Friday in the Irish Examiner

There’s a special supplement in this Friday’s Irish Examiner on the County Champions, and our Millstreet team are included:

For every club, every parish, village and town, it’s their own little All-Ireland. The day county champions become forever legends among their own people. From sprawling Ballincollig and Fermoy to the hurling hamlets of Ballyhea and Castlemartyr, 2014 is the year they will always celebrate and commemorate, one they’ll never forget. Nor will the Irish Examiner.
In a special 24-page magazine this Friday, we pen the stories behind the back-breaking efforts that drove Ballincollig, Ballyhea, Castlemartyr, Eire Óg, Fermoy, Millstreet, Sarsfields and Valley Rovers to Cork GAA success this year. Champions in the truest sense of the word.

Don’t miss this unique Cork club championship keepsake only in this Friday’s Irish Examiner  – (with thanks to the Irish Examiner for this note)

Millstreet Regional Report No. 1247

This week's Millstreet Local Lotto Results. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
This week’s Millstreet Local Lotto Results. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Regional Report No. 1247

by Seán Radley deputising for Eily Buckley

Wednesday, 17th Dec. 2014

Greetings, dear Listeners, from Millstreet on this the 17th December 2014.    Deputising for Eily Buckley this is Regional Report No. 1247.  And in our Millstreet Parish headlines this week we hear about a number of annual events, we learn about a 118 year old lady, we discover the arrival of Santa by boat in Carriganima…and there’s more, much more.

The Annual Mass at Millstreet Credit Union Centre took place on Tuesday at 8.00p.m. while on this Wednesday night at 7.30 Millstreet Reach Out Cancer Support Group will hold a Mass in St. Patrick’s Church.  Millstreet G.A.A. will hold its Annual Christmas walk on St. Stephen’s Day with Registration between 11 & 11.30a.m. at the GAA Hall on the day itself.  And Aubane Community Club will hold its annual Mushera Climb on Christmas morning – this year in aid of Aubane Community Alert.  

On our Millstreet website during the [read more …] “Millstreet Regional Report No. 1247”

Conor is interviewed by Neil Prenderville

Conor Hartnett in the favela in RioFollowing on from the artice on Conor Hartnett last week in the Irish Examiner (Dec 13th), Conor gave a fascinating half hour interview with Neil Prenderville on Red FM yesterday morning (Dec 16th), outlining his charity work in the favelas in Rio di Janeiro. Listen to the interview below (from 1:27:15 in the audio), and visit FightforaFavela.com

Christmas 2014 at Millstreet Credit Union

Attending the celebration of Mass for Christmas 2014 by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. at Millstreet Credit Union Centre in The Square. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Attending the celebration of Mass for Christmas 2014 by Canon Fitzgerald, P.P. at Millstreet Credit Union Centre in The Square on Tuesday, 16th December.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Manager Bridget Fitzgerald ready to serve the wonderful refreshments.
Manager Bridget Fitzgerald ready to serve the wonderful refreshments.
William Kiely (in red) with the two Founder Members of Millstreet Credit Union - From left: Dermot Kiely and Liam Coffey.
William Kiely (in red) with the two Founder Members of Millstreet Credit Union – from left: Dermot Kiely and Liam Coffey.

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Death Notice: John Kelleher, Station Road, Millstreet (formerly Murphy’s Terrace)

John Kelleher - Station Rd & formerly of Murphy's Terrace - at a Malpaso fancy dressKELLEHER (John) of Station Road, Millstreet – formerly of Murphy’s Terrace – on 16th December 2014 , peacefully, after a short illness at at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice.  Beloved son of Margaret and John, brother of Mark, Anna and Jim, uncle of Gary, Brian, Darren, Cara, Kate, John and Aisling.  Reposing at his Parent’s Residence (home of John & Margaret Kelleher), Mount Leader, Millstreet on Wednesday 17th December from 6pm to 8pm followed by Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.  Requiem Mass on Thursday, 18th December at 12.00 noon and afterwards to The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy.  No flowers, by request. Donations, in lieu, if desired to Marymount Hospice, Cork.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

[read more …] “Death Notice: John Kelleher, Station Road, Millstreet (formerly Murphy’s Terrace)”

‘Rolling Through the Years’ Table Quiz on Thurs 18th Dec. in Millstreet Community School

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The Millstreet Community School Transition Year ‘Youth for Justice’ group invite you to take part in the following festive quiz:

‘Rolling Through the Years’

A quiz for anyone between 15 and 99+ years

Thursday 18th Dec. in Millstreet Community School library

1.30-3.45pm

Home produced seasonal refreshments will be served.

Admission free.

Teams will be formed on the day and will comprise of two Transition Years and two adults.  Questions will test your knowledge of local, national and international events from the last hundred years! Contact Millstreet Community School for more details (029 70087)

See also: Community school quiz pits adults with students (the Corkman 4th Dec 2014)

Truly Marvellous Nativity Play by Kilcorney N.S.

On Monday, 15th Dec. 2014 in Kilcorney Church the children of Kilcorney N.S. hugely impressed the large congregation with their superb presentation of the Nativity Play where the very greatest care was taken of the "Baby Jesus" by the excellent "Mary". Fr. Winter expressed his sincere thanks to the Principal (Con Meade) and dedicated Staff for such splendid preparation making the presentation so very successful. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Monday, 15th Dec. 2014 in St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney the children of Kilcorney N.S. hugely impressed the large congregation with their superb presentation of the Nativity Play where the very greatest care was taken of the “Baby Jesus” by the excellent “Mary”. Fr. Winter expressed his sincere thanks to the Principal (Con Meade) and dedicated Staff for such splendid preparation making the presentation so very successful. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Presentation of Impressive Cheque to COPE Foundation at Dromtariffe

A most impressive cheque of €3,500.00 was presented to COPE Foundation on Monday night by the Dromtariffe Parents & Friends of COPE Foundation. (Names details later). Following two interesting addresses very welcome refreshments were served by the dedicated Coordinating Group. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
A most impressive cheque of €3,500.00 was presented to COPE Foundation, Cork on Monday night at Dromtariffe Community Centre by the Dromtariffe Parents & Friends of COPE Foundation. (Names details later). Following two interesting addresses very welcome refreshments were served by the dedicated Coordinating Group.   Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Cullen GAA Club Christmas Lotto Draw

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Cullen GAA Club Christmas Lotto Draw

Saturday 20th December 2014

Jackpot €15,000

+ Hamper, & Lucky Dip Prizes

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Draw takes place this Saturday night in Debbies Bar.

Lucky dips will be given away regardless of the jackpot being won or not.

Lotto Tickets can be bought at Cullen Creamery, Guerins Shop Ballydaly and all local sellers.

Click the poster to view full size

John Kevin O’Doherty, Chesterfield & Millstreet

Mr John Kevin O’Doherty of Loundsley Green has died peacefully at home aged 92. He was born in Millstreet, Co Cork, Ireland and had been a resident of Chesterfield for over fifty years. He had worked for the Post Office (AGD) until retirement in the 1980’s. Kevin was a very keen golfer. He had been a member of Stanedge and Tapton golf clubs and was a member of Walton Golf Club for over 30 years until 2010. He enjoyed socialising with family and friends and had been a long-time member of Chesterfield Miners Welfare Club.He leaves a daughter Maureen and sons Robert and Richard, son in law Chris and daughters in law Jane and Julie, grandchildren Kevin, Michael, Megan, Liam, Ella and Amy and great grandchildren Jacob, Joshua and Bella.The funeral service is due to take place at the Church of the Annunciation, Spencer Street, Chesterfield on Tuesday 16th December at 2.45p.m. followed by cremation.Family flowers only, donations to Ashgate Hospice.Funeral directors; B. Hattersley & Sons Ltd, 211 Chatsworth Rd, Chesterfield (01246 232820)
Published in Derbyshire Times on Dec. 11, 2014 [legacy]

Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland Meets in Charleville

Committee Members and Supporters of Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland attending the Christmas Get Together in Charleville Park Hotel on Sunday 14th Dec. 2014. Next year marks the 30th Anniversary of the founding of this Branch. We thank photographer Michael McGrath for using our camera to record the happy occasion. Click on the image to enlarge.     (S.R.)

MS society look toward 30 years in North Cork: The Cork North West branch of Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS) held their 29th annual Christmas get together at the Charleville Park Hotel on last Sunday afternoon when committee members along with 65 members of the branch and their relatives and carers celebrated the … (Corkman 20th Dec 2014)

Death Notice: Elsie Leader, Ballydesmond

Leader, Ballydesmond village, on Dec 14 2014 peacefully in the excellant care of the maton and staff of Millstreet Community Hospital. Elsie nee O Leary. Loving wife of the late Richie and much loved mother of Kathleen, Donal, Breid, Maura, Padraig and Liam. sons-in-law, daughters-in -law,her fifteen GrandChildren, four Great GrandChildren, Sisters Maryann and Esther, Sister-in-law Brother-in-law, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives,Neighbours and friends. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home Ballydesmond on Monday from 6pm followed by removal at 8pm to Saint Patricks Church Ballydesmond. Requim mass on Tuesday at 12 noon, Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May she Rest In Peace.

Superbly Renovated Cullen Community Centre Officially Opened

A wonderfully large gathering assembled on Saturday night 13th Dec. 2014 for the officially opening of the magnificently restored Cullen Community Centre. It was Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., Millstreet who performed the opening and later blessed the Hall. Santa arrived later to a great welcome. Above we view the "Magnificent Seven" - the dedicated Committee comprising entirely of ladies who so splendidly coordinated the excellent and very successful project. We share just four of a much larger selection of pictures from the historic occasion. Lots more images to follow later. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
A wonderfully large gathering assembled on Saturday night 13th Dec. 2014 for the official opening of the magnificently restored Cullen Community Centre. It was Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., Millstreet who performed the opening and also blessed the Hall.  Santa arrived later to a great welcome. Above we view the “Magnificent Seven” – the dedicated Committee comprising entirely of ladies who so splendidly coordinated the excellent and very successful project. We share just four of a much larger selection of pictures from the historic occasion. Lots more images to follow later.   Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

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First Snowman of the Winter !

The first snows arrived about 6:30 on Thursday morning. There wasn’t much in town, but there was a nice bit on the hills. One of our braver readers made a snowman and took some nice photos in the morning sunshine on his way to work at the top of Togher. Click the images for full size

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[read more …] “First Snowman of the Winter !”

Foundation and Award One GAA Coaching Courses

Foundation and Award One GAA Coaching Courses will take place as indicated below. Places are limited, anyone interested is advised to contact the Millstreet Juvenile GAA Secretary on 087-9533213. Anyone that has recently completed the online theory of the foundation course only have to attend for one day of the two day foundation course in Millstreet. Contact the club secretary for further info.

‘Foundation Course’ in Millstreet GAA (2 day course) on Friday 6th February @ 8pm & Sat 7th February from 11-2pm. Total cost €20 per person.

‘Award One Course’ in Mallow GAA (4 day course) on Friday 9th January 2015 7.30-9.30pm (Meeting room)

  • Sat 10th Jan 9.30 a.m – 3.00pm (Indoor astro)
  • Sat 17th Jan 9.30 am – 3.00pm (Indoor astro)
  • Fri 23rd Jan 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Meeting room & Indoor astro)

Total cost €50 per person

Parish Newsletter – 14th December 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday of Advent – 14th December, 2014
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: Elizabeth Moore, Liscreagh; Willie Moynihan, Cullen & England; Maureen Slevin, Drumrain, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh (Dec 3rd) [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 14th December 2014”

Supervalu Welcomes Santa on Friday Evening

On Friday evening, 12th Dec. 2014 Santa was warmly welcomed to O'Keeffe's Supervalu at Minor Row, Millstreet. Lots of young (and "young at heart") enthusiastic fans visited Santa in his colourful Grotto within the Supermarket. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Friday evening, 12th Dec. 2014 Santa was warmly welcomed to O’Keeffe’s Supervalu at Minor Row, Millstreet. Lots of young (and “young at heart”) enthusiastic fans visited Santa in his colourful Grotto within the Supermarket. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Wonderful Wedding of Caroline & Patrick on Friday

On Friday, 12th Dec. 2014 Caroline Daly and Patrick Corkery celebrated their wonderful wedding at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet. We thank the Happy Couple for permitting us to share a selection of images from the superb occasion blessed with blue skies, sunshine and great company in beautiful style. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Friday, 12th Dec. 2014 Caroline Daly and Patrick Corkery celebrated their wonderful wedding at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. We thank the Happy Couple for permitting us to share a selection of images from the superb occasion blessed with blue skies, sunshine and great company in beautiful style. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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The truly marvellous music was by “Arundo” while the driver of the splendid wedding car was a true double of Conor Counihan while explaining that even though many people make the same mistake Mr. Horan from Brosna is not related to Conor!  Sincere Congratulations and Every Happiness to Caroline & Patrick.  Here we share many more images from Patrick & Caroline’s very [read more …] “Wonderful Wedding of Caroline & Patrick on Friday”

Margaret Shared a Magnificent Christmas Musical Selection

Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (centre) shared some 21 superb musical gems in her selection for Friday's Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation before a capacity audience including a number of new attendees. Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet will present on Friday, 16th January 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (centre) shared some 21 superb musical gems in her selection for Friday’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation before a capacity audience including a number of new attendees. Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet will present on Friday, 16th January 2015.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Christmas 2014 at Cloghoula N.S. – Delightful Nativity Presentation

A wonderfully delightful Nativity Play presented by the very talented children of Cloghoula N.S. was enjoyed by a capacity attendance on Thursday, 11th Dec. 2014. Mass was celebrated by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and there was a royal welcome for Santa. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A wonderfully delightful Nativity Play presented by the very talented children of Cloghoula N.S. was enjoyed by a capacity attendance on Thursday, 11th Dec. 2014. Mass was celebrated by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and there was a royal welcome for Santa. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Food Parcels for the Homeless at Christmas – 2014 Appeal

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Cork’s Maureen O Sullivan and her Hamper Packers

Community Christmas Appeal 2014

Running now for approx 37 years

Food parcels for the Homeless at Christmas – Essential foods – for example: Tea Bags • Coffee (small jars) • Tinned rice • Jars jam etc • Small multipack cereal boxes • Tin spaghetti or beans • Cup a Soup • Packets of biscuits • Tinned Meats, Stews, Cornbeef, Chicken, Fish etc. • Toiletries – Toothpaste, facecloths, combs toothbrush, shampoo, and shower gel •Always needed – scarf’s or gloves or good quality warm jumpers • men’s underwear (new) • Sleeping bags • Cigarettes !

Drop in centres

  • Millstreet – O’Regan’s Mills office ask for Hannah
  • Boherbue – Educare Centre – ask for Tina Enwright

Any Volunteer’s to travel to Cork for the sorting out of [read more …] “Food Parcels for the Homeless at Christmas – 2014 Appeal”

In this House of Brede

In December 1974 there was an air of excitement in Millstreet as filming for part of the movie “In this House of Brede” took place at Drishane Castle. Adapted by James Costigan from the best-selling novel by Rumer Godden, In This House of Brede stars Diana Rigg (of the Avengers fame) as a widowed, fortyish business executive in search of a more meaningful life. She turns her back on the world of commerce and capitalism to enter a strict order of Benedictine nuns at Brede Abbey. Here, the peace of mind that Rigg seeks remains elusive, especially when her fidelity to her vows is questioned by the younger novices. Filmed on location at genuine convents in London and Ireland, In This House of Brede premiered February 27, 1975.

Above is a ten minute shortened version of the film, while below are some photos, and interesting extracts from newspapers. [read more …] “In this House of Brede”

Death Notice: Elizabeth Moore, Liscreagh

MOORE (Millstreet): On December 10, 2014, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, ELIZABETH (nee Kelleher), Liscreagh, wife of the late John, loving mother of Katryn and Rita, sister of Mort Kelleher (Broms- grove, UK), Mary Watts (Perth, Australia), the late Rita Ash (Darlington, UK), the late Timmy Kelleher (USA). Sadly missed by her loving daughters, her adored grandchildren Louise (Pierce) and Céire (Cranmer), her brothers, sisters, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing on today, Thursday, in St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Friday, at 10am, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.