Encouraging Millstreet Website Support Received

Today, while shopping in Millstreet an uplifting further gesture of support for our work on the Millstreet Website was received.   Following our recent church gate collection for the combined funding of both our Museum and Website it’s totally encouraging to note the response our appeal has received from loyal followers of our Website living elsewhere in Ireland and across the world in such a generous and concrete manner.  The relative of one such kind follower (who wishes to remain anonymous) donated €50.00 towards the support of our website.  Míle buíochas for this much appreciated gesture.   This contribution will be added to our overall fund as we continue to share such news as the following:

Millstreet Community Singers together with Tom and Noreen Meaney joined us at Freemount Heritage Centre for two recordings of Jimmy Reidy's "Round the Fireside" series which we were asked to coordinate during which a special tribute is paid to the late Tom Goggin. The first programme on c103 local radio is scheduled to be broadcast on Monday, 29th Aug. 2016 at 9.50pm while the second one is being transmitted on Monday, 5th Sept. at 9.50pm. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Members of Millstreet Community Singers together with Tom and Noreen Meaney joined us at Freemount Heritage Centre for two recordings of Jimmy Reidy’s “Round the Fireside” series which we were asked to coordinate during which a special tribute is paid to the late Tom Goggin. The first programme on c103 local radio is scheduled to be broadcast on Monday, 29th Aug. 2016 at 9.50pm while the second one is being transmitted on Monday, 5th Sept. at 9.50pm. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Sincere Thanks from Margaret & Phil

Fr. Paddy O'Byrne congratulates Phil Twomey (on left) and Margaret Bourke on their recent retirement following many splendid years of wonderfully dedicated service at Millstreet Credit Union both at Church Street in the former setting and also at the present Credit Union Centre in The Square. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Fr. Paddy O’Byrne congratulates Phil Twomey (on left) and Margaret Bourke on their recent retirement following many splendid years of wonderfully dedicated service at Millstreet Credit Union both at Church Street in the former setting and also at the present Credit Union Centre in The Square. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Margaret & Phil wish to express heartfelt appreciation for the many flowers, Mass Bouquet Cards, Greeting Cards, Texts, Emails, Gifts and very kind words of thanks - all received in recent weeks when it became known that Phil and Margaret had retired from Millstreet Credit Union. Their friendliness, assistance and advice was greatly valued by so many. Every happiness, fulfilment and contentment to both throughout a long, healthy and relaxing retirement.
Margaret & Phil wish to express heartfelt appreciation for the many flowers, Mass Bouquet Cards, Greeting Cards, Texts, Emails, Gifts and very kind words of thanks – all received in recent weeks when it became known that Phil and Margaret had retired from Millstreet Credit Union. Their friendliness, assistance and advice was greatly valued by so many. Every happiness, fulfilment and contentment to both throughout a long, healthy and relaxing retirement.  Pictured here at “Nibbles”, West End, this morning.

[read more …] “Sincere Thanks from Margaret & Phil”

Eily’s Report – 23rd Aug. 2016

Dia is Muire díobh go léir a chairde and welcome to my weekly Report from Millstreet.eily1-150x150[1]

The down turn in the weather over the weekend did much to spoil a lot of carefully planned events. The residents of Drishane put many hours of planning into their first ever Garden Fete. It was going to be a gala outdoor presentation with fun and games and food and music and crafts of many countries on the list but alas the continuous rains forced the entire programme to be held indoors. However not to be outdone the organisers still forged ahead and put on the best show they could.

In the dining area there was a wide variety of foods representing many lands ,Pakistan, Lithuania , South Africa ,to name but a few. And the people were there to serve the food,say what it contained , and tell a little about from where it came. Further down in the function room there were displays of different crafts from pottery to bead craft and many other things in between. [read more …] “Eily’s Report – 23rd Aug. 2016”

New Briery Gap Box Office

“Our new Box Office is now open at South Square Macroom. Many thanks to everyone for their support and good wishes since the fire earlier this Summer. The Box Office is open on Monday & Tuesday from 12-5pm and on Thursday & Friday from 12-5:30pm. Some real treats lie ahead this Autumn, for further info please call 026 41917, email <email> or visit brierygap.ie“

Many thanks for your continued support,
Aidan Finbarr Vaughan | Box Office Supervisor

Millstreet Set Dancers – Second at the Fleadh Cheoil

2016-08-21 Millstreet Set Dancers, second at the Fleadh CheoilCongratulations to Millstreet Set Dancers who won Silver in the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil 2016 in Ennis (Rince Seit (Mná) / Full Set (Ladies) 12-15). A fantastic achievement!! Well done girls!
Back row – Niamh Tarrant, Katie Healy, Leah Saunders, Hannah Keane, Hannah O’ Regan. Front row – Orla Twomey, Gemma O’ Regan, Abby Ring.

Also a special mention to Katie O’ Sullivan, of Millstreet Comhaltas (U12 Irish Sean nÓs Singing) who won the Bronze Medal. [full results] [read more …] “Millstreet Set Dancers – Second at the Fleadh Cheoil”

Patrick wins two All Ireland Gold Medals at the Fleadh Cheoil

Massive congratulations to Patrick O’Callaghan from Millstreet and the Kilcummin Dancers on their success at the Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis! Patrick won two All-Ireland gold titles this weekend, one in the u18 mixed-set and another gold All Ireland title in the u18 half-set. He has won 5 gold all ireland titles in the past 3 years with Kilcummin!2016-08-21 Patrick O'Callaghan Fleadh Cheoil 03

[read more …] “Patrick wins two All Ireland Gold Medals at the Fleadh Cheoil”

Shandrum Céilí Band Wins the All-Ireland for a Second Year

Millstreet’s Tadhg O’Sullivan has won yet another All-Ireland medal with the Shandrum Céilí Band, who won the Senior Band competition for the 2nd year in a row in Ennis on Sunday night – the standard of music was unbelievably high but the Shandrum were truly deserving of first place -The attached video is of their performance after their win at the gig rig which officially closed the Fleadh.  We thank Miriam O’Sullivan for this wonderful news and for sharing the video.  Sincere congratulations to Tadhg on such a hugely prestigious win – for the second year in a row!  (S.R.)

Very Best Wishes to Denise Collins at Rose of Tralee 2016

Numerous wonderfully colourful signs and posters are in evidence in Cork and Kerry for Cork Rose Denise Collins who is from Knocknaloman in the county of Cork – an exquisite setting between Millstreet and Rathmore.  Denise also features on the front page of today’s “Irish Examiner” looking absolutely magnificent.  We shall all be looking out for Denise on television tonight during this hugely popular event live from Tralee.   We all wish Denise the very best of luck as the representative supreme of Cork in the Rose of Tralee 2016.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) 1Denise Collins Cork Rose 2016 -6003Denise Collins Cork Rose 2016 -6004Denise Collins Cork Rose 2016 -600 [read more …] “Very Best Wishes to Denise Collins at Rose of Tralee 2016”

Death Notice: Dominic Lawlor, Clara Rd.

527981_457372140963745_1991726298_n_rszLawlor (14 Clara Road, Millstreet, Co. Cork) on August 20th 2016, peacefully at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, after a short illness in the presence of his loving family. Dominic, beloved husband of Mary (nee Kelleher), loving father of Patrick, Barry and Catriona, devoted granda of Erin, Mia, Evan, Saoirse, Freya and Kia. Brother of the late Martin. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughter, sons, grandchildren, brothers Micheal, Peter, Anthony, John and sisters Marie (Kelleher, Killarney), Margaret (Murphy Drangan), aunts, daughters-in-law Celine and Jennifer, son-in-law Garrett, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Rosary at his home on this Sunday evening at 8.00 pm. Reposing at Tarrant’s funeral home, Millstreet, on Monday from 6.00pm followed by removal at 8.00pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St.Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Parish Newsletter – 21st August, 2016

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – 21st August, 2016
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 20th August:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.                  Eimear O’Mahony, Inchileagh
Sunday 21st August:
Ballydaly   9.00 a.m.                            Eugene & Margaret McCarthy, Coolinarne & Denis & Margaret McCarthy, Boherbue
Cullen      10.15 a.m.                           Connie Kelly Snr & his son Connie Kelly, Ploverfield
Millstreet 11.30 a.m.                          Danny Lynch & the deceased members of The Lynch Family, Kippagh

Anniversaries: Han O’Keeffe, Mill View, Seamus O’Connor, Tullig, Paddy O’Shea, Coole Denis O’Shea, Killowen, Seamus O’Driscoll, West End & Banteer, Batt & Julia Cronin, Lisnasheershane, Nora Kelleher, Lislehane, Joe Leader, Glenleigh, Breda Dennehy, Moll Carthy’s Bridge. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 21st August, 2016”

Pitch & Putt: Alan O’Connor & Discount Store Trophies

pirch n puttThe Alan O’Connor Memorial Trophy(gents and juvenile boys), and
the Discount Store Trophy (Ladies and juvenile girls)
can be played tonight Friday @ 7pm or tomorrow Saturday @ 3pm
with the presentation taking place after the usual 6pm Scramble
on Tuesday evening next 23rd August.

– from Millstreet Pitch & Putt

Cinema: “Mick”

This local documentary by LTV & The Michael Collins Centre traces the life of Michael Collins, from his birth near Clonakilty in 1890, through his school days at Lisavaird and Clonakilty national schools. It follows his time working in London, his role in the 1916 rebellion and Collins coming to the fore as one of the most important Irish leader of The War of Independence. Events in Dublin and West Cork during that war are highlighted as is the division over the treaty. The Civil War and “The Big Fella’s” death in Beal na Blath in 1922 are explored. The film uses dramatic sketches and interviews with relatives of the people involved to tell the story of this extraordinary period of Irish history. We have a look at the Michael Collins monuments around the country, including the unveiling of the [read more …] “Cinema: “Mick””

Millstreet Set Dancers to Compete in the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil

Best of Luck to Millstreet Set Dancers competing in the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in the West County Hotel, Ennis this Friday!
Also, we wish all other members of the  Millstreet Ceoltas Branch luck in their competitions over the weekend!
Please get behind your local teams and show them your support!!
Best of Luck to Millstreet Set Dancers competing in the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in the West County Hotel, Ennis this Friday

[read more …] “Millstreet Set Dancers to Compete in the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil”

Mahwish talks about DP and next weekend’s garden Fête

Mahwish is a Pakistani mother of three who arrived in Ireland with her husband and three children a year and a half ago. She has been living in the Millstreet Drishane Castle Accommodation centre since June last year, and talks about the challenges and also about a fundraising Fête in Drishane she is organising for school books, uniforms, etc for the children who are staying there, which takes place in Drishane Castle next Saturday 20th August from 2-6pm.

The interview is by Roos Demol and was first aired on Irish Radio International yesterday.

Terence McSwiney Historic Badge at Millstreet Museum

On this Sunday, 21st August 2016 President Michael D. Higgins will officially open the new state-of-the-art Independence Museum at Kilmurry (near Lissarda) following his delivery of the Michael Collins oration at nearby Béal na Bláth (at which Millstreet Pipe Band perform annually).  The original Kilmurry Museum was named the Terence McSwiney Museum because of his close connection with the area.   Several years ago before the official opening of Millstreet Museum in 1980 I recall visiting that impressive Museum where Mrs. O’Sullivan gave me such a wonderful welcome and provided a superb guided tour of the splendid Centre.  To mark this Sunday’s historic event we here feature from our Lucey-Coleman Collection at Millstreet Museum a truly historic Terence McSwiney & Family Badge – part of a larger selection of important medals and badges.   We hope to share images from this Sunday’s Kilmurry event at a later point. Incidentally, due to further very generous contributions towards our recent annual church gate collection for Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Website – our final amount has reached a much appreciated €1,820.00 for which we are truly grateful. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)3Terence McSwiney Badge at Millstreet Museum -6002Terence McSwiney Badge at Millstreet Museum -6004Terence McSwiney Badge at Millstreet Museum -6001Terence McSwiney Badge at Millstreet Museum -600

Leaving Cert Results Day 2016 at Millstreet Community School

This morning we pictured some of the Millstreet Community School Students with Principal Pat Piggott and Deputy Principal, Frances Kearney as Leaving Cert Results were made available. We wish the many Students every success for the future. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
This morning we pictured some of the Millstreet Community School Students with Principal Pat Pigott and Deputy Principal, Frances Moynihan as Leaving Cert Results were made available. We wish the many Students every success for the future. We thank Marion Buckley for assisting in the captions.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)   From left:  Pat Pigott (Principal) Marc Schmiedel, Stefan Healy, Megan O’Leary, Darren Kiely, Ellie May Bradley, Padraig Maguire,  Frances Moynihan (Deputy Principal).
Pat Pigott (Principal), Shauna O’Sullivan, Terence Black, Mikey Burke, Jason O’Connor, Frances Moynihan (Deputy Principal)
From left: Pat Pigott (Principal), Shauna O’Sullivan, Terence Black, Mikey Burke, Jason O’Connor, Frances Moynihan (Deputy Principal);
Frances Moynihan (Deputy Principal), Jack Brady, Seán Óg O’Connor, Dylan Condon, Pat Pigott (Principal).
From left: Frances Moynihan (Deputy Principal), Jack Brady, Seán Óg O’Connor, Dylan Condon, Pat Pigott (Principal).
Celebrating at Café Aroma this morning the Leaving Cert Results just received - from left: Michael O'Keeffe, Michelle O'Sullivan, Anna Keane and Billy Cronin.
Celebrating at Café Aroma, Millstreet this morning the Leaving Cert Results just received – from left: Michael O’Keeffe, Shauna O’Sullivan, Anna Keane and Billy Cronin.

Death Notice: Ethna Crowley

The death has occurred of Ethna (Colleen) CROWLEY (née Shaw)
Lucan, Dublin / Millstreet, Cork / Dungarvan, Waterford.

Crowley (Nee Shaw) (Lucan and formerly of Millstreet and Dungarvan) August 15th 2016 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at The Hermitage Hospital, Ethna (Colleen) beloved wife of the late Ted and dear mother of Henry, Mary, Teddy, Pam and the late Con and Joan. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Gerry, daughters-in-law Gina, Mary and Julie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Removal from Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan to St. Patrick’s Church, Esker on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11:00 O’clock followed by burial in Esker Cemetery. [read more …] “Death Notice: Ethna Crowley”

Results from the John “Sing” O’Sullivan Trophy at Pitch & Putt Club

We thank Joan Casey for the following Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club Report.  (S.R.)
1st – Team F
Cian O’Connor Mags (Captain)
Brian O’Sullivan
Michael Twomey
Shane Browne
Joan Casey
Lauren Corcoran
Padraig Sheehan
2nd – Team A
Conor Casey (Captain)
James Hickey
Denis Kiely
Shane Cremin
Pat Breen
Mairead Reen
3rd – Team C
Aoife Casey (Captain)
Frank Reen
Micheal Hurley
Ronan Corcoran
Next Friday 19th August @ 7pm and Saturday 20th @ 3pm The Alan O’Connor Memorial Trophy will be played by Gents and Juvenile boys while the ladies and Juvenile girls will play for The Discount Store Trophy.

Eily’s Report – 16th Aug 2016

Dia is Muire díobh go léir a chairde and welcome to my weekly Report .eily1-150x150[1]

We said it would be a busy week but found that that was a bit of an understatement.

The passing of the legendery Rita Hickey came as a little surprise in mid week. Her passing brought people from many parts both at home and abroad to pay homage to their wonderful teacher. Ninety seven year old Rita came to Millstreet in 1942/3 from Tullow Co. Carlow to teach at our Presentation Convent School at secondary level. From where she progressed with her husband Garret along with Joe Garvey to start the first secondary school in Millstreet. It was a very new venture at the time, a ground-breaking project. From cautious beginnings it grew to be the most successful school in the south. Students came from miles away to attend,some cycling as much as ten miles to and from every day,while others took lodgings in the town. Such was the hunger that people had for Education at the time. So it was no surprise that Rita’s demise brought loving ,grateful past pupils from all quarters to pay their final homage to the great Lady who gave them the high quality of life that they are enjoying today. [read more …] “Eily’s Report – 16th Aug 2016”

Castlemagner Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine

The Parish pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, September 11th.   This is National Grandparents pilgrimage day. A bus will travel on the day from Castlemagner. The fare is €25. Anyone wishing to travel on the day, please contact Kathleen at 086 8521808 for further information.  We thank Kathleen Moylan for this important notice.  (S.R.)