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”

At Your Service – Millstreet Country Park

Country Park - image006-600Great news from Millstreet Country Park. We have been chosen by RTE to feature in the next series of  “At Your Service”. The Brennan brothers will be spending time in Millstreet Country Park during the summer and their advice in how to bring more visitors to the area will be greatly appreciated. The programme is scheduled for broadcast early in 2014′ – from Millstreet Country Park

Networking to Generate Business Results

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To CONNECT on

Thursday 18th April at 8.45am

Millstreet E-Centre, The Square, Millstreet Town, Co.Cork.

Telephone: 087 2953078

Please RSVP in advance

We are delighted to welcome Ciara Feely of www.FindAConferenceVenue.com. Ciara will share her top tips on how to network effectively and productively so your networking activity generates business results.

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Parish Newsletter – 3rd Sunday of Easter – 14th April, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for  BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER – 14th 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:             Kieran Hickey, Liscreagh

                                                Theresa Perdisatt, Rathfarnham

                                                Nancy Murphy,  Gurranecarney

Mons. Michéal Manning, Millstreet & Ballyferriter

Funeral arrangements: Reposing at Fatima Home, Tralee this Sunday from 6.00p.m. followed by removal at 8.00p.m to Ballyferriter Church. Requiem Mass on Monday 15th at 11.00a.m. and burial afterwards in Church Grounds.

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 3rd Sunday of Easter – 14th April, 2013”

A Final Chance to See Hilarious Comedy at Glen Theatre This Saturday Night

There is just one last chance to see the hugely entertaining and very successful Drama Production of "Stop It Nurse!" by the wonderful Banteer Drama Group.
There is just one last chance to see the hugely entertaining and very successful Drama Production of “Stop It Nurse!” by the wonderful Banteer Drama Group.   In aid of Cystic Fibrosis it takes place at Banteer’s Glen Theatre this Saturday, 13th April 2013 at 8.30 pm.   Definitely not a performance to be missed if you still hadn’t got an opportunity to see it.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Féile Cheoil 2013 at Millstreet Community School

Wonderfully talented musicians, singers and dancers travelled to Millstreet Community School last Sunday (7th April) for Féile Cheoil 2013. Here we see some of those gifted visitors as well as the superbly dedicated Judges, Clerks and Coordinators who held to make this annual event so very successful. (S.R.)
Wonderfully talented musicians, singers and dancers travelled to Millstreet Community School last Sunday (7th April) for Féile Cheoil 2013. Here we see some of those gifted visitors as well as the superbly dedicated Judges, Clerks and Coordinators who help to make this annual event so very successful.   Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Mons. Micheál Manning, Millstreet & Ballyferriter

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Funeral arrangements: Reposing at Fatima Home, Tralee this Sunday from 6.00p.m. followed by removal at 8.00p.m to Ballyferriter Church.

Requiem Mass on Monday 15th at 11.00a.m. and burial afterwards in Church Grounds.

Mons. Micheál Manning, was Parish Priest of Millstreet parish for the seventeen years until his retirement in 2010. He was previously the Parish Priest in Annascaul but in February 1993,  Bishop of Kerry, the Most Rev. Diarmaid Ó Suilleabháin announced his transfer to Millstreet.

 

2008 Mons. Manning in front of St. Patrick’s Church during the refurbishment works.

Death Notice: Nancy Murphy, Carriganima

The death has occurred of Nancy Murphy, (née Horgan) of ‘Gurraneacarney’, Carriganima, Cork
MURPHY (Carriganima): On April 11, 2013, peacefully, at her residence ‘Gurraneacarney’ Nancy (nee Horgan, Kilgarvan) beloved wife of the late Paddy and dearly loved mother of Denis, Noreen, Mary, Stephen and Anne. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Jerh, sister Eileen, sons-in-law Jerry, Joe and Billy, daughters-in-law Trish and Catriona, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Friday evening from 5pm to 8pm followed by removal to Carriganima Church. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
May She Rest in Peace
[read more …] “Death Notice: Nancy Murphy, Carriganima”

Preparing for Spectacular 20th Anniversary Celebration of Millstreet Eurovision 1993 at Green Glens on Saturday, 18th May 2013

Members of Millstreet Community Council preparing for what promises to be a truly spectacular celebratory event at Green Glens on 18th May 2013. Tickets at €20.00 are available from Millstreet Credit Union Centre at The Square or from Community Council Members. Lots more about this wonderful occasion will be shared as we approach the celebratory night. (S.R.)
Members of Millstreet Community Council preparing for what promises to be a truly spectacular celebratory event at Green Glens on 18th May 2013. Tickets at €20.00 are available from Millstreet Credit Union Centre at The Square or from Community Council Members. Lots more about this wonderful occasion will be shared as we approach the celebratory night.  Click on images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Cloghoula N.S. Very Successful MS Readathon Project 2013

Official Certificates and special prizes were presented to the children of Cloghoula N.S. on Wednesday, 10th April 2013 marking their wonderfully successful participation in the MS Readathon Project - one of the most important fundraising activities for the national MS Society of Ireland. We thank Principal Mary Murphy and Teacher Leo McCarthy for their much appreciated assistance in coordinating the overall Project. (S.R.)
Official Certificates and special prizes were presented to the children of Cloghoula N.S. on Wednesday, 10th April 2013 marking their wonderfully successful participation in the MS Readathon Project – one of the most important fundraising activities for the national MS Society of Ireland. We thank Principal, Mary Murphy and Teacher, Leo McCarthy for their much appreciated assistance in coordinating the overall Project. (S.R.)

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Regional Report 1162 – 9th April 2013

 

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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1162 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best of this rather dull but mild Tuesday morning.

 

In spite of the unyielding weather a large crowd  took part in the annual Clara Mountain Run on Sunday evening at 7. Competitors came from all parts of Munster to compete .Look up the Website for photo by Sean Radley and more details.

 

The Race was co-ordinated by the Duhallow Athletic Club.

 

Next   big out-of-doors event  here, will be Our Walking Festival on April

20/21st.with walks to suit all ages, that will take you through our Beautiful mountains , glens and pleasant lowlands. It’s an ideal opportunity for beginners as all walks will be led by experienced guides who will see to your every need.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1162 – 9th April 2013”