Magnificent “Grease Lightning” Musical Continues Tonight (exact Anniversary of 1993 Eurovision!)and Tomorrow Night at MCS

Magnificent “Grease Lightning” Musical Continues Tonight, 15th May 2025 …. exactly to the very day 32 years after the 1993 Eurovision in Millstreet…. and Tomorrow Night, 16th May at Millstreet Community School.  We share a selection of images from the first performance of “Grease Lightning” on Wednesday morning, 14th May.  The two Shows begin at 8pm.  Tap on the photos to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Press Conference at Green Glens, Millstreet on 15th May 1993 when Niamh Kavanagh had won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland.   Exactly 32 years ago today, 15th May 2025!

[read more …] “Magnificent “Grease Lightning” Musical Continues Tonight (exact Anniversary of 1993 Eurovision!)and Tomorrow Night at MCS”

Millstreet Meals on Wheels Service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.

 A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.

 If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer) or email info @millstreetdaycentre.ie

Spectacular “Grease Lightning” at Millstreet Community School

On Wednesday morning (14th May 2025) a large number of Primary Schools within the catchment area was invited to attend the first performance by the Transition Year Students of the hugely popular Musical “Grease Lightning” at Millstreet Community School.   And “wow“- what a truly magnificent theatrical experience with its highly professional singing, choreography,  staging and 1950s style and atmosphere where we witnessed magical performances of a Hollywood nature from many of the superbly talented Students.  Sincere congratulations to All involved in the many months of dedicated preparation.   We truly encourage attendance either tonight (Thursday) or tomorrow night with the outstanding Show beginning at 8pm.  What a splendid opportunity for us all to enjoy such a wonderfully memorable and very happy musical night of the very best entertainment.   Here we share a selection of images from the Wednesday morning performance.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Spectacular “Grease Lightning” at Millstreet Community School”

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Presentations to Marymount Hospice and Dromagh School Parents Association

It was with great pleasure that Dromtariffe Vintage Club presented the donations made from there recent events in aid of Marymount University Hospice and Dromagh School Parents’ Association. We raised a total of €3,486.35 for Marymount University Hospice and €1,006.85 for Dromagh School Parents’ Association.

Once again, thank you all for your outstanding support in both of these events. We look forward to welcoming you all again to our next event on Sunday 13th July which will be in aid of Irish Wheelchair Association.🏁🚜🚗💨💨

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features New Mural & Dr. Enda

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 149 relating to Bunmahon,  Co. Waterford…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 13th May 2025.   At 9.30pm we meet with Michelle, Stephanie, Marie and Paul at the official launch of the magnificent new Mural at the Cork ETB Centre in Main Street, Millstreet.   At 10.00pm we briefly chat with Dr. Enda Kenny following his recent prestigious conferring by DCU at Dublin’s Helix Theatre.   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.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

The recent conferring of an Honorary Doctorate to Enda Kenny by Dublin City Universary pictured with some of his 1970 Class Colleagues at Dublin’s Helix Theatre.

  [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features New Mural & Dr. Enda”

Eily’s Report – 13th May

Dia is mhuire diobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

 Today, May 13 is Parish Day of Eucharistic Adoration & Prayer for Youth.  From 10.30 am to 7.30 pm. Adoration will conclude with  prayer around the Cross from 7 to 7.30 pm, Candles can be lit for intentions of all those sitting exams this year. All welcome.

Oh dear, I don’t have a lot of news for you this week. Whatever I have is hearsay, because I wasn’t out very much to attend the local happenings. I got a bug which left me ill for over a week. It was an unusual sort of bug, strange, and I was a little concerned until I heard of others having the same symptoms. Cramps in the stomach. Not your usual pain in the belly but painful cramps and a feeling of sickness. No appetite for food and no tolerance of it except something light and soothing.   The family wanted me to see a doctor, but I chose to wait, go to bed and take rest. Take light food, I had to because any thing heavy hurt inside. T.G. I’m the type who bounces back. But I want to let others know  how I was ,because it was such a comfort to  me when I heard that others had the same symptoms. The old adage that there is safety in numbers works in many ways and we can all fit it into our own case when it suits us.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 13th May”

Millstreet FET – Opportunities for September

There is now a wonderful opportunity to avail of classes/courses for any Charitable Organisation or Club in the Millstreet area that might like to foster new opportunities to learn or partake in common interests.
To learn more, please contact Marie on 086 7707301 or arrange to call into Cork College of FET , Millstreet Centre for an application form.

Aisling Keys & Toys – Final Stock Clearance

Aisling Keys & Toys – Final Stock Clearance

**40% off all remaining stock**

Opening hours for May

Saturday May 17th 2025 – 11am to 3pm

Saturday May 26th 2025 – 11am to 3pm

Saturday May 31st 2025 – 11am to 3pm

**Key cutting services WILL NOT be available on any of the days listed above**

 

As of June 01st 2025, after 57 years in business, Aisling Keys & Toys will be CLOSING PERMANENTLY.

 

Thank you to all who supported Mary and I over the years.

 

John Lehane.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Presentation to Irish Kidney Association happening next Friday Evening at 6.30pm in Cullen

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will make a Presentation to The Irish Kidney Association with the Proceeds from our
recent Car Run at Cullen Community Centre on Friday Evening May 16th at 6.30pm,

Everybody very Welcome to Attend.

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 11th May 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fourth Sunday of Easter

11th May 2025

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 livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Sheila Creedon, Liscahane; Martin Enright, Kanturk; Sheila Lane, Douglas & Kanturk.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 10th May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Denny (Pops) McSweeney, Rathcoole;  Mick Ryan, Killarney Road.

Sunday 11th May, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Michael & Theresa Herlihy, Cahirbarnagh;  The deceased members of the Moynihan Family, Lyreaoune.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Breda Kelleher, Station Road;  Denny & Peggy Twomey, The Bridge;  Jack Healy, Kilmeedy & his daughter Margaret.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mamie Twomey, Mill Lane; Nell Twomey, Pound Hill; Fintan Kiely, Liscahane; Michael Dennehy, Coomlogane; Paddy & John Murphy, Rathduane House; Pat O’Shea, Glounthaune & Cockhill; Eileen Tucker, Killarney & Ballydaly; Katie & Paddy Kelleher, Mulnahorna & Church Street. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 17th May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Bridget & Patrick O’Sullivan, Dooneen;  Andrew & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan family, Main Street;  Margaret & the deceased members of the Lehane Family, Cahirdowney.

Sunday 18th May, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. The deceased members of the Lehane &  McKelvey Families, Lissaniska.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tade Corkery, Dooneen;  Jack Corkery, Liscahane;  Bob & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan Family, Gortavehy.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday in Millstreet Church between 10.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.

Parish Day of Eucharistic Adoration & Prayer for Youth on next Tuesday 13th May.  Adoration will conclude with Prayer around the Cross between 7.00 & 7.30p.m.  Candles can be lit for the intentions of all those sitting examinations this year. All welcome.

Rotas for 17th & 18th May, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Tim Linehan Group B
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen Group C
Cullen 9.30a.m. Liam Fitzgerald  Denis O’Mahony

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

No Mass on Monday (12th)

Mass on Tuesday (13th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (14th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (16th) for Sheila O’Connor, Claraghatlea (recently deceased); Patrick & Mary Dineen, Knocknapogue at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 11th May 2025”

Darkness Into Light

 

Starting at the junction at Millstreet Community School and walking to Drishane Castle and then back to Munster Fire and Safety Shop for Teas/Coffees and refreshments provided by local businesses.

We also have plenty of T-shirts available here in the shop and they will be here the morning of also.

If you need any more info please let me know.

I’ve attached a picture here of the local businesses that are involved in organising and contributing to refreshments also –

In the picture:

  1. Munster Fire and Safety
  2. Aroma Café
  3. Capabu Health Shop
  4. Colemans Centra Millstreet
  5. Keeffes Supervalu Millstreet
  6. Tony O Brien Master Butcher

Not Pictured:

  1. Kall and Dyne Restaurant
  2. Learys Butchers Millstreet
  3. Cronins Centra Millstreet
  4. Millstreet Post Office
  5. Wordsworth
  6. McCauls Shop Millstreet
  7. The Bridge Bar Millstreet
  8. Mulcahys Pharmacy
  9. Reens Pharmacy
  10. Hickeys Centra Rathmore
  11. West End Café
  12. Bridge Bar Kilcorney

Millstreet Meals on Wheels Service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.

 A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.

 If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer)

or email info @millstreetdaycentre.ie

Celtic Kids

🪄The magic of Celtic Kids is back for Summer! 🧙

Celtic myths, scéalta, mindfulness, tea foraging, ceol, crafts, drama and games to bring the Celtic wheel to life this summer with your 5-8 yr olds!

All with a grá for Gaeilge where they get to play with the language in a fun and relaxed way!

📍Learn le Grá, Toames

Saturdays 31st May, 7th + 14th June
10:30 am – 1:30 pm

📍Two Rivers Kindergarten, An Sanctóir, Ballydehob

Fridays 30th May, 6th + 13th June
4 – 7 pm

Here, your child can be their full, bright, beautiful selves! 🌈

☀️Tap the link to book their spot ☀️

Toames, Macroom:
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Ballydehob:
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Millstreet Mid Summer Busking Festival – Looking for a Creative Video Maker

Looking for a Creative Video Maker (Great Student Opportunity!)
We’re seeking a content creator to produce a short, engaging launch video for the Millstreet Busking Festival.
This is an unpaid opportunity, ideal for a student or aspiring videographer looking to build their portfolio and gain experience.
It’s a fun, creative project with great exposure and community involvement.

Closing Down Sale on Saturday at Fr. Paddy’s Iconic Shop

Established 125 years ago in 1900 the West End Shop of the O’Byrne Family is to close following a special Closing Down Sale on this Saturday, 10th May 2025 from 10.00am to 5.00pm.  Fr. Paddy O’Byrne has decided that now is the correct time to draw a close to one of Millstreet’s most popular shops which has especially been a firm favourite with many generations of children and their parents.   We thank you, Fr. Paddy and all the O’Byrne Family especially the late Dola for providing such a truly magnificent service over many, many years where its many loyal customers were always accorded a royal welcome, a wonderfully friendly chat and the most inspiring and colourful window displays.   Míle buíochas.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne pictured outside his wonderfully popular Shop at West End, Millstreet.

[read more …] “Closing Down Sale on Saturday at Fr. Paddy’s Iconic Shop”

Celebrating Superb All-Ireland Quiz Winners

On Saturday, 3rd May 2025 All-Ireland Scór Quiz Winners were accorded a royal Millstreet welcome after Evening Mass when Millstreet Pipe Band led the four Members of the Winning Team – Jerry Doody, John Tarrant, Pat Sheehan and Con Healy – in a celebratory parade to Millstreet GAA Community Hall where a large attendance heard a number of interesting addresses and where the the Team were made a number of presentations.   Earlier in the week the Team brought the Cups to four local schools which we shall later share in a special feature.  Renewed congratulations to the splendid Team on such a magnificent achievement.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Celebrating Superb All-Ireland Quiz Winners”