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 .

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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

Dangerous Road Conditions in Mushera Area Currently

Fr. James McSweeney has alerted us to current icy road conditions in the Mushera area – especially on the road between the Kerryman’s Table and Togher.    He emphasises that conditions are significantly dangerous.   Thank you, Fr. James, for this all-important notice.  We wish all road users safe journeys.  (S.R.)

Cheerful Spirit of the 2015 BT Young Scientist Exhibition

We thank Noreen Dineen for this cheeful picture which she recorded at the recent BT Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin. Included is Fr. James McSweeney, Photographer Supreme, who while accompanying the Students from his Ballincollig School - Coláiste Choilm - shared lots of great images from this special week not only with the "Evening Echo" but also with our own Millstreet website. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Noreen Dineen for this cheeful picture which she recorded at the recent BT Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin. Included is Fr. James McSweeney, Photographer Supreme, who while accompanying the Students from his Ballincollig School – Coláiste Choilm – shared lots of great images from this special week not only with the “Evening Echo” but also with our own Millstreet website. Click on the picture to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Sherkin North Shore to Feature on RTÉ 1 Television on Sun. 1st Feb. 2015 at 8.30pm

On meeting with Kathy O'Connor in Supervalu this evening (picture here with Julius Bolz from Germany who is on a work project in Sherkin and Millstreet)
On meeting with Kathy O’Connor in Supervalu this evening (pictured here with Julius Bolz from Germany who is on an international work project in Sherkin and Millstreet) we discover that the Brennan Brothers’ very popular “At Your Service” programme which will be broadcast on RTÉ1 Television on Sunday, 1st Feb. 2015 at 8.30pm will focus on Sherkin North Shore on Sherkin Island – an exciting enterprise in which the O’Connor Family are enthusiastically involved.  Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Little Red Riding Hood – a Marion Players Pantomine

Marian Players Rathmore presents their 28th Annual Pantomime. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD opens in The Community Centre Rathmore on Saturday January 24th @ 7:30pm, with matinees on the following two Sundays @ 3.00 pm. There are additional night shows on Wednesday, January 28th, Thursday January 29th, and Saturday January 31st @ 7:30pm. and Sunday 1st February booking Tel: 064-7758526. All proceed to Kerry Parents Friends Association. A show not to be missed. [Further details]

[read more …] “Little Red Riding Hood – a Marion Players Pantomine”

GAA ‘Foundation Course’ in Coaching

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Millstreet Juvenille GAA are running a ‘Foundation Course‘ in Millstreet GAA Hall on Friday 6th & Sat 7th February (2 day course).

The ‘Foundation Course’  is a basic level coaching course in both hurling and football. Parents that help out or wish to help out at underage training are encouraged to complete the course. The course is also open to members of the Camogie Club. Total cost is €20 per person. spaces available !

Anyone that is interested is asked to contact the Juvenile GAA Club asap on 087-9533213.

More Snow Photos from this Morning

Thanks to those that sent us these photos of the snow scenes and fun in the snow this morning: from Alan (taken from the Deer Park, above St.Mary’s Cemetery); from Michelle (playing in the snow before school this morning), from Tom from TMC Photography (of Millstreet Hospital, and Clara mountain, taken from the Killarney Rd), and from Áine (of Lackabane and the Nun’s Wood).

What a Very Clever Business Name!

Just happened to note this really clever business on a colourful vehicle parked this afternoon at The Square, Millstreet. Perhaps you may recall other wonderfully witty business names you may have seen. We welcome such comments always. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Just happened to note this truly clever business name on a colourful vehicle parked this afternoon at The Square, Millstreet. One should always have a little camera on hand! It really is such a mighty eye-catching advertisement.  Perhaps you may recall other wonderfully witty business names you may have seen. We always welcome such comments. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Schools closed tomorrow January 15th

PictureDue to a status Red and a status Yellow weather alerts for tomorrow, all Boards of Management of primary schools in the area have instructed us to remain closed tomorrow, January 15th. This is in the interest of pupil and public safety. We regret any inconvenience caused.

Millstreet Community School is also closed, as are the preschools: Little Treasures and Curious Minds:

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STATUS RED – Wind Warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick – Mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with gusts of 130 to 150km/h possible. The strongest winds will be along exposed coasts and mountainous areas. [info on status red]

Issued: Wed 14th Jan 2015 20:00 . Valid: Wed 14th Jan 8pm to Thurs 15th Jan 2pm

[read more …] “Schools closed tomorrow January 15th”