Day: December 14, 2013

“Mad Hair” Day Supporting the Philippines

These very generous and wonderfully talented young people from the Rathcoole area joyously participated in Friday's National "Mad Hair" Day which took place in Primary Schools in support of the many people affected by the hugely challenging typhoon in the Philippines during this past year. Great musicians and marvellous at debating these young Students are indeed most inspiring and so willing to think of others. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
These very generous and wonderfully talented young people from the Rathcoole area joyously participated in Friday’s National “Mad Hair” Day which took place in Primary Schools in support of the many people affected by the hugely challenging typhoon in the Philippines during this past year. Great musicians and marvellous at debating these young Students are indeed most inspiring and so willing to think of others. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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J.D. Kelleher as Willie Pearse in TG4 Documentary

Superbly talented Millstreet Actor, J.D. Kelleher (of Drishane Road) is at this very moment starring in the lead role of Willie Pearse in an excellent documentary presently being transmitted on TG4 tonight until 9.00. It's also possible that it may be on the TG4 Player. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Superbly talented Millstreet Actor, J.D. Kelleher (of Drishane Road) is at this very moment starring in the lead role of Willie Pearse in an excellent documentary entitled “1916 Seachtar Dearmadta (OS & TS)” presently being transmitted on TG4 tonight until 9.00. Watch the programme below.   Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Parish Newsletter – 15th December, 2013 – Third Sunday of Advent

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Third Sunday of Advent – 15th December, 2013

Canon John Fitzgerald P.P.   Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948

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:             Ursula Fearon, Portadown; Michael Kiely, Ballymacarbry  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 15th December, 2013 – Third Sunday of Advent”

Aubane Social Club – Christmas Events

2013-12-15 Santa at Aubane - posterAt the Aubane Community Centre this Christmas:

  • Aubane Christmas Party on Friday, 13th December commencing with mass at 8.15pm in Aubane Community Centre. Everyone welcome,
  • Santa will be arriving at Aubane Community Centre on Sunday, 15th December from 2pm until 4pm. Bouncy Castle, face painting, refreshments and more (see the poster – right),
  • Annual Christmas Day Climb at 10.30am from St John’s Well. Proceeds donated to Courtmacsherry Lifeboat,
  • Around the Fireside on Thursday, 2nd January commencing at 8.30pm at Aubane Community Centre.

Everyone is welcome to these events.

Millstreet in the News – 14th December 2013

Outspoken Fr.Joe dies in accident: Former Carriganima Curate Fr. Joe McGuane (1974-79) died in a road accident outside Midleton last night … (13th Dec) also in CatholicBishops.ie

Our Outstanding Orators: Students from St.Brendans NS finished second at the Duhallow Public Speaking Competition … (St.Brendans NS – 13th Dec)

Four Films Announced for Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2014: No Limbs No Limits one of the films announced … (jdiff.com – 13th Dec)

Equestrian Social Media Awards 2014: The Millstreet team are in the running for four awards in the upcoming International Equestrian Social Media Awards – give them your vote!!!… (MillstreetHorseShow.ie 10th Dec)

Unions need to have a reality check says Joanne O’Riordan in her column in the Irish Examiner as we look forward to power cuts if the ESB staff go on strike (9th Dec)

Cork County Development Plan Volume II – Heritage and Amenity: List of all the protected structures, and Nature & Habitat Concervation Areas for Cork (including Millstreet) … (corkcocodevplan.com – 9th Dec)

Dates Confirmed for European Pony Championships 2014 which will be held in Millstreet, 30th July to 3rd August two weeks later than originally anticipated … (HorseSportIreland.ie 7th Dec) (also: Irish Examiner 9th Dec)

Thatched cottage retains character after 180 years standing is Laught … (Irish Examiner 7th Dec)

 

Gramophone Circle Friends Contribute to Philippines Typhoon Fund

Margaret McCarron (Bandon & Cullen) - 5th from left in our picture - presented an exquisite Christmas Programme of Music and Song on Friday, 13th Dec. in the Canon O'Donovan Centre, Millstreet. The proceeds of the Draw which amounted to €65.00 is going entirely to "Mad Hair Day" organised by local Primary Schools in aid of the Philippine Disaster Fund. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Margaret McCarron (Bandon & Cullen) – 6th from left in our picture – presented an exquisite Christmas Programme of Music and Song on Friday, 13th Dec. in the Canon O’Donovan Centre, Millstreet at the monthly Millstreet Gramophone Circle. The proceeds of the Draw which amounted to €65.00 is going entirely to “Mad Hair Day” organised by local Primary Schools in aid of the Philippines Typhoon Fund. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)