Day: August 9, 2014

Thieves Breaking into Cars

Gardai have this evening urged the public to be on the lookout for a dark coloured Ford Focus saloon that has been linked to a number of break-ins to parked vehicles.

They are currently intensifying their hunt for the culprits following an alarming spate of thefts from cars. The latest alert follows a number of incidents this Saturday involving the targeting of parked vehicles in the Kerry and Cork area, where cars in Macroom, Millstreet and Rathmore have been broken into and goods were stolen today.

Gardaí issued a warning at 7.30pm this Saturday asking people to keep a close watch for the Focus that is now likely to be in or around the Killarney area, and have reiterated their plea to drivers not to leave any valuables in cars as the opportunist thieves are circling the area waiting to pounce.  (full story from KillarneyToday.com)

Parish Newsletter – 10th August, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10th August, 2014
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: [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 10th August, 2014”

Death Notice: Breda McKerring, Bolomore

McKERRING (Bolomore, Rathcoole): On August 7, 2014, unexpectedly, at the Mercy University Hospital, Cork, BREDA (nee Tattan) Grange West, Fermoy, beloved wife of Jim and loving mother of Michelle and Mark. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, son, daughter, brothers Billy and Patrick, sisters Noreen and Mary, nephews Alan and Mossie and niece Kelly, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Rosary on this Saturday evening at 8pm. Reposing on Sunday from 5.30pm to 8pm followed by removal to St John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon and burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Museum/Tourist Information Centre & Millstreet Website Church Gate Collection 2014

Support for both the Museum/Tourist Information Centre and the Millstreet Website would be greatly appreciated this weekend. This is our main source of funding for these services. Those involved give of their time and talents on a voluntary basis. Sincere thanks. (S.R.)
Support for both the Museum/Tourist Information Centre and the Millstreet Website would be greatly appreciated this weekend. This is our main source of funding for these services. Those involved give of their time and talents on a voluntary basis. Sincere thanks.   (S.R.)

Kerry Rose Mary Plants Rose Tree in Rathmore

At the request of organisers Rathmore Community Council, Mary Hickey who is the 2014 Kerry Rose planted a splendid Rose Tree at the new Children's Playground in Rathmore. Below we see Mary with her Mum. The world famous Rose of Tralee Event takes place this coming week. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
At the request of organisers Rathmore Community Council, Mary Hickey who is the 2014 Kerry Rose planted a splendid Rose Tree at the new Children’s Playground in Rathmore on Friday evening.  Below we see Mary with her Mum. The world famous International Rose of Tralee Festival takes place from 15th to 19th August 2014. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Kerry Rose, Mary with her Mum.
Kerry Rose, Mary with her Mum.

Monument to the Bard

2012-06-21 Aubane Historical Society - The Bard, Seán Riobaird O Súilleabháin - book coverSean Riobaird O Suilleabhain was the acknowledged leader of the struggle for the land in this part of the country in the late 19th century. He was known far and wide as ‘The Bard.’ For his efforts he was sentenced to 24 years hard labour but he survived it and became a national hero during his lifetime and afterwards.

He was born in Glenleigh and is buried in Old Kilcorney. It is very appropriate therefore the Kilcorney Historical Society are planning to erect a monument to him and his wife Ellen Mullane at their former home in Knocknakilla near the Millstreet Country park.

A meeting to initiate the project will be held at 7.30pm in the Social Centre Kilcorney on Saturday 23rd August. All are welcome.