Debs 2011 – Leaving for the Annual Event in Cork

Superb style in evidence as the group photograph is taken at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet on Thursday, 4th August 2011 in advance of leaving for the Debs Ball at Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork.

Here we share a selection of images taken at the Hotel on Thursday as well as the leaving for Cork in [read more …] “Debs 2011 – Leaving for the Annual Event in Cork”

Wedding of Julie & David on Friday, 5th August 2011 – Full Feature Later

The Wonderful Wedding of David Brosnan (Knocknagree/Rathmore) & Julie O'Leary (West End & Adrivale, Millstreet) on Friday, 5th August 2011. Here we see David and Julie cutting their magnificent Wedding Cake at their Reception in Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee. A full feature on the most memorable day will follow over the next few days. (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter 7th August, 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Nineteenth SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 7thAugust, 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:

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 6thAugust:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Con (Neily) Corcoran, Coolikerane & England(recently deceased) [read more …] “Parish Newsletter 7th August, 2011”

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, T.D. Visits Millstreet This Morning – 6th August 2011

Minister Leo Varadkar is presented with a portrait of Tubrid by Áine Collins, T.D. as he meets at Millstreet Museum premises a group interested in the promotion of Walking Tourism.

The Minister discussed the O’Sullivan Beara National Walkway with Michael O’Sullivan and others.   He gave a brief interview to LTV2 with further contributions from local people.   He indicated that he is especially interested in [read more …] “Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, T.D. Visits Millstreet This Morning – 6th August 2011”

Millstreet Vintage Club Car Run on Tomorrow, Sunday 7th August 2011

Millstreet Vintage Club Car Run takes place on tomorrow, Sunday 7th August 2011.   It incorporates a Tour of Duhallow.    Participants are asked to sign on at 11.30 a.m. in the Wallis Arms Hotel.     First Car off at 12.30 p.m. sharp.    We thank Dan Barry for this important information and we encourage people to observe the leaving of the cars on the enjoyable occasion.

Genealogy: Griffins / O’Sullivans

My great grandfather Tom Griffin arrived In Millstreet from Co. Mayo C1885. He married Hannah Daughter of Jeremiah O’Sulliavan. They had four children: Mary, Tom, JJ, and Paddy Griffin. Hannah Griffin died and was buried in Cahir Co. Tipperary C1939. The last Griffin was Gretta who owned and ran the pub Tanglewood on the Main Street in Millstreet about 2003.
Anyone have more information on the Griffins / O’Sullivans, or are there any other relations out there?
Joe Walsh (email: <email> )

In Millstreet Hospital

My cousin, they tell me, doesn’t wake up much,
nor does she seem to see the green mountain
framed in the window of this chapel of ease
for travellers booked in for their long pilgrimage.
When I leave at the end of visiting-hours
a small, tidy man is sitting by the door:
stick, well-knotted tie, watch-chain, tweed jacket.
He gets to his feet, raises his hat and enquires:
‘Excuse my troubling you, but would you be
going anywhere near a railway station?’
The young smiling nurse bends over him,
and takes him by the elbow, saying:
‘Maybe tomorrow, James. Maybe tomorrow
we’ll take you to the station.’
[read more …] “In Millstreet Hospital”

Wonderful Style for Millstreet Community School Debs 2011

Superb elegance and magnificent style were very much in evidence as the Students of Millstreet Community School with their Friends posed for photographs at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Milllstreet on Thursday, 4th August 2011 in advance of their leaving for the Debs Event at Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork.

Acknowledgement: Sr Evelyn Houlihan

HOULIHAN, Sr Evelyn Houlihan (Died April 2, 2011) of Infant Jesus Sisters (Drishane – Cork, San Francisco – USA, Millstreet – Cork, and St. Joseph’s Convent – Cork) and eldest daughter of Michael & Mary Houlihan RIP, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick – Her sisters Maureen and Teresa, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews wish to thank most sincerely all who sympathised and supported us on our recent sad bereavement. [read more …] “Acknowledgement: Sr Evelyn Houlihan”

A True Irish Welcome at Kilmeedy, Millstreet

The wonderful smiles say it all! What a truly heartfelt sincere Irish welcome was accorded when Margaret Kelleher (on left) and I visited the very lovely home of Eileen O'Mahony at Kilmeedy, Millstreet on Wednesday afternoon. The splendid tea and refreshmnents added further to the great conversation.

It really was a magnificent trip down memory lane when Margaret and I went for a walk up the avenue (near Eileen’s home) on the direction of Clara Mountain which afforded some remarkably beautiful panoramic [read more …] “A True Irish Welcome at Kilmeedy, Millstreet”

Munster U21 Hurling Final

GAA BeoAs mentioned previously, Mark Ellis plays at wing-back (#7) for Cork against Limerick in the Munster U21 Hurling Final tonight at 7:30. For those of us that can’t make the game at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, it will be live on TV as gaeilge on TG4 from 7:15.
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It what has been described as the best game in any sport anywhere in the world this year, Limerick pipped Cork in extra time to win on a final scoreline of Limerick 4-20 Cork 1-27. Mark Ellis was unlucky to be pitted against Limerick’s best forward Jamie Coughlan before he made way at half time. An enthralling game you can see on the TG4 website. (It is is a number of parts)

First half * Second half * Extra time (not available yet)

Sincere Congratulations to Alanna Barry on Magnificent All-Ireland Success

Millstreet is indeed very proud of the very wonderful Alanna Barry who as a member of the Cork team achieved All-Ireland success with her team in the weekend’s All Ireland Ladies Minor Football Final which took place in Birr.   Alanna’s  superb input in the game was very significant in the uplifting great result for the team.    Well done, Alanna.

And we wish the very talented  Mark Ellis every good luck tonight as he participates as a member of the Cork team in the U21 Munster Hurling Final at Limerick when Cork play against Limerick.

On The Passing Of Dick Kiely

Dick Kiely was the principal teacher when I was in primary school
And he seemed quite impartial and with fairness he did rule
He did not have his favourites as some other teachers had
A good and honest fellow and in him nothing bad.

A famous gaelic footballer when he was in his prime
But I never see him playing it was before my time
By all accounts the mighty Dick was a renowned athlete
One of the famous sportsmen for to represent Millstreet.
[read more …] “On The Passing Of Dick Kiely”

Very Generous Response to Irish Cancer Society Church Gate Collection

Many thanks for the very generous response to last weekend’s church gate collection outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on behalf of the Irish Cancer Society.   Grateful thanks also to the many voluntary collectors.   The amount just forwarded to the Society is €1,849.73.

Regional Report 1075 – 2nd August 2011

 

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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1075 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this the nice calm Tuesday morning.

Cork may have lost to Mayo on Sunday but two Millstreet girls kept the flag flying in style. Many congratulations to Alanna Barry, Millstreet, and Marie Murphy, Caherbarnagh who were on the Cork Minor Ladies FootBall team who won the All-Ireland Final, in Birr Co, Offaly, Katie O Dea from Knocknagree was also on the team, They are all members of the Dromtarriffe Club. So well done all round.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1075 – 2nd August 2011”

Results & Fixtures 2nd August 2011

GAA:
* All Ireland Ladies Minor Football Final: Cork 5-15 to 4-11 Congrats to Alanna Barry who was at corner-back.
* Singleton Cup Final (Junior Hurling League Final) Meelin 4-10, Millstreet 0-10 [read report from Meelin perspective]
* JBFL: Millstreet w/o St John’s scr.,  Millstreet 1-8 Glenlara 0-8, Glenlara 0-10 St John’s 0-5, Boherbue 2-8 Millstreet 1-11
* U15AHL: Millstreet 1-7 Newmarket 1-14
* U21 Munster Hurling Final: Cork v Limerick on Wednesday next August 3rd. Mark Ellis will start at wing back [Read the preview on the Examiner]. Millstreet Juvenile G.A.A. club are putting on a bus to the game for those that want to go.

Millstreet Directory of Community Services – Official Launch Feature

Members of Millstreet Macra present at the recent launch of the new Millstreet Directory of Community Services in Millstreet Community School.

Margaret Crean was the MC while Áine Collins, T.D. officially launched the Directory in the presence of a sincerely interested audience.   Nora O’Connell and Rita Buckley as well as a wonderfully committed team of [read more …] “Millstreet Directory of Community Services – Official Launch Feature”

All Ireland Minor Ladies Final

2011-08-01 Alanna Barry in action for the Cork Minors in the All Ireland Final

Live TV coverage of the TG4 Ladies Gaelic Football Minor Final this afternoon between Dublin and Cork from St. Brendan’s Park, Birr. Alanna Barry has been playing at corner back (#2) in the Cork team so expect to see her on the TV this afternoon.

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Congrats to Alanna and the Cork Ladies as they deservedly won 5-15 to 4-11 in a very exciting game that swung one way and then the other.

Read the march report from [the Examiner], [Munster GAA],

If you missed the game, you can see it on the TG4 site, just click the links below:

1st half: http://live.tg4.ie/main.aspx?content=632739432449

2nd half: http://live.tg4.ie/main.aspx?content=632917383169

Parish Newsletter 31st July 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for  BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Eeighteenth SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 31st July, 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: Joe White, Tubber

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter 31st July 2011”

Millstreet Juvenile G.A.A. club

Millstreet Juvenile G.A.A. club will run a bus (depending on interest)to the u21 Munster hurling final in the gaelic grounds, Limerick on Wednesday next August 3rd our very own Mark Ellis will be playing for Cork against Limerick.

cost of bus is 8euro for u18

10euro for adults

u16 must be accompanied by an adult

Bus leaving the GAA hall at 5.30.sharp

If  interested contact Ciara 0879533213 no later than Monday at 6p.m.

Hope to see you there!

Death Notice: Joe White

The death has occurred on Thursday, July 28, 2011of Joe WHITE of Tubbar, Ballydaly, Millstreet, Cork. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet this Friday evening from 6.30pm. Removal at 8pm to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Nora Crowley 1918-2011

Nora Crowley 1918-2011. It was with great sadness that the family and friends of Nora Crowley (née Murphy) Knockanish, The Spa, learned of her passing on Saturday, July 9. Nora was one of the oldest surviving members of the community of Spa parish.

Born on February 15, 1918 in her beloved Kilcorney, Millstreet she witnessed many dramatic events in her long life. In 1944 she married James and they set up home in The Spa where she lived until September 2009. They were blessed with a family of five boys and one girl.

Nora was a loving wife and caring mother and devoted all her life to her family. While she was a shy and retiring lady, she still touched the lives of many people and in her eyes everyone was special and important…… Read the full article on the Kerryman:

Genealogy: Dennehys

Hello Millstreet,
I understand this is the place to find Dennehy history and I hope you can help me. I’m looking for info on my father’s family who came from Millstreet. My grandfather was Daniel Dennehy born Sept. 1868 – died in the U.S. Sept.20, 1905. He married Ellen Riordan, also from Millstreet. I don’t know if they were married here or there but they immigrated in 1892. They had five children, my father Dennis born 1895, Patrick born 1897, Jeremiah born 1899, Cornelius born 1902 and Ellen born 1904. Eventually all the children wound up in the U.S. with the exception of Cornelius, I believe. I am going to be in Ireland the week of Aug. 1 and will be stopping in Millstreet, short notice I know but am interested in checking any records that I can. If anyone has any info they can contact me at the above e-mail address. Thanking you in advance.

Maureen (Dennehy) Pampaloni  [email: <email> ]

Millstreet VHI GAA Cul Camp



From 11th – 15th July, Millstreet Juvenile Club hosted a very successful VHI GAA Cul Camp in the Town Park. 94 primary school children took part in the camp under the expert eye of  qualified coaches Steven Mannix (Banteer), Kevin Hallissey (Eire Og), Leah Westwood (Ballincollig), Christopher Buckley (Mourneabbey) and Michael Murphy (Millstreet). These coaches were ably assisted by local minor, u21 and Junior players (Eric Hickey,Denny Twomey, Len Murphy, Alanna Barry, Cliona O’ Callaghan and Michael Vaughan)  and the children thoroughly enjoyed their fun-packed week of G.A.A. activities. Cork Senior Footballer Paddy Kelly visited the camp and was more than happy to give advice,  go through some drills with the participants as well as autograph the personal belongings of all the children. Along with the VHI Cul Camp kit which included a jersey, shorts, socks and gear bag, the children each received a medal at the end of the week to acknowledge the efforts they put into the learning of their new skills during the week. Millstreet Juvenile Club would like to thank all those who supported the camp and look forward to VHI CUL CAMP 2012!
[read more …] “Millstreet VHI GAA Cul Camp”

Regional report 1074 – 26th July 2011

 

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1074 from Millstreet.

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

The pleasant weather over the weekend gave people of all ages a welcome chance to enjoy the great out of doors. The annual vintage and old time threshing day in Cullen was an outstanding success. Their varied program ensured that there was something there for everyone.

So well done once again to the wonderful Special Needs Association.

In turn they want to thank all those who supported them and helped in any way with their latest fundraiser. The LTV crew were there to record it for your viewing when programs resume in the fall.

Large crowds strolled in the Country Park, while others took on some of our new loop walks.
[read more …] “Regional report 1074 – 26th July 2011”

Results & Fixtures

Athletics:
Congrats to Tony Kelleher who achieved a big personal goal as he went under 2 minutes for 800m in Tullamore this weekend in a time of 1:59.48.

Donoughmore 7 Mile – 22nd July 2011
49:36 MURPHY, Chris  Millstreet
50:36 BUCKLEY, John-Paul Millstreet AC
51:21 SHEEHAN, John Millstreet

COISTE NA nÓG THUAIDH – CONTAE CHORCAÍ
MAHL @ Castletownroche, 7pm Millstreet v Mill Rovers Thursday, July 28
U14AFC S/F @ Buttevant, 7pm Millstreet v Fermoy ET if needed Monday, August 1
MAFC @ TBC (Liscarroll?, 8pm) Millstreet v Kilshannig ET if needed Tuesday, August 2
MAHC Semi-Final @ Buttevant, 7pm Fermoy v Millstreet ET if needed Monday, August 8 August 10th, Venue to be decided
[read more …] “Results & Fixtures”

Cullen Vintage Rally & Threshing Sunday 2011 – A Wonderful Success!

The members of the very popular "Loose Connection" Band who so splendidly performed at Sunday's wonderfully successful Cullen Annual Vintage and Threshing Event to the delight of the very large attendance. This is one of the main fundraising occasions for the Cullen & District Special Needs Association. We shall arrange a full feature on the mighty event within the next week. The great family event was also recorded by LTV2 Millstreet for transmission in the Autumn. (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter 24th July 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Seventeenth SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 24th July, 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: Dorothy Fitzgerald, Macroom Road

William White, Clonakilty & Drishane

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter 24th July 2011”