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Following over three decades of publication the final issue of “Clara News” is now available. Sincere thanks to All who contributed to its great success.   (S.R.)

Orla Duke from Trócaire with Maura Linehan (nee O’Mahony) at Ballydaly Church this morning. Below Mary and Pat Bucke at the MS Collection in Ballydaly also today while members of the Kelleher Family and Michael O’Rahilly supporting the Irish Heart Foundation cause in Millstreet last night.    (S.R.)

Hugely popular Hero, World Olympic Champion, Brendan O’Sullivan pictured with his very happy parents, Margaret and Tom of Rathduane in the parish of Millstreet. How very proud Brendan’s parents must be of a son who so magnificently represented Ireland at world level gaining a highly prestigious World Olympic Medal in Floorball – a sport which only featured at world level for the very first time in Korea. In upper picture we view just some of the great gathering of relatives, friends and supporters who truly surprised Brendan when he arrived in the Bush Bar at 9.45 pm. We’ve lots more pictures to feature later. We thank Humphrey Hickey (of the “Bush Bar”) for alerting us in time to meet with Brendan. We also recorded an interview with the World Olympic Hero for later transmission on LTV2.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.   (S.R.)

The most recent edition of the ever-popular “Clara News” has just been published. It is the first issue of its 36th year. Very sadly, it is the second last issue of what has become such a truly treasured publication for so many Millstreet people at home and abroad for a complete generation and more. We encourage you to buy your copy of “Clara News” – still only one euro – because this issue and the final issue are bound to become veritable collectors’ items. We especially thank Denis not only for having been such a captain supreme of this hugely important “Ship of Communication” for 35 years but also for his much appreciated emphasis on the role of our Millstreet website and how very closely both have been linked in attempting to keep Millstreet people at home and abroad in touch.     (S.R.)

Two local men who have appeared on RTÉ television this week and who projected so magnificently in their interviews.  We’ve Donal McCarthy of Rathcoole superbly relating about Rathcoole Airfield Centre on the “Abhainn” series re the River Blackwater (Monday, 4th Feb. 2013 on RTÉ 1) while we also feature Willie Moynihan whose role in eco-friendly heating system was highly praised by “Eco Eye” presenter, Duncan Stewart (Tuesday, 5th Feb. RTÉ1).  William (a native of Ballydaly) gave a guided tour to Duncan at the Tralee Centre. We congratulate both gentlemen on their excellent presentations. (S.R.)

The Irish Floorball Team that won Bronze medals at the current Winter Special Olympics 2013 in Pyeong Chang, South Korea

Mary Agnes Murphy Rathduane, Rathmore, recently celebrated her 90th birthday in Springford Hall Mallow pictured here surrounded with all her grandchildren – photo thanks to Collette O’Connor

The magnificent setting in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on the final night of the Parish Mission when Mass for the Holy Souls was concelebrated before a capacity congregation. Enthusiastic applause was accorded to Fr. Dan and Fr. Brian for having conducted such a very successful Mission supported by a very dedicated Millstreet team also.  (S.R.)

Reflecting upon the great success of the Parish Mission – from left: Fr. James McSweeney, Fr. Brian Nolan CSSR, Fr. Dan Baragry CSSR and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..  We recorded a brief interview with Fr. Brian and Fr. Dan for later transmission on LTV2 Millstreet.   (S.R.)

A superb €2,510.00 cheque presentation – the result of the DVD launch entitled “Country Roads with Bina & Kevin” at the Killarney Heights Hotel earlier this year – was made this evening at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet to Pat McCarthy, Chairperson of Aid Cancer Treatment (A.C.T.) by Ciara & Bina Guerin and Kevin Lynch.   Pictured from left:  Ciara & Bina Guerin, Pat McCarthy and Kevin Lynch.   Sincere congratulations to All on such a magnificent and generous result.    (S.R.)

Millstreet Parish Mission begins on Saturday, 27th Oct. 2012 – Fr. Brian Nolan CSSR & Fr. Dan Baragry CSSR who are giving the Mission – here welcomed by  Nora O’Keeffe, Cullen.   All three are natives of Co. Limerick.  (S.R.)

Remembering Missions of bygone days – from Millstreet Museum Archives through the kindness of Dermot Kiely, Cullen. As in the present Parish Mission it was also the Redemptorist Fathers who gave the Mission in 1934 and in 1955. (S.R.)