Regional Report 1259 – 31st March 2015

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1259 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this showery. calm Tuesday morning. following a very stormy night. Its last day in March.

This is Holy Week, a very important week in our Church Calendar. Last Sunday was Palm Sunday and Palms were blessed at all Masses. The custom is to have Blessed Palm displayed in every home where it will protect all who live there from harm, in the year ahead.

Please take note of the changes in the times for the Eucharistic Adoration this week. There will be no Adoration in Cullen on Thursday April 2nd or Thursday April 9th. In Millstreet Eucharistic Adoration will be at the usual time on Tuesday 10.30 am to 10.30 pm but on Wednesday April 1st. it’s from 10.30 am to 8.30pm.

In preparation for Easter, Penitential Service will be held in Millstreet Church on Wednesday April 1st from 7.30 to 8.30pm. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for that hour and visiting priests will available for confessions. [read more …] “Regional Report 1259 – 31st March 2015”

Jerry & “Autumn Gold” Appearing at Carriganima Easter Sunday…This Event is Now Cancelled.

Jerry & Mary McCarthy pictured at St. Patrick's Parade on 15th March 2015 in Carriganima. Musician supreme, Jerry will be appearing with "Autumn Gold" at The Pub in Carriganima on Easter Sunday. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Jerry & Mary McCarthy pictured at St. Patrick’s Parade on 15th March 2015 in Carriganima. Musician supreme, Jerry, will now not be appearing with “Autumn Gold” at The Pub in Carriganima on Easter Sunday 2015. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Jerry's Mark2 Escort at St. Patrick's Parade on 15th March 2015 in Carriganima. Jerry who is also a vintage car enthusiast recorded a superb interview in Irish in the recent RTÉ's "Gliondar" series which placed focus on the Muskerry Vintage Club. LTV2 Millstreet interviewed Jerry and Mary about the excellent RTÉ interview and this will soon be broadcast online on the Millstreet website.
Jerry’s Mark 2 Escort at St. Patrick’s Parade on 15th March 2015 in Carriganima. Jerry who is also a vintage car enthusiast  recorded a superb interview in Irish about his splendid vintage Escort Mark 2  in the recent RTÉ’s “Gliondar” series which placed focus on Muskerry Vintage Club. LTV2 Millstreet interviewed Jerry and Mary about the excellent RTÉ interview and this will soon be broadcast online on the Millstreet website.

JD Kelleher Features in Ad Which Stars David Beckham

JD Kelleher, Actor supreme (in centre) with David Beckham features in a "H & M" ad currently on television. The link for the ad is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxt-Virtdek . JD is such a wonderfully loyal listener to "Radio Treasures" on Tuesday nights on www.corkmusicstation.com and he shares the most humorous, witty and most interesting comments on our Facebook chatline during the programme. Continuing success to JD. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
JD Kelleher, Actor supreme residing in London and a native of Drishane Road, Millstreet (in centre) with David Beckham features in a “H & M” ad currently on television.  JD is such a wonderfully loyal listener  to “Radio Treasures” on Tuesday nights on www.corkmusicstation.com and he shares the most humorous, witty and most interesting comments on our Facebook chatline during the programme. Continuing success to JD. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

The link for the ad is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxt-Virtdek

[read more …] “JD Kelleher Features in Ad Which Stars David Beckham”

Easter 2015 at Audrone’s Nail & Brow Bar West End Millstreet

Happy Easter 2015

Nail & Brow Bar at InstyleHairdesign, West End Millstreet. Happy Easter to all! Appointments are available all week every day before Easter! Get your appointment now for nails, eyebrows, waxing & spray tan! Late appointments also available! Contact me on 086-3570214 or 029-21846! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Nail & Brow Bar at InstyleHairdesign, West End, Millstreet.
Happy Easter to all!
Appointments are available all week every day before Easter!
Get your appointment now for nails, eyebrows, waxing & spray tan!
Late appointments also available!
Contact me on 086-3570214 or 029-21846!  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Truly Beautiful Palm Sunday Tradition from Poland

This day, 29th March has always been special to me as it marks my late mother's anniversary (40th Anniversary today) but for the people of Poland who have adopted Millstreet as their home it is also the day on which Palm Sunday occurs and they shared their very beautiful Polish tradition with us at 11.30 Mass this morning. We thank the two Polish families for permitting us to photograph such a splendidly colourful tradition on Palm Sunday 2015.
This day, 29th March has always been special to me as it marks my late mother’s anniversary (40th Anniversary today) but for the people of Poland who have adopted Millstreet as their home it is also the day on which Palm Sunday occurs and they very kindly shared their truly beautiful Polish tradition with us at 11.30 Mass this morning. We thank the two Polish families for permitting us to photograph such a splendidly colourful Polish tradition on Palm Sunday 2015.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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The Wonderful Wedding of Catríona & John on Saturday

The wonderful wedding of Catríona O'Connor and John O'Sullivan took place in the exquisite setting of St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet. The Celebrant of the Mass was Fr. Jim Kennelly. The Bride's Family are from the Sliabh Luachra area while the Groom's Family are from Cork. We thank the Happy Couple for permitting us to share a selection of images from their very special Wedding Day which was blessed with excellent weather. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The wonderful wedding of Catríona O’Connor and John O’Sullivan took place in the exquisite setting of St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Saturday, 28th March 2015. The Celebrant of the Mass was Fr. Jim Kennelly. The Bride’s Family are from the Sliabh Luachra area while the Groom’s Family are from Cork. We thank the Happy Couple for permitting us to share a selection of images from their very special Wedding Day which was blessed with excellent weather. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Inspiring Twelve Hour Spinathon at The Square Attracts Great Response

Saoirse, Ann and Nicola enthusiastically taking part in today's "Spinathon" at The Square, Millstreet - a fundraising project for V.E.S.A. (Volunteer Eco Students Abroad). Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Saoirse, Ann and Nicola enthusiastically taking part in today’s “Spinathon” at The Square, Millstreet – a fundraising project for V.E.S.A. (Volunteer Eco Students Abroad).   Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pat Sheehan of "The Loft" provides the sports equipment ...and the fitness advice.
Pat Sheehan of “The Loft” provides the sports equipment … and the fitness advice.

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Kilcorney NS Bird Boxes

2015-03-27 Kilcorney NS Bird Boxes-800The 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

2015-03-24 Millstreet Pipe Band were awarded the best Marching Band at the Killarney St.Patrick's Day FestivalCongratulations 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”

Nel – the Brown Rescue Horse

2015-03-26 Mícheál O Muirthile entry into the NY Equus Film Festival_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

Pictured at O'Keeffe's Supervalu, Millstreet this evening preparing for Easter 2015! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured at O’Keeffe’s Supervalu, Millstreet this evening preparing for Easter 2015! Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
John Lehane and Tommy Burke in real Country & Western style during a recent Steak Promotion at Supervalu...Y'all come now folks!
John Lehane and Tommy Burke in real Country & Western style during a recent Steak Promotion at Supervalu…Y’all come now folks!
Mother's Day 2015 and its exquisite floral displays truly impressed customers at Supervalu.
Mother’s Day 2015 and its exquisite floral displays truly impressed customers at Supervalu.

Presentation of Red Cross First Aid Course Certs at Drishane Castle Today

Twenty-six women who took part in the recent Red Cross Practical First Aid Course at Drishane Castle were presented with their Certificates this morning. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Twenty-six women who took part in the recent Red Cross Practical First Aid Course at Drishane Castle were presented with their Certificates this morning. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Coordinators of the excellent Course - from left - Mike Riordan, Outreach Worker with K.A.S.I. (Killarney Asylum Seekers Initiative) and Gerard McAuliffe of Kanturk-Millstreet Red Cross who was the Instructor on the beneficial Course.
Coordinators of the excellent Course – from left – Mike Riordan, Outreach Worker with K.A.S.I. (Killarney Asylum Seekers Initiative) and Gerard McAuliffe of Kanturk-Millstreet Red Cross who was the Instructor on the beneficial Course.

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

Congratulations to Gerard O' Hanlon from Laught, Rathcoole on reaching the All Ireland Final of Teenstars Singing Contest. Gerard powered through a Sam Smith number " Lay Me Down" and so far has impressed all the judges with his unique vocals. Gerard needs your support on Sunday the 3rd of May in the Westgrove Hotel Clane County Kildare. Tickets are available from Gerard at €15 per ticket. So all lets get all the Millstreet crew behind Gerard in his quest to be Teenstars All Ireland champion 2015 !
Sincere Congratulations to Gerard O’ Hanlon from Laught, Rathcoole on reaching the All Ireland Final of Teenstars Singing Contest. Gerard powered through a Sam Smith number ” Lay Me Down” and so far has impressed all the judges with his unique vocals. Gerard needs your support on Sunday 3rd  May in the Westgrove Hotel Clane, Co. Kildare. Tickets are available from Gerard at €15 per ticket.  So  let’s get all the Millstreet crew behind Gerard in his quest to be Teenstars All Ireland Champion 2015 ! Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Teenstars 2015

Spinathon to raise funds for VESA

SpinathonSpinathon

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

2015-03-24 Our Tidy Towns and Community School have started a Woodland Habitat StudyYesterday 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

2015-03-22 Cork U16B Camogie team - Munster Champions - includes Clare O'KeeffeMillstreet 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!

Prestigious “Best Community Awareness Project” Award for Cloghoula N.S.

Sincere congratulations to the Senior Pupils of Cloghoula N.S. and to their Teacher, Ms. Joanne Murphy on having won the "Best Community Awareness Project" Award in the recent "Discover Cork Schools Heritage Project 2015". They were presented with the wonderfully prestigious Award fpr their marvellously impressive Project by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy on Friday, 13th March 2015 in the Silversprings Hotel, Cork. It was indeed an honour to have been associated with the very interesting Project in the research stage of the overall uplifting endevour. Pictured at Clogho
Sincere congratulations to the Senior Pupils of Cloghoula N.S. and to their Teacher, Ms. Joanne Murphy on having won the “Best Community Awareness Project” Award in the recent “Discover Cork Schools Heritage Project 2015”. They were presented with the wonderfully prestigious Award for their marvellously impressive Project by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy on Friday, 13th March 2015 in the Silversprings Hotel, Cork. It was indeed an honour to have been associated with the very interesting Project in the research stage of the overall uplifting endeavour. Pictured at Cloghoula N.S. are most of the School Pupils with Staff Members (from left:) Joanne Murphy – Coordinator, Mary Murphy – Principal and Staff Member Geraldine Galvin.  I also stood in as the photo, on timer, captured the image! Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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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.”