Supporting Denis O’Mahony on his Upcoming “Everest in Éire” Fundraising Climb for Breakthrough Cancer Research

Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)   The Idonate link is as follows:  https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/EverestinÉireforbreakthroughCancerResearch

Rathcoole’s Mary Buckley to feature on Ireland AM This Sunday

Mary goes in search of Ireland’s Best Baker-Bake Off this Sunday Morning on Ireland AM

We thank Mary Buckley and John Tarrant for alerting us to this prestigious happy event on national telelvision.   Tap on the picture to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Rathcoole’s Mary Buckley is amongst the finalists for Ireland’s Best Baker,  the overall winner will be announced on Ireland AM this Sunday (18th May 2025) on Virgin Media 1 TV. The competition runs in conjunction with Gala Retail and Virgin Media TV, entries were accepted from all over the country, just three remain in the hunt for the outright award  including Mary.

To enter, participants submitted their original recipe from one of six categories: cupcakes, muffins, scones, breads, tart or tray bakes.

Adults compete for the coveted title of Ireland’s Best Baker and a prize of €3,000, while budding bakers aged 12 to 16 entered the Junior Baker category, where the winner receives €1,500.

The grand bake-off judging event can be viewed on Ireland AM this Sunday, the show begins at 9am. Best of luck to Mary in your  bid to become Ireland’s Best Baker.

A Big Thank You from Blackwater Valley Vintage Group

On Friday Evening May 16th Blackwater Valley Vintage Group and the Fleming Family made a joint Presentation to the Irish Kidney Association over in Cullen Community Centre,the Final sum of €8,778.10 was the proceeds from the Groups Vintage Car Run held on Easter Monday along with the support received by Brian Fleming and his Family for the Event.

Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald and Members of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group along with Brian Fleming and his Family
were on hand to make the Presentation and the Irish Kidney Association Representatives thanked everyone that supported the Event and said the financial support gained from the Event will be of great benefit to the Groups Work.

As a group Blackwater Valley Vintage Group along with Brian and the Fleming Family would like to thank Everyone for there fantastic support and wonderful generosity which brought about such a fantastic amount of money from the Event and we were all delighted to be associated and be able to help out such a great Organisation in the Irish Kidney Association.

For the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group it was an honour and a privilege to be asked by Brian Fleming and the Fleming Family to organise and host the Event and help out such a great cause,all we can say is that the Flemings as well as the Irish Kidney Association were an absolute pleasure to work with and we are very grateful for there help which along with the support of the Public made this Event such a success.

Photos by Sean Radley and Bernard Crowley.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 18th May 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday of Easter

18th May 2025

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 5pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Monica Lehane, East Ham, London.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 17th May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Bridget & Patrick O’Sullivan, Dooneen;  Andrew & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan family, Main Street;  Margaret & the deceased members of the Lehane Family, Cahirdowney;  John Joe Dineen, Rathmore.

Sunday 18th May, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. The deceased members of the Lehane & McKelvey Families, Lissaniska.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tade Corkery, Dooneen;  Jack Corkery, Liscahane;  Bob & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan Family, Gortavehy. 

ANNIVERSARIES: Tony Galvin, Main Street; Matthew, Ellen & the deceased members of the Cleary Family, Murphy’s Terrace; Nan & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Gortnacreeha; Timothy O’Callaghan, Shronebeha;  Jerry McCarthy, Cork & Knocknagree; Joan Cronin, Curraraigue. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 24th May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   The deceased members of the Ryan Family, Cockhill;  Dr. Michael Feeley, Clara Road.

Sunday 25th May, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Connie McSweeney, Gortavehy.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Michael Dineen, Pound Hill (1st Anniversary);  Kathleen & Jimmy Cashman, Clara Road;  Annie, David & Gerard Sheehan, Carrigacooleen;  Denis O’Hare, Coole;  Richard O’Keeffe, Murphy’s Terrace.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday in Millstreet Church between 10.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.

PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 18th May: Fr. John Fitzgerald (087) 7752948; Sunday 25th May: Fr. Pat O’Donnell (064) 7758026/(086) 8351732

Rotas for 24th & 25th May, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Maria Kelleher Group C
  11.30 a.m. Michael Cashman Group D
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Maeve O’Sullivan Mary Guerin-O’Leary

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

Mass on Monday (19th) for Louise McCarron, Drishane Road (first anniversary) at 7.30p.m.

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

Mass on Wednesday (21st) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (22nd) for the deceased members of the O’Riordan family, Tullig & the Duggan Family, Carriganima at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 18th May 2025”

Extra Tickets Released for Tonight’s Hugely Successful “Grease Lightning” at MCS

Extra tickets have now been released for tonight’s “Grease Lightning” at Millstreet Community School.  Here we share two images from last night’s hugely successful performance.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Magnificent “Grease Lightning” Musical Continues Tonight (exact Anniversary of 1993 Eurovision!)and Tomorrow Night at MCS

Magnificent “Grease Lightning” Musical Continues Tonight, 15th May 2025 …. exactly to the very day 32 years after the 1993 Eurovision in Millstreet…. and Tomorrow Night, 16th May at Millstreet Community School.  We share a selection of images from the first performance of “Grease Lightning” on Wednesday morning, 14th May.  The two Shows begin at 8pm.  Tap on the photos to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Press Conference at Green Glens, Millstreet on 15th May 1993 when Niamh Kavanagh had won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland.   Exactly 32 years ago today, 15th May 2025!

[read more …] “Magnificent “Grease Lightning” Musical Continues Tonight (exact Anniversary of 1993 Eurovision!)and Tomorrow Night at MCS”

Spectacular “Grease Lightning” at Millstreet Community School

On Wednesday morning (14th May 2025) a large number of Primary Schools within the catchment area was invited to attend the first performance by the Transition Year Students of the hugely popular Musical “Grease Lightning” at Millstreet Community School.   And “wow“- what a truly magnificent theatrical experience with its highly professional singing, choreography,  staging and 1950s style and atmosphere where we witnessed magical performances of a Hollywood nature from many of the superbly talented Students.  Sincere congratulations to All involved in the many months of dedicated preparation.   We truly encourage attendance either tonight (Thursday) or tomorrow night with the outstanding Show beginning at 8pm.  What a splendid opportunity for us all to enjoy such a wonderfully memorable and very happy musical night of the very best entertainment.   Here we share a selection of images from the Wednesday morning performance.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Spectacular “Grease Lightning” at Millstreet Community School”

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Presentations to Marymount Hospice and Dromagh School Parents Association

It was with great pleasure that Dromtariffe Vintage Club presented the donations made from there recent events in aid of Marymount University Hospice and Dromagh School Parents’ Association. We raised a total of €3,486.35 for Marymount University Hospice and €1,006.85 for Dromagh School Parents’ Association.

Once again, thank you all for your outstanding support in both of these events. We look forward to welcoming you all again to our next event on Sunday 13th July which will be in aid of Irish Wheelchair Association.🏁🚜🚗💨💨

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features New Mural & Dr. Enda

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 149 relating to Bunmahon,  Co. Waterford…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 13th May 2025.   At 9.30pm we meet with Michelle, Stephanie, Marie and Paul at the official launch of the magnificent new Mural at the Cork ETB Centre in Main Street, Millstreet.   At 10.00pm we briefly chat with Dr. Enda Kenny following his recent prestigious conferring by DCU at Dublin’s Helix Theatre.   Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

The recent conferring of an Honorary Doctorate to Enda Kenny by Dublin City Universary pictured with some of his 1970 Class Colleagues at Dublin’s Helix Theatre.

  [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features New Mural & Dr. Enda”

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Presentation to Irish Kidney Association happening next Friday Evening at 6.30pm in Cullen

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will make a Presentation to The Irish Kidney Association with the Proceeds from our
recent Car Run at Cullen Community Centre on Friday Evening May 16th at 6.30pm,

Everybody very Welcome to Attend.

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 11th May 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fourth Sunday of Easter

11th May 2025

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 5pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Sheila Creedon, Liscahane; Martin Enright, Kanturk; Sheila Lane, Douglas & Kanturk.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 10th May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Denny (Pops) McSweeney, Rathcoole;  Mick Ryan, Killarney Road.

Sunday 11th May, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Michael & Theresa Herlihy, Cahirbarnagh;  The deceased members of the Moynihan Family, Lyreaoune.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Breda Kelleher, Station Road;  Denny & Peggy Twomey, The Bridge;  Jack Healy, Kilmeedy & his daughter Margaret.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mamie Twomey, Mill Lane; Nell Twomey, Pound Hill; Fintan Kiely, Liscahane; Michael Dennehy, Coomlogane; Paddy & John Murphy, Rathduane House; Pat O’Shea, Glounthaune & Cockhill; Eileen Tucker, Killarney & Ballydaly; Katie & Paddy Kelleher, Mulnahorna & Church Street. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 17th May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Bridget & Patrick O’Sullivan, Dooneen;  Andrew & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan family, Main Street;  Margaret & the deceased members of the Lehane Family, Cahirdowney.

Sunday 18th May, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. The deceased members of the Lehane &  McKelvey Families, Lissaniska.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tade Corkery, Dooneen;  Jack Corkery, Liscahane;  Bob & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan Family, Gortavehy.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday in Millstreet Church between 10.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.

Parish Day of Eucharistic Adoration & Prayer for Youth on next Tuesday 13th May.  Adoration will conclude with Prayer around the Cross between 7.00 & 7.30p.m.  Candles can be lit for the intentions of all those sitting examinations this year. All welcome.

Rotas for 17th & 18th May, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Tim Linehan Group B
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen Group C
Cullen 9.30a.m. Liam Fitzgerald  Denis O’Mahony

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

No Mass on Monday (12th)

Mass on Tuesday (13th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (14th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (16th) for Sheila O’Connor, Claraghatlea (recently deceased); Patrick & Mary Dineen, Knocknapogue at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 11th May 2025”

Closing Down Sale on Saturday at Fr. Paddy’s Iconic Shop

Established 125 years ago in 1900 the West End Shop of the O’Byrne Family is to close following a special Closing Down Sale on this Saturday, 10th May 2025 from 10.00am to 5.00pm.  Fr. Paddy O’Byrne has decided that now is the correct time to draw a close to one of Millstreet’s most popular shops which has especially been a firm favourite with many generations of children and their parents.   We thank you, Fr. Paddy and all the O’Byrne Family especially the late Dola for providing such a truly magnificent service over many, many years where its many loyal customers were always accorded a royal welcome, a wonderfully friendly chat and the most inspiring and colourful window displays.   Míle buíochas.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne pictured outside his wonderfully popular Shop at West End, Millstreet.

[read more …] “Closing Down Sale on Saturday at Fr. Paddy’s Iconic Shop”

Celebrating Superb All-Ireland Quiz Winners

On Saturday, 3rd May 2025 All-Ireland Scór Quiz Winners were accorded a royal Millstreet welcome after Evening Mass when Millstreet Pipe Band led the four Members of the Winning Team – Jerry Doody, John Tarrant, Pat Sheehan and Con Healy – in a celebratory parade to Millstreet GAA Community Hall where a large attendance heard a number of interesting addresses and where the the Team were made a number of presentations.   Earlier in the week the Team brought the Cups to four local schools which we shall later share in a special feature.  Renewed congratulations to the splendid Team on such a magnificent achievement.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Celebrating Superb All-Ireland Quiz Winners”

Final Performance of “Dying to Meet You”

The Glen Theatre Drama Group’s  production of the hilarious comedy “Dying to Meet You” performs for its final show  in the Glen Theatre, Banteer this Sunday night at 8pm.

Directed by Tadgh O’Keeffe, the cast is a mixture of familiar faces interspersed with exciting young talent.  Ticket bookings can be made to The Glen Theatre  box office on 029-56239.

We thank John Tarrant for the Notice and Images.  (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Limerick Civic Museum & Sinead’s World Medal

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 148 relating to Kilbehenny….Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 15th April 2025.   At 9.30pm we meet with Cathal McCarthy at Limerick Civic Museum.   At 10.00pm we chat with Sinéad Hickie and Family about her World Bronze Medal for Yoga recently awarded in Malaysia. Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Sincere congratulations to Sinéad Hickie of Malahide and formerly of Millstreet on winning a Bronze Medal at the highly prestigious Yoga World Championship 2025 held in Malaysia pictured here with her mother, Mary of The Square, Millstreet and with her children (from left) Lola, Juno, Sam and Charlie. Also included is Friend, Maureen Murphy of Tullig, Millstreet.
Cathal McCarthy at Limerick Civic Museum.
Seated first from left with programme playlist in hand, Margaret Moynihan who presented a magnificent programme of music and song at the April meeting of Millstreet Gramophone Circle in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre. The final Presentation of the current season will be given by Joe Kennelly of Inniscarra and formerly of Millstreet on Friday, 16th May.

Easter Sunday 2025 saw the outstanding annual Rás na Mumhan Cycle Race Challenge passing through Millstreet – pictured here at the Tanyard about to make the ascent up Tullig Hill on their way to the Kerryman’s Table in Mushera.
The recent conferring of an Honorary Doctorate to Enda Kenny by Dublin City Universary pictured with some of his 1970 Class Colleagues at Dublin’s Helix Theatre.
On Easter Sunday evening 2025 at Kiskeam Community Centre, Con Herbert of Ashford, Co. Limerick was especially honoured with a magnificent “Art on Slate” presentation by Cllr. Bernard Moynihan and members of the O’Keeffe Family in recognition of his truly splendid contribution not only to the Annual Maurice O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival but to the wonderful world of traditional music in the overall Sliabh Luachra and Co. Limerick areas…and beyond. Con is pictured here with many of his music colleagues from Co. Limerick for whom he has been a brilliant Instructor. They performed magnificently during the excellent Concert in Kiskeam this past Easter Sunday evening.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Features Limerick Civic Museum & Sinead’s World Medal”

“Grease Lightning” Spectacular Musical Show at MCS

 Pól Ó Síodhcháin, MCS Principal, shares the following:  “We are very excited to present our first TY Musical on May 15th and 16th.  We will also welcome over 400 children from primary schools in the locality to a special matinée performance at 10am on Wed, 14th May.    We look forward to staging a spectacular Show!  Doors open at 7:30pm on Thurs. 15th and Friday 16th with the Show beginning at 8pm.  We are so grateful to the 70 or so local businesses that have supported us with raffle prizes and/or advertising in our brochure.  We will have a huge raffle at the interval on both nights and there will also be a tuck shop in operation.

MCS presents this spectacular Show, based on the hit musical, “Grease”, in association with Soundtrax.  The stage will feature a huge digital wall and a real car which becomes Grease Lightning before your eyes during the Show!

Tickets are selling fast for both nights.  They are available from the School Office (029) 70087 or via Eventbrite.  We cannot guarantee ticket availability on the door either night so they should be purchased in advance.  €12 per ticket. “

Scan the QR code on the poster or click this link:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/grease-lightning-tickets-1345082039589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)

Millstreet Pipe Band in Killarney Today for Munster Final

Blessed with magnificent weather at Fitzgerald’s Stadium, Killarney on this Sunday, 4th May 2025…Millstreet Pipe Band led the parade of the two teams Clare and Kerry in advance of the Munster Final.  We thank Gillian McCarthy for sharing the prestigious photo.   The Band was also seen (photo below) in the television coverage of the parade. (S.R.)

Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 4th May 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Third Sunday of Easter

4th May 2025

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 5pm

RECENT DEATHS:  Leila Fitzgerald (Langan), Cullen & New York; Teddy Leader, Glenleigh; Leo Leader, Glenleigh; Dan Healy, Macroom & Aubane.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 3rd May, 2025:    Our Lady of Fatima monthly First Saturday Devotions: Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15 minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass

Millstreet   6.15p.m.    Judy & Denis Buckley, Mountleader

Sunday 4th May, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Jeremiah & Ellen Murphy, Knocknashinnagh & the deceased members of the O’Keeffe & Dunlea families.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Connie Lane, Cahirdowney;

ANNIVERSARIES: Margaret Barrett, Main Street; Denis Hickey, Mill View; Joe & the deceased members of the McSweeney Family, Killarney Road; Jerry Hickey, Pound Hill; Amanda Fitzgerald, Murphy’s Terrace; Hannie Lane, Aubane; Con Keane, Coolikerane;  Julia Hickey, Cullen; John & Jenny Collins, Dunmanway; Tim O’Riordan, Kanturk. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 10th May, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Bried Mannix, Clara Road (recently deceased);  Denny  (Pops) McSweeney, Rathcoole;  Mick Ryan, Killarney Road.

Sunday 11th May, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Michael & Theresa Herlihy, Cahirbarnagh;  The deceased members of the Moynihan Family, Lyreaoune.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Breda Kelleher, Station Road;  Denny & Peggy Twomey, The Bridge;  Jack Healy, Kilmeedy & his daughter Margaret.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday in Millstreet Church between 10.30a.m. & 7.30p.m. Parish Day of Eucharistic Adoration & Prayer for Youth on Tuesday 13th May.  Adoration will conclude with Prayer around the Cross between 7.00 & 7.30p.m.  Candles can be lit for the intentions of all those sitting examinations this year. All welcome.

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

PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 4th: Fr. Tarrant (064)7751104/(086) 3978642. Sunday 11th May:  Fr. Jim Kennelly (029) 76151/ (087) 2401331

Rotas for 10th & 11th May, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Pádraig Creedon Group A
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin Group B
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Josephine Murphy M. Moynihan

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

No Mass on Monday (5th)

Mass on Tuesday (6th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (7th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (9th) for Abina & Denis Lehane, Gneeves; Hannie & Jackie Lane, Aubane at 7.30p.m.

Saturday 10th May: First Holy Communion for the children of Presentation Convent Girls School & Scoil Mhuire Boys National School at 11.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 4th May 2025”

MVC tractor run 5th May

Countdown is on for Millstreet Vintage Club Tractor Run

Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May with proceeds going to Irish Heart Foundation.

Sign on at 10:30am in Millstreet Day Care Centre (P51 RY10) where refreshments will be served. Raffle for all entrants on the day. Tractor run will leave @ 12:30pm. All tractors welcome

Weather looking good with a fabulous scenic route planned

Any details contact Danny Lane on 087 221 3848