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Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 28th May 2023 – Pentecost Sunday

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Pentecost Sunday

28th May 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 

9.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5.00pm

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 27th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Catherine Desmond, Cullen (First Anniversary);  Jimmy & Kathleen Cashman, Clara Road;  Dr. Michael Feeley, Clara Road.

Sunday 21st May: 

Cullen   9.30a.m. Mai Fitzgerald, Knocknageeha, (First Anniversary);  The deceased members of the O’Sullivan Family Knocknageeha.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Gerard, Annie & David Sheehan, Carrigacooleen;  Peggy & Denny Twomey, The Bridge.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sonny Dennehy, Gneeves; Donal O’Riordan, Tullig; Finbarr O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea; John O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea; Teresa Tangney, Main St; Twomey family, Main St. & Hannah Moynihan; Margaret & deceased members of Lehane family, Cahirdowney; Ellen Kelleher, Aubane; Hugh O’Keeffe, Cork; Mary & William Gleeson, Cork; Richard Hartigan, Derrinagree; Mary Curtin, Kiskeam. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 4th June:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Donal Cowman, Drishane Road;  Dermot Murphy, Clara Road;  Gillian Daly, Liscahane (First Anniversary).

Sunday 5thJune:

Ballydaly   9.30a.m. Bridie Murphy, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Maureen & Martin Moran, Ballyvouskill.

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

FIRST FRIDAY CALLS: Fr. Fitzgerald will make First Friday Calls for the month of June during the coming week.

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

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

MILLSTREET ALTAR SOCIETY for 4th & 11th June:  GROUP F.

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 28th:  Fr. John Fitzgerald (029) 70043/ (087) 7752948 Sunday 4th June Fr. Pat O’Donnell (064)7758026/ (086) 8351732

Rotas for next weekend 3rd & 4th June
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Aideen Buckley Group D 
  11.30 a.m. Jerry Doody Group A A.O’Flynn

G. Creedon,  M. Sheehan, J. Doody
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Maeve O’Sullivan Mary Guerin-O’Leary

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

Mass on Monday (29th) May  for  Nora & Sonny Dennehy, Gneeves & deceased members of the Dennehy & Linehan families at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (30th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (31st) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

No Mass on Thursday 1st June

Mass on Friday (2nd) in St. Mary’s Cemetery at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 28th May 2023 – Pentecost Sunday”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 23rd May 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Scartaglin 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.   Tonight’s programme includes :

At 10pm Interviews with Bill Power and Owen O’Keeffe recorded in St. George’s Centre in Mitchelstown at the launch of Bill’s truly magnificent Book ‘The Blackwater, History and Images of the Irish Rhine’…To order Bill’s superb Book:  books can be directly ordered from blackwaterbook @gmail.com  or telephone Bill on 087-811 3611 ..And at 10.30pm we chat with Donie Lucey about the wonderfully successful Drishane Vintage Event at the weekend…. as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests…. We chat about the many images below.   Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS”

Drishane Vintage Event on Sunday Hugely Enjoyed by Many Visitors

Taibba Hassan pictured with four of the special Biking Visitors from Mallow at Sunday’s wonderfully successful Vintage Event at Drishane. We thank Nadeem for sharing the splendid image. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

[read more …] “Drishane Vintage Event on Sunday Hugely Enjoyed by Many Visitors”

One Year Old Sheepdog Missing from Cloghoula Area Now Happily Back Home!

One year old sheepdog missing from Cloghoula,  Millstreet…. Any information please contact Donal 087 922 8207 …..Happily  the wonderful  dog  has  now  returned  back  home  to  the  great  joy  of  the Family.

Paul Sanders The Farmhouse, Gurranecarney, Carriganima, Macroom

The death has occurred of Paul Sanders
The Farm House ,Gurranecarney, Carriganima, Cork, P12 PC95 / Macroom, Cork

On the 19th of May 2023, peacefully at Marymount Hospice, Paul, beloved husband of Julie and father of Anna. Deeply regretted by his wife, daughter, stepson Paul, grandchildren Scarlet & Jesse, brothers Richard, David, Edward, Matthew, Billy & Jimmy, sister Sue, son-in-law James, Paul’s partner Mairead, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence from 6pm to 9pm Thursday 25th (P12PC95)

Cremation will take place at

12 noon Friday 26th in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy (P43DD71) which will be live streamed on https://www.islandcrematorium.ie/services/

family flowers only please donations in lieu to Marymount.

Please leave your personal message of condolence for Paul’s family in this link.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 21st May 2023

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Ascension of the Lord

21st May 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 

9.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Kathleen Wickham, USA; Billy Leahy, Macroom & Washington.

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 20th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John Barry, Lackabawn, his parents Margaret & Dan & the deceased members of The Barry Family;  Betty & Timothy O’Callaghan, Shronebeha & their son Dermot;  Donal McCarthy, Aubane (First Anniversary)

Sunday 21st May:

Ballydaly   9.30a.m. Connie McSweeney, Gortavehy

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Jack Corkery, Liscahane (First Anniversary);  Denis O’Hare, Coole;  Michael McSweeney, Flintfield.

ANNIVERSARIES: John Francis Ryan, Cockhill; James Buckley, Aubane; Tony Galvin, Main Street; Mamie Twomey, Mill Lane; Nell Twomey, Pound Hill; Matt, Eileen & the deceased members of the Cleary Family, Murphy’s Terrace; Sr. Kathleen O’Riordan, Laught & Magheramore; Sr. Michael (Marie) Halliden, Rathcoole & Infant Jesus Sisters, Weybridge; Jason Heelan, Lombardstown; Nuala Joyce, Tralee & Lislehane. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 27th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Catherine Desmond, Cullen (First Anniversary);  Jimmy & Kathleen Cashman, Clara Road;  Dr. Michael Feeley, Clara Road.

Sunday 28th May:

Cullen   9.30a.m. Mai Fitzgerald, Knocknageeha (First Anniversary);  The deceased members of the O’Sullivan Family, Knocknageeha.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Gerard, Annie & David Sheehan, Carrigacooleen;  Peggy & Denny Twomey, The Bridge.

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

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 21st: Fr. Jim Kennelly (029)76151/ (087) 2401331. Sunday 28th: Fr. John Fitzgerald (029) 70043/ (087) 7752948

Rotas for next weekend 27th & 28th May
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Maria Kelleher Group C  
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen Group C  
Cullen 9.30 a.m. Noreen Meade Denis O’Mahony

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

Mass on Monday (22nd) May for Jason Heelan, Lombardstown & Private Intentions at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (23rd) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (24th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

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

Mass on Friday (26th) Annual Mass at Tubrid Well at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 21st May 2023”

Millstreet Pictorial Update – 19th May 2023

Canon O’Donovan Centre Millstreet Day Centre where tonight (19th May 2023) at 8.15pm Con Kelleher will be presenting at Millstreet Gramophone Centre to which everyone is very welcome.
Millstreet Vintage Club’s Donie Lucey together with the many other dedicated Club Members is coordinating this Sunday’s superb event in the exquisite setting of Drishane.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

The beauty of nature near Drishane Entrance.
Sunset as viewed recently from the Clara Room (first floor) of Millstreet Parish Centre and (below) the splendid stained glass window in the same Room which was the original location of the Chapel of the Presentation Sisters.

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Update – 19th May 2023”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 16th May 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Ballyclough 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.   Tonight’s programme includes  a reference to our recent very interesting Interview with Newstalk’s Henry McKean

Henry McKean in Millstreet recently to record for Newstalk a feature on the 30th Anniversary of Millstreet’s 1993 Eurovision.

– as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests…. We chat about the many images below.   Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Jerry McSweeney of Manchester and Killarney Road, Millstreet – presenting two wonderfully historic CDs of the original fiddle music of the late and great Jerry Kavanagh. Jerry was visiting his native Millstreet last week. Tonight at 10pm we feature a very interesting Interview with Jerry McSweeney on www.corkmusicstation.com .

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS”

Eily’s Report – 16th May

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my weekly Report.

The unpredictable wafts of cold breezes go a long way to cool the lovely May sunshine but it doesn’t prevent us from hoping for more settled weather in the near future. For those of us who can choose our time and the right spot  can still find little nooks and crannies where we can sit and enjoy a warm spell. On the other hand younger folks can speed up their pace of life, move a little faster and beat the cold breeze at it’s own game. I spent most of last week with a friend enjoying the hospitality of other family friends in Youghal. The name of their place in Rathmore House, a magnificent edifice which was built by a Rathmore man by the name of Walsh in 1929. It commands a clear view of the sea but a safe distance from the wild ocean waves which bombard the rows of other stately ones nearer the sea.   Recent development of the promenade have been extended by a modern board walk, inviting you to go further. Plans are afoot to continue the board walk all the way to Midleton, surely every walkers dream.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 16th May”

Pat O’Shea, Glounthaune, Cork & Millstreet

The death has occurred of Pat O’Shea, Glounthaune, Cork / Millstreet, Co. Cork

O’SHEA (Glounthaune, Co. Cork): On May 13th 2023, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at Brookfield Care Centre, PAT (late of Millstreet), dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen and much loved father of Linda, Valerie, Brian, Brendan and Gillian and loving brother of Denis, Dermot, Ted, Mary, Kathleen and the late John Joe, Billy and Anna.

Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Stuart, daughters-in-law Maeve and Edel and Valerie’s partner Ray, grandchildren Leah, Peter, Cathal, Eamon, Killian, Kate, Faye and Dylan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Monday (May 15th) in Barry Bros. Funeral Home, Hazelwood, Glanmire from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (May 16th) in the Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune which can be viewed on here

Funeral afterwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Little Island.

Please leave your personal message for Pat’s family on the condolence section HERE.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.

“May he rest in peace”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 14th May 2023

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Sixth Sunday of Easter

14th May 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 

9.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Con O’Callaghan, Liscahane & Dublin.

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 13th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Bridget & Patrick O’Sullivan, Dooneen;  Jerry Carroll, Station Road (recently deceased).

Sunday 14th May:

Cullen   9.30a.m. Nan & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Gortnacreeha;  Sr. Catherine Philomena Lehane, Lissaniska & London (recently deceased) and the deceased members of the Lehane & McKelvey Families, Lissaniska;  Mary Agnes & Peter Murphy, Rathduane.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Tade Corkery, Dooneen;  Jack Healy, Kilmeedy;  Breeda Kelleher, Station Road.

ANNIVERSARIES: Fintan Kiely, Liscahane; John Corkery, Clarabeg; Mary & Michael Flaherty, Ballydaly; John & Paddy Murphy, Rathduane House; John Dineen, Cahirbarnagh; Bob, Canon Eugene & Fr. Pat Joe O’Sullivan, Gortavehy; Julia Hickey, Cullen; Katrina Hickey, Ballyvourney; John & Jenny Collins, Dunmanway; Tim McAuliffe, Cork; Jerry McCarthy, Cork & Knocknagree; Joan Cronin, Curraraigue.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 20th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John Barry, Lackabawn, his parents Margaret & Dan & the deceased members of The Barry Family;  Betty & Timothy O’Callaghan, Shronebeha & their son Dermot;  Donal McCarthy, Aubane (First Anniversary)

Sunday 21st  May:

Ballydaly   9.30a.m. Connie McSweeney, Gortavehy

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Jack Corkery, Liscahane (First Anniversary);  Denis O’Hare, Coole;  Michael McSweeney, Flintfield.

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY:  Sunday 14th: Fr. John Fitzgerald (029) 70043/ (087) 7752948. Sunday 21st: Fr. Jim Kennelly (029)76151/ (087) 2401331

Rotas for next weekend 20th & 21st May
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Catríona Kelleher Group B  
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin Group B  
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Ann Marie Murphy Marcella Moynihan

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

Mass on Monday (15th) May for Private Intention at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (16th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (17th) for Mary Kerwin, Moreland, USA;  Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday (18th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (19th) for The deceased members of the O’Riordan Family, Tullig and the Duggan Family, Carriganima at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 14th May 2023”

Eily’s Report – 9th May

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my weekly Report.

The scene from my window is getting more dense day by day but I’m well compensated by the leaves as they flourish and grow and swell blocking my view. The multicoloured wide expanse always gives food for the eyes and the mind. The wind and the sun and the rain, each having it’s own say in the look of things. The couple of sunny days that we got were a strong temptation to run off to the nearest garden centre and buy bedding plants to wake up our world from it’s long winter sleep, but we have to brace ourselves for as long as I can recall there is danger of frost until the end of May. So we must be patient. Find something else to shake off the winter’s unrest for just another little while. A dry hour now and then gives us the chance the wander around the garden and take stock. As well as admiring the lovely lilac and the laburnum starting to send out its show of tendrils and the Rowan already in flower, there is the chance of hearing the cock pheasant in the near by meadow giving off his well-known call as he searches for a mate.  Butterflies and bees and nesting birds are well worth a moment of your time and nowadays they are much more interesting because of all the Nature programs that we see on tv. Their antics and movements are more meaningful and enjoyable.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 9th May”

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation on Friday 19th May 2023

Celebrating the Festival of Bealtaine 2023 – Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation by Con Kelleher, Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet will take place on Friday, 19th May at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet.   Originally (as appears in the Bealtaine  2023 Brochure) the event had been scheduled for Friday, 12th May but it was necessary to defer the date to 19th May.  Everyone is very welcome and admission is free of charge.  (S.R.)

Annmarie’s Class to Feature on “News2day” at 4.20pm Tuesday

Tomorrow (Tuesday, 9th May 2023) at 4.20pm on RTÉ2 Television’s “News2day” the Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Kanturk’s Junior Infants Class of inspiring Teacher Annmarie O’Riordan will feature – singing their winning song relating to Europe Day 2023.   Sincere congratulations to All. (S.R.)

“Emerald Isle Explorer” Steam Train Visits Millstreet on Saturday

Although the magnificent “Emerald Isle Explorer” Steam Train quickly passed Millstreet on Saturday evening, 6th May 2023 (Dromtariffe Holy Well Day) it was a truly enjoyable experience for the wonderful gathering at Millstreet Railway Station with many capturing the very colourful scene on video, on phones and on camera.  Here we share a selection of images of the splendid event.  Sincere thanks to Shane Browne and Geraldine Dennehy for alerting us to the special occasion.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] ““Emerald Isle Explorer” Steam Train Visits Millstreet on Saturday”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 7th May 2023

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday of Easter

7th May 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 

9.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Timmy O’Keeffe, Doon, Kiskeam; John Murphy, Bolomore; Margaret Moynihan, Rathmore; Mary Kelleher, Macroom; Gertie Kelleher, Mallow.

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 6th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Dan Barrett, Aubane (recently deceased)

Sunday 7th May:

Ballydaly   9.30a.m. Nelius & Kathleen Guerin, Ballydaly

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Judy & Denis Buckley, Mountleader;  Lena & the deceased members of the Cronin Family, Pound Hill.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jerry Hickey, Pound Hill; Amanda Fitzgerald, Murphy’s Terrace; Denis Hickey, Mill View; Jimmy Cashman, Clara Road; Mary Breen, Killarney Road; Michael Ryan, Killarney Road; Michael Dennehy, Coomlogane; Hannie Lane, Aubane; Eileen Tucker, Ballydaly & Killarney; Denis Murphy, Lisnaboy; Connie O’Connor, Knocknagurrane; Tim O’Riordan, Kanturk. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 13th May:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Bridget & Patrick O’Sullivan, Dooneen;  Jerry Carroll, Station Road (recently deceased).

Sunday 14th May:

Cullen   9.30a.m. Nan & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Gortnacreeha;  The deceased members of the Lehane & McKelvey Family, Lissaniska;  Mary Agnes & Peter Murphy, Rathduane.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Tade Corkery, Dooneen;  Jack Healy, Kilmeedy;  Breeda Kelleher, Station Road.

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

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

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

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 7th: Fr. Pat O’Donnell (064) 7758026/ (086) 8351732. Sunday 14th: Fr. John Fitzgerald (029) 70043/(087) 7752948.

Rotas for next weekend 13th & 14th May
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Eimear Buckley Group A  
  11.30 a.m. Eileen O’Sullivan Group A  
Cullen 9.30 a.m. Marie Morley Irene Duggan

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

Mass on Monday (8th) May for Hannie & Jackie Lane, Aubane at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (9th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (10th) for Mary Breen, Killarney Road; Michael Ryan, Killarney Road at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday (11th) for Eileen Tucker, Ballydaly & Killarney at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (12th) for Johnny, Kathleen & Kevin Hickey, Shanaknuck; Patrick & Mary Dineen, Knocknapogue; John Sherlock, Skibbereen at 7.30p.m.

Saturday 13th May: First Holy Communion for Millstreet National Schools at 11.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 7th May 2023”

Fashion Show 2023 at Millstreet Community School Tonight

We thank Pól Ó Síodhcháin for the following update regarding tonight’s Fashion Show at Millstreet Community School:
A limited number of tickets, priced at €10 each, are available to purchase in shops in Millstreet as well as directly from the school. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite via this link: 
We would like to thank the huge number of local businesses that have sponsored the show and/or donated spot prizes for the raffle.

It promises to be a great night out, showcasing fashion from several shops and designers.

Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)
Doors open at 7.30pm on the night for an 8.00pm start.  A tuck shop selling a selection of sweets, crisps, minerals, water, and tea/coffee will be in operation on the night. 
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to MCS for our first community event since before the pandemic!

John Murphy, Bolomore, Rathcoole

The death has occurred of John Murphy, Bolomore, Rathcoole, Cork, P51 WY83

On April 29th 2023, unexpectedly at his home. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Nicola, Matthew and Jack. Predeceased by his father Matt John, mother Mary and brother Tony. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sister Eleanor, brothers Matt and Con, son-in-law PJ, daughter-in-law Shea, his adored grandchildren Luke, Patrick, Seán and Hallie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Lying in repose at his home in Bolomore House, Rathcoole, Mallow, County Cork, P51WY83, on Wednesday (May 3rd) from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Requiem Mass at 12.00pm on Thursday (May 4th) in St. John’s Church, Dromagh, P51W983. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only, please.

“May he rest in peace”

Please leave your personal messages for John’s family on the condolences HERE.

Next Broadcast of “Radio Treasures” is on Tuesday, 2nd May 2023

On this Tuesday, 2nd May 2023 on Cork Music Station Jimmy Reidy and Friends Archival Programme will be broadcast at 8pm when among the Guests will be Bishop John Buckley and also featuring the Donal Ring Céilí Band.   Our usual “Radio Treasures” Show will now after all be broadcast this evening at 9.10pm.  (S.R.)

Eily’s Report – 2nd May

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my weekly Report.

Fondest greetings and welcome to the merry month of May. The Month of Our Blessed Lady herself. The very sound of the name gives you a lift at the  thought of sunny days ahead and the world around full of light and promise. Did you think to bless your bounds ditches on Sunday night on May Eve? For as long as we can remember this ritual has been kept up and strictly adhered to in order to ward off the ghouls and makers of pishogues,who were reputed to be able to bring misfortune down on you and yours.  Some people back in the day believed that those who came round on May Eve with their evil charms  had the power to bring bad luck. The Holy Water blessed at Easter which always seemed clearer and purer than some you had in for some time was the favourite fluid which was used at this special time. Stories were told around the fires at night of some local crafty being who was seen early on the morning of the first day of May furtively crouching around where waters met and working their evil intent before the sun burned away the May Morning Dew.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 2nd May”

Jack Provides a Perfect Caption!

When Maria and Jack Lane together with Brendan Finnegan recently met with Minister Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform of Ireland at the Irish Centre in London Jack kindly shared the image of the wonderful occasion and commented thus:  “I ran into this guy in London. I asked if he had any money to spare but he hadn’t!”   Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)