Memories Of Rosemary’s Fiftieth Birthday Party

Phil Cronin is a man who is well travelled and half way around the Planet he has flown
Yet when he talks of Millstreet in Duhallow you always hear him mention the word home
And though he’s raised his children in Australia and he left Ireland many years ago
He still talks with s strong Duhallow accent an accent that he never will outgrow.

I met him at Rosemary Kelleher’s fiftieth birthday party with Kitty his endearing Irish wife
And they look well and young despite the passage of time and they don’t look ravaged by the cares of life,
Phil Cronin drank his beer and talked of Millstreet and back the roads of memory he did go
To the people he knew in the Town of Millstreet the Learys and John Sing and Mister O.
[read more …] “Memories Of Rosemary’s Fiftieth Birthday Party”

Parish Newsletter – 4thDecember, 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Second Sunday of Advent – 4thDecember, 2011
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: Elizabeth (Betty) Maher (nee Buckley), formerly of Lackadota, Millstreet.

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 4thDecember, 2011″

Jimmy Cronin

Jimmy Cronin is a character of Millstreet
And in Duhallow his is a well known face
For years he coached the Millstreet young footballers
And he became known beyond his home place.

Jimmy Cronin had a stroke but he recovered
A young man at heart though in years getting old
In Millstreet Town his name will live forever
For he is one who has a ‘heart of gold’
[read more …] “Jimmy Cronin”

Death Notice: Mary McCormack

The death has occurred on Thursday, December 01, 2011 of Mary McCormack of Clonakilty. Late of Umeraboy and Geneva. At her residence, 12, Ladys Cross, Clonakilty. Deeply regretted by her sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in- law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Removal tomorrow, Sunday, at 5pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon followed by private cremation.

O’Halloran/Halloran, Twomey

I am looking for anyone in the Millstreet area who may be related or knows of anyone who is to the above family. My Grandfather, Patrick was born in the Millstreet workhouse in 1872 to Mary, nee Twomey and John Halloran who were married in Millstreet in 1865. They had three other children, Denis born in Millstreet in 1867 and twins John and Hannah born in Cork city in 1869. The family, minus Denis and Hannah, who we presume both died in childhood emigrated to New Zealand in the 1880’s. Hoping there is someone who can help us.
Best regards,
Kevin O’Halloran [read more …] “O’Halloran/Halloran, Twomey”

Death Notice: Elizabeth (Betty) Maher, (née Buckley)

The death has occurred on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 of Elizabeth (Betty) Maher, (née Buckley) of Ballylean, Ballon, Carlow, and formerly of Lackadota, Millstreet.
Beloved wife of Dick and loving mother of Jimmy, Margie, Dinny, Joanie and Richie. Deeply regretted by her daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brother John, sister Noreen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, kind neighbours, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace. [read more …] “Death Notice: Elizabeth (Betty) Maher, (née Buckley)”

Rinceoirí na Luachra on Jig Gig 2011

A set of dancers from Millstreet and Kerry grouped together to perform as Rinceoirí na Luachra on the TG4’s Irish dancing programme An Jig Gig a few weeks ago. They didn’t qualify on the night, but they did put in a good performance. [read more …] “Rinceoirí na Luachra on Jig Gig 2011”

Millstreet’s Most Unforgettable Character

It’s a long way from Australia more than twelve thousand miles away
From County Cork and Ireland and the fields of Claraghatlea
But Mick Kelleher made that air trip he returned on holiday
And though the journey proved quite tiring he enjoyed his three months stay.

With him came his charming Aussie wife Rosemary and his lovely family
To live with him in the old place where he once lived happily
In the fields by Clara mountain where he hunted as a boy
Those were happy days for Michael and good memories never die. [read more …] “Millstreet’s Most Unforgettable Character”

Regional Report 1092 – 29th November 2011

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir  a cairde and welcome to news report 1092 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet Tuesday morning  following a night of high winds an heavy rains.

We were indeed deeply honoured at the weekend when the Eucharistic Bell was brought to our Church. A very large crowd turned up for the historic event and after prayers everybody was invited to come to the altar and ring the bell. We all went up knowing that we will never again get the chance again. People came from many other places to see it and we were so proud of our beautiful church all lit up for the occasion. Next morning it resumed  its journey through the highways and byways of Ireland.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1092 – 29th November 2011”

Mary O’Sullivan’s Book Launch in Cullen this Friday at 8 p.m.

Sitting by the traditional fireside Mary O'Sullivan looks forward to the official launch of her much anticipated Book this Friday, 2nd December 2011 at 8.00 p.m. in Cullen Community Centre. The book provides a fascinating insight into the changing face of Ireland over many years. We thank photographer, John Tarrant, for providing us with this superb image. (S.R.)

In the Corkman – 24th Nov 2011

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

Duhallow Scór na nÓg Final

Millstreet took part in the Duhallow Scor na nOg finals held in Kanturk on Saturday night and among the winners were a Ballad Group made up of Muireann Buckley, Sarah Dennehy, Nadine Spillane, Leanne Smith and Bridelle Cronin. They sang The Boys of Barr na Sraide & Where the Blarney Roses Grow. Muireann Buckley also took 1st in the solo singing with Isle of Hope. In the Quiztime Niall Murphy, Bill Kelleher and Padraig Moynihan took the runners up spot. They all take part in the county simi final next Saturday night in Ovens. -with thanks to Geraldine Dennehy for the photos & details

Results & Fixtures – 28th Nov 2011

GAA:
County U16 A FL semi-final: Millstreet 2-11 Canovee 1-7
Munster Post Primary Schools (Vocational) SBHC: Millstreet CS 1-7 St Aidans CC 5-16

Soccer:
St Michaels Cup quarter-final: Douglas Hall 2 Millstreet Celtic 1 (aet)
AUL 1A: Rathcoole Rovers 2 Donoughmore Ath 1
AUL 3B: Lakewood Ath 7 Rathcoole Rovers 0; Newmarket 3 Los Zarcos 1
[read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 28th Nov 2011”

Death Notice: Michael Cronin

The death has occurred on Friday, November 25, 2011 of Michael CRONIN of Woodstock, Carrigtwohill, Cork. Formerly of Dooneen and Lackabawn, Millstreet. Peacefully, at home. Michael, beloved husband of the late Maureen (nee Butler) and dear father of Kieran, Brendan, Con, Peig, Claire, Eileen and Theresa. Deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law Harry, Pat and Des, daughters-in-law Mary and Johanne, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sister Celine, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his home. Removal on this Monday evening at 7pm to St. Mary’s Church, Carrigtwohill. Funeral Mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. May he rest in peace.

LTV2 Programme 191

LTV2 Millstreet :The Second Programme of our season Programme 191 which was first broadcast on Nov 17 last. On this Programme we have a music special from a big Country and Western night held up at the Sathill Hotel in Galway recently featuring Big Tom,Crystal Swing,Pj Murrihy amongst others plus all our regular features as well so sit back and enjoy this Programme.
The items in the programme are: [read more …] “LTV2 Programme 191”

Aubane’s Annual Fancy Dress Occasion Realises €3,500.00 for Cope Foundation – Presentation Tonight at Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet

Martina Sheehan (on left) of Aubane Social Club presents a cheque of €3,500.00 to Caitríona Buckley of Dromtariffe Parents & Friends of Cope Foundation - the result of the recent Annual Halloween Fancy Dress Event held at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet. Special thanks was also expressed in relation to Billy, Ellen & Staff of the Wallis Arms Hotel for their supreme assistance, generosity and dedication to this annual highly praiseworthy event. Members of both voluntary organisations as well as Billy Sheahan of the Wallis Arms are included in our photograph. (S.R.)

First Millstreet Town Park Committee Honoured and Remembered

To honour and remember the first Millstreet Town Park Committee members (and also people who have contributed so much to the care of the Town Park over many years) a special plaque has recently been put in place at Millstreet Town Park. This gesture is so very appropriate in that those wonderfully community-spirited people in the Ireland of the 1950s were so supremely far-seeing and conscious of what a magnificent setting like our Town Park (within our town) would mean for future generations. And how right they were! What a truly exquisite amenity we have in our town. Very special credit is due not only to the early pioneers of this great project and who are recalled on the impressive plaque but also to the present-day Town Park Committee. We thank Jerry Lehane for alerting us to this most deserving of monuments which is now permanently in place at the Town Park. Long may future generations enjoy such a marvellous environmental gem. (S.R.)

Oh I Love Cloghoula Countryside

Oh I love Cloghoula countryside when wild flowers are in bloom
Just outside the Town of Millstreet on the way out towards Macroom
When the birds are singing gaily and new leaves are on the trees
And the brown bog larks are piping o’er the bogland of Gneeves.

Oh I love you sweet Kilmeedy at the back of Clara hill
I have always been in love with you and doubtless I always will
You are beautiful and peaceful and your fields are evergreen
And you wake to greet each dawning day like a rare beauty queen.
[read more …] “Oh I Love Cloghoula Countryside”

Joanne Launches Millstreet’s Christmas Festive Lights

Joanne O'Riordan with Marley the dog at Millstreet's Christmas Tree official Lighting launch on 26/11/2011 bringing true festive magic to our town and parish. Having recently received a prestigious award and having just starred in Millstreet Community School Drama Presentation it was Joanne who was given the honour of turning on the magnificent lights on our Christmas Tree in the Square, Millstreet. We also recorded the cheerful occasion for LTV2 Millstreet. (S.R.)

Marian Players launch Cinderella

Rathmore’s Marian Players will mark their 25th anniversary early in 2012 with a colourful adaptation of Cinderella. On hand to launch the Players’ 25th anniversary in Teach Iosagáin was Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan TD. Pictured at the launch are public representatives and IRD Duhallow manager Maura Walsh.

Parish Newlsetter 27th Nov 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
First Sunday of Advent 27thNovember, 2011
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: Jerome O’Hare, Coole
Pat Mullane, Drishane Road [read more …] “Parish Newlsetter 27th Nov 2011”