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News and happenings from in and around Millstreet

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Cordal, Co. Kerry…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.  

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 2nd Dec. 2025…..features a variety of topics tonight including:

At 9.30pm ..a brief Interview with Tánaiste, Simon Harris, T.D. on his recent visit to Millstreet.🎤🎼👍🙏

At 10.00pm – Christmas Magic 2025 in Cullen.

We chat about the absolutely amazing very generous support for our current fundraising in aid of Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website.

Lots and lots of the very best music and song selections as always.

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.   (S.R.)

Tánaiste Simon Harris T.D. and Friends at Millstreet Community Gym on Friday, 28th Nov. 2025.

Eily Buckley and Family members at Clara Inn having officially turned on Millstreet Christmas Lights on Sunday, 30th Nov. 2025.
Christmas Magic in Cullen on Sat. 29th Nov. 2025.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday”

Eily’s Report – 2nd December

Dia is Mhuire diobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

And welcome to the month of December. The last few days of November left a lot to be desired weatherwise, but the wind and rain did nothing to dampen the long line of activities which brought the second last month to a close.

Friday was full of things to do because the Tanaiste and Minster for Finance Simon Harris breezed in to town. Earlier in the day he officially opened the office of Kathleen Lynch in Macroom before coming to our Library where a large number of people had come to meet him. They were made up of members of Our Active Retired Club as well as members of other voluntary bodies in the town. Our Librarian supreme Gillian gave an in depth account of all that goes on in her care. It painted a vivid picture of all that goes on involving people of all ages from small children to the very aged. Some of those present adding the wonderful improvement that Gillian herself has made for our people changing it from a place of silence to haven of activity and interaction to suit all ages. She pointed out a piece of ground at the back where our library space could be extended to encompass ever more room for more things to do. Sean Radley was at hand to take the many photos and then took the visitors to see his lovely museum of which he is so justly proud. Then all went down the street to the old cinema where our Community Council has transformed this fine building into a modern day Gym. The youthful Tanaiste couldn’t resist the temptation to have a go on the rowing machine. On his way back to his car beside the Carnegie Hall we met up with him and his entourage again and (politics aside), we enjoyed some real good humoured banter, enough to have he say that he must come back another time. We would count it an honour.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 2nd December”

Hugely Successful GoFundMe Project Now Concluded

Dear Friends….our hugely successful GoFundMe project in aid of Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website has now ended as promised on 30th Nov. 2025. We’ve yet to express personal thanks to many of our supremely generous Donors. Over the next fortnight we hope to have made contact with all who so very kindly supported our fundraising. The amazing response has been way beyond our expectations. Together with substantial further donations received through bank transfer, by hand and by post, (separate from our GoFundMe project) it now appears that our expenses for the next four years will be fully covered. Sincere thanks for helping to make this a splendid reality. It is greatly appreciated. We thank the GoFundMe Company for making available such a magnificent platform for important fundraising. A very special word of thanks to our wonderfully dedicated Team of Volunteers who, free of charge, assist on such a regular basis to provide both services – Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website. Heartfelt thanks to our website Founder and to our two Museum Trustees who will have full accessibility to all accounts so as to ensure transparency and security for our overall funds. Within the next fortnight a final update will be shared. Renewed heartfelt thanks for your superbly generous support. Every good wish. Míle buíochas. Kindest regards – Seán Radley, Fundraising Coordinator on behalf of our entire Team. (30th Nov. 2025) 

As we conclude our GoFundMe fundraising our GoFundMe platform stands at a hugely inspiring €13,127.00 (less GoFundMe expenses of approx. €470.00) while even further wonderfully kind contributions have also been received which include the following: 

Transfers to our Bank of Ireland account ( BIC: BOFIIE2DXXX  IBAN: IE22BOFI 905 803 340 53143 ).    Delivered by Hand – €20.00 from Anonymous;  €100.00 from Anonymous;  €20.00 from Anonymous;   €40.00 from Anonymous;  €250.00 from Millstreet GAA Club; €200.00 from Teddy Herlihy;  €50.00 from Anonymous.  Renewed thanks for such greatly appreciated generous support for our two voluntary run Community Services – Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website.   We’re gradually making contact with all those who have been so superbly supportive to express our heartfelt thanks.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  (Seán Radley)

Christmas 2020 at West End, Millstreet – Such colourful magic!

Richard Walsh to Feature on “Toy Show” Documentary

This Sunday, 30th Nov. 2025 at 7.30pm Richard Walsh will feature in a special RTE 1 Television Documentary relating to the upcoming Late Late Toy Show.  Richard has been wonderfully dedicated volunteer with the inspiring Bumbleance Group and has often attended our Vintage Runs for Bumbleance.  Here we share images from the upcoming Documentary.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Maureen Duggan (née Corkery), Green Glens, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Maureen Duggan (née Corkery), Green Glens, Millstreet, Co. Cork P51A3P0

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Maureen Duggan (neé Corkery), Green Glens, Millstreet.

Mam brought light, love and kindness into our lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Maureen died peacefully at home in her 95th year surrounded by her family and carer Kinga.

Pre deceased by her parents Thomas & Hannah Corkery, Ballydaly, her sisters Peggy (Herlihy), Bridget (Hickey) and her brothers Jerry and Michael and her infant daughter Mary Anita.

Maureen will be forever missed by her husband Noel C, her sons Barry & Thomas, her daughters Martina & Gena, grandchildren Siobhán, Noel, Emma, Darragh, Muireann & Shane, great-grandchildren Ailbhe, Bobby & Ronan, daughter in law Breda , sons in law Donagh Hickey & Pat Buckley.

A heartfelt mention for her special carer Kinga assisted by Daria, Margaret, Bernadette and Kasia to whom we are forever indebted.

Also missed by her nieces and nephews, especially Thomas Corkery (Bweeng). Her extended family, neighbours, friends and her faithful four legged friend Brandy.

Reposing at her home Green Glens, Millstreet Town, Co. Cork P51A3P0 on Sunday November 30th from 12 noon to 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Monday December 1st at 12 noon, St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, followed by Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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

Messages of Condolence for the Family can be left on the link here.

Conclusion of Superbly Successful GoFundMe Project Approaches

As we approach the conclusion on 30th Nov. 2025 of our current fundraising supporting Millstreet Museum & Millstreet Community Website we are delighted to report that due to the absolutely tremendous generosity of so many people and organisations it now appears that the final amount donated which we shall share on our final update, will guarantee coverage for the next four years once costs remain relatively stable.   A million thanks from all the Website and Museum Team for such greatly appreciated generosity.   

UPDATE: As we approach the conclusion of our hugely successful GoFundMe project on Sunday night, 30th Nov. 2025 we wish to extend heartfelt sincere thanks for such greatly appreciated support which together with further funds which have been presented by hand or bank transfer will most likely cover our expenses for the next four years. While I’ve already communicated personal thanks with a number of our very kind Donors I hope to contact all over the next fortnight. Renewed thanks to All and to the GoFundMe Company who make this amazing fundraising facility available. Our many Volunteers are thrilled with the superb success of our fundraising project. Every good wish – Seán Radley (29th Nov. 2025)

 Presently our GoFundMe platform stands at a hugely inspiring €12,357.00 (less GoFundMe expenses of approx. €470.00) while even further wonderfully kind contributions have also been received which include the following: 

Transfers to our Bank of Ireland account ( BIC: BOFIIE2DXXX  IBAN: IE22BOFI 905 803 340 53143 ) – €200.00 from John & Catherine Tarrant.  Delivered by Hand – €1,000.00 (cheque) from Anonymous;  €100.00 (cheque) from Millstreet Vintage Club;  €50.00 from Margaret & Pat Moynihan ;   €50.00 from Niall and Conor Moynihan;  €50.00 from Anonymous; €20.00 from Anonymous;  €30.00 from Mary Fahy; €20.00 from Anonymous Family;  €40.00 (cheque by post) from Maurice Buckley, Glanmire;  €50.00 (by post) from Anonymous;  £100.00 (cheque by post) from Anonymous;  €100.00 (cheque) from Millstreet Men’s Shed;  €100.00 (cheque) from Jerry & Nuala O’Riordan;  €10.00 from Anonymous ;  €50.00 from Millstreet Christmas Lights Committee;  €20.00 from Anonymous;  €100.00 from Bernard & Mary Crowley;  €100.00 (cheque) from Anonymous;  €100.00 from Anonymous;  €50.00 from Sheila Lehane;  €20.00 from Anonymous;  €100.00 (cheque) from Aubane Social Club;  €250.00 (cheque) from Anonymous;  €50.00 from Sheila, Ailish and Seán Sheehan;  €100.00 from Brendan & Anne O’Sullivan, Ballydaly;  €20.00  from Anonymous;  €200.00 (cheque) from Blackwater Valley Vintage Group.  Renewed thanks for such greatly appreciated generous support for our two voluntary run Community Services – Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website.   A final report will be uploaded following the conclusion of our fundraising at end of November.   We’re gradually making contact with all those who have been so superbly supportive to express our heartfelt thanks.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (Seán Radley)

Among our special visitors to Millstreet Museum on Friday, 28th Nov. 2025 – An Tánaiste, Simon Harris T.D. and Friends.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 30th November 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

30th Nov. 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 Death: Tony Sheehan, Drishane Road; Tim & Elizabeth O’Brien (née Stokes) Millstreet, Inchigeela & London; Noreen Flaherty, Tralee.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 29th November, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.  Mickie O’Connor, Mallow & Ballinkeen

Sunday 30th  November, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m Phil Cremin, Church Hill and Batt & Julia Cronin, Turrencahill;  The deceased members of the O’Connell Family, Lissaniska;  Eileen Moynihan, Coalpits & her sons Tony & Michael;  Pádraig & Phyllis O’Connor, Lissnasheershane.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tim Dineen, Carrigacooleen (First Anniversary). 

ANNIVERSARIES:   Aidan Burke, Drishanemore; Garrett Hickey, West End; Noreen Lucas, Lisnaboy; John & Mary Murphy, Laharn East, Boherbue; Anna Dimmock, London & Aubane; Deceased members of the Leahy Family, Carriganima.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:                                                                                                                                                     

Saturday 6th December, 2025: Our Lady of Fatima First Saturday Devotions Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15-minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass.

Millstreet   6.15p.m.    John O’Regan, Gortavehy (First Anniversary);  Tade & the deceased members of the Corcoran Family, Coolikerane & Sr. Kathleen Murphy.

Sunday 7th December, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Frank & the deceased members of the Brosnan Family, Rathduane;  Eddie Murphy, Ballydaly;  Dan, Pat & Margaret O’Connor, Ballydaly & Johnny Murphy, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Ellen O’Sullivan, Cloghoulamore.

First Holy Communion children and their families will be attending this Mass.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:

Monday 8th December, 2025:

Millstreet  11.30a.m. Seán Buckley, Bantry (First Anniversary).

 7.30p.m. Frank & Margaret Reen, Main Street & their son D.J;  Private Intention.

Rotas for 6th & 7th December, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Pádraig Creedon Group C
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Lane Group D
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Ronnie Lyons  Mary Murphy

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

Monday (1st) Mass for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (2nd) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (3rd) for Kathleen & Michael O’Sullivan, Newmarket at 10.00a.m.n

Mass on Friday (5th) for Reach Out Cancer Support Group at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 30th November 2025”

Wonderful Eily Ready to Officially Turn On Christmas Lights Sunday at 6pm

Yes indeed – it’s our very own Eily Buckley who will be officially turning on the Millstreet Christmas Lights on this Sunday, 30th Nov. 2025 at 6.00pm.   Eily is the very first lady and the very first person in their 90s (although she looks in her 60s!) to officially be accorded this prestigious honour.  So very richly deserved by this magnificent personality supreme who was among Ireland’s first lady Bus Drivers, who has been such an inspirational community spirited volunteer, who is such a Family dedicated lady, star of radio and television whose Weekly Reports on www.millstreet.ie are globally popular and are hugely important to so many near and far.   Christmas festivities begin after 5pm with lots of new features this year.   Millstreet Christmas Lights Committee extends sincere thanks to all who have so generously contributed at the recent Church Gate Collection, to the many dedicated Volunteers, to Millstreet Men’s Shed, to Millstreet Pipe Band, to Vintage Groups that truly enhance the magnificent colour evident in the grand Christmas Parade, to the uplifting support and assistance of Cork Co. Council…and to the many other people who help in various ways.   Santa will arrive in very special transport and is assured of a royal welcome together with Mrs. Clause and the very helpful Elves.   Let’s really pray for fine weather!   We recall Steve Collins arriving in Millstreet in 2021 when he and his son were invited to officially turn on the Christmas Lights.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Tommy Burke and Anthony Forde are thrilled that Eily will be officially turning on the Millstreet Christmas Lights 2025.
Jerry O’Riordan congratulates Eily who will be officially turning on the Millstreet Christmas Lights.

[read more …] “Wonderful Eily Ready to Officially Turn On Christmas Lights Sunday at 6pm”

Rally of the Lakes 40th Anniversary of 1985 Event When Millstreet Participants Excelled

Videographer and Photographer supreme, Pat O’Sullivan of Carrignavar reminds us of this very special 1985 Event when Millstreet Rally Drivers finished so very well including  1st Billy Coleman 2nd John Moynihan & 4th Barry Duggan with  Tom Murphy also finishing in a splendid manner.  Pat shares the attached images from his wonderfully comprehensive pictorial archive.  Tap on the photos to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Rally of the Lakes 40th Anniversary of 1985 Event When Millstreet Participants Excelled”

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Mallow…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.  

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 25th November 2025…..features a variety of topics tonight including:

At 9.30pm we shall be broadcasting a special feature relating to our wonderful recording at Danny Tobin’s Síbín in Ballymacelligott last Thursday night with lots of Interviews including one with an up and coming new Drummer! Happy listening!🎤🎼👍🙏

We chat about the absolutely amazing very generous support for our current fundraising in aid of Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website.

Lots and lots of the very best music and song selections as always.

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.   (S.R.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday”

Eily’s Report – 25th November

Dia is Mhuire diobh go léir a Cáirde and welcome to my Report

The frosty mornings of  last week put a new face on everything.  The silvery tinge on the autumn colours created a fleeting scene that was worth looking at. As the morning sun malted to icy cover away there was an array of colours all blending in ways that are seldom seen. My little wren didn’t miss a moment of it, again beating all the other birds of the woods to the top of the morning.  Nature has so many things to be enjoyed. When I was a child, people rarely took stock of what was around them. Maybe it was because they were so immersed in making a living that they seldom saw the woods for the trees. You’d never hear those coming in for the dinner in the middle of the day saying that the wild flowers looked lovely in the fields or that the primroses and buttercups were a scene not to be overlooked. I think that there were too many other features in nature occupy their minds. How the stalks in the potato fields were doing  as well as  the corn and hayfields. There was little emphasis on the things that did not make money.  The main aim was to grow your own food and make enough money to pay your way. Our thinking has changed with the passing years. Thanks to the help of modern machinery and methods work in the land is less laborious and time consuming and has led us to a new way of looking at Nature. More time to enjoy the beauty of our flowers and fauna and even find ways of nurturing it.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 25th November”

Amazing Fundraising Response Approaches Four Year Coverage

As we approach the conclusion on 30th Nov. 2025 of our current fundraising supporting Millstreet Museum & Millstreet Community Website we are delighted to report that due to the absolutely tremendous generosity of so many people and organisations it now appears that the final amount donated which we shall share on our final update, will guarantee coverage for the next four years once costs remain relatively stable.   A million thanks from all the Website and Museum Team for such greatly appreciated generosity.   

 Presently our GoFundMe platform stands at a hugely inspiring €12,027.00 (less GoFundMe expenses) while even further wonderfully kind contributions have also been received which include the following: 

Transfers to our Bank of Ireland account ( BIC: BOFIIE2DXXX  IBAN: IE22BOFI 905 803 340 53143 ) – €100.00 from Robert Guerin, Ballydaly.  Delivered by Hand – €20.00 from Anonymous Family;  €20.00 from  Anonymous Person;  €50.00 from Mary Kelleher, Carrigacooleen;  €100.00 from Anonymous Family;  €100.00 (cheque) from St. John’s GAA Club, Aubane;  €50.00 from S.D. ;   Kind Donation from Noreen at Café Aroma;  €50.00 (cheque) from Ursula Pomeroy; €100.00 from Anonymous Family;  €100.00 from Jack and Breda Sheehan; €50.00 from Anonymous Family;  €50.00 from Anonymous Person;  €100.00 (cheque) from Cullen & District Special Needs Association;  £100.00 (sterling cheque by post) from Jack and Maria Lane, London;  €50.00 from Mary McSweeney, Killarney Road;  €100.00 (cheque) from Millstreet Tidy Towns Association.;  €50.00 from Anonymous Family;  €20.00 from Anonymous Family;  €100.00 from Niall & Siobhán Buckley;  €50.00 from Anonymous Kind Donors.   Renewed thanks for such greatly appreciated generous support for our two voluntary run Community Services – Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website.   A final report will be uploaded following the conclusion of our fundraising at end of November.   We’re gradually making contact with all those who have been so superbly supportive to express our heartfelt thanks.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (Seán Radley)

Coomlogane Street (West End), Millstreet circa 1900. A very busy day in town!
Before Mount Leader Estate was built – The view in 1991 from Clara Road.
The Square, Millstreet of bygone days. What had been Tom Radley’s Forge is now the setting for “Kall & Dynne” Restaurant and (upstairs) “Tír na nÓg” Salon.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 23rd November 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST – KING OF THE UNIVERSE

23rd Nov. 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 Death:  Ned Fitzgerald, Two Gneeves

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 22nd November, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.    Joan & Jack Healy, Minor Row;  Denis O’Rahilly, Murphy’s Terrace;  Julia Mary & John Joe O’Sullivan, Coolinarne;  John A. O’Sullivan, Ballydaly, his wife Anne & his parents Kitty & Denny;  Betty Murphy, Derren & Waterford.

Sunday 23rd November, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. People of the Parish

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Kax & Jerome O’Hare, Coole;  Margaret O’Connor, Kilmeedy;  Mairéad Dillon, Coomlogane & her father, Dr. Steve Dillon;  Sheila Sherlock, Drishane View.

ANNIVERSARIES:    Nellie Kelleher, Lackabawn; Mary Lehane, Minor Row; Tommy O’Connor, Minor Row; Denis O’Shea, Pound Hill; Julia Cronin & Tim Buckley, Murphy’s Terrace; Daithí Dowling, Murphy’s Terrace; Julia & John C. O’Leary, Adrivale; Jerh Linehan, Gneeves; Margaret O’Byrne, West End; Marty Healy, Carriganima; Maura Lehane-Ross, Dublin & Millstreet. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:                                                                                                                                              

Saturday 29th November, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Mickie O’Connor, Mallow & Ballinkeen

Sunday 30th  November, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m.  Phil Cremin, Church Hill and Batt & Julia Cronin, Turrencahill;  The deceased members of the O’Connell Family, Lissaniska;  Eileen Moynihan, Coalpits & her sons Tony & Michael;  Pádraig & Phyllis O’Connor, Lissansheershane.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tim Dineen, Carrigacooleen (First Anniversary)

CONFESSIONS in Millstreet Church on Saturday at 12.30p.m.

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

LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday in Parish Centre 7.30 – 8.30p.m.

Rotas for 29th & 30th November, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Liam Flynn Group B
  11.30 a.m. R. Gilbourne Group C
Cullen 9.30a.m. Marie O’Sullivan  Moira O’Keeffe

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

Monday (24th) Mass for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (25th) for The Holy Souls at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (26th) for Kathleen Daly, Macroom Road & her sister Peggy Prendergast at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (28th) for Aidan Burke, Drishanemore at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 23rd November 2025”

Millstreet Christmas Lights 2025 – Annual Church Gate Collection This Weekend

Millstreet Christmas Lights 2025
Millstreet Christmas Lights Committee will light up our town again this year.  We feel it is imperative to
create a festive atmosphere in Millstreet. Our Christmas lighting uses energy efficient LED lights which
require 75% less energy than traditional bulbs. To add to the festive spirit we kindly ask households and
businesses in the town to decorate their premises.
We would like to thank all who provide power for our Christmas display, those who volunteer their time,
premises and equipment and those who contribute financially. 

Christmas magic at The Square in 2023.

Special thanks to Cork County Council for
their continued support.
This weekend November 22/23 we shall be having our annual Church gate collection and we would
appreciate your kind support.

(Sincere thanks to Niamh for the important Notice….S.R.)

“One Night in Millstreet” Repeated Tonight at 10.15 on RTÉ1

The excellent television documentary “One Night in Millstreet” is scheduled to be repeated tonight (Thursday, 20th Nov. 2025) at 10.15 on RTÉ1.   It relates to the major World Boxing Event in Millstreet in 1995 between Steve Collins and Chris Eubank.  (S.R.)

It was initially launched as a Cinema release and actually includes a very brief clip from our 1993 Documentary “Memories of Millstreet”.

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.  

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 18th November 2025…..features a variety of topics tonight including:

We chat at 9.30pm we chat with three inspiring Students from Munster Technological University (MTU) who recently visited Millstreet researching Eurovision 1993.

Our 8th and final visit to Knockalougha Rambling House at 10.00pm.

Lots and lots of the very best music and song as always.

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.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Three wonderfully enthusiastic Students from Tralee’s Munster Technological University (MTU) came on tour to Millstreet on Thursday, 13th Nov. 2025 researching (for a Radio Documentary) Eurovision 1993 in Millstreet – from left: Seán from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary; Bright from Malawi and Alan from Dingle.
Corpus Christi Procession at The Square, Millstreet circa 1991.
Minor Row, Millstreet circa 2000.

Eily’s Report – 18th November

Dia is Mhuire diobh go léir a Cáirde and welcome to my Report.

Oh see what a fine day can do, the warm sunny day on Monday soon dispelled all thoughts of the days and nights of torrential rain and flooding that was with us for most of last week. Mind you they told us it was coming and advised us to be well prepared and I think that the warning was heeded because we had no reports of loss of life or very severe damage.  Buíochas le Dia. The little wren is living up to his name as king of the birds because he continues to come to greet me first thing every morning when the other feathered friends don’t show up until much later. He came every morning during the days of heavy rain looking as perky as ever and I couldn’t help but wonder, as to where he spent the night. Maybe the king of the birds has a little castle all of his own tucked up in some safe place that nobody else can see.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 18th November”

Elizabeth (Liz) O’Brien, Graigue, Inchigeelagh & Millstreet

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Liz) O’Brien, Graigue, Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork / Millstreet, Co. Cork.

O’BRIEN (Ilford Essex, UK & Graigue, Inchigeela, Co Cork and Millstreet, Co Cork): On November 10th in the presence of her loving family ELIZABETH (Liz, née Stokes) dearly beloved wife of 60 years of the recently deceased Tim (Thady), loving mother of Siobháin (Donoghue) and Eibhlís and dearest sister of the late Frankie, Bobby, Mary Bernadette, Peggy, Con, Joan and Denis.

Greatly missed by her heartbroken daughters, grandchildren Tara, Aaran and Rory, son-in-law Stephen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow. Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to the Alzheimers Society.

The family would like to take the opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at Pinewood Care Home, Chigwell, Essex and Dr Rowena Cameron-Mowat at the Forest Edge Practice for their tender care of Elizabeth.’

Please leave your personal message for Elizabeth’s family in the condolence section here.

“May her gentle, kind soul rest in peace”

Edward (Ned) Fitzgerald, Two Gneeves, Cullen

The death has occurred of Edward (Ned) Fitzgerald, Two Gneeves, Cullen, Co.  Cork.

Edward (Ned), passed away peacefully on the 14th of November after a short illness surrounded by his loving family at his home in Two Gneeves, Cullen. Beloved husband of Mary (née Crowley) much loved father of Christine, Seán and Barry.  Adored by his grandchildren Aoife, Kieran and Adam. Beloved son of the late John and Hannah and predeceased by brothers Garrit, Frank (Manchester) sister Lelia (New York) and niece Siobhán.  Ned will be sadly missed by his brothers Paddy, Brendan, John, Liam, his sisters in laws, nephews, nieces, cousins and his daughter in law Eileen and son in law Ger.

Ned will be missed by all of his friends who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Lying in Repose in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen on Sunday from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Incredibly Our Fundraising is Approaching Uplifting Financial Coverage for a Further Three Years

The incredible generous response in aid of our current Fundraiser supporting Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website means that we are fast approaching three years of uplifting financial coverage as we move to the conclusion of our fundraising at the end of November 2025.   Presently our GoFundMe platform stands at a hugely inspiring €10,727.00 (less GoFundMe expenses) while even further wonderfully kind contributions have also been received which include the following:  Transfers to our Bank of Ireland account – €250.00 from DCP Plastics, Pound Hill, Millstreet.  Delivered by Hand – €50.00 from “Guys & Dolls”, Pound Hill;  €100.00 from  Anonymous;  €50.00 from Gillian & Raymond Gilbourne;  €50.00 from Geraldine & Con Houlihan;  €500.00 (cheque) from Anonymous;  €50.00 from Kathleen Kelleher, “Riverview”, Aubane; €50.00 from Derry Morley; €50.00 from Nora Mary O’Sullivan;  €50.00 from Brendan Murphy & “Gang”; €50.00 from Phil Sheehan, Carrigacooleen;  €50.00 from Michelle O’Keeffe, Dooneen;  €100.00 (cheque) from Millstreet SVP, St. Patrick’s Conference;  €70.00 from Con & Mary Meade, Cloghoulabeg;  €50.00 from Anonymous Family;  €20.00 from K.O’L.;  €80.00 (cheque) from Catherine Pomeroy-Murphy;  €150.00 from Seán Murphy, Knocknakilla;  €50.00 from Anonymous, Derragh;  €100.00 from Julie Brady & Abbie Healy.   Renewed thanks for such greatly appreciated generous support for our two voluntary run Community Services – Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (Seán Radley)

Ballyhooly Sports 1954 – Our historical photo includes in front Joe Buckley, Jenny Neenan and Seánó Murphy…At back from left: Fr. Paddy O’Byrne, Willie Neenan and Donie O’Mahony (There are two unidentified people in the image.)   Many thanks to Jenny Cronin (née Neenan) for sharing the greatly appreciated photo.
Leaving from Cobh (Queenstown) on the Tender to the Ship which would be taking Fr. Joe Murphy (pictured centre front) to America in 1955.
Three wonderfully enthusiastic Students from Tralee’s Munster Technological University (MTU) came on tour to Millstreet on Thursday, 13th Nov. 2025 researching (for a Radio Documentary) Eurovision 1993 in Millstreet – from left: Seán from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary; Bright from Malawi and Alan from Dingle.  A recording of a brief interview will be heard on www.corkmusicstation.com on “Radio Treasures” at 9.30pm on this Tuesday, 18th Nov. 2025.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 16th November 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

16th Nov. 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

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 15th November, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Patricia Guerin, Ballydaly (recently deceased);  Mary O’Regan & the deceased members of the Pomeroy, Houlihan, Hegarty & Mitchell families;  Deceased members of the Dineen Family, Murphy’s Terrace.

Sunday 16th November, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m.  Andy & Kitty Walsh, Knocknageeha & Dan Meade, Ahane;  Andy & Pauline O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy;  Fr. Jerry Singleton, Cullen;  Geoff, Kathleen & Timmy O’Sullivan, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Sheila & Clement Kelleher;  Denis Sheehan, Kanturk.

ANNIVERSARIES:  Hugh & Catherine Kelleher, Cloghoulabeg; Paddy, Peg & the deceased members of the Coleman Family, Minor Row; Hannah Mary Riordan, Main Street; Celia & Cormac Dineen, Mill Road; Arthur O’Keeffe, Mill View;  Mary Murphy, Inchileagh; Hannah Tarrant, Liscreagh; Mich (Hugh) O’Connor, Mologhroe; Willie Joe O’Keeffe, Knockduff; Donal McSweeney, Knocknageeha;  Dan & Mary Buckley, Scartaglin; Deceased members of the Sheehan Family, Dublin.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:                                                                                                                                                  

Saturday 22nd November, 2025:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Joan & Jack Healy, Minor Row;  Denis O’Rahilly, Murphy’s Terrace;  Julia Mary & John Joe O’Sullivan, Coolinarne;   John A. O’Sullivan, Ballydaly & his parents Kitty & Denny;  Betty Murphy, Dooneen & Waterford.

Sunday 23rd November, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m.  People of the Parish

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Kax & Jerome O’Hare, Coole;  Margaret O’Connor, Kilmeedy;  Mairéad Dillon, Coomlogane & her father Dr. Steve Dillon;  Sheila Sherlock, Drishane View.

PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Joe Tarrant (064)7751104/ (086)3978642

Rotas for 22nd & 23rd November, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Maura O’Sullivan Group A
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen Group B
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Ann Marie Murphy Marcella Buckley

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

Monday (17th) Mass for the Holy Souls at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (18th) for Jimmy O’Sullivan, Newmarket at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (19th) for Ned & Ellie Twohig, Aunagloor & their daughter Mary McCarthy at 10.00am.

Friday 21st: Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Mass will be celebrated for the staff and pupils of the Presentation Convent & People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Friday 21st: Mass at 7.30p.m. for the deceased members of ALPS Electric. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 16th November 2025”

Brendan & Irish Red Cross Colleagues Feature on Today’s “Irish Examiner”

Sincere congratulations to Brendan Murphy and his wonderful Irish Red Cross Colleagues on the magnificent feature in today’s “Irish Examiner”…14th Nov. 2025.   Every Blessing and Success in their inspiring volunteering role. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)