Deputy Collins speaking in Public Accounts Committee to HSE (12th June)
Motion re Death and Burial of Children at Mother and Baby Homes (in the Dáil) (11th June)
Nail Bar at InstyleHairDesign in West End, Millstreet
Back to School Offers at Wordsworth
Click on the posters above to see them full size
Wonderfully Colourful Kite Fest at M.C.P. on this Sunday from 1.00 pm
This year’s annual Kite Fest event will take place on Sunday (Father’s Day), 15th June at Millstreet Country Park.
Come join in on the great day of fun!
There will be kites that will be up to an amazing 30metres in size. This will be held from 1-5pm
Admission to the park is €20.00 on this particular day, per car (for both non member and members) as all of these proceeds will be in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research.
Millstreet Pipe Band will also be in attendance and Andrew will be back with his amazing 30 metre kites!
What to look out for:
Family Games and Activities such as:
- Egg & Spoon
- 3-legged races
- Leap Frog
- Duck Race
- And more…………….We thank Donie Howard, Joanie Hanley and Mary Sheahan-Lonergan for alerting us to this excellent upcoming event. (S.R.)
Preparing for the Much Anticipated EJC2014 in Millstreet
Ultan Sharkey, one of the superbly dedicated Coordinators of the upcoming European Juggling Convention 2014 has been liaising with us in relation to the many preparations for the truly spectacular Juggling Convention event beginning on Saturday, 19th July which will provide a mighty boost to the local economy. Buying tickets for the event at this point is cheaper than if waiting for the time of the event itself and we also encourage local businesses to advertise in the Booklet details of which Ultan provides below. (S.R.)
Ultan shares the following very helpful information:
The outline for the week is here: http://ejc2014.org/programme
Details of tickets are here: http://ejc2014.org/tickets
Booklet:
In 2006 when we ran this event we had 2,252 people at it. We expect a larger number to attend this time around. Follow us on Facebook to see the number of people we are connecting to. Most people camp on site and either eat at the few food stalls we will have, eat locally in restaurants or shop and cook themselves, so supermarkets, butchers and restaurants might be interested in advertising with us. There is also a need for things like camping gas and camping equipment, maybe there are hardware stores that would stock these things. Indeed, if there was a deal on a tent that would be comfortable for the full week campoing, many might buy them and leave their own ones at home to save on weight.
I have been in contact with a few taxi people also – we have a deal with Iranrod Eireann so many will arrive by train on the 19th and taxis from the station up to the Green Glens at a reasonable cost would do well I think. The same for returning on the 26th of course. So taxi drivers might like to advertise with us also.
In addition, I surveyed people a while back and most of them intend on staying in Ireland for longer than the week itself, either arriving early or going on an extended holiday for the second week. Any tourism ventures, either in Millstreet or further a field, would have a great opportunity there in advertising their offerings.
The booklet is A5 in size, advertising will be full colour and the deadline for advertising copy is the 1st July. We will need people to have sent us advertising copy before then.
A full-page (A5 148 x 210mm) is €250.
A half-page advert (105 x 148 mm) is €150.
We thank Ultan for this very comprehensive insight into the various preparations. We shall keep you updated in relation to the many ongoing developments. (S.R.)
Cloghoula N.S. Open Day on Thursday 19th June 2014
Death Notice: Seán O’Connor, Kippagh
O’CONNOR (Kippagh, Millstreet): On June 10, 2014, suddenly, at his residence, SEÁN, beloved son of the late Willo and Eileen and brother of the late Maureen, Micháel and Tim. Deeply mourned by his brothers Willie Joe, Don and Con, sisters Sr. Margaret, Sr. Hilda, Eilish (O’Sullivan) and Bernie (Lehane), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing on this Thursday evening at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, from 6pm, followed by removal at 8pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Friday, at 11am, followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. Requiescat in pace.
Dromtarriffe Parish Hall Committee Meeting
Dromtarriffe Parish Hall Committee meeting in the Parish Hall, Thursday night June 12th 2014at 9pm. All welcome. from the Parish Hall PRO
Church Television Signal Interrupted at Moment
For those people who can receive the Millstreet Church Television Signal you may have noticed that the transmission is interrupted at the moment with a pink coloured picture displaying. We’ve alerted our Technical Expert of the problem and it is hoped that regular broadcasts will shortly resume. We shall keep you updated on developments. (S.R.)
Special Prayers at Cemetery near Church on Thursday Morning
In recent days the celebration of Mass took place in Drishane Cemetery and Special Blessings occurred at St. Mary’s (with Mass in the Church due to weather conditions). On Thursday morning, 12th June 2014 (weather permitting) after 10.00 Mass – Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. will visit the Cemetery near the Church in West End for a brief Prayer Service in memory of all those buried in this Cemetery as well as also remembering those buried in the Keel (Cillín) Cemetery on Clara Road. All are very welcome to join Canon John at the West End Cemetery just after 10.00 a.m. Mass on Thursday. (S.R.)
Julius “Jay” Becker, Birmingham, USA
The following is the Death Notice of the late Jay Becker. Jay’s wife is Sheila (nee O’Sullivan) formerly of Claraghatlea, Millstreet.
Sheila, Meg, Catherine & All the Family, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you all on the sad departure of Jay to his Eternal Reward, R.I.P.. Sheila has always been so wonderfully loyal to her native Irish hometown of Millstreet. As we say in Gaelic “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis” (His noble soul on the right hand of God). Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the magnificently gifted Jay rest in peace. Kindest regards. Seán Radley….Now follows the official notice:
March 15, 1929 – June 06, 2014
Julius “Jay” Becker of Birmingham, who celebrated his birthday 365 days a year, was born on March 15, 1929 in Alton, Illinois to Professor René Louis Becker and Angela (nee Landzettel) and died June 6, 2014 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was 85 years old.
As a young boy, the study of music was fostered by his parents. Performance skills were polished at every opportunity, particularly through the many evening or Sunday afternoon “musical soirees” which Rene and Angela hosted for area musicians in their home on Connecticut Avenue in Highland Park. When Jay would hear Brahm’s Ein Deutsches Requiem, his family’s treasured tradition of church music stirred in his heart. The tradition goes well back into the 19th century to the French province of Alsace where Jay’s great grandfather, Jean Baptiste Becker, grew up. The tradition includes a connection between Jay’s father, René L. Becker, and Brahms himself.
The connection with Johannes Brahms? Once a year, Maestro Brahms came to the Strasbourg Conservatory to perform a piano recital. In the spring of 1894, young Rene L. Becker was chosen to turn the pages for the Maestro during the performance because of his high scholastic standing. It was the supreme honor for a conservatory student.
Millstreet Camogie Club Thanks Colemans for Superb Presentation
The young sports people are very pleased with the new sportswear. Here we share some [read more …] “Millstreet Camogie Club Thanks Colemans for Superb Presentation”
Eily’s Regional Report No. 1221 – Tuesday 10th June 2014
Regional Report 1221
Eily Buckley broadcasting her consistently popular weekly Report for the Millstreet area 
Dia is Muire dhaoibh go léir a cáirde and welcome to News Report 1221 from Millstreet . Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this Calm and rather wet & soggy Tuesday morning. Summer is well on its way and people are kept busy running outdoor events all over the place. The weather not helping on some occasions. Cullen Feis Committee held their full program on Sunday in spite of the not-too –suitable –weather. While Friday evening’s Mass planned for St.Mary’s Cemetery had to be held in the parish Church . A large crowd attended the Mass at Drishane Cemetry last evening. The Pipe Band attended. The Celebrant was Canon John FitzGerald and he thanked all those who helped in any way with the Mass and TG the rain held off. [read more …] “Eily’s Regional Report No. 1221 – Tuesday 10th June 2014”
Bláthnaid for the Cork Rose
Best of luck to Bláthnaid O Donoghue (pictured centre above) who represents Bridehaven Nursing Home (Mallow, where she’s a nurse) in the Cork Rose Selection this weekend, the 13th & 14th of June at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel.
The Cork Roses have been out and about the last few weekends where they have been at Cork Racecourse, Curraheen Park, Fota, the Titanic Experience in Cobh, and more. There’s lots of news and photos to be seen on the Cork Rose Selection facebook page.
Update (Friday 13th June): Below is a photo of Bláthnaid on stage on the Friday night of the Cork Rose Selection
First Holy Communion in Kilcorney
First Holy Communion children from Kilcorney N.S. pictured in St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney
Back L-R: Stewart Daly, Patrick Daly, David Greene & Patrick Greene. Front L-R Shannon Bourke, Keenan Murphy & Maeve Buckley, with Fr. Winter and Teacher Deirdre Meade.
See the Kilcorney N.S. website at kilcorneyns.ie
Another good performance from Mark
Mark Ellis had another good game for Cork against Waterford in the Munster Senior Hurling quarter final on Sunday last in Thurles, mopping up lots of loose ball, tackling well and delivering good ball to the forwards.
It was also great to see the Millstreet man on the front cover of the match programme (pictured right).
All Ireland champions Clare are up next Sunday in the semi-final, and undoubtedly Davy Fitzgerald will target Mark’s lack of experience … but we do hope Mark keeps up his good form and solidifies his place at centre back.
Highlights from the match can be seen on the RTÉ Player (until June 15th)
Below are some photos and excerpts from what the papers are saying:
“there’s certainly a better structure in defence. Mark Ellis has a presence at number six, which was lacking in recent seasons since Ronan Curran’s retirement” – Evening Echo (9th June)
“Cork’s defence was also more tightly focused and [read more …] “Another good performance from Mark”
Joe Guerin to release first CD – “It’s Here You Belong”
Ballydaly man Joe Guerin is launching his first CD “It’s Here You Belong” in The Torc Hotel (formerly Darby O’Gills), Killarney on the 20th of June.
There will be dancing on the night with Danny and Mary O’Leary, Country Roads and of course Joe himself. Full bar on the night. Hope to see ye all there!
More details are on the launch night event page
Have a listen below to Joe’s debut single “Summer” which was released last year (2013)
Eoin wins Junior Student of the Year
Congratulations to Eoin McCaul (grandson to the well known Aidan McCaul), who was awarded Junior Student of the Year at the Montfort College of Performing Arts recently at their end of year show in the Opera House recently. Eoin is pictured (right) with the senior winner Emily Compton.
There are some more photos on the Montfort College website
Montfort College has been the leading performing arts college in Cork city and county for the past 50 years – read more on the college
Muniefluich National School – 80th Celebrations
You are cordially invited to the 80th Anniversary Celebration of Muinefliuch N. S. on Sunday 22nd June 2014. The celebration will commence at 1.30 pm with the official opening of the new extension followed with a special mass at 2 pm in the school. You will have the opportunity to meet with old friends and acquaintances and share memories over a cup of tea and light refreshments. Music will also be provided by Jim Murray Senior, Jim Junior and Ger Wolfe. A Muinefliuch N. S. anniversary book will be on sale on the day.
Read more on the Muinefliuch NS website
Muinefluich NS is located roughly half way between Mushera Mountain and Carriganima
In Millstreet In Duhallow
Above the bog where the rushes in clusters do grow
The sun hidden behind woolly looking clouds of gray
Where the little brown skylark is singing today
A musical speck in the morning sky
Born in a ground nest to sing he has to fly
And the river bird everyone does seem to know
The dark brown dipper with breast white as snow
With a voice from once heard one could never again get wrong
In River Finnow sings his scratchy song
In Millstreet in Duhallow from here far away
The lark in the gray sky is singing today.
“In Millstreet In Duhallow” is by Francis Duggan [read more …] “In Millstreet In Duhallow”
Millstreet AC results from the County Track and Field Championships
A huge congratulations to Aoife Casey who finished 3rd U9 300m and to Jenny Kelleher who finished 2nd U12 80m at the County B Track and Field Championships recently held at CIT. They both ran great races and were delighted that their hard work paid off. Well done girls.
Also representing the club were Patrick Cronin, Louise Lyons, Shauna O’Connor, Taragh Casey, Ian Buckley, James Buckley, Daniel Buckley, Eanna O’Mahony, Aoife O’Connor, Jamie Kelleher, Donal Bourke, Jason Carroll, Conor Casey, Sean Linehan, Emma Lehane, Muireann Cronin, Cathy Buckley, Clara O’Keeffe, Maeve Buckley, Ciara O’Sullivan and Rebecca O’Sullivan.
Also well done to Emma Lehane who represented the Club at the Munster Track and Field Championships in Ennis recently.
Eileen wins a Mountain Bike
MexiCork – Oweena Fogarty
This June & July, the Vision Centre in Cork hosts a one-off special exhibition titled ‘MexiCork’ which brings together the works of seven internationally renowned artists from Mexico, Poland and Ireland. Curated by the Vision Centre Director John X Miller, MexiCork features a series of diverse works across the visual media spectrum.
One of the artists is Oweena Fogarty, an American photographer living in Mexico, and whose ancestors include a James O’Mahony, who emigrated with his family from Millstreet in 1926.
Read more about the MexiCork Exhibition on the Cork Vision Centre website. [read more …] “MexiCork – Oweena Fogarty”
Parish Newsletter – Pentecost Sunday – 8th June, 2014
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Pentecost Sunday – 8th June, 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: Patricia Kelly, Coomlogane [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Pentecost Sunday – 8th June, 2014”
Due to Weather – Cemetery Mass to be Celebrated in Church
The celebration of Mass scheduled to take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery this Friday evening will now be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 8pm due to weather conditions. We thank Sharon Lane and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. for this important update. (S.R.)
Generous Response to LTV2 Millstreet Collections
Superb IRD Duhallow Youth Film Now on YouTube
To view the very recently launched IRD Duhallow Youth Film on YouTube it may be found under #yoloduhallow. The superbly produced film features young people from the many areas of IRD Duhallow enthusiastically demonstrating their marvellously energetic skills. We thank Tríona from IRD Duhallow for alerting us to this truly uplifting insight into all the various aspects of the much appreciated IRD Duhallow. The brief video includes Students from Millstreet Community School demonstrating their excellent skills at the Astro Turf Centre and also at Green Glens. (S.R.)
Jack Russel Terrier found in kilcorney
Jack russel terrier found in the Kilcorney area.
Brown and white with a brown collar and purple tag. Very friendly.
Contact 087-9118065
Charlie
Charlie
8 years old looking for a new home through no fault of his own.
Contact
Breeda
087 2370254
Cloghoula N.S. Wins Excellence in Global Awareness Award
Photo by Justin of Justborn Photography, West End, Millstreet. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
