Death Notice: Fr Jerry O’Mahony, Leeds

Fr Jerry O'Mahony 1934-2015It is with sadness that the Diocese of Leeds announces the death of Fr Jerry O’Mahony. Fr Jerry was born at Main Street, Millstreet, Co. Cork on 11th September 1934. He studied for the priesthood at All Hallows’ College, Dublin and was ordained on 22nd June 1958.

Arriving in England he was appointed Assistant Priest in St.Joseph’s, Bradford where he served for four years before he was appointed to serve in St. Joseph’s, Castleford. His curacy there lasted for six years and in 1966 he was transferred to St. Malachy’s, Halifax. Five years later he served his final curacy in St Peter’s, Doncaster. In October 1973 Fr Jerry became Parish Priest of Sacred Heart, Sowerby Bridge where he enjoyed thirteen years. Three years as Parish Priest of St. Edmund’s, Airedale (Castleford) followed before transferring to Holy Spirit, Heckmondwike where he served for five years until 1996.

His final parish was [read more …] “Death Notice: Fr Jerry O’Mahony, Leeds”

Millstreet in the News – 8th May 2015

Cork County Board of the Volunteers meeting – Millstreet was represented at a meeting in Mallow covering regional activity of the Volunteers in the run up to the 1916 Rising. Presided over by senior officer Tomás Mac Curtáin … (An Phoblacht – 8th May)

Back in the Fold – Kevin Crowley to start at #4 for Cork footballers v Dublin challenge game this Sunday in Cil na Matra as Cork make 11 changes after being hammered by Dublin last week … (the42.ie – 8th May)

They are all prisons – Anti-Deportation Ireland on the Direct Provision centres … (The Cork News – 8th May)

Millstreet students shortlisted for ECO UNESCO Young Environmentalist Award – This achievement comes at the end of five months of hard work developing their project entitled Waste Not Want Not during their lunchtimes with … (the Corkman 7th May)

The Black and Amber Victorious In Opening Round – the Glenville match report in their Intermediate Championship game with Millstreet … (Glenville GAA Club website – may 5th)

Presentation N.S.: Open Day and Recent Updates

2015-05-08 Presentation NS Open Day - posterThe Presentation NS Open Day will be held on Wednesday May 20th, welcoming new pupils and their parents. Details on the poster (right).

Their website has been very active recently, with loads of photos, notices, and updates on what’s happening in the school, and they’ve been getting lots of visitors too. Here are some of the recent items:

Death Notice: Nellie Casey, Ardnageeha, Cullen

CASEY (‘Ardnageeha, Nohoval’, Clanrickarde Estate, Boreenmanna Road, Cork and formerly of Ardnageeha, Cullen and Nohoval, Knocknagree): On May 5, 2015, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family and in the dedicated care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Bon Secours Hospital, NELLIE (nee Buckley), dearly beloved wife of the late Bill, cherished mother of Tadhg, Gobnait (O’Brien) and Maureen, much loved grandmother of Andreas and doting mother-in-law to Terence, fond sister of the late Peggy, Imelda and Nor. Sadly missed and deeply mourned by her heartbroken family, brother John, godson Louis Buckley, relatives, neighbours and her many friends, especially Ann Dunlea.
Reposing at her home, Clanrickarde Estate. Removal on tomorrow, Thursday, from her home, at 7pm to St Joseph’s (SMA) Church, Blackrock Road. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Cullen Cemetery.

Recent Visitors to Millstreet Museum from Kanturk & Australia

Kanturk's Open Doors Group and Australian relatives of the late Jim Forde, Austalia and Liscahane, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Kanturk’s Open Door Women’s Group and Australian relatives of the late Jim Forde, Austalia and Liscahane, Millstreet……All visiting Millstreet Museum on 5th May 2015.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Jobs: Dairy Farm Worker wanted

SNB10625-600A dairy farm close to Millstreet is looking for an employee to do the day to day work on farm – milking cows, feeding calves, cleaning, repairing, tractor work, fencing, observing animals etc.
Experience with cows necessary.

Contact: 086-3644208 or <email>

9th May:the position has been filled

Mass for Junior Cert students and families – Fri. 8th May, Millstreet Community School

A celebration of Mass for the Junior Certificate students of Millstreet Community School will take place on Friday 8th May 2015, 3.20-4.00pm in the school library.  Parents/guardians and grandparents of the students are warmly invited to attend.

Less than two days to go until the Language and Culture Night at Millstreet Community School

The Transition Year students of Millstreet Community School would like to invite you to take part in the 

‘Language and Culture Night’
Thursday 7th May 2015
7pm sharp in Millstreet Community School library

We are holding this event to celebrate all the different languages students in the school can speak (including Irish), and the different countries that they and their families come from.

Afterwards everyone will be invited to the canteen for refreshments from different countries. You might like to bring along a traditional dish to share.

There will be stories, songs and dancing to enjoy so bring your family and friends! The event will be a great celebration of diversity in the Millstreet area.  Admission free.

For more details contact the school on (029) 70087

 

Galaxy Fashion Show 2015 at MCS including Superb Bridesmaids’ Style

From "Maria's Bridesmaids" in Rathcoole one of the many magnificent styles at the recent TY 2015 Galaxy Fashion Show at Millstreet Community School. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
From “Maria’s Bridesmaids” in Rathcoole one of the many magnificent styles at the recent TY 2015 Galaxy Fashion Show in Millstreet Community School. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Intermediate Football Championship Starts Tonight

Intermediate Football Championship

 

Millstreet 0-11 Glenville 0-14 (result 🙁 )

 

in Coachford at 7pm tonight, Monday 4th May

0-5 to 0-8 at half time. We now play the loosers of Kanturk &  Ballydesmond in the “back door”. They play next Wednesday evening.

[read more …] “Intermediate Football Championship Starts Tonight”

Millstreet in the News – 3rd May 2015

Motors & Me: Dan and Anne Barry – the Millstreet couple are profiled with their VW Beetle … (Irish Examiner – May 2nd)

An Fáinne Óir – students from T.Y. got the Silver Fáinne, and one achieved the Gold Fáinne … (MillstreetCommunitySchool.ie – Apr 30th)

Energy Efficiency and Electric Cars – to celebrate the fact that St. Brendan’s has been awarded a second green flag for Energy, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Aidan Mahony with an electric car! … (St.Brendan’s NS – 30th April)

Delightful atmosphere at school TY fashion show – Spring and summer fashions arrived for the Millstreet Community School Transition Year Fashion Show last weekend, with … (Corkman – Apr 30th)

Showtime at the Glen Theatre – young actors from Millstreet, Rathcoole, Lyre, Banteer …  recently gathered together to showcase their talent and their craft under the skilful direction of Elle Lynam of DRAMA! … (Corkman – Apr 30th)

Parish Newsletter – 3rd May, 2015

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 3rd May, 2015
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> http://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: James McLoughlin, Killarney & London
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 3rd May, 2015”

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 256 Now Online

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 256 Now Online

On this weeks Programme we feature The Jamie Wall Fundraiser Event held out in Cullen on Easter Monday, we take a look at the big wide load which was a Transformer that went through Carriganima recently to connect Windmills to the National Grid network, this Giant Transformer was being transported to the Substation located in Cahirdowney for to be fitted, also we go to the Wallis Arms Hotel in Millstreet to catch up with Paddy O`Brien and his Band.

Happy Viewing

[read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 256 Now Online”

On Shaky Ground

2015 Map of Geological Fault Lines of Ireland
The Major Geological Fault Lines of Ireland

The large earthquake in Nepal this last week has been terrible for the people there, but most of us don’t know that in Millstreet, we actually live on a major fault line that was once as active as the any in the world. Referred to as the Killarney-Mallow Fault (KMF), it stretches from the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry to the other side of Mallow and is the point where two continents were colliding. It is a reverse and thrust fault, and it resulted in folding of the rocks that created all the mountains of south of here.

This all happened 270 million years ago, so thankfully we get no serious earthquakes these days. The mountains were once almost three times as large, but they have since been weathered and scoured by glaciers during the ice ages, down to their current shapes, while the valleys have been filled in with debris.

Below are detailed maps and explanations and links to further detail: [read more …] “On Shaky Ground”

Mark Ellis Officially Opens Magnificent New Outdoor Gym at Town Park

 

GAA Sportsman Supreme, Mark Ellis offically opens the hugely impressive Outdoor Gym's 24 Units at Millstreet Town Park on Friday, evening, 1st May 2015. MC Noel Collins (on right of Mark) delivered an outstanding address in which he paid very special tribute to the late Town Park Members whose vision and dedication brought our wonderfully superb People's Park to reality. Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
GAA Sportsman Supreme, Mark Ellis offically opened the hugely impressive Outdoor Gym’s 24 Units at Millstreet Town Park on Friday, evening, 1st May 2015.  MC Supreme Noel Collins (on right of Mark) delivered an outstanding address in which he paid very special tribute to the late Town Park Committee Members whose vision and dedication brought our wonderfully superb People’s Park to reality. Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. (on extreme right) blessed the splendid new development. Millstreet Pipe Band in full uniform marvellously enhansed the historic occasion as weather conditions necessitated colourful umbrellas.  Brendan Murphy and I recorded for LTV2 Millstreet.  Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Millstreet Community School students attend SVP Youth for Justice Exhibition

2015-04-30 Community School Students visit Youth for Justice ExibitionEleven Transition Years from Millstreet Community School attended the SVP Youth for Justice Exhibition in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork on 30th April.  Youth for Justice is an initiative to encourage students to get more involved in their school and local community.  Our students organised three very successful events during the year:

1. Bake Sale in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation in October 2014 which raised €687.22

2.  An Intergenerational Christmas Table Quiz in December 2015

3. Cluichi agus Ceol! An afternoon of games and music involving adults and the TY students in March 2015

Over four hundred students attended from schools all over Cork.  Each set up a display and gave a presentation to everyone present about what was achieved during the year.

Tubrid Holy Well

Today is the start of 2015-04-28 Tubrid Holy Well - photo montageMay, the month known as the month of Mary. As is traditional, many people from near and far join in with their families and friends to come to Tubrid Well to pray the Rosary.

This morning (May 1st) there will be a Rosary and May Day Celebration hosted by our Active Retired Group. The Holy Rosary will be recited there every evening at 8pm this month, and all are welcome.

If you can’t make it to Tubrid, you could visit the new Tubrid Holy Well page. There are lots of nice photos, but it’s always better if you can go to the well and pray there in the tranquil surroundings.

The Rounds: In the month of May each year people [read more …] “Tubrid Holy Well”

New Tidy Towns website

2015 Millstreet Tidy Town and Tourist Association - logoThe new Millstreet Tidy Town Association website is now available. Our sincerest thanks to budgetwebsites.ie without whom this would not have been possible. Especially to Niamh and her team. So we are well and truly up and running. Our facebook page over the last 2 weeks has proved a huge success. Our website is millstreettidytown.ie will hopefully be the same. Also our Twitter account went live this evening @millstreettidyt. And lastly our email address is millstreettidytown @ gmail.com

We look forward to hearing your feedback on these accounts and contact us please, especially with photos of your goings and your street is doing for the Tidy Town Competition this year.

[read more …] “New Tidy Towns website”