In Millstreet In Duhallow

The Skylark
In Millstreet in Duhallow where Finnow waters flow
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

2014-06-09 Millstreet AC - DSCN0544A 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.

MexiCork – Oweena Fogarty

Oweena FogartyThis 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

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Sincere thanks to all who very kindly contributed a total of €1,780.40 to last weekend's church gate collections at Ballydaly and Millstreet in aid of LTV2 Millstreet. The funds help to maintain the local television service which is now mainly obtained online through the Millstreet website. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Sincere thanks to all who very kindly contributed a total of €1,780.40 to last weekend’s church gate collections at Ballydaly and Millstreet in aid of LTV2 Millstreet. The funds help to maintain the local television service which is now mainly obtained online through the Millstreet website. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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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.)

“Ace Photographer”

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Master Donal Bourke, Crinaloo, Kilcorney

a third class pupil in Kilcorney N.S.

 

Donal was recently awarded first prize (a digital Canon camera no less) in the INTO

“What makes me Smile” photography competition.

An apprentice for Mr. Seán Radley no doubt!”
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(Sincere Congratulations, Donal on your magnificent win.  We shall have to feature some of your wonderful photography on our Millstreet Website in the future.  I’m sure that you had many people who inspired you to take up the marvellous hobby of Photography….Happy Photography – Seán Radley)

Millstreet Marymount Hospice Fundraiser Progressing Well

Hurricane Darwin which Ireland experienced in early 2014 resulted in at least one very positive outcome here in Millstreet in that the enormous amount of fallen trees inspired two wonderfully community-spirited gentlemen to use the enormous amount of wooden logs as prizes for a Fundraiser in aid of Cork's Marymount Hospice. Below is a sample of the official ticket. Already the two very dedicated men have fundraised at both Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day and Kilcorney Feis 2014. The response has been great. A Committee of some six people holds meetings on a regular basis to coordinate the inspiring project for this praiseworthy cause. There is also a Millstreet Credit Union Account No. 3789T
Hurricane Darwin which Ireland experienced in early 2014 resulted in at least one very positive outcome here in Millstreet in that the enormous amount of fallen trees inspired two wonderfully community-spirited gentlemen to use the enormous amount of wooden logs as prizes for a Fundraiser in aid of Cork’s Marymount Hospice. Below is a sample of the official ticket. Already the two very dedicated men have fundraised at both Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day and Kilcorney Feis 2014. The response has been great. A Committee of some six people holds meetings on a regular basis to coordinate the inspiring project for this praiseworthy cause. There is also a Millstreet Credit Union Account No. 3789T.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

At Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day 2014

Millstreet Marymount Hospice Fundraiser 2014                                                                                          Update:   Total Funds to date: €469.00 (on 4th June 2014)


Millstreet Marymount Hospice Fundraiser 2014

Regional Report 1220

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1220 from  Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely Tuesday morning, the first one in June.The lovely Month of May is gone but not forgotten. It was celebrated in style here in Duhallow t hanks to IRD Duhallow and the many people all over the barony who helped to put a wonderful program together.

One for every single day of the month.

The choice was wide-ranging and flexible, which meant that there was something for everyone. From early morning outdoor Masses, to late night concerts and dances. From photography and tablet training to lunchtime dramas, the list goes on . Last Thursday night in the waking days of the month a wonderful variety concert was held at Freemount. For almost three hours the cream of Duhallow’s talent entertained the large crowd. And in line with true Duhallow hospitality, some welcome refreshments were served to all at half time.
I want to compliment the organisers on their superb nights entertainment and to thanks them for the great time that was had by all. [read more …] “Regional Report 1220”

Karen’s “Tubrid” Celebrated at Trócaire Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition 2014….And a Reminder Also Regarding Mass in Tubrid Tonight at 8.

P5280036: Karen and Trish Groves, Campaigns Officer with Trócaire Ireland, at the awards ceremony in the National Library of Ireland, Dublin on Wednesday 28th May 2014. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Poet  Karen O’Connor (on right – originally from Station Road, Millstreet) and Trish Groves, Campaigns Officer with Trócaire Ireland, at the awards ceremony in the National Library of Ireland, Dublin on Wednesday 28th May 2014. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

We thank our good Friend, Karen for the following Press Release and we extend sincere congratulations on such a prestigious Award and especially on placing such national and international focus on beautiful Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet.   Incidentally there is Mass in Tubrid tonight at 8 (3rd June 2014) celebrated by Fr. Kevin Mulcahy in advance of tomorrow’s Examinations Commencement. The Press Release now [read more …] “Karen’s “Tubrid” Celebrated at Trócaire Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition 2014….And a Reminder Also Regarding Mass in Tubrid Tonight at 8.”

Millstreet Tidy Towns Association Update

Millstreet Tidy Towns Committee are very disappointed with our results in week 1 of this anti-litter challenge. Judging commenced on May 19th and at present we are currently ranked in last position of our category. Litter and cigarette butts continue to be a huge issue on our streets, particularly on the areas focused on in week 1 of judging. Judging continues from June 2nd – June 11th, with particular focus on Tanyard Wood.
Don’t forget to check out our website-

http://millstreettidytowns.weebly.com/

We thank Ciara for the update.  (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – The Ascension of the lord – 1st June, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Ascension of the lord – 1st 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: Kathleen Cashman, Clara Road; Teresa Tangney, Main Street; Sr. Alysious McAuliffe, Sydney & Doon, Kiskeam. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – The Ascension of the lord – 1st June, 2014”

Magnificent New Mural at Mill Race

This truly magnificent new Mural at the Mill Race on Station Road, Millstreet has just been so creatively designed by Murals.ie (the same Artist Company that put the Mill View Mural in place last year)
This truly magnificent new Mural at the Mill Race on Station Road, Millstreet has just been so creatively designed by Murals.ie (the same Artistic Company that put the superb Mill View Mural in place last year).  We thank Jerry Buckley of Dooneen for alerting us to it.   Apparently this particular Mural was completed in a day.   Our compliments to Millstreet Tidy Towns Association for continuing to beautify Millstreet in such a wonderful manner especially in advance of  EJC2014 and the European Pony Championschips 2014 where part of our Town Tours will pass in this most historic part of Millstreet.   Well done also to the O’Regan Family who have been so very supportive in the creation of these splendid and much admired Murals.   Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Cloghoula N.S. First Holy Communion in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Ballydaly on Saturday, 24th May 2014

First Holy Communicants from Cloghoula N.S. pictured in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly on Saturday, 24th May with Canon John Fitzgerald and Teachers Mary Murphy and Joanne Murphy. We thanks Justin Black of Justborn Photography, Millstreet for the excellent picture. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
First Holy Communicants from Cloghoula N.S. pictured in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly on Saturday, 24th May with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. , Principal Mary Murphy (on right) and Teacher Joanne Murphy.
We thank Justin Black of Justborn Photography, Millstreet for the excellent picture. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Death Notice: Patricia Kelly, Coomlogane

Patricia Kelly, CoomloganeKELLY (Coomlogane, Millstreet and formerly Glounthaune, Cullen): On May 30, 2014, very peacefully, with her family, in the exceptional care of the staff of Marymount Hospice, PATRICIA (nee McSwiney), beloved wife of the late Pat, treasured mother of Aedamur, Joe, Pádraig, Orla, Seán and the late Liam. Very sadly missed by her loving family, her sisters Eithne (Pyne), Anne (Murphy) and Mary, her cherished grandchildren Caitlín and Colm, daughter-in-law Patricia and daughter-in-law to be Fiona, son-in-law Gerard Corkery, her brother- in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends, near and far.
Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this (Saturday) evening from 5.30pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Sunday) at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Death Notice: Matt Daly, Dysert

DALY (Dysert, Dromagh): On May 30, 2014, following an accident, MATT, beloved husband of Eilish (nee O’Leary) and much loved father of Matthew and Bernie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, brothers Pat, Michael, Dan and John, sisters Breda (McCarthy), Eileen (O’Flynn) and Kathleen (Collins), brothers-in-law Jerry, Joe, Mike and Connie (O’Leary), sisters-in-law Helen, Mary, Margaret, Eileen, Catherine (Cronin) and Eileen (Murphy), uncle Mikie (O’Flynn), nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his home on this (Saturday) evening with Rosary at 9pm. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on tomorrow (Sunday) evening from 7pm to 9pm. Reception into St. John’s Church, Dromagh, on Monday for 2pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Fursey’s Cemetery, Banteer.

June Outdoor Adventure Festival

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There’s a competition to name this baby deer this weekend !

Preparation is underway for the Outdoor Adventure Festival at Millstreet Country Park this weekend. There’s activities and entertainment for all:

  • A Spirited Duck Race down the stream
  • A Wildlife Arts and Crafts area
  • A Mini Bus as intrepid explorers journey into the wild to catch a glimpse of the wild woodland creatures and the baby red deer en route.
  • “Name the Deer Competition” – this competition will be running both Sunday and Monday of the June weekend
  • Bouncing Castle, Face Painting, & Music

Kids under 16 years old are FREE admission to the park and dogs are welcome also once on a leash.

Toonsbridge 10 Walk Challenge 2014 in aid of the Childrens WARD at CUH

2014-06-01 ToonsBridge 10 Walk ChallengeThe Toonsbridge 10 Walk Challenge 2014 in aid of the Childrens WARD at CUH, will take place around the Clara Loop on this coming Sunday (June 1st ’14).

Officially the walk starts at 12noon, but this year many people prefer to start earlier so organsiers will be there with registration book at 11am. Starting point down Clara Rd. Many of our walkers have sponsorship cards but most prefer to make a donation in the box when they register.

The organisers would be delighted if people from the Millstreet locality joined us on this.

For more details or details of the remaining 6 walks, email <email>, or check their Facebook Page

Update (4th June): Photos from the very successful walk can be seen here

[read more …] “Toonsbridge 10 Walk Challenge 2014 in aid of the Childrens WARD at CUH”