Death Notice: Maurlene Buckley, (née O’Flynn, Millstreet)

BUCKLEY (Bishopscourt Road and formerly of West End, Millstreet,Co. Cork): On October 30, 2015, peacefully in the loving care of her family, MAURLENE (Née O’Flynn) beloved wife of Denis and adored mother of Pat, Anne (Mullins), Denis, Tom, Neil and Ted. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband and family, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor & Sons Ltd from 3pm on Saturday. Removal same evening at 4.30pm to St.Joseph’s S.M.A Church, Wilton. Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday. Funeral afterwards to St. James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd. Family flowers only please. Donations to a charity of your choice. May she rest in peace.

Death Notice: Sr. Marietta Ryan R.S.M. formerly of Station Rd.

2002 Sr.Marietta Ryan (Station Rd) at her Golden Anniversary
Sr.Marietta (2002)

The death has taken place of Sr. Mary Marietta, R.S.M., (Patricia Ryan) in Rockhampton, Australia, on Friday 23rd of October 2015, in the loving care of her sisters in religion at the Mercy Mater Hospital after a short illness. Her sister Muriel and brother Philip and his wife, Catherine, were with her during her final illness.

The backup given to the family in Australia, by the Mercy Sisters was second to none. A very special message of thanks is due to Sr. Mary Moynihan, who tirelessly looked after the family and was always at hand with her car.

Sr. Marietta was laid to rest on Tuesday 27th of October 2105. She is predeceased by her brothers Adrian and Leo and her sister, Marie.

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Millstreet in the News – 30th October 2015

Rylane and Gardaí to square up to New York firemen in boxing ring – big date coming up and it is requiring the assistance of An Garda Siochana to tackle the New York Fire Department in a Boxing Tournament (30th Nov)

Fintan gets set to hit Route 66 – Next September Fintan Cronin will embarking on an arduous Route 66 fundraiser in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital (30th Oct)

Cork teenager Joanne O’Riordan presented with an award at eir Spider Awards – Joanne was presented with an Outstanding Contribution to Technological Empowerment Award (30th Oct)

53 Things that make Cork Great – Millstreet Country Park is listed as The South of Ireland’s leading Cultural, Educational and Eco-Tourism destination (29th Oct)

Owners Pony and Young Riders International Charity Show – Photos from last weekend’s action by Geraldine Dennehy: Friday (44), Saturday (30) , and Sunday (73).

Collins Hat Trick Helps Millstreet Retain Intermediate Football Status – match report from Millstreet’s 3-6 to 1-7 relegation final victory over Adrigole (29th Oct)

Community Based CCTV for Millstreet – discussions have been taking place between Millstreet Development Association and the Gardaí for a Community Based CCTV for Millstreet (26th Oct)

Joanne O’Riordan wins ‘outstanding young person of the world’ award – She flies out next week to Japan to collect the award (Aug 27th) [also in the Corkman]

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Millstreet Golf Society

Macroom Time-Sheet
11.30 Noel O’Connor Paul Dawson John Randles
11.38 Kevin McCarthy Michael Dennehy Matthew Dennehy
11.46 Gavin Murphy Jer Keating Diarmuid Riordan
11.54 Donogh McCarthy Frank Reen Finbar Corcoran
12.02 Denis Hickey John Twomey Mike Cotter
12.10 Padraig Sheehan Eamon O’Connor Eamon O’Keeffe
12.18 Chris Twomey Pat Corkery Eamon McCaul
12.26 Connie Cotter Michael McCarthy Jerry O’Brien
12.34 Anthony Dennehy John O’Sullivan Jerry O’Connor
12.42 Tim Kiely Jimmy O’Sullivan Liam Burke
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Seán Gallagher Delivers Inspiring Talk at Derrinagree Church

In the last of the "Come As You Are" Series in Dromtariffe Parish Seán Galagher delivered a truly inspiring talk during Mass celebrated by Fr. Liam Comer in Derrinagree Church on Thursday 29th Oct. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
In the last of the “Come As You Are” Series in Dromtariffe Parish Seán Gallagher (in centre) delivered before a very large congregation a truly inspiring talk in which he empasised the “3 Gs” – Goals, Growth and Gratitude – during Mass celebrated by Fr. Liam Comer in Derrinagree Church on Thursday 29th Oct. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

7Seán Gallagher visits Derrinagree Church 2015 -60011Seán Gallagher visits Derrinagree Church 2015 -600Seán was accompanied by his wife, Trish (on left of Seán in first group picture above).   Light refreshments were served in Derrinagree N.S. following the celebration of Mass.   Let’s now view further images from the very special occasion. [read more …] “Seán Gallagher Delivers Inspiring Talk at Derrinagree Church”