we meet a wonderful Family from Perth in Scotland who recently visited Millstreet Museum.  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.)

A teaching colleague from our Class of 1970 who appeared in last night’s brilliant television documentary regarding Football in Ireland.
Noel C. Duggan meeting with our Saturday Guests on a Tour of Millstreet – Bandon History Society.
Musical Windows in advance of this Saturday’s Busking Festival.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Perth in Scotland & Cullen Pipe Band”

Wonderfully Successful Schools’ Sports 2025

Blessed with magnificent weather the Annual School Sports took place at Millstreet Town Park on Monday, 16th June 2025 with many schools enthusiastically participating.   Several medals were won by very talented athletes in all the schools.   The highest score went to Presentation N.S., Millstreet and the prestigious Cup was presented to the winning school.  Judging by the superb atmosphere throughout the various races and different age groups … all the schools had the winning feeling participating in such a cheerful and energetic manner.   Here we focus on the aftermath of the exciting day demonstrating the tremendous dedication of the splendid Volunteers who coordinate the hugely enjoyable event in such a professional manner.  We also meet the many successful participants with their medals from Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS.  Tap on the sixteen images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Schools’ Sports 2025”

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne to Celebrate Mass at Tubrid Holy Well on Thursday at 8pm

Peaceful Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet – May 2021.

Marking his 65 years of priestly ministry since 19th June 1960, Fr. Paddy O’Byrne will celebrate Mass at Tubrid Holy Well this Thursday, 19th June 2025 at 8pm.  Everyone is very welcome.   We congratulate Fr. Paddy on such a magnificent milestone following 65 years of wonderfully dedicated service to the Church not only here in Ireland but also in Nebraska, USA and beyond.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th June 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Most Holy Trinity

15th June 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: D.J. Sheehan, Kilmacrane; Dan Joe Horgan, New York & Ballydaly.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 14th June, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Jerry Reardon, Drishane Road;  John C. Sheehan, Tullig.

Sunday 15th June, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Eddie & Peg Forde, Mologhroe & their daughter Sheila Brennan, England & Paddy & Helen Morris, Cork;  Danielle Cara O’Sullivan, Cullen.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tadg & Kathleen Crowley, Drishanebeg;  Tom Radley, Minor Row.

ANNIVERSARIES: John & Margaret McCarthy, Lackabawn; Nora Dennehy, Lackabawn; James, Joan & the deceased members of the Daly Family, The Bridge; Jerh Twomey, Murphy’s Terrace; Mary Lehane, Mount Leader; Michael O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg; Kate Doody, Ploverfield; Phyllis O’Connor, Lisnasheershane; Mary O’Connor, Mologhroe; Seán O’Riordan, Two Gneeves & Mayo;  Monsgr. Donal Mulcahy, Los Angeles;  Jeremiah McSweeney, Rathcoole. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 21st June, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Finbarr Healy, Minor Row.

Sunday 22nd June, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. John O’Brien, Ballydaly;  Mary Carr, Shanaknuck & London.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Maureen & Martin Moran, Ballyvouskil;  Pádraig O’Foghlaidh, Listowel.

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

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

PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 15th June: Fr. John Fitzgerald (087) 7752948

DATES TO NOTE

Tuesday 24th June:   Mass in St. John’s Well at 8.00p.m.

Thursday 3rd July:   Mass in Cullen Cemetery at 7.30p.m.

Thursday 24th July:   Mass in Old Cemetery, Cullen at 7.30p.m.

Rotas for 21st & 22nd June, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Maura O’Sullivan Group B
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen Group C
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Ronnie Lyons Eileen Guerin

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

Mass on Monday (16th) for Millstreet Parish Eucharistic Adorers, deceased and present at 7.30p.m. All welcome.

Mass on Tuesday (17th) for Sheila Creedon, Liscahane (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (18th) for Harry Johnston & Mary Twomey, Kiletra and Amanda Fitzgerald, Murphy’s Terrace; James, Joan & the deceased members of the Daly Family, The Bridge at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (20th) for Mary Cronin, Dooneen, Sr. Veronica & Fr. Dan Cronin at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th June 2025”

Friends of Millstreet Hospital Annual Church Gate Collection in Cullen this Sunday

FRIENDS OF MILLSTREET HOSPTIAL Annual Church gate collection this Sunday (15th June 2025) in CullenCollection in Millstreet & Ballydaly next weekend 21st/22nd June.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Kerry Mountain Rescue Fundraiser & Cullen Feis

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 153 relating to Glenduff…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.   Lots of special recordings in tonight’s Show.  At 10pm a visit to Drishane where we meet members of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team 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.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Kerry Mountain Rescue Fundraiser & Cullen Feis”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th June 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Pentecost Sunday

8th June 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: Mary Desmond, St. Joseph’s Gardens; Paddy Leader, Glenleigh; Jack Flahive, Doneraile; Mary Callanan, Limerick; Joan Collins, Dromcummer & Cullen.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 7th June, 2025: Our Lady of Fatima monthly First Saturday Devotions: Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15-minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass.  

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Willie Rea, Murphy’s Terrace (First Anniversary);  Bried Mannix, Clara Road (recently deceased);  Paddy Joe Cotter, Liscahane;  Willie & Eily Cronin, Knocknakilla, Dan & Ellen Harrington & Pat Burke.

Sunday 8th June, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Bridie Murphy, Ballydaly;  Karen O’Brien, Maynooth & Dublin.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Nora Dineen, Carrigacooleen (First Anniversary);  Con Dennehy, Aunagloor;  Bridget & the deceased members of the Murphy Family, 12 Tanyard.

ANNIVERSARIES: James Burke, Murphy’s Terrace; Ellen O’Donnell, Liscahane; Con Linehan, Dooneen; Julia Mary Murphy, Rathduane House; Arthur Moynihan, Flintfield; Kate Doody, Ploverfield; Daniel Duggan, Carriganima; Jerome Dineen, Laharn; Vincent & Margaret Browne, Shanakiel. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 14th June, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Jerry Reardon, Drishane Road;  John C. Sheehan, Tullig.

Sunday 15th June, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Eddie & Peg Forde, Mologhroe & their daughter Sheila Brennan, England & Paddy & Helen Morris, Cork;  Danielle Cara O’Sullivan, Cullen.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tadg & Kathleen Crowley, Drishanebeg;  Tom Radley, Minor Row. 

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

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

Rotas for 14th & 15th June, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Mary Ita Cronin Group A
  11.30 a.m. Jerry Doody Group B
Cullen 9.30a.m. Marie Morley Derry Morley

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

Monday 9th: Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery at 7.30p.m.

Tuesday 10th: Mass in Drishane Cemetery at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Wednesday (11th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (13th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th June 2025”

Opening of Magnificent New Extension at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet

We extend sincere thanks to Geraldine Murphy, Interim Director of Nursing at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet for very kindly sharing the following uplifting message together with some 24 colourful images.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

“The 26th May 2025 marked a significant  milestone in the life of our Hospital……the opening of our New Extension.

This moment represents more than bricks and mortar……it is a symbol of our growth, commitment and dedication to serving this community and the surrounding area. The extension means single ensuite rooms for our residents,including large sitting /dining room  with  safe outdoor area where they can enjoy the view of Clara mountain.

As the person in charge I would like to thank the Estates team,  the Contractors, Senior management, past and current Staff, Friends of Millstreet Hospital  and all who have made this possible.

Your efforts have directly contributed to something that will have a truly lasting positive impact for years to come.   The following selection of very special photos record the Official Transfer on the wonderfully memorable day….Monday, 26th May 2025.” [read more …] “Opening of Magnificent New Extension at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet”

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Interviews with Wonderful Visitors from Atlanta, USA and from Belfast

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 152 relating to Inchigeela…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.   At 9.30pm we meet Mike and Maureen Sullivan from Atlanta, Georgia, USA as Mike attempts to trace his Millstreet roots – a wonderful Couple.  At 10pm we meet with the truly inspiring Stephen McCloskey and Thomas Stewart from Belfast as they visit the Roche Family home in Drishanebeg.   They pay very special tribute to the late Peter Roche whom they first met in Medjugorje in 2013.   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.)

Mike and Maureen Sullivan from Atlanta at Millstreet Museum last week. Listen to their splendid Radio Interview at 9.30pm tonight (3rd June).
Stephen and Thomas from Belfast – listen to their inspiring Radio Interview at 10pm tonight.
Northern Lights visible at 11.30pm on 2nd June 2025 as viewed from our Studio at Mount Leader, Millstreet.
Eimear’s Garden at Inchileigh, Millstreet where on Sunday a very successful fundraising event for the Irish Kidney Association was held.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Interviews with Wonderful Visitors from Atlanta, USA and from Belfast”

“Land Rover” Key Found This Evening in Park Car Park – Key Collected by Owner

UPDATE:  A very grateful Owner of the Key arrived this morning to collect the Key having spent quite some time searching before becoming aware of our Millstreet Website notice!   And the electronic Key works perfectly despite the fact that it had fallen on the ground before found.   A happy result …. Renewed thanks to the Couple who found the Key. (S.R.)

Two very kind people arranged to hand in a “Land Rover” Key this Sunday evening (1st June 2025) which they had just found in the Car Park of Millstreet Town Park (not the West End Car Park).  To retrieve the key just contact 086 825 0074 and I shall arrange to provide the key.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Connection with Cork City Marathon 2025

Sincere congratulations to Pádraig Sheahan of Millstreet on energetically completing the Cork City Half Marathon (13.1 miles) pictured today, Sunday 1st June 2025 at Patrick’s Street, Cork. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Shane Browne (pictured here with Pádraig) for sharing these two images of the important sporting event. Shane was helping to present the medals to the many participants.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 1st June 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Ascension of the Lord

1st June 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: Micheál Lawlor, Loughlea, Banteer.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 31 st May, 2025:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Dermot Murphy, Clara Road;  Donal McCarthy, Aubane;
Donal Cowman, Drishane Road.

Sunday 1 st June, 2025:
Cullen 9.30a.m. Nan O’Leary, Cullen and Cahirciveen (1st Anniversary);  Siobhán Fitzgerald, Cullen;  Mai Fitzgerald, Knocknageeha;
The deceased members of the Curtin Family, Knocknageeha.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mary Lehane, Main Street;  Kathleen Gaydich (née Kelleher), Ahane and USA (recently deceased);  Timothy and Jane McAuliffe, Cork.

ANNIVERSARIES: Dan &amp; Rosie Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace; John
O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea; Jack O’Riordan, Claramore; Peter and Mary Cremin, Flintfield, their son Michaeland his wife Kathleen, Cork; Hugh O’Keeffe, Glountane; Angela Pomeroy, Willowbrook and London; Gillian Daly, Kinsale; Anna Cotter, Raheen; Mary Ursula and William Gleeson, Cork. 

MASS INTENTIONS FOR NEXT WEEKEND:
Saturday 7th June, 2025: Our Lady of Fatima monthly First Saturday Devotions: Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15 minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass.
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Willie Rea, Murphy’s Terrace (First Anniversary);
Bried Mannix, Clara Road (recently deceased);  Paddy Joe Cotter, Liscahane;
Willie and Eily Cronin, Knocknakilla, Dan and Ellen Harrington and Pat Burke.

Sunday 8th June, 2025:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Bridie Murphy, Ballydaly.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Nora Dineen, Carrigacooleen (First Anniversary). 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday in Millstreet
Church between 10.30a.m. and 7.30p.m.
LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday night in Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY CALLS: Fr. Fitzgerald will make First Friday calls for the month of June during the coming week.

Rotas for 7th and 8th June, 2025

CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Catríona Kelleher Group E
11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin Group A

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Anne Marie Murphy,  Mary Murphy  

MILLSTREET CHURCH: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
No Mass on Monday 2nd
Mass on Tuesday (3rd) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Wednesday (4th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Friday (6th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

[read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 1st June 2025”

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Unveiling of Anne’s Memorial Seat on Drishane Road, Millstreet

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 151 relating to Killeedy, Co. Limerick…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 27th May 2025.   At 10.00pm we share a special recording of the recent unveiling of a very impressive Memorial Seat on Drishane Road near the entrance to Drishane Cemetery in memory of the late Anne Keane.  We hear from Anne’s sisters and we listen to Liam Flynn’s address.   And we shall listen to two of Anne and Ruben’s very beautiful songs sung in glorious harmony – “Bright Silvery Light” and “Dumbarton’s Drums”.  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.)

Historic Poster of 1960 from Millstreet Museum Archives.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Unveiling of Anne’s Memorial Seat on Drishane Road, Millstreet”

Sr. Mary Lucey Awarded President’s Insignia of Mercy

We thank Anne O’Flynn of Drishane Road, Millstreet for sharing the wonderfully uplifting news that her sister – Sr. Mary Lucey of Rathcoole – has just been honoured in Africa with the highly prestigious President’s Insignia of Mercy Award in recognition of her very many years of truly inspiring dedication in her missionary work – especially in the field of education – in Africa.  The precious award was accepted on her behalf by a Presentation Sister.   Sr. Mary…known as Sr. Gregory when she once taught in Millstreet has always been such a great source of support, guidance and spiritual uplift to so many at home and abroad.  She so very richly deserves this highly regarded international honour.  Sincere congratulations and heartfelt thanks from everyone.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Sr. Mary Lucey with some of her magnificent artistic creations.

[read more …] “Sr. Mary Lucey Awarded President’s Insignia of Mercy”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 25th May 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Sixth Sunday of Easter

25th May 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 Price (née O’Sullivan), Claraghatlea & Toronto; Simon O’Connell, Kanturk; Stanislawa Turek, Poland; Ned Moloney, Faha, Killarney; Tom Hickey, Gneeveguilla..

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 24th May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   The deceased members of the Ryan Family, Cockhill;  Dr. Michael Feeley, Clara Road.

Sunday 25th May, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Connie McSweeney, Gortavehy;  Eileen Cronin, New York, Salthill & Shanaknuck (recently deceased).

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Michael Dineen, Pound Hill (1st Anniversary);  Kathleen & Jimmy Cashman, Clara Road;  Annie, David & Gerard Sheehan, Carrigacooleen;  Denis O’Hare, Coole;  Richard O’Keeffe, Murphy’s Terrace.

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael McSweeney, Flintfield; Teresa Tangney, Main Street; Donal O’Riordan, Tullig; Sonny Dennehy, Gneeves; John Corkery, Clarabeg; Finbarr O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea; John & Kathleen Cashman, Inchileagh; Tim Moynihan, Ballydaly; Catherine Desmond, Cullen & Millstreet; John Dineen, Cahirbarnagh; Richard Hartigan, Derrinagree; Ellen Halliden, Rathcoole; Sr. Michael (Marie) Halliden, Weybridge; Sr. Kathleen O’Riordan, Laught & Magheramore. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 31st May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Dermot Murphy, Clara Road;  Donal McCarthy, Aubane;  Donal Cowman, Drishane Road.

Sunday 1st June, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Nan O’Leary, Cullen & Cahirciveen (1st Anniversary);  Siobhán Fitzgerald, Cullen;  Mai Fitzgerald, Knocknageeha;  The deceased members of the Curtin Family, Knocknageeha;

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mary Lehane, Main Street;  Katherine Gaydich (née Kelleher), Ahane & USA (recently deceased).

Rotas for 31st May & 1st June, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Eimear Buckley Group D
  11.30 a.m. Eileen O’Sullivan Group E
Cullen 9.30a.m. Liam Fitzgerald Mgt Fitzgerald

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

Mass on Monday (26th) for Nora & Sonny Dennehy, Gneeves & the deceased members of the Dennehy & Linehan Families at 10.00a.m.

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

Mass on Wednesday (28th) for Pat O’Sullivan, Fairy Hill at 10.00a.m.

Friday 30th: Mass will be celebrated in Tubrid Well at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 25th May 2025”

Residents will begin moving into the new extension at Millstreet Community Hospital early next week

HSE South West Media Release

Friday May 23 2025

HSE South West is delighted to confirm that residents will begin moving into the new extension at Millstreet Community Hospital early next week.

This new extension at Millstreet Community Hospital is providing 11 single ensuite bedrooms as well as a bright dining room and sitting room. From Monday, staff at Millstreet Community Hosp will support residents from the existing building to move into their new accommodation, where they will continue to receive the same high-quality care in much enhanced accommodation.

The move is part of an ongoing programme of extension and refurbishment which is taking place in two phases. Next week’s move of residents from the older building will also allow Phase 2 to commence, which is the refurbishment of the old building.

Acting Director of Nursing Ger Murphy said:

“Next week will be an exciting week at Millstreet Community Hospital as we support some of our residents to move into their new accommodation. Residents are looking forward to the move, and the team here are delighted to welcome them to rooms which offer more privacy and a better standard of accommodation. Our over-riding aim is to achieve and sustain a high-quality care environment at Millstreet Community Hospital that cares for, supports and values residents in a safe and comfortable environment.  These new rooms will help our dedicated team in this aim.”

HSE South West Head of Older Persons Services Jackie Daly said:

“We thank everyone involved in the project to date, including the residents and staff who have patiently waited for this phase of the development to be ready for occupation. We are delighted to be in a position to move away from shared open wards to single rooms, which offer more privacy and ensuite bathrooms.”

For further information please contact:

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Denis & Dr. Enda

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 150 relating to Glenville…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 13th May 2025.   At 9.30pm we meet with Denis O’Mahony as we chat about his upcoming “Everest Ireland” Climb as he undertakes to climb Carrauntoohil over 15 times in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research.   At 10.00pm we hear Dr. Enda Kenny’s address following his recent prestigious conferring by DCU at Dublin’s Helix Theatre.   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.)

A truly fascinating 1948 Millstreet Poster very kindly shared by Tom Murphy, Tullig, Millstreet which he recently saw at Cronin’s Bar in Crosshaven. Incidentally, I recently visited Crosshaven for the first time in 70 years!!…My late Parents had first taken me there as a four year old!!

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Denis & Dr. Enda”

Rathcoole’s Mary Buckley to feature on Ireland AM This Sunday…Mary is the Winner!

Mary goes in search of Ireland’s Best Baker-Bake Off this Sunday Morning on Ireland AM…UPDATE:  Mary has won the highly prestigious title as “Ireland’s Best Baker”

See the feature on the Virgin Media Player (close to the end of the programme…1 hr. 40 mins. approx. into the programme) and witness Mary’s truly magnificent delicious scones which must have been so enjoyed by the Studio Crew and Friends.  Sincere congratulations, Mary, on such a superb achievement and for being such a splendid Ambassador for Laught, Rathcoole and far beyond.  (S.R.)

We thank Mary Buckley and John Tarrant for alerting us to this prestigious happy event on national telelvision.   Tap on the picture to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Rathcoole’s Mary Buckley is amongst the finalists for Ireland’s Best Baker,  the overall winner will be announced on Ireland AM this Sunday (18th May 2025) on Virgin Media 1 TV. The competition runs in conjunction with Gala Retail and Virgin Media TV, entries were accepted from all over the country, just three remain in the hunt for the outright award  including Mary.

To enter, participants submitted their original recipe from one of six categories: cupcakes, muffins, scones, breads, tart or tray bakes.

Adults compete for the coveted title of Ireland’s Best Baker and a prize of €3,000, while budding bakers aged 12 to 16 entered the Junior Baker category, where the winner receives €1,500.

The grand bake-off judging event can be viewed on Ireland AM this Sunday, the show begins at 9am. Best of luck to Mary in your  bid to become Ireland’s Best Baker.