Parish Newsletter – 23rd September, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 23rd September, 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:

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 22nd September:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Christy Dennehy, Church Street
Sunday 23rd September:
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Chrissie & Frank O’Riordan, Dromsicane
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Timothy, David & Nora Twomey, Knockduff
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Denis Jerome O’Riordan, Dromsicane
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 23rd September, 2012″

Gramophone Circle Presentation Delights on Culture Night 2012

Con Kelleher’s superb presentation at Millstreet Gramophone on Friday night (21st Sept.) was thoroughly enjoyed by the very fine attendance on National Culture Night.   Con’s well researched introductions to each musical selection impressed all.   Here we see Con with Maura Cronin of Cullen who will be giving the next Gramophone Circle presentation on Friday, 19th October 2012 in the Canon O’Donovan Centre at 8.15 p.m..   (S.R.)

Timmy Connors Gone From Dooneen

Timmy Connors gone from Dooneen in eternal rest he lay
He was a decent human being decent in every way
He was an octogenarian he lived to a good age
One with a good sense of humor and the wisdom of a sage.

He married Mary Corkery of Dereen some four decades ago
A nicer person than Timmy one could not wish to know
One of the best loved people in the Parish of Millstreet
People like Timmy Connors are nice to know and meet.

[read more …] “Timmy Connors Gone From Dooneen”

National Culture Night & Millstreet Gramophone Circle

Friday, 21st September 2012 is National Culture Night in Ireland.   Millstreet marks this occasion in the Canon O’Donovan Centre at 8.15pm when Con Kelleher, Cloghoulabeg will present a splendid programme of wonderful music at our monthly Gramophone Circle presentation.   Admission is free.   We hold a draw at the interval.   All are very welcome.   (S.R.)

In Cullen Pipe Band Hall there will be music performed by the Irish Piobaireachd Society and the Cullen Pipe Band. There will also be a trad session with local musicians, singers, dancers, poetry and all rounded off with a cupán tae.

Free talk/demo on Autumn Vegetables

This Sunday 23rd of September 3-4pm, at the Secret Garden Centre, there will be a demonstration in the veg garden on autumn jobs- planting garlic and autumn onion sets, green manures and winter greens. Please wear outdoor clothing and suitable footwear.

Also, if your garden is in need of some TLC, the garden rehab clinic may just be what your garden needs. It’s on the same time as the autumn clinic, also at the Secret Garden Centre. [read more …] “Free talk/demo on Autumn Vegetables”

R.T.A.I. Visits Exquisite Millstreet Country Park Today

The Cork Branch of the Retired Teachers’ Association of Ireland visited Millstreet Country Park today (19th Sept. 2012). They were wonderfully impressed by the sights and sounds experienced from the Park Transporters as well as the delicious meal prepared by the dedicated Staff of “Nibbles in the Park”. The weather was excellent for the very enjoyable visit. (S.R.)

It was so very fortunate that singer supreme, Annmarie O’Riordan just happened to be visiting the Park with her parents, Eileen and Humphrey.   Annmarie totally charmed the visitors with her great rendition of “Bold Thady Quill” during which many of the Retired Teachers joined in.   Many of the visitors intend to return to [read more …] “R.T.A.I. Visits Exquisite Millstreet Country Park Today”

Josephine Gubbins

I recall her as a young and attractive woman she had a friendly warmth in her hello
When i was a young and a shy country fellow and that is going back many years ago
She always smiled and greeted me in passing though her i really never got to know
Her parents Tom and Madge back then were living and Josephine she was the Pride of Minor Row.

I do recall the young Josephine Gubbins in her prime one of the finest in Millstreet
So tall and graceful and so very popular she was one unaffected by conceit
Perhaps she still lives in the Town of Millstreet at home like many more she chose to stay
But going by what i do read and hear of Millstreet ’tis a changed place from the place i knew today.

[read more …] “Josephine Gubbins”

Property Tax for Millstreet

Yesterday’s Irish Examiner carried an article on “What the property tax could mean for your pocket“. Below are the details for Millstreet. It is expected to be introduced next July at a rate of 0.25% of the house value (though the IMF are putting pressure on for it to be set at 0.5%, which would mean that the tax outlined would be doubled)

Millstreet
Average asking price in Q2 2012 was €110,758 => €277 tax
Peak prices in 2007 was €262,289
Prices have fallen by an average of -€57.8%
Average price for a two-bed property was €69,843 => €175 tax
Three-bed property was €98,420 => €246 tax
Four-bed property was €166,875 => €417 tax

Technology for the Terrified

Computer & Internet Classes for Beginners

This course is specifically designed for those who have never used a computer. The following areas are introduced:

• Using the mouse
• Keyboard skills
• Introduction to the Desktop
• File Management
• Word Processing
• Internet and e-mailing

Classes start: Tuesday 25th September 2012
Venue: Adult Education Centre, Main Street, Millstreet. (opposite Kebab King)
Duration: 8 weeks
Times: 2-3 pm or 4-5 pm (Max 8 in each group)

The course is free of charge. Call or Text Aine on 086-7707301 to book your place. Places are limited

Road Resurfacing Project Results in Significant Upgrading of Town Roadway

With efficient traffic control management Lagan and CMP Road Planing Companies completed the extensive roadworks today (18/09/2012) resulting in a very fine transformation of the road from Minor Row as far as Millstreet Post Office. When the local budget next allows, the remainder of the town roadway will also be resurfaced but for now this marks the present completion of the resurfacing project.   We shall share some more images in coming days but here in our picture below we view how well the new road now appears.  Road markings are to follow shortly.  (S.R.)

Pageturners Children’s Book Club

The Pageturners  Children’s Book Club

Meets At Millstreet Library on the 2nd Saturday of most months for a chat about books.
 
Next meeting – Saturday October 13th 2012  @ 12 noon.
New members welcome 
Ages 10 to 13.
 
Please contact Millstreet library on 029 21920

if you’d like to join up, or just come along on the day.

Pommerit Le Vicomte’s Annual Municipal Bulletin of Information 2012

We thank our Pommerit Le Vicomte Friends for sending us a copy of their very comprehensive and impressive annual Municipal Bulletin of Information published in September 2012. (S.R.)

Included in the excellent report is a review of the dedicated work of the Twinning Committee.    In our new Museum setting we hope to have a permanent

[read more …] “Pommerit Le Vicomte’s Annual Municipal Bulletin of Information 2012”

Joanne O’Riordan – Young Person of the Year

A huge congratulations to Joanne O’Riordan who won the Young Person of the Year Award in Dublin last Saturday:

“Joanne O’Riordan, Young Person of the Year, for her determination in highlighting the challenges faced by people with disabilities today. 16-year-old Joanne was born with a rare condition – total amelia syndrome, leaving her without arms and legs, and is one of just seven people in the world with the condition. In April, Joanne was invited to New York to deliver the keynote address at the United Nations International Telecommunication Union’s conference, Girls in Technology. At the conference, she challenged leading women in their field to build her a robot. Joanne was presented with her award by singer/musician Niall Breslin, AKA Bressie.”

Watch the full People of the Year Awards Ceremony on RTE Player (Joanne is on from 46:25 to 52:45. Available until October 6th) [read more …] “Joanne O’Riordan – Young Person of the Year”

Regional Report 1133 – 18th September 2012

 

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1133 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on lovely sunny Tuesday morning, following a showery night.

A high-powered meeting was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel last Tuesday night at which the Prizes for the best places in town were presented by the Tidy Towns Committee. There were prizes for the best business front and the best private front.

In spite of the months of bad weather, the judges still had a hard task to decide the very best. Their final result was as follows. Best business front went to Colemans. With Ursula’s Clara Inn a good second. Best in the private section went to John and Charlotte McSweeney Sycamore Drive. Out of 16 short listed Teresa Kelleher, Joan Wall, and Mary Murray got the awards. Very special recognition went to the Presentation Convent, and Kay Ryan Killarney Rd. for their wonderful display of flowers and plants. Many congratulations to all the winners. And indeed to our wonderful Tidy Towns Committee who kept the pressure up the whole time. Following the presentations, some lovely refreshments were served, and all involved enjoy a social evening.   Our town is being completely re-surfaced at the moment, and of course the bottom line is, please keep Millstreet and our approach roads clean and tidy.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1133 – 18th September 2012”

Major Overnight Roadworks in Millstreet

The very busy roadworks project in The Square, Millstreet at 11.25pm on Monday, 17th September 2012.   This is very much a work-in-progress project as kindly indicated by a gentleman from www.cmproadplaning.ie – one of the Companies involved in this important task.   Only stage one of the Minor Row roadworks has been completed.   Now stage two is in progress.   It is hoped that within the next 48 hours the full stretch of road from Minor Row down to the Zebra Crossing near Millstreet Post Office will be completed leaving  this section of our town with a fine new and smooth road surface.  See http://www.cmproadplaning.ie/ for further details of CMP Road Planing.  (S.R.)

Here we share a selection of images of the overnight work in progress.  When the  overall work is ended we shall feature the new look of [read more …] “Major Overnight Roadworks in Millstreet”

Artist Supreme, Elaine Cronin Features in “The Sunday Times”

Artist supreme, Elaine Cronin recently featured in an uplifting article on the highly prestigious “Sunday Times” (11/03/2012). Elaine is daughter of Breeda and the late John Cronin, Priest Cross, Millstreet and is a past pupil of Presentation N.S., Millstreet (where as a young pupil she won a very significant prize for her artistic picture which is still on display in the School) and also of Millstreet Community School.   Sincere congratulations to Elaine.   (S.R.)

Results & Fixtures 17th Sept 2012

GAA: JBFC Result: Boherbue 2-09, St Johns 0-04, 4th Sept
U15 B HC: Kilworth – vs Millstreet – Conceded by Millstreet, Thursday 06th Sept
Ladies Football Div 4: Dromtarriffe 2-7 V Bantry 0-9 Dromtarriffe secured the Division 4 League title with a victory over Bantry in the Replay of the Final in Macroom on Sunday 9th September. Congratulations to the Dromtarriffe team and Management. (The team includes a number of Millstreet personnel in the team and management). [match report & team]
Under 14 Camogie Championship semi final result: Ballygarvan 3-4 Millstreet 3-2.
U12 FL 2C: Doneraile 3 – 1 vs Millstreet 2 – 8, Saturday 15th Sept
JAFC final: Rockchapel 1-11 Millstreet 0-10, Sunday 16th Sept [match report]
Cork SHC semi-finals: CIT 0-14 Sarsfields 3-11, (Mark Ellis played well at full back for the students) [match report]

Soccer:
AUL 1A: Millstreet Celtic 0 Glenvale 8, Sat 16th Sept
AUL 1A: Rathcoole Rovers 3 Buttevant 1, Sat 16th Sept
U16 Div 3: Rathcoole Rovers 3 Ballinhassig 1, 15th Sept

Greyhounds: Crossfield Star finished 2nd in his 575 in Race 7 at Shelbourne Park on September 1st

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures 17th Sept 2012”

Very Generous Response to Mallow Hospital Church Gate Collection 2012

Despite the inclement weather during part of the church gate collection coordinated by the Friends of Mallow Hospital in Millstreet this past weekend – there was such a very generous response to aid the deserving cause with a total of €1,772.30 being contributed.   Sincere thanks to all who supported so magnificently and to the many collectors who attended and braved the challenging weather conditions.  (S.R.)

Brilliantly Colourful Floral Display at “The Pub” in Carriganima

Seán Murphy introduces us to the new sign plus the magnificent display of flowers at “The Pub” in Carriganima.   The very colourful presentation is wonderfully uplifting not only to residents but to the many passing traffic users.   A great credit to all who have created such a marvellous feature and who have maintained it so well over the past few months.   (S.R.)

Here we share a variety of views of the splendidly colourful presentation at “The Pub” where the flowers are still [read more …] “Brilliantly Colourful Floral Display at “The Pub” in Carriganima”

On A Photo Of Noreen Tarrant

On the Millstreet Town web site at the Cullen weigh in
Connie Tarrant’s wife Noreen second prize she did win
In her photo her smiling face I instantly did know
I was at her wedding to Connie two decades ago.

The years on her do not seem to have taken toll
Connie Tarrant’s wife Noreen a beautiful soul
Her children they now must be close to their prime
And some eighty Seasons in two decades of time.
[read more …] “On A Photo Of Noreen Tarrant”

Parish Newsletter – 16th September, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 16th September, 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:

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 15th September:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Tadhg Moynihan, Killarney Road & Ballydaly
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 16th September, 2012″

Genealogy: Nora Reardon, born 1873

Hi, I’ve been researching my ancestry and have found Nora Reardon (or Honora Riordan), my great-grandmother, was baptized on Feb. 16, 1873 and her parents were Eugene Reardon & Catherine Sullivan. She had five siblings, Peter, Cornelius, Bridget, Eugene, John. She came to the U.S. in 1895 on the ship Teutonic. I know the family lived in Millstreet. Are there any relatives still living in Millstreet? I would be very interested to know. Please contact me at <email> if you have any info. Thank you,  Patty Anderson.

Millstreet’s Green & Gold Widely Displayed for Duhallow Junior A Football Final 2012 in Newmarket on Sunday, 16th September

This is just one of the many colourful displays of Millstreet flags and posters in evidence throughout the town and on the approach roads – all in support of the Millstreet Team taking part in the Duhallow Junior A Football Final against Rockchapel in Newmarket at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 16th September. We extend good luck and our very best wishes to the gallant Team. (S.R.)

Rarely have so many green and gold Millstreet flags  been on display throughout the entire Millstreet area.   Support on this splendid scale for the impressive Football Team is wonderfully uplifting.  Here we share a selection of images illustrating just some of the locations where Millstreet’s Green & Gold is [read more …] “Millstreet’s Green & Gold Widely Displayed for Duhallow Junior A Football Final 2012 in Newmarket on Sunday, 16th September”

Presentation N.S. Celebrates Its Tidy Towns Local Award

Presentation N.S., Millstreet celebrates its Tidy Towns Local Award on Friday, 14th September 2012.  Pictured with children from Ms O’Leary’s Class are Principal, Joan O’Mahony and Caretaker, Paudie Healy with the prestigious award presented to the School for such a superbly colourful floral feature adorning the school yard and school entrance.   (S.R.)