Five is the popular number in today’s date – 5/5/’14 !
Enthusiastic Response to Millstreet Juvenile GAA Fun Walk Today
Every young participant was presented with a memento watch with its red strap. Nature was at its best for the walk with very colourful flowers looking so fresh due to [read more …] “Enthusiastic Response to Millstreet Juvenile GAA Fun Walk Today”
May Sunday Mass from Shrone Being Broadcast Presently on LTV
If you are fortunate enough to receive the LTV on-air signal on UHF 30 or UHF 35 you may be interested to learn that at this very moment today’s Mass recorded by LTV’s Dan Joe Kelleher at the City in Shrone is presently being broadcast. The signal is quite good at the moment. (S.R.)
Guinness Book of Records – Welly Walk
Glenflesk GAA are appealing to all individuals, sports clubs, groups, businesses and voluntary organisations to come together on Sunday May 11th for the “Rentokil Initial Welly Run”. The walk starts at 12 noon from the Brehon hotel, with registration from 10:15 at the INEC (€5 per person, €20 per family). Remember: it’s actually a walk not a run.
The 1km walk will be led out by none other than signing sensation Nathan Carter. The organisers of the event have asked everyone to rally together, wear your club colours, dress up with your wellies and help to break a Word Record! They need in excess of 2,000 people to take part. [read more …] “Guinness Book of Records – Welly Walk”
Parish Newsletter – 4th May, 2014 – third Sunday of Easter
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday of Easter – 4th 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: Tom Murphy, Claramore; Mary Ann Kelleher, Gneeves, Mary Walsh (nee Kelleher), Leytonstone & Minor Row; Margaret Barrett, The Square; Margaret Murphy, Reading & Cahirdowney; Barry Kelleher, London & Minor Row. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 4th May, 2014 – third Sunday of Easter”
Mercy / GAA Fun Walk
Millstreet Juvenile GAA Fun Walk May 5th @ 12pm from the GAA Hall.
The sponsored walk is to raise funds for our club and the Mercy Hospital.
There will be a choice of two routes (Weather Permitting)
- Route A) GAA Hall- Up Clara Mountain- Back to GAA Hall
- Route B) GAA Hall- Drishane Loop- Back to GAA Hall.
All children must be accompanied by an adult for the walk. Light refreshments will be served afterwards in the GAA hall. Your support is greatly appreciated !
contact Eileen for details: <email>
Millstreet Juvenile GAA braved inclement weather on Bank Holiday for fund raising walk in aid of Mercy Hospital pic.twitter.com/nLWFk4TmFv
— John Tarrant (@jgtarrant) May 5, 2014
Millstreet in the News – 3rd May 2014
Vote for people not the political party– politicians are feeling the unmerciful wrath while they try their best to campaign for not just one election, but two | Joanne O’Riordan in the Irish Examiner (5th May)
Penne Pasta Primavera (or How to use up leftover veg!) – part of the Food Dudes healthy eating programme in our primary schools | St.Brendan’s Blog (3rd May)
Welcome Day for all prospective students at St.Brendan’s NS Rathcoole May is on 30th | St.Brendan’s Blog (2nd May)
Ireland’s Highest Pub – “The Top of Coom” has reopened after being burned to the ground in May 2012. Lady of the house Eileen Creedon hails from Mushera | The Kerryman (2nd May) [also Irish Examiner , Examiner (March 5th), West Cork Times]
An anonymous donation of €16,000 in old money (£ punts) was found behind statue in St.Patrick’s, and been added to the Church Restoration Fund | Irish Catholic (2nd May) [also Journal.ie ]
Dramatic Funnel Cloud spotted near Millstreet – A rare cloud funnel formation was spotted in Cork on Sunday evening – | Journal.ie (30th April) [also see all the photos / video we have on the event]
Monument in memory of Brian Boru’s Brother – ONE of the significant families in Irish history were remembered by Kilcorney Heritage Group in a commemorative event that recalled the death of Brian Boru’s elder brother, King Mahon, the then leader of the Dál Cais | The Corkman (29th April)
Remembering those who lost lives for independence – Millstreet marked the 1916 Easter Rising and those involved in the War of Independence at an impressive ceremony in the Town Square on Easter Sunday. | The Corkman (29th April)
MonsterMac: Another adventure race success for Skibbereen’s Claire O’Donovan | Southern Star (29th April)
Very interesting “Family Pods” located neat the Kerryman’s Table | Kerry Echo (29th April)
Results of the Munster Mountain Running Association (MMRA) Claragh Mountain Trail Race | Cork Running Blog (28th April)
Selfies, Messi and my 18th birthday | Joanne O’Riordan in the Irish Examiner (28th April)
The Wonderful Wedding Today of Denise & Diarmuid in Millstreet
Every happiness to Denise and Diarmuid for the future. Here we share three more pictures from the [read more …] “The Wonderful Wedding Today of Denise & Diarmuid in Millstreet”
Superb Evening of International Choral Music at Drishane on Friday
This has been one of the many splendid activities during the IRD Duhallow-coordinated Bealtaine Festival 2014. Marvellous refreshments were served in Drishane Hall after the magnificent performances on the memorable evening. Here we share a further selection of pictures from the wonderfully uplifting occasion which has been recorded for [read more …] “Superb Evening of International Choral Music at Drishane on Friday”
Alanna & Kate in All-Ireland Camogie Finals this weekend
Millstreet Camogie Club would like to wish Alanna Barry & Kate O Keeffe the very best of luck in this weekends All Ireland Finals with Cork.
- Kate will be looking to put in a repeat performance against Limerick in the All Ireland Minor A Final Replay on Saturday in Charleville at 2.30pm. Kate scored a massive 3:1 in last week’s decider to ensure Cork would live to fight another day! Result: Limerick 3-11 Cork 1-9 🙁 [ reports: Hogan Stand, the Score ]
- Alanna will be lining out with the Cork Senior B Team who will face Down in Clane, Co. Kildare on Sunday at 2.30pm in the 2014 Irish Daily Star National League Division 2 Final [preview] Result: Cork 1-12 Down 2-6 🙂 [Reports: the Score ]
Best of luck girls!!!
Added 4th May: Pictured below is the Cork Senior B team that beat Down, and the winning Goal
[read more …] “Alanna & Kate in All-Ireland Camogie Finals this weekend”
Last Chance To See “The Sound of Music” @ Briery Gap, Macroom!
The Pageturners Children’s Book Club – Cookie
Death Notice: Margaret Barrett, The Square
BARRETT (The Square, Millstreet): On May 1, 2014, peacefully, at the family home, MARGARET (nee Murphy), wife of the late Richard, and sister of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by her children Dick, Tom, Teresa, Ted and Maria, daughter-in-law Beverley, her sister Nellie, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Rosary on this Friday evening at 9pm. Reposing on tomorrow, Saturday, from 5.30pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in Drishane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Millstreet Hospital.
Death Notice: Mary Walsh, formerly of Minor Row
WALSH (Leytonstone, London and formerly of Minor Row, Millstreet): On April 24, 2014, peacefully, after a long illness, MARY (nee Kelleher), beloved wife of the late Ernie and much loved mother of Bill and Angela (Twomey) and sister of Kathleen, and sister to the late Monica, Denis and John. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Helen, son-in-law Jerry, sister-in-law Anne, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.Requiescat in pace.
Reposing tomorrow, Saturday, from 2pm at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, followed by removal at 3.30pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, at 4pm. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
Anne Casey Joy Classic Car Run – May 24th
The Ring of Beara will once again provide the route for the fourth annual Anne Casey Joy Classic Car Run which has raised over €10,000 for charity.
The car run begins from the Gleneagle/Brehon Hotel, Killarney at 11am on Saturday, May 24th, and will set off on a route over Molls Gap and the Tim Healy Pass to a rest halt in Castletownbere, returning to Kenmare via Cods Head and Kilmackillogue for a well deserved meal in the Brook Lane Hotel.
This years charity is the Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus. Anne’s brothers, Declan, John and Martin and their friends in the Irish Escort Owners club organise the annual event along with Anne’s husband Billy.
The first run in 2010 raised €4,500 for the palliative care unit in Kerry General Hospital. The following year, €2,500 was raised for [read more …] “Anne Casey Joy Classic Car Run – May 24th”
Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair at M.C.P. on Sunday
Death Notice: Mary Anne Kelleher, Gneeves
KELLEHER (Gneeves, Millstreet): On April 30, 2014, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of Mallow General Hospital, MARY ANN (nee Mullane), beloved wife of the late Dan, sister of the late Abina, mother-in-law of the late Francis and Eamonn, beloved mother of Kathleen, Noel, Sheila, Michael and the late Peter. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.Rest in peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Friday evening from 6pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Saturday, at 10am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Death Notice: Tom Murphy, Claramore
MURPHY (Claramore, Millstreet): On April 28, 2014, peacefully, in the tender care of the matron, nurses and staff at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet, TOM, late of Tankardstown and Windsor, brother of the late Denis, Pat, Bill and John and brother-in-law of the late Michael McCormick. Deeply regretted and loved brother of Tim, Jerry, Eily, Nora and Mary, brother- in-law John Breadhaur, sisters-in-law Teresa, Betty and Noreen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Wednesday evening at 6.30pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
LTV2 Programme 241 (Number 21 of 2014 Season) Now Online
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 241 is now online right here on millstreet.ie and on the LTV2 Facebook Page or you can tune in on your TV Screen this Thursday Evening May 1 at 10.00pm with a Repeat Showing of this Programme on next Sunday Evening May 4 at 8.00pm
[read more …] “LTV2 Programme 241 (Number 21 of 2014 Season) Now Online”
Regional Report 1215
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1215 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful sunny Tuesday Morning. The last one in April.
Well we’ve been known for lots of big and unusual things here in Millstreet over the years, But this week we’ve clocked up a real cracker. When we got our very own Tornado to settle on Clara Mountain on Sunday
evening. Well done to all those who captured it on camera, and in no time it was making news in places as far away as Australia.
National Schools – Rescheduled Easter Disco
Special May Offers at Nail Bar in West End, Millstreet
Nail Bar@InstyleHairDesign in West End, Millstreet
offering Pedicure treatment from 1st May 2014.
Also manicures, gel nails and Gelish available here.
Special Offer for month of May
Free File & Polish on hands
when you do Spa Pedicure !!!!!
Book now: 086-3570214 or 029-21846
Get ready for Summer!
Wonderfully Colourful Circus Gerbola at Station Road Today and Tomorrow
“Round the Fireside” Recordings Focus on the Bealtaine Festival 2014…First of Two Recordings Now Being Broadcast on c103 Until 11.00pm
Springer Spaniel Found
A brown and white Springer Spaniel has been found in the Cullen area
Contact 0877622139 ( 087-7623139 )
mdc: Please note that an incorrect phone number was listed initially
Large Funnel Cloud / Tornado Sweeps past Clara
From 5:10 to 5:25pm yesterday evening (Sunday April 27th 2014) , there was incessant thunder and lightening coming from the Ballydaly/Clara direction. It was really scary for many but out of the thunderstorm appeared a large funnel cloud, which wasn’t far from touching the ground and becoming a tornado. It was captured on camera by a few, and these are shown below. We’d like to hear your experience of the storm, and if you have reports of any damage or more photos if you have them by leaving a comment below, or by email: <email> )
[read more …] “Large Funnel Cloud / Tornado Sweeps past Clara”
A Sunday Meeting After Mass
John Murphy, Kildinan & Millstreet
The death has occurred of John Murphy, Kildinan, Cork.
Murphy (Bushy Park, Watergrasshill): On April 26, 2014, peacefully, at his residence, in his 101st year, JOHN, late of Millstreet and Ballinagree. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (née Kelleher) and dear father of Mary, Eileen, Pat, Sheila and Chris. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends especially those in Cluan Dara and the Wednesday Club.
Reposing at his residence from 3pm on Monday followed by Prayers at 6pm. Arriving at 7pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Watergrasshill. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Ballinaltig Cemetery. May he rest in peace. [rip]
Photo: St. John’s Well Mass in June 1993 from Millstreet Museum Archives
Impressive Attendance at Divine Mercy Sunday Ceremony 2014
During the hour-long ceremony Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. reminded the congregation that today was also so very historic in that two Popes were canonised in Rome – John xx111 and John Paul11. Great credit is due to the organisers of the Millstreet occasion. People travel quite a distance to attend this [read more …] “Impressive Attendance at Divine Mercy Sunday Ceremony 2014”
Millstreet Juvenile GAA Fun Walk – May 5th
Millstreet Juvenile GAA Fun Walk May 5th @ 12pm from the GAA Hall.
The sponsored walk is to raise funds for our club and the Mercy Hospital.
There will be a choice of two routes (Weather Permitting:
- Route A: GAA Hall- Up Clara Mountain- Back to GAA Hall…Route
- Route B: GAA Hall- Drishane Loop- Back to GAA Hall.
Sponsor cards will be distributed to the schools. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the walk. Light refreshments will be served afterwards in the GAA hall. Your support is greatly appreciated !