Blood Donor Clinic – Thank You


On behalf of The Irish Blood Transfusion Service, please pass on our thanks to all who contributed to the running of the Millstreet Blood Donor Clinic in Millstreet GAA Hall, where 126 Donors attended.

This generosity and commitment to helping others is very much appreciated. Donating Blood is a precious gift that brings life and hope to patients, their families and friends.

Monica Bell, Donor Services, The Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Sincere Thanks to Justin & Niall for “Duhallow Today” – All 27 Issues

We extend sincere thanks to Justin Black and Niall O’Brien together with the many Contributors to “Duhallow Today” over the past 27 issues of this wonderful publication.   Copies of all the issues are archived in Millstreet Museum.  (S.R.)

O’Keeffe Hire Sales and Services

O’KEEFFE MECHANICAL & HIRE offers high quality lubricants, tyres and plant hire services. We cover the Munster area from our base in Derrinagree, Mallow, Co. Cork.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE: 3 Tonne Digger, 2.7 Tonne Digger, 0.8 Tonne Digger, Rock Breakers for all diggers, 3 Tonne Dumper, 2 Tonne Dumper, 3.5 kva Generators, Laser Levels, Cable Finders, 6mm and 9mm Cable Rodders, Whaker, Con Saw, Concrete Mixer, Kangos, Bull Float, Magnetic Drills, Rotary Drills, Angle Grinders, Orbital Sanders, Submerisible Pumps … See further details on the O’Keeffe Hire website: okeeffemh.ie
[read more …] “O’Keeffe Hire Sales and Services”

Jerry Lehane Coach Tours

UPCOMING DAY TOURS:

  • Sunday 10th June – A day trip to the Beara Peninsula to the very South West tip of Ireland.
  • Sunday 17th June – A day trip to Kilkenny, the Marble City.
  • Sunday 24th June – A day trip to Inis Mór.
  • Sunday 8th July – A day trip to the Ring of Kerry, a scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula.

Early booking would be recommended. Call Jerry on 087-2833696, or visit the website.

“Radio Treasures” on Air from 9:30 to 11:00pm

“Radio Treasures” now on air tonight from 9:30pm until 11:00 on www.corkmusicstation.com … Lots of musings and chat plus splendid selection of music and song appropriate for this glorious weather presently being experienced.  Feel very welcome to contact the Show on 086 8250074 or the Seán Radley Facebook page.  Tonight we share updates on current happenings including at the weekend the Corpus Christi Procession and the Fundraising Stretcher Race….illustrated below.  Happy Listening!  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Eily’s Report – 5th June

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a Chairde and welcome.

The beautiful weather over the weekend brought a mixture of joy and sadness as is always the case. Lives were lost both on road and water and our sympathy goes out to all involved. The month of June opened with a mighty thunder storm and flash floods that ripped roads from Mushera Mountain to town of Millstreet and images of the phenomenon were flashed across the globe as it occurred. But there were no reports, locally of damage to people or property and for that we must be grateful.

The annual Mass planned for St.Mary’s Cemetery on Friday evening, had to be moved to the parish church, and the waiting crowds just had time to make their escape before the torrents began.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 5th June”

Murphy’s Furniture Closing Down Sale

“We’re sorry to say that ‘Murphy’s Furniture’ will cease trading in the coming weeks.

After 50 years of trading in the West End, it is with heavy hearts that we made this decision. We are very grateful for the valuable support we have enjoyed over the decades from you, all of our customers, suppliers, and business counterparts. We have greatly enjoyed being part of this network, which has been a happy and rewarding experience for us. We’ll try to thank as many of you as we can in person over the coming months.

Our thanks go in particular to our most trusted, loyal, and hard-working employee and friend, Petra Dietz. Since joining us over three years ago, Petra has brought her enthusiasm and positive disposition to our business.

However, times change, and other interests beckon. As a family we wish to start another tradition, delving into the work of full time farming and breeding pedigree Angus cattle which we’ve been doing on a part-time basis for the past few years.

Our closing down sale will start on Tuesday 5th June. Please continue to check out our website, murphysfurniture.ie, and our facebook page for all of our offerings. We look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks.

While we are sad to be going, it is good to have been here.”


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Friendly Stray Dog Found in Cullen – Now Reunited with Owner

This very friendly stray dog arrived at a house in Cullen. Any information would be much appreciated so that the dog is reunited with its owner. Contact Dan on 087 780 6466. Many thanks.  Delighted to report that the dog has now happily been reunited with its owner.   Many thanks for your help. (S.R.)

Upcoming Events to be held By Millstreet Vintage Club

Below are Dates for upcoming Events on the Schedule to be held by Millstreet Vintage Club to keep a note of in your Diary

Run and BBQ Saturday Evening June 23rd,for details Contact John P Kelleher on 087 8300494.

Ford Escort 50th Celebration Run over Classic Circuit of Ireland Rally Stages Sunday July 1st,for details Contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

Charity Truck Run leaving Millstreet on Sunday July 29th,for details contact Mike P Kelleher on 087 2929430.

More details to be had from the Contacts listed above.

Today: The Annual Fancy Dress Stretcher Race

The Bush Bar hosts the Annual Charity Stretcher Race this June 3rd. It is in aid of the Ian O’Connell Trust Fund and the Fight For Fionn.

Fionn Barry has spent most of his short life suffering and in hospital yet despite this he is still fighting for answers. He was diagnosed at 6 months with infantile spasms which has evolved into a seriously debilitating and Life limiting illness and needs 24 hour care.

16-year-old Ian O’Connell fell from his bike in Killarney National Park, sustaining damage to his neck and spine. The popular young sportsman is undergoing occupational therapy and physiotherapy at the rehabilitation centre in Dún Laoghaire.  A trust set up to help a Killarney teenager who sustained a life-changing injury last August.  [read more …] “Today: The Annual Fancy Dress Stretcher Race”

Parish Newsletter – 3rd June, 2018

PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ – 3rd June, 2018
CANON JOHN FITZGERALD P.P.
TEL NOS. MILLSTREET 029-70043/MOBILE 087-7752948
EMAIL: <email> 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:

RECENT DEATHS: Connie Coakley, Station Road

MASSINTENTIONS THIS WEEK-END:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Donal Cowman, Drishane Road
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Eddie & Peg Forde, Mologhroe
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Kathleen Cashman, Clara Road

Anniversaries: Dermot Murphy, Clara Road; Patricia Kelly, Coomlogane; Sheila O’Connell, West End; Catherine Kelleher, Mill Road; Con Linehan, Dooneen; Eileen O’Keeffe, Dooneen; John Graham, Coolikerane; Pat & Molly Murphy, Ballydesmond; Jerome Dineen, Laharn.  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 3rd June, 2018”

Community Games at the University of Limerick

Well done to this local group who came 3rd in the U16 National Finals of the Aldi Community Games at the University of Limerick. In the photo are: Clodagh O’Connor Cullen, Claire Lyons Banteer, Maggie Moynihan Cullen, Anna Moynihan Cullen, Jayne Harrington Kanturk, Katie O’Sullivan Cullen, Jack O’Sullivan Cullen. Front: Mary Walsh Cullen, Humphrey Moynihan Cullen, and Ava Thornton Millstreet.

Mark starts at #5 for Cork v Limerick this evening

Best of luck to Mark Ellis and to the Cork Hurling team as they take on Limerick in this evening’s Munster Senior Hurling Championship. Mark is due to line out at #5. Stand tickets are mostly sold out. If you can’t make the match, it’s also on Sky Sports Arena.

Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Result: Cork 1-25  Limerick 0-28
Páirc Uí Caoimh
7pm Sat June 2nd

[read more …] “Mark starts at #5 for Cork v Limerick this evening”

Last Evening’s’ Thunderstorm

After a long hot sticky day, the heavens opened at about 7pm for an hour yesterday evening with such intense rain that hasn’t been seen in a good few years leading to some flooding and damage. Any flooding / damage in your area ?

[read more …] “Last Evening’s’ Thunderstorm”

Chloé set for First Championship Start

The very best of luck to Chloé Collins who has been named to start at corner back for Cork in the Munster Senior Ladies Championship Semi Final, tomorrow Saturday June 2nd against Tipperary in Ardfinnan @ 2pm. It’s her first championship start for Cork Seniors !

TG4 Munster Ladies SFC semi-final
Result: Tipperary 1-10 Cork 2-12
in Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Saturday June 2nd 2018, at 2pm

[read more …] “Chloé set for First Championship Start”

Millstreet Tidy Town

With the good weather, Millstreet Tidy Town are back out, making Millstreet a nicer place again. Lots showed up to repaint the picnic area at the Drishane Road last week, and all around town.  Anyone looking to help with future projects please don’t not hesitate to contact them on their Facebook page.

See below for more of what they have been up to:  [read more …] “Millstreet Tidy Town”

Retirement I.N.T.O. Presentations to Susan & to Mary at Café Aroma

Coordinated by Millstreet INTO – and very especially by Joan O’Mahony and Con Meade – a truly impressive Presentation Ceremony took place on Tuesday, 29th May 2018 at Café Aroma, Minor Row, Millstreet to honour Susan O’Connor and Mary Lynch who following many dedicated years of teaching at Rathcoole N.S. recently retired.  Mary Magner representating the national INTO also addressed the large gathering of Teachers.   Accompanying the Retiring Teachers were their husbands Gerry and Der.  Noreen, Joan and Staff of Café Aroma prepared a magnificent banquet of delicious food and drinks for the special occasion.  Here we share a selection of images which will help to give an idea of the wonderful atmosphere – joyful, relaxing and uplifting where superbly witty addresses by Joan, Mary (Magner), Mary (Lynch) and Susan were delivered. We extend sincere congratulations to Mary and Susan for a long, healthy and very Happy Retirement.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Retirement I.N.T.O. Presentations to Susan & to Mary at Café Aroma”