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The Wonderful Wedding of Catríona & John on Saturday
We extend sincere congratulations to Catríona & John and wish them every happiness in the years ahead. We now share further images from the great occasion which was superbly recorded by videographers and [read more …] “The Wonderful Wedding of Catríona & John on Saturday”
Clocks got Forward Tonight
Don’t forget that
At 1am tonight the clocks go forward to 2am.
An hour less sleep tonight :-(, but an extra hour of sunshine in the evenings 🙂
Inspiring Twelve Hour Spinathon at The Square Attracts Great Response
And many more joined in as the twelve hours progressed. The Spinathon will end at midnight. Great credit is due to the dedicated Coordinators and especially to Saoirse and Ann to whom we extend our best wishes for a very successful [read more …] “Inspiring Twelve Hour Spinathon at The Square Attracts Great Response”
Kilcorney NS Bird Boxes
The pupils of Kilcorney N.S. are always very aware of the tough lives our little bird friends lead throughout the winter season. In order for them to settle comfortably into the breeding season, and to entice our migratory birds back home, we built and painted 36 bird boxes.
We really enjoyed hammering the nails into the sides of each box and couldn’t wait to get our hands dirty with the paint. Luckily for us the sun shone all day and so we got to complete our manual labour outside!
At the end of the day we each got to bring our bird box home. We couldn’t wait to hang them up and wait for some visitors to call.
To see more photos of the bird-boxes and other happenings at Kilcorney NS, go to the Kilcorney NS website ( kilcorneyns.ie ), where they love to share their stories and photos.
Parish Newsletter – Palm Sunday – 29th March, 2015
* Please note that details of all the Holy Week ceremonies are below
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Palm Sunday – 29th March, 2015
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: John Ring, Cullen; Michael Rea, Bagnalstown; Eileen Corbett, Kanturk; Kevin Buckley, Boston. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Palm Sunday – 29th March, 2015”
Death Notice: Kevin Buckley, Massachusetts
BUCKLEY, Kevin, of West Roxbury,formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2015 surrounded by his family. Beloved son of the late Stephen and Catherine (Long) Buckley of Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland.Survived by his brothers John and his wife Nancy Buckley of Westwood, Stephen and his wife Susan of Medfield, and Gerald and his wife Candice of Duxbury and by his many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, March 31st at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hour one hour prior to the Mass from 8:30 to 9:30. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the SHARE Foundation Inc. UMASS Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300. (from funeral.com)
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Kevin was mentioned in a comment by Catherine Buckley in the Looking for Buckleys article from 2012.
Best Marching Band at the Killarney St.Patrick’s Day Parade
Congratulations to Millstreet Pipe Band who were awarded the prize of Best Marching Band at the Killarney St.Patrick’s Day Parade. Pictured are Michelle Keogh and Maureen Kenny Coffey, Millstreet Pipe Band, with Derek Daly, Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President Kate O’Leary and Mayor of Killarney John Joe Culloty at the St. Patrick’s Festival Killarney parade prizegiving function in The International Hotel on Tuesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh (macmonagle.com) — at The International Hotel, Killarney.
President Mary Robinson’s Speech at the opening of the Canon O’Donovan Centre
SPEAKING NOTES FOR PRESIDENT ROBINSON AT THE OPENING OF MILLSTREET SHELTERED HOUSING & DAY CENTRE ON SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 1994
– I very much appreciate your generous invitation to be present today at the opening of the Sheltered Housing and Day Care Centre here in Millstreet. I would especially like to thank Mr. Michael Feeley, Chairman of the Millstreet & District Housing Association, for asking me to perform this pleasant task. I am always glad of opportunities to meet with members of voluntary bodies and to assist and encourage them in their activities.- I would like to take this opportunity to compliment the Millstreet & District Housing Association Ltd. for their initiative in developing this new project. I note that the Association was formed in 1991 and I am greatly impressed that so much work has been completed in such a short space of time.
– This Ceremony here today is the culmination of a great deal of detailed planning and hard work. This project is also a testimony to the generous spirit of the people of Millstreet. A special thanks must be extended to [read more …] “President Mary Robinson’s Speech at the opening of the Canon O’Donovan Centre”
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop
6:30pm April 1st
in the Canon O’Donovan Centre
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All profits go to the Presentation National School Sport Project
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For more contact Irina
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Nel – the Brown Rescue Horse
Mícheál O Muirthile’s painting of Nel the Brown Rescue Horse with Andy and Sue in Kilmeedy Lodge is competing to become the flagship publicity poster for the Equus Film Festival in New York later in the year.
Outside that, the top 12 artist will be featured in the Equus Film Festival Official 2016 Calendar
To help it, they are asking us all to simply ‘like’ the photo on facebook.
The competition is by invite only and all pieces must be have an Equine theme. Micheál’s piece “Nel – The Brown Mare”, which he painted especially for this, was [read more …] “Nel – the Brown Rescue Horse”
Wonderfully Colourful Spring 2015 Scenes at Millstreet Supervalu
Presentation of Red Cross First Aid Course Certs at Drishane Castle Today
Childminder Wanted
Looking for a childminder to come to our house preferably two days a week
They are twin boys 2/5yrs old.
Hours are 8.45am to -6pm. References needed
Contact Michelle 087-9170890
Free Weight Loss Information Night
The night is free, further deatils are at the Weight Loss Information Night page
[read more …] “Free Weight Loss Information Night”
Death Notice: John Ring, Cullen
RING (Cullen): On March 25, 2015, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff of the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, JOHN, beloved husband of Angela (nee Thornton), father of Tim, David and the late Margaret and brother of the late Mike and Joe. Greatly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter- in-law Cathriona, granddaughters Ella and Julie, sisters Noreen, Maureen, Hannah, Margaret and Julie, brothers Tommy and Pat, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on today, Thursday, from 5.30pm, with removal at 8pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Friday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Upcoming GAA Fixtures
Adult GAA:
Sunday 29th March: Jnr Hurling 1-13 -v- Freemount 0-16 in Millstreet at 2.00p.m.
Sunday 29th March JB Football : Lismire v St John’s in Lismire. At 12pm
Saturday 5th April: Jnr Hurling -v- Kilbrin in Kilbrin at 6p.m.
Wednesday 8th April: Jnr B Football -v- Freemount in Freemount at 7:20pm (changed to Freemount)
Intermediate game -v- Youghal is being refixed for after Easter
Schools GAA:
U16C Football: Davis College v Millstreet Community School, 12:30pm 26th March in Mallow
Underage GAA Games: (Please note the adjustment to some fixtures from earlier published)
• U18 A Football League Grp1 25-03-2015 19:00 Boherbue vs Duarigle Gaels in Boherbue. Deferred – new fixture to be advised
• U12 Football League Group 6A 26-03-2015 19:00 Duarigle Gaels Blue vs Killavullen White in Millstreet. Deferred – Pitch closed – new fixture to be advised
• U14 A Football League 28-03-2015 12:00 Duarigle Gaels vs Clyda Rovers in Millstreet. Will be played in Millstreet on Wed 1st April at 7p.m.
• U12 Football League Group 4A 28-03-2015 16:00 Duarigle Gaels Green vs Croke Rovers in Millstreet Deferred – Pitch closed – new fixture to be advised
• U12 Football League Group 6A 29-03-2015 12:00 Kilshannig Gold vs Duarigle Gaels Blue in Glantane.
• U16 C Hurling League Grp2 30-03-2015 18:45 Millstreet vs Newmarket in Millstreet. Will depend on pitch re-opening. May be deferred.
• U13 C Hurling League 30-03-2015 18:30 Millstreet vs Shanballymore in Millstreet
Moved to Shanballymore at 7p.m.
• U18 B Hurling League Grp2 01-04-2015 18:45 Kilshannig vs Millstreet in Glantane
• U14 B Hurling League 04-04-2015 16:00 Millstreet vs St Kevins in Millstreet
Gerard O Hanlon on Teen Stars 2015 Final on 3rd May
Spinathon to raise funds for VESA
Spinathon
Saturday 28th March 12 noon – 12 midnight
The Square, Millstreet
Please support our Spinners in the square
with donations, beeps or cheers.
Hi Everyone,
We are Spinning for 12 hours to raise funds to travel to Equador with VESA this summer to refurbish schools and teach English to the Naporuna Quichu and indigenous Amazon people whose livelihoods are threatened through, mining, deforestation and polution.
Thank you, Saoirse Mc Mahon and Ann Barber
About VESA: Volunteer Eco Students Abroad is an organization working hand in hand with indigenous village communities to create [read more …] “Spinathon to raise funds for VESA”
Woodland Habitat Study
Yesterday afternoon the Transition Year students of Millstreet Community School started a woodland habitat study in the woodland at the back of the Community school.
The Millstreet Tidy Town Association have organised in conjunction with Mr. Derry Morley, for a Wildlife Biologist, Mr. Tony Keneally to come and facilitate this study to be done. This will be happening for the next 3 to 5 weeks with the Transition Year Students.
Their work will involve mapping the woodland habitat and ecological experiments and activities. Their aim is to map and setup a management plan for the woodland area. The best plan will be presented to Millstreet Tidy Town committee for submission with this year’s entry. We wish them luck.
Pictured is [read more …] “Woodland Habitat Study”
Millstreet girls in Munster Camogie U16 Finals
Millstreet Camogie Club would like to congratulate Clare O’keeffe & the Cork U16B team on a fantastic Munster Final win at the weekend v Limerick! Well done Clare! Great to see you on the scoreboard too!
Also, commiserations to Chloé Collins who played a Munster Final with the Cork U16A team at the weekend & were narrowly defeated by Clare (photo & match report). Best of luck for the rest of the season girls!
Set Dancing for Children
Set Dancing commences today Wednesday 25th of March
Beginners 6.30pm to 7.30pm, and
2nd class as normal 7pm to 8pm
with Joanne and Cathriona
Prestigious “Best Community Awareness Project” Award for Cloghoula N.S.
We now share further pictures of the truly happy occasion. It was a great achievement for the School considering the many entries received for this highly regarded Competition – What a magnificent learning experience it has been for [read more …] “Prestigious “Best Community Awareness Project” Award for Cloghoula N.S.”
Regional Report 1258 – 24th March 2015
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1258 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear friends and I wish you all the best on this rather cold and showery Tuesday morning.
Our Lotto Committee had no less than two reasons to celebrate in the past week. On Thursday night they held their AGM at the Wallis Arms Hotel. For the past 21 years this has been an occasion for joy and celebration every time. With the treasurer’s Report bearing proof of the wonderful success that this venture continues to be and saw each of the members namely our GAA Club,The Town Park and The Youth Ameniety Complex receiving €30.000 each in the past year. And over €39,000 paid out in prize money. Copies of the Treasurers Report are available on request . As always sincere thanks was extended to the general public who continue to support the local lotto which is doing so much good for our community.
At the Election of Officers the existing panel were re-elected in block. No one wanted to see such a hardworking and dedicated committee replaced. They are Co-Chairmen Denis Twomey & Noel Buckley, Secretary (and a lot more) Marie Twomey. There are about 35 people involved in the day to day running of the Lotto. Representing the Town Park ,The GAA, and the Community Council for the Youth complex.
Every care is taken in the running of the lotto to ensure accountability and transparency. Following the draw, the tickets are taken and counted, (by Brendan Bourke) and they are checked against the amount of money brought in.
Following the AGM a wonderful four-course meal was served by the Wallis Arms Hotel and a social event went on until late.
Upcoming Events in Aubane
There’s a number of events coming up in the next few weeks in Aubane:
- Mass for Abina Karen Barrett O’Keeffe in on Friday 27th March at 8.15 pm. This is a community mass hosted by Aubane Social Club – at Aubane Community Centre
- The annual Good Friday Table Quiz on Friday April 3rd at 8:30pm – at Aubane Community Centre
- Aubane Social Club 40th Anniversary Social – Saturday April 18th @ 8pm at the Riverside Park Hotel
- MonsterMac Adventure Race takes place on April 25th – based in Millstreet Country Park
Impressed with the Country Park
From Jane: I am so impressed with Millstreet Country Park.. Today is my first day back since it was reopened .. walking in our beautiful sunshine.. Spectacular.. Quiet something so very special, spiritual even.
Whilst walking I was greeted by the beautiful statues of famous Irish people. This is an addition to park.. Water streams gently flowing, the sounds heavenly.
Then whilst walking towards the visitors centre the sound of music was gently playing in the music garden.
I was told to relax in the stunning area where I was to have my Americano and scone, it was like being on holiday.
We are so lucky to have this beauty here.. here are a few pictures which do not give justice
(Click on the photos to see them properly)
Volunteer Announcement for the repair of Computers
Apartment 2 lakeside
Drishane Castle
Millstreet Town
Co.Cork
23/3/2015
Volunteer Announcement for the repair of computers
This is to announce to the people living in Millstreet, that there is a volunteer that has decided to volunteer his professional services to the people of Millstreet. He is a Professional at Computer repairs, and wishes to avail these skills set to the good people of Millstreet.
Anybody having a bad computer can bring it for repairs or professional advice. This service is completely free. This service has become necessary owing to the fact that, Millstreet has provided love and accommodation to us in our time of need.
Please contact us at the above address or call 0831951045.
Thank you and God bless
Othello
Celebrations at Stepping-Stones
The children at Stepping-Stones Pre-School and After-School in Derinagree had a busy few weeks celebrating; Chinese New Year, Pyjama Day and St.Patricks day.
(Click the photos to see them in full size)
Spring Equinox by Con Collins
The Spring equinox (12 hours of day, 12 hours of night) taken over Deep Creek in South West Florida USA happened on March 20th. Thanks to Con Collins formally of Cockhill, Millstreet, and now living in Southwest Florida who sent us the two above photos of the sun at that time.
It certainly was a day of celestial happenings as it [read more …] “Spring Equinox by Con Collins”
Chloé tackling at the Munster Final
Pictured (right) is Chloé Collins tackling a Clare defender in the U16 A Munster Camogie Championship Final yesterday in Charleville.
Chloé was playing at #10, but on the day Cork where outclassed by Clare and lost on a scoreline of 1-9 to 1-4.
Match report and photo are on the Clare Herald
…but congratulations to Clare O’Keeffe who won a Munster U16B title with Cork when they beay Limerick in the final over the weekend.
