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”
Quiz Time in aid of the Liver unit at St.Vincent’s Hospital
Enchanted Forest Fairy Potraits
Justin’s fairy portrait photography is a unique offering for Ireland. If you would like to see additional shots, have a look at the website justbornphotography.ie
A Talk on Wednesday Relating to Environment and Waste by Dr. Mary Stack
Co-ordinated by Millstreet Tidy Town and Tourism Association Dr. Mary Stack, Environement Awareness Officer Cork Co. Council, will present a talk on Environment and Waste at Millstreet GAA Community Hall on Wednesday, 30th November at 8.00 p.m. sharp. All invited.
Methodist Update – November ’11
Meetings for worship, prayer and Bible study continue to be organized by the Methodist Church in Millstreet. We now meet every Sunday at 7pm in the Canon O’Donovan Centre (kindly granted) on Clara Road in Millstreet.
Last week we were reading together some inspiring verses from 1 Peter 1:3-4 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth in to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and in to an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade… kept in heaven for you …”
These are very uncertain days and as recession bites [read more …] “Methodist Update – November ’11”
Macra Novice Debating – County Semi-Final
Millstreet Macra’s Novice debating team defeated strong opposition from Donoughmore Macra in last weekend’s Cork County Novice Debating Semi-Final in Bandon.
They will now take part in the Final versus Bantry Macra na Feirme. The Final takes place in Ballinagree N.S. on Saturday, the 3rd December at 8.00 pm. All support would be greatly appreciated!
[read more …] “Macra Novice Debating – County Semi-Final”
Christmas Market & Tea Room
This is becoming an annual event because of the success of previous years. 20+ stands (different each day) There will be a huge selection of unique Christmas gifts and things you just want to keep for yourself. Stand-holders will have an interesting selection handmade and locally produced items for sale including, knitting, paintings, baking, wreaths, computers, jewelery, preserves etc.
For enquirues and further details, send a message to Tricia at: <email>
Eucharistic Congress Bell in Millstreet
The Eucharistic Congress Bell which will be in St.Patricks Church, Millstreet this evening for 7:30 mass and remains there until tomorrow morning, is a symbol of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. The Bell will reflect the invitation to faith, to prayer, to reconciliation and to mission which has always been important in our Christian tradition and is no less so today. The pilgrimage of the bell throughout the Dioceses of Ireland will be a vehicle to:
– Invite people to deepen their communion with Christ and with one another,
– Promote the pastoral aims of the Congress, [read more …] “Eucharistic Congress Bell in Millstreet”
u16football A league County semi-final
u16football A league County semi-final
Millstreet
v
Canovee
venue – Carrigadrohid
date – Sunday November 27th
time – 12.30p.m.
please support your local team!
Death Notice: Pat Mullane, Priests Cross
The death has occurred on Thursday, November 24, 2011 of Pat Mullane, Priests Cross, Millstreet. Rosary tonight (Thursday) at 9pm in Tarrant’s Funeral Home. Removal tomorrow Friday night at 9pm to St. Patricks Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass Saturday, at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery. [read more …] “Death Notice: Pat Mullane, Priests Cross”
Frank Moynihan’s – Taste of Christmas
Tastes of Christmas cookery demonstration with chef Frank Moynihan will be held on Thursday, December 1st at 8.00 p.m. in Millstreet Community School. Admission €10.
Contact the Community school @ 029-70087 for further details
Winners of the Annual Bazaar Raffle
Winners of the Raffle at the Millstreet Annual Bazaar held in the GAA Hall, 20th November were:
1st Prize – 32″ Flatscreen TV – Niall O’Brien
2nd Prize – Supervalue Bumper Hamper – Eileen Kiely
3rd Prize – €100 Shopping Vouchers – Denis Healey.
There were also lots of winners of various smaller prizes on the Wheel of Fortune.
Thanks to all those that supported the event. – Millstreet Development Group
Death Notice: Michael Corkery
The death has occurred recently of Michael Corkery of London and late of Liscahane, Millstreet. At Charing Cross Hospital. Cremation took place in London. Ashes interred at the family grave, Drishane, Millstreet. Mass for the happy repose of his soul in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 10am on Saturday, November 26.
Death Notice: Con Linehan, Doon
The death has occurred of Con Linehan, Essex London originally from Doon, Kiskeam, survived by his wife Margaret and his children. May he rest in peace.
Telling the time without a watch
In this audio clip which appeared on HeritageCertificate.ie recently, the late Andrew Lynch, Ballydaly, recalls that it was possible to tell the time in the country side without looking at a watch, by looking at where the sun shone on the mountain, and by the noises from farmers and animals all around.
Brilliant Performances in Transition Year Drama Group’s Comedy at MCS
Nora Herlihy Conference at Newmarket on 2nd December 2011
Nora Herlihy Conference
IRD Duhallow will host their annual conference in conjunction with the Duhallow Women’s Forum on Friday 2nd December, entitled “The Role of Rural Women in a Recession – A Conference in honour of Nora Herlihy – Credit Union Pioneer” Guest Speakers on the day include Orlaith Carmody former RTE Journalist and director of Mediatraining.ie, Nicole Byrne founder of 11890 Ltd. also we will be having representatives from the Credit Union Movement, UCC and IRD Duhallow. In addition and importantly at this event Jimmy Deenihan TD & Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs will launch “The Origins, Ethos and Evolution of Co-operative Credit in Ireland – Celebrating the Centenary of the Birth of Nora Herlihy”
This conference will be held in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket from 11.00a.m. to 4.30p.m. For further information and to book your place, please contact Mary McHugh at 029-60633.
Regional Report 1091 – 22nd November 2011
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1091 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this crisp and frosty Tuesday morning.
Following the lotto draw on Sunday night the Town Development Group held their draw with fine prizes to be won. First prize of a 32inch flat-screen TV went Niall O Brien, Ballydaly, Second prize of a monster Christmas Hamper to Eileen Kiely, The Bridge and a €100 cheque went to Denis Healy,
Church St.
The towns shopping spree goes on all this week, with lots of Christmas gift ideas in the shops and €1,500 worth of vouchers to be won.
Millstreet Shopping Week
St. John’s GAA end of Season
St. John’s GAA hosted an enjoyable end of season get together in the Wallis Arms Hotel Friday night last, where all concerned viewed 2011 as a year of progress that came close to landing silverware. Players, team management and club officers took time out to enjoy a social evening and look ahead optimistcally to a new season. Awards for the year went to: [read more …] “St. John’s GAA end of Season”
Mass of Remembrance this Saturday Evening
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
We invite the families of those who died during the past twelve months
and whom we have remembered
in our November Garden to the Vigil Mass on
SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER at 6.30 p.m.
Millstreet GAA Social
Millstreet GAA Club held their Prizegiving night at the Wallis Arms last weekend. While a great night was had, a number of awards were given to players who excelled during the year, and to club members who have given hugely of their time and effort to the club:
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
From a list of potential candidates , the vision and authority that our dual recipient brought to his game on the field culminated with an immense display that helped Millstreet regain the Duhallow U21 Football Championship crown after a 20 year lapse.
Equally adapt in both hurling and football merits Michael Vaughan a deserving recipient of the inaugural Tadhg Moynihan Memorial Trophy.
Presentation picture: Michael Vaughan (recipient), Aoife Moynihan, and Fr. Paddy O’Byrne (Chairman of Millstreet Club) [read more …] “Millstreet GAA Social”
Results & Fixtures: 21st Nov 2011
GAA: County U21 Hurling Final: Midleton 1-11 Duhallow 0-08 [Read match report]
Minor League Final: MILLSTREET VS KANTURK, Knocknagree, Tuesday, November 22nd 7.30p.m.
Soccer: AUL 3B: Rathcoole Rovers 0 Strand Utd 5. All other games cancelled due to the bad weather
Millstreet Celtic’s Last Man Standing competition are now down to the last five players after Stoke and Sunderland both failed to win. [see the latest standings]
Death Notice: Jerome O’Hare, Coole
The death has occurred peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2011, of Jerome O’Hare of The Bungalow, Coole, Millstreet. Beloved husband of Kax, loving and much loved father of Derry, Marie, Rena, John, Tom, Finian, Anne and the late Denis, brother of Fr. Donie, Fr. Brendan and the late Tommy, Victor, Denis and Eddie; sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Máiréad, Mary and Helen, sons-in-law John, Seání and Kieran, grandchildren, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at his residence from 4pm to 8pm this Monday evening, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet for Requiem Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Paddy Kelleher
I knew him as a young man driving trucks for Paddy Den
Paddy Kelleher was always a man amongst men
A handsome looking fellow broad shouldered and tall
One of Millstreet’s finest as i do recall
[read more …] “Paddy Kelleher”
County U21 Hurling Final
The County U21 A Hurling Final, the last County Championship Final of 2011, takes place on Sunday, November 20th at 6pm in Páirc Uí Rinn. Duhallow, winners in 2009 and runners-up in 2010, play East Cork Champions Midleton in Sunday’s decider, which has all the ingredients for a classic encounter. Best of luck to the Millstreet trio on the team – Mark Ellis, Michael Vaughan and Dave McCaul. Midleton are hot favourites for the title. Ahead of the match, the Cork GAA website have a player focus on Mark Ellis:
[result: Duhallow lost a tight game by a scoreline of Midleton 1-11 Duhallow 0-8]
| Player Profile: Mark Ellis Club: Millstreet Date of Birth:26/08/1990 Height: 6ft 4in Weight: 94kgs Occupation: E.S.B Apprentice Electrician Honours Won: 1 IHC 2009, 1 County 21AHC 2009,2 Duhallow U21AFC, 2 Duhallow MAHC, 2 All Ireland Voc. Schools Hurling, 1 County and Munster Voc. Schools Football, 1 Duhallow JAHL |
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When and where did you first play Hurling? With my uncles in Co.Clare when I was 4 or 5 years old. [read more …] “County U21 Hurling Final”
Big week for Charlie
It’s been a big week for Charlie Drake. The 32-year-old Derinagree man took home the Australian Rally Championships Premier League title last weekend, after two battling stages in Victoria. Celtic Motorsports were three points behind going into the rally and needed to win both of their heats in Warragul, Victoria, to take the 2011 title.
And to follow up his big win, he got married to Narelle today. Congrats on both counts to Charlie.
Read the article and interview with Charlie which appeared on the Irish Echo (an Australian Paper) a few days ago on his triumph in Warragul, and on his wedding. [read more …] “Big week for Charlie”
Parish Newsletter 20th Nov 2011
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Solemnity of Christ the King- 20thNovember, 2011
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: Paddy Kelleher, Station Road
Sheila Kelleher, The Laurels, Minor Row
Boxing in the Green Glens
We had been waiting for news of upcoming boxing at the Green Glens arena, and this morning’s Examiner confirms the news:
“BIG-TIME boxing returns to the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet on December 10 when Rylane Boxing Club combine with the Garda Boxing Club to stage a show that will be built around the annual visit of the NYPD to box a Garda selection.
It was at the Green Glens that Steve Collins stripped Chris Eubank of his WBO world super middleweight title and, after confirming his superiority over the former [read more …] “Boxing in the Green Glens”
