The Millstreet Macra Senior Debaters have progressed on to the quarter finals of the National rounds for the first time since the club reformed.
Anneka Dunne, Katie Guerin, Rebecca Ambrose and Steven O’ Riordan defeated Naas Macra, in Naas last weekend, while opposing the motion “That farmers should not retire at State Contributory Pension age”.
It was a very enjoyable debate, both for the team and the supporters who went up on the night.
They will be taking part in the quarter final against Ramor Macra from Cavan on Saturday, 21st February.
Newmarket Pitch & Putt is a new state of the art course located on the grounds of James O’Keeffe Institute Newmarket, Cork which will open in early March. This course is a newly renovated 18 Hole Course on scenic surrounds, redesigned to USGA standards making it more challenging and interesting for families, groups & single players alike. It guarantees a thoroughly enjoyable experience for young & old. Membership is now open. Membership fees are as follows:
Single
€100
Family
€220
Couple
€180
OAP
€90
Under 16
€70
Student
€80
Green Fees
€8
Associate Membership
€60
For those interested in experiencing Pitch & Putt for the first time prior to investing in clubs a hiring facility is also available where clubs are free with green fees & balls can be hired at €2 each. The facility will open from April – September: Monday- Sunday 8.00am-10.00pm October-March: Monday- Sunday 8.00am-7.30pm.
For further information on becoming a member or using the facility please contact 029-60633. You can also like our Facebook page ‘Newmarket Pitch & Putt’ to keep up to date with upcoming events and competitions.
We thank Jacinta Carroll, IRD Duhallow for this notice.(S.R.)
The best of luck to Steven O’Riordan, who will run as an Independent in the forthcoming General Election (due by April 2016), and who is hoping to take a seat in our three-seat Cork North West constituency.
Steven said the policies of both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties “simply do not work”, that he wants to “give something back” to the people who have helped his family over the years, and “I want people to be proud of the TDs they elect. The people of Cork North West and Ireland deserve better.”
Our Club is holding a fundraising BINGO for all the family on Sunday February 22nd 15th at 3pm sharp in Cullen Community Centre.
Any business who could sponsor a Line or Full House , please call Catherine on 083 3498778 , we would very much appreciate the support.
Everyone is welcome to come along on the day: Double book €15, Single Book €10, and Half Book €5. Shop and Raffle on the day. Please support if you can. (from Knocknagree Ladies Football Club)
Café-Aroma yesterday, home made soup & brown bread made by Noreen to warm you up on a cold day, and lots more amazing food on offer, deffo a place to visit if your in town!
And Look who I bumped into inside only Seán Radley & Eily Buckley!! Two amazing people with a wealth of knowledge and that do very important work for Millstreet, Duhallow, and beyond! Keeping rural Ireland up to date with past and present going’s on, all for free!
I know I say this for everyone when I say, Thank you!
O’SULLIVAN (Clara Road, Millstreet): On February 2, 2015, peacefully, JOHNNY, beloved husband of the late Kathleen and much loved father of Jerry. Deeply regretted by his brother David, daughter-in-law Geraldine, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters- in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, on this Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on tomorrow, Thursday. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery. [read more …] “Death Notice: Johnny O’Sullivan, Clara Road”
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1252 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this calm and wettish Tuesday morning.
The AGM of the lotto committee will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel at the end of February.
Yesterday Monday February 2nd was the Candlemas day and at the morning Mass Canon John, Blessed the candles that will be used on the alter for the coming year, and people were invited to bring candles for home use and they were included in the blessing.
Today is the Feast Of Saint Blaise and the annual Blessing of throats took place after 10am Mass. For the Feast of St Bridget the customery Breedeen Crosses are widely available. [read more …] “Regional Report 1252 – 3rd February 2015”
In mid January, newspaper reports began to emerge of problems with many nursing homes across the country, especially in light of upcoming new stricter regulations from HIQA. It became a national political event for a few days, but unfortunately St.Joseph’s Community Hospital Millstreet was one of six in Cork that were mentioned.
Local FG TD Michael Creed dismissed suggestions that the local hospitals faced closure, but FF leader Mícheál Martin insisted that a huge crisis was looming due to new stricter HIQA requirements that are coming in July 2015.
At a local meeting, FG TD Áine Collins suggested that a private modern hospital should be built to replace St. Josephs, and that the community should get behind it.
Locally people have put a lot of time and money to upgrade and maintain our local hospital, because God forbid we can’d afford to lose another service in our community. It’s hard to know what will happen, only time will tell, but it can’t be stressed enough that these services should remain local.
In June of 2014 little Jake Brennan was knocked down by a speeding driver while playing outside his home on a cul-de-sac in Kilkenny. Since then his parents have been campaigning to have speed bumps and a maximum speed of 30km/hr mandatory in residential estates nationwide (50km/hr is the current speed limit).
Our local Councillors have been asked to set up five estates as a pilot scheme for the 30km/h limit, and they have chosen Drishane View in Millstreet.
It is hoped that this will be rolled out in 2015, sooner rather than later. It’s a great initiative to protect our children, but as ever getting some to slow down and cop on is easier said than done 😕 [read more …] “Slowing down for the sake of our Children”
Mary’s next inspiring visit to the area at a later point will see the wonderfully inspiring lady continuing her journey from Rylane onwards towards the Cork direction. Mary was delighted to receive a copy of “Together” with the Millstreet Community Singers and which features Tom Goggin whom she had met at Mahon’s Rock area on her previous visit to Millstreet. Now we share more images from Sunday when one can truly note how challenging our route was but James O’Sullivan provided us with brilliant walking sticks and wonderful [read more …] “Mary Russell Revisits Butter Road on St.Brigid’s Day 2015”
Having built a new cross country course for the overwhelmingly successful European Pony Championships last year, Millstreet Horse Show have announced a new date on the equine calendar:
Millstreet / Drishane Castle
International Horse Trials
O’CALLAGHAN (Kilcorney): On February 1, 2015, peacefully, at home in North Horsemount, MAUREEN (nee O’Donovan, late of Fortgrady, Banteer), beloved wife of the late Timmie, loving mother of Pat and John. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters-in-law Mary and Flora, brother Denis, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney this Monday evening from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace
A rarely seen phenomena was seen in the skies tonight as the moon looked to have a huge ring around it.
Quite beautiful, it’s called a lunar halo and here’s the explanation:
“A lunar halo is caused by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light through ice particles suspended within thin, wispy, high altitude cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. As light passes through these hexagon-shaped ice crystals, it is bent at a 22 degree angle, creating a halo 22 degrees in radius (or 44 degrees in diameter).” – from Farmers Alamac
Photos from 11:30am mass yesterday morning (the feast day of St.Bridget) at St.Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Photos by Tom from TMC Photography (tmcphotographycork.squarespace.com)
Celebration Night for the Dromtariffe Juvenile & Ladies GAA, held in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Saturday night January 31st 2015. Photos thanks to Michelle.
One may view the excellent programme on the RTÉ Player. Anne Keane and Con Herbert were among those who coordinated the most enjoyable set dancing workshop. The programme will undoubtedly be hugely beneficial to the overall enterprise and we are all truly motivated to visit Sherkin with its truly exquisite, beautiful scenery where I spent my very first holiday as a teenager with the wonderfully welcoming O’Connor Family. We all wish Michael & Kathy the greatest of success. Now we share some more still images which I recorded as I watched the [read more …] “Michael & Kathy Superb on “At Your Service” RTÉ1 Television Tonight”
On the 1st of February 1921: The first execution under martial law of an IRA man took place.
Cornelius Murphy of Ballydaly, Millstreet, was shot by firing squad at the Cork Military Barracks (which is now on the grounds of UCC), after he had been arrested on January 3rd at his parents house in Ballydaly, tried by court martial and found guilty of having a revolver in his possession.
The plaque (right) at UCC commemorates those executed and buried there in 1921.
The death has occurred on Saturday January 31st of James Hickey, Meenskehy, Cullen. Peacefully at his home, beloved husband of Dolores and dear father of Seamus, Donagh, Mary Rose, Damian and Mairead. Sadly misssed by his loving family, sisters Mia and Sheila, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, on Sunday from 5.30pm followed by removal at 8.00pm to Derrinagree Church. Requiem Mass Monday at 12 noon and burial afterwards in Cullen Cemetery.
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st February, 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:
The Table Quiz that took place on Friday 30th January in the Wallis Arms was a great success. The purpose of the evening was to raise money to help cover the travel and accommodation costs of six 5th year students who are going to Lourdes at Easter as helpers with the IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust (€650/head). Thirty two teams took part in the quiz and along with the raffle a total of €1894 was raised, which is fantastic.
Thanks to everyone who took part in the event and helped in any way to make the quiz a success. Thanks especially to the Wallis Arms for providing the back room free of charge and to John Tarrant for devising excellent questions once again.