Day: October 13, 2025

Donal Horgan, Kilcorney

The death has occurred of Donal Horgan, Kilcorney,  Co. Cork.

Horgan (Kilcorney); On October 10th 2025, unexpectedly but peacefully at home, Donal beloved husband of Josie (née Ambrose) and dear father of Conor, Aidan, Helena (Somers), Donal, Gordan and brother of the late Kay. Deeply regretted by his loving family, grandchildren Rachel, Daniel, Killian, Ryan and Cian, brother Neil, sister Margaret, son-in-law Patrick, Gordan’s partner Louise, brothers-in-law James, Con, William, Mort, Vincent, Paul and Cecil, sister-in-law Margaret, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on Sunday October 12th from 6pm to 7.30pm with prayers at 7pm. Reception into St Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney on Monday (October 13th) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Messages of sympathy for the family may be left via the link here.

Millstreet Parish’s Bio-Diversity Journey

MILLSTREET PARISH’S BIO-DIVERSITY JOURNEY

Every journey begins with small steps, and our Parish has taken another step to progress our bio-diversity projects, with the assistance of the children who will receive First Holy Communion in the Parish next year.

Following the Enrolment Masses for the children, last Sunday in Millstreet and on Thursday night in Cullen each child planted a crocus bulb in special planters.  These crocus flowers will be in bloom when the children celebrate their First Holy Communion next year.

This is just one of the Bio-Diversity projects that our Parish has undertaken in our commitment to returning 30% of Parish grounds to nature by 2030, as requested by the conference of Irish Bishops.

Earlier this year our Parish Pastoral Council met and discussed what suitable projects we could undertake. Various ideas were put forward and with the assistance of Rachel Budd, Diocesan advisor on Bio-diversity, our plan was put together.

The full plan for our Parish is on display in the Churchyard in Millstreet and the following will be done by year end/early Spring 2026:

  • Native bluebell seeds have been planted underneath the sign in Millstreet Church grounds.
  • A grant application through “Trees for the land” has been made for apple trees which will be planted on the grounds of Ballydaly Church.
  • Through funding from IRD Duhallow there will be planting of a green area behind Cullen Church with small plants which will attract bees for pollination.
  • In the new year, a swift box will be erected on the roof of Millstreet Church and to the rear of the Church work will commence on an “earth bank.”
  • Ongoing cutting and care of the Old Cemetery

Our Parish Pastoral Council look forward to our community becoming involved in these projects and wants to thank those who have assisted so far.

“When we can see God reflected in all that exists,

our hearts are moved to praise the Lord for all his creatures

and to worship him in union with them.”

(Laudato Si’, 87)

Millstreet Community Calendar 2026 – Call for Photographs

Millstreet Community Calendar 2026 – Call for Photographs

Have you captured a special moment that deserves to be featured in the Millstreet Community Calendar 2026? Whether it is a stunning shot of the events that were held in Millstreet during 2025, a victory celebration within the community, or simply your favourite scenic view, we want to see it!  Millstreet Community Council Ltd. invites individuals, groups, and organisations to submit.

How to Submit:

  • Email your photo to: millstreetcommunitycouncil20 @gmail.com
  • Include your name and a title or caption for your photo.
  • Deadline:  Monday October 27th 2025

Please Note:
For printing purposes, photographs must be of very high resolution.
Blurry or low-quality images unfortunately cannot be printed.

However, we are hoping to display all the photos submitted somewhere in town for everyone to enjoy.

The 2026 Calendars will be printed and available to purchase locally from November 2025.

We look forward to seeing your favourite moments from Millstreet!

(We thank Marie Twomey of Priest Cross for this important notice.)