Death Notice: Breeda Hall, formerly of Coole

The death has occurred on Wednesday 11th May 2011 of BREDA HALL (née O’ SULLIVAN), Kyle, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Coole Cottage, Millstreet. Breda deeply regretted by her loving Son Eamonn, Daughter’s Siobhain, Triona, and Deirdre, Daughter in Law , Grandchildren, Sister’s, Relative’s, Neighbours,and Friends. R.I.PReposing at her Residence from 4 O’ Clock to 7 O’ Clock tomorrow Thursday.Removal from her Residence Friday to the Church Of The Immaculate Conception Drangan For 12 O’ clock mass followed by burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Drangan. No Flowers donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. [ref]

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Breeda was a sister of the late Bishop of Kerry Diarmuid O’Sullivan, Mrs. Mary B Sugrue, a teacher at Presentation Secondary School, Tralee, and Mrs Kathleen O’Hare, Coole, Millstreet.

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“It is with deep regret that we record the sad death of Mrs. Breda Hall, Kyle. In her mid eighties, she was choir mistress here for some years. A fully qualified chemist, she was always ready to give advice and help when required. She will be sadly mourned by all. Her remains were removed from her home to the Parish Church in Drangan and following Requiem Mass by Archbishop Dermot Clifford and Rev. Fr. John McGrath P.P., Mullinahone, interment took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery. To her son, daughters, sisters, grandchildren, relatives and friends, our sympathy is extended.” [ref: the Nationalist Magazine]
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“Mullinahone has always been lucky with both its doctors and its chemists. Milo Maher was succeeded by O’Sullivans chemists Fethard and Breda Hall of Kyle ran their shop in Mullinahone for many years. When Breda retired in the 1990’s there was trepidation locally that this would see the closure of the village chemists shop.” [ref: mullinahone.net]

And I Still Miss The Fields Of Annagloor

Some people have this inborn yearn for travel
For wanderlust there is not any cure
But I still envy all those stay at home types
And I still miss the fields of Annagloor.
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The robin piping early in the morning
By the old home high on the cypress tree
And the pheasant cuck in the rank grass by the hedgerow
His voice you hear though the bird you seldom see. [read more …] “And I Still Miss The Fields Of Annagloor”

Regional Report 1063 – 10th May 2011

by

Eily Buckley

 

Dia Is Mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 1063 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this showery but very mild Tuesday morning.

The monthly meeting of the Community Council will be held to-night at the Youth Centre, starting at, all members please attend.

And still with the Community Council, their sub-committee are holding regular meetings with the view of extending our Tennis Court and fitting it  an Astro Turf surface.

On Friday night last very pleasant function was held by the Community Council, and friends, at the Wallis Arms Hotel, and was attended by Canon John FitzGerald.  A special scroll was presented to Bro. Vincent Corkery, by chairman Councillor Noel Buckley, in recognition of the prestigious Dato title which was conferred on him by the Sultan of Perak following over 60 years work in that region. In accepting the gift he said among other things, that to be lauded by your own is the sweetest gift of all. In spite of his advancing years Bro. Vincent has already returned to continue his work in Asia .

[read more …] “Regional Report 1063 – 10th May 2011”

Mallow Camera Club Wins All-Ireland

Camera Clubs from all over Ireland took part in the Irish Photographic Federations National Club Finals held recently over two days in the Athlone Institute of Technology, Athlone. It is the biggest competitive event for amateur photographers in Ireland. The overall winning club for 2011 is Mallow Camera Club. Two of the clubs members are from Millstreet - Colman Culhane & Geraldine Dennehy.

Results & Fixtures: 9th May 2011

2011-05-02 Cork Minor Ladies Footballers - Munster Champions - includes Allana Barry

GAA:
Munster Minor Ladies Football Final: Cork 1-11 Kerry 0-9. Alanna Barry got special mention for her role in the full back line. [see the report below]

Duhallow Junior A Hurling League: Millstreet 1-10, Tullylease 0-13; Banteer 5-14, Millstreet 0-08.
Duhallow Junior B Football League: Meelin 0-02, St Johns 1-06.

Kanturk Credit Union JAFootball Championship – Round 2: Millstreet v Lyre [read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 9th May 2011”

Seeking Employment? Two IRD Duhallow Workshops to Assist

Are you at present seeking Employment?

Job Search Strategy & Skills Workshop which will enable participants to Learn to Tap into the hidden Jobs Market; Develop Techniques for Effective Networking; Telephone Techniques to secure an in Interview; Source suitable Potential Employers using Career Decisions unique Virtual Career Centre. Additionally participants will be shown the smart way to job hunt in today’s fast moving environment and develop methods for researching employers.

Interview Skills Workshop which will help participants learn how to prepare for meeting with prospective employers. Participants will learn techniques for reducing pre-interview nerves; identify Interview Checklist of Dos and Don’ts and also learn about grooming and Dress Guidelines.

Each workshop will be two days in duration from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Places will be limited therefore registration is necessary. If you would like to book your place or would like to receive further information please contact Mary on 029 60633.

 

IRD Duhallow Dawn Chorus Meeting on 15th May at 5.00 a.m.

IRD Duhallow’s Bird Watching Group are hosting a Dawn Chorus Meeting on Sunday the 15th May 2011

Date: Sunday the 15th May 2011, 5.00am

Meeting Point: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co Cork.

Duration 1.5-2 hours

Light Refreshments will be served                                             Admission is FREE of charge

Booking is essential for further information please contact Katie Crowley on 029 60633

All Welcome

Peg Healy’s Wonderful 80th Birthday

Peg Healy celebrated her 80th Birthday at her home in Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet in the presence of her eleven children (pictured here), thirty grandchildren, sisters, brothers, family, neighbours and friends on Saturday, 7th May 2011.  We all wish the very popular, cheerful and wonderfully friendly Peg a very Happy Birthday.   Lots more pictures to follow later.

Parish Newsletter 8th May 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday of Easter – 8th May, 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:
Tim O’Connell, Glenrath, Cullen
Joan Leavey (nee McSweeney), Healy’s Bridge, Carrigrohane

Mass Intentions this Week-end: [read more …] “Parish Newsletter 8th May 2011”

Brother Vincent Corkery Honoured in Millstreet

To mark recognition of the recent major award bestowed in Malayasia on Brother Vincent Corkery, a special function and presentation was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 6th May 2011. Brother Vincent is seated second from left with Fr. John Fitzgerald, P.P., Noel Buckley of Millstreet Community Council and Eily Buckley (sister of Brother Vincent). Also included are family members and friends.

Television Reminders

“Crystal Swing” are scheduled to appear on tonight’s “Late Late Show” on RTÉ1 television while on tomorrow (Saturday) night at 9.00 on Sky Channel 4More there is another opportunity to view the excellent Australian documentary entitled “The Secret History of the Eurovision” which contains significant footage of Millstreet re the 1993 Eurovision.

Irish Vintage Scene magazine

The Vintage Day in the Green Glens held last Easter Sunday will be featured in The Irish Vintage Scene magazine this month. In a preview of the article on their website they say:

In only its second year, the Millstreet Vintage Show succeeded in building on the popularity of its inaugural running last year…….. making this a great Easter day out; for more from this event, watch out for the June issue of Irish Vintage Scene, which will be in the shops from the 20th of May.

Inspiring Tidy Towns Association Seeks More Volunteers

Dedicated Millstreet Tidy Towns Association Volunteers on an impressive painting project at Drishane Road on Thursday, 5th May 2011.

Many visitors to Millstreet remark on how well our town and its environs look.    Millstreet Tidy Towns Association must take much of the credit for these uplifting visitor comments when one considers the Trojan work consistently carried out by truly dedicated members.   But they need lots more Volunteers to continue such [read more …] “Inspiring Tidy Towns Association Seeks More Volunteers”

Birds & Worms at The Secret Garden

Composting Information Afternoon

Saturday 14th May 1-4pm

In association with Cork County Council

Demonstrations & advice on all aspects of home composting, including wormeries.

No entry fee plus free prize draw to win one of three compost bins.

Poultry Day

Sunday 15th May 2-5pm

Advice on all aspects of poultry keeping.

Poultry, feeders and feeds for sale.

No entry fee [read more …] “Birds & Worms at The Secret Garden”

Biography of Daniel Long

Dear Friends, I’m a historian from Wellington, NZ, commissioned to write a biography of Daniel Long, who was head of the Public Service Association, this country’s largest public sector union, from 1960 until his death in 1976.

Both of Dan Long’s parents migrated from Cork just after World War One, and this message is an attempt to find out something of their early life in Ireland. Their names were Timothy Long and Catherine Mary Hickey until their marriage in about 1919.

I have found their family’s forms in the 1911 online census data. These tell me that they both lived in a townland called Scrahan in northern Cork, near a larger village called Knocknagree. Both came from farming backgrounds and had minimal formal education. Both families were Catholic.

I am hoping that your society can put me in touch with information on social conditions in the Knocknagree region around WW1. Even if this information doesn’t deal with the families specifically, a general idea of the place and times they lived in would be very valuable.

[read more …] “Biography of Daniel Long”

Death Notice: Michael Joseph Lynch

LYNCH, Michael Joseph – Michael was born on July 27, 1930 in Millstreet, County Cork Ireland, lived in Ontario since 1955 and passed away April 28th, 2011 at Ajax-Pickering Hospital to join his beloved ‘sweetheart’ Violet Lynch. He was a proud member of the RAF (Royal Air Force), Masonic Lodge and Country Lane Gold Club, and was a long term employee of the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario as a safety construction inspector. He leaves behind his loving daughters Noreen Barnard (David) and Kelly Lynch; sisters to Mary Astins, Karen Timleck (Gerard), Pat Pipher-Henry deceased 10/8/10 (Cecil), Sheila Gerrior (Jim) and fondly remembered by their children; Jean in Toronto, Jason and Jeromy in Barrie (Sheila); Colleen, Kenny and [read more …] “Death Notice: Michael Joseph Lynch”