Death Notice: Reverend Father John Brendan O’Hare

Reverend Father John Brendan O’Hare 1929-2014Reverend Father John Brendan O’Hare or Brendan as most knew him, died July 3, 2014 at his home in Apopka, FL. He was born September 24, 1929 to Dennis O’Hare and Rita Twohig O’Hare in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. The O’Hare family had seven boys and Fr. O’Hare was the youngest of the seven.

He is preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Rita O’Hare and 5 of his brothers, Thomas, Jerome, Victor, Dennis, and Edward. He is survived by his older brother, The Reverend Father Donal O’Hare, and nieces and nephews in his homeland of Ireland, some of which are making the long journey across the ocean to celebrate his life with us. He is also survived by the children of the now deceased Stella M. Creamer, longtime friend for more than fifty years, Richard A. Creamer, Mark S. Creamer and Shawn Marie Creamer-Clark and their families. The Creamer children considered Fr. O’Hare as their adoptive uncle. Shawn Creamer-Clark, her husband Scott Clark and their family became caretakers for Father who was living with them until his passing on July 3, 2014.

Father graduated from All Hollow Seminary in Ireland. He recently celebrated his 61st anniversary of joining the Priesthood on June 21, 1953. Upon his graduation he voyaged across the sea to serve the Catholic Church in state of Florida where he [read more …] “Death Notice: Reverend Father John Brendan O’Hare”

Death Notice: Christy Philpott, Ballydaly

PHILPOTT (Ballydaly, Millstreet): On July 7, 2014, peacefully, in the presence of his family, at Mallow General Hospital, BENJAMIN CHRISTOPHER (CHRISTY), dearly loved husband of Kathleen (nee O’Leary) and dear father of John, Áine, Donald and Christina. Very sadly missed by his wife and family, sons-in-law Ger and Fergal, daughters-in-law Tríona and Maria, beloved grandchildren Nóirína, Benn, James, Diarmuid, Elle, Max, Christopher and Molly, brother Paddy, sisters Helen, Mary, Breeda and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends, especially Martin Nolan, Jimmy Murphy and Jerry McCarthy.
Reposing at his home this Wednesday afternoon from 2pm to 8pm. Reception into Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly, on tomorrow, Thursday, for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Rest in peace. Ní imithe uainn atá séach romhainn.

Dromtariffe Parish Hall News

2014-07-04 Dromtarriffe Parish Walk

The people of Dromtariffe were out in force again for the second parish walk on Thursday 3rd turned up on the night. The walk went from Dromtariffe Gaa grounds and traveled up by Rathcoole grotto onto Knockcahaill, Prohus and down by the airport. Our third walk on Thursday evening the 10th July at 7.30 is from the Ball Alley, Lyrevouscane to the Boeing, Dromsicane Castle. The walk will be signposted from the Derrinagree turn off (lower Keale Cross) and from Derrinagree. Refreshments will be served after in the hall. We would ask people to please bring water with them. of July. A large group of over 80 people of all ages

* 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.

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

Lots more information available on all Dromtariffe Parish Hall activates on our facebook page:  facebook.com/dromtariffeparish.hall

Death Notice: Billy O’Leary, Drishane Rd

1988 Billy O'Leary - at Drishane Garden FeteO’Leary (Drishane Road, Millstreet & formerly of Glenamuckla, Newmarket) On July 8th 2014, at Mallow General Hospital, William (Willie) late of Mallow Beet Factory, beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Louise (McCarron). Deeply mourned by his loving wife, daughter, grandchildren Adrian William and Clodagh, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Adrian, aunts, nieces, nephews relatives and friends.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Newmarket. Rosary on this Tuesday evening at 9pm. Reposing on tomorrow, Wednesday, from 6pm to 8pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 2.30pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Millstreet Golf Society – Kanturk Outing

MILLSTREET GOLF SOCIETY

Our next outing will take place in Kanturk Golf Club on Saturday the 12th of July. Tee time is from 15:45 to 17:00. Anyone who wishes to play, please return fully completed entry form with €20 to the address below before Wednesday the 9th of July:  Tim Kiely, The Square, Millstreet, Co.Cork. [Download the Entry Form]

Entries will also be accepted at the draw which will take place in The Bridge Bar on Thursday the 10th of July at 9:30 PM.

Time sheet will be available on Friday the 11th at The Bridge Bar and John O’ Keeffe’s window
Time sheet will also be available on the Millstreet website: millstreet.ie

DAY SPONSORS:

  • AVONMORE ELECTRICAL
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Regional Report 1225 – 8th July 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1225 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cooler and showery morning. The painting of our town is really beginning to show, with shabby places and eyesores fast becoming things of the past. It is truly amazing to see the way our people have rallied around this challenging project. And each and every one of them has to be complimented on their wonderful enthusiasm. So much is done and so much more to do, so please keep up the good work. The recent rain gave a real boost to all the flowers and green areas, so even the Lord Himself is helping. They always say that God helps those who help themselves. And I want to make special mention of Claudia’s Pitza Place in the town Square . Their use of colours is outstanding and that coupled with their delivery Van in matching colours parked on the street outside ,is a feature you just can’t miss. [read more …] “Regional Report 1225 – 8th July 2014”

Memories of EJC2006 – Part One

As we approach the beginning of the spectacular EJC2014 we shall feature a series of special images from the enormously successful EJC2006 held in Millstreet. Concertino (pictured above) was one of the most popular visitors on that occasion adding such great joy to the lives of many....and the good news is that Concertino is already in Ireland and will be attending EJC2014 as one of its most important Ambassadors and dedicated workers. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
As we approach the beginning of the spectacular EJC2014 we here on the Millstreet website shall feature a series of special images from the enormously successful EJC2006 held in Millstreet. Concertino (pictured above) was one of the most popular visitors on that occasion adding such great joy to the lives of many….and the good news is that Concertino is already in Ireland and will be attending EJC2014 as one of its most important Ambassadors and dedicated workers. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

3EJC2006 Memories1EJC2006 Memories7EJC2006 MemoriesSome great memories of 2006 during excellent weather.   We’ve lots more to share before 19th July.  Here are [read more …] “Memories of EJC2006 – Part One”

Joanne’s Grove 1997 and The Tree Hugging Project 2014

Tom Roche who travelled to Millstreet from Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Friday, 4th July to photograph Joanne O'Riordan at Joanne's Grove in Millstreet Town Park for the "Hug a Tree" Project 2014. As you note from our feature it was quite a rainy morning but Tom captured great images and her mother, Anne, provided weather cover for the ever-witty and cheerful Joanne. Later we shall have lots more information on this wonderfully creative annual project and will link to Tom's website. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Tom Roche (pictured above) travelled to Millstreet from Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Friday, 4th July to photograph Joanne O’Riordan at Joanne’s Grove in Millstreet Town Park for the “Hug a Tree” Project 2014. As you note from our feature it was quite a rainy morning but Tom captured great images and Joanne’s mother, Anne, provided weather cover for the ever-witty and cheerful Joanne. Later we shall have lots more information on this wonderfully creative annual project and will link to Tom’s website. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

 And here we recall the originally planing of Joanne's tree in 1997 at the instigation of Principal of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS - Jim Bradley who stated words which Anne so clearly remembers to this day "As we observe the blossoming of this tree, so also we shall witness the blossoming of Joanne." And how very true this is now seventeen years later.

And here we recall the original planting of Joanne’s tree in 1997 at the superb instigation of Principal of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS – Jim Bradley who stated words which Anne so clearly remembers to this day “As we observe the blossoming of this tree, so also we shall witness the blossoming of Joanne.” And how very true this is now seventeen years later.  We thank Jim for permitting us to include three 1997 pictures from our Museum Pictorial Archive of the special event.

15Tree Hugging Project & Joanne's Grove -800 16Tree Hugging Project & Joanne's Grove -800And now back to 2014 when after the photography in the Town Park we all went to Nibbles to celebrate this historic experience.  We share more pictures from [read more …] “Joanne’s Grove 1997 and The Tree Hugging Project 2014”

Divine Rainbow Photographed by Fr. James

We thank Fr. Jame McSweeney for this magnificent "Divine Rainbow" which he captured so creatively on Sunday evening. I witnessed the rainbow from the Town Park and one had to be very fast to photograph the uplifting scene as it lasted so very briefly. One can visit Fr. James' own very inspiring website (link below) updated on a daily basis. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Fr. Jame McSweeney for this magnificent “Divine Rainbow” which he captured so creatively on Sunday evening. I witnessed that very rainbow from the Town Park and one had to be very fast to photograph the uplifting scene as it lasted so very briefly. One can visit Fr. James’s own very inspiring website (link below) updated on a daily basis.  In fact the above picture is the featured image in the website of Fr. James today.  Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

www.2u.ie  (Fr. James’s website)

Below is probably the same rainbow – it’s taken from Coleman’s Garage (photo by Andrej Chomicz)

Weekly Seisiún Continues at Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel

The weekly Seisiún continues at Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel each Tuesday night at 9pm.  On Saturday night the 12th of July there will be a special rambling house Session with local performers being joined by performers from Wicklow, Kildare, Carlow, and Wexford. All musicians, singers and listeners welcome. A mighty night assured.  We thank Jack Roche for this notice.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Active Retired Group Annual Outing 2014

Millstreet Active Retired Group Annual Outing 2014 took place on June 7th. The energetic group went to Carewswood Garden Centre, Castlemartyr, on to Stephen Pearce pottery, Ballymaloe house and garden with our evening meal in Garryvoe. Sunshine all day long and we're told it rained in Millstreet for a good part of the day.
Millstreet Active Retired Group Annual Outing 2014 took place on June 7th. The energetic group went to Carewswood Garden Centre, Castlemartyr, on to Stephen Pearce pottery, Ballymaloe House and Garden with the evening meal in Garryvoe. Sunshine all day long while it rained in Millstreet for a good part of the day!   We thank Mary O’Mahony for the report and the two pictures.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Active Retired Group Annual Outing 2014

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – Sunday 6th July 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 6th 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:             Mick Lehane, Millstreet & Cardiff; Zoe Scannell, Abbeyfeale; Margaret Joyce (nee Horgan), Killarney Road, Millstreet; Fr. John Brendan O’Hare, Cloughoula & Florida; Fr. B. Desmond, Carriganima.

 
[read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – Sunday 6th July 2014”

Fundraising Dance at Edel Quinn Hall Kanturk Tonight

Organiser John Joe Herlihy of Knocknagree informs us there will be a Fundraising Dance at the Edel Quinn Hall tonight, Saturday, 5th July 2014 in aid of Mallow General Hospital at 8.30.   Bands appearing include Listoonvarna Three-piece Band, Peter Lane and Blackwater Sound, Billy O’Brien & the Tennasee Band, Sheila Fitzgerald and Anne Maria O’Dwyer.  MC for the event is Tim Coughlan of c103.   (S.R.)

Death Notice: Fr.Batty Desmond, Carriganima

2014-07 Rev Fr. Batty Desmond, CarriganimaDesmond ( Carriganimma, Macroom) on July 4 ,2014, peacefully at home. Rev Bartholomew (Batty), deeply regarded by his sister-in-law Sheila, niece Adrienne, nephews Dermot, Michael and Kieran, his Bishop William Crean, priests of the Diocese, his parishioners and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Fitz-Gerald’s Funeral Home Macroom Monday with removal at 8pm to St Colman’s Church Macroom. Funeral on Tuesday, after 3pm Concelebrated Requiem Mass to Carriganimma Churchyard.

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Fr. Batty R.I.P.: It was with great sadness that the parish especially Carriganima, learned of the [read more …] “Death Notice: Fr.Batty Desmond, Carriganima”

Very Successful Cyclothon at Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Today

On this American Independence Day, 4th July 2014 at Herlihy's Centra, Millstreet a very successful Cyclothon took place. Here we note Liz Healy receiving lots of encouraging and support in her valiant participation. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On this American Independence Day, 4th July 2014 at Herlihy’s Centra, Millstreet a very successful Cyclothon took place. Here we note Liz Healy receiving lots of encouragement and support in her valiant participation. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

2Cyclothon at Herlihy's Centra Millstreet 4th July 2014 -8005Cyclothon at Herlihy's Centra Millstreet 4th July 2014 -8003Cyclothon at Herlihy's Centra Millstreet 4th July 2014 -800Proceeds from the praiseworthy energetic project go to [read more …] “Very Successful Cyclothon at Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Today”

Appreciating Millstreet Town Park

Denis and Dan with their loyal pet dog comment on the superb ongoing developments in Millstreet Town Park as Patrick and Tony give a wonderfully fresh new look to the Park Gates and maintain the vast grass area in a splendid manner. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Denis and Dan with loyal pet dog, Jasper, comment on the superb ongoing developments in Millstreet Town Park as Patrick and Tony give a wonderfully fresh new look to the Park Gates and maintain the vast grass area in a splendid manner. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

6Millstreet Town Park in July 2014 -8001Millstreet Town Park in July 2014 -8004Millstreet Town Park in July 2014 -8002Millstreet Town Park in July 2014 -800The marvellous care taken in maintaining the Town Park at such a high standard is a true credit to [read more …] “Appreciating Millstreet Town Park”

Newly Painted “Claudio’s” at The Square, Millstreet Greatly Impresses

Adding further to the splendidly tidy appearance of Millstreet at The Square - the newly painted "Claudio's". Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Adding further to the splendidly tidy appearance of Millstreet at The Square – the newly painted “Claudio’s”.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

4Claudio's at The Square, Millstreet 2014 -800The superbly colourful frontage at The Square truly enhances the overall appearance of the town.  Here we share some further [read more …] “Newly Painted “Claudio’s” at The Square, Millstreet Greatly Impresses”

Inspiring Volunteers Brighten Up Millstreet on 1st July 2014

A truly international gathering all ready to further brighten up Millstreet on 1st July 2014. The town paint scheme is also making major progress as we note here in our feature. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly international gathering all ready to further brighten up Millstreet on 1st July 2014. The town paint scheme is also making major progress as we note here in our feature. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

3July 1st 2014 in Millstreet -8007July 1st 2014 in Millstreet -8009July 1st 2014 in Millstreet -800We visit The Square, Station Road and Church Street to view just some of the marvellous efforts which are being made in advance of the EJC2014 and the European Pony Championships later this [read more …] “Inspiring Volunteers Brighten Up Millstreet on 1st July 2014”

Summer 2014 Reading Challenge at Millstreet Library

We thank Breda for this Poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Breda for this Poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Cork County Library is eager to support the work done in schools during the year to encourage reading and develop reading skills. We feel it is important that children maintain these skills through the summer and develop further their love of reading.

To this end, Cork County Library will offer through its [read more …] “Summer 2014 Reading Challenge at Millstreet Library”

Willie Neenan Memorial Road Race 2014

Our 10km Willie Neenan Memorial RoadRace was a great success on Friday night. We thank everyone for supporting our race and to all our helpers. Thanks to our sponsors too and the Gardaí without whom it would have been a very difficult event to organise. Delighted to say Millstreet Athletic Club won the first prize in the womans team category made up of Frances Ring, Sheila Tarrant, Maeve O’Sullivan and Maura O’Keeffe. It was great to see so many locals competing and I’m sure everyone was delighted with their results. Keep up the training. Thanks so much and a special thank you to Geraldine Dennehy for the photographs. – Maeve O’Sullivan

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[read more …] “Willie Neenan Memorial Road Race 2014”

Death Notice: Margaret Joyce (née Horgan, Killarney Rd)

JOYCE (Nee Horgan), (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Killarney Rd, Millstreet, Cork) July 1st. 2014 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Mill Lane Manor, Naas. Margaret, wife of John and dear mother of Damien. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers, daughter-in-law, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Private family service. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
[read more …] “Death Notice: Margaret Joyce (née Horgan, Killarney Rd)”

Regional Report 1224 – 1st July 2014

 

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News report 1224 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely Summery Tuesday morning the first Day of July.

The month of June went very fast, because it brought some beautiful sunny weather which raised al our spirits. People went about their work with a light heart, happy in the knowledge that the sun that greeted them at dawn was still shining at the end of the day. We had lots of outdoor pursuits by way of team games and organised walks.

The Willie Neenan Memorial 10k walk was very well supported on Friday evening and supporters had the town decorated with bunting etc for it which added to the atmostphere.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1224 – 1st July 2014”

Celebrating the150th Anniversary of Kilcorney N.S. in Magnificent Style

What a truly superb occasion it was at Kilcorney N.S. on Sunday, 22nd June 2014 when Principal, Con Meade, Staff and Parents' Committee with Board of Management organised a magnificent 150th Anniversary Celebration. Here we share highlights of the historic event. I even found in their excellent Museum Exhibition the 1963 English Paper of the Primary Cert which I recall doing on that very year! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
What a truly superb occasion it was at Kilcorney N.S. on Sunday, 22nd June 2014 when Principal, Con Meade, Staff and Parents’ Committee with Board of Management organised a magnificent 150th Anniversary Celebration. Here we share highlights of the historic event. I even found in their excellent Museum Exhibition the 1963 English Paper of the Primary Cert which I recall doing on that very year!  We thank Con for the special Anniversary Umbrella and Certificate which he kindly presented to Millstreet Museum.   Sincere congratulations to All involved in the organising of such a unique and important occasion which was an absolutely outstanding success.   Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

93Kilcorney N.S. 150th Anniversary 22nd June 2014 -80013Kilcorney N.S. 150th Anniversary 22nd June 2014 -80072Kilcorney N.S. 150th Anniversary 22nd June 2014 -800There was such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere so much in evidence not only in the Anniversary Celebrations but also at the official opening in Kilcorney of the splendid new Astro Turf Facility (which we shall cover here on our website later in the week).   We now invite you to enjoy our ninety images of the Kilcorney N.S. event which was blessed with [read more …] “Celebrating the150th Anniversary of Kilcorney N.S. in Magnificent Style”

Parents Association – Thank You

The Millstreet Schools’ Parents Association want to thank all the parents, helpers, volunteers and sponsors that helped us this year with fundraising events, the 1st Holy communion preparations and support. We are pleased to announce that we have raised just over €4000 for the two primary schools. We will donating €2000 to the Millstreet Presentation National school towards the new basketball/tennis courts. We also have €2000 for the Scoil Mhuire, Boys National school. Many thanks again for all the support, Rose Murphy, Anneka Dunne & Claire McCarthy
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Corlough in Cloghoula?!

Jim Broxton of Cloghoula, Millstreet is a native of Corlough, Co. Cavan. Many people passing Cloghoula have been wondering where in the Millstreet area is Corlough when they see what they believe is an official road sign. Well, it's in fact a damaged sign from Co. Cavan which Jim was so delighted to receive in that it allowed him to bring an important memento of his native Co. Cavan to his Co. Cork home. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Jim Broxton of Cloghoula, Millstreet is a native of Corlough, Co. Cavan. Many people passing Cloghoula in recent weeks have been wondering where in the Millstreet area is Corlough when they see what they believe is an official road sign pointing in the Ballyvouskill/Adrivale direction. Well, it’s in fact a damaged sign from Co. Cavan which Jim was so delighted to receive in that it allowed him to bring an important memento of his native Co. Cavan to his Co. Cork home.   Jim indicated to us that he hopes to later place the correct exact distance in km between the two famous areas.   Multiplying the 2km by 100 would be the more likely distance! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

2Corlough in Cloghoula with Jim Broxton 2014 -800Jim is gifted with some marvellous witty sayings and wonderfully humorous stories especially from his [read more …] “Corlough in Cloghoula?!”