- The HSE has said no full-time GP service for Rathmore. Rathmore currently has a three-day a week GP service operating from the newly refurbished St Joseph’s Day Care Centre, and have to travel to Millstreet outside these days [Kerry Radio]
- Yesterday was the 96th anniversary of the first execution under martial law of an IRA man. Con Murphy, Ballydaly was shot by firing squad ( 1st Feb 1921). Murphy’s Terrace was named after him [The Execution of Con Murphy]
- Yesterday was also St. Bridget’s Day, and one of Seán Radley’s photos of the statue of St.Bridget in Millstreet Church was shared in Brasil ! [ Jonatã F. Russo De Moura]
- The Presentation N.S. were so delighted to welcome so many Grandparents to the special mass to celebrate Grandparents’ Day Catholic Schools Week. Here we share some photographs from the special occasion. [Presentation N.S]
- Farm for Sale: There’s an 81 acre farm for sale in Killetragh. It’s profiled in the Irish Examiner today [Irish Examiner] [maps]
- Jobs: Due to expansion of the business Alps are recruiting for a Logistics Manager … [Irish Jobs]
- Around the districts: Kilcorney / Dromtarriffe: Cancer bus fundraiser at Moll Carthy’s Bridge, Dromtariffe Active Retirement, and Bowling notes [The Corkman]
Death Notice: Nora Creedon, Laught
CREEDON (Laught, Rathcoole): On February 1, 2017, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff of the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, NORA (nee Forde), beloved wife of the late Jerry and loving mother of Eileen (O’Sullivan), Con, Pádraig and Mary Ita (Cronin). Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, daughter-in-law Colette, sons-in-law Jim and John, grandchildren Diarmuid, Mairead, Gillian, Gerard, Nora, Diarmuid, Tomás and Ellen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnephews, great-grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on today (Thursday) from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Friday) at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. In iothlainn Dé go dtugtar sinn.
Very Successful Johnny Cash Event Results in Wonderful Cheque Presentation for “Cancer Connect” Transport
Sharon Hickey presenting a cheque for €700.00 to Neily O’Leary, Chairman West Cork Rural Transport on behalf of Kilcorney Community Association. The proceeds of the Johnny Cash night at Moll Carthy’s Bridge Bar. Also included Tim Leader, Danny Sheehan, Donie Howard, Pat Sheehan and Steve Ellis, Cancer Connect Coordinator.
Thanks for the great support. We thank Donie Howard for the important photograph and caption. (S.R.) [read more …] “Very Successful Johnny Cash Event Results in Wonderful Cheque Presentation for “Cancer Connect” Transport”
Thank you for the Candle Holders
Thank you to the person who left
the candles holders at Tubrid Well.
It was a very kind and thoughtful
gesture. -Paula
Stray Dog in Ballydaly
Dromtarriffe Ladies Football Registration
Dromtarriffe Ladies Football Registration
will be held in the club rooms
next Tuesday night 7th February, from 7:45pm to 8:45pm
Registration fees for 2017
U10: €27, U12-U18: €45, U21-Jnr: €65
Reminder from the Aubane Community Alert Committee Regarding Text Alert Membership
Reminder from the Aubane Community Alert Committee that Text Alert Renewal Forms can be obtained by contacting either John F. Kelleher (086)1942161, Bernard Crowley (087)7924406, or Any Member of the Committee.
Murder at Shandy Hall returns to the Cork Opera House
Having sold out on its debut in Cork Opera House, Ireland’s first murder mystery musical starring Patrick Bergin returns in February 2017. A powerful and original period drama based on a true crime in Victorian County Cork in 1887 and a cast of real characters including a cruel killer; a beautiful governess; a betrayed wife; a canny and clever detective, a brilliant pathologist and a notorious hangman. This production is written and directed by Michael Sheridan based on his best -selling book with music and lyrics by Cork men Alan Kiely and Kevin Connolly.
This local production will also act as a fundraiser for Sullane Haven – A Macroom Senior Citizens Project. Details and booking at CorkOperaHouse.ie
Camogie Registration
Registration for Millstreet Camogie Club
takes place from
7-9pm Tuesday February 7th
in the Parish Centre
Girls from age 6 upwards welcome to register.
New members in any age group welcome.
Members U18 €30 fee, over 18 €40
Murphys Furniture Massive Floor Stock Sale
FEI European Eventing Championships for Young Riders & Juniors 2017
This is the new logo for the 2017 FEI European Eventing Championships for Young Riders & Juniors, which includes Drishane Castle set against the spectacular backdrop of the Clara and Derrynasaggart Mountains.
The best Young Riders and Juniors from across Europe will be vying for success in Millstreet from 19th – 23rd July 2017. Timetables and more details are on millstreet.horse/eu2017 . [read more …] “FEI European Eventing Championships for Young Riders & Juniors 2017”
Eily’s Report – 31 January
Dia is Muire díobh go léir a chairde and welcome to my weekly report.
Today is Grandparents Day at our Catholic Schools. At the 10am Mass the children sang their hymns and did their readings to the joy of all present, and family members were invited to the school afterwards for refreshments and great interaction among the young and the not so young. Many thanks to the teachers and all those involved with the happy occasion.
Tomorrow Wednesday the first day of February and is the Feast Day of one of our great Irish saints, St.Bridget, and the first day of Spring. The morning Mass at ten will include the blessing of St.Bridget Crosses which can be hung up in homes and many other places, to bring safety and blessings throughout the coming year.
Thursday is Candlemas Day. Candles will be Blessed at the 10am Mass. The Candles to be used on the Alter for the coming year will be blessed and people are invited to bring their own Candles for the blessing which can be kept in the home for the coming year. In the past blessed candles were widely used in the home, in time of trouble and worry, during thunderstorms or other times of danger.
Friday is the Feast of St. Blaise. Mass at 7.30pm. will be followed by the Blessing of the Throats. People are invited to come along for this very important feature of the first week of Spring.
Late Donal (Donie) O’Sullivan of Kilcummin, Killarney
The death has occurred of Donal (Donie) O’SULLIVAN
Dooneen & Droumadeesirt, Kilcummin, Killarney, Kerry
Beloved husband of Noreen and loving father of Helen. Very sadly missed and dearly loved by his family, brother Pat, sisters Breda, Joan and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews & nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. “May He Rest In Peace”
Reposing at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Cathedral Place, Killarney on Tuedsay evening (31st Jan. 2017) from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Wednesday at 12.30pm for Requiem Mass at 1.00 pm. Burial afterwards in Old Kilcummin Cemetery. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to the Haematology Day Unit, Cork University Hospital.
[read more …] “Late Donal (Donie) O’Sullivan of Kilcummin, Killarney”
Abunchoftools wins in Clonmel
Abounchoftools #TAMORRISWINNER pic.twitter.com/uthNj9p5G4
— Irish Coursing Club (@ICC_Coursing) January 30, 2017
Congratulations Dan O’Donoghue of Lackabane, breeder of Abunchoftools, who won yesterday’s TA Morris Stakes at the National Coursing Meeting in Clonmel. He also bred Tree Top Kerry (Adios Alonso x Tanyard Kerry)who was yesterday beaten in the third round by the winner of the Horse and Jockey Hotel Oaks. Well done Dan and all involved in today’s success. Aboounchoftools (Adios Alonso x Tanyard Kerry), was trained by John Browne for the Glory-Kilmihill-Syndicate. He won by two lengths in the final.
Death Notice: Hannah Mary O’Sullivan (née Cunningham) Scagh
The death has occurred of Hannah Mary O’Sullivan (née Cunningham) Scagh, Boherbue, Cork and late of Drominagh.
Beloved wife of the late Eugene, sadly missed by her loving Son,Daughters
Brother and Sister in U S A. Reposing at Drews Funeral Home Boherbue, on Monday from 6.30 to 8 pm Reception into the Church of the presentation of The Blessed Virgin Mary Derrinagree on Tuesday for requiem Mass at 12 O’Clock.Funeral afterwards to Dromtarriffe new Cemetery May. She rest in peace.
In Other News – 30th January 2017
- – Munster SHL final: Limerick 1-20 Cork 1-21 – Congrats to Mark Ellis at #5 and the Cork Hurlers who beat limerick to win the first title of the year. [Hogan Stand] [Player Ratings]
- Inis Oírr, in Inis Oírr, ní raibh eolas agam ar fhaitíos,Ná ar an dólás a stopfadh gáirí,Go dtí an lá duairc úd nuair a sheol mo ghrá uaim. Tháinig scamall ar an ngrian, is é dorcha ina dhiaidh. The Funeral. [Lonely Girl 18]
- What lovely fields some pals of mine witnessed in Sráid a’ Mhuillinn, Millstreet today. Fine fields, beautiful fields, lovely lovely fields. And plenty of them. Shur where would ya be going with no bell on your bike! [Rossaí Rossaí] [Barbara Boros]
- Soccer: Corinthians Cup 2nd Round: Rathcoole Rovers 4 Watergrasshill Utd 2 (aet); Buttevant v Los Zarcos (Off);
- Millstreet Camogie Club had their very enjoyable Social Night in the Wallis Arms on Saturday. Here’s some photos from Millstreet Camogie Club, 2
- One of Dr. Richard Radley Leader’s granddaughters (a daughter of Elizabeth Maud Leader) will be 87 this week. RR was a doctor in Millstreet from about 1893 to 1924. Originally from Keale House, he lived in Westbourne House on the Clara Rd.[Imelda Robinson]
- Well done to Millstreet AC athletes who represented Millstreet Community School at the South Munster School Cross Country held at Tramore Valley Park on Friday, especially Caoimhe O’Leary who qualified for the Munsters. [Millstreet Athletic Club, 2]
Carriganima N.S. Open Week
DJ Houz – Wait (ft. Chris Scott)
The latest single by DJ Houz, aka Jeffrey Maya
Back in time with Maureen and Julie
The editor of ‘Irish Roots’ magazine is Maureen Phibbs. The name, says Maureen, is supposed to be from England but the family has been here in Lacken near Blessington for at least two centuries. During that time, they have farmed the same hilly holding in the same townland where she now lives and works in a tidy bungalow next door to the original farmhouse.
She took the slightly unusual surname on marriage to Pat Phibbs, as she was brought up a Hickey from near Millstreet in Cork.
She reckons that the interest in genealogy which she pursues through the magazine reflects her growing up in Munster.
‘The old people spoke for hours at the fireside,’ she muses, recalling the days when she sat and listened to her elders. ‘They knew who everyone was connected to.’ There, in brief, is the essence of the hobby which she now pursues as a business – it is all about connections… Read the full interview on the Bray People
Flower of Macroom 2017
Lee Valley Enterprise Board is delighted to announce that entries are now being taken for the 2017 Flower of Macroom. As part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the lucky winner will have the honour of leading this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade as Grand Marshall!
Mallow Search & Rescue Team Receives Bowing New Year Swim Cheque
Where The Road Takes Me
We thank Presenter John Greene for advance notice of this evening’s programme on C103. (S.R.)
On ‘Where the road takes me’ this Sunday evening, we bring you the second of three programmes which look at the life, career and legacy of Professor Gerry o’Sullivan from Caheragh, who died almost exactly five years ago.
This week we speak to his brother Donal, who tells us that by hook or by crook Gerry would always make it to school every day, even if it meant having to walk the ten mile round trip to Skibbereen.
His wife Breeda talks about the nightmare for any consultant, when they are required to break the news to any patient that nothing more can be done for them
Believing passionately that a cure would be found for aggressive cancers, Gerry o’Sullivan set up the Cork Cancer Research Centre, which has since evolved into an ultra- modern facility, which now houses clinicians and scientists under one roof.
At the centre, we meet Principal Investigator Dr. Mark Tangney who fills us in on their main research topic, which is turning bugs into drugs..
Join John Greene for – ‘Professor Gerry o’Sullivan – Surgeon of Renown – Legacy of hope’. [read more …] “Where The Road Takes Me”
Millstreet Vintage Club Tractor Run to be held Today has been cancelled due to the Weather Conditions
The Tractor run to be ran out of Dromtariffe today has been cancelled due to the Bad Weather, Millstreet Vintage Club apologise for any inconvenience on the short notice of this.
Millstreet Post Office: A Note of Thanks
A sincere note of thanks to the people and community of Millstreet and surrounding areas who supported Millstreet Post Office over the last eighteen years.
A special thank you to my Staff and Postmen. Wishing Noel Keating all the best on his recent retirement.
Best of luck in the future to the New Management of Millstreet Post Office.
Patricia Moynihan
Parish Newsletter – 29th January, 2017
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 29th January, 2017
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:
Mass Intentions this Week-end:
Saturday 28th January:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Kathleen Corcoran, Dooneen
Sunday 29th January: Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Dick Pomeroy, Clara
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Tom, Eileen & Larry Kelleher, Cullen
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Michael Lane, Carriganima
Anniversaries: Peter & Nora Dineen, Cloghoula; Denis & Ellen Murphy, Tullig; Kathy Murphy, Pound Hill; Fr. Denis Manley, The Square; Alex Ryan, Old Coach Avenue; Theresa McCarthy, Kilmeedy; Billy & Kathleen Guerin, Cloghoula & Ballydaly; Johnny & Hannah Fleming, Mologhroe; Patrick Kearney, Lisnaboy; Mary McCarthy, Kilcummin & Aunagloor; Tade & Mary Murphy, Knocknagree. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 29th January, 2017”
In Other News – 28th January 2016
- – Video: Here’s a short quadcopter video of Drishane Castle this week, taking off from near the cemetery. [Instagram]
- Congratulations to all our locals who won Duhallow Senior Scór titles on Friday night: John O’Sullivan of St. Johns GAA for his Recitation, Conor Linehan of Millstreet GAA, Cullen Ballad Group [John Tarrant]
- Tom Creedon Cup Quarter Final: St Michaels v Millstreet, at St. Michael’s, 1pm Sunday 29th January. Start of the Football season already! [Cork GAA] [Millstreet GAA]. St.Michael’s won easily
- Millstreet hospitality energises Breifne on the Beara way: En route, Breifne enjoyed North Cork hospitality at an event that recalled a moving chapter in Irish history. “It’s been an amazing and whirlwind journey so far, many miles covered, thousands of calories burned and hundreds of new friends made”, he said … [The Corkman]
- Congratulations to Brian O’Croinín, Millstreet, and Denis O’Donoghue, Dromtarriffe, on winning prizes in the Cork GAA Draw for January [Cork GAA]
- Mark Ellis is again at #5 in the Cork Senior Hurling team to play Limerick on Sunday 29th January at 2pm in the Co-op Superstores.ie Munster Hurling League Final @ Gaelic Grounds [Cork GAA] [The 42]
- Photos: These two teams represented the Presentation N.S. at the Credit Union Quiz this evening in Mallow. Best of luck girls! [Presentation N.S.]
- St.Brendan’s N.S. are already the proud recipients of two Green Flags – for Waste and Energy, and for the last year have been on the hunt for their third Green Flag, this time for Water … [St.Brendan’s N.S.]
- Bernard O’Donoghue is named as one of the judges for this year’s Ted Hughes Awards for New Work in Poetry [The Poetry Society]
- Steven O’Riordan’s documentary on his sister Joanne “No Limbs No Limits” will be getting its Italian premier this year 🙂 [No Limbs No Limits]
Millstreet Community Hospital must get its respite care beds back
Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan has said that the HSE in Cork need to ensure that respite care beds that were transferred from Millstreet Community Hospital to a private facility to allow for refurbishment works are returned as quickly as possible.
“Last year, six respite care beds were moved to allow refurbishment works be completed. A contract with a private operator was agreed to ensure that the existing capacity was not diminished.
“However, it has come to light recently that the contract with the private operator has ended, yet the six beds have not been reopened in Millstreet Community Hospital. [read more …] “Millstreet Community Hospital must get its respite care beds back”
Delight for John Coleman on Hall of Fame Award
Congratulations to John Coleman and his family on his selection for the Hall of Fame Award at the 96/C103FM Cork GAA Sports Stars Awards last night at the Rochestown Park Hotel – photos below from John Tarrant
Delight for John Coleman on selected Hall of Fame at 96/c103FM
Cork GAA Sports Stars Awards @MillstreetGaa @millstreet_town pic.twitter.com/saOGjEUQJx— John Tarrant (@jgtarrant) January 28, 2017
@millstreet_town @OfficialCorkGAA Congratulations to John Coleman on his award tonight. Club very proud of you. #CorkGAAAwards
— millstreetgaa (@MillstreetGaa) January 27, 2017
[read more …] “Delight for John Coleman on Hall of Fame Award”
Lourdes Table Quiz at The Wallis Arms – Fri. 3rd March 2017 @ 8.00pm
The Table Quiz will take place on Friday 3rd March 2017 at 8pm in The Wallis Arms.
This quiz has become an annual fundraiser to help 5th Year students from Millstreet Community School who are going on pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, to pay for their travel and accommodation. Dervla Murphy and Una Buckley are the students going this year and they will be student helpers with group 12.
Tables: €40/team of four. There will be a raffle. Everyone is welcome to take part in what has become a great community event in support of the students.
(For further details please contact the Community School on 029 70087)
Bernard didn’t win the T.S. Eliot Prize
We hoped he would, he didn’t expect it himself, but in the end Bernard O’Donoghue didn’t win the top poetry prize in this part of the world for his book The Seasons of Cullen Church. The T.S.Eliot prize for 2016 went to Jacob Polley for his book Jackself. But the T. S. Eliot Prize Shortlist Readings took place on the eve of the prize. It was an evening of poetry, dinner and music, and all nominated poets attended. The audio of Bernard’s introduction and reading from the night have been published online, and you can listen to it below:
At the awards ceremony itself, the Chair of the Judges, Ruth Padel, had this to say of Bernard’s book:
“Bernard O’Donoghue’s The Seasons of Cullen Church combines an elegantly wry tone, deceptively easy flow, intimacy with the reader which seems effortless but is actually very original, with scholarly love of poetry down the ages. Many poems think with Dante, Virgil, Old English; many lines give you one more beat than you’d expect and, when you re-read, disclose one more layer of meaning too: very suddenly – just as, he says, the swifts arrive in Cullen, like unexplained gifts on Christmas morning.” [from tseliot.com]
Alas, despite not winning, Bernard’s profile has
once again been elevated, and his nomination has seen him profiled in the Irish national newspapers, as well as [read more …] “Bernard didn’t win the T.S. Eliot Prize”