“Radio Treasures” This Tuesday Features Colmanswell Rambling House & Mallow Search and Rescue Unit

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 193 relating to Friends from Ardagh, Co.  Limerick …Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.  

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 31st March 2026…..features a variety of topics tonight including:

At 9.30pm …  we feature a our third visit to Colmanswell Rambling House near Charleville.    At 10.15pm we meet three of the inspiring members of Mallow Search & Rescue Unit in advance of the Vintage Car Run on Easter Monday.   And we also share a wonderful variety of Quotes, Tips, Jokes plus topical chat and interesting information.  Tap on the images to enlarge.   Feel most welcome to make contact during or after the broadcast on 086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com (S.R.)  Tap on the images to enlarge.

Members of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group visiting Mallow Search and Rescue Unit in advance of a special Car Run on Monday, 6th April 2026.
The exquisite Easter window display creatively designed by Pat Randles of Minor Row, Millstreet.
Recording for Cork Music Station in the wonderfully welcoming Colmanswell Rambling House Centre – a host of superbly talented musicians, singers and storytellers who had been assembled (for our recording) by Jimmy Reidy and Pat Brown. The Co. Limerick location is close to Charleville. The radio broadcast will transmit at 9.30pm on Tuesday, 31st March with Friday repeat on Cork Music Station.
William Fitzgerald of Cullen pictured with renowned Singer/Songwriter Paddy O’Brien from Aglish, Co. Waterford, at the recent Michael Commins Concerts in Galway.
Pictured at the truly impressive Banner Plaza near Ennis, Co. Clare on our way home from Galway….from left: Pat McDonagh, Owner of Supermac’s and other prestigious enterprises, William Fitzgerald, Barry O’Halloran and Seán Radley.
Jack Sheehan conducting the very popular Draw and outlining the route of the recent Vintage Tractor Run from Aubane near Millstreet.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” This Tuesday Features Colmanswell Rambling House & Mallow Search and Rescue Unit”

Magnificent Response to Daffodil Day 2026

We thank Millstreet Daffodil Day Coordinator, Phil Sheehan and her dedicated Team for revealing the truly magnificent response to this year’s Daffodil Day Appeal.   A total of €7,745.00 was collected and has now been lodged into the Irish Cancer Society highly praiseworthy fund.   Sincere thanks to All who very generously supported this important annual fundraising project.  Tap on the images of Daffodil Day 2026 to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Magnificent Response to Daffodil Day 2026”

Jeremiah Buckley, Gortavahey, Rathmore, Kerry

The death has occurred of Jeremiah Buckley, Gortavahey, Rathmore, Co. Kerry.

 

On March 29th 2026 , Jeremiah passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at Claraghmore, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Beloved husband of Myra and loving father of Martin, Siobhán, Pat, Dermot, Kevin, Anthony, Claire and Brian. Very sadly missed and dearly loved by his grandchildren Sinéad, Cian, Oisín, Darragh, Eoin, Gerry, Lily, Peggy, Tadgh, Kate, Courtney and Chloe. Missed by his daughters in law Finola, Sharon and Liz and sons in law Timmy and Damian.

May he rest in peace”

Reposing at Tarrant’s funeral home, Millstreet on Monday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in St.Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on
https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Family flowers only by request.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

William (Billy) O’Byrne, Blessington, Co. Wicklow & Millstreet

The death has occurred of William (Billy) O’Byrne, Blessington, Co. Wicklow.

O’Byrne, William (Billy),  Burgage, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, peacefully in Peamount Health Care.  27th March 2026.

Husband of the late Anne. Devoted father of Siobhán and Philip. He will be dearly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Martina, grandchildren John, Harry, Kate and Patrick, brothers Fr. Paddy, Kevin and his sister Marie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Dola and Peggy and his brother Bernie.

May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace

Reposing in Clarkes Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 YN79 on Tuesday 31st March from 4.00 to 7.00 pm. Funeral on Wednesday 1st April to the Church of Our Lady, Blessington arriving for 11.00 am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Burgage Cemetery.

Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

Messages of comfort and support for the family may be placed in the condolence section here.

Webstream

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of William  (Billy) O’Byrne.

A “Stables Bar” Golfing Event Memory of 1990s

We thank Tadhg O’Flynn for sharing this selection of recently discovered images which recalls a special Golfing Event organised by the “Stables Bar”, West End, Millstreet  most likely in 1995– now a splendid Hair Salon.  Tap on the photos to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “A “Stables Bar” Golfing Event Memory of 1990s”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 29th March 2026

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

PALM  SUNDAY

29th March 2026

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 live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5pm

RECENT DEATHS:   Jimmy O’Leary, Drishane Road.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND: 

Saturday 28th March: Palm Sunday

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Lizzie Buckley, Dooneen;  Donie Golden, Tullig;  John and Mary Ellen Radley, The Square;  Denis O’Regan and the deceased members of the O’Regan, Crowley, Fitzgerald and Twomey families, Station Rd. and Main St.;  Jerry O’Leary, Knockcahill;  Diarmuid and Cáit Cronin, Kilmeedy.  

Sunday 29th April, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Private Intention

Millstreet 11.30a.m. James and Nora O’Sullivan, Dooradoyle and the deceased members of the O’Sullivan and Kirby families;  Fr. Denis Keane, Drimoleague;  Netta Dennehy, Cloghoulamore.

ANNIVERSARIES: Leah Long, Ballingeary; Hannah and Jeremiah O’Leary and their son Neily, Toorbonia; Brendan Kiely, Station Rd.; Tony Kelleher, Murphy’s Tce; Thomas and Margaret Dennehy, Killarney; John Ring, Eagloune;  Ted and Eileen McSweeney, Carrig na Bhfear; John C. and Julia O’Leary, Adrivale;  Peter Moynihan, Lackadota; Michael and Nell O’ Keeffe, Pound Hill; Margaret Looney, Claraghatlea.

Mass Intentions for next week:

Saturday 4th – Easter Vigil:

Millstreet   9.00 p.m. People of the Parish.      

Sunday 5th Easter Sunday:

Cullen    9.30 a.m.              

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Timmy O’Connor, Dooneen;  Ciss and Billy Kelleher, Cockhill        

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

Monday 30th: Funeral Mass for Jimmy O Leary, Drishane Road at 11.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (31st) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (1st April) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 29th March 2026”

SECAD Employment Support Workshop – Millstreet FET 15th April @10:30 am

Workshop and Employment Support session in Millstreet

Wednesday 15th April 2026.

The session will begin with an information session/presentation, followed by an opportunity for attendees to meet one of the members of our employment team for a one-to-one consultation on the day. (note: workshops are for over 18’s) 

The title of the April workshop is: ‘CV & Training Opportunities’. This workshop will cover how build a better CV, discover courses and training to help clients to move into work. It will also allow for the clients to register for free upcoming SECAD courses: SafePass Manual Handling HACCP Retail Skills and more.

We would be very grateful if you could display this information and share locally with your clients, service users, contacts and on your social media, if possible, please.

The information is on our FB/Instagram and so, if possible, please do share on those platforms. Workshops will run subject to numbers.

Jimmy O’Leary, Drishane Road, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Jimmy O’Leary, Drishane Road, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Jimmy O’ Leary, Drishane Road, Millstreet, Co. Cork. Formerly of O’Leary’s Butchers, The Square, Millstreet & Valentine Avenue, New York.

On March 26th 2026, Jimmy passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his wife, Breda (Tucker), brothers William, Dan and Dermy (New York), and his sister Noreen O’Connor (New York).

Devoted husband of Kathleen (née O’Sullivan), beloved father of Jerry, James, Joan, Thomas, Finbarr, Brian and Breeda. Cherished grandad to Kevin, David, Sophie, Dylan, Colm, Ronan, Alan, Evie, Clara, Ellie, Daniel, Maeve, Isabelle and Emeli. Fondly remembered by his sister Kitty, his daughters-in-law Ann, Tríona, Sinéad, Nuala and his son-in-law Kieran, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s funeral home, Millstreet on Sunday 29th of March from 4pm to 7pm. Reception into St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Monday 30th for Requiem Mass at 11am . Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Burial immediately afterwards at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Family flowers only.

Jimmy’s family wish to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Araglen Nursing Home, Boherbue, public health nurses, home care assistants, staff of Millstreet Daycare Centre, The Alzheimer’s Society, Dr. Michael Casey and Reen’s Pharmacy Millstreet for all their care and support to Jimmy and all his family.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link here.

Special Thanks from St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet

St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet

St Patrick’s Day 2026

On behalf of the residents and staff I would like to sincerely thank the following:

Millstreet Pipe Band

For their time and wonderful musical contribution on St Patrick’s Day.

We appreciate you all taking the time out of your already packed schedule to perform here.

It brought joy and nostalgia to our residents, by combining musical tradition and historical pride. Parents’ Association

A massive thank you to our incredible Parents’ Association for organising a wonderful hospital parade.

Your hard work behind the scenes made it a huge success.

A special shout out to all the parents and children who turned up in amazing colours, brought so much energy and helped spread joy.

Is Mise le Meas

Maureen Murphy

Director of Nursing

Next “Radio Treasures” on Tuesday, 31st March 2026

Our next “Radio Treasures” programme on Cork Music Station will be broadcast on Tuesday, 31st March 2026 at 9.15pm.  It will include  transmission of our third visit to Colmanswell Rambling House….plus lots of other interesting features.  (S.R.)

Celebrating 75th Anniversary since its foundation on St. Patrick’s Day 1951 – Millstreet Pipe Band.  Tap on the image to enlarge.

1996 Carling Killarney Rally of the Lakes

Sincere thanks to Máire and Pat O’Sullivan of Carrignavar for very kindly sharing this great memory of 1996 which features many hugely talented Rally Drivers including Billy Coleman.  One of the sequences is at Drishane Castle grounds.   The late Michael Lyster who sadly has passed to his Eternal Reward at the age of 71 (R.I.P.) would have had great interest in this.  We had the privilege of interviewing Michael at the special Billy Coleman event in Rochestown Park Hotel last year.

Michael Lyster is seen here with Billy and Carmel Coleman at the special reception in Rochestown Park Hotel (front left).

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd March 2026

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

22nd March 2026

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 live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5pm

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 21st March 2026:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.    Sheila Twohig, Murphy’s Terrace (1st Anniversary); Brendan Kiely, Station Road;  Cathy & James Twohig, Aunagloor;  Julia, Denny & Jerry Kelleher, Cahirdowney.

Sunday 22nd March 2026: 

Cullen 9. 30a.m.    Con O’Sullivan, Lyreaoune, his parents Mary, Neily & brother Eddie;  Mary Hickey, Carrigaline;  Timothy, Hannah & Timmy O’Connor, Lisnaboy.

Millstreet 11.30a.m:   Timmy Hickey, Dromsicane (recently deceased);  Brendan Cronin, Dooneen;  Brid Buckley, Coolnaguillagh;  James & Kathleen O’Connor, Kilcummin & their daughter Betty Smith, Boston.                                                                                                                                     

ANNIVERSARIES:   Sheila Hickey, Dromsicane; Kate Murphy, Flintfield; Theresa & Denis Manley and their daughter Betsy, The Square; Molly Healy, Church Street; Andrew Smyth, Murphy’s Terrace;  John Joe Tangney, Main Street;  Nora Creedon, West End; Dan Lyons, Dooneen; Andrew Lynch, Ballydaly; Kitty O’Sullivan, Rathduane;  J.J. O’Mahony, Clonakilty; Matt Twomey, Brookpark;  Jerry Dennehy, Laught; Nancy Singleton, San Francisco.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:                                                                                                                                                     

Saturday 28th March 2026 – Palm Sunday:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Lizzie Buckley, Dooneen;  Donie Golden, Tullig;  John & Mary Ellen Radley, The Square;  Denis O’Regan & the deceased members of the O’Regan, Crowley, Fitzgerald & Twomey families, Station Road & Main Street;  Jerry O’Leary, Knockcahill;  Diarmuid & Cáit Cronin, Kilmeedy.

Sunday 29th March 2026: 

Ballydaly 9. 30a.m  

Millstreet 11.30a.m:   James & Nora O’Sullivan, Dooradoyle & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan & Kirby families;  Netta Dennehy, Cloghoulamore;  Fr. Denis Keane, Drimoleague.

Rotas for 28th & 29th March 2026 – Palm Sunday
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Pádraig Creedon Group C
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Lane Group D
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Josephine Murphy Eileen Guerin

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

No Mass on Monday (23rd)

Mass on Tuesday (24th) People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (25th) Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Friday (27th):  Stations of the Cross at 7.00p.m. followed by Mass at 7.30p.m. for the deceased members of the Manley Family, The Square and The O’Sullivan Family. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd March 2026”

Acknowledgement & First Anniversary – Sheila Twohig (née Murphy), Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet, Co. Cork

           Acknowledgement & First Anniversary

            Sheila Twohig (née Murphy), Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet, Co. Cork     

       who passed away on March 24th 2025.

On Sheila’s first anniversary, we her family would like to express our sincere gratitude and to thank everyone who sympathised with us, attended the funeral, sent Mass cards, posted online condolences, brought food, and those who stood to pay their respect as Sheila’s remains left her home and the active retirement who stood guard of honour at St Patrick’s Church.

We wish to express our gratitude to Tom Murphy and staff Undertakers for their advice, kindness, professionalism and support.

A special thank you to Canon John Fitzgerald for celebrating Sheila’s funeral Mass, to Sharon and Julie for their help and assistance.

Thank you to Mags Healy and Eileen Scanlon for their beautiful singing and to all who helped and participated in the Funeral Mass and Burial.

To Dr Christine Walsh and staff at Millstreet Medical Centre, CUH, Marymount Home care team, Millstreet community nurses and the staff at Reen’s pharmacy thank you for taking such care of Sheila.

We wish to thank and acknowledge the kindness of our wonderful neighbours and friends of Sheila and the Twohig family who visited from near and far both during the funeral and the weeks and months that followed.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest appreciation.

The First Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Saturday 21st March 2026 at 6.15pm.

 

“Radio Treasures” This Tuesday Features Second Visit to Colmanswell Rambling House

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 192 relating to Friends from Limerick Writers Group…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.  

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, 17th March 2026…..features a variety of topics tonight including:

At 9.30pm …  we feature a our second visit to Colmanswell Rambling House near Charleville.    And we also share a wonderful variety of Quotes, Tips, Jokes plus topical chat and interesting information.  Tap on the images to enlarge.   Feel most welcome to make contact during or after the broadcast on 086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com (S.R.)  Tap on the images to enlarge.

Celebrating 75 years this year of 2026 – Millstreet Pipe Band pictured here attending the St. Patrick’s Parade in Rathmore on 15th March.
Guests and Organisers on the reviewing platform at the St. Patrick’s Parade 2026 in Rathmore.
Attending the 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade in Carriganima – Fr. James McSweeney and Fr. James Greene.
Following his blessing of the St. Patrick’s Parade in Carriganima, Fr. James Greene hands over the microphone to Parade MC supreme, Seán Murphy at the start of this year’s very successful Parade.
St. Patrick’s Parade in Carriganima with Seán Murphy (holding microphone) as its brilliant MC interviewing many participants.
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, T.D. reviewing the many colourful participants at St. Patrick’s Parade 2026 in Rathmore.
Recording for Cork Music Station in the wonderfully welcoming Colmanswell Rambling House Centre – a host of superbly talented musicians, singers and storytellers who had been assembled (for our recording) by Jimmy Reidy and Pat Brown. The Co. Limerick location is close to Charleville. The radio broadcasts will transmit at 9.30pm on Tuesdays with Friday repeats on Cork Music Station.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” This Tuesday Features Second Visit to Colmanswell Rambling House”

Maurice’s Special Tribute to the late Ronnie Delaney

We extend sincere thanks to Maurice Linehan, West End, Millstreet for sharing the following superb tribute to the late great Ronnie Delaney. (S.R.)

Ronnie Delaney R. I. P:    A Childhood Memory

Ronnie winning Gold at the Olympic Games of 1956.  Tap on the image to enlarge.

1956 was a momentous year. The world was in a troubled state after the
crushed Hungarian revolution and the British and French invasion of the Suez
Canal. In terms of national catastrophes Cork were beaten in both all Ireland
finals and Millstreet lost the County final to the Barrs. In short, it was a time
where the world looked forward to the Olympic games in December as a
semblance of hope.
I was enthusiastic about Ronnie Delaney’s chances in Melbourne. He had
attended Villanova University on a scholarship following his success in
schoolboy athletics. His coach in the U.S. was the legendary Jumbo Elliott and
in June 1956 Delaney broke the 4 minute barrier for the mile.
The Melbourne games were an outstanding success culminating in his
epic win in the 1500 metres. A small band of Irish athletes competed with
Brendan O’Reilly in the high jump, Eamonn Kinsella in the high hurdles, Maeve
Kyle in the sprints, Gerry Martina, wrestling, boxers Fred Tiedt, Freddy Gilroy,
John Caldwell, Tony Byrne and Somers Payne sailing.
Arthur McWeeney of the Irish Independent covered the games which
were broadcast by the BBC Light Programme. The commentators were Rex
Alston and Harold Abrahams, of “Chariots of Fire” fame. Abrahams had won
the 100 metres in the 1924 Olympics. He was a barrister and sports columnist.
They of course concentrated on the British athletes Brian Hewson and Ken
Wood. However Ronnie Delaney finished like a train to take the Gold Medal
followed by Klaus Richtzenhain and the great John Landy. In an iconic moment
Ronnie Delaney fell to his knees on the track in prayer.
It was a great moment in my life and even though I had to go to school
(half day on Saturday) my joy was complete. He subsequently had success in
European competitions and remained undefeated in 40 races in the U.S. indoor
circuit. He finished third in Billy Morton’s Dream Mile in Santry in 1958 when
Herb Elliott broke the world mile record. Ronnie Delaney retired age 26 after a
wonderful career.
He was an inspiration to and had a profound influence on generations of
Irish athletes including Basil Clifford, Frank O’Mara, Tom O’Riordan, Eamonn

Coughlan and Sonia O’Sullivan. His victory in Melbourne brought immense joy
and pride to a small nation competing on the world stage. He had followed in
the footsteps of Gold Medalists Dr. Pat O’Callaghan of Derrygallon in 1928 and
1932 and Bob Tisdall also in 1932. May he rest in peace and may he Good Lord
comfort his wife and family.

Maurice Linehan.

Michelle Dinneen, Derrinagree

The death has occurred of Michelle Dinneen, Derrinagree, Co. Cork.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Dinneen, Derrinagree, County Cork on March 11th 2026.

Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Mary Dinneen.

Deeply regretted by her sisters Siobhán and Marie, her brother Peter, brothers-in-law John O’Connor and John Brosnan, sister-in-law Maria Dinneen, aunts Joan Mitchell and Nora McMorrow, nephew Danny, nieces Niamh and Saoirse, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.

Michelle will be greatly missed by her pupils, colleagues and friends in St.Gabriel’s Special School, Bishopstown.

May she rest in peace.

Michelle will be reposing at the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derrinagree, Co.Cork (P51 K316), on Sunday 15th March from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Michelle’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated there on Monday morning 16th March at 11am followed by burial afterwards at St.Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Family flowers only please.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link here.