By Tim Kiely: We beat Banteer 4-0 at home this morning to keep our push for the league title on track. We came out of the blocks well and had an early chance when Barry Lawlor volleyed off the post. The rebound fell to Michael Murphy but his shot was smothered by the keeper. After 10 mins we took the lead. Eamon O Keeffe’s cross found Murphy at the back post and he made no mistake with the finish. 10 mins later Lawlor picked up the ball on the wing after a corner had been cleared and his cross made it all the way to the back of the net to make it 2-0. We kept the pressure on and got the 3rd 5 mins before half time. Paul Dawson swung in a corner from the right and Mick Collins got across his man to flick a header to the net. Banteer improved [read more …] “Millstreet Celtic 4 Banteer 0”
Parish Newsletter – 6th March 2011
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
NINTH SUNDAY (YEAR A) – 6th March, 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 :
Peggy Murphy, New York (wife of the Late Jerome Murphy, West End)
Death Notice: Con O’Brien
The death has occurred on Friday, March 04, 2011 of Con O’Brien of Carrigaphooka, Macroom, Cork. Peacefully at Cork University Hospital, Con (late of Ballydaly), (retired US Airforce), beloved husband Sheila (nee Cremin), sadly missed by his wife, sister, brothers, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Fitz-Geralds Funeral home from 7.00pm today, Saturday evening, with removal at 8.30pm to Macroom Church. Funeral on Sunday, after 12 noon Mass, to St. Colman’s Cemetery, Macroom. May He Rest In Peace.
At The March Horse Fair
The weather it was cold and windy the rain steadily drifted down
From the gray clouds above old Duhallow on the March Horse Fair in Millstreet Town
Of the calendar Spring the first day though Winter was still in the air
The sun seldom does shine in Millstreet on March the first at the horse fair
Farmers and dealers and travelling people from Cork and Kerry with and for horses to buy and sell
[read more …] “At The March Horse Fair”
Life after Santa Ponsa in Dromtarriffe
Frank Twomey and Pakie O’Callaghan continue their tour of the highly acclaimed Life after Santa Ponsa. On March 5th 2011 audiences at Dromtariffe Parish Hall will have a chance to see this uproariously funny comedy.
Written and performed by comedians Frank Twomey and Pakie O’Callaghan, stars of Joe Duffy’s Funny Friday and Bull Island, Life After Santa Ponsa charts the adventures of two hapless Cork couples Finbarr and Carmel, John and Noreen and their madcap families. [read more …] “Life after Santa Ponsa in Dromtarriffe”
Inspirational Address by George Hook at “Living Scenes” in Millstreet Community School
Victory Parade Brings Cheer to Millstreet
As Millstreet Pipe Band led the Victory Parade for Deputy Áine Collins, the newly elected Fine Gael T.D., through Millstreet town on Sunday night, 27th Feb. 2011 an uplifting cheerful spirit was very much in evidence. Here we share [read more …] “Victory Parade Brings Cheer to Millstreet”
Infant Jesus Sisters Ireland Website
We encourage you to visit the Infant Jesus Sisters Ireland splendid website which of course makes special reference to Drishane. The website address: http://www.ijs.ie
Regional Report 1053 – 1st March 2011
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1053 from Milltreet,
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this the first day of Spring.
Millstreet is rocking with celebrations again this week with our own local fair haired beauty, Áine Collins, being comfortably elected to Dail Eireann on behalf of Fine Gael. And in doing so she made history by being the first lady TD in this area since the foundation of the State. It has been a weekend of whirlwind celebrations, including a victory parade through the town on Sunday evening led by our pipe band. So it only remains for me to congratulate Áine and her team and wish her every success as she takes her place in Dál Éireann.
And I want to say well done to our County Council staff who had the cleaned up after March Fair and looking lovely again for Áine’s Parade.
LTV2 – Des O’Grady
In the run up to the 2011 General Election. LTV2 ran party political broadcasts from a number of the candidates in the Cork North West Constituency. The Sinn Féin broadcast has appeared up on youTube and can be seen below: [read more …] “LTV2 – Des O’Grady”
Jim Cashman’s Love Of Place
Love of place in most people transcends love of Country by their old memories some are moved to tears
The old nostalgia does remain with them for where they lived in their younger years
Jim Cashman is one i remember he did have a strong sense of place
Though in Claraghatlea the Townland he was raised in his had become a stranger’s face
[read more …] “Jim Cashman’s Love Of Place”
Complete yard to let
Complete yard on Gateway to Kerry, Cork/ Kerry border.
Four large sheds 60 x 30 with large concrete yard. Two facing south.
Ideal for film crew or film production.
Scenic mountain views.
Enquiries : – Evenings after 6 p.m. or mornings before 11a.m. o87 2818136
Women’s Dressmaking Group
The Employment and Training Working Group is proposing to develop a Women’s Dressmaking Group with the aim that participants will enjoy the sense of achievement in creating a tailored garment for their own personal body shape. Introductory demonstrations will be given. Step by Step guidance will be provided on the pattern, fabric, cutting, sewing, fitting and finishing and each participant will create an A-line skirt from commencement to finish. Names are now being sought from the public to determine interest in such a training course. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Mary McHugh at 029 60633.
It’s a Deal
Fr. James McSweeney’s photo captures the moment as the deal is made to sell the horse. It was taken at the Millstreet March Fair in the Fair Field yesterday, and appears on his website 2u.ie.
(click on the photo for to see the it in full)
Results & Fixtures: 28th Feb 2011
GAA:
Ducon Cup (Junior A Football League): Cullen 1-11 Millstreet 0-3.
U-21 A Football Championship: Kanturk vs Millstreet in Knocknagree 4th March at 8pm
Junior A Football League: Millstreet vs Kilbrin 6th March at 2pm
Senior Hurling: Mark Ellis in the subs for the Cork v Galway Allianz NHL game next Sunday 2:30pm (Feb 6th) in Pairc Uí Chaoimh. Hopefully he gets a run because the game is live on TG4.
Soccer:
AOH Cup 4th Round: Kilreen Celtic 1 Rathcoole Rovers A 0
AUL 2A: Killowen 1 Millstreet Celtic 2
County Cup 2nd Round: Rylane Celtic 1 Los Zarcos 1 (Rylane won 5-4 on pens aet)
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.