Death Notice: Sr. Margaret Tarrant, Drishane Sister

The death has occurred on Thursday, October 06, 2011 of Sr Margaret TARRANT of Sisters of the Infant Jesus, Drishane Drimoleague, Cork. Late of New Street, Killarney. Unexpectedly, at the Cork University Hospital. Sr Margaret, I.J. St. Joseph’s, Model Farm Road. Reception prayers at 5.30pm tomorrow, Sunday, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross. Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday. Funeral afterwards to the Convent Plot, Drishane Cemetery.

Death Notice: Nora McCarthy

The death has occurred on Friday, October 07, 2011 of Nora McCARTHY, (née O’Donoghue) of Lombardstown, Cork. Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, bravely borne, in the presence of her family. Nora (née O’Donoghue, Kilcorney), beloved wife of the late Janie, Gneeves and dear mother of Joan (Herlihy), Mary (Cronin), Donough, Noreen (Crowley), Rose, Noelle, Angela and sister of Jonie (Tarrant). Deeply regretted by [read more …] “Death Notice: Nora McCarthy”

When First I Saw You Kitty

When first I saw you Kitty I was just a twelve year boy
A mile or so from Millstreet Town on an evening in July
Walking on the Millstreet to Killarney road with your sister Margaret
I still have not forgotten ‘that memory with me yet’.

I was told that’s Kitty Cronin ‘the world is at her feet’
The pride of all Duhallow and the darling of Millstreet
And you were scarcely twenty then and at the threshold of your prime
But that was thirty years ago and further down the line.

[read more …] “When First I Saw You Kitty”

A Very Happy 90th Birthday Today to Mary Kelleher, Minor Row, Millstreet

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., congratulates Mary Kelleher of Minor Row, Millstreet (formerly from Kilmeedy, Millstreet) on the celebration today of her 90th Birthday. Also included is Mary's daughter, Rose McAuliffe of Banteer.

There was a wonderfully warm round of applause from the congregation at Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet this Thursday morning when Canon John extended a royal welcome to Mary on this, her 90th Birthday.   With Mary were her daughters Rose and Geraldine and  [read more …] “A Very Happy 90th Birthday Today to Mary Kelleher, Minor Row, Millstreet”

Darren Kealy Introduces Splendid New Wheelchair Accessible Coach

Darren Kealy demonstrates his new state-of-the-art wheelchair accessible coach at his Cullen Headquarters this Wednesday morning (5th Oct. 2011). This is the only such coach in Duhallow. Also included is William Fitzgerald.

This superb new facility is hugely welcome.   Darren’s new wheelchair accessible coach is the only one in Duhallow and indeed very few such specialist coaches exist in Ireland generally outside the large cities.    Not only will this [read more …] “Darren Kealy Introduces Splendid New Wheelchair Accessible Coach”

The wedding of Michelle Dunne and Declan Forde

The wedding of Michelle  Dunne  (only daughter of Geraldine and Mick and granddaughter of Eily Buckley)and Declan Forde, Turners Cross, Cork

who were married on September 9th. 2011 at Turners Cross Church.

 Left to right. David Dunne Groomsman, Georgina Stanley Bridesmaid, Kevin Forde, Best man, Catherine Forde, Bridesmaid, Brian Forde Best man,

Elaine O Connor Bridesmaid , Declan and Michelle Bride and Groom.

Regional Report 1084 – 4th October 2011

 

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1084 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this, the, first Tuesday in October. A nice mild morning.

It gives me great pleasure this morning to send greetings for a very Happy 90th Birthday to Mrs. Mary Kelleher, Minor Row. Fondest greetings from her loving daughters Geraldine, Kathryn and Rosie.

And congratulations to Tony O Brien our Craft butcher on receiving the Star Award in Dublin recently.

Mary FitzGerald wants to thank all those who helped to raise over €800 in aid of Mary Mount Hospice at her recent coffee morning.

And the members of our Pipe Band want to thank all those who supported their recent Church Gate collection.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1084 – 4th October 2011”

Death Notice: Margaret Tarrant

The death has occurred on Monday, October 03, 2011 of Margaret TARRANT, (née O’Sullivan) of Ballincollig and formerly of Gortavehy, Millstreet, Cork. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet from 5.30pm this Tuesday evening. Removal at 8pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Finbarr’s Hospital.

Trish Gallagher Visits Community School Today

Trish Gallagher pictured with Students of Millstreet Community School having been presented with a bouquet of flowers. Also included: Bernie McAuliffe (Teacher), Pat Pigott (Principal) and Shane Guerin (Teacher).

On Monday, 3rd Oct. 2011 Trish Gallagher visited Millstreet Community School accompanied by members of her family including her mother, Mrs. O’Connor and friends.   Having communicated so very well with the various students who posed some very relevant and comprehensive [read more …] “Trish Gallagher Visits Community School Today”

Trish Gallagher Visits Millstreet Community School – Presidential Campaign 2011

Wife of Presidential Candidate, Seán Gallagher, Trish Gallagher (nee O'Connor of Kanturk area), visited Millstreet Community School today where she very impressively addressed a whole range of excellent questions from School Students. From left: Niall O'Connor (brother of Trish), Derry Morley (Deputy Principal), Trish Gallagher, Bernie McAuliffe (Teacher), Pat Pigott (Principal) and Eileen O'Connor (Niall's wife). More pictures to follow later. (S.R.)

Mary McSweeney Receives Her Wonderful Millstreet Local Lotto Cheque

Pictured on Sunday night at Tarrant's Bridge Bar, Millstreet at the presentation of the €13,200.00 cheque to Mary Mc Sweeney, Killarney Road, Millstreet from Millstreet Local Lotto. Seated, from left: Joan Sheehan (seller of the winning ticket), Marie Twomey (Millstreet Lotto Committee member), Mary Mc Sweeney (winner of the grand prize), Eily Buckley. At back, from left: Stephen Tarrant, Bobby Evans, Mary O'Connor, Donal Guiney, Mairéad Tarrant, Marian O'Sullivan, Tommy Tucker, Margaret Bourke, Cllr. Noel Buckley, Denis Twomey and Michael O'Sullivan. Sincere congratulations to Mary on such a magnificent win and well done to Millstreet Local Lotto Committee on such inspiring dedication on a weekly basis in consistently organising this all-important fund-raising project which is of enormous benefit to Millstreet. (S.R.)

Pakie Coffey

He moved to county Waterford one hundred miles down track
To work for Radley brothers they said he would be back
They said that in County Waterford he could not settle in
That he could never live too far away from kith and kin.

He worked for years in Millstreet and to Millstreet he belong
And that he could never leave the place but Pakie proved them wrong
And though he did return to Millstreet for the brief holiday
Down in the County Waterford he seemed happy to stay.
[read more …] “Pakie Coffey”

“Hot Country” Update

We thank Hugh O’Brien for the following “Hot Country” update:
The Cork based weekly Hot Country TV Show which has now passed its 100 show milestone, is going from strength to strength and is proving popular not only with Irish audiences, but has established a regular fan base all over Europe. It is now the most popular programmes on the Showcase Channel Sky 201, Freesat 403 and Free View, and indeed the biggest country music show on TV in Europe with over 43% of viewers. The feedback to date has been [read more …] ““Hot Country” Update”

Parish Newsletter – 2nd Oct 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty-seventh SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2ndOctober, 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.

Yourprayers 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:            Sr. Damien Murphy, Drishane Sister

Mary O’Keeffe, Boherbue & Glountane

Danjoe Quinn, Flintfield

Dan Mulcahy, Annagloor   [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 2nd Oct 2011”

Encouraging Response to GAA Recycle Project Today – Open Until 2.00 p.m. and also from 6.00 to 8.00 p.m.

There has been an encouraging response to Millstreet GAA Recycle Project. The Collection Centre at Millstreet GAA Hall is open today until 2.00 p.m. and also this evening (1st Oct. 2011) from 6 to 8. Please note that the Centre remains open until 2.00 p.m. today (extended from original schedule).

Gerard O’Keeffe’s Book Launch in Killarney on Wednesday

Pictured at the launch of Gerard's book "Oscar Wilde - Primarily Prison Conditions and Later Life" in Killarney on Wednesday, 28th September 2011 - From left: Paul O'Donoghue, Solicitor; Gerard O'Keeffe, Author and Michael O'Shea of Killarney Book Shop. A reception followed later at Foley's Restaurant in Killarney.

Tony O’Brien, Craft Butchers, Presented with Prestigious Star Award

Tony O'Brien with his assistant Dan O'Donoghue displaying the prestigious Star Award recently presented to Tony in Dublin. The Award may be viewed at Tony's Craft Butcher's Centre in Minor Row, Millstreet.

The wording on the Award:  “Craft Butcher Star Award 2011 Promoting Business Excellence – Top 20 Finalists – Sponsored by digi.ie.”   Here we share a [read more …] “Tony O’Brien, Craft Butchers, Presented with Prestigious Star Award”

Cork 20 Rally this Sunday

Cork 20The Cork 20 Rally will be passing near Millstreet this Sunday morning. First thing on Sunday morning (6:30am the cars will be starting the Mullaghanish stage which will finish near the main Millstreet / Macroom road. The cars then progress to another stage around Mushera. Both stages will be repeated before the rally moves on to Fuhiry and Kilnamatra.

“Due to the Cork 20 Rally, there will be some road closures and diverts in place on Sunday morning for [read more …] “Cork 20 Rally this Sunday”

Death Notice: Dan Mulcahy, Annagloor

The death has occurred on Thursday, September 29, 2011 of Dan MULCAHY of Annagloor, Millstreet. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet this Friday evening from 5.30pm with removal at 8pm to St Patrick’s Church. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday morning, at 9.30am, followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Marymount Hospice. House private.

Anne O’Flynn’s Magnificent Retirement Reception in Derrinagree on Thursday

Anne O'Flynn expressing her absolute delight at the truly magnificent reception in Derrinagree N.S. marking her thirty-eight years of dedicated service to Primary Education. Principal, Andrias O'Sullivan who also delivered an excellent address is very happy with Anne's splendid reaction.

Following the celebration of Mass with a very special liturgy in Derrinagree Church the reception continued in Derrinagree N.S. on Thursday night, 29th September 2011.   A superb bus service by Jerry Lehane of [read more …] “Anne O’Flynn’s Magnificent Retirement Reception in Derrinagree on Thursday”

Death Notice: Dan Joe Quinn

The death has occurred on Monday, September 26th, 2011 of Danjoe Quinn of Flintfield, Millstreet. Unexpectedly, at his home. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, from 5.30pm tomorrow, Thursday September 26th. Removal same evening at 8pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Friday. Burial afterwards in Kiskeam Cemetery. Family flowers only.