Parish Newsletter 1st January 2012
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God – 1stJanuary, 2012
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos.Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile 087-7752948
Email:<email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
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: Lena O’Keeffe, Main Street
Denis McCarthy, Scagh, Boherbue
Mike Murphy, Lisnaboy & New York
A Stylish Pair
Gillian Gilbourne and her daughter Shelagh Jessica, from Millstreet, were photographed by the press at the Most Stylish Lady Competition at Lexus Chase 2011, Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin yesterday.
See more photos at:
In the Corkman – 29th Dec 2011
- Christmas celebrated in style in Millstreet by young and old
- Students at Millstreet Community School responded with enthusiasm to the local SVP chapter’s Christmas appeal
- When Drishane is home for Christmas
- The upcoming Millstreet Coursing Meet
- Getting ready for the Scór Finals are Muireann Buckley (Solo singing), the Millstreet Ballad Group, and the Millstreet Question Time team.
- Preview of the Duhallow U20 invitational tournament
- Walkers brave the weather on Mushera on Christmas Day
- Millstreet to the fore in Taekwon Do National Championships
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version
Scór na nÓg Results
Comhgháirdeas to all at the Scór na nÓg County Finals held last night (December 29th) in Ovens. Prizewinners on the night from Millstreet were:
- in the Amhránaíocht Aonar (solo singing), Muireann Buckley came second, and
- in the Bailéad Ghrúpa, the Millstreet Ballad group also finished second.
Death Notice: Lena O’Keeffe
The death has occurred on Thursday, December 29, 2011 of Lena O’Keeffe, (née Kelleher) of Main Street, Millstreet. Removal this Friday evening at 8pm from Tarrants Funeral Home, to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The Clara News
It started as a newsletter and it’s readership was small
And when the Clara News was born to life offhand I can’t recall
Perhaps in the mid sixties but what year I do not know
The babe back then now past his prime it seems so long ago.
The Clara News has come of age and it’s now read far and wide
And it’s editor Denis Reardon on his achievement can take pride
The newsletter he helped to launch to a magazine has grown
And in every corner of the globe the Clara News is known.
[read more …] “The Clara News”
Methodist Update – January 2011
Since the early days of the Methodist movement, over 250 years ago, congregations were invited to share in a Service once a year to renew their Covenant relationship with God. A covenant is an agreement or set of promises which 2 people exchange. It implies a commitment to each other. So our covenant with God begins with Him in that He has given himself for us on the cross and through His resurrection we are born again into Eternal Life. We are then called to respond by giving our lives to Him, by dying to ourself.
During our Covenant Service we shall have time to confess our sins to God, receive his forgiveness and be reminded of his promises to us.
There will be a sermon on this theme and then we will share the words of the following prayer before ending with Communion.
Sisters and brothers in Christ, let us again accept our place within this covenant which God has made with us and with all who are called to be [read more …] “Methodist Update – January 2011”
Childminder Required
Childminder required in milstreet area ASAP. Contact 087-9454198
Results & Fixtures: 29th Dec 2011
Greyhounds: Coursing in Millstreet takes place on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st December
GAA: Michael Vaughan Plays with the Duhallow U20 Footballers in the Duhallow invitational tournament. Fixtures Duhallow v Laune Rangers (Dec 28th), Duhallow v Rathmore/Kilcummin. [See the Duhallow GAA facebook page for details]
Soccer: * Last Man Standing: After another crazy gameweek in the premier league we are already down to the last 12 players from 160 starters
* Because Christmas Day and New Years Day both fall on a Sunday, there are no matches over the Christmas period. Below are the league standings as they are at the moment: [read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 29th Dec 2011”
Cork County Macra Novice Debating Winners
The Cork County Novice Debating final was held recently in Ballinagree, with Millstreet Macra representing the Muskerry Macra na Feirme region and Bantry Macra representing the Carbery Region. An entertaining debate was had with Millstreet emerging as overall victors on the night. Club members Rebecca Enright and James Kelleher won the ‘Best Chairperson’ and ‘Best Speaker’ awards respectively on the night – both have won the awards twice previously in the three rounds leading up to the Final which is an impressive feat in itself. We wish the team the best of luck in the Senior Debating in the New Year. Above L-R are: Kevin Walsh (Cork County Chairperson), James Kelleher, Rebecca Enright, Steven O’ Riordan.
The boy who is all Heart
The 4-year-old son of Irish immigrants bravely battles congenital heart disease and continues to beat the odds
“I have a special heart you know,” a vivacious four-year-old told the Irish Voice last weekend.
Little Adam was born with a rare congenital heart condition. It has been an extremely difficult first couple of years for Adam and his family, but things are getting better.
“It’s going to be a great Christmas this year,” said Adam’s mom Lisa.
Adam has been through several invasive surgeries since his birth. His last surgery was this past August, and since then Adam has shown signs of great improvement.
“Look at him, he is just like any other four-year-old,” laughs Lisa as her precious son drags his little two-year-old sister into the living room to play with their Lego.
Over a fine lunch spread last Saturday at their Yonkers home, Adam and his family shared with the Irish Voice the joy they now feel that their son is finally living a normal life.
Lisa, 39 and John, 33, are Irish immigrants. Lisa hails from Co. Cork and John from Co. Fermanagh. The happy couple met in a local establishment a few years ago.
When they became pregnant with their first child they shared the joy and excitement every couple experiences before the arrival of their unborn. However, their world came crashing down around them when Lisa was 35 weeks was pregnant.
A scan at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers revealed that something was seriously wrong with their precious baby.
“I couldn’t believe what I was hearing [read more …] “The boy who is all Heart”
Santa Arrives at Parent and Toddler Party
On December 20th Santa arrived to the Parent and Toddler Party much to the delight of the children in the G.A.A. Hall. Great morning was had by all which included face painting and spot prizes. Many thanks to Billy Sheehan of the Wallis Arms Hotel, Joanne of Centra and our friends from Aubane Community Centre who all contributed to the morning. We, the committee members, would like to wish parents, grandparents and childminders a very Happy Christmas and we hope to see you all in the New Year when we return on Tuesday, January 10th 2012. (a special thank you to Carmel Walsh for the pictures)
Lost Terriers
These two lost terriers turned up in the Millstreet area together about 5 or 6 days ago. They are very friendly. They may be missing from their home or have been left off by someone.
If you know where their home is contact Thomas at <email>
There are more photos of them below:
[update: these little lads were spotted on millstreet.ie by their owner, who took them back to their home in tanyard wood]
[read more …] “Lost Terriers”
Death Notice: Fr. Ronan Herlihy, OFM Capuchin
The death has occurred on Monday, December 26, 2011 of Rev. Fr Ronan HERLIHY OFM Cap of Knocknagree and Millstreet. Rosary this Tuesday evening at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday at 6.30pm to the Main Church, Holy Trinity. Funeral on Thursday after 12 noon Requiem Mass to the Capuchin Community Cemetery, Rochestown, Cork. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, Dublin.
Methodist Update for Christmas
Happy Christmas to Everyone.
Of course for many people in Ireland it will be a Christmas that will be very tight financially. With job losses, mounting debts and falling incomes many people will feel that they have little to celebrate. However Christmas is not about celebrating because all is well – it’s about celebrating the fact that in to our world God has come and he offer us himself whatever our circumstances. None of the main characters in the story of the first Christmas had much reason to celebrate. Mary and Joseph were a very young couple faced with bringing up a child in a world that was very hostile to children of doubtful parentage. Then there were the shepherds, a group of people who were much ostracised in those days and looked down on by everyone. However they all ended up celebrating and worshipping God because they realized that [read more …] “Methodist Update for Christmas”
Special Welcome to our Many Visitors Home for Christmas in Millstreet
Here we share a selection of images taken over the past four days illustrating the very colourful appearance of the town and suburbs including private houses and gardens with the many decorations in place. We note the very dedicated members of the Altar Society preparing the Church for Christmas. We see the beautiful Crib. We witness the very large attendances at [read more …] “Special Welcome to our Many Visitors Home for Christmas in Millstreet”
Mushera Christmas Day Charity Climb
Christmas Day Mushera Charity Climb 2011 – above are some of the weather beaten climbers at the top of Mushera who are raising money this year for the upkeep of St.Johns well on the slopes of Mushera. There were lots of more climbers on the mountain today, but they didn’t linger at the top [read more …] “Mushera Christmas Day Charity Climb”
Millstreet Golf Society – 29/12/11
Dooks G C – Champagne Scramble
10:00 | Connie Cotter | Padraig Sheahan | Gavin Murphy |
10:08 | Denis Hickey | Matthew Dennehy | Tadgh O’ Flynn |
10:16 | Chris Twomey | Trevor O’ Connor | Brian Cremin |
10:24 | John Twomey | Michael Cotter | Tommy Burke |
10:32 | Tom Flahive | Pat Dineen | Michael Smyth |
10:40 | Michael Dineen | Michael Dennehy | Connie Roche |
10:48 | Anthony Dennehy | Paddy Roche | Noel O’ Connor |
Happy Christmas to All
Parish Newsletter – Christmas Day 2011
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
CHRISTMAS DAY 25thDecember, 2011
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile-7752948
Email:<email>www.dioceseofkerry.ie
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:Tom Cronin, Coolinarne
Baby Ryan Noah Cleary-Dineen
Sr. Josephine Healy, Drishane Sisters
Mass Intentions this Week-end:
All Masses this weekend are offered for the People of the Parish
Anniversaries: [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Christmas Day 2011”
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 195
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 195 broadcast on December 15th 2011:
00:00-03:34-Programme Intro Music
03:35-06:55-Song from Eddie Lee
06:56-17:48-Sean Radley and Eily Buckley in Studio [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 195”
Last Man Standing update
The first Last Man Standing has drawn to a close with Eamon McCaul and Colin Healy both knocked out this week leaving them to share the jackpot. €225 on it’s way to each of them. Well done to the lads and thanks to all who took part in the competition. [see the full final results of the first competition]
In the second Last Man Standing which started last weekend, defeat for Newcastle along with draws for Liverpool and Norwich has brought the number of players left from 160 to 42 after just 2 rounds of games. Here is the latest situation in the competition [read more …] “Last Man Standing update”
Noel’s 70th Birthday Celebrated at the “Clara Inn”
We thank Fergal in Australia (son of Noel & Eileen) for alerting us to Noel’s special birthday. Noel celebrated his 60th Birthday in Sydney, Australia. ” For the past 70 years,” says Noel, “I have only received presents for one occasion – my Christmas and Birthday presents always coincided!” Now we realise why Noel is called Noel – his birthday could not be closer [read more …] “Noel’s 70th Birthday Celebrated at the “Clara Inn””
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 194 (Supported by Collins Transport Ltd)
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 194 (Supported by Collins Transport Ltd) broadcast on December 8th 2011. It includes the following items:0:00 – 02:45 Profile of programme sponsors Collins Transport
02:45 – 05:10 Intro with Sean and Eily
05:10 – 12:00 Eily Buckley’s Regional Report [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 194 (Supported by Collins Transport Ltd)”
Cloghoula N.S. Christmas Play …With a Fourth Wise Man!
Joanne steals the show on the Late Late
Last Friday night on RTE1 television, Joanne O’Riordan stole the show as she talked with Ryan Tubridy about her story. You can see the interview which takes up the first 19 minutes of the Late Late Show on the RTE Player [read more …] “Joanne steals the show on the Late Late”
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 193 (Supported by Cosy Homes Insulation)
Local Television from Millstreet Co.Cork. Aired on December 1st 2011 includes the following items:
00:00-02:57-Insight into Programme Sponsor Cosy Homes Ltd
02:58-13:32-Eily Buckleys Regional News
13:34-17:50-Song from the Butter Road [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 193 (Supported by Cosy Homes Insulation)”