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Eily says

 

County Elections.

 

Election day is drawing near, on Friday next May 23rd, we all have the privilege to go to the polling booths and vote. To have a vote is a wonderful thing, it gives us the power to choose the person who, in our opinion will work for us and our community in the months and years ahead.
It’s not an easy decision to make You see the posters on the walls and poles all over the country, all striving to get the go ahead for their own party or group. Picking one is just a game of chance, because you really don’t
know them, You’ll see the party they represent, but what of the individual. You just don’t know.

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Death Notice: John Joe Dineen, Shinnagh & Rathduane

The death has occurred of John Joe Dineen, Shinnagh and formerly of Rathduane, Rathmore. Reposing at O’Keeffe’s Funeral Home, Rathmore, this Monday (19th) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

“Round the Fireside” on c103 Tonight at 9.50 Relates to Bealtaine Festival Throughout Duhallow with Special References to Millstreet

On c103 in Jimmy Reidy’s long established and very popular series “Round the Fireside” the second programme which will focus on the current Bealtaine Festival, is scheduled to be broadcast on this Monday, 19th May at its usual time of 9.50pm.  (S.R.)

Royal Welcome for Chloe, Megan and Linda – Boxing Heroes

Chloe Barrett, Linda Desmond and Megan Lehane all participated in the highly prestigious Amateur Boxing All-Ireland Championships in Dublin. A superb victory parade was held on Sunday evening followed by a celebratory social evening at Tarrant's Bridge Bar where Rylane Boxing Coach Dan Lane addressed the large gathering. We shall share lots more images later. (S.R.)
Chloe Barrett, Linda Desmond and Megan Lehane all participated in the highly prestigious Amateur Boxing All-Ireland Championships in Dublin on Saturday. A superb victory parade was held on Sunday evening followed by a celebratory social evening at Tarrant’s Bridge Bar where Rylane Boxing Coach Dan Lane addressed the large gathering. We shall share lots more images later.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Day After First Holy Communion 2014

At 11.30 a.m. Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet the congregation warmly applauded the First Holy Communicants who sang two of their beautiful hymns which they had sung the day before at their First Holy Communion. Maria Casey (nee O'Sullivan) provided splendid musical accompaniment for the wonderful singers. After Mass lots of families assembled to converse and to take further photographs of a very special occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
At 11.30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, 18th May 2014 in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet the congregation warmly applauded the First Holy Communicants who sang two of their beautiful hymns which they had sung the day before at their First Holy Communion. Maria Casey (nee O’Sullivan) provided splendid musical accompaniment for the wonderful singers. After Mass lots of families assembled to converse and to take further photographs of a very special occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Bernard on Track and In Person at Cloghoula

It was a case of Bernard Moynihan on track near Millstreet Railway Station at Dooneen! And from a poster to the real person as Bernard meets Friends at Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day on Sunday as he continues his Local Election Campaign Trail. (S.R.)
It was a case of Bernard Moynihan (Fianna Fáil) on track near Millstreet Railway Station at Dooneen! And from a poster to the real person as Bernard meets Friends at Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day on Sunday as he continues his Local Election Campaign Trail.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Bernard Moynihan on Campaign Trail in Millstreet 2014

 

A Chance Meeting with Niamh Kavanagh on 21st Anniversary of Eurovision

Meeting Niamh Kavanagh in Dublin in May 2014

An entirely chance meeting with Niamh Kavanagh in Dublin on Eurovision Week 2014 - 21 years after Niamh won the Eurovision Song Contest in Millstreet on 15th May 1993. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
An entirely chance meeting with Niamh Kavanagh in Dublin on Eurovision Week 2014 – 21 years after Niamh won the Eurovision Song Contest in Millstreet on 15th May 1993.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Mission Appeal by Sr. Maureen and Sr. Mary in Millstreet This Weekend

Sr. Maureen OLA & Sr. Mary OLA attended Masses this past weekend in Millstreet giving an inspiring insight into their Milssionary work. The OLA Sisters work in association with the SMA Fathers in such important international work. The Sisters express sincere gratitude for the uplifting generosity received in Millstreet for their missionary projects. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Sr. Maureen OLA & Sr. Mary OLA attended Masses this past weekend in Millstreet giving an inspiring insight into their Milssionary work. The OLA Sisters work in association with the SMA Fathers in such important international work. The Sisters express sincere gratitude for the uplifting generosity received in Millstreet for their missionary projects. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Cloghoula N.S. Annual Very Popular Pattern Day Takes Place Today

Sunday, 18th May 2014 from 1.00pm Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day takes place in the School Grounds. Among the many exciting and cheerful events is an opportunity to avail of a superb portrait photo at a real bargain price with Justin Black giving half of the proceeds from the day to the school funds. A truly great day for all the Family. Click on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)
Sunday, 18th May 2014 from 1.00pm Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day takes place in the School Grounds. Among the many exciting and cheerful events is an opportunity to avail of a superb portrait photo at a real bargain price with Justin Black giving half of the proceeds from the day to the school funds. A truly great day for all the Family. Click on the Poster to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Victory Parade at 6.30pm Today for Chloe and Megan Who Won Prestigious All-Ireland Gold Medals in Dublin Yesterday at the Amateur Boxing Championships

Beginning at Colemans in Minor Row and proceeding to Tarrant’s Bridge Bar, Millstreet the  Victory Parade at 6.30pm today (Sunday, 18th May 2014) for Chloe Barrett and Megan Lehane who won Prestigious All-Ireland Gold Medals in Dublin yesterday at the Amateur Boxing Championships, will include members of Millstreet Pipe Band and lots of enthusiastic Supporters.   Everyone is welcome to celebrate such an historic win for two great sports people from Aubane.  Following some uplifting words a celebratory social evening will follow at Tarrant’s Bridge Bar. Sincere Congratulations to Chloe and Megan.   (S.R.)

A Truly Wonderful Day to Remember For the First Holy Communicants

What a truly wonderful occasion for the First Holy Communicants as they participate in the beautiful ceremony at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet, as they experience a superb party in the GAA Community Hall where they are presented with framed certificates.
What a truly wonderful occasion for the First Holy Communicants as they participate in the beautiful ceremony at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet and as they experience a superb party in the GAA Community Hall where they are presented with framed certificates.  We share a selection of images from the church gallery (where no flash is used so as not to disturb in any way the solemn ceremony).   We visit the party in the Hall and we are invited to one of the many evening celebrations.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Millstreet’s Great Sports Tradition Safe in Hands of Young Generation

Millstreet's mighty record in the wonderful world of sports is certainly in safe hands for the the future as we witness these three young talented sportsmen practising their football skills at Mount Leader, Millstreet this evening during the splendid weather! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet’s mighty record in the wonderful world of sports is certainly in safe hands for the future as we witness these three young talented sportsmen enthusiastically practising their football skills at Mount Leader, Millstreet this evening during the splendid weather! Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Practising football skills in Millstreet 17th May 2014

Parish Newsletter – Fifth Sunday of Easter – 18th May, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday of Easter – 18th May, 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:             Frank Lucey, Coachford & Canovee  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Fifth Sunday of Easter – 18th May, 2014”

Millstreet First Holy Communion Blessed with Glorious Sunny Weather

Blessed with glorious weather the annual First Holy Communion ceremony took place at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet this morning. We shall have lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Blessed with glorious weather the annual First Holy Communion ceremony took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet this morning. Here we see the 32 children with teachers Mrs. Fiona Hurley and Ms. Norma Buckley.  We shall have lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

An Enchanted Evening at Millstreet Gramophone Circle

Pictured is a section of the large attendance at Friday's Millstreet Gramophone Circle evening of very fine music and conversation. The new season of monthly meetings resumes in August when Bernard O'Donoghue will be our Guest Presenter. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured is a section of the large attendance in the Canon O’Donovan Day Care Centre at Friday’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle evening of very fine music and conversation. The new season of monthly meetings resumes in August when Bernard O’Donoghue will be our Guest Presenter. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Loft Millstreet Fitness Studio – New classes starting 2nd June 2014

New class Timetable from 2nd June 2014

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Timetable subject to change according to class demand

6 weeks course (one class Per Week) – €40

6 weeks course (one class Per Week) – €40

  • Pay As You Go €10 per class

Participate in 9 classes get 10th class free with stamped loyalty card (subject to availability)

  • Pilates Classes priced separately – please enquire or book with Aoife on 087 963 4676

Special Offer – 12 Week weight loss course – €120 [read more …] “Loft Millstreet Fitness Studio – New classes starting 2nd June 2014”

Gramophone Circle Special Tonight as part of Bealtaine Festival 2014

A very special Millstreet Gramophone Circle meeting takes place on this Friday, 16th May at 8.15p.m in the Canon O’Donovan Day Care Centre on Clara Road. This is in fact one of the many superb events in the month-long IRD Duhallow-coordinated Bealtaine Festival programme. As well as experiencing this month’s Presenter’s musical choice the audience is invited to share gems from their own musical treasures making it a truly interactive night. We shall also be including a special feature on a recent John McCormack box-set launch. Everyone is very welcome.  (S.R.)

Found in Church on Divine Mercy Sunday 2014

These three items were found by Julie, Sacristan at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet around Divine Mercy Sunday, 30th April 2014. They had been left in the toilet area of the Church. The items may be claimed at Millstreet Presbytery. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
These three items (spectacles, gloves and decorative tissues) were found by Julie, Sacristan at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet around Divine Mercy Sunday, 27th April 2014. They had been left in the toilet area of the Church. The items may be claimed at Millstreet Presbytery. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Golf Society – 17/05/14

Millstreet Golf Society

Killarney GC – Captains Prize

09:50  Michael Dennehy  Chris Twomey     Denis Hickey            Tom Flahive
14:10  Patrick Randles      Paddy Roche        Connie Roche
14:20  John O’ Keeffe         Eamon OConnor Noelie OConnor
14:30 Denny Twomey       Cian OMahony     Matthew Dennehy MlCotter
14:40 Jeremiah Keating Paul Dawson         John Randles           Ml McCarthy
14:50 Finbarr Corcoran  Tim Kiely               Aidan McAuliffe      E Coffey
15:00 John O’ Sullivan   Gerry O’ Brien       Eamon McCaul         Ian Buckley
15:10 Anthony Dennehy Gavin Murphy    Jimmy O’ Sullivan  DMcAuliffe
Presentation of prizes will take place in Killarney GC

Day’s Sponsors: Lucey Transport – Entercoms – Supervalu –  O’Flynn Medical

Today is the Exact 21st Anniversary of Eurovision 1993 in Millstreet

And still wonderfully creative in Millstreet 21 years after Eurovision 1993 as we view Tony Dineen putting in place at the Gym of Millstreet Community School the superb artwork image by Artist, Barry Fraser. We witness Danny Lane so expertly maintaining the picturesque grounds of Millstreet Community School. And what an amount of jets were passing over Millstreet on 15th May 2014 - In 1993 it was helicopters! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
And still wonderfully creative in Millstreet exactly 21 years after Eurovision 1993 on Saturday, 15th May as we view Tony Dineen putting in place at the Gym of Millstreet Community School the superb artwork image by Artist, Barry Fraser. We witness Danny Lane so expertly maintaining the picturesque grounds of Millstreet Community School. And what an amount of jets were passing over Millstreet on 15th May 2014 – In 1993 it was helicopters!   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Free Blood Pressure Check This Week at Mulcahy’s Pharmacy, The Square, Millstreet in Association with the Irish Heart Foundation

All this week one can avail of a Free Blood Pressure Test at Mulcahy's Pharmacy, The Square, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
All this week one can avail of a Free Blood Pressure Check at Mulcahy’s Pharmacy, The Square, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Mary O’Donnell Beauty at Reens Pharmacy

Mary O'Donnell BeautyOn friday the 16th of May, Mary O’Donnell Beauty will be at Reen’s Pharmacy Millstreet from 10am-6pm where she will be your personal cosmetic shopper. Appointments will be taken every half hour so there will be loads of time to discuss your skincare needs and what make-up will suit you. So if you’re in the area please make an appointment at Reen’s Pharmacy, Main St., Millstreet (029) 70044.

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Regional Report No. 1217 – Tuesday, 13th May 2014

Weekly Regional Report No. 1217

Tuesday, 13th May  2014

Presenter: Seán Radley (deputising for Eily Buckley)

The following is the extended script of the c103 Regional Report broadcast this morning on Patricia Messenger’s “Cork Today” weekday local radio programme. The transmission is repeated after midnight.

Good morning to you Patricia and welcome, dear Listeners, to Millstreet on this bright and fresh summer morning,  the 13th May 2014 which is exactly two days short of the 21st anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 which was broadcast worldwide from the Green Glens Arena here in Millstreet.    This is Regional Report No. 1217.  And firstly we extend sincere sympathy to the Corkery Family and to Eily Buckley whose brother Denis Corkery of Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford and formerly of Liscahane, recently went to his Eternal Reward.   Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.   Eily will be back reporting here on c103 as usual next week.

And today we greet the inspiring Julia at 100 years young, we hear about gramophone sounds celebrating the Bealtaine Festival and there’s more- much more! [read more …] “Regional Report No. 1217 – Tuesday, 13th May 2014”