Very Impressive New Centre for Cullen Pipe Band Officially Opened

Con Ó Conaill, President of the Irish Pipe Bands Association, officially opens the magnificent new Centre for Cullen Pipe Band on Sunday, 4th November 2012.   It was blessed by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. with Fr. Gerard O’Leary also present.   Lots more pictures to follow later.    (S.R.) 

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 2012 – Part 2

Church of St. James, Medjugorje. We had arrived in this world-famous location at the end of September where the average daily temperature was thirty-three degrees. It had been twenty-five years since I had last visited this hugely impressive Marian Shrine.  (S.R.)

This was the first day of our weeklong pilgrimage.   It really has developed greatly since I was there in 1987 with lots of new hotels, shops and a most wonderful outdoor extension to [read more …] “Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 2012 – Part 2”

Millstreet Juvenile GAA annual Perpetual Cup

Our annual perpetual cups took place in the town park on Sunday September 30th. The under 8 competed  for the Alan O Connor cup the u 10 competed for the           Tommy O Connor shield and the u12 competed for the Connie Kelleher cup .The pipe band lead the teams on a parade around the pitch much to the delight of the players and their proud parents.  The matches were refereed by Denis Hickey and Noel Crowley.Members of the O Connor /Kelleher families presented the shields and cups to the captains Diarmuid McCathey brothers Barry and Evan Murphy and Andrew Smith and Andrew O’Regan. All players received a medal and some crisps and drink after the matches. We the juvenile club would like to thank everyone who helped to make the day a great success. Carmel Walsh.

[read more …] “Millstreet Juvenile GAA annual Perpetual Cup”

Regional Report 1140 – 6th November 2012

 

by

Eily Buckley

 

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1140 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice clear crisp Tuesday morning.

Baoichas le Dia our parish Mission was an outstanding success last week. It ran from Sunday to Friday and the crowds teemed in to every service in each of the churches of Cullen, Ballydaly and Millstreet. The Redemptorist priests who gave the mission were particularly impressed by the large numbers of people who turned up for 7 o’clock mass each morning. The preachers endeared themselves to the people and nobody wanted the Mission to end.

The sermons, the singing, the atmosphere, had a healing and calming effect over all. Our recently refurbished Parish Churchwas full each night for the 7.30 devotions. And to add to the success of the mission, it coincided with All Saints and All Souls Day on Thursday and Friday.

All the local priests gave their support to the Holy event. I must leave it there, but I want to say a sincere word of Thanks to our dear Canon John for bringing the Mission to Millstreet. Its ten years since we had one and we hope that the next one will not be as long away.

This being November, and the month of the Holy Souls our cemeteries will be blessed after the 11.30 Mass on next Sunday November 11th. Those who visit graveyards up to November 8th will gain a Plenary Indulgence applicable to the Holy Souls.

Please keep our graveyards litter free.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1140 – 6th November 2012”

Strawing in Aubane

Super night in the Valley of Aubane Last night at Aubane Community Centre for the Monday night Dancing…Last night we had Visitors “The Strawboys” There are very few places where the tradition of strawing takes place. It seems to be confined now to parts of Cork and Kerry. In our photo today newly weds Gerard McSweeney and Karen White were welcomed home from their honeymoon by the strawboys.
The history of the tradition of strawing is that strawboys were uninvited guests who dressed up in suits made from straw and paid a visit to the wedding feast in the midst of the celebrations. The average number in the group was about a dozen and all the gang remained anonymous. The face especially had to be well covered in straw to nullify identification. The group last night was made up of ten people. Picture compliments of John F. Kelleher

In the Corkman – 1st November 2012

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.

James Manley

James Manley was a likeable fellow as the many who knew him recall
In his prime years in the green and gold of Millstreet a great player of Gaelic Football
In Kanturk where he lived with his wife and children a drapery business he did own
His fame it spread far beyond Duhallow he was one who was widely known

In gaelic games and coursing circles James Manley was known far and wide
Good memories of him live in those who knew him though the breath of life in him has died
The day the dog he trained Peadar’s Prize won the North Cork Cup in Millstreet the applause was deafeningly loud
As the first trainer of a Duhallow dog to win this prestigious coursing trophy James Manley felt happy and proud [read more …] “James Manley”

Part Two of Michael Commins Music Concert Now Being Broadcast Live on Cork Music Station

A truly excellent Concert is presently being broadcast live on Cork Music Station from the Salthill Hotel in Galway.   Do tune into www.corkmusicstation.com if you get a chance.   The Concert is likely to continue until well after midnight.  (S.R.)

Cork Music Station Broadcasting Live from Major Music Concert in Galway tonight from the Salthill Hotel with the most famous of Singers and Musicians

Last night Cork Music Station broadcast live from the Salthill Hotel in Galway where the first of two superb Michael Commins Music Concert was being held.  People logged into www.corkmusicstation.com from various parts of the world especially from USA to experience the truly brilliant night of very famous Singers and Musicians.   Tonight on the very same online radio channel you can log into the second Concert live with coordinator, William Fitzgerald from 7.45 p.m. until late…most likely well past midnight!   When you realise that the renowned artists taking part include Big Tom McBride, Philomena Begley and many, many more – it’s definitely a live radio experience not to be missed.   Happy listening!  (S.R.)

Michael Commins Music Concerts 2012 in Galway – Superb Success

William Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station with Big Tom McBride and his wife, Rose at the exquisite Salthill Hotel, Galway on the occasion of the first of two Michael Commins Music Concerts 2012.   (S.R.)
Recording an interview with Michael Commins, coordinator of the highly prestigious Annual Music Concerts in Galway. Renowned Journalist and Broadcaster (Midwest Radio) Michael assembles the most amazing line-up of very famous Singers and Musicians including Dolores and Matt Keane, Big Tom McBride, Gene Stuart, Annmarie O’Riordan to mention but some – all performing in the magnificent setting of the Salthill Hotel, Galway – this year on 4th and 5th November – before capacity and enthusiastic audiences.    Cork Music Station with William Fitzgerald is broadcasting live from the Concerts and we’ve been recording lots of video for later transmission on LTV2 Millstreet with sequences also for “Hot Country ” on Sky Channel 191.  We shall be sharing more images of Sunday night’s Concert later.   (S.R.)

Results & Fixtures – 5th November 2012

GAA: Duhallow Junior B Championship Final: St Johns v Kiskeam, Sun 7pm in Knocknagree, was cancelled due to an unplayable pitch.

Soccer: AUL 3B: Los Zarcos 2 Bweeng 0, Sat 3rd November 2pm [Conor Lane 25mins, Denny Twomey penalty save 46mins, Darren Murphy 65mins]

AUL 1A: Greenmount Rangers 0 Rathcoole Rovers 1, Sat 3rd November 2pm (Rathcoole are in 2nd place after 6 games with four wins to their name) [AUL tables]
CSL U16 Div 3: Carrigaline Hibernians 1 Rathcoole Rovers 2, 4th Oct (Rathcoole are top of the table with 12 points after 4 games)

Athletics: Tony Kelleher (#582) finished in 34th place at the Cork County Cross Country Championships in Carrignavar on Nov 4th [results]

Greyhounds: Cleanaway Rodge was squeezed into third place in a very tight 525 in Curraheen Park on Friday night [result]

Cleanaway Podge overcame an awful start to win his semi-final of the Dixie Neenan Memorial (A3 525) in a time of 29.00 by 2 lengths in Curraheen Park last Saturday night (3rd Nov). [full result] (see video below)

Crossfield Star crashed out of the St.Leger in Limerick on Saturday night (Nov 3rd) in round 2 [result]

Millridge Silver won his semi-final of the Aware Ireland Sweepstake in Tralee on Saturday night (Nov 3rd) by 2.5L in a time of 29.13. [result] (see video below)
[read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 5th November 2012″

Aubane Fancy Dress Presentation

Martina Sheehan Chairperson of the Aubane Social Club presenting €4,000 the proceeds of this years Annual Fancy Dress to Donal Guiney Director of Millstreet Day Care Centre & Mary Feely General Manager of Millstreet Day Centre. Group includes Officers & Members of the Aubane Social Club, employees of Millstreet Day Care Centre & Billy Sheehan Owner of the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet. The Fancy Dress took place in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday 19th October 2012. Many thanks all those who supported this event. Picture compliments of John F. Kelleher

St.John’s in their First Duhallow Final

Match cancelled due to an unplayable pitch !!!

Sunday evening will be a a proud occasion for those associated with St Johns GAA Club. It is their first Duhallow Final and they will play Kiskeam under lights at 7pm in Knocknagree.

Let’s hope they emulate the victories of Ballydaly (in the 1950s) and Slanan Rovers from Cloghoula (1981) in Duhallow competitions

The team is made up of players mostly from Aubane and Kilcorney. Best of luck to all the lads. Com on the Johns!!!!

For more information see the St.John’s Football Club facebook page

November Garden Remembering the Holy Souls

The very special Sacred Space in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet with its November Garden remembering the Holy Souls.  
The thirty-five people who from Millstreet Parish went to their Eternal Reward within the past year are especially remembered in the November Garden.   May they all rest in peace.

Death Notice: Sr.Elizabeth Mannix

MANNIX (Shanballymore, Youghal) Nov. 2, 2012, Sr. Elizabeth (peacefully) after a long illness bravely borne, at Corpus Christy Nursing Home, Mitchelstown, daughter of the late Daniel; sadly missed by her community (The Presentation Convent, Youghal and formerly of Doneraile and Millstreet). Deeply mourned by her mother Kathleen (Kay), brothers, sisters, uncle, aunt, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing today (Saturday) at Hannon’s Funeral Home, Doneraile from 1 o’c., followed by Removal at 2 o’c. to the Presentation Convent, Youghal. Removal tomorrow (Sunday) from Presentation Convent at 4 o’c. to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Youghal. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon, followed by Burial in North Abbey Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

Sr.Elizabeth used to teach in the Presentation National School during her time in Millstreet in the early 1980s.

Parish Newsletter – 4th November 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Thirty-First SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 4th November, 2012
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: Bridie Harte, Dromsicane & Waterford
Sonny Stokes, Murphy’s Terrace & Australia
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 4th November 2012″

Millstreet Parish Mission 2012 Has Been Wonderfully Uplifting

The magnificent setting in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on the final night of the Parish Mission when Mass for the Holy Souls was concelebrated before a capacity congregation. Enthusiastic applause was accorded to Fr. Dan and Fr. Brian for having conducted such a very successful Mission supported by a very dedicated Millstreet team also.  (S.R.)
Reflecting upon the great success of the Parish Mission – from left: Fr. James McSweeney, Fr. Brian Nolan CSSR, Fr. Dan Baragry CSSR and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..  We recorded a brief interview with Fr. Brian and Fr. Dan for later transmission on LTV2 Millstreet.   (S.R.)