The special Christmas Event at the Men’s Shed setting in Macroom Road, Millstreet scheduled to take place this weekend (9th & 10th Dec. 2023) has now been deferred until 2024 on a date yet to be decided upon. We thank Liam Flynn for the update. (S.R.)
We thank Photographer supreme, John Tarrant for sharing a wonderful selection of images recalling the recent visit of Austrian Ambassador, Thomas Nader and Austrian Commercial Counsellor, Josef Treml to the splendid setting at Mount Leader Industrial Estate, Millstreet of the very well known Clover Hill Ingredients Centre (founded in 2003). Superbly guided on a special tour of the Centre by Managing Director, Dan Buckley the two Austrian VIPs met with the marvellously dedicated Staff and expressed their great admiration of the hugely impressive overall industrial operation and especially commented on the royal welcome and sincere kindness which they received on their special visit on Monday, 27th Nov. 2023 at noon before departing for further visits in Killarney. While I was unable to attend on the day I’m arranging to record a special Radio Interview with Dan as he will recall the special international visit and outline the 20 year history of Clover Hill Ingredients which we shall later broadcast on “Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com at a time and date yet to be decided upon. Renewed thanks to John Tarrant for covering such an important international occasion here in Millstreet. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] “Austrian Ambassador Recently Visits Clover Hill Ingredients”
On this Tuesday – 5th Dec. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Ballincollig at8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night at 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 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.) At 10pm we reflect on the magnificent MCS Concert. And of course we have all our regular features. Tap on the images to enlarge. Happy Listening. (S.R.)
Safety Course presented by Séamus O’Grady, Chairman IVETA (in white shirt) to a number of Vintage Clubs at Millstreet Parish Centre.
Eily Buckley being congratulated following her wonderful interview at Friday’s splendid Concert at MCS.Pictured before the 50th Anniversary Concert at MCS – from left: Seán R., Niamh K., Jamie and James L.
Oleksii Shemshur, Concert Pianist from Ukraine being greeted by Marty Morrissey following his magnificent recital at Friday’s Concert.The wonderfully talented Joe Guerin providing a superb evening of music and song at the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre.
Raising the 50th Anniversary flag at MCS on Friday, 1st Dec. 2023.The truly outstanding Grand Finale of Friday’s Concert with the superb rendition of “Fairytale of New York”.
Millstreet students going on Pilgrimage to Lourdes as Helpers at Easter 2024
Two 5th year students from Millstreet Community School will be participating in the Irish Pilgrimage Trust young people’s pilgrimage to Lourdes during their Easter holidays 2024. Holly Saunders and Aoife Casey will be acting as student helpers and travelling to Lourdes with Group 126. Millstreet students have been travelling with this group since 2011.
As was the case in the past, the aim is to cover accommodation and travel costs for the two students (€750/person) with all extra funds being passed onto Group 126. Each group is meant to raise the funds to cover the costs of all the young people with special needs who travel with them to Lourdes.
The first fundraising event are two Bake Sales which will take place in the Millstreet Parish Centre on Saturday 16th December after the 6.15pm Mass and on Sunday 17th December after the 11.30am Mass. Your support for these events would be gratefully appreciated.
(We thank John Magee, Chaplain at MCS for this feature – S.R.)
Church door collections in aid of St. Vincent de Paul Society will take place at all Masses on this weekend: 9th & 10th Dec. 2023 (Sat. evening and Sun. morning) outside all Churches throughout Ireland. Your generous support for such a praiseworthy cause is greatly appreciated. We thank Mona for the alert. (S.R.)
If you are in need of help from St. Vincent de Paul in the Millstreet or surrounding areas, please ring (087) 959 7900
Email Address:stpatricks.millstreet @svp.ie
A further number to contact if in need of help: (086) 066 9243
We thank Coordinator Supreme, Jimmy Murphy of Carriganima for this very impressive Poster. We encourage great support for this highly praiseworthy cause as we approach Christmas. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
RECENT DEATHS: Anne Buckley, Cork & Millstreet; Denis Leahy, Dundalk.
Mass Intentions this Weekend:
Saturday 2nd December:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Margaret & Frank Reen Snr., Main Street & their son D.J. ; Connie & Noel Hartnett, Millstreet; Mickie O’Connor, Mallow & Ballinkeen.
Sunday 3rd December:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Kathleen Mulcahy, Aunagloor; Pat, Margaret & Dan O’Connor, Ballydaly; John Murphy, Ballydaly; Eddie Tucker, Ballydaly.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Connie O’Keeffe, Du-Con Road (recently deceased) & his wife Nono; Mary & Denis O’Connor, Dromsicane; Ellen O’Sullivan, Cloghoulamore.
ANNIVERSARIES: Denis & Kate Kelleher Killowen; Nellie Kelleher, Lackabawn; Pat O’Connell, Tullig; Tommy O’Connor, Minor Row; Philip Cronin, Pound Hill; Margaret O’Regan, Main Street; Kathy Dennehy, Curragh; Daniel & Julia Guerin, Ballydaly; Jack & the deceased members of the Kelleher Family, Dromsicane; Bill O’Sullivan, Coalpits; Francie Herlihy, Glountane; Noreen O’Keeffe-Finn, Dromina; Betty Smith, Boston; Lena Barrett, Newmarket; Michael & Mary Kiely, Ballymacarbery; Michael O’Sullivan, Newmarket; Nora Mary & the deceased members of the O’Riordan Family, Knocknagree.
Mass Intentions for feast of the Immaculate Conception:
Thursday 7th December:
Millstreet 7.30p.m. Paddy & Julia Buckley, Carrigacooleen
Cullen 9.30a.m. Sheila Brennan, England & Cullen (1st Anniversary); Michael & Margaret Murphy, Rathcoole; Jerry & the deceased members of the O’Leary Family, Mologhroe; Noel Lehane, Two Gneeves; Casey Family, Glountanemore; Peter Murphy, Rathduane.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tom Cronin, Coolinarne
Rotas for Feast of the Immaculate Conception 7th/8th December
CHURCH
TIME
READER
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
Millstreet
7.30 p.m.
Tim Linehan
Group C
11.30 a.m.
Michael Cashman
M. Dennehy; J. Brady; J.Buckley; P. Sheehan
Rotas for next weekend 9th/10th December
CHURCH
TIME
READER
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
Millstreet
6.15 p.m.
Eimear Buckley
Group D
11.30 a.m.
Eileen O’Sullivan
Group C
Cullen
9.30 a.m.
Aisling O’Riordan
Kathleen Mullane
Millstreet Church:Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
Mass on Monday (4th) for William & the deceased members of the Conway Family, Tipperary at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Tuesday (5th) for Michael & Kathleen O’Sullivan, Newmarket at 10.00a.m.
Everyone has heard of the Green Glens Arena but now we also have the Millstreet Community School Arena (!!) where the wonderful Gym at the School has been magically transformed into such a magnificent Concert Hall for tonight’s greatly anticipated “Party with Marty” (1st Dec. 2023) with doors opening at 7pm and the Show beginning at 7.30pm. What a truly special night is envisaged. Tap on the images (which Pól kindly provided) to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Vintage Club Annual AGM will take place on next Wednesday December 6th 2023 in the Parish Centre Millstreet at 8.15pm sharp.All Club Members and anyone out there interested in Vintage/Classic Cars and Tractors are asked to attend,New Members are always very welcome to join the Club.
We would like to invite anyone who wishes to attend our special 50th anniversary Flag-Raising event on Friday morning at 10:45am in Millstreet Community School.
We’ll have music, special cake and tea/coffee for our visitors. An exhibition of old photos will be in the school for everyone to see and they can visit our top-class facilities also. Past pupils may be interested in seeing how the school looks now!
Welcome to the first selection of the 60 second Homilies superbly created and kindly shared by Fr. Martin McCormack who ministers in Dublin and is a native of the Ballydesmond area. We shall upload new Homilies on a regular basis. We especially thank Bernard Crowley for helping us to share these excellent thoughts by employing his technological magic! To access these truly inspirational Homilies on video please click on the following link : Homilies by Fr. Martin MacCormack. (S.R.)
Aubane Community Christmas Mass & Party takes place on this coming Friday 1 December at Aubane Community Centre at 8.00 pm. Refreshments & Live Entertainment on the night. All Welcome
Aubane Social Club Kids: Christmas Movie night happening on Friday 15 December from 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm €5 per Child and €10 per Family. Parental Supervision essential.
Aubane Set Dancing Christmas Party will take place on Monday 18 December at 9.15 pm. Music by Tim Joe & Ann O Riordan Admission €10
Aubane Christmas Day Morning Climb at 10.30 am. on Monday 25 December – all proceeds from the Climb are in Aid of the Freeland Projects in Capetown. Local woman Maureen Buckley will travel to Capetown in March 2024. This is Maureen’s second visit and the money donated will go a long way in the building of a rescue centre. She saw first hand the poverty and lack of resources and provisions when Maureen was there in 2022. The team included plumbers, carpenters, painters and many more. They filled their suitcases with all the necessary equipment to carry out the work and left everything there when they returned home. We have so much and they have so little so everything is a huge help. Please Support this very worthy charity.
Christmas Around the Fireside a night of stories, songs and togetherness at Christmas around the open fireside in candle light at Aubane Community Centre happening Thursday 28 December at 8.00 pm All welcome.
Scoil Mhuire Millstreet BNS will present a special Christmas Carol Service on Friday 15th Dec. 2023 at 10.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. All are very welcome. (S.R.)
On this Tuesday – 28th Nov. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Bartlemy at8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night at 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 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.) And our final visit to Knockalougha Rambling House 2023 is at 10pm. At 9.55pm we hear a special Christmas Party song by Singer/Songwriter Steve Roche. We interview at 9.45pmMatt Cooper and Coordinators of Sunday’s official turning on of Millstreet’s Christmas Lights. And of course we have all our regular features. Tap on the images to enlarge. Happy Listening. (S.R.)
Noreen, Niamh, Matt and Catherine at the official Turning on of Millstreet’s Christmas Lights on Sunday, 26th Nov. 2023.MCS awarded with the highly prestigious “Sanctuary” status (more details later)Meet the many wonderful Clubs event on Saturday, 25th Nov. 2023.
Kiskeam Development Association, in association with Sunway Holidays, are hosting a fundraiser between now and 31st December 2023 with the first prize of a family trip to Lapland in 2024 for you and your family of four, two adults and two children.
Proceeds will go to Scoil Mhuire Kiskeam and Kiskeam Development Association projects in our community.
Draw will be held on Monday 01st January 2024 in Kiskeam Community Centre and will be streamed online on Facebook Live.Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Tickets for this extraordinary experience to make unforgettable family memories, in one of the most enchanting destinations in the world, are limited and selling @ €20 per ticket, €50 for 3 tickets and €100 for 7 tickets and are available online at
A nice little video of the Millstreet Vintage Club Christmas Spin, they arrive in the Square at 12.55 minutes into the video.
“Like every year, today is the day when Christmas lights are lit in our small town, on this occasion @millstreet Vintage Club organized a small rally of old and new cars decorated with colourful Christmas lights, I had the honour to join this ride. For me this was very cool as it was the first time thatI had the opportunity to drive with them, it was my first meeting with them and certainly not the last.”
Local musician Joe Guerin will be playing for the residents of Millstreet Day Centre on this Wednesday evening in the Day Centre, November 29th @ 8.00pm. Tea/Coffee & Mince Pies will be served! We welcome in members of the local community to also attend for a lovely evening of music & song
A wonderful festive atmosphere prevailed in the Square yesterday evening. The Millstreet Pipe Band opened the proceedings while Master of Ceremony Seán Radley expertly kept everyone informed on what to expect and what is happening.
Special guest Matt Cooper from Today FM turned on the lights, Santa visited and proved to be very popular as always. The Millstreet Vintage Club added to the Christmassy feel with their well lit up vehicles and tractors with colourful Christmas lights.
Thank you to Neil O’Connor for submitting the photographs to us. (If you have images you would like to share, please email contact @millstreet.ie)
Author Con Lynch’s Second Edition of his splendid “Gobnait” Book is now available at Wordsworth Book Shop, Millstreet. Since first published it has raised in excess of €5,000.00 for a number of praiseworthy projects. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Austrian Ambassador Recently Visits Clover Hill Ingredients”
Christmas Trees for Sale in The Square Millstreet at these times in December 2023
[read more …] “Wonderfully Attractive New Seats at Mount Leader, Clara Road”
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Matt Cooper & Knockalougha Visit”
