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 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)

[read more …] “Millstreet in the News – 3rd May 2014”

The Wonderful Wedding Today of Denise & Diarmuid in Millstreet

At St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet in the afternoon today the wonderful wedding of Denise Gallagher and Diarmuid O'Keeffe took place in excellent weather and in the exquisite setting of the beautifully adorned Church. We thank the Happy Couple for permitting us to share the occasion on our website. Sincere congratulations to Denise and Diarmuid. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
At St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet in the afternoon today the wonderful wedding of Denise Gallagher and Diarmuid O’Keeffe took place in excellent weather and in the exquisite setting of the beautifully adorned Church. We thank the Happy Couple for permitting us to share the occasion on our website. Sincere congratulations to Denise and Diarmuid. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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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

In the exquisite setting of the Church of the Little Flower at Drishane Castle, Millstreet an international celebration of Choral Music featuring The Duhallow Choral Society (pictured above) and Sweden's Christianstad's Motet Choir (below) took place on Friday evening, 2nd May 2014. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
In the exquisite setting of the Church of the Little Flower at Drishane Castle, Millstreet an international celebration of Choral Music featuring The Duhallow Choral Society (pictured above) and Sweden’s Christianstad’s Motet Choir (below) took place on Friday evening, 2nd May 2014. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

14Evening in the Castle 2nd May 2014 -80031Evening in the Castle 2nd May 2014 -80061Evening in the Castle 2nd May 2014 -800This 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

2014-05-03 The Cork Senior B Camogie Team - league 2 champions after they defeated Down in Clane
[read more …] “Alanna & Kate in All-Ireland Camogie Finals this weekend”

Last Chance To See “The Sound of Music” @ Briery Gap, Macroom!

This sell out show only has 3 performances left!

Don’t miss the popular “The Sound of Music” @ Briery Gap

Saturday @ 8.00pm
Sunday @ 8.00pm & 3.00pm 

Tickets €16.00 OR children matinee special €12.00

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

2014-05-24 Anne Casey joy memorial run 01 - headerThe 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”

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

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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.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1215”

Special May Offers at Nail Bar in West End, Millstreet

Nail Treatment in Millstreet-800Nail 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

It's been a few years since we've seen the truly wonderful sight of the Big Top in Millstreet. The splendidly colourful Circus Gerbola is presently located in the very picturesque setting of the Los Zarcos Soccer Pitch at Station Road, Millstreet until the final performance of the Circus on Tuesday, 29th April. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
It’s been a few years since we’ve seen the truly wonderful sight of the Big Top in Millstreet. The splendidly colourful Circus Gerbola is presently located in the very picturesque setting of the Los Zarcos Soccer Pitch at Station Road, Millstreet until the final performance of the Circus on Tuesday, 29th April. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
We thank Ronan Galvin for alerting us to the Circus Poster.
We thank Ronan Galvin for alerting us to the Circus Poster.

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“Round the Fireside” Recordings Focus on the Bealtaine Festival 2014…First of Two Recordings Now Being Broadcast on c103 Until 11.00pm

The enthusiastic group of people from Duhallow and beyond who recently participated in two "Round the Fireside" radio programmes with Jimmy Reidy on c103 where the focus was on the forthcoming Bealtaine Festival which is being coordinated by Louise Burke of IRD Duhallow and her dedicated team. The c103 programmes will be broadcast on Monday, 28th April 2014 and on Monday, 19th May at 9.50 pm. The recordings took place in Freemount's Heritage Centre. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
The enthusiastic group of people from Duhallow and beyond who recently participated in two “Round the Fireside” radio programmes with Jimmy Reidy on c103 where the focus was on the forthcoming Bealtaine Festival which is being coordinated by Louise Burke of IRD Duhallow and her dedicated team. The c103 programmes will be broadcast on Monday, 28th April 2014 and on Monday, 19th May at 9.50 pm. The recordings took place in Freemount’s Heritage Centre. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

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> )

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The Funnel Cloud as it passed over the Bealach (the shoulder of Clara Mountain) at 17:27hr before slowly dispersing – photo taken by Aleksandra Cashman from the fountain beside the main building at Millstreet Country Park
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The funnel cloud as it passed behind Clara mountain – photo taken from Minor Row by photographer Áine O’Neill on her phone [see her photography website ainesphotography.com]
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Funnel cloud over Clara probably when it was dispersing – taken from Cloghoulabeg by James Cronin

[read more …] “Large Funnel Cloud / Tornado Sweeps past Clara”

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

There was a large attendance at the 3pm Divine Mercy Ceremony on this Sunday, 27th April at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet. Here we view some images from the very popular annual spiritual occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
There was a large attendance at the 3pm Divine Mercy Ceremony on this Sunday, 27th April in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Here we view some images from the very popular annual spiritual occasion. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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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 !

MonsterMac Sports Winner

Pictured right is 2014-04-26 Donal Kelleher from Aubane who won the Sports Section of the MonsterMacDonal Kelleher from Aubane who won the Sports Section of the MonsterMac today.

The MonsterMac was organised by St.John’s GAA Club, and based out of Millstreet Country Park, and included mountain running, cycling and canoeing, and in very wet and windy conditions this morning.

[Photo thanks to John F Kelleher]

See lots of more photos from today on the MonsterMac Facebook Page

[read more …] “MonsterMac Sports Winner”

Parish Newsletter – 27th April 2014 – Divine Mercy Sunday

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Second Sunday of Saster – Divine Mercy Sunday 27th April, 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:

Mass Intentions this Week-end:
 [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 27th April 2014 – Divine Mercy Sunday”

LTV2 Programme 240 (Number 20 of 2014 Season) Now Online

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 240 is now online right here on millstreet.ie and on the LTV2 Facebook Page or you can tune in on your TV Screen this Sunday Evening April 27 at 8.00pm for the Repeat Showing of this Programme.

[read more …] “LTV2 Programme 240 (Number 20 of 2014 Season) Now Online”

Disabled Drivers Association Collection Generously Supported

The Organisers of the recent church gate collection outside St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet wish to express sincere thank to all who contributed a total of €916.00 to the collection on behalf of the Disabled Drivers Association. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The Organisers of the recent church gate collection outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet wish to express sincere thanks to all who contributed a total of €916.00 to the collection on behalf of the Disabled Drivers Association. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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