Parish Newsletter – 31st August, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty Second Sunday in ordinary time – 31st August, 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: Abina Karen O’Keeffe, Wexford & Aubane House;  Teresa O’Connor, Killarney & Millstreet.

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Launch of Centenary Cork “20” 2014 in Millstreet

The official launch of the Centenary "Cork 20" Motor Rally in Millstreet took place at The Square and in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 29th August 2014. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The official launch of the Centenary Cork “20” Motor Rally in Millstreet took place at The Square and in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 29th August 2014.   Click on the images to enlarge.     (S.R.)

 

4Launch of Cork 20 in Millstreet 2014 -8002Launch of Cork 20 in Millstreet 2014 -8005Launch of Cork 20 in Millstreet 2014 -800The prestigious event even included a very courageous ice-bucket challenge (above) where Clerk of the Cork “20” Course, Kevin O’Riordan got very wet!  Tony McCaul (standing 4th from left in first picture) received much well-deserved praise for his hugely inspiring commitment to the Cork “20” project both for last year’s highly successful event and in motivating the return of this supreme event to Millstreet on 3-5 October 2014.  Every success to this year’s wonderful sporting [read more …] “Launch of Centenary Cork “20” 2014 in Millstreet”

Death Notice: Abina Karen O’Keeffe

O’KEEFFE (nee Barrett) (Wexford and Aubane House, Millstreet): On August 27, 2014, in her family home, to the inexpressible grief of her husband and family, ABINA KAREN, devoted wife and best friend of Michael, beloved daughter of Dan and the late Sheila, much loved sister of Eugene, Juliet, Noreen and Hannah, daughter-in-law of Margaret and adoring aunt to her nephews and nieces. Very sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, brothers- in-law, aunt, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet tomorrow, Friday, from 6pm to 8pm. Reception into St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet for Requiem Mass at 1pm on Saturday. Burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

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New Jerseys for our GAA Stars of the Future

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Stars of the Future !! The U8 Millstreet Camogie girls in their new jerseys kindly sponsored by Reens Pharmacy (photo thanks to Geraldine Dennehy)
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Millstreet under 6, 7 & 8’s in Macroom last week in their new jerseys kindly sponsored by O’Keeffe’s SuperValu Millstreet (Photo: Sinead Murphy)

[read more …] “New Jerseys for our GAA Stars of the Future”

Speakeasy Toastmasters Events in Mallow on 4th and 18th September

Liam Flynn, Drishane Road, Millstreet is the incoming President of Mallow's Speakeasy Toastmasters and is presently only four speeches away from receiving Gold International Level. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Liam Flynn, Drishane Road, Millstreet (pictured here at Millstreet Museum) is the incoming President of Mallow’s Speakeasy Toastmasters and is presently only four speeches away from receiving Gold International Level.   Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Reen’s Pharmacy Shares Superb EJC2014 Memory from 26th July Parade

One of the wonderfully uplifting memories of this summer's EJC2014 in Millstreet appear on a new In-Shop Television Channel at Reen's Pharmacy in Main Street, Millstreet. We thank Mairéad for sharing this splendid pictorial montage of such a very happy Parade of International (and local!) Jugglers through Millstreet Town in July. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
One of the wonderfully uplifting memories of this summer’s EJC2014 in Millstreet appears on a new In-Shop Television Channel at Reen’s Pharmacy in Main Street, Millstreet. We thank Mairéad for sharing this splendid pictorial montage of such a very happy Parade of International (and local!) Jugglers through Millstreet Town in July.  Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Tony Galvin Memorial Juvenile Match on this Saturday at 2.00 p.m. followed by Match in Memory of Keith Sheehan at 3.00 p.m. at Station Road, Millstreet

Many thanks to Colin Sheehan for this Poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Many thanks to Colin Sheehan for this Poster.  Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Give Blood at the GAA Hall this Evening

http://www.giveblood.ie/images_upload//banners/logo-give-blood.gifThe Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor clinic in The GAA Hall, Millstreet today Wednesday 27th August 2014 from 5pm- 8.30pm.
Blood Donation is essential to ensure Hospital Patients get the treatment they need. One Donation can save up to 3 Lives. Full details of all clinics and on Giving Blood can be found on giveblood.ie or by telephoning (021) 4807400 or (1850) 731 137.

Jerry Presents Historic Items to Museum Which Evoke Wonderful Memories

Jerry Lehane of Ballydaly has always been so supportive of our work at Millstreet Museum. Here we see Jerry's latest collection of historic items which he kindly presented on Tuesday, 26th August 2014 - itmes which evoke very special memories of a bygone era. Thank you, Jerry. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Jerry Lehane of Ballydaly has always been so supportive of our work at Millstreet Museum. Here we see Jerry’s latest collection of historic items which he kindly presented on Tuesday, 26th August 2014 – itmes which evoke very special memories of a bygone era. Thank you, Jerry. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Patricia Guerin Expresses Thanks for Successful Coffee Morning Support

Patricia Guerin who recently coordinated a very successful Coffee Morning for three very worthy causes – Church Restoration Fund, COPE Foundation and Millstreet Day Care Centre – would like to thank most sincerely all those who helped, those who baked for the occasion and those who provided baking as well as the very many people who attended the very enjoyable and social event in Millstreet GAA Community Hall.   The amount collected to date has reached €1,055.00.   Patricia is very appreciative of such splendid support and had indicated that Mass will be offered for the intentions of All.    (S.R.)

Death Notice: Teresa O’Connor,

The death has occurred on Saturday August 23rd 2014 of Teresa O’CONNOR O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, Kerry, and formerly of Millstreet, Co Cork. Very sadly missed and dearly loved by her family, brother-in-law Richie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Cathedral Place, Killarney on Tuesday evening from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm. Removal at 6.30 pm to St Mary’s Cathedral. Requiem Mass on Wednesday August 27th at 10.30am, burial afterwards in Aghadoe Cemetery, Killarney.

Regional Report 1232 – 26th August 2014

 

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1232 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this calm and rather wet Tuesday morning.  The last one in August.

A very pleasant function was held at the Plaza in our town Square last week, organised by members of our Tidy Towns group and some of the Residents of Drishane. It was a way of celebrating the great liaison that existed between the two groups during the past number of months as they worked together to keep Millstreet a Tidy Town. At a later date our Tidy Towns members were invited to Drishane for a similar celebration.
A great time was had by all and marks yet another big step in uniting the various nationalities that live in the Millstreet area.

I have a special note from the Tidy Towns, they want to say to say thanks to all those who supported their recent Church Gate Collection.

A million congratulations to the lovely Eileen O Riordan Dromsicane, who won a host of Golds at the recent Tullamore Track ‘n Field Sports. Congrats also to Young Patrick O Callaghan who won an All-Ireland Award for dancing at the Fleadh Ceoil which was held in Sligo.
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Millstreet Ice Bucket Challenges

It seems like everyone in Millstreet has been doing the Ice Bucket Challenge in the last week, and why not,  it’s for a great cause – the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association (IMNDA), so remember to donate: online at imnda.ie , or text MND to 50300 (€2) !! Below are a selection (click on the photo to see the video of each).
Declan Crowley (U8s) - Ice Bucket ChallengeFootball Trainers - Ice Bucket ChallengeJoanne O'Riordan - Ice Bucket ChallengeJerry Pat O'Leary - Ice Bucket Challenge in the Square MillstreetPat Sheehan (the Loft) - Ice Bucket ChallengeTony McCaul - Ice Bucket ChallengeAroma Café - Ice Bucket ChallengeDen Corkery - Ice Bucket ChallengeAlan Murphy - Ice Bucket ChallengeJeremiah Keating - Ice Bucket ChallengeJohn Murphy - Ice Bucket Challenge @ Keim QuarryChelsea Byrne - Ice Bucket ChallengeBina Dinan - Ice Bucket ChallengeEoin Sheehan - Ice Bucket ChallengeJohn Lehane - Ice Bucket ChallengeDavid Kelleher - Ice Bucket ChallengeDiarmuid Murphy - Ice Bucket ChallengeJerry Kelleher - Ice Bucket ChallengeNeil Corkery - Ice Bucket ChallengeConnie Hickey - Ice Bucket ChallengeCatriona Kelleher - Ice Bucket ChallengeMichael Murphy - Ice Bucket ChallengeVeronica Perdistatt - Ice Bucket ChallengeBuckleys Rylane - Ice Bucket ChallengeBernie Long - Ice Bucket ChallengeSonya O'Riordan - Ice Bucket ChallengeMargaret MullaneTim Kiely - Ice Bucket Challenge

Bernard’s Superb Presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle

On Friday, 22nd August 2014 at Millstreet Day Care Centre, Clara Road -Bernard O'Donoghue (seated) of Cullen and Oxford delighted the large audience at the beginning of Millstreet Gramophone Circle's new season of musical presentations. It was most enjoyable listening to Bernard's reason for his twenty choices and receiving such fascinating backgrounds to the various pieces. Seated also (from left) Heather - Bernard's wife and Margaret McCarron - Bernard's sister. Also included are some of the large attendance. Maurice Linehan will be the Guest Presenter on Friday, 19th September. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Friday, 22nd August 2014 at Millstreet Day Care Centre, Clara Road – Bernard O’Donoghue (seated) of Cullen and Oxford delighted the large audience with his presentation at the beginning of Millstreet Gramophone Circle’s new season of musical programmes.  It was most enjoyable listening to Bernard’s reasons for his twenty choices and receiving such fascinating backgrounds to the various pieces.  Seated also (from left) Heather – Bernard’s wife and Margaret McCarron – Bernard’s sister. Also included are some of the large audience – some of whom travelled from Cork and even Ennis, Co. Clare.  Maurice Linehan will be the Guest Presenter on Friday, 19th September. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – 24th August 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 24th August, 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: Anne Gallen, West End & Luton; Tom Hughes, Mountmellick. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 24th August 2014”

Death Notice: Anne Gallen, formerly of West End

Anne Galen, formerly of the West End (the Bush Bar)GALLEN Anne of Luton (and formerly of West End, Millstreet) passed away aged 69 years. Anne will be welcomed into Our Lady’s Help of Christians Church (Luton) on Wednesday 27th August at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 28th August at 09:30am. Followed by cremation at Luton Crematorium. Family flowers only by request donations may be given to National Brain Appeal c/o Co-operative Funeralcare Stopsley. Tel: 01582 451209

International Celebration in Millstreet on Wednesday

A truly international celebration at Drishane and at The Square, Millstreet as special Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the many wonderfully helpful international people who assisted Millstreet Tidy Towns Association over the past nnumber of weeks. Businesses in The Square sponsored a most enjoyable barbeque on the Square Plaza in glorious weather on Wednesday evening, 20th August 2014. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly international celebration at Drishane and at The Square, Millstreet as special Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the many wonderfully helpful international people who assisted Millstreet Tidy Towns Association over the past number of weeks. Businesses in The Square sponsored a most enjoyable Barbeque on the Square Plaza in glorious weather on Wednesday evening, 20th August 2014 while another splendid Party took place earlier on the day at Drishane Castle.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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11International Celebration in Millstreet 20 Aug. 2014 -80042International Celebration in Millstreet 20 Aug. 2014 -800Here we share a further 45 images from both important occasions.   We thank Patsy Corcoran and Mary Kelleher of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association for alerting us and for extending invitations to [read more …] “International Celebration in Millstreet on Wednesday”

All-Ireland Track & Field Golds for Eileen

2014-08-11 Eileen O'Riordan with her two gold medals form the All Ireland Masters Track and Field ChampionshipsA huge congratulations to Eileen O’Riordan from Dromsicane who won a brace of gold medals at the All Ireland Masters Track & Field Championships 2014 in Tullamore on August 10th.

Competing for Gneeveguilla in the M2 section, Eileen won the Discus with a throw of 27.94 (PB), the Hammer with a throw of 26.49 (PB), and was edged into 4th in the Shot Putt with a throw of 8.04.

Here are the rest of the Gneeveguilla AC medals:

  • 4x100m: gold in a time of 57.25 (also champions in 2012 & 2013)
  • High Jump: Bronze for Anette O’Brien 1.25m
  • 100m: M1 silver for Elaine Cronin 14.22; M2 Gold for Annette O’Brien 14.37
  • 200m: M1 silver for Elaine Cronin 29.47
  • Long Jump: M1 gold for Elaine Cronin 4.63m (PB); M2 gold for Annette O’Brien 4.17m
  • Shot Putt: M1 gold for Jennifer Walsh 7.98m; M1 Bronze for Elaine Cronin 6.61m
  • Discus: M1 Gold for Jennifer Walsh 20.24m [see the Gneeveguilla AC photos]

JAFC SF: Millstreet v Lyre

DUHALLOW JUNIOR FOOTBALL

CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL Result

MILLSTREET 1-8 LYRE 0-9

8pm Wednesday 20th August 2014 in Knocknagree

A big congrats to all the lads involved. Another big day to look forward to 🙂 🙂
(The final is scheduled for 2pm August 31st in Banteer)

Below is the timeline of the match from KnocknagreeGAA on Twitter

31s ago
Duhallow Football C’ship Lyre 0-9 Millstreet 1-8 (FT) first team into Duhallow final

1m ago
Duhallow Football C’ship (2nd half,63 min) Lyre 0-9 Millstreet 1-8 45 lyre

4m ago
Duhallow Football C’ship (2nd half,60 min) Lyre 0-9 Millstreet 1-8

8m
Duhallow Football C’ship (2nd half,56 min) [read more …] “JAFC SF: Millstreet v Lyre”