Our Breton Visitors Truly Enjoy Dublin

Fifteen of our eighteen Breton Visitors have just returned to Millstreet following a three-day tour of our capital city. Here we share the beginning of a full feature regarding this full comprehensive visit of Dublin. Thanks to Deputy Áine Collins and her Secretary, Catherine the definite highlight of the visit was a wonderful tour of Leinster House. Our Friends also got to "meet" Molly Malone! Meg Fitzgerald joined us on our first day of the tour. Lots more pictures in our full feature later. Click the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Fifteen of our eighteen Breton Visitors have just returned to Millstreet following a three-day tour of our capital city. Here we share the beginning of a full feature regarding this full comprehensive visit of Dublin. Thanks to Deputy Áine Collins and her Secretary, Catherine the definite highlight of the visit was a wonderful tour of Leinster House. Our Friends also got to “meet” Molly Malone! Meg Fitzgerald joined us on our first day of the tour. Lots more pictures in our full feature later. Click the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Phyllis O’Connor

The death has occurred of Phyllis O’Connor (née O’leary) Lisnasheanshane, Cullen, Cork / Headford, Kerry.
Peacefully on Monday 10th June 2013. Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm followed by removal to the Church of the Nativity, Cullen. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Feis Laitiaran 2013 in Cullen Maintains a Wonderful Tradition

A superb atmosphere as always at Cullen Feis today blessed with magnificent weather and an inspiring volunteering spirit. Many of our Breton visitors attended the annual celebration of our rich heritage. The summer style was splendid and the children thoroughly enjoyed the great event. Here we share just some of the many images of a treasured event. (S.R.)
A superb atmosphere as always at Cullen Feis today blessed with magnificent weather and an inspiring volunteering spirit. Many of our Breton visitors attended the annual celebration of our rich heritage. The summer style was splendid and the children thoroughly enjoyed the great event. Here we share just some of the many images of a treasured event.   Cullen Pipe Band and the Solo Piping event added greatly to the occasion.  Note the marvellous smiles of the people in our pictures reflecting the excellent weather!   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Health Promotion Day 2013 at Presentation N.S., Millstreet

A wonderfully uplifting Health Promotion Day coordinated by Teacher, Ms Helen McAuliffe with the help of "Fruity Freddy" and the pupils of 5th and 6th Classes
A wonderfully uplifting Health Promotion Day coordinated by Teacher, Ms Helen McAuliffe with the help of “Fruity Freddy” and the pupils of 5th and 6th Classes who inspired the younger Classes relating to the tremendous benefits of healthy eating, was held at Presentation N.S. on Friday,  7th June 2013.   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Health Promotion Day 2013

Parish Newsletter – 9th June, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 9th June, 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:             Kate Doody, Ploverfield; Mary O’Doherty, Cahirbarnagh; Aleksandra Duzak, Poland.

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 9th June, 2013”

Welcome to our Breton Friends Who Arrived Today

We extend a heartfelt welcome to our Breton Friends who arrived today for a week-long visit. (S.R.)
We extend a heartfelt welcome to our Breton Friends who arrived today on a week-long visit.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

8Our Breton Visitors Arrive on 8th June 2013 -800The happy group arrived at our Millstreet Headquarters (McCarthy’s Bar at The Square).  The main group will travel to Dublin on Monday until Wednesday while a smaller group will visit Dingle and the West.   Here we share lots more images of the arrival today (Sat. 8th June 2013).  We wish our Friends a very [read more …] “Welcome to our Breton Friends Who Arrived Today”

Death Notice: Kate Doody

The death has occurred on June 5th 2013 of Catherina (Kate) Doody (née Healy) of Cloverfield, Cullen, dearly beloved wife of the late Dinny. Very peacefully, at Millstreet Community Hospital. Deeply regretted by her son Jerry, daughters Eileen and Elizabeth and adoring grandchildren Jack and Katie, sister Norah (Cotter), Leamlara, sisters-in-law, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, carers, neighbours and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home Millstreet, on today, Friday, from 6pm, followed by removal at 8.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 11.30am. Funeral afterwards to Drishane Cemetery.

Video Countdown to the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet-Part 4

To get us in the mood for the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet for the first time ever this year we take a look back at footage from some previous Cork 20 Rallies that have been held over the years to see what we have in store for us in Millstreet with the arrival of this event in October.

This time we go back to the 2000 Cork 20 Rally which had some great competitors competing in it like Andrew Nesbitt, the late Frank Meagher,the legendary Austin Mchale and Ian Greer amongst others,the rally was won that year by Andrew Nesbitt in his WRC Subaru so enjoy some classic footage from what was a very entertaining event.

Over the coming few weeks/months we will feature more Cork 20 footage from years gone by in a build up to what will be a Major Event for Millstreet to be held on 4th, 5th & 6th October 2013.

 

Regional Report 1170 – 5th June 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1170 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely warm, sunny Tuesday morning. The first one in June.

The Lotto  Jackpot was not won at the Mal Passo Bar last night.

Jackpot for next week €10,200 the draw at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night.

Our Bank Holiday weekend passed off without any local fatalities or injury, Baoichas le Dia. And we were not short of outdoor pursuits. The Corpus Christi Parade through the town enjoyed fine weather  on Sunday following the 11.30 Mass, The band played before rushing off to the annual vintage Day in Upton.

The 52 seater Coach going to Knock on Sunday was full to capacity and a great day was had by all.

Out in Carriginma a Gala Fun Day was held at their National School and it was a wonderful success judging by all the praise that was allotted to it.
And in the Pub that night, Big Maggie and her band from Co. Limerick, made the rafters roar until closing time. The perfect end to a perfect day.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1170 – 5th June 2013”

Death Notice: Pat John O’Callaghan

O’CALLAGHAN (Kilcorney) On June 3, 2013, peacefully, at Cork University Hospital, Pat John, Killeen, Kilcorney, beloved brother of the late Bobby and brother-in-law of the late Connie. Deeply regretted by his sister Mary (Linehan), nephew Fr. Teddy, nieces Marion, Dolores and Josephine, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on today, Wednesday, from 6pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Tubrid Mass Celebrated by Fr. Kevin For Examination Students

Fr. Kevin Mulcahy celebrated the annual Mass at Tubrid Holy Well especially for Students beginning their examinations this week. Blessed with superb weather the Mass was well attended in the beautiful setting. We wish all Students well in their forthcoming examinations. (S.R.)
Fr. Kevin Mulcahy celebrated the annual Mass at Tubrid Holy Well on Tuesday evening, 4th June 2013 especially for Students beginning their examinations this week. Blessed with superb weather the Mass was well attended in the beautiful setting. We wish all Students well in their forthcoming examinations.   (S.R.)

Special Night for Fr. Con Kiely in Ballydaly Hall on 2nd June 2013

On Sunday night in the very welcoming setting of Ballydaly Hall a special night of wonderful music, singing, refreshments and chat was held in honour of the superbly inspiring Fr. Con Kiely presently at home in his beloved Ballydaly from his splendid missionary work in South America. Here we see Fr. Con with musician supreme, Pat Joe O'Leary and with some of the many relatives and friends in attendance on Sunday night. (S.R.)
On Sunday night in the very welcoming setting of Ballydaly Hall a special night of wonderful music, singing, refreshments and chat was held in honour of the wonderfully inspiring Fr. Con Kiely presently at home in his beloved Ballydaly from his splendid missionary work in South America. Here we see Fr. Con with musician supreme, Pat Joe O’Leary and with some of the many relatives and friends in attendance on Sunday night.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

13Fr. Con Kiely Night in Ballydaly Hall 2013 -800We share a selection of images here from the superb occasion.   Fr. Con in his 70s still uses his push bike in his work and to keep so very fit does his daily exercises in the morning.   In his address at Ballydaly Hall on Sunday night he expressed his sincere joy and thanks for such a magnificent and enjoyable gathering in [read more …] “Special Night for Fr. Con Kiely in Ballydaly Hall on 2nd June 2013”

Presentation of Impressive Cheque Following Easter 2013 Vintage Event

Millstreet Vintage Club makes the official presentation of a €5,000.00 cheque to Mairéad Daly (representing
Millstreet Vintage Club makes the official presentation of a €5,000.00 cheque to the Reach Out Cancer Support Group following the Easter Vintage event at the K&L Complex,  Mount Leader, Millstreet.  We thank John Tarrant for this photograph and we shall feature further images later which we took in the “Clara Inn” on Friday, 31st May 2013.   (S.R.)

Millstreet considered for 2013 Tourism Towns Award

Millstreet is among 45 towns and villages from across the country being considered for the 2013 Tourism Towns Award.  The award, now in its second year, is designed to recognise Irish towns and villages where the local community goes the extra mile to enhance their appeal to tourists.

The top ten “Highly Commended Tourism Towns” will be announced at the National Tidy Towns Awards later in year with the overall winner to be announced by Fáilte Ireland in November.

Now in its second year (Portmagee, Col. Kerry were the 2012 winners), the award will continue to focus on how participating towns have developed their local area in the following key tourism areas: [read more …] “Millstreet considered for 2013 Tourism Towns Award”

Parish Newsletter: 2nd June 2013 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

PARISH NEWSLETTER – BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ – 2nd June, 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:             Sr. Elizabeth Duggan, England & Lisnaboy

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter: 2nd June 2013 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ”

IRD Duhallow Training Courses

Personal Development Training Course

IRD Duhallow is now taking names for women interested in undertaking a Personal Development Training Course which will commence in September and will include the following modules: Positive versus Negative Thinking, Saying No, Developing Self – Esteem, Rights and Responsibilities, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Listening to your Intuition, Management of Feelings. The duration of this course will be once a week for eight weeks. Places will be limited for this programme and anyone interested is asked to contact Mary Mc Hugh on 029 60633.

 

Interior Design Training Programme

IRD Duhallow is seeking to run an eight week intensive Interior Design Training Programme in September which will take participants through the design process from the ideas stage through to specifics including limitations of budget and size. Participants will develop sample boards as a visual aid and an in depth look into colour theory, styles, flooring, fabrics, lighting, wall finishes etc. It is the aim of this programme to encourage participant’s creativity and importantly how to apply this creativity to their own designs. Places will be limited for this programme and anyone interested is asked to contact Mary Mc Hugh on 029 60633.

Karen O’Connor Wins Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week

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Karen O'Connor, Poet supreme, has just won the highly prestigious Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week 2013. We thank Karen for the Press Release and the two pictures and we extend our heartfelt sincere congratulations on such a wonderfully significant recognition of Karen's superb talent as a highly regarded Poet. (S.R.)
Karen O’Connor, Poet supreme, (originally from Station Road, Millstreet) has just won the highly prestigious Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week 2013. We thank Karen for the Press Release and the two pictures and we extend our heartfelt sincere congratulations on such a wonderfully significant recognition of Karen’s superb talent as a highly regarded Poet.     (S.R.)

Our pictures show Karen with John Bowman who opened the 42nd Listowel Writers Week at the Listowel Arms. And Karen with Noel King, Editor of Doghouse Books, a Tralee publisher.

The following is the Press Release outlining Karen’s achievements and journey to this magnificent [read more …] “Karen O’Connor Wins Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week”