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News and happenings from in and around Millstreet

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Collins Barracks

On this Tuesday – 23rd April 2024 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme (no. 92) from the  splendid Archival Series where the focus is on A Variety of Artists – Singers, Musicians and Storytellers  at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear on Sunday night at 10pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.    At 10pm we feature  a very interesting Feature relating to Collins Barracks.   Lots more of our regular items also.   Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.   Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Presentation at Collins Barracks, Cork on 7th April 2024 – a special feature at 10pm tonight.
From Youghal Mr. McCarthy performed with the 4th Inf. Bn. Assoc. Pipers at the special occasion in Collins Barracks.
Patrick O’Donoghue – representing the Thomas Davis Pipe Band, Mallow on the celebration of its Centenary this year.
Local VIPs at the live recording of “Glór Tíre” in the Galway Gaeltacht last week. The Final of the TV Show is being broadcast live from 9.30pm tonight. Watch out for local people participating in the dancing!
One of the many wonderful Polish Families attending the Easter 2024 Blessing ceremony in Millstreet.
Coordinating the superbly successful First Dromtariffe Vintage Club event on Sunday, 21st April 2024.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Collins Barracks”

Eily’s Report – 23rd April

Dia is Mhuire dióbh go léir a cairde and welcome to my Report.

This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made. That the Lord has made.   Let us rejoice, let us rejoice,  and be glad He did.

Oh the joy of a warm sunny spell and I hope that everybody is making full use of it. It seems a pity that little children have to spend long hours in class when their bodies would benefit so much from the  warmth of the sun and think of all the fun they could have in the great out of doors following the long months of wet weather which we have come through. Thankfully the people of the land are getting an opportunity to do their work. It’s great to see more and more cattle out grazing. Little lambs prancing in the fields and even the little rabbits making an appearance late in the day. Some folks have lots of bunnies around them and sometimes they can even be a problem especially when they make a meal of the baby plants of cabbage or flowers which you have so tenderly put into the ground. I don’t have that problem, living as I am on an island of sorts, encircled by the beautiful Finow river on one side and the busy Main Road on the other, boundaries that keep all wild life away.  So I have to depend on other peoples rabbits for my pleasure. I catch a glimpse of them grazing on the hilly fields as I drive to town. But at breeding time it grieves me to see lots of the little ones foolishly  wondering on to the busy traffic and meeting their waterloo.  But all is not lost as the hungry mother fox makes no delay in availing of a tasty meal. I know, Mother Nature can be cruel at times.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 23rd April”

Dr. Steve Dillon, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Dr. Steve Dillon, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Steve, on April 20th 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his adoring wife Betty (née O’Riordan), son Michael, daughters Mairéad and Sinéad, beloved grandchildren Ben and Abby, Libby and Michael, Rory and Oisín, daughter-in-law Aedín, and sons-in-law Brian and Gerard.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, on Monday, April 22nd, between 5.30pm and 7pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday, April 23rd, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

House private, please.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in lieu, to Irish Cancer Society or Marymount Hospice.

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

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 21st April 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fourth Sunday of Easter

21st April 2024

Day of Prayer for Vocations

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 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Andrew O’Riordan, Clenrath, Cullen; Michael Kelleher, Macroom; Elizabeth Cashman, Kanturk; Irene O’Doherty, Stillorgan & Millstreet.

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

 Saturday 20th April:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John & Ann Kelleher, Drishane Road;  Patrick (Patie) Murphy, Cloghoulabeg;  Con & Ann Kelleher, Carriganima.

Sunday 21st April:

Cullen   9.30a.m. Jackie & Julia Murphy, Coolikerane;  Eileen & Noel Duggan, Lisnaboy & their daughter Noreen Lucas.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Mass to celebrate the Youth of our Parish.

ANNIVERSARIES: Florrie O’Donoghue, Lackabawn; Matt Twomey, Minor Row; Eileen Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace;  Noel & Bart Keating, Murphy’s Terrace; Danny Creedon, Liscahane; Jeremiah & Bridget O’Leary, Cloghoulabeg;  Victor O’Hare, Cloghoulamore; Patrick O’Donoghue, Aubane; Nora & Peter Healy, Aubane; Eileen Collins, Clara Road; Denis Cronin, Coolinarne; Mary Callaghan (née O’Connor), New York & Coolikerane; Nellie & Jerry O’Connor, Coolikerane; Christy O’Connor, Knocknagurrane; Mary Agnes Regan, Nohovaldaly; Judy Burke, Kilnamartyra.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 27th April:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   The deceased members of the Cotter Family, Murphy’s Terrace.

Sunday 28th April:

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

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   The deceased members of the Desmond Family, Liscahane;  Children & families preparing for First Holy Communion.

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

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

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

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Pádraig Creedon  Group B
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Lane  Group B
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Ronnie Lyons Mary Murphy

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

Mass on Monday (22nd) for Eileen Collins, Clara Road at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (23rd) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

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

Mass on Thursday (25th) for Eileen Cotter & her parents Mary & Jimmy Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (26th) Mary & Patrick Dineen, Knocknapogue at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 21st April 2024”

Andrew (Andy) O’Riordan, Clenrath, Cullen

The death has occurred of Andrew (Andy) O’Riordan, Clenrath, Cullen, Mallow, Co. Cork.

Clenrath, Cullen, Mallow, Co. Cork.

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Andy on April 18th 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Cork University Hospital, predeceased by his parents Hannah and Con Joe and brother-in-law Pat Joe Morley.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Cora (née Scanlon),sons Andrew and Cornelius, his sisters Sheila Morley (Cullen) and Joan Buckley (Clonmacow), brother Pat (Killarney), daughters-in-law Emma and Tara, sisters-in-law Joan, Mary, Geraldine and Nora, brothers-in-law Tim, JohnJoe, Brendan and Michael, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, grandchildren Aidan, Ellen and Annie, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and wide circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Friday 19th April from 5:30pm to 7:30pm with removal to The Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derrinagree.  Requiem Mass at 11am on Saturday, April 20th, followed by burial in Cullen cemetery.

House will be private.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu to Penny Dinners or the Simon Community.

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

Listener’s Choice Presentation Tonight in CODMDC at 8.15

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation will take place tonight – Friday, 19th April 2024 at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet.     Everyone is very welcome.  This is the second last Presentation of the current season and it is a Listener’s Choice programme where we share the musical choices of many of those attending.  (S.R.)

Gerard Murphy, New Street, Newmarket

The death has occurred of Gerard Murphy, New Street, Newmarket, Co. Cork.

Murphy, New Street, Newmarket. On April 15th 2024, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, Gerard, (MCC and former TD) beloved husband of Marian and dear dad of Trish and Donncha and adored grandad of Ethan and Mya. Deeply mourned by his loving wife, daughter, son, son-in-law Michael, brothers and sisters Martin, Ted, Sr Margaret, Joe and Jane (O’Neill), brothers-in-law Pat and Tom, sisters-in-law Mary, Nora and Teeny, nephews, nieces, colleagues, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Newmarket on Thursday evening from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Reception into St. Mary’s Church on Friday for 12 noon Requiem Mass, which will be livestreamed on Newmarket and Taur Parish Facebook page. Funeral afterwards to Clonfert cemetery.

Messages of sympathy may be placed on the Condolences link HERE.

Eily’s Report – 16th April

Dia is mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my Report.

In spite of the cold weather, mother nature is doing her best to get on with her program for the year. Even the few days with less rain is having an affect. In the distance cattle can be seen grazing where the land is high and well drained bringing a surge of hope and perhaps a hope to do some planting even at this late stage. By this time in former years planters would be scanning the drills to see the first stalks on the potato field, coming through, always a delight to see. But not without it’s concerns, because the fear of frost held them in its grip until the last days of May. People were great in olden times for setting vegetables. Some in large quantities such as turnips and cabbage which they shared with the animals, but also onions and lettuce and radishes and brussels sprouts and peas. A small section was cordoned off at the verge of the potato field and a ridge raised up and manicured in every detail giving it the feeling of a ‘cut above the rest’. Some people saved the seeds from the previous year’s crop where they allowed some plants to grow on and blossom and ‘go into seed’ which they carefully collected and kept in a dry place for the following year.  Some were able to say  that they had the same ‘strain’ of plants for years and years. My Dad was good at this kind of thing. I would be with him as he prepared the ground and with the handle of the shovel he would press the parallel grooves all along the length of the ground. Then we would both inch along dropping in the seeds as we went before carefully covering them up again with the powdery soil. Maybe the sun was always shining back then or maybe he only did this work on a fine day, I can’t recall. Looking back at it now it all sounds so pleasant and wholesome. But God, how I hated that work, I don’t know why but it irked me to the bone and I did it with a puss on me afraid to open my mouth, because I knew what was good for me. Needless to say I’d rather be off playing with the dogs or riding the donkey etc. As well as drills of cabbage which we shared with the animals. My Dad would plant other cabbages, such as Greyhound and Savoy on the ridge. Smaller and tastier heads than what was called cow-cabbage. The Savoy lasted all winter and we often kicked the snow off the head when sent for some for the dinner in winter time. The peas had to be staked. Another fairly boring task. It involved breaking limbs off nearby trees and bushes and sticking them deep into the ground to support the plants. Pigeons were the plague of the kitchen gardener. They loved to wolf down the newly planted cabbage plants  which brought The angry Da out with his shotgun to put them to flight. With a bit of TLC the garden flourished and the moaning at planting time was soon forgotten when you’d sit on the warm ground and devour a belly-full of baby carrots, onion leeks or juicy peas when sent out to bring some in for the dinner.  Gifts from Heaven, all having been blessed with Holy Water on the first of May.

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

“Radio Treasures” Next Week Features Collins Barracks

On this Tuesday – 16th April 2024 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme (no. 91) from the  splendid Archival Series where the focus is on Glanworth, Co. Cork at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear on Sunday night at 10pm).

There is no “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday

…..but next week we shall be broadcasting a very special feature on the recent Blessing of 4 Infantry Battalion Association Colours and Deceased Members Mass held at Collins Barracks, Cork.

Some of the special Dignitaries present on Sunday, 7th April 2024 for the special ceremony at Collins Barracks, Cork.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Community School – “A Celebration of Culture and Inclusion”

The Celebration of Culture and Inclusion is a chance to recognise and celebrate the different countries and cultures that are represented in our school and community.  The evening will feature song, dance, music, poetry and the chance to sample food from many different countries, including Ireland. We will be welcoming a special guest for the event, Dr Manizha Khan.  Dr Khan and her family are originally from Afghanistan.  She is a dentist by profession.  In fact, she was the dean of a dental school in the city of Herat in Afghanistan but she and her family fled to Ireland because their lives were under threat from the regime in the country. Apart from being a dentist in Cork she is also a School of Sanctuary Ambassador and we are delighted she will be able to join us.
Admission is free.  Please feel free to join us for what is sure to be a memorable night.

Irene O’Doherty (née Mulvaney), Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The death has occurred of Irene O’Doherty (née Mulvaney), Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

O’Doherty (née Mulvaney), Irene, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. 7th April 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the gentle and compassionate care of the staff of the Nightingale Unit, the Blackrock Clinic.

Treasured wife of Derry (formerly of Clara Road, Millstreet, Co. Cork) for over 60 years, dearly loved mother of Anne and Brian and wonderful mother-in-law to Paul and Aisling. Adored and adoring “Grandma Irnie” to Conor, Seán, Sarah & John. Much loved and sadly missed by her beloved sister Anne, Conor’s wife Shauna, her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends, especially her lifelong friends, the “card” girls.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock, A94 X308 this Tuesday, 9th April, between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Wednesday, 10th April, to the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, A94 CY83, arriving for 10am Mass, followed by a private cremation ceremony for family at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.

For those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass, you can view the Mass live by clicking here.

To leave a private message of condolence, please click  on the condolence link  HERE.

Mary Ring, Caherbirrane, Clondrohid

The death has occurred of Mary Ring, Caherbirrane, Clondrohid, Co. Cork.

Mary Ring, Caherbirrane, Clondrohid, Co.Cork, on April 12th, 2024, in the excellent care of CUH. Daughter of the late Jerry and Maura. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Jeremiah, aunts Josie (Healy), Lizzie (O’ Sullivan), uncle-in-law Billy, goddaughter Sarah, cousins, relatives, many friends especially Anne and Irene, neighbours, work colleagues in Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Tralee.

May She Rest in Peace

Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, on Monday evening the 15th April at 7pm followed by removal to St John’s Church, Carriganimma, at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon followed by burial in Clondrohid Cemetery.

Messages of sympathy for the family can be left on the condolence link HERE.

Nora Scannell Rylane, Cork / Millstreet, Cork

The death has occurred of Nora Scannell, Rylane, Cork / Millstreet, Cork

Scannell (Rylane and Millstreet) On 12th April 2024, peacefully at Mallow General Hospital, Nora, sister of the late Billy, Joan and Kathleen, aunt of the late Martin, Donal and Patrick. Deeply regretted by her sister-in-law Sheila, niece Ellen, nephews Dan, Liam and Gerard, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and especially all at Kanturk Hospital.

Reposing in Fitz-Gerald’s Funeral Home, Macroom on Sunday from 6.00pm followed by removal at 7.00pm to St Olan’s Church, Rylane. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 Noon which can be viewed live on http://www.munsterfunerallivestream.ie/nora-scannell-rylane, funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Coachford. Please leave your personal message of condolence for Nora’s family via the link HERE.

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 14th April 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Third Sunday of Easter

14th April 2024

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 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS: Séamus Treanor, Monaghan.

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 13th April:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Jerry Carroll, Station Road (First Anniversary);  Breeda O’Leary, The Square;  Nancy Murphy, Gurrane.

Sunday 14th April:

Ballydaly   9.30a.m.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Aidan McCaul, Minor Row (recently deceased);  Fr. Tim Buckley, Toorbonia;  Ciss & Bill Kelleher, Cockhill.

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael O’Leary, Clara Road & the deceased members of the O’Leary Family, Murphy’s Terrace; Pat O’Donnell, Liscahane; Dan Breen, Killarney Road; Connie “O” & Ellen O’Connor, Liscreagh; Anthony, John & Sr. Margaret Manley, The Square & London; Mary Dempsey (née Hickey), Dromnahilla & New York; Anne Harmon, Ardfert; Ann Mullane- Murphy, Kilworth. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 20th April:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John & Ann Kelleher, Drishane Road;  Patrick (Patie) Murphy, Cloghoulabeg;  Con & Ann Kelleher, Carriganima.

Sunday 21st  April:

Cullen   9.30a.m. Jackie & Julia Murphy, Coolikerane;  Eileen & Noel Duggan, Lisnaboy & their daughter Noreen Lucas.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Mass to celebrate the Youth of our Parish.

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

MILLSTREET ALTAR SOCIETY for 21st & 28th April: Group E

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL: Meeting on Tuesday night at 8.15p.m

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: 14th April: Fr. Joe Tarrant (064) 7751104/ (086) 3978642. 21st April: Fr. Jim Kennelly (029) 76151/ (087) 2401331. 

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

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Tim Linehan  Group A
  11.30 a.m. Sr. Peter Fahy  Group A
Cullen 9.30 a.m. Marie Walsh  Kathleen Mullane

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

Mass on Monday (15th) for the deceased members of the Lucey Family, Millstreet & the Kiely Family, Kanturk at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (16th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (17th) for Kathleen Devoy, Laois (First Anniversary) at 10.00a.m.

There will be no Mass on Thursday (18th)

Mass on Friday (19th) for the deceased members of the Manley Family, The Square & John “Sing” O’Sullivan at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 14th April 2024”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Artists Supreme & Prestigious Music Festival

On this Tuesday – 9th April 2024 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme (no. 90) from the  splendid Archival Series where the focus is on Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick  at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear on Sunday night at 10pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.    At 9.30pm we feature  a very interesting Interview with  people associated with the recent Maurice O’Keeffe Traditional Weekend in Kiskeam.  At 10pm we interview Four Artists – Denis and Bernie O’Connor, Gordon Hogan from Co. Tipperary and Anja Buchheister from Germany – at the recent Launch of Sculptor Supreme, Denis O’Connor’s Exhibition “In My Time” – one of whom was also a renowned Tour Guide in Germany.  Lots more of our regular items also.   Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.   Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

At 9.30pm we interview Sheila, Pat and Maura (centre) pictured here in Kiskeam with further relatives of the late Maurice O’Keeffe.
At 10pm we listen to Interviews recorded at Denis O’Connor’s recent Exhibition Launch in Cork chatting here with Bernard, Heather and Eileen O’Donoghue.
We chat about the recent Cinema release of this Documentary which apparently includes a very brief clip from our 1993 Documentary “Memories of Millstreet”. I’ve yet to see “One Night in Millstreet” but Martha Cronin who recently attended its showing at the Los Angeles Film Festival shared this image below from the film!

Presentation of impressive cheque by Millstreet Vintage Club to St. John’s Well Committee at Aubane Community Centre.
The wonderfully talented Cast of the recent hugely successful “The Promise of Spring” at Aubane Community Centre.
Mary Conroy of Radio Kerry introducing some of the superb Musicians at the recent Maurice O’Keeffe Musical Festival in Kiskeam.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Artists Supreme & Prestigious Music Festival”

Eily’s Report – 9th April

Dia is mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my Report.

I hope you are all well and safe following the ravishes of storm ‘Kathleen’ which put us all to the test over the weekend. Thank God, very little damage has been reported locally, perhaps we are getting better at reacting to the warnings and battening down our hatches in good time.  Or maybe by now that everything that was loose has already been blown away. Ironically we had no less than two weddings in the Parish on Saturday. It must  have been any bride’s worst nightmare. First of all the days leading up to Saturday, heavy sleety showers were driven by hurricane winds, not the sort you’d need if you were putting the final touches to your big day. There was no let-up. The adverse conditions still raged on Saturday morning, causing power cuts at homes and even at the hairdressers. Which forced some to seek help from neighbours whose power supply survived.  God was good, there was a little respite at mid-day when the sun shone out to give all the wedding parties the opportunity to make it to the church and then the rain and storm returned. What a story those couples will have to tell their grandchildren in years to come.   We wish them God’s Blessing and many years of wedded bliss in the years ahead.

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

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 7th April 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Second Sunday of Easter

7th April 2024

Divine Mercy Sunday

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 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS: Patsy O’Sullivan, San Francisco & Claraghatlea; Michael Casey, Curraraigue; Sr. Malen del Valle Garcia, Infant Jesus Sister; Liz Twomey, Mayfield.

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 6th April:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Donie Golden, Tullig;  Han, Jeremiah & Neily O’Leary, Toorbonia;  James Murphy, Millstreet & Castletownroche;  William O’Leary, Dromnhilla & Dan O’Leary, West End.

Sunday 7th April:

Cullen   9.30a.m. Tony Moynihan, Coalpits;  Jeremiah & Lena O’Connor, Knockduff.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Dan O’Riordan, St. Joseph’s Garden’s (recently deceased);  Timmy O’Connor, Dooneen;  Annie, David & Gerard Sheehan, Carrigacooleen.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mons. Michael Manning; Nonie Lehane, Tullig;  Mary O’Donoghue, Aubane; Phillis O’Shea, Minor Row; Paddy Cronin, Murphy’s Terrace; Jimmy Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace; Kathy Dennehy, Curragh; Nellie O’Connor, Liscreagh; Peggy O’Sullivan, Rathduane; Margaret & Denis Bailey, Minor Row & Dublin; Patricia O’Neill, Carrigaline & Toorenbawn; Kathleen Devoy, Laois. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 13th April:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Jerry Carroll, Station Road (First Anniversary);  Breeda O’Leary, The Square;  Nancy Murphy, Gurrane.

Sunday 14th April:

Ballydaly   9.30a.m. People of the Parish

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Aidan McCaul, Minor Row (recently deceased);  Fr. Tim Buckley, Toorbonia;  Ciss & Bill Kelleher, Cockhill

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

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

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Liam Flynn  Group E
  11.30 a.m. R. Gilbourne  Group C
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Josephine Murphy  M. Moynihan

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

Mass on Monday (8th ) for Maree Healy, Millstreet (recently deceased) at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (9th) for John & Mary Ellen Radley, The Square at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (10th) for Dan & Bridget Collins, Cockhill at 10.00a.m.

There will be no Mass on Thursday (11th)

Mass on Friday (12th) for Mary O’Mahony, Cloghoulabeg; Denis & Abina Lehane, Gneeves at 7.30p.m.

BALLYDALY CHURCH: Mass on Friday (12th) for Denis Murphy, Ballydaly (recently deceased) at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 7th April 2024”

Magnificent Response to Daffodil Day 2024

The magnificent response to Daffodil Day 2024 on Friday, 22nd March, was truly uplifting with the grand total collected €8,031.00.   Sincere congratulations to the wonderfully dedicated Volunteer Collectors as well as the very generous Members of the Public who together help to fund the provision of inspiring Daffodil Nurses and those involved in such important medical research in the attempt to continue the quest for improved treatment and future cures.   Here we meet some of the superb Volunteers on Daffodil Day 2024.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Magnificent Response to Daffodil Day 2024”

Sr. Malen del Valle Garcia (Infant Jesus Sisters)

The death has occurred of Sr. Malen del Valle Garcia (Infant Jesus Sisters), Nazareth House, Mallow, Co. Cork.

Sr. Malen del Valle Garcia (Infant Jesus Sisters), Nazareth House, Dromahane, Mallow.

Sr. Malen very peacefully in the tender and loving care of the staff at Nazareth House, Mallow on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. Pre-deceased by her parents, sister Marta and brother Chico.

Deeply regretted by the Infant Jesus Sisters (Drishane), her nephews Rafael and Sergio, her community and many friends at Ballymun, Dublin.

May Sister Malen Rest in Peace

Reception into St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 12:00pm, prior to burial in Drishane Cemetery, Millstreet.

The sisters would like to acknowledge all those who worked closely with Sr. Malen in pioneering the ‘Aisling Project, Ballymun’.

Condolences.

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Holy Wells & Kiskeam Easter

On this Tuesday – 2nd April 2024 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme (no. 89) from the  splendid Archival Series where the focus is on Sherkin Island  at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear on Sunday night at 10pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.    At 10.00pm we feature  a very interesting Interview with  people associated with a wonderful Project relating to Holy Wells and we feature musical recordings from Maurice O’Keeffe Traditional Weekend in Kiskeam.  Lots more of our regular items also.   Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.   Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Official Launch of Denis O’Connor’s “In My Time” magnificent Sculpture Exhibition in Cork on 28th March 2024…Continuing until 26th April in LHQ Gallery at County Library Building on Western Road.  Denis is pictured here with his distinctive black hat in the centre.
Celebrating the recent 70th Anniversary of New Holland dealership at Colemans Millstreet (full feature later).
Jerry Kelleher and his son Ryan at the wonderfully successful Aubane Concert thoroughly enjoyed by a capacity audience.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Holy Wells & Kiskeam Easter”

Eily’s Report – 2nd April

Dia is mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my Report.

Fools Day is over and the clocks are put forward and the sun is shining, what more can we ask for? Schools are closed for the week, so let’s all be merry and bright.

Our Easter ceremonies went very well.  A great number of people attended the Penitential Celebrations  on Wednesday evening where priests from other parts of the Dioceses sat in our church to hear confessions.  Holy Thursday evening also drew fine crowd and on Good Friday the Church was all but full for the final story of the Passion of Christ, before the joyous nine o’clock Mass on Saturday night to celebrate the Risen Christ. We had five priests on the alter and the choir excelled themselves, especially in the rendering on The Gloria at the end and the Congregation responded with  a rousing   round of applause.  The priest thanked all those who helped in any way to make our Easter ceremonies the wonderful event that it was.

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

Truly Spectacular Rás Mumhan 2024 Superbly Filmed

Stage 3 of the truly spectacular Rás Mumhan 2024 was superbly hosted by the Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club in the Millstreet area on Easter Sunday (31st March 2024).   We thank Mark Murphy together with Siobhán and Craig for very kindly sharing Hollywood standard video coverage of the exciting event.   We were blessed to meet with all three splendid people again this year as they filmed the highly prestigious Cycle Event outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.  We also thank Michelle of Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club for alerting us to the magnificent Tik Tok film footage.  Look out for some local faces in the outstanding feature!  (S.R.)

Rás na Mumhan 2024 Film Crew Supreme – from left: Siobhán Murphy, Mark Murphy and Craig Moss. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Here we share the truly brilliant video coverage with wonderful scenes of Green Glens, West End, Aubane, Mushera and more….To view the Video just tap on the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kyFeUbSriJRJ6sujN3NdOX8JvgCiqpO_/view?usp=drive_web

Michael J Casey, Curraraigue, Banteer

The death has occurred of Michael J Casey, Curraraigue, Banteer, Co. Cork.

Casey (Banteer). On April 1st 2024, peacefully at Cork University Hospital, Michael J, Curraraigue, beloved husband of the late Roseanne (née Taaffe), dear father of Niall, John, Micheál, Martin, Declan and the late Anne (Casey Joy) and brother of Mary, Joan, Breda, Roger, Denis, Tony and the late Donal, Nora (Nan), Bernadette, Eileen and Con. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Patsy, Neta, Michelle, Bridget and Niall’s partner Hannah, son-in-law Billy, his adored grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on Wednesday (April 3rd) from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Reception into St. John’s Church, Dromagh (P51W983) on Thursday (April 4th) for 11:00am Funeral Mass, which can be view live at http://www.mycondolences.ie . Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Messages of sympathy for the family may be left via the link HERE.

Páirc Chatháin, Liscahane

This week, Cork County Council published planning documents on its new Social Housing Development at Liscahane for 26 homes. Thect site is located to the rear of an existing residential estate (Old Coach Avenue and Old Court Drive), off the Liscahane Road.

This is to be welcomed as homes are in very short supply in Millstreet, as is the case all over the country presently.

Below is the site layout, but full documents for the development are available on the Cork County Council website HERE.

[read more …] “Páirc Chatháin, Liscahane”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 31st March 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Easter Sunday

31st March 2024

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 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS: Ted McSweeney, Carrig na bhFear

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Easter Saturday 30th March:

Millstreet   9.00p.m.   People of the Parish.

Easter Sunday 31st March:

Ballydaly   9.30a.m.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Netta Dennehy, Cloghoulamore. 

ANNIVERARIES: Siobhán & the deceased members of the Moynihan Family, Tanyard & Cloghoulabeg; John & Mary Ellen Radley, The Square; Nellie & Mick O’Keeffe, Pound Hill; Molly Healy, Church Street; Margaret Looney, Claraghatlea; John C & Julia O’Leary, Adrivale; Dan Barrett, Aubane; Michael & Mary Buckley, Aubane; Brendan Cronin, Dooneen; Julia O’Connell, Dooneen;  Lizzie Buckley, Dooneen; John Ring, Eagloune; Danny Forde, Mologhroe; Thomas & Margaret Dennehy, Killarney; Nonie Hoare, Macroom; Abina Corcoran, Boherbue. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 6th April:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Donie Golden, Tullig;  Han, Jeremiah & Neily O’Leary, Toorbonia;  James Murphy, Millstreet & Castletownroche;  William O’Leary, Dromnhilla & Dan O’Leary, West End.

Divine Mercy  Sunday 7th April:

Cullen   9.30a.m. Tony Moynihan, Coalpits;  Jeremiah & Lena O’Connor, Knockduff.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Dan O’Riordan, St. Joseph’s Garden’s (recently deceased);  Timmy O’Connor, Dooneen;  Annie, David & Gerard Sheehan, Carrigacooleen.

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

The Divine Mercy Novena commenced after Good Friday ceremonies (at 4.00p.m) and will continue for 9 days at 3.00p.m. in the Church finishing on Divine Mercy Sunday (7th April).

On Divine Mercy Sunday there will be Confessions at 2.30p.m. and the Chaplet will begin at 3.00p.m.

 

Rotas for next weekend 6th & 7th April
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Mary Ita Creedon  Group D
  11.30 a.m. Jerry Doody  Group B
Cullen 9.30 a.m. Gillian McCarthy Joan O’Donoghue

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

No Mass on Monday 1st April.

Mass on Tuesday (2nd) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (3rd) for Kit & Arthur Moynihan, Flintfield at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday (4th) for Dan Barrett, Aubane (First Anniversary) at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Friday (5th) for Con McSweeney, Tooreenbawn at 7.30p.m.

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.

CULLEN CHURCH: There will be no Mass on Thursday 4th April

CULLEN COLLECTOR for 7th April: Michael Forde  

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 31st   & 7th April: Fr. John Fitzgerald (087) 7752948/ (029) 70043

COLLECTORS IN MILLSTREET CHURCH FOR APRIL
CHURCH TIME NAME STATION
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. V. O’Callaghan

Mgt. Corkery

B. O’Leary & Mgt Crowley

 Our Lady’s Aisle

Sacred Heart Aisle

Main Aisle & rear of Church 
  11.30 a.m. Connie Healy;

Pat Breen;

Ml O’Riordan & Mary McSweeney

 Our Lady’s Aisle

Sacred Heart Aisle

Main Aisle & rear of Church

 EASTER MESSAGE

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Easter Ceremonies and helped in any way to make them so meaningful for our Parish.

May this Easter Season be filled with peace and happiness for each of you.

Community Notices

  • TRÓCAIRE CONTRIBUTIONS can be returned to Parish Office or placed in baskets at weekend Masses.
  • National Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration:  Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place this year on the W/E Saturday and Sunday 13th/14thApril 2024.  Coach leaving Killarney at 7.00a.m. on Sunday Morning.   Details on coach Contact Breda: 087 674 2306 or Catherine:  087 928 2421. 
  • ALONE – the organisation that enables older people age at home are looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call 0801 222 024 please or see ALONE.ie/Volunteer for more info.
  • PARISH OFFICE will be closed next Tuesday (2nd).