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Parish Newsletter – 15th January, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 15thJanuary, 2012
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile087-7752948
Email:<email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS: Peter Dineen, Laharn, Kilcorney & Cork City

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 15th January, 2012”

Young Scientists 2012

Last November Millstreet Community School submitted four projects to the BT Young Scientist Competition, and all four we accepted. It is on this week in the RDS in Dublin.

Joanne O’Riordan and Nadine Spillane were pictured on the RTE news yesterday (Jan 12th) at the stand for their project s “No Limbs, No Limits”, while Joanne was interviewed by Ryan Tubridy on his radio programme on RTE, and discussed their project. Tubridy introduced her with: “… one of my favourite people I met in recent times, the very wonderful Joanne O’Riordan“. Here is the audio:

Results – Highly Commended: One of Millstreet Community School’s other projects at the Young Scientist were highly commended in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (Intermediate) section. They were Shane Dineen, Colm Barrett, Andrew Roche, with their project: Improving access to roads and services during severe winter months in the Millstreet area: A spatial network analysis approach, Millstreet Community School;

[read more …] “Young Scientists 2012”

LTV2 Millstreet – Programme 197 on Air Tonight

This week’s programme on LTV2 Millstreet – Programme 197 – is edited by William Fitzgerald and will be transmitted at 10.00 tonight on Channel 48 UHF and on Channel 12 VHF.   The Programme will soon be available online….here on our website.   Included in Prog. 197:  Eily’s News, the Annual Swim at the Boeing last Sunday, a visit to Cullen at the start of 2012, Annmarie’s Concert in Athea, songs from John Glenn, Crystal Swing and Big Tom…and lots, lots more.  On the Sunday night’s repeat presentations Dan Joe Kelleher is now introducing a series on “The Sunday Special” of complete Michael Fitzgerald videos following the end of the LTV2 repeat at 9.30.  Happy Viewing!  (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – 8th January, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Baptism of the Lord – 8thJanuary, 2012
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile087-7752948
Email:<email>www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS: Michael Dineen, Cullen Village
Gertie Kiely, Tuam
Rose McAuley, Derry

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 8th January, 2012”

Best Dressed Christmas House & Business

Millstreet Development Group were offering €100 each for the winners of the Best Dressed Christmas Private House & Business in Millstreet this Christmas. The winner of the private house was Charlotte Barrett on Sycamore Drive, and The Thrift shop won the business prize. [Click on the photos above for a better view]

Drishane Fête 1938 – poster

This historic poster for the Drishane Garden Fete 1938 appeared recently for auction on eBay.ie.

We previously featured a photo from a 1930s Fete in Drishane in preparation for the most recent Fete. Click the image below to see it in full.

 

[read more …] “Drishane Fête 1938 – poster”

A Musical Welcome to the New Year

Following 6.30 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet this New Year's Eve, Millstreet Pipe Band welcomed in the New Year as it has for many years by giving a most enjoyable musical recital on the Church Grounds which was much appreciated by the many people who had been attending Mass. A very Happy and Bright 2012 to all our wonderfully loyal website visitors. (Website Team)

[read more …] “A Musical Welcome to the New Year”

Parish Newsletter 1st January 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God – 1stJanuary, 2012
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos.Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile 087-7752948
Email:<email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS: Lena O’Keeffe, Main Street
Denis McCarthy, Scagh, Boherbue
Mike Murphy, Lisnaboy & New York

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter 1st January 2012”

In the Corkman – 29th Dec 2011

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version

Methodist Update – January 2011

Since the early days of the Methodist movement, over 250 years ago, congregations were invited to share in a Service once a year to renew their Covenant relationship with God.  A covenant is an agreement or set of promises which 2 people exchange.  It implies a commitment to each other.  So our covenant with God begins with Him in that He has given himself for us on the cross and through His resurrection we are born again into Eternal Life.  We are then called to respond by giving our lives to Him, by dying to ourself.

During our Covenant Service we shall have time to confess our sins to God, receive his forgiveness and be reminded of his promises to us.

There will be a sermon on this theme and then we will share the words of the following prayer before ending with Communion.

Sisters and brothers in Christ, let us again accept our place within this covenant which God has made with us and with all who are called to be [read more …] “Methodist Update – January 2011”

Cork County Macra Novice Debating Winners


The Cork County Novice Debating final was held recently in Ballinagree, with Millstreet Macra representing the Muskerry Macra na Feirme region and Bantry Macra representing the Carbery Region. An entertaining debate was had with Millstreet emerging as overall victors on the night. Club members Rebecca Enright and James Kelleher won the ‘Best Chairperson’ and ‘Best Speaker’ awards respectively on the night – both have won the awards twice previously in the three rounds leading up to the Final which is an impressive feat in itself. We wish the team the best of luck in the Senior Debating in the New Year. Above L-R are: Kevin Walsh (Cork County Chairperson), James Kelleher, Rebecca Enright, Steven O’ Riordan.

Santa Arrives at Parent and Toddler Party

On December 20th Santa arrived to the Parent and Toddler Party much to the delight of the children in the G.A.A. Hall. Great morning was had by all which included face painting and spot prizes. Many thanks to Billy Sheehan of the Wallis Arms Hotel, Joanne of Centra and our friends from Aubane Community Centre who all contributed to the morning. We, the committee members, would like to wish parents, grandparents and childminders a very Happy Christmas and we hope to see you all in the New Year when we return on Tuesday, January 10th 2012. (a special thank you to Carmel Walsh for the pictures)

[read more …] “Santa Arrives at Parent and Toddler Party”

Methodist Update for Christmas

Happy Christmas to Everyone.

Of course for many people in Ireland it will be a Christmas that will be very tight financially. With job losses, mounting debts and falling incomes many people will feel that they have little to celebrate. However Christmas is not about celebrating because all is well – it’s about celebrating the fact that in to our world God has come and he offer us himself whatever our circumstances. None of the main characters in the story of the first Christmas had much reason to celebrate. Mary and Joseph were a very young couple faced with bringing up a child in a world that was very hostile to children of doubtful parentage. Then there were the shepherds, a group of people who were much ostracised in those days and looked down on by everyone. However they all ended up celebrating and worshipping God because they realized that [read more …] “Methodist Update for Christmas”

Parish Newsletter – Christmas Day 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

CHRISTMAS DAY 25thDecember, 2011

Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile-7752948
Email:<email>www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:
RECENT DEATHS:Tom Cronin, Coolinarne
Baby Ryan Noah Cleary-Dineen
Sr. Josephine Healy, Drishane Sisters
Mass Intentions this Week-end:

All Masses this weekend are offered for the People of the Parish

Anniversaries: [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Christmas Day 2011”

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 194 (Supported by Collins Transport Ltd)

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 194 (Supported by Collins Transport Ltd) broadcast on December 8th 2011.  It includes the following items:0:00 – 02:45 Profile of programme sponsors Collins Transport

02:45 – 05:10 Intro with Sean and Eily

05:10 – 12:00 Eily Buckley’s Regional Report [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 194 (Supported by Collins Transport Ltd)”

Cloghoula N.S. Christmas Play …With a Fourth Wise Man!

An absolutely delightful Christmas Play with a fourth Wise Man received its premiere in Cloghoula N.S. on Wednesday, 21st Dec. 2011 before a hugely appreciative audience. We shall be featuring a very brief sequence from the performance on LTV2 on Christmas Day in the 11.30pm to midnight slot. Also included here with the pupils are Teacher Leo McCarthy and Principal Mary Murphy. (S.R.)

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 193 (Supported by Cosy Homes Insulation)


Local Television from Millstreet Co.Cork. Aired on December 1st 2011 includes the following items:
00:00-02:57-Insight into Programme Sponsor Cosy Homes Ltd
02:58-13:32-Eily Buckleys Regional News
13:34-17:50-Song from the Butter Road [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 193 (Supported by Cosy Homes Insulation)”

Rose of Tralee 2011 to Feature on LTV2 Millstreet this Thursday

Brendan Murphy with video camera at Rathmore Food Fair on Sunday. Included in our LTV2 transmission this Thursday is an interview with Rose of Tralee, Tara Talbot and also with Michael Healy-Rea, T.D. and Mairéad Kelly who is holding the All-Ireland Cup won by Cork Ladies Football Team at Croke Park in September 2011 . Also included in our picture here is the main coordinator of the Food Fair - Michael O'Mahony. (S.R.)

Collecting ink cartridges and old mobiles for charity

Millstreet Community School are collecting used ink cartridges (from all types of printers) and old mobile phones for charity at the school. If anybody has any of the above, they can be dropped into the Community School. All funds raised are for the cancer appeal in the Mercy Hospital.

Programme 193 LTV2 Millstreet – Extra Information

Programmes 193, 194 and 195 will appear shortly on our website. Programme 196 will be broadcast this Thursday night at 10.00 p.m. and will be repeated on Thursday, 5th January 2012 (not repeated on this Sunday which is Christmas Day). LTV2 Millstreet will have five special half-hour programmes on Christmas Day – 7 to 8 pm; 10 – 11 pm and 11.30 to midnight.
Prog. 193 will be on website this evening while Prog. 194 may be viewed on Thursday and Prog. 195 on Saturday – Many thanks to Michael for arranging the upload of these programmes and to Bernard for his coordination of our LTV2 programmes on the Internet. There is now an increasing number of people viewing the various programmes on the LTV2 and Millstreet websites in many countries worldwide.  We would be very interesting to hear from such international viewers as to where you may be seeing the programmes.  Kindly add a brief comment here on this post indicating the part of the world in which you access our programmes and the overall website.  (S.R.)

Prizewinners of Millstreet Traders Week Promotion Christmas 2011

At a presentation to the prizewinners in the Millstreet Traders Week promotion were Tony McCaul, Chairman Millstreet Development Group; runner up Tessie Dennehy, Derinagree (who won €25 vouchers for 22 shops in Millstreet); Jerry Pat O'Leary, Chairman, Millstreet Retail Group; outright winner Donal O'Sullivan, Kilcorney (who won €50 vouchers for 22 shops in Millstreet) and Billy Sheahan, Wallis Arms Hotel. (We thank John Tarrant for the picture.)

Millstreet Development Group would like to congratulations their winners and wish a big Thank You to all who support our local Shops and Businesses. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.

Parish Newsletter 18th December 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fourth Sunday of Advent – 18thDecember, 2011
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile087-7752948
Email:<email>www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS:Nora Geaney, Cordal
Margaret Counihan, Lisnaboy & Mallow
Ann Edwards, (nee Fogarty), Kanturk & Cardiff

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter 18th December 2011”

Twinning Association’s 2011 Christmas Get-together at McCarthy’s Bar

Members of Millstreet Twinning Association came together for a most enjoyable evening of refreshments, drinks, songs and carols at McCarthy's Bar, The Square, Millstreet on Friday night, 16th December 2011.

Joined by Ted O’Callaghan of McCarthy’s Bar and briefly by a group of visiting young people enjoying a festive night-out, the Twinning Association loving the delicious mince-pies recalled great [read more …] “Twinning Association’s 2011 Christmas Get-together at McCarthy’s Bar”