Millstreet Mass of Remembrance Tonight at St. Patrick’s Church

Special Candles of Remembrance (each indivually inscribed with the name of the person who would have passed to their Eternal Reward ove the past year) are now in place by Parish Secretary, Sharon Lane, in advance of the 6.30pm Mass of Remembrance this evening. Forty-five names are remembered in the very beautiful November Garden. The design of the graphic display is by Declan Crowley of Milltech. Care of the Garden by Sharon, Julie and Canon John. (S.R.)

Special Candles of Remembrance (each indivually inscribed with the name of the person who would have passed to their Eternal Reward over the past year) are now in place by Parish Secretary, Sharon Lane, in advance of the 6.30pm Mass of Remembrance this evening. Forty-five names are remembered in the very beautiful November Garden. The design of the graphic display is by Declan Crowley of Milltech. Care of the Garden by Sharon, Julie and Canon John.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

4Mass of Remembrance 29th Nov. 2014 -8007Mass of Remembrance 29th Nov. 2014 -800Many people have expressed their admiration for the very meaningful manner by which the Holy Souls are remembered in St. Patrick’s Church.  Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. introduced this wonderfully praiseworthy concept a few [read more …] “Millstreet Mass of Remembrance Tonight at St. Patrick’s Church”

Murphys Appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Sat. 29th Nov.

The very popular and wonderfully talented Murphys - father and three daughters - will be appearing at The Pub in Carriganima on this coming Saturday night, 29th Nov. 2014. We thank Seán Murphy for alerting us to this marvellously enjoyable musical event. Click on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)
The very popular and wonderfully talented Murphys – father and three daughters – will be appearing at The Pub in Carriganima on this coming Saturday night, 29th Nov. 2014. We thank Seán Murphy for alerting us to this marvellously enjoyable musical event. Click on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)

Pampered for the Day

2014-11-28 Mary Buckley on the Today Show - RTE ONE 01Congratulations to Mary Buckley who appeared on the Today Show on RTÉ ONE yesterday. Nominated by her daughter Annmarie to as the make-over candidate for the day, where professionals worked to give her new hair, make-up and style for the day. She came across really well, and the pampering was of course very well deserved.

See the programme on the RTÉ Player. [read more …] “Pampered for the Day”

Attendance Levels at Womens Sport

We are three Transition Year students from Millstreet Community School and we are carrying out this survey for our BT Young Scientist project. For our project we are investigating the attendance levels at women’s sports. It would be greatly appreciated if you could fill out this survey. Thank you.

Click on this link to go to the survey: (apologies that the initial link led to a thanks you page)

Preparing Cows for a Dairy Show

2014-11-27 Ear to the Ground - National Dairy Show 05This evening Ear to the Ground (RTÉ ONE) had a feature from Millstreet: “Darragh McCullough explores the National Dairy Show in Millstreet, Co Cork, where he meets the Murphys who stay up all night to keep their cows and calves clean for the parade ring.”

It’s an interesting look at what goes on behind the scenes at a dairy show – from leading them, feeding them, keeping them clean, washing, clipping, and blowdrying them, and even hair extensions.  See the show on the RTÉ Player (from 15:54 to the end of the programme).

Below are a few more images from the programme: [read more …] “Preparing Cows for a Dairy Show”

Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club news update

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We are open for new membership for 2015 for new and existing members.

We are also starting a juvenile club in February for U12, U14, U16 and Juniors (U18)

A six week beginners program for adults will start the beginning of February.

More details will be available on our website sliabhluachracyclingclub.com and our Facebook page early in the new year.

Enquiries – telephone 0877023562 or email <email>

Anita Notaro

If you are a fan of Eurovision then this will be very sad news. Anita Notaro was the tour de force responsible for directing the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993 from Millstreet in Ireland.

The 1993 contest was brought from the small village of Millstreet in County Cork and was a directing challenge for Anita Notaro but she confounded all the critics and made it one of the most memorable Eurovision’s in the contest’s history.

Anita worked as a highly successful Director with RTE (Irish National Broadcaster) for 18 years where she directed many programmes from The National Political Election coverage to The Eurovision Song Contest to Ireland’s most watched [read more …] “Anita Notaro”

Security in your own Home – Meeting tonight

2014-11-27 Community Alert Meeting in AubanePictured (right) are Secretary John F. Kelleher, Garda John Crowley and Donal Kelleher of Aubane Community Alert look forward to seeing you tonight Thursday November 27th at 8.30pm in Aubane Community Centre for the public meeting on security in your own home given by the Crime Prevention Officer and Garda John Crowley.

All are welcome.

See more at the Aubane Community Page

The End of our Journey

Lovely November sunshine on Sunday in Brosna saw the end of the wonderful journey our footballers have taken us on this year. A poor enough league campaign, had us wondering if we had a chance at Duhallow this year, and those first tentative steps against Cullen in April/May it was hard to see how the team would improve through the year, but they did, the expectation grew, and suddenly we were Duhallow Champions, then amid amazing scenes we were County Champions, and we had our sights on a Munster title … if only we could get past these Kerry lads. But it wasn’t to be as we were pushed aside by a strong, well organised Brosna team. We’ve all been on a high for the last few months. It’s been fantastic to follow the team. Thanks to all the players, team management, and everyone else that helped along the road, for an experience that some of us never thought we’d witness, and that the town hasn’t seen in fifty one years.

2014-11-23 The Millstreet team in the Munster Semi final (missing a few players)
The Millstreet team that played against Brosna in the Munster semi final on Sunday November 23rd 2014 (minus a few who were late out of the dressing room)

Match Reports:

Brosna hold a firm grip – Not for the first time this year Brosna’s defensive strategy proved the match for a talented [read more …] “The End of our Journey”

Margaret O’KEEFFE, Keletra, Dromagh

O’KEEFFE (Keletra, Dromagh): On November 24, 2014, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family, in the excellent care of the nurses and staff of Mallow General Hospital, MARGARET (nee Murphy), beloved wife of the late Johnny, sister of the late Sheila and Carlin and mother-in-law of the recently deceased Abina Karen, loving mother of Mairéad, Helen, Michael and John. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Juliet, sons-in-law Tom O’Callaghan and Tom O’Hare, her adored and cherished 11 grandchildren, brothers-in-law Paddy O’Sullivan and Dan Carlin and Richie, nieces, nephews, relatives, close friends and great neighbours.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 8pm, followed by removal to the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Derrinagree. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

“Choons for Childrens Charities at Christmas” at Millstreet GAA Community Hall this Saturday Night at 7.30

2014-11-25 Strings Fiddle Group - Choons for Childrens charities - poster
Click the poster for full size

On Saturday night 7.30, after mass we will host
“Choons for Childrens Charities at Christmas”

‘Strings’ will open proceedings!
Then there will be a cup of tea.
After this, the ‘challenge’ is open to everyone … So please bring an instrument or your singing voice on the night!
There will be different ‘stations’ in the hall where you can go play a tune or sing a verse of a song and donate to childrens charities…
All donations/ monies collected on the night will be sent to childrens charities before Christmas… Members of ‘Strings’ , as the hosts , have chosen the childrens charities we will be donating to.
You can check this out on Facebook – ‘Choons for Childrens Charities at Christmas‘.
If you can’t make it on the night you can post your ‘challenge’ on the FB page. & text your donation when the text numbers become available.

Many thanks to Emer Twomey for this important reminder.   We truly encourage people to attend this magnificent “Strings” brief performance of around 25 minutes.    (S.R.)

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also from Geraldine: Next Saturday night ‘STRINGS’ Fiddle Group Will host a challenge “Choons for Children’s Charities at Christmas” in the GAA hall at half 7. The group will give the same performance as they gave in Scartaglin two weeks ago. All are welcome to come and see them. Admission is free but we are hoping to raise some money for a number of children’s charities on the night. There will be donation buckets for anyone who would like to contribute. There will be tea, coffee, biscuits, maybe a bun or two and great music. People are invited to bring along their instruments and join in. [read more …] ““Choons for Childrens Charities at Christmas” at Millstreet GAA Community Hall this Saturday Night at 7.30″

“Strings” Musical Group and P.J. Teahan on “Radio Treasures” Tonight on Cork Music Station – This Feature at 9.45pm

Many thanks to P.J. Teahan who has bees so superbly coordinating the current "Handed Down" bank of culture and tradition at Scartaglin Heritage Centre. This was the the glorious scene at Scartaglin in May 2014 with 94 years young Maurice O'Keeffe in front. Also included is Emer Twomey Of "Strings" (in blue in front of Monument). Click on the image to enlarge. We've been sent a series of pictures by P.J. taken by photographers Tomás Mac Uilleagead ,Liz Galwey and Seán Abeyta. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Many thanks (for this great picture) to P.J. Teahan who has been so superbly coordinating the current “Handed Down” bank of culture and tradition at Scartaglin Heritage Centre. This was the the glorious scene at Scartaglin in May 2014 with the renowned 94 years young Maurice O’Keeffe in front. Also included is Emer Twomey of “Strings” (in blue in front of Monument).  We’ve been sent a series of pictures by P.J. taken by photographers Tomás Mac Uilleagead ,Liz Galwey and Seán Abeyta. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” tonight (from 9.30 to 11.00) features a repeat broadcast of our recently recorded 23 minutes of “Strings” magnificent performance at Scartaglin Heritage Centre plus tonight a comprehensive interview with P.J. Teahan who has been so dedicatedly coordinating the “Handed Down” Series at Scartaglin.  Both of these features will be broadcast beginning at 9.45pm and may be accessed on www.corkmusicstation.com .   Tonight also we include a special feature on Bing Crosby and we listen to Niamh Kavanagh’s “In Your Eyes” as requested by loyal listeners.   And there’s lots more…Do tune in if you get a chance.   Happy Listening!

Millstreet 2015 Calendar – An Ideal Present With “Together” CD

We thank Joseph Kelleher of Millstreet Community Council for the important Poster. The superb Calendar 2015 is on sale at many local outlets including Dairygold, Millstreet Credit Union, Ballydaly, Tony O'Brien's at Minor Row, Tony McCaul's, Centra, Millstreet Museum and lots more locations. The Calendars will also be on sale at the Christmas Market on 6th/7th December in Millstreet GAA Community Hall. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Joseph Kelleher of Millstreet Community Council for the important Poster. The superb Calendar 2015 is on sale at many local outlets including Dairygold, Millstreet Credit Union, Ballydaly, Tony O’Brien’s at Minor Row, Tony McCaul’s, Centra, Millstreet Museum and lots more locations. The Calendars will also be on sale at the Christmas Market on 6th/7th December in Millstreet GAA Community Hall.   Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)
It was Marie Twomey and Justin Black who very creatively coordinated the production of the Millstreet 2015 Calendar and Marie has also been wonderfully involved in the bringing to reality of the "Together" CD which features the Millstreet Community Singers. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
It was Marie Twomey and Justin Black who very creatively coordinated the production of the Millstreet 2015 Calendar and Marie has also been wonderfully involved in the bringing to reality of the “Together” CD which features the Millstreet Community Singers. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Regional Report No. 2144 – Tuesday 25th Nov. 2014

Regional Report No. 1244

by Seán Radley deputising for Eily Buckley

Tuesday, 25th Nov. 2014

Listen to the Weekly Report from C103 on the audio player below:

The following is the script of this Week’s Regional Report from Millstreet:

Greetings, dear Listeners, from Millstreet on this the 25th November – the Feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria who is the patroness of philosophers and preachers.    Deputising for Eily Buckley this is Regional Report No. 1244.  We hear about a visit to Carriganima by the musical Murphys who in fact will be interviewed on c103 at 8.30pm on Wednesday. We learn about success in Youghal and about the new season of LTV2 Millstreet.   The Local Lotto Prize reaches new heights….and there’s more- much more! [read more …] “Regional Report No. 2144 – Tuesday 25th Nov. 2014”

Celtic Steps – The Show at Abbey Hotel, Ballyvourney on this Friday

We are delighted to announce that Celtic Steps The Show will be performing live on stage in the Abbey Hotel Ballyvourney on Friday November 28th “THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR CLONDROHID COMMUNITY CRECHE” SO BOOK YOUR BABYSITTER NOW!!!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THIS EVENT at

Clann Aire Creche,

Healy’s post Office Clondrohid, &

The Abbey Hotel Ballyvourney

€15.00 PER PERSON http://www.celticsteps.ie/
Celtic Steps | An evening of spectacular Irish music, song & dance | Irish dance show
www.celticsteps.ie
 
We thank Peter Lane from Clondrohid for this important notice.  (S.R.)

Very Successful Fundraising Event at Rathmore Much Appreciated

THANK YOU.

 The Staff of The Holy Family N.S., Rathmore,  

would like to sincerely thank all who supported their recent

Coffee Morning and Cake Sale in memory of the late

Helena Herlihy.

The total raised for Marymount Hospice & Cancer Care C.U.H Cancer Care is €4,100.00.

High Speed Broadband

2014-11-24 Broadband Development Map 02The government today launched its strategy to get high speed broadband into all homes in the country. Cities and towns are due to be connected by 2016 while those of us in villages and the coutryside will be left behind and the government plan is to have those in place by 2020 (state substatised). Fortunately Millstreet town will be connected, but not an inch past the town limits. No villages like Cullen, Rathcoole, Dromagh, etc will be connected.  pictured right is the map of Millstreet with areas in blue being the parts that will be connected. There’s a full interactive map at broadband.gov.ie [read more …] “High Speed Broadband”

Medjugorje Mass in Tralee Remembering Fr. Slavko on Monday at 7.30pm

Breda King has alerted us to the celebration of a Mass of Remembrance on the Anniversary of Fr. Slavko (Medjugorje) on this Monday night at 7.30 with Rosary beforehand and Adoration afterwards in the Bonsecours Chapel, Tralee.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Fire Brigade Educational Visit to Rathcoole Playschool

On Tuesday 18th Nov. 2014 Millstreet Fire Brigade paid an eduational visit to Rathcoole Playschool. Paula and Michael gave the enthusiastic children a marvellous insight into the basic working of the impressive Fire Brigade unit and its essential equipment. We thank Maura, Breeda and Majella from Rathcoole playschool for sharing the many images of the visit. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Tuesday 18th Nov. 2014 Millstreet Fire Brigade paid an eduational visit to Rathcoole Playschool. Paula and Michael gave the enthusiastic children a marvellous insight into the basic workings of the impressive Fire Brigade unit and its essential equipment. We thank Maura, Breeda and Majella from Rathcoole Playschool for sharing the many images of the visit. Click on the pictures to enlarge.   (S.R.)

6Millstreet Fire Brigade Visit to Rathcoole Playschool 2014 -80010Millstreet Fire Brigade Visit to Rathcoole Playschool 2014 -800And here are more great images of the wonderfully memorable event at the
[read more …] “Millstreet Fire Brigade Educational Visit to Rathcoole Playschool”

Pension and Budget Changes Information Seminar on Tuesday 25th Nov.

Pension and Budget Changes Information Seminar

Tuesday November 25th 7.30p.m.

The Duhallow Women’s Forum will hold an Information Seminar on Pension entitlements and will highlight the changes that will take place in the budget for 2015 and how these may affect you. This seminar is free for everyone but we do ask that you register your interest by contacting Mary Creedon on 029 60633.  (S.R.)

“Love & Care For People” Event at Millstreet GAA Community Hall

Among the Guest Speakers at Saturday's International Event in Millstreet GAA Community Hall were Melissa Mullane and Joe Costello, T.D.(2nd and 3rd from left). Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Among the Guest Speakers at Saturday’s International Event in Millstreet GAA Community Hall were Melissa Mullane and Joe Costello, T.D.(2nd and 3rd from left). Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

2International Day at Millstreet Community Hall 22 Nov. 2014 -800A brief interview with Melissa and Joe was recorded also for later transmission on LTV2 [read more …] ““Love & Care For People” Event at Millstreet GAA Community Hall”

Millstreet Community Singers at Vigil Mass Tonight

Millstreet Community Singers whose recently launched "Together" CD is hugely popular, truly enhanced tonight's Vigil Mass at which the children and parents of those preparing for First Holy Communion also very much participated
Millstreet Community Singers whose recently launched “Together” CD is proving hugely popular, truly enhanced tonight’s liturgy during the Vigil Mass at which the children and parents of those preparing for First Holy Communion also very much participated.  Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Back Row: Mairead Daly, Margaret Dennehy, Ann O’Brien, Joan O’Connell, Marie Murphy, Marion O’Sullivan, Jerry O’Riordan, Tom Goggin, Mary Kelleher, Marie Twomey.
Front Row: Teresa Buckley, Kathleen Kelleher, Tessy Lynch, Maura Cronin, Peggy Moriarty, Eileen O’Riordan, Mary Dennehy, Eily Buckley, Kathleen O’Leary [read more …] “Millstreet Community Singers at Vigil Mass Tonight”

Parish Newsletter – 23rd November, 2014 – Solemnity of Christ the King

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Solemnity of Christ the King – 23rd November, 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: Peggy O’Leary, Ploverfield [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 23rd November, 2014 – Solemnity of Christ the King”

Brosna v Millstreet – looking ahead to the Munster Semi

2014-11-22 Best of Luck Millstreet - poster

Munster Junior Football Club Semi Final

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Result: BROSNA 1-10 MILLSTREET 0-8

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2pm  Sunday 23rd November in Brosna

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Support the lads. C’mon the Sráid!

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We’ve never been in this position before, so we’d encourage everyone to get out and support the lads as Brosna at home will have a big following … and make your voices heard ! It should take most of an hour to get there [directions]. A very large crowd is expected, so go in plenty of time they are trying to park everyone in a 5 1/2 acre field at the edge of the village. (That’s going to be fun with all the recent rain). The weather looks good (8C sunshine and little wind), but bring a warm coat and hat as the pitch is it’s up on top of a hill, the stand is small, and there’s little other protection.

There’s been quite a bit in the media in advance of the game:

Collins (Tadgh) relishing chance to prove skills in border skirmish – “It’s a huge test for us to be crossing the county bounds and coming up against the Kerry champions. All involved with Millstreet are just thrilled to be [read more …] “Brosna v Millstreet – looking ahead to the Munster Semi”