www.2u.ie (Fr. James’s website)
Below is probably the same rainbow – it’s taken from Coleman’s Garage (photo by Andrej Chomicz)
Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
www.2u.ie (Fr. James’s website)
Below is probably the same rainbow – it’s taken from Coleman’s Garage (photo by Andrej Chomicz)
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.)
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 6th July, 2014
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”
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.)
Desmond ( 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”
Proceeds from the praiseworthy energetic project go to [read more …] “Very Successful Cyclothon at Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Today”
The marvellous care taken in maintaining the Town Park at such a high standard is a true credit to [read more …] “Appreciating Millstreet Town Park”
The 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”
We 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”
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”
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
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)”
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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.
There 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”
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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Jim is gifted with some marvellous witty sayings and wonderfully humorous stories especially from his [read more …] “Corlough in Cloghoula?!”
When our recent feature on this year’s Corpus Christi Procession with some 80 images appeared on www.millstreet.ie Mags Gargan, Lifestyle Editor with “The Irish Catholic” Newspaper emailed us and requested three of the 80 images for possible publication in this weekend’s Newspaper. Two of the three images have been used and how very surprised and indeed honoured we are to note that one of our pictures has featured on the front page! When I presented a copy to Brian of “Malpaso” (as it appears in the picture) there was a mightly cheer from all present. And Marie and John O’Leary were also wonderfully impressed when presented with their copy where their home looks equally attractive with its superbly uplifting colour scheme. On Page 10 of “The Irish Catholic” we note our image of the Millstreet Procession as it proceeds down Main Street returning to St. Patrick’s Church. And also featuring in the Newspaper – a very fine review of Joanne O’Riordan’s inspiring television documentary “No Limbs – No Limits”. We thank Mags for according Millstreet this rare honour of appearing on the front page of this weekend’s “Irish Catholic”. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
There has been such demand this weekend for “The Irish Catholic” which is usually available for sale in St. Patrick’s Church that it is now sold out. (Update: Pat Breen kindly acquired a further eight copies but these have now also been sold. ) Perhaps more copies may become available or one could also find copies in other churches or by directly contacting “The Irish Catholic” – full details available on the “Irish Catholic” website where our front page photo appears on its homepage:
And we now feature a further relevant section of the [read more …] “Millstreet Corpus Christi Procession 2014 Seen Nationwide”
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles – 29th June, 2014
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: Liam Moynihan, Ruhill, Boherbue
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 29th June, 2014 – Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles”
Well done indeed to Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet for hosting a superb and very generous School’s Out Party this afternoon (Thursday, 26th June 2014) on the occasion of the beginning of the local Primary Schools’ Summer Holidays. Here we include four images from the happy occasion. A more comprehensive feature will follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictures of the Millstreet under 8 football team at the blitz on Saturday last (21st) in the Town Park. It was one of the regular Monster Blitzs that Millstreet partake in and it was great to host the occasion when the weather was so great and Clara Mountain shone in the background. We had teams from Mallow, Cullen, Clondrohid, Dromtarriffe, Meelin… We have a wonderful town park – let’s use it as often as we can!! (pics thanks to Sinead)
Five students from the Millstreet Taekwondo Club, Darragh O’Brien, Joshua O’Sullivan, Thomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cronin and Seamus O’Donoghue, progressed to 6th Kup Green belt level last Friday. This is a great achievement for the young men and a testament to the hard work and dedication on their part and the commitment and teaching skills of their mentor Mr. Don Dalton. Darragh & Joshua went on to win a Gold and Bronze Medal each at the IUTF Chon Ji tournament in Kanturk on Sunday. Both boys are pictured here sparring, performing Do-San Tul and receiving their Medals from Mrs. Patricia Dalton. Pics by Michael Delaney / Maura O’Sullivan
We sincerely thank Michelle O’Keeffe for sharing the following selection of pictures and the inspiring story of how her daughters Clara and Isabelle have so generously been supporting the praiseworthy Rapunzel Foundation. Both Michelle and their Dad, Patrick can be so very proud of their daughters’ wonderfully courageous gesture to help others. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
“The Rapunzel Foundation was set up in 2011. Based in New Ross, Co.Wexford it is from there that Hair Salons send the wigs and it takes 20/25 ponytails to make one wig which are made in New Zealand. It is for children who suffer from alopecia or sickness and wish to wear a wig. The hair must be in good condition with no layers and cannot be dyed.
Hair salons need to register with the R.F. to accommodate the donors.
Clara donated her hair in Summer 2013.. aged 8.. 14 inches in Sharpes Hair Salon in Tralee.
Isabelle donated in june 2014.. aged 4..14 inches in Voodoo Salon in Boherbue.
The girls where great to do this as I personally know about hair loss due to sickness and I am a founding member of Reach Out Cancer Support..(ROCS).
I would encourage other children to grow their hair and donate as this is such a worthy cause.” (Michelle O’Keeffe)
And we now share some more pictures which Michelle has so kindly [read more …] “Clara & Isabelle Help the Rapunzel Foundation Magnificently”
www.2u.ie is where you can access Fr. James McSweeney’s hugely popular and internationally renowned Daily Thought for Reflection “Today is my gift to you”. In today’s wonderful reflection on “St. John’s Night” we are indeed honoured that Fr. James uses two of the images (different to the pictures below) which we captured yesterday evening at the annual Mass in St. John’s Well, Mushera. Many thanks, Fr. James, for the inspiring reflection and for having used our pictures to illustrate. We encourage you to visit on a daily basis Fr. James’s website www.2u.ie Click on the images below to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1223 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful sunny Tuesday Morning.
The first item on my list of things to remind you of this week ,is of course the Willie Neenan Memorial 10K road race which goes ahead this Friday evening June27th. Runners starting at 7.30 Walkers starting at 6.30. All the finer details are on the website . Registration for those who havent done so on line is at the GAA Hall prior to the start. And no buggies please.
Lots of fun to be had and lots of cash prizes to be won. So get ready to pay homage to Willie Neenan, the man who made the Millstreet Athletic Club world famous.