Parish Newsletter – 25th January 2015

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 25th January, 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: Kate Donnelly, Gneeveguilla; Sr. Enda Beasley, Sister of the Infant Jesus [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 25th January 2015”

Transition Year Students Enjoy Social Event at Wallis Arms Hotel

Transition Year Students from Millstreet Community School together with invited Guests enjoyed a special Social Event at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 23rd Jan. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Transition Year Students from Millstreet Community School together with invited Guests enjoyed a special Social Event at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 23rd Jan. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Dr. Pat Casey Fifty Years a Dedicated G.P. in Millstreet on Friday, 23rd Jan.

A wonderful Family Celebration marking exactly 50 years to the very day (Friday, 23rd Jan. 2015) when Dr. Pat Casey saw his first patient in the Wallis Arms Hotel where he resided when he first arrived in Millstreet. Addressing his wife, Nora and Family, Dr. Pat expressed heartfelt thanks to his Family and his Work Colleagues for much appreciated support in making the past 50 years so fruitful and uplifting. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A wonderful Family Celebration at the Wallis Arms Hotel marking exactly 50 years to the very day (Friday, 23rd Jan. 2015) when Dr. Pat Casey saw his first patient in the very same Wallis Arms Hotel setting where he resided when he first arrived in Millstreet. Addressing his wife, Nora and Family, Dr. Pat expressed heartfelt thanks to his Family, his Work Colleagues especially Dr. Michael Feeley and the people of Millstreet Parish for much appreciated support in making the past 50 years so very fruitful and uplifting. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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1Dr. Pat Casey 50 Years a Doctor in Millstreet -800Sheila Fitzgerald will later have a special feature on the “Corkman” recalling this very special occasion.   Sincere thanks, Dr. Pat, for fifty very busy years of superb care for the people of Millstreet Parish and beyond.   Your dedication, approachability and marvellous community spirited attitude has been an inspiration to everyone.   Every good wish and fulfilment in [read more …] “Dr. Pat Casey Fifty Years a Dedicated G.P. in Millstreet on Friday, 23rd Jan.”

Death Notice: Sr. Enda Beasley, Infant Jesus Sister

BEASLEY (Cork and Ballybunion, Co Kerry): Peacefully, on January 22, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Convent, Model Farm Road, SR. ENDA (JOSIE), Infant Jesus Sisters. Sadly missed by her Community, nephews, cousins, relatives, staff at St. Joseph’s and friends.

Reception prayers at 5pm on Friday evening in the Church of The Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross. Requiem Mass at 11am on Saturday. Funeral afterwards to the Convent Plot, Drishane Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

Public Meeting on Agriculture Food & Community Affairs

Fianna Fáil - logoCork North West Fianna Fáil Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committee

Public Meeting in the Parish Meeting Rooms Millstreet
(Beside Millstreet Parish Church)

On Friday 30th January 8pm. Guest Speakers include:

Éamon Ó Cuìv T.D. Fianna Fail spokeperson on Agricultural Food & Community Affairs

Donal Corkery from John Crowley Agri Consultant on Farm Grants

Ger Mc Sweeney from the Health & Safety Authority on farm Safety

Come along & have your say in Fianna Fail policy on the issues that matter to you.

You can also follow us on Facebook at:  Cork North West Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committee

from the FF Cork NW Agri & Rural Affairs Committee

Death Notice: Richie Goggin, Rathcoole

GOGGIN (Rathcoole): On January 21, 2015, peacefully, RICHIE. Deeply regretted by his son Donal, daughters Elmarie and Catherine and their mother Dolores, sisters Margaret (Browne), Sheila (Nolan), grandchildren, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, friends and especially the Murphy family.
Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on this Friday evening from 6.30pm, followed by removal at 8pm to St John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. May he rest in peace.

Representing Our Millstreet Website Team at LAMA Awards

The Crown Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin where the 2015 LAMA Awards event will take place on this Saturday, 24th January beginning at 6.30pm. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin where the 2015 LAMA Awards event will take place on this Saturday, 24th January beginning at 6.30pm. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A montage prepared by Michael Cashman which will feature in the official booklet being published for the prestigious event. As Hannelie, Michael and I feel greatly honoured to be representing the entire Millstreet Website Team at the event, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many people who have so very kindly sent cards, emails, texts and phonecalls wishing us well on the occasion. Having been shortlisted in itself as one of the five chosen community websites in Ireland is greatly encouraging and is a true recognition that the sincere dedication of the entire Team is recognised at a national level. We shall report on our Saturday night experience later. Míle buíochas to everyone who has been so very supportive. (S.R.)
A Millstreet website montage prepared by Michael Cashman which will feature in the official booklet being published for the prestigious event. As Hannelie, Michael and I feel greatly honoured to be representing the entire Millstreet Website Team at the event, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many people who have so very kindly sent cards, emails, texts and phonecalls wishing us well on the occasion. Having been shortlisted in itself as one of the five chosen community websites in Ireland is greatly encouraging and is a true recognition that the sincere dedication of the entire Team is recognised at a national level. We shall report on our Saturday night experience later. Míle buíochas to everyone who has been so very supportive.  (S.R.)

Magnificent New “Outdoor Gym” in Preparation at Millstreet Town Park

Pat & James are delighted to learn of the magnificent new "Outdoor Gym" presently under construction at Millstreet Town Park. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pat Cronin & James L. Moynihan are delighted to learn of the magnificent new “Outdoor Gym” presently under construction at Millstreet Town Park. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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The Glynn Brothers from Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo who are so very efficiently arranged to put in place an amazing 24 health and fitness units in different locations throughout the perimeter of the playing area of the Town Park. Already so many avail of the excellent surround-path but now to have this marvellous extra amenity is totally uplifting.
The Glynn Brothers from Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo who are so very efficiently arranging to put in place an amazing 24 health and fitness units in different locations throughout the perimeter of the playing area of the Town Park. Already so many avail of the excellent surround-path but now to have this marvellous extra amenity is totally uplifting.

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This new development is so very welcome and is sure to be a winner with many in this age of health and fitness.   The location for the different units was marked with a circle on the pathway.  We share some more images from our witnessing of the excellent preparations on [read more …] “Magnificent New “Outdoor Gym” in Preparation at Millstreet Town Park”

When Ballydaly was once part of Kerry

1797 Civil & Eccleastical Map by Beaufort
1797 Civil & Eccleastical Map by Beaufort which shows the East Fractions to the west of Millstreet and to the north of Cullen (click the map to enlarge)

When looking at historical maps of the Millstreet area from the 18th Century, we noticed that Kerry extended into Ballydaly and a totally detached part of Kerry was just north of Cullen. Intrigued having never heard of this, we did some research, this  is what we found out:

“Referred to as the East Fractions, they were exclaves of the barony of Magunihy in County Kerry. They existed from the suppression of County Desmond in the sixteenth century until 1843, when detached parts were transferred by Richard Griffith under the Valuation of Lands (Ireland) Act 1836 to the adjoining baronies. The fractions were part of the MacCarthy Mór territory from which Magunihy was delimited.”

It is not fully clear as to extent of the fraction around Ballydaly. Officially it was just the townlands of Balldaly and Kippagh, but it is mentioned elsewhere in different places that the Ballydaly fraction included Coolanarney and Coomacheo, and the old maps would seem to support this. We have recreated the map below showing the Ballydaly Fraction and the [read more …] “When Ballydaly was once part of Kerry”

Tracing Creedon Family Roots at Millstreet Museum

Pictured at Millstreet Museum on Wednesday, 21st Jan. tracing Creedon Family Roots in the Millstreet area. From left - all from San Francisco, USA - Christine, Sr. Patricia (Mercy Order) and Timothy Creedon. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured at Millstreet Museum on Wednesday, 21st Jan. tracing Creedon Family Roots in the Millstreet area. From left – all from San Francisco, USA – Christine, Sr. Patricia (Mercy Order) and Timothy Creedon. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Meeting with Sr. Patricia Creedon (centre) in St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet this Thursday morning - Eily Buckley and Fr. Paddy O'Byrne who had celebrated the 10.00 a.m. Mass. (S.R.)
Meeting with Sr. Patricia Creedon (centre) in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet this Thursday morning – Eily Buckley and Fr. Paddy O’Byrne who had celebrated the 10.00 a.m. Mass.  (S.R.)

Presentation of Christmas Mushera Climb Cheque to Community Alert Group

A superb cheque in excess of €800.00 was presented by the Coordinating Group of the Annual Christmas Mushera Climb to the Aubane Community Alert Group at Aubane Community Centre this Tuesday night 20th January 2015. Some one hundred people participated in the Mushera Climb. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A superb cheque in excess of €800.00 was presented by the Coordinating Group of the Annual Christmas Mushera Climb to the Aubane Community Alert Group at Aubane Community Centre this Tuesday night 20th January 2015.   Bernard Crowley (on left) accepts the cheque from John Dineen.  Some one hundred people participated in the Mushera Climb. The two youngest Climbers are pictured in front above.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Anna’s Food Collection for Penny Dinners

2015-01-20 Cork Penny DinnersThe staff of Penny Dinners have asked us to pass on their thanks to everyone in Millstreet who has contributed so generously to Anna’s Collection for Penny Dinners.
We have been absolutely stunned by people’s generosity. The amount collected so far, particularly over the Christmas period, has completely surpassed our expectations. It makes us very proud of our little town.
Thanks to the customers of Guy & Dolls, Colemans Centra and SuperValu. A big thank you to the staff, pupils and parents of Millstreet Community School who donated a staggering volume of goods. The photo shows Stephen and some of the Transition Years with just a small portion of what was collected.
We also have to thank the following people who have facilitated the collection and /or delivery:

Mary Murphy of Guys & Dolls • Mary & John Coleman and the staff of Coleman’s Centra • Joe Fitzgerald and the staff of SuperValu • Gerard Ryan of Millstreet Community School • TY students Millstreet Community School • Michelle O’Keeffe • Donagh Reardon.

Collection boxes are still in place in Colemans Centra, SuperValu and Guys & Dolls.
January is a very difficult month for Penny Dinners because the need is so great in this bitterly cold weather and donations dry up after Christmas. We did a delivery over the weekend and [read more …] “Anna’s Food Collection for Penny Dinners”

“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station This Evening 9.30 to 11.00 pm

 “Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  is back again this evening  (Tuesday, 20th January 2015)

Preparing Prog. 244 for LTV2 Millstreet in Cullen (pictured above) while below we see Cllr. Bernard Moynihan with Dr. Pat Casey weighing in at the Annual Cullen & Special Needs Association Annual Sponsored Weight Loss Ten Week Programme. Both these event will be discussed on this evening's Radio Treasures on CMS. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Preparing Prog. 244 for LTV2 Millstreet in Cullen (pictured above) while below we see Cllr. Bernard Moynihan with Dr. Pat Casey weighing in at the Annual Cullen & Special Needs Association Annual Sponsored Weight Loss Ten Week Programme. Both these events will be discussed on this evening’s “Radio Treasures” on CMS. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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 and will from 9.30 include:2Preparing LTV2 programme 244 in Cullen -800

* LTV2  updates.

* Music and songs  of the 1940s, 1950s and some superb instrumental music.   Emphasis on Variety.

* Our Artist of the Week is James Last Orchestra including his exquisite version of Mozart’s 21st Piano Concerto.

* Local News Updates including upcoming LAMA Awards in Dublin where our members of our Millstreet Website Team will attend.

*….And more…much more!

Feel very welcome to contact the programme through texting,  emailing  millstreetmuseum @eircom.net  or emailing the radio station on corkmusicstation @gmail.com or logging on to Seán Radley Facebook Page.  Happy Listening!   

Many thanks to those kind Listeners who sent texts and emails and who phoned following recent Tuesday night programmes. (S.R.)

Regional Report 1250

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1250 from Millstreet.  Fondest greetings dear friends and I wish you all the very best on this very wintery Tuesday morning.

The annual Machinery Show returns to the Green Glens Arena this week all under one roof with plenty of free parking on the grounds.  It starts on tomorrow Wednesday and continues again on Thursday. Exibitors from all over the country will attend. It’s the place to go in this wintery weather that is fit for nothing else.

We are all very excited that our Website has been  nominated for a National Award in the Best Connected Community Section. Three member of the crew, Sean Radley, Hannelie O Connor and Michael Cashman, will travel to Dublin on Saturday January 24th to attend the ceremony. Which will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Master of Ceremonies Miriam O Callaghan.

And we wish them  the best of good luck .

[read more …] “Regional Report 1250”

St. Vincent de Paul Society Extends Thanks for Much Appreciated Generosity

Volunteering Poster for St. Vincent de Paul
Volunteering Poster for St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul wish to thank all who contributed so generously to our Church gate collections in Ballydaly, Cullen, Derinagree, Dromagh, Kilcorney and Millstreet – and those who supported us in so many ways in 2014. Our Society provides discreet and confidential support to those in need. If you, or anyone in the Community you may be aware of, require assistance please contact our Society at 0879597900.  We thank the Millstreet Branch of St. Vincent de Paul for this notice.  (S.R.)

Song: The Plains of Drishane

The Plains of Drishane - music sheet and lyricsOh one morning bright as Phoebus shone quite illuminative
When Flora’s decorations had painted the green
With footsteps quite unwavered—from Millstreet I roamed Eastward
To view the navigation of that pleasing grand scene
Absorbed in meditation—I pondered in amazement,
Admiring each plantation and far spreading lawn,
That have won such admiration for this far famed dwelling station,
Whose proper appelation—or name—is Drishane.

There’s a mill for grinding corn and an engine ploughing the farm,
Fine oxen that are stall fed, the largest to be found:
And the yard resounds with screech of guinea-hen and peacock.
The swan upon the lake and he sailin’ all around.
The lime-kilns are kept blazing with columns most unsparing, [read more …] “Song: The Plains of Drishane”

Preparing for Rathmore Pantomime 2015

On Monday night we visited Rathmore Community Centre where the Marian Players were making final preparations for the Saturday night's official opening of this year's superb Pantomime "Little Red Riding Hood". Here we share just some of the very colourful moments from the preparations. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Monday night we visited Rathmore Community Centre where the Marian Players were making final preparations for the Saturday night’s official opening of this year’s superb Pantomime “Little Red Riding Hood”. Here we share just some of the very colourful moments from the preparations. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

13Preparing for Rathmore Pantomime Jan. 201530Preparing for Rathmore Pantomime Jan. 201511Preparing for Rathmore Pantomime Jan. 201519Preparing for Rathmore Pantomime Jan. 201533Preparing for Rathmore Pantomime Jan. 2015To celebrate the 28th Pantomime we shall share a very special Rathmore event of 2014 next week here on our website but now we share some more special pictures of the excellent cast who began practising for this year’s production in [read more …] “Preparing for Rathmore Pantomime 2015”

Death Notice: Kathleen Murphy (née Kelleher, formerly of Minor Row)

2015 Kathleen Murphy (née Kelleher, formerly of Minor Row)-600MURPHY (Bishopstown and Millstreet, Co. Cork.) On January 16th 2015, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork surrounded by her loving family. KATHLEEN (née Kelleher) Woodbrook Avenue and late of Minor Row. Beloved wife of the late Eddie and loving mother of Lisa, Noreen and Katherine and dear sister of the late Mary, Monica, Denis (Toots) and John. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, son-in-law Diarmuid, grandchildren Daniel and Emma, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Lying in repose at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh.O’Connor Ltd. Removal at 6.00pm on Monday evening to the Church of The Real Presence, Curraheen Road. Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Funeral afterwards to St. James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd. Family flowers only. Donation in lieu to Marymount Hospice.

Parish Newsletter – 18th January 2015

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 18th January, 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: May Kennelly, Killarney Road; Joan Duggan, West End; David Newton, London.
 [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 18th January 2015”

Con’s Wonderfully Entertaining Gramophone Presentation

Pictured at centre, Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg gave a most entertaining presentation in Millstreet Day Care Centre at Millstreet Gramphone Circle on Friday, 16th January. Despite the challenging weather conditions there was a large attendance that truly enjoyed not only the marvellous musical selection but Con's very witty and comprehensive introductions. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured at centre, Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg gave a most entertaining presentation in Millstreet Day Care Centre at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Friday, 16th January. Despite the challenging weather conditions there was a large attendance that truly enjoyed not only the marvellous musical selection but Con’s very witty and comprehensive introductions.  Joe Kennelly of Millstreet and Ballincollig will give our next Gramophone Presentation on Friday, 20th February 2015 at 8.15pm in the same venue.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

3Millstreet Gramophone Circle 16th Jan. 2015 -800We have now introduced a new free texting alert service.  If you wish to be included in this (so as to receive a monthly text in advance of each presentation) please get in touch for inclusion in our [read more …] “Con’s Wonderfully Entertaining Gramophone Presentation”

Interested in Joining Millstreet Pipe Band ?

Millstreet Pipe Band will commence classeses on Friday 23rd January for new & returning members. And also that if anyone is interested in joining / returning later in the year they would be more than welcome. The band mobile number is (086) 8966163.
*New*: Check out the Pipe Band’s new Facebook Page
Click on the poster below to see it in full size

2015-01-17 Invitation to join Millstreet Pipe Band - poster