Magic of EJC2014 Continues – Monday 21st July

With some fifty people participating in our first Town Tour for our EJC2014 Visitors the magic of this wonderful event continued on Monday 2st July. The young people of Millstreet took part in workshops at the GAA Community Hall while the fire juggling was most impressive at nightfall. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
With some fifty people participating in our first Town Tour for our EJC2014 Visitors the magic of this wonderful event continued on Monday 21st July.  When we reached the “Eurovision Wall” in Minor Row we were so fortunate to meet with Matthew Murphy who brought the famous wall to reality in 1993.   Matt received a tremendous applause from the many visitors on our Town Tour and many took photographs of Matt and the Eurovision Wall.  The young people of Millstreet took part in workshops at the GAA Community Hall while the fire juggling was most impressive at nightfall.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

48EJC2014 Monday 21st July -8001EJC2014 Monday 21st July -80044EJC2014 Monday 21st July -80073EJC2014 Monday 21st July -80056EJC2014 Monday 21st July -80067EJC2014 Monday 21st July -800Let us now observe some of the very colourful activities in the next 70 images recorded on [read more …] “Magic of EJC2014 Continues – Monday 21st July”

Updates on Free EJC2014 Workshops in Millstreet GAA Hall from Today

We thank Ultan for this very creative Poster - the first of many alerts to the upcomin EJC 2014 in Millstreet. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Ultan for this very creative Poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Free circus workshops are available from the 21st July to the 25th July in Millstreet Community GAA hall, with all ages welcome. These workshops are hosted outside of the festival site and so do not require a festival pass. There are two sessions each day that run for 1.5 hours each.

Toddler Circus: Monday & Tuesday from 10am to 11:30am. Playing games, singing songs, experiencing balance and exploring movement. For ages 6 months to 3 years with an adult

Circus Game Fare: Monday & Tuesday from 11:30am to 1pm. Play circus and clown games based on cooperation, strategy and overall silliness. For ages 10 to 77 years!

Family Circus: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 11:30am. It’s a time and space to get the whole family together involved in play. For ages 6 months to 77 years, with at least one adult

Youth Circus: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:30am to 1pm. Walk the tight-wire, Balance plates, Spin diabolo, Learn hulahoop, Tumble and Laugh. For ages 8 to 14 years

Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Maximum 15 people per session so come early. Spaces are allocated on [read more …] “Updates on Free EJC2014 Workshops in Millstreet GAA Hall from Today”

World’s Largest Circus Festival 2014 in Millstreet

Ultan provides us with this superb and wonderfully informative Poster. EJC2014 Organisers are very much encouraging local people and visitors to really play an active role in the Grand Parade on Sat. 26th July beginning at Green Glens at 2.00pm. We shall be outlining further details later and providing the exact route of the Parade. Click on the Poster to enlarge. ( S.R.)
Ultan provides us with this superb and wonderfully informative Poster. EJC2014 Organisers are very much encouraging local people and visitors to really play an active role in the Grand Parade on Sat. 26th July beginning in Green Glens at 2.00pm. We shall be outlining further details later and providing the exact route of the Parade. Click on the Poster to enlarge. ( S.R.)

Death Notice: Betty O’Callaghan, Shronebaha, Banteer

The death has occurred on Friday 18th July 2014 of Elizabeth (Betty) O’CALLAGHAN, Shronebaha, Banteer. Peacefully at Kanturk Community Hospital. Rosary on Saturday evening at 8pm in O’Callaghan’s Funeral Parlour, Kanturk. Lying in repose at O’Callaghan’s funeral parlour, Kanturk on Monday from 6pm followed by removal at 8pm to St. Fursey’s church, Banteer. Requeim mass on Tuesday (July 22nd) at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Fursey’s cemetery, Banteer. [read more …] “Death Notice: Betty O’Callaghan, Shronebaha, Banteer”

The Magic of EJC2014 – Sunday 20th July

Gal & Dekel from EJC2014 meet with Dorothy on Sunday at Muckross Gardens where we visited following a trip to Cullen Vintage Event. We get to meet visitors from many parts of the world all thoroughly enjoying the magnificent Juggling Experience at Green Glens Millstreet. Here we share some of the magical images.
Gal & Dekel from EJC2014 meet with Dorothy (in centre) on Sunday at Muckross Gardens where we visited following a trip to Cullen Vintage Event. We get to meet visitors from many parts of the world all thoroughly enjoying the magnificent Juggling Experience at Green Glens Millstreet. Here we share some of the magical images.  On Monday we begin at 2pm our complimentary Town Tour for our visitors beginning from Green Glens (Info. Point near Registration Desk).   Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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13Magic of EJC2014 - Sunday 20th July 2014 -800 82Magic of EJC2014 - Sunday 20th July 2014 -800 71Magic of EJC2014 - Sunday 20th July 2014 -800 54Magic of EJC2014 - Sunday 20th July 2014 -800What superb colour and happiness is so much part of this week-long event in Millstreet.   The C2 Security personnel are most helpful as of course are the many utterly dedicated Irish Committee of EJC2014 – We’re especially in contact with Lee, Ultan, Gary, Declan, Catherine and of course Concertino.  Let’s now enjoy some further 80 images from [read more …] “The Magic of EJC2014 – Sunday 20th July”

Sincere Welcome to Our Many Wonderful EJC2014 Visitors to Millstreet

We extend a very sincere welcome to the many wonderful visitors not only from Europe but from all over the world to Green Glens , Millstreet for EJC2014. Delighted to reunite with many who were here in 2006. Great to note the windows of welcome on display throughout the town. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We extend a very sincere welcome to the many wonderful visitors not only from Europe but from all over the world to Green Glens Millstreet for EJC2014. Delighted to reunite with many who were here in 2006. Great to note numerous windows of welcome on display throughout the town.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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The Wonderful Wedding of Maria & Jerry on Friday 18th July 2014

The marriage of Maria Doherty, Knockanes, Glenflesk and Jerry Casey, Cloghoula, Millstreet took place in St. Agatha's Church, Glenflesk on Friday, 18th July 2014. The Celebrants at the Mass were Fr. Liam O'Brien and Fr. Billy Radley. We wish Maria and Jerry every blessing and happiness for the future. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
The marriage of Maria Doherty, Knockanes, Glenflesk and Jerry Casey, Cloghoula, Millstreet took place in St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk on Friday, 18th July 2014. The Celebrants at the Mass were Fr. Liam O’Brien and Fr. Billy Radley. We wish Maria and Jerry every blessing and happiness for the future. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – 20th July, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 20th July, 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.

Yourprayers 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: Mary Fitzpatrick (nee Thornton), Mallow; Mick Doody, Ballydesmond.

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 20th July, 2014”

JAHC: Newmarket 3-22 Millstreet 2-23 (AET)

2014-07-18 Action from JAHC Millstreet v Newmarket - photo John Tarrant
Photo John Tarrant

There was an unbelievable finish to this round two Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship game between Millstreet and Newmarket. Level going into the second half of extra time, Newmarket notched up three unanswered points. Despite much effort, all seemed lost for Millstreet until Mark Ellis goaled from a 21 yard free with a minute to go. He immediately returned the puck-out over the bar and it looked like Millstreet were set to win a game that had swung from side to side, but the next Newmarket puckout went long down the field and a shimozzle on the 21 saw the Newmarket forward break away with the ball and fire to the net. The match was over and Newmarket had won by two points.

The match had started even enough as the sides traded points. Newmarket looked to have more strength and running but had a lot of [read more …] “JAHC: Newmarket 3-22 Millstreet 2-23 (AET)”

Preparing Mill Wheel Jump for European Pony Championships 2014

Seán O'Leary preparing the Mill Wheel Jump at his Pound Hill Centre. Seán O'Donoghue is also involved in the supremely creative construction. This will be placed near the renovated Lime Kiln at Drishane and will in fact have a water feature also in place. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Seán O’Leary preparing the Mill Wheel Jump at his Pound Hill Centre. Seán O’Donoghue is also involved in the supremely creative construction. This will be placed near the renovated Lime Kiln at Drishane and will in fact have a water feature also in place. We thank Pádraig Sheahan of DCP Plastics Ltd., Millstreet for alerting us to this remarkable work of engineering in preparation for the European Pony Championships 2014 .  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Julia Greatly Impressed by Magnificent New Clara Gardens Plaque

Julia Murphy who officially opened the magnificent new Clara Garden at Millstreet Day Care Centre in Clara Road on 16th April is clearly hugely impressed by the superb new plaque recently put in place at the Garden. Donie, son of Julia, accompanied his mother to view this truly uplifting garden scene. Great credit is due to all who brought this exquisite Garden and its Plaque to reality. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Julia Murphy who officially opened the magnificent new Clara Gardens at Millstreet Day Care Centre in Clara Road on 30th April on the occasion of her 100th Birthday is clearly hugely impressed by the superb new plaque recently put in place at the Garden. Donie, son of Julia, accompanied his mother to view this truly uplifting garden scene. Great credit is due to all who brought this exquisite Garden and its Plaque to reality. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

1Julia Murphy & her magnificent Clara Garden 2014 Plaque-8006Julia Murphy & her magnificent Clara Garden 2014 Plaque-800Clara Garden is beautifully designed and is splendidly colourful with a huge variety of flowers.  Let’s join Julia for some more pictures in this marvellous [read more …] “Julia Greatly Impressed by Magnificent New Clara Gardens Plaque”

Taking the horse from Malin to Mizen

2014-07-15 Taking the horse from Malin to MizenFrom the 9th-19th July ’14 Danjoe Spillane of Ballinagree, John McMahon of Kilbehenny, and Pat Fleming of Sliverue Co Kilkenny, are travelling from Malin to Mizen head by horse and carriage to raise much needed funds for breakthrough cancer research. Today (Thursday July 17th) they are due to arrive in Millstreet, after starting the day in Castleisland. If you’re around give them a big welcome and show your support for a great cause.
“If anyone is around tomorrow evening (Thursday) we will be having a well deserved drink in Pomeroys Bar in Millstreet Co Cork. All welcome.” [read more …] “Taking the horse from Malin to Mizen”

Evening of Music and Dance to benefit Lisheens House Drop in Centre

Lisheens House Drop in centre in Kealkill is a new non- profit charitable organisation opening in October 2014 committed to providing a compassionate, professional, free or affordable counselling service in West Cork, primarily to help prevent suicide and self harm. Established by a small team of dedicated individuals the centre will offer free/subsidised counselling and other therapies where appropriate, in a welcoming, safe, and non-judgemental environment by trained professionals.

Stress and anxiety can impact on a person’s life at any time, and while work/school situations and personal relationships can all be sources of happiness and joy, they may also be potential sources of stress.

The Drop in Centre which will be an invaluable resource for people of [read more …] “Evening of Music and Dance to benefit Lisheens House Drop in Centre”

Regional Report 1226 – 15th July 2014

 

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde, and welcome to News Report 1226 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the best on this lovely pleasant Tuesday morning. St. Swittens Day.

Top of the page this morning has to be a huge message of congratulations the Mark Ellis on his wonderful performance as a member of the Cork Hurling team who defeated Limerick in the County Hurling Final on Sunday. Signs were up all over the place wishing him well on Sunday. And lots of prayers that he would be fit to play in spite of his knee injury. Baoichas le Dia it all came up trumps in the end. And on Sunday night all eyes were on the Telly to see the match played all over again and to wallow again in the joy of it all.

History was made in Millstreet that day.
Mark Ellis is the first Millstreet man, ever to hold a
Senior Munster Medal in Hurling. Well done Mark.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1226 – 15th July 2014”

First Juggler (Thomas from France) Arrives for EJC2014 in Millstreet

 

Talented Juggler, Thomas from France who is a medical student was the very first Juggler to arrive in Millstreet on Tuesday, 15th July 2014 for the highly prestigious EJC2014. Taking Thomas on a mini-tour of Millstreet he received an official welcome from Noel C. Duggan at Green Glens. Thomas was hugely impressed with Millstreet town, its people, Green Glens and Drishane. He arrived early as an enthusiastic Volunteer to participate in the many preparations for the great event which begins on Saturday, 19th July. Bienvenue Thomas - You and the many many other visitors are very welcome to Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S. R.)
Talented Juggler, Thomas from France who is a medical student was the very first Juggler to arrive in Millstreet on Tuesday, 15th July 2014 for the highly prestigious EJC2014. Taking Thomas on a mini-tour of Millstreet he received an official welcome from Noel C. Duggan at Green Glens. Thomas was hugely impressed with the very colourful Millstreet town, its people, Green Glens and Drishane. He arrived early as an enthusiastic Volunteer to participate in the many preparations for the great event which begins on Saturday, 19th July. Wonderful refreshments at the Aroma Café in The Square were much enjoyed.  Bienvenue Thomas – You and the many, many other visitors are very welcome to Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S. R.)

3Thomas from France arrives in Millstreet for EJC2014 -800On Wednesday morning the real preparations for EJC2014 begin at Green Glens.  Thomas was quite fascinated by the beauty and extent of the Green Glens and [read more …] “First Juggler (Thomas from France) Arrives for EJC2014 in Millstreet”

Dromtarriffe Parish Hall – News

2014-07-09 Dromtarriffe Parish Walko The people of Dromtariffe were out in force again for the third parish walk on Thursday 10th of July. A large group of over 80 people of all ages turned up on the night. The walk went from the Ball Alley, Lyrevouscane to the Boeing, Dromsicane Castle. The dogs swam in the river and the crowd sang the Bold Thady Quill. Our 4th walk on Thursday 17th starts from Derrinagree Church Car Park at 7.30p.m. Refreshments will be served after in the hall. We would ask people to please bring water.

o A family Funathon will run in Dromtariffe Parish hall on the 17th August. There will be loads of happening on the day and lots more information in the weeks ahead.

o Dromtariffe Parish hall requires coaches and tutor for activates in the hall for September. Please contact <email>

o Lots more information and photos available on all activities on our Dromtariffe Parish Hall facebook page.

The Wonderful Wedding of Elaine & Niall on 12th July 2014 – Part 1

On Saturday, 12th July 2014 the wonderful wedding of Niall McDonagh of Co. Galway and Elaine Shine of Kilmacrane, Kilcorney took place at St.Patrick's Church, Millstreet followed by a splendid reception at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. The Infant de Prague statue truly worked in that the weather was excellent for the very happy occasion. Here we share the first part of our two-part feature. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Saturday, 12th July 2014 the wonderful wedding of Niall McDonagh of Co. Galway and Elaine Shine of Kilmacrane, Kilcorney took place at St.Patrick’s Church, Millstreet followed by a splendid reception at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. The Infant de Prague statue truly worked in that the weather was excellent for the very happy occasion. The Celebrants at the Mass were Canon Jim O’Donovan from Cork and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., Millstreet.   Official Photographer was John O’Sullivan, Killarney. Here we share our pictorial web coverage of the first part of our two-part feature. The day was also captured on video.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

2Wonderful Wedding of Elaine & Niall - Part 1-8008Wonderful Wedding of Elaine & Niall - Part 1-80028Wonderful Wedding of Elaine & Niall - Part 1-80053Wonderful Wedding of Elaine & Niall - Part 1-80080Wonderful Wedding of Elaine & Niall - Part 1-80093Wonderful Wedding of Elaine & Niall - Part 1-800We thank Elaine & Niall for permitting us to share our selection of pictures recalling the wonderful event.  We firstly visited Elaine’s home on the morning where we met with celebrity hair stylist Pat O’Neill (who in fact was also Elaine’s Mum’s (Honor’s) hairstylist at her wedding some 35 years ago) added greatly to the uplifting atmosphere of the many preparations.   As we now continue to share some 90 more images of the very memorable occasion we get to meet Pat, the Wedding Party, the Relatives and the Guests.   Part Two will follow over the [read more …] “The Wonderful Wedding of Elaine & Niall on 12th July 2014 – Part 1”

“Irish Echo” in New York Refers to Millstreet Website Feature

2014-05-28 kim and Kanye at Millstreet Town Park-800Fr. Paddy O’Byrne, West End has just been in touch with us in relation to an article that John D. Neenan has read in New York’s “Irish Post” newspaper.   The article refers to the excellent “scoop” feature which Michael Cashman of our website team shared some weeks ago when he gave the impression that the two famous American people who were on honeymoon in Ireland had arrived in Millstreet Town Park  and were on the way to trace their Aunagloor roots at Millstreet Museum! (click the photo above to see the article)   The couple did in fact visit Ireland but unfortunately there was no sign of them in Millstreet … except in Michael’s hugely popular photoshopping expertise giving the real impression that they had landed in Millstreet a few weeks ago!   Thank you, Fr. Paddy and John D. for alerting us to such an uplifting and truly prestigious mention of the Millstreet website in the “Irish Echo”.   And well done to Michael for such creative wit.    One never knows who could be visiting www.millstreet.ie !    (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter: 13th July 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 13th July, 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: Fr. Batt Desmond, Carriganima; Christy Philpott, Ballydaly; Billy O’Leary, Drishane Rod.

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter: 13th July 2014”