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Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Tractor Run happening on next Sunday March 29th in Aubane

The first Event of the Year for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will kick off on next Sunday March 29th with a Vintage Tractor Run for Pre-1996 Models, Registration for the Event will be based out of Aubane Community Centre Eircode P51 EP49 with Sign On from 10.30am and Take Off at 12.30pm Refreshments,Tea/Coffee Scones etc will be Served at Registration. 

The Run will make its way over a scenic Route on to the finish in Healy`s Pub Kilcorney where we will finish off with more Food and Refreshments with Buger Sauages plus Salad etc available at €10 which can be redeemed by a Voucher purchased at Sign On,for more Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.

Check out the You Tube link below where Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station is in conversation with Organiser Jack Sheehan and Bernard Crowley of Blackwater Valley Vintage Group who are giving details about Sunday’s Event 

As this is our first Event for 2026 like last year we will be using the Event for to cover our expenses like insurance etc for the year ahead and also from last years Event we donated to a couple of local Groups recently in the Millstreet Area namely the Knit and Natter Group who make cosey blankets clothes etc to benefit people who dont be well and are in Hospital care, while we also donated to Millstreet Museum and our local website millstreet.ie who do great work in promoting any happenings and events in the locality, again the plan is to help out a couple of more local groups/charities etc from our upcoming Tractor Run like we did in 2025,so your support on the day would be most welcome.🚜🚜🚜🚜

 

Very Successful Bake Sale in aid of Lourdes Helpers

A special word of thanks to everyone who was able to support the bake sale which was held over the weekend of 14th/15th February in the Parish Centre.  €878 was raised, which is a wonderful total. Three 5th year students from Millstreet Community School will be participating in the Rise and Shine Trust young people’s pilgrimage to Lourdes during their Easter holidays in April. They are Katie O’Keeffe, Caoilfhionn O’Connor and Mike O’Donoghue. Their travel/accommodation cost for the week is €820/person.  As a result of the table quiz held in Corkery’s Bar in November and the bake sale, their fares have been covered (€2460).  The remaining €579 will go towards the fundraising efforts of Cork Group 126, which is the group the three students will be travelling with. Each group is meant to raise €19,000 in total to cover the costs of all the young people with special needs who travel with them to Lourdes. 

Once again, thank you to everyone who supported the quiz and bake sale.  Your support is really appreciated.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 18th January 2026

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

18th January 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:  Tessie Kelleher, Lisnaboy; Pat Dineen, Keale.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 17th January 2026:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Anne O’Sullivan, Ballydaly & her husband John Anthony;  Breeda Tarrant, Aunagloor;  Jackie Murphy, 12 The Tanyard, his son Danny Joe & the deceased members of the Murphy family;  John Linehan, Dooneen & Cullen.

Sunday 18h January 2026:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m.  Jerry & Peggie Horgan, Ballydaly;  Fr. Dan Kiely, Ballydaly

Millstreet 11.30a.m:   Fr. Joe Murphy, West End.

ANNIVERSARIES:   Paddy Healy, Murphy’s Terrace; Margaret Murphy, Cloghoulabeg; Theresa McCarthy, Cloghoula; Sheila McGarry, Mountleader; Margaret Mullane, Coolikerane; Liz O’Sullivan, Coalpits; Denis Duggan, Carriganima; Kitty McSweeney, Rathcoole; Ryan Daly, Portadown; Timothy & Bridget Nugent, Drumcollogher; Stephen Lyons, Crinaloo.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:                                                                                                                                                  

Saturday 24th January 2026:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Kathleen Corcoran, Dooneen;  Catherine Fitzgerald (née Cotter), Killarney & Millstreet, her parents Danny Joe & Kathleen & brother Daniel;  Eileen, Tim, Tadhg & the deceased members of the Moynihan Family, Ballydaly.

Sunday 25h January 2026: 

Cullen 9. 30a.m.  Seán O’Leary, London & Norma O’Leary, Knocknagree (1st Anniversary) & their parents Jackie & Margaret & brother Art;  Ann O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy;  Larry, Eileen & Tommy Kelleher, Cullen. 

Millstreet 11.30a.m:   The deceased members of the O’Connell Family, Toorenbawn;  The deceased members of the Murphy Family, West End;  The deceased members of the Goragley Family, Monaghan.

Rotas for 24th & 25th January 2026
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Pádraig Creedon Group C
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Lane Group D
Cullen 9.30a.m. Marie Morley Kathleen Mullane

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

Mass on Monday (19th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (20th) for Timmy & Bina Duggan and Nora Creedon, West End at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (21st) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (23rd) for Maureen Duggan, Green Glens (recently deceased) at the request of Duggan Staff at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Saturday (24th) for Jerry Collins, Liscahane (First Anniversary) at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 18th January 2026”

Millstreet Community School Proudly Announces Major Redevelopment of Sports Facilities

Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

People can support individual contestants in the upcoming Quid Games-we will publish links to them in the coming days.  Thanks to the many local businesses who are sponsoring and/or entering contestants.
Past pupils and others can support by donating here:  https://gofund.me/9fcbcd1bc

Christmas Night Out with Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan

10 Days to Go!
Christmas Night Out with Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan
– Dec 20th, GAA Hall
The countdown is on! In just 10 days, we celebrate a great Christmas night out in town with comedian Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan at the GAA Hall at 20:00
Get ready for a festive evening filled with laughter, great company, and fantastic prizes.
🎟 Tickets to be purchased in advance – available through Eventbrite or from any executive committee member Contact: Emma Hickey 0868107460 for assistance with ticketing.
Raffle Prizes on the Night Include:
  • Signed and framed Cork Senior Football jersey
  • Signed and framed Cork Senior Hurling jersey
  • Brown Thomas vouchers
  • Luxury hampers
  • And more fantastic prizes!
🍻 Please support the local bars on the night as well—they’ve generously supported us throughout the year, and we encourage everyone to return that support while enjoying the festive atmosphere in town.
Join us for an unforgettable night this Christmas —this event could sell out, so secure your tickets today!

Robert (Tony) Sheehan, Drishane Road, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Robert (Tony) Sheehan, Drishane Road, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

On 25th November 2025, Tony died peacefully in Nazareth Care Home in Mallow. Beloved husband of deceased wife, Theresa, with whom he shared many happy years. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, family, friends and neighbours.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Wednesday, 26th November, between 6pm and 7pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Thursday 27th November at 11.00am. This will be followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

Table Quiz on 7th Nov. 2025 for MCS Lourdes Project

Two 5th year students from Millstreet Community School will be participating
in the Rise and Shine (formerly known as the Irish Pilgrimage Trust) young
people’s pilgrimage to Lourdes during their Easter holidays 2026. Katie
O’Keeffe and Caoilfhionn O’Connor will be acting as student helpers and
travelling to Lourdes with Group 126. Millstreet students have been travelling
with this group since 2011.
As was the case in the past, the aim is to cover accommodation and travel
costs for the two students (around €750/person) with all extra funds being
passed onto Group 126. Each group is meant to raise the funds to cover the
costs of all the young people with special needs who travel with them to
Lourdes.
The girls’ first fundraising venture will be a table quiz. This will be held in
Corkery’s Bar, Millstreet on Friday 7 th November 2025, beginning at 8pm.
€40/table of four.
Your support for this event would be greatly appreciated.

Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

 

Church Streaming Service Gladly Restored

The Audio/Video Streaming Service at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet has gladly been restored.  Due to a technical fault the greatly appreciated service was unavailable for a number of days.   This wonderful transmission of Church Services which was installed around the time of Covid is widely used and is accessed not only locally but on a global basis.  Many receive the signal by phone, others by laptop and it is also accessed by many on computer screen.   As well as the clarity of the video transmission the audio sound quality is especially superb.

The analogue local television system which was initially financed and established at the request of the Presentation Sisters many years ago has provided an excellent service for many who were blessed to be able to receive a very acceptable audio visual reception over many years.  It was quite a rare and precious service to have in the area.  Even when the streaming service became available, the analogue system continued.   The analogue transmission, however, has now had to be disconnected….one of the main reasons being that the frequency signal used by the analogue system in the past to broadcast the Church Services is no longer permitted whereas the streaming service transmission system is allowed.  (S.R.)

Centre Stage School Open Day

We are excited to announce our return to Millstreet this year! We will be hosting an official open day on Saturday, August 23rd, at the Parish Centre. The details regarding the times and age groupings are in the poster below. This event will provide a wonderful opportunity for children and parents to meet our teachers and experience what our classes offer.

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 161 relating to Ballincollig…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.  

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 5th August 2025…..features a variety of topics tonight including:

 10.00pm ...Stefan Brennan Healy’s magnificent performance in Morocco.

Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)These superb images of the recent Parade are by Justine B Photographie….We thank Conor O’Leary for sharing these pictorial gems. [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday”

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday Features Chicago Visitors & Bumbleance Cheque

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 159 relating to Ballyhooly…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.  We also refer to quite an amazing coincidence about this particular programme in that I happened by sheer chance on Saturday to meet the son of Ned Duggan who had coordinated this wonderful archival radio presentation many years ago…Dave…who is also such a gifted Musician as was Ned.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 22nd July 2025…..features a variety of topics tonight including:

  9.30pm…An Interview with Andrew Roche and his Visitors from Chicago.

10.00pm …A feature recalling the recent presentation of the impressive Bumbleance Cheque at the Boeing by Blackwater Valley Vintage Group.

Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Declan Ryan representing Blackwater Valley Vintage Group presenting at the Boeing in Millstreet, a very impressive cheque to Richard Walsh representing Bumbleance following a recent very successful Vintage Car Run.  Radio Interview at 10pm this Tuesday evening on Cork Music Station. 
Members of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group pictured at the Boeing River Crossing by the River Blackwater at Dooneen, Millstreet.
On a recent visit to Millstreet Museum – from left: Andrew Roche with his wonderful Chicago visitors – Wojcieck, Aneta and Syvwia. Their superb Radio Interview will be broadcast on Tuesday, 22nd July at 9.30pm.
A colourful view of Clara Mountain as viewed from Mount Leader, Millstreet on Ireland’s hottest day on Friday, 20th July 2025.
Derek Burke (of “Crystal Swing” fame) with Dave Duggan, Ballyhooly providing a magnificent performance in Healy’s Bridge Bar, Millstreet on Sat. 19th July 2025.   Their special Radio Interview will be broadcast on Tuesday, 29th July 2025 at 9.30pm.
Artist supreme Brian O’Leary’s window painting of Luke Kelly as a Cork Supporter!
Superbly talented Goalie, Matthew Twomey of Millstreet’s Los Zarcos Soccer Club, participating in the recent FAI Soccer Camp at Millstreet Town Park.
A view of part of the truly impressive new extension at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday Features Chicago Visitors & Bumbleance Cheque”

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday Features Highlights of Cullen Feis 2025

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 158 relating to Skibbereen…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 15th July 2025…Feast of St. Swithin.…features a variety of topics tonight including:

  10pm…Highlights of St. Laitiarain’s Feis in Cullen 2025

10.15pm …The continuing wonderfully positive reaction to “Nationwide’s” recent television feature regarding Knockalougha Rambling House.  And the outstanding reaction to Luke Ryan’s magnificent Lego Masterpieces.

Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Today, 15th July 2025, is St. Swithin’s Day.
On a recent visit to Millstreet Museum – from left:  Andrew Roche with his wonderful Chicago visitors – Wojcieck, Aneta and Syvwia. Their superb Radio Interview will be broadcast on Tuesday, 22nd July at 9.30pm.
The current issue (No. 143) of Discover Duhallow is now available free of charge in various local outlets and online featuring Fr. Jim Kennelly’s Retirement celebrations plus lots of Millstreet related images.

A wonderfully welcoming sign recently seen on a school door.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday Features Highlights of Cullen Feis 2025″

Millstreet GAA club All Ireland Final Ticket Allocation

Dear members,
The club has not yet received our allocation of All Ireland Hurling tickets, and the demand is already very high. When we receive our tickets we will do a draw. In line with other clubs, please note the following in relation to the upcoming draw:
 ◦ The draw is open to Millstreet GAA CLUB members only
 ◦ Members must be fully registered and paid up.
 ◦ The draw is open to adult members only
 ◦ Each person drawn will be allocated ONE TICKET ONLY
 ◦ We will have demand beyond our allocation, so we ask that any member drawn DOES NOT share the ticket outside the club. If you are not using your drawn ticket, please return it to the club so it can be drawn for another club member.
 ◦ The deadline for entry is Wednesday 9th at 12 midday
 ◦ Please text Mag on 086 3081979 before the deadline above if you wish to be included in the draw.
 ◦ Please include the members name and if the preference is for a stand or terrace ticket in the message. We can guarantee either, but we will do our best to oblige within our allocation in terms of stand and terrace.
Kind regards
Millstreet GAA exec

Micheál Lawlor Loughlea, Banteer, Cork

The death has occurred of

Micheál Lawlor

Loughlea, Banteer, Cork

Lawlor (Banteer) On May 26th 2025, peacefully in the wonderful care of Doctors, Nurses and staff at Mercy University Hospital, Cork and in the presence of his loving family, Micheál, Loughlea, son of the late Paddy and Margaret (nee O’ Connor), dear brother of Marie (Kelleher, Killarney), Margaret (Murphy, Drangan), Peter, Tony, John and the late Donal, Patrick, Jamie, Martin and Dominic. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother-in-law Matt, sisters-in-law Teresa, Nuala, Joan, Mairead and Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer (p51n922) Wednesday (May 28th) from 6:30pm to 8:00 with prayers at 7:30pm. Reception into St Fursey’s Church, Banteer on Thursday (May 29th) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon which can be viewed live at http://www.churchservices.tv/banteer . Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

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

Millstreet Vintage Club cheque presentation

Thank you so much.
Cheque presentation to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind from MVC recent tractor run. It was the first event of 2025 and despite the weather on the day we were glad with the turnout, everyone that contributed to the event and to all that helped made this event a successful day.
Thanks to Chris, Tom & Jira for travelling to Millstreet to accept the cheque.

[read more …] “Millstreet Vintage Club cheque presentation”