Parish Newsletter – 15th January, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 15thJanuary, 2012
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile087-7752948
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: Peter Dineen, Laharn, Kilcorney & Cork City

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More brave Boeing swimmers

For various reasons some swimmers could not attend last week’s swim

and took part in the fundraising event on Saturday 15th January 2012

in much cooler conditions than their fellow swimmers last week!

Eileen Murphy welcomed everone and Stephen Tarrant of Tarrants Bar

handed out the well deserved t-shirts!

32 swimmers participated over the two days of the swim,

well done to all!

[read more …] “More brave Boeing swimmers”

The Boeing’s New Year’s Oldest Swimmer

0047-Boeing Swim 2012

At the Boeing new year swim he is always first in
Mick Collins the fellow with anti freeze skin
For one in his late fifties or early sixties not much younger than me
He is quite a tough nut would you not agree

Age is a relative thing the brave Mick does not feel old
Like the Arctic bear he must be immune to cold
One can say in him there is much to admire
To greater things far younger than him he inspire

[read more …] “The Boeing’s New Year’s Oldest Swimmer”

Young Scientists 2012

Last November Millstreet Community School submitted four projects to the BT Young Scientist Competition, and all four we accepted. It is on this week in the RDS in Dublin.

Joanne O’Riordan and Nadine Spillane were pictured on the RTE news yesterday (Jan 12th) at the stand for their project s “No Limbs, No Limits”, while Joanne was interviewed by Ryan Tubridy on his radio programme on RTE, and discussed their project. Tubridy introduced her with: “… one of my favourite people I met in recent times, the very wonderful Joanne O’Riordan“. Here is the audio:

Results – Highly Commended: One of Millstreet Community School’s other projects at the Young Scientist were highly commended in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (Intermediate) section. They were Shane Dineen, Colm Barrett, Andrew Roche, with their project: Improving access to roads and services during severe winter months in the Millstreet area: A spatial network analysis approach, Millstreet Community School;

[read more …] “Young Scientists 2012”

Death Notice: Michael J. Murphy

The death has occurred on December 27th, 2011 of Michael J. Murphy, New York

Was born to John and Hannah (nee O’Leary) of Lisnaboy, Cullen, Co. Cork.

Adored brother of Den Joe (deceased), Sheila Breen (deceased), and Joan Nolan of Knocknagree, and Peig Osborne, in Wales.

Beloved husband of Teresa (nee O’Sullivan), Bocarna, Glengarriff, Co., Cork.  Loving father of Michael (deceased), Kevin, Brian, Terence and John. Adored papa of Michael, also survived by many nieces and nephews.

On December 29, 2011, Mass of the Resurrection was offered at Lady Queen of Peace Chapel in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery where the interment took place following the service.
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Michael who immigrated to New York City in his younger days, returned home often to his homeplace in Lisnaboy.

LTV2 Millstreet – Programme 197 on Air Tonight

This week’s programme on LTV2 Millstreet – Programme 197 – is edited by William Fitzgerald and will be transmitted at 10.00 tonight on Channel 48 UHF and on Channel 12 VHF.   The Programme will soon be available online….here on our website.   Included in Prog. 197:  Eily’s News, the Annual Swim at the Boeing last Sunday, a visit to Cullen at the start of 2012, Annmarie’s Concert in Athea, songs from John Glenn, Crystal Swing and Big Tom…and lots, lots more.  On the Sunday night’s repeat presentations Dan Joe Kelleher is now introducing a series on “The Sunday Special” of complete Michael Fitzgerald videos following the end of the LTV2 repeat at 9.30.  Happy Viewing!  (S.R.)

Missing Dog – “Trixiebelle”

Trixie is a 3 year old female West Highland Terrier, who has been missing since Saturday 7th January from Derrinagree.

Trixie is in the photo (right) which was taken before the summer. Her hair is alot longer now & she looks like she needs to be groomed.

She is wearing a faded collar. If anyone has seen her please contact Jackie on 086-1289495.

See the comment below …. she has been found already 🙂

Regional Report 1097 – 10th January 2012

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1097 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful calm Tuesday morning.

 

Well the Loveliest Night of the Year lived up to its name again this year. The Women’s Christmas was celebrated in style by over 200 ladies of all ages at the wonderful Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday night last January6.  Every “Girl” in the family from Grannies to granddaughters were all dressed up in their finest bling  for the night that was in it.

It was great to see old friends meeting up and recalling their young days when life was simpler and the Celtic hadn’t yet come to spoil it all.

But there was no talk of bad times that night it was all fun and more fun. The beautiful meal, the rousing music of the Kelt, you couldn’t ask for more.

A collection box was passed round the Hall on the night, in aid of Cancer research and a massive €1,545.20 was raised.

Again many thanks to Mairead Daly who, in spite of her illness, saw to every detail of the great event. Thanks also to her helpers, especially Breda Cremin.

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The Spirit Of Los Zarcos

The name of Los Zarcos given to them by Brian Sullivan of Millstreet Town’s Mal Paso Pub
Back in the very early eighties they were formed as a Football Club
Some of the players who played for Zarcos then the grandfathers of today
And some deceased and some from Millstreet living far away.

Some of their sons in the colours of Los Zarcos nowadays line out to play
They win some games and lose some games that’s life as some might say
In The Mal Paso Pub they drink to celebrate a win or ease the pain of a loss as their dads did in days gone by
On looking back the decades how time does seem to fly.
[read more …] “The Spirit Of Los Zarcos”

A Story Of Denny Penny Kelleher

The fields decked with wildflowers on that sunny Sunday
And the hawthorns were cloaked in their white blossoms of May
The countryside lush and green Nature in her Spring bloom
On either side of the by road between Kilnamartyra and Macroom

A huge crowd had assembled for the road bowling score
For to watch Denny Penny Kelleher of Millstreet from the road to Rathmore
In a winner take all bets take on Muskerry’s best
Both men in short shirt sleeves were prepared for the test
[read more …] “A Story Of Denny Penny Kelleher”

Spring Farm Machinery Show 2012

This years Spring Farm Machinery Show has been changed to a two day show. Whilst attendance figures were excellent last year, exhibitors have expressed there thoughts on making it a busy two day show rather than three. With this in mind veteran farm show promoters AJS have changed the dates to the 18th and 19th of January and all stands are truly sold out. All the leading tractor and machinery dealerships in the area have already booked their stands and are looking forward to good kick off for 2012. This show is an ideal opportunity for both farmers and contractors alike to view the latest innovations in the agricultural and associated industries all under one venue.

So if you want to know whats new in the farming industry, whether you are looking for the right equipment for the busy season ahead or just wish to browse and admire the huge range of machinery available then this show welcomes you. The following month [read more …] “Spring Farm Machinery Show 2012”

Results & Fixtures: 9th January 2012

Soccer: [full results]
Corinthains Cup 2nd Round: Rathcoole Rovers B 0 Macroom B 3
AUL 1A: Millstreet Celtic v Rathcoole Rovers (off)
AUL 3B: Kanturk 2 Los Zarcos 1

GAA: Duhallow Credit Union U20 Football Invitation Cup Quarter-Final: East Kerry 0-9 Duhallow 1-4

Soccer Fixtures [full fixture list]:
AUL 1A: Rathcoole Rovers v UCC, Sat 14th Jan 2pm
AUL 3B: Los Zarcos v Bweeng, Sat 14th Jan 2pm
County Cup 1st Round: Millstreet Celtic v Rylane Celtic, Sun 15th Jan 10.45am

Blackwater Swim 2012 – Wonderfully Successful

The superbly energetic and splendidly courageous participants pictured this noontime today, 8th January (birthday of Elvis...and of quite a few local people!) at the Boeing following their Swim in the River Blackwater on behalf of the Cork North West Branch of MS.

Having had to be deferred from last Sunday due to significantly high water level at the River Blackwater the now annual Swim at the Boeing took place at 12.30 p.m. .    And what a tremendously cheerful and spirited occasion it was covered by John Tarrant for the Press and by William, Ita and Brendan for LTV2 Millstreet (likely to be transmitted this week on LTV2).   The Organisers must certainly take a bow not only for the overall coordination of the event but for [read more …] “Blackwater Swim 2012 – Wonderfully Successful”

The Boeing New Year’s Day swim 2012

The Boeing swim committee wish to thank each and every one who supported the  2012 swim especially our brave swimmers and supporters who came out  and  made today such a huge success, well done!
A special thank you to the LTV 2 team (Seanie, Willie and Brendan), to John Tarrant from the Corkman and Eilly Buckley and County Sound 103 FM who gave us great support with advertising and in getting information out to the public so quickly, many thanks.
We would like thank our generous sponsors who supported us again this year, The Bush Bar,Tarrant’s Bar and Super Valu Millstreet.
We the committee acknowledge and appreciate that the Boeing swim could not and would not be the success it is without the support, goodwill and hard work that is so generously given by all.
With the help of god we will all be there again next year. Health,wealth,peace and happiness to you and yours for 2012.

(pictures by Mary O’Mahony Incheleigh)

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Parish Newsletter – 8th January, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Baptism of the Lord – 8thJanuary, 2012
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile087-7752948
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: Michael Dineen, Cullen Village
Gertie Kiely, Tuam
Rose McAuley, Derry

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Best Dressed Christmas House & Business

Millstreet Development Group were offering €100 each for the winners of the Best Dressed Christmas Private House & Business in Millstreet this Christmas. The winner of the private house was Charlotte Barrett on Sycamore Drive, and The Thrift shop won the business prize. [Click on the photos above for a better view]

Local Communities must organise to oppose Hospital Closures

Local Sinn Féin representative Des O Grady is calling on people across Cork North West to resist plans by the HSE to close local Community Hospitals across the constituency. Speaking after it became public that all community hospitals with less than 50 beds were earmarked for closure O Grady said, “strong rumours are circulating in the area that Millstreet, Kanturk and Macroom Community Hospitals may be shut down as all are under the 50 bed limit proposed by Minister for Health James O Reilly. The Christmas Eve leak of the HSE’s 2012 service plan with the prospect of 900 bed closures and 4,500 medical staff cuts gave notice to the elderly and the ill in society of what lay before them in the New Year. It seems that the Government and the HSE now have an unwritten policy to [read more …] “Local Communities must organise to oppose Hospital Closures”

Death Notice: Mary Kelleher, Kilcorney

The death has occurred on Thursday, January 05, 2012 of Mary Kelleher, (née Horgan) of Lodge and late of Kilcorney, Mallow, Co.Cork. Lying in repose at O’Keeffe’s Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Mallow this Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm, followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Mallow. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St.Gobnait’s Cemetery.

Millstreet Hospital facing closure?

Health Minister - Dr James Reilly

Before Christmas the Corkman had us worried that Millstreet Hospital may be in danger of closing because small nursing homes were losing money all around the country:

NURSING homes in Kanturk, Macroom and Millstreet could face closure following comments by Health Minister James Reilly that such facilities with less than a 50 bed capacity are ‘difficult to maintain.’A survey of community hospitals across North and Mid-west Cork shows that the facilities in Kanturk, Macroom and Millstreet all have a capacity of less than 50 beds. [read the full article from the Corkman]

This week the Irish Times reveals that Minister Reilly said that he would look at alternative means of keeping such local hospitals open:

Dr Reilly told The Irish Times that where community nursing homes were not financially viable and local people wished to retain them or take them over, he would be happy to look at how they could remain in operation.
He said different combinations of measures could be [read more …] “Millstreet Hospital facing closure?”

Br. Corkery’s letter from the President

Ireland’s Ambassador to Malasia Declan Kelly visited St.Michael’s Institution Ipoh, and presented a congratulatory message from the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese to Dato’ Brother Vincent Corkery, on his receipt of his special honour from the Sultan of Perak.

[Click on the letter (right) to read it properly]

[read more …] “Br. Corkery’s letter from the President”

Death Notice: Jerry O’Regan

The death has occurred on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 of Jerry O’Regan of Ard Mhuire, Kilcoran Road, Youghal, Cork. Formerly of Millstreet. Reposing at his home Ard Mhuire, Kilcoran Road, Youghal from today, Wednesday, at 3pm. Removal at 7pm to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, The Strand, Youghal. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to North Abbey Cemetery, Youghal.