Parish Newsletter – 6th October 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 6th October, 2013

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:             Brendan Dennehy, New York & Lackabawn

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Billy Coleman Model Rally Car Display at Millstreet Museum Coordinated by Seán Buckley on Saturday, 5th October 2013

We thank Seán Buckley of Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Kilcorney (son of Catherine and the late Seán Buckley who was synonymous with Kilcorney Feis) for this excellent poster and for offering to coordinate this fascinating Exhibition at Millstreet Museum to coincide with the upcoming prestigious Cork 20 Motor Rally in Millstreet. Click on the poster to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Seán Buckley of Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Kilcorney (son of Catherine and the late Seán Buckley who was synonymous with Kilcorney Feis) for this excellent poster and for offering to coordinate this fascinating Exhibition at Millstreet Museum to coincide with the upcoming prestigious Cork 20 Motor Rally in Millstreet. Click on the poster to enlarge. (S.R.)

Friday Launch of Cork 20 Motor Rally 2013 in Millstreet

A wonderful atmosphere at The Square on Friday night as Cork 20 Motor Rally was launched. Taking part was the Millstreet Pipe Band who for the first time marched up the Rally Ramp to the delight of the many enthusiastic spectators. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A wonderful atmosphere at The Square on Friday night as Cork 20 Motor Rally was launched. Taking part was the Millstreet Pipe Band who for the first time marched up the Rally Ramp to the delight of the many enthusiastic spectators. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Judy Hurley, Boherbue

HURLEY (Knocknageeha, Boherbue and formerly of Thornbury, Bristol): On October 1, 2013, passed away, peacefully, after a short illness, at Mallow General Hospital, JUDY. Lovingly remembered by her sons Steven and Daniel, daughter Maria, sister Jean, her son-in-law Michael Lucey, daughter-in-law Babera, brother-in-law Raymond, grandchildren David, Ryan and Nicola, great-granddaughter Ruby, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Friday evening from 5pm. Removal (same evening) to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 7pm. Cremation on tomorrow, Saturday, at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.

Cork 20 International Rally Preview

Josh Moffett will be looking to repeat his Ulster Rally performance (pic Kevin Glendinning)The Irish Tarmac Rally Championship rolls into Millstreet this weekend for the Cork 20 International Rally. Since 1993, Cork has provided the final round of the championship and over those 20 years the event has thrown up a few real surprise results. James Cullen taking an outright win in a Group N Escort Cosworth in ‘93, Stephen Finlay throwing away the title in ’94, Gabriel Snow taking a surprise win in ’96 and Ian Greer doing the same in ’98 are the ones that immediately spring to mind but the championship contenders this year will be hoping for no such surprises.

Garry Jennings heads to Cork at the summit of the championship standings. The Fermanagh based driver will once again team up with experienced co-driver Rory Kennedy and Jennings doesn’t even need to win in Cork to take his maiden Irish Tarmac Championship. With dropped scores from the opening round in Galway taken into account Jennings’ total of 63 becomes 52 while Donagh Kelly, who lies second in the championship goes from … read the full rally preview on motorsport.ie

Millstreet Prepares for Cork 20 Motor Rally 2013

With lots of black-and-white chequered flags on display Millstreet is preparing for a very special weekend of Motor Rally features celebrating the 2013 Cork 20 in our area. Superb exhibitions of model cars appear not only at The Square but also on Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. by Seán Buckley at Millstreet Museum. Here we share some of the preparatory images. (S.R.)
With lots of black-and-white chequered flags on display Millstreet is preparing for a very special weekend of Motor Rally features celebrating the 2013 Cork 20 in our area. Superb exhibitions of model cars appear not only at The Square but also on Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. by Seán Buckley at Millstreet Museum. Here we share some of the preparatory images.   Click on the pictures to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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While much of the focus over the weekend will be on the actual Rally itself and at the Rally Centre in Green Glens –   Millstreet Town will be very much featured at the opening and closing stages with Millstreet Pipe Band performing.   We feature further images from  [read more …] “Millstreet Prepares for Cork 20 Motor Rally 2013”

Computers for Parents Course

Computers for Parents Course 

Cork Education and Training Board

 Millstreet Adult Learning Centre

Thursday mornings 10am-12noon or afternoons 2pm – 4pm

COURSE TITLE

COURSE CONTENT

Computers for Parents

  • Ø Learning computer & internet basics
  • Ø Tips to protect your child online
  • Ø Exploring social networking sites i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube et cetera recognising the benefits & risks.
  • Ø Using email and attachments
  • Ø Understanding phishing & spam

Places are limited

If you are interested in attending this course or would like more information, please call or text Aine @ 086-7707301

Like us on Facebook: Millstreet Adult Learning Centre

*start date finalised when numbers are reached

Superb Musical Presentation at “Trad for Trócaire”

A superb presentation of music and song by the wonderfully talented Students of Millstreet Community School on Thursday, 3rd Oct. 2013 took place at the School in aid of "Trad for Trócaire". The splendid work of Trócaire was outlined at the end of the musical sequence. Sincere congratulations to all who contributed to such an uplifting occasion. We hope to share highlights of the performance on "Radio Treasures" on Tuesday week, 15th October. (S.R.)
A superb presentation of music and song by the wonderfully talented Students of Millstreet Community School on Thursday, 3rd Oct. 2013 took place at the School in aid of “Trad for Trócaire”. The splendid work of Trócaire was outlined at the end of the musical sequence. Sincere congratulations to all who contributed to such an uplifting occasion. We hope to share highlights of the performance on “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station on Tuesday week, 15th October at 9.30 pm.   Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Trad for Trocaire in Millstreet Community School – Thursday 3rd Oct.

Millstreet Community School Students who are preparing for the Trad for Trócaire night tonight

A Trad for Trocaire will take place on Thursday 3rd Oct.  at 8pm in Millstreet Community School library.  Admission is free. There will be a collection to support of Trocaire’s work in developing countries during the evening.  All welcome.

Two of the Transition Year students who are helping to co-ordinate the event, James Linehan and Darren Kiely, are due to play a few tunes to advertise the event on c103’s Cork Today with Patricia Messenger at about 11.45am tomorrow (3rd Oct)

2013-10-03 Darren Kiely, John Magee, and James Linehan with Patricia Messenger at the C103 StudiosUpdate: Click on the Audio player above to listen to the interview with Patricia Messenger on C103 today.

Pictured right are Darren, John and James with Patricia Messenger at the C103 studios this morning.

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Tommy O’Connor, Alan O’Connor, and Connie Kelleher Cups

**Date Changed Again **

The Annual Perpetual Cups Tournament in memory of the late Tommy O’Connor, Alan O’Connor, and Connie Kelleher R.I.P., will be held on Sunday September 29th Saturday 5th October Saturday October 12th in the Town Park.

The tournaments are for U8’s football, U10’s football, and U12’s hurling.

Players are asked to be in park at 10:45am as games will begin at 11am sharp.

from Millstreet Juvenile GAA <email>

Regional Report 1187 – 1st October 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1187 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this the first day of October.

The excitement is building up here for the Cork 20 International Rally at the end of the week. There’s a rush on in the work on the Square to have the place cleared for the Big Event. Officials are busy putting up signs and notices on all the roads that will be involved, and there’s a sort of calm before the storm atmostphere in the air.

The Rally will be held on this Saturday and Sunday October 5/6th. On Friday at 8pm it will officially commence with up to twenty cars going over the   start   ramp in the square.

The Cork 20 International Rally Family Festival  is on  Oct 4,5,6th.That’s next Friday Saturday and Sunday.
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Presentation of Cheques to Millstreet & Macroom Hospitals in Carriganima

Jimmy Murphy alerts us to the fact that the official presentation of cheques to Millstreet and Macroom Hospitals takes place on Saturday, 5th October at 9.30 p.m. in The Pub, Carriganima.     This uplifting occasion is the result of the recent hugely successful Carriganima Run/Jog/Walk fundraising event superbly coordinated by Jimmy and his wonderfully dedicated Team.   Everyone is welcome to attend the presentations at The Pub and Jimmy extends his heartfelt thanks to all who helped to make the event on Saturday, 21st September 2013 such an outstanding success.    (S.R.)

Music Presentations in Boherbue and in Millstreet

The next “Music Room” presentation at the Pearse Memorial Hall in Boherbue takes place on Wednesday, 9th October 2013 at 8.00 p.m..  Guest Presenter is Nora Burke of Kanturk.   The next Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation is on Friday, 18th October at 8.15 p.m. where I shall be attempting to share twenty tracks of some of my favourite music.    All are very welcome to both music events.   (S.R.)

Rally Programmes now available for The Orchard Motorsport Cork 20 Rally

Programmes for The Cork 20 Rally are now available in the Following Outlets:  (Be sure to bring your Rally Program to the door of the Green Glens Arena as entry is free with your program.   Programs will also be for sale at the door at a price of €10. Don’t forget all kids are FREE.)

· Murphys Great Gas S.S. Mallow/Killarney Rd.
· Anglands S.S. Mallow/Killarney Rd.
· Coleman’s S.S. Millstreet
· Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet
· John Moynihan Rallying Millstreet
· Centra Millstreet
· McCauls Millstreet
· Tarrants Skoda,Banteer
· Hickeys S.S., Rathmore
· Jeffers Oil Rathmore
· Glenview Motors, Macroom
· O’Learys S.S., Lissarda
· Jerry Murphy Tyres, Ballincollig		 . Racecourse Service Station Mallow
. Macs Place Limerick Road Mallow
. Lee’s Topaz Limerick Rd Charleville
. Aspels Centra, Newmarket Rd Kanturk
. Supervalu (Maxol) Boherbue
. Centra, Ballydesmond
. Annie Macs Tralee Rd Castleisland
. Topaz Innishannon
. Kellehers, Bandon
. Whites Texaco, Clonakilty
. Paul Connolly, Skibbereen
. Cronins, Ballylickey

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Development of Street and Roadway in The Square, Millstreet

Great progress is evident at the significant street and road developments at The Square, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Great progress is evident at the significant street and road developments in The Square, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Parish Newsletter – 29th September, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 29th September, 2013

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:             Hannah Maria McSweeney (nee Herlihy), Cullen & Killarney

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