Deputy Áine’s Victory Parade
Victory Parade for Áine Collins, T.D. at 7 p.m.
Beginning at Michael O’Sullivan’s in Drishane Road, Millstreet this evening at 7.00 a Victory Parade honouring the newly elected Fine Gael T.D. , Deputy Áine Collins will take place. Speakers will make an address at the Monument in the Square and the Parade will also travel to West End. All are very welcome. We extend heartfelt congratulations to Áine, to Michael Creed and to Michael Moynihan on being elected to the new Dáil.
Mary Grace Farrell
On Sunday, February 20th, 2011, the coldest night of the winter thus far, Mary Grace Farrell died on the steps of St. Brigid’s Church in Tompkins Square Park, NY. This church was built by Irish Famine emigrants. Born in Ireland, she had gone to New
York at seventeen to pursue her dream of being an artist. She spent some time in an orphanage in Drogheda and a friend from that time describes her as “a sweet girl with a lovely smile and a heart of gold.” Mary Grace Farrell leaves behind a twelve-year old son named Oliver. The following is a short reflection on her life.
[read more …] “Mary Grace Farrell”
Killowen 1 Millstreet Celtic 2
Report by Tim Kiely: We beat Killowen 2-1 away from home this morning. Playing up the hill in the first half, we got into our stride quickly and created a couple of early half chances. The pressure told after 15 mins when Eamon O Keeffe swung in a lovely cross for Chris Cleary who nodded home at the back post. Cleary and Barry Lawlor both had chances to extend our lead shortly after but were unable to convert. Killowen came back into the game after that and got back on level terms in the 35th min from a direct free kick. We came out of the blocks very well in the 2nd half and had chances for Michael Murphy, Lawlor and Tadhg Collins. The pressure was almost constant and Donal O Riordan had the ball in the net after 80 mins but [read more …] “Killowen 1 Millstreet Celtic 2”
Cork NW Election Count
If you’re not in the count centre in Macroom tonight, you can follow the up to the minute Cork North West Election General Election 2011 count on RTE’s website, and see how your candidate is getting on.
Final Results are in. Congrats to Áine Collins who is the first TD from Millstreet since Tom Meaney retired in 1982. (full results below)
http://www.rte.ie/news/election2011/results/cork-north-west.html
MonsterMAC
It is almost time for the MONSTERMAC adventure race.
Running races and feel like something different?
8km trail run : Road Bike 25km and Kayak 400m is possible if you can run the Glebe (8km)
If you don’t feel like taking part but would like to support as a marshall on the day contact 087 417 9110
Join Ireland’s best adventure race – a new challenge. With a varied mix of challenging on road biking, off road running and a short kayak section, it is set to get the hearts racing on either the 65km MonsterMAC EXPERT category or somewhat easier 35km SPORT category.
Set in and around Millstreet Country Park, the route follows parts of the scenic Cork/Kerry Duhallow Way, in this well designed, often challenging, sometimes gruelling, [read more …] “MonsterMAC”
Parish Newsletter: 27th February 2011
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
EIGTH SUNDAY (Year A) – 27th February, 2011
Fr. 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 : Patrick (Paddy) Dineen, Knocknapogue
Abina McCarthy, Fortgrady
Con Linehan
Con Linehan and his wife a Sliabh Luachra Hickey raised their children on their farm in Dooneen
By the Blackwater near the Town of Millstreet in a countryside flat lush and green
An outstanding traditional musician so many old tunes he did know
And in his children and grandchildren the Dooneen Linehan legend does grow
[read more …] “Con Linehan”
Death Notice: Paddy Dineen
The death has occurred on Wednesday, February 23, 2011of Patrick (Paddy) DINEEN of ‘Spamount House’, Knocknapogue, Millstreet.
Removal this Friday evening at 9pm from Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, to St.Patrick’s Church. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
Where is his home?
Please post this picture of a stray dog i found today loose around Millstreet. He has a black collar saying “Rogz”. I can be contacted by rightful owner at 087-2390850.
Update: “Rocky has been returned home safely!!” – Finbarr (in a comment below)
Years Apart
At the end of last weeks LTV2 Programme there is an interview of Seán Radley done by Tadgh Flynn, from some time in the 1980’s. This was reenacted at the night for Seán last weekend, and above are photos from each of the interviews.
Macra Mystery Tour
A final Reminder That the Macra Mystery tour is on this Saturday night Feb 26th. Tickets are selling fast so please book your tickets fast so not to miss out.
Tickets are priced at €20.00 and are available from James @ 085 2751235 or Rebecca @ 087 9492965.
Click the poster on the right for full details
LTV2 Millstreet – Programme 180 Now Uploaded
We are delighted to indicate that, thanks to the energetic and enthusiastic work of LTV2’s Bernard Crowley, you can now view last week’s Programme 180 on our YouTube link. Included in this is our Millstreet interview with Enda Kenny, Leader, Fine Gael, on the actual day of broadcast of the Programme – Thursday, 17th Feb. 2011. The Programme is edited by LTV2’s Seán Murphy.
The programme features the following items: [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet – Programme 180 Now Uploaded”
World Book Night
Regional Report 1052 – 22nd February 2010
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1052 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this mild and damp Tuesday morning..
Well it’s all over, the night for Sean Radley’s retirement has come and gone, but will never be forgotten. February 19th 2011 will go down in the annals of Millstreet as a night of joyous celebration and a testament to community co-operation and goodwill.
The whole event from the start of the Vigil Mass in the church to the National anthem in the Green Glens has all been filmed and documented and preserved for posterity.
People came from all parts of the country and even London to join with us in paying honour to our beloved Sean. The Vigil Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Paddy O Byrne, Fr. Sean Tucker, Fr. Gerard O Leary and Fr James McSweeney. And the church choir attended. Sean who was accompanied by his many cousins from Dungarvan, Killarney Following the mass the pipe Band played as the people left the church. A Vintage car awaited our special guest to take him to the Green Glens where he was played-in again by the pipe band. And on entering the beautifully decorated arena he was met with loud applause from over six hundred people who turned up to honour him.
There was music song and dance, and lots of beautiful food. Best of all, on behalf of our community, Derry Morley chairman of the organising committee presented Sean Radley with a beautiful new Fiat Panda car. MC for the night was Marie Casey who graced the entire occasion with her beautiful and talented disposition. Entertainment was provided on the night by our local Comhaltas Group, By Ann Marie ORiordan and the Kelt, (Connie & Tom). And when Sean ended his response he raised the roof with his rendering of YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE with all present joining him in chorus.
This week’s program of LTV2 will include many scenes from the historic night.
Day Five – Clara
“Walking in the Heart of Munster” is a new walking brochure published by the people that promote Ballyhoura Country (the region around Kilmallock, Co.Limerick).
It’s nice to see that Clara Mountain has made it’s way into a five day walking tour of the region, alongside the Galty Mountains, Knockmealdown Mountains, and the Ballyhoura Mountains. More progress on our way to the walking festival which is coming this year to Millstreet.
Ben Hartnett
The late Ben Hartnett one of the cattle dealing Hartnetts from Knocknagree
An easy going fellow he did seem carefree
He married a Millstreet woman and with her settled down
And they raised their sons and their daughters at The Bridge Millstreet Town
His sons the late Noel and Con and Vincent a chip of the old block
Like their ancestral Hartnetts traded in livestock
[read more …] “Ben Hartnett”
Results & Fixtures: 21st Feb 2011
Soccer:
County Cup 2nd Round: Millstreet Celtic 2 Newmarket 1.
Corinthians Cup 2nd Round: Rathcoole Rovers A 3 Macroom B 1
AUL 3A: Los Zarcos v Strand Utd (off);
CSL U13: Rathcoole Rovers 1 – 2 Douglas Hall A (2011-02-12)
CSL U16: Douglas Hall A 4 – 2 Rathcoole Rovers (2011-02-20)
GAA:
NHL: Kilkenny 0-14 Cork 1-10. Mark Ellis didn’t start the game because of an injury.
Seán Radley’s Night
We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. We can do no great things, only small things with great love.’ ~Mother Teresa
It was my privilege to be part of a community celebration on Saturday night in Green Glens, Millstreet. The celebration marked many years of contribution by Sean Radley to his local community and beyond. He is a man who has done endless small things with great love and will continue to do so for many more years. Sean’s contribution to his local community is beyond measure. No money could buy his contribution to education, local television, local radio and his unique ability to make every person feel special. We so often take many people for granted in our lives but on Saturday night over 600 people gathered to say thanks and well done. Such was the enthusiasm [read more …] “Seán Radley’s Night”
Death Notice: Abina McCarthy E de M
The death has on Sunday, February 20, 2011 occurred of Abina McCARTHY E de M, (née Creedon, Adrivale) of Fortgrady, Banteer, Cork. In her 98th year, beloved wife of the late Denis (Fortgrady) and mother-in-law of the late Rory, dear mother of Kathleen (O’Connor), Denis, Michael (Millstreet Community School), Mary (Grace), Jerry, Dan, Andy and Margaret (Millstreet Community School); sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, son-in-law Gerard, daughters-in-law Margaret, Eilish, Breeda and Frances, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on this (Monday) evening from 6 pm. followed by Removal at 8 pm to St. John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Tuesday), at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. May she Rest in Peace.
Focus on the World Church
In the Methodist Church February is the month we especially focus on what used to be called Overseas Mission but is now much more accurately described as the World Church. While Methodists are small in number here in Ireland there are about 70 million Methodists across the world. In fact now in Ireland we rejoice to welcome sisters and brothers from Churches from all around the world who have come to live amongst us here. Indeed our little community that gathers in Millstreet is a multi-cultural group and we really enjoy learning more about each other and encouraging each other in our Christian faith which unites us across all potential barriers of culture, race etc. Our next meeting for prayer, praise and Bible study in Millstreet is on Sunday 27th February, as usual at 7.00 p. m. in the Canon O’Donovan Centre on Clara Road. Everyone is always welcome to our meetings.
For further information contact Rev. Laurence Graham at 064 6631613 or <email>
Millstreet Celtic 2 Newmarket 1
Millstreet Celtic beat Newmarket 2-1 at home this morning (20/Feb/2011). They started well and had a couple of early chances for Michael Murphy and Chris Cleary, and it was no surprise they took the lead after 15 mins. Barry Lawlor produced a lovely bit of skill on the edge of the box to get himself one on one with the keeper and he made no mistake with the finish. 10 minutes later Paul Dawson picked up the ball in midfield and threaded a good ball through to Tadhg Collins who finished well to make it 2-0. Millstreet continued to make chances but failed to add to their lead which was cut to one just before half time. [read more …] “Millstreet Celtic 2 Newmarket 1”
Parish Newsletter – 20th February 2011
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Seventh Sunday (Year A) – 20th February, 2011
Fr. 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.
RECENT DEATHS: Margaret Radley, Chessington, Surrey
General Election Campaign Trail Today at Mount Leader
Munster Schools Cross Championships
Cathal Crowley, Paul O’Connor, Billy Cronin, Oisin Murphy, Kashif Admad, Muireann Murphy, Aideen Buckley, and Ellie Dineen who have been competing for Millstreet Community School in the Munster Cross Country Championships recently.
The junior boys cross country team were bronze medalists at the recent south munster schools cross country championships and finished sixth overall in the munster championships held in the CIT grounds on Thursday 17th February. [read more …] “Munster Schools Cross Championships”
LTV2: Programme 175
The great news for viewers and fans of LTV2 Millstreet is that they can now watch complete programmes from LTV2 Millstreet on Youtube, so for anyone who can`t receive the signal they can now catch up with LTV2 on YouTube instead. The first programme to be shown in full on YouTube is Programme 175 so sit back and enjoy the first full programme on the internet.
On the Election Campaign Trail
GAA News
After a good first outing last weekend, Mark Ellis has retained his place in the Cork Senior Hurling team to play Kilkenny next weekend in the National Hurling League, moving to wing-back as Ronan Curran comes back into the centre.
In other news, the Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw Greyhound Spectacular takes place on Thursday next, February 24th at Curraheen Park, with the chances of the Twomey Family from Millstreet riding on the dog running in Race 3 Trap No.2. They are guarranteed €250 and up to €1,000 if their dog wins on the night.
Finally, Eileen Murphy won Prize Bonds in February edition of the Cork GAA Draw.
Death Notice: Margaret Radley
The death has occurred of Margaret Radley, (neé Linehan), aged 100, and a native of Ballinamona near Mitchelstown who was married to the late Denis Radley of Millstreet and has lived in Chessington, Surrey for many years. She is Aunt to local Millstreet people – Marie Carroll (nee Radley), Killarney; John, Tommy and Denis Radley, Dungarvan as well as Denis & Tadhg Murphy, Ballydaly.
No funeral arrangements at hand.
The Sweet Singing Voice Of Annabell Reen
Of the past we have only our memories time does become everyone’s foe
My thoughts take me back many Seasons to half of a century ago
When Annabell Reen was All Ireland singing Champion the beautiful teenager with hair of dark brown
That grew in ringlets to her shoulders she was the Pride of Millstreet Town
[read more …] “The Sweet Singing Voice Of Annabell Reen”
