Cullen Pipe Band – Cake Sale and 75th Anniversary Dinner Dance

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2016-03-13 Cullen Pipe Band Cake Sale - posterCullen Pipe Band Cake Sale taking place after mass on March 13th.

Cullen Pipe Band 75th Anniversary Social in the Dromhall Hotel, Killarney March 19th 2016. Tickets €30 available March 13th during annual cake sale in band hall or from Patrick Flemming 087 6333793 or Con Houlihan 087 2347651. A commemorative booklet with photographs will also be published please bring along any photographs you have to the cake sale where they will be copied and returned immediately
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The Crystal Project – looking for kind, caring, and dependable people

2016-03 The Crystal Project - logoThe Crystal Project, the community dementia project in North Cork, led by the HSE, are currently looking for volunteers in the area. We are on the lookout for kind, caring and dependable people to join our team of social volunteer visitors. If you are interested in volunteering with the project or would like to find out more about what we do:

Phone: Christine O’Riordan 086-0255205 / Sheena Cadoo 086-7871818
Visit: www.crystalproject.ie
Email: <email>

March By The Finnow

RobbirtreeOn a budding birch tree the male robin on song
Near where old Finnow river goes babbling along
Though the wind from the high country by Clara Hill
Does blow with a touch of a wintry chill
In mid March in the earlier days of the Spring
When the early nesting birds are commencing to sing
The swallows not yet back on their breeding ground
And the chill of the Winter it is still around
And the old Finnow River in flood waters of brown
Babbles through the fields and bogs by Millstreet Town
Though in shady places by ditch and hedgerow
The wildflowers of Nature in the blustery winds blow
Where Finnow from the high country the Cails does meet
Just west of the Duhallow Town of Millstreet.

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Missy chewed through her lead

2016-03-01 Missy is missing in the Millstreet areaThis is Missy. Yesterday she chewed through her lead and escaped from one of our volunteers. She was hit by a car and ran off in Millstreet, she was on her way to her new home so does not know the area – from CARE Rescue

If you have seen her, contact CARE Rescue at 085-1257557 or <email>
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Rathmore St.Patrick Day Parade

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Grand Marshall Mary Hickey – 2014 Kerry Rose, and teacher at Presentation NS Millstreet

The sixth annual Rathmore St.Patrick Day Parade takes place on

Sunday March 13th. 2016 at 2pm

Led by this year’s Grand Marshall – Mary Hickey former Kerry rose

ALL FLOATS WELCOME:  Categories are: Best overall float, and Frank Buckley cup; Best vintage vehicle; Best commercial float; Best organisation / group; Best window display; Best dressed buggy / prism; Best dressed pet!

Further information from 0876676817, No Street Traders

Death Notice: Peggy Barrett, Fortgrady

The death has occurred of Peggy Barrett, Forthgrady, Banteer.
Passed away on March 1st at Kanturk Community Hospital. Rosary on Wednesday evening at 7.15pm in McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on Thursday from 6.30pm followed by removal at 8pm to St. John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Juvenile GAA: Player Registration

2014-10-25 Millstreet GAA - crest logoMillstreet Juvenile GAA Club registrations will take place

tonight, Wednesday 2nd February

from  7-9 p.m. in the GAA Hall., Millstreet.

All players must be registered in order to train and play.  €30 for first child, €45 for two children and €60 per family. Only fully completed forms with payment can be accepted.

Queries – 087  953 3213

Details of Millstreet St.Patrick’s Day Parade 2016

MILLSTREET ST PATRICKS DAY COMMITTEE

Hello all, please find below details of the St Patricks day parade in Millstreet.

CHANGE IN PARADE ROUTE

2016 marks the start of a new chapter for Millstreet St Patricks Day Parade, as we are changing the route the parade takes. The parade will now commence in the front carpark of the Green Glens on the Station Road. This change was due to increases in the numbers of individuals and floats taking part over the last number of years. For the first time in a long time we will have all participates in the one place, this will ensure that we will be able to maintain our high level of safety and comfort we offer to all taking part.

The route is as follows

Starting in the Green Glens Carpark Station Road at 5.00 pm, taking a left at Corkery’s corner, up to viewing stand in the square and will break up at the turn off for the fair field carpark in Minor row.

This will enable people to get back into the square quickly and also access the carpark. For vehicles wishing to return back up to the square, you may turn at the Dairygold front carpark.

1916

Millstreet St Patricks Day Parade committee have introduced a new category this year to commemorate 1916, we are looking for individuals and groups to take part. [read more …] “Details of Millstreet St.Patrick’s Day Parade 2016”

Death Notice: Estie Manley, London & Tullig House

Estie Cashman-ManleyThe death has occurred on Sunday 21st February 2016 of Sheila Esther (Estie) Manley, of Muswell Hill, London, (née Cashman, Tullig House). Much loved and will always be remembered by all her friends and family.

Mother of the late Kathleen, and Michelle. Sister to the late Paddy, Denis, Bill, Fr. Michael, Jim. Deeply regretted by her husband John Manley (formerly of the Square), daughters Diane, and Marie, grandchildren, sisters Agnes, Stella, Cecily, Eileen, and Noreen, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Requiem Mass will be said in the church of Our Lady of Muswell (1 Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, London N10 1PN) on Monday 7th March 2016 at 10:00 am. The committal will follow at St Marylebone Crematorium, East End Road, East Finchley N2 0RZ immediately after the mass.

Obituary & details: esthermanley.muchloved.com
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“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Topics on “Ireland’s Own”, Eurovision & Lots More

Glynn is a Eurovision expert and enthusiast from Co. Monaghan while Eamonn has written some 200 historic articles for "Ireland's Own". Both gentlemen feature on our 10pm interview tonight on "Radio Treasures" on www.corkmusicstation.com
Glynn is a Eurovision expert and enthusiast from Co. Monaghan while Eamonn from Co. Wexford has written some 200 historic articles for “Ireland’s Own”. Both gentlemen feature on our 10pm interview tonight on “Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com
We look back on the recent General Election.
We look back on the recent General Election.
We chat about Millstreet's Coirceal Cainte.
We chat about Millstreet’s Coirceal Cainte.

Our music tonight places focus on the American Civil War and the film “Gettysburg”.  Tune into “Radio Treasures” tonight from 9.30 to 11.00.  Happy Listening!   (S.R.)

Death Notice: Mary Fitzpatrick, formerly of Rathcoole

FITZPATRICK (St Vincent’s Centre, Cork and formerly of Rathcoole, Mallow): MARY. On February 29, 2016, peacefully, at the Mercy University Hospital, Cork, sister of the late John, David, Tim, Nellie and Kitty. Deeply regretted by her nephews, and nieces, their families, her friends and carers at St Vincent’s Centre. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in St John’s Church, Dromagh on this Tuesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by Prayers. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on tomorrow, Wednesday, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Eily’s update – 1st March

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Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a caidre and welcome.

Today is the first day of March and tradition has it that if March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb.  So we live in hope.

Well thank God the General Election is all over, goodness knows it created a great stir in every corner of the country, and the amount of voluntary effort that goes into it can only be imagined. The putting up of the posters, (and repairing them after the storms). The canvassing, the debating, the pleading for your vote. I think you have to be very special sort of person.

In our area at least the die has been cast. And we congratulate those who were successful, but our hearts go out to those who were not. Áine Collins worked so hard for us over the past five years and is responsible for so many great new developments in our area. Not least among them the funding for the bridge across the Blackwater at Dooneen. The €4m funding for our local hospital, to name but a couple. We will miss her so much. Not that we find any fault with the men, but you can’t beat the “Woman’s Touch”.

Many thanks Aine for all your great work. And we wish you the best of health and happiness in the years ahead.

The annual March Fair in Millstreet, last Sunday, was almost a non-event. The feeling is that there may have been some confusion as to when it was on. Our March Fair is self advertising, as it is held on the Sunday nearest to the First of March. So last Sunday was the right day. Very few horses turned up and the trade stands in the town were few and far between. Still there was a lot to see. Hens and ducks and sheepdog pups drew great attention, and the popular honour was there in the West End, with her antique treasures, in gold and silver.

[read more …] “Eily’s update – 1st March”

Kilcorney Angling & Leisure Group Table Quiz This Friday at 9pm

Kilcorney Angling & Leisure Group

 Table Quiz 

At

Moll Carthys Bridge Bar

On this

Friday March 4th

At

9.00pm. 

Table of 4       €20.00.

Quizmaster:   Pat Sheehan. 

The picnic areas and river walks need annual maintenance at the following locations: 

  • Kilcorney Village to Donoure Heights
  • Donoure Falls to Crinaloo Bridge
  • Moll Carthys Bridge 

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

We thank Donie Howard for this important notice. (S.R.)

Thank You, Áine

Sincere thanks, Áine, for the truly magnificent dedication and splendid commitment you have so enthusiastically demonstrated over the past five years as our Local Fine Gael T.D. in the tremendous promotion of Millstreet, its environs and well beyond.   Your heartfelt interest and most helpful approach have been so very evident in all that you have achieved as Government Representative.    We have been so blessed to have had such an efficiently operated Local Office on our Main Street with wonderfully obliging Staff Members.    We know that someone of your calibre, genuine interest and leadership qualities will continue to inspire our great nation and our very own community in the years ahead.   Míle, míle buíochas, Áine.   We also congratulate Michael Creed, Michael Moynihan and Aindrias Moynihan on their recent election to Dáil Éireann.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Community Text Alert System Now in Operation in the Area

Millstreet Community Text Alert System is now in operation in the area. Any suspicious sightings of persons / vehicles are to be reported to Macroom Gardaí 026-20590 (24hr).

Everyone is requested to store this number in their personal mobile phone. If you wish to join this system please contact Pat 087 2435855, Marie 087 2802529 or Joseph 0872823646.

We thank Marie Twomey for this very important notice.  (S.R.)

General Assembly of the Twinning Committee in Brittany

Our wonderful Friends from Pommerit le Vicomte photographed recently attending their annual assemly. Please note the report below from Daniel and Nelly to whom we extend our sincere thanks for the great image and report. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Our wonderful Friends from Pommerit le Vicomte photographed recently attending their General Assembly. Please note the report below from Daniel and Nelly to whom we extend our sincere thanks for the great image and interesting report. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

The General Assembly of the Twinning Committee took place in the Community Council Hall last Friday on February 26th.   About twenty people were present to listen to the words of the president Yves ALLAIN. He redrew year 2015 with the stay of our Irish cousins at the beginning of September. A very good week which still strengthened the links between our two municipalities. The Bagad and the group ” Drôles de Dames “ wish to join to the next journey to Millstreet in 2017 or 2018.

The meeting was closed with a video projection of the week of exchange and of course a little drink!

Very Best Wishes –

Daniel and Nelly IGIGABEL

Magnificent Sunset Scene Captured by Fr. James This Evening

From Fr. James McSweeney
Chaplain Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí
(Bantry Community College)
As Fr. James states: "I took this pic earlier while out for my Sunday afternoon walk. I just hit it lucky before the clouds rolled in from the west. A few minutes later and the moment was gone!" Many thanks, Fr. James McSweeney who is Chaplain at Bantry Community College - for the exquisite image. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
As Fr. James states:
“I took this pic earlier while out for my Sunday afternoon walk.
I just hit it lucky before the clouds rolled in from the west.
A few minutes later and the moment was gone!”  Many thanks, Fr. James McSweeney who is Chaplain at Bantry Community College – for the exquisite image.  Note Drishane Castle and the snow covered mountains.  Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)

Death Notice: Mary Allen, Dublin & Derinagree

Mary Allen (nèe Kelleher) late of Marley Grange, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 and formerly of Moher, Derinagree, Co. Cork died on 25th February, 2016, in the tender, loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Tallaght Hospital, beloved wife of the late Jack and loving sister of the late Nora, Eileen, Kathleen, John and Con; she will be sadly missed by her daughter Antoinette, son-in-law Philip, adored grandchildren Sarah, Laura, Helena and Daragh, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

There will be a gathering for family and friends, with prayers, on Monday evening, 29th February, from 6pm to 7pm, at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, 1st March, at 10am in the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Rise, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, Rockbrook, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. May she rest in peace.

Parish Newsletter – 28th February, 2016

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday of Lent – 28th February, 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:

RECENT DEATHS: Peter Roche, Drishanebeg; Eileen O’Leary, Macroom; Tom O’Mahony, Boherbue & Millstreet; Tom Kelleher, Carriganima; Estie Cashman-Manley, Tullig & London.

Mass Intentions this Week-end:
Saturday 27th February:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.                  Andrew Hickie, The Square
Sunday 28th February:
Ballydaly  9.00 a.m.                            Theresa Flynn-Clarke, Wexford & England (recently deceased)
Cullen     10.15 a.m.                          Matthew & Hannah Murphy, Lisnaboy
Millstreet 11.30 a.m.                         Martin & Maureen Moran, Ballyvouskil

Anniversaries: Margaret, William & the deceased members of the Radley Family, Minor Row; Denis Dennehy, Pound Hill; Theresa Manley, The Square; Jerry Corkery, Coomlogane; Madge Kelleher, Aubane; Suzanne Dennehy, Lisnaboy; Margaret Casey, Toorenbawn; Jeremiah & Hannah Kelleher, Toorenbawn; Paddy O’Sullivan, Cahirbarnagh; Tom Enright, Newcastlewest; Michelle Manley-Bates, London; Sr. Barbara Davis, Good Shepherd Convent Limerick & Tanyard. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 28th February, 2016”

General Election 2016 – Count Updates

Updates from RTÉ at the Count Centre in Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig (give it a few seconds to load up):

Please note that there are some spammy tweets in the middle of the feed. We can’t do much about them. Best to just ignore them, and concentrate on the relevant messages.


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Special Concert in Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel Friday 11th March

There will be a special concert in Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel Friday 11th March at 8.30pm
The concert will feature well known popular singer Elmarie O’ Dwyer and her group joined by special guest Willie Relihan
087 2205566.    We thank Jack Roche of Rockchapel for this notice.  (S.R.)

Death Notice: Peter Roche, Drishanebeg

2009 Peter Roche, DrishanebegROCHE (Drishane Beg, Millstreet and late of Carriganima): On February 25, 2016, peacefully, at home, PETER, beloved husband of Essie (nee Burke) and loving father of Aileen, Catherine, David, Stephen, Margaret and Cora, brother of the late Peggy, Paddy, James, Connie, Stephen, Fr Jack and Diarmaid. Very deeply regretted by his family, sisters Maureen and Nora and brother Liam, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law Donal, Barry and Paddy, daughters-in-law Cecilia and Siobhan, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only, please.

General Election 2016 in Millstreet, Aubane, Rathcoole & Macroom

1General Election 2016 in Millstreet -600 2General Election 2016 in Millstreet -600 22General Election 2016 in Millstreet -600 23General Election 2016 in Millstreet -600 24General Election 2016 in Millstreet -600 13General Election 2016 in Millstreet -600 18General Election 2016 in Millstreet -600Let’s view further images relating to the lead up of General Election 2016 in the Millstreet area. Our visit to Aubane Community Centre relates to the meeting organised to discuss the future of school transport.  Rathcoole Playschool pictures highlights the mock election project celebrated in the school….Most of the events were recorded on Thursday, 25th Feb. 2016.   (S.R.) [read more …] “General Election 2016 in Millstreet, Aubane, Rathcoole & Macroom”