Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
A century of years and two World Wars her life thus far has spanned
She has to be one of the oldest people in Ireland
Margaret the widow of the late Millstreet Chemist Frank Reen
Four hundred Seasons of living she has seen
At Noel C Duggan’s Green Glens arena her family and friends did congregate
Her one hundreth birthday party for to celebrate
Millstreet’s oldest person was in the limelight
For Margaret and her family a memorable night
The Corkman Newspaper has several articles about Millstreet this week:
The death has occurred on Thursday, June 09, 2011 of Ellen (Nellie) O’DONNELL of Liscahane House, Liscahane, Millstreet, Cork. Formerly of Clashedmond, Ballyseedy, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Removal this Friday evening at 8.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. No flowers, by request.
Report is from the St.John’s GAA facebook page.
[click the image to see the full report]
Dia daoibh go leir,
“Ireland’s legal tradition: loss and recovery.” – [read more …] “Féile Dúthalla 2011”
Marie Hickey from Claraghatlea, and Con O’Sullivan were married in Cullen Church, on March 16th 2011, by Fr. Jack Fitzgerald.
Photographer Ann-Marie of AMC Photography let us know about her photo album from their wedding which is available to view on her website.
To see the photos, simply go to her wedding gallery, and view the photos whose name starts with “Marie Con***“.
[note, there’s about 40 photos in total, so you’ll have to go onto the second page to see all of them]
Last Friday (June 3rd), Bishop Bill Murphy planted a tree to mark the official opening and blessing of the new Nano Nagle extension of the Presentation National School. Thanks to Geraldine Dennehy for sending in the photos below. [read more …] “Nano Nagle extension Official Opening”
The death has occurred on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 of Johnny DENNEHY of (Cheshire Home) Twogneeves, Cullen. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet today, Wednesday, from 5pm to 6.30pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Cullen Cemetery.
Jerry O’Riordan, Ballinatona receiving a presentation from the
Chairman of Cork Marts, Dermot O’Connell
on his retirement from the Board of Cork Marts.
Also present is his wife, Nuala who received a
bouquet of flowers.
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1067 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best .and it’s great to be back with you following my three weeks break. A million thanks to dear Sean Radley for keeping the show on the road during my absence.
Millstreet is still rocking from the wonderful party that was held at the Green Glens last night to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs. Margaret Reen. Our heartiest congratulations goes out to this most gracious of ladies. Up to ten priests helped to concelebrate Mass at the Green Glens including her first cousin , 92 yr old Fr. White who travelled all the way from the far ends of America to be with her and her family and friends for her big night. A wonderful meal was served by the Doody Family of Kingdom caterers. And at 12 ‘o clock midnight which marked her actual 100th birthday the crowd of over 500 family and friends gathered round to show their love and esteem for this lovely lady who has been such an icon of love and caring since coming to our town as our chemists , the late Frank Reen’s wife in the early 40s.We wish her many more years of health and Happiness in our midst. Mrs. Reen who is a great grand mother herself, can recall speaking to her own great grand mother, who was born in 1814, thus covering a staggering 7 generations of her own family. Look up our website for all the details.
Congratulations to Mrs Margaret Reen, Main Street who reaches 100 years today. There was a huge crowd in the Green Glens last night with family and friends from all over coming together to celebrate her great achievement, and hopefully she have many more happy years in front of her.
Our third Poultry Day this year and it is a great opportunity to buy your hens, ducks etc as well as gain advice on all things poultry. This is a great event as there is no fee to attend and you can have a cuppa and a slice of cake in the tea room.
We also hope to have the owner of Newmarkets Champion Chick Selling her birds see the link for full details:
http://www.corkman.ie/news/champion-chicks-2665905.html
12th June 2011 2-5pm The Secret Garden Centre Newmarket
For more details phone 029 60084 or thesecretgardener.com
GAA:
* Coiste na nOg (North) U-14 A FL semi-final Millstreet 4-13 Glanworth 3-8
* Munster Junior Football Championship Semi-Final – Cork 3-16 Waterford 1-8 (Niall Kelleher, Aubane coaches the Cork team)
* JBHL: Millstreet 0-11 Banteer 7-11
* U14A Football League Final: Thomas Russels v Millstreet, Wednesday June 8th, in Castlemagner @ 7.30pm
* Cork County Championship Fixtures: Saturday 25th June @ Castletownroche, U21 A Football Championship: Midleton v Millstreet, 7.30p.m.(Dave Farrell) (Alt. 29/6 at 7.30 p.m.)
* JB Football League: Lyre vs Millstreet, 8th June at 7:30 pm
* JB Football League: Millstreet -v- Rockchapel in Millstreet, Saturday 11th June at 7.30p.m.
* On Friday 17th June Millstreet will host the Ducon Cup Final between Dromtariffe and Lyre at 8.00p.m.
Road Bowling
Munster Intermediate (June 6th) in Kilcorney: Brian Wilmot bt Dan Oliver 1bwl €2,000
Fishers Cross: Vincent Kiely bt Brendan O’Neill 1bwl €3,400
Kilcorney: John Creedon bt Edmond Sexton l/s €3,000 Paul Burke bt Danny Murphy 1bwl €1,600
Connie Cotter, winner of the Kanturk Golf Club Gents Captain Prize receives his Award from Kanturk Captain Michael Browne in the presence of supporters Matthew Dennehy, Padraig Sheehan and Michael Cotter. From a representative field of 230 participants over Saturday and Sunday, Connie advanced into a playoff on Sunday evening where his steady play pushed him to the top of the leaderboard and claim outright honours that was greeted with delight from the strong Millstreet contingent. [Article & photo thanks to John Tarrant] [read more …] “Connie Cotter wins Kanturk GC Captains Prize”
30th Anniversary Commemoration of the 1981 Hungerstrike.Updated 6th June with details of the funeral arrangements in Millstreet this week:
Passed away peacefully on 27th May in Los Angeles. Reposing at his residence in Minor Row, Millstreet from 6 pm on Tuesday 7th June. Removal on Wednesday at 8 pm to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial in Drishane Cemetery, Millstreet. Enquiries to: Tarrant’s Funeral Directors, Millstreet. 029-70176
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Rev. Michael J. Carroll (1943 – 2011)
Passed away on May 26, 2011, at the age of 67. Fr. Carroll was born in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland, on July 6, 1943, to Timothy and Julia Carroll. He attended All Hallows College Seminary in Dublin and was ordained on June 18, 1967, for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
His first parish assignment began at St. Anselm Catholic Church in Los Angeles where he served as Associate Pastor. As his priestly journey continued, he served in many parishes and schools throughout the archdiocese including St. Michael High School (Educator), St. Brendan, St. John the Baptist de la Salle, and St. Luke the Evangelist (Associate Pastor). He also served as Chaplain at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach from [read more …] “Death Notice: Rev Michael J Carroll”
LOVERS of the outdoors busy making plans for the upcoming June Bank Holiday could stumble upon an undiscovered gem this weekend at Millstreet Country Park.
Boasting 500 acres of sprawling country gardens, lakes, mountain walks, trails and treks, the park welcomes pets, children and eco-enthusiasts in equal measure.
Celebrating the arrival of summer with temperatures set to soar, the MCP crew are laying on a series of performances and special events to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment from the weekend break.
Live musical entertainment will be provided by the Diamond Sisters on Sunday June 5th, at the Outdoor Band Stand in the specially developed Music Garden from 2pm. As the adults kick back, they can relax in the knowledge that a whole series of events are planned to keep the little ones busy learning, exploring and active.
Park promoters will unveil a brand new ‘Experience the Wilderness’ program to be rolled out this weekend, incorporating duck racing, face painting, tug of war and a series of specially themed fun faces to keep kids constantly on the go. [read more …] “MCP article in the Evening Echo”
MILLSTREET U14AFL FINAL
THOMAS RUSSELS
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MILLSTREET
WEDNESDAY JUNE 8TH
CASTLEMAGNER 7.30PM.
When I was young she was an ageing woman
She lived in her small house in the West End
And she was much loved in and around Millstreet
Sue Dennehy was everybodys friend.
A daughter of Denny Dennehy the greyhound owner breeder
At Cork and Shelbourne park his dogs raced to renown
He became famous far beyond Duhallow
His name was known distant from Millstreet Town. [read more …] “Sue Dennehy”
Derrinagree Rally Competitor, Daniel Lucey and his Co-Driver, Conor O`Flynn from Millstreet in their 2 Litre Ford Escort are busy getting ready to compete in the Donegal International Rally which is being held from [read more …] “Lucey Motorsport All Set for Donegal International Rally 2011”
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Ascension of the Lord – 5th June, 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: Fr. Jack Murphy, Manchester & Cullen
Timothy Deasy, 29, came from Clonalkilty, Co. Cork. He emigrated to the US and served in the 9th Massachusetts Infantry in the US civil war. He was wounded at The Battle Of The Wilderness in 1864. He returned to Ireland after the war to take part in the Fenian Rising, where he commanded Fenian troops at during the uprising in Millstreet in 1867.
… The most important and prominent of the Ninth’s Fenians was Timothy Deasy (also spelled Dacey), whose story MacNamara included in his regimental history. Deasy attained the rank of first lieutenant in the Ninth and received a wound at the Wilderness, As a Fenian overseas, he led an uprising at Millstreet, Co Cork, and was later assigned to oversee activities in Liverpool. At three o’clock in the morning on September 1867, Col Thomas J. Kelly and Deasy were arrested by the by the English while loitering on the street after a meeting of Fenian officers [read more …] “Captain Timothy Deasy”
Photo shows girls from Banteer NS and Presentation NS Millstreet Camogie team (in blue) challenging for the sliotar in grading matches in Rathcoole on Thursday.
Both Millstreet teams qualified for the finals where, Millstreet Boys NS will be playing Kanturk in the Boys’ 10 Aside Hurling Final, while Presentation NS Millstreet will play Derinagree NS in the Girls’ 7 Aside Camogie Final which will be held on the 10th of June.
photo from Banteer NS website
