A Personal Tribute to Aidan McCaul (1938-2024) by His Eldest Son Aodán McCaul

A personal tribute to Aidan McCaul (1938-2024) by his eldest son Aodán McCaul

Aidan Joseph McCaul was born 26-Jan-1938 on a farm in a place called Corrinshigo, near
Cootehill in Cavan, the youngest of 8 children. With the passing of Aunty Maggie early last
year at the remarkable age of 100, he was the last surviving sibling. Suffice to say, that hit
Aidan very hard. Aidan was probably treasured even more so by them because his
immediate older brother Hugh died at the age of 1 after a botched cleft palate operation in
Cavan hospital. At each family occasion – usually weddings – they always insisted on having
a photograph of all the siblings together, which came to mark the passage of time, as their
numbers dwindled. Remembering them all – May, Maggie, Nan, Tessie, Pat, Thomas, Hugh
and now Aidan, along with his father Hugh & his mother Mary-Anne. His love of all things
Cavan never left him and he still read the Anglo Celt newspaper every week. He loved nothing
more than going back to Cavan and visiting all his nephews and nieces there.
He was also very fond of my mother’s side of the family, especially our grandparents Michael
and Hannah O’Mahoney who lived in Church Street here in Millstreet in the late 1970s after my
grandfather retired, in a house rental arranged by my father in a house owned by James
Manley. Also, Joan Bennett – our mother’s sister, who died during Covid, who we weren’t
able to say a proper goodbye to at the time. He made a particular point of mentioning that
the two remaining O’Mahonys who are still alive – Pat O’Mahony in Waterford and Denis
O’Mahony in San Francisco be mentioned in his death notice.
Aidan went to school first in Mahera national school, and when that school closed, Lisarney.
His educational career was short and as it had been all through Irish initially, in his own words,
not very beneficial. Well, to be honest, those weren’t really the words he used. However,
there was an innate intelligence there, notably in maths where he never needed a calculator
throughout his life. He had an incredible memory for figures – phone numbers, car
registrations. Life in general, and his interest in current affairs – the paper was a daily staple of
his life, for a long time The Irish Independent, but there was a late in life switch to The Irish
Examiner with The Sindo on the Sunday. That was his real school along with the RTÉ News.
Having left school at 11, he worked on the rural electrification scheme in Cavan. That was
still going strong in 1949. Later, he worked in various hardware shops throughout the country
learning his trade before joining Duffys in Hacketstown, Co Carlow.

[read more …] “A Personal Tribute to Aidan McCaul (1938-2024) by His Eldest Son Aodán McCaul”

Patrick (Patsy) O’Sullivan, San Francisco & formerly of Claraghtlea, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) O’Sullivan,  16th Avenue, San Francisco and formerly of Claraghtlea, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) O’Sullivan of 16th Avenue, San Francisco and formerly of Claraghtlea, Millstreet, County Cork on the 5th March 2024 peacefully at his residence in San Francisco.  Patsy was a loving husband to Eileen (predeceased) for 60 years and an adored father of Margaret and Denis (predeceased).  He is survived by his sister Teresa Kelleher, Millstreet and his many nephews and nieces throughout the United States, Ireland and England.

The Condolence link is HERE.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 24th March 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Palm Sunday

24th March 2024

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

Telephone Nos.:  Landline:  029 70043  &  Mobile: 087 775 2948

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS: Aidan McCaul, Minor Row; Tony Roche, Clara, Co. Offaly & formerly of Blackwater, Co. Wexford.

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 23rd March:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Dan & Elizabeth Creedon, Cloghoula;  Jerry O’Leary, Rathcoole;  Cáit & Diarmuid Cronin, Kilmeedy;  Tony Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace.

Sunday 24th March:

Ballydaly   9.30 a.m. People of the Parish  

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Mary Dempsey, Liscreagh (recently deceased);  James & Nora O’Sullivan & the deceased members of the Kirby Family, Dooradoyle.         

ANNIVERSARIES: Dan Lyons, Dooneen; Denis O’Regan, Station Road; Andrew Smyth, Murphy’s Terrace; Pete Moynihan, Lackadota; Denis Lehane, Gneeves; James Twohig, Aunagloor; Nora Rea, Kilcorney; Matt Twomey, Brookpark; Jerry Dennehy, Laught; Leah Long, Ballingeary; Abbey McCarthy (née Murphy), Cork & Millstreet.

 Mass Intentions for next week:

Saturday 8th April:

Millstreet   9.00 p.m. Easter Vigil – Mass for People of the Parish    

Sunday 9th April – Easter Sunday:

Ballydaly    9.30 a.m.              

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Netta Dennehy, Cloghoulamore.       

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday for the Intentions of those enrolled in our Golden Book at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 24th March 2024”

Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. at Cork City Hall

Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet Boys’ National School participated in Cór Fhéile na Scol on Thursday 21st March  2024.   They were absolutely fantastic and hugely impressed the very large audience at Cork City Hall.  Under the superb musical coordination of Siobhán very special praise and thanks to the wonderfully talented Patrick, David, Jack, Francis, Jonathan, Adrian, Fionn, Liam, Charlie, Noah and Pádraig.   Sincere congratulations to All on such an outstanding achievement in the highly prestigious setting.  (S.R.)

Lourdes Pilgrimage Easter 2024 – Thanks for Your Support

Two 5th year students from Millstreet Community School, Holly Saunders and Aoife Casey, will be travelling as helpers with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust at Easter.  They will be joining up with Group 126. The girls set out before Christmas to fundraise to cover their fare/accommodation costs (€750/person) and maybe raise some funds to go towards Group 126’s fundraising efforts.  Well, as a result of their hard work, the assistance of their families and the support of the local community they raised an incredible total: €4243.25. Once the fares are taken out of this, €2743.25 will contributed to towards Group 126’s fundraising. Here s a special message from Group 126’s leader, Vivienne Rattigan:
To The Millstreet Community,
 
Once again Group 126 of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust wants to thank the people of Millstreet for their generosity in supporting the group travelling to Lourdes at Easter. The money raised covered the fare for  5th year volunteer student carers Aoife Casey and Holly Saunders. The surplus goes to the group’s general fund. Each group has a target of €18,000. All adult volunteer carers pay their own way.
 
The  Millstreet Community achieves two things. Firstly, it gives financial support. Secondly it has promoted and  fostered the spirit of volunteerism in the young people in Millstreet Community School down through the years. A special thanks also to the parents and friends of Holly and Aoife and to Mr. John Magee, school chaplain, who liaises with us from year to year.
Vivienne Rattigan
Group 126 Leader

Millstreet Meals on Wheels Service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.

 A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.

 If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer) or email info @millstreetdaycentre.ie

Strawberry baskets made from twig and twine

Strawberry baskets made from twig and twine-—-Paul, Sandra,  Marie, Catherine and Jerry enjoying the workshop by Stephanie Abresch  at the Sustainability Promotion Session at Cork College of FET, Millstreet Centre.
Contact Marie on 086 7707301 if you are interested in these Community  Participation and Community Garden Beds initiatives.

[read more …] “Strawberry baskets made from twig and twine”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Interviews with Denis Minihane, Brendan Kelleher and Pat O’Sullivan

On this Tuesday – 19th March 2024 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme (no. 87) from the  splendid Archival Series where the focus is on Boherbue  at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear on Sunday night at 10pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  At 9.20pm we begin our Tribute to the late Maureen Henry.   At 9.30pm we  share a wonderful Interview with Press Photographer supreme, Denis Minihane following the recent official launch of a special RTAI Photography Exhibition in the Library beside Wilton Shopping Centre.   At 9.50pm a very special Birthday Greeting.   At. 9.55pm we feature an Interview with Brendan Kelleher at St. John’s Well, Mushera.   At 10.05pm we meet with the very interesting Pat O’Sullivan of Carrignavar at Millstreet Museum.  Lots more of our regular items also.   Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.   Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)
 [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Interviews with Denis Minihane, Brendan Kelleher and Pat O’Sullivan”

Eily’s Report – 19th March

Dia is mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my Report.

St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone and for us here in Millstreet, it was nothing short of a Showstopper. From early morning the sun shone out and kept the glow on all the events of the day. Our wonderful Pipe band played us into 11.30 Mass and as they paraded in tune all the way to the alter, you got that spine-chilling feeling of pride, even emotion. Founder member Tim O’Shea was there for photographs while stalwarts like the spritely Michael McCarthy and Brenden O’Sullivan led the group. It’s at moments like this that you weigh up the important part that things like your own pipe band play in a community and how important it is that we value them to the full. We had no less than three priests on the alter for Mass. Fr. Billy Radley, Fr. O’Shea (Kilcorney) and Fr. Sean Tucker.  They were joined by Canon John at Holy Communion time.  The band played the full church out after mass ended before rushing off the take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Killarney and were back again to take part in ours at 5.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 19th March”

Aidan McCaul, Minor Row, Millstreet & Cavan

The death has occurred of Aidan McCaul, Minor Row, Millstreet, Co. Cork / Cavan.

McCaul, Aidan (Minor Row, Millstreet and originally of Corrinshigo, Co. Cavan) on March 17th 2024, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at The Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, after an illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kitty (O’Mahony), his parents, Hugh and Mary-Anne McCaul, his brothers and sisters, May, Maggie, Pat, Thomas, Nan, Tessie and Hugh. Deeply mourned by his sons and daughters, Aodán, Maura, Yvonne (O’Sullivan), Denis and Tony. Sadly missed by his loving sons and daughters, son-in-law Andrias, Tony’s partner Maria, grandchildren, Eoin, Lavinia, Caoimhe, Gráinne, Shane, Leanne, Cian and Katie, brothers-in-law, Pat and Denis O’Mahony, nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Lying in repose in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, on Monday (18th) from 5pm – 8pm. Reception into St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Tuesday (19th) for Requiem Mass at 1pm . Burial afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Funeral Mass will be live-streamed  on http://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to The Irish Kidney Association if desired.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link HERE.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 17th March 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Lá ‘le Pádraig

17ú Márta 2024

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

Telephone Nos.:  Landline:  029 70043  &  Mobile: 087 775 2948

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5.00pm

RECENT DEATHS: Maree Healy, Millstreet.

Mass Intentions this Weekend:

Saturday 16th March:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Julia, Dennehy & Jerry Kelleher, Cahirdowney;  James & Kathy Twohig, Aunagloor;  Eily & John Joe Greaney, Lackabawn.

Sunday 17th March – St. Patrick’s Day:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Cullen Pipe Band – past & present members;  Mary Hickey, Carrigaline;  Kathleen & the deceased members of the Forde family Lislehane;  Timothy, Hannah & Timmy O’Connor, Lisnaboy.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Millstreet Pipe Band – past & present members.

ANNIVERSARIES: Breda Buckley, Coolnaguillagh; John Joe Tangney, Main Streeet; Sheila Barry, Murphy’s Terrace; Nora Coffey, Macroom Road; Denny Twomey, The Bridge;  Nora Creedon, West End; Paddy Casey, Clara; Christy Fitzgerald, Macroom Road; Jerh, Kathleen & Seán Casey, Cloghoula; Andrew Lynch, Ballydaly; Niall Kelleher, Station Road; John Ring, Eagloune; Bill, Denny & Mary Leahy, Carriganima; Jackie Lyons, Kilcorney;  J.J. O’Mahony, Clonakilty; Harry Dimmock, London & Aubane.  

 Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 23rd March:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Dan & Elizabeth Creedon, Cloghoula;  Jerry O’Leary, Rathcoole;  Cáit & Diarmuid Cronin, Kilmeedy;  Tony Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace.

Sunday 24th March – Palm Sunday:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. People of the Parish.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. James & Nora O’Sullivan, Dooradoyle & the deceased members of the Kirby Family.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in Millstreet Church every Tuesday from 10.30a.m. to 7.30p.m.

LEGION OF MARY in Millstreet Parish Centre every Tuesday at 7.30p.m.

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY:  Sunday 17th March: Fr. Joe Tarrant (064)7751104/ (086) 3978642. Sunday 24th March: Fr. Jim Kennelly (029) 76151/ (087) 2401331.

MILLSTREET ALTAR SOCIETY for 24th & 31st March: Group C

Rotas for next weekend 23rd/24th March, 2024
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Catríona Kelleher

Passion Readers:

“N” Liam Flynn

“O” Mary I. Cronin

 Group A
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin

Passion Readers:

“N” Raymond Gilbourne

“O” Ml Cashman

 Group B
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Ann Marie Murphy

Passion Readers:

“N” Dan O’Riordan

“O” Josephine Murphy

 Eileen Guerin

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

No Mass on Monday 18th March

Mass on Tuesday (19th): Funeral Mass of Aidan McCaul at 1pm.

Mass on Wednesday (20th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.  

Mass on Thursday (21st) for Breda Buckley, Coolnaguillagh at 10.00a.m.

Friday 22nd: Stations of the Cross at 7.00p.m. followed by Mass at 7.30p.m. for Sheila Barry, Murphy’s Terrace. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 17th March 2024”