Delivery of Hay to Millstreet Dairygold Centre Directly From Kent in England

I am sending on two pictures of hay being delivered today below in Dairygold Liam Murphy recently appointed manager of Millstreet Dairygold told me that 12 lorries had delivered hay throughout the week including today. The hay has come all the way from Kent in England and is making a vital difference to struggling farmers in our community at the moment
Two pictures of hay being delivered on Saturday as photographed by Fr. James McSweeney at Millstreet  Dairygold Centre.
Liam Murphy recently appointed manager of Millstreet Dairygold told Fr. James that twelve lorries had delivered hay throughout the week including Saturday.  The hay has come all the way from Kent in England and is making a vital difference to struggling farmers in our community at the moment.   (S.R.)

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Eily’s Helicopter Trip – Magnificent Birthday Surprise from Her Family

Pictured at Cork Airport with daughters Noreen and Geraldine and son, John D. - Eily Buckley together with the pilot was absolutely thrilled with her helicopter trip 80th birthday surprise.  (S.R.)
Pictured on Thursday, 25th April 2013 at Cork Airport with daughters Noreen and Geraldine and son, John D. – Eily Buckley together with the pilot ready to leave for West Cork and Millstreet was absolutely thrilled with her helicopter trip 80th birthday surprise.    (S.R.)

LTV2 Millstreet-Programme 217 Now Online

Programme 217 which was broadcast last Thursday 25th April 2013 is now online. You can now watch our latest programme which was recorded in our Millstreet Studio and edited by Sean Murphy right here on millstreet.ie or by logging into the LTV2 Facebook Page before the repeat show hits our Television screens on Sunday 28th April at 8.00pm.

Eily’s Helicopter Birthday Surprise!

Wednesday, 24th April was Eily Buckley's 80th Birthday.  To very especially mark such a wonderful occasion Eily's family organised a surprise helicopter trip from Cork Airport to West Cork and to Kilmeedy Castle, Millstreet today.  Seán Murphy and I were alerted and we went to Kilmeedy Castle to await the fly over of Eily and Pilot over the Castle.   This we recorded for tonight's Prog. 217 of LTV2 which will also be available online over the next few days.  (S.R.)
Wednesday, 24th April 2013 was Eily Buckley’s 80th Birthday. To very especially mark such a wonderful occasion Eily’s family organised a surprise helicopter trip from Cork Airport to West Cork and to Kilmeedy Castle, Millstreet today. Seán Murphy and I were alerted and we went to Kilmeedy Castle to await the fly over of Eily and Pilot over the Castle. This we recorded for tonight’s Prog. 217 of LTV2 which will also be available online over the next few days.   Although the helicopter did not land in Millstreet undoubtedly Eily was waving to us all from the new heights she had reached today!   Happy Birthday, Eily from everyone – You are such an inspiration to All.  Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Here we share a selection of images from our visit to Kilmeedy today.  Please note the red helicopter in the blue sky.    What a wonderful view of magnificent [read more …] “Eily’s Helicopter Birthday Surprise!”

Fr. Liam Comer Administers Sacrament of Confirmation 2013 in Millstreet

Fr. Liam Comer adminstered the Sacrament of Confirmation to some 71 Candidates in Millstreet on Wednesday, 24th April 2013 in a morning ceremony beginning at 11.00.  (S.R.)
Fr. Liam Comer administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to some 71 Candidates in Millstreet on Wednesday, 24th April 2013 in a morning ceremony beginning at 11.00.  (S.R.)

 


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Gordon O’Keeffe’s Magnificent Pictures of Millstreet Walking Festival 2013

We thank Gordon O'Keeffe  for these magnificent picture of last weekend's Millstreet Walking Festival 2013.   Hear Gordon on our Radio Feature tonight at 10.  The scenes we're viewing here include Clara Mountain and the Wind Farm.  (S.R.)
We thank Gordon O’Keeffe for these magnificent pictures of last weekend’s Millstreet Walking Festival 2013. Hear Gordon on our Radio Feature tonight at 10. The scenes we’re viewing here include Clara Mountain and the Wind Farm.  Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Regional Report 1164 – 23rd April 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1164 from Millstreet.
fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful warm, sunny Tuesday morning.

Public Mass was said in our Parish Church on Monday evening for the Late Mons. Manning who passed away recently.

The Organisers of our Walking Festival were delighted with the fine weather over the weekend. Their prayers were answered and a fine crowd turned out both on Saturday and Sunday to take on our many walks that are routed through our finest scenery.

The organisers of the Monster MAC. (Millstreet Ahtletic Challenge) will be hoping for more of the same this weekend when the Mighty Country Park will be the starting point for this challenging event. Details are on the web.

Last year our own Brian Murphy was second and we wish him all the best  again this time round. There are three categories, 20 km, 34km & 64km. Starts as early as 10am and all are welcome to come and cheer them on.

Our Development Group won the honour of providing the Marshals or stewards ,and will get €800 for their trouble. We wish  the BIG M.A.C. every success.

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Special Walking Feature on “Radio Treasures” Tuesday Evening at 10pm

“Radio Treasures” (9.30-11.00 pm on 23rd April 2013)  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  this week features the usual mixture of musical selections from the 1940s and 1950s with some great Country & Western songs and light classical music.     Tonight’s programme  also includes a special  feature recorded at last Sunday’s Millstreet Walking Festival 2013 in Millstreet Country Park.   Listen to the views of the Organisers and the Participants.  This feature will be transmitted at 10pm.   If you lose the transmission at any point during the programme simply refresh the home page of the website.   Happy Listening.  Click on image to enlarge.    (S.R.)Millstreet Walking Festival at MCP 21st Apr. 2013

Death Notice: Margaret Daly

The death has occurred on Sunday, April 21, 2013 of Margaret DALY, (née Buckley) of Kilcaskin, Kanturk, Cork. DALY (Kilcaskin, Kanturk and late Kippagh, Millstreet): On April 21, 2013, at Mallow General Hospital, Margaret (nee Buckley), wife of the late Ben and dear mother of Jerry. Deeply mourned by her loving son, daughter-in-law Aileen, grandsons Ben, Jerry and Darragh, brother Con, sisters Mary (Coughlan) and Frances (O’Brien), brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Denis and Anne Murphy and family, neighbours, relatives and friends.
May She Rest in Peace
Reposing at her son Jerry’s residence, Woodview, Newmarket on tomorrow, Tuesday, from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Castlemagner. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Clonfert Cemetery.

Video Countdown to The 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet-Part 2

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 look back at the 2007 Cork 20 Rally when we had 3 WRC Stars namely Sebastian Loeb, Mikko Hirvonen, and Dani Sordo competing as part of there preparation for there particapation in Rally Ireland later that year, as a result of these stars driving on the event the 2007 Rally will go down in history as a classic.

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.

 

Good Shepherd Sunday 2013 in Millstreet

On this Good Shepherd Sunday (21st April 2013) we view what's happening  outside and inside St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet.   Millstreet Athletic Club had its annual church gate collection while after Mass family and friends met to welcome international visitors to the area - Noreen Fitzpatrick from California (originally from Cullen) and Gun from Sweden now residing in California.  Meanwhile we had Day Two of Millstreet Walking Festival at Millstreet Country Park which we shall feature in a pictorial review later.   (S.R.)
On this Good Shepherd Sunday (21st April 2013) we view what’s happening outside and inside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Millstreet Athletic Club had its annual church gate collection while after Mass family and friends met to welcome international visitors to the area – Noreen Fitzpatrick (2nd adult from left) from California (originally from Cullen) and Gun (4th adult from left) from Sweden now residing in California. Meanwhile we had Day Two of Millstreet Walking Festival at Millstreet Country Park which we shall feature in a pictorial review later.  Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Millstreet Walking Festival Proves Hugely Popular Today & Continues Tomorrow With Focus at Millstreet Country Park & Surroundings

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Blessed with very favourable weather conditions the Fourth Walking Festival in Millstreet began early this morning in wonderfully energetic style.  Lots more pictures later.   The Walking Festival continues tomorrow (Sunday) where the focus will be in Millstreet Country Park and surrounding areas.   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Blessed with very favourable weather conditions the Fourth Walking Festival in Millstreet began early this morning in wonderfully energetic style. Lots more pictures later. The Walking Festival continues tomorrow (Sunday) where the focus will be in Millstreet Country Park and surrounding areas.  Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Parish Newsletter – Fourth Sunday of Easter 21st April, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fourth Sunday of Easter – 21st April, 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:             Fr. Tim Buckley, Toorbonia & Killarney; Denis Daly, Ploverfield & Coolclougher, Boherbue; Catherine Fitzpatrick, Limerick; Canon Matthew Keane, Killorglin & former Curate Millstreet.  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Fourth Sunday of Easter 21st April, 2013”

Margaret Shares Wonderful Musical Selection at Gramophone Circle

Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (seated on extreme right) presented an exquisite selection at the Canon O'Donovan Centre on Friday, 19th April during the
Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (seated on extreme right) presented an exquisite selection of music and song at the Canon O’Donovan Centre on Friday, 19th April during this month’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle.   On Friday, 17th May I shall be attempting to give the presentation on that occasion.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Walking Festival 2013 – Brochure

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Millstreet Development Group have published the brochure for the forthcoming Walking Festival in April. Just click on the photo of the front page (left) or the link below to see the brochure:
2013 Millstreet Walking Festival – Brochure

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Death Notice: Canon Matthew Keane

The death has occurred on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 of Very Rev Canon Matthew Keane of Killorglin, Kerry. Keane ,Very Rev. Canon Matthew, retired P.P. of Killorglin ,Co.Kerry. Peacefully on 17th April 2013. Deeply regretted by his nephews Matt and Brian, their families and the family of the late Moss, Bishop Bill Murphy, the priests of the Kerry Diocese, relatives and friends. Reposing at St.James Church, Killorglin on Friday 19th April from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Liturgy at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Saturday 20th April Followed by Burial in Church Grounds. Good and Faithful Servant.

Cannon Matthew was a former Curate in Millstreet

Death Notice: Denis Daly, Ploverfield

The death has occurred on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 of Denis Daly of Ploverfield, Cullen. and late of New York, and Coolclogher, Boherbue, Cullen. Rosary on Friday at 9 pm at his nephew’s residence in Ploverfield, Reposing at Drew’s Funeral Home Boherbue on Saturday from 6. 30 to 8.30 followed by removal to Derrinagree Church. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 12.30 funeral afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery

LTV2 Millstreet-Programme 216 now online

After a long lay off LTV2 is back on our screens for the next couple of weeks.

Programme 216 which was broadcast last night Thursday 18th April 2013 is now online. You can now watch our latest programme which was recorded in our Millstreet Studio and edited by Bernard Crowley right here on millstreet.ie or by logging into the LTV2 Facebook Page before the repeat show hits our Television screens on Sunday 21st April at 8.00pm.

Magnificent Fashion Show at MCS Delights Enthusiastic Audience

Millstreet Community School hosted a truly magnificent Transition Year Charity Fashion Show on Thursday, 18th April 2013 to the total delight of a wonderfully appreciative large audience.  Here we share the first of our selections of images from the superb occasion.   The Millstreet Reach Out Cancer Support Group will benefit from this year's event having been unanimously chosen as the most deserving and  inspiring well deserved cause.   (S.R.)
Millstreet Community School hosted a truly magnificent Transition Year Charity Fashion Show on Thursday, 18th April 2013 to the total delight of a wonderfully appreciative large audience. Here we share the first of our selections of images from the superb occasion. The Millstreet Reach Out Cancer Support Group will benefit from this year’s event having been unanimously chosen as the most deserving, inspiring and well deserved cause.  Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Rev Fr Tim Buckley

The death has occurred on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 of Rev. Fr. Tim Buckley of “An Cladar”, Ardaneanig, Lissivigeen, Killarney, Kerry, and formerly of Tourbona, Rathmore. Reposing at his home, “An Cladar”, Ardaneanig, Lissivigeen, Killarney on Thursday evening from 3.00 pm to 7.00 p.m. followed by Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet to arrive for 8.00 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.00 am, burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Alzheimers Association

“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station This Evening 9.30 – 11.00 pm

“Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  this week features the Big Band Sound of the 1930s and 1940s including the wonderful tunes “The Peanut Vendor” and “Tea for Two”.     Tonight’s programme  also includes a brief feature on the interesting and oftentimes witty stories of everyday life in Ireland as reflected in the witty conversation.    Looking forward to sharing melodic and relaxing music.   (S.R.)

Regional Report 1163 – 16th April 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1163 from Millstreet .Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful wet morning following a night of torrential rain.

This week we mourn the passing of the Saintly Mons. Michael Manning who was our Parish Priest for over 17years until he retired two years ago. May his gentle Soul rest in Peace.

We are still being pounded by the unseasonal weather and praying for an improvement every day.

Music at “the Pub” in Carriganima this Saturday is by Connie and Tom. [read more …] “Regional Report 1163 – 16th April 2013”