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Wonderfully Successful Dromtariffe Seniors Party 2014 on Sunday

Fr. Liam Comer with Ted Collins, Knockcahill, Rathcoole and Julia Dunne, Dysert, Dromagh - the two most senior people at Sunday's Dromtariffe Seniors Party 2014. — Fr. Liam Comer with Ted Collins, Knockcahill, Rathcoole and Julia Dunne, Dysert, Dromagh – the two most senior people at Sunday’s very successful Dromtariffe Seniors Party 2014. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

**Celebration of Mass in advance of the serving of a superb dinner.**

The splendidly dedicated Team of Organisers at Sunday's (16th Feb.) Seniors Party in Dromtariffe Community Hall. — **The splendidly dedicated Team of Organisers at Sunday’s (16th Feb.) Seniors Party in Dromtariffe Community Hall.**

A marvellous new dimension this year with four Therapeutic Hand Care Personnel providing an excellent service to several people present at the Party. Here we see Mary O’Sullivan receiving this much appreciated service from Breeda Kelleher.

Lots more pictures in the days ahead of this truly enjoyable and well organised annual event.

Aftermath of Storm Darwin 2014 in Millstreet – A Tour of the Area

Some years ago we shared our Snow Tour of Millstreet following one of the coldest Winters we had ever experienced. Last Wednesday, 12th February 2014, Ireland experienced the very significant Storm Darwin with hurricane force winds. Millstreet felt the intensity of the storm between 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm approximately. On Saturday Brendan Murphy and I toured the area to witness and record the aftermath of Storm Darwin. The number of well established trees felled was quite phenomenal. These you will note on our tour which started at Clara Road where we met James L. Moynihan. We then proceeded to Station Road where Con Coakley shared a picture of himself with behind him one of the many trees across the road which blocked traffic access for hours. When we reached the Glebe Road we met with Michael Thornton working on the storm clearance. We next viewed Drishane and Cashman’s Park. We came across large trees the roots of which just left the wet ground and toppled into fields as well as across roads. We also got to record scenes near Kilmeedy and Cloghoula. Everyone with whom we chatted for an LTV2 feature all indicated that they had never experienced such severe hurricane force winds. Hopefully this storm of 2014 will not be experienced again for decades. One uplifting sign we noted on the sunny Saturday – daffodils are beginning to shoot from the ground….Spring is on the way! We hope that you will enjoy observing our Storm Tour 2014 where we share some 47 images of the weather related happening in Millstreet. Special thanks to Brendan Murphy of LTV2 Millstreet who motivated our tour and drove to the various locations. (S.R.)

Here now are the remaining 42 images of the aftermath of [read more …] “Aftermath of Storm Darwin 2014 in Millstreet – A Tour of the Area”

Death Notice: Pauline Lyons, Station House & Dooneen

LYONS (Station House and Dooneen, Millstreet): On February 14, 2014, peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after an illness bravely borne, PAULINE (nee Fogarty), formerly of Lower Bluepool, Kanturk, beloved wife of the late Donal (Dan) Lyons, and loving mother of Mary, Philip, Ann, John, Fergus, Ronnie (Veronica), Donal and Stephen and sister of the late Paddy, Brendan, Tess, Maureen, Ann and mother-in-law of the late Seán Golden. Deeply regret- ted by her loving family, daughters-in-law Catherine, Kathleen, Anne-Maria, Tamara, and Laura, grandchildren, sister Bid brothers, Moss, Michael, Ned and John, sisters-in- law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing on this Saturday evening at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, from 5.30pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Sunday, at 11.30am. Funeral afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Lord is my Shepherd

Parish Newsletter – 16th February, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 16^th February, 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: Pauline Lyons, Station Road; Mary Cronin, Main Street; Joe O’Callaghan, Limerick; Bridie O’Leary (nee Looney) formerly of Milleen, Cullen & Pearl River, New York

Meeting Minister Seán Sherlock in Millstreet on Friday

By sheer chance we happened to meet with the Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock while he was shopping at Supervalu, Millstreet on Friday, 14th Feb. 2014. Michele O'Callaghan (pictured) and I recalled the memory of Seán's late Dad, Joe who was so well known in Millstreet. As always, Seán is as friendly and obliging as when I knew him many years ago when I taught in his primary school in Mallow - St. Patrick's Patrician N.S.. (S.R.) — By sheer chance we happened to meet with the Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock, while he was shopping at Supervalu, Millstreet on Friday, 14th Feb. 2014. Michele O’Callaghan (pictured) and I recalled with Seán the memory of Seán’s late Dad, Joe who was so well known and very popular in Millstreet. As always, Seán is as friendly and obliging as when I knew him many years ago when I taught in his primary school in Mallow – St. Patrick’s Patrician N.S.. **Click on the picture to enlarge.** (S.R.)

Celebrating St. Valentine’s Weekend 2014 in Millstreet

Millstreet Shops celebrate St. Valentine's Weekend in style. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — Millstreet Shops celebrate St. Valentine’s Weekend in style. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

When will your Electricity be back?

Wednesday’s Storm which was named Darwin, caused many faults to the electricity network locally (as well as frightening the life out of most of us), and lots of us have no electricity or the electricity is coming and going. ESB Networks have released the following information on when we may get back to normality:

Friday 14th	Saturday 15th	Sunday 16th	Monday 17th
(1,250 customers) Sneem, Rangue	(1,150) Millstreet, Knocknagree, Kilcummin, Ballygiblin,	(1150) Boherbue, Cullen, Rathcoole,Coolkereen, Meelin, Farranfore, Flintfield, Barraduff, Farranfore,	(670) Valentia, Waterville, Banteer, Rockchapel, Castlemaine, Killorglin, Flintfield, parts of Millstreet, Killorglin, Countess Road, Torc

The table above is from 8:30pm Feb 14th. For more (up to date) information have a look at updatesfromesb.com

Mark Ellis Lines Out for Cork on Saturday Night

We thank Tony McCaul for the following important G.A.A. update:

The Cork Senior hurling team for the opening game of the Allianz Leagues v Limerick on Saturday night at 7pm in Páirc uí Rinn will line out as follows:

1. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
2. Shane O’Neill (Bishopstown) 3. Stephen Mc Donnell (Glen Rovers) 4. Kilian Murphy (Erin’s Own)
5. Stephen White (Ballygarvan) 6. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh) 7. Mark Ellis (Millstreet)
8. Daniel Kearney(Sarsfields) 9. Lorcan McLoughlin (Kanturk)
10. Conor Lehane (Midleton) 11. Cian McCarthy (Sarsfields) 12. Rob O’Shea (Carrigaline)
13. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers) 14. Aidan Walsh (Kanturk) 15. Stephen Moylan (Douglas)

LTV Broadcast Update – LTV2 Programme 231 Will Be Available Shortly

As expected, the present weather conditions have affected the broadcasts of LTV. While it was not possible to transmit programmes this Wednesday or Thursday it is hoped that if weather permits and if necessary repairs are completed, Sunday, 16th February, will see the broadcast of our weekly programmes from LTV1, LTV2 and the Sunday Special from 5.30pm. We shall keep you updated here on our website. I have LTV2 Programme 231 ready to deliver to Bernard Crowley for uploading on the Millstreet website. In the programme we travel briefly to Rossbeigh as well as sharing the Boeing Cheque 2014 Presentation. We have a delightful musical treat from Rockchapel where through the kindness of Jack Roche we share highlights of a brilliant new video of a Bruach na Carraige Musical Journey through the History of Ireland. And there’s lots more! (S.R.)

Millstreet GAA Club Officially Launches “Thousandaire” Fundraising Project

Pictured as the official launch at Colemans, Millstreet of the "Thousandaire" Fundraising Project by Millstreet GAA Club. Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — Pictured on Tuesday, 11th February 2014 at the official launch in Colemans, Millstreet of the “Thousandaire” Fundraising Project by Millstreet GAA Club. Lots more pictures to follow later. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Welcoming Stephanie to The Wallis Arms Hotel Team

Head Chef Kevin Fleming (centre) welcomes Chef Stephanie Heffernan (second from right) to The Wallis Arms Kitchen Team. — with Petra Dietz, Stephanie Heffernan and Mateusz Dudek. — Head Chef Kevin Fleming (centre) welcomes Chef Stephanie Heffernan (fourth from left) to The Wallis Arms Kitchen Team. — with Petra Dietz and Mateusz Dudek. Many thanks to Billy Sheahan (first from left) for alerting us to this important update. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Regional Report 1205 – 11th February 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1205 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather cold and frosty Tuesday morning.

Today I want to send special greetings to a very lucky lady who attended the Bearra Dinner in Cork on Saturday Night. Mary Murphy from Nadd was lucky enough to have her tickets pulled from the drum no less than six times on the night and her pal Christina O Shea won twice. The Raffle was all for a good cause and raised €1,000 for Brú Columbanus, so everybody was a winner.
And this week we mourn the passing of one of our most esteemed ladies at the wonderful age of 96. The gentle Mary Cronin of the renowned paper shop in the Main St. Cronin’s Shop was like was a beehive in the old days, the only place selling the Cork Examiner the crowds flocked there every morning to get what was the only means of getting the daily news at the time. Children dropped in to get a nib for a pen or a rubber of a copybook on their way to school. Old women for a pinch of snuff which was weighed out on the brass balance scales that hung from the ceiling. But like so many others, modern methods took over and we had to move with them.

In spite of her great age, we hate to think she’s gone. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1205 – 11th February 2014”

Games Day at Millstreet Community School – Mon. 3rd March 2014

Games will include bingo, scrabble, various card games, draughts, and chess.

Contact John Magee (029 70087) for more details

Death Notice: Mary Cronin

CRONIN (Millstreet): On February 8, 2014, peacefully, in the excellent care of the matron and staff of Millstreet Community Hospital, MARY, beloved daughter of the late Anne and Cornelius Cronin, Main Street, Millstreet. Deeply regretted by her loving relatives and very dear friends and neighbours. She will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet this Monday evening from 6.30pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Drishane Cemetery.

2014-02-10 Mary Cronin in her shop on Main Street — A really lovely lady, Mary Cronin sits in her shop on the Main Street in Millstreet. The photo is from the 1990’s, and it appeared in the 2013 Millstreet Calendar.

A different Millstreet in 1993 – Eurovision Year.

Cork Music Station Celebrates Its Second Birthday in Carriganima

Presentation of awards to dedicated DJs of Cork Music Station at The Pub in Carriganima on the celebration of the second birthday of CMS. Two more talented DJs are missing from this particular picture but also received their awards from the chief Coordinator of CMS, William Fitzgera;d. here we share the first selection of images from the very happy and enjoyable occasion. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) — Presentation of awards to dedicated DJs of Cork Music Station at The Pub in Carriganima on the celebration of the second birthday of CMS. Two more talented DJs are missing from this particular picture but also received their awards from the chief Coordinator of CMS, William Fitzgerald. Here we share the first selection of images from the very happy and enjoyable occasion. *Click on the pictures to enlarge.* (S.R.)

A very special cake in the shape of a computer showing the image of CMS being broadcast online was presented to the CMS Team by Seán Murphy of “The Pub” in Carriganima and a special collection for Barry O’Halloran’s inspiring Fund in aid of [read more …] “Cork Music Station Celebrates Its Second Birthday in Carriganima”

Boeing Swim 2014 Cheque Presentation to Cork Mental Health Foundation

Following a most successful Boeing New Year Swim 2014 a hugely impressive cheque of €3,920.00 was presented to Brendan McCarthy (pictured at centre behind cheque), Development Manager, Cork Mental Health Foundation by the Boeing Swim Committee at Tarrant’s Bridge Bar, Millstreet on Friday, 7th Feb. 2014. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Some of the excellent information leaflets available at the event. Lots more information on www.corkmentalhealth.com**

**Dedicated participants in the annual Boeing Swim with Supporters.**

**Enjoying the delicious refreshments at the Presentation.**

**The many kind Sponsors of the Annual Event.**

John Tarrant covered the event for the newspapers while Brendan Murphy and I recorded for LTV2 to be [read more …] “Boeing Swim 2014 Cheque Presentation to Cork Mental Health Foundation”