Death Notice: Maureen O’Callaghan, North Horsemount

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

Lunar Halo in the night skies

2015-02-01 Lunar Halo_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

Our photo doesn’t do it justice, so have a look at lots of great photos of Lunar Halos

Michael & Kathy Superb on “At Your Service” RTÉ1 Television Tonight

Michael & Kathy O'Connor were so very professional, positive and uplifting in their magnificent presentation in tonight's very interesting "At Your Service" with the Brennan Brothers programme where Sherkin North Shore was the main focus. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Michael & Kathy O’Connor were so very professional, positive and uplifting in their magnificent presentation in tonight’s very interesting “At Your Service” with the Brennan Brothers RTÉ1 television programme where Sherkin North Shore was the main focus. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

If you missed the programme, you can watch it on the RTÉ Player (until February 22nd)

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Son of Michael & Kathy - Daniel - was at home on holidays from Australia during part of the filming of the marvellous feature.
Son of Michael & Kathy – Daniel – was at home on holidays from Australia during part of the filming of the marvellous feature.

 

Splendid humour between the O'Connors and the Brennans!
Splendid humour between the O’Connors and the Brennans!
Marie Twomey who participated with many other Millstreet Friends at the wonderfully musical official launch of Sherkin North Shore.
Marie Twomey who participated with many other Millstreet Friends at the wonderfully musical official launch of Sherkin North Shore.

5Sherkin North Shore on RTÉ television 1st Feb. 2015 levison 1st Feb. 2015 -8003Sherkin North Shore on RTÉ television 1st Feb. 2015 levison 1st Feb. 2015 -800One 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 this day February 1st 1921

2015-02-01 Memorial Plaque to those executed at Cork Military Jail in 1921 - includes Captain Con MurphyOn 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.

Read much more about Captain Con Murphy in this old article.

 

Death Notice: James Hickey, Cullen

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.

Lá Fhéile Bríde – St. Brigid’s Day on Sunday 1st February 2015

To celebrate St. Brigid's Day 2015 Breeda Kelleher (pictured here on left today at Millstreet Library with Breda and with Denis J.Kelleher) arranged to make some 100 miniature St. Brigid Crosses for distribution at Mass. Breeda has been doing this wonderfully kind gesture for many years as did the late Teresa Tangney with a group of voluntary Helpers. Millstreet Church has not just a very impressive large statue of the Saint but also an exquisite stained glass window. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
To celebrate St. Brigid’s Day 2015 Breeda Kelleher (pictured here on left today at Millstreet Library with Breda and with Denis J.Kelleher) arranged to make some 100 miniature St. Brigid Crosses for distribution at Mass. Breeda has been doing this wonderfully kind gesture for many years as did the late Teresa Tangney with a group of voluntary Helpers. Millstreet Church has not just a very impressive large statue of the Saint but also an exquisite stained glass window. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Parish Newsletter – 1st February 2015

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:

RECENT DEATHS: Richie Goggin, Rathcoole; Charlie Mac Breathy, London & Donegal. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 1st February 2015”

Noreen’s Splendid Coverage of Millstreet GAA Victory Social

We thank Noreen Dineen of Clara Road for these these three very fine images of the O'Leary Family at Millstreet GAA Victory Social in Killarney on 24th Jan. 2015. Above, from left: William and Thomas O'Leary. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Noreen Dineen of Clara Road for these three very fine images of the O’Leary Family at Millstreet GAA Victory Social in Killarney on 24th Jan. 2015. Above, from left: William and Thomas O’Leary. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Sinéad, Jimmy and Thomas O'Leary
Sinéad, Jimmy and Thomas O’Leary
Some of the many trophies and awards on display
Some of the many trophies and awards on display

Lourdes Table Quiz – Thank you!

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.

Sherkin North Shore’s New Website and Upcoming T.V. Programme

We’ve just added a new link to our “More Local Websites” section of our homepage – Sherkin North Shore.  We encourge you to view this new magnificent website http://www.sherkinnorthshore.com/ which has been created by Kathy and Michael O’Connor.   We thank Nancy in USA for alerting us to this splendid new development.   And, of course, don’t forget that Sherkin North Shore will be the very interesting subject of RTÉ’s “At Your Service” series with the Brennan Brothers this Sunday on RTÉ1 television at 8.30pm.  Every success to Kathy, Michael and their dedicated Team. (S.R.)

Beautiful Sherkin Island
Beautiful Sherkin Island

At Your Service Crew to meet O’Connor’s on Sherkn Island – Show with Mike and Kathy O’Connor is previewed on the Corkman (29th Jan)

 

Superb Gathering for MCS Table Quiz Tonight at Wallis Arms Hotel

A truly enthusiastic atmosphere at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight as a very impressive attendance participated in the Table Quiz in aid of Millstreet Community School's annual Lourdes Project for Students who assist in the IHCPT Irish Pilgrimage Trust. Pictured is Chaplain John Magee who with many other dedicated MCS Staff efficiently coordinated tonight's popular even. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly enthusiastic atmosphere at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight as a very impressive attendance participated in the Table Quiz in aid of Millstreet Community School’s annual Lourdes Project for Students who assist in the IHCPT Irish Pilgrimage Trust. Pictured is Chaplain John Magee who with many other dedicated MCS Staff very efficiently coordinated tonight’s popular event. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

10Table Quiz at Wallis Arms Hotel Fri.30 Jan. 2015 -800 19Table Quiz at Wallis Arms Hotel Fri.30 Jan. 2015 -800While Jennifer posed the many questions it was John Tarrant who actually wrote them.   Table Quiz Events are definitely hugely popular in Millstreet.  Let’s observe many more images from tonight’s very [read more …] “Superb Gathering for MCS Table Quiz Tonight at Wallis Arms Hotel”

Upcoming Courses at Millstreet E-Centre

  • Occupational First Aid (FETAC Level 5) – 9th to11th February (contact Dave at 086 3831045 to secure a place)
  • Social Media for Business (one day course – 17th February) – book your place online here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/CorkNorthandWest/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/
  • Baby Massage Classes from 18th February – to book just ring Pat on 087 9721149
  • We thank Millstreet E-Centre for alerting us to these very useful Courses.  (S.R.)

Music Room in Boherbue Presentation on Thurs. 5th Feb. 8pm

The next Presentation at Boherbue’s Music Room in the Pearse Memorial Hall takes place on Thursday, 5th February 2015 at 8pm.  The Presenter is Anne McCarthy of Boherbue.  We thank Maura for the notice.  Millstreet Gramophone Circle’s next presentation takes place on Friday, 20th Feb. at 8.15pm and will be presented by Joe Kennelly of Ballincollig and Millstreet.  (S.R.)

A Huge Thank You

We would like to thank everyone that helped to make the Christmas decoration of Millstreet a success this year. Many people volunteered and contributed in different ways. From the electricians, machinery operators and helpers who put up the lights to the houses and businesses and organisations who paid for the electricity, those who donated trees, money, tools, equipment and time, tea and sandwiches and everyone who spread the word – it couldn’t have happened without you and we very much appreciate your help.

Christmas Committee
Millstreet Development Group

Table Quiz in The Wallis Arms on TONIGHT

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Money raised will go towards the travel/accommodation costs of six 5th year students from Millstreet Community School travelling as helpers to Lourdes at Easter 2015 with IHCPT – Irish Pilgrimage Trust.  Everyone is welcome to take part in what should be a great evening.

Mary O’Mahony of M.A.R.A. Visits Millstreet Museum

Mary O'Mahony, Coordinator supreme of Millstreet Actively Retired Association (M.A.R.A.) visited Millstreet Museum on Thursday to explore the possibility of an historical presentation for the Association in February 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Mary O’Mahony, Coordinator supreme of Millstreet Actively Retired Association (M.A.R.A.) visited Millstreet Museum on Thursday to explore the possibility of an historical presentation for the Association in February 2015. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Connie Kelleher

Connie Kelleher for Millstreet Played Gaelic Football
And of his great games in the green and gold jersey many to recall
Loved by the Millstreet fans and a true gentleman
Though sadly of years of life he did not have a long span

It was with great pride he wore the green and gold
Today were he living he would be growing old
The Reaper of Lives did claim his life when young
But surely his praises deserve to be sung [read more …] “Connie Kelleher”

Brian Kennedy at the Briery Gap

Postponed until Friday 6th March !!

http://brierygap.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Brian-Kennedy-370x590.jpgBrian Kennedy will be live for one night only at Briery Gap, Macroom.

His amazing voice is one that needs to be heard live to truly appreciate his pitch perfect vocals!

Saturday 7th February Friday 6th March 2015 at 8:30pm
Admission €18/€15

Please contact Box Office on 026-41793 for bookings or alternatively check out our website brierygap.ie

Historic Graves Surveying

IRD Duhallow is seeking to train communities in historic graveyard recording and publication. We are calling on all communities from the following areas to get involved because only with the help of volunteers will we be able to tell, record and publish local stories of people and place. If you can take a photograph you can learn the survey system. All training will take place from 9.30a.m. to 4p.m. Please look at the dates below and if you think you will be able to come along please give Mary Creedon a ring on 029 60633.

  • Old Kilcorney: Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of February
  • Drishane: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of February
  • Taur: Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February
  • Lyre: Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of March
  • Lismire: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of March
  • Dromtariffe: Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March
  • Kiskeam: Friday 27th and Saturday 28th of March
  • Rockchapel: Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of April                We thank IRD Duhallow for this notice.  (S.R.)

“People’s Debate” on TV3 Tonight Recorded in Charleville Park Hotel

The “People’s Debate” with Vincent Browne tonight 28th January 2015 includes many contributions and references to IRD Duhallow and LEADER.  The television programme is on TV3 at 10pm.  Our thanks to IRD Duhallow for alerting us to the programme which was recorded in Charleville last Friday night.  (S.R.)

Arthritis Ireland in Millstreet

arthritis

Do you have arthritis or fibromyalgia? Then the Living Well with Arthritis course is for you.  In just 6 weekly 2 ½ hour sessions you will learn how to: manage your pain, reduce your fatigue, improve your sense of well-being and meet and share  experiences with people with arthritis who are coping with many of the same issues as you.

 

Each course usually has 18 people and is led by trained leaders. Most of the leaders have arthritis themselves or are health care professionals. They are all interested in helping people with arthritis, and have successfully completed a Leader Training Workshop.

[read more …] “Arthritis Ireland in Millstreet”