Scoil Mhuire’s Musical Nativity Presentation Cancelled due to Weather

The Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S.  presentation of  a very special Musical Nativity Presentation on Tuesday, 21st December 2010 at 7.30 p.m. in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall has been cancelled due to the wintery weather conditions.     The  Staff are very conscious of the fact that the Boys are very disappointed with the cancellation and are appreciative of their hard work and effort.   A very Happy Christmas is extended to All.

Regional Report 1044 – 21st December 2010

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1044 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cold and snowy Tuesday morning of the shortest day of 2010.

Among so many other things our Lotto draw fell victim of the adverse weather on Sunday night. That coupled with the death of Dan Hinchion beloved Dad of Marie Twomey who along with her husband, Denis, are leading members of the Lotto committee . And on behalf of the committee I want to extend to them and their families, our sincere sympathy .Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

The Lotto draw will now be held to-night at McCarthy’s Bar. And the next one will be in two weeks time Sunday January 9th at the Clara Inn.

Just about everything that was planned for this week has been cancelled

or deferred. All schools are closed which put pay to the excitement of the little Nativity plays that the little children had prepared, and the excitement of day of the holidays.

The weekly Bingo is cancelled for Thursday night.

Santa came to Carriganima on Sunday.  Not by helicopter, because of the weather, but he had his real live deer ,which went down a treat with all the children. And a great time was had by all.

Look out for lots of Local TV over the Christmas period.

The  Annual Christmas Day climb of Mushera Mountain promises to be a real challenge this time   and so will the New Years Day Swim in the Blackwater, but they are all for good causes which always seems to ease the pain.

Round the Fire will go ahead in Aubane on December 29th .

[read more …] “Regional Report 1044 – 21st December 2010”

Millstreet Snow Tour – Monday, 20th Dec. 2010

Meeting Teresa at one of Millstreet's most popular landmark shops in the Square on our Snow Tour today.

Our Snow Tour today begins as usual at Mount Leader having met John Twomey of An Post cheerfully delivering the Christmas post on foot – proceeding down through the field – by the kind permission of the owner –  (for safe footing sake) to Clara Road, onwards to West End where we note the schools are naturally closed in such wintery conditions.   We note further path clearing and view the Bridge and Main Street.   Soon we get to meet with [read more …] “Millstreet Snow Tour – Monday, 20th Dec. 2010”

Friendly Dog Now Back at Home

Delighted to report that the very friendly dog we featured yesterday afternoon on our website was recognised by her owner sometime later.   The appreciative owner contacted the number indicated and was very glad to discover that it was in fact the family dog which featured and which had been receiving truly wonderful care by the two kindhearted people who originally found the dog which had strayed to West End.   So the dog is now back at home.   A story with a happy ending at Christmas!   It also demonstrates a further valuable advantage of a local website.   Sincere thanks to All who helped on this occasion.

Two Sides of the Snow

Each of us have a different view on this cold weather. For some like those playing in the snow above (also see tire tubing video below) it is all good fun, while for others like this fox which was captured at Coole this morning, snow is just another thing to make survival more difficult, and for her it can become a matter of life and death. [read more …] “Two Sides of the Snow”

Snow Tour of Millstreet on Sunday, 19th Dec. 2010

The magical effect of snow on the very attractive bridge feature in Millstreet Town Park on Sunday, 19th Dec. 2010.

Our virtual Snow Tour of Millstreet continues on this Sunday, 19th Dec..   We begin by observing Fr. Paddy O’Byrne saying 11.30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church as viewed on Church television available now in an increased number of homes due to the major extension of the aerial on the roof of the Church.   We then proceed from [read more …] “Snow Tour of Millstreet on Sunday, 19th Dec. 2010”

Snow Scenes in Millstreet on Saturday, 18th Dec. 2010

Snow very much in evidence at Minor Row, Millstreet on this Saturday, 18th Dec. 2010.

We are delighted to note the very large number of website visitors who have viewed our snow scenes from yesterday (Friday).   We now continue to take you on a Christmas tour of Millstreet from midday today until nightfall when people attended the Saturday night church vigil Mass at [read more …] “Snow Scenes in Millstreet on Saturday, 18th Dec. 2010”

Parish Newsletter – 19th Dec 2010

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY CULLEN MILLSTREET
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, 19th December, 2010
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 THURSDAY
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: Eileen Heelan, Mologhroe, Cullen
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 19th Dec 2010”

Macra 60th Dinner Dance

Cork County Macra 60th anniversay dinner dance, Saturday Jan 22nd 2011 in the Radission Blu Little Island Cork. Hope to see as many past and present members as possible, tickets from Margarget on (086)3497934, or contact James on (085) 2751235 or any local member. Local member Mark Neville will be DJ-ing on the night, preceeded by the band Wall Street.

from Millstreet Macra

Christmas Snow in Millstreet

Millstreet's magnificent Christmas Tree at the Square as it appeared on Friday night (17th Dec. 2010). The very attractive tree has some 6,000 tiny flashing colourful bulbs which are energy efficient.

Christmas Snow arrived in Millstreet on Friday evening (17th Dec.) and within a very short time the whole area was covered in a white blanket of snow.   Here we share a selection of [read more …] “Christmas Snow in Millstreet”

Snow Arrives

Having escaped the snow for the two weeks from the end of November to the start of December, we have finally got our fair share of it this evening (as seen in the photo above) with about 6cm falling already … and no end in sight until the morning … maybe. Be careful out there … and it if you get a chance try to enjoy it 🙂

Vaughan in Cork Schools side this evening

2010-03-04 Cork Vocational Schools Win All Ireland - Included was Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan has been selected again this year in the Cork half-forward line as reigning champions Cork play in the Munster Vocational Schools SAFC final against Kerry in Rathmore at 5pm (this evening!).

It’s only a few miles away, so as the snow hasn’t arrived yet, it’s surely worth the short trip to support the lads. The match was switched from Austin Stack Park to Rathmore yesterday following a pitch inspection at the Tralee venue. Read a full article previewing the game in today’s Examiner.

[read more …] “Vaughan in Cork Schools side this evening”

Death Notice: Eileen Heelan, Mologhroe

The death has occurred on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 of Eileen (Eily) HEELAN, (née Fitzgerald) of 1 Mologhroe, Cullen, Millstreet, Cork. Formerly of Renasup, Gneeveguilla. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Parlour, Millstreet today, Friday, from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Nativity, Cullen. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Death Notice: Willie Crowley, Brookpark

The death has occurred on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Millstreet Hospital of Willie CROWLEY of Brookpark, Kilcorney, Cork. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer this Friday evening from 5.30pm, followed by removal at 6.30pm to St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Superb Transition Year Drama at Millstreet Community School

The wonderfully talented Members of the Cast of "Lovers at Versailles" by Bernard Farrell pictured after their splendid performance at Millstreet Community School on Thursday, 16th Dec. 2010. Also included is the Director and Producer of the very popular play - Jennifer O'Donoghue (second from right) and Margaret Buckley (kneeling in front). The Cast (from left): Sinéad, Mark, Tadhg, Dónal, Daniel, Órla, Len and Laura with Regina sitting in front.